{"index": 0, "patent_number": "US2024138471 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable for an aerosol generating device includes a heating layer of an aerosol substrate formed to be positioned in sandwich between two electrodes of the device. The heating layer of aerosol substrate includes flavorant material and an aerosol forming agent. The layer further includes electrically conductive material in particulate form embedded in the layer, wherein the electrically conductive material is arranged in the heating layer to conduct electrical current between the two electrodes and to heat the aerosol substrate to a temperature sufficient to aerosolize the aerosol forming agent. A method for manufacturing such a consumable, a device for delivering a tobacco aerosol including the consumable, and a method for production of tobacco aerosol with the device are also provided. [EN] 1. A consumable for an aerosol generating device comprising a heating layer of an aerosol substrate formed to be positioned in sandwich between two electrodes of the device, wherein the heating layer of the aerosol substrate comprises flavorant material and an aerosol forming agent, wherein the heating layer further comprises electrically conductive material in particulate form embedded in the heating layer, wherein the electrically conductive material is arranged in the heating layer to conduct electrical current between the two electrodes and to heat the aerosol substrate to a temperature sufficient to aerosolize the aerosol forming agent when the heating layer is positioned between the two electrodes of the device.2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material has an electrical conductivity of at least 3*102 S/m (at 20 degrees centigrade).3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: a thickness of the heating layer is between 0.5 and 3 mm.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material is distributed in and on the heating layer in an amount to allow electricity to flow from one electrode through a thickness of the heating layer to the other electrode when the heating layer is positioned between the two electrodes of the device.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material is randomly distributed inside the heating layer and on a surface area of the heating layer.6. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material comprises graphite and/or charcoal particles.7. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material comprises an amount of 2.5 to 50 weight percent regarding to the heating layer.8. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the heating layer further comprises a binder in an amount between 0.5 and 2.5 weight percent regarding to the consumable.9. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol forming agent comprises an amount of less than 25 weight percent regarding to the consumable.10. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the heating layer further comprises water in an amount between 10 and 49.5 weight percent regarding to the consumable.11. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the flavorant material comprises tobacco in an amount up to 47.5 weight percent regarding to the consumable.12. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein: the tobacco comprises tobacco powder with a particle size lower than 1000 microns.13. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein: the tobacco comprises flue cured tobacco in an amount between 1 and 47.5 weight percent regarding to the consumable.14. A method for manufacturing a consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising the steps of: mixing flavorant material with electrically conductive material in particulate form, an aerosol forming agent, and water to form a paste or dough,pressing the paste or dough into a heating layer, andsolidifying the heating layer by curing and/or drying.15. A device for delivering a tobacco aerosol comprising the consumable according to claim 1, comprising: a pair of electrodes and a source of electrical energy to supply the electrodes, wherein the electrodes comprising a contact surface are configured to press the heating layer of the consumable in sandwich along at least a portion of a surface area of the heating layer.16. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: a thickness of the heating layer is between 0.5 and 2 mm.17. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein: the electrically conductive material comprises an amount between 2.5 and 25 weight percent regarding to the heating layer.18. The consumable according to claim 8, wherein: the binder is CMC.19. The consumable according to claim 9, wherein: the aerosol forming agent is glycerin and/or propylene glycol.", "embedding_index": 0}
{"index": 1, "patent_number": "US2020110148 AA", "text": "[EN] A system is disclosed comprising a smartphone 2 and an aerosol generation device, such as an electronic cigarette. The smartphone 2 is configured to establish a communicative interaction with the electronic cigarette 4, preferably using a wireless protocol like Bluetooth(R) so that the devices can exchange data. The smartphone 2 comprises a positioning module, such as a GPS receiver 26, and is adapted to store a position in a data storage unit 28 each time a communicative interaction is established. In this way, the user can retrieve the last stored position from the data storage unit 28 and display it on a map on the smartphone display screen 22 so that they can be assisted in locating the electronic cigarette 4. [EN] 1. A system comprising: a positioning module arranged on a user electronic device;a communication interface to provide a communicative interaction with an aerosol generation device; anda data storage module, wherein the data storage module is configured to store a position determined by the positioning module, and wherein the stored position is associated with the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device, andwherein the position is stored based on a trigger comprising one or more of the following: upon establishing or during the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device, or following termination of the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the stored position is associated with a most recent communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device.3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a display to indicate the stored position.4. The system of claim 1, wherein an indication is provided when communicative interaction is established with the aerosol generation device.5. The system of claim 4, wherein the indication is one or more of: visual, audible, and haptic.6. The system of claim 4, wherein the user electronic device is adapted to provide a selectable button which, when selected, causes the communication interface to send an instruction to the aerosol generation device to provide an audible and/or haptic indication.7. The system of claim 4, wherein the indication has a property that is dependent on a separation distance between the aerosol generation device and the electronic user device.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the data storage module is configured to store a position determined by the positioning module based on data received from the aerosol generation device in the communicative interaction.9. The system of claim 1, further comprising an aerosol generation device including a communication interface.10. The system of claim 9, wherein an indication is provided by the aerosol generation device when or while communicative interaction is established with the communication interface.11. The system of claim 9, further comprising a capsule for use with the aerosol generation device to deliver an aerosol to a user, the capsule containing tobacco or a vaporisable liquid.12. The system of claim 9, wherein the indication is one or more of: visual, audible, and haptic.13. The system of claim 9, wherein the indication has a property that is dependent on a separation distance between the aerosol generation device and the electronic user device.14. The system of claim 1, wherein an event that triggers storing the position of the aerosol generation device includes one or more of: the aerosol generation device transitioning into an inactive mode; termination of a vaping episode; initiation of a vaping episode; depression of a vaping button; establishment of a communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device; or termination of a communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device.15. The system of claim 1, wherein the position associated with the aerosol generation device is stored along with identifying information of the aerosol generation device.16. The system of claim 1, wherein the communication interface is configured to establish the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device using a wireless protocol.17. A method comprising the steps of: determining a position of an electronic user device by a positioning module arranged on the user electronic device;providing a communicative interaction between the electronic user device and an aerosol generation device via a communication interface in the electronic user device; andstoring the position determined by the positioning module in a data storage module, wherein the stored position is associated with the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device, andwherein the position is stored based on a trigger comprising one or more of the following: upon establishing or during the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device; or following termination of the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device.18. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform steps comprising: determining a position of an electronic user device by a positioning module arranged on the user electronic device;providing a communicative interaction between the electronic user device and an aerosol generation device via a communication interface in the electronic user device; andstoring the position determined by the positioning module in a data storage module, wherein the stored position is associated with the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device,wherein the position is stored based on a trigger comprising one or more of the following: upon establishing or during the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device; or following termination of the communicative interaction with the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 1}
{"index": 2, "patent_number": "WO22268790 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10, 110), for use with an aerosol generating device (30, 130) having a heating chamber (42), consists of a porous liquid storage material (12) which stores an aerosol generating liquid and which is configured for insertion into the heating chamber (42). The aerosol generating article (10, 110) also comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (16) arranged in thermal proximity to the porous liquid storage material (12) for heating and vaporising the stored aerosol generating liquid. The porous liquid storage material (12) has a substantially annular shape and defines a centrally positioned opening (14). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10, 110) for use with an aerosol generating device (30, 130) having a heating chamber (42), the aerosol generating article (10, 110) consisting of: a porous liquid storage material (12) for storing an aerosol generating liquid and configured for insertion into the heating chamber (42); and an inductively heatable susceptor (16) arranged in thermal proximity to the porous liquid storage material (12) for heating and vaporising the stored aerosol generating liquid; wherein the porous liquid storage material (12) has a substantially annular shape and defines a centrally positioned opening (14).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the porous liquid storage material (12) comprises a self-supporting material.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the porous liquid storage material (12) comprises a high retention material, preferably a porous ceramic material.4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (16) extends around the porous liquid storage material (12).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (16) is in thermal contact with a surface of the porous liquid storage material (12).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (16) is in thermal contact with a radially outer surface (18) of the porous liquid storage material (12) or with a radially inner surface (20) of the porous liquid storage material (12).7. An aerosol generating system (100, 200) comprising: an aerosol generating device (30, 130) comprising a heating chamber (42); and an aerosol generating article (10, 110) according to any preceding claim positioned in the heating chamber (42); the aerosol generating device (30, 130) further comprising an induction heating arrangement (52) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field for penetrating the inductively heatable susceptor (16) to thereby inductively heat the inductively heatable susceptor (16).8. An aerosol generating system according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol generating system (100, 200) includes a positioning arrangement (56) to position the aerosol generating article (10, 110) in the heating chamber (42) so that a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating article (10, 110) is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber (42).9. An aerosol generating system according to claim 8, wherein the positioning arrangement (56) comprises a projecting element (58) that projects into the heating chamber (42) and into the centrally positioned opening (14) in the porous liquid storage material (12).10. An aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein the projecting element (58) comprises a non-inductively heatable material.11. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 7 to 10, wherein the induction heating arrangement (52) comprises an induction coil (56).12. An aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the induction coil (56) extends around the heating chamber (42).13. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the induction coil (56) extends around an outer wall of the heating chamber (42) and is positioned radially outwardly of the inductively heatable susceptor (16).14. An aerosol generating system according to the combination of claims 9 and 11 or the combination of claims 9, 10 and 11, wherein the induction coil (56) extends around the projecting element (58) and positioned radially inwardly of the inductively heatable susceptor (16).15. A method of using an aerosol generating system (100, 200) according to any of claims 7 to 14 to generate an inhalable aerosol, the method comprising: penetrating the inductively heatable susceptor (16) with an alternating electromagnetic field generated by the induction heating arrangement (52) to inductively heat the susceptor (16) and thereby heat and vaporise the aerosol generating liquid stored in the porous liquid storage material (12).", "embedding_index": 2}
{"index": 3, "patent_number": "WO22243444 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating compartment extending along a first direction and comprising a base portion at a first end and an opening opposite of the base portion and arranged so that a user can insert, via the opening, a consumable article containing an aerosol generating substance; protection means for exposing and covering said opening of the heating compartment, a heater configured to supply heat to the heating compartment to thereby heat the aerosol generating substance in the consumable article; and a detection means arranged outside the heating compartment and configured to detect whether a consumable article has been inserted in the heating compartment, wherein the detection means comprises at least one hall sensor and at least one magnet, said hall sensor and said magnet being arranged outwards of the heating compartment on opposite sides of the heating compartment in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating compartment extending along a first direction and comprising a base portion at a first end and an opening opposite of the base portion and arranged so that a user can insert, via the opening, a consumable article containing an aerosol generating substance; protection means for exposing and covering said opening of the heating compartment, a heater configured to supply heat to the heating compartment to thereby heat the aerosol generating substance in the consumable article; and a detection means arranged outside the heating compartment and configured to detect whether a consumable article has been inserted in the heating compartment, wherein the detection means comprises at least one hall sensor and at least one magnet, said hall sensor and said magnet being arranged outwards of the heating compartment on opposite sides of the heating compartment in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the protection means is arranged to be movable between a first position and a second position so that said opening of the heating compartment is covered when the protection means is in the first position and exposed when the protection means is in the second position.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a control unit configured to activate a supply of current to the hall sensor when the protecting means is moved from the first position in the second position.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the hall sensor is arranged to measure the strength of the magnetic field of the magnet when the protecting means is moved from the first position to the second position and to output a first value indicating said measured strength of the magnetic field to the control unit.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, further comprising a memory, wherein the control unit is configured to store said first value received from the hall sensor.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the hall sensor is configured to measure the strength of the magnetic field at a predetermined time point after the protecting means is moved from the first position in the second position and to output a second value indicating said strength of the magnetic field to the control unit.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the control unit is configured to calculate a percentage decrease of the first value with respect to the second value.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, further comprising a power supply unit configured to supply current to the heater, and the control unit is configured to activate a supply of current from the power supply unit to the heater when said percentage decrease is equal to or higher than a pre determined threshold.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the power supply is further configured to supply current to the hall sensor.10. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control unit is configured to de-activate the supply of current to the hall sensor when the protection means is moved from the second position to the first position.11. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the heater is arranged outward of the heating compartment and extends in the first direction from the bottom portion of the heating compartment towards the opening.12. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the claims 1 to 11, wherein the detection means comprises a plurality of pairs of a hall sensor and a magnet, wherein for each pair, said hall sensor and said magnet are arranged outwards of the heating compartment on opposite sides of the heating compartment in the second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.13. A system comprising the aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims and a consumable article, said consumable comprising aerosol generating substance and a metal foil.", "embedding_index": 3}
{"index": 4, "patent_number": "WO22268817 A1", "text": "[EN] A method allows for serially forming a plurality of substrates for aerosol generation, and comprises the steps of: - feeding (110) a continuous web of substrate material, - cutting out (120) the continuous web to define a plurality of substrates by rotating a cutting wheel having multiple cutting dies arranged circumferentially, - conveying (130) the defined substrates by means of a conveyor, and - lifting (140) the defined substrates from the conveyor by rotating a suction wheel having multiple suction areas arranged circumferentially. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Method for serially forming a plurality of substrates (1) for aerosol generation, said method comprising the steps of feeding (110) a continuous web (2) of substrate material, cutting out (120) said continuous web (2) to define a plurality of substrates (1) by rotating a cutting wheel (3) having multiple cutting dies (4) arranged circumferentially, and conveying (130) said defined substrates (1) by means of a conveyor (5), wherein it further comprises a step (140) of lifting said defined substrates (1) from said conveyor (5) by rotating a suction wheel (6) having multiple suction areas (7) arranged circumferentially.2. Method according to claim 1, wherein said lifting step (140) comprises synchronizing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3) by mechanically connecting said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3).3. Method according to claim 1, wherein said lifting step (140) comprises synchronizing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3) by electronically indexing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3).4. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lifting step (140) is carried out by means of a suction wheel (6) comprising as many suction areas (7) as cutting dies (4) on said cutting wheel (3).5. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lifting step (140) is carried out by means of a suction wheel (6) comprising suction areas (7) each configured to generate a reduced pressure to suction a defined substrate (1) on said conveyor (5).6. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lifting step (140) further comprises releasing the suction in a suction area (7) retaining a defined substrate (1) when said suction area (7) reaches a collection zone (9), in order that said defined substrate (1) is collected in said collection zone (9).7. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said cutting out step (120) comprises a sub-step of removing each defined substrate (1) from each cutting die.8. Method according to claim 7, wherein said removing sub-step comprises pushing out each defined substrate (1) from its cutting die (4) by releasing a biasing force stored by a shoe (8) of this cutting die (4), in contact with said defined substrate (1), during said cutting out.9. Method according to claim 7, wherein said removing sub-step comprises pushing out each defined substrate (1) from its cutting die (4) by means of a pressurized gas acting on said defined substrate (1) from the inside of said cutting die (4).10. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein in said cutting out step (120) N substrates (1), with N > 2, are simultaneously defined in parallel in said continuous web (2) by N cutting dies (4) belonging to N successive sub-parts of said cutting wheel (3) set perpendicular to a rotation axis of said cutting wheel (3), and in said lifting step (140) N substrates (1) are simultaneously lifted in parallel by N parallel suction areas (7) belonging to N successive sub-parts of said suction wheel (6) set perpendicular to a rotation axis of said suction wheel (6).11. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said cutting out step (120) defines substrates (1) having a flat plate shape.12. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said feeding step (110) and said conveying step (130) use a same conveyor (5).13. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises a step (100) of forming said continuous web (2) by means of an extruder (12).14. Installation (11) for serially forming a plurality of substrates (1) for aerosol generation, said installation (11) comprising a feeding means (5) arranged for feeding a continuous web (2) of substrate material, a rotating cutting wheel (3) having multiple cutting dies (4) arranged circumferentially and for cutting out said continuous web (2) to define a plurality of substrates (1), and a conveyor (5) arranged for conveying said defined substrates (1), wherein it further comprises a rotating suction wheel (6) having multiple suction areas (7) arranged circumferentially and for lifting said defined substrates (1) from said conveyor (5).", "embedding_index": 4}
{"index": 5, "patent_number": "WO22269043 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device power system comprising a first battery cell (104-1) and a second battery cell (104-2) connectable in series, a switching means (501, 502, 503), and a controller (102). The controller controls the switching means to switch the power system from a first state to a second state in response to determining that one of the battery cells does not have a sufficient energy level to finish an aerosolisation session, and the other battery cell does. In the first state, both battery cells are configured to provide power to a heater component 108 in series. In the second state, one of the battery cells is connected to the heater component independently of the other, such that only the one of the battery cells that has a sufficient energy level to finish the aerosolisation session is configured to provide power to the heater component. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device power system, wherein the power system is connectable to a heater component, and the power system comprises: a first battery cell and a second battery cell connectable in series; a switching means configured to control a power flow from the first battery cell and the second battery cell to the heater component; and a controller configured to monitor an energy parameter of each of the first battery cell and the second battery cell and to control the switching means, wherein the controller is configured to control the switching means to switch the power system from a first state to a second state in response to detecting a triggering condition, wherein: the triggering condition comprises the controller determining, based upon the monitored energy parameter of the first battery cell and the monitored energy parameter of the second battery cell, that one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell does not have a sufficient energy level to finish an aerosolisation session, and the other one of the first battery cell and the second battery cell does have a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session; in the first state, the first battery cell and the second battery cell are configured to provide power to the heater component in series; and in the second state, one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell is connected to the heater component independently of the other of the first battery cell or the second battery cell, such that only the one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell that has a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session is configured to provide power to the heater component.2. The aerosol generation device power system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to monitor the energy parameter of the first battery cell and the energy parameter of the second battery cell during an aerosolisation session; and in response to determining the triggering condition during the aerosolisation session, the controller is configured to switch the power system from the first state to the second state for a remainder of the aerosolisation session.3. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to monitor the energy parameter of the first battery cell and the energy parameter of the second battery cell before beginning an aerosolisation session; and in response to determining the triggering condition before beginning the aerosolisation session, the controller is configured to set the power system to the second state for the aerosolisation session.4. The aerosol generation device power system of claim 3, wherein in response to determining the triggering condition before beginning the aerosolisation session, the controller is further configured to increase a preheating time in the aerosolisation session.5. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the energy parameter of the first battery cell is a voltage level of the first battery cell, and the energy parameter of the second battery cell is a voltage level of the second battery cell.6. The aerosol generation device power system of claim 5, wherein the controller is configured to determine that one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell does not have a sufficient energy level to finish an aerosolisation session, and the other one of the first battery cell and the second battery cell does have a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session based upon a difference between the voltage level of the first battery cell and the voltage level of the second battery cell with a predetermined threshold voltage.7. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the first battery cell and the second battery cell are components of a 2s 1 p battery pack.8. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the switching means comprises a first switching means connected in series with the second battery cell, and the second battery cell is connected between the first battery cell and the first switching means.9. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the switching means comprises a second switching means connected to a node between the first battery cell and the second battery cell, and in parallel with the second battery cell, such that when the second switching means is closed the second battery cell is bypassable.10. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, wherein the switching means comprises a third switching means connected to a node between the first battery cell and the second battery cell and in parallel with first battery cell, such that when the third switching means is closed the first battery cell is bypassable.11. The aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim, further comprising a pulse width modulation module configured to convert the power flow from the first battery cell and/or second battery cell to a pulse width modulated power flow to be delivered to the heater component.12. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device power system of any preceding claim.13. The aerosol generation device of claim 12, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to receive a tobacco rod, and heat without burning the tobacco rod to produce an aerosol in an aerosolisation session.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device power system, the power system comprising a first battery cell and a second battery cell connectable in series, and a switching means configured to control a power flow from the first battery cell and the second battery cell to a heater component connectable to the power system, the method comprising: monitoring an energy parameter of each of the first battery cell and the second battery cell; detecting a triggering condition, wherein the triggering condition comprises determining, based upon the monitored energy parameter of the first battery cell and the monitored energy parameter of the second battery cell, that one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell does not have a sufficient energy level to finish an aerosolisation session, and the other one of the first battery cell and the second battery cell does have a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session; and controlling the switching means to switch the power system from a first state to a second state in response to detecting the triggering condition, wherein: in the first state, the first battery cell and the second battery cell are configured to provide power to the heater component in series; and in the second state, one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell is connected to the heater component independently of the other of the first battery cell or the second battery cell, such that only the one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell that has a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session is configured to provide power to the heater component.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device power system comprising a first battery cell and a second battery cell connectable in series, and a switching means configured to control a power flow from the first battery cell and the second battery cell to a heater component connectable to the power system, cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: monitoring an energy parameter of each of the first battery cell and the second battery cell; detecting a triggering condition, wherein the triggering condition comprises determining, based upon the monitored energy parameter of the first battery cell and the monitored energy parameter of the second battery cell, that one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell does not have a sufficient energy level to finish an aerosolisation session, and the other one of the first battery cell and the second battery cell does have a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session; and controlling the switching means to switch the power system from a first state to a second state in response to detecting the triggering condition, wherein: in the first state, the first battery cell and the second battery cell are configured to provide power to the heater component in series; and in the second state, one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell is connected to the heater component independently of the other of the first battery cell or the second battery cell, such that only the one of the first battery cell or the second battery cell that has a sufficient energy level to finish or prolong the aerosolisation session is configured to provide power to the heater component.", "embedding_index": 5}
{"index": 6, "patent_number": "WO22269044 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device (100) configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable (114) in an aerosolisation session. The aerosol generation device comprises a power source (104) and a controller (102). The controller is configured to control a power flow from the power source to a heater in the aerosolisation session, determine a plurality of power source measurements of the power source as a function of time during the aerosolisation session, and determine whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a determined relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time. The controller is also configured to control the aerosol generation device to perform a further action when it is determined by the controller that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable in an aerosolisation session, the aerosol generation device comprising: a power source; a controller configured to control a power flow from the power source to a heater in the aerosolisation session, determine a plurality of power source measurements of the power source as a function of time during the aerosolisation session, and determine whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a determined relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time; wherein the controller is configured to control the aerosol generation device to perform a further action when it is determined by the controller that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosolisation session comprises a heating phase in which the heater is maintained at the aerosolisation temperature, and the plurality of power source measurements as a function of time comprise a plurality of power source measurements determined in the heating phase.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a linear relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time; wherein the power source measurements are voltage measurements of the power source, and the linear relationship is defined as V = at + b, in which V is measured power source voltage as a function of time t in the aerosolisation session, a is change in measured power source voltage per unit time, and b is a voltage offset.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the controller is further configured to determine that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session when the change in measured power source voltage per unit time is less than a first threshold and the voltage offset is less than a second threshold.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, further comprising a temperature sensor configured to determine a first temperature of the power source; and wherein the controller is configured to determine the first threshold and the second threshold as a function of the determined first temperature of the power source.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the controller is configured to normalise the change in measured power source voltage per unit time and voltage offset to a nominal temperature based upon the determined first temperature of the power source.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a second temperature of the power source after the aerosolisation session; and when the second temperature meets a predetermined temperature requirement, recalculate the normalised change in power source voltage per unit time and the normalised voltage offset based upon the second temperature.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the predetermined temperature requirement comprises the second temperature being less than a threshold temperature, and/or a temperature change between the first temperature and a second temperature exceeding a threshold temperature change.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the power source is not capable of powering the subsequent aerosolisation session when the recalculated normalised change in voltage per unit time is less than the first threshold and the recalculated normalised voltage offset is less than the second threshold.10. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosolisation session comprises a preheating phase in which the heater is heated to a predetermined aerosolisation temperature; and wherein the controller is configured to: determine a minimum voltage measurement of the power source in the preheating phase; determine a voltage of the power source at an endpoint of the aerosolisation session based upon the linear relationship; and determine whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a comparison between the determined voltage at the endpoint of the aerosolisation session and the minimum voltage measurement in the preheating phase.11. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the further action comprises inhibiting a subsequent aerosolisation session until a predetermined requirement is met.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 11, wherein the predetermined requirement comprises charging the power source for a predetermined amount of time.13. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises an indicator, and the further action comprises indicating, by the indicator, when it is determined by the controller that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable in an aerosolisation session, the method comprising: controlling a power flow from a power source to a heater in the aerosolisation session; determining a plurality of power source measurements of the power source as a function of time during the aerosolisation session; determining whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a determined relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time; and performing a further action when it is determined that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable in an aerosolisation session, cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: controlling a power flow from a power source to a heater in the aerosolisation session; determining a plurality of power source measurements of the power source as a function of time during the aerosolisation session; determining whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a determined relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time; and performing a further action when it is determined that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session.", "embedding_index": 6}
{"index": 7, "patent_number": "US2023122097 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for controlling an aerosol generating device includes receiving an indication to start an aerosol generating session via a user input element; receiving a temperature of a heater measured by a temperature sensor; retrieving a session counter value from a memory; controlling the heater to perform an aerosol generating session according to the temperature of the heater and the session counter value; and when the temperature of the heater becomes lower than a first predetermined temperature, resetting the session counter value. Control circuitry configured to perform the method and an aerosol generating device including the control circuitry are also provided. [EN] 1. A method for controlling an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: receiving an indication to start an aerosol generating session via a user input element;receiving a temperature of a heater measured by a temperature sensor;retrieving a session counter value from a memory;controlling the heater to perform an aerosol generating session according to the temperature of the heater and the session counter value; andwhen the temperature of the heater becomes lower than a first predetermined temperature, resetting the session counter value.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the session counter value is incremented upon starting the aerosol generating session.3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising, when the temperature of the heater becomes lower than a second predetermined temperature higher than the first predetermined temperature, and the session counter value is lower than a first predetermined session limit, resetting the session counter value.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating session comprises: a temperature raising stage in which the temperature of the heater is raised to at least a third predetermined temperature;a temperature maintaining stage in which the temperature of the heater is maintained; anda temperature falling stage in which the temperature of the heater is allowed to fall below the third predetermined temperature.5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: when the session counter value is not lower than a second predetermined session limit, controlling the heater not to perform an aerosol generating session.6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: when the temperature of the heater is greater than a fourth predetermined temperature when the indication to start an aerosol generating session is received, controlling the heater not to perform an aerosol generating session regardless of the session counter value.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the temperature of the heater is lower than a fifth predetermined temperature when the indication to start an aerosol generating session is received, the session counter value is not incremented.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: controlling the heater not to perform an aerosol generating session after receiving second indication to start an aerosol generating session, andcontrolling a user output element to indicate a status wherein the second indication was received but the aerosol generating session is not being performed.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises: controlling the heater not to perform an aerosol generating session after receiving second indication to start an aerosol generating session, andwaiting until the temperature of the heater falls below a sixth predetermined temperature, and then performing an aerosol generating session.10. Control circuitry configured to perform a-the method according to claim 1.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: when a temperature of control circuitry configured to perform the method is greater than a seventh predetermined temperature when the indication to start an aerosol generating session is received, controlling the heater not to perform an aerosol generating session regardless of the session counter value.12. An aerosol generating device comprising: the control circuitry according to claim 10,the heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate of a consumable to generate an aerosol,the temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the heater,the user input element for starting an aerosol generating session, andthe memory for storing a session counter value.", "embedding_index": 7}
{"index": 8, "patent_number": "US2023100547 AA", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an e-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case comprising: a base comprising a first recess for receiving an e-cigarette rechargeable battery, a cover covering said first recess when in closed position and making said first recess accessible when in open position, a flexible hinge linking said cover to said base, a first extension of said hinge being fastened to cover structure, and a second extension of said hinge being fastened to base structure, wherein said second hinge extension: cooperates with at least an aligning part of base structure, so as to align said base and said hinge with respect to each other, and is tightened between tightening parts of said base structure, so as to maintain aligned said base and said hinge with respect to each other, over time, despite successive openings and closings of said cover. [EN] 1. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case comprising: a base (1) comprising a first recess (17) for receiving an e-cigarette rechargeable battery (46), a cover (3), covering said first recess (17) when in closed position,making said first recess (17) accessible when in open position, a flexible hinge (2) linking said cover (3) to said base (1),a first extension (51) of said hinge (2) being fastened to cover (3) structure,a second extension (52) of said hinge (2) being fastened to base (1) structure, wherein said second hinge extension (52): cooperates with at least an aligning part (14) of base (1) structure, so as to align said base (1) and said hinge (2) with respect to each other,and is tightened between tightening parts (45, 15) of said base (1) structure,so as to maintain aligned said base (1) and said hinge (2) with respect to each other, over time, despite successive openings and closings of said cover (3).2. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein: said second hinge extension (52): is centered around one or more first parts (14) of base (1) structure, so as to align said base (1) and said hinge (2) with respect to each other.3. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein: said second hinge extension (52): is tightly clamped between at least a second part (45) and at least a third part (15) of said base (1) structure, so as to maintain aligned said base (1) and said hinge (2) with respect to each other, over time, despite successive openings and closings of said cover (3).4. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said second hinge extension (52) does not extend over said first recess (16), preferably extends over less than one quarter of width (w2) of charging case.5. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein at least some tightening parts (45, 15) are at a more proximal position with respect to said second hinge extension (52) than said aligning part(s) (14).6. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein: main material of said flexible hinge (2) is: more flexible than main material of cover (3) structure,and more flexible than main material of base (1) structure.7. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said cover (3) comprises two cover shells (31, 32) fitted into each other and sandwiching said first hinge extension (51) in between.8. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said first recess (17) comprises at least an electrical connection (41) implemented so as to recharge said rechargeable battery (47).9. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein: said base (1) comprises, successively, from said cover (3): an inlay (11) comprising said first recess (17), said aligning part(s) (14) and at least one (45) of said tightening parts of said base (1) structure,a support (12) comprising at least another (15) of said tightening parts of said base (1) structure,an external base shell (13), visible from outside charging case, covering said aligning parts (14) and said tightening parts (45, 15) of said base (1) structure.10. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 9, wherein: said base inlay (11) is made of hard plastic and/orsaid base support (12) is made of hard plastic and/orsaid external base shell (13) is at least partly metallic, preferably made of aluminum and/orsaid cover (3) structure is made of hard plastic and fabric.11. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein: said aligning part(s) (14) comprise: one or more centering pins (14) and/or said base (1) comprises:one or more channels fitting around said centering pins (14).12. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said tightening parts (45, 15) comprise one or more surfaces facing each other, and sandwiching said second hinge extension (52).13. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said hinge (2) comprises one or more holes (22) respectively fitting around said one or more aligning parts (14).14. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 1, wherein said hinge (2) is essentially made of fabric.15. E-cigarette rechargeable battery charging case according to claim 13, wherein said hinge (2) is essentially made of a double layer fabric having two fabric layers and a fabric fold (23), said fabric fold (23) being at a more distal position than said holes (22) in said second hinge extension (52), said two layers being jointly superposed in said second hinge extension (52).", "embedding_index": 8}
{"index": 9, "patent_number": "US2017156403 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule (26) for an electronic vapour inhaler comprises a shell (28) containing a flavour-release medium (40) and one or more induction heatable elements (42) disposed inside the shell (28) and arranged to heat the flavour-release medium (40) to produce a vapour for inhalation by a user. At least part of the shell (28) is formed of an air permeable material. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic vapour inhaler, the capsule comprising: a shell for containing a flavour-release medium;an induction heatable element disposed inside the shell and arranged to heat the flavour-release medium, wherein a cross-section of the induction heatable element conforms generally to a cross-section of the shell.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the shell includes a base region, a sidewall region and a lid.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the base region and the sidewall region are integrally formed.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the lid is sealed to an upper periphery of the sidewall region.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein one or more of the base region, the sidewall region, and the lid comprises an air permeable material.6.-7. (canceled) 8. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising one or more additional induction heating elements such that the capsule comprises a plurality of induction heatable elements, each induction heating element being disposed inside the shell, arranged to heat the flavour-release medium, and having a respective cross-section that conforms generally to the cross-section of the shell.9. The capsule according to claim 8, wherein the shell includes a base region, a sidewall region, and a lid, and the induction heatable elements are spaced apart between the base region and the lid with the flavour-release medium arranged in regions formed between the spaced induction heatable elements.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the induction heatable element includes one or more openings to allow air to flow therethrough.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the shell comprises an air permeable material and the air permeable material is electrically insulating and non-magnetic.12. An electronic vapour inhaler comprising: a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;a mouthpiece at the proximal end of the housing;the capsule according to claim 1 disposed in the housing; andan induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the induction heatable element and thereby heat the flavour-release medium.13. (canceled)14. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 12, wherein the housing includes a chamber in which the capsule is disposed and an air inlet through which ambient air can flow into the chamber and into the shell.15. (canceled)16. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 12, further including a control arrangement which is adapted to energize the induction heating arrangement to maintain a substantially predetermined temperature inside the shell.17. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 16, further including a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature inside the shell, wherein the control arrangement is adapted to energize the induction heating arrangement to maintain said substantially predetermined temperature based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.18. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the shell is substantially circular in cross-section and the induction heatable element comprises a substantially circular induction heatable disc.19. The capsule according to claim 18, wherein the substantially circular induction heatable disc is positioned co-axially inside the shell.", "embedding_index": 9}
{"index": 10, "patent_number": "WO22268819 A1", "text": "[EN] An installation (11) is arranged for serially forming a plurality of substrates for aerosol generation, and comprises: - a feeding means (5) arranged for feeding a continuous web (2) of substrate material, and - a rotating cutting wheel (3) having multiple cutting dies (4) arranged circumferentially and for cutting out this continuous web (2) to define a plurality of substrates (1) and then for removing each defined substrate (1) from each cutting die (4) at a chosen instant to make it fall at a chosen position. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Method for serially forming a plurality of substrates (1) for aerosol generation, said method comprising the steps of feeding (110) a continuous web (2) of substrate material, and of cutting out (120) said continuous web (2) to define a plurality of substrates (1) by rotating a cutting wheel (3) having multiple cutting dies (4) arranged circumferentially, wherein said cutting out step (120) comprises a sub-step of removing each defined substrate (1) from each cutting die (4) at a chosen instant to make it fall at a chosen position.2. Method according to claim 1, wherein said removing sub-step comprises pushing out each defined substrate (1) from its cutting die (4) by releasing a biasing force stored by a shoe (8) of this cutting die (4), in contact with said defined substrate (1), at the chosen instant.3. Method according to claim 1, wherein said removing sub-step comprises pushing out each defined substrate (1) from its cutting die (4), at the chosen instant, by means of a pressurized gas acting on said defined substrate (1) from the inside of said cutting die (4).4. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in said cutting out step (120) N substrates (1), with N > 2, are simultaneously defined in parallel in said continuous web (2) by N cutting dies (4) belonging to N successive sub-parts of said cutting wheel (3) set perpendicular to a rotation axis of said cutting wheel (3).5. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the method further comprises a step (100) of forming said continuous web (2) by means of an extruder (12).6. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the method further comprises a step (130) of collecting each falling substrate (1) on a substantially planar conveyor (5) at said chosen position and of conveying said collected substrate (1) by means of said substantially planar conveyor (5).7. Method according to claim 6, wherein said feeding step (110) and said collecting and conveying step (130) use a same conveyor (5).8. Method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the method further comprises a step (140) of lifting said collected substrates (1) from said conveyor (5) by rotating a suction wheel (6) having multiple suction areas (7) arranged circumferentially.9. Method according to claim 8, wherein said lifting step (140) further comprises releasing the suction in a suction area (7) retaining a collected substrate (1) when said suction area (7) reaches a collection zone (9), in order that said collected substrate (1) is collected in said collection zone (9).10. Method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein said lifting step (140) comprises synchronizing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3) by mechanically connecting said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3).11. Method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein said lifting step (140) comprises synchronizing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3) by electronically indexing said suction wheel (6) with said cutting wheel (3).12. Method according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the suction wheel (6) comprises as many suction areas (7) as cutting dies (4) on said cutting wheel (3).13. Method according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the suction wheel (6) comprises suction areas (7) each configured to generate a reduced pressure to suction a collected substrate (1) on said conveyor (5).14. Method according to claim 4 in combination with any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein in said lifting step (140) N substrates (1) are simultaneously lifted in parallel by N parallel suction areas (7) belonging to N successive sub-parts of said suction wheel (6) set perpendicular to a rotation axis of said suction wheel (6).15. Installation (11) for serially forming a plurality of substrates (1) for aerosol generation, said installation (11) comprising a feeding means (5) arranged for feeding a continuous web (2) of substrate material, and a rotating cutting wheel (3) having multiple cutting dies (4) arranged circumferentially and for cutting out said continuous web (2) to define a plurality of substrates (1), wherein said cutting wheel (3) is arranged for removing each defined substrate (1) from each cutting die at a chosen instant to make it fall at a chosen position.", "embedding_index": 10}
{"index": 11, "patent_number": "WO23025621 A1", "text": "[EN] An apparatus and method for authenticating a user of a vapour generating system (3) comprise emitting a transmitted signal from a mouthpiece (10) of the system (3) into an oral cavity (20) of the user (21) and detecting a received signal that includes reflections of the transmitted signal from the tongue (26) of the user (21). The received signal is analysed to derive characteristics of it that include Doppler shifts resulting from the tongue (26) moving towards or away from the receiver (32). Operation of the system (3) is enabled only if the user moves their tongue (26) in a predetermined pattern, for example by inaudibly speaking a password, so that the derived characteristics match corresponding characteristics of the authorized user that have been stored in a preliminary training step. The predetermined pattern of movement of the tongue (26) is not easy for an unauthorized person to detect or to reproduce. The transmitted signal may be a high frequency acoustic signal. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A vapour generating system (3), comprising: a mouthpiece (10), the mouthpiece (10) comprising a transmitter (30) for emitting a transmitted signal into the oral cavity (20) of a user (21) and a receiver (32) for detecting a received signal that includes reflections of the transmitted signal; and an analyser (52) for analysing characteristics of the received signal to authenticate a user of the system (3), wherein the analysed characteristics include Doppler shifts in the reflections of the transmitted signal, and wherein the authentication is based at least in part on whether a pattern of the Doppler shifts corresponds to a predetermined pattern of movement of the tongue (26) of the user (21).2. A vapour generating system (3) according to claim 1, wherein the transmitted and received signals are acoustic signals.3. A vapour generating system (3) according to claim 2, wherein the transmitted signal comprises a principal frequency that is higher than the normal range of human hearing.4. A vapour generating system (3) according to claim 2, wherein the transmitted signal comprises a principal frequency in the range 15kHz to 30kHz.5. A method of authenticating a user of a vapour generating system (3), comprising: inserting a mouthpiece (10) of the system (3) into an oral cavity (20) of the user (21); emitting a transmitted signal from the mouthpiece of the system (3); detecting a received signal that includes reflections of the transmitted signal; analysing the received signal to derive characteristics of the received signal that include Doppler shifts in the reflections of the transmitted signal; and authenticating the user (21) based at least in part on whether a pattern of the Doppler shifts corresponds to a predetermined pattern of movement of the tongue (26) of the user (21).6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined pattern results from the user (21) audibly or inaudibly speaking one or more predetermined passwords.7. A method according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein analysing the received signal comprises converting the signal into the frequency domain then analysing signal gradients in the frequency domain.8. A method according to any of claims 5 to 7, wherein authenticating the user (21) comprises applying a binary user classification test to assess features of the derived characteristics that can distinguish the user (21) from other known users.9. A method according to claim 8, further comprising a preliminary user classification training step, which includes: inserting the mouthpiece of the system (3) into the oral cavity of an authorized user (21); emitting the transmitted signal from the mouthpiece (10) of the system (3); detecting a received signal that includes reflections of the transmitted signal; analysing the received signal to derive characteristics of the received signal that include a pattern of Doppler shifts in the reflections of the transmitted signal from the from the tongue (26) of the authorized user (21) when the authorized user (21) moves the tongue (26) in the predetermined pattern; and using a learning algorithm to compare the derived characteristics of the authorized user (21) with a stored representation of corresponding characteristics of other known users and to generate the binary user classification test that can distinguish the authorized user (21) from the other known users.10. A method according to any of claims 5 to 9, wherein authenticating the user (21) comprises applying a binary spoofer classification test to assess features of the derived characteristics that can distinguish the user (21) from spoofers. - 16 -11. A method according to any of claims 5 to 10, wherein the transmitted and received signals are acoustic signals.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the transmitted signal comprises a principal frequency that is higher than the normal range of human hearing.13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the transmitted signal comprises a principal frequency in the range 15kHz to 30kHz.14. A vapour generating system (3) according to claim 1, wherein the analyser (52) comprises a processor configured to carry out the method of any of claims 5 to 13.", "embedding_index": 11}
{"index": 12, "patent_number": "WO23025616 A1", "text": "[EN] A portable device (1) comprises a body (16) comprising a casing \"I with an opening (9) and a closure element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding this casing opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7). The body (16) further comprises a first sensor (4) set in a chosen area (19) and arranged for detecting a user's hand (21) holding the body (16) in this chosen area (19), and a mechanism (18) arranged for causing the closure element (5) to move to its open position when the user's hand (21) has been detected by the first sensor (4). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Portable device (1) comprising a body (16) comprising a casing (7) with an opening (9) and a closure element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding said casing opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7), wherein said body (16) further comprises i) a first sensor (4) set in a chosen area (19) and arranged for detecting a users hand (21) holding said body (16) in said chosen area (19), and ii) a mechanism (18) arranged to move said closure element (5) from said closed position to said open position when said users hand (21) has been detected by said first sensor (4).2. Portable device according to claim 1, wherein said first sensor (4) is selected from the group consisting of a capacitive sensor, a resistive film pressure sensor and a strain gauge.3. Portable device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said first sensor (4) is arranged for detecting said users hand when the latter is exerting at least a predefined force in said chosen area during at least one predefined duration and a predefined number of times that is at least equal to one.4. Portable device according to claim 3, wherein said predefined duration is comprised between 500 ms and 2 s, said predefined force is comprised between 2 N and 6 N, and said predefined number of times is comprised between 1 and 3.5. Portable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said body (16) comprises an external face comprising a plastic cover in at least said chosen area, and wherein said first sensor (4) is set between said external face and said plastic cover.6. Portable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said closure element (5) comprises a first magnet (23), and said mechanism (18) comprises an electromagnetic coil (24) arranged for generating a first magnetic field when said users hand has been detected by said first sensor (4), in order to attract said first magnet (23) to cause said closure element (5) to move from a closed position to said open position.7. Portable device according to claim 6, wherein said mechanism (18) comprises a second magnet (25) spaced apart from said first electromagnetic coil (24) and arranged for generating a second magnetic field to attract said first magnet (23) when said first electromagnetic coil (24) no longer generates said first magnetic field, to cause said closure element (5) to move from said open position to said closed position.8. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises an aerosol generation device, in which said casing (7) is intended for receiving a consumable (2) comprising at least an aerosol-forming substance (8), and wherein it comprises an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising said casing (7) and arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol that may be inhaled by said user, when it is supplied with electrical energy.9. Portable device according to claim 8, wherein it comprises a rechargeable battery (15) storing electrical energy that is used by said aerosol generation unit (3) for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into said aerosol and by said mechanism (18) for causing said closure element (5) to move to said open position.10. Portable device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein said body (16) comprises a second sensor (26) arranged for detecting a 17 consumable (2) received in said casing (7), and wherein said aerosol generation unit (3) is arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into said aerosol when said second sensor (26) has detected said consumable (2) in said casing (7).11. Portable device according to claim 10, wherein said second sensor (26) is selected from the group consisting of a photoresistor and a proximity sensor.12. Portable device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said body (16) comprises a clear protective cover (27) set in a hole (28) communicating with said casing (7), between said second sensor (26) and said casing (7) for protecting said second sensor (26).13. Portable device according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein said second sensor (26) is arranged for detecting when said consumable (2) is retrieved from said casing (7), and for causing a stop of said electrical energy supply to said aerosol generation unit (3) after this detection.14. Portable device according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein said aerosol-forming substance (8) comprises a tobacco material or at least one polyol.15. Portable device according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 12}
{"index": 13, "patent_number": "US2020281254 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable for an inhaler having a heater system and an optical reader system includes an indicia containing information about the consumable. The indicia provides authorization information before the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold, and the indicia is altered after it has been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold. [EN] 1. A consumable, for an inhaler comprising a heating system and an optical reader, the consumable comprising an indicia containing information about the consumable, wherein the indicia provides authorization information before the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold, and wherein the indicia is altered after it has been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold, wherein the indicia comprises a first indicia that is readable by the optical reader before the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold, andwherein the indicia comprises a second indicia which is only readable by the optical reader after the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold.2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the second indicia comprises an optically readable pattern or code.3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the second indicia partially overlap the first indicia in order to distort the information.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the first indicia and the second indicia are placed side-by-side.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the second indicia includes a heat-activated ink, which changes from transparent to optically readable when exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold.6. The consumable according to claim 5, wherein the heat-activated ink is selected from the group comprising sodium chloride, ascorbic acid and sucrose.7. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the indicia is readable by an optical reader before it has been exposed to a temperature above the temperature threshold and wherein the indicia at least partially disappears or partially fades away after the consumable has been exposed to a temperature above the temperature threshold.8. The consumable according to claim 7, wherein the indicia comprises a thermochromic ink, which irreversibly becomes transparent after having been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold.9. The consumable according to claim 8, wherein the indicia becomes transparent after having been exposed to a temperature exceeding 60 degrees centigrade10. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the first indicia is printed on a sheet and the second indicia is printed on the same sheet as the first indicia.11. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the first indicia is printed on a sheet and the second indicia is printed on a different sheet from the first indicia.12. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the second indicia is only readable after having been exposed to a temperature exceeding 60 degrees centigrade13. An inhaler for heated cigarette rods comprising a mouthpiece section and a power supply section, the mouth piece section comprising a cavity configured to receive a consumable, wherein the inhaler further comprises an optical reader system configured to read an indicia located on the consumable, and wherein the optical reader system comprises a control unit configured to determine if the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.14. The inhaler according to claim 13, wherein the control unit is further configured to read a second indicia.", "embedding_index": 13}
{"index": 14, "patent_number": "US2024138068 AA", "text": "[EN] A printed circuit board mechanically supports electrical and/or electronic components for an electronic smoking article. The board includes at least one flexible portion and at least one rigidized portion, wherein the flexible portion and the rigidized portion include a common flexible layer stack including at least one structured metal layer. The rigidized portion further includes at least one rigidizing layer stack including at least one structured metal layer, wherein the rigidizing layer stack is arranged on at least one surface of the common flexible layer stack. At least a part of the structured metal layer of the common flexible layer stack in the flexible portion is structured as an electromagnetic coil forming an NFC-antenna and at least a part of the respective structured metal layers of the common flexible layer stack and the rigidizing layer are structured for acting together as an electromagnetic induction coil suitable for wireless charging. [EN] 1. A printed circuit board mechanically supporting a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components for an electronic smoking article, which are electrically connected via conductive tracks, wherein the printed circuit board comprises at least one flexible portion and at least one rigidized portion, wherein the at least one flexible portion and the at least one rigidized portion comprise a common flexible layer stack comprising at least one structured metal layer, which forms conductive tracks and/or electrical components, and the at least one rigidized portion further comprises at least one rigidizing layer stack comprising at least one structured metal layer, which forms conductive tracks and/or electrical components, wherein the at least one rigidizing layer stack is arranged on at least one surface of the common flexible layer stack, wherein at least a part of the at least one structured metal layer of the common flexible layer stack in the flexible portion is structured as an electromagnetic coil forming an NFC-antenna and at least a part of the respective at least one structured metal layers of the common flexible layer stack and the rigidizing layer stack are structured for acting together as an electromagnetic induction coil suitable for wireless charging.2. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the common flexible layer stack and the at least one rigidizing layer stack are interconnected with vias.3. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, further comprising: a wireless protocol antenna suitable for transreceiving electromagnetic signals comprising a frequency of 2.4 GHz.4. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the printed circuit board is foldable into a rectangular shape having two shorter sides and two longer sides, wherein the NFC-antenna borders on one of the shorter sides.5. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the printed circuit board is foldable into a rectangular shape having two shorter sides and two longer sides, wherein the induction coil is arranged in a center between the shorter sides.6. The printed circuit board according to claim 2, wherein: the vias are stitching vias.7. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one rigidized portion further comprises a second rigidizing layer stack comprising at least one structured metal layer, which forms conductive tracks and/or electrical components, wherein at least a part of the respective at least one structured metal layers of the common flexible layer stack and the two rigidizing layer stacks are interconnected with vias and structured for acting together as the induction coil.8. The printed circuit board according to claim 7, wherein: the common flexible layer stack and the two rigidizing layer stacks each comprise two structured metal layers, which are all interconnected with vias and structured for acting together as the induction coil.9. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the induction coil comprises a surface area of 400-500 mm2.10. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the induction coil comprises an overall cross-sectional area of an effective wire formed by the interconnected at least one structured metal layers of the common flexible layer stack and the two rigidizing layer stacks of 0.05-0.3 mm2.11. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one structured metal layers of the common flexible layer stack and the two rigidizing layer stacks are copper layers.12. The printed circuit board according to claim 11, wherein: the copper layers are each ½ oz copper layer.13. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the NFC-antenna comprises a surface area of 200-250 mm2.14. The printed circuit board according to claim 4, wherein: the NFC-antenna comprises a width measured parallel to the shorter sides of 10-20 mm.15. The printed circuit board according to claim 5, wherein: the induction coil comprises a width measured parallel to the shorter sides of 10-20 mm.16. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the induction coil comprises a surface area of 450 mm2.17. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the induction coil comprises an overall cross-sectional area of an effective wire formed by the interconnected at least one structured metal layers of 0.2 mm2.18. The printed circuit board according to claim 11, wherein: the copper layers each comprise a layer thickness of 18 micro m.19. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: the NFC-antenna comprises a surface area of 225 mm2.20. The printed circuit board according to claim 4, wherein: the NFC-antenna comprises a width measured parallel to the shorter sides of 15 mm.", "embedding_index": 14}
{"index": 15, "patent_number": "US2024130432 AA", "text": "[EN] It is provided an extension unit (and correspondingly an aerosol generation device and system) for an aerosol generation device, the extension unit comprising a first connection interface, at a first end of the extension unit, that is connectable to the aerosol generation device. Further, the unit comprises means for enabling at least one additional functionality of the aerosol generation device, further to aerosol generation, when connected to the aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. A method of an aerosol generation device for controlling communication with one or more extension units via a communication bus, each of the one or more extension units being connectable to the aerosol generation device and configured to enable at least one additional functionality of the aerosol generation device, further to aerosol generation, when connected to the aerosol generation device, the method comprising: identifying at least one communication address among a plurality of communication addresses of the communication bus for which signalling is received from an extension unit, among the one or more extension units, using the communication address;associating, with each of the at least one communication address, an extension unit identifier indicating the extension unit from which the signalling was received;determining, for each extension unit identifier, a current connection state of the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier; andcontrolling, for each extension unit identifier, communication with the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier via the communication bus using the communication address associated with the extension unit identifier and in accordance with the determined current connection state of the extension unit.2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: determining, for each extension unit identifier, a type of the at least one additional functionality enabled by the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier,wherein, for each extension unit identifier, communication with the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier is further controlled in accordance with the determined type of the at least one additional functionality enabled by the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier.3. The method according to claim 2, further comprising: determining a command to be sent to a first extension unit among the extension units indicated by the extension unit identifiers in accordance with the determined type of the at least one additional functionality enabled by the first extension unit; andsending the command to the first extension unit via the communication bus using the communication address associated with the extension unit identifier indicating the first extension unit.4. The method according to claim 2, further comprising: for each extension unit identifier, in a case where the type of the at least one additional functionality enabled by the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier is a first type, periodically performing control to send a read command to the extension unit using the communication address associated with the extension unit identifier.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the control to send a read command to an extension unit is performed periodically in accordance with a predefined frequency associated with the extension unit or the type of the at least one additional functionality enabled by the extension unit.6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: determining, for each extension unit identifier, a previous connection state of the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier; andfor each extension unit identifier, in a case where the previous connection state of the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier is not the same as current connection state of the extension unit, outputting a notification to a user of the aerosol generation device.7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising: for each extension unit identifier, in a case where the previous connection state of the extension unit indicated by the extension unit identifier is indicative of a non-connected state and the current connection state of the extension unit is indicative of a connected state, initializing the extension unit.8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving input from a user of the aerosol generation device via an input unit of the aerosol generation device;determining a first extension unit identifier and an associated first communication address based on the received input;determining a command to be sent to an extension unit indicated by the first extension unit identifier based on the received input; andsending the command to the extension unit via the communication bus using the first communication address associated.9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving via the communication bus signalling from an extension unit among the one or more extension units indicative of input by a user of the aerosol generation device;determining an extension unit identifier and an associated communication address of the extension unit;determining a command to be sent to the extension unit based on the received signalling; andsending the command to the extension unit via the communication bus using the determined associated communication address.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the communication bus is an inter-integrated circuit, I2C, communication bus;the aerosol generation device functions as a master device; andeach of the one or more extension units functions as a slave device.11. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by a control section of an aerosol generation device, cause the control section to perform the method of claim 1.12. A power supply unit for an aerosol generation device, comprising a control section configured to perform a method according to claim 1.13. An aerosol generation device comprising a power supply unit according to claim 12.", "embedding_index": 15}
{"index": 16, "patent_number": "US2021076742 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an induction coil and a memory storage device. The induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, a susceptor and the induction coil is also arranged to transmit and receive, in use, an electromagnetic field to transfer data to and from an external information device. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: an induction coil; anda memory storage device; whereinthe induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, a susceptor and the induction coil is also operable to cooperate, in use, with an external information device, via an indirect electromagnetic inductive coupling, to transfer data from the memory storage device to the external information device, and/or to receive data from the external information device.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is operable to cooperate, in use, with an external information device, via an indirect electromagnetic inductive coupling to transfer and/or receive data to and/or from the external device using a plurality of different transmission methods, whereby the heating assembly and/or the external device is or are operable to select which of the plurality of different transmission methods to employ based on whether or not the induction coil is being used to perform another function simultaneously with the transfer of data.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is additionally operable to harvest electrical power from the external information device via an indirect electromagnetic inductive coupling.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3 wherein the heating assembly is operable to transfer data from the memory storage device to the external information device using a load shift keying technique whilst harvesting power from the external information device.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is operable to transfer data from the memory storage device to the external information device by modulating a heating alternating current applied to the induction coil, the heating alternating current having a frequency selected to substantially optimise the transfer of power from electrical power applied to the induction coil into heat generated by the susceptor.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is operable to transfer data from the memory storage device to the external information device by modulating a data transmission alternating carrier current applied to the induction coil, the carrier current having a frequency selected to substantially optimise the transfer of power from the induction coil to the external information device.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is operable to receive data from the external information device to the memory storage device by demodulating a charging alternating current induced in the induction coil, the charging alternating current having a frequency selected to substantially optimise the transfer of power from external information device to the induction coil.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an induction controller arranged to be in electrical connection with the induction coil and the memory storage device such that, in use, the induction coil can be used to heat an external susceptor or to selectively exchange data at the induction coil in the form of an electromagnetic field.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a data detector configured to detect data when an oscillating electromagnetic field from an external device is received at the induction coil, whereby the heating assembly is operable to receive data transmitted to the heating assembly by the external device.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is substantially cylindrical in shape.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, arranged to transfer and receive data from an external source which is substantially cylindrical in shape.12. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the assembly is arranged to receive, in use, at least a portion of an external source of electromagnetic field within its volume.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the assembly is arranged to be inserted, in use, in a volume of an external source of an electromagnetic field.14. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a rechargeable power source arranged in use to provide power to the induction coil and the memory storage device.15. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, further comprising a rechargeable power source arranged in use to provide power to the induction coil and the memory storage device, wherein the power source is in connection with the induction controller such that in use, an electrical current harvested from the induction coil can be selectively supplied to the power source when power is received at the induction coil in the form of an electromagnetic field generated by an external device via an electro-magnetic inductive coupling, to inductively charge the power source.16. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the data transferred using the induction coil is one or more of device usage history, remainder of power source charge, or software updates for the vapour generating device.17. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;a heating compartment arranged to receive a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.18. The vapour generating device according to claim 17, wherein the heating compartment is arranged to receive a substantially cylindrical vaporisable article.19. A method of exchanging information with a vapour generating device, the method comprising the steps of: placing an external information device in proximity to an induction heating assembly of the vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising an induction heating coil and a memory storage device; andtransferring data via an electromagnetic inductive coupling between the induction heating coil of the heating assembly and the external information device.20. The method according to claim 19, wherein a portion of the external information device is at least partially inserted in a volume of the induction heating assembly or a portion of the induction heating assembly is at least partially inserted in a volume of the external information device.", "embedding_index": 16}
{"index": 17, "patent_number": "US2024130427 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable article equips an aerosol generation device and includes a receptacle containing an aerosol-forming substance arranged for generating an aerosol when it is heated and mixed with air, and a first tubular member having a peripheral wall including a first end connected to an open end of this receptacle, at least one air inlet allowing entry of air into the first tubular member for feeding the receptacle open end, and a second end opposed to this first end and including an outlet for discharging the generated aerosol. [EN] 1. A consumable article for an aerosol generation device, said consumable article comprising a receptacle containing an aerosol-forming substance arranged for generating an aerosol when heated and mixed with air, wherein the consumable article further comprises a first tubular member having a peripheral wall comprising i) a first end connected to an open end of said receptacle, ii) at least one air inlet allowing entry of air into said first tubular member for feeding said receptacle open end, and iii) a second end opposed to said first end and comprising an outlet for discharging generated aerosol.2. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said receptacle comprises an inductively heatable material intended for being inductively heated by an induction heating device of said aerosol generation device.3. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said receptacle comprises a heat conductive material intended for being heated by a heating device of said aerosol generation device.4. The consumable article according to claim 1, further comprising a second tubular member attached inside said first tubular member between said second end and each of the at least one air inlets, and comprising an outer surface defining with an inner surface of said peripheral wall of said first tubular member a first channel through which said-air coming from each of the at least one air inlets can flow towards said receptacle through its the open end.5. The consumable article according to claim 4, wherein said second tubular member comprises an inner surface defining a second channel through which aerosol generated in said receptacle can flow towards said second end of said first tubular member.6. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol-forming substance is a paste adhering to an inner surface of said receptacle and delineating a concave cavity opening towards said first tubular member.7. The consumable article according to the combination of claim 5, wherein said aerosol-forming substance is a paste adhering to an inner surface of said receptacle and delineating a concave cavity opening towards said first tubular member, and wherein said concave cavity receives a first end of said second tubular member which comprises an inlet of said second channel.8. The consumable article according to claim 4, wherein said second tubular member comprises an annular part defining partly said first channel and connected fixedly to an inner surface of said first tubular member to prevent air coming from each of the at least one air inlets to from reaching directly said second end of said first tubular member before accessing said receptacle.9. The consumable article according to claim 4, wherein said second tubular member is made of molded paper.10. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said first tubular member is made of molded paper.11. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said second end of said first tubular member forms a mouthpiece through which a user sucks said-generated aerosol during a vaping session.12. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol-forming substance comprises a tobacco material.13. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol-forming substance comprises at least one polyol.14. An aerosol generation device comprising an electrical and control device, and the consumable article according to claim 1, coupled to said electrical and control device.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein said electrical and control device comprises a power source storing electrical energy.", "embedding_index": 17}
{"index": 18, "patent_number": "US2023248068 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention discloses a method of operating an aerosol generating device comprising recording a period of active use of the device; detecting a puff inhaled by a user; determining if a battery-level notification had been provided to the user in the said period before the puff detection; determining a battery-level of the device if no notification had been provided previously; and generating an indication on the device for the user if the determined battery-level is below a predetermined level. [EN] 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device comprising: recording a period of active use of the device;detecting a puff inhaled by a user;determining if a battery-level notification had been provided to the user in the said period before the puff detection;determining a battery-level of the device if no notification had been provided previously; andgenerating an indication on the device for the user if the determined battery-level is below a predetermined level.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the said period of active use of the device is a session comprising puffs grouped according to a configurable rule.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the configurable rule comprises grouping detected puffs into a respective session at least based on an interval between consecutive puffs.4. The method of claim 1, wherein said period of active use of the device is a preset time period.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the indication is provided within a predefined interval after the puff is detected.6. The method of claim 5, wherein the predefined interval is between 1 and 2 seconds.7. The method of claim 5, further comprising detecting a start and an end of the puff, wherein the predefined interval is measured after the end of the puff.8. The method of claim 7, wherein no indication is generated if a next puff is detected within the predefined interval.9. The method of claim 7, wherein no indication is generated if a notification was provided previously at the start of the said period of active use.10. The method of claim 9, further comprising determining a positional orientation of the device, wherein said period of active use of the device is recorded according to the determined positional orientation.11. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a puff sensor configured to detect a puff inhaled by a user; anda controller configured to: record a period of active use of the device;determine if a battery-level notification had been provided to the user in the said period before the puff detection;determine a battery-level of the device if no notification had been provided previously; andan indicator configured to provide an indication to the user if the determined battery-level is below a predetermined level.12. The device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to define the period of active use of the device as a session comprising puffs grouped according to a configurable rule and set a flag for the indication provided during the session.13. The device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to define the period of active use of the device as a preset time period and timestamp the indication provided during the preset time period.14. The device of any of claims 11, further comprising an orientation sensor to determine a positional orientation of the device when in active use.15. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the steps of the method of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 18}
{"index": 19, "patent_number": "WO22238337 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate and comprising: - a device body (30) extending along a device axis (Y) and defining at least one side wall (40) extending along the device axis (Y); - a cup-shaped heating chamber defining an open end and a sealed end opposite to the open end, the sealed end being air impermeable, the heating chamber being configured to receive a heater part of the aerosol generating substrate through the open end; - an airflow path extending between an flow inlet and an flow outlet (64) through the open end of the heating chamber, the flow inlet being arranged on the side wall (40) of the device body (30). [EN] 20 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate (12) and comprising: - a device body (30; 130; 230) extending along a device axis (Y) and defining at least one side wall (40; 140; 240) extending along the device axis (Y); - a cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defining an open end (70) and a sealed end (71) opposite to the open end (70), the sealed end (71) being air impermeable, the heating chamber (45) being configured to receive a heater part (15) of the aerosol generating substrate (12) through the open end (70); - an airflow path extending between an flow inlet (66; 166; 266) and an flow outlet (64; 164; 264) through the open end (70) of the heating chamber (45), the flow inlet (66; 166) being arranged on the side wall (40; 140; 240) of the device body (30; 130; 230), wherein the airflow path comprises an upstream portion extending from the flow inlet (66; 166; 266) until an abutting end (18) of the aerosol generating substrate (12), and a downstream portion extending from said abutting (18) end until the flow outlet (64; 164; 264) through the aerosol generating substrate (12), when the aerosol generating substrate (12) is inserted into the heating chamber (45).2. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 1, wherein the device body (30; 130) comprises a mouthpiece (32; 132) and a housing (34; 134) extending successively along the device body (30; 130), the mouthpiece (32; 132) defining a through- hole (60) configured to receive a mouthpiece part (16) of the aerosol generating substrate (12).3. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 2, wherein the flow inlet (66; 166) is formed in a transition zone between the mouthpiece (32; 132) and the housing (34; 134).4. The aerosol generating device (110) according to claim 3, wherein the mouthpiece (132) and the housing (134) form a single piece, the transition zone being formed by a smooth surface extending from the mouthpiece (132) to the housing (134).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein the housing (34) defines an insertion opening (36) extending perpendicularly to the device axis (Y) and configured to receive the mouthpiece (32). 216. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the mouthpiece (32) defines a recess portion (62) forming the flow inlet (66) when the mouthpiece (32) is inserted into the insertion opening (36) of the housing (34).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the through-hole (60) of the mouthpiece opens to the recess portion (62).8. The aerosol generating device (210) according to claim 1, wherein the device body (230) defines an insertion opening (236) on one of its ends suitable to receive a part of the aerosol generating substrate (12); when received in the insertion opening (236), the aerosol generating substrate (12) forming a protruding part from the device body (230), said protruding part forming a mouthpiece.9. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flow inlet (66; 166; 266) is arranged to face ventilation holes (22) of the aerosol generating substrate (12).10. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a part of the upstream portion of the airflow path extends through the heating chamber (45) outside the aerosol generating substrate (12), preferably, the upstream portion of the airflow path extends through the open end (70) of the heating chamber (45).11. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (45) extends along the device axis (Y) and defines a rectangular cross-sectional shape having a pair of chamber lateral walls (73A, 73B) facing each other and a pair of chamber contact walls (74A, 74B) facing each other and intended to be in contact with substrate contact walls (14A, 14B) of the aerosol generating substrate (12).12. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claims 10 and 11, wherein said part of the upstream portion of the airflow path extends between at least one chamber lateral wall (73A, 73B) and the aerosol generating substrate (12). 2213. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 12, wherein the sealed end (71) of the heating chamber (45) forms a transition portion between the upstream portion and the downstream portion of the airflow path.14. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 13, wherein the sealed end (71) defines stopping means (80) preventing contact of the abutting end (18) of the aerosol generating substrate (12) with a distal wall (75) of the heating chamber (45) sealing it at the sealed end (71); preferably, the stopping means (80) being formed by a rounded shape of the distal wall (75) or a rib extending from the distal wall (75).15. Assembly comprising an aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, and furthermore comprising an aerosol generating substrate (12).", "embedding_index": 19}
{"index": 20, "patent_number": "WO22263645 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable is provided. The aerosol generation device comprises a battery (104) configured to provide a power flow to a heater, and a controller (102) configured to determine a voltage level of the battery. The voltage level of the battery is determined as a measured voltage of the battery when an elapsed time after a charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited is greater than or equal to a time threshold. The voltage level of the battery is determined as the measured voltage of the battery adjusted by a compensation factor when the elapsed time is less than the time threshold. The controller is further configured to control an indicator (108) to indicate a number of remaining aerosolisation sessions that can be powered by the battery based upon the determined voltage level. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable, the aerosol generation device comprising: a battery configured to provide a power flow to a heater; and a controller configured to determine a voltage level of the battery, wherein the voltage level of the battery is determined as a measured voltage of the battery when an elapsed time after a charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited is greater than or equal to a time threshold, and wherein the voltage level of the battery is determined as the measured voltage of the battery adjusted by a compensation factor when the elapsed time is less than the time threshold; and wherein the controller is further configured to control an indicator to indicate a number of remaining aerosolisation sessions that can be powered by the battery based upon the determined voltage level.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises a handpiece and a charging case connectable to the handpiece, wherein the handpiece comprises the battery and the controller and is configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating consumable, and wherein the charging case is configured to charge the battery of the handpiece when the handpiece is connected to the charging case.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to determine the elapsed time after the charging power flow has been inhibited based upon an elapsed time after the handpiece has been disconnected from the charging case.4. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the indicator is configured to indicate a first number of remaining aerosolisation sessions when the controller determines that the voltage level of the battery is greater than or equal to a first voltage threshold.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the indicator is configured to indicate a second number of remaining aerosolisation sessions when the controller determines that the voltage level of the battery is less than a second voltage threshold, wherein the second voltage threshold is lower than the first voltage threshold, and the second number of remaining aerosolisation sessions is less than the first number of remaining aerosolisation sessions.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the indicator is configured to indicate a third number of remaining aerosolisation sessions when the controller determines that the voltage level of the battery is less than the first voltage threshold and greater than or equal to the second voltage threshold, wherein the third number of remaining aerosolisation sessions is less than the first number of aerosolisation sessions and greater than the second number of aerosolisation sessions.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to determine the voltage level of the battery as: a measured voltage of the battery when a second elapsed time after the battery is at least partially discharged is greater than or equal to a second time threshold; and the measured voltage of the battery adjusted by a second compensation factor when the second elapsed time is less than the second time threshold.8. The aerosol generation device of any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the controller is further configured to determine whether the battery has been fully charged, and to indicate by the indicator the first number of remaining aerosolisation sessions when it is determined that the battery has been fully charged.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the battery has been fully charged by determining that a control parameter is set to a state indicative of a full charge.10. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery.11. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, comprising a user input means operable in a first manner to trigger the aerosol generation device to aerosolise the aerosol generating consumable, and in a second manner to trigger controller to determine the voltage level of the battery and control the indicator to indicate the number of remaining aerosolisation sessions that can be powered by the battery based upon the determined voltage level.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, further comprising a pulse width modulation module connected to the controller, wherein the pulse width modulation module is configured to convert the power flow from the battery to the heater to a pulse width modulated power flow.13. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating consumable is a tobacco rod, and the aerosol generation device is configured to heat without burning the tobacco rod to produce an aerosol in an aerosolisation session.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable, the aerosol generation device comprising a battery configured to provide a power flow to a heater, the method comprising: determining an elapsed time since a charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited; determining a voltage level of the battery; wherein determining the voltage level of battery comprises determining the voltage level of the battery as a measured voltage of the battery when the elapsed time after a charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited is greater than or equal to the time threshold; wherein determining the voltage level of battery comprises determining the voltage level of the battery as the measured voltage of the battery adjusted by a compensation factor when the elapsed time is less than the time threshold; and controlling an indicator to indicate a number of remaining aerosolisation sessions that can be powered by the battery based upon the determined voltage level.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable and comprising a battery configured to provide a power flow to a heater, cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: determining, with a timer, an elapsed time since a charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited; determining voltage level of the battery using a voltage sensor of the aerosol generation device; wherein determining the voltage level of battery comprises determining the voltage level of the battery as a measured voltage of the battery when the elapsed time after the charging power flow to the battery has been inhibited is greater than or equal to a time threshold; wherein determining the voltage level of battery comprises determining the voltage level of the battery as the measured voltage of the battery adjusted by a compensation factor when the elapsed time is less than the time threshold; and controlling an indicator of the aerosol generation device to indicate a number of remaining aerosolisation sessions that can be powered by the battery based upon the determined voltage level.", "embedding_index": 20}
{"index": 21, "patent_number": "WO23031106 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a flat-shaped tobacco article configured to operate with an aerosol generating device and extending along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (20) and an abutting end (18) and comprising a mouthpiece portion (16) adjacent to the mouth end (20) and a tobacco portion (15) adjacent to the abutting end (18); the tobacco portion (15) comprising: - a substrate layer (30) forming two opposite sides; - a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the substrate layer (30) so as its internal surface forms a first gap (31) with one of the sides of the substrate layer (30) and a second gap (32) with the other side of the substrate layer (30); each of the first gap (31) and the second gap (32) being adapted to receive a heating blade of the aerosol generating device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped tobacco article (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (1 1) and extending along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (20) and an abutting end (18), the tobacco article (12) comprising a mouthpiece portion (16) adjacent to the mouth end (20) and a tobacco portion (15) adjacent to the abutting end (18); the tobacco portion (15) comprising: - a substrate layer (30) extending along the article axis (X) and forming two opposite sides; - a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the substrate layer (30) so as its internal surface forms a first gap (31) with one of the sides of the substrate layer (30) and a second gap (32) with the other side of the substrate layer (30); each of the first gap (31) and the second gap (32) being adapted to receive a heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (11).2. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the first gap (31) is thicker than the second gap (32).3. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 2, wherein the second gap (32) is adapted to receive the heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (11) so as the heating blade (62) is in contact with the corresponding side of the substrate layer (30).4. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first gap (31) is adapted to receive the heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (11) so as the heating blade (62) is spaced from the corresponding side of the substrate layer (30).5. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece portion (16) comprises a core (27) and a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the core (27) so as its entire internal surface is in contact with the core (27).6. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 5, wherein the wrapper (21) of the mouthpiece portion (16) and the wrapper (21) of the tobacco portion (15) are formed by a same wrapping sheet.7. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the core (27) comprises corrugated paper.8. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper (21) is made from paper.9. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, defining only two gaps adapted to receive the heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (1 1), the two gaps being the first gap (31) and the second gap (32).10. An aerosol generating device (11) comprising a heating chamber (50) extending along a device axis (Y) along between a closed end and an opening (60); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive through its opening (60) a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, and comprising a heating blade (62) extending from its closed end and configured to be received in the first gap (31) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) or in the second gap (32) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12), depending on the insertion orientation of the flat-shaped tobacco article.11. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 10, wherein the heating blade (62) is adapted to heat the substrate layer (30) by conduction heating when it is received in the second gap (32) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and by convection heating when it is received in the first gap (31) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).12. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the heating blade (62) forms two opposite sides and comprises a heating element (64) arranged on one of the sides; the heating element (64) being configured to be in contact with the substrate layer (30) when the heating blade (62) is received in the second gap (32) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and spaced from the substrate layer (30) when the heating blade (62) is received in the first gap (31) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).13. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the heating chamber (50) comprises two parallel opposite walls (54A, 54B) extending along the device axis (Y), the heating blade (62) extending parallel to said opposite walls (54A, 54B) with uneven distances until these walls. 1514. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 13, wherein the heating blade (62) extends between one of said opposite walls (54A, 54B) and a plane arranged at mid-distance between these opposite walls (54A, 54B).15. An aerosol generating assembly (10), comprising: - a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; - an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 10 to 14.", "embedding_index": 21}
{"index": 22, "patent_number": "WO23031318 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a heating element (14) for a consumable article (12), the consumable article (12) comprising a storage portion (22) storing a vaporizable material, the heating element (14) comprising an element body (24) configured to be engaged in an engaged position at least partially around the storage portion (22) of the consumable article (12) and the element body (24) being configured to be removably received at least partially in an energy supplying cavity of an external energy supplied device. The element body (24) comprising a heat absorbing/releasing material (32) able to: - absorb heat during a pre-heating phase carried out when the element body (24) is received with this consumable article (12) in the energy supplying cavity; - while the element body (24) is in the engaged position with the consumable article (12), release the absorbed heat to during a vaping phase. [EN] 36 CLAIMS 1. A heating element (14) for a consumable article (12), the consumable article (12) comprising a storage portion (22) storing a vaporizable material, the heating element (14) comprising an element body (24) configured to be engaged in an engaged position at least partially around the storage portion (22) of the consumable article (12) and be disengaged with the consumable article (12); the element body (24) being further configured to be removably received at least partially in an energy supplying cavity (52) of an external energy supplied device (42); the element body (24) comprising a heat absorbing/releasing material (32) able to:- absorb heat during a pre-heating phase carried out when the element body (24) is engaged with the consumable article (12) and received in the engaged position with this consumable article (12) in the energy supplying cavity (52) of the external energy supplied device (42); - while the element body (24) is in the engaged position with the consumable article (12), release the absorbed heat to the storage portion (22) to the vaporizable material during a vaping phase carried out upon a triggering event; the element body (24) further comprising a heater (31) comprising at least one susceptor able to generate heat upon inductive interaction with the external energy supplied device (42).2. The heating element (14) according to claim 1, wherein said heat absorbing/releasing material (32) is a phase change material (PCM) able to absorb/release heat during its phase changing; preferably, said phase change material (PCM) being chosen to melt during the preheating phase and solidify during the vaping phase; advantageously, said phase change material (PCM) comprises a salt, a eutectic mixture of salts or salt hydrates.3. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (31) is able to: - during the pre-heating phase, generate heat and transfer this heat to the heat absorbing/releasing material (32); and/or - during the vaping phase, transfer heat from the heat absorbing/releasing material (32) to the vaporizable material. 374. The heating element (14) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (31) is designed to be arranged at least partially around the storage portion (22) of the consumable article (12) and/or penetrate the storage portion (22) of the consumable article (12), when the element body (24) is in the engaged position with the consumable article (12).5. The heating element (14) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (31) is designed to be interposed between the storage portion (22) of the consumable article (12) and the heat absorbing/releasing material (32), when the element body (24) is in the engaged position with the consumable article (12).6. The heating element (14) according to any of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the heater (31) comprises a plurality of susceptors mixed with or embedded within the heat absorbing/releasing material (32).7. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the element body (24) further comprises a protruding member designed to penetrate the storage portion of the consumable article (12), when the element body (24) is in the engaged position with the consumable article; the protruding member comprises a heater (31) and/or at least a part of said heat absorbing/releasing material (32); preferably, the heater (31) comprising a susceptor.8. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the element body (24) further comprises an insulator (33) arranged at least partially around the heat absorbing/releasing material (32) and/or configured to be arranged at least partially around the storage portion (22).9. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the element body (24) forms a ring or a cup able to be engaged with the consumable article (12) by sliding along an article axis (X).10. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising anchoring means designed to fix the element body (24) on the consumable article (12), when the element body (24) is engaged with the consumable article (12).11. The heating element (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the triggering event comprises achieving a predetermined temperature of the vaporizable material in the storage portion (22), expiring a predetermined time delay, achieving a predetermined pressure in a neighbourhood of the consumable article (12) or consuming a predetermined amount of energy from a power source.12. A consumable kit (10; 1 10; 210) comprising: - a consumable article (12; 112; 212) comprising a storage portion (22; 122; 222) storing a vaporizable material; and - a heating element (14; 114; 214) comprising a heat absorbing/releasing material able to: - absorb heat during a pre-heating phase carried out when the consumable kit (10; 1 10; 210) is received in an energy supplying cavity (52) of an external energy supplied device (42); - release the absorbed heat to the storage portion (22; 122; 222) to the vaporizable material during a vaping phase carried out upon a triggering event.13. A vaping set, comprising: - an external energy supplied device (42) comprising an energy supplying cavity (52);- a consumable kit (10; 110; 210) according to claim 12.14. A method for producing an aerosol from a consumable kit (10; 110; 210) according to claim 12, the method comprising the following steps: - upon engagement of the consumable kit (10; 1 10; 210) with an external energy supplied device (42), carrying out a pre-heating phase by heating a heating element (14; 114; 214) of the consumable kit (10; 1 10; 210); - upon a triggering event, carrying out a vaping phase by heating the vaporizable material by the heating element (14; 1 14; 214).15. The method for producing an aerosol according to claim 14, further comprising the following step: - upon engagement of the consumable kit (10; 110; 210) with the external energy supplied device (42) after the vaping phase, carrying out a recharging phase to re-heat the heating element (14; 1 14; 214).", "embedding_index": 22}
{"index": 23, "patent_number": "WO20225099 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (100) has an illuminated status indicator. A body (102) of the aerosol generation device (100) has a window (112) and an array of light sources (146) is provided inside the body (102) so as to direct light out of the body (102) through the window (112). A light diffuser (118) is disposed between the array of light sources (118) and the window (112) and walls (150) are provided that extend between the light sources (146). The combination of the light diffuser (118) and the walls (150) causes the light directed through the window (112) from the light sources (146) to appear to as a block of light that increases smoothly in size as increasing numbers of adjacent light sources (146) are illuminated. [EN] Claims: 1. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising: a body (102) having a non-opaque window (1 12); an array of light sources (146) located inside the body (102); a light diffuser (118) disposed between the array of light sources (118) and the non-opaque window (1 12); and a plurality of walls (150) extending between the light sources (146).2. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 1, wherein the plurality of walls (150) comprise a light diffusing material.3. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 2, wherein the light diffuser (1 18) comprises the same light diffusing material as the plurality of walls (150).4. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 3, wherein the light diffuser (1 18) and the plurality of walls (150) comprise a single contiguous piece.5. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the light diffusing material is a white translucent material, preferably a polycarbonate.6. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light sources (146) are configured to direct light towards the non-opaque window (1 12).7. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light diffuser (118) is configured to receive light from the light sources (146) and to transmit it towards the non-opaque window (112).8. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the walls (150) are configured to receive light emitted obliquely from the light sources (146) to limit spillage of the light from each light source (146) along the array.9. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the array of light sources (146) is a linear array.10. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light sources (146) of the array are light emitting diodes.11. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein each wall (150) of the plurality of walls (150) extends to obstruct a straight path of light between adjacent light sources (146) of the array.12. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein each light source (146) of the array is surrounded by the light diffuser (1 18) and one or more of the plurality of walls (150) on all sides apart from a side of the light source facing in a direction opposite to a shortest direct path from the array of light sources (146) to the non-opaque window (112).13. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light sources (146) are spaced approximately 2 mm apart.14. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein each wall (150) of the plurality of walls (150) has a length in a direction of a shortest direct path from the array of light sources (146) to the non-opaque window (1 12) of approximately 0.5 mm.15. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light sources (146) are located directly behind the non-opaque window (112).16. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light diffuser (1 18) extends over the array of light sources (146) and the non-opaque window (112).17. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light diffuser (118) has a greater height and width than the array of light sources (146) and the non-opaque window (1 12).18. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) has a cladding.19. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 18, wherein the cladding has a different refractive index to the light diffuser (1 18).20. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) is a polished surface (151).21. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) is a smooth surface.22. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) is a mirrored surface.23. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) is white or near white.24. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one surface of the light diffuser (1 18) is a roughened surface (154).25. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, comprising an optical element (116) disposed between the light diffuser (118) and the non-opaque window (112).26. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 25, wherein the optical element (1 16) is a lens.27. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 25, wherein the optical element (1 16) is a light filter.28. The aerosol generation device (100) of any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the optical element (1 16) has a transmittance band between 400nm and 700nm.29. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a power source.30. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a closure (108) moveable between a closed position and an open position.31. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 30, wherein the closure (108) is also moveable between the open position and an activation position.32. The aerosol generation device (100) of either of claims 30 or 31, wherein the array of light sources (146) is arranged to illuminate differently in dependence on the position of the closure (108).33. The aerosol generation device (100) of any of claims 30 to 32, wherein the array of light sources (146) is configured to be inoperable with the closure (108) in the closed position and operable with the closure (108) in the open position or in the activation position.34. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light sources (146) of the array are configured to illuminate sequentially in dependence upon a status of the aerosol generation device (100).35. A method of operating the aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, comprising: indicating a first status of the aerosol generation device (100) by illuminating a first group of the light sources (146); indicating a second status of the aerosol generation device (100) by illuminating a second group of the light sources (146), the first group being at least partly different to the second group.36. A method of manufacturing the aerosol generation device (100) of any of claims 1 to 34, comprising: selecting the light sources (146), the light diffuser (1 18), and the walls (150) and the relative positioning of the same, so that the light visible through the non-opaque window (1 12) when any group of the light sources (146) adjacent to one another are illuminated appears to be uniformly distributed except at a periphery of the visible light.", "embedding_index": 23}
{"index": 24, "patent_number": "US2021204610 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device has a chamber in which strain gauges are arranged to measure a strain generated by a vapour generating material received in the chamber. The strain gauges 4 are arranged on a sidewall of the chamber. A controller determines an operation based on the measured strain; operations include selecting heating profiles to be applied to the vapour generating material, adjusting the retention to draw, and preventing or allowing the device from operating with the vapour generating material. [EN] 1. A vapour generating device comprising: a chamber for receiving a vapour generating material;a vaporiser for vaporising a vapour generating material received in the chamber;at least one strain gauge arranged to measure a strain generated by a vapour generating material received in the chamber; anda controller arranged to determine an operation that is dependent on the measured strain.2. The device of claim 1, wherein the vaporiser is a heater arranged to engage a vapour generating material received in the chamber.3. The device of claim 1, wherein the generated strain is related to a dimension or shape of a vapour generating material received in the chamber.4. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one strain gauge is connected to at least one side wall of the chamber.5. The device of claim 1, wherein there are two or more strain gauges.6. The device of claim 5, wherein the two or more strain gauges are evenly distributed around side walls of the chamber.7. The device of claim 1, wherein the strain gauge(s) is/are arranged to guide the vapour generating material toward a desired position in the chamber.8. The device of claim 1, wherein the strain gauge(s) is/are oriented in the direction of insertion.9. The device of claim 1, wherein the vaporiser is at an end of the chamber opposite an opening of the chamber, and the strain gauge(s) is/are positioned closer to the opening of the chamber than the vaporiser.10. The device of claim 1, wherein the size of an air inlet defined by a cross sectional area of the chamber, the strain gauge(s) and a vapour generating material received in the chamber is adjusted according to the cross sectional shape of the vapour generating material received in the chamber, thereby adjusting the retention to draw.11. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: compare the measured strain generated by a vapour generating material received in the chamber to a predetermined threshold strain; andselect an operation that prevents the vapour generating device from operating with the vapour generating material received in the chamber if the measured strain is less than or more than the predetermined threshold strain.12. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: compare the measured strain generated by a vapour generating material received in the chamber to stored information corresponding to strains generated by authorised vapour generating materials;determine if the vapour generating material received in the chamber is an authorised vapour generating material based on the comparison; andselect an operation that prevents the vapour generating device from operating with the vapour generating material received in the chamber if the vapour generating material does not correspond an authorised vapour generating material.13. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: compare the measured strain generated by a vapour generating material received in the chamber to stored information corresponding to strains generated by vapour generating materials with associated stored heating profiles; andselect an operation, wherein the operation is a heating profile, from the stored heating profiles for use with the vapour generating material received in the chamber based on the measured strain.14. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: determine a type of a vapour generating material received in the chamber based on the measured strain; andindicate the type of the vapour generating material received in the chamber to a user of the vapour generating device.15. A system comprising the device of claim 1 with a vapour generating material received in the chamber.", "embedding_index": 24}
{"index": 25, "patent_number": "US2021084981 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes aerosol generating material having first and second regions and an inductively heatable susceptor in the first region. The first region can be located upstream of the second region or downstream of the second region relative to an aerosol flow direction within the article. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating system are also described. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: aerosol generating material having first and second regions; andan inductively heatable susceptor in the first region.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first region is located upstream of the second region and preferably wherein the first region extends from a first end of the aerosol generating material to an intermediate point between the first end and a second end of the aerosol generating material, the second region extends from the intermediate point to the second end, and the inductively heatable susceptor includes an elongate part which extends from the first end to the intermediate point.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first region is located downstream of the second region and preferably wherein the first region extends from a second end of the aerosol generating material to an intermediate point between the second end and a first end of the aerosol generating material, the second region extends from the intermediate point to the first end, and the inductively heatable susceptor includes an elongate part which extends from the second end to the intermediate point.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is tubular.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 4, wherein the aerosol generating material is positioned both inside and outside of the tubular inductively heatable susceptor.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor includes a sharpened or pointed end.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is connected to a sharpened or pointed part comprising a non-inductively heatable material.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises an aerosol generating sheet which is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating article.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein an end of the inductively heatable susceptor is flush with the first end or second end of the aerosol generating material or embedded in the first end or second end of the aerosol generating material.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor has a length which is greater than a width of the aerosol generating article.11. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article comprising aerosol generating material having first and second regions, the method comprising positioning an inductively heatable susceptor in the first region.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the first region is located upstream of the second region, the first region extends from a first end of the aerosol generating material to an intermediate point between the first end and a second end of the aerosol generating material, the second region extends from the intermediate point to the second end, and the inductively heatable susceptor is tubular, the method comprising inserting the tubular inductively heatable susceptor into the first region from the first end so that it extends from the first end to the intermediate point.13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the first region is located downstream of the second region, the first region extends from a second end of the aerosol generating material to an intermediate point between the second end and a first end of the aerosol generating material, the second region extends from the intermediate point to the first end, and the inductively heatable susceptor is tubular, the method comprising inserting the tubular inductively heatable susceptor into the first region from the second end so that it extends from the second end to the intermediate point.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the method comprises inserting the tubular inductively heatable susceptor into the first region by a pusher, the pusher having a tapered part which can be partially inserted into an end of the tubular inductively heatable susceptor.15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a first end, a second end and an intermediate point between the first and second ends, the method comprising inserting the inductively heatable susceptor into the first region from the first end or the second end so that it extends to the intermediate point and supporting the aerosol generating material at the opposite one of the first and second ends during insertion of the inductively heatable susceptor into the first region.16. The method according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a first end, a second end and an intermediate point between the first and second ends, the method comprising inserting the inductively heatable susceptor into the first region from the first end or the second end so that it extends to the intermediate point, wherein the aerosol generating material in the second region is compressed in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the aerosol generating material or a direction of insertion during insertion of the inductively heatable susceptor into the first region.17. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device comprising an induction coil defining a cavity the induction coil being configured to generate an alternating electromagnetic field; andthe aerosol generating article according to claim 1 positioned in the cavity so that a longitudinal axis of the inductively heatable susceptor is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cavity.", "embedding_index": 25}
{"index": 26, "patent_number": "WO23031171 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a flat-shaped tobacco article configured to operate with an aerosol generating device and extending along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (20) and an abutting end (18) and comprising a mouthpiece portion (16) adjacent to the mouth end (20) and a tobacco portion (15) adjacent to the abutting end (18); the tobacco portion (15) comprising: - a substrate layer (30) extending along the article axis (X) and forming two opposite sides; - a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the substrate layer (30) so as its internal surface is in contact with one side of the substrate layer (30) and forms a gap (32) with the other side of the substrate layer (30); the gap (30) being adapted to receive a heating blade of the aerosol generating device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped tobacco article (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (11) and extending along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (20) and an abutting end (18), the tobacco article (12) comprising a mouthpiece portion (16) adjacent to the mouth end (20) and a tobacco portion (15) adjacent to the abutting end (18); the tobacco portion (15) comprising: - a substrate layer (30) extending along the article axis (X) and forming two opposite sides; - a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the substrate layer (30) so as its internal surface is in contact with one side of the substrate layer (30) and forms a gap (32) with the other side of the substrate layer (30); the gap (30) being adapted to receive a heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (1 1).2. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the gap (32) is adapted to receive the heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (11) so as the heating blade (62) is in contact with the corresponding side of the substrate layer (30).3. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the substrate layer (30) is thicker than the gap (32).4. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece portion (16) is adjacent to the tobacco portion (15).5. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece portion (16) comprises a core (27) and a wrapper (21) forming an internal surface and arranged around the core (27) so as its entire internal surface is in contact with the core (27).6. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 5, wherein the wrapper (21) of the mouthpiece portion (16) and the wrapper (21) of the tobacco portion are formed by a same wrapping sheet.7. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the core (27) comprises corrugated paper.8. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper (21) is made from paper.9. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, defining only one gap, being said gap (32), which is adapted to receive the heating blade (62) of the aerosol generating device (11).10. An aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising a heating chamber (50) extending along a device axis (Y) between a closed end and an opening (60); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive through its open end a flatshaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, and comprising a heating blade (62) extending from its closed end and configured to be received in the gap (32) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).11. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 10, wherein the heating blade (62) forms two opposite sides, one of these sides being designed to be in contact with the substrate layer (30) of the tobacco portion (15) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and the other side being designed to be in contact with the internal surface of the wrapper (21) of the tobacco portion (15) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).12. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 1 1, wherein the heating blade (62) comprises a heating element (64) arranged on the side of the heating blade (62) designed to be in contact with the internal surface of the wrapper (21) of the tobacco portion (15) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).13. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the heating chamber (50) comprises two parallel opposite walls (54A, 54B) extending along the device axis (Y), the heating blade (62) extending parallel to said opposite walls (54A, 54B) with uneven distances until these walls.14. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 13, wherein the heating blade (62) extends between one of said opposite walls (54A, 54B) and a plane arranged at mid-distance between these opposite walls (54A, 54B).15. An aerosol generating assembly (10), comprising: 14 - a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 9;- an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 10 to 14.", "embedding_index": 26}
{"index": 27, "patent_number": "WO23031244 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (11) comprising a heating chamber (50) extending along a chamber axis between a closed end (51) and an open end (52); the heating chamber (50) being flat-shaped and configured to receive through its open end (52) a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and defining a first portion adjacent to the closed (51) end and a second portion adjacent to the open end (52); the heating chamber (50) comprising at least two chamber contact walls (54A, 54B) facing each other and extending through both portions of the heating chamber (50); the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B) being arranged so as the distance between these walls in the second portion of the heating chamber (50) is greater than the distance between these walls in the first portion of the heating chamber (50). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (11) comprising a heating chamber (50; 150; 250) extending along a chamber axis between a closed end (51; 151; 251) and an open end (52; 152; 252); the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) being flat-shaped and configured to receive through its open end (52; 152; 252) a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and defining a first portion adjacent to the closed (51; 151; 251) end and a second portion adjacent to the open end (52; 152; 252); the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) comprising at least two chamber contact walls (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) facing each other and extending through both portions of the heating chamber (50; 150; 250); the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) being arranged so as the distance between these walls in the second portion of the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) is greater than the distance between these walls in the first portion of the heating chamber (50; 150; 250).2. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 1, wherein the first portion of the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) is designed to receive a substrate part (15) of the tobacco article (12) and the second portion of the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) is designed to receive at least partially a cooling part (16) of the tobacco article (12).3. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 2, wherein the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) are designed to be in contact with at least a half, advantageously at least three quarters, of the total external area of the substrate part (15) of the tobacco article (12).4. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) are designed to be spaced from at least a half, advantageously at least three quarters, of the total external area of the cooling part (16) of the tobacco article (12).5. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each chamber contact wall (54A, 54B) presents a flat surface designed to face the tobacco article (12).6. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each chamber contact wall (54A, 54B) forms a non-zero angle with the chamber axis.7. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claims 5 and 6, wherein the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B) extend from the closed end (51) to the open end (52) of the heating chamber (50) so as to form a V-shape.8. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in the first portion of the heating chamber (150; 250) the chamber contact walls (154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) extend parallel to the chamber axis.9. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8, wherein in the second portion of the heating chamber (150; 250) the distance between the chamber contact walls (154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) increases gradually from an end adjacent to the first portion until the open end (152; 252) of the heating chamber (150; 250).10. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 9, wherein in the second portion of the heating chamber (250) the chamber contact walls (254A, 254B) form a curved shape.11. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 9, wherein: - in each portion of the heating chamber (150), each chamber contact (154A, 154B) wall presents a flat surface designed to face the tobacco article (12); - the flat surfaces of each chamber contact wall (154A, 154B) form a non-zero angle between the first portion and the second portion.12. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) forms a rectangular cross-sectional shape, the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) comprising furthermore a pair of parallel chamber lateral walls extending along the chamber axis, preferably the distance between the chamber lateral walls being between 3 and 10 times greater, than any distance between the chamber contact walls (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B). 1613. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one chamber contact wall (54A, 54B; 154A, 154B; 254A, 254B) is a heating wall.14. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (50; 150; 250) forms a cup shape.15. An aerosol generating assembly (10), comprising a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device being adapted to operate with the flat-shaped tobacco article.", "embedding_index": 27}
{"index": 28, "patent_number": "WO22238338 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate and comprising: - a device body extending along a device axis; - a cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defining an open end (70) and at least two heating walls (74A, 74B), the heating chamber (45) being configured to receive a heater part of the aerosol generating substrate through the open end (70); - two heating elements (47A, 47B), each heating (47A, 47B) element being adjacent to a respective heating wall (74A, 74B) of the heating chamber (45); - a controller configured to operate separately each heating element (47A, 47B) with the same aerosol generating substrate, according to a heating profile chosen among a predetermined group of heating profiles. [EN] 21 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate (12) and comprising: - a device body (30; 130; 230) extending along a device axis (Y); - a cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defining an open end (70) and at least two heating walls (74A, 74B) arranged opposite and in parallel one to another, the cup-shaped heating chamber (45) being configured to receive a heater part (15) of the aerosol generating substrate (12) through the open end (70); - two heating elements (47A, 47B), each heating element (47A, 47B) being adjacent and parallel to a respective heating wall (74A, 74B) of the heating chamber (45); - a controller (43) configured to operate separately each heating element (47A, 47B) with the same aerosol generating substrate (12), according to a heating profile chosen among a predetermined group of heating profiles.2. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 1, wherein said group of heating profiles comprises at least: - a first heating profile comprising activation of both heating elements (47A, 47B) until reaching a first target temperature; - a second heating profile comprising activation of one of the heating elements (47A, 47B) until reaching a second target temperature.3. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (43) is configured to choose the first heating profile during a pre-heating mode of operation of the device (10; 110; 210) and the second heating profile during a floating mode of operation of the device (10; 110; 210).4. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first target temperature and the second target temperature are equal to a same value, said value being comprised between 230 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade, advantageously between 250 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade5. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the controller (43) is further configured to operate, after having carried out the second heating profile, according to at least one heating profile chosen in the group comprising at least: 22 - a third heating profile comprising activation of the heating element (47A, 47B) used in the second heating profile to achieve a third target temperature which is higher than the second target temperature; - a fourth heating profile comprising deactivation of the heating element (47A, 47B) used in the second heating profile, and activation of the other heating element (47A, 47B); and - a fifth heating profile comprising activation of the two heating elements (47A, 47B); - a sixth heating profile comprising deactivation of each heating element (47A,47B).6. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (45) extends along the device axis (Y) and defines a rectangular cross-sectional shape having a first pair of walls facing each other and forming chamber lateral walls (73A, 73B), and a second pair of walls facing each other and forming said heating walls (74A, 74B).7. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 6, wherein each heating wall (74A, 74B) is rigidly fixed to each chamber lateral wall (73A, 73B) so as to define the rectangular cross-sectional shape.8. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein each heating wall (74A, 74B) is at least 3 times, advantageously 5 times and more advantageously 8 times, wider than each chamber lateral wall (73A, 73B).9. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein each heating wall (74A, 74B) defines a contact surface designed to be in a tight contact with an external surface of the aerosol generating substrate (12) when the aerosol generating substrate (12) is inserted into the heating chamber (45).10. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to claim 9, wherein each heating element (47A, 47B) is attached to an outer surface of the corresponding heating wall (74A, 74B), opposite to the contact surface of this heating wall (74A, 74B).11. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein each chamber lateral wall (73A, 73B) is designed to be spaced out from an external surface of the aerosol generating substrate (12) when the aerosol generating substrate (12) is inserted into the heating chamber (45). 2312. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (45) is configured to compress the heater part (15) of the aerosol generating substrate (12) when it is received in the heating chamber (45).13. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each heating element (47A, 47B) is attached to an outer surface of the heating chamber (45).14. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each heating element (47A, 47B) is a polyimide film heater.15. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising insulator arranged between an outer surface of the heating chamber (45) and an inner surface of the device body (30; 130; 230).", "embedding_index": 28}
{"index": 29, "patent_number": "WO22238295 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides an aerosol generation device configured to operate with a replaceable article (16) comprising a storage compartment, comprising: - a receptacle (10) extending along a receptacle axis (A), defining a receptacle internal surface and configured to receive the replaceable article (16); - a heating system configured to heat the replaceable article (16) when it is received in the receptacle (10); the aerosol generation device being characterized in that the receptacle internal surface comprises at least one protrusion (14) protruding from the receptacle internal surface and configured to compress a part of the airflow path of the storage compartment to reduce its cross-sectional area, when the replaceable article (16) is received in the receptacle (10); the or each protrusion (14) defining a protrusion surface adjacent to the receptacle internal surface and forming an angle with the receptacle internal surface greater than 100° along the entire protrusion (14) in an airflow direction. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device configured to operate with a replaceable article (16) comprising a storage compartment containing a vaporizable material, the storage compartment defining an airflow path extending between an air inlet (12) and an air outlet through the vaporizable material; the aerosol generation device comprising: - a receptacle (10) extending along a receptacle axis (A), defining a receptacle internal surface and configured to receive the replaceable article (16) in a space delimited by the receptacle internal surface so as the airflow path extends along the receptacle axis (A); - a heating system configured to heat the replaceable article (16) when it is received in the receptacle (10); the aerosol generation device being characterized in that the receptacle internal surface comprises at least one protrusion (14) protruding from the receptacle internal surface and configured to reduce the cross-sectional area of the receptacle so as to compress a part of the airflow path of the storage compartment, when the replaceable article (16) is received in the receptacle (10); the or each protrusion (14) defining a protrusion surface adjacent to the receptacle internal surface and forming an angle with the receptacle internal surface greater than 100 degrees along the entire protrusion (14) in an airflow direction.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the maximum height of the or each protrusion (14) measured according to an axis perpendicular to the receptacle axis (A) is comprised between 2 percent and 15 percent of the receptacle diameter, and preferably between 5 percent and 10 percent of said diameter.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the maximum length of the or each protrusion (14) measured according to the receptacle axis (A) is comprised between 5 percent and 75 percent of the receptacle length measured according to the receptacle axis (A), and preferably between 10 percent and 65 percent of said length.4. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each protrusion (14) forms an ascending portion, a top portion and a descending portion; the ascending portion extends from the receptacle internal surface until the top portion and the descending portion extends from the top portion until the receptacle internal surface.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the ascending portion is symmetric to the descending portion with respect to the top portion.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the ascending portion defines transversal dimensions gradually increasing from the receptacle internal surface until the top portion, and/or the descending portion defines transversal dimensions gradually decreasing from the top portion until the receptacle internal surface.7. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shape of the or each protrusion (14) is chosen in the group consisting of: - chevron; - arrowhead; - asymmetric fillet and chamfer; - symmetric fillet; - asymmetric fillet; - symmetric chamfer; - asymmetric chamfer.8. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of protrusions (14) arranged on the receptacle internal surface axially according to the receptacle axis (A) and/or circumferentially.9. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each protrusion (14) is arranged to be adjacent to the air outlet of the storage compartment, when the replaceable article (16) is received in the receptacle (10).10. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each protrusion (14) is moveable according to the receptacle axis (A).11. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each protrusion (14) is moveable according to an axis perpendicular to the receptacle axis (A) between an engaged position and a disengaged position; the replaceable article (16) being freely moveable within the receptacle (10) according to the receptacle axis (A) when the or each protrusion (14) is in the disengaged position and being locked in the receptacle (10) when the or each protrusion (14) is in the engaged position.12. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating system is an inductive heating system comprising a coil configured to create a magnetic field, the storage compartment of the replaceable article (16) comprising at least one susceptor (20) extending along the airflow path between an upstream end and a downstream end, and being able to generate heat when it is placed in the magnetic field created by the coil; the or each protrusion (14) is arranged to face at least partially a susceptor (20) of the storage compartment of the replaceable article (16), when the replaceable article (16) is received in the receptacle (10); preferably, the number of protrusions (14) being chosen equal to the number of the susceptors (20).13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the or each protrusion (14) defines a top portion arranged to face the downstream end of the corresponding susceptor (20), when the replaceable article (16) is received in the receptacle (10).14. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the heating system comprises one or several heating elements extending along at least a part of the receptacle internal surface and the contact surface of the or each protrusion (14).15. An aerosol generation set comprising: - a replaceable article (16) comprising a storage compartment containing a vaporizable material, the storage compartment defining an airflow path extending between an air inlet (12) and an air outlet through the vaporizable material; - an aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with the replaceable article (16).", "embedding_index": 29}
{"index": 30, "patent_number": "WO22238336 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate (12) and comprising: - a device body extending along a device axis (Y) and defining at least one side wall (40); - a cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defining an open end and a closed end opposite to the open end, the heating chamber (45) configured to receive a heater part of the aerosol generating substrate (12); - an ejection mechanism (48) comprising a pushing bar (81) formed from a flexible material and configured to slide within the heating chamber (45) between a retracted position and an ejecting position; the pushing bar (81) comprising a pushing element (89) configured to eject the aerosol generating substrate (12) from the heating chamber (45) by pushing while the pushing bar (81) is sliding from the retracted position to the ejecting position. [EN] 19 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10; 110) configured to operate with an aerosol generating substrate (12) and comprising: - a device body (30; 130) extending along a device axis (Y) and defining at least one side wall (40; 140) extending along the device axis (Y); - a cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defining an open end (70) and a closed end (71) opposite to the open end (70), the heating chamber (45) being configured to receive a heater part (15) of the aerosol generating substrate (12) through the open end (70); - an ejection mechanism (48) comprising a pushing bar (81) formed from a flexible material and configured to slide within the heating chamber (45) between a retracted position and an ejecting position, the pushing bar (81) being flexible to follow a winding pathway inside the device body (30; 130); the pushing bar (81) comprising a pushing element (89) configured to eject the aerosol generating substrate (12) from the heating chamber (45) by pushing it from the closed end (71) toward the open end (70) while the pushing bar (81) is sliding from the retracted position to the ejecting position.2. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 1, wherein: - the heating chamber (45) comprises at least one heating wall (74A) configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate (12), the heating wall (74A) comprising an inner surface; - the pushing element (89) is configured to be in contact with the inner surface of the heating wall (74A) while pushing the aerosol generating substrate (12).3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: - the heating chamber (45) extends along the device axis (Y); - the device body (30) further comprises a mouthpiece (32) defining a through-hole (60) extending along the device axis (Y) and facing the open end (70) of the heating chamber (45), the mouthpiece (32) being configured to receive a mouthpiece part (15) of the aerosol generating substrate (12).4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein the pushing element (89) is further configured to cross the heating chamber (45) and at least a part of the through-hole (60) of the mouthpiece (32) while pushing the aerosol generating substrate (12). 205. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the pushing element (89) further comprises cleaning means configured to clean the through-hole (60) of the mouthpiece (32) and/or the heating chamber (45), while pushing the aerosol generating substrate (12).6. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pushing element (89) is configured to seal impermeably the heating chamber (45) at the closed end (71) when the pushing bar (81) is in the retracted position.7. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 6, wherein the open end (70) of the heating chamber (45) defines a unique air permeable opening of the heating chamber (45), when the pushing bar (81) is in the retracted position.8. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the ejection mechanism (48) further comprises an actuator (82; 182) configured to move the pushing bar (81) between the retracted position and the ejecting position; - the pushing bar (81) extends between a proximal end (85) receiving the pushing element (89) and a distal end (87) fixed to the actuator (82; 182).9. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 8, wherein the pushing bar (81) is configured to slide between said positions following the winding pathway comprising two parallel straight sections, each of the proximal end (85) and the distal end (87) being slidable in a respective straight section of the winding pathway.10. The aerosol generation device (10; 110) according to claim 10, wherein the ejection mechanism (48) further comprises guiding means causing the pushing bar to follow the winding pathway.11. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the actuator (82; 182) is configured to slide in a slot (42; 142) between a distal position causing the retracted position of the pushing bar (81) and a proximal position causing the ejecting position of the pushing bar (81). 2112. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 11, wherein said slot (42; 142) is arranged on the side wall (40; 140) of the device body (30; 130); preferably, the actuator (82; 182) is configured to fit closely the slot (42; 142) at least at the distal position to prevent air entering inside the device body (30; 130).13. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a heater (47) adjacent to an outer surface of the heating wall (74A).14. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cup-shaped heating chamber (45) defines a rectangular cross-section.15. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cup-shaped heating chamber (45) is delimited by at least two opposite heating walls (74A, 74B), each heating wall (74A, 74B) defining an inner surface, the pushing element (89) being configured to be in contact with the inner surface of each heating wall (74A, 74B), while pushing the aerosol generating substrate (12).", "embedding_index": 30}
{"index": 31, "patent_number": "US2024122252 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor of an aerosol-generating device is described, the susceptor being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter at an operating frequency. The method includes a power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device, a step of updating the operating frequency being performed during the power delivery mode and including the following sub-steps: determining, using a controller, the resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit during heat of the susceptor; and setting, using the controller, the operating frequency at the determined resonant frequency. The updating step is continuously repeated during power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device. [EN] 1. A method for controlling heating of a susceptor of an aerosol-generating device, the susceptor being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter at an operating frequency, wherein said method comprises a power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device, a step of updating the operating frequency being performed during the power delivery mode and comprising the following sub-steps: determining, using a controller, a resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit during heating of the susceptor; andsetting, using the controller, the operating frequency at the determined resonant frequency,said updating step being continuously repeated during the power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the resonant frequency in the updating step is determined by measuring a phase between a current of an inductance coil and a voltage of a capacitor of the oscillating circuit, the resonant frequency corresponding to a frequency obtained when the current and the voltage are at 90 degrees phase shift.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the resonant frequency in the updating step is determined by minimizing an error function calculated using measurements of electrical indicative values in the oscillating circuit.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the updating step further comprises a sub-step of determining a susceptor temperature based on the determined resonant frequency during the power delivery mode.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the temperature of the susceptor during the power delivery mode is determined using a predetermined linear function between the resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit and the temperature of the susceptor.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the temperature of the susceptor during the power delivery mode is determined using a predetermined polynomial function between the resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit and the temperature of the susceptor.7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature identification mode of the aerosol-generating device.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the power delivery mode and the temperature identification mode are alternated during operating of the aerosol-generating device.9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the temperature identification mode is run at regular intervals of time.10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising an initialization step comprising the following sub-steps: determining an initial resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit when the susceptor is at ambient temperature; andsetting the operating frequency at the determined initial resonant frequency.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the resonant frequency in the initialization step is determined by: sweeping frequencies on a range;measuring an indicative electrical value in the oscillating circuit; and selecting the resonant frequency within said range when an extremum of said indicative electrical value is obtained.12. An aerosol-generating device comprising: an induction heatable susceptor;an oscillating circuit arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the susceptor;an inverter configured to drive the oscillating circuit at an operating frequency; anda controller adapted to implement the method for controlling the heating of the susceptor according to claim 1.13. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 12, further comprising a boost converter connected between a power supply unit and the inverter.", "embedding_index": 31}
{"index": 32, "patent_number": "US2024122266 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation device configured to receive each of a plurality of aerosol generation substrates and to generate a respective aerosol to be inhaled by a user; a feedback interface for receiving user response data in reaction to inhaling the generated aerosol; and a preference identification system. The preference identification system being configured to: for each of the plurality of aerosol generation substrates, obtain user response data from the feedback interface; and identify a preferred aerosol for the user based on the user response data. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system comprising: an aerosol generation device configured to receive each of a plurality of aerosol generation substrates and to generate a respective aerosol to be inhaled by a user;a feedback interface for receiving user response data of a user in reaction to inhaling the generated aerosol; anda preference identification system configured to:for each of the plurality of aerosol generation substrates, obtain the user response data from the feedback interface; andidentify a preferred aerosol for the user based on the user response data.2. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the preference identification system is configured to: obtain initial user response data from the feedback interface for each of a sample plurality of aerosol generation substrates, the sample plurality of aerosol generation substrates being provided in a pack; andidentify an initial preferred aerosol for the user based on the initial user response data.3. The aerosol generation system according to claim 2, wherein the respective aerosols generated from the sample plurality of aerosol generation substrates are distributed across a sensory range of different compositions.4. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the sensory range comprises a range of strengths of each of one or more aerosol components.5. The aerosol generation system according to claim 2, wherein the preference identification system is further configured to: obtain subsequent user response data from the feedback interface for one or more subsequent aerosol generation substrates;identify an updated preferred aerosol for the user based on the subsequent user response data and the initial preferred aerosol.6. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the preference identification system is configured to: identify a plurality of candidate preferred aerosols for the user based on the user response data; andpresent the plurality of candidate preferred aerosols in a user interface.7. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to receive at least two of the plurality of aerosol generation substrates simultaneously, and to control which of the received aerosol generation substrates is used to generate an aerosol.8. The aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to receive an indication of the preferred aerosol, and to control which of the received aerosol generation substrates is used to generate an aerosol, based on the preferred aerosol.9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises an aerosol generation chamber and a substrate mixing element configured to mix a plurality of the simultaneously-received aerosol generation substrates and supply a mixed aerosol generation substrate to a heating chamber.10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the preference identification system is configured to identify the preferred aerosol based on the user response data and based on a predetermined model relating user response data to aerosol preference.11. The aerosol generation system according to claim 10, wherein the preference identification system is configured to: obtain user response data for each of a plurality of training users; andtrain the model to predict a preferred aerosol based on user response data for the plurality of training users.12. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the feedback interface comprises a sensor for measuring an involuntary response of the user, and the user response data comprises an indication of the involuntary response.13. The aerosol generation system according to claim 12, wherein the sensor is configured to measure a heart rate, a blood pressure, a skin temperature or a galvanic skin response.14. The aerosol generation system according to claim 12, wherein the sensor is arranged on an exterior surface of a housing of the aerosol generation device.15. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the feedback interface comprises a voluntary response interface for receiving a voluntary response from the user in reaction to inhaling the generated aerosol, and the user response data comprises an indication of the voluntary response.16. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the feedback interface comprises an air flow sensor arranged to measure aerosol inhalation at the aerosol generation device when the user is inhaling the generated aerosol, and the user response data comprises an indication of the aerosol inhalation.17. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a substrate identification readable material for identifying a received aerosol generation substrate, and the user response data comprises an indication of the received aerosol generation substrate.18. (canceled)19. A kit, comprising: a pack comprising: a sample plurality of aerosol generation substrates, each for generating a different respective aerosol in an aerosol generation system, wherein the different respective aerosols are distributed across a sensory range of different compositions such that a preferred aerosol can be identified based on user response data obtained in reaction to inhaling each of the aerosols; andand an aerosol generation system comprising: an aerosol generation device configured to receive each of the plurality of aerosol generation substrates and to generate the respective aerosol to be inhaled by a user;a feedback interface for receiving user response data of a user in reaction to inhaling the generated aerosol; anda preference identification system configured to: for each of the plurality of aerosol generation substrates, obtain the user response data from the feedback interface; andidentify a preferred aerosol for the user based on the user response data.20. A method of controlling an aerosol generation system, the aerosol generation system comprising: an aerosol generation device configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate and to generate a respective aerosol to be inhaled by a user; anda feedback interface for receiving user response data of the user in reaction to inhaling the generated aerosol,the method comprising:for each of a plurality of aerosol generation substrates, using the aerosol generation device to generate a respective aerosol, and obtaining user response data from the feedback interface; andidentifying a preferred aerosol for the user based on the user response data.", "embedding_index": 32}
{"index": 33, "patent_number": "US2024122232 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a first layer of aerosol generating material; a second layer of aerosol generating material; and a plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material; wherein each of the strips of inductively heatable susceptor material is located between the first and second layer of aerosol generating material. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a first layer of aerosol generating material;a second layer of aerosol generating material; anda plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material;wherein each of the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material is located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material to form an inductively heatable susceptor portion; andwherein the inductively heatable susceptor portion is arranged to form at least one air channel.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim h wherein the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material are arranged as a sheet.3. The aerosol generating article according to or claim 2, wherein the sheet comprises a first surface having a plurality of raised portions.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, the sheet is arranged as a spiral.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet comprises at least two sheet layers, wherein each of the at least two sheet layers comprises at least two of the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 5, wherein each of the at least two sheet layers is arranged as a ring.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim k wherein the rings are concentrically arranged.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet comprises a plurality of sheet segments, wherein each of the plurality of sheet segments comprises at least one of the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein each of the plurality of sheet segments is separate from each other.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of sheet segments is randomly arranged within an aerosol generating device.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material of at least one of the first and second layers comprises a tobacco material.12. A method of producing an aerosol generating article comprising: arranging a plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material between first and a second layers of aerosol generating material.13. The method of claim 1Z further comprising: applying an adhesive to the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material;locating the plurality of strips of inductively heatable susceptor material between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material; andpressing the first and second layers together to form a sheet.14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising cutting the sheet into a plurality of sheet segments, wherein each of the plurality of sheet segments comprises at least one strip of inductively heatable susceptor material located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material.15. The method according to claim 13, further comprising cutting the sheet into at least two sheet layers, wherein each of the at least two sheet layers comprises at least two strips of inductively heatable susceptor material located between the first and second layers of aerosol generating material.", "embedding_index": 33}
{"index": 34, "patent_number": "US2024122243 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation system comprising an aerosol generation device having a heating element and a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device. The heat transfer element can be heated by the heating element of the aerosol generation device when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device. The heat transfer element is configured to be deformed when its temperature is at or above a threshold temperature, such that an area of contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heat transfer element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or eliminated. [EN] 1. A consumable for use with and attachable to an aerosol generation device comprising a heating element, the consumable comprising: an aerosol generation substrate; anda heat transfer element for heating the aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol;wherein the heat transfer element is arranged to be heated by the heating element of the aerosol generation device when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, andthe heat transfer element is configured to be deformed when its temperature is at or above a threshold temperature, such that an area of contact, arranged to exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and a temperature of the heat transfer element is below the threshold temperature, is reduced, or eliminated.2. (canceled)3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element is configured to be elastically deformed when its temperature is at or above the threshold temperature and to substantially be reset to its original shape when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the threshold temperature.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element comprises a material that exhibits a thermostatic behaviour.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA), and the threshold temperature corresponds to a transformation temperature of the SMA.6. The consumable according to claim 5, wherein the heat transfer element is configured to be deformed when its temperature is at or above the transformation temperature such that at least a portion of the heat transfer element can be retracted from the heating element.7. The consumable according to claim 5, wherein the heat transfer element is configured to substantially remain in its deformed shaped once deformed even when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.8. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA), and the threshold temperature corresponds to a transformation temperature of the SMA.9. The consumable according to claim 8, wherein the heat transfer element is configured to substantially be reset to its original shape when its temperature reaches a temperature below the transformation temperature.10. The consumable according to claim 9, wherein, if the heat transfer element is at or above a second threshold temperature that is higher than the transformation temperature, the heat transfer element is configured to substantially remain in its deformed shaped once deformed even when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.11. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element comprises a bimetallic material.12. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element is configured to deform as a function of its temperature such that at or above the threshold temperature, at least a portion of the heat transfer element can be retracted from the heating element.13. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer element comprises a magnetic material arranged to provide an attractive magnetic force between the a magnetic material of the heating element and the heat transfer element to establish contact between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the temperature of the heat transfer element is below the threshold temperature.14. The consumable according to claim 13, wherein the threshold temperature is a Curie temperature of the heat transfer element, and the attractive magnetic force between the heating element and the heat transfer element is configured to be reduced or eliminated at or above the Curie temperature of the heat transfer element such that at least a portion of the heat transfer element is retracted from the heating element.15. An aerosol generation system comprising: a consumable according to claim 1; andan aerosol generation device comprising a heating element configured for heating the heat transfer element of the consumable when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 34}
{"index": 35, "patent_number": "US2024122268 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a cover, a light-emitting indicator, and a main body with a main housing forming the exterior surface of the main body configured for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generation substrate and including the light-emitting indicator. The cover is releasably attached or connected to the main housing to cover a portion of the exterior surface and to form part of the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device, and includes a light-transmissive portion. The light-emitting indicator is configured to emit light through the light-transmissive portion in a light propagation direction. The projection of the light-emitting indicator onto a plane which is transversal to the light propagation direction has a first shape and size, and the projection of the light-transmissive portion onto this plane has a second shape and size, the second size is smaller than the first size and fully fits into the first shape. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a main body with a main housing that forms the exterior surface of the main body, the main body configured for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generation substrate and comprising a light-emitting indicator; anda cover that is releasably attached or connected to the main housing to cover a portion of the exterior surface of the main housing and to form part of the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device, the cover comprising a light-transmissive portion;wherein the light-emitting indicator is configured to emit light through the light-transmissive portion in a light propagation direction through the light-transmissive portion,wherein the projection of the light-emitting indicator onto a plane which is transversal to the light propagation direction has a first shape and size, and the projection of the light-transmissive portion onto this plane has a second shape and size, andwherein the second size is smaller than the first size and the second shape fully fits into the first shape.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting indicator is a light source.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting indicator and the light-transmissive portion are aligned relative to each other such that light emitted from the light-emitting indicator in the light propagation direction illuminates substantially the entire light-transmissive portion.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light propagation direction is substantially perpendicular to the exterior surface of the light-transmissive portion.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting indicator has an elongated shape with a length that corresponds to the extension of the light-emitting indicator in the elongation direction, and a width that corresponds to the extension of the light-emitting indicator in the direction perpendicular to the elongation direction, and perpendicular to the light propagation direction, and wherein the light-transmissive portion has a length which is smaller than the length of the light-emitting indicator, and a width which is smaller than the width of the light-emitting indicator.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein a portion or all of the cover surrounding or encircling the light-transmissive portion is opaque.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a composite laminar structure comprising a plurality of layers, each layer having an outer surface facing towards an outside of the aerosol generation device, and an inner surface facing towards the main housing.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of layers comprises a light-transmissive plastic film layer.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the light-transmissive portion comprises at least a portion of the light-transmissive plastic film layer.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the transparent plastic film is provided on an inner surface thereof with one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers.11. The aerosol generation device according to preceding claim 10, wherein the light-transmissive portion comprises a number of partially opaque layers that is less than the number of at least partially and/or fully opaque layers comprised by portions of the cover that are opaque.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the light-transmissive portion does not comprise a partially opaque layer.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers are interposed between the transparent plastic film and a support layer.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers comprise one or more printed layers.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is film insert molded (FIM).16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the transparent plastic film is provided on an inner surface thereof with one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the light-transmissive portion comprises a number of partially opaque layers that is less than the number of at least partially and/or fully opaque layers comprised by portions of the cover that are opaque.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the light-transmissive portion does not comprise a partially opaque layer.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers are interposed between the transparent plastic film and a support layer.20. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the one or more at least partially or fully opaque layers comprise one or more printed layers.", "embedding_index": 35}
{"index": 36, "patent_number": "US2022378102 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprises: a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporised; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening arranged to connect the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a vaporising unit; and a pair of electric terminals connected to the heating element. The vaporising unit comprises: a fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and the vaporization chamber; and a heating element arranged inside the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element. The pair of electric terminals comprise a first connection plate and a second connection plate which are connected to a first end and a second end of the heating element, respectively, and the first and the second connection plates are arranged on a first side of the vaporization chamber. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporization chamber having at least one opening arranged to connect the vaporization chamber to the liquid store;a vaporizing unit comprising: a fluid transfer element arranged to transfer the liquid between the liquid store and the vaporization chamber; anda heating element arranged inside the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat the liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element; anda pair of electric terminals connected to the heating element, wherein the pair of electric terminals comprise a first connection plate and a second connection plate which are connected to a first end and a second end of the heating element respectively, and wherein the first and the second connection plates are arranged on a first side of the vaporization chamber.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first and the second connection plates are arranged on a first side of the fluid transfer element.3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the first side of the fluid transfer element is along a longitudinal dimension of the fluid transfer element.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first connection plate and the second connection plate each comprise a slot configured to receive the first and second ends of the heating element respectively.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein each of the slots extends along a longitudinal axis of the respective first and second connection plate.6. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein each of the slots has a width substantially equal to a diameter of the heating element.7. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein each of the slots has a width that is smaller than a diameter of the heating element.8. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein each of the slots has a width that is larger than a diameter of the heating element.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first and second ends of the heating element extend in direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the fluid transfer element.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first and second connection plates each comprise a shoulder portion located along a length of the respective first and second connection plate, the shoulder portion extending away from a main body of the respective first and second connection plate.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the shoulder portion of the first connection plate is located at a first distance along the length of the first connection and the shoulder portion of the second connection plate is located at a second distance along the length of the second shoulder plate, the first distance being different than the second distance.12. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first and second connection plates each comprise an end portion which extends in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the fluid transfer element.13. The cartridge according to claim 12, wherein the end portion of the first connection plate has a greater length than the end portion of the second connection plate.14. The cartridge according to claim 13, wherein a difference in length between the end portion of the first connection plate and the end portion of the second connection plate substantially corresponds to a diameter of the fluid transfer element.15. The cartridge according to claim 12, wherein the end portion of the first connection plate extends further away from the heating element than the end portion of the second connection plate.16. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the first and second connection plates are positioned at different positions in a height dimension of the cartridge, such a bottom portion of the first slot is in a lower position along the height dimension than a bottom portion of the second slot.17. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first and second connections plates are each bent to form an L-shape, each of the L-shapes comprising a base portion and a main portion.18. The cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the main portion of each L-shape is provided with slot for receiving the heating element, and wherein the base portion of each L-shape is arranged as a contact surface to provide a connection to a respective one of a pair of corresponding terminals in a main body of an electronic cigarette.19. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises first and second apertures and wherein the first and second connection plates are located within first and second apertures, respectively.20. The cartridge according to claim 19, wherein the first and second apertures comprise first and second air inlet holes, respectively.21. An electronic cigarette comprising a cartridge according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 36}
{"index": 37, "patent_number": "US2024122258 AA", "text": "[EN] An electrically powered smoking device configured to receive a consumable article includes a housing having a cavity, defining a cavity axis, for receiving at least partially the consumable article, and an optical sensing system for detecting indicia on the consumable article, wherein the optical sensing system includes at least one pinhole and an image detector, wherein the pinhole allows to form an image on an image plane, detectable by the image detector. [EN] 1. An electrically powered smoking device configured to receive a consumable article, comprising, a housing having a cavity, defining a cavity axis, for receiving at least partially the consumable article, andan optical sensing system for detecting indicia on the consumable article, wherein the optical sensing system comprises at least one pinhole and an image detector, wherein the at least one pinhole allows light to form an image on an image plane, detectable by the image detector.2. The smoking device according to claim 1, further comprising a light source.3. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one pinhole includes at least two pinholes positioned approximately opposite to each other such that indicia on the consumable article can be detected by the optical sensing system through the at least two pinholes.4. The smoking device according to claim 3, wherein the at least two pinholes are provided to different axial positions and/or longitudinal positions.5. The smoking device according to claim 3, wherein the at least two pinholes are provided to the same axial position or longitudinal position.6. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one pinhole includes an array of pinholes provided parallel to the cavity axis.7. The smoking device according to claim 6, wherein images provided to the image plane detectable by the image detector are at least partially overlapped.8. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one pinhole includes an array of pinholes provided parallel to the cavity axis, wherein the array of pinholes form one or more slits to provide an image in planes that are orthogonal to a length of a slit of the one or more slits.9. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein one or more optical elements are provided in between one of the at least one pinhole and the image plane.10. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system includes one or more field lenses to provide an enlarged field of view.11. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system further comprises an integrated heater to provide a light source for illumination.12. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein a size of each of the at least one pinhole is adjustable, forming a size-variable pinhole.13. The smoking device according to claim 12, wherein the size of each of the at least one pinhole is adjustable through electromagnetic or electrostatic forces or through two MEMS blades, each having a half-circular aperture.14. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one pinhole is arranged on a ring that is slidable longitudinally in the cavity.15. The smoking device according to claim 2, wherein the light source is positioned on a side of the smoking device facing the consumable article when the consumable article is at least partially received in the cavity.16. The smoking device according to claim 6, wherein images provided to the image plane detectable by the image detector are not overlapped.17. The smoking device according to claim 10, wherein the one or more field lenses are provided in between the at least one pinhole and the image detector.", "embedding_index": 37}
{"index": 38, "patent_number": "US2024122251 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate and a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors mounted in the heating chamber. The plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are electrically connected to each other, for example by at least one electrical connectors. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate;a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors mounted in the heating chamber; andan electromagnetic field generator for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to inductively heat the plurality of inductively heatable susceptorswherein the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are electrically connected to each other.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one electrical connector extends between adjacent inductively heatable susceptors to electrically connect the adjacent susceptors.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction and each of the inductively heatable susceptors is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one electrical connector comprises a plurality of electrical connectors extending between adjacent elongate inductively heatable susceptors to electrically connect the adjacent elongate susceptors, and the electrical connectors are spaced along a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one electrical connector has an electrical resistance which is lower than an electrical resistance of the inductively heatable susceptors.6. The aerosol generating device according to claims 2, wherein the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around a periphery of the heating chamber and the at least one electrical connector extends around the periphery of the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber, and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around an inner surface of the chamber wall.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the chamber wall includes a plurality of susceptor mounts formed in or on the inner surface for mounting the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the chamber wall includes a coil support structure formed in or on an outer surface for supporting an induction heating coil of the electromagnetic field generator.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the coil support structure comprises a coil support groove.11. The aerosol generating device according to claims, wherein the heating chamber is substantially tubular and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around a periphery of the substantially tubular heating chamber.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein each of the inductively heatable susceptors has a length and a width and the length is at least five times the width.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the inductively heatable susceptors has at least one inwardly extending portion that extends into the heating chamber from the inner surface of the chamber wall to provide a reduced cross-sectional area of the heating chamber and thereby compress an aerosol generating substrate positioned, in use, in the heating chamber.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material.15. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating substrate; andan aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating substrate;a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors mounted in the heating chamber for heating the aerosol generating substrate-; andan electromagnetic field generator for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to inductively heat the inductively heatable susceptors,wherein the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are electrically connected to each other.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the coil support groove extends helically around the outer surface of the chamber wall.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber is substantially cylindrical and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are circumferentially spaced around the substantially cylindrical heating chamber.18. The aerosol generating device of according to claim 14, wherein the substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material comprises a heat-resistant plastics material.19. The aerosol generating device of according to claim 18, wherein the heat-resistant plastics material comprises a polyether ether ketone (PEEK).", "embedding_index": 38}
{"index": 39, "patent_number": "US2024122265 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a vaporizing unit configured to generate a vapor from a substrate; an air flow inlet; a vapor outlet configured for a user to inhale the vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending past the vaporizing unit from the air flow inlet to the vapor outlet; a pressure sensor arranged to measure a pressure at the main vapor flow channel; and control circuitry configured to monitor user inhalation by: obtaining pressure measurements from the pressure sensor at a sampling frequency; calculating a background pressure as a moving average of the pressure measurements obtained within a moving sampling period; and calculating a current pressure difference as a difference between a current pressure measurement and the background pressure. The control circuitry is configured to select an operation state depending upon the current pressure difference. The operation state is one of: at least a sleep state; and an active state. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a vaporizing unit configured to generate a vapor from a substrate;an air flow inlet;a vapor outlet configured for a user to inhale the vapor;a main vapor flow channel extending past the vaporizing unit from the air flow inlet to the vapor outlet;a pressure sensor arranged to measure a pressure at the main vapor flow channel; andcontrol circuitry configured to monitor user inhalation by: obtaining pressure measurements from the pressure sensor at a sampling frequency;calculating a background pressure as a moving average of the pressure measurements obtained within a moving sampling period; andcalculating a current pressure difference as a difference between a current pressure measurement and the background pressure,wherein the control circuitry is configured to select an operation state in dependence upon the current pressure difference, wherein the operation state is one of a plurality of states comprising:a sleep state in which the sampling frequency is a first frequency; and an active state in which the sampling frequency is a second frequency higher than the first frequency,the electronic cigarette further comprising an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the electronic cigarette, wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch from the sleep state to the active state in response to the acceleration exceeding a threshold, and wherein the control circuitry is further configured to respond to an acceleration sustained in a specific direction for at least a threshold period of time by switching the sampling frequency to a high sampling frequency higher than the second frequency.2. An electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch from the sleep state to the active state in response to the current pressure difference exceeding a first threshold.3. An electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of states further comprises a vaping state in which the control circuitry controls the vaporizing unit to generate the vapor.4. An electronic cigarette according to claim 3 wherein, in the vaping state, the sampling frequency is a third frequency higher than the second frequency.5. An electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch to the vaping state in response to the current pressure difference exceeding a second threshold, the second threshold indicating that a user is inhaling at the vapor outlet.6. An electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to measure an absolute pressure.7. An electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the pressure sensor is a MEMS sensor.8. An electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the control circuitry is configured to estimate a temperature based on the background pressure.9. A control circuit for controlling an electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette comprising: a vaporizing unit configured to generate a vapor from a substrate; an air flow inlet; an vapor outlet; a main vapor flow channel extending past the vaporizing unit from the air flow inlet to the vapor outlet; a pressure sensor arranged to measure a pressure at the main vapor flow channel, or arranged near to the air flow inlet or the vapor outlet; and an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the electronic cigarette, wherein the control circuit is configured to monitor user inhalation by: obtaining pressure measurements from the pressure sensor at a sampling frequency;calculating a background pressure as a moving average of the pressure measurements obtained within a moving sampling period; andcalculating a current pressure difference as a difference between a current pressure measurement and the background pressure,wherein the control circuit is configured to select an operation state in dependence upon the current pressure difference, wherein the operation state is one of a plurality of states comprising: a sleep state in which the sampling frequency is a first frequency; and an active state in which the sampling frequency is a second frequency higher than the first frequency, andwherein the control circuitry is configured to switch from the sleep state to the active state in response to the acceleration exceeding a threshold, and wherein the control circuitry is further configured to respond to an acceleration sustained in a specific direction for at least a threshold period of time by switching the sampling frequency to a high sampling frequency higher than the second frequency.10. A method for controlling an electronic cigarette comprising: a vaporizing unit configured to generate a vapor from a substrate; an air flow inlet; an vapor outlet; a main vapor flow channel extending past the vaporizing unit from the air flow inlet to the vapor outlet; a pressure sensor arranged to measure a pressure at the main vapor flow channel, or arranged near to the air flow inlet or the vapor outlet; and an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the electronic cigarette, the method comprising monitoring user inhalation by: obtaining pressure measurements from the pressure sensor at a sampling frequency;calculating a background pressure as a moving average of the pressure measurements obtained within a moving sampling period;calculating a current pressure difference as a difference between a current pressure measurement and the background pressure; andselecting an operation state in dependence upon the current pressure difference, wherein the operation state is one of a plurality of states comprising: a sleep state in which the sampling frequency is a first frequency; and an active state in which the sampling frequency is a second frequency higher than the first frequency,wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch from the sleep state to the active state in response to the acceleration exceeding a threshold, and wherein the control circuitry is further configured to respond to an acceleration sustained in a specific direction for at least a threshold period of time by switching the sampling frequency to a high sampling frequency higher than the second frequency.11. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method according to claim 10.12. (canceled)13. An electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein the control circuitry is configured to estimate a temperature based on the background pressure.", "embedding_index": 39}
{"index": 40, "patent_number": "WO22233929 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention, relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating chamber (31) arranged to receive a consumable (6), a heater (30) configured to heat the consumable (6) in order to release an aerosol. The aerosol-generating device (1) further comprises a gripping element (7) configured to grip and eject the consumable (6) from the heating chamber (31) when required. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising a heating chamber (31) arranged to receive a consumable (6), a heater (30) configured to heat the consumable (6) in order to release an aerosol, characterized in that it further comprises a gripping element (7) configured to grip and eject the consumable (6) from the heating chamber (31) when required.2. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping element (7) is a claw device comprising a drive member (70) and jaws (71) attached to said drive member (70), said drive member (70) being configured to move the jaws (71) inwards so that said jaws (71) come towards one another and outwards so that the jaws (71) move away from each other.3. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 2, wherein the drive member (70) is a telescopic cylinder configured to extend thereby moving the jaws (71) outwards, and configured to shorten thereby moving the jaws (71) inwards.4. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein each jaw (71) is hinged onto the drive member (70) at a first point (P1) and a second point (P2) different from the first point (P1), each jaw (71) being articulated at said first point (71) to the telescopic cylinder by means of a connecting rod (72) and at said second point (P2) by means of a ring (73) attached to an end (700) of the telescopic cylinder, said ring (73) being configured to move in the direction of extension and shortening of the telescopic cylinder.5. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein the telescopic cylinder is configured to extend on ejection of the consumable (6) thereby moving the jaws (71) outwards and the ring (73) against the consumable (6).6. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the telescopic cylinder is configured to shorten during heating of the consumable (6) thereby moving the jaws (71) inwards and the ring (73) away from the consumable (6).7. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims, 3 to 6 wherein the telescopic cylinder is configured to extend at the end of heating of the consumable (6) thereby moving the jaws outwards so as to release the consumable (6).8. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein it further comprises a micro-controller (40) configured to move automatically the drive member (70) depending whether to heat the consumable (6), stop heating it or ejecting it from the heating chamber.9. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein it comprises a housing (2) within which extend the heating chamber, the heater (30) and the gripping element (7), the housing comprising a through hole (21) through which extends the drive member (70) such us a part of the drive member (70) protrudes from the housing.10. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein it comprises a housing (2) within which extend the heating chamber, the heater (30) and the gripping element (7), wherein it further comprises a slide (23) extending on an external wall (22) of the housing (2), said slide being mounted to the drive member (70) of the gripping element (7) such that the drive member (70) is driven by a movement of the slide (23).11. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the heater (30) and the gripping element (7) are positioned with respect to one another such that the jaws (71) are conductively heated by the heater (30), the gripping element (7) being configured to compress the consumable (6) when it is being heated.12. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 11, wherein the gripping element (7) is configured to stop compressing the consumable (6) when the heating is stopped.13. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the heater (30) comprises resistive heating elements (300) fitted on the jaws (71) of the gripping element (7).14. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the heater (30) comprises a stationary heater extending over a wall of the heating chamber.15. The aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the heating chamber (31) comprises slots (313) shaped so as to receive the gripping element (7), the gripping element (7) being configured to move within the slots (313) to compress or release the consumable (6).", "embedding_index": 40}
{"index": 41, "patent_number": "US2024122267 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating system for an aerosol generation assembly, includes a coil, a susceptor and an oscillation circuitry configured to generate AC current on the coil from a DC current provided by the battery. The oscillation circuitry comprises includes at least one power circuit including two power transistors (Q1A, Q1B) and a bias line (LA, LB) for each power transistor (Q1A, Q1B). Each power transistor (Q1A, Q1B) includes a gate terminal connected to the corresponding bias line (LA, LB) and able to control the current between the corresponding source and drain terminals. The oscillation circuitry further includes a microcontroller connected to both bias lines (LA, LB) and able to generate a voltage signal on each of the bias lines (LA, LB). The at least one power circuit further includes a potential divider defining an output terminal (T) connected to the microcontroller. [EN] 1. A heating system for an aerosol generation assembly comprising a battery for providing DC current and a storage portion for storing a vaporizable material, the battery comprising a first battery terminal (V+) and a second battery terminal (V-); the heating system comprising:a coil arranged in vicinity of the storage portion and connected to the first battery terminal (V+);a susceptor arranged in the storage portion;an oscillation circuitry configured to generate AC current on the coil from the DC current provided by the battery, the susceptor configured to heat the vaporizable material further to magnetic interaction with the coil;wherein:the oscillation circuitry comprises at least one power circuit, the at least one power circuit comprising first and second power transistors (Q1A, Q1B) and a first bias line and a second bias line (LA, LB) for the first and second power transistors (Q1A, Q1B) respectively;each of the first and second power transistors (Q1A, Q1B) comprises a source terminal and a drain terminals connecting the coil to the second battery terminal (V-), and a gate terminal connected to the corresponding one of the first and second bias lines (LA, LB) and configured to control the current between the corresponding source and drain terminals according to the voltage on the corresponding gate terminal;the oscillation circuitry further comprises a microcontroller connected to the first and second bias lines (LA, LB) and configured to generate a voltage signal on each of the first and second bias lines (LA, LB); andthe at least one power circuit further comprises a potential divider defining an output terminal (T) connected to the microcontroller, the microcontroller configured to verify an operation of the oscillation circuitry by analysing the voltage on the output terminal (T).2. The heating system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second bias lines (LA, LB) comprises a first bias resistor and a second bias resistor (R5A, R5B) respectively.3. The heating system according to claim 1, wherein the oscillation circuitry further comprises a capacitor (CH) connected in parallel with the coil and comprising first and second capacitor terminals.4. The heating system according to claim 3, wherein the at least one power circuit further comprises first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB) connecting the first and second capacitor terminals, respectively, to the second battery terminal (V-) and for the first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB), a first bypass line and a second bypass line (BLA, BLB), respectively, connecting the gate terminals of the first and second power transistors (Q1A, Q1B), respectively, to the corresponding first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB).5. The heating system-(--34) according to claim 4, wherein the first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB) comprises a first diode and a second diode (D1A, D1B) respectively, and a first preventing resistor and a second preventing resistor (R34A, R34B) respectively, connected in series between the corresponding one of the first and second bypass lines and the corresponding one of the first and second capacitor terminals to prevent negative voltage excursions on the corresponding one of the first and second power transistor (Q1A, Q1B).6. The heating system according to claim 4, wherein the potential divider is integrated into one of the first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB) between the second battery terminal (V-) and the corresponding one of the first and second bypass lines (BLA, BLB).7. The heating system according to claim 6, wherein other of the first and second connection lines (CLA, CLB) without the potential divider further comprises a load resistor (R1A) connected between the corresponding one of the first and second bypass lines (BLA, BLB) and the second battery terminal (V-).8. The heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one power circuit further comprises for each of the first and second power transistors (Q1A, Q1B), a capacitor connected between a pair of terminals of the corresponding power transistor (Q1A, Q1B).9. The heating system according to claim 8, wherein said pair of terminals are source and gate terminals.10. The heating system according to claim 1, wherein the coil is configured to be powered by a sinusoidal signal.11. The heating system according to claim 1, wherein the coil is arranged around the storage portion.12. The heating system according to claim 1, further comprising a burst reservoir connected to the battery in parallel with the oscillation circuitry and comprising at least first and second capacitors (CDL2, CDL4) connected in parallel.13. An aerosol generation assembly comprising a heating system according to claim 1.14. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 13, further comprising an aerosol generation device and a cartridge, the battery arranged in the aerosol generation device and the storage portion arranged in the cartridge.15. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 14, wherein the coil and the oscillation circuitry are arranged in the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 41}
{"index": 42, "patent_number": "WO22234016 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a testing apparatus for collecting particles in a vapor/smoke delivered by a vaping/smoking item (100), the testing apparatus comprising: a mouthpiece (2) for receiving the tip of the vaping/smoking item, a smoking machine (6) for generating a suction airflow simulating a puffing action by a user on the vaping/smoking item, a main particles filter (4) arranged downstream the mouthpiece for collecting particles present in the suction airflow, a chamber (7) arranged between the mouthpiece (2) and the main particles filter (4) and having an empty cavity (8), a collector (10) for collecting particles in the chamber. The apparatus is thus able to separate, in the smoke/vapor delivered by a smoking/vaping item, the particles that are likely to be absorbed in the mouth of a user and are relevant for taste, from the particles that are likely to reach the user's lungs and transport deliverables such as Nicotine. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Testing apparatus for collecting particles in a vapor or smoke delivered by vaping or smoking devices, the testing apparatus comprising: - a mouthpiece (2) for receiving a tip of a vaping/smoking item to be tested (100), - a smoking machine (6) for generating a suction flow simulating a puffing action by a user on the vaping/smoking item to be tested, - a main particles filter (4) arranged downstream the mouthpiece, for collecting particles present in the suction flow, characterized in that it further comprises a chamber (7), arranged between the mouthpiece (2) and the main particles filter (4), the chamber being delimited by a peripheral wall (12), which forms top, bottom and sides faces, and which is lined, at least at said bottom face, by a collector (10) for collecting particles dropping from the suction flow in the chamber before reaching the main particles filter, the collector (10) and/or faces of the chamber delimiting an empty cavity (8) in the chamber.2. Testing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main particles filter (4) is a glass fiber filter.3. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the collector (10) is a glass fiber filter or a layer of an absorbent material.4. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the collector (10) extends along the entire peripheral wall (12) of the chamber.5. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the collector (10) is a cylindrical filter or a cylindrical absorbent sleeve.6. Testing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the collector has an open input end facing and surrounding the mouthpiece (2), and/or an opposite open output end opening in front of the main particles filter (4).7. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a gas collector between the main particles filter (4) and the smoking machine (6).8. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the smoking machine (6) comprises a programmable syringe configured to provide calibrated puffs.9. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the chamber (7) comprises a housing comprising: - the peripheral wall (12), - an input flange (14), which includes the mouthpiece (2) at a central area, the input flange further having a peripheral fastening clamp (18) configured for securing the input flange to the peripheral wall (12), - and an output flange (16), which has a central aperture (22) connected to the smoking machine, the output flange further having a peripheral fastening clamp (20) configured for securing the output flange to the peripheral wall (12).10. Testing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the peripheral fastening clamp (20) of the output flange (16) is also configured for holding the main particles filter (4).11. Testing apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the main particles filter (4) is located within the housing of the chamber (7), just upstream the output flange (16), and wherein the output flange (16) includes a hollow neck (24) delimiting the central aperture (22), this hollow neck protruding from the output end of the peripheral wall (12) and being configured for connecting the output flange (16) to a mouth end (26) of the smoking machine (6).12. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the chamber (7) includes at least one measurement device.13. Testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a main analyzing unit for analyzing the particles collected by the main particles filter (4) and/or a mouth analyzing unit for analyzing the particles collected by the collector (10).", "embedding_index": 42}
{"index": 43, "patent_number": "US2021059309 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an induction coil, radially inward of which a heating compartment is defined for receiving, in use, a body including a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; and a temperature sensor located against a side of the heating compartment on the central longitudinal axis of the induction coil at an end of the heating compartment, wherein the induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, the susceptor, and the temperature sensor is arrange to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the susceptor. There is also provided an induction heatable cartridge for use with the induction heating assembly. The cartridge includes a solid vaporisable substance; and an induction heatable susceptor held by the vaporisable substance, the susceptor being planar and having an outwardly facing edge and an inwardly facing edge. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: an induction coil, radially inward of which a heating compartment is defined for receiving, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; anda temperature sensor located against a side of the heating compartment on the a central longitudinal axis of the induction coil at an end of the heating compartment, whereinthe induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, the susceptor, and the temperature sensor is arrange to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the susceptor.2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil has a cylindrical shape.3. The heating assembly according to claim 1, where the temperature sensor is positioned between an axial centre of the induction coil and an axial end of the induction coil.4. The heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the temperature sensor is sized and positioned in use so as not to extend closer to the axial centre of the induction coil than a point midway between the axial centre of the induction coil and the axial end of the induction coil proximate to the temperature sensor.5. An induction heatable cartridge for use with an induction heating assembly, the cartridge comprising: a solid vaporisable substance; andan induction heatable susceptor held by the vaporisable substance, the susceptor being planar and having an outwardly facing edge and an inwardly facing edge, whereina total length of the inwardly facing edge of the susceptor in a central region of the cartridge with a first area is greater than a total length of the outwardly facing edge of the susceptor in any of a plurality of outer regions of the cartridge, each of the plurality of outer regions having the same shape and orientation as the central region and with an area equal to the first area, wherein the plurality of outer regions extend radially beyond an outer perimeter of the cartridge.6. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the susceptor has an aperture in the central region.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the central region has a total length of a combined edge greater than a total length of a combined edge in any of the plurality of outer regions, each combined edge comprising inwardly facing edge portions and outwardly facing edge portions.8. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the susceptor comprises a plurality of plates arranged in substantially parallel planes.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein each plate takes the form of a part of a disc or a ring, each plate being located with a radial separation between the plate and a mid-point of the central region.10. An induction heatable cartridge for use with an induction heating assembly, the cartridge comprising: a solid vaporisable substance; and an induction heatable susceptor held by the vaporisable substance, the susceptor comprising one or more susceptor plates being ring shaped so as to provide respective apertures, at least one of which radially surrounds a temperature monitoring region and is located axially between a centre of the cartridge and the temperature monitoring region, whereby a temperature sensor projects into the temperature monitoring region without passing substantially through the aperture of any of the one or more susceptor plates when the cartridge is fitted into a heating compartment of an induction heating assembly and wherein the cartridge further comprises a deformable portion adjacent the temperature monitoring region for permitting a temperature sensor to project into the temperature monitoring region when fitted into a heating compartment of an induction heating assembly.11. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the vaporisable substance includes tobacco, humectant, glycerine and/or propylene glycol.12. A vapour generating device comprising: an induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil, radially inward of which a heating compartment is defined for receiving, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; anda temperature sensor located against a side of the heating compartment on a central longitudinal axis of the induction coil at an end of the heating compartment, whereinthe induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, the susceptor, and the temperature sensor is arrange to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the susceptor;the induction heatable cartridge according to claim 5 located within the heating compartment of the induction heating assembly;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.13. The vapour generating device according to claim 12, wherein the susceptor has an aperture in the central region of the cartridge, the susceptor being orientated and the aperture being sized and located such that the temperature sensor is located within the aperture.14. The vapour generating device according to claim 12, wherein an outer portion of the susceptor of the cartridge is closer to the induction coil of the induction heating assembly than the temperature sensor of the induction heating assembly is to the induction coil.15. The vapour generating device according to claim 12, wherein the temperature sensor of the induction heating assembly is positioned between an axial centre of the induction coil of the induction heating assembly and an axial end of the induction coil, a part of the induction heatable cartridge being located in use at the axial centre of the induction coil.16. The heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the axial end of the induction coil is a closest axial end to the side of the heating compartment against which the temperature sensor is located.17. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the one or more susceptor plates includes a plurality of plates arranged in substantially parallel planes.18. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the vaporisable substance includes tobacco, humectant, glycerine and/or propylene glycol.19. A vapour generating device comprising: an induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil, radially inward of which a heating compartment is defined for receiving, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; anda temperature sensor located against a side of the heating compartment on a central longitudinal axis of the induction coil at an end of the heating compartment, whereinthe induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, the susceptor, and the temperature sensor is arrange to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the susceptor;the induction heatable cartridge according to claim 10 located within the heating compartment of the induction heating assembly;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.", "embedding_index": 43}
{"index": 44, "patent_number": "US2021337874 AA", "text": "[EN] An inhalation system for generating a vapour for inhalation by a user includes an inhalation device including a controller and a vapour generating article including a vapour generating material and a heating element. The vapour generating article has first and second regions. The second region contains one or more of a higher density of the vapour generating material than the first region, vapour generating material with a higher moisture content than the first region, or vapour generating material with a higher aerosol-former content than the first region, and the heating element is arranged to generate more heat in the second region than in the first region. [EN] 1. An inhalation system for generating a vapour for inhalation by a user, the inhalation system comprising: an inhalation device including a controller; anda vapour generating article comprising a vapour generating material and a heating element;wherein the vapour generating article has first and second regions, the second region contains one or more of a higher density of the vapour generating material than the first region, vapour generating material with a higher moisture content than the first region, or vapour generating material with a higher aerosol-former content than the first region, and the heating element is arranged to generate more heat in the second region than in the first region2. The inhalation system according to claim 1, wherein the vapour generating article comprises a wrapper surrounding the vapour generating material and is generally rod-shaped with first and second ends, and wherein a filter is positioned at the first end and the second region is positioned at the second end.3. The inhalation system according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises an inductively heatable susceptor.4. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of susceptor elements of the same type and the second region contains a higher density of the susceptor elements than the first region.5. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a first type of susceptor element in the first region and a second type of susceptor element in the second region which generates more heat per unit time than the first type of susceptor element when the first and second types of susceptor element are exposed, in use, to the same electromagnetic field.6. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a first type of susceptor element in the first region and a second type of susceptor element in the second region which generates heat for a longer period of time than the first type of susceptor element when the first and second types of susceptor element are exposed, in use, to the same electromagnetic field.7. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a first type of susceptor element in the first region and a second type of susceptor element in the second region and the first type of susceptor element is arranged to be broken to thereby break its electrical path before the second type of susceptor element when the first and second types of susceptor element are exposed, in use, to the same electromagnetic field.8. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein: the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a first type of susceptor element in the first region and a second type of susceptor element in the second region;the first type of susceptor element has a weakened part having a higher electrical resistance than the other parts of the first type of susceptor element; and either:the second type of susceptor element has a weakened part having a higher electrical resistance than the other parts of the second type of susceptor element and the weakened part of the second type of susceptor element is stronger than the weakened part of the first type of susceptor element; orthe second type of susceptor element does not have a weakened part.9. The inhalation system according to claim 8, wherein the weakened part has a smaller cross-sectional area than other parts of the susceptor element(s).10. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a ring-shaped susceptor.11. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor includes a non-concentric aperture.12. The inhalation system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor includes a slit.13. The inhalation system according to claim 1, wherein the vapour generating article has a longitudinal direction and the first and second regions are arranged along the longitudinal direction.14. The inhalation system according to claim 1, wherein the vapour generating article has an axis and the first and second regions are arranged along a radial direction with respect to the axis.15. A vapour generating article comprising a vapour generating material and a heating element, wherein the vapour generating article has first and second regions, the second region contains one or more of a higher density of the vapour generating material than the first region, vapour generating material with a higher moisture content than the first region, or vapour generating material with a higher aerosol-former content than the first region, and the heating element is arranged to generate more heat in the second region than in the first region.", "embedding_index": 44}
{"index": 45, "patent_number": "WO22223710 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16). The at least one airflow channel (16) comprises two or more portions (16a, 16b) having different cross-sections. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16); wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises two or more portions (16a, 16b) having different cross-sections.2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a distal end (10), a mouth end (12), a longitudinal axis extending between the mouth end (12) and the distal end (10), and the at least one airflow channel (16) extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the two or more portions (16a, 16b) comprise an upstream portion (16a) and a downstream portion (16b), the downstream portion (16b) having a larger cross-sectional area than the upstream portion (16a).4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the two or more portions (16a, 16b) comprise an upstream portion (16a) and a downstream portion (16b), the upstream portion (16a) of the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises a groove (18a) formed in a surface (14a) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the downstream portion (16b) of the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises a slit (19) formed on one end (30) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has aflat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16).7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14).8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).", "embedding_index": 45}
{"index": 46, "patent_number": "WO23020966 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device comprising a receptacle for receiving a consumable comprising an aerosol substrate; a heating arrangement for heating the aerosol substrate; and a controller. The controller comprises a monitoring unit for monitoring an observable indicative of a moisture content of the aerosol substrate during a heating of the aerosol substrate; a detection unit for detecting, based on the monitored observable, an indication that the moisture content is different from a predetermined moisture content; and a signaling unit for generating, based on the detected indication, a control signal for interrupting an operation of the device. A method for controlling an aerosol generation device and a computer program. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a receptacle for receiving a consumable comprising an aerosol substrate; a heating arrangement for heating the aerosol substrate; and a controller comprising: a monitoring unit for monitoring an observable indicative of a moisture content of the aerosol substrate during a heating of the aerosol substrate; a detection unit for detecting, based on the monitored observable, an indication that the moisture content is different from a predetermined moisture content; and a signaling unit for generating, based on the detected indication, a control signal for interrupting an operation of the device.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit is arranged for monitoring the observable by obtaining values of the observable at each of a plurality of time instants during the heating of the aerosol substrate.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the heating arrangement, wherein the monitoring unit is arranged for obtaining from the temperature sensor a signal indicative of the temperature of the heating arrangement.4. An aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 3, wherein the detection unit is arranged for detecting the indication based on a deviation of the observable from a corresponding predetermined profile; and the observable comprises at least one of a thermal profile of the device, a moisture profile related to the aerosol substrate and an electrical energy profile of the device, corresponding to a predetermined thermal profile, a predetermined moisture profile, and a predetermined electrical energy profile, respectively.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the observable comprises the thermal profile of the device, the predetermined thermal profile includes information regarding a temperature change for the heating of the aerosol substrate, from a first predetermined value to a second predetermined value over a first predetermined length of time; and the detection unit is arranged for detecting the indication if at least one of: the monitored thermal profile differs from the predetermined thermal profile by a predetermined thermal threshold or more; and the monitored thermal profile changes from the first predetermined value to the second predetermined value in less than a reference length of time, the reference length of time being less than or equal to the first predetermined length of time.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the first predetermined value is one of an ambient temperature, an initial temperature of the aerosol substrate, and an initial temperature of the heating arrangement; and the second predetermined value is a temperature of the device at which an aerosol or vapor is generated from the aerosol substrate.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the monitoring unit is arranged for monitoring the thermal profile by obtaining temperature values that are indicative of a temperature associated with one of the device and the aerosol substrate at each of a plurality of time instants during the heating of the aerosol substrate, and the detection unit is arranged for detecting the indication if at least one of the temperature values differs from a corresponding one of reference values by the predetermined thermal threshold or more, the reference values being determined based on the information of the temperature change.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the monitoring unit is arranged for obtaining, for each temperature value, an associated measure of time between a time at which the heating of the aerosol substrate is initiated and a time at which the temperature indicated by the temperature value is reached; and the detection unit is arranged for determining, for each temperature value, a point in the first predetermined length of time based on the associated measure of time, and determining the reference value as the temperature specified by the information regarding the temperature change at the determined point.9. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 4 to 8, wherein: the monitoring unit is arranged for: measuring a value indicative of an electrical power in the device during the heating of the aerosol substrate, and monitoring the electrical energy profile by accumulating the value indicative of the electrical power during the heating of the aerosol substrate; the predetermined electrical energy profile includes information indicative of a predetermined accumulated power value; and the detection unit is arranged for detecting the indication if the accumulated value indicative of the electrical power differs from the predetermined accumulated power value, by a predetermined electrical energy threshold or more.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein: the monitoring unit is arranged for measuring the value indicative of the electrical power based on at least one of a current output from a battery coupled to or in the device, and a current provided to the heating arrangement.11. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 4 to 10, wherein: the aerosol generation device is arranged for controlling a temperature of the heating arrangement by controlling at least one switching element using a pulse width modulation, and the monitoring unit is arranged for monitoring the electrical energy profile by calculating an amount of electrical energy used for the heating of the aerosol substrate based on lengths of time during which the pulse width modulation cause the at least one switching element to be on.12. An aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the monitoring unit is arranged for calculating a cumulative length of time during which the at least one switching element is on, and to calculate the amount of electrical energy based on the cumulative length of time.13. A method for controlling an aerosol generation device comprising a receptacle for receiving a consumable comprising an aerosol substrate and a heating arrangement for heating the aerosol substrate, the method comprising: monitoring an observable indicative of a moisture content of the aerosol substrate during a heating of the aerosol substrate; detecting, based on the monitored observable, an indication that the moisture content is different from a predetermined moisture content; generating, based on the detected indication, a control signal for interrupting an operation of the device.14. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by one or more processor, cause the one or more processors to perform the method according to claim 13.", "embedding_index": 46}
{"index": 47, "patent_number": "WO22223628 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (12), comprising: - a heating chamber (25) configured to receive and heat at least a part of the consumable article (12), the heating chamber (25) comprising at least one moveable element; - an expandable container (28) containing a heat expandable material and configured to cause, by expansion of the heat expandable material, the moveable element to compress said part of the consumable article (12) when it is received in the heating chamber (25) and when the heating chamber (28) is operated to heat said part of the consumable article (12). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) configured to operate with a consumable article (12), comprising: - a heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) configured to receive and heat at least a part of the consumable article (12), the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) comprising at least one moveable element; - an expandable container (28; 128; 228; 328) containing a heat expandable material and configured to cause, by expansion of the heat expandable material, the moveable element to compress said part of the consumable article (12) when it is received in the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) and when the heating chamber (28; 128; 228; 328) is operated to heat said part of the consumable article (12).2. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to claim 1, wherein the heat expandable material is sealed inside the expandable container (28; 128; 228; 328).3. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat expandable material is an alkane.4. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to claim 3, wherein the heat expandable material is a paraffin wax.5. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat expandable material is chosen to expand during a pre heating phase of operation of the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325).6. The aerosol generating device (210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the moveable element forms an actuator (240) configured to extend from a wall (232) of the heating chamber (225).7. The aerosol generating device (310) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the moveable element forms a wall (340) of the heating chamber (325) connected to an actuator (342).8. The aerosol generating device (210; 310) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said actuator (240; 342) is configured to slide in a cavity further to expansion of the expandable container (228; 328).9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the moveable element is formed by a wall (40) of the expandable container (28).10. The aerosol generating device (110) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the moveable element forms a wall (140A, 140B) of the heating chamber (125) in contact with a wall of the expandable container (128).11. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the expandable container (28; 128) forms a thermal insulator between the heating chamber (25; 125) and an external surface of the device (10; 110).12. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the expandable container (28; 128; 228; 328) defines at least one elastic wall or membrane able to change its shape depending on an expansion rate of the heat expending material.13. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) extends along a chamber axis (X) between a closed end (30; 130; 230; 330) and an open end (31; 131; 231; 331), the open end (31; 131; 231; 331) defining an opening (21; 121; 221; 321) extending perpendicularly to the chamber axis (X); the moveable element being moveable substantially perpendicularly to the chamber axis (X).14. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) further comprises at least one heating element (34; 134; 234; 334), said heating element (34; 134; 234; 334) forming a heating blade arranged inside the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) or one or several heating resistances integrated in the movable element or a coil arranged around the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325).15. The aerosol generating device (10; 110; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (25; 125; 225; 325) defines at least two moveable elements facing each other.", "embedding_index": 47}
{"index": 48, "patent_number": "US2024114965 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device heating component includes an electromagnetic field generator configured to at least partially surround a heating chambers, the heating chamber configured to house one or more susceptors. The electromagnetic field generator includes a plurality of co-wound helical strands. Each helical strand of the plurality of helical strands is coiled to comprise a plurality of windings. The windings of a first helical strand of the plurality of helical strands are of a first size, and the windings of a second helical strand (74) of the plurality of helical strands are of a second size, wherein the first size and the second size are different sizes. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device heating component, the heating component comprising an electromagnetic field generator configured to at least partially surround a heating chamber, the heating chamber configured to house one or more susceptors heatable by the electromagnetic field generator, and the electromagnetic field generator comprising a plurality of co-wound helical strands, wherein: each helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands is coiled to comprise a plurality of windings; andthe windings of a first helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands are of a first size, and the windings of a second helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands are of a second size, wherein the first size and the second size are different sizes.2. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the plurality of co-wound helical strands are interleaved such that the windings of the first helical strand alternate with the windings of the second helical strand at least partially along an axial length of the electromagnetic field generator.3. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 2, wherein the plurality of co-wound helical strands further comprises a third helical strand and the plurality of co-wound helical strands are interleaved such that the windings of the first, second and third helical strands alternate with one another at least partially along the axial length of the electromagnetic field generator, and wherein the windings of the third helical strand are the same size as the windings of one of the first helical stand and the second helical strand.4. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the windings of the first helical strand have a diameter less than a diameter of the windings of the second helical strand.5. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the plurality of windings are substantially circular.6. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the plurality of windings are substantially triangular.7. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generator is an induction coil configured to heat the one or more susceptors arranged within the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 7, further comprising a temperature isolating layer internal to the induction coil and configured to be between the induction coil and the one or more susceptors, wherein the temperature isolating layer is permeable to a magnetic field generated by the induction coil and is arranged to inhibit heat flow from the one or more susceptors to the induction coil.9. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 8, wherein the temperature isolating layer is at least one of a thermal diode or a heat reflector.10. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein the windings of the first helical strand are configured to be closer to the one or more susceptors than the windings of the second helical strand.11. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein each helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands is separately connectable to a controller configured to selectively power each of the helical strands of the plurality of co-wound helical strands.12. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein each helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands is formed from one or more wires configured to generate an electromagnetic field when an AC current is passed through the one or more wires.13. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 1, wherein each helical strand of the plurality of co-wound helical strands is formed from a plurality of adjacent wires.14. An aerosol generation device comprising the heating component of claim 1 and a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generating article.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 14, further comprising one or more susceptors arranged in the heating chamber.16. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the electromagnetic field generator is configured to inductively heat the one or more susceptors to heat without burning an aerosol generating article received in the heating chamber.17. The aerosol generation device heating component of claim 2, wherein the plurality of co-wound helical strands further comprises a third helical strand and the plurality of co-wound helical strands are interleaved such that the windings of the first, second and third helical strands alternate with one another at least partially along the axial length of the electromagnetic field generator, and wherein the windings of the third helical strand are a different size to the windings of both the first helical strand and the second helical strand.", "embedding_index": 48}
{"index": 49, "patent_number": "US2022264936 AA", "text": "[EN] A tipping wrapper for aerosol generating articles has a base layer with a porosity of less than 1.5 C.U., wherein the base layer contains at least one filler material, the tipping wrapper further including a surface which is pigmented with a pigment component which contains CaCO3 and at least a second component serving as a non-combustible filler, the pigment component having a grammage of at least 2.0 gsm, wherein the pigmented surface has a surface smoothness of at least 400 sec. A method for producing a tipping wrapper for cigarettes includes providing a base layer of the tipping wrapper, and coating the base layer with a solution containing a filler component, wherein the coated base layer is pressed and heated at a predefined temperature which is greater than 100 degrees centigrade [EN] 1. A tipping wrapper for aerosol generating articles having a base layer with a porosity of less than 1.5 C.U., wherein the base layer contains at least one filler material, the tipping wrapper further comprising a surface which is pigmented with a pigment component which contains CaCO3 and at least a second component serving as a non-combustible filler, the pigment component having a grammage of at least 2.0 gsm, wherein the pigmented surface has a surface smoothness of at least 400 sec.2. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the base layer and the pigmented surface form a double layer structure.3. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one filler material of the base layer is at least one of Kaolin, CaCO3, talc or Al(OH)3.4. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a basis weight of the tipping wrapper is greater than 40 gsm and smaller than 60 gsm.5. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a thickness of the tipping wrapper is greater than 30 microns and smaller than 55 microns.6. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a paper density of the tipping wrapper is greater than 1.1 g/cm3 and smaller than 1.3 g/cm3.7. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a smoothness of the tipping wrapper is greater than 500 sec.8. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a smoothness of the tipping wrapper is smaller than 2500 sec.9. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a glossiness of the tipping wrapper is greater than 10 percent.10. The tipping wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the glossiness of the tipping wrapper is smaller than 35 percent.11. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the pigment component contains CaCO3 and Kaolin in a ratio which is between 3:7 and 7:3.12. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: an amount of the pigment component is higher than 5 gsm.13. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the tipping wrapper is free of titanium dioxide (TiO2).14. The tipping wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the pigmented surface is based on a coating solution which comprises water, a binder component and the pigmentation component.15. A cigarette comprising the tipping wrapper according to claim 1.16. A method for producing a tipping wrapper for cigarettes comprising the steps: providing a base layer of the tipping wrapper,coating the base layer with a solution containing a pigment component which contains CaCO3 and at least a second component serving as a non-combustible filler, andpressing and heating the coated base layer to form a pigmented surface having a surface smoothness of at least 400 sec.17. The method according to claim 16, wherein: the coated base layer is pressed and heated at a predefined temperature which is greater than 100 degrees centigrade and below 300 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 49}
{"index": 50, "patent_number": "US2024114964 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The heating apparatus comprises a first casing member, a second casing member, and one or more inductively heatable susceptors. The first casing member, the second casing member and the one or more inductively heatable susceptors cooperatively engage to form a tubular heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate. The one or more inductively heatable susceptors are arranged to couple the first casing member to the second casing member. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first casing member;a second casing member; andone or more inductively heatable susceptors, wherein the first casing member, the second casing member and the one or more inductively heatable susceptors cooperatively engage to form a tubular heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are arranged to couple the first casing member to the second casing member.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are arranged as fastening elements which couple the first casing member to the second casing member.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors engage with the first casing member and the second casing member such that the first casing member, the second casing member and the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are rotationally locked with respect to one another.4. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are formed as elongate rods that are integrated within a wall of the heating chamber, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around the heating chamber and extend in a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber.5. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are formed as curved plates that are integrated within a wall of the heating chamber, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around the heating chamber and extend in direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber.6. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors respectively comprise at least one inwardly extending portion that protrudes into the heating chamber to provide a reduced cross-sectional area of the heating chamber such that, in use, the aerosol generating substrate received within the heating chamber is compressed.7. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors respectively comprise at least one outwardly extending portion that protrudes out of the heating chamber to increase the mass of the one or more inductively heatable susceptors that may be inductively heated.8. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first casing member is substantially tubular and comprises a first longitudinal end, wherein the second casing member is substantially tubular and comprises a second longitudinal end, andwherein the first casing member and the second casing member are coaxially aligned with the first longitudinal end of the first casing member provided adjacent to the second longitudinal end of the second casing member.9. The heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first casing member has a slotted configuration comprising one or more slots, and wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are respectively located within the one or more slots.10. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the second longitudinal end of the second casing member has a slotted configuration comprising one or more slots, wherein the one or more slots of the first longitudinal end of the first casing member align with the one or more slots of the second longitudinal end of the second casing member, andwherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are respectively located within and extend between each pair of aligned slots to couple the first casing member to the second casing member.11. The heating apparatus of claim 8, further comprising an inductively heatable susceptor ring that is disposed between the first longitudinal end of the first casing member and the second longitudinal end of the second casing member.12. The heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first casing member and the second longitudinal end of the second casing member have complementary slotted configurations such that the first longitudinal end of the first casing member substantially engages with the second longitudinal end of the second casing member so the first casing member and the second casing member are rotationally locked with respect to one another, and wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are respectively located along one or more longitudinal interfaces between the complementary slotted configurations.13. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first casing member and the second casing member are combinable along their respective lengths to form the heating chamber which is substantially tubular, and wherein the first casing member and the second casing member are clamped together by the one or more inductively heatable susceptors.14. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are detachable from the first casing member and the second casing member.15. A method of manufacturing a heating assembly, comprising the steps of: providing a first casing member;providing a second casing member;providing one or more inductively heatable susceptors; andcooperatively engaging the first casing member, the second casing member and the one or more inductively heatable susceptors to form a tubular heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors are arranged to couple the first casing member to the second casing member.", "embedding_index": 50}
{"index": 51, "patent_number": "US2023148678 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes an electrical system having a battery and a control circuitry configured to monitor a status of the battery during a discharge operation of the battery and set a flag if a fault in the battery is detected, the flag indicating that the battery is not in an operating condition. The control circuitry is also configured to check the flag when the electrical system is connected to an external power supply, and to enable charging of the battery based on the flag. The battery and the control circuitry are connectable to the external power supply such that power can be independently supplied to the battery and the control circuitry. The electrical system is configured to supply power to the control circuitry when the electrical system is connected to the external power supply, such that the flag can be checked without charging the battery. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising an electrical system, the electrical system comprising: a battery; anda control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to monitor a status of the battery during a discharge operation of the battery and set a flag when a fault in the battery is detected, the flag indicating that the battery is not in an operating condition,wherein the control circuitry is configured to check the flag when the electrical system is connected to an external power supply,wherein the control circuitry is configured to enable charging of the battery based on the flag,wherein the battery and the control circuitry are connectable to the external power supply via a first electrical path and a second electrical path respectively such that power can be independently supplied to the battery and the control circuitry, andwherein the electrical system is configured to supply power to the control circuitry from the external power supply via the second electrical path when the electrical system is connected to the external power supply, such that the flag can be checked without charging the battery.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a battery charger circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to send a signal to the battery charger circuitry based on the flag, the signal indicating that charging is enabled, and wherein the battery charger circuitry is configured to charge the battery when the signal indicating that charging is enabled is received from the control circuitry.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein charging the battery comprises supplying power to the battery along the first electrical path.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to modify the flag upon detecting that the battery has been replaced.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the electrical system is configured to supply power to the control circuitry from the battery when the electrical system is not connected to the external power supply.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the electrical system further comprises a heating element, and wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch off a power supply from the battery to the heating element when a fault is detected in the battery.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the control circuitry is configured to switch off the power supply from the battery to the heating element when the electrical system is connected to the external power supply.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the electrical system further comprises a fuse, wherein the control circuitry is configured to activate the fuse when the fault detected in the battery is deemed to be non-recoverable, and wherein activating the fuse irreversibly disables charging of the battery.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the control circuitry is further configured to activate the fuse when a threshold amount of time has elapsed since the flag was set and the fault in the battery is detected as still existing.10. A method of operating an aerosol generating device comprising an electrical system, the method comprising: monitoring, using a control circuitry, a status of a battery in the electrical system during a discharge operation of the battery;setting a flag indicating that the battery is not in an operating condition when the control circuitry detects a fault in the battery,wherein the battery and the control circuitry are connectable to an external power supply by a first electrical path and a second electrical path respectively such that power can be independently supplied to the control circuitry and the battery;supplying power to the control circuitry from the external power supply via the second electrical path to check the flag without charging the battery when the control circuitry detects that the electrical system has been connected to the external power supply; andenabling charging of the battery based on the flag.11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: sending a signal from the control circuitry to a battery charger circuitry indicating that charging is enabled; andcharging the battery.12. The method of claim 10, further comprising clearing the flag upon detecting that the battery has been replaced.13. The method of claim 10, further comprising: supplying power to the control circuitry from the battery when the electrical system is not connected to the external power supply.14. The method of claim 10, further comprising: activating, using the control circuitry, a fuse in the electrical system when the fault in the battery is deemed to be non-recoverable, wherein activating the fuse irreversibly disables charging of the battery.15. A non-transitory computer-readable memory medium comprising executable instructions stored thereon which, when executed on a computer or processor in an aerosol generating device comprising an electrical system, cause the computer or processor to undertake steps comprising: monitoring, using a control circuitry, a status of a battery in the electrical system during a discharge operation of the battery;setting a flag indicating that the battery is not in an operating condition when the control circuitry detects a fault in the battery,wherein the battery and the control circuitry are connectable to an external power supply by a first electrical path and a second electrical path respectively such that power can be independently supplied to the control circuitry and the battery;supplying power to the control circuitry from the external power supply via the second electrical path to check the flag without charging the battery when the control circuitry detects that the electrical system has been connected to the external power supply; andenabling charging of the battery based on the flag.", "embedding_index": 51}
{"index": 52, "patent_number": "US2024114970 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device includes a vapor generation unit adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, and a vapor channel extending from the vapor generation unit to a vapor outlet of the aerosol-generating device. The vapor generation unit includes a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS). The vapor channel is provided with a movable cover having a closed position in which it closes the vapor channel and an open position. The cover is adapted to move from the closed position to the open position under the effect of a suction applied on the aerosol-generating device by the user to vape. The cover has a lower face provided with a layer of an absorbent material adapted to imbibe the aerosol forming material. This protects the vaporisation device from any foreign particles and avoids liquid leakage. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising a vapor generation unit adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, and a vapor channel extending from the vapor generation unit to a vapor outlet of the aerosol-generating device, the vapor generation unit comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), the vapor channel being provided with a movable cover having a closed position in which the cover closes the vapor channel and an open position allowing vapor to pass, the cover having a lower face and being adapted to move from the closed position to the open position under the effect of suction applied on the aerosol-generating device by a user to nape, wherein the lower face of the cover is provided with a layer of an absorbent material adapted to imbibe the aerosol forming material.2. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the absorbent material is one of a fabric, sponge, or foam.3. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the lower face of the cover is in close proximity to the vapor generation unit when the cover is in the closed position.4. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein the vapor generation unit has an upper surface that is substantially flat, the lower face of the cover being in contact with the upper surface of the vapor generation unit when the cover is in the closed position.5. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the micro electro-mechanical system comprises a MEMS die.6. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein the micro electro-mechanical system comprises a MEMS die, wherein the upper surface of the vapor generation unit is an upper surface of the MEMS die provided with chambers.7. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a spring which tends to return the cover to the closed position.8. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a hinged flap.9. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is constituted by an elastically deformable piece.10. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the vapor generation unit comprises one or more MEMS dies provided on a printed card circuit.11. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 10, wherein the one or more MEMS dies comprises two MEMS dies.12. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a main body and a cartridge, the main body comprising the vapor generation unit and the cartridge comprising a reservoir of vaporizable material, wherein the cover is comprised in the main body.13. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a main body and a cartridge, the main body comprising the vapor generation unit and the cartridge comprising a reservoir of vaporizable material, wherein the cover is comprised in the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 52}
{"index": 53, "patent_number": "US2024114973 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor of an aerosol-generating device is described, the susceptor being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter, an optional boost converter being connected between a power supply unit and the inverter, the boost converter and being configured to step-up voltage from an input voltage supplied from the power supply unit to an output voltage delivered to the inverter. The method includes a power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device and a temperature identification mode of the aerosol-generating device in which the amount of power supplied to the inverter is lower than the amount of power supplied during the power delivery mode. The method includes determining the temperature of the susceptor, e.g. based on a determined resonant frequency or resonant capacitor voltage of the oscillating circuit. [EN] 1-21. (canceled)22. A method for controlling heating of a susceptor of an aerosol-generating device, the susceptor being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter, a boost converter being connected between a power supply unit and said inverter, the boost converter being configured to step-up voltage from an input voltage supplied from the power supply unit to an output voltage delivered to the inverter, wherein said method comprises a power delivery mode of the aerosol-generating device and a temperature identification mode of the aerosol-generating device in which an amount of power supplied to the inverter is lower than an amount of power supplied during the power delivery mode, the method further comprising a step of determining a temperature of the susceptor, and setting the output voltage delivered from the boost converter to the inverter during the power delivery mode depending on the determined temperature of the susceptor.23. The method according to claim 22, wherein the step of determining the temperature of the susceptor is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit.24. The method according to claim 22, wherein the inverter comprises two transistors, said step of determining the temperature of the susceptor comprising the following sub-steps: operating only one of the two transistors of the inverter;determining a resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit during the temperature identification mode; anddetermining the temperature of the susceptor based on said determined resonant frequency.25. The method according to claim 22, wherein the step of determining the temperature of the susceptor is based on a determined maximum value of an indicative electrical value in the oscillating circuit.26. The method according to claim 25, wherein the indicative electrical value is a voltage across a capacitor of the oscillating circuit.27. The method according to claim 25, wherein said step of determining the temperature of the susceptor comprises the following sub-steps: determining a maximum value of the indicative electrical value in the oscillating circuit for a range of frequencies during the temperature identification mode;determining a global maximum value from determined maximum values; anddetermining the temperature of the susceptor based on said global maximum value.28. The method according to claim 25, wherein the inverter comprises two transistors, said step of determining the temperature of the susceptor further comprising the sub-step of operating both transistors during the temperature identification mode at a reduced duty cycle.29. The method according to claim 22, wherein the power delivery mode and the temperature identification mode are alternated during operating of the aerosol-generating device.30. The method according to claim 22, wherein the temperature identification mode is run at regular intervals of time.31. The method according to claim 22, further comprising a comparison step performed before the setting step, in which the determined temperature of the susceptor is compared with a target temperature, the output voltage being set at a value depending on the determined temperature and the target temperature.32. The method according to claim 31, wherein the aerosol-generating device comprises a controller configured to control the output voltage of the boost converter in order to bring the temperature of the susceptor to the target temperature, said controller being tuned to be overdamped, and wherein the output voltage is set at a maximum predefined voltage when the determined temperature of the susceptor is inferior or equal to a threshold value.33. The method according to claim 32, wherein the threshold value ranges between 60 percent and 85 percent of the target temperature.34. The method according to claim 31, wherein the aerosol-generating device comprises a controller configured to control the output voltage of the boost converter in order to bring the temperature of the susceptor to the target temperature, said controller being tuned to be underdamped, and wherein the output voltage is set so that the temperature of the susceptor overshoots the target temperature at a beginning of the heating of the susceptor.35. The method according to claim 32, wherein the controller is a PID controller, a model-based controller and/or a model-predictive controller.36. The method according to claim 22, wherein the output voltage is set substantially equal to or less than a predetermined voltage when the determined temperature of the susceptor is equal to the target temperature.37. The method according to claim 22, wherein the boost converter is an asynchronous boost converter.38. The method according to claim 22, wherein the boost converter is a synchronous boost converter.39. The method according to claim 22, wherein the boost converter comprises an active switch, said active switch being a MOSFET transistor.40. The method according to claim 22, wherein the boost converter comprises a passive switch, said passive switch being a MOSFET transistor.41. The method according to claim 22, wherein the boost converter is configured to step-up voltage from an input voltage ranging from 3 to 4.2V to a desired output voltage e.g. at least equal to 8V.42. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a power supply unit;an induction heatable susceptor;an oscillating circuit arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the susceptor;an inverter configured to drive the oscillating circuit-;a boost converter connected on one side to the power supply unit and on another side to the inverter; anda controller adapted to implement the method for controlling the heating of the susceptor according to claim 22.", "embedding_index": 53}
{"index": 54, "patent_number": "US2024114962 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of manufacturing a heating chamber for an aerosol generating device includes: providing a heating chamber including a thermally conductive shell and an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate within the heating chamber; depositing a layer of electrically insulating material onto an outer surface of the thermally conductive shell of the heating chamber using vacuum deposition; and attaching a heating element to the heating chamber such that the heating element is in contact with the layer of electrically insulating material, wherein the layer of electrically insulating material prevents any contact between the heating element and the thermally conductive shell. [EN] 1. A method of manufacturing a heating chamber for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: providing a heating chamber comprising a thermally conductive shell and an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate within the heating chamber;depositing a layer of electrically insulating material onto an outer surface of the thermally conductive shell of the heating chamber using vacuum deposition; andattaching a heating element to the heating chamber such that the heating element is in contact with the layer of electrically insulating material,wherein the layer of electrically insulating material prevents any contact between the heating element and the thermally conductive shell.2. The method of claim 1, wherein depositing the layer of electrically insulating material using vacuum deposition comprises: depositing the layer of electrically insulating material using chemical vapour deposition.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the electrically insulating material comprises at least one of: silicon oxide;diamond; ordiamond-like carbon (DLC).4. The method of claim 1, wherein the electrically insulating material comprises a-SiOX:CHY.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the thickness of the deposited layer of electrically insulating material is between 0.3 micro m and 5 micro m.6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: providing a thin film heater comprising the heating element and a flexible backing film on which the heating element is supported; andattaching the thin film heater to the heating chamber with the heating element against the layer of electrically insulating material.7. The method of claim 6, wherein the flexible backing film comprises polyimide or poly ether ketone (PEEK).8. The method of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is a tubular heating chamber comprising a tubular thermally conductive shell, and the method comprises wrapping the heating element around the heating chamber with the heating element against the layer of electrically insulating material.9. The method of claim 6, wherein the heating chamber is a tubular heating chamber comprising a tubular thermally conductive shell, and the method comprises wrapping the thin film heater around the heating chamber with the heating element against the layer of electrically insulating material.10. The method of claim 8, further comprising: wrapping a heat shrink film around the heating chamber to secure the heating element to the heating chamber.11. The method of claim 1, further comprising: depositing the layer of electrically insulating material using plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition.12. The method of claim 11, wherein the method comprises: using a radio frequency electrical excitation source and a carrier gas comprising CH4 to deposit a thin film comprising diamond-like-carbon (DLC) or diamond.13. The method of claim 11, wherein the method comprises: using a microwave frequency electrical excitation source and a carrier gas comprising silane to deposit a thin film comprising silicon oxide.14. A heating chamber for an aerosol generating device manufactured by the method of claim 1.15. An aerosol generating device comprising the heating chamber of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 54}
{"index": 55, "patent_number": "WO22223711 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises: an aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranged intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a plurality of elongate support elements (20) extending in the first direction along the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and arranged alternately in the second direction with the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32); and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and the plurality of elongate support elements (20) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article. A method of manufacturing the aerosol generating article is also described. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranged intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a plurality of elongate support elements (20) extending in the first direction along the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and arranged alternately in the second direction with the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32); and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and the plurality of elongate support elements (20) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article.2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the elongate support elements (20) are longer than the aerosol generating strips (32) and extend beyond an end of the aerosol generating strips (32) to form a mouth-end portion of the article.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the wrapping member (22) forms a pair of major surfaces (40, 42) having a substantially flat shape, at least one of the major surfaces (42) is spaced from the aerosol generating strips (32) to form a gap (36) between the major surface (42) and the aerosol generating strips (32), and the gap (36) extends in the first direction along the aerosol generating strips (32) to form an airflow channel (16).4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein one of the major surfaces (40) contacts the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and the plurality of elongate support elements (20).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and the plurality of elongate support elements (20) form a flat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (44, 46) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (44, 46).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating strips (32) and the elongate support elements (20).7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14).8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).9. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the method comprising: providing a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranging the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; providing a plurality of elongate support elements (20) extending in the first direction along the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and arranging the plurality of elongate support elements (20) alternately in the second direction with the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32); and wrapping the plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) and the plurality of elongate support elements (20) with a wrapping member (22) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article.", "embedding_index": 55}
{"index": 56, "patent_number": "US2021315282 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and a charging case for charging the aerosol generating device when it is received in the case. The aerosol generating device includes a device battery; a heating chamber including a lid arranged to move between an open and closed position to allow a consumable to be received in the heating chamber. The charging case includes a case battery; a receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device in a charging position within the case. When the aerosol generating device is received in the charging position: the device battery is connectable to the case battery to charge the device battery; and the lid of the heating chamber is moveable to allow a consumable to be inserted or removed from the heating chamber by a user. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device and a charging case for charging the aerosol generating device when it is received in the case, the aerosol generating device comprising: a device battery;a heating chamber comprising a lid arranged to move between an open and closed position to allow a consumable to be received in the heating chamber; the charging case comprising:a case battery;a receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device in a charging position within the case; wherein, when the aerosol generating device is received in the charging position:the device battery is connectable to the case battery to charge the device battery; andthe lid of the heating chamber is moveable to allow a consumable to be inserted or removed from the heating chamber by a user.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the receiving means are arranged to only accept the aerosol generating device in one or more specific orientations, where one or more of the specific orientations correspond to the charging position.3. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device and charging case comprise corresponding electrical contacts arranged such that they connect the battery of the device to the case battery when the aerosol generating device is in the charging position.4. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the device battery is wirelessly connectable to the case battery when the aerosol generating device is in the charging position.5. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the charging case further comprises a case lid moveable between: a closed position in which the aerosol generating device is retained in the case; andan open position in which the heating chamber lid of the aerosol generating device is accessible to allow movement of the heating chamber lid between the open and closed position when the aerosol generating device is received in the case.6. The aerosol generating system of claim 5, wherein the lid of the heating chamber is enclosed within the case and inaccessible to a user when the case lid is in the closed position.7. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the receiving means are arranged to releasably retain the aerosol generating device in the charging position.8. The aerosol generating system of claim 7, wherein the receiving means provide the releasable retention by including one or more of: a magnet;a recess arranged to conform to at least part of the shape of the aerosol generating device;a mechanical clasp.9. The aerosol generating system of claim wherein the receiving means is a recess which is shaped so as to only accept the reverse side of the aerosol generative device to the heating chamber lid such that the heating chamber lid faces outwards from the case when the aerosol generating device is received in the case.10. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device further comprises a mouthpiece and the mouthpiece extends outside of the case when the aerosol generating device is received in the charging position such that a user can inhale vapour from the device during charging.11. The aerosol generating system of claim 9, further comprising a mouthpiece cap arranged to cover the mouthpiece of the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the charging case comprises a consumable storage portion arranged to retain one or more consumables configured for use with the aerosol generating device.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the charging case further comprises a case lid moveable between: a closed position in which the aerosol generating device is retained in the case; andan open position in which the heating chamber lid of the aerosol generating device is accessible to allow movement of the heating chamber lid between the open and closed position when the aerosol generating device is received in the case; andwherein the consumable storage is accessible to a user when the case lid is in the open position and enclosed within the case when the case lid is in the closed position.14. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber lid and the case lid are each one of: a slide lid;a hinged lid;a removable lid.15. A charging case for an aerosol generating device comprising a device battery and a heating chamber with a lid arranged to move between an open and closed position to allow a consumable to be received in the heating chamber; the charging case comprising: a case battery;a receiving means configured to receive the aerosol generating device in a charging position within the case; wherein, when the aerosol generating device is received in the charging position:the case battery is connectable to the device battery to charge the device battery; andthe aerosol generating device is oriented to expose the lid of the heating chamber to allow a consumable to be inserted or removed from the heating chamber by a user.", "embedding_index": 56}
{"index": 57, "patent_number": "WO22229200 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises: - an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming substance into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive puffs during a vaping session, - a notification unit (3) arranged for notifying information about the device (1), and - a control unit (4) arranged for causing the notification unit (3), during the vaping session, to notify the user when the aerosol generation unit (2) reaches a suitable state for the next puff. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming substance into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive puffs during a vaping session, and a notification unit (3) arranged for notifying information about said device (1), wherein it further comprises a control unit (4) arranged for causing said notification unit (3), during said vaping session, to notify said user when said aerosol generation unit (2) reaches a suitable state for a next puff.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is operable to determine that the aerosol generation unit has reached a suitable state for a next puff using a chosen parameter, wherein the chosen parameter varies as an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session increases.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify a waiting time before said aerosol generation unit (2) reaches said suitable state.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify a waiting time that gradually increases according to an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein said control unit (4) is arranged for determining said increase depending on a type of said suitable state, said type being selected from a group comprising a suitable flavor and a suitable generated aerosol volume.6. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein it further comprises a measurement unit (16) arranged for determining a value representative of a temperature of said aerosol generation unit (2), and wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify said user when said determined value fulfills a predetermined condition.7. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify said user when said determined value reaches a chosen value since a last puff, wherein said chosen value varies according to an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify said user when a chosen time duration has elapsed since said determined value has reached a chosen value since a last puff.9. Aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein said chosen time duration varies according to an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session.10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to notify said user when said determined value corresponds to a chosen value increase since a last puff.11. Aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein said chosen value increase varies according to an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session.12. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said notification unit (3) is arranged for notifying said user by means of a displayed message and/or an audio message and/or a haptic feedback.13. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said control unit (4) causes said notification unit (3) to continue notifying said user for a predetermined period of time.14. Aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein said predetermined period of time varies according to an elapsed time since the beginning of said vaping session.15. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it further comprises a rechargeable power source (9) storing electrical energy.", "embedding_index": 57}
{"index": 58, "patent_number": "US2020245686 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes a heating device arranged to heat, in use, a body, the body including a vaporisable substance located in use in a heating compartment of the heating assembly, the heating assembly being arranged to supply, in use, power to the heating device to heat the body; a temperature sensor arranged to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the body, temperature information related to heat generated from the body being determinable from the monitored temperature; and a memory accessor arranged to access, in use, a memory that holds a relationship between the temperature information, the amount of power supplied to the heating device or the profile of power supplied to the heating device, and at least one condition including an age of the body, or a type of the body, or the presence of the body. [EN] 1. A heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: a heating device arranged to heat, in use, a body, the body comprising a vaporisable substance located in use in a heating compartment of the heating assembly, the heating assembly being arranged to supply, in use, power to the heating device to heat the body or being arranged to supply, in use, power based on a predetermined power supply profile, said power supply profile being configured to provide a predetermined heating profile to the body;a temperature sensor arranged to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heating at the body, temperature information related to heating at the body being determinable from the monitored temperature; anda memory accessor arranged to access, in use, a memory that holds a relationship between the temperature information, an amount of power supplied to the heating device or the power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device, and at least one condition, the at least one condition including an age of the body, or a type of the body, or a presence of the body in the heating compartment.2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the temperature information includes a rate of change of the monitored temperature.3. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the temperature information includes a surface temperature of the body.4. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one condition is determinable from the temperature information and the amount of power supplied to the heating device or the power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device based on the relationship held in the memory.5. The heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the at least one condition is able to be determined based on a threshold temperature for the temperature information.6. The heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein at least two of the age of the body, the type of the body and the presence of the body in the heating compartment are determinable at the same time.7. The heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a controller arranged to determine, in use, the temperature information related to heating at the body.8. The heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein, based on the temperature information, the controller is arranged to determine, in use, a next action of the heating assembly.9. The heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein based on the relationship held in the memory, the controller is arranged to prohibit, in use, supply of power to the heating device when an age of the body is greater than a threshold age, and is arranged to supply, in use, power to the heating device when the age of the body is less than the threshold age or when a type of the body is determined to be an unsuitable type for the heating assembly.10. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly has a first power supply mode and a second power supply mode, and wherein the first power supply mode is arranged to be applied, in use, when heating the body, and the second power supply mode is arranged to be applied, in use, after the first power supply mode is applied, to maintain the body at a temperature within a predetermined temperature range.11. The heating assembly according to claim 10, wherein the at least one condition is determinable from the temperature information and the amount of power supplied to the heating device or the power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device in the first power supply mode based on the relationship held in the memory.12. The heating assembly according to claim 10, wherein the first power supply mode is arranged to occur in response to a trigger, the trigger being determined based on a change in the monitored temperature or a change in a switch caused by action of a user.13. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is an induction heating assembly, the heating device is an induction heating device, the body further comprising an induction heatable susceptor, the induction heating device being arranged to heat, in use, the induction heatable susceptor of the body, the heating assembly being arranged to supply, in use, power to the induction heating device to heat the induction heatable susceptor, the temperature sensor being arranged to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the susceptor, temperature information related to heat generated from the susceptor being determinable from the monitored temperature.14. A method for determining a condition of a body, the body comprising a vaporisable substance, the method comprising: heating the body with a heating device by supplying power to the heating device;monitoring a temperature related to heating at the body, temperature information related to heating at the body being determinable from the monitored temperature;accessing a memory, the memory holding a relationship between the temperature information, an amount of power supplied to the heating device or a power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device and at least one condition, the at least one condition including an age of the body, or a type of the body, or a presence of the body in the heating compartment, when applied said power supply profile provides a predetermined heating profile to the body; anddetermining the at least one condition based on the relationship held in the memory.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising setting a remaining heating amount for the body based on a relationship between the temperature information, the amount of power supplied to the heating device or the power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device and the age of the body in the memory,16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, further comprising determining a maximum permissible power level for the body based on a relationship between the temperature information, the amount of power supplied to the heating device or the power supply profile of power supplied to the heating device and the age of the body in the memory.17. A vapour generating device comprising: the heating assembly according to claim 1;a heatable cartridge located within the heating compartment of the heating assembly;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.18. The heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein there are a plurality of threshold temperatures, at least one of the plurality of threshold temperature determining the age of the body, at least one of the plurality of threshold temperature determining the type of the body, and at least one of the plurality of threshold temperature determining the presence of the body in the heating compartment.19. The heating assembly according to claim 10, wherein when in the first power supply mode, the heating assembly is arranged to provide at least 80 percent (percent) of full power to the heating device.", "embedding_index": 58}
{"index": 59, "patent_number": "US2017311648 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (26) for an electronic vapour inhaler (10) comprises an elongate induction heatable element (28) and a flavour-release medium (30) adhered to the surface (32) of the elongate induction heatable element (28). [EN] 1. A cartridge for an electronic vapour inhaler, the cartridge comprising: an elongate induction heatable element; anda flavour-release medium adhered to the surface of the elongate induction heatable element.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the flavour-release medium is adhered to an outer surface of the elongate induction heatable element.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the elongate induction heatable element comprises a rod or a wire having a solid cross-section.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the elongate induction heatable element comprises a tube having a wall with inner and outer wall surfaces.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the flavour-release medium is adhered to the inner wall surface.6. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the flavour-release medium is adhered to the outer wall surface.7. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the tubular induction heatable element comprises one or more openings in the wall to allow air to flow therethrough.8. The cartridge according to any preceding claim 1, further comprising a thermally-insulating layer between the induction heatable element and the flavour-release medium.9.-27. (canceled) 28. An electronic vapour inhaler comprising: a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;the cartridge according to claim 1 disposed in the housing; andan induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the induction heatable element and thereby heat the flavour-release medium.29. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 28, wherein the induction heating arrangement comprises an induction coil.30. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 28, wherein the housing includes a chamber in which the cartridge is disposed.31. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 28, further including a control arrangement which is adapted to energize the induction heating arrangement to maintain the cartridge substantially at a predetermined temperature.32. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 31, further including a temperature sensor for determining the cartridge temperature, wherein the control arrangement is adapted to energize the induction heating arrangement based on the determined temperature.33. The electronic vapour inhaler according claim 30, further comprising a mouthpiece at the proximal end of the housing, wherein the housing includes a conduit for delivering heated air to the mouthpiece, the conduit includes at least one first inlet for ambient air and at least one second inlet for heated air from the chamber, the conduit being arranged to provide a venturi effect whereby, in use, the heated air is sucked into the conduit from the chamber by the venturi effect as ambient air flows through the conduit past the at least one second inlet.34. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 33, wherein the conduit is an annular conduit that surrounds the chamber.35. The electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 34, wherein the annular conduit includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced first inlets formed in the housing and a plurality of circumferentially spaced second inlets formed in a circumferential wall of the chamber.36.-43. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 59}
{"index": 60, "patent_number": "WO23031010 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for an aerosol generation device, wherein the device comprises a heating arrangement for heating an aerosol substrate, an electrical power source, a first switching element for controlling a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating arrangement, and a second switching element for decoupling the heating arrangement from the electrical power source, wherein the heating arrangement, the first switching element and the second switching element are arranged in series between terminals of the electrical power source. The method comprising detecting a fault in the device by: controlling, during a first time period, one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be on and the other one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be off, and determining whether at least one observable event occurs during the first time period, the at least one observable event indicating that an amount of power is transferred to the heating arrangement. A fault is detected in the other one of the first switching element and the second switching element if the at least one observable event is determined to occur during the first time period. A computer program, a controller for an aerosol generation device and an aerosol generation device. [EN] 23 Claims 1. A method for an aerosol generation device, wherein the device comprises a heating arrangement for heating an aerosol substrate, an electrical power source, a first switching element for controlling a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating arrangement, and a second switching element for decoupling the heating arrangement from the electrical power source, wherein the heating arrangement, the first switching element and the second switching element are arranged in series between terminals of the electrical power source, the method comprising detecting a fault in the device by: controlling, during a first time period, one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be on and the other one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be off, and determining whether at least one observable event occurs during the first time period, the at least one observable event indicating that an amount of power is transferred to the heating arrangement, wherein a fault is detected in the other one of the first switching element and the second switching element if the at least one observable event is determined to occur during the first time period.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the detecting comprises: controlling, during a second time period different from the first time period, the one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be off and the other one of the first switching element and the second switching element to be on, and determining whether the at least one observable event occurs during the second time period, wherein a fault is detected in the one of3 the first switching element and the second switching element if the at least one observable event is determined to occur during the second time period.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising disabling the heating arrangement upon detecting a fault.4. The method of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one observable event comprises an increase of a temperature of the heating arrangement.5. The method of claim 4, further comprising: measuring, prior to the first time period, the temperature of the heating arrangement, and performing the detecting if the measured temperature is below a predetermined threshold.6. The method of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one observable event comprises detecting an electrical current flowing from the electrical power source to the heating arrangement.7. The method of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the method is performed upon detecting that the device is coupled to an electrical power supply.8. The method of any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the method is performed upon detecting a decrease in a temperature of the heating arrangement indicating an end of a use of the device.9. The method of any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the method is performed upon detecting a start of a use of the device.10. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to execute the method of any of claims 1 to 9.11. A controller for an aerosol generation device arranged to perform, when in use, the method according to any of claim 1 to 9.12. An aerosol generation device comprising: the controller of claim 11, a heating arrangement for heating an aerosol substrate, an electrical power source, a first switching element for controlling a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating arrangement, and a second switching element for decoupling the heating arrangement from the electrical power source, wherein the heating arrangement, the first switching element and the second switching element are arranged in series between terminals of the electrical power source.", "embedding_index": 60}
{"index": 61, "patent_number": "US2023144873 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of operating an aerosol-generating device includes detecting puffs taken by a user; monitoring a time elapsed after each puff; counting the puffs in succession unless a reset condition is satisfied; and restarting counting the puffs when the reset condition is satisfied. An aerosol-generating device includes a body having an inlet and an outlet with an air channel defined between the inlet and the outlet; a puff detector configured to detect puffs taken by a user; a timing unit configured to determine a time elapsed after each puff; and a controller configured to: start a first counter to count the puffs in succession unless a reset condition is satisfied; and reset the first counter when the reset condition is satisfied. [EN] 1. A method of operating an aerosol-generating device comprising: detecting puffs taken by a user;monitoring a time elapsed after each puff;counting the puffs in succession unless a reset condition is satisfied; andrestarting counting the puffs when the reset condition is satisfied.2. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining an orientation of the device, wherein the reset condition is based on the orientation of the device.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the reset condition is based on a length of time in which the device remains in a particular orientation.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the reset condition is based on a determination of whether the time elapsed is greater than a first preset value.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the reset condition is based on a number of puffs taken in a predetermined period of time.6. The method of claim 1, further comprising providing a first indication to the user when a number of puffs reaches a first count.7. The method of claim 6, wherein the first indication is only provided when the puffs are counted while the device is being held in a first orientation.8. The method of claim 7, further comprising providing the first indication to the user when the number of puffs reaches the first count when the device is determined to be temporarily held in a second orientation, different from the first orientation, for less than a predetermined period of time and is turned to the first orientation within the predetermined period of time.9. The method of claim 6, further comprising providing a second indication to the user when a total number of puffs at the end of a predetermined period of use reaches a second count when the device is determined to be held in the first orientation at least once during the predetermined period of use.10. The method of claim 9, wherein the total number of puffs is determined by a time stamp associated with each puff.11. The method of claim 9, wherein the total number of puffs is determined by maintaining a count of puffs for a period set by the user.12. The method of claim 9, wherein the second indication is only provided when an amount of aerosol delivered in the total number of puffs exceeds a threshold level.13. A control circuitry for use in an aerosol-generating device, the control circuitry configured to actuate the method of claim 1.14. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a body having an inlet and an outlet with an air channel defined between the inlet and the outlet;a puff detector configured to detect puffs taken by a user;a timing unit configured to determine a time elapsed after each puff; anda controller configured to: start a first counter to count the puffs in succession unless a reset condition is satisfied; andreset the first counter when the reset condition is satisfied.15. The device of claim 14, wherein the timing unit is configured to start a timer at an end of each puff and stop the timer when the puff detector detects a start of a next puff.16. The device of claim 14, further comprising a second counter configured to count puffs taken by the user during a predetermined period of use.17. The device of claim 14, further comprising a recognition sensor to identify an aerosol source to monitor an amount of aerosol in each puff taken by the user.18. The device of claim 14, wherein the timing unit is further configured to associate each puff session with a time stamp to monitor aerosol intake of the user over time.19. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the steps of the method of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 61}
{"index": 62, "patent_number": "US2022330605 AA", "text": "[EN] A wrapper 10 for an aerosol-generating article includes at least one coated surface area and at least one non-coated surface area, wherein the coating of the at least one coated surface area of the wrapper is heat-sensitive, wherein the coating indicates heat application by a permanent color change. An aerosol generating article includes such a wrapper. A method for producing an aerosol generating article includes such a wrapper by printing a polymer on parts of the wrapper by flexography. [EN] 1. A wrapper for an aerosol-generating article comprising at least one coated surface area coated with a heat-sensitive coating arranged for indicating heat application by permanent color change and at least one non-coated surface area, wherein the heat-sensitive coating provides indication of a heat application by a permanent difference of brightness of the at least one coated surface area, wherein the difference of brightness measured according to ISO 2469 after heating is at least 1 percent.2. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the difference of brightness measured according to ISO 2469 after heating is at least 2 percent.3. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating provides indication of heat application after heat application by a temperature of at least 150 degrees centigrade4. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating comprises a polymer, wherein the polymer is at least one of EVA, PVA, any other copolymer of ethylene, any other copolymer of propylene, PE, or any other film forming polymer.5. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating provides indication of heat application after heat application of at least 3 minutes.6. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating is provided in the at least one coated surface area in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2.7. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a difference between opacity according to ISO 2471 of the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface area of the wrapper when the wrapper is not heat-treated is less than 3 percent.8. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a difference between opacity according to ISO 2471 of the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface are of the wrapper when the wrapper is heat-treated is less than 3 percent, after heat application by a temperature of at least 150 degrees centigrade9. An aerosol-generating article comprising the wrapper according to claim 1.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, further comprising: an aerosol-generating substrate, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate is wrapped in the wrapper.11. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating of the wrapper indicates heat application through color change after heat application of at least 3 minutes.12. A method for producing an aerosol-generating article comprising a wrapper, wherein the wrapper comprises at least one coated surface area and at least one non-coated surface area, the method comprising: applying by flexography a heat-sensitive coating of the at least one coated surface area, wherein the heat-sensitive coating is configured to provide indication of a heat application by a permanent difference of brightness of the at least one coated surface area, wherein the difference of brightness measured according to ISO 2469 after heating is at least 1 percent.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating comprises a polymer, wherein the polymer is at least one of EVA, PVA, any other copolymer of ethylene, any other copolymer of propylene, PE, or any other film forming polymer.14. The method according to claim 12, further comprising: drying the heat-sensitive coating after application to the wrapper.15. The method according to claim 12, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating is provided in the at least one coated surface area in an amount of 0.5 to 20 g/m2.16. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the difference of brightness measured according to ISO 2469 after heating is at least 3 percent.17. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating provides indication of heat application after heat application by a temperature in a range from 170 to 250 degrees centigrade18. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating provides indication of heat application after heat application of between 5 and 10 minutes.19. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the heat-sensitive coating is provided in the at least one coated surface area in an amount of 4 to 10 g/m2.20. The wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a difference between opacity according to ISO 2471 of the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface area of the wrapper when the wrapper is not heat-treated is less than 1 percent.", "embedding_index": 62}
{"index": 63, "patent_number": "WO23017025 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device has a housing (10) at least partially made of a hard material and at least one button (12) provided in an opening of the housing (10) and at least partially made of a material substantially as hard as that of the housing (10) or harder, wherein the button (12) is attached to the housing (10) by means of an elastic material (14) on the inside of the housing (10). A method of producing an inhalation device includes the steps of providing a housing (10) at least partially made of a hard material and providing at least one button (12) at least partially made of a material substantially as hard as that of the housing (10) or harder and attaching at least one button (12) in an opening of the housing (10) by means of an elastic material (14) attached to the inside of the housing (10). [EN] 9 CLAIMS 1. An inhalation device with a housing (10) at least partially made of a hard material and at least one button(12) provided in an opening of the housing (10) and at least partially made of a material substantially as hard as that of the housing (10) or harder, wherein the button (12) is attached to the housing (10) and/or the interior of the device by means of an elastic material (14) inside of the housing (10).2. The inhalation device of claim 1, wherein the housing (10) is made of a ceramic or metal material.3. The inhalation device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the button (12) is made of a ceramic or metal material.4. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the elastic material (14) is made of rubber and/or silicone.5. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the housing (10) has at least one locally thinned area, in particular allowing light transmission.6. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the housing (10) has a removable front cover (10), in which at least one button (12) is provided.7. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the housing (10) at least partially has a chassis (20) of plastic.8. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the housing (10) and/or the button (12) has a hardness of at least HV19 and/or up to HV2350.9. The inhalation device of one of the proceeding claims, wherein the housing (10) has at least one step preventing the button (12) from extending beyond the outer surface of the housing (10).10. A method of producing an inhalation device including the steps of providing a housing (10) at least partially made of a hard material and providing at least one button (12) at least partially made of a material substantially as hard as that of the housing (10) or harder and attaching at least one button (12) in an opening of the housing (10) by means of an elastic material (14) attached to the inside of the housing (10) and/or the interior of the device.11. The method of one of claim 10, wherein at least one chassis (20) of plastic is attached to at least a part of the housing (10) before attaching the button (12).12. The method of claim 10 or 11, wherein the button (12) is attached to the elastic material (14) beforehand.13. The method of one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the housing (10) is locally thinned, so as to allow light transmission.14. The method of one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the button (12) is cut from a piece of material constituting the housing (10).15. The method of one claims 10 to 14, wherein the button (12) is prevented from extending beyond the outer surface of the housing (10) by at least one step (18).", "embedding_index": 63}
{"index": 64, "patent_number": "WO23016926 A1", "text": "[EN] A portable device (1) includes a first part (2) comprising a mouthpiece (4), a second part (18) pivotably connected to the first part (2) about a first axis, and a third part (28) pivotally connected to the first part (2) about a second axis. The second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The portable device (1) is adapted to be manipulated by a user between a non-use configuration where the mouthpiece (4) is substantially surrounded by the side panels of the second and third parts, and a use configuration where the mouthpiece (4) is exposed at an end of the portable device (1). [EN] Claims 1. A portable device (1) comprising: a first part (2) comprising a mouthpiece (4); a second part (18) comprising first and second side panels (20a, 20b) having a first end (24) pivotably connected to the first part (2) about a first axis (12); and a third part (28) comprising third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b) having a first end (34) pivotally connected to the first part (2) about a second axis (16), the second axis (16) being substantially perpendicular to the first axis (12); wherein the portable device (1) is adapted to be manipulated by a user between a non-use configuration where the mouthpiece (4) is substantially surrounded by the first, second, third and fourth side panels (20a, 20b, 30a, 30b), and a use configuration where the mouthpiece (4) is exposed at an end of the portable device (1).2. A portable device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second part (18) is substantially u-shaped and further comprises an end panel (20c) connected between the first and second side panels (20a, 20b) at a second end (26) of the first and second side panels (20a, 20b).3. A portable device (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the third part (28) is substantially u-shaped and further comprises an end panel (30c) connected between the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b) at a second end (36) of the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b).4. A portable device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the third part (28) is substantially u-shaped and further comprises an end panel (30c) connected between the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b) at a second end (36) of the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b), and wherein the end panels (20c, 30c) of the second and third parts (18, 28) are positioned adjacent to each other when the portable device (1) is in the nonuse and use configurations.5. A portable device (1) according to claim 4, wherein in the non-use configuration the end panel (20c) of the second part (18) is positioned outside the end panel (30c) of the third part (28), and in the use configuration the end panel (30c) of the third part (28) is positioned outside the end panel (20c) of the second part (18).6. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second side panels (20a, 20b) are substantially parallel and the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b) are substantially parallel.7. A portable device (1) according to claim 6, wherein the first and second side panels (20a, 20b) are substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth side panels (30a, 30b) when the portable device (1) is in the non-use and use configurations.8. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the mouthpiece (4) is provided at a first end (2a) of the first part (2), and wherein the first part (2) further comprises a connector receptacle (6) at a second end (2b) opposite the first end (2a).9. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the main body (2) defines a mutually orthogonal coordinate system comprising a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a transverse axis, wherein the first axis (12) is substantially parallel with the transverse axis and the second axis (16) is substantially parallel with the lateral axis.10. A portable device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the first and second axes (12, 16) are spaced apart in the longitudinal axis.11. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, being a device for generating an aerosol or vapour that may be inhaled by a user through the mouthpiece (4).12. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein one of the second part (18) and the third part (28) further comprises a battery (38) and the other one of the second part (18) and the third part (28) further comprises a printed circuit board (40a, 40b). - 15 -13. A portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the first part (2) is pivotally connected to the second part (18) or the third part (28) by a connector that optionally provides an electrical connection.14. A portable device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the connector (42, 50; 44,50) is configured to selectively lock the second part (18) or the third part (28) relative to the first part (2) in the non-use configuration.15. A method of manipulating a portable device (1) according to any preceding claim, comprising: from the non-use configuration, pivoting together the first and third parts (2, 28) by substantially 180 degrees relative to the second part (18) about the first axis (12) to an intermediate configuration, and from the intermediate configuration, pivoting the third part (28) by substantially 180 degrees relative to the first and second parts (2, 18) about the second axis (16) to the use configuration.", "embedding_index": 64}
{"index": 65, "patent_number": "US2024108066 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device includes a vapor generation unit and a reservoir configured to store an aerosolizable material. The aerosol-generation device further includes a printed circuit board and a heater fastened to the printed circuit board, the printed circuit board being disposed such that the aerosolizable material is in contact with the printed circuit board after it derives from the reservoir and before it arrives to the vapor generation unit. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising a vapor generation unit and a reservoir configured to store an aerosolizable material, the vapor generation unit comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), wherein the aerosol-generating device further comprises a printed circuit board and a heater fastened to said printed circuit board, the printed circuit board being disposed such that the aerosolizable material is configured to be in contact with said printed circuit board after the aerosolizable material derives from the reservoir and before the aerosolizable material arrives to the vapor generation unit, the printed circuit board comprising at least two stacked boards and a spacer between two of said at least two stacked boards, said at least two stacked boards and said spacer being attached to each other so as to form a void configured to receive the aerosolizable material deriving from the reservoir.2. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises a resistive layer adapted to be heated when power is applied to the resistive layer.3. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heater is a heating film.4. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises a coating layer made of a material adapted to prevent chemical reactions with the aerosolizable material.5. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein the coating layer is made of gold or silver.6. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the vapor generation unit is mounted on the printed circuit board.7. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heater matches dimensions and a shape of said void.8. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two stacked boards comprise a daughterboard and a cover board.9. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8, wherein the heater is mounted on the cover board.10. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8, wherein the vapor generation unit is mounted on the daughterboard, the daughterboard being configured to provide an exit for the aerosolizable material.", "embedding_index": 65}
{"index": 66, "patent_number": "WO22223708 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), and an inductively heatable susceptor (40) positioned in the aerosol generating substrate (14). The aerosol generating article can optionally include 10 a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16). Methods of manufacturing the aerosol generating article are also described. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and an inductively heatable susceptor (40) positioned in the aerosol generating substrate (14).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a distal end (10), a proximal end (12), a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end (12) and the distal end (10), and the at least one airflow channel (16) extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises at least one groove (18) formed in a surface (14a) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (14) includes a plurality of said grooves (18) arranged side by side to form a fluted surface (20).5. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises at least one airflow passage (30) formed internally within the aerosol generating substrate (14).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein: the aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranged intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the aerosol generating article comprises a plurality of said airflow channels (16) and one of said airflow channels (16) is formed between each pair of intermittently arranged aerosol generating strips (32).7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has aflat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b), and the inductively heatable susceptor (40) is substantially planar and lies substantially parallel to the main surfaces (14a, 14b).8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) is formed in a first main surface (14a) and the substantially planar inductively heatable susceptor (40) is positioned in the aerosol generating substrate (14) closer to a second main surface (14b) than to the first main surface (14a).9. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (40) comprises discontinuities or holes (42) therein, preferably wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (40) comprises a mesh (43).10. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16).11. An aerosol generating article according to claim 10, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has a flat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b).12. An aerosol generating article according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14), preferably wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).13. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16).14. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, the method comprising: providing a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); positioning an inductively heatable susceptor (40) in the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and forming at least one airflow channel (16) in the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).15. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article according to any of claims 1 to 13, the method comprising: providing an inductively heatable susceptor (40); forming a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) around the inductively heatable susceptor (20); and forming at least one airflow channel (16) in the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).", "embedding_index": 66}
{"index": 67, "patent_number": "US2022240594 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating pod includes providing aerosol generating material; positioning sheet material over opposite sides of the aerosol generating material; and punching the aerosol generating material and the sheet material from one of the opposite sides to form an aerosol generating pod including aerosol generating material covered by the sheet material. An apparatus for manufacturing an aerosol generating pod is also provided. [EN] 1. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating pod, the method comprising: (i) providing aerosol generating material;(ii) positioning sheet material over opposite sides of the aerosol generating material;(iii) punching the aerosol generating material and the sheet material from one of the opposite sides to form an aerosol generating pod comprising the aerosol generating material covered by the sheet material.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: step (i) comprises supplying the aerosol generating material having a continuous profile;step (ii) comprises supplying the sheet material as continuous sheet material over the opposite sides of the continuous profile of the aerosol generating material;step (iii) comprises repeatedly punching the continuous profile of the aerosol generating material and the continuous sheet material from one of the opposite sides of the sheet material to form a plurality of aerosol generating pods comprising the aerosol generating material covered by the sheet material.3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: positioning an inductively heatable susceptor in the aerosol generating material.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is an inductively heatable susceptor sheet.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor sheet includes an aperture.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (i) comprises positioning the aerosol generating material between the sheet material and an inductively heatable susceptor sheet and/or between inductively heatable susceptor sheets.7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising prior to step (iii): cutting the sheet material positioned on at least one of the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material to separate the sheet material from the remaining sheet material or creating a weakened region in the sheet material positioned on at least one of the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material to facilitate cutting and separation of the sheet material from the remaining sheet material during step (iii).8. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises moving a punching element towards the sheet material positioned on one of the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material and into a cavity of a mould adjacent to the sheet material positioned on the other opposite side of the aerosol generating material.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein step (iii) comprises moving the punching element towards the sheet material positioned on the one side of the aerosol generating material and pushing the sheet material positioned on the opposite side of the aerosol generating material into the cavity of the mould to thereby wrap exposed regions of the aerosol generating material with the sheet material.10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising after step (iii): joining the sheet material positioned on the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material to secure the aerosol generating material inside the sheet material.11. An apparatus for manufacturing an aerosol generating pod, the apparatus comprising: a first supply unit for supplying aerosol generating material;a second supply unit for positioning sheet material over opposite sides of the aerosol generating material; anda punching unit arranged to punch the aerosol generating material and the sheet material from one of the opposite sides to form an aerosol generating pod comprising the aerosol generating material covered by the sheet material.12. The apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a third supply unit for positioning an inductively heatable susceptor in the aerosol generating material.13. The apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the punching unit comprises a punching element adjacent to the sheet material positioned on one of the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material and a mould having a cavity adjacent to the sheet material positioned on the opposite side of the aerosol generating material, the punching element being movable into the cavity of the mould to form the aerosol generating pod.14. The apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the punching element includes a peripheral wall having a peripheral edge adapted to separate the sheet material positioned on the side of the aerosol generating material adjacent to the punching element from the remaining sheet material positioned on said side and to push the sheet material positioned on the opposite side of the aerosol generating material into the cavity of the mould to thereby wrap exposed regions of the aerosol generating material with the sheet material.15. The apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a joining unit adapted to join the sheet material positioned on the opposite sides of the aerosol generating material to secure the aerosol generating material inside the sheet material.", "embedding_index": 67}
{"index": 68, "patent_number": "WO22228900 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a first terminal (42) and a second terminal (44) disposed in a heating chamber (18) such that they contact different parts of an aerosol generating article (100). An alternating voltage is applied between the first and second terminals (42,44) and characteristics of a current that flows between them are measured. The characteristics are used to determine a dielectric response of the aerosol generating article (100) at the applied frequency. The dielectric response comprises both a conductive component and a capacitive component and may be used to identify a state of the aerosol generating article (100), for example whether it is correctly inserted or the amount of a volatile substance such as nicotine that it contains. By comparing the dielectric responses before and after the device (10) is used, it is possible to estimate an amount of the volatile substance that a user of the device (10) has inhaled. [EN] Claims 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device that comprises: a heating chamber (18) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100); a first terminal (42) and a second terminal (44), the first and second terminals (42,44) being disposed in the heating chamber (18) such that, when an aerosol generating article (100) is received in the heating chamber (18), the first and second terminals (42,44) respectively contact different parts of the aerosol generating article (100); wherein the method comprises: (a) inserting an aerosol generating article (100) into the heating chamber (18); (b) applying an alternating voltage at an applied frequency between the first and second terminals (42,44); (c) measuring characteristics of a current that flows between the first and second terminals (42,44) while the alternating voltage is being applied; and (d) using the measured characteristics of the current to determine a dielectric response of the aerosol generating article (100) at the applied frequency.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of measuring characteristics of the current comprises measuring the amplitude of the current and measuring the phase shift between the voltage and the current.3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the step of determining a dielectric response comprises determining both a conductive component and a capacitive component of the dielectric response.4. A method according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the applied frequency is in the range 100 Hz to 1 MHz.5. A method according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the applied frequency is in the range 1 kHz to 100 kHz.6. A method according to any preceding claim, comprising carrying out steps (b) and (c) with different applied frequencies; wherein step (d) comprises using the measured characteristics of the current at the different frequencies to determine the dielectric response of the aerosol generating article (100).7. A method according to any preceding claim, further comprising measuring a temperature of the aerosol generating article (100); wherein step (d) comprises using the measured characteristics of the current and the measured temperature to determine the dielectric response of the aerosol generating article (100).8. A method according to any of claims 1 to 7, further comprising using the determined dielectric response to identify a state of the aerosol generating article (100); and outputting a signal to indicate the state of the article or controlling the aerosol generating device in a manner dependent on the state of the article (100).9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the identified state of the aerosol generating article (100) is that the article has been inserted incorrectly in the heating chamber (18).10. A method according to any of claims 1 to 7, comprising: carrying out steps (b) to (d) after insertion of the aerosol generating article (100) into the heating chamber (18) to determine a first dielectric response; applying heat to the aerosol generating article (100) in the heating chamber (18); repeating steps (b) to (d) to determine a second dielectric response; and comparing the second dielectric response with the first dielectric response to determine a change of state of the article (100); and outputting a signal to indicate the change of state of the article (100) or controlling the aerosol generating device (10) in a manner dependent on the change of state of the article (100).11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the change of state of the article (100) is a depletion of volatile substances in the article (100).12. A method according to claim 11, further comprising using the determined change of state of the article (100) to estimate an amount of at least one volatile substance inhaled by a user of the device between the determination of the first and second dielectric responses.13. A method according to claim 12, further comprising recording a number of puffs inhaled by the user of the device (10) between the determination of the first and second dielectric responses; and using the determined change of state of the article (100) and the recorded number of puffs to estimate an amount of the least one volatile substance inhaled by the user per puff.14. An aerosol generating device (100) comprising: a heating chamber (18) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100); a first terminal (42) and a second terminal (44), the first and second terminals (42,44) being disposed in the heating chamber (18) such that, when an aerosol generating article (100) is received in the heating chamber (18), the first and second terminals (42,44) respectively contact different parts of the aerosol generating article (100); a voltage source (46); and a controller (24) configured to carry out the method of any of claims 1 to 13 when an aerosol generating article (100) is inserted into the heating chamber (18).15. An aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein: each of the first terminal (42) and the second terminal (44) is generally planar, having a length and a width measured in the plane of the terminal (42,44); and the first and second terminals (42,44) are disposed in parallel to one another on opposite sides of the heating chamber (18) such that the aerosol generating article (100) may be received between them, and such that the first and second terminals (42,44) are separated by a perpendicular distance less than the length and the width of the terminals (42,44).", "embedding_index": 68}
{"index": 69, "patent_number": "US2022386684 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating tobacco-containing composition, preferably provided in a form of a foam or mousse, and an aerosol-generating article including the composition, are provided. The composition includes particulate tobacco material and lipid, wherein the lipid is medium-chain triglyceride, and a ratio of the medium-chain triglyceride to the particulate tobacco material on a dry weight basis is between 1:3 and 1:5. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating tobacco-containing composition provided in a form of a foam or a mousse, wherein the composition comprises particulate tobacco material and lipid, wherein the lipid is medium-chain triglyceride, a ratio of the medium-chain triglyceride to the particulate tobacco material on a dry weight basis is between 1:3 and 1:5.2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the particulate tobacco material has a particle size of less than 100 micro m.3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the ratio of the medium-chain triglycerides to the particulate tobacco material on the dry weight basis is 1:3.4. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the lipid is derived from palm kernel oil or coconut oil.5. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the lipid comprises caprylic acid (C8:0), capric acid (C10:0), and/or lauric acid (C12:0).6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein over 50 weight percent of the lipid is MCT caprylic acid (C8:0) based on a total weight of the lipid.7. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises maltodextrin acacia gum, silicon dioxide and/or sunflower lecithin.8. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises any of a propellant, an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-stabilizing agent, and/or a foam-forming agent.9. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an aerosol-forming agent in a proportion of 10-80 wt.- percent, preferably 30-70 weight percent of a weight of an aerosol-generating material.10. A method of preparing an aerosol-generating tobacco-containing foam or mousse, comprising the steps of: a. mixing an aerosol-forming agent and a foam-forming agent under heating into a mixture;b. aerating the mixture with a gas or air for at least 5 minutes under room temperature;c. adding to the mixture a tobacco-containing ingredient and/or an inhalable agent;d. adding to the mixture a medium-chain triglyceride, wherein a ratio of the medium-chain triglyceride to the tobacco-containing ingredient on a dry weight basis is between 1:3 and 1:5;e. aerating the mixture with a gas or air for at least 5 minutes under room temperature; andf. adding a foam stabilizing agent.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein each step of aerating the mixture includes aerating the mixture with a heated gas or air of between 35 degrees centigrade and 50 degrees centigrade for at least 10 minutes.12. An aerosol-generating article comprising the aerosol-generating tobacco-containing composition according to claim 1.13. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the particulate tobacco material has a particle size of less than 50 micro m.14. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the particulate tobacco material has a particle size of between 40 micro m and 90 micro m.15. The composition according to claim 1, wherein over 66 wt.- percent of the lipid is MCT caprylic acid (C8:0) based on a total weight of the lipid.16. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an aerosol-forming agent in a proportion of 30-70 wt.- percent of a weight of an aerosol-generating material.17. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of mixing includes mixing a solvent with the aerosol-forming agent and the foam-forming agent under heating into the mixture.18. The method according to claim 10, further comprising aerating the mixture with a gas or air after the step of adding to the mixture the tobacco-containing ingredient and/or an inhalable agent.", "embedding_index": 69}
{"index": 70, "patent_number": "WO22223709 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); at least one airflow channel (16) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a distal end (10), a mouth end (12), a longitudinal axis extending between the mouth end (12) and the distal end (10), and the at least one airflow channel (16) extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises at least one groove (18) formed in a surface (14a) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (14) includes a plurality of said grooves (18) arranged side by side to form a fluted surface (20).5. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one airflow channel (16) comprises at least one airflow passage (30) formed internally within the aerosol generating substrate (14).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein: the aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranged intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the aerosol generating article comprises a plurality of said airflow channels (16) and one of said airflow channels (16) is formed between each pair of intermittently arranged aerosol generating strips (32) and in fluid communication with said pair of intermittently arranged aerosol generating strips (32).7. An aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein the aerosol generating strips (32) all comprise a same aerosol generating material.8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the aerosol generating strips (32) comprises a first aerosol generating material and at least one of the aerosol generating strips (32) comprises a second aerosol generating material that differs from the first aerosol generating material.9. An aerosol generating article according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein at least one of the aerosol generating strips (32) includes a flavourant.10. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has aflat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b).11. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one airflow channel (16).12. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14).13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).", "embedding_index": 70}
{"index": 71, "patent_number": "US2023069161 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating system, aerosol-generating device, and aerosol-generating article are provided. The device includes an optical light source extending in a cavity. The aerosol-generating device includes an optical reader system configured to read the at least one indicium upon illumination of an authentication portion of an aerosol-generating article from inside the consumable segment. The aerosol-generating device includes a control unit configured to authenticate the article upon reading of the indicium. The aerosol-generating article includes a consumable segment that includes a charge of aerosol-generating material and a mouthpiece segment attached at a first end of the consumable segment. At least one indicium is arranged in at least an authentication portion of the aerosol-generating article, the authentication portion being at least partially transparent to light having a wavelength of between 200 nm and 10 micro m, such that the indicium is readable with an optical reader system upon illumination with light from inside consumable portion. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising, arranged in an outer body part, a power supply section and a cavity, the cavity having an opening accessible at the outer body part and being configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, wherein the aerosol-generating device further comprises an optical light source arranged to illuminate at least part of a said aerosol-generating article inserted in said cavity through the opening and an optical reader system arranged to detect light issuing from the aerosol-generating article after illumination by the optical light source,wherein the optical light source extends in said cavity from an end thereof opposite the opening to penetrate at least partly said aerosol-generating article upon insertion in the cavity and illuminate the at least part of said aerosol-generating article from inside the aerosol-generating article.2. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein said optical light source comprises a waveguide.3. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein said optical light source comprises an illuminating extremity being one of: a diffusor, a V-shaped illuminating tip, a ball shaped illuminating tip, a metallic reflector tip, or a conical shaped tip.4. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein said illuminating extremity comprises an electrically addressable light source.5. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein said optical light source 2 comprises a light collecting waveguide.6. An aerosol-generating article comprising a consumable segment comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material and a mouthpiece segment attached at a first end of the consumable segment, whereinat least one indicium is arranged in or on at least an authentication portion of said aerosol-generating article, at least a part of said authentication portion being at least partially transparent to light having a wavelength of between 200 nm and 25 micro m,such that said indicium is readable with an optical reader system upon illumination with light from inside the aerosol-generating article.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said authentication portion comprises at least two distinct transmission bands, each of said at least two transmission bands being centred at a wavelength between 200 nm and 25 micro m.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said at least one indicium extends over at least 25 percent of a circumference of said authentication portion.9. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said at least one indicium comprises at least one code constituted by structures arranged in or on a wrapper.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein said at least one code comprises apertures in said wrapper.11. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein said at least one code comprises mesas in said wrapper.12. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 11, wherein said mesas are made of an optically opaque material.13. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said at least one indicium comprises an array of optical structures, of which at least two structures have different transmission properties.14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 13, wherein the array of optical structures comprises bands and at least one of said bands has a sinusoidal shape and/or wherein at least one of said bands comprises an array of linear strips.15. An aerosol-generating system, comprising: the aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, andan aerosol generating article comprising a consumable segment comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material and a mouthpiece segment attached at a first end of the consumable segment,whereinat least one indicium is arranged in or on at least an authentication portion of said aerosol-generating article, at least a part of said authentication portion being at least partially transparent to light having a wavelength of between 200 nm and 25 micro m, such that said indicium is readable with an optical reader system upon illumination with light from inside the aerosol-generating article.16. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein an illuminating extremity of the optical light source is arranged to extend in the aerosol-generating article and to be longitudinally level with the authentication portion thereof when said aerosol generating article is inserted in the cavity until an end of said cavity.17. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein said electrically addressable light source is an LED light source.18. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said at least one indicium extends over at least 50 percent of a circumference of said authentication portion.19. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 12, wherein the an optically opaque material is a metal or ink.20. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein said at least one indicium comprises an array of optical structures, of which at least two structures have bands having different transmission properties.", "embedding_index": 71}
{"index": 72, "patent_number": "WO22223547 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable upon heating in an aerosol-generating device, the aerosol-generating article comprising: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate, a mouthpiece comprising a plug of filtration material, a wrapper, and a tobacco-containing layer comprising tobacco and an aerosol- forming agent, wherein the rod of aerosol-generating substrate is wrapped by the wrapper and by the tobacco-containing layer containing an aerosol-forming agent, and the tobacco-containing layer is positioned in contact with a surface of the wrapper. The present invention is further directed to a method for producing an aerosol-generating article including the steps of preparing a tobacco-containingslurry, depositing the tobacco-containing slurry onto a first sheet to form a sheet coated with a tobacco-containing layer, attaching a paper sheet to the first sheet to form a wrapper before or after depositing the tobacco-containing slurry onto the first sheet so that the paper sheet and the tobacco-containing layer are on opposing sides of the first sheet, and subsequently wrapping a rod of aerosol-generating substrate with the wrapper comprising the first sheet coated with the tobacco-containing slurry, so that the tobacco-containing layer is facing the rod of aerosol-generating substrate. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article (1) for producing an inhalable upon heating in an aerosol-generating device (2), the aerosol-generating article (1) comprising: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate (10) comprising tobacco, a mouthpiece (20) comprising a plug of filtration material, a wrapper (30), and a tobacco-containing layer (40) comprising tobacco and an aerosol-forming agent, wherein the rod of aerosol-generating substrate (10) is wrapped by the wrapper (30) and by the tobacco-containing layer (40), and the tobacco-containing layer (40) is positioned in contact with a surface of the wrapper (30).2. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco-containing layer (40) is coated or bound on the inner surface of the wrapper (30) facing the rod of aerosol-generating substrate.3. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wrapper (30) comprises a heat-conductive sheet and the tobacco-containing layer (40) is in contact with the heat-conductive sheet.4. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 3, wherein the heat-conductive sheet is made of aluminum.5. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the wrapper (30) comprises an outer paper layer (32) and an inner layer (31) facing the rod of aerosol generating substrate, wherein the inner layer (31) is the heat-conductive sheet.6. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-forming agent comprises one or more compound (s) selected from the group consisting of: a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin a diol such as polypropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, or 1-3-butanediol, an ester of a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerol monoacetate, glycerol diacetate, or glycerol triacetate, an aliphatic ester of a mono-, di- or polycarboxylic acid such as methyl stearate, ethyl stearate, isopropyl stearate, methyl myristate, ethyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, dimethyl dodecanedioate, diethyl dodecanedioate, diisopropyl dodecanedioate, dimethyl tetradecanedioate, diethyl tetradecanedioate, diisopropyl tetradecanedioate, trimethyl citrate, or triethyl citrate.7. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing layer (40) comprises a binder.8. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 7, wherein the binder comprises one or more compound (s) selected from the group consisting of: gum such as gellan gum, xanthan gum, arabic gum, locust bean gum or agar agar, monosaccharide such as glucose, fructose, or galactose, disaccharide such as lactose, maltose or sucrose, polysaccharide such as starch, and cellulose derivative such as hydroxypropyl- methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, or ethyl cellulose.9.The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing layer (40) has a thickness between 0.1 and 0.5 mm, preferably between 0.1 and 0.2 mm.10. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing layer (40) comprises micronized tobacco powder.11. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 10, wherein the tobacco powder has a particle size (Dv90) of 30 pm or less.12. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing layer (40) further comprises non-tobacco flavorant.13. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco comprised in the aerosol-generating substrate is one or more selected from the group of randomly oriented tobacco strands, randomly oriented tobacco shreds, and gathered tobacco sheets.14. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate further comprises tobacco leaf, tobacco lamina, tobacco stem, tobacco scrap, reconstituted tobacco, cellulose pulp or combinations thereof.15. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a tubular member (50) is present between the rod of aerosol-generating substrate (10) and the mouthpiece (20).16. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 15, wherein the tubular member (50) is hollow and is preferably a paper or PLA tube.17. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein a tipping paper wraps over the mouthpiece (20), the tubular member (50) and the rod of aerosol generating substrate (10) and at least partially overlaps with the wrapper (30).18. The aerosol-generating article (1) according to any one of the preceding claims comprising an inductively heatable susceptor element in contact with the tobacco-containing layer (40).19. A method for producing an aerosol-generating article (1), the method comprising the steps of: preparing a tobacco-containing slurry, depositing the tobacco-containing slurry onto a first sheet to form a sheet coated with a tobacco-containing layer (40), attaching a paper sheet to the first sheet to form a wrapper (30) before or after depositing the tobacco- containing slurry onto the first sheet so that the paper sheet and the tobacco-containing layer (40) are on opposing sides of the first sheet, and subsequently wrapping a rod of aerosol-generating substrate (10) with the wrapper (30) comprising the first sheet coated with the tobacco-containing slurry, so that the tobacco-containing layer (40) is facing the rod of aerosol-generating substrate (10).20. The method according to claim 19, wherein the first sheet is a heat-conductive sheet, preferably a heat- conductive sheet made of aluminum.", "embedding_index": 72}
{"index": 73, "patent_number": "US2021307390 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes a first open end; a base; and a side wall between the open end and the base. The base is connected to the side wall and provides structural support to the side wall. The side wall has a first thickness and the base has a second thickness greater than the first thickness. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a first open end;a base; anda side wall between the open end and the base;wherein the base is connected to the side wall and provides structural support to the side wall; andwherein the side wall has a first thickness and the base has a second thickness greater than the first thickness.2. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the side wall and the base are formed from the same material.3. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the base and the side wall are formed as a single element.4. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the first thickness is 100 micro m or less.5. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the second thickness is between 200 micro m and 500 micro m.6. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the base seals a second end of the side wall, opposite the open end.7. The heating chamber of claim 6, further comprising a flanged portion attached to the open end, the flanged portion extending radially outwardly at the open end of the heating chamber.8. The heating chamber of claim 7, wherein the flanged portion extends all the way around the heating chamber.9. The heating chamber of claim 7, wherein the flanged portion extends obliquely away from the side wall.10. The heating chamber of claim 9, wherein the flanged portion comprises a first material and the side wall comprises a second material, the first material having lower thermal conductivity than the second material.11. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the side wall comprises a material having a thermal conductivity of 50 W/mK or less.12. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of protrusions formed on an inner surface of the side wall.13. The heating chamber of claim 12, wherein the plurality of protrusions are formed by indenting an outer surface of the side wall.14. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a platform on an inner surface of the base.15. The heating chamber of claim 14, wherein the platform is formed by indentation of an outside surface of the base.16. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is a product of deep drawing.17. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber of claim 1;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; andcontrol circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the heater is provided on an external surface of the side wall.19. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the heater is located adjacent to an external surface of the side wall.20. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the heating chamber is removable from the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 73}
{"index": 74, "patent_number": "US2021345673 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open first end, a chamber side wall, and a base at a second end of the chamber side wall opposite the open first end, wherein the base comprises includes a platform extending from a portion of the base towards the open end from an interior surface of the base. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: an open first end;a chamber side wall; anda base at a second end of the chamber side wall opposite the open first end;wherein the base comprises a platform extending from a portion of the base towards the open end from an interior surface of the base.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform is formed from a deformation of the base.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a channel around the platform.4. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform is shaped so as not to cause damage to a pre-packaged aerosol substrate.5. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a platform side wall facing the chamber side wall, and a platform top facing the open end.6. The heating chamber according to claim 5, wherein the platform top is substantially flat, convex, or hemispherical.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform is shaped to increase the strength of the base, such that the base is resilient to deformation.8. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a flange positioned at the open top, and extending radially outwards away from the centre of the chamber, wherein platform, base, chamber side wall, and flange are constructed from a single piece of material.9. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a heater in thermal engagement with the chamber side wall.10. The heating chamber according to claim 9, wherein the platform is shaped so as to elongate the heat flow path between the heater and the base and/or platform.11. The heating chamber according to claim 9, wherein the heater extends around the chamber side wall, and preferably not around the base.12. The heating chamber according to claim 9, wherein the heater comprises one or more heating elements, preferably wherein the heater has a backing film within which the heating element(s) are positioned.13. The heating chamber according to claim 2, wherein the platform top has an area 75 percent or less of the cross-sectional area of the base.14. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform has a width of 5 mm or less, and preferably 4 mm.15. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform has a height 10 percent or less of the height of the side wall.16. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the platform has a height of 2 mm or less above the base, and preferably 1 mm.17. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the base is circular and the platform has a circular profile.18. A system comprising the heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to receive a substrate carrier comprising an aerosol substrate formed of loose-packed material at a first end of the substrate carrier, wherein the top of the platform is configured to make contact with the first end of the substrate carrier.19. The system according to claim 18, wherein top of the platform is further from the base than the part of the first end of the substrate carrier that is closest to the base such that the top of the platform is configured to compress the loose-packed material.20. The system according to claim 18, wherein the top of the platform is configured not to damage the first end of the substrate carrier.21. The system according to claim 18, wherein the surface area of the top surface of the platform is between 20 percent and 70 percent, preferably between 25 percent and 40 percent and more preferably approximately 30 percent of the surface area of the first end 134 of the substrate carrier 114.22. The system according to claim 18, wherein the heating chamber further comprises a channel around the platform, wherein the open channel is partially covered by the first end of the substrate carrier, and wherein the open channel is configured to collect any of the loose-packed material that becomes free from the substrate carrier without blocking airflow into the tip of the substrate carrier.23. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 1;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.24. A method of manufacturing the heating chamber of claim 2, wherein the platform is formed by compressing a portion of the base between a press formed of a female part and a male part, to form the deformation of the base.25. The method of claim 24, comprising attaching a heater to the outside surface of the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 74}
{"index": 75, "patent_number": "WO23017002 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102) and an induction heating arrangement (46) configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled, the induction heating arrangement (46) comprising a single induction coil (48) disposed around or adjacent to the heating chamber (18). The aerosol generating device (10) comprises a controller (24) configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the single induction coil (48). The induction heating arrangement (46) includes a plurality of connectors (C1-C5) associated with the single induction coil (48) which are arranged and configured to permit the supply of the alternating electric current to one or more coil sections (L1-L4) to selectively energise the one or more coil sections (L1-L4). The aerosol generating device (10) also comprises a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (40, 41, 42, 43) positioned in the heating chamber (18) adjacent to each coil section (L1-L4) to define corresponding heating areas (40a, 41a, 42a, 43a) within the heating chamber (18). [EN] - 22 - Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102); an induction heating arrangement (46) configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled, the induction heating arrangement (46) comprising a single induction coil (48) disposed around or adjacent to the heating chamber (18); a controller (24) configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the single induction coil (48); wherein the induction heating arrangement (46) includes a plurality of connectors (Cl- C5) associated with the single induction coil (48), the plurality of connectors (C1-C5) being arranged and configured to permit the supply of the alternating electric current to one or more coil sections (L1-L4) of the single induction coil (48) to selectively energise the one or more coil sections (L1-L4); wherein the aerosol generating device (10) comprises a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (40, 41, 42, 43) positioned in the heating chamber (18) adjacent to each coil section (L1-L4) to define corresponding heating areas (40a, 41a, 42a, 43a) within the heating chamber (18); and wherein the aerosol generating device comprises at least two heating modes, each heating mode comprising an associated section activation pattern, and the controller is configured to control the induction heating arrangement to supply the alternating electric current to the one or more coil sections of the single induction coil in accordance with a first section activation pattern if a first heating mode is selected, and to supply the alternating electric current to the one or more coil sections of the single induction coil in accordance with a second section activation pattern, different to the first, if a second heating mode is selected.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the connectors (C1-C5) are arranged in pairs to permit the supply of the alternating electric current to each coil section (Ll- L4) via a corresponding pair of the connectors (C1-C5).3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the controller (24) is configured to supply the alternating electric current to each coil section (L1-L4) via a corresponding pair of the connectors (C1-C5).4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of connectors (C1-C5) are arranged and configured so that, in use, each coil section (L1-L4) generates an electromagnetic field concentrated in a different region of the heating chamber (18) corresponding to the location of an adjacently positioned inductively heatable susceptor (40, 41, 42, 43).5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the single induction coil (48) is a helical coil which extends around the heating chamber (18) about a longitudinal axis, and the plurality of connectors (C1-C5) are spaced along the longitudinal axis to define longitudinally arranged coil sections (L1-L4).6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein in the first section activation pattern the controller (24) is configured to supply the alternating electric current sequentially to each coil section (L1-L4).7. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein in the second section activation pattern the controller (24) is configured to supply the alternating electric current sequentially to a first subset of coil sections (LI, L2) and thereafter to a second subset of coil sections (L3, L4).8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (24) is configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to a first coil section (LI) to generate a first electromagnetic field and to supply an alternating electric current to a second coil section (L2) to generate a second electromagnetic field, wherein the first electromagnetic field has a first frequency and the second electromagnetic field has a second frequency that is different from the first frequency.9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the first electromagnetic field is adapted to heat a first inductively heatable susceptor (40) having a first resonant frequency and the second electromagnetic field is adapted to heat a second inductively heatable susceptor (41) having a second resonant frequency that is different from the first resonant frequency.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the controller (24) is configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to a third coil section (L3) to generate a third electromagnetic field, wherein the third electromagnetic field has a third frequency that is different from the first and second frequencies.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the third electromagnetic field is adapted to heat a third inductively heatable susceptor (42) having a third resonant frequency that is different from the first and second resonant frequencies.12. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (24) is configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to heat one or more of the coil sections (L1-L4) to a first temperature, and to heat one or more other of the coil sections (L1-L4) to a second temperature that is different to the first.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 12 as dependent on claim 7, wherein the controller is configured to control the induction heating arrangement to heat a first coil section (LI) within the first subset of coil sections (LI, L2) to the first temperature and to simultaneously heat a second coil section (L2) within the first subset of coil sections (LI, L2) to the second temperature.14. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (102); and an aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim for heating the aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled.15. A method of using an aerosol generating system (1) according to claim 14, the method comprising: positioning at least part of the aerosol generating substrate (102) in the heating chamber (18); controlling, by the controller, the induction heating arrangement to supply an alternating electric current to the one or more coil sections of the single induction coil in accordance with a first section activation pattern if a first heating mode is selected; and controlling, by the controller, the induction heating arrangement to supply the alternating electric current to the one or more coil sections of the single induction coil in accordance with a second section activation pattern, different to the first, if a second heating mode is selected.", "embedding_index": 75}
{"index": 76, "patent_number": "WO22223712 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article. The wrapping member (22) comprises a window (16) aligned with part of the aerosol generating substrate (14), and optionally comprises a removable portion (30) covering the window (16). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article; wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises a window (16) aligned with part of the aerosol generating substrate (14).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises a sheet material and the window (16) comprises a die-cut portion (18) formed in the sheet material.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises a main surface (14a), the window (16) is positioned adjacent to the main surface (14a) and has an area which is smaller than an area of the main surface (14a).4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) extends beyond an end of the aerosol generating substrate (14) to form a mouth-end portion (34) of the article.5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises a removable portion (30) covering the window (16) and one or more lines of weakness (32) defining a periphery of the removable portion (16), and the removable portion (16) is removable by a user prior to use of the aerosol generating article in an aerosol generating device (102).6. An aerosol generating article according to claim 5, wherein the one or more lines of weakness (32) comprise one or more perforations (36).7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has aflat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b).8. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating substrate (14).9. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14).10. An aerosol generating article according to claim 9, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).11. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the method comprising: providing a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); providing a wrapping member (22) comprising a window (16); wrapping the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) with the wrapping member (22) to form a substantially planar aerosol generating article and aligning the window (16) in the wrapping member (22) with part of the aerosol generating substrate (14).", "embedding_index": 76}
{"index": 77, "patent_number": "WO23001822 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device (10) has thermochromic material visible from outside the device (10) and extending in a longitudinal direction and a heat transfer structure inside the device (10) relative to the thermochromic material and essentially extending in the same longitudinal direction as the thermochromic material and at least overlapping with it, wherein a thermal resistance of the heat transfer structure increases in the longitudinal direction. Further, a method of indicating at least one operational state of an aerosol-generating device by changing colour of thermochromic material visible from outside is presented, wherein at least two portions of thermochromic material are heated successively due to a thermal resistance of a heat transfer structure inside the device relative to the thermochromic material increasing in a longitudinal direction of the thermochromic material and the heat transfer structure. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) having: thermochromic material visible (22) from outside the device (10) and extending in a longitudinal direction, a heat transfer structure (20) inside the device (10) relative to the thermochromic material (22) and essentially extending in the same longitudinal direction as the thermochromic material (22) and at least overlapping with it, wherein a thermal resistance of the heat transfer structure (20) increases in the longitudinal direction.2. The aerosol generating device (10) of claim 1 wherein the thermal resistance is highest at a mouthpiece end of the device (10).3. The aerosol generating device (10) of claim 1 or 2 wherein the thermochromic material (22) is filled in at least one recess formed on a surface of the device.4. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims wherein the thermochromic material (22) is a Leuco dyes-based paint.5. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat transfer structure (20) inside the device (10) relative to the thermochromic material (22) is adapted to reduce the temperature by at least about 75 percent and preferably by a maximum of about 90 percent.6. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat transfer structure (20) inside the device (10) relative to the thermochromic material (22) is shorter than an oven (18) in a longitudinal direction of the device (10).7. The aerosol generating device (10) of claim 6, wherein the heat transfer structure (20) fully overlaps with the oven (18) in the longitudinal direction.8. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat transfer structure (20) inside the device (10) relative to the thermochromic material (22) is adapted to be heated by an electrical resistance.9. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the thermochromic material (22) is provided on at least one portion of a surface of the device (10).10. The aerosol generating device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat transfer structure (20) is composed of at least two different materials, the content of which changes along the longitudinal direction.11. The aerosol generating device (10) of claim 10, wherein the different materials are provided with at least one step (24).12. The aerosol generating device (10) of claim 10 or 11, wherein the different materials are provided with at least two projections (26) having different thicknesses measured in the longitudinal direction.13. A method of indicating at least one operational state of an aerosol generating device by changing the colour of thermochromic material visible from outside the device, wherein at least two portions of thermochromic material are heated successively due to a thermal resistance of a heat transfer structure inside the device relative to the thermochromic material increasing in a longitudinal direction of the thermochromic material and the heat transfer structure.14. The method of claim 13, wherein heat is transferred to the thermochromic material from an oven and/or an electrical resistance.15. The method of claim 14, wherein the oven and/or electrical resistance is controlled by a controller.", "embedding_index": 77}
{"index": 78, "patent_number": "WO23016767 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a heater (4) for an aerosol-generating device (1), said heater (4) comprises at least one portion (4a, 4b) made of a 5 material that is, at least partially, thermally conductive and transparent to electromagnetic radiation (200, 204, 205). The invention relates also to an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising the heater (4). The invention relates also to an aerosol-generating system comprising the aerosol-generating device (1) and an aerosol-generating article (100) inserted into the aerosol-generating 10 device (1). The invention relates also to a method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article (100) using said device (1) and comprises the steps of: - collecting radiated electromagnetic radiation (204, 205) from an inserted article (100), through said at least one transparent 15 portion (4a, 4b), and collecting at least a portion (206, 207) of said radiated electromagnetic radiation (204,205) by the detector (30) of the optical reader system (300); - authenticating the aerosol generating article (1) by computing information contained in the collected electromagnetic 20 radiation (206, 207) by said detector (30). [EN] 27 Claims 1. A heater (4) for an aerosol-generating device (1), said heater (4) extending over a length L0, wherein said heater (4) comprises at least one portion (4a, 4b) having a length L1 inferior or equal to L0, said portion (4a, 4b) being made of a material that is at least partially thermally conductive and at least partially transparent to an electromagnetic radiation (200, 204, 205), having a transparency value T being defined as a fraction of the intensity 11 of an electromagnetic radiation beam (200) incident on said portion and transmitted through said transparent portion (4a).2. The heater (4) according to claim 1, wherein said transparency value T between 10 percent and 90 percent, more preferably between 20 percent and 85 percent, even more preferably between 40 percent and 85 percent.3. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the portion (4a) is at least partially transparent to an electromagnetic radiation (200, 204, 205) having a wavelength between 120 nm and 1 mm, preferably between 250 nm and 15 pm, even more preferably between 350 nm and 10 pm.4. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the length L1 of said portion (4a) of the heater is between 0.1 x L0 and 0.3 x L0 including 0.3 x L0, preferably between 0.3 x L0 and 0.5 x L0 including 0.5 x L0, more preferably between 0.5 x L0 and 0.8 L0 including 0.8 x L0, even more preferably between 0.8 x L0 and L0, including L0.5. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising at least two different portions (4a, 4b) transparent to an electromagnetic radiation, said two portions (4a, 4b) being arranged adjacent or separate to each other along the length L0 of the heater.6. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one portion (4a, 4b) is made of a material having a thermal conductivity greater than 200W/(m K), preferably greater than 500W/(m K), more preferably greater than 1000W/(m K), even more preferably greater than 2000W/(m K).7. The heater (4) according to claim 6, wherein the material of said at least one portion (4a, 4b) is chosen among: diamond, diamond-like carbon (DLC), a carbide, ZnO, SnO, glass, SiO2, AI2O3, a heat resistive polymer, or a combination thereof.8. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the material of the at least one transparent portion (4a, 4b) is electrically conductive.9. The heater (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising at least one electrically conductive layer (400).10. An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising: o a cavity (2), and having an opening (2a) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100), o a heater (4) according to any one of the preceding claims arranged about the cavity (2) to heat said aerosol generating article (100) after insertion thereof in the cavity (2), o an optical reader system (300) comprising at least one optical detector (30), o a power supply unit, and o a control unit (250) configured to control at least the heater (4) and optical reader system (300), wherein the device (1) is configured to collect, through said transparent portion (4a, 4b) and by said optical reader system (300), at least a portion (206, 207) of reflected or transmitted electromagnetic radiation (204, 205) provided by said article (100).11. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 10, wherein said at least one transparent portion (4a, 4b) extends around an entire periphery of the cavity (2).12. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 10 or 11, wherein said at least one transparent portion (4a, 4b) forms a distal end (4a) of said cavity (2) opposite the opening (2a).13. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein said heater (4) comprises at least one electrical conducting layer (400) that is in electrical and/or thermal contact with an electrical or thermal power source of the device (1).14. A method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article (100) using a device (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, comprising the steps of: - inserting at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article (100) in the cavity (2) of the aerosol generating device (1); - collecting radiated electromagnetic radiation (204, 205) from the article (100), through said at least one transparent portion (4a, 4b), and collecting at least a portion (206, 207) of said radiated electromagnetic radiation (204,205) by the detector (30) of the optical reader system (300); - authenticating the aerosol generating article (1) by computing information contained in the collected electromagnetic radiation (206, 207) by the detector (30) in said control unit (250).15. The method for authenticating a consumable article (100) according to claim 14, comprising a step of emitting electromagnetic radiation (200) by an emitter (20) arranged in said device (1) and directing, through said at least one transparent portion (4a, 4b), an electromagnetic beam (200) towards and onto said article (100), and wherein said collected radiation is a reflected portion (204) of the incident electromagnetic beam (202) onto said article (100).", "embedding_index": 78}
{"index": 79, "patent_number": "US2022007735 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device includes an oven arranged to receive a substrate to be vapourized, an inlet, an outlet, an airflow passageway for providing a fluid connection between the inlet and the outlet via the oven through which generated vapour can flow from the oven to the outlet. A device controller and a humidity sensor for generating a measurement of a vapour produced by the substrate are provided. The controller is operable to control the operation of the device based on measurement data from the humidity sensor. [EN] 1. A hand-held vapour generating device for producing a vapour for inhalation by a user, the device comprising: an oven arranged to receive a vapour generating substrate;an inlet;an outlet;an airflow passageway for providing a fluid connection between the inlet and the outlet via the oven and through which generated vapour can flow to the outlet;a device controller;a humidity sensor for generating a measurement of a vapour produced by said substrate, wherein the device controller is arranged to control operation of the device based on measurement data from the humidity sensor; anda gas sensor for measuring adverse/undesirable components in the produced vapour, such that when the device controller determines that a substrate is genuine, based on the measurement data from the humidity sensor, said gas sensor takes measurement of the generated vapour.2. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device controller is arranged to control the device in dependence upon the data from the humidity sensor, and switches the oven off if the data from the humidity sensor is determined by the device controller as being outside of a predetermined range of acceptable values from the humidity sensor.3. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic flow control mechanism comprising a flow control element positioned between the oven and the outlet, and an actuator for actuating the flow control element, wherein, the automatic flow control mechanism is arranged to cause the actuator to adjust the flow control element based on the measurement data from the humidity sensor under the control of the device controller.4. The vapour generating device according to claim 3, further comprising a pressure sensor, wherein said automatic flow control mechanism is arranged to cause the actuator to adjust the flow control element based on measurement data from the humidity sensor and pressure data from the pressure sensor.5. The vapour generating device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is a multi-value pressure sensor arranged to measure different pressure values.6. The vapour generating device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is arranged to detect a puff on the device by a user in use, such that, when a puff is taken, the pressure sensor detects the puff and provides a signal for activating the oven and the humidity sensor.7. The vapour generating device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is further configured to measure a pressure level of a puff applied to the device in use, such that when the device controller determines that the substrate is genuine, based on the measurement data from the humidity sensor, based on said pressure level, said actuator adjusts said flow control element in order to regulate a resistance to draw (RTD).8. The vapour generating device according to claim 3, wherein the humidity sensor is located upstream of said automatic flow control mechanism and in, or in the vicinity of, the airflow passageway in order to detect vapour passing through the airflow passageway.9. The vapour generating device according to claim 3, wherein the device controller is further arranged to automatically deactivate the oven and/or cause the actuator to close the flow control element to prevent generated vapour from being inhaled by a user in use if the detected humidity of the generated vapour is determined to be outside of a pre-determined acceptable range.10. The vapour generating device according to claim 3, wherein said automatic flow control mechanism is arranged to close when a detected gas is determined to be not acceptable based on the measurements of the gas sensor.11. The vapour generating device according to claim 3, wherein the flow control element is one of: a shutter, a valve, an inlet, and a rotary hole closure mechanism.", "embedding_index": 79}
{"index": 80, "patent_number": "WO23017479 A1", "text": "[EN] A sheet (100) having a front surface and a rear surface, the sheet (100) configured for linking a first electronic device (200) with a second electronic device (300), including a first communication device (10) for wirelessly connecting to the first electronic device (200), a second communication device (20) for wirelessly connecting to the second electronic device (300), at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) operatively connected to the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20), and a data communication link (90) between the first communication device (10) and the second communication device (20). [EN] 27 CLAIMS 1. A sheet (100) having a front surface (101) and a rear surface (102), the sheet (100) configured for linking a first electronic device (200) having a user interface (210) with a second electronic device (300), comprising: a first communication device (10) for wirelessly connecting to the first electronic device (200); a second communication device (20) for wirelessly connecting to the second electronic device (300); at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) operatively connected to the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20); and a bidirectional data communication link (90) between the first communication device (10) and the second communication device (20).2. The sheet (100) according to claim 1, further comprising: a first graphical element (50) viewable on the front surface (101) of the sheet (100), the first graphical element (50) configured to indicate an area for placing the first electronic device (200) onto the sheet (100); and a second graphical element (60) viewable on the front surface (101) of the sheet (100), the second graphical element (60) configured to indicate an area for placing the second electronic device (300) onto the sheet (100); and a third graphical element (55) viewable on the front surface (101) of the sheet (100) for indicating an area for activating the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).3. The sheet (100) according to claim 2, further comprising: a text element (80, 82, 84, 86) viewable on the front surface of the sheet (100), the text element (80, 82, 84, 86) visually associated with the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).4. The sheet (100) according to claim 1, wherein the sheet (100) includes conductive tracks (41, 43, 45, 47, 49), the conductive tracks (41, 43, 45, 47, 49) providing for the interconnection between the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) and the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20).5. The sheet (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first communication device (10) includes an NFC antenna (14) and a NFC chip (12), and the second communication device (20) includes an NFC antenna (24) and a NFC chip (22).6. The sheet (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first electronic device (200) includes a smart phone having a display screen (210).7. The sheet (100) according to claim 5, wherein one of the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) is configured to close an electric circuit formed between the switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), and the NFC communication circuit (12) or the NFC communication circuit (22) upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).8. The sheet (100) according to claim 5, wherein upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), the first communication device (10) is configured to send a first instruction to the second communication device (20) via the data communication link (90) after receiving data from the first electronic device (200), and the second communication device (20) is configured to send a second instruction to the second electronic device (300).9. The sheet (100) according to claim 5, wherein upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), the first communication device (10) is configured to send a first instruction to the second communication device (20) via the data communication link (90), and the second communication device (20) is configured to send a second instruction to the second electronic device (300) to receive data from the second electronic device (300).10. The sheet (100) according to claim 9, wherein the NFC communication chip (22) is configured to read status information from the second electronic device (300).11. The sheet (100) according to claim 10, wherein the second electronic device (300) includes an electronic cigarette, and wherein the status information includes at least one of a level of a battery of the electronic cigarette (300), a fill level of a container of the electronic cigarette (300), a number of remaining puffs based on the level of the battery of the electronic cigarette (300), a power setting of a heater of the electronic cigarette (300), a total number of puffs performed by the electronic cigarette (300), version information ofthe electronic cigarette (300), and identification information of the electronic cigarette (300).12. The sheet (100) according to claim 5, wherein the NFC communication chip (22) is configured to send parameter information to the second electronic device (300), the parameter information configuring an operation of the second electronic device (300).13. The sheet (100) according to claim 5, wherein the NFC antenna (14) is configured to receive electric power from an NFC antenna of the first electronic device (200), or the NFC antenna (24) is configured to receive electric power from an NFC antenna of the second electronic device (300), or both the NFC antennas (14) and (24) are configured to receive electric power from both the first and second electronic devices (200), (300).14. A system (500) comprising: a sheet (100) having a front surface and a rear surface; a first electronic device (200) having a display (210), and a second electronic device (300), wherein the sheet (100) includes, a first communication device (10) for wirelessly connecting to the first electronic device (200); a second communication device (20) for wirelessly connecting to the second electronic device (300); at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) operatively connected to the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20); and a data communication link (90) between the first communication device (10) and the second communication device (20).15. A method (M100) for writing or reading information between a first electronic device (200) and a second electronic device (300) via a sheet (100), the sheet (100) having a first a first communication device (10) for wirelessly connecting to the first electronic device (200), a second communication device (20) for wirelessly connecting to the second electronic device (300), and a data communication link (90) for communicating between the first and second communication devices (10), (20), the method (M100) comprising the steps of: placing the first and the second electronic devices (200), (300) onto the sheet (100); pressing a switch (40) of the sheet (100) to launch an application software on the first electronic device (200) via the first communication device (10); pressing a switch (42) of the sheet (100) to trigger a data transfer from the first electronic device (200) to the second electronic device (300) via the data communication link (90), or pressing a switch (44) to trigger a data transfer from the second electronic device(300) to the first electronic device (200) via the data communication link (90).16. A sheet (100) having a front surface (101) and a rear surface (102), the sheet (100) configured for wirelessly linking to at least one electronic device (200, 300), comprising: a first communication device (10) and a second communication device (20), at least one of the first or second communication devices being configured for wirelessly connecting to the at least one electronic device (200, 300); at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) operatively connected to the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20); and a bidirectional data communication link (90) between the first communication device (10) and the second communication device (20). 3117. The sheet (100) according to claim 16, further comprising: graphical elements (50, 55, 60) viewable on the front surface (101) of the sheet (100), to indicate an area for placing the at least one electronic device (200, 300) onto the sheet (100) and for indicating an area for activating the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).18. The sheet (100) according to claim 16, wherein the sheet (100) includes conductive tracks (41, 43, 45, 47, 49), the conductive tracks (41, 43, 45, 47, 49) providing for the interconnection between the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) and the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20).19. The sheet (100) according to claim 16, wherein at least one of the first and second communication devices (10, 20) includes an NFC antenna (14, 24) and an NFC chip (12, 22), the other one of the first and second communication devices (10, 20) comprising at least a non-volatile memory.20. The sheet (100) according to claim 19, wherein one of the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) is configured to close an electric circuit formed between the switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), the NFC chip (12, 22) and the non-versatile memory upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).21. The sheet (100) according to claim 19, wherein the NFC chip (12, 22) is configured to send parameter information stored in the non-versatile memory to the electronic device (200, 300), the parameter information configuring an operation of the electronic device (300).22. The sheet (100) according to any one of claims 19-21, wherein the NFC communication chip (12, 22) is configured to read status information from at least one electronic device (200, 300). 3223. The sheet (100) according to claim 22, wherein the at least one electronic device (300) includes an aerosol-generation device, and wherein the status information includes at least one of a version information of the aerosol-generation device (200, 300), and identification information ofthe aerosol-generation device (300).24. The sheet (100) according to any one of claims 19-23, wherein the NFC antenna (14, 24) is configured to receive electric power from an NFC antenna of the at least one electronic device (200, 300).25. The sheet (100) according to any one of claims 16 - 18, configured for linking a first electronic device (200) with a second electronic device (300) wherein both the first and second communication devices (10, 20) include an NFC antenna (14, 24) and a NFC chip (12, 22)26. The sheet (100) according to claim 25, wherein the first electronic device (200) is a passive NFC-enabled device, in particular a smart card.27. The sheet (100) according to claim 22, wherein one of the at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) is configured to close an electric circuit formed between the switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), and the NFC chip (12) or the NFC chip (22) upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46).28. The sheet (100) according to claim 25, wherein upon pressing or otherwise activating the one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46), the first communication device (10) is configured to send a first instruction to the second communication device (20) via the data communication link (90) after receiving data from the first electronic device (200), and the second communication device (20) is configured to send a second instruction to the second electronic device (300). 3329. The sheet (100) according to any one of claims 25-28, wherein the NFC communication chip (12, 22) is configured to read status information from the second electronic device (200, 300).30. The sheet (100) according to claim 29, wherein the second electronic device (300) includes an aerosol-generation device, and wherein the status information includes at least one of a version information of the aerosol-generation device (200, 300), and identification information ofthe aerosol-generation device (300).31. The sheet (100) according to claim 26, wherein each NFC antenna (14, 24) is configured to receive electric power from an NFC antenna of the second electronic device (300),32. A method for pairing a first electronic device (200) with a second electronic device (300) by the use of a sheet (100) for establishing a wireless communication between the first and second electronic devices (200, 300), the method comprising the steps of: placing the first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) onto or in close proximity to the sheet (100), the sheet (100) including a first communication device (10) and a second communication device (20) and a data communication link (90) for data communication between the first and second communication devices (10, 20), at least one of the first or second communication devices (10, 20) being configured for wirelessly connecting to the at least one electronic device (200, 300); and exchanging wireless communication configuration information between the first and second electronic device (200, 300) via the first and second communication device (10, 20) and the data communication link (90).33. The method of claim 32, wherein the wireless communication configuration information includes at least one Bluetooth communication parameter for allowing a direct Bluetooth data communication between the first and second electronic devices (200, 300). 3434. The method of claim 32, wherein the sheet (100) further includes at least one switch element (40, 42, 44, 46) operatively connected to the first communication device (10) or the second communication device (20), and wherein the step of exchanging is performed upon a pressing or activating of one of the at least one switch elements (40, 42, 44, 46).", "embedding_index": 80}
{"index": 81, "patent_number": "WO24008842 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a heating cavity (120) and an electrical heating system (130) comprising at least one heater (134) configured to heat an aerosol-generating article (1) received in said heating cavity (120). According to the invention, the heating cavity (120) comprises at least one active surface (190) having photocatalytic properties, as an anti-residue surface. [EN] Claims 1.An aerosol-generating device (100, 700) comprising: - a heating cavity (120) extending along a longitudinal axis (Z) and provided with an opening (122) at one insertion end (120a), the heating cavity (120) being adapted to receive at least part of an aerosol-generating article (1) inserted through said opening (122), and - an electrical heating system (130) comprising an electrical power source (132) and at least one heater (134) powered by said electrical power source (132), the heater (134) being configured to heat an aerosol-generating article (1) received in said heating cavity (120), the aerosol-generating device (100,..., 700) being characterized in that the heating cavity (120) comprises at least one active surface (190) having photocatalytic properties.2. The aerosol-generating device (100,..., 700) according to claim 1, wherein said at least one active surface (190) is part of a photocatalytic structure (150) formed of a photocatalytic material.3. The aerosol-generating device (100,..., 700) according to claim 2, wherein said photocatalytic material comprises at least one photocatalyst among any one of: TiO2, ZnO, SnO2, Fe2O, WO2, ln2Os, C3N4.4. The aerosol-generating device (100,..., 700) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein at least 20 percent, preferably at least 50 percent, more preferably at least 75 percent by weight of the photocatalytic material is formed of a photocatalyst.5. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300, 500, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said photocatalytic structure (150) is a photocatalytic coating or film.6. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said at least one active surface (190) forms at least part of a lateral surface (1201) and/or a bottom surface (1202) of the longitudinal heating cavity (120).7. The aerosol-generating device (100, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said at least one active surface (190) is at least partially aligned with the heater (134) in a transversal direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (Z).8. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising at least one light source (160) configured to illuminate at least a portion of said active surface (190).9. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 8, wherein said light source (160) is chosen among one of: a LED, a semiconductor laser, a superluminescent diode.10. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein said light source (160) is a pulsed light source.11. The aerosol-generating device (600) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising an outer body (610) having a window (680) configured to transmit light from a light source situated outside said device to said active surface (690).12. A cleaning device (10) adapted for cleaning a heating cavity (120) of an aerosol-generating device (100,..., 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, said cleaning device (10) comprising a rod (12) and at least one light source (14a, 14b, 14c) fixed to said rod (12), said at least one light source (14a, 14b, 14c) being configured to emit light having a wavelength of less than 485nm, preferably less than 450nm, even more preferably less than 380nm.13. The cleaning device (10) according to claim 12, further comprising at least one brush (16) fixed to said rod (12).14. Method for reducing the contamination of a heating cavity (120) of an aerosolgenerating device (100,..., 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising at least the step of illuminating said at least one active surface (190) before, during or after the use of said aerosol-generating device with a light source (160, 14a, 14b, 14b) or by light provided by the environment of said device (100,..., 700).15. Method according to claim 14, further comprising the steps of: - introducing the cleaning device (10) according to claim 12 or 13 into said longitudinal heating cavity (120); - operating the at least one light source (14a, 14b, 14c) of said cleaning device in front of said at least one active surface (190).", "embedding_index": 81}
{"index": 82, "patent_number": "WO22223707 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), at least one channel- forming strip (40) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14), and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one channel-forming strip (40). The aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises an aerosol generating material that generates an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (102). The at least one channel- forming strip (40) comprises a meltable material which is configured to melt to form an airflow channel (16) when heated by the aerosol generating device (102). The meltable material does not comprise any active agents capable of releasing volatile components into the generated aerosol when the meltable material is heated by the aerosol generating device (102), and may comprise a non-toxic material such as wax. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising an aerosol generating material for generating an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (102); at least one channel-forming strip (40) extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and a wrapping member (22) surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one channel-forming strip (40); wherein the at least one channel-forming strip (40) comprises a meltable material configured to melt to form an airflow channel (16) when heated by the aerosol generating device (102) and wherein the meltable material does not comprise any active agents capable of releasing volatile components into the generated aerosol when the meltable material is heated by the aerosol generating device (102).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a distal end (10), a mouth end (12), a longitudinal axis extending between the mouth end (12) and the distal end (10), and the at least one channel-forming strip (40) extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one channel-forming strip (40) is positioned in a groove (18) formed in a surface (14a) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (14) includes a plurality of said grooves (18) arranged side by side to form a fluted surface (20) and a channel-forming strip (40) is positioned in each groove (18).5. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one channel-forming strip (40) is positioned in a passage (30) formed internally within the aerosol generating substrate (14).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein: the aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises a plurality of aerosol generating strips (32) extending in a first direction and arranged intermittently in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the aerosol generating article comprises a plurality of said channel -forming strips (40) and one of said channel-forming strips (40) is positioned between each pair of intermittently arranged aerosol generating strips (32).7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) has aflat rectangular shape having a pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b) and the wrapping member (22) comprises a pair of rectangular sheets (24, 26) attached, respectively, to the pair of main surfaces (14a, 14b).8. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a support member (28) forming a mouth-end portion (34) of the article, and the support member (28) has a tubular form to receive a downstream end of the aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one channel forming strip (40).9. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapping member (22) has a porous inner surface (22a) facing towards the aerosol generating substrate (14) for absorbing condensation and an anti-stick outer surface (22b) facing away from the aerosol generating substrate (14).10. An aerosol generating article according to claim 9, wherein the wrapping member (22) comprises an anti-stick coating on the outer surface (22b).11. An aerosol generating system (100) comprising: an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any preceding claim; and an aerosol generating device (102) adapted to receive the aerosol generating article, the aerosol generating device (102) comprising a heating element (104) configured to heat the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one channel-forming strip (40), wherein the heating element (104) is controlled during use to heat the at least one channel -forming strip (40) to a temperature at or above a threshold temperature to melt the at least one channel-forming strip (40) and thereby form an airflow channel (16).12. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the method comprising: providing a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising an aerosol generating material for generating an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (102); providing at least one channel -forming strip (40) to extend along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14); and wrapping the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) and the at least one channel -forming strip (40) with a wrapping member (22); wherein the at least one channel-forming strip (40) comprises a meltable material configured to melt to form an airflow channel (16) when heated by the aerosol generating device (102) and wherein the meltable material does not comprise any active agents capable of releasing volatile components into the generated aerosol when the meltable material is heated by the aerosol generating device (102).", "embedding_index": 82}
{"index": 83, "patent_number": "US2024099382 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device includes a vapor generation unit, at least one reservoir configured to store an aerosol forming material, and a filter disposed so as to remove particles from the aerosol forming material passing from the at least one reservoir to the vapor generation unit, the vapor generation unit including a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS). The aerosol-generating device is configured to heat the filter so as to heat the aerosol forming material passing through it. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising a vapor generation unit, at least one reservoir configured to store an aerosol forming material, and a filter disposed so as to remove particles from said aerosol forming material passing from said at least one reservoir to the vapor generation unit, the vapor generation unit comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), wherein the filter is configured to heat the aerosol forming material passing through the filter.2. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 wherein the micro electro-mechanical system of the vapor generation unit comprises at least one MEMS die.3. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the filter is located adjacent to the vapor generation unit.4. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the filter is located below the vapor generation unit in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol-generating device when the aerosol-generating device is in a use position.5. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the filter is in contact with the vapor generation unit.6. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the filter comprises a mesh.7. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 6, wherein said filter comprises at least one wire configured to heat all or part of the rest of the filter by conduction when power is applied to the at least one wire.8. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire of the filter extends through the mesh.9. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire is embedded in the mesh.10. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire is in contact with at least 30 percent of a lateral surface of the mesh.11. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire is a resistance wire adapted to convert electrical energy into heat when power is applied to the at least one wire.12. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire is configured to be heated by an external heating source, such as a resistive heater.13. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein it further comprising an induction coil configured to inductively heat said at least one wire.14. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 6, wherein the mesh has a porosity lower than 50 percent.15. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein it further comprising a battery configured to directly heat the filter.16. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the filter is configured to be heated so as to bring the aerosol forming material to a temperature ranging between 50 degrees centigrade to 100 degrees centigrade17. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 6, wherein the mesh is made of stainless-steel material.18. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said at least one wire is in contact with at least 60 percent of a lateral surface of the mesh.19. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 6, wherein the mesh has a porosity equal to 34 percent.", "embedding_index": 83}
{"index": 84, "patent_number": "US2024099306 AA", "text": "[EN] A component is provided for an aerosol generating system; wherein at least a portion of the exterior of the component includes antimicrobial particles; and wherein the antimicrobial particles include monovalent copper compound particles. By providing the component in this manner, the likelihood of harmful bacteria or viruses being transmitted via the component is reduced. [EN] 1-14. (canceled)15. A component for an aerosol generating system; wherein at least a portion of an exterior of the component comprises antimicrobial particles;wherein the antimicrobial particles comprise monovalent copper compound particles.16. The component according to claim 15, wherein the monovalent copper compound particles comprise monovalent copper compound nanoparticles.17. The component according to claim 15, wherein the antimicrobial particles are arranged throughout the portion.18. The component according to claim 15, wherein the portion comprises a coating; and the antimicrobial particles are arranged throughout the coating.19. The component according to claim 15, wherein the portion is configured to be held by a user.20. The component according to claim 15, wherein the portion of the exterior of the component comprises a first area and a second area; and a concentration of the antimicrobial particles in the first area is greater than a concentration of the antimicrobial particles in the second area.21. The component according to claim 15, wherein the component is an aerosol generating device.22. The component according to claim 15, wherein the component is an accessory for the aerosol generating system.23. The component according to claim 15, wherein the component is a cartridge for an aerosol generating device.24. The component according to claim 15, wherein the exterior of the component comprises a polymer.25. A method for producing a component for an aerosol generating system, the method comprising: covering at least a portion of an exterior of the component with a coating;wherein the coating comprises antimicrobial particles, and the antimicrobial particles comprise monovalent copper compound particles.26. The method according to claim 25, wherein before the step of covering, the method further comprises: dispersing the antimicrobial particles through a coating fluid to form the coating.27. A method for producing a component for an aerosol generating system, the method comprising: providing a component portion material;dispersing antimicrobial particles throughout the component portion material to form an antimicrobial material, wherein the antimicrobial particles comprise monovalent copper compound particles; andforming at least a portion of the component from the antimicrobial material.28. The method according to claim 27, wherein the component portion material comprises a textile material, and the step of dispersing the antimicrobial particles comprises: arranging the antimicrobial particles throughout a fibre network of the textile material.29. The method according to claim 27, wherein the component portion material comprises a polymer, and the step of dispersing the antimicrobial particles comprises: dispersing the antimicrobial particles throughout the polymer.", "embedding_index": 84}
{"index": 85, "patent_number": "US2024099371 AA", "text": "[EN] A liquid container having an aerosol forming liquid for an electronic cigarette, the liquid container including a primary liquid component including nicotine, and a secondary liquid component, wherein the primary and secondary liquid components are immiscible to form an interfacial tension surface between a first volume in the liquid container having the primary liquid component and a second volume in the liquid container having the secondary liquid component to fully separate the primary and secondary liquid components from each other. [EN] 1. A liquid container having an aerosol forming liquid for an electronic cigarette comprising: a primary liquid component including nicotine; anda secondary liquid component,wherein the primary and secondary liquid components are immiscible to form an interfacial tension surface between a first volume in the liquid container having the primary liquid component and a second volume in the liquid container having the secondary liquid component to fully separate the primary and secondary liquid components.2. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein a composition of the secondary liquid component differs from a composition of the primary liquid component in at least one of nicotine concentration, electric conductivity, dielectric constant, flavor, color, degree of transparency, and degree of light diffusion.3. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein a composition of the secondary liquid component differs from a composition of the primary liquid component in at least one of polarity, specific weight, or material density, to provide for the immiscibility between the primary liquid component and the secondary liquid component.4. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein the primary liquid component includes propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and water, and the secondary liquid component includes polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).5. The liquid container according to claim 3, wherein the primary liquid component includes a hydrocarbon chain that is different in a number of carbon atoms from a hydrocarbon chain of the secondary liquid component to provide for a different polarity between the primary liquid component and the secondary liquid component.6. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein a quantity of the primary liquid component is at least 80 percent in volume of the aerosol forming liquid.7. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein a specific weight of the primary liquid component is higher than a specific weight of the secondary liquid component.8. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein the first volume and the second volume are completely separated and non-dispersed to form two contiguous volumes of liquid inside the liquid container.9. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein the liquid container does not have a separation wall for separating the primary and secondary liquid components.10. An electronic cigarette system comprising: a liquid container for holding an aerosol forming liquid;a vapor generation unit for atomizing the aerosol forming liquid-; andan inhalation channel for providing atomized liquid from the vapor generation unit to a user; anda detection sensor for detecting whether a primary liquid component of the aerosol forming liquid has been substantially consumed.11. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein the detection sensor is configured to detect an electric conductivity of the aerosol forming liquid to determine whether the primary liquid component has been substantially consumed.12. The electronic cigarette system of claim 11, wherein the detection sensor includes two electrodes that are arranged to be in electric connection with the aerosol forming liquid when the aerosol forming liquid is disposed in the liquid container.13. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein the detection sensor is configured to detect an impedance of the aerosol forming liquid to determine whether the primary liquid component has been substantially consumed.14. The electronic cigarette system of claim 13, wherein the detection sensor includes two electrodes that are arranged to measure a dielectricity of the aerosol forming liquid when the aerosol forming liquid is disposed in the liquid container.15. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein the detection sensor is configured to detect a degree of transparency of the aerosol forming liquid to determine whether the primary liquid component has been substantially consumed.16. The electronic cigarette system of claim 15, wherein the detection sensor includes a light source and a photodetector, the light source and the photodetector arranged such that a light emitted by the light source traverses the aerosol forming liquid to reach the photodetector when the aerosol forming liquid is disposed in the liquid container.17. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein the vapor generation unit includes a micro-electro-mechanical system type having heating channels for atomizing the aerosol forming liquid.18. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, further comprising: a controller that is in operative connection with the detection sensor and the vapor generation unit, the controller configured to disable the vapor generation unit when the detection sensor has detected that the primary liquid component has been substantially consumed.19. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, further comprising: a fluidic channel to provide for a fluidic connection between the liquid container and the vapor generation unit,wherein the detection sensor is arranged to detect a characteristic of the aerosol forming liquid in the fluidic channel in proximity upstream of the vapor generation unit to determine whether the primary liquid component has been substantially consumed.20. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, further comprising an aerosol forming liquid disposed in the liquid container and including a primary liquid component having nicotine and a secondary liquid component, the primary and secondary liquid components being immiscible.", "embedding_index": 85}
{"index": 86, "patent_number": "US2024099391 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method for controlling a heating system for an aerosol generation assembly containing a vaporizable material. The method includes controlling the temperature of a susceptor, during a pre heating phase, based on at least one vaporizable material characteristic inherent to the vaporizable material, at least one device characteristic inherent to the aerosol generation assembly, or on an ambient characteristic inherent to the ambient area; andcontrolling the temperature of the susceptor, during a heating phase, based on temperature measurements provided by a heating temperature sensor and a predetermined offset. [EN] 1. A method for controlling a heating system for an aerosol generation assembly, the aerosol generation assembly comprising a storage portion for storing a vaporizable material, the heating system comprising a susceptor arranged in the storage portion and a heating temperature sensor arranged adjacent to the storage portion or inside the storage portion, and configured to measure the temperature of the vaporizable material; the method comprising: controlling a temperature of the susceptor, during a pre heating phase, based on at least one vaporizable material characteristic inherent to the vaporizable material, or based on at least one device characteristic inherent to the aerosol generation assembly, or based on an ambient characteristic inherent to the ambient area;controlling the temperature of the susceptor, during a heating phase, based on temperature measurements provided by the heating temperature sensor and a predetermined offset of said temperature measurements.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one vaporizable material characteristic corresponds to an element chosen in the group comprising: vaporizable material composition;consistency in the vaporizable material manufacturing;dimensions of at least one vaporizable material component; orconcentration of at least one vaporizable material component.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one device characteristic corresponds to an element chosen in the group comprising: storage portion design;susceptor design;susceptor material;susceptor arrangement in the storage portion; orageing of at least one electrical component of the aerosol generation assembly.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the ambient characteristic corresponds to the ambient temperature measured by the aerosol generation assembly or the temperature of closely surrounding the aerosol generation assembly.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the pre-heating phase comprises controlling the temperature of the susceptor based on at least one vaporizable material characteristic and least one device characteristic.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the temperature of the susceptor is further controlled based on the ambient characteristic during the pre-heating phase.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the pre-heating phase is performed during a predetermined time interval after activation of the aerosol generation assembly.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein said predetermined time interval is less than about 10 seconds.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined offset presents a constant value over time.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the temperature of the susceptor is controlled according to a predetermined pre-heating temperature profile during the pre-heating phase and according to a predetermined heating temperature profile during the heating phase.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the temperature of the susceptor is controlled according to the predetermined pre-heating temperature profile during the pre-heating phase and according to the predetermined heating temperature profile during the heating phase by controlling heat generation on the susceptor.12. The method according to claim 1, further comprising controlling the vaporizable material, during a controlling phrase, by comparing temperature measurements provided by the heating temperature sensor with a predetermined behaviour profile.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the controlling phase further comprises stopping operation of the aerosol generation assembly if said temperature measurements do not match the predetermined behaviour profile.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the controlling phase is carried out during the pre-heating phase.15. An aerosol generation assembly comprising a storage portion for storing a vaporizable material and a heating system controlled by a method according to claim 1.16. The method according to claim 8, wherein said predetermined time interval is between 2 and 5 seconds.17. The method according to claim 16, wherein said predetermined time interval is substantially equal to 2 seconds.", "embedding_index": 86}
{"index": 87, "patent_number": "US2022211119 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of configuring a personal computing device for communication with an aerosol generation device involves a Progressive Web Application, PWA. A native application launches a web browser on the personal computing device and the web browser launches the PWA. The native application provides a resource to the web browser, which resource causes the web browser to process a call received by the web browser from the PWA intended for the aerosol generation device by directing a command based on the call to the native application. The command allows the native application to cause the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection. [EN] 1. A method of configuring a personal computing device for communication with an aerosol generation device over a short-range wireless communication connection, the method comprising: a native application launching a web browser on the personal computing device;the web browser launching a progressive web application, PWA, on the personal computing device; andthe native application providing a resource to the web browser, which resource causes the web browser to process a call received by the web browser from the PWA intended for the aerosol generation device by directing a command based on the call to the native application, the command causing the native application to cause the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the resource comprises computer code defining operations of the web browser.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the command comprises computer code defining operations of the native application.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the resource is provided as an object of the web browser.5. The method of claim 1, comprising providing the resource in a Document Object Model of the PWA.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the native application causes the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection by communicating with a wireless communication controller of the personal computing device.7. The method of claim 1, wherein the short-range wireless communication connection is a Bluetooth(R) connection.8. The method of claim 1, wherein the call is for initiating the short-range wireless communication with the aerosol generation device and in response to the call the native application is configured to return a consumer apparatus identifier received from the aerosol generation device to the web browser.9. The method of claim 8, wherein the consumer apparatus identifier is a Media Access Control (MAC) address for the aerosol generation device.10. The method of claim 1, further comprising the web browser launching the PWA using files for the PWA downloaded from a web server or stored locally at the personal computing device, whereby even if the personal computing device does not presently have an internet connection, the PWA can still run.11. The method of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is an electronic cigarette.12. The method of claim 1, wherein the personal computing device is a mobile personal computing device.13. The method of claim 1, further comprising storing instructions and/or data for implementing one or more functions of the PWA in browser storage of the web browser, such that after the web browser has been closed and subsequently relaunched by the native application the web browser can retrieve the instructions and/or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA from the browser storage.14. The method of claim 14, wherein the instructions and/or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA comprise(s) information enabling establishment of the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device.15. The method of claim 1, further comprising: causing the personal computing device to scan for one or more candidate aerosol generation devices using a short-range wireless communication protocol; andreceiving a consumer apparatus identifier for each of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices in the vicinity of the personal computing device.16. The method of claim 15, wherein the scanning for the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices is initiated by the native application and preferably wherein the receiving the consumer apparatus identifier(s) for the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices is performed by the native application.17. The method of claim 16, further comprising sending, from the native application to the PWA, the consumer apparatus identifier(s) for the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices.18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the PWA causing the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device comprises the PWA determining the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection from the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices.19. The method of claim 18, wherein determining the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection comprises: causing the personal computing device to display a list of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices; andreceiving a user selection of one of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices as the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection.20. The method of claim 19, wherein causing the personal computing device to display the list of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices on the personal computing device and receiving the user selection of one of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices as the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection is performed by the native application.21. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, at the personal computing device, from the aerosol generation device, information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device via the short-range wireless communication connection.22. The method of claim 21, further comprising storing the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device in the browser storage of the web browser.23. The method of claim 21, further comprising the personal computing device transmitting the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device to a remote server.24. The method of claim 23, further comprising, prior to transmitting the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device to the remote server: determining whether a communication connection to the remote server is established at the personal computing device, preferably by determining that the personal computing device has internet access; andin response to determining that the communication connection to the remote server is not established at the personal computing device, causing the communication connection to be set up between the personal computing device and the remote server, preferably by causing the personal computing device to access the Internet.25. The method of claim 1, further comprising sending, from the personal computing device to the aerosol generation device, information for the aerosol generation device via the short-range wireless communication connection, preferably wherein the information for the aerosol generation device comprises one or more settings for the aerosol generation device and/or a firmware update.26. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the a/the remote server, files for running the PWA.27. A computer program product comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer processor, cause the computer processor to carry out the method of claim 1.28. A personal computing device comprising: storage storing a computer program product comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer processor, cause the computer processor to carry out the method of claim 1; andthe computer processor operable to carry out the method of claim 1.29. A personal computing device configured for communication with an aerosol generation device over a short-range wireless communication connection, the personal computing device comprising a processor configured to cause: a native application to launch a web browser on the personal computing device;the web browser to launch a progressive web application, PWA, on the personal computing device; andthe native application to provide a resource to the web browser, which resource causes the web browser to process a call received by the web browser from the PWA intended for the aerosol generation device by directing a command based on the call to the native application, the command causing the native application to cause the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection.", "embedding_index": 87}
{"index": 88, "patent_number": "US2020253283 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an induction coil and a low-pass filter positioned adjacent to the induction coil. The low-pass filter is electrically connected to the induction coil to act as a low-pass filter for the induction coil and is shaped to extend substantially across at least one side of the induction coil to provide an electromagnetic shield for the induction coil. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil; anda low-pass filter positioned adjacent to the induction coil and shaped to extend substantially across at least one side of the induction coil to provide an electromagnetic shield for the induction coil.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a power source arranged to provide power to the induction coil; anda heating compartment in communication with an air outlet.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 2, wherein the low-pass filter is positioned between the induction coil and the power source.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 2, wherein the low-pass filter is positioned between the induction coil and the air outlet.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 2, further comprising an air inlet in communication with the heating compartment, wherein the low-pass filter is positioned between the air inlet and the power source.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a resonant capacitor, wherein the low-pass filter is positioned between the induction coil and the resonant capacitor.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the low-pass filter comprises a coil.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the low-pass filter coil comprises a flat coil extending in a plane defined by a winding direction of the coil.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein: the induction coil is helical;the low-pass filter coil is positioned at an axial end of the helical induction coil; andthe plane of the low-pass filter coil is substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the helical induction coil.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the induction coil is helical; andthe low-pass filter is arranged to substantially cover an elongate side of the helical induction coil.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the low-pass filter comprises a plate member comprising a ferrimagnetic material and the low-pass filter coil is positioned on the plate member.12. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the low-pass filter comprises two plate members comprising a ferrimagnetic material and the low-pass filter coil is positioned between the plate members.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 11, wherein the ferrimagnetic material has a low electrical conductivity and a high magnetic permeability.14. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;a power source arranged to provide power to the induction coil;a heating compartment arranged to receive an induction heatable cartridge;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.", "embedding_index": 88}
{"index": 89, "patent_number": "US2020329771 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an induction coil and a heating compartment arranged to receive an induction heatable cartridge. A first electromagnetic shield layer is arranged outward of the induction coil and a second electromagnetic shield layer is arranged outward of the first electromagnetic shield layer. The first and second electromagnetic shield layers differ in one or both of their electrical conductivity and their magnetic permeability. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil;a heating compartment arranged to receive an induction heatable cartridge;a first electromagnetic shield layer arranged outward of the induction coil; anda second electromagnetic shield layer arranged outward of the first electromagnetic shield layer;wherein the first and second electromagnetic shield layers differ in one or both of electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: one of the electromagnetic shield layers comprises a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material; andthe other of the electromagnetic shield layers comprises an electrically conductive material.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the first electromagnetic shield layer comprises a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material; andthe second electromagnetic shield layer comprises an electrically conductive material.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein there is no electrically conductive material between the induction coil and the first electromagnetic shield layer.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a first insulating layer positioned between the induction coil and the first electromagnetic shield layer, wherein the first insulating layer is substantially non-electrically conductive and has a relative magnetic permeability substantially equal to 1.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 5, further comprising: an air passage from an air inlet to the heating compartment, wherein the air passage forms at least part of the first insulating layer.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a housing, wherein the housing comprises the second electromagnetic shield layer.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein one or both of the first and second electromagnetic shield layers are arranged circumferentially around the induction coil and at both first and second axial ends of the induction coil so as to substantially surround the induction coil.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, further comprising: an inhalation passage extending between the heating compartment and an air outlet at a first axial end of the induction heating assembly; whereina portion of the inhalation passage extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axial direction between the heating compartment and the air outlet; andone or both of the first and second electromagnetic shield layers runs adjacent to said portion of the inhalation passage such that the first axial end of the induction coil is substantially covered by the one or both of the electromagnetic shield layers.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a shielding coil positioned within the first or second electromagnetic shield layers at one or both of first and second axial ends of the induction coil.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an outer housing layer surrounding the first and second electromagnetic shield layers.12. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil;a heating compartment arranged to receive an induction heatable cartridge;an electromagnetic shield layer arranged outward of the induction coil, the electromagnetic shield layer comprising a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material; anda first insulating layer positioned between the induction coil and the electromagnetic shield layer, the first insulating layer comprising a material which is substantially non-electrically conductive and has a relative magnetic permeability substantially equal to 1.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 12, further comprising: a second insulating layer which is substantially non-electrically conductive and has a relative magnetic permeability less than, or substantially equal to, 1.14. The induction heating assembly according to claim 13, wherein a part of the second insulating layer lies, in use, between the induction coil and a vaporisable substance inside the induction heatable cartridge.15. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 12;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.16. The induction heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein the first insulating layer comprises air.17. The induction heating assembly according to claim 13, wherein the second insulating layer comprises a plastics material.18. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.", "embedding_index": 89}
{"index": 90, "patent_number": "US2021378318 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of constructing a heating chamber for an aerosol generation device includes providing a side wall of the heating chamber, providing a heater, and arranging the heater to be in thermal contact with the side wall of the heating chamber. The method may also include attaching a heat shrink layer to the outward facing side of the heater, and heating the heat shrink layer to a temperature such that the heat shrink layer contracts to compress the heater against the side wall. The heating chamber for the aerosol generation device includes a side wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber, and a heater in thermal contact with the side wall, as well as a heat shrink layer under tension, compressing the heater against an outwardly facing surface of the side wall. [EN] 1. A method of constructing a heating chamber for an aerosol generation device comprising the steps of: providing a side wall of the heating chamber;providing a heater;arranging the heater to be in thermal contact with the side wall of the heating chamber;attaching a heat shrink layer to the outward facing side of the heater;heating the heat shrink layer to a temperature such that the heat shrink layer contracts to compress the heater against the side wall.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the heat shrink layer is a layer of heat shrink tape wrapped around the side wall.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the heat shrink layer contracts only along the length of the tape in response to heating.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the heat shrink layer wraps around the heater, and preferably wherein after heating, the heat shrink layer conforms to the shape of the side wall and the heater.5. The method of claim 4, wherein after heating, the heat shrink layer exerts a homogeneous force on the heater.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of heating the heat shrink layer results in between 5 percent and 12 percent contraction in length, preferably 8 percent contraction in length.7. The method of claim 1, wherein the heat shrink layer is attached to the heater using a silicone adhesive or a silicone adhesive based tape.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the step of heating the heat shrink layer comprises heating the heat shrink layer to a temperature not higher than the melting point of the silicone adhesive so as to cause the heat shrink layer to contract, and then further heating the heat shrink layer to an operational temperature of the device.9. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of arranging the heater to be in thermal contact with the side wall, and attaching a heat shrink layer to the outward facing side of the heater comprises first attaching a heat shrink layer to the heater, and then attaching the combination of the heat shrink layer and the heater to the side wall.10. The method of claim 8, wherein an end of the heat shrink layer is attached to an end of the heater using adhesive tape, or wherein the outward facing side of the heater is attached to an inward facing side of the heat shrink layer using an adhesive layer.11. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of attaching the heat shrink layer to the heater comprises wrapping the heat shrink layer at least two full rotations around the side wall, at the position where the heater is in thermal contact with the side wall.12. A heating chamber produced in accordance with the method of claim 1.13. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a side wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber;a heater in thermal contact with the side wall; anda heat shrink layer under tension, compressing the heater against an outwardly facing surface of the side wall.14. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heat shrink layer is wrapped around the side wall for at least two full rotations at the position where the heater is in thermal contact with the side wall.15. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the side wall and the heat shrink layer together hermetically seal the heater.16. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the side wall is tubular and the heat shrink layer extends all the way around the outwardly facing surface of the side wall.17. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heat shrink layer is a layer of heat shrink tape wrapped around the side wall.18. The heating chamber of claim 17, wherein the heat shrink layer is configured to contract only along the length of the tape in response to heating.19. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heat shrink layer comprises polyimide.20. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heat shrink layer has a thickness of 50 micro m or less, and preferably 25 micro m or less.21. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heat shrink layer has a thermal conductivity lower than that of the side wall.22. The heating chamber of claim 13, further comprising a thermistor, and preferably wherein the thermistor is covered by the heat shrink material and preferably wherein the heat shrink material compresses the thermistor against the outwardly facing surface of the side wall.23. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 13; andcontrol circuitry arranged to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.", "embedding_index": 90}
{"index": 91, "patent_number": "US2022061377 AA", "text": "[EN] An embossed tipping paper includes a relief pattern region having a patterned embossing structure formed in the depth of the material of the tipping paper. The embossed tipping paper further includes at least one plain region adjacent to the relief pattern region, the at least one plain region not having an embossing structure formed in the depth of the material of the tipping paper. A sequence of ventilation holes is formed in the at least one plain region. The embossed tipping paper has a substantially rectangular shape and the at least one plain region forms a band of fixed width running between two parallel edges of the substantially rectangular shape. [EN] 1. An embossed tipping paper for use in smoking articles, the tipping paper comprising: a relief pattern region having a patterned embossing structure formed in a depth of a material of the tipping paper; andat least one plain region adjacent to the relief pattern region, the at least one plain region not having an embossing structure formed in the depth of the material of the tipping paper, and a sequence of ventilation holes being formed in the at least one plain region,wherein the embossed tipping paper has a substantially rectangular shape, the at least one plain region forming a band of fixed width running between two parallel edges of the substantially rectangular shape.2. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 1, wherein the fixed width of the at least one plain region is at least 1 mm.3. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plain region comprises at least two plain regions adjacent to the relief pattern region, the at least two plain regions not having an embossing structure formed in the depth of the material of the tipping paper, and running in parallel to each other between the two parallel edges of the substantially rectangular shape of the embossed tipping paper.4. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 3, wherein a first of the at least two plain regions is formed substantially at a side edge of the two parallel edges of the substantially rectangular shape of the embossed tipping paper.5. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 3, wherein both of the at least two plain regions are formed substantially in the middle of the substantially rectangular shape of the embossed tipping paper.6. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 4, wherein a second of the at least two plain regions is formed substantially in the middle of the substantially rectangular shape of the embossed tipping paper.7. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 1, wherein the patterned embossing structure is formed to a depth of more than 45 micro m of the material of the tipping paper.8. The embossed tipping paper according to claim 1, wherein the sequence of ventilation holes is a linear arrangement of a series of ventilation holes running in parallel to the band of fixed width in the middle of the at least one plain region.9. A smoking article, particularly a cigarette, a double cigarette, a cigarette cartridge, a disposable tobacco stick or a double disposable tobacco stick, comprising a filter plug and the embossed tipping paper according to claim 1, the embossed tipping paper being wrapped around the filter plug.10. The smoking article according to claim 9, further comprising a plug wrap made from porous paper wrapped around the filter plug beneath the embossed tipping paper.11. The smoking article according to claim 10, wherein the embossed tipping paper has a higher basis weight than a basis weight of the paper of the plug wrap.12. An embossing roller used for embossing tipping paper for smoking articles, the embossing roller comprising: an engraving pattern on a roller surface, the engraving pattern configured to form a relief pattern region having a patterned embossing structure in a depth of a material of the tipping paper; andat least one plain area on the roller surface adjacent to the engraving pattern, the at least one plain area configured to form at least one plain region adjacent to the relief pattern region, the at least one plain region not having an embossing structure formed in the depth of the material of the tipping paper,wherein the at least one plain area forms a band of fixed width running through the engraving pattern in parallel to a circumference of the embossing roller.13. A manufacturing system for manufacturing smoking articles with embossed tipping paper, the manufacturing system comprising at least one of the embossing roller according to claim 12.14. The manufacturing system according to claim 13, further comprising: a laser cutting device configured to form ventilation holes into the embossed tipping paper wrapped around a filter plug of semi-manufactured smoking articles running through the manufacturing system, the a-laser cutting device being configured to form a sequence of ventilation holes in the at least one plain region of the tipping paper.15. A method of manufacturing smoking articles with embossed tipping paper, comprising the steps of: forming a patterned embossing structure in a depth of a material of the tipping paper to form a relief pattern region;omitting at least one plain region adjacent to the relief pattern region during formation of the patterned embossing structure in the depth of the material of the tipping paper, so that the tipping paper includes the relief pattern region with the patterned embossing structure and the at least one plain region not having a patterned embossing structure; andforming a sequence of ventilation holes in the at least one plain region of the tipping paper,wherein the embossed tipping paper has a substantially rectangular shape, the at least one plain region forming a band of fixed width running between two parallel edges of the substantially rectangular shape.16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the sequence of ventilation holes is formed as a linear arrangement of a series of ventilation holes running in parallel to the band of fixed width in the middle of the at least one plain region.17. The method according to claim 15, wherein forming the sequence of ventilation holes is performed using laser cutting.18. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: separating two portions of the embossed tipping paper along a middle line of the band forming the at least one plain region.", "embedding_index": 91}
{"index": 92, "patent_number": "WO23001544 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a controller (24) and an induction heating arrangement (46) configured to heat an aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled. The induction heating arrangement (46) comprises an induction coil (48) comprising at least a plurality of first coil strands (62) and a plurality of second coil strands (64) and the controller (24) is configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) to generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of second coil strands (64) to generate a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different from the first frequency. An aerosol generating system 1 comprising the aerosol generating device (10) and an aerosol generating substrate (102) is also described. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a controller (24); an induction heating arrangement (46) configured to heat an aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled, the induction heating arrangement (46) comprising an induction coil (48) comprising at least a plurality of first coil strands (62) and a plurality of second coil strands (64); wherein the controller (24) is configured to control the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) to generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of second coil strands (64) to generate a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different from the first frequency.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil(48) comprises a first coil portion (58) in which the plurality of first coil strands (62) are arranged and a second coil portion (60) in which the plurality of second coil strands (64) are arranged.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the induction coil(48) comprises a periphery (54) defining a cross-sectional coil envelope (56), and the first and second coil portions (58, 60) are arranged within the cross-sectional coil envelope (56).4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the first and second coil portions (58, 60) are electrically isolated from each other.5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of first coil strands (62) have a first cross-section and the plurality of second coil strands (64) have a second cross-section which differs from the first cross-section.6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of first coil strands (62) and the plurality of second coil strands (64) differ from each other in one or more of cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area.7. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (24) is configured to sequentially supply the alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) and the plurality of second coil strands (64) to sequentially generate the first and second electromagnetic fields.8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (24) is configured to supply the alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) for a first period of time to generate the first electromagnetic field for the first period of time and thereafter to supply the alternating electric current to the plurality of second coil strands (64) for a second period of time that follows the first period of time to generate the second electromagnetic field for the second period of time.9. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating chamber (18) defining a heating zone (19) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102) and the induction coil (48) is positioned adjacent to the heating chamber (18) to generate the first and second electromagnetic fields within the heating zone (19).10. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the first electromagnetic field is adapted to heat a first inductively heatable susceptor (40) having a first resonant frequency and the second electromagnetic field is adapted to heat a second inductively heatable susceptor (42) having a second resonant frequency that is different from the first resonant frequency.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol generating device (10) comprises the first inductively heatable susceptor (40) and the second inductively heatable susceptor (42).12. An aerosol generating device according to claims 9 to 11, wherein the first and second inductively heatable susceptors (40, 42) are positioned around the heating chamber (18) within the heating zone (19) to define, respectively, a first area (41) within the heating zone (19) and a second area (43) within the heating zone (19), and the induction coil (48) extends helically around the heating chamber (18).13. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (102); and an aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim for heating the aerosol generating substrate (102) to generate an aerosol to be inhaled.14. A method of using an aerosol generating system (1) according to claim 13, the method comprising: positioning at least part of the aerosol generating substrate (102) in a heating chamber (18) of the aerosol generating device (10); actuating, by the controller (24), the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) for a first period of time to generate the first electromagnetic field for the first period of time to heat a first portion of the aerosol generating substrate (102); actuating, by the controller (24), the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply an alternating electric current to the plurality of second coil strands (64) for a second period of time which follows the first period of time to generate the second electromagnetic field for the second period of time to heat a second portion of the aerosol generating substrate (102).15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the heating chamber (18) defines a heating zone (19); the step of actuating, by the controller (24), the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply the alternating electric current to the plurality of first coil strands (62) causes the generated first electromagnetic field to heat a first inductively heatable susceptor (40) that defines a first area (41) of the heating zone (19) in which the first portion of the aerosol generating substrate (102) is positioned; and the step of actuating, by the controller (24), the induction heating arrangement (46) to supply the alternating electric current to the plurality of second coil strands (64) causes the generated second electromagnetic field to heat a second inductively heatable susceptor (42) that defines a second area (43) of the heating zone (19) in which the second portion of the aerosol generating substrate (102) is positioned.", "embedding_index": 92}
{"index": 93, "patent_number": "WO22207547 A1", "text": "[EN] A combination of a vaporizer (10) and a charger (12) has at least one user interface output such as a display and/or one or more light sources (16), in particular LEDs, and at least one user interface input such as buttons (14), capacitive touch sensors and microphones for voice command input, wherein the outputs are provided on the vaporizer, and the charger lacks any outputs. The vaporizer has at least one input (14), and preferably no information can be input on the charger. The charger (12) may be a portable charging case in which the vaporizer (10) can be accommodated. [EN] Claims 1. A combination of a vaporizer (10) and a charger (12) with at least one user interface output (16) such as a display and/or one or more light sources, in particular LEDs, and at least one user interface input (14, 18) such as buttons, capacitive touch sensors and microphones for voice command input, wherein any outputs (16) are provided on the vaporizer (10), and the charger (12) lacks any outputs, and the vaporizer (10) further has at least one input; characterized in that a control is adapted to control at least one output so as to distinguish between vaporizer (10) and charger (12) related output.2. The combination of claim 1, wherein the charger (12) is a charging case, which is preferably portable, and in which the vaporizer (10) can be accommodated.3. The combination of one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one output is related to a battery level of the vaporizer (10) or the charger (12), vaping time, heating up time, puff intensity or charging state.4. The combination of one of the preceding claims, wherein the control is adapted to control at least one output so as to output, in particular show vaporizer (10) related output, when the vaporizer (10) is not connected to the charger (12), and charger (12) related output, when the vaporizer (10) is connected to the charger.5. The combination of one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (10) has an output indicating whether vaporizer or charger (12) related output is output.6. The combination of one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer and/or the charger has an input adapted to switch at least one output between vaporizer and charger related output.7. The combination of claim 6, wherein the vaporizer (10) has a single output and/or input, and/or the charger (12) has a single input.8. A method of outputting information related to a combination of a vaporizer (10) and a charger (12) by means of at least one user interface output (16) such as a display and/or one or more light sources, in particular LEDs, wherein any information is output on the vaporizer (10), and no information is output on the charger (12), and wherein information can be input on the vaporizer (10), but no information can be input on the charger (12); wherein a control controls at least one output in a manner distinguishing between vaporizer and charger related output.9. The method of claim 8, wherein at least one of a battery level of the vaporizer (10) or the charger (12), vaping time, heating up time, puff intensity or charging state is output.10. The method of claims 8 or 9, wherein the control controls at least one output so as to output, in particular show vaporizer (10) related output, when the vaporizer (10) is not connected to the charger (12), and charger (12) related output, when the vaporizer (10) is connected to the charger (12).11. The method of one of claims 8 to 10, wherein information is output in a manner indicating whether vaporizer (10) or charger (12) related output is output.12. The method of one of claims 8 to 11, wherein at least one output can be switched between vaporizer (10) and charger (12) related output.", "embedding_index": 93}
{"index": 94, "patent_number": "US2024090584 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device designed to operate with a consumable article includes a socket for receiving the consumable article; a heater configured to heat the consumable article when it is received in the socket; first and second sensors each configured to detect the consumable article inside a respective first and second portion of the socket and generate a respective first and second sensor signal; and a controller for controlling the operation of the heater according to both sensor signals. Each sensor includes a respective roller configured to rotate when the consumable article is being received in the corresponding portion of the socket or extracted from such portion. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device designed to operate with a consumable article, comprising: a socket configured to receive the consumable article;a heater arranged at least partially adjacent to the socket and configured to heat the consumable article when the consumable article is received in the socket;at least a first sensor and a second sensor, each of the first sensor and the second sensor being configured to detect the consumable article inside at least a first portion of the socket and a second portion of the socket respectively, and to generate a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal, respectively;a controller configured to control operation of the heater according to both of the first and second sensor signals,wherein each of the first and second sensors comprises a respective roller configured to rotate when the consumable article is being received in the respective first and second portion of the socket or is being extracted from the respective first and second portion of the socket.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the socket extends along a socket axis, the second sensor and the first sensor being arranged successively along the socket axis.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the socket is delimited by an internal wall, each of the first and second sensors being arranged in a respective aperture positioned along the internal wall, and each of the first and second sensors protruding from the respective aperture.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first and second sensors is configured to indicate a direction of rotation of the respective roller.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to control the operation of the heater according to a control logic depending on each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal is either positive, negative, or null; wherein each of the first and second sensor signals is positive when a direction of rotation of the respective roller corresponds to an insertion direction of the consumable article into the socket; wherein each of the first and second sensor signals is negative when the direction of rotation of the respective roller corresponds to an extraction direction of the consumable article out of the socket; and wherein each of the first and second sensor signals is null when each of the first and second sensor signals is neither negative nor positive.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to activate the operation of the heater if each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal is positive.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to maintain a current state of the heater either if the first sensor signal is positive and the second sensor signal is null or if the first sensor signal is negative and the second sensor signal is negative.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to maintain a current state of the heater if each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal is null after being positive.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to deactivate the operation of the heater if each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal is null after being negative.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to maintain a current state of the heater if the first sensor signal is negative and the second signal is null.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the control logic is configured to deactivate the operation of the heater if the first sensor signal is negative and the second sensor signal is null.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the control logic is configured to maintain the current state of the heater if each of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal is null.14. A method for controlling the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising controlling the operation of the heater based on both of the first and second sensor signals.", "embedding_index": 94}
{"index": 95, "patent_number": "US2024090578 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device includes: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; and a susceptor assembly including a first ring and a second ring and a plurality of susceptors held between the first and second rings. An aerosol generating system includes the heating apparatus in combination with an aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; anda susceptor assembly configured to be positioned within the heating chamber, the susceptor assembly comprising a first ring and a second ring, and a plurality of susceptors held between the first and second rings, wherein each susceptor in the plurality of susceptors extends from the first ring to the second ring, and wherein the susceptor assembly is configured to allow the aerosol generating substrate to pass through the first ring.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the susceptor assembly is configured to be removable from the heating chamber.3. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein an outer surface of the first ring and/or an outer surface of the second ring is configured to provide a frictional force which acts against an inner surface of the heating chamber.4. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the susceptor assembly is configured to prevent a received aerosol generating substrate from passing beyond the second ring.5. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring and/or the second ring is configured to allow air to pass through or around the first ring and/or the second ring after the aerosol generating substrate is received in the heating chamber.6. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein each end of the plurality of susceptors is arranged at the respective first ring and/or the second ring.7. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein a first end of each susceptor in the plurality of susceptors is arranged at the second ring, and a portion of the first end of at least one of the plurality of susceptors held in the second ring is substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the susceptor assembly is configured to be removed from the heating chamber.8. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the heating chamber, the first ring and/or the second ring comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material.9. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one susceptor in the plurality of susceptors comprises an inwardly extending portion, positioned between the first and second rings, that extends toward a central axis of the heating chamber so as to provide a reduced cross-sectional area of the heating chamber.10. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the susceptors in the plurality of susceptors is spaced apart from an inner heating chamber wall between the first and second rings.11. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the susceptors in the plurality of susceptors is in contact with an inner heating chamber wall along at least one edge.12. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the susceptors in the plurality of susceptors is in contact with an inner heating chamber wall along at least two edges, but are spaced apart from the heating chamber wall between the at least two edges.13. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the susceptors in the plurality of susceptors has a convex cross-sectional shape so as to minimise contact with an inner heating chamber inner wall, and to improve structural rigidity.14. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber wall configured to support an induction heating coil of an electromagnetic field generator.15. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating substrate;an electromagnetic field generator; andthe heating apparatus of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 95}
{"index": 96, "patent_number": "US2024090577 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber configured to receive at least part of an aerosol generating substrate; a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors arranged circumferentially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber, wherein each susceptor has a substantially planar portion that defines a respective plane; and an inductive coil wrapped around the heating chamber, and shaped such that the coil is parallel to the respective planes defined by the plurality of susceptors. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive at least part of an aerosol generating substrate, the heating chamber comprising a chamber wall;a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors arranged circumferentially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber, wherein each susceptor has a substantially planar portion that defines a respective plane; andan inductive coil wrapped around the heating chamber, and shaped such that the coil is parallel to respective planes defined by the plurality of susceptors, wherein the chamber wall has a uniform thickness such that a spacing between the coil and each of the plurality of susceptors is substantially constant across the planar portion.2. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein chamber wall defines an interior volume of the heating chamber, and the plurality of susceptors are spaced around an inner surface of the chamber wall.3. The heating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each of the plurality of susceptors has a recess formed along a length of the susceptor, the recess is configured to engage with a corresponding projection defined in the inner surface of the chamber wall.4. The heating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the projection is configured to extend radially inwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the heating chamber thereby to compress the aerosol generating substrate positioned, in use, in the heating chamber.5. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has substantially planar portions that coincide with the planar portions of the susceptors.6. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of susceptors comprise curved sides in addition to the planar portions.7. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to hold four of the plurality of susceptors spaced equidistant from each other such that the planar portion of each of the four susceptors is parallel to a corresponding plane of the coil wrapped around the heating chamber.8. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to hold three of the plurality of susceptors spaced equidistant from each other in the heating chamber such that the planar portion of each of the three susceptors is parallel to a corresponding plane of the coil wrapped around the heating chamber.9. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coil is configured to generate an electromagnetic field and inductively heat the plurality of susceptors to generate aerosol from the aerosol generating substrate when in use.10. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of susceptors is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber.11. The heating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein sides of the plurality of susceptors are flush with the inner surface of the heating chamber.12. The heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material.13. The heating apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the heating chamber comprises a heat-resistant plastics material, preferably polyether ether ketone (PEEK).14. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating substrate; anda heating apparatus according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 96}
{"index": 97, "patent_number": "WO23006968 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates an aerosol generating article for use in a non-combustible aerosol generating device comprising a filtering mouthpiece, an aerosol generating segment and a spacer element positioned between the aerosol generating segment and the filtering mouthpiece. The aerosol generating article is wrapped at least partially by a first wrapper, wherein the first wrapper comprises an outer and an inner surface. Furthermore, the aerosol generating article extends in a length and a circumferential direction. According to the invention, the first wrapper comprises at least one tobacco leaf portion. The invention relates also to a method for manufacturing such an aerosol generating article. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1) for use in a non-combustible aerosol generating de vice (8) comprising a filtering mouthpiece (2), an aerosol generating segment (3) and a spacer element (4b) positioned between the aerosol generating segment (3) and the filtering mouthpiece (2), and being wrapped at least partially by a first wrapper (5), wherein the first wrapper (5) comprises an outer (6a) and an inner (6b) surface, wherein the aerosol generating article (1) extends in a length (L) and a circumferential (C) direction, characterized in that the first wrapper (5) comprises at least one tobacco leaf portion (7), wherein the to bacco leaf portion is a part of a preshaped, harvested and aged tobacco plant leaf.2. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portion (7) extends along the length direction (L) and comprises a length (I2) which corresponds to a length (11) of the aerosol generating article (1).3. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portion (7) extends along the circumferential direction (C) and com prises a circumference (c2) which corresponds to a circumference (d) of the aerosol generating article (1).4. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portion (7) is arranged as the outer (6a) and/or inner (6b) surface of at least first wrapper (5).5. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portion (7) is formed as a spirally wound tube (9) as the outer (6a) and/or inner (6b) surface of the first wrapper (5).6. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the aerosol generating segment (3) is formed as a rod (11) comprising reconstituted tobacco (10).7. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the reconstituted tobacco (10) is at least one gathered sheet (10a).8. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the reconstituted tobacco (10) is formed as a plurality (12) of reconstituted tobacco strips or strands (10b) extending along the length direction (L).9. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claims 6 - 8, characterized in that the reconstituted tobacco (10) is formed as a reconstituted tobacco cut filler (10c) which is preferably randomly oriented in the aerosol generating segment (3).10. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the aerosol generating segment (3) is individually wrapped with a second wrapper (13) preferably comprising any one of: paper, cellulose acetate, aluminium foil, to bacco leaf, tobacco paper.11. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the aerosol generating article (1) comprises a third wrapper (14) which is adhesively attached to the first wrapper (5) at least partially.12. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first wrapper (5) is a single wrapper of the aerosol generating article (1).13. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first wrapper comprises two layers, wherein the tobacco leaf portion is a layer of the first wrapper adhesively attached on the outer or inner surface of a second layer of the first wrapper, wherein the layers of the first wrapper are superimposed or at least overlapping.14. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the layers of the first wrapper are superimposed or at least overlapping.15. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that several tobacco leaf portions are distributed on the entire outer and/or inner surface of the first wrapper.16. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portions are attached to the inner and/or outer surface of the first wrapper as rings, wherein the tobacco leaf rings enclose the aerosol generating arti cle circumferentially.17. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that the ring of the tobacco leaf portion replaces at least one lacking portion of the first wrapper.18. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tobacco leaf portion comprises at least one adhesive surface which may be glued to portions or edges of the first wrapper thereby replacing the lacking portions with the tobacco leaf portion.19. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article (1) for use in a non-com bustible aerosol generating device (8), wherein the aerosol generating device (8) comprises a filtering mouthpiece (2), an aerosol generating segment (3) and a spacer (4b) element positioned between the aerosol generating segment (3) and the filtering mouthpiece (2), wherein the aerosol generating article (1) extends in a length (L) and a circumferential (C) directions, characterized by wrapping the aerosol generating article (1) at least partially with a first wrapper (5), wherein the first wrapper (5) comprises an outer (6a) and an inner (6b) surface, wherein the first wrapper (5) comprises at least one tobacco leaf portion (7), wherein the tobacco leaf portion is a part of a preshaped, harvested and aged tobacco plant leaf..20. Method according to claim 13, characterized by wrapping the aerosol generating segment (3) with a second wrapper (13) preferably comprising a paper or tobacco leaf or tobacco paper.21. Method according to claim 14, characterized by wrapping the aerosol generating article (1) with a third wrapper (14), wherein the third wrapper (14) is adhesively attached to the first wrapper (5).", "embedding_index": 97}
{"index": 98, "patent_number": "WO22238119 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises: - an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol- forming substance (4) mixed with air into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive draws, - an air flow channel (3) having an inner diameter (d1), allowing air, sucked by a user, to pass through and to be mixed with the aerosol-forming substance (4), and having a deformable section (5) that is deformable to change its inner diameter (d1), and - a manual adjusting means (17) arranged for acting on this deformable section (5) to induce its deformation when it is manually actuated by the user wishing to adjust the resistance to draw. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising i) an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming substance (4) mixed with air into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive draws, and ii) an air flow channel (3) allowing air, sucked by said user, to pass through and to be mixed with said aerosol-forming substance, and having an inner diameter (d1), wherein a wall of said air flow channel (3) has a deformable section (5) that is deformable to change said inner diameter (d1) so as to adjust a resistance to draw through the airflow channel, and wherein said aerosol generation device (1) further comprises a manual adjusting means (17) arranged for acting on said deformable section (5) to induce deformation of said deformable section (5) when said manual adjusting means (17) is manually actuated by said user wishing to adjust said resistance to draw.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said manual adjusting means (17) is a screw or a mechanical mechanism.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein said mechanical mechanism is chosen from a group comprising a lever, a scotch yoke mechanism, and a Scott Russell mechanism.4. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it further comprises at least one strain gauge sensor (18) arranged for measuring a deformation of said deformable section (5), and a controller (19) arranged for determining a degree of restriction of said deformable section (5) based on said measured deformation and for controlling heater operation of said aerosol generation unit (2) according to said determined degree of restriction.5. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, said airflow channel (3) including a chamber (7, 8) operable to receive said aerosol-forming substance (4).6. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said aerosol generation device (1) comprises a heater (13).7. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said deformable section (5) that is deformable to change said inner diameter (d1) is operable to adjust a resistance to draw through the air flow channel by reducing a cross-sectional area of the air flow channel.8. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said deformable section (5) is deformable inwardly towards a central axis of said air flow channel (3).9. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said deformable section comprises a flexible membrane (16).10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said flexible membrane (16) is made from a silicone elastomer or a flexible polymer.11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said deformable section (5) comprises a wall section movable to protrude into said airflow channel (3).12. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said aerosol generation unit (2) comprises an area (7) intended for containing said aerosol-forming substance (4) in solid form, and said deformable section (5) comprises at least a part of said area (7) to compress said aerosol-forming substance (4) when it is deformed.13. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said deformable section (5) is comprised in a part (23) of said airflow channel (3) that is located upstream of said aerosol-forming substrate (4), said part arranged for providing said aerosol generation unit (2) with air originating from outside.14. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said aerosol generation device is an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 98}
{"index": 99, "patent_number": "WO23012104 A1", "text": "[EN] The aerosol generation device (12) comprises: - a storage portion (20) configured to receive a consumable article storing a vaporizable material and extending along a device axis (X) between an open end (30) and a bottom end (32); - a first heating system (60) configured to heat at least partially the storage portion (20) to form aerosol on the open end (30) when the consumable article is in the storage portion (20); - a gas-sensing compartment (22) comprising a gas sensor (36); in a vaping mode, the storage portion (20) being configured to conduct a vaping flow from a vaping flow inlet (26) to the open end (30) through the consumable article; in a sensing mode, the storage portion (20) being configured to conduct an exhaled flow from the open end (30) to the gas-sensing compartment (22). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (12) comprising: - a storage portion (20) configured to receive a consumable article (14) storing a vaporizable material, the storage portion (20) extending along a device axis (X) between an open end (30) and a bottom end (32); - a first heating system (60) configured to heat at least partially the storage portion (20) until at least a first temperature to form aerosol on the open end (30) when the consumable article (14) is received in the storage portion (20); - a gas-sensing compartment (22), able to be in fluid communication with the storage portion (20) and comprising a gas sensor (36) for sensing at least a gas; in a vaping mode, the storage portion (20) being configured to conduct a vaping flow from a vaping flow inlet (26) to the open end (30) through the consumable article (14); in a sensing mode, the storage portion (20) being configured to conduct an exhaled flow from the open end (30) to the gas-sensing compartment (22).2. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1, further comprising a sensing valve (50) arranged between the gas-sensing compartment (22) and the storage portion (20); the sensing valve (50) being movable between an open position in which the gassensing compartment (22) is in fluid communication with the storage portion (20) and a closed position in which the gas-sensing compartment (22) is isolated from the storage portion (20); the sensing valve (50) being in the open position in the sensing mode and in the closed position in the vaping mode.3. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a vaping valve (52) arranged between the vaping flow inlet (26) and the storage portion (20); the vaping valve (52) being movable between an open position in which the vaping flow inlet (26) is in fluid communication with the storage portion (20) and a closed position in which the vaping flow inlet (26) is sealed; the vaping valve (52) being in the open position in the vaping mode and in the closed position in the sensing mode.4. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a control module (66) and a switch system (68), the control module (66) being configured to control the device (12) between the sensing mode and the vaping mode, the switch system (68) being designed to be manipulated by a user to command the control module (66).5. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage portion (20) is configured to receive the consumable article (14) through the open end (30).6. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein in the sensing mode, the storage portion (20) is configured to conduct the exhaled flow when the storage portion (20) is empty of consumable article (14).7. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaping flow inlet (26) is arranged at the bottom end (32) of the storage portion (20).8. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first heating system (60) is further configured to heat the exhaled flow passing through the storage portion (20) in the sensing mode, until at least a second temperature.9. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second heating system (62) configured to heat the exhaled flow entering the gas-sensing compartment (22) in the sensing mode, until at least a second temperature.10. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the first heating system (60) and/or the second heating system (62) comprises a hollow cylindrical component, the exhaled flow flowing through the cylindrical component toward the gas sensor (36) in the sensing mode.11. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 10, wherein the cylindrical component comprises, radially, inwardly to outwardly, a Teflon layer filled with a hydrocarbon filler, a copper layer and a heater film. 1512. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the second temperature is chosen to cause isolation of a at least one predetermined component from the exhaled flow, preferably the second temperature being comprised between 80 degrees centigrade and 100 degrees centigrade, and advantageously substantially equal to 90 degrees centigrade13. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a communication module (70) connected to the gas sensor (36), the gas sensor (36) being configured to generate sensing data representative of the exhaled flow, the communication module (70) being configured to transmit said sensing data to an external device (1).14. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the gas sensed by the gas sensor (36) comprises a component chosen from the list comprising acetone, carbon dioxide and ethanol.15. The aerosol generation assembly, comprising: - an aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; and - a consumable article (14) configured to operate with the aerosol generation device (12).", "embedding_index": 99}
{"index": 100, "patent_number": "WO23001547 A1", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly (11) for an aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102), an induction coil (58) positioned externally of the heating chamber (18) for generating an electromagnetic field, an inductively heatable susceptor (48) positioned inside the heating chamber (18) at a periphery (31) thereof externally of the aerosol generating substrate (102), and a temperature sensor (64) in thermal contact with the inductively heatable susceptor (48). The inductively heatable susceptor (48) is arranged with respect to the induction coil (58) to be inductively heated by the generated electromagnetic field and has a geometric feature (70) arranged to shield the temperature sensor (64) from the generated electromagnetic field. [EN] Claims 1. An induction heating assembly (11) for an aerosol generating device (10), the induction heating assembly (11) comprising: a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102); an induction coil (58) positioned externally of the heating chamber (18) for generating an electromagnetic field; an inductively heatable susceptor (48) positioned inside the heating chamber (18) at a periphery (31) thereof externally of the aerosol generating substrate (102), the inductively heatable susceptor (48) being arranged with respect to the induction coil (58) to be inductively heated by the generated electromagnetic field; a temperature sensor (64) in thermal contact with the inductively heatable susceptor (48); wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (48) has a geometric feature (70) arranged to shield the temperature sensor (64) from the generated electromagnetic field.2. An induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor (64) is received within the geometric feature (70).3. An induction heating assembly according to claim 2, wherein the temperature sensor (64) is a thermocouple and comprises a first thermocouple wire (66) received within the geometric feature (70) and a second thermocouple wire (68) received within the geometric feature (70).4. An induction heating assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the induction coil (58) extends around the heating chamber (18).5. An induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the heating chamber (18) has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction, the inductively heatable susceptor (48) is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber (18), and the inductively heatable susceptor (48) has an inner surface (48a) and an outer surface (48b).6. An induction heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein the heating chamber (18) comprises a chamber wall (30) that defines an interior volume of the heating chamber (18), and wherein, when an aerosol generating substrate (102) is received in the heating chamber (18), there is an inner air gap between the inner surface (48a) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48) and the aerosol generating substrate (102) and an outer air gap between the outer surface (48b) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48) and the chamber wall (30).7. An induction heating assembly according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the geometric feature (70) comprises a groove (72) formed in the inner surface (48a) or the outer surface (48b) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48), the groove (72) extends in the longitudinal direction, and the temperature sensor (64) is positioned in the groove (72).8. An induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the groove (72) extends in the longitudinal direction from the location of the temperature sensor (64) to an end of the inductively heatable susceptor (48).9. An induction heating assembly according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein, when the groove (72) is formed in the inner surface (48a) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48), the temperature sensor (64) is recessed from the inner surface (48a).10. An induction heating assembly according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein, when the groove (72) is formed in the outer surface (48b) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48), the temperature sensor (64) is recessed from the outer surface (48b).11. An induction heating assembly according to any of claims 7 to 10, wherein the groove (72) is covered by an electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material strip (74) to enclose the temperature sensor (64) in the groove (72).12. An induction heating assembly according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the geometric feature (70) comprises a channel (76) arranged on the inner surface (48a) or the outer surface (48b) of the inductively heatable susceptor (48), the channel (76) extends in the longitudinal direction, and the temperature sensor (64) is positioned in the channel (76).13. An induction heating assembly according to claim 12, wherein the channel (76) extends in the longitudinal direction from the location of the temperature sensor (64) to an end of the inductively heatable susceptor (48).14. An induction heating assembly according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the channel (76) is formed by a pair of side walls (76a) extending in the longitudinal direction, the side walls (76a) comprising an electrically conductive and magnetically permeable material.15. An induction heating assembly according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the channel (76) is covered by an electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material strip (74) to enclose the temperature sensor (64) in the channel (76).", "embedding_index": 100}
{"index": 101, "patent_number": "WO23073097 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a pod (1) including a light-switchable layer (7) for an aerosol-generating device in which leakage of an aerosol-generating liquid material (e-liquid) during transit and storage is prevented. This is achieved by a pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device comprising a porous wick (2); a reservoir (3) including a discharge opening (4) for an aerosol-generating liquid material; and at least one light emitting source (6), wherein the porous wick (2) is coated with a light-switchable layer (7) on a surface thereof sealing the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) so that the light-switchable layer (7) is arranged between the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) and the porous wick (2), wherein the light- switchable layer (7) comprises an amphiphilic inorganic material being hydrophobic and impermeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material in the dark and becoming hydrophilic and permeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material when exposed to light, and wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) is configured to illuminate the light-switchable layer (7). Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising the pod (1). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A Pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device comprising a porous wick (2); a reservoir (3) including a discharge opening (4) for an aerosol-generating liquid material; and at least one light emitting source (6), wherein the porous wick (2) is coated with a light- switchable layer (7) on a surface thereof sealing the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) so that the light- switchable layer (7) is arranged between the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) and the porous wick (2), wherein the light-switchable layer (7) comprises an amphiphilic inorganic material being hydrophobic and impermeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material in the dark and becoming hydrophilic and permeable for an aerosolgenerating liquid material when exposed to light, and wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) is configured to illuminate the light-switchable layer (7).2. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic inorganic material is hydrophobic in the dark and becomes hydrophilic when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.3. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the amphiphilic inorganic material is at least one selected from the group consisting of TiC>2, ZnO and SnC>2.4. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein the amphiphilic inorganic material is at least one selected from the group consisting of TiC>2 nanoparticles, ZnO nanoparticles and SnO2 nanoparticles.5. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the light-switchable layer (7) has a thickness of 10 nm to 100 pm.6. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) is configured to illuminate the light- switchable layer (7) by direct illumination and/or by reflection of the emitted light from a reservoir sidewall (8).7. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) emits light with a wavelength in the range of 350 to 450 nm, preferably in the range of 365 to 405 nm.8. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) is an UV light emitting diode.9. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one light emitting source (6) is arranged to illuminate the light- switchable layer (7) by emitting light through the reservoir (3).10. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to claim 9, wherein the reservoir (3) comprises at least one UV transparent window (9) arranged to allow the at least one light emitting source (6) to illuminate the light-switchable layer (7) by emitting light through the window (9).11. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to claim 10, wherein the UV transparent window (9) is made of any one of glass, inorganic quarz, silicone elastomer, acrylic polymer, polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cyclic olefin copolymers (COC).12. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the porous wick (2) is made of ceramic, silica or cotton.13. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising an airflow channel (5) configured to allow air entering the pod (1) through an inlet (5a) being guided through the porous wick (2) and/or along a surface of the porous wick (2), and exiting the pod (1) through an outlet (5b).14. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein when the air is guided along the surface of the porous wick (2), the porous wick (2) has a vapor channel structure (10) forming vapor channels (10a) on that surface of the porous wick (2) along which the air is guided.15. An aerosol-generating device comprising the pod (1) as defined in any one of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 101}
{"index": 102, "patent_number": "WO22238240 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (2) comprises a receiving interface (4) to receive an aerosol generation unit allowing a user to inhale, a sensor (5) to detect a user's inhalations, and a controller (6) configured to determine information from N user's inhalations detected during a calibration procedure without aerosol generation, with N greater than or equal to 1, this information being used for determining an inhalation profile for the user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (2) comprising: a receiving interface (4) to receive an aerosol generation unit allowing a user to inhale, a sensor (5) to detect a users inhalations, and a controller (6) for controlling the operation of said aerosol generation unit, characterized in that, during a calibration procedure, said controller (6) is configured to determine information from N users inhalations detected during said calibration procedure, without aerosol generation, with N > 1, said information being used for determining an inhalation profile for said user, and further characterized in that, during a vaping session following said calibration procedure, said controller (6) is configured to control the operation of aerosol generation unit using a heating profile based on said determined inhalation profile.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller (6) is configured to determine said inhalation profile for said user from said determined information, and is further configured to determine, for said user, the heating profile based on said determined inhalation profile.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a communication interface (18) arranged i) for transferring said determined information to a communication equipment (19) configured to determine said inhalation profile for said user from said determined information and then a heating profile based on said determined inhalation profile, and ii) for receiving at least said determined heating profile from said communication equipment (19), and wherein said controller (6) is configured for controlling the operation of said aerosol generation unit during a vaping session from said received heating profile.4. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said calibration procedure is initiated in response to receipt of a trigger signal by the controller.5. Aerosol generation system (1), wherein the aerosol generating system comprises an aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and a capsule for user inhalations.6. Aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein said capsule comprises a coupling interface (13), intended to be received by said receiving interface (4) instead of said aerosol generation unit during the calibration procedure, and an air flow channel (14), allowing a user to inhale during said calibration procedure, and is a calibration capsule (3) that does not comprise any aerosol-forming substance and is incapable of generating aerosol.7. Aerosol generation system according to claim 6, wherein said aerosol generation device (2) is configured to initiate said calibration procedure after said calibration capsule (3) has been received by said receiving interface (4) and after having received a trigger signal.8. Aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein said calibration capsule (3) comprises: (i) a radio-frequency identification element (21) storing a calibration information, and wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a radio-frequency identification reader (22) arranged for reading said calibration information and for generating said trigger signal; or (ii) a micro-controller (23) arranged for providing said trigger signal to said aerosol generation device (2) after said calibration capsule (3) has been received by said receiving interface (4); or (iii) an emitter arranged for emitting waves representative of said trigger signal, and wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a wave receiver arranged for receiving said emitted waves and for generating said trigger signal from said received waves.9. Aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol generating system further comprises: (i) an electronic sleeve (27) comprising a radio-frequency identification element (28) storing a calibration information, and wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a radio-frequency identification reader (29) arranged for reading said calibration information and for generating said trigger signal; or (ii) an electronic sleeve (27) comprising an emitter arranged for emitting waves representative of said trigger signal, and wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a wave receiver arranged for receiving said emitted waves and for generating said trigger signal from said received waves.10. Aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a user interface (30) arranged for allowing said user to trigger generation of said trigger signal.11. Aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein said aerosol generation device (2) comprises a wireless communication interface (18) arranged for having wireless communications with a communication equipment (19) configured to transmit said trigger signal.12. Aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein said capsule is an aerosol generating unit which contains an aerosol-forming substance and a heater, and wherein said controller (6) is arranged for preventing the heater from generating aerosol from said aerosol-forming substance when said user inhales during said calibration procedure.13. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: determining, during a calibration procedure without aerosol generation, information from N users inhalations detected during said calibration procedure, with N > 1, said determined information being used for determining an inhalation profile for said user, obtaining a heating profile for said user based on said determined inhalation profile, and controlling, during a vaping session following said calibration procedure, operation of aerosol generation unit using said heating profile.14. The method of claim 13, further comprising, during the calibration procedure, transferring said determined information to a communication equipment (19), and receiving at least one of said inhalation profile and said heating profile from said communication equipment.15. A capsule for use with an aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said capsule comprises a coupling interface (13), intended to be received by said receiving interface (4) instead of said aerosol generation unit during the calibration procedure, and an airflow channel (14), allowing a user to inhale during said calibration procedure, and is a calibration capsule (3) that does not comprise any aerosol-forming substance and is incapable of generating aerosol.", "embedding_index": 102}
{"index": 103, "patent_number": "WO22194998 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device, in particular to an aerosol generation device comprising: a main body with a main housing; a touch area for detecting a touch operation, that forms part of the main housing, wherein the touch area comprises a capacitive layer with capacitive cells, for detecting a touch operation on the touch area, wherein at least a portion of the capacitive layer is translucent or preferably transparent to light; an LED; and a light guide arranged in an area, that extends orthogonally from the touch area, and connected to the LED such that light emitted from the LED propagates through the light guide and further through the touch area. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device (too) comprising: - a main body (200) with a main housing (300); - a touch area (400) for detecting a touch operation, that forms part of the main housing (300), wherein the touch area (400) comprises a capacitive layer (410) with capacitive cells (411), for detecting a touch operation on the touch area (400), wherein at least a portion (412) of the capacitive layer (410) is translucent or preferably transparent to light; - an LED (500); and - a light guide (600) arranged in an area (422), that extends orthogonally from the touch area (400), and connected to the LED (500) such that light emitted from the LED (500) propagates through the light guide (600) and further through the touch area (400).2. The aerosol generation device (too) of claim 1, wherein the light guide (600) has a tubular shape, and connects to the translucent or preferably transparent portion (412) of the capacitive layer (410) in longitudinal direction of the light guide.3. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the through area of the light guide (600) has a size between 100 percent and 600 percent preferably between 100 percent and 300 percent of the size of the surface of the LED (500) directed towards the light guide (600).4. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (500) is not visible through the translucent or preferably transparent portion (412) when the LED (500) is not emitting light.5. The aerosol generation device (loo) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (500) is configured to emit light in response to a touch input of the user on the touch area (400).6. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light guide (600) comprises one or more bent portions.7. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a portion of or preferably substantially the entire light guide (600) is arranged perpendicular to the capacitive layer (410).8. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light guide (600) is arranged such that a portion (610) of the light guide is arranged in the area (422) that extends orthogonally from the translucent or preferably transparent portion (412) of the capacitive layer (410); and a portion (620) of the light guide (600) is arranged in an area (423) that extends orthogonally from an opaque portion (413) of the capacitive layer (410).9. The aerosol generation device (too) of claim 8, wherein the portion (610) of the light guide (600) which is arranged, in the area (422) that extends orthogonally from the translucent or preferably transparent portion (412) is arranged in parallel to the capacitive layer (410).10. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light guide (600) comprises an angular portion which is arranged such that it forms an angle with the capacitive layer (410) between io degrees and 8o degrees, preferably between 20 degrees and 700.11. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capacitive layer (410) comprises engraved portions (800) for collecting light passing through the capacitive layer (410).12. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, comprising multiple LEDs (500) with corresponding one or more multiple light guides (600).13. The aerosol generation device (too) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the touch area (400) comprises an outer layer (430) which is translucent or preferably transparent to light; wherein an opaque silkscreened layer (420) is arranged in the touch area (400) to create the opaque portions (413) in the touch area (400).14. The aerosol generation device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the light guide (600) is configured to be deformable or preferably to be elastic.15. The aerosol generation device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the light guide (600) is arranged such that it extends through the capacitive layer (410), or preferably extends through the capacitive layer (410) and the outer layer (410).", "embedding_index": 103}
{"index": 104, "patent_number": "WO22207743 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device configured to generate an aerosol from a consumable comprising an aerosol substrate and a heating element comprising an electrically conductive material. The aerosol generation device comprises: a housing comprising a chamber adapted to hold the consumable; and an electrical supply surface comprising first and second comb-shaped electrodes, arranged in the chamber, wherein, when the heating element is located against the electrical supply surface, the first and second comb-shaped electrodes are configured to supply electricity through the electrically conductive material in order to heat the aerosol substrate. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device configured to generate an aerosol from a consumable comprising aerosol substrate, the consumable further comprising a heating element comprising an electrically conductive material, the aerosol generation device comprising: a housing comprising a chamber adapted to hold the consumable; and an electrical supply surface comprising first and second comb-shaped electrodes, arranged in the chamber, wherein, when the heating element is located against the electrical supply surface, the first and second comb-shaped electrodes are configured to supply electricity through the electrically conductive material in order to heat the aerosol substrate.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1 wherein, in the electrical supply surface, a plurality of teeth of the first comb-shaped electrode interlock with a plurality of teeth of the second comb-shaped electrode.3. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the electrical supply surface further comprises a third electrode isolated from the first electrode and configured to supply electricity through the electrically conductive material and the second electrode, wherein the first electrode and third electrode are configured to be individually activated to supply electricity through the electrically conductive material.4. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the chamber comprises: a base housing portion and a lid housing portion configured to move between an open position at which the consumable can be inserted and removed and a closed position where the consumable is surrounded by the chamber.5. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the chamber comprises an air inlet and an air outlet configured to allow air to flow through the chamber.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the electrical supply surface extends across the air inlet or the air outlet.7. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the chamber comprises a plurality of electrical supply surfaces configured to supply electricity through different areas of the heating element of the consumable.8. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the chamber comprises a compression element configured to compress the consumable against the electrical supply surface.9. An aerosol generation system comprising an aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and a consumable comprising aerosol substrate, the consumable further comprising a heating element comprising an electrically conductive material.10. An aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein the consumable comprises a body of aerosol substrate and the heating element is an outer heating layer positioned adjacent to the body.11. An aerosol generation system according to claim 10, wherein the body of aerosol substrate is surrounded by the heating layer around an axis.12. An aerosol generation system according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the heating layer fully encases the body of aerosol substrate.13. An aerosol generation system according to any of claims 9 to 12, wherein the electrically conductive material has a resistivity of at least 105 Q/m.14. An aerosol generation system according to any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the aerosol substrate comprises a loose material.15. An aerosol generation system according to any of claims 9 to 14, wherein the electrically conductive material comprises carbon filament yarns such as Kynol, a pyrolytic graphite sheet, and/or particles of graphite and/or charcoal.", "embedding_index": 104}
{"index": 105, "patent_number": "WO22207836 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter section for a smoking article, wherein the filter section comprises a cylindrical shape and extends from a distal to a mouth end, thereby creating a flow path for at least one fluid, wherein the filter section further comprises at least one filter material and a cavity, wherein the cavity is surrounded by the filter material. According to the invention the cavity comprises at least two compartments being in fluid connection to the filter section and blocked by a common breakable barrier, wherein each of the compartments comprises components for a mixture with a hydrophilic character to absorb water from the fluid flow path, wherein a first compartment comprises at least a first component and a second compartment comprises at least a second component, wherein the first component comprises a dispersed tobacco product and the second component comprises a fluid absorbent material. [EN] Claims 1. A filter section (1) for a smoking article (2), wherein the filter section (1) comprises a cylindrical shape and extends from a distal (3) to a mouth (4) end, thereby creating a flow path (f) for at least one fluid, wherein the filter section (1) further comprises at least one filter material (5) and a cavity (6), wherein the cavity (6) is surrounded by the filter material (5), characterized in that, the cavity (6) comprises at least two compartments (7a, b) being in fluid connection to the filter section (1) and blocked by a common breakable barrier (12), wherein each of the compartments (7a, b) comprises components (8) for a mixture (9) with a hydrophilic character to absorb water from the fluid flow path (f), wherein a first compartment (7a) comprises at least a first component (8a) and a second compartment (7b) comprises at least a second component (8b), wherein the first component (8a) comprises a dispersed tobacco product (10) and the second component (8b) comprises a fluid absorbent material (11).2. Filter section (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fluid absorbent material (11) inside at least one of the compartments (7a, b), comprises at least one superabsorbent polymer (SAP) (11).3. Filter section (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the SAP (11) comprises starch aldehydes and citric acid.4. Filter section (1) according to claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the SAP (11) comprises polysaccharides wherein carboxymethyl cellulose is used as an ingredient.5. Filter section (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartments (7a, b), are separated by at least one breakable barrier (12), wherein the compartments (7a, b) and/or the breakable barrier (12) are surrounded by a breakable sleeve.6. Filter section (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the compartments (7a, b) comprises at least one capsule (13), wherein the capsule (13) comprises a further component of the mixture (9).7. Filter section (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartments (7a, b) are arranged in a way that they are surrounded by smoke and/or vapour flowing through the filter section (1) along the flow path (f).8. Filter section (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the mixture (9) is a gel.9. Filter section (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter material (5) comprises a porous structure which allows the mixture (9) to distribute inside the filter section (1).10. A method for manufacturing a filter section (1) for a smoking article (2), wherein the filter section (1) comprises a cylindrical shape and extends from a distal (3) to a mouth (4) end, thereby creating a flow path (f) for at least one fluid, wherein the filter section (1) further comprises at least one filter material (5) such as cellulose acetate or other suitable materials, and a cavity (6), wherein the cavity (6) is surrounded by the filter material (5), comprising the following steps: providing the filter material (5); forming at least one cavity (6) inside the filter material (5); arranging a breakable barrier (12) to separate at least two compartments (8a, b); arranging one component (8a) into one compartment (7a); arranging a different component (8b) into the other compartment (7b); forming the filter section (1).11. Method according to claim 10, characterized by, arranging a further breakable barrier (12 c) to achieve a further compartment (7c).12. Method according to claims 10 and 11, characterized in that, the compartments (7a, b) are arranged inside the cavity (6) inside the filter material (5).13. Method according to at least one of the previous claims 11 to 13, characterized by, creating a breakable sleeve by coating the surface of the cavity (6) with a sealing material.14. A smoking article (2) with a filter section (1) according to at least one of the claims 1-9, characterized in that, the cavity (6) comprises at least two compartments (7a, b) being in fluid connection to the filter section (1) and blocked by a common breakable barrier (12), wherein each of the compartments (7a, b) comprises components (8) for a mixture (9) with a hydrophilic character to absorb water from the fluid flow path (f), wherein a first compartment (7a) comprises at least a first component (8a) and a second compartment (7b) comprises at least a second component (8b), wherein the first component (8a) comprises a dispersed tobacco product (10) and the second component (8b) comprises a fluid absorbent material (11).15. A smoking article (2) according to claim 14, characterized in that the fluid absorbent material (11) inside at least one of the compartments (7a, b), comprises at least one superabsorbent polymer (SAP) (11).", "embedding_index": 105}
{"index": 106, "patent_number": "US2024081412 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating article and at least one inductively heatable susceptor mounted in the heating chamber such that there is an outer air gap between the susceptor and the chamber wall and, when an aerosol generating article is received in the heating chamber, there is an inner air gap between the susceptor and the aerosol generating article. When a user inhales through the aerosol generating article, incoming air flows through the inner and outer air gaps, absorbing heat from inner and outer surfaces of the susceptor, which results in efficient pre-heating of the air drawn into the aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating article, the heating chamber comprising a chamber wall that defines an interior volume of the heating chamber; andat least one inductively heatable susceptor mounted in the interior volume of the heating chamber such that there is an outer air gap between the at least one inductively heatable susceptor and the chamber wall is received in the heating chamber, there is an inner air gap between the at least one inductively heatable susceptor and the aerosol generating article;wherein the heating chamber is open to the atmosphere at a proximal end and is closed at a distal end, the inner air gap providing a first air path from the proximal end to the distal end and the outer air gap providing a second air path from the proximal end to the distal end.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein, when an aerosol generating article is received in the heating chamber, no part of the at least one inductively heatable susceptor is in contact with the aerosol generating article.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of susceptors spaced circumferentially around an axis of the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein each of the plurality of susceptors is in the form of a plate curved in an arc about the axis.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a frame received in the heating chamber, the frame not being inductively heatable, and the at least one inductively heatable susceptor being mounted in the frame.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the frame comprises guides for centering an aerosol generating article in the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the frame comprises a seat for a distal end of an aerosol generating article.8. A method of using the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, comprising: inserting at least part of an aerosol generating article into the heating chamber; anddrawing air through the aerosol generating article away from the distal end of the heating chamber, thereby causing incoming air to flow along the first air path and the second air path towards the distal end of the heating chamber.9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising inductively heating the at least one inductively heatable susceptor to increase a temperature of incoming air as the air flows past the at least one inductively heatable susceptor along the first air path and along the second air path.10. A method of assembling an aerosol generating device; the device comprising a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating article, the heating chamber comprising a chamber wall that defines an interior volume of the heating chamber, the heating chamber being open to the atmosphere at a proximal end and closed at a distal end;the method comprising:mounting one or more inductively heatable susceptors in a frame; andinserting the frame and the one or more inductively heatable susceptors into the heating chamber such that there is an outer air gap between each of the one or more inductively heatable susceptors and the chamber wall and, when an aerosol generating article is received in the heating chamber, there is an inner air gap between the one or more inductively heatable susceptors and the aerosol generating article, whereby the inner air gap provides a first air path from the proximal end to the distal end and the outer air gap provides a second air path from the proximal end to the distal end.", "embedding_index": 106}
{"index": 107, "patent_number": "US2022127065 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking articles box for housing a charge of smoking articles includes an outer packaging surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles, wherein the outer packaging includes a body section and a lid, the lid being hinged on the body section, with an inner packaging arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging and suited for housing the smoking articles, wherein the inner packaging comprises includes an inner packaging body section and an inner packaging lid section. The inner packaging lid section is attached to the inner packaging body section via a first perforation line and a second perforation line, which are separated from each other. [EN] 1. A smoking articles box for housing a charge of smoking articles with an outer packaging surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles, wherein the outer packaging comprises a body section and a lid, the lid being hinged on the body section, with an inner packaging arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging and suited for housing the smoking articles, wherein the inner packaging comprises an inner packaging body section and an inner packaging lid section, wherein the inner packaging lid section is attached to the inner packaging body section via a first perforation line and a second perforation line, which are separated from each other, wherein the first perforation line and the second perforation line are sections of a circumferential perforation line.2. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging further comprises first and second halves configured to be folded about the charge of smoking articles, each of the first and second halves comprising a part of the inner packaging lid section and each of the first and second halves including one of the first or second perforation lines.3. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging lid section is completely removable from the inner packaging body section about the first and second perforation lines.4. The smoking articles box according to claim 3, wherein the inner packaging lid section is removable such that in a closed state of the box no material of the inner packaging lid section remains between an upper end of the smoking articles and a top section of the lid of the outer packaging.5. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the first and second perforation lines are at least in sections parallel to each other.6. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging is at least partially formed from a metallized flexible sheet material.7. The smoking articles box according to at least one of the preceding claim 1, wherein the first and second perforation lines are arranged on a same height positions and/or within a same horizontal cross section of the inner packaging.8. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging is fixed to the outer packaging by at least one glue dot.9. The smoking articles box according to claim 8, wherein the at least one glue dot is arranged below the circumferential perforation line.10. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging further comprises two inner liner parts configured to be folded about the charge of smoking articles, wherein each of the two inner liner parts includes one or the other of the first and second perforation lines delimiting a portion of the inner packaging body section and a portion of the inner packaging lid section.11. The smoking articles box according to claim 10, wherein two portions of the two inner liner parts forming the inner packaging lid section are removable at the same time.12. The smoking articles box according to claim 11, wherein the two portions of the inner packaging lid section are at least partially glued to one another.13. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the inner packaging lid section comprises a flap which is palpable by a user.14. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the outer packaging is manufactured of a cardboard material.15. The smoking articles box according to claim 1, wherein the circumferential perforation line further comprises third and fourth perforation lines.16. The smoking articles box according to claim 15, wherein the third and fourth perforation lines are parallel to each other.", "embedding_index": 107}
{"index": 108, "patent_number": "US2024081414 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device includes an induction coil for generating an electromagnetic field, and an inductively heatable susceptor having a first part and a second part which include the same susceptor material. The first part is positioned with respect to the induction coil so that it is inductively heated by the electromagnetic field and the second part is positioned with respect to the induction coil so that it is not inductively heated by the electromagnetic field. The induction heating assembly further includes a temperature sensor in contact with the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: an induction coil for generating an electromagnetic field;an inductively heatable susceptor having a first part positioned with respect to the induction coil so that the first part is inductively heated by the electromagnetic field and a second part positioned with respect to the induction coil so that the second part is not inductively heated by the electromagnetic field, wherein the first part and the second part comprise the same susceptor material; anda temperature sensor in contact with the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor is encircled by the induction coil and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor is positioned outside the induction coil.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate and the induction coil extends around the heating chamber.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor is positioned inside the heating chamber and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor is positioned outside the heating chamber.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the heating chamber has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction, the inductively heatable susceptor is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber, and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor projects from an end of the heating chamber.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber, the inductively heatable susceptor includes a plurality of said-inductively heatable susceptors spaced around an inner surface of the chamber wall, and the induction heating assembly further comprises a plurality of temperature sensors arranged so that the second part of each of the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors is contacted by a corresponding one of the plurality of temperature sensor.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein the chamber wall includes a plurality of susceptor mounts formed in or on the inner surface for mounting the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein the chamber wall includes a coil support structure formed in or on an outer surface thereof for supporting the induction coil.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the coil support structure comprises a coil support groove.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein the heating chamber is substantially tubular and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are spaced around a periphery of the substantially tubular heating chamber.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the heating chamber comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material.12. The induction heating assembly according to claim 11, wherein the material comprises a heat-resistant plastics material.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor is a thermocouple or a thermistor.14. An aerosol generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1; anda power source arranged to provide power to the induction coil.15. The induction heating assembly according to claim 9, wherein the coil support groove extends helically around the outer surface of the chamber wall.16. The induction heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein the heating chamber is substantially cylindrical and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors are circumferentially spaced around the substantially cylindrical heating chamber.17. The induction heating assembly according to claim 12, wherein heat-resistant plastics material is polyether ether ketone (PEEK).", "embedding_index": 108}
{"index": 109, "patent_number": "US2024081413 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol forming substrate; and a first susceptor provided at a periphery of the heating chamber configured to provide heating by magnetic induction. The first susceptor includes a first body having a longitudinal axis; and a first plurality of projections which extend from the first body at a plurality of spaced positions along the longitudinal axis to form spaces between adjacent projections. In this regard, the surface area of the first susceptor is increased such that the first susceptor may be more efficient at converting electromagnetic energy to energy used to heat an aerosol generating substrate. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol forming substrate; anda first susceptor configured to provide heating by magnetic induction provided at a periphery of the heating chamber;wherein the first susceptor comprises: a first body having a longitudinal axis; anda first plurality of projections which extend from the first body at a plurality of spaced positions along the longitudinal axis to form spaces between adjacent projections.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second susceptor configured to provide heating by magnetic induction comprising a second body having a longitudinal axis coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the first body, and a second plurality of projections which extend from the second body at a plurality of spaced positions along the longitudinal axis to form spaces between adjacent projections, wherein the first susceptor and the second susceptor are provided at spaced positions about a periphery of the heating chamber.3. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the second susceptor is positioned relative to the first susceptor such that the projections of the second susceptor interpose between the projections of the first susceptor.4. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first plurality of projections are provided at a first radial distance from a central longitudinal axis of the heating chamber and the second plurality of projections are provided at a second radial distance from the central longitudinal axis of the heating chamber which is different to the first radial distance.5. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first plurality of projections are provided at a first radial distance from a central longitudinal axis of the heating chamber and the second plurality of projections are provided at a second radial distance from the central longitudinal axis of the heating chamber which is equal to the first radial distance.6. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first plurality of projections and the second plurality of projections extend from the first body and the second body, respectively, and circumferentially around the heating chamber.7. The heating apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a magnetic induction coil of an electromagnetic field generator configured to inductively heat the first susceptor and/or the second susceptor, wherein the magnetic induction coil is provided at least partially surrounding the heating chamber, and wherein the first and the second plurality of projections extend from the first body and the second body, respectively, to align circumferentially with the magnetic induction coil.8. The heating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first plurality of projections and/or the second plurality of projections are provided with a spatial frequency which matches the spatial frequency along a longitudinal axis of wire loops of the magnetic induction coil.9. The heating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first and the second plurality of projections are aligned with successive wire loops of the magnetic induction coil.10. The heating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the heating chamber, the first body, and/or the second body are elongate along the longitudinal axis.11. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first susceptor comprises a third body which is connected to the first body by the first plurality of projections, wherein the first plurality of projections extend from the third body at a plurality of spaced positions along the longitudinal axis to form spaces between adjacent projections.12. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises walls which form a tubular structure with a plurality of flat internal side faces.13. The heating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first body and the first plurality of projections have a shape and a position within the heating chamber in alignment with the flat internal side faces of the heating chamber.14. The heating apparatus of claim 13, wherein the shape of the first body and the first plurality of projections enables the first susceptor to couple to the flat internal side faces of the heating chamber.15. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a wall of the heating chamber comprises a window configured to reduce surface area of the wall in contact with a susceptor to reduce a transfer of heat from the susceptor to the wall.", "embedding_index": 109}
{"index": 110, "patent_number": "US2024081411 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device comprises a heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate, an induction coil positioned externally of the heating chamber for generating an electromagnetic field, and a holder positioned inside the heating chamber. The induction heating assembly further comprises an inductively heatable susceptor mounted on the holder, the inductively heatable susceptor having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a temperature sensor mounted on the holder in contact with the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: a heating chamber for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate;an induction coil positioned externally of the heating chamber for generating an electromagnetic field;a holder positioned inside the heating chamber;an inductively heatable susceptor mounted on the holder, the inductively heatable susceptor having an inner surface and an outer surface; anda temperature sensor mounted on the holder in contact with the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil extends around the heating chamber.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction and the inductively heatable susceptor is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the holder includes a proximal end and a distal end, and the temperature sensor is mounted on the holder between the proximal and distal ends.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the holder comprises: a rim at the proximal end;an elongate sensor mounting element extending in the longitudinal direction from the rim, the elongate sensor mounting element having a first end positioned at the rim and a second end distal to the rim; andthe temperature sensor is mounted at the second end of the elongate sensor mounting element.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein the second end of the elongate sensor mounting element is biased towards the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor to urge the temperature sensor into contact with the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein the temperature sensor is mounted on the elongate sensor mounting element such that the temperature sensor is clamped between the elongate sensor mounting element and the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber and the chamber wall has an inner surface.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the temperature sensor is positioned between the inner surface of the chamber wall and the outer surface of the inductively heatable susceptor.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors mounted on the holder and extending around the inner surface of the chamber wall.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the chamber wall includes a coil support structure formed in or on an outer surface for supporting the induction coil.12. The induction heating assembly according to claim 11, wherein the coil support structure comprises a coil support groove.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 10, wherein the heating chamber is substantially tubular and the inductively heatable susceptors are mounted on the holder so that they extend around a periphery of the substantially tubular heating chamber.14. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein one or both of the heating chamber and the holder comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non-magnetically permeable material.15. An aerosol generating device comprising: an induction heating assembly according to claim 1; anda power source arranged to provide power to the induction coil.16. The induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the temperature sensor is mounted substantially at a midpoint between the proximal and distal ends of the holder.17. The induction heating assembly of claim 12, wherein the coil support groove extends helically around the outer surface of the chamber wall.18. The induction heating assembly of claim 13, wherein the heating chamber is substantially cylindrical and the inductively heatable susceptors are mounted on the holder so that they extend around the substantially cylindrical heating chamber.19. The induction heating assembly of claim 14, wherein one or both of the heating chamber and the holder comprises a heat-resistant plastics material.", "embedding_index": 110}
{"index": 111, "patent_number": "US2024085225 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation assembly includes a storage portion, a heater, a gauge sensor providing data relative to the amount of precursor remaining in the storage portion, a puff sensor configured to detect and to provide data relative to the flowrate of the generated aerosol in the flow path and an electronic system for estimating continuously the remaining amount of precursor including an estimation module configured to determine continuously an estimated remaining amount of precursor based on the data provided by the puff sensor and a recalibration module configured to recalibrate at several intervals of time the estimated amount based on the data provided by each gauge sensor, to obtain a recalibrated remaining amount of precursor. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation assembly comprising: a storage portion for storing an aerosol forming precursor;a heater configured to heat the aerosol forming precursor to generate aerosol into a flow path;at least one gauge sensor configured to provide data relative to an amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion;a puff sensor configured to detect and to provide data relative to a flowrate of the generated aerosol in the flow path;an electronic system for estimating continuously the amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion comprising: an estimation module configured to determine continuously an estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion based on the data provided by the puff sensor; anda recalibration module configured to recalibrate at several intervals of time said estimated amount based on the data provided by the at least one gauge sensor, to obtain a recalibrated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion.2. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the electronic system further comprises a post-treatment module configured to determine a displayed amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion based on the estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion; the post-treatment module being configured to display said displayed amount on a display screen arranged on the aerosol generation assembly and/or to send a signal to an external device comprising said displayed amount.3. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 2, wherein the displayed amount is updated after a recalibration to the estimated amount after the next detection of a flowrate in the flow path by the puff sensor.4. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is configured to detect a presence of a flow into the flow path and an associated duration of the said flow, the estimation module being configured to determine an amount of aerosol flowing out of the aerosol generation assembly by multiplying the duration of said flow by a predetermined average aerosol flowrate.5. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is configured to detect a presence of a flow into the flow path, and measure a flowrate of the flow and a duration of the flow, the estimation module being configured to determine an amount of aerosol flowing out of the aerosol generation assembly by multiplying the duration of said flow by the measured flowrate.6. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one gauge sensors is one of: a capacitive sensor arranged along the storage portion;a plurality of hall sensors arranged along the storage portion and configured to detect a sliding magnet arranged inside the storage portion and floating on the aerosol precursor; ora plurality of induction coils arranged along the storage portion and configured to heat a metallic strip arranged inside the storage portion and a resistivity sensor able to measure a resistivity of the metallic strip.7. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the estimation module is configured to associate a confidence index to the estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion, the confidence index decreasing with time at a decreasing rate function of a predetermined accuracy of the puff sensor;the confidence index being reset after each recalibration.8. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 7, wherein the recalibration module is configured to associate a confidence score to the data provided by the at least one gauge sensor; the recalibration module being configured to recalibrate the amount of aerosol forming precursor when at least one of the confidence scores is higher than the confidence index associated to the estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion.9. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 8, wherein the recalibrated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion is a function of the data provided by the at least one gauge sensor adjusted by the associated confidence score.10. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 8, further comprising an accelerometer configured to determine an angle of the aerosol generation assembly with a vertical direction; the confidence score being a function of said angle; andthe confidence score being minimal when the angle is equal to 90 degrees.11. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the storage portion is defined by walls made of a non-transparent material.12. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of gauge sensors.13. A method of continuous estimation of an amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion of the aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, the method comprising the following steps: detection of a flowrate in the flow path by the puff sensor;continuous determination of an estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion based on the data provided by the puff sensor, andrecalibration at several intervals of time of said estimated amount based on the data provided by the at least one gauge sensor.14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising the followings steps: determination of a displayed amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion based on the estimated amount of aerosol forming precursor remaining in the storage portion;displaying of said displayed amount on a display screen arranged on the aerosol generation assembly or sending of a signal to an external device comprising said displayed amount.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the followings steps: new detection by the puff sensor of a flowrate in the flow path after the recalibration step;updating the displayed amount to the estimated amount after the new detection.", "embedding_index": 111}
{"index": 112, "patent_number": "WO22233519 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, said liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, the inhalation device further comprising an air conduit and a mixing chamber in which air from said air conduit is mixed with the generated liquid drops, wherein the air conduit comprises at least two heating elements arranged to pre-heat the air guided by the air conduit from a respective air inlet orifice into the mixing chamber. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, said liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, the inhalation device further comprising an air conduit and a mixing chamber in which air from said air conduit is mixed with the generated liquid drops, wherein the air conduit comprises at least two heating elements arranged to pre-heat the air guided by the air conduit from a respective air inlet orifice into the mixing chamber.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two heating elements are arranged in series and to pre-heat the air guided by the air conduit sequentially.3. The inhalation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least two heating elements provide a different nominal heating power.4. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a control unit configured to control the at least two heating elements individually.5. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a heating element comprises a curved air flow path.6. The inhalation device according to claim 5, wherein a heating element comprises a meandering air flow path.7. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a heating element comprises a ceramic heater housing.8. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the air conduit comprises at least two air inlet orifices at different sites of said inhalation device and for each inlet orifice at least one heating element arranged to pre-heat the air guided by the air conduit from the respective air inlet orifice into the mixing chamber.9. The inhalation device according to claim 8, wherein the at least two air inlet orifices are configured and arranged symmetrically relative to an axis in the inhalation device.10. The inhalation device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the at least two air inlet orifices are arranged on opposing sides of the inhalation device.11. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a pressure sensor for each inlet orifice, and wherein said control unit is configured to control the at least two heating elements individually based on a respective output of said pressure sensors.12. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the liquid jet device is in the form of a micro-electromechanical system, MEMS.13. The inhalation device according to claim 12, further comprising at least one further heating element arranged to pre-heat said liquid to a predetermined temperature prior to ejection through said ejection nozzle.14. The inhalation device according to claim 13, wherein the further heating element is a resistor embedded in a substrate of said MEMS so as to pre-heat to the predetermined temperature at least a part of the liquid present in the substrate.15. The inhalation device according to claim 14, wherein the resistor is a temperature sense resistor, TSR, embedded in the substrate.16. The inhalation device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the resistor is a heating resistor arranged in a vicinity of said fluid chamber and configured to heat a first amount of the liquid to at least a vaporization temperature, so that a vapour bubble expels a drop of the liquid through the ejection nozzle.17. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein a MEMS liquid jet device is mounted on a printed circuit board, and the pre-heated air is guided through an opening of said printed circuit board.18. The inhalation device according to claim 17, comprising at least two MEMS liquid jet devices mounted on said printed circuit board.19. The inhalation device according to claim 18, further comprising a control unit for controlling a temperature of the drops.20. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising a reservoir configured to store an amount of said liquid and a reservoir heating element arranged to heat the liquid in said reservoir to a predetermined liquid reservoir temperature.", "embedding_index": 112}
{"index": 113, "patent_number": "WO22233598 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, said liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, the inhalation device further comprising at least one heating element arranged to pre-heat said liquid to a predetermined temperature prior to ejection through said ejection nozzle. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, said liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, the inhalation device further comprising at least one heating element arranged to pre-heat said liquid to a predetermined temperature prior to ejection through said ejection nozzle.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the liquid jet device is in the form of a micro electromechanical system, MEMS.3. The inhalation device according to claim 2, wherein the heating element is a resistor embedded in a substrate of said MEMS so as to pre-heat to the predetermined temperature at least a part of the liquid present in cavities formed in the substrate.4. The inhalation device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the resistor is a temperature sense resistor, TSR, embedded in the substrate.5. The inhalation device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the resistor is a heating resistor arranged in a vicinity of said fluid chamber and configured to heat an amount of the liquid in said fluid chamber to at least a vaporization temperature, so that a vapour bubble expels a drop of the liquid through the ejection nozzle.6. The inhalation device according to claim 5, further comprising a control unit configured to drive said resistor so that said amount of the liquid in the firing chamber is pre-heated to said predetermined temperature prior to heating said amount of the liquid to at least the vaporization temperature.7. The inhalation device according to claim 6, wherein said control unit is configured to apply a voltage pulse with variable width to said resistor, and wherein a pre-heating pulse is shorter than a vaporization pulse.8. The inhalation device according to claim 7, wherein said pre-heating pulse is approximately half as long as said vaporization pulse.9. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising an air conduit and a mouthpiece chamber in which air from said air conduit is mixed with the generated liquid drops.10. The inhalation device according to claim 9, wherein the air conduit comprises a further heating element arranged to pre-heat the air guided by the air conduit into the mixing chamber.11. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a reservoir configured to store an amount of said liquid and a reservoir heating element arranged to heat the liquid in said reservoir to a predetermined liquid reservoir temperature.12. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising at least one further liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, said further liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a further substrate.13. The inhalation device according to claim 12, comprising at least one further heating element arranged to pre-heat a liquid to a further predetermined temperature prior to ejection through the ejection nozzle in the further substrate.14. The inhalation device according to claim 13, wherein the liquid jet device and said further liquid jet device are provided for producing drops from respective different liquids.15. The inhalation device according to claim 13, wherein the liquid jet device and said further liquid jet device are provided for producing drops from the same liquid.16. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the liquid jet device and said further liquid jet device are in the form of a micro-electromechanical system, MEMS, and are formed in the same substrate.17. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein a liquid jet device is mounted on a printed circuit board, inlet air is guided through an opening of said printed circuit board, and a mixing chamber is arranged atop the printed circuit board so that one or more liquid jet devices produce drops into said mixing chamber.", "embedding_index": 113}
{"index": 114, "patent_number": "WO22233666 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10, 110) comprises a body (12) having an aperture (13) through which an aerosol generating substrate (102) is receivable into the aerosol generating device (10, 110), a closure (30) movable relative to the aperture (13) between a closed position in which the closure (30) at least partially covers the aperture (13) and an open position in which the aperture (13) is substantially unobstructed by the closure (30). The aerosol generating device (10, 110) further comprises a controller (24) and a biometric authenticator (40) for verifying the identity of a user of the aerosol generating device (10, 110). The biometric authenticator (40) is configured to generate an authentication signal in the event of a successful user authentication and the controller (24) is configured to permit movement of the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position upon receipt of an authentication signal from the biometric authenticator (40). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10, 110) comprising: a body (12) having an aperture (13) through which an aerosol generating substrate (102) is receivable into the aerosol generating device (10, 110); a closure (30) movable relative to the aperture (13) between a closed position in which the closure (30) at least partially covers the aperture (13) and an open position in which the aperture (13) is substantially unobstructed by the closure (30); a controller (24); a biometric authenticator (40) for verifying the identity of a user of the aerosol generating device (10, 110) and configured to generate an authentication signal; and an actuator movable between a locked state and an unlocked state; wherein the controller (24) is configured to cause the actuator to move from the locked state to the unlocked state to permit movement of the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position upon receipt of an authentication signal from the biometric authenticator (40).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: the actuator comprises a locking element (42) operable to prevent movement of the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position in the locked state and operable to permit movement of the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position in the unlocked state.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the closure (30) is movable by a user from the closed position to the open position when the locking element (42) is in the unlocked state.4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol generating device (10, 110) includes a biasing element (48) configured to move the closure (30) from the closed position to the open position when the locking element (42) is in the unlocked state.5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein: the actuator comprises an opening mechanism (50) operable to move the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position.6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the biometric authenticator (40) comprises a fingerprint reader.7. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (10, 110) comprises: an electrically-operated heater (38) for heating an aerosol generating substrate (102); and the controller (24) is configured to permit activation of the electrically-operated heater (38) following receipt of an authentication signal from the biometric authenticator (40).8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the closure (30) comprises a sliding cover (32).9. A method for operating an aerosol generating device (10, 110) comprising: a body (12) having an aperture (13) through which an aerosol generating substrate (102) is receivable into the aerosol generating device (10, 110); a closure (30) movable relative to the aperture (13) between a closed position in which the closure (30) at least partially covers the aperture (13) and an open position in which the aperture (13) is substantially unobstructed by the closure (30); and an actuator movable between a locked state and an unlocked state; the method comprising: (i) biometrically verifying the identity of a user of the aerosol generating device (10, 110) and generating an authentication signal in response to a positive user identification; and (ii) operating the actuator to permit movement of the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position upon receipt of the authentication signal by a controller (24) of the aerosol generating device (10, 110).10. An operating method according to claim 9, wherein the actuator includes a locking element (42), and step (ii) comprises manually moving the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position when the locking element (42) is in the unlocked state.11. An operating method according to claim 9, wherein the actuator includes an opening mechanism (50), and step (ii) comprises automatically moving the closure (30) from the closed position towards the open position by actuating the opening mechanism (50) to move into the unlocked state.12. An operating method according to any of claims 9 to 11, wherein the aerosol generating device (10, 110) comprises an electrically-operated heater (38) for heating an aerosol generating substrate (102), and the method further comprises permitting activation of the electrically-operated heater (38) upon receipt of the authentication signal.13. An operating method according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device (10, 110) includes a power source (22) and the method further comprises permitting the supply of electrical power from the power source (22) to the electrically- operated heater (38) upon receipt of the authentication signal.", "embedding_index": 114}
{"index": 115, "patent_number": "US2021219615 AA", "text": "[EN] A portable aerosol-generating device for receiving an aerosol-generating substance, includes a chamber to receive an aerosol-generating substance and an aerosol-generating unit configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating substance for a user to inhale in use. The chamber is configured to be releasably inserted into the device through an opening in the device. This allows the chamber to be removed from the device and cleaned between consecutive uses of the device. [EN] 1. A portable aerosol-generating device for receiving an aerosol-generating substance, the device comprising: a chamber arranged to receive an aerosol-generating substance; andan aerosol-generating unit configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating substance for a user to inhale in use;wherein the chamber is configured to be releasably inserted into the device through an opening in the device.2. The device according to claim 1 wherein the opening is arranged in the aerosol-generating unit and the chamber is configured to be releasably inserted into the aerosol-generating unit through the opening.3. The device according to claim 1 wherein the opening is configured to be closed.4. The device according to claim 1 wherein the chamber is configured to receive the aerosol-generating substance through the opening.5. The device according to claim 1 wherein the chamber comprises an opening.6. The device according to claim 1 wherein the aerosol-generating device further comprises a mouthpiece and the chamber is configured to be connected to the mouthpiece via a fluid passageway.7. The device according to claim 6 further comprising a fluid tube configured to be releasably inserted into the fluid passageway.8. The device of claim 7 wherein the fluid tube is configured to be releasably inserted into the fluid passageway through the opening in the aerosol-generating device.9. The device according to claim 7 wherein a length of the fluid tube is greater than a length of the fluid passageway.10. The device according to claim 7 further comprising at least one sealing means to seal between the fluid tube and the fluid passage, or, the fluid tube and the chamber.11. The device according to claim 7 wherein the chamber is configured to be removed from the aerosol-generating device by using the fluid tube to dislodge the chamber through the opening in the device.12. The device according to claim 7 wherein the fluid tube is fixed to the device.13. The device according to claim 7 wherein the chamber and the fluid tube are integrally formed.14. The device according to claim 7 wherein the fluid tube comprises a low heat conductive material whose heat conductivity is less than a conductivity of a material from which the chamber is made.15. The device according to claim 1 further comprising an induction heater having an electromagnetic inductor surrounding or positioned next to the chamber.16. The device according to claim 15 wherein the chamber comprises a susceptor.17. A method of releasably inserting a chamber into an aerosol-generating device, the method comprising the steps of: providing an aerosol-generating device comprising an opening; andreleasably inserting the chamber through the opening in the device, wherein the chamber is configured to receive an aerosol-generating substance into the aerosol-generating device.", "embedding_index": 115}
{"index": 116, "patent_number": "WO22233828 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device (10), in particular an electronic cigarette, has at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, to produce liquid drops on demand, wherein a hollow needle (40) is mounted on the liquid jet device (24). A cartridge (16) has at least one first septum (54) sealing Around the needle (40) of the inhalation device (10). Further, the invention relates to a method of conveying liquid drops in an inhalation device (10) as a liquid jet, such as by means of at least one liquid jet device (24), in particular a micro heater or resistor, in combination with a hollow needle (40) mounted on the liquid jet device (24). [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device (10), in particular an electronic cigarette, with at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, to produce liquid drops on demand, the inhalation device (10) being suitable for being combined with a cartridge (16), wherein a hollow needle (40) is mounted on the liquid jet device (24), the hollow needle (40) being adapted to puncture a septum closing the cartridge (16), when the cartridge (16) is combined with the inhalation device (10).2. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is in the form of an MEMS.3. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a spring-loaded plate (52) surrounding the needle in a manner to extend beyond a needle point, when the spring element is at least partly relaxed.4. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the inhalation device (10) and/or the spring- loaded plate (52) has means (66, 62) for positioning the spring element.5. The inhalation device (10) of one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the needle is adapted to guide the spring-loaded plate (52).6. A cartridge (16) for an inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device (24) and a hollow needle (40), preferably combined with the liquid jet device (24) of one of the proceeding claims, with at least two septa (38, 54), at least one (54) of them having a hole adapted to tightly seal around the needle (40) of the inhalation device (10).7. The cartridge (16) of claim 6 further comprising a first septum (38) sealing the cartridge (16) in an original state.8. The cartridge (16) of claim 6 or 7 wherein the cartridge (16) has a container (30) and at least one cap (32), preferably connected to the container (30) by a thread (36).9. The cartridge (16) of claim 8 further comprising at least one seal (50) between the cap (32) and the container (30).10. The cartridge (16) of one of claims 6 - 9, further comprising at least one wick (46).11. The cartridge (16) of one of claims 6 - 10, further comprising at least one internal tube (44).12. A method of conveying liquid drops in an inhalation device (10), the inhalation device (10) being suitable for being combined with a cartridge (16), as a liquid jet, such as by means of at least one liquid jet device, in particular a micro heater or resistor, in combination with a hollow needle (40) mounted on the liquid jet device (24), the hollow needle (40) being adapted to puncture a septum closing the cartridge (16), when the cartridge is combined with the inhalation device (10).13. The method of claim 12, wherein the liquid is delivered to the liquid jet device (24) from at least one replaceable cartridge (16).14. The method of claim 13, wherein when combining the inhalation device (10) and the cartridge (16), a first septum (38) of the cartridge (16) is opened, and a second septum (54) of the cartridge (16) is combined with a hollow needle (40) of the inhalation device (10) in a fluid tight manner.", "embedding_index": 116}
{"index": 117, "patent_number": "WO22233927 A1", "text": "[EN] A container (30) for an inhalation device (10) has at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, the container (30) being adapted to deliver liquid to the liquid jet device (24) and at least one capillary tube (42) extending from a delivery outlet, and at least one absorbing element (46), such aass a piece of foam oorr a wick, adapted to absorb liquid, the capillary tube (42) and/or the absorbing element ((4466)) extending substantially to aa bottom of the container (30) opposite the delivery outlet. Two such containers can be combined to form a cartridge insertable into the inhalation device, and the invention is also related to a method of conveying liquid to an inhalation device by means ooff a combination of a capillary tube and an absorbing element (figure 2). [EN] Claims 1. A container (30) for an inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, the container (30) being adapted to deliver liquid to the liquid jet device (24) and having at least one capillary tube (42) extending from a delivery outlet, and at least one absorbing element (46), such as a piece of foam or a wick, adapted to absorb liquid, the capillary tube (42) and/or the absorbing element (46) extending substantially to a bottom of the container (30) opposite the delivery outlet.2. The container (30) of claim 1, wherein a volume of the capillary tube (42) corresponds to at least 10 pL or at least 15 pL.3. The container (30) of claim 1 or 2, wherein an inner diameter of the capillary tube (42) is 1-3 mm.4. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the absorbing element (46) is shorter than the capillary tube (42).5. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the absorbing element (46) is attached to a bottom side end of the capillary tube (42).6. The container (30) of claim 5, wherein a connecting tube (44) having an inner diameter at least as large as an outer diameter of the capillary tube (42) and the absorbing element (46) is placed radially outwards the capillary tube (42) and the absorbing element (46) and connects these.7. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (30) has a cap (32), preferably connected to the container (30) by a thread (36), to which the capillary tube (42) is attached.8. The container (30) of any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the capillary tube (42) has a length of 5-30 mm and the absorbing element (46) has a length of 3-30 mm.9. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the capillary tube (42) is made from at least one of Teflon, Polypropylene and Polyethylene.10. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid is a propylene glycol/vegetable glycerine mixture or an oil-based perfume.11. The container (30) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the absorbing element (46) is disposed within the container (30) and/or wherein the absorbing element (46) and the capillary tube (42) are disposed within a same compartment of the container (30).12. A combination of at least two containers (30) according to one of the preceding claims to form a cartridge (16) insertable into the inhalation device (10).13. A combination of at least one container (30) according to one of claims 1 to 11 or the cartridge (16) of claim 12 with an inhalation device (10) having at least one liquid jet device (24), which is preferably in the form of a MEMS.14. A method of conveying liquid to an inhalation device (10) by means of a combination of a capillary tube (42) and an absorbing element (46), such as a piece of foam or a wick, the method preferably being performed using the container (30) of any one of claims 1 to 11 or the cartridge of claim 12.15. The method of claim 14, wherein the liquid is delivered to the liquid jet device (24) from at least one replaceable container (30) or cartridge (16).", "embedding_index": 117}
{"index": 118, "patent_number": "WO23001904 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporizable material for use in an aerosol generating device (12), said vaporizable material comprising a proflavour molecule consisting of a flavouring compound bonded to a retaining substrate selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, glycerides, fatty acids, amino acids and mixtures thereof, the flavouring compound being releasable from the retaining substrate while using the vaporizable material with the aerosol generating device (12). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A vaporizable material for use in an aerosol generating device (12), said vaporizable material comprising a proflavour molecule consisting of a flavouring compound bonded to a retaining substrate selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, esters, fatty acids, amino acids and mixtures thereof, the flavouring compound being releasable from the retaining substrate while using the vaporizable material with the aerosol generating device (12) further to contact with saliva.2. The vaporizable material according to claim 1, wherein the retaining substrate is selected from carbohydrates, preferably from saccharides, more preferably from monosaccharides, advantageously is glucose.3. The vaporizable material according to claim 2, wherein the flavouring compound and the retaining substrate are linked through a glycosidic bond and form a glycoside structure, preferably a glucoside structure.4. The vaporizable material according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flavouring compound is chosen from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, carboxylic acids, terpenes, aldehydes, ketones, sulphurous compounds, pyrazines, esters, and mixtures thereof.5. The vaporizable material according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the flavouring compound is releasable further to reaction with at least components present in saliva.6. The vaporizable material according to claim 5, wherein the flavouring compound is releasable further to reaction with at least one endogenous enzyme present saliva, preferably selected from the group consisting of: esterases, amylases, lipases, proteases, lipid oxidation enzymes, carbonic anhydrase, lysozyme and mixtures thereof.7. The vaporizable material according to any of preceding claims, wherein the proflavour molecule or the released flavouring compound is transported by aerosol generated, while using the vaporizable material with the aerosol generating device (12).8. The vaporizable material according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the proflavour molecule is incorporated in a carrier matrix, notably selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerin and water.9. The vaporizable material according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the proflavour molecule is impregnated in a solid substrate, preferably in a tobacco substrate.10. The vaporizable material according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flavoring compound consists of a flavour present in tobacco or and/or is a congruent pairing element with at least one flavour present in tobacco and/or is a contrasting pairing element with at least one flavour present in tobacco.11. A consumable article (14; 114) comprising the vaporizable material according to any one of the preceding claims.12. The consumable article (14) according to claim 11, further comprising tobacco and wherein the vaporizable material is blended with the tobacco.13. The consumable article (114) according to claim 11, further comprising tobacco and wherein the vaporizable material and the tobacco are arranged in two distinct parts (120, 126) of the consumable article (114).14. An aerosol generating device (12) configured to operate with the consumable article (14; 114) according to any of claims 11 to 13 or comprising a storage compartment configured to store the vaporizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 10.15. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claim 14, being a heat-not- burn device.", "embedding_index": 118}
{"index": 119, "patent_number": "US2024074493 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a case and an inhalation device, which can be accommodated in the case. The case has a body and a lid movable relative to the body. The inhalation device and the lid have a combination of a magnet and a ferritic element, which cooperate to move the inhalation device relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body. The lid has at least one sliding pin, which is slidable relative to the body, and on which the magnet or ferritic element is provided.A method of removing at least one inhalation device from the case, includes the step of removing the inhalation device partially from the case by cooperation of the magnet and the ferritic element and the lid to the effect that the inhalation device is moved relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a case and an inhalation device, configured to be accommodated in the case, the case having a body and a lid movable relative to the body,wherein the inhalation device and the lid have a combination of at least one magnet and at least one ferritic element, which cooperate to move the inhalation device relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body, andwherein the lid has at least one sliding pin, which is slidable relative to the body, and on which at least one magnet or ferritic element is provided.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the inhalation device is configured to essentially be accommodated in its entirety in a cavity of the case.3. The system of claim 1, wherein the inhalation device is elongate.4. The system of claim 3, wherein the at least one magnet and at least one ferritic element comprising a plurality of magnets or ferritic elements or a ring shaped magnet or ferritic element, respectively, is provided all around the inhalation device at a predetermined position along the length thereof.5. The system of claim 1, wherein the lid is pivotable relative to the body.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the lid is pivotable about at least one sliding pin.7. The system of claim 1, wherein the case has at least one groove for accommodating at least one sliding pin.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the lid is provided on a smallest side surface of the body.9. The system of claim 1, wherein the lid further extends adjacent at least one second smallest side surface of the body.10. A method of removing at least one inhalation device from a case, the case having a body and a lid movable relative to the body, the method comprising the step of removing the inhalation device partially from the case by cooperation of at least one magnet and at least one ferritic element provided on the inhalation device and the lid to the effect that the inhalation device is moved relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body, wherein the lid has at least one sliding pin, which is slidable relative to the body, and on which at least one magnet or ferritic element is provided.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the lid is pivoted relative to the body.12. The method of claim 10, wherein the lid is pivoted about at least one sliding pin, which is slid relative to the body.13. The system of claim 3, wherein the inhalation device is substantially cylindrical.", "embedding_index": 119}
{"index": 120, "patent_number": "WO22200165 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (10) comprises a case (12) and a vaporizer (14), the case (12) having authentication means adapted to enable removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) only in the event of a positive authentication result and/or disable removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) in the event of a negative authentication result. In a method of using an aerosol generating system (10) comprising a case (12) and a vaporizer (14) removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) is enabled only in the event of a positive authentication result obtained from authentication means and/ or disabled in the event of a negative authentication result. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system (10) comprising a case (12) and a vaporizer (14), the case (12) having authentication means adapted to enable removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) only in the event of a positive authentication result and/or disable removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) in the event of a negative authentication result.2. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 1, further comprising at least one authentication interface provided on the case (12) and/or a mobile device such as a phone.3. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 2, wherein at least one authentication interface is based on RFID, Bluetooth and/or biometric detection.4. The aerosol generating system (10) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein removal of the vaporizer (14) is disabled by an element having a shape memory alloy and/or an electric lock having at least one magnet, solenoid and/or motor adapted to actuate a lock by electric power being supplied or removed.5. The aerosol generating system (10) of any of claims 1-4, wherein removal of the vaporizer (14) is disabled by at least one first locking or blocking element (16) engaging the vaporizer (14) and/or blocks movement thereof.6. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 5, wherein the at least one first locking or blocking element (16) is slidable and/or pivotable.7. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 5 or 6, wherein the vaporizer (14) comprises a recess, in particular a groove (20) or a hole, and wherein the locking or blocking element (16) is a pin which can enter the recess.8. The aerosol generating system (10) of any of claims 5-7, wherein the pin (16) is slidable within the case (12) and can be slid into a position protruding into the recess (18).9. The aerosol generating system (10) of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein removal of the vaporizer (14) is disabled by at least one second locking or blocking element (24) engaging a door (22) or lid associated with a chamber or recess (18) accommodating the vaporizer (14) and/or blocks movement thereof.10. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 9, wherein the at least one second locking or blocking element (24) is slidable and/or pivotable.11. The aerosol generating system (10) of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the authentication means is adapted to disable removal of the vaporizer (14) after a predetermined time after detection of the vaporizer (14).12. The aerosol generating system (10) of claim 11, wherein the predetermined time can be set by a mobile device.13. The aerosol generating system (10) of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the aerosol generating system (10) is configured so that the movement for taking the vaporizer from the case for example starts with a tilting movement.14. The aerosol generating system (10) of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the vaporizer (14) is nested in a recess (18) of the case (12) and wherein a gap is provided at a lower end of the recess (18) so that the user can apply pressure at the lower end of the vaporizer (14) for tilting the vaporizer about a step.15. A method of using an aerosol generating system (10) comprising a case (12) and a vaporizer (14), in which removal of the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) is enabled only in the event of a positive authentication result obtained from an authentication interface and/or disabled in the event of a negative authentication result.16. The method of claim 15, wherein at least one first locking or blocking element (16) is slid in order to enable removal of the vaporizer (14).17. The method of any of claims 15-16, wherein the vaporizer (14) comprises a recess, in particular a groove (20) or a hole, and wherein the locking or blocking element (16) is a pin which can enter the recess.18. The method of any of claim 17, wherein the pin (16) is slid within the case (12) and slides into a position protruding into the recess (18).19. The method of claim 15 or 16, wherein at least one second locking or blocking element (24) is pivoted in order to enable removal of the vaporizer (14).20. The method of any of claims 15 to 19, wherein an authentication means disables removal of the vaporizer (14) after a predetermined time after detection of the vaporizer (14).21. The method of claim 20, wherein the predetermined time is set by a mobile device.22. The method of any of claims 15 to 21, wherein the movement for taking the vaporizer (14) from the case (12) starts with a tilting movement.23. The method of any of claims 15 to 22, wherein the vaporizer (14) is nested in a recess (18) of the case (12) and wherein a gap is provided at a lower end of the recess (18), and wherein the user applies pressure at the lower end of the vaporizer (14) so that the vaporizer (14) then tilts about a step.", "embedding_index": 120}
{"index": 121, "patent_number": "US2021122516 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods includes an outer housing including a box portion and a hinged lid portion pivotable between open and closed positions, an inner package arranged within the outer housing, the inner package including an access opening an insert that can be pulled out of the container, including a front panel and at least a first side panel that are connected to each other, and wherein the front panel is arranged between a front wall of the inner package and a front wall of the box portion, and the first side panel is arranged between a first side wall of the inner package and a first side wall of the box portion, and the first side panel includes a first grasp portion that extends above the first side wall of the box portion in a longitudinal direction, when the insert is in a retracted position. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a. an outer housing comprising a box portion and a hinged lid portion for closing the container, wherein the hinged lid portion is pivotable between an open position and a closed position;b. an inner package for storing consumer goods, wherein the inner package is arranged within the outer housing and the inner package comprises an access opening through which consumer goods can be taken out;c. an insert that can be pulled out of the container, comprising a front panel and at least a first side panel, wherein the front panel and the first side panel are connected to each other, and whereind. the front panel is arranged between a front wall of the inner package and a corresponding front wall of the box portion, and the first side panel is arranged between a first side wall of the inner package and a corresponding first side wall of the box portion; ande. the first side panel comprises a first grasp portion that extends above said first side wall of the box portion in a longitudinal direction, when the insert is in a retracted position.2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first grasp portion extends beyond a height of the front panel in said longitudinal direction and wherein the front panel is completely arranged below an upper edge of said front wall of the box portion, when the insert is in the retracted position.3. The container according to claim 1, furthermore comprising a reclosable flap which is connected and moveable relative to the inner package, wherein the access opening can be covered by said reclosable flap for sealing the inner package.4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the insert and the reclosable flap do not overlap, when the insert is in the retracted position.5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first grasp portion extends to an upper end of the inner package.6. The container according to claim 1, wherein the insert further comprises a second side panel arranged at an opposite side to the first side panel and the front panel and the second side panel are connected to each other, wherein the second side panel is arranged between a second side wall of the inner package and a corresponding second side wall of the box portion.7. The container according to claim 6, wherein the second side panel comprises a second grasp portion that extends above said second side wall of the box portion in said longitudinal direction, when the insert is in the retracted position.8. The container according to claim 7, wherein the second grasp portion extends beyond the height of the front panel in said longitudinal direction.9. The container according to claim 7, wherein the first grasp portion and/or the second grasp portion comprises an arch-shaped upper-front edge.10. The container according to claim 7, wherein the first grasp portion and/or the second grasp portion comprises an indicium, indicating that the insert can be pulled out of the container.11. An insert for insertion into a container for consumer goods, the insert comprising: a. a front panel and at least a first side panel, whereinb. the first side panel is connected to the front panel and the first side panel is arranged at an angle to the front panel; andc. the first side panel comprises a first grasp portion that extends beyond a height of the front panel in a longitudinal direction and is designed for pulling the insert out of a container.12. The insert according to claim 11, further comprising a second side panel that is connected to the front panel at an opposite side to the first side panel.13. A method of manufacturing a container for consumer goods, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a charge of consumer goods;b. wrapping sheet material around the charge of consumer goods for forming an inner package;c. arranging a separate insert onto the inner package, the insert comprising a front panel and at least a first side panel, wherein the first side panel is connected to the front panel, and the first side panel and the front panel are arranged at an angle to each other, and the first side panel comprises a first grasp portion that extends beyond a height of the front panel in a longitudinal direction; andd. forming an outer housing of the container around the inner package and the insert such that the first side panel of the insert is arranged between a first side wall of the inner package and a first side wall of the outer housing and the front panel of the insert is arranged between a front wall of the outer housing and a front wall of the inner package.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the step of arranging the separate insert is performed prior to the step of forming the outer housing.15. The method according to claim 13, further comprising a step of applying a reclosable flap to the inner package (after arranging the insert onto the inner package.16. The insert according to claim 12, wherein the second side panel comprises a second grasp portion that extends beyond the height of the front panel in said longitudinal direction.17. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the step of arranging the separate insert is performed after the step of forming the outer housing and performed by fitting the insert between the inner package and the outer housing.", "embedding_index": 121}
{"index": 122, "patent_number": "US2020037666 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosol, a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry is configured to determine a feature of an oscillation associated with a property of electrical energy through the heating system, the oscillation due to initiation and/or termination of a user inhale through the flow path, and to determine an amount of one or more components of aerosol dispensed in the inhale based on the feature of the oscillation. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the system comprising: an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol;a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; andelectrical circuitry configured to determine a feature of an oscillation associated with a property of electrical energy through the heating system, the oscillation due to initiation and/or termination of a user inhale through the flow path, andto determine an amount of one or more components of aerosol dispensed in the inhale based on the feature of the oscillation.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the feature of the oscillation comprises one or more of: an amplitude, a period, and an area of the oscillation.3. The system of claim 2, wherein a magnitude of said feature is directly related to an amount of the one or more components of aerosol dispensed.4. The system of claim 1, wherein the oscillation is determined from a second order time derivative of the property of electrical energy through the heating system.5. The system of claim 1, wherein the property of the electrical energy is based on an electrical current through the heating system.6. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine the oscillation due to initiation and/or termination of a user inhale through the flow path by comparison to one or more predetermined conditions.7. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to apply electrical energy to preheat the heating system prior to a user inhale through the flow path.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to generate instructions for a user interface to display information based on a determined property of the flow.9. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine a property of the flow based on a stored relationship between the property of the flow and the feature of the oscillation.10. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry includes one or more electronic processors communicatively coupled to a memory.11. The system of claim 1, further comprising a housing arranged to house at least part of the flow path, the heating system and a precursor transmission unit for transmission of precursor to the heating system from a storage.12. A method of determining a property of a flow of an aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the aerosol generation system comprising an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol, and a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, the method comprising: determining a feature of an oscillation associated with a property of electrical energy through the heating system, the oscillation due to initiation and/or termination of a user inhale through the flow path, anddetermining an amount of aerosol dispensed in the inhale based on the feature of the oscillation.13. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed on programmable electric circuity, executes the method of claim 12.14. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry configured to implement the method of claim 12.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 13.", "embedding_index": 122}
{"index": 123, "patent_number": "US2021274842 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for releasable connection to an electronic cigarette includes a substance to be vaporized and is provided with an electrical circuitry, wherein the electrical circuitry includes circuit terminals configured to engage with circuit connectors located on a main body of the electronic cigarette and configured to establish a data connection between the cartridge and the main body, a memory for storing data, and wherein the circuit terminals of the cartridge are located on a housing of the cartridge, and one or more of the plurality of circuit terminals, or at least initial connection portions thereof, are provided at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge relative to the longitudinal positions of the circuit connectors, or at least initial connection portions thereof. [EN] 1. A cartridge for releasable connection to an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising a substance to be vaporized and is-provided with an electrical circuitry, wherein the electrical circuitry comprises: circuit terminals configured to engage with circuit connectors located on a main body of the electronic cigarette and configured to establish a data connection between the cartridge and the main body,a memory for storing data,wherein the circuit terminals of the cartridge are located on a housing of the cartridge, andone or more of the circuit terminals, or at least initial connection portions thereof, are provided at different positions in a longitudinal direction of the cartridge relative to longitudinal positions of the circuit connectors, or at least initial connection portions thereof.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a controller configured to read and write data on the memory.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the circuit terminals are grouped together on a rigid support.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising: a connection portion which is configured to connect to the main body of the electronic cigarette,wherein the connection portion is provided with a lateral surface with a direction coinciding with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge, substantially parallel to an insertion direction of the cartridge into the main body, andwherein the circuit terminals are located in said connection portion on said lateral surface.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the cartridge has a first pair of lateral surfaces and a second pair of lateral surfaces substantially parallel to each other, widths of sides of the second pair of lateral surfaces being wider than widths of sides of the first pair of lateral surfaces, and wherein the connection portion is located on one of the surfaces of the first pair of lateral surface.6. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein all of the circuit terminals are arranged on the same plane.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein a distance between two neighboring circuit terminals is between 20 mm and 0.05 mm.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the circuit terminals are configured to be connectable to the circuit connectors at different times in a predetermined sequence upon connection of the cartridge to the main body of the electronic cigarette.9. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the cartridge further comprises power terminals which are configured to provide power from the main body to heat a heating element of the cartridge.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the power terminals are elongated and arranged in the connection portion with a longitudinal direction thereof substantially parallel to the insertion direction in which the cartridge is connected to the main body.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein all of the power terminals are arranged on the same plane.12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the power terminals are located on a plane of the circuit terminals.13. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein a distance between two neighboring power terminals is between 30 mm and 0.05 mm.14. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the circuit terminals are grouped together on a printed circuit board having a cut-out for accommodating the power terminals.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the cartridge in accordance with claim 1, wherein: the main body comprises circuit connectors located in a cartridge seating at a distal end of the main body and configured for connection with corresponding circuit terminals of the cartridge, andthe circuit terminals of the cartridge are located on a lateral side of the cartridge and the circuit connectors of the main body are located on a lateral side of a capsule seating, whereby the circuit connectors and the circuit terminals are configured to engage with each other in a direction coinciding with a longitudinal direction of the main body.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the circuit terminals of the cartridge and the connectors of the main body are configured such that one or more of the circuit terminals are connected to the corresponding circuit connectors at different times when the cartridge is connected to the main body.17. The electronic cigarette according to one of claim 15, wherein the circuit connectors are elongated and arranged with a longitudinal direction thereof substantially parallel to an inserting direction in which the cartridge is connected to the main body.18. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the cartridge further comprises power terminals which are configured to provide power from the main body to heat a heating element of the cartridge, and wherein the main body comprises power connectors for connection with corresponding ones of the power terminals of the cartridge, and the electronic cigarette is configured such that the power terminals are connected to the power connectors before the circuit terminals are connected to the circuit connectors when the cartridge is connected to the main body.19. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the circuit connectors have different lengths.20. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the circuit terminals include a negative circuit terminal and wherein the negative circuit terminal is connected before the other circuit terminals when the cartridge is connected to the main body.21. The electronic cigarette according to claim 18, wherein the circuit connectors or/and the power terminals of the electronic cigarette are resilient such that when the main body and the cartridge are connected, the circuit connectors are biased in order to create a biasing force which maintains the contact between the circuit connectors and the respective power terminals.22. The electronic cigarette according to claim 21, wherein the circuit connectors on the main body have free ends held in a connector guard.23. The electronic cigarette according to claim 22, wherein the connector guard is configured to protect sides of an arrangements of the circuit connectors.24. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein a connection between the housing of the cartridge and the cartridge seating is a magnetic connection.25. The electronic cigarette according to claim 24, wherein one of the cartridge seating or the cartridge is provided with a ferromagnetic member and the other is provided with a magnet.", "embedding_index": 123}
{"index": 124, "patent_number": "WO22229403 A1", "text": "[EN] Inhalation device (1) for generating from a liquid a vapour that can be inhaled by a user, said inhalation device comprising a compartment (40) for holding a reservoir (31) arranged to store an amount of a liquid to be vapourized, at least one liquid jet device (50) for producing on demand drops of said liquid, a liquid conduit (52) for guiding an amount of said liquid to said liquid jet device and arranged on one side of said compartment, a sensor (60) arranged to detect a situation indicative of whether the liquid conduit can supply liquid to the liquid jet device and arranged on an opposite side of said compartment, and a control unit configured to control said liquid jet device based on the output of said sensor. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device for generating from a liquid a vapour that can be inhaled by a user, said inhalation device comprising: a compartment for holding a reservoir arranged to store an amount of a liquid to be vapourized; at least one liquid jet device for producing on demand drops of said liquid; a liquid conduit for guiding an amount of said liquid to said liquid jet device and arranged on one side of said compartment; a sensor arranged to detect a situation indicative of whether the liquid conduit can supply liquid to the liquid jet device and arranged on an opposite side of said compartment; and a control unit configured to control said liquid jet device based on the output of said sensor.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, further comprising an elongate housing with a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the at least one liquid jet device and the liquid conduit are arranged on a side of said compartment toward the proximal end, and wherein the sensor is arranged on the opposite side of said compartment toward the distal end of the elongate housing.3. The inhalation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said liquid jet device comprises a firing chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, the supply channel being in fluid communication with the liquid conduit.4. The inhalation device according to claim 3, wherein the liquid jet device is in the form of a micro electromechanical system, MEMS.5. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sensor comprises an orientation sensor arranged to detect an orientation of said inhalation device.6. The inhalation device according to claim 5, wherein said orientation sensor comprises any one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and gravity sensor.7. The inhalation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor comprises a liquid sensor arranged at a bottom end of said reservoir.8. The inhalation device according to claim 7, wherein said liquid sensor comprises any one of a capacitance sensor, a light sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor.9. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said control unit is configured to deactivate operation of said liquid jet device if the sensor detects a situation indicative of that the liquid conduit cannot supply liquid to the supply channel.10. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the sensor detects a situation indicative of that the orientation of the inhalation device is approximately horizontal, preferably in a range of more than 60 degrees, the orientation being measured between a main axis along the longitudinal extension of the inhalation device and a normal to ground.", "embedding_index": 124}
{"index": 125, "patent_number": "WO22194435 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation article (10) for an aerosol generation device (30), wherein the aerosol generation article (10) has a distal end, which is first inserted into a cavity (38) of the aerosol generation device (30), and a mouth end downstream of the distal end, and the aerosol generation article (10) comprises: an aerosol generation substrate (16); a wrapper (22); an air inlet (24) at the distal end and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end; and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28); wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises an orientation means (28a). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation article (10) for an aerosol generation device (30), wherein the aerosol generation article (10) has a distal end, which is first inserted into a cavity (38) of the aerosol generation device (30), and a mouth end downstream of the distal end, and the aerosol generation article (10) comprises: an aerosol generation substrate (16); a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generation substrate (16) and extends between the distal end and the mouth end to form a rod; an air inlet (24) at the distal end and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end; and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) configured at the distal end which prevents airflow between the air inlet (24) and the air outlet (26) when the aerosol generation article (10) is not inserted in the aerosol generation device (30), the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) being breachable upon insertion of at least the distal end of the aerosol generation article (10) into the aerosol generation device (30) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26); wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises an orientation means (28a) configured to indicate and/ or guide the orientation of the aerosol generation article (10) relative to the cavity (38) of the aerosol generation device (30) when the aerosol generation article (10) is inserted into the cavity (38).2. The aerosol generation article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation article (10) has the shape of a cylinder.3. The aerosol generation article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol generation article (10) is configured in a way such that it can be rotated about the longitudinal center axis of the aerosol generation article (10) when it is partially inserted into the cavity (38) of the aerosol generation device (30).4. The aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one heater (17), preferably an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the heater (17) is located at a predetermined position of the aerosol generation article (10) relative to the orientation means (28a).5. The aerosol generation article (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the heater (17) is a blade-shaped susceptor.6. The aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises a rod portion configured to fit into a wrapped hollow (51) portion of the distal end of the aerosol generation article (10), such that the rod portion of the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is secured around its periphery to the wrapper (22) and the orientation means (28a) protrudes from the wrapped hollow (51) portion.7. The aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the orientation means (28a) have the shape of a polyhedron, preferably a cube, an irregular cylinder, or a polygon prism.8. The aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises an elastomeric material, preferably silicone rubber; preferably, the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises a pre-weakened area in a region intended to be breached, the pre-weakened area preferably having the shape of a circle, a line or a cross located in a plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation article (10).9. An aerosol generation device (30) for use of an aerosol generation article (10), preferably an aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: a cavity (38) having an opening end and a bottom end and configured to receive an aerosol generation article (10), wherein the cavity (38) comprises: a penetration portion at the bottom end of the cavity (38), configured to breach a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) of the aerosol generation article (10), and a counterpart orientation means (28a) configured to correspond to an orientation means (28a) of the aerosol generation article (10), the counterpart orientation means (28a) configured to indicate and/ or guide the orientation of the aerosol generation article (10) relative to the cavity (38) when the aerosol generation article (10) is inserted into the cavity (38).10. The aerosol generation device (30) according to the preceding claim, wherein the counterpart orientation means (28a) is located at the bottom end of the cavity (38).11. The aerosol generation device (30) according to the preceding claims 9 or 10, comprising an energizer, preferably an electromagnetic field generator, more preferably a flat induction coil, configured to provide energy for heating the substrate (16) of the aerosol generation article (10).12. The aerosol generation device (30) according to the preceding claim, wherein the energizer is arranged separately from the counterpart orientation means (28a) in the aerosol generation device (30).13. The aerosol generation device (30) according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the counterpart orientation means (28a) is hollow.14. The aerosol generation device (30) according to any one of claims 9 to 13, the counterpart orientation means (28a) has a length, in the insertion direction of the article (10), of at most 10 mm, preferably at most 7 mm, more preferably at most 5 mm, even more preferably at most 3 mm, and most preferably at most about 1 mm; and of at least 0.1 mm, preferably at least 0.3 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm, and most preferably at least about 0.7 mm.15. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and the aerosol generation device (30) according to any one of claims 9 to 14.16. The aerosol generation system according to the preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation article (10) comprises a first orientation and a second orientation with regards to the cavity (38) of the aerosol generation device (30), wherein the aerosol generation article (10) is consumed more effectively when the aerosol generation article (10) is arranged in a way that the first orientation faces a predetermined position of the aerosol generation device (30).17. The aerosol generation system according to any one of the preceding claims 15 or 16, wherein the orientation means (28a) of the aerosol generation article (10) have a shape which corresponds to a shape of the counterpart orientation means (28a) of the aerosol generation device (30), such that the orientation means (28a) can be fitted into the counterpart orientation means (28a) during the insertion of the aerosol generation article (10) into the aerosol generation device (30).", "embedding_index": 125}
{"index": 126, "patent_number": "US2021227882 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further including a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber, a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece, and a housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit, wherein the housing includes inner and outer housings that are assembled together, wherein the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner and outer housings, wherein a seal is provided between the inner and outer housings, and wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber,a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece portion, anda housing comprising an inner housing and an outer housing, the housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit,wherein the inner housing comprises a first shoulder and a second shoulder which define a circular groove there-between, wherein the outer housing comprises a projection configured to extend into the circular groove when the inner housing and the outer housing are assembled together, wherein the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner housing and the outer housing, wherein a seal is provided inside the circular groove between the inner housing and the outer housing, and wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width thereof.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element is fluidly connected to the liquid store by at least one liquid inlet and the fluid transfer element provides a capillary action on liquid received therein, wherein the heater is provided at a position that is substantially adjacent the at least one liquid inlet, or at a position between the at least one liquid inlet and the mouthpiece portion.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the fluid transfer element is located within the main vapor channel and has a longitudinal component coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the capsule, whereby the capillary action on liquid in the fluid transfer element is towards the mouthpiece portion, thereby regulating a flow of liquid from the liquid store to the fluid transfer element.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet is provided at a bottom of the fluid transfer element, in use, at a distance of 0-1 mm from the bottom of the fluid transfer element.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.8 to 1.3 mm.6. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are assembled using a first joint and a second joint, wherein the second joint is located radially inwardly of the first joint, and wherein the second joint enables a movement between the inner housing and the outer housing in an axial direction of the capsule such that a relative axial position of the inner housing and the outer housing can be varied.7. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the outer housing has a protrusion that is configured to extend into the groove at a variable depth.8. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the seal is oval.9. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the seal has a transversal projection, projecting in a direction transverse to an axial compressible direction of the seal, wherein the transversal projection is configured to seal against the inner housing or the outer housing once a compression threshold has been reached.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element has a hollow tubular shape and the heater is in the form of a heating coil and arranged radially inward of the fluid transfer element.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein a capillary height of the fluid transfer element exceeds an axial height of the heating coil.12. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein the heating coil has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of a height of the fluid transfer element.13. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the fluid transfer element has a capillary height corresponding to the actual height of the fluid transfer element.14. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the height of the fluid transfer element is between 4.5 and 6.5 mm and the height of the heating coil is 1.8 to 2.5 mm.15. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a convection of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K and a power density of the heater is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2.16. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.95 and 1.15.17. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 1.03 and 1.14 mm.18. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the height of the fluid transfer element is 5.8 mm and the height of the heating coil is 2.04 mm.19. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein the heating coil has a height corresponding to 35 percent of a height of the fluid transfer element.20. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a convection of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K and a power density of the heater is between 1.15 to 1.16 Watt/mm2.", "embedding_index": 126}
{"index": 127, "patent_number": "WO23275318 A1", "text": "[EN] Flat-shaped tobacco article configured to receive at least a part of a double-sided flat heater and aerosol generating assembly comprising such an article The present invention concerns a flat- shaped tobacco article (12) comprising a first heating portion (81) and a second heating portion (82) designed to be arranged parallel to the first heating portion (81); the first heating portion (81) comprising a substrate layer (91) comprising tobacco substrate; the second heating portion (82) comprising a retainer layer (92) comprising a vapour forming agent and an agent retainer retaining the vapour forming agent; the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) being configured to receive at least a part of a double-sided flat heater (47) of an aerosol generating device between the first and the second heating portions (81, 82) to heat simultaneously each of the heating portions (81, 82). Said substrate layer (91; 94A) and retainer layer (92; 93C) of the first heating portion (81) and the second heating portion (82) respectively are arranged to be heated directly by the corresponding side of the flat heater (47). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising a first heating portion (81) and a second heating portion (82) designed to be arranged parallel to the first heating portion (81); the first heating portion (81) comprising a substrate layer (91; 94A) comprising tobacco substrate; the second heating portion (82) comprising a retainer layer (92; 93C) comprising a vapour forming agent and an agent retainer retaining the vapour forming agent; the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) being configured to receive at least a part of a double-sided flat heater (47) of an aerosol generating device (11) between the first and the second heating portions (81, 82) to heat simultaneously each of the heating portions (81, 82), said substrate layer (91; 94A) and retainer layer (92; 93C) of respectfully the first heating portion (81) and the second heating portion (82) are arranged to be heated directly by the corresponding side of the flat heater (47).2. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the agent retainer is chosen in the group consisting of: - unwoven fabric; - cotton; - paper.3. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vapour forming agent is chosen in the group consisting of: - polyol such as sorbitol, glycerol; - glycol such as propylene glycol or triethylene glycol; - non-polyol such as monohydric alcohols; - acid such as lactic acid, glycerol derivatives; - esters such as triacetin, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, glycerine or vegetable glycerine; - any mixture of the previously cited elements.4. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first heating portion (81) further comprises at least one retainer layer (94B) arranged parallel to the substrate layer (94A).5. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 4, wherein said retainer layer (94B) of the first heating portion (81) is arranged to be heated through the corresponding substrate layer (94A).6. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second heating portion (82) further comprises a substrate layer (93B) arranged parallel to the retainer layer (93C) of this heating portion.7. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 6, wherein the second heating portion (82) comprises two retainer layers (93A, 93C), the substrate layer (93B) being arranged between these two retainer layers (93A, 93C).8. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 7, wherein said two retainer layers (93A, 93C) of the second heating portion (82) have different thicknesses and/or comprise different vapour forming agents and/or comprise different agent retainers.9. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second heating portion (82) has a layer composition different from a layer composition of the first heating portion (81).10. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each heating portion (81, 82) is wrapped into a separate wrapper (83, 84).11. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising attaching means (85) for attaching said heating portions or their extensions, one to the other.12. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each heating portion (81, 82) is extended by a filter part (16), preferably both heating portions (81, 82) share a same portion of a mouthpiece part (15).13. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising: - an aerosol generating device (11) comprising a double-sided flat heater (47); - a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) intended to be heated by the heater (47) to generate aerosol, the flat-shape tobacco article (12) being according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 127}
{"index": 128, "patent_number": "US2024008526 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a plurality of elongate first strips having an aerosol generating material; a plurality of elongate second strips having an inductively heatable susceptor material; and at least one elongate carrier strip to which each of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached. The at least one elongate carrier strip is folded along one or more fold lines to form two or more elongate carrier regions, and one or more of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached to each elongate carrier region. The elongate first strips, the elongate second strips and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a plurality of elongate first strips comprising an aerosol generating material;a plurality of elongate second strips comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material; andat least one elongate carrier strip to which each of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached;wherein:the at least one elongate carrier strip is folded along one or more fold lines to form two or more elongate carrier regions, and one or more of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached to each elongate carrier region, andthe elongate first strips, the elongate second strips and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the elongate second strips is adhered to each elongate carrier region.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip is a Z-shaped carrier strip.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a width which is less than a width of each of the plurality of elongate second strips.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first and second strips has a distal end, the distal ends of the elongate first strips form a distal end of the aerosol generating article, and the distal ends of the elongate second strips are positioned inwardly from the distal ends of the elongate first strips so that the distal ends of the elongate second strips are not visible at the distal end of the aerosol generating article.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the elongate second strips is less than a length of each of the elongate first strips.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one elongate carrier strip is equal to a length of each of the elongate first strips.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip comprises an aerosol generating material.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end of the aerosol generating article and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the elongate first strips have a plurality of different orientations within a cross-section of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate second strips has a thickness between 1 micro m and 500 micro m.12. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 10 mm and 30 mm.13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness between 150 micro m and 300 micro m.14. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a tobacco material.15. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor material comprises a metal.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of elongate second strips has a thickness between 10 micro m and 100 micro m.17. An aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length of approximately 20 mm.18. An aerosol generating article according to claim 13, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness of approximately 220 micro m.19. An aerosol generating article according to claim 15, wherein the metal comprises a stainless steel or a carbon steel.", "embedding_index": 128}
{"index": 129, "patent_number": "WO23275121 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a flat-shaped tobacco article defining a pair of parallel outer surfaces, at least one of said outer surfaces being intended to be heated by a flat heater of an aerosol generating device, the flat-shaped tobacco article comprising a substrate layer (81) comprising tobacco substrate and at least one retainer layer (82) in contact with a side of the substrate layer (81) and comprising an agent retainer impregnated with a vapour forming agent, the at least one retainer layer comprising only agent retainer impregnated with vapour forming agent, the agent retainer not comprising any tobacco or nicotine containing substrate, said layers (81, 82) being arranged parallel to said outer surfaces. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped tobacco article (12) defining a pair of parallel outer surfaces (14A, 14B), at least one of said outer surfaces (14A, 14B) heatable by a flat heater (47) of an aerosol generating device (11); the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising: - a substrate layer (81) comprising tobacco substrate; - at least one retainer layer (82, 83) in contact with a side of the substrate layer (81) and comprising an agent retainer impregnated with a vapour forming agent, the at least one retainer layer (82, 83) comprising only agent retainer impregnated with vapour forming agent, the agent retainer not comprising any tobacco or nicotine containing substrate; said layers (81, 82, 83) being arranged parallel to said outer surfaces.2. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the agent retainer is chosen in the group consisting of: - unwoven fabric; - cotton; - paper.3. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vapour forming agent is chosen in the group consisting of: - polyol such as sorbitol, glycerol; - glycol such as propylene glycol or triethylene glycol; - monohydric alcohols; - acid such as lactic acid, glycerol derivatives; - esters such as triacetin, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, glycerine or vegetable glycerine; - any mixture of the previously cited elements.4. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retainer layer (82, 83) extends along the whole said side of the substrate layer (81).5. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising two retainer layers (82, 83).6. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 5, wherein the retainer layers (82, 83) are in contact with either side of the substrate layer (81).7. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 5 or 6, wherein the retainer layers (82, 83) have different thicknesses.8. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the retainer layers (82, 83) comprise different vapour forming agents.9. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 8, wherein said different vapour forming agents have a difference in response time while being heated, vapour forming agents requiring different time to provide vapour generation.10. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the retainer layers (82, 83) comprise different agent retainers.11. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a filter part (16) arranged in extension of said layers.12. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wrapper wrapping said layers (81, 82, 83) together.13. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising: - an aerosol generating device (11) comprising a flat heater (47); - a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) intended to be heated by the flat heater (47) to generate aerosol, the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) being according to any one of the preceding claims.14. An aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 13, wherein the retainer layers (82, 83) are arranged to form different distances until the flat heater (47).", "embedding_index": 129}
{"index": 130, "patent_number": "WO22184378 A1", "text": "[EN] It is provided an extension unit (and correspondingly an aerosol generation device and system) for an aerosol generation device, the extension unit comprising a first connection interface, at a first end of the extension unit, that is connectable to the aerosol generation device. Further, the unit comprises means for enabling at least one additional functionality of the aerosol generation device, further to aerosol generation, when connected to the aerosol generation device. [EN] Claims 1. An extension unit for an aerosol generation device, the extension unit comprising: a first connection interface, at a first end of the extension unit, that is connectable to the aerosol generation device; and means for enabling at least one additional functionality of the aerosol generation device, further to aerosol generation, when connected to the aerosol generation device, wherein the first connection interface comprises one or more power terminals and at least one of a magnitude of power supply and a direction of power supply by the first connection interface is controlled by the aerosol generation device, when connected to the aerosol generation device.2. The extension unit of claim 1, further comprising: a second connection interface, at a second end of the extension unit opposite to the first end, that is connectable to a first other extension unit.3. The extension unit of claim 2, wherein: the first connection interface is further connectable to a second other extension unit; and the second connection interface is further connectable to the aerosol generation device.4. The extension unit of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the first connection interface and/or the second connection interface comprises at least one of a magnetic connector, an interference fit connector, a plug connector, and a socket connector connectable to the aerosol generation device or the first other extension unit.5. The extension unit of any of claims 2 to 4, wherein: at least one of the first connection interface and the second connection interface comprises one or more data terminals, wherein preferably the first and second connection interfaces include inter- integrated circuit, I2C, interfaces.6. The extension unit of any preceding claim, wherein: the extension unit is configured to receive power supplied from the aerosol generation device, when connected to the aerosol generation device.7. The extension unit of any of preceding claim, wherein: the at least one additional functionality comprises a flashlight functionality; and the means for enabling the at least one additional functionality comprises at least one LED.8. The extension unit of claim 7, wherein: the at least one LED is configured to emit light and/or to blink or dim the emitted light in response to control signalling received from the aerosol generation device.9. The extension unit of any preceding claim, wherein: the at least one additional functionality comprises a haptic feedback functionality for indicating a status of the aerosol generation device; and the means for enabling the at least one additional functionality comprises at least one of an eccentric rotating mass, ERM, vibration motor and a linear resonant actuator, LRA, vibration motor to generate haptic feedback in the form of vibrations in response to control signalling received from the aerosol generation device.10. The extension unit of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein: the at least one additional functionality comprises a power supply functionality of supplying power to a connected device; and the means for enabling the at least one additional functionality comprises at least one power supply.11. The extension unit of claim 8, wherein: the means for enabling at least one additional functionality further comprises a control section configured to control at least one of a magnitude and a direction of the supply of power.12. The extension unit of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein: the at least one additional functionality comprises a display functionality; and the means for enabling the at least one additional functionality comprises at least one display unit configured to display information to a user of the aerosol generation device in response to control signalling received from the aerosol generation device.13. An aerosol generation device comprising a power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit comprises: a power supply; a control section; and a connection interface that is connectable to a an extension unit in accordance with any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the connection interface comprises one or more power terminals and the control section is configured to control at least one of a magnitude of power supply via the connection interface and a direction of power supply by the connection interface.14. The aerosol generation unit of claim 13, wherein: the connection interface comprises at least one of a magnetic connector, an interference fit connector, a plug connector, and a socket connector connectable to the extension unit; and/or the connection interface comprises one or more data terminals and the connection interface is configured to control transfer of data via the connection interface, wherein preferably the connection interface includes an inter-integrated circuit, I2C, interface.15. A system comprising: an aerosol generation device in accordance with claim 13 or claim 14; and a first extension unit in accordance with any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the first extension unit is connected to the connection interface of the power supply unit.", "embedding_index": 130}
{"index": 131, "patent_number": "US2024065314 AA", "text": "[EN] A filter for a vapour generating article includes a filter body having: a first end arranged as a mouthpiece; a second end opposite the first end arranged for attachment to a vapour generating article; the filter further including a cavity located within the filter body between the first and second ends, the cavity configured to allow a fluid including water to flow through the filter body from the second end to the first end; wherein the cavity includes a filter portion arranged to filter the fluid as it flows through the filter body; and wherein the filter portion is arranged to remove at least some of the water from the fluid as it flows through the filter body. [EN] 1. A filter for a vapour generating article comprising: a filter body comprising: a first end arranged as a mouthpiece; anda second end opposite the first end arranged for attachment to a vapour generating article; anda cavity located within the filter body between the first and second ends, the cavity configured to allow a fluid comprising water to flow through the filter body from the second end to the first end;wherein the cavity comprises a filter portion arranged to filter the fluid as the fluid flows through the filter body; andwherein the filter portion is arranged to remove at least some of the water from the fluid as the fluid flows through the filter body.2. The filter of claim 1, wherein the filter portion comprises a selective filter medium arranged to selectively filter water from the fluid.3. The filter of claim 2, wherein the selective filter medium comprises a water-absorbing medium.4. The filter of claim 3, wherein the water-absorbing medium comprises silica.5. The filter of claim 3, wherein the water-absorbing medium comprises a molecular sieve.6. The filter of claim 3, wherein the water-absorbing medium comprises a hydrophilic sponge material.7. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the second end of the filter is releasably attachable to a vapour generating article.8. A vapour generating article comprising: a first end arranged for connection with a vapour generating device;a filter according to claim 1, wherein the filter is attached to a second end of the vapour generating article.9. A vapour generating system comprising: a filter according to claim 1;a vapour generating article comprising a first end arranged for connection with a vapour generating device, wherein the filter is attached to a second end of the vapour generating article; anda vapour generating device configured to receive the vapour generating article.", "embedding_index": 131}
{"index": 132, "patent_number": "WO24042002 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device and a charging device; the aerosol generating device comprises a housing comprising an opening, a receiving chamber configured to receive a consumable through the opening of the housing in an insertion direction, a power source configured to store power for the aerosol generating device, and a power receiving module configured to receive power for charging the power source. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: - a housing comprising an opening, - a receiving chamber configured to receive a consumable through the opening of the housing in an insertion direction, - a power source configured to store power for the aerosol generating device, and - a power receiving module configured to receive power for charging the power source, wherein the power receiving module comprises a connector configured to connect with and receive power transmitted from a corresponding connector of an external power supply module, when the external power supply module is inserted in the receiving chamber; the connector is arranged on a wall of the receiving chamber which is parallel to the insertion direction, and the connector comprises a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side disposed sequentially on the wall of the receiving chamber in the insertion direction or the extraction direction.2. The aerosol generating device according to the preceding claim, comprising a checking module configured to check if the external power supply module is inserted in the receiving chamber.3. The aerosol generating device according to the preceding claim, wherein the checking module is configured to deactivate a heating function of the receiving chamber when the external power supply module is inserted in the receiving chamber.4. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving chamber is substantially cylindrical.5. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving chamber has an upper end and a bottom end with respect to the insertion direction and extraction direction, the upper end is at the opening of the housing and the bottom end is opposite to the upper end, and a distance is arranged between the connector and the bottom end of the receiving chamber, and preferably, an average length of the distance in the insertion direction is at least i mm, preferably at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 1 cm, even more preferably at least 1.5 cm, and most preferably at least 2 cm.6. A charging device for charging the aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a power supply module configured to engage with the power receiving module of the aerosol generating device for power transition in order to charge the power source of the aerosol generating device, wherein the power supply module comprises a connector configured to connect with the connector of the aerosol generating device, the charging device is elongated, the connector is arranged on an outer wall of the charging device which is parallel to the insertion direction, and the connector comprises a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side disposed sequentially on the outer wall of the charging device in the insertion direction or the extraction direction of the charging device to or from the receiving chamber of the aerosol generation device.7. The charging device according to the preceding claim, wherein the charging device has a shape of a stick.8. The charging device according to claims 6 or 7, wherein the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side are contacting metal points or contacting metal rings that are arranged sequentially around the charging device.9. The charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the outer wall is, at least partially, arranged with a heating insulating layer and/ or a graphite coat.10. The charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, comprising a charger IC.11. The charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 10, comprising a power source configured to store power for the charging device, and the connector is arranged around the power source.12. The charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the charging device has an upper end and a bottom end with respect to the insertion direction and extraction direction, the upper end of the charging device is close to the opening of the aerosol generation device when the charging device is inserted therein, and the bottom end of the charging device is opposite to the upper end of the charging device and is in contact with the bottom end of the receiving chamber of the aerosol generation device when it is inserted therein, and a distance is arranged between the connector of the charging device and the bottom end of the charging device, and, preferably, the distance has an average length in the insertion direction which is at least i mm, preferably at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 1 cm, even more preferably at least 1.5 cm, and most preferably at least 2 cm.13. The charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein a ceramic ring is arranged between the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side.14. An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device according to claims 1 to 5 and a charging device according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein the charging device has a shape and size matching the shape and size of the receiving chamber of the aerosol generating device.15. A method of charging the aerosol generating system of the preceding claim, comprising the steps of: - inserting the charging device into the receiving chamber of the aerosol generating device through the opening of the housing of the aerosol generating device, - charging the power source.", "embedding_index": 132}
{"index": 133, "patent_number": "US2024065342 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for excluding humidity and/or oxygen and/or other fluids from an inner cavity of an electronic smoking device surrounded by an outer hull, the cavity being fluid tight to its environment by at least one seal and having at least one input and at least one output having at least one hole through the hull and into the cavity through which fluids can pass and which can be closed with a closure, the method includes first filling an inert gas through the input into the cavity, displacing fluids inside the cavity by flushing them out with the inert gas through the output and afterwards the input and the output are permanently closed with its closure. [EN] 1. A method for excluding humidity and/or oxygen and/or other fluids from an inner cavity of an electronic smoking device surrounded by an outer hull, the cavity being fluid tight to environment by at least one seal and having at least one input and at least one output comprising at least one hole through the hull and into the cavity through which fluids can pass and which can be closed with a closure, wherein, filling an inert gas through the input into the cavity; displacing fluids inside the cavity by flushing the fluids out with the inert gas through the output; andpermanently closing the input and the output with respective closures.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein,the input and/or the output are valves, or are each a hole in the hull for a later attached hardware, wherein the hardware closes the hole when attached to the hole and thereby acts as the closure, wherein the hardware is a USB-port and/or a display.3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: before filling the cavity with the inert gas and closing the input and output, applying a vacuum to the cavity.4. The method according to claim 3, further comprising: repeating the procedure of applying vacuum to the cavity and then filling the cavity with an inert gas at least once before the input and output is closed.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein,the inert gas is nitrogen and/or a noble gas.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein,a filling pressure of the inert gas into the cavity is 2 psi.7. An electronic smoking device with an inner cavity surrounded by an outer hull, the cavity being fluid tight to its environment by at least one seal and having at least one input and one output comprising at least one hole through the hull and into the cavity through which fluids can pass and which can be closed with a respective closure, wherein,the inner cavity comprises an inert gas, wherein the inert gas prevents the risk of corrosion, fogging, moisture building and high pressure building.8. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the input and output are located at positions in the hull, which comprise a respective maximum distance to each other.9. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the closure of the input and/or output is a valve, USB plug and/or other component, which is inserted in the hull.10. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the seal for the input and output is fluid tight.11. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the cavity encloses electronic parts.12. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the pressure inside the cavity is set to a minimum value of 2 psi overpressure.13. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,the input and output are arranged in the same hole in the hull.14. The electronic smoking device according to claim 7, wherein,a purity of the inert gas in the cavity is at least 99.99 percent.15. The electronic smoking device according to claim 14, wherein the purity of the inert gas in the cavity is at least 99.999 percent.16. The method according to claim 2, wherein the input and the output are one-way valves.", "embedding_index": 133}
{"index": 134, "patent_number": "US2024065340 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a cover with a display. In a 1st aspect, an aerosol generation device includes a main body with a main housing, the main body configured for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generation substrate, and a cover that is releasably attached or connected to the main housing to cover a portion of the outer surface of the main housing. The cover includes as part of its externally visible surface an electronic display that uses non-light-emitting, reflective display technology wherein individual display pixels do not emit light but are visible due to ambient light scattering and reflection. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a main body with a main housing, the main body configured for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generation substrate;a cover that is releasably attached or connected to the main housing to cover a portion of an outer surface of the main housing; whereinthe cover comprises as part of its externally visible surface an electronic display that uses non-light emitting, reflective display technology wherein display pixels do not emit light but are visible due to ambient light scattering and reflection.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic display comprises or substantially consists of an electronic paper or electronic ink display.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic display comprises or substantially consists of a memory-in-pixel (MIP) display.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic display is configured to display a graphical object, an image, a visual pattern, and/or a plain color.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the displaying of a graphical object, an image, a visual pattern, and/or a plain color is based on display information provided to the cover and/or the electronic display.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the display of a graphical object, an image, a visual pattern, and/or a plain color is based on operational information of the aerosol generation device.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the display changes based on changes of the operational information.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is provided with a wired connection between the cover or the electronic display and the main body.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the wired connection is configured for supplying power from the main body to the cover and/or the electronic display.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the aerosol generation device is provided with a wired connection between the cover or the electronic display and the main body, and wherein the wired connection is configured for communicating the display information.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover and/or the electronic display are provided with a wireless interface for receiving display information and/or operational information from a remote device and/or the main body.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the remote device is or comprises a mobile phone, a personal computer, or a server.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the main body is provided with a wireless interface for communicating the display information and/or the operational information to the cover and/or the electronic display.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the wireless interface is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is releasably attached to the main housing via one or more magnetic coupling elements provided with the cover interacting with one or more respective magnetic counter-coupling elements provided with the main housing.", "embedding_index": 134}
{"index": 135, "patent_number": "WO23274857 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising: a cavity (106) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received; a heater (108) configured to heat an aerosol forming substance (12) received in the cavity (106); and a vacuum insulator (110) provided around the heater (108), wherein an external surface (112) of the vacuum insulator (110) is an outer surface of the aerosol generating device (110) that can be held by the user, in use. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received; a heater configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity; and a vacuum insulator provided around the heater, wherein an external surface of the vacuum insulator is an outer surface of the aerosol generating device that can be held by the user, in use.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an outer casing that partially encloses the vacuum insulator.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the external surface of the vacuum insulator is an outer surface of the aerosol generating device around a substantially full circumference of the aerosol generating device.4. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the external surface of the vacuum insulator is an outer surface of the aerosol generating device along a substantially full length of the aerosol generating device.5. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vacuum insulator comprises metal.6. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, configured to receive a consumable comprising tobacco within the cavity.7. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vacuum insulator has an annular cylindrical shape.", "embedding_index": 135}
{"index": 136, "patent_number": "WO24042207 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating apparatus (100, 300, 400) is disclosed, the apparatus comprising: a cavity (102, 302, 408) configured to receive an aerosol forming consumable; a heater (106, 306, 414) configured to heat but not burn an aerosol forming consumable (104, 304, 410) received in the cavity, thereby to generate an aerosol; and a gas supply device (108, 308, 404) comprising a separator, the gas supply device configured to remove oxygen from air by use of the separator so as to produce a gas having a reduced concentration of oxygen, relative to air, and to supply the gas to the cavity. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating apparatus, comprising: a cavity configured to receive an aerosol forming consumable; a heater configured to heat but not bum an aerosol forming consumable received in the cavity, thereby to generate an aerosol; and a gas supply device comprising a separator, the gas supply device configured to remove oxygen from air by use of the separator so as to produce a gas having a reduced concentration of oxygen, relative to air, and to supply the gas to the cavity.2. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the gas is substantially free of oxygen.3. The aerosol generating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, further comprising a gas tank that is connectable to the gas supply device to receive the gas having a reduced concentration of oxygen, relative to air.4. The aerosol generating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, further comprising a second gas tank that is connectable to the gas supply device to receive the removed oxygen.5. The aerosol generating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an oxygen supply conduit configured to supply the removed oxygen to an airflow channel extending away from the heater in the cavity.6. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the oxygen supply conduit is configured to supply the removed oxygen to the airflow channel in a mouthpiece.7. The aerosol generating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an additional gas supply configured to supply a second gas having a reduced concentration of oxygen, relative to air, to the cavity.8. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the second gas is nitrogen.9. The aerosol generating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a puff sensor connected to an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to supply the gas to the cavity during an inhalation, as detected by the puff sensor.10. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 9, further configured to supply the removed oxygen to the airflow channel during the inhalation, as detected by the puff sensor.11. The aerosol generating apparatus of claims 9 or 10, wherein the actuator comprises a solenoid valve.12. The aerosol generating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an aerosol generating device, and a case in which the aerosol generating device can be contained.13. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the case includes the gas supply device.14. The aerosol generating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an aerosol forming consumable received in the cavity and positioned adjacent the heater.15. A method of generating an aerosol for user inhalation, comprising: receiving an aerosol forming consumable in a cavity of an aerosol generating apparatus; receiving air in a gas supply device of the aerosol generating apparatus; removing oxygen, by use of a separator in the gas supply device, from the received air to produce a gas having a reduced concentration of oxygen, relative to air; supplying the gas to the cavity; and heating, by a heater of the aerosol generating apparatus, but not burning, the aerosol forming consumable so as to generate the aerosol.", "embedding_index": 136}
{"index": 137, "patent_number": "US2020367566 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system includes a consumable for an aerosol generation device, the consumable including a storage portion for storage of an aerosol generating precursor and an information carrying medium, wherein the information includes an encrypted first portion and a second portion without encryption; and an aerosol generation device body including electrical circuitry to: obtain from the information carrying medium the information; decrypt the first portion; and determine the consumable as authentic when the decrypted first portion corresponds to the second portion. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system comprising: a consumable comprising a storage portion for storage of an aerosol generating precursor and a non-transient memory carrying information, wherein the information comprises an encrypted first portion and a second portion without encryption; and an aerosol generation device body including electrical circuitry to: obtain from said non-transient memory said information; decrypt the first portion; and determine the consumable as authentic when the decrypted first portion corresponds to the second portion.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the information is associated with an operation of the consumable as part of the system.3. The system of claim 2, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to enable operation of a heating system of an atomizer with the precursor of an authenticated consumable, wherein the operation of the heating system is at least partially based on the information.4. The system of claim 1, wherein when the consumable is determined as not authentic, the electrical circuitry prevents operation of a heating system of an atomizer with the precursor of the consumable or enables usage of said heating system with said precursor at a predetermined safe operating temperature.5. The system of claim 1, wherein the consumable and the device body comprise a docking interface for docking of the consumable with the aerosol generation device body, the electrical circuitry including a detection circuit to determine said docking and to trigger authentication of the consumable.6. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry implements electronic data storage, the data storage to store a plurality of cryptographic algorithms, the information of the non-transient memory of the consumable comprising an identifier to identify one of said plurality of cryptographic algorithms for decryption of the first portion, the electrical circuitry to identify one of the plurality of cryptographic algorithms for decryption of the first portion based on the identifier and to decrypt the first portion with the identified cryptographic algorithm.7. The system of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device body includes a communication interface to receive a cryptographic algorithm or information to generate a cryptographic algorithm, data storage of said device body to store said algorithm.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the consumable includes a heating system having one or more electrically resistive heating elements, the information of the non-transient memory of the consumable including information based on an electrical property of the heating system, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to: measure the electrical property of the heating system by application of electrical energy therethrough; and determine the consumable as authentic only when the measured electrical property corresponds to the information based on the electrical property.9. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry implements electronic data storage, the data storage to store a plurality of cryptographic algorithms, wherein the consumable includes a heating system having one or more electrically resistive heating elements, the electrical circuitry configured to: measure an electrical property of the heating system by the application of electrical energy therethrough; select one of the plurality of cryptographic algorithms to decrypt the first portion based on the measured electrical property; and decrypt the first portion with the selected cryptographic algorithm.10. A consumable for an aerosol generation system, the consumable comprising: a storage portion for storage of an aerosol generating precursor and a non-transient memory carrying information, wherein the information of the non-transient memory comprises an encrypted first portion and a second portion without encryption,the consumable to transfer the first portion and the second portion to an aerosol generation device body so that the device body can authenticate the consumable by determining a correspondence of the decrypted first portion to the second portion.11. (canceled)12. A method of authenticating a consumable, the consumable including a storage portion for storage of an aerosol generating precursor, the method comprising: reading information from a non-transient memory of the consumable, the information comprising an encrypted first portion and a second portion without encryption; anddetermining the consumable as authentic when the decrypted first portion corresponds to the second portion.13. A computer program comprising instructions which when executed on programmable electric circuitry execute the method of claim 12.14. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry to implement the method of claim 12.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 13.", "embedding_index": 137}
{"index": 138, "patent_number": "US2024057664 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation set includes an aerosol generation device defining a device body extending between two body ends, the device body including a device magnetic element;a case defining a cavity able to receive the aerosol generation device and a movable part movable from a closed position to an opened position further to a trigger event, the case including a case magnetic element arranged facing the device magnetic element when the aerosol generation device is received in the cavity; andan electric circuitry configured to detect the trigger event and upon its detection, activate magnetic interaction between said magnetic elements to push at least one body end from the cavity, when the aerosol generation device is received in the cavity. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation set comprising: an aerosol generation device defining a device body extending between first and second body ends, the device body comprising a device magnetic element;a case defining a cavity able to receive the aerosol generation device and a movable part movable from a closed position to an opened position further to a trigger event, the case comprising a case magnetic element arranged facing the device magnetic element when the aerosol generation device is received in the cavity; andan electric circuitry configured to detect the trigger event and upon the detection, activate magnetic interaction between said magnetic elements to push at least one of the first and second body ends from the cavity, when the aerosol generation device is received in the cavity.2. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein: the case is closed when the movable part is in the closed position; andthe case is opened and the aerosol generation device is able to be put into the cavity or removed from the cavity when the movable part is in the opened position.3. The aerosol generation set according to claim 2, wherein the movable part forms an access lid to the case.4. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the trigger event includes a manual opening of the case or in activating a button by a user.5. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the case is a charging case configured to charge the aerosol generation device when the aerosol generating device is received in the cavity.6. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein one of the said magnetic elements is a permanent magnet and the other is a coil connected to the electric circuitry and configured to generate a magnetic field repelling the permanent magnet.7. The aerosol generation set according to claim 6, wherein said permanent magnet is formed by the device magnetic element and said coil is formed by the case magnetic element.8. The aerosol generation set according to claim 7, wherein the device body extends along a device axis and said permanent magnet extends around the device axis.9. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the electric circuitry is integrated into the case.10. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the device magnetic element is integrated into one of the first and second body ends.11. The aerosol generation set according to claim 10, wherein: the aerosol generation device further comprises a device retaining element integrated into one of the first and second body ends opposite to the other one of the first and second body ends integrating the device magnetic element; andthe case further comprises a case retaining element arranged facing the device retaining element when the aerosol generation device is received in the cavity, and configured to retain the other of the first and second body ends integrating the device retaining element by cooperating with the retaining element.12. The aerosol generation set according to claim 11, wherein each retaining element is formed by a permanent magnet, said magnets arranged to attract one the other.13. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the electric circuitry is further configured to maintain the magnetic interaction between said magnetic elements as long as the movable part is in the opened position.14. The aerosol generation set according to claim 1, wherein the electric circuitry is further configured to deactivate the magnetic interaction between said magnetic elements when the movable part is in the closed position.15. An operation method of an aerosol generation set according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: detecting the trigger event; andactivating magnetic interaction between said magnetic elements to push at least one of the first and second body ends from the cavity.16. The aerosol generation set according to claim 10, wherein the device magnetic element is integrated into one of the first and second body ends configured to be held by a user while using the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 138}
{"index": 139, "patent_number": "WO24038094 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method of delivering an inhalable aerosol from an aerosol generating substrate included in a consumable comprising a section comprising a substantially solid aerosol generating substrate including an electrically conductive material within the aerosol generating substrate, the conductive material being configured such that it can conduct a current within the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate and thereby heat up the aerosol generating substrate to such a degree that the inhalable aerosol is generated. The method comprising the steps of: performing a first measurement of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate and one or more subsequent measurements of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the one or more subsequent measurements of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate are performed after the aerosol generating substrate is heated, determining a characteristic based on the measurements, and determining whether the characteristic fulfills a predetermined condition, wherein, if it is determined that the characteristic fulfills the predetermined condition, the aerosol generating substrate is heated to such a degree that the aerosol is formed, and/or if it is determined that the characteristic does not fulfill the predetermined condition, it is signaled to a user that the aerosol generating substrate will not be heated to such a degree. The invention also relates to a system configured to perform the above steps. [EN] Claims 1. A method of delivering an inhalable aerosol from an aerosol generating substrate no included in a consumable comprising a section comprising a substantially solid aerosol generating substrate no including an electrically conductive material within the aerosol generating substrate no, the conductive material being configured such that it can conduct a current within the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate no and thereby heat up the aerosol generating substrate no to such a degree that the inhalable aerosol is generated, the method comprising the steps of: performing a first measurement of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate no and one or more subsequent measurements of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate no, wherein the one or more subsequent measurements of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate no are performed after the aerosol generating substrate no is heated; determining a characteristic based on the measurements; and determining whether the characteristic fulfills a predetermined condition; wherein, if it is determined that the characteristic fulfills the predetermined condition, the aerosol generating substrate no is heated to such a degree that the aerosol is formed, and/ or if it is determined that the characteristic does not fulfill the predetermined condition, it is signaled to a user that the aerosol generating substrate no will not be heated to such a degree.2. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied if the characteristic is indicative of one or more of an electrical resistance value above a first predetermined electrical resistance threshold value, an electrical resistance value below a second predetermined electrical resistance threshold value, one or more predetermined electrical resistance values and/or one or more predetermined electrical resistance values over a predetermined period of time. 3- The method according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the electrically conductive material is hygroscopic; and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the characteristic is indicative of a relatively high electrical resistance value at the time of the first measurement followed by a relatively low electrical resistance value at the time of the subsequent measurements, or the predetermined condition is satisfied when the characteristic is indicative that a magnitude of difference between a resistance value at the time of the first measurement and a resistance value at the time of the subsequent measurements is larger than a predetermined threshold.4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 further comprising the step of: performing one or more measurements of an electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate 110 in one or more subsections of the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110; and based on the one or more measurements of the electrical resistance of the aerosol generating substrate 110 in the one or more subsections of the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110, determining a status of insertion based on the characteristic, the status of insertion representing whether the aerosol generating substrate 110 is fully inserted into the aerosol generating device or not.5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 further comprising the step of: determining an amount of unused aerosol generating substrate 110 in the consumable based on the characteristic.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive material is a porous material and/or a hygroscopic material, preferably charcoal or graphite.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrically conductive material has an electrical conductivity of at least 100 S/m, preferably at least 500 S/m, more preferably at least 1000 S/m, most preferably at least 1500 S/m.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating substrate 110 comprises at least 5 weight percent, preferably at least 10 weight percent, more preferably at least 15 weight percent and/or at most 35, preferably at most 30 weight percent more preferably at most 25 weight percent of the electrically conductive material, on dry weight basis.9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrically conductive material is in the form of powder or granulate.10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrically conductive material has an average particle size similar to the distance between a first electrode and a second electrode, preferably within a tolerance of at most 100 pm, preferably at most 200 pm, more preferably at most 500 pm and most preferably at most 1000 pm.11. An aerosol generating device for heating an aerosol generating substrate 110 of a consumable 100 comprising a section comprising a substantially solid aerosol generating substrate 110 including an electrically conductive material within the aerosol generating substrate 110, the conductive material being configured such that it can conduct a current within the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110 and thereby heat up the aerosol generating substrate 110 to such a degree that the inhalable aerosol is generated, the aerosol generating device comprising electrodes 210 configured to provide a current to the aerosol generating substrate 110 and configured to perform the methods of any of claims 1 to 10; wherein the electrodes 210 are in contact with the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110 when the consumable too is inserted into the aerosol generating device 200.12. The aerosol generating device according to the preceding claim, wherein the one or more electrodes are configured to contact an outer surface of the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110 or are inserted into the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110.13. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 11 or 12, comprising a plurality of subsections 310, wherein each of the subsections of the aerosol generating device 310 comprise a subset of the electrodes, and wherein each of the subsections of the aerosol generating device 310 is adjacent to a respective subsection 311 of the one or more predetermined subsections of the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 311 when the consumable too is inserted into the aerosol generating device 200, and/ or wherein subsections of the aerosol generating device 310 are located adjacent a cavity into which the consumable too is inserted for generating the aerosol, wherein the subsections 310 are located at an end of the cavity in a direction of insertion of the consumable too into the cavity.14. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device 200 according to any of claims 11 to 13 and a consumable too comprising a section comprising a substantially solid aerosol generating substrate 110 including an electrically conductive material within the aerosol generating substrate 110, the conductive material being configured such that it can conduct a current within the section comprising the aerosol generating substrate 110 and thereby heat up the aerosol generating substrate 110 to such a degree that the inhalable aerosol is generated, the aerosol generating system being configured to perform any of the methods of any one of claims 1 to 10.", "embedding_index": 139}
{"index": 140, "patent_number": "US2024057686 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a device NFC antenna; anda device communication module connected to the device NFC antenna and configured to communicate with an external device using the device NFC antenna.The device communication module is configured to transmit output data to the external device by encoding this output data into a carrier wave using the device NFC antenna and receive input data from the external device by decoding this input data from an electromagnetic wave received by the device NFC antenna. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a device NFC antenna; anda device communication module connected to the device NFC antenna and configured to communicate with an external device using the device NFC antenna;wherein the device communication module is configured to transmit output data to the external device by encoding the output data into a carrier wave using the device NFC antenna and receive input data from the external device by decoding the input data from an electromagnetic wave received by the device NFC antenna; andwherein the input data corresponds to data generated by the external device in response to the output data transmitted by the device communication module.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a processing module configured to process the input data received by the device communication module and based on the processing, generate output data or extract output data from a memory, to transmit the output data to the external communication device through the device communication module.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the processing module is further configured to: based on the input data, authenticate the external device; andtransmit the output data to the external device only if the external device is authenticated.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device NFC antenna is configured to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves of frequency substantially equal to 13.56 MHz.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the output data is encoded into the corresponding carrier wave using an amplitude-shift keying (ASK) technique.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device communication module is configured to communicate with the external device according to a communication standard of type ISO/IEC 18092.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device NFC antenna defines a rectangular shape with each side less than 15 mm.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the input and output data exchanged between the device communication module and the external device comprises at least one element chosen in the group: user and/or aerosol generation device authentication data;external device authentication data;enabling/disabling data;pairing data;operational settings data;status data;diagnostics data; orprogramming data.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said carrier wave is generated by the external device.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said carrier wave is generated by the device communication module.11. A communication system comprising: an aerosol generation device according to claim 1; andan external device configured to communicate with the device communication module of the aerosol generation device.12. The communication system according to claim 11, wherein the external device is configured to generate said input data to be received by the device communication module and encode the input data into a carrier wave to form said electromagnetic wave to be received by the device NFC antenna.13. A communication method carried out by the communication system according to claim 11, comprising the following steps: generating a carrier wave;modulating the carrier wave to encode into the carrier wave the input data to form an electromagnetic wave;receiving said electromagnetic wave; anddecoding the input data from said electromagnetic wave.14. The communication method according to claim 13, further comprising the following steps: processing the received input data and based on the processing, generating or extracting from a memory output data; andtransmitting the output data by modulating the carrier wave.", "embedding_index": 140}
{"index": 141, "patent_number": "WO24038120 A1", "text": "[EN] The present inventions concerns a container (12) for tobacco articles (14), each tobacco article (14) comprising a filter; the container (12) comprising: - an outer box (31); - an inner liner (32) inserted in the outer box (31) and configured to receive tobacco articles (14), the inner liner (32) defining an internal surface designed to be in contact with the tobacco articles (14) and an external surface in contact with the outer box (31); wherein at least one surface of the inner liner (32) is coated with an anti-staining coating (45) comprising a first anti-staining layer comprising ethyl cellulose to prevent or minimise staining from oily chemical substances contained in the filters (26) of the tobacco articles (14). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A container (12) for tobacco articles (14), each tobacco article (14) comprising a filter (26); the container (12) comprising: - an outer box (31); - an inner liner (32) inserted in the outer box (31) and configured to receive tobacco articles (14), the inner liner (32) defining an internal surface designed to be in contact with the tobacco articles (14) and an external surface in contact with the outer box (31); wherein at least one surface of the inner liner (32) is coated with an anti-staining coating (45) comprising a first anti-staining layer comprising ethyl cellulose to prevent or minimise staining from oily chemical substances contained in the filters (26) of the tobacco articles (14).2. The container (12) according to claim 1, wherein the dry weight of the anti-staining coating (45) is comprised between 1 and 5 gsm.3. The container (12) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the anti-staining coating (45) further comprises a second anti-staining layer having substantially the same composition as the first anti-staining layer.4. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each anti-staining layer is applied by rotogravure or flexographic printing technology.5. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or at least one anti-staining layer is embossed, advantageously with the inner liner (32).6. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each anti-staining layer presents non-sealing properties upon heating.7. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the antistaining coating is applied on the inner surface of the inner liner (32).8. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the antstaining coating (45) is applied on each surface of the inner liner.9. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner liner comprises paper having a basis weight comprised between 50 and 90 gsm.10. The container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner liner (32) comprises an aluminium and paper laminate.11. A pack (10) of tobacco articles comprising: - a container (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; - a plurality of tobacco articles (14) received in the container (12), each tobacco article (14) comprising a filter (26).12. The pack (10) according to claim 12, wherein each filter (26) comprises paper based material.13. The pack (10) according to any one of claims 1 1 to 13, wherein each filter (26) comprises an oily substance.14. A manufacturing method of a container (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising: - a first coating step comprising applying a first anti-staining layer on a sheet intending to form the inner liner (32); - an assembling step comprising assembling the outer box (31) and the inner liner (32) to form the container (12).15. The manufacturing method according to claim 14, further comprising a second coating step comprising applying a second anti-staining layer on the first anti-staining layer.", "embedding_index": 141}
{"index": 142, "patent_number": "US2024057668 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a heater configured to heat a vaporizable material to generate aerosol, a battery configured to power the heater, and at least a millimeter-wave radar configured to detect moving objects around the aerosol generation device and to generate detection data representative of a position of the moving objects. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heater configured to heat a vaporizable material to generate aerosol;a battery configured to power the heater; andat least a millimeter-wave radar configured to detect moving objects around the aerosol generation device and to generate detection data representative of a position of the moving objects.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is configurable between a scanning configuration in which the millimeter-wave radar detects moving objects and generates detection data representative of a position of the moving objects and an idle configuration in which the millimeter-wave radar is disabled.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a switch system configured to command the millimeter-wave radar between the scanning configuration and the idle configuration, the switch system being controllable by a user of the device.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a device body extending longitudinally along a device axis between two ends, the millimeter-wave radar being located at one of the two ends of the device body.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is a multi-angle radar configured to detect moving objects in several directions.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is configured to detect moving objects within a detection range from the millimeter-wave radar, the detection range being between 1 m and 10 m.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a geolocation chip configured to generate geolocation data representative of a position of the aerosol generation device; anda long-range antenna configured to transmit said geolocation data to an external server.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the long-range antenna is configured to transmit said geolocation data via a communication network.9. An aerosol generation assembly, comprising: the aerosol generation device according to claim 1; andan external device,the aerosol generation device further comprising a short-range antenna configured to transmit said detection data to the external device.10. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the external device comprises a warning system configured to emit a warning signal when the external device receives said detection data.11. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 10, wherein the warning signal is a visual signal and/or an audible signal and/or a haptic signal, perceptible by a user.12. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the external device comprises a display system and a module for generating information on the display system, the module for generating information being configured to generate information representative of the detection data when the external device receives said detection data.13. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim wherein the external device is a connected object.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is configured to detect moving objects within a detection range from the millimeter-wave radar, the detection range being between 1 m and 20 m.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is configured to detect moving objects within a detection range from the millimeter-wave radar, the detection range being between 1 m and 140 m.", "embedding_index": 142}
{"index": 143, "patent_number": "US2021282459 AA", "text": "[EN] A mouthpiece portion for an electronic cigarette includes a housing sleeve including an opening and a cavity having an internal side wall, the housing sleeve being connectable to a main body of an electronic cigarette; a retaining element located within the cavity, wherein the retaining element defines a receiving space for receiving a portion of a consumable and is configured to move within the housing sleeve in the axial direction of the mouthpiece portion between a first position and a second position; wherein the retaining element is compressed in the radial direction against the consumable by the side wall of the housing sleeve when the retaining element is in the second position and wherein the consumable is released or partially released from the retaining element when the retaining element is in the first position. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece portion for an electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece portion comprising: a housing sleeve comprising an opening and a cavity having an internal side wall, the housing sleeve being connectable to a main body of an electronic cigarette;a retaining element located within said cavity, wherein the retaining element defines a receiving space for receiving a portion of a consumable and is configured to move within the housing sleeve in an axial direction of the mouthpiece portion between a first position and a second position;wherein the retaining element is compressed in the a radial direction against the consumable when the retaining element is in the second position; andwherein the cavity is provided with a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter.2. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the consumable is released or partially released from the retaining element when the retaining element is in the first position.3. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 2, wherein the first portion and the second portion are located at different longitudinal positions in an axial direction of the cavity.4. The mouthpiece portion of claim 1, wherein the side wall is flared.5. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 4, wherein the flared side wall defines a tapered angle which is inwardly tapered in a direction towards a vapour outlet in the mouthpiece portion.6. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the retaining element is a flexible sleeve.7. The mouthpiece portion of claim 1, wherein the retaining element comprises one or more slits extending along at least a portion of the retaining element in the axial direction, which allows compression or expansion of the retaining element.8. The mouthpiece portion of claim 7, wherein the one or more slits separate the retaining element into separate sections.9. The mouthpiece of claim 1, wherein the retaining element comprises a protrusion, and the side wall of the cavity comprises at least one axial groove configured to receive the protrusion and guide the protrusion so that the retaining element can move between the first and second positions.10. The mouthpiece portion of claim 9, wherein the at least one axial groove comprises at least a first recess and a second recess, the first recess configured to engage with the protrusion when the retaining element is in the first position and the second recess configured to engage with the protrusion when the retaining element is in the second position, wherein the first recess has a greater radial depth than the second recess.11. The mouthpiece portion of claim 1, wherein the side wall of the cavity comprises a protrusion, and wherein the retaining element comprises an axial groove having a variable radial depth such that the retaining element can move between the first and second positions.12. The mouthpiece portion of claim 11, wherein the retaining element comprises at least one recess having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion have different radial depths, whereby the second portion is configured to engage with the protrusion when the retaining element is in the first position and the first portion is configured to engage with the protrusion when the retaining element is in the second position.13. The mouthpiece portion of claim 1, wherein the side wall of the cavity has a tapered profile along the axial direction.14. The mouthpiece portion of claim 1, wherein the retaining element is further connected to an axial positioning arrangement configured to reciprocately move and retain the retaining element in a released position and a clamped position when a force is applied to the consumable.15. The mouthpiece portion of claim 14, wherein the retaining mechanism is biased into the clamped position.16. The mouthpiece portion of claim 14, wherein the axial positioning arrangement comprises: an axially movable base to which the retaining element is attached;a cam configured to convert axial movement of the base to a rotational displacement;a biasing member acting on the cam in order to bias the cam in the axial direction against the base; anda guide located on an internal surface of the housing sleeve.17. An electronic cigarette comprising the mouthpiece portion of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 143}
{"index": 144, "patent_number": "WO22218913 A1", "text": "[EN] Electronic smoking device (1) for generating an inhalable aerosol (2), wherein the electronic smoking device comprises a mouth piece (3) and a body section (4), the body section comprising a substance cartridge (5) with an aerosolizable substance (5a), a heating section (6), and a hull (7), wherein the heating section is arranged in between the mouth piece and the substance cartridge, and wherein the heating section is heatable to aerosolise the aerosolizable substance. According to the invention, the heating section (6) comprises a porous material (8) and a heating element (9) to heat the porous material, wherein the porous material also comprises a cavity (10) which creates a fluid flow path (f) from the substance cartridge to the mouth piece. [EN] Heating socket system for electronic smoking devices Claims 1. Electronic smoking device (1) for generating an inhalable aerosol (2), wherein the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a mouth piece (3) and a body section (4), the body section (4) comprising a substance cartridge (5) with an aerosolizable substance (5a), a heating section (6), and a hull (7), wherein the heating section (6) is arranged in between the mouth piece (3) and the substance cartridge (5), and wherein the heating section (6) is heatable to aerosolise the aerosolizable substance (5a), characterized in that, the heating section (6) comprises a porous material (8) and a heating element (9) to heat the porous material (8), wherein the porous material (8) also comprises a cavity (10) which creates a fluid flow path (f) from the substance cartridge (5) to the mouth piece (3).2. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the porous material (8) comprises the shape of a tube, wherein the heating element (9) is arranged at the outside of the tube, and wherein the fluid flow path (f) is arranged in the inside of the tube.3. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises a flow sensor (12a) to detect a fluid flow inside the device.4. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, aerosolizable substance (5a) is releasable from the substance cartridge (5) into the cavity (10) of the porous material (8).5. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises an atomizer (11) which is attached to the substance cartridge (5), wherein the aerosolizable substance (5a) is releasable from the substance cartridge (5) through the atomizer (11) and thereby atomisable into the cavity (10) of the porous material (8).6. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises a pressure generating mechanism (13) by which the aerosolizable substance (5a) is displaceable from the substance cartridge (5) into the cavity (10).7. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises an activation sensor (12) which is arranged to detect a customer interaction with the device (1).8. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claims 3 and 7, characterized in that, the releasing of aerosolizable substance (5a) from the substance cartridge (5) into the heating section (6) is based on signals from the sensor (12, 12a).9. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the porous material (8) is a high temperature resistant material, which preferably comprises metal and/or ceramic materials.10. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, the porous material (8) is heatable by the heating element (9) to a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade to 350 degrees centigrade, preferably to a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade to 290 degrees centigrade11. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the aerosolizable substance (5a) is aerosolizable by contact with the heated porous material (8), wherein an aerosol (2) is releaseable from within the porous material (8) into the mouth piece (3) along the fluid flow path (f).12. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the porous material (8) is a sintered material with a particle size of 1 - 80 micrometre and preferably 1-20 micrometre.13. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the device (1) comprises a second fluid flow path (fa) which is arranged in the body section (4) between the hull (7) and porous material (8), wherein preferably this second flow path (fa) is in a fluid connection to the outside of the device through a hole (14) in the hull (7).14. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the porous material (8) connects the first liquid flow path (f) and the second liquid flow path (fa) and thereby functions as a third liquid flow path (fp).15. Method for creating an inhalable aerosol (2) with an electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that, first the porous material (8) is heated by the heating element (9), then the aerosolizable substance (5a) is released from the substance cartridge (5) into the cavity (10) of the heated porous material (8) and thereby aerosolised, afterwards, by pulling of a consumer at the mouth piece (3), air from outside of the device flows along the second (fa) and third (fp) flow path and mixes with the aerosolized substance (5a) in the cavity (10), the resulting inhalable aerosol (2) is then released from the cavity (10) along the first flow path (f) into the mouth piece (3).", "embedding_index": 144}
{"index": 145, "patent_number": "WO22184926 A1", "text": "[EN] A heater for heating a consumable comprising a solid aerosol generating substrate, the heater comprising: a base; and a heating element attached to a support surface of the base, wherein the heating element comprises a moulding surface configured to deform and heat the aerosol generating substrate. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heater for heating a consumable comprising a solid aerosol generating substrate, the heater comprising: a base; and a heating element attached to a support surface of the base, wherein the heating element comprises a moulding surface configured to deform and heat the aerosol generating substrate, and wherein the heating element comprises a thick conductive track extending along and protruding from the support surface.2. A heater according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises an extension protruding from the base to form a moulding shape or blade shape, and a conductive track on the extension.3. A heater according to claim 2, wherein the extension is monolithic with the base.4. A heater according to any preceding claim, wherein the conductive track has a serpentine configuration.5. A heater according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating element protrudes from the support surface by a protrusion distance of at least 0.5mm.6. A heater according to any preceding claim, wherein the base comprises a porous ceramic material, and at least part of the support surface is exposed to receive a vapour or aerosol generated from the aerosol generating substrate.7. An aerosol generation device comprising a substrate storage chamber configured to receive a consumable comprising a solid aerosol generating substrate, the substrate storage chamber comprising a heater according to any preceding claim arranged on a surface of the heating chamber with the support surface facing into the substrate storage chamber.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7, further comprising an air flow channel for drawing air through the aerosol generation device, wherein the heater is arranged between the substrate storage chamber and the airflow channel.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the heating element extends substantially across the whole of the surface of the substrate storage chamber.10. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 7 to 9, further comprising a compression element configured to compress the consumable against the heater.11. An aerosol generation system comprising a heater according to any of claims 1 to 6 and the consumable, wherein the heating element protrudes from the surface of the ceramic base by at least 5 percent of a thickness of the consumable.", "embedding_index": 145}
{"index": 146, "patent_number": "US2024057227 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device is provided, the induction heating assembly including: an outer wall; an induction heating coil arranged inward of the outer wall and extending along the outer wall; a heating compartment defined inward of the outer wall and having a base portion at a first end of the induction coil and having an opening opposite of the base portion and arranged to receive, in use, via the opening, an elongated member to be heated by induction heating; and at least one movable member arranged such as to move in the longitudinal direction of the induction heating coil when a current is flowing through the induction heating coil. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising: an outer wall;an induction heating coil arranged inward of the outer wall and extending along the outer wall;a heating compartment defined inward of the outer wall and comprising a base portion at a first end of the induction coil and having an opening opposite of the base portion and arranged to receive, in use, via the opening, an elongated member to be heated by induction heating; andat least one movable member arranged such as to move in a longitudinal direction of the induction heating coil when a current is flowing through the induction heating coil, whereinthe at least one movable member is a movable coil arranged such that at least one winding of the movable coil is arranged between two adjacent windings of the induction heating coil.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movable coil is arranged to expand in the longitudinal direction of the induction heating coil when current is flowing through the induction heating coil to thereby increase a winding pitch of the induction heating coil.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movable coil is made of a memory shape alloy.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movable coil is made of a bimetallic strip.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movable coil is electrically isolated from the induction heating coil.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a first coil retaining wall at the first end of the induction heating coil and a second coil retaining wall at the second end of the induction heating coil and the movable coil.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction heating coil is arranged such that a first gap is formed between a terminating winding of the induction heating coil and the second coil retaining wall, and wherein the movable coil is arranged such that a second gap is formed between the terminating winding of the movable coil and the first coil retaining wall, wherein the first gap is larger than the second gap, and wherein when current is flowing through the induction heating coil the movable coil is configured to expand towards the second coil retaining wall to thereby expand the induction heating coil towards the second coil retaining wall.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a second movable member, the second movable member is an induction heatable element arranged to penetrate through the base portion of the heating compartment with a first end protruding in the heating compartment, and an expandable member arranged such that one end of the expandable element is coupled to the second end of the induction heatable element.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim wherein the expandable member is arranged to expand as the temperature of the expandable member increases when current is flowing through the induction heating coil to thereby push the induction heatable element further into the heating compartment.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the expandable member is arranged to be thermally coupled to the second end of the induction heatable element.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the expandable member is arranged to be inductively heated by the induction coil.12. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the induction heatable element has a shape of a blade or a needle and is arranged to, when the elongated member is inserted into the heating compartment, pierce the bottom portion of the elongated member.13. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, further comprising a control unit arranged to control the current flowing through the induction heating coil such that the second end of the induction hating coil tracks the movement of the induction heatable element.14. A vapour generating device comprising the induction heating assembly according to claim 1.15. The induction heating assembly according to claim 9, wherein the expandable member is arranged to be thermally coupled to the second end of the induction heatable element.16. The induction heating assembly according to claim 9, wherein the expandable member is arranged to be inductively heated by the induction coil.", "embedding_index": 146}
{"index": 147, "patent_number": "US2024057224 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating oven for an aerosol generating device includes a tubular member including a first end and a second end and at least one planar support wall extending across the internal tubular cavity of the tubular member between the first and second ends, at least one planar heater attached to the planar support wall including electrical connections extending through the second end of the tubular member and, at least one closure configured for at least partially closing the second end. An aerosol generating device includes at least one such heating oven. In a method of assembling a heating oven for an aerosol generating device, a tubular member having two open ends is provided, at least one planar support wall having a planar heater attached thereto is inserted through one of the open ends, and one end is closed with electrical connections extending through a closure. [EN] 1. A heating oven for an aerosol generating device comprising: a tubular member comprising a first end and a second end and at least one planar support wall extending across an internal tubular cavity of the tubular member between the first and second ends,at least one planar heater attached to the at least one planar support wall comprising electrical connections extending through the second end of the tubular member and,at least one closure configured for at least partially closing the second end.2. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the at least one planar heater separates a central cavity portion of the tubular member from a peripheral cavity portion of the tubular member.3. The heating oven according to claim 2, wherein the central cavity portion of the tubular member is of higher volume than the peripheral cavity portion.4. The heating oven according to claim 2, wherein each of the at least one planar heaters comprises a plate and a heating element attached thereto.5. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one planar heaters comprises a heater track printed on a ceramic or metal plate.6. The heating oven according to claim 4, wherein the heating element of each of the at least one planar heaters faces the central cavity portion.7. The heating oven according to claim 4, wherein the heating element of each of the at least one planar heaters faces the peripheral cavity portion.8. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the at least one planar support wall comprises a pair of guiding members configured for insertion of the at least one planar heater therethrough.9. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the at least one planar support wall comprises at least two planar support walls extending across the internal tubular cavity of the tubular member between the first and second ends; each of the at least two planar support walls comprising at least one of the at least one planar heaters.10. The heating oven according to claim 9, wherein the at least one planar heaters are mounted in series or in parallel.11. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one planar heaters is resistive or inductive.12. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the tubular member and/or the at least one closure is made of high heat resistant plastic, metal, or a combination thereof.13. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the at least one closure is a lid or plug.14. An aerosol generating device having at least one heating oven according to claim 1.15. A method of assembling a heating oven for an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing a tubular member having two open ends,inserting at least one planar support wall having a planar heater attached thereto through one of the two open ends, andclosing one of the two open ends with electrical connections extending through a closure.16. The heating oven according to claim 1, wherein the at least one planar support wall comprises a pair of rails configured for insertion of the at least one planar heater therethrough.17. The heating oven according to claim 12, wherein the high heat resistant plastic is PEEK.18. The heating oven according to claim 12, wherein the metal is stainless steel.", "embedding_index": 147}
{"index": 148, "patent_number": "WO24008507 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) is described. The device (10) is configured to atomise aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, for example by heating the material or substrate. The device (10) includes a first haptic actuator (38a) and a second haptic actuator (38b) that is different to the first haptic actuator. A controller (24) of the device (10) is configured to control the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) to provide haptic feedback to the user during a vaping session. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to atomise aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the device (10) comprising: a first haptic actuator (38a); a second haptic actuator (38b) that is different to the first haptic actuator (38a); and a controller (24) configured to control the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) so that haptic feedback is provided to the user by only the first haptic actuator (38a) during a first phase (52, 54) of a vaping session and haptic feedback is provided to the user by only the second haptic actuator (38b) during a second phase (50, 56) of the vaping session; wherein the duration of the first phase (52, 54) is longer than the duration of the second phase (50, 56); and wherein the first haptic actuator (38a) is more energy efficient than the second haptic actuator (38b).2. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the first haptic actuator (38a) is a linear resonant actuator.3. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the controller (24) is further configured to control the first haptic actuator (38a) to provide haptic feedback to the user during substantially the whole of the first phase (52, 54) of the vaping session and/or the controller (24) is further configured to control the second haptic actuator (38b) to provide haptic feedback to the user during substantially the whole of the second phase (50, 56).4. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (24) is further configured to control at least one of the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) to provide haptic feedback to the user, or to vary the haptic feedback that is being provided to the user, in response to one or more of the following: - a puff detection, - a temperature of the device (10), - an operating condition of the device (10), - an environmental characteristic, - a vibration or movement of the device (10), and - how the user holds the device (10).5. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the first phase of the vaping session is a pre-heating phase (52), and wherein the controller (24) is further configured to control the first haptic actuator (38a) to vary the amplitude and/or frequency of the haptic feedback provided to the user during the preheating phase (52) based on a temperature of the device.6. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first phase of the vaping session is a heating or vaping phase (54), and wherein the controller (24) is further configured to control the first haptic actuator (38a) to vary the amplitude and/or frequency of the haptic feedback provided to the user during the heating or vaping phase (54) when a puff is detected.7. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the second phase of the vaping session is a start phase (50) or an end phase (56).8. A method of controlling an aerosol generating device (10) during a vaping session, the aerosol generating device (10) being configured to atomise aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user and comprising a first haptic actuator (38a) and a second haptic actuator (38b) that is different to the first haptic actuator (38a), wherein the method comprises controlling the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) so that haptic feedback is provided to the user by only the first haptic actuator (38a) during a first phase (52, 54) of the vaping session and haptic feedback is provided to the user by only the second haptic actuator (38b) during a second phase (50, 56) of the vaping session, wherein the duration of the first phase (52, 54) is longer than the duration of the second phase (50, 56), and the first haptic actuator (38a) is more energy efficient than the second haptic actuator (38b).9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the first haptic actuator (38a) is a linear resonant actuator.10. A method according to claim 8 or claim 9, further comprising controlling the first haptic actuator (38a) to provide haptic feedback to the user during substantially the whole of the first phase (52, 54) of the vaping session and/or the controlling the second haptic actuator (38b) to provide haptic feedback to the user during substantially the whole of the second phase (50, 56) of the vaping session.11. A method according to any of claims 8 to 10, further comprising controlling at least one of the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) to provide haptic feedback to the user, or to vary the haptic feedback that is being provided to the user, in response to one or more of the following: - puff detection, - a temperature of the device (10), - an operating condition of the device (10), - an environmental characteristic, - a vibration or movement of the device (10), and - how the user holds the device (10).12. A method according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the first phase of the vaping session is a pre-heating phase (52), and the method further comprises controlling the first haptic actuator (38a) to vary the amplitude and/or frequency of the haptic feedback provided to the user during the pre-heating phase (52) based on a temperature of the device (10).13. A method according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the first phase of the vaping session is a heating or vaping phase (54), and the method further comprises controlling the first haptic actuator (38a) to vary the amplitude and/or frequency of the haptic feedback provided to the user during the heating or vaping phase (54) when a puff is detected.14. A method according to any of claims 8 to 13, wherein the second phase of the vaping session is a start phase (50) or an end phase (56).15. A method according to any of claims 8 to 14, further comprising controlling the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) so that haptic feedback is provided simultaneously to the user by the first and second haptic actuators (38a, 38b) in a third phase of the vaping session.", "embedding_index": 148}
{"index": 149, "patent_number": "US2024032593 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a main body configured to receive an aerosol generating article. The main body includes an outer casing, an inner casing (20), and an inner cover. The inner cover is secured to a periphery of the inner casing to define a space between the inner surface of the inner cover and an inner surface of the inner casing. The aerosol generating device further includes an outer cover positioned over the inner cover and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface of the outer casing and the outer surface of the outer cover define an external surface of the aerosol generating device, and a periphery of the outer cover contacts a periphery of the outer casing so that the outer surface of the outer cover lies substantially flush with the outer surface of the outer casing to define a continuous external surface. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising a main body configured to receive an aerosol generating article, the main body comprising: an outer casing having an inner surface and an outer surface;an inner casing positioned inside the outer casing adjacent to the inner surface;an inner cover having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner cover being secured to a periphery of the inner casing to define a space between the inner surface of the inner cover and an inner surface of the inner casing;an outer cover having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer cover being positioned over the inner cover;wherein the outer surface of the outer casing and the outer surface of the outer cover define an external surface of the aerosol generating device, and a periphery of the outer cover contacts a periphery of the outer casing so that the outer surface of the outer cover lies substantially flush with the outer surface of the outer casing to define a continuous external surface.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal direction extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and wherein the periphery of the outer cover is curved in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction between a front and a rear of the aerosol generating device and the periphery of the outer casing is also curved in said transverse direction so that the flush outer surfaces of the outer cover and the outer casing define a curved continuous external surface in said transverse direction.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: the main body includes a peripherally extending groove;the outer cover includes a peripherally extending rim and a peripherally extending collar positioned inwardly with respect to the peripherally extending rim; andthe peripherally extending collar is positioned in the peripherally extending groove and the peripherally extending rim contacts the periphery of the outer casing.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the peripherally extending collar is spaced inwardly from the periphery of the outer casing.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the periphery of the outer casing includes a peripherally extending ledge and the peripherally extending rim of the outer cover contacts the peripherally extending ledge of the outer casing.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the peripherally extending groove has a depth which is greater than a depth of the peripherally extending collar.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the peripherally extending groove is defined between a peripheral portion of the inner cover and a peripheral portion of the outer casing.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one attachment element for releasably attaching the outer cover to the inner cover.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the attachment element comprises a magnet.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a snap-fit connection structure for securing the inner cover to the inner casing.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing comprises a metal.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer cover comprises a plastics material.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises an aerosol generating unit in the space defined between the inner surface of the inner cover and the inner surface of the inner casing, the aerosol generating unit including a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating article.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the metal comprises aluminium.", "embedding_index": 149}
{"index": 150, "patent_number": "US2024049770 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating includes a main body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a solid vapour generating material; a filter having a mouthpiece end and an attachment end opposite the mouthpiece end, the attachment end arranged to be attached to the first end of the main body; and an airflow passageway within the filter configured to allow a vapour to flow into the filter through the attachment end from the first end of the body and out of the filter through the mouthpiece end. The filter includes an adjuster configured to adjust the length of the airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A vapour generating article comprising: a main body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a solid vapour generating material;a filter comprising a mouthpiece end and an attachment end opposite the mouthpiece end, the attachment end arranged to be attached to the first end of the main body; andan airflow passageway within the filter configured to allow a vapour to flow into the filter through the attachment end from the first end of the body and out of the filter through the mouthpiece end;wherein the filter comprises an adjuster configured to adjust the effective length of the filter such that the length of the airflow passageway within the filter is adjusted.2. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster comprises an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve potion and wherein movement of the outer sleeve portion relative to the inner sleeve portion adjusts the length of the airflow passageway.3. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is configured to increase the length of the airflow passageway by moving the outer sleeve portion away from the inner sleeve potion.4. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is configured to decrease the length of the airflow passageway by moving the outer sleeve portion towards the inner sleeve potion.5. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve portion is arranged to receive the inner sleeve portion.6. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the filter is made of plastic.7. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the attachment end of the filter is releasably attachable to the first end of the main body.8. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster comprises a fixed element and a rotatable element configured to rotate relative to the fixed element, wherein rotation of the rotatable element adjusts the length of the airflow passageway.9. The vapour generating article according to claim 8, wherein the rotatable element comprises a helical element.10. The vapour generating article according to claim 9, wherein rotation of the helical element in a first direction causes the length of the airflow passageway to increase and wherein rotation of the helical element in a second direction causes the length of the airflow passageway to decrease.11. The vapour generating article according to claim 8, wherein the rotatable element is made of paper.12. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a substrate portion forming a distal end of the vapour generating article, the substrate portion arranged to contain solid vapour generating material such as tobacco.13. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a cooling region located between the filter and the substrate portion, the cooling region configured to allow vapour generated in the substrate portion to cool before the vapour flows out of the first end of the main body and into the filter.14. The vapour generating article of claim 13, wherein the vapour cooling region comprises a hollow chamber.15. A vapour generating system comprising: a vapour generating article according to claim 1; anda vapour generating device configured to receive the vapour generating article and generate a vapour from the vapour generating material.", "embedding_index": 150}
{"index": 151, "patent_number": "US2024049792 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating article includes a main body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a vapour generating material; a filter having a first end arranged as a mouthpiece portion and a second end opposite the first end arranged for attachment to the first end of the main body; an air inlet portion located at the second end of the filter. The air inlet portion includes at least one aperture to allow ambient air to enter the filter. The filter includes an adjuster configured to move relative to air inlet portion to adjust the cross-sectional area of the aperture to alter an airflow through the aperture. The second end of the filter is releasably attachable to the first end of the main body. [EN] 1. A vapour generating article comprising: a main body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a vapour generating material;a filter having a first end arranged as a mouthpiece portion and a second end opposite the first end arranged for attachment to the first end of the main body; andan air inlet portion located at the second end of the filter, the air inlet portion comprising at least one aperture to allow ambient air to enter the filter;wherein the filter comprises an adjuster configured to move relative to air inlet portion to adjust the cross-sectional area of the aperture to alter an airflow through the aperture; andwherein the second end of the filter is releasably attachable to the first end of the main body.2. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster comprises at least one aperture and wherein movement of the adjuster aperture relative to the air inlet portion aperture adjusts the cross sectional area of the aperture.3. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is configured to adjust the cross-sectional area of the air inlet portion aperture to an open configuration in which ambient air is able to flow into the air inlet via the air inlet portion aperture.4. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is configured to adjust the cross-sectional area of the air inlet aperture to a closed configuration in which ambient air is not able to flow into the air inlet portion.5. The vapour generating article according to claim 3, wherein in the open configuration the air inlet portion aperture is arranged to be substantially coaxially aligned with the adjuster aperture, such that the air inlet portion aperture and the adjuster aperture are substantially overlapping with each other.6. The vapour generating article according to claim 4, wherein in the closed configuration the air inlet portion aperture is offset from the adjuster aperture, such that the air inlet portion aperture and the adjuster aperture do not overlap with each other.7. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is configured to adjust the cross-sectional area of the air inlet aperture to a partially open configuration in which the air inlet portion aperture is arranged partially overlap with the adjuster aperture.8. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster comprises a rotatable element configured to rotate relative to the air inlet portion, wherein rotation of the rotatable element adjusts the cross-sectional area of the aperture.9. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster is arranged to receive the filter and surround the air inlet portion and further arranged to rotate relative to the filter.10. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one aperture in the air inlet portion has a size and/or shape that is substantially the same as the size and/or shape of the at least one aperture in the adjuster has a substantially circular shape.11. The vapour generating article according to claim 2, wherein the adjuster comprises at least one aperture having a size and/or shape that is different than the size and/or shape of the at least one aperture in the air inlet portion.12. The vapour generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aperture in the air inlet portion is located in a side wall of the filter.13. The vapour generating article according to claim 2, wherein the air inlet portion comprises a plurality of apertures spaced around a side wall of the filter, and wherein the adjuster comprises a plurality of apertures.14. The vapour generating article according to claim 13, wherein each air inlet portion aperture has a corresponding adjuster aperture.15. A vapour generating system comprising: a vapour generating article according to claim 1; anda vapour generating device configured to receive the vapour generating article and generate a vapour from the vapour generating material.", "embedding_index": 151}
{"index": 152, "patent_number": "US2020397040 AA", "text": "[EN] A filter for a smoking article has improved biodegradability and improved taste during smoking of the smoking article. The filter includes a segment having a filtration substrate including natural cellulose fibres, and a wrapper at least partly surrounding the segment. The filtration substrate contains a composition including an additive for reducing phenols. [EN] 1. A filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising: a segment comprising a filtration substrate comprising natural cellulose fibres, the filtration substrate containing a composition comprising an additive for reducing phenols; anda wrapper at least partly surrounding the segment.2. The filter of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises a binding agent for binding the additive for reducing phenols to the filtration substrate.3. The filter of claim 2, wherein the composition comprises less than 20 weight percent of the binding agent, based on a total weight of the composition.4. The filter of claim 2, wherein the binding agent is cellulose acetate.5. The filter of claim 2, wherein a ratio of a total weight of the binding agent to a total weight of the filtration substrate is 5/1000 or higher.6. The filter of claim 2, wherein at total weight of the binding agent is 0.6 percent or higher, based on a total weight of the filtration substrate and the composition.7. The filter of claim 1, wherein the composition is contained in an amount such that a filtration selectivity of the segment for phenol over total particulate material is at least 2, where the filtration selectivity SX is defined by the formula:[Embedded image] S X = 1 - E ? [ TPM ] 1 - E ? [ Phenol ] where E[TPM] is filtration efficiency of the segment for total particulate material, and E[Phenol] is filtration efficiency of the segment for phenol.8. The filter of claim 1, wherein the additive for reducing phenols is chosen from triacetin, triethyl citrate (TEC), propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.9. The filter of claim 1, wherein the composition is contained in an amount of 10 to 35 weight percent, based on a total weight of the filtration substrate and the composition.10. A smoking article, comprising the filter of claim 1.11. A method for producing a filter rod, the method comprising the steps of: providing a filtration substrate comprising natural cellulose fibres;forming the filtration substrate into a continuous rod;applying a composition to the filtration substrate, the composition comprising an additive for reducing phenols;wrapping the continuous rod with a continuous band of wrapping material; andcutting the wrapped continuous rod to obtain filter rods of a predetermined rod length.12. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of applying the composition to the filtration substrate is performed during or after the step of forming the filtration substrate into a rod.13. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of applying the composition to the filtration substrate is performed during or after the step of wrapping the rod.14. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of applying the composition to the filtration substrate is performed before the step of forming the filtration substrate into a rod.15. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of applying the composition to the filtration substrate comprises spraying the composition onto the filtration substrate.16. The method of claim 11, wherein further comprising a step of heating the composition before or during the step of applying the composition to the filtration substrate.", "embedding_index": 152}
{"index": 153, "patent_number": "US2022142243 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking articles storage box includes an outer container having a base portion and a lid portion; a first storage layer element, arranged within the base portion at a lower level; and at least one higher-level element removably arranged within the base portion at a higher level; wherein the first storage layer element includes a first contact edge at one side and a second contact edge at the opposite side thereof, and wherein the first and second contact edges form support elements for the at least one higher-level element within the storage box 1. [EN] 1. A smoking articles storage box, comprising a. an outer container having a base portion and a lid portion;b. a first storage layer element, arranged within the base portion at a lower level; andc. at least one higher-level element, removably arranged within the base portion at a higher level; whereind. the first storage layer element comprises a first contact edge at one side and a second contact edge at an opposite side thereof, and wherein the first and second contact edges form support elements for the at least one higher-level element within the storage box.2. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 1, wherein the first storage layer element further comprises an upper surface that has a concave shape.3. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 2, wherein the first storage layer element provides a space above the upper surface and between the first and second contact edges.4. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least one higher-level element is a second storage layer element.5. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein the second storage layer element comprises a first contact edge at one side and a second contact edge at an opposite side thereof, wherein the first and second contact edges of the second storage layer element form support elements for the second storage layer element.6. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein the first and second contact edges of the first storage layer element and the first and second contact edges of the second storage layer element are linear in shape and provide horizontal support elements.7. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 1, wherein the first and second contact edges of the first storage layer element are located adjacent to inner surfaces of opposing side walls of the base portion respectively.8. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein the second storage layer element comprises an upper surface that has a convex shape and/or comprises a lower surface that has a concave shape.9. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein the second storage layer element comprises a grip hole for facilitating removing the second storage layer element out of the base portion.10. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein each of the first and the second storage layer elements comprises at least one recess for holding an item.11. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, wherein the first storage layer element and the second storage layer element each has a substantially rectangular footprint, adapted to an inside of the base portion.12. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 4, one of the at least one higher-level element is a flat or cuboid intermediate layer element.13. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 12, wherein the intermediate layer element is positioned between the first storage layer element and the second storage layer element.14. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 12, wherein the intermediate layer element comprises a hollow interior space which can be opened.15. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 1, wherein the lid portion is a slip lid.16. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 15, wherein the slip lid has a height that is equal to or larger than a height of the base portion.17. The smoking articles storage box according to claim 1, wherein the lid portion is hinged to the base portion.", "embedding_index": 153}
{"index": 154, "patent_number": "WO22167260 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly (200) for an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The heating assembly (200) comprises a metal tubular heating chamber (202) comprising an opening (204) for receiving an aerosol substrate. A coating of electrically insulating material (206) at least partially surrounds an outer surface (203) of the heating chamber (202), wherein the coating of electrically insulating material (206) comprises one or more of: ceramic; glass; silicone; and carbon. A heating element (208) at least partially surrounds the heating chamber and is disposed against the coating of electrically insulating material (206), wherein the coating of electrically insulating material (206) prevents any contact between the heating element (208) and the heating chamber (202). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a metal tubular heating chamber comprising an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate; a coating of electrically insulating material that at least partially surrounds an outer surface of the heating chamber, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material comprises one or more of: ceramic; glass; silicone; and carbon; and a heating element that at least partially surrounds the heating chamber and is disposed against the coating of electrically insulating material, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material prevents any contact between the heating element and the heating chamber.2. The heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material comprises: ceramic and glass; ceramic and silicone; or glass and silicone.3. The heating assembly of claim 2, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material comprises ceramic; glass; and silicone.4. The heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material consists of diamond-like-carbon, DLC.5. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, further comprising: a flexible electrically insulating film that is wrapped around the heating chamber on an opposing side of the heating element to the coating of electrically insulating material.6. The heating assembly of claim 5, wherein the flexible electrically insulating film is configured to secure the heating element against the coating of electrically insulating material.7. The heating assembly of claim 6, wherein the flexible electrically insulating film comprises a heat shrink film.8. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the heating element is attached to the coating of electrically insulating material using an adhesive.9. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, further comprising: a thin film heater comprising the heating element and a flexible backing film on which the heating element is supported, wherein the thin film heater is wrapped around the heating chamber with the heating element against the coating of electrically insulating material.10. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material surrounds the outer surface of the heating chamber, and wherein the heating element surrounds the heating chamber.11. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the heating element comprises a resistive metal track.12. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material has a thickness of between 0.8 and 20 microns.13. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically insulating material has a dielectric breakdown strength of at least 100 V/mm, and preferably at least 1000 V/mm.14. A method of manufacturing a heating assembly according to any preceding claim, comprising: applying the coating of electrically insulating material to the outer surface of the heating chamber using one of: vapour deposition; painting; dipping; or spraying.15. The method of claim 14, further comprising: curing the coating of electrically insulating material at a temperature of at least 80 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 154}
{"index": 155, "patent_number": "US2024023626 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device for consuming an aerosol generation substrate includes a housing and a control unit, the housing having an outer layer having an elastically deformable area, and the control unit including: a printed circuit board having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon, and a capacitive sensor component arranged on the printed circuit board. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device for consuming an aerosol generation substrate, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a housing and a control unit, the housing having an outer layer comprising an elastically deformable area, and the control unit comprising: a printed circuit board having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon, anda capacitive sensor component arranged on the printed circuit board; whereinthe printed circuit board is fixedly arranged below the elastically deformable area of the outer layer, with one side of the layer in the elastically deformable area facing the capacitive sensor component, andthe outer layer is spaced apart from the capacitive sensor component such that when a user depresses the outer layer in the elastically deformable area, the capacitive sensor component is configured to sense a change in capacitance between the outer layer and the capacitive sensor component.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outer layer comprises a conductive material.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising a support structure configured to fix the printed circuit board and the capacitive sensor component underneath the outer layer, so as to define a sensing space enclosed therein.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, comprising an inner chassis comprising metal and/or polycarbonate, wherein the sensing space is defined by the inner chassis and the outer layer, and the printed circuit board and the capacitive sensor component are fixed within the chasis.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the inner chassis is integrated with the housing.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to comply with the following equations: I = L x T 3 1 2 D = W x L 3 x K 1 1 9 2 x E x I wherein L is an average width of the sensing space with the unit of mm, T is a thickness of the outer layer with the unit of mm, I is a second moment of area of the outer layer in the elastically deformable area with the unit of mm4, W is a force applied to the elastically deformable area with the unit of N, K1 is an etching factor of the outer layer in the elastically deformable area, E is Young's modulus of the outer layer, and D is a deflection of the outer layer due to the force applied with the unit of um.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an average height H of the sensing space between the outer layer and the capacitive sensor component is at least 16 um;a deflection D of the outer layer, at the center, of the elastically deformable area is at least 4 umm;the outer layer has an average thickness T of at least 0.3 mm;the sensing space has an average width or a diameter L of at least 11 mm; and/orin order to be sensed by the capacitive sensor component, a force W applied to the elastically deformable area is at least 1 N.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outer layer comprises a plurality of elastically deformable areas, and the control unit comprises a plurality of capacitive sensor components correspondingly arranged underneath the plurality of elastically deformable areas, and a pitch dimension P between a center of one of the elastically deformable areas and a center of an adjacent one of the elastically deformable areas is at least 29 mm.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the capacitive sensor component comprises a capacitive proximity sensor.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises a switching module and an operational module, both arranged on the printed circuit board, wherein the switching module is electronically coupled with the capacitive sensor component and the operational module, and the operational module is configured to at least operate the switching module according to a sensing of a change in capacitance between the outer layer and the capacitive sensor component by the capacitive sensor component; wherein the capacitive sensor component is configured to switch on the switching module when the capacitive sensor component senses that the deflection of the outer layer of the elastically deformable area is within a predetermined range.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outer layer has a seamless surface encompassing the elastically deformable area and surroundings thereof.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the seamless surface corresponds to at least 50 percent of the outer layer.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing is a unibody housing; and the unibody housing is seamless around an entire circumferential surface around a longitudinal axis thereof and/or is completely seamless with an opening at one longitudinal end of the unibody housing.14. A manufacturing method of an aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising the steps of: forming a housing having the outer layer by a deep drawn process or an extrusion process; andfixing the control unit underneath the outer layer with a space between the outer layer and the capacitive sensor component of the control unit.15. The manufacturing method according to claim 14, comprising the step of: fixing the control unit underneath the outer layer by keying the printed circuit board into slots of the inner chassis, or by bonding the printed circuit board and the outer layer by a spacing element.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outer layer comprises a metal or aluminum or aluminum Al 1017.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein: the average height H of the sensing space between the outer layer and the capacitive sensor component is 17 mm or 18 mm or 19 mm or 20 mm or 21 mm or 22 mm or 23 mm or 24 mm or 25 mm;the deflection D of the outer layer, at the center, of the elastically deformable area is 5 mm or 6 mm or 7 mm or 8 mm or 10 mm or 11 mm;the outer layer has an average thickness T of 0.4 mm or 0.5 mm or 0.6 mm or 0.7 mm;the sensing space has an average width or a diameter L of 12 mm or 13 mm or 14 mm or 15 mm or 16 mm; and/orin order to be sensed by the capacitive sensor component, a force W applied to the elastically deformable area is 1.5 N or 2.0 N or 2.5 N or 3.0 N or 3.5 N or 4.0 N or 4.5 N or 5.0 N.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the pitch dimension P between a center of one of the elastically deformable areas and a center of an adjacent one of the elastically deformable areas is 30 mm or 31 mm or 32 mm or 33 mm or 34 mm or 35 mm or 36 mm or 37 mm.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, the seamless surface corresponds to 70 percent or 80 percent or 90 percent or 95 percent or 100 percent of the surface of the outer layer.20. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the unibody housing has an elongated shape.", "embedding_index": 155}
{"index": 156, "patent_number": "US2023380476 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a smoking article with a distal end and a mouth end, that extends in a circumferential direction and a longitudinal direction to form a cylindrical shape. Along the longitudinal direction from the distal to the mouth end at least one heated segment comprising tobacco or reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB), at least one cooling segment comprising a cylindrically shaped cooler material and a filter segment are arranged. The three sections create a flow path from the distal to the mouth end, wherein the heated segment, the cooling segment and the filter segment are at least in part enclosed by a first wrapper. The heated segment comprises at least one second wrapper. A smoking article is characterized in that the second wrapper is coated with a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles. [EN] 1. A smoking article with a distal end and a mouth end, wherein the smoking article has a cylindrical shape and extends in a circumferential direction and a longitudinal direction, along which from the distal to the mouth end at least one heated segment comprising tobacco and/or reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB), at least one cooling segment comprising a cylindrically shaped cooler material and a filter segment are arranged, thereby creating a flow path from the distal end to the mouth end, wherein the heated segment, the cooling segment and the filter segment are at least in part enclosed by a first wrapper, wherein the heated segment comprises at least one second wrapper, wherein the second wrapper includes a coated section coated with a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco product is arranged on an inner and/or outer surface of the second wrapper.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the second wrapper comprises at least one uncoated section and uncoated sections form a pattern.4. The smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the pattern comprises circumferential rings with an extent in the longitudinal direction, wherein the circumferential rings are distanced from each other along the longitudinal direction.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the second wrapper has at least in part a consistent thickness extending in the longitudinal and the circumferential direction.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heated segment comprises at least one carrier material portion comprising the tobacco product.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the cooling segment comprises the tobacco product.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the second wrapper comprises a carrier material comprising paper and/or, heat resistant polymers and/or, cellulose based materials, and wherein the second wrapper is circumferentially enclosed by the first wrapper.9. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the heated segment comprises at least one carrier material portion, and wherein the tobacco product is applied at least on one surface of the carrier material portion.10. The smoking article according to claim 9, wherein the at least one carrier material portion is perforated to improve the flow path in the longitudinal direction.11. The smoking article according to claim 9, wherein the at least one carrier material portion is arranged in the heated segment in the longitudinal direction or rolled in the circumferential direction.12. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the at least one carrier material portion is soaked with the tobacco product.13. A method for manufacturing a smoking article with a distal end and mouth end having a cylindrical shape and extending in a circumferential direction and in longitudinal direction, along which from the distal end to the mouth end at least one heated segment comprising tobacco and/or reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB), at least one cooling segment comprising a cylindrically shaped cooler material with a flow path from the distal end to mouth end and a filter segment are arranged, wherein the heated segment, the cooling segment and the filter segment are at least in part enclosed by a first wrapper, wherein the heated segment comprises at least one second wrapper, the method further comprising coating the second wrapper with a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles before arranging the heated segment in the smoking article.14. The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 13, wherein the tobacco product is applied to the second wrapper of the heated segment by spraying or printing.15. The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 14, wherein the tobacco product is applied to the second wrapper in a separate processing step.", "embedding_index": 156}
{"index": 157, "patent_number": "US2024041132 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure concerns an aerosol generation device including a housing having a non-electrically conductive touch panel arranged on an external surface and a plurality of touch sensors, each touch sensor being associated to an operational function carried out by a controller and configured to be activated further to a user interaction with the touch sensor based on an activation sensitivity of this touch sensor.The activation sensitivity of each touch sensor is based on the operational function associated to the touch sensor, at least two touch sensors having different activation sensitivities. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a housing defining an external surface and comprising a controller configured to control the operation of the aerosol generation device; the housing further comprising a non-electrically conductive touch panel arranged on the external surface and comprising a plurality of touch sensors, each touch sensor being associated to an operational function carried out by the controller and configured to be activated further to a user interaction with that touch sensor based on an activation sensitivity of that touch sensor;wherein activation sensitivity of each touch sensor is based on the operational function associated to that touch sensor, and wherein at least two touch sensors have different activation sensitivities.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the touch panel comprises a printed circuit board, a plurality of conductive pads arranged on the printed circuit board and a guard channel arranged on the printed circuit board at least partially around the conductive pads, each touch sensor being formed by a conductive pad and at least a part of the guard channel.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein activation sensitivity of at least one touch sensor is determined by a distance between a corresponding conductive pad and the guard channel on the printed circuit board.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the activation sensitivity of at least one touch sensor is determined by a surface area of the corresponding conductive pad.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the activation sensitivity of at least one touch sensor is determined by a size of the corresponding conductive pad in comparison with a size of at least one conductive pad adjacent to said conductive pad.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the touch panel further comprises an output unit and for each conductive pad, a track arranged on the printed circuit board and connecting the corresponding conductive pad to the output unit.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein a total surface area of each track is less than 30 percent of a surface area of the corresponding conductive pad.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the output unit is configured to detect activation of at least one touch sensor according to its activation sensitivity, generate a respective activation signal, and transmit said activation signal to the controller.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the output unit is configured to detect capacitance change of at least one touch sensor and transmit said capacitance change to the controller.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is further configured to analyze each received capacitance change and based on the analysis, detect activation of the corresponding touch sensor according to its activation sensitivity.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the activation sensitivity of at least one touch sensor is determined dynamically by the controller based on the operational function associated to the touch sensor.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein a activation sensitivity of least one touch sensor is chosen to cause activation of the sensor further to a contactless user interaction with the sensor.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein: the touch panel extends according to an extension axis of the device;the conductive pads are arranged along the extension axis; andthe guard channel is arranged on a periphery of the printed circuit board.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein a length of the touch panel along the extension axis is less than 50 mm.15. A controlling method of an aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: determining the activation sensitivity for each touch sensor based on the operational function associated to the touch sensor;setting different activation sensitivities for at least two of the touch sensors;activating the operational function associated to a touch sensor further to a user interaction with the touch sensor according to the activation sensitivity of the touch sensor.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the total surface area of each track is less than 10 percent of the surface area of the corresponding conductive pad.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein the length of the touch panel along the extension axis is less than 40 mm.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 17, wherein the length of the touch panel along the extensions axis is equal to approximately 30 mm.", "embedding_index": 157}
{"index": 158, "patent_number": "WO22167261 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly (200) for an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The heating assembly (200) comprises a heating chamber (202) having an opening (204) for receiving an aerosol substrate. A coating of electrically insulating material (206) is formed on a surface of the heating chamber (202). A coating of electrically conductive material (208) at least partially coats the coating of electrically insulating material (206). The coating of electrically conductive material (208) is configured to act as a Joule heater when supplied with electrical current. The coating of electrically insulating material (206) prevents any contact between the coating of electrically conductive material (208) and the heating chamber (202). [EN] 24 CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber having an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate; a coating of electrically insulating material that is formed on a surface of the heating chamber; and a coating of electrically conductive material that at least partially coats the coating of electrically insulating material, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is configured to act as a Joule heater when supplied with electrical current, and wherein the coating of electrically insulating material prevents any contact between the coating of electrically conductive material and the heating chamber.2. The heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is tubular, and wherein the coating of electrically insulating material is formed on a circumferential surface of the heating chamber.3. The heating assembly of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is chemically bonded to the coating of electrically insulating material.4. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is deposited on the coating of electrically insulated material by physical or chemical deposition.5. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is metal, metal oxide or carbon.6. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is formed as a meandrous pattern on the coating of electrically insulating material.7. The heating chamber of any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is formed as an unbroken surface that entirely surrounds the coating of electrically insulating material in a circumferential direction of the heating chamber.8. The heating chamber of any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is formed as a plurality of circumferentially spaced bands that extend in an axial direction of the heating chamber.9. The heating chamber of any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the circumferential surface of the heating chamber on which the coating of electrically insulating material is formed is an outer surface of the heating chamber.10. The heating assembly of any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the circumferential surface of the heating chamber on which the coating of electrically insulating material is formed is an inner surface of the heating chamber.11. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, further comprising a first electrode connected to a first axial end of the coating of electrically conductive material and a second electrode connected to a second opposing axial end of the coating of electrically conductive material such that, in use, electrical current may flow from the first electrode to the second electrode via the coating of electrically conductive material.12. The heating assembly of claim 11, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are each formed as a ring that surrounds the heating chamber in a circumferential direction.13. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the heating assembly comprises local contacts of a third material disposed on the surface of the coating of electrically conductive material, wherein the local contacts are configured to be connected to electrical wires using a brazing material.14. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the outer surface of the heating chamber has one or more recessed regions that extend in an axial direction of the heating chamber, and preferably wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is formed coincident to the one or more recessed regions.15. A method of manufacturing a heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing a heating chamber having an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate; forming a coating of electrically insulating material on a surface of the heating chamber; and forming a coating of electrically conductive material on the coating of electrically insulating material, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material at least partially coats the coating of electrically insulating material, wherein the coating of electrically conductive material is configured to act as a Joule heater when supplied with electrical current, and wherein the coating of electrically insulating material prevents any contact between the coating of electrically conductive material and the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 158}
{"index": 159, "patent_number": "WO22171601 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for use with an aerosol-generating system comprises a first compartment comprising a solid aerosol-forming material and a second compartment comprising liquid aerosol-forming material stored in a liquid retention element comprising loosely- packed solid particles configured to retain a liquid aerosol-forming material in the interstices of particles and their surfaces; and an air-permeable separating element to separate the solid aerosol-forming material in the first compartment and the liquid aerosol-forming material the second compartments. The first compartment is disposed downstream of the second compartment such that one or more constituents of the solid aerosol-forming material disposed within the first compartment is infused into the aerosol vapor generated in the second compartment during the passage of the aerosol vapor through the solid aerosol-forming material. The loosely packed solid particles are flexibly interconnected, thereby providing the design flexibility and simple manufacturing of the liquid retention element. [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system comprising: a cartridge housing divided into a first compartment and a second compartment; the first compartment comprising a solid aerosol-forming material; the second compartment comprising a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the liquid aerosol-forming substrate comprises a liquid retention structure comprising loosely-packed solid particles configured to retain a liquid aerosol forming material in the interstices of particles and/or on their surfaces; and an air-permeable separating element disposed between the first and the second compartments.2. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the solid aerosol-forming material comprises a tobacco or tobacco-derived material.3. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air-permeable separating element is a mesh, a perforated plates, film or foil, or an air-permeable membrane configured to maintain the solid aerosol-forming material in the first compartment and the liquid aerosol-forming material retained within the loosely-packed solid particles in the second compartment physically spaced out, while establishing the aerosol transfer between the first and second compartments.4. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein at least the surfaces of the loosely-packed solid particles are stable at least up to a temperature for vaporization of the liquid aerosol-forming material.5. A cartridge according to claim 4, wherein at least the surfaces of the loosely-packed solid particles are thermally stable at least up to 350 degrees centigrade6. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the loosely-packed solid particles or at least the surface of the loosely-packed solid particles comprises a material chemically inert to the liquid aerosol-forming material.7. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the loosely-packed solid particles comprise beads, flakes, fragments, fibers, or any combination thereof.8. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the loosely-packed solid particles comprise hydrophilic surfaces.9. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the loosely-packed solid particles comprise silica, zeolite, glass or quartz, or any combination thereof.10. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the loosely-packed solid particles comprise particles with maximum dimension at least equal to or less than around 2 mm.11. A cartridge according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the cartridge comprises a pierceable seal disposed on the cartridge housing of the second compartment.12. A cartridge according to any one of claims 1-9, where in the second compartment comprises an inductively heatable susceptor element which can be heated through induction.13. An aerosol-generating system comprising: a cartridge according to any one of preceding claims; and an aerosol-generating device comprising: a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the cartridge; a heating device configured to heat at least a part of the liquid aerosol-forming in the second compartment of the cartridge; and a power supply; and a controller for controlling a supply of electrical power from the power supply to the heating element.14. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 13, wherein the heating device comprises an elongated heater configured to pierce the pierceable seal and to be inserted in the second compartment when the cartridge is received in the cavity of the aerosol-generating device.15. An aerosol-generating system according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the heating device of the aerosol-generating device comprises an induction coil in the proximity of the second compartment of the cartridge when the cartridge is received in the cavity of the aerosol-generating device.", "embedding_index": 159}
{"index": 160, "patent_number": "EP4311439 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating consumable article (10), comprising: a tubular body (12) comprising a flexible portion (20), thereby allowing a first end (10a) of the aerosol-generating consumable article (10) to move relative to a second end (10b) of the aerosol-generating consumable article (10), wherein the flexible portion (20) is positioned a predetermined distance from the second end (10b) of the aerosol-generating consumable article (10), where the predetermined distance corresponds to a length of a cavity (52) of an aerosol-generating device (50) configured for accommodating the aerosol-generating consumable article (10) and generating an aerosol by heating thereof. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating consumable article, comprising: a tubular body comprising a flexible portion, thereby allowing a first end of the aerosol-generating consumable article to move relative to a second end of the aerosol-generating consumable article,wherein the flexible portion is positioned a predetermined distance from the second end of the aerosol-generating consumable article, where the predetermined distance corresponds to a length of a cavity of an aerosol generating device configured for accommodating the aerosol-generating consumable article and generating an aerosol by heating thereof.2. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 1, wherein the flexible portion of the tubular body comprises a flexible material.3. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 2, wherein the flexible material comprises silicon.4. The aerosol-generating consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the flexible portion of the tubular body comprises a plurality of ribs extending around a circumference of the tubular body.5. The aerosol-generating consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the flexible portion of the tubular body comprises material arranged in a fold structure.6. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 5, wherein the flexible portion of the tubular body comprises a plurality of openings configured to allow air to flow into the aerosol-generating consumable article, wherein the plurality of openings are covered in a folded position and the plurality of openings are not covered in an unfolded position.7. The aerosol-generating consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the tubular body comprises: a first layer configured to provide the flexible portion of the tubular body,and a second layer disposed, at least partially, over the first layer.8. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 7, wherein the second layer of the tubular body extends from the first end of the aerosol-generating consumable article to the second end of the aerosol-generating consumable article, thereby fully covering the first layer of the tubular body.9. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 7 or 8, wherein the second layer of the tubular body comprises perforations in a portion that covers the flexible portion of the first layer.10. The aerosol-generating consumable article of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the tubular body comprises: a first layer;a second layer configured to provide the flexible portion of the tubular body, wherein the second layer is disposed, at least partially over the first layer.11. The aerosol-generating consumable article of claim 10, wherein the second layer extends from the first or second end of the aerosol-generating consumable article.12. A system comprising: an aerosol-generating device comprising a cavity having a length; andthe aerosol-generating consumable article of any preceding claim.13. The system of claim 12, wherein when the aerosol-generating consumable article is inserted into the cavity of the aerosol-generating device during use, at least part of the flexible portion of the aerosol-generating consumable article is arranged to be located within an opening of the cavity.", "embedding_index": 160}
{"index": 161, "patent_number": "EP4311443 A1", "text": "[EN] Consumable (1) for use in an electrically heated aerosol-generating device (100), the consumable comprising: an aerosol outlet path (10); a reservoir (15) comprising a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a heating element (50); wherein the reservoir has an upper domain (20) and a lower domain (30), the upper domain and the lower domain being in fluid connection with each other, wherein the upper domain is divided into a first part (21) and a second part (22) arranged on two opposing sides of the aerosol outlet path such that the two parts are not in direct fluid connection within the upper domain, wherein the aerosol-forming substrate comprised by the lower domain is in fluid connection with the heating element. [EN] 1. A consumable (1) for use in an electrically heated aerosol-generating device (100), the consumable (1) comprising: an aerosol outlet path (10);a reservoir (15) comprising a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; anda heating element (50); wherein the reservoir (15) has an upper domain (20) and a lower domain (30), the upper domain (20) and the lower domain (30) being in fluid connection with each other, wherein the upper domain (20) is divided into a first part (21) and a second part (22) arranged on two opposing sides of the aerosol outlet path (10) such that the two parts are not in direct fluid connection within the upper domain (20), wherein the aerosol-forming substrate comprised by the lower domain (30) is in fluid connection with the heating element (50).2. The consumable (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the aerosol outlet path (10) extends from a position inside a housing (2) of the consumable (1), preferably in proximity of the heating element (50), to a mouth end (3) of the consumable (1), and is preferably arranged along the longitudinal axis of the consumable (1).3. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper domain (20) of the reservoir (15) radially encloses the aerosol outlet path (10).4. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper domain (20) extends over at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, most preferably at least 60 percent of the length of the reservoir (15), and/or wherein the upper domain (20) extends over at most 80 percent, preferably at most 70 percent, more preferably at most 60 percent of the length of the reservoir (15), wherein the length of the reservoir (15) is measured substantially in parallel to the aerosol outlet path (10).5. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a cross section (5) of the consumable (1) in proximity to a mouth end (3) of the consumable (1) and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol outlet path (10) has an elongate shape, such as an elliptical or rectangular shape.6. The consumable (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the elongate shape has a largest dimension and a smallest dimension, wherein the largest dimension is larger than the smallest dimension by a factor of at least 1.0, preferably at least 1.4, more preferably at least 1.6, even more preferably at least 2.0, most preferably by a factor of at least 2.4.7. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a smallest dimension of a cross section (5) of the consumable (1) in proximity of a mouth end (3) of the consumable (1) and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol outlet path (10) is larger than an inner or an outer diameter of the aerosol outlet path (10) in the same plane as the cross section (5) of the consumable (1) in proximity of a mouth end (3) by a factor of at least 1.0, preferably at least 1.1, more preferably at least 1.2, even more preferably at least 1.3, further more preferably at least 1.4, most preferably by a factor of at least 1.5, and/or by a factor of at most 2.0, preferably at most 1.9, more preferably at most 1.8, even more preferably at most 1.7, further more preferably at most 1.6, most preferably by a factor of at most 1.5.8. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more air chambers (40), preferably two air chambers (40), located between the first part (21) and the second part (22) of the upper domain (20).9. The consumable (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the one or more air chambers (40) have one or more upper openings (41) configured to allow air to enter the first part (21) and/or the second part (22) of the upper domain (20) of the reservoir (15) at an upper end of the upper domain (20), wherein the upper end of the upper domain (20) is located on a mouth end (3) side of the consumable (1).10. The consumable (1) according to any one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the one or more air chambers (40) have one or more lower openings (42) configured to allow ambient air to enter the one or more air chambers (40), wherein the one or more lower openings (42) are preferably located at a lower end of the one or more air chambers (40), wherein the lower end of the one or more air chambers (40) is located away from the mouth end (3) side of the consumable (1).11. The consumable (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the one or more air chambers (40) extend along the length of the upper domain (20) of the reservoir (15) or along the length of the upper domain (20) and the lower domain (30) of the reservoir (15) in parallel to the aerosol outlet path (10), such that they thermally insulate an outer housing (2) of the consumable (1) from the aerosol outlet path (10).12. The consumable (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the one or more air chambers (40) comprise one or more fins (43) that are filling at least 20 percent, preferably at least 40 percent, more preferably at least 60 percent, most preferably at least 70 percent of a cross section of the one or more air chambers (40), and/or that are filling at most 98 percent, preferably at most 90 percent, more preferably at most 85 percent, most preferably at most 80 percent of a cross section of the one or more air chambers (40).13. The consumable (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the one or more fins (43) are arranged circumferentially and in an alternating manner on two opposing sides of the one or more air chambers (40).14. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (50) has two portions on two opposing sides which correspond to the two opposing sides of the first part (21) and the second part (22) of the upper domain (20) in an extension along the aerosol outlet path (10), wherein the two portions are separated on the two sides substantially perpendicular to the two opposing sides.15. An aerosol-generating system (200) comprising a consumable (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 and an aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a power supply (101) and configured to provide energy to the heating element (50) of the consumable (1).", "embedding_index": 161}
{"index": 162, "patent_number": "US2020390154 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly includes a body defining a heating compartment adapted to receive a vapour generating substance; at least two heaters between which the vapour generating substance is placeable within the heating compartment in use; a movement mechanism adapted in use to move at least one of the at least two heaters between a first and second position, the distance between the at least two heaters being less when the at least one heater is in the first position than when in the second position, wherein the distance between the at least two heaters when the at least one heater is in the first position being such that the separation of the at least two heaters applies pressure to the vapour generating substance when located in the heating compartment; and a switch adapted in use to control the movement of the at least one heater by the movement mechanism. [EN] 1. A heating assembly, comprising: a body defining a heating compartment adapted to receive a vapour generating substance;at least two heaters between which the vapour generating substance is placeable within the heating compartment in use;a movement mechanism adapted in use to move at least one of the at least two heaters between a first position and a second position, a distance between the at least two heaters being less when the at least one heater is in the first position than when in the second position, wherein the distance between the at least two heaters when the at least one heater is in the first position being such that a separation of the at least two heaters applies pressure to the vapour generating substance when located in the heating compartment; anda switch operable by a user of the assembly, the switch being adapted in use to control movement of the at least one heater by the movement mechanism.2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is configured such that operation by a user causes the movement mechanism to move the at least one heater to the first position.3. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is configured such that operation by a user causes the movement mechanism to move the at least one heater to the second position.4. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is located on a face of the body of the assembly having an opening in communication with the heating compartment.5. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is operable over a switching range, an amount of operation of the switch over the switching range being configured to determine an amount of movement between the first and second positions applied to the at least one heater by the movement mechanism.6. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is a push switch.7. The heating assembly according claim 6, wherein pushing of the push switch is configured to move the at least one heater towards the first position.8. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch has a bias to a position in which the at least one heater is held in the second position by the movement mechanism.9. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch and the movement mechanism are a unitary component.10. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movement mechanism is a hinge mechanism.11. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movement mechanism is further adapted in use to move the at least one heater to a third position, the distance between the at least two heaters being less when in the third position than when in the first position.12. The heating assembly according to claim 11, wherein the distance between the at least two heaters when in the third position is zero.13. The heating assembly according to claim 11, wherein the at least one heater is in the third position when the switch is inactive.14. A vapour generating device, comprising: the heating assembly according to claim 1; anda vapour generating substance placeable within the heating compartment of the heating assembly.15. The heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the switch is positioned off-centre on said face.16. The heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein an amount of push applied to the switch corresponding to an amount of movement of the at least one heater by the movement mechanism.", "embedding_index": 162}
{"index": 163, "patent_number": "US2024032602 AA", "text": "[EN] The aerosol generation device includes a heater configured to heat a vaporizable material to generate aerosol;a battery configured to power the heater;a geolocation chip configured to generate geolocation data representative of a position of the aerosol generation device;a short-range antenna configured to receive a first proximity sensing signal from an external device when the aerosol generation device is within a proximity range around the external device; anda long-range antenna configured to transmit the geolocation data to an external server when the short-range antenna does not receive the first proximity sensing signal. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heater configured to heat a vaporizable material to generate aerosol;a battery configured to power the heater;a geolocation chip configured to generate geolocation data representative of a position of the aerosol generation device;a short-range antenna configured to receive a first proximity sensing signal from an external device when the aerosol generation device is within a proximity range (PR) around the external device; anda long-range antenna configured to transmit said geolocation data to an external server when the short-range antenna does not receive said first proximity sensing signal.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the long-range antenna is configured to transmit said geolocation data via a communication network.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising at least a millimeter-wave radar configured to detect moving objects around the aerosol generation device, the millimeter-wave radar being configurable between a scanning configuration in which the millimeter-wave radar is able to detect moving objects and an idle configuration in which the millimeter-wave radar is disabled.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, further comprising a switch system configured to command the millimeter-wave radar between the scanning configuration and the idle configuration, the switch system being controllable by a user of the device.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, comprising a device body extending longitudinally along a device axis between two ends, the millimeter-wave radar located at one of the two ends of the device body.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is a multi-angle radar configured to detect moving objects in several directions.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the millimeter-wave radar is configured to detect moving objects within a detection range from the radar, the detection range being between 1 m and 10 m.8. An aerosol generation assembly, comprising: an aerosol generation device according to claim 1; andan external device configured to receive said geolocation data from the external server.9. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 8, wherein: the short-range antenna of the aerosol generation device is configured to emit a second proximity sensing signal within the proximity range (PR) around the aerosol generation device; andthe external device comprises a short-range antenna configured to receive the second proximity sensing signal when the external device is within the proximity range (PR) around the aerosol generation device.10. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the external device further comprises a warning system configured to emit a warning signal when the short-range antenna of the external device does not receive the second proximity sensing signal.11. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 10, wherein the warning signal is a visual signal and/or an audible signal and/or a haptic signal, perceptible by a user.12. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the external device further comprises a display system and a module for generating information on the display system, the module for generating information configured to generate information representative of said geolocation data when the short-range antenna of the external device does not receive the second proximity sensing signal.13. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first proximity sensing signal and/or the second proximity sensing signal is a Bluetooth signal.14. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein the external device is a connected object.15. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first proximity sensing signal and/or the second proximity sensing signal is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal.", "embedding_index": 163}
{"index": 164, "patent_number": "WO24023263 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (20) is provided. The aerosol generating device (20) comprising: a heating chamber (21) configured to receive a tobacco portion (12) comprising a first magnetic material (13), the heating chamber (21) comprising an inner wall and a base; a heating element configured to heat the tobacco portion (12) inserted into the heating chamber (21); a second magnetic material (22) arranged at the inner wall of the heating chamber (21), the second magnetic material (22) being different to the heating element; wherein, in use, the second magnetic material (22) is magnetically coupled to the first magnetic material (21) when the tobacco portion (12) is inserted into the heating chamber (21). A system and heated tobacco product are also provided. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive a tobacco portion comprising a first magnetic material, the heating chamber comprising an inner wall and a base; a heating element configured to heat the tobacco portion inserted into the heating chamber; a second magnetic material arranged at the inner wall of the heating chamber, the second magnetic material being different to the heating element; wherein, in use, the second magnetic material is magnetically coupled to the first magnetic material when the tobacco portion inserted into the heating chamber.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the strength of the magnetic attachment between the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material is such that the tobacco portion is rotatable in the aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the second magnetic material comprises a ring magnet arranged around the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element has a hollow tube shape.5. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claim 1 to 3, wherein the heating element comprises an induction coil.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the induction coil is longitudinally offset with respect to with the second magnetic material along the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the second magnetic material is positioned closer to the base than the induction coil.8. A system comprising a heated tobacco product and the aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the heated tobacco product comprising the tobacco portion; wherein the tobacco portion further comprises a proximal end and a distal end.9. The system according to claim 8 wherein the first magnetic material comprises metallic foil arranged to partially cover the tobacco portion such that a gap is created between the metallic foil and the distal end.10. The system according to claim 8, wherein the first magnetic material comprises steel wool configured to be arranged inside the tobacco portion.11. A system comprising a heated tobacco product and the aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, the heated tobacco product comprising the tobacco portion; wherein the first magnetic material comprises a susceptor, arranged in the tobacco portion and configured to heat the tobacco portion, when, in use, a current is induced in the susceptor.12. The system according to claim 11, wherein the length of the susceptor along the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating device is longer than the length of the induction coil along the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating device.13. A system comprising the heated tobacco product and the aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, the heated tobacco product comprising the tobacco portion; wherein the tobacco portion further comprises a susceptor which differs from the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material, arranged in the tobacco portion and configured to heat the tobacco portion, when, in use, a current is induced in the susceptor.14. The system according to claim 13 wherein the permeability of the susceptor is greater than the permeability of the second magnetic material and, wherein the tobacco portion further comprises: a proximal end; a distal end; and a tobacco material that partially fills the tobacco portion, such that a gap is created between the tobacco material and the distal end.15. A heated tobacco product, comprising: a mouthpiece portion at a first end of the heated tobacco product; a tobacco portion at a second end of the heated tobacco product, the tobacco portion and the mouthpiece portion being connected, wherein the tobacco portion comprises a first magnetic material, such that, when, in use, the tobacco portion is inserted into a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device, the first magnetic element is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic element arranged in the heating chamber, wherein, when the first magnetic material is coupled to the second magnetic material, the position of the heated tobacco product in the heating chamber is such that the heating chamber heats the tobacco portion and the mouthpiece portion extends from the device.", "embedding_index": 164}
{"index": 165, "patent_number": "EP4309526 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a heating unit for an aerosol-generating article, the heating unit comprising a heating oven configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of an aerosol generating article when received within the heating oven; wherein the heating oven is thermally insulated by a layer of intumescent material. [EN] 1. A heating unit (10) for an aerosol-generating article (1), the heating unit (10) comprising: a heating oven (20) configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of an aerosol-generating article (1) when received within the heating oven (20);wherein the heating oven (20) is thermally insulated by a layer of intumescent material (30).2. The heating unit (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the layer of intumescent material (30) is configured to be triggered when heated once to a trigger temperature.3. The heating unit (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the trigger temperature is at least about 200 degrees centigrade4. The heating unit (10) according to any one of claims 2 or 3, wherein the layer of intumescent material (30) has, before it is triggered, a thickness (31) of at least 5 micrometers (micrometres), preferably at least 10 micrometres, more preferably at least 20 micrometres, most preferably at least 30 micrometres and/or a thickness (31) of at most 60 micrometres, preferably at most 50 micrometres, more preferably at most 30 micrometres, most preferably at most 30 micrometres.5. The heating unit (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, when the layer of intumescent material (30) is triggered, the thickness (31) of the layer of intumescent material (30) increases by a factor of at least 10, preferably at least 20, more preferably at least 40, even more preferably at least 60, further more preferably at least 80, most preferably by a factor of at least 100 and/or by a factor of at most 200, preferably at most 180, more preferably at most 160, even more preferably at most 140, further more preferably at most 120, most preferably by a factor of at most 100.6. The heating unit (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the layer of intumescent material (30) is arranged at an outer surface (21) of the heating oven (20).7. The heating unit (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a cross-section of the heating oven (20) is U-shaped, and the layer of intumescent material (30) is arranged at the outer side surface(s) and the outer bottom surface (22) of the heating oven (20).8. The heating unit (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a primer layer (40), preferably comprising epoxy or silicone, is arranged between an outer surface (21) of the heating oven (20) and the layer of intumescent material (30).9. The heating unit (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a tube (60) which houses the heating oven (20) and the layer of intumescent material (30).10. The heating unit (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein a gap (61) is provided between an outer surface (21) of the heating oven (20) and the tube (60).11. The heating unit (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the gap (61) is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 1.0 mm, more preferably at least 1.5 mm, even more preferably at least 2.0 mm, most preferably at least 3.0 mm and/or at most 5 mm, preferably at most 4.5 mm, more preferably at most 4.0 mm, even more preferably at most 3.5 mm, most preferably at most 3.0 mm.12. The heating unit (10) according to claim 2 and any one of claims 10 or 11, wherein, before the layer of intumescent material (30) is triggered, the gap (61) is filled with the layer of intumescent material (30) by at most 10 percent, preferably at most 6 percent, more preferably at most 4 percent, even more preferably at most 2 percent, most preferably at most 1 percent and/or at least 0.1 percent, preferably at least 0.2 percent, more preferably at least 0.4 percent, even more preferably at least 0.6 percent, most preferably at least 1 percent.13. The heating unit (10) according to claim 2 and any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein after the layer of intumescent material (30) is triggered, the gap (61) is filled with the layer of intumescent material (30) by at least 60 percent, preferably at least 80 percent, more preferably at least 90 percent, even more preferably at least 94 percent, most preferably at least 96 percent.14. A method (300) of manufacturing a heating unit (10) for an aerosol-generating article (1), the method comprising the steps of: a) applying (310) a layer of intumescent material (30) on an outer surface of a heating oven (20) configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of an aerosol-generating article (1) when received within the heating oven (20);b) heating (320) the layer of intumescent material (30) to a temperature of at least about 200 degrees centigrade to increase a thickness (31) of the layer of intumescent material (30) by a factor of at least 10, preferably at least 20, and at most preferably by a factor of at most 100.15. Use of a layer of intumescent material (30) as a thermal insulant for a heating unit (10) of an aerosol-generating device (100).", "embedding_index": 165}
{"index": 166, "patent_number": "US2021352966 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device includes a chamber side wall and a chamber base. The chamber side wall and chamber base together define an interior volume of the heating chamber. A heater is provided in thermal engagement with the chamber side wall. An insulating member includes an insulating side wall and an insulating base, and is arranged so that a part of the heating chamber including the chamber base is nested inside the insulating member. There is also disclosed an aerosol generation device including an electrical power source, an outer casing, the heating chamber and control circuitry arranged to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a chamber side wall;a chamber base, wherein the chamber side wall, and chamber base together define an interior volume of the heating chamber;a heater in thermal contact with the chamber side wall; andan insulating member comprising an insulating side wall and an insulating base, the insulating member being arranged so that a part of the heating chamber including the chamber base is nested inside the insulating member.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the insulating side wall has a lower thermal conductivity than the insulating base.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the chamber base is spaced from the insulating base.4. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the insulating member comprises a cup shape with a hollow interior and an open top.5. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the insulating side wall and insulating base respectively comprises an insulating side wall chamber and/or an insulting base chamber containing gas at a pressure below atmospheric pressure.6. The heating chamber according to claim 5, wherein the at least one insulating side wall chamber and the insulating base chamber contains a vacuum.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the insulating base is a flexible member, allowing a feed through for electrical connectors.8. The heating chamber according to claim 7, wherein the flexible member is formed of silicone.9. The heating chamber according to claim 4, wherein the insulating base and the insulating side wall define a single cup shaped cavity.10. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises electrical connections for receiving electrical power and the electrical connections extend through the insulating base.11. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises electrical connections for receiving electrical power, and the electrical connections extend around the top of the insulating side wall.12. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein an interior surface of the insulating side wall is treated to reduce emissivity.13. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heater extends around the side wall but does not extend around the base.14. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an electrical power source;an outer casing;the heating chamber according to claim 1 located inside the outer casing; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 14, further comprising a resiliently deformable member between the outwardly facing surface of the insulating side wall and the outer casing to hold the insulating member in place.16. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the insulating member is supported by struts running between the insulating member and the outer casing.", "embedding_index": 166}
{"index": 167, "patent_number": "WO22167283 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises a heating chamber (18) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (102), the heating chamber comprising a chamber wall (30). A susceptor structure comprises a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) spaced around the chamber wall and exposed to an interior volume (20) of the heating chamber. Portions (42a) of the susceptor structure may extend from the chamber wall into the interior volume to support the aerosol generating substrate. Mounting portions (45) of the susceptor structure are embedded in the chamber wall, for example by moulding the chamber wall around the mounting portions. [EN] - 23 - Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating chamber (18) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (102), the heating chamber (18) comprising a chamber wall (30) that defines an interior volume (20) of the heating chamber (18); and a susceptor structure (40) comprising a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) spaced around the chamber wall (30) and exposed to the interior volume (20) of the heating chamber (18); wherein the susceptor structure (40) further comprises mounting portions (45,56,58,60) embedded in the chamber wall (30).2. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the susceptor structure (40) further comprises inwardly extending portions (42a) that extend from the chamber wall (30) into the interior volume (20).3. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the inwardly extending portions (42a) of the susceptors (42) stand clear of the chamber wall (30), thereby leaving a radial gap between each susceptor (42) and the chamber wall (30).4. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the susceptor structure (40) comprises connecting portions (56) that connect two or more of the plurality of susceptors (42).5. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portions (56) of the susceptor structure (40) connect all of the plurality of susceptors (42).6. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portions (56) of the susceptor structure connect the plurality of susceptors (42) in a continuous circuit around the heating chamber (18).7. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the connecting portions (56) provide the mounting portions of the susceptor structure (40) embedded in the chamber wall (30).8. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein each susceptor (42) comprises amounting portion (45,58,60) embedded in the chamber wall (30).9. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating device (10) comprising: forming a susceptor structure (40) comprising a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42); and moulding a chamber wall (30) around the susceptor structure (40) such that: the chamber wall (30) defines an interior volume (20) of a heating chamber (18) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (102); the inductively heatable susceptors (42) are spaced around the chamber wall (30) and exposed to the interior volume (20) of the heating chamber (18); and the susceptor structure (40) comprises mounting portions (45,56,58,60) embedded in the chamber wall (30).10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the susceptor structure (40) further comprises inwardly extending portions (42a) that extend from the chamber wall (30) into the interior volume (20).11. A method according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the inwardly extending portions (42a) of the susceptors (42) stand clear of the chamber wall (30), thereby leaving a radial gap between each susceptor (42) and the chamber wall (30).12. A method according to any of claims 9 to 11, wherein the step of moulding the chamber wall (30) comprises injection moulding.13. A method according to any of claims 9 to 12, wherein the chamber wall (30) comprises a material that is substantially not electrically conductive or magnetically permeable.14. A method according to any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the chamber wall (30) comprises a heat-resistant plastics material, preferably polyether ether ketone (PEEK).15. A method according to any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the chamber wall (30) comprises a ceramic material.16. A method according to any of claims 9 to 15, wherein the step of forming the susceptor structure (40) comprises stamping a precursor structure, then folding the precursor structure to form the susceptor structure (40).17. A method according to any of claims 9 to 16, wherein the susceptor structure (40) comprises a material that is electrically conductive and magnetically permeable, preferably a metallic material.", "embedding_index": 167}
{"index": 168, "patent_number": "WO22167276 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102) and a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) spaced around a periphery (44) of the heating chamber (18). An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device (10) in combination with an aerosol generating substrate (102) is also described. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of an aerosol generating substrate (102); a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) spaced around a periphery (44) of the heating chamber (18).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber (18) comprises a chamber wall (30) defining an interior volume (20) of the heating chamber (18), and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) are spaced around an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30).3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the heating chamber (18) includes a plurality of elongate support ribs (58) spaced circumferentially around the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) and the plurality of circumferentially spaced elongate support ribs (58) are configured to form a friction fit with an aerosol generating substrate (102) positioned, in use, in the heating chamber (18).4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the chamber wall (30) includes a plurality of susceptor mounts (40) formed in or on the inner surface (36) for mounting the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42).5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein one or more of the susceptor mounts (40) define an airflow channel (54) through which air can flow from a first open end (26) of the heating chamber (18) to a second closed end (34) of the heating chamber (18).6. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the chamber wall (30) includes a coil support structure (50) formed in or on an outer surface (38) for supporting an induction heating coil (48) of an electromagnetic field generator (46).7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the coil support structure (50) comprises a coil support groove (52), preferably wherein the coil support groove (52) extends helically around the outer surface (38) of the chamber wall (30).8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating chamber (18) is substantially tubular and the inductively heatable susceptors (42) are spaced around the periphery of the substantially tubular heating chamber (18), preferably wherein the heating chamber (18) is substantially cylindrical and the inductively heatable susceptors (42) are circumferentially spaced around the substantially cylindrical heating chamber (18).9. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating chamber (18) has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction and each of the inductively heatable susceptors (42) is elongate in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber (18).10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein each of the inductively heatable susceptors (42) has a length and a width and the length is at least five times the width.11. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 10, wherein at least one of the inductively heatable susceptors (42) has at least one inwardly extending portion (42a) that extends into the heating chamber (18) from an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) to provide a reduced cross-sectional area of the heating chamber (18) and thereby compress an aerosol generating substrate (102) positioned, in use, in the heating chamber (18).12. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating chamber (18) comprises a substantially non-electrically conductive and non- magnetically permeable material.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the heating chamber (18) comprises a heat-resistant plastics material, preferably polyether ether ketone (PEEK).14. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (102); and an aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating chamber (18) for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating substrate (102); and a plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) spaced around a periphery (44) of the heating chamber (18) and around a periphery of the aerosol generating substrate (102) for heating the aerosol generating substrate (102).15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the heating chamber (18) comprises a chamber wall (30) defining an interior volume (20) of the heating chamber (18), and the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) are spaced around an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30).16. An aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the heating chamber (18) includes a plurality of elongate support ribs (58) spaced circumferentially around the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) and the plurality of circumferentially spaced elongate support ribs (58) form a friction fit with the aerosol generating substrate (102), and preferably compress the aerosol generating substrate (102).17. An aerosol generating system according to claim 15 or claim 16, wherein at least one of the inductively heatable susceptors (42) has at least one inwardly extending portion (42a) that extends into the heating chamber (18) from an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) to form a friction fit with the aerosol generating substrate (102). - 22 -18. An aerosol generating system according to claim 17, wherein the at least one inwardly extending portion (42a) compresses the aerosol generating substrate (102).19. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 15 to 18, wherein the chamber wall (30) includes a plurality of susceptor mounts (40) formed in or on the inner surface (36) for mounting the plurality of inductively heatable susceptors (42) and one or more of the susceptor mounts (40) define an airflow channel (54) through which air can flow from a first open end (26) of the heating chamber (18) to a second closed end (34) of the heating chamber (18).", "embedding_index": 168}
{"index": 169, "patent_number": "US2024023628 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of indicating a battery level of a battery of an aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generating substance contained in a consumable article, the method comprising the steps of: determining the amount of charge remaining in the battery; calculating the number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery; and displaying an information, said information indicating the calculated number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery. [EN] 1. A method of indicating a battery level of a battery of an aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generating substance contained in a consumable article, the method comprising the steps of: determining an amount of charge remaining in the battery;calculating a number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery; anddisplaying information, said information indicating the calculated number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of determining comprises: determining a first value (Y) for the amount of charge remaining in the battery before a consumable article is used.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the step of determining further comprises: determining a second value (X) for the amount of charge remaining in the battery after the consumable article is fully used,the method further comprising:subtracting the second value (X) from the first value (Y),determining an amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article by subtracting the second value (X) from the first value (Y), andstoring the determined amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the step of determining and storing the amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article is performed each time a consumable article is fully used.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the step of calculating the number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery comprises:dividing the first value (Y) with the last stored amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article to thereby obtain a first division result.6. The method of claim 4, wherein the step of calculating the number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery comprises:calculating an average value of the amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article, anddividing the first value (Y) with said average value of the amount (Zx) of charge needed to fully use one consumable article to thereby obtain a second division result.7. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step of transmitting the amount of charge remaining in the battery to an electronic device, such that the step of calculating the number of consumable articles is performed by the electronic device.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the electronic device is a smartphone or a charging case.9. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of displaying information indicating the calculated number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery comprises displaying a calculated number.10. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of displaying information indicating the calculated number of consumable articles that can be fully used with the determined amount of charge remaining in the battery comprises a step of illuminating one or more indicators based on said calculated number.11. The method of claim 10, wherein a predetermined number of indicators are arranged on the aerosol generation device, and the method further comprising:determining an illumination pattern for the indicators based on the calculated number of consumable articles and a predetermined threshold.12. The method of claim 11, wherein determining an illumination pattern for the indicators comprises determining a number of indicators to be illuminated of the predetermined number of indicators and determining a colour of illumination based on the calculated number of consumable articles and the predetermined threshold.13. The method of claim 11, wherein the predetermined number of indicators arranged on the aerosol generating device is four.14. An aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol comprising: a heating chamber configured so that a user can place a consumable article containing an aerosol generating substance into said heating chamber;a heater configured to supply heat to the heating chamber to thereby heat the aerosol generating substance in the consumable article;a battery configured to supply electrical power to the heater;an output unit for displaying an information to the user; anda control unit configured to carry out the method according to claim 1.15. A system comprising an aerosol generating device according to claim 14 and a charging case, said charging case comprising a display for displaying said calculated number.", "embedding_index": 169}
{"index": 170, "patent_number": "WO22167287 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device comprising a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate and a susceptor assembly comprising a support (244) and a plurality of susceptor branches (246, 248, 250, 252) extending from the support, the support is positioned proximate a first end of the heating chamber and the plurality of susceptor branches extend toward a second end of the heating chamber. An aerosol generating system comprising the heating apparatus in combination with an aerosol generating article is also described. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber comprising an opening arranged at a first end of the heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; and a susceptor assembly comprising a support and a plurality of susceptor branches extending from the support, wherein, in use, the support is positioned proximate the first end of the heating chamber and the plurality of susceptor branches extend toward a second end of the heating chamber.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support comprises a susceptor.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the susceptor assembly is configured to be removable from the heating chamber, and further comprises a ring configured provide a frictional force which acts against an inner surface of the heating chamber, and wherein the support is arranged within the ring.4. The heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the support is perforated and the ring is overmoulded on the perforated support.5. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein each susceptor branch is configured to flex toward a wall of the heating chamber when the aerosol generating substrate is received in the heating chamber.6. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein a length of each of the susceptor branches is angled such that each length extends inwardly toward a central axis of the heating chamber as the respective susceptor branch extends away from the support.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein each susceptor branch comprises an abutment portion configured to maintain a separation between a wall of the heating chamber and the susceptor branch when the aerosol generating substrate is received in the heating chamber.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein each susceptor branch comprises a ridge.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein one or more of the plurality of susceptor branches comprises a limiting portion configured to limit the depth to which the aerosol generating substrate can be received.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber comprises a protrusion configured to prevent an aerosol generating substrate from reaching a closed end of the heating chamber.11. The heating apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber wall configured to support an induction heating coil of an electromagnetic field generator.12. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating substrate; an electromagnetic field generator; and a heating apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 11.", "embedding_index": 170}
{"index": 171, "patent_number": "US2021251291 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a main body and a replaceable cartridge that can be disassembled from the main body. The main body includes a laser. The cartridge includes a liquid store and an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by the laser in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium. An enabling device is also provided to enable propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a main body comprising a vaporising light source;a cartridge configured to be removably assembled to the main body, wherein the cartridge includes a liquid store for storing a vaporisable medium and an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by the vaporising light source in order to vaporise the vaporisable medium; andan enabling device adapted to enable propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber only when the cartridge is assembled to the main body, such that the vaporising light source cannot propagate light outside the electronic cigarette when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body, and wherein the enabling device comprises a light guide connected to the cartridge, wherein, when the main body and the cartridge are assembled together the light guide is positioned to direct radiation emitted by the vaporising light source towards the absorber.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the vaporising light source is oriented away from the absorber and the light guide comprises a surface that reflects radiation emitted by the vaporising light source towards the absorber.3. The electronic cigarette of claims 1, wherein the vaporising light source is oriented in order to emit radiation in a direction that is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the electronic cigarette.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the enabling device further comprises a sensor, mounted in the main body, configured to detect the presence of the cartridge when it is assembled to the main body, and wherein the enabling device further comprises control electronics configured to enable or inhibit emission of radiation by the vaporising light source based on a signal received from the sensor.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the cartridge comprises encoded authentication information that can be read by the sensor when the cartridge is assembled to the main body, wherein the control electronics are configured to authenticate the encoded authentication information thereby to enable or inhibit emission of radiation by the vaporising light source.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the sensor is an optical sensor configured to detect the presence or absence of the cartridge.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the main body includes a sensing light source and a light detector, wherein light emitted by the sensing light source is only directed towards the light detector when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and wherein light from the sensing light source is directed away from the light detector when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the sensor is one of a capacitive sensor, an antenna or a Hall Effect sensor, configured to detect the presence or absence of a corresponding component on the cartridge.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the sensor comprises an electrical circuit which is rendered open or closed depending on whether the main body is assembled to the cartridge or disassembled from the cartridge.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the enabling device further comprises a gate positioned in the main body, wherein the gate is configured to open when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to close when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body, wherein the closed gate is positioned in order to block propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the gate is configured to be opened by the light guide that is connected to the cartridge.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the vaporising light source is a laser.13. A cartridge for use in an electronic cigarette comprising: a liquid store;an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by a vaporising light source in a main body of the electronic cigarette in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium; andan enabling device adapted to enable propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body, wherein the enabling device comprises a light guide, the light guide having a light input surface configured to be optically coupled with a light emitter and an output surface configured to be optically coupled with the absorber.14. The cartridge according to claim 13, wherein the light input surface has a tapered angle.15. An electronic cigarette main body comprising: a vaporising light source configured to emit radiation towards an absorber in a cartridge in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium; and an enabling device adapted to enable propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the vaporising light source to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body.16. The electronic cigarette main body according to claim 15, wherein the enabling device comprises a light guide.", "embedding_index": 171}
{"index": 172, "patent_number": "US2023000136 AA", "text": "[EN] A solvent for aerosol-generating material includes predominantly 1, 3-Propanediol and glycerol, wherein the 1, 3-Propanediol is less than 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of the solvent. In particular, it is shown also herein that when the ratio of 1, 3-Propanediol to glycerol is 3:7, the solvent significantly improves for example thermal stability as well as decreases inhaled flavours concentrations. [EN] 1-15. (canceled)16. A solvent for aerosol-generating material, wherein the solvent comprises 1, 3-Propanediol and glycerol, wherein the 1, 3-Propanediol is less than 50 percent by weight based on a total weight of the solvent.17. The solvent according to claim 16, wherein a ratio of the 1, 3-Propanediol to the glycerol is between 3:7 and 1:1.18. The solvent according to claim 16, wherein a ratio of the 1, 3-Propanediol to the glycerol is 3:7 or 1:1.19. A liquid composition comprising the solvent according to claim 16 and at least one of nicotine, flavourant, or water.20. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein the solvent forms between 52.24 and 99.25 percent by weight of the composition.21. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein, the composition further comprises between 0.04 percent and 7.76 percent by weight of one or a mixture of carboxylic acids based on a total weight of the composition.22. The liquid composition according to claim 21, wherein the carboxylic acids include at least one acid selected from the group of Benzoic acid, Levulinic acid, D/L-Tartaric acid, Capric acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, Fumaric acid, D/L-Lactic acid, D/L-Malic acid, Sorbic acid, Adipic acid, L-Aspartic acid, L-Glutamic acid, Succinic acid, Gluconic acid, Linoleic acid, Saccharic acid, 3,7 dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 2-methyl pentanoic acid, trans-2-Hexenoic acid, Caprylic acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Butyric acid, Linolenic acid, Malonic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phenylacetic acid, Propionic acid, Valeric acid, Decanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, and Octanoic acid.23. The liquid composition according to claim 21, wherein the liquid composition has a pH value in a range from 6.3 to 6.5.24. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein the liquid composition has a pH value in a range from 5 to 9 and the composition contains no acid.25. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein the liquid composition has a pH value in a range from 5.1 to 8.8 and the composition contains no acid.26. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein the liquid composition has a pH value in a range from 8.8 to 9.8 and the composition contains no acid.27. The liquid composition according to claim 19, wherein the composition is a gel, a foam, or a semi-solid matrix.28. An aerosol generating article comprising the liquid composition according to claim 19.29. A liquid composition comprising the solvent according to claim 16 and nicotine, wherein the nicotine forms at most 10 percent by weight based on a total weight of the composition.30. A liquid composition comprising the solvent according to claim 16 and nicotine, wherein the nicotine forms at most 5 percent by weight based on a total weight of the composition.31. A liquid composition comprising the solvent according to claim 16 and flavourant, wherein the flavourant forms between 0.7 percent and 20 percent by weight based on a total weight of the composition.32. A liquid composition comprising the solvent according to claim 16 and flavourant, wherein the flavourant forms between 15 and 20 percent by weight based on a total weight of the composition.33. An aerosol generating article comprising the solvent according to claim 16.34. The aerosol generating article according to claim 33, wherein the article is any of an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigarette cartridge, or an e-cigarette liquid.35. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 33, wherein the article is a heat-not-burn consumable product.", "embedding_index": 172}
{"index": 173, "patent_number": "US2021401029 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of forming a shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent includes a first step of combining and mixing the tobacco ingredient containing agent and a foam forming agent to obtain a first mixture; a second step of adding an aerosol forming agent and optionally a solvent and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture; a third step of adding a foam stabilizing agent to the second mixture to obtain a third mixture; and extruding the third mixture to produce a shaped foam, wherein at least the second and the third step are carried out inside an extruder. A shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent produced by the method, and a device for producing shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent are also provided. [EN] 1. A method of forming a shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent, comprising: a first step of combining and mixing the tobacco ingredient containing agent and a foam forming agent to obtain a first mixture;a second step of adding an aerosol forming agent and optionally a solvent and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture;a third step of adding a foam stabilizing agent to the second mixture to obtain a third mixture; andextruding the third mixture to produce a shaped foam,wherein at least the second and the third step are carried out inside an extruder.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco ingredient containing agent and the foam forming agent are mixed inside the extruder, preferably in a first barrel of the extruder.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein at least the aerosol forming agent is added in a second barrel of the extruder downstream of the first barrel, preferably wherein the second barrel is adjacent to the first barrel.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the foam stabilizing agent is added in a third barrel of the extruder downstream of the second barrel, preferably wherein the second barrel is not adjacent to the third barrel.5. The method of claim 1, wherein a temperature in the first step is in a range between and including 30 and 80 degrees centigrade, and/or wherein a temperature in the second step is in a range between and including 50 and 115 degrees centigrade, and/or wherein a temperature in the third step is in a range between and including 30 and 125 degrees centigrade6. The method of claim 1, wherein the extruder is operated at a speed of between and including 200 and 900 rpm.7. The method of claim 1, wherein mixing of the second mixture is carried out in at least one barrel before the foam stabilizing agent is added in the third step, and/or wherein mixing of the third mixture is carried out in at least one barrel after the addition of the foam stabilizing agent.8. The method of claim 1, wherein the third mixture is extruded from a circular or round die preferably at a temperature of at least 60 degrees centigrade9. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step of cooling the shaped foam after extruding.10. The method of claim 9, wherein the shaped foam is cooled to a temperature of below 60 degrees centigrade, preferably equal to or less than 50 degrees centigrade, and most preferably to between 30 degrees centigrade and 50 degrees centigrade11. The method of claim 1, wherein the shaped foam is cut into pieces of shaped foam after extrusion.12. A shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent, produced by the method of claim 1.13. A device for producing shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent, comprising: an extruder comprising:at least three barrels, comprising:a first barrel that is configured to mix the tobacco ingredient containing agent and a foam forming agent to obtain a first mixture, and which comprises at least one opening that is configured to introduce a mixture containing the tobacco ingredient containing agent and the foam forming agent, or which comprises at least two openings that are configured to introduce the tobacco ingredient containing agent and a foam forming agent separately;a second barrel that is configured to mix the first mixture with an aerosol forming agent and optionally a solvent and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent to obtain a second mixture, and which comprises at least one opening that is configured to introduce the aerosol forming agent and optionally the solvent and/or the at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent; anda third barrel that is configured to mix the second mixture with a foam stabilizing agent to obtain a third mixture, and which comprises at least one opening that is configured to introduce the foam stabilizing agent;wherein the second barrel is located downstream of the first barrel and the third barrel is located downstream of the second barrel in the direction in which a mixture is transported inside the extruder;wherein the extruder further comprises a die plate that is configured to shape the third mixture into the shaped foam containing a tobacco ingredient containing agent.14. The device according to claim 13, further comprising a cutter downstream of the extruder which is configured to cut the shaped foam into pieces after extrusion.15. The device according to claim 13, further comprising a cooling equipment downstream of the extruder and upstream of the cutter, preferably wherein the cooling equipment is an air knife, a cooler, a cooling belt and/or a mesh.", "embedding_index": 173}
{"index": 174, "patent_number": "WO22157261 A1", "text": "[EN] The aerosol generation device (10) comprises a housing (12), the housing (12) defining an internal space (30), the device (10) comprising at least a heat source (34) within the internal space (30); the housing (12) comprising at least an insulation wall (40) comprising an inner surface (41) facing the internal space (30) and an outer surface (42) opposite to the inner surface (41); the device (10) further comprising a thermal insulation layer (50) arranged on at least a thermo-protected portion of the outer surface (42) of the insulation wall (40), the thermal insulation layer (50) comprising a mesh sublayer, the mesh sublayer comprising an interlaced structure. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (10) comprising a housing (12), the housing (12) defining an internal space (30), the device (10) comprising at least a heat source (34) within the internal space (30); the housing (12) comprising at least an insulation wall (40) comprising an inner surface (41) facing the internal space (30) and an outer surface (42) opposite to the inner surface (41); the device (10) further comprising a thermal insulation layer (50) arranged on at least a thermo-protected portion of the outer surface (42) of the insulation wall (40), the thermal insulation layer (50) comprising a mesh sublayer (52), the mesh sublayer (52) comprising an interlaced structure, the interlaced structure comprising through-holes through which the heat generated by the heat source (34) flows from the internal space (30) to the outside of the device (10), the through-holes having a size between 20 pm and 100 pm.2. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the mesh sublayer (52) is made up of wood or fabric.3. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the thermal insulation layer (50) further comprises a backer sublayer (56) fixed to said thermoprotected portion and an adhesive sublayer (54) fixed to the backer sublayer (56), the mesh sublayer (52) being fixed to the adhesive sublayer (54).4. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a heat-diffusion layer (60) arranged between at least a thermodiffusion portion of the inner surface (41) of the insulation wall (40) and the internal space (30) of the device (10).5. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the heatdiffusion layer (60) extends substantially parallel to a plane of extension (P) of the insulation wall (40).6. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the heat-diffusion layer (60) is a heat-conducting plate.7. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the heat- conducting plate is made up of copper.8. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of claims 4 to 7, further comprising a support (32) attached to the housing (12) and extending within the internal space (30) and at least a magnet (62) arranged on the support (32) to fix the heatdiffusion layer (60) to the support (32).9. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a light source (36) within the internal space (30) of the device (10).10. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 9 taken in combination with any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the heat-diffusion layer (60) comprises a light orifice (64) arranged facing the light source (36). 1 1. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the insulation wall (40) is a removable wall of the housing (12).12. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat source (34) is a heating system configured to generate aerosol from a vaporizable material.13. An assembly method of an aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of fixing of the thermal insulation layer (50) on the thermo-protected portion of the outer surface (42) of the insulation wall (40).14. The assembly method according to claim 13, wherein the thermal insulation layer (50) further comprises a backer sublayer (56) fixed to the thermo-protected portion and an adhesive sublayer (54) fixed to the backer sublayer (56), the mesh sublayer (52) being fixed to the adhesive sublayer (54), wherein the fixing step comprises: - fixing the adhesive sublayer (54) on the backer sublayer (56); 14 - placing the mesh sublayer (52) onto the adhesive sublayer (54) to form the thermal insulation layer (50); - placing the thermal insulation layer (50) into a heating press; - pressing and heating the thermal insulation layer (50) to fix the mesh sublayer (52) to the adhesive sublayer (54); - cutting the thermal insulation layer (50) into dimensions fitting with dimensions of said thermo-protected portion; - fixing the backer sublayer (56) on said thermo-protected portion.", "embedding_index": 174}
{"index": 175, "patent_number": "WO24017869 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises: - a reception cavity (22) configured to receive the tobacco article (12); - an airflow path comprising an upstream portion and a downstream portion when the tobacco article (12) is received in the reception cavity (22); - a flavor chamber (26) configured to receive a flavoring substance able to release a flavor; - a closing element (27) arranged at a chamber inlet and configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The downstream portion of the airflow path extends through the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the reception cavity (22), in any position of the closing element (27). [EN] CLAIMS 1.- A heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12); the aerosol generating device (11) comprising: - a reception cavity (22) configured to receive the tobacco article (12) and comprising a heater configured to heat the tobacco article (12); - an airflow path (35) comprising an upstream portion and a downstream portion when the tobacco article (12) is received in the reception cavity (22); - a flavor chamber (26) defining a chamber inlet (42) and configured to receive a flavoring substance able to release a flavor; - a closing element (27) arranged at the chamber inlet (42) and configured to move between an open position in which the chamber inlet (42) is at least partially opened and at least a part of the upstream portion of the airflow path (35) extends through the flavor chamber (26), and a closed position in which the chamber inlet (42) is closed and the upstream portion of the airflow path (35) extends exterior to the chamber (26); wherein the downstream portion of the airflow path (35) extends through the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the reception cavity (22), in any position of the closing element (27).2. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 1, wherein, in the open position of the closing element (27), the upstream portion further comprises a bypass part (54) extending exterior to the flavor chamber (26); advantageously, the bypass part (54) extends through the reception cavity (22).3. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the closing element (27) further defines a fully opened position in which the chamber inlet (42) is fully opened and the upstream portion of the airflow path (35) fully extends through the flavor chamber (26).4. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upstream portion extends through the reception cavity (22).5. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 4, wherein the upstream portion extends from a flow inlet (39) formed in an opening (23) of the reception cavity (22) designed to receive the tobacco article (12).6. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the chamber inlet (42) is formed in a wall (24, 25) delimiting the reception cavity (22).7. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, the flavor chamber (26) further defines a chamber outlet (44) separated from the chamber inlet (42); advantageously, the chamber outlet (44) being opened to the reception cavity (22) at each position of the closing element (27).8. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the closing element (27) is configured to be actioned directly or indirectly by the user.9. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the closing element (27) is configured to control the area of the chamber inlet (42).10. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavor chamber (26) further comprises a charging door (46) adapted to open/close access to the flavor chamber (26) to recharge or replace the flavoring substance.1 1. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavor chamber (26) further comprises a heating element (204) configured to heat or evaporate the flavoring substance.12. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a first sensor (210) able to detect at least the open position of the closing element (27).13. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claims 1 1 and 12, further comprising a controller able to activate the operation of the heating element (204) when the first sensor (210) detects the open position of the closing element (27).14. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 13, further comprising a second sensor (212) able to detect a user puff, the controller being able to activate the operation of the heating element (204) when the first sensor (210) detects the open position of the closing element (27) and the second sensor (212) detects a user puff.15. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one the preceding claims, wherein the flavor chamber (26) is formed by an E-liquid capsule (200).", "embedding_index": 175}
{"index": 176, "patent_number": "WO24017927 A1", "text": "[EN] Tobacco article designed to operate with an aerosol generating device, and assembly comprising such tobacco article A tobacco article (10) is designed to operate with an aerosol generating device and extends along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (11) and an upstream end (12). The tobacco article comprises: - a mouth end portion (16) defining the mouth end (11); - a tobacco portion (18) arranged between the upstream end (12) and the mouth end portion (16); - an upstream end portion (20) arranged adjacent to the tobacco portion (18) and defining the upstream end (12) of the tobacco article (10); the upstream end portion (20) comprising a solid stop (32); the solid stop (32) comprising an identification element (40) and/or a sensor (42) configured to provide data usable by the aerosol generating device to carry out or alter at least one of its functionalities. [EN] CLAIMS 1.- A tobacco article (10, 1 10, 210) designed to operate with an aerosol generating device (13, 1 13) and extending along an article axis (X) between a mouth end (1 1, 11 1, 21 1) and an upstream end (12, 1 12, 212), and comprising: - a mouth end portion (16, 1 16, 216) defining the mouth end (11, 1 11, 211); - a tobacco portion (18, 118, 218) arranged between the upstream end (12, 112, 212) and the mouth end portion (16, 1 16, 216); - an upstream end portion (20, 120, 220) arranged adjacent to the tobacco portion (18, 1 18, 218) and defining the upstream end (12, 112, 212) of the tobacco article (10, 110, 210); the upstream end portion (20, 120, 220) comprising a solid stop (32, 132, 232) extending transversally in respect with the article axis (X); the solid stop (32, 132, 232) comprising an identification element (40) and/or a sensor (42) configured to provide data usable by the aerosol generating device (13, 113) to carry out or alter at least one of its functionalities.2. The tobacco article according to claim 1, wherein the solid stop (32, 132, 232) is air impermeable according to the article axis (X).3. The tobacco article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the solid stop (232) delimits at least one airflow channel (52) defining an airflow outlet (54) opening to the tobacco portion (218), wherein preferably the tobacco article (10, 110, 210) comprises an absorbent material configured for absorbing at least partially aerosol from air comprising aerosol.4. The tobacco article according to claim 3, wherein the airflow outlet (54) is arranged on a contacting face (234) of the solid stop (232), said contacting face (234) being in contact with the tobacco portion (218) and extending transversally in respect with the article axis (X).5. The tobacco article according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the or each airflow channel (52) defines at least one airflow inlet (56) arranged on a lateral face (238) of the solid stop (232), said lateral face (238) extending according to the article axis (X).6. The tobacco article according to claim 5, wherein the or each airflow channel (52) defines a plurality of airflow inlets (56) arranged circumferentially on the lateral face (238) of the solid stop (232).7. The tobacco article according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wrapper (22, 222) wrapping at least the tobacco portion (18, 1 18, 218) and extending around the article axis (X).8. The tobacco article according to claim 7, wherein the wrapper (22) defines at least one airflow inlet (24) opening to the tobacco portion (18), advantageously, the wrapper (22) defining a plurality of airflow inlets (24) arranged circumferentially and opening to the tobacco portion (18).9. The tobacco article according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the wrapper (22, 222) wraps the tobacco portion (18, 1 18, 218) and the upstream end portion (20, 120, 220) together.10. The tobacco article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the solid stop (32, 132, 232) comprises an identification element (40) configured to provide identification data and/or authentication data relative to the tobacco article (10, 1 10, 210).11. The tobacco article according to claim 10, wherein the identification element (40) is arranged on an external face (36, 136, 236) of the solid stop (32, 132, 232), the external face (36, 136, 236) extending transversally in respect with the article axis (X).12. The tobacco article according to claim 11, wherein the identification element (40) corresponds to at least one of the following elements: - antenna/spool; - RFID tag; - optical code; - flat symbol; - embossed symbol.13. The tobacco article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco portion (1 18) further comprises a heating element (48), notably a susceptor, arranged in contact with the solid stop (132).14. The tobacco article according any one of the preceding claims, wherein the solid stop (32, 132, 232) comprises a temperature sensor (42) configured to provide temperature measurements of least a part of the tobacco portion (18, 1 18, 218).15. An assembly (14, 1 14) comprising: - a tobacco article (10, 110, 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, and- an aerosol generating device (13, 1 13) delimiting a cavity (44, 144) configured for receiving the tobacco article (10, 110, 210).", "embedding_index": 176}
{"index": 177, "patent_number": "WO24018026 A1", "text": "[EN] A mouthpiece (2) for use with an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed, comprising a cavity (4) configured to receive a consumable (6). The mouthpiece comprises a mouthpiece structure (8) comprising an internal wall (10) that is 5 configured to support the consumable at one of its ends when it is received in the cavity. The internal wall of the mouthpiece has a tapered portion (16) to provide an air gap (18) between the tapered portion of the internal wall and the consumable along at least a portion of the length of the consumable when the consumable is received in the cavity. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A mouthpiece for use with an aerosol generating device, comprising: a cavity configured to receive a consumable; a mouthpiece structure comprising an internal wall that is configured to support the consumable at one of its ends when it is received in the cavity, wherein the internal wall of the mouthpiece has a tapered portion to provide an air gap between the tapered portion of the internal wall and the consumable along at least a portion of the length of the consumable when the consumable is received in the cavity.2. A mouthpiece according to claim 1, wherein the angle at which the tapered portion of the internal wall is tapered is between 1 degree and 30 degrees.3. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the internal wall comprises a gripping portion that is shaped to support the consumable.4. A mouthpiece according to claim 3, wherein the length of the gripping portion is between 0.1mm and 10mm, and preferably between 1 mm and 5mm.5. A mouthpiece according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the internal wall comprises an upper internal wall and a lower internal wall, wherein the upper internal wall and the lower internal wall are separated from one another by a distance, at the location of the gripping portion, that is matched to or is smaller than the consumable thereby to provide a friction fit.6. A mouthpiece according to any of claim 5, wherein the gripping portion comprises two parallel surfaces, the two parallel surfaces defining an upper plane and a lower plane, and wherein respective air gaps are provided between the upper plane and an upper tapered portion of the internal wall and between the lower plane and a lower tapered portion of the internal wall.7. A mouthpiece according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the end of the gripping portion is defined by an abutment lip against which the consumable abuts when it is received in the cavity.8. A mouthpiece according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the mouthpiece further comprises an airflow channel, wherein the airflow channel defines a first plane and a second plane, wherein the distance between the first and second planes is less than the distance between the upper and lower planes.9. A mouthpiece according to claim 8, wherein the distance between the upper and first planes is equal to the height of the abutment lip.10. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the upper internal wall comprises a first tapered portion and the lower internal wall comprises a second tapered portion, wherein the angles at which the first and second tapered portions are tapered are equal.11. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cavity comprises an opening configured to enable a user to inhale an aerosol therefrom.12. An aerosol generating device comprising the mouthpiece of any of the preceding claims and a main body that comprises a heater.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, further comprising a consumable received in the cavity so that it can be heated by the heater to generate an aerosol.", "embedding_index": 177}
{"index": 178, "patent_number": "WO24018010 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating system (50) for an aerosol generating assembly, the heating system comprising: a wick (18), having an absorbing surface (23) designed to be in contact with a liquid vaporizable material; vapor channels (21); a heater (20), for heating the wick (18) so that the liquid vaporizable material absorbed by the wick forms aerosol within the vapor channels; guiding channels (19), fluidly connected to the vapor channels so that airflows (42) coming from the guiding channels (19) flows through the vapor channels (21) for carrying the aerosol to a vapor outlet of the aerosol generating assembly; and a redistribution chamber (22), the guiding channels (19) being fluidly connected to the vapor channels (21) via the redistribution chamber (22), so that the airflows (42) coming from the guiding channels (19) mixes in the redistribution chamber (22) before entering the vapor channels (21). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating system (50) for an aerosol generating assembly (10), the heating system (50) comprising: - a wick (18), having an absorbing surface (23) designed to be in contact with a liquid vaporizable material; - vapor channels (21); - a heater (20), for heating the wick (18) so that the liquid vaporizable material absorbed by the wick (18) forms aerosol within the vapor channels (21), wherein the vapor channels (21) are interposed between the heater (20) and the wick (18), wherein the vapor channels (21) are formed by the wick (18) itself or by an interface separate from the wick (18), said interface being interposed between the heater (20) and the wick (18); - guiding channels (19), fluidly connected to the vapor channels (21) so that airflows (42) coming from the guiding channels (19) flows through the vapor channels (21) for carrying the aerosol to a vapor outlet (15) of the aerosol generating assembly (10); and- a redistribution chamber (22), the guiding channels (19) being fluidly connected to the vapor channels (21) via the redistribution chamber (22), so that the airflows coming from the guiding channels (19) mixes in the redistribution chamber (22) before entering the vapor channels (21).2. The heating system (50) according to claim 1, wherein every guiding channel (19) and every vapor channel (21) open in the redistribution chamber (22).3. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the redistribution chamber (22) defines several individual redistribution zones (46), and wherein each redistribution zone (46) connects two or more of the guiding channels (19) to a single of the vapor channels (21), said two or more guiding channels (19) and single vapor channel (21) opening in the redistribution zone (46).4. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein some or each of the guiding channels (19) are open offset relative to the vapor channels (21).5. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the number of the guiding channels (19) is equal to or greater than the number of the vapor channels (21), preferably at least twice of the number of the vapor channels (21).6. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the total cross-sectional area of the guiding channels (19) is substantially equal to the total cross-sectional area of the vapor channels (21).7. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each guiding channel (19) has a respective cross-sectional area substantially equal to the respective cross-sectional areas of the other guiding channels (19).8. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the guiding channels (19) are homogeneously distributed.9. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one bypass channel (48), separate from the vapor channels (21), is defined along the wick (18) and opens in the redistribution chamber (22) for connecting the redistribution chamber (22) to the vapor outlet (15) and wherein a cross-sectional area of the or each bypass channel is less than the respective cross-sectional areas of each vapor channel (21).10. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vapor channels (21) are formed by the wick (18) itself.11. The heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vapor channels (21) are arranged along the wick (18), opposite to the absorbing surface (23) of the wick (18).12. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising the heating system (50) according to any one of the preceding claims.13. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 12, comprising: - an aerosol generating device (12); and - a cartridge (14), storing the liquid vaporizable material, the cartridge (14) being configured to be engaged with the aerosol generating device (12); the heating system (50) being integrated partially in the aerosol generating device (12) and partially in the cartridge (14) so that the liquid vaporizable material is in contact with the absorbing surface (23) when the cartridge (14) is engaged.14. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any one of claims 12 and 13, further comprising an airflow inlet (1 1), the guiding channels (19) fluidly connecting the airflow inlet (1 1) to the redistribution chamber (22).15. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, further comprising a mouthpiece (17) forming the vapor outlet (15), the vapor channels (21) fluidly connecting the redistribution chamber (22) to the vapor outlet (15).", "embedding_index": 178}
{"index": 179, "patent_number": "US2024023597 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a plurality of elongate first strips having an aerosol generating material; a plurality of elongate second strips having an inductively heatable susceptor material; and a plurality of elongate third strips to which the plurality of elongate second strips are adhered. A width of each of the elongate second strips is equal to a width of each of the elongate third strips, and the elongate first, second and third strips are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a plurality of elongate first strips comprising an aerosol generating material;a plurality of elongate second strips comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material; anda plurality of elongate third strips to which the plurality of elongate second strips are adhered;wherein:a width of each of the elongate second strips is equal to a width of each of the elongate third strips, andthe elongate first, second and third strips are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a width of each of the elongate first strips is equal to the width of each of the elongate second and third strips.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the elongate first, second and third strips have a plurality of different orientations within a cross-section of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first and second strips has a distal end, the distal ends of the elongate first strips form a distal end of the aerosol generating article, and the distal ends of the elongate second strips are positioned inwardly from the distal ends of the elongate first strips so that the distal ends of the elongate second strips are not visible at the distal end of the aerosol generating article.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the elongate second strips is less than a length of each of the elongate first strips.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the elongate third strips is equal to a length of each of the elongate first strips.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate third strips comprise an aerosol generating material.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate second strips has a thickness between 1 micro m and 500 micro m.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 5 mm and 50 mm.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness between 50 micro m and 500 micro m.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end of the aerosol generating article and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.12. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a tobacco material.13. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor material comprises a metal.14. The aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein the thickness of each of the plurality of elongate second strips is between 10 micro m and 100 micro m.15. The aerosol generating article according to claim 9, wherein the length of each of the plurality of elongate first strips is between 10 mm and 30 mm.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 10, wherein the thickness of each of the plurality of elongate first strips is between 150 micro m and 300 micro m.17. The aerosol generating article according to claim 13, wherein the metal comprises a stainless steel or a carbon steel.", "embedding_index": 179}
{"index": 180, "patent_number": "WO24017796 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device for receiving an aerosol substrate and heating the aerosol substrate, the aerosol generating device comprising: a housing; and a heating circuit comprising: a heater assembly configured to heat the aerosol substrate when the aerosol substrate is received by the aerosol generating device, the heater assembly comprising at least one heater; and a fuse assembly provided in thermal communication with the heater assembly and electrically connected with the heater assembly, the fuse assembly comprising at least one resettable fuse, the fuse assembly being housed in the housing. There is also provided an aerosol generating system, and a method of operating an aerosol generating device or aerosol generating system. [EN] CLAIMS An aerosol generating device (100) for receiving an aerosol substrate (102) and heating the aerosol substrate (102), the aerosol generating device (100) comprising: a housing (106); and a heating circuit (108) comprising: a heater assembly (110) configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) when the aerosol substrate (102) is received by the aerosol generating device (100), the heater assembly comprising at least one heater (112); and a fuse assembly (114) provided in thermal communication with the heater assembly (110) and electrically connected with the heater assembly (110), the fuse assembly (114) comprising at least one resettable fuse (116), the fuse assembly (114) being housed in the housing (106). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one resettable fuse (116) has a cut-off temperature value which corresponds with a target temperature of the heater assembly (110) during operation of the aerosol generating device (100). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the heater assembly (110) comprises a plurality of heaters (112a, 112b), each heater being provided with a resettable fuse (116a, 116b) in thermal communication with the respective heater. The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein each resettable fuse (116a, 116b) has a cut-off temperature value corresponding with a target temperature of the respective heater (112a, 112b) during operation of the aerosol generating device (100). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the at least one resettable fuse (116) is connected with a gate terminal of a field-effect transistor (170). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fuse assembly (114) comprises a plurality of resettable fuses (116a, 116b), and wherein the heating circuit further comprises: a multiplexer (160); and a control unit (122) configured to control the multiplexer to selectively direct electrical power to one of the plurality of resettable fuses (116a, 116b). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (122) is configured to control the multiplexer (160) to selectively direct electrical power to one of the plurality of resettable fuses (116a, 116b) which has a cut-off temperature value corresponding to a target temperature of the heater assembly (110) for a period of operation of the aerosol generating device (100). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in either of claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the heater assembly (110) has a plurality of target temperatures, and the control unit is configured to control the multiplexer (160) to selectively direct electrical power to one of the plurality of resettable fuses (116a, 116b) corresponding to the target temperature of the heater assembly (110) for a period of operation of the aerosol generating device (100). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, when dependent directly or indirectly on claim 3, wherein the control unit (122) is configured to control the multiplexer (160) to selectively direct electrical power to one of the plurality of resettable fuses (116a, 116b) corresponding to the respective heater (112a, 112b) which is operational to achieve the target temperature of the heater assembly (110) for a period of operation of the aerosol generating device (100). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fuse assembly (114) further comprises a non-resettable fuse (150). The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the nonresettable fuse (150) has a cut-off temperature value that is higher than the cutoff temperature value of at least one of the at least one resettable fuse (116a, 116b).12. The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any either of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the non-resettable fuse (150) has a cut-off temperature value that is higher than a highest target temperature of the heater assembly (110).13. The aerosol generating device (100) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fuse assembly (114) is located inside or outside of the heater assembly (110).14. An aerosol generating system (800) comprising: the aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims; and an aerosol substrate (102).15. A method of operating an aerosol generating device (100) or aerosol generating system comprising: receiving an aerosol substrate (102) at the aerosol generating device (100); heating the aerosol substrate (102) using a heating circuit (108) comprising: a heater assembly (110) configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) received by the aerosol generating device (100), the heater assembly (110) comprising at least one heater (112); and a fuse assembly (114) provided in thermal communication with the heater assembly (110) and electrically connected with the heater assembly (110), the fuse assembly (114) comprising at least one resettable fuse (116), the fuse assembly (114) being housed in a housing (106) of the aerosol generating device (100).", "embedding_index": 180}
{"index": 181, "patent_number": "US2024023614 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater device for an electronic cigarette includes a vaporiser arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir and generate a vapour; an airflow path arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette; wherein the vaporiser includes a first surface and the airflow path is located next to the first surface of the vaporiser; a heater unit including a first surface and a second surface, wherein air is arranged to enter the heater unit via the first surface and exit the heater unit to the air flow path via the second surface, and further wherein air entering the heater unit is cold and air exiting the heater unit into the airflow path is hot; wherein the hot air in the airflow path flow is arranged to flow over the first surface of the vaporiser in a direction towards the mouthpiece. [EN] 1. A heater device for an electronic cigarette comprising: a vaporiser arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;an airflow path arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette;wherein the vaporiser comprises a first surface and the airflow path is located next to the first surface of the vaporiser;a heater unit comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein air is arranged to enter the heater unit via the first surface and exit the heater unit to the air flow path via the second surface, wherein the air entering the heater unit is cold and the heater unit is arranged to heat the air that enters the heater unit such that the air exiting the heater unit into the airflow path is hot;wherein the hot air in the airflow path flow is arranged to flow over the first surface of the vaporiser in a direction towards the mouthpiece.2. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the first surface of the vaporiser comprises a heating portion arranged to heat liquid received from a liquid reservoir of an electronic cigarette to generate a vapour.3. The heater device according to claim 2, wherein the vaporiser comprises a capillary portion arranged to allow fluid communication between a liquid reservoir of an electronic cigarette and the heating portion allowing fluid to flow from the reservoir to the heating portion.4. The heater device according to claim 3, wherein the vaporiser comprises a vapour flow path arranged to allow fluid communication between the capillary portion and the heating portion.5. The heater device according to claim 4, wherein the vapour flow path is in fluid communication with the airflow path, allowing generated vapour to flow from vaporiser into the airflow path and to the mouthpiece.6. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the heater unit is located within the air flow path.7. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the second surface of the heater unit is located next to the vaporiser.8. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein second surface of the heater unit is located next to the first surface of the vaporiser.9. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein a plane defined by the second surface of the heater unit is at an angle relative to a plane defined by the first surface of the vaporiser.10. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the heater unit comprises at least one through channel arranged to allow air to travel through the heater unit from the first surface of the heater unit to the second surface of the heater unit.11. The heater device according to claim 1, further comprising a second heater unit.12. The heater device according to claim 11, wherein the vaporiser is located between the heater unit and the second heater unit.13. The heater device according to claim 1, further comprising an inlet path extending between an air inlet and the heater unit for allowing air to enter into the heater unit via the first surface.14. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporiser arranged to vaporise a liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;an airflow path arranged to fluidly communicate with the mouthpiece portion;wherein the vaporiser comprises a first surface and the airflow path is located next to the first surface of the vaporiser;a heater unit comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein air is arranged to enter the heater unit via the first surface and exit the heater unit to the air flow path via the second surface, wherein the air entering the heater unit is cold and the heater unit is arranged to heat the air that enters the heater unit such that the air exiting the heater unit into the airflow path is hot;wherein the hot air in the airflow path flow is arranged to flow over the first surface of the vaporiser in a direction towards the mouthpiece.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a liquid reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporiser arranged to vaporise a liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;an airflow path arranged to fluidly communicate with the mouthpiece portion;wherein the vaporiser comprises a first surface and the airflow path is located next to the first surface of the vaporiser;a heater unit comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein air is arranged to enter the heater unit via the first surface and exit the heater unit to the air flow path via the second surface, wherein the air entering the heater unit is cold and the heater unit is arranged to heat the air that enters the heater unit such that the air exiting the heater unit into the airflow path is hot;wherein the hot air in the airflow path flow is arranged to flow over the first surface of the vaporiser in a direction towards the mouthpiece.", "embedding_index": 181}
{"index": 182, "patent_number": "WO24017961 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a heating device for use in an aerosol-generating device and configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of a heat-not-burn consumable when received within the heating device, the heating device having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a first sleeve; a hollow ceramic heating element, arranged adjacent to the first sleeve along the longitudinal axis; a first non-conductive holder, preferably of a non-metallic and/or non-ceramic material, housing at least partially the first sleeve and the heating element; optionally a second sleeve; optionally a second non-conductive holder; and a hollow insulator, housing the first sleeve, the hollow ceramic heating element, the first non-conductive holder, the second sleeve and the second non-conductive holder. [EN] Claims A heating device (10) for use in an aerosol-generating device (too) and configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of a heat-not-burn consumable (i) when received within the heating device (to), the heating device (to) having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a first sleeve (20); a hollow ceramic heating element (30), arranged adjacent to the first sleeve (20) along the longitudinal axis; a first non-conductive holder (40), preferably of a non-metallic and/or non-ceramic material, housing at least partially the first sleeve (20) and the heating element (30); optionally a second sleeve (60); optionally a second non-conductive holder (70); and a hollow insulator (50), housing the first sleeve (20), the hollow ceramic heating element (30), the first non-conductive holder (40), the second sleeve (60) and the second non-conductive holder (70). The heating device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first non- conductive holder (40) is arranged such that the first sleeve (20) and the heating element (30) are maintained substantially centrally within the insulator (50) along the longitudinal axis during use of the heating device (10). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (30) extends at least partially into the first non-conductive holder (40), and the first sleeve (20) extends at least partially into the first non- conductive holder (40), preferably from an opposite side as compared to the heating element (30). The heating device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the heating element (30) extends into the first non-conductive holder (40) with a section having a length along the longitudinal axis of at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.8 mm, more preferably at least 1.2 mm, most preferably at least 1.7 mm and/or of at most 3.0 mm, preferably at most 2.6 mm, more preferably at most 2.2 mm, most preferably at most 1.7 mm. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first non-conductive holder (40) is hollow or has a hollow section and has a first inner circumferential surface (41) and a second inner circumferential surface (42) having a greater circumference than the first circumferential surface, wherein the first inner circumferential surface (41) engages with the first sleeve (20) and the second inner circumferential surface (42) engages with the heating element (30) to form a substantially sealed connection. The heating device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein a distance between an end of the heating element (30) engaging with the second inner circumferential surface (42) and a closest end of the first inner circumferential surface (41) is at least 0.1 mm, preferably at least 0.2 mm, most preferably at least 0.3 mm along the longitudinal axis and/or at most 0.5 mm, preferably at most 0.4 mm, most preferably at most 0.3 mm along the longitudinal axis. The heating device (10) according to any one of the claims 5 or 6, wherein an outer circumference of the heating element (30) is smaller than a circumference of the second inner circumferential surface (42) and greater than a circumference of the first inner circumferential surface (41). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first non-conductive holder (40) has an outer annular surface (43) that engages with an inner annular surface of the hollow insulator (50) to form a substantially sealed connection between the first non-conductive holder (40) and the hollow insulator (50). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sleeve (20) has a wall thickness of at most 1.0 mm, preferably at most 0.5 mm, more preferably at most 0.2 mm, even more preferably at most 0.1 mm, most preferably at most 0.08 mm. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein two electrodes (32) are attached to the heating element (30), wherein the two electrodes (32) are provided without electrical insulation. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second sleeve (60) is arranged adjacent to the heating element (30) along the longitudinal axis and has a wall thickness of at most 1.0 mm, preferably at most 0.5 mm, more preferably at most 0.2 mm, even more preferably at most 0.1 mm, most preferably at most 0.08 mm; the second non-conductive holder (70), is preferably of a non-metallic and/or non-ceramic material, and houses the second sleeve (60) and at least partially the heating element (30); and/or the second non-conductive holder (70) is arranged such that the second sleeve (60) and the heating element (30) are maintained substantially centrally within the insulator (50) along the longitudinal axis during use of the heating device (10). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second non-conductive holder (70) has a first inner circumferential surface (71) and a second inner circumferential surface (72) having a smaller circumference than the first inner circumferential surface (71), wherein the first inner circumferential surface (71) of the second non-conductive holder (70) engages with the heating element (30) and the second inner circumferential surface (72) engages with the second sleeve (60) to form a substantially sealed connection. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and/or the second non-conductive holder (70) comprise or preferably consists of plastic material, preferably high thermal resistance plastic material, more preferably amber plastic material, wherein a high thermal resistance means that the plastic material has a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of at least 200 degrees centigrade, preferably at least 25O degrees centigrade, more preferably at least 3OO degrees centigrade, most preferably at least 32O degrees centigrade The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second sleeve (60) is a cup (60). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first non-conductive holder (40) is electrically non-conductive, and, optionally, the second non-conductive holder (70) is electrically non-conductive. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first non-conductive holder (40), preferably an inner surface of the first non- conductive holder (40), engages with the heating element (30), preferably by being in direct contact with the heating element (30). The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sleeve (20) substantially abuts the heating element (30), preferably along the longitudinal axis. The heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first non-conductive holder (40) is electrically non-conductive, and, optionally, the second non-conductive holder (70) is electrically non-conductive. An aerosol-generating device (too) comprising: a heating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; and a power supply configured to provide a current to the hollow ceramic heating element (30) of the heating device (10) for generating an aerosol to be inhaled by a user. An aerosol-generating system (2) comprising the aerosol-generating device (too) according to the preceding claim and a consumable (1) comprising a nonliquid aerosol-forming substrate.", "embedding_index": 182}
{"index": 183, "patent_number": "WO24017764 A1", "text": "[EN] AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH AN ORIENTATION SENSOR An aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The aerosol generating device comprises an orientation sensor (102) configured to detect the orientation of the device; a sensor (104) configured to detect tapping or shaking events at the device; and a controller (106) configured to enable the sensor to detect tapping or shaking upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is within a predefined orientation range, and to disable the sensor upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is not within a predefined orientation range, wherein the controller is further configured to operate a component of the device upon detection of tapping or shaking when the sensor is enabled. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: an orientation sensor configured to detect the orientation of the device; a sensor configured to detect tapping or shaking events at the device; and a controller configured to enable the sensor to detect tapping or shaking upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is within a predefined orientation range, and to disable the sensor upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is not within a predefined orientation range, wherein the controller is further configured to operate a heating function of the device upon detection of tapping or shaking when the sensor is enabled.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to detect shaking that involves a movement of the device in the horizontal, vertical, or azimuthal directions.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to operate the heating function of the device upon determining a direction of movement when the device is being shaken.4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the orientation sensor comprises a gyroscope.5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer.6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the device comprises an outer body.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the sensor is connected to the outer body.8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the sensor is configured to detect the number of times the outer body of the device has been tapped.9. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the sensor is configured to detect the location on the outer body that has been tapped.10. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the predefined orientation range comprises orientations where the longitudinal axis of the device is confined within a cone defined around a vertical axis.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the predefined orientation range is bounded by the surface of the cone that is defined around the vertical axis, and wherein the sensor is enabled sensor to detect tapping or shaking upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is within the bounding surface of the cone.12. A method for using an aerosol generating device, comprising: detecting the orientation of the device using an orientation sensor; enabling a sensor to detect tapping or shaking events using a controller upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is within a predefined orientation range, and disabling the sensor using the controller upon determining that the orientation of the device detected by the orientation sensor is not within a predefined orientation range; and operating a heating function of the device using the controller upon the detection of tapping or shaking events when the sensor is enabled.13. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform steps comprising the method of claim 12.14. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a motion sensor configured to detect the motion of the device; a sensor configured to detect user inputs; and a controller configured to operate a heating function of the device when motion of the device is detected by the motion sensor and a user input is subsequently detected by the sensor, wherein the motion of the device detected by the motion sensor corresponds to a predetermined motion.", "embedding_index": 183}
{"index": 184, "patent_number": "US2024023616 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating system includes a base part including a heating element and a cartridge connectable to the base part. The cartridge includes a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store for receiving liquid therefrom, a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the chamber to vaporize liquid in the chamber, and a connector for releasably connecting the base part and the cartridge. The connector is configured to apply a connecting force between the base part and the cartridge to urge the heating element and the heat transfer unit into contact with each other. The connector includes a first connecting element on the cartridge and a second connecting element on the base part. The chamber projects from an end of the cartridge and is received in a heater cavity in the base part. [EN] 1. A vapour generating system comprising: a base part including at least one heating element;a cartridge releasably connectable to the base part, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, the liquid store including a liquid outlet;a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid outlet for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store;a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the vaporization chamber to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the vaporization chamber; anda connector for releasably connecting the base part and the cartridge, the connector configured to apply a connecting force between the base part and the cartridge to urge the at least one heating element and the heat transfer unit into contact with each other;wherein the connector comprises a first connecting element on the cartridge and a second connecting element on the base part, and the vaporization chamber projects from an end of the cartridge and is received in a corresponding heater cavity in the base part.2. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the connector is configured to apply the connecting force in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vapour generating system.3. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second connecting elements cooperate to provide a releasable connection between the base part and the cartridge.4. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein an annular ridge extends around an outer surface of the vaporization chamber and an annular recess extends around an inner surface of the heater cavity.5. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a sorption member at least partially disposed within the vaporization chamber for absorbing vapour generating liquid from the liquid store via the liquid outlet, wherein the heat transfer unit contacts the sorption member to vaporize the absorbed vapour generating liquid.6. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting element comprises a ridge and the second connecting element comprises a recess.7. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the ridge is an annular ridge and the recess is an annular recess.8. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the base part includes a power supply unit connected to the heating element.9. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer unit comprises a thermally conductive material.10. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a cartridge housing at least partially including the liquid store and the vaporization chamber, and a vapour outlet channel extending along the cartridge housing and in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber.11. The vapour generating system according to claim 10, wherein the cartridge housing has a proximal end configured as a mouthpiece end which is in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber via the vapour outlet channel and a distal end associated with the heat transfer unit.12. The vapour generating system according to claim 11, wherein the heat transfer unit is disposed at the distal end substantially perpendicular to the vapour outlet channel.13. The vapour generating system according to claim 10, wherein the liquid store is disposed around the vapour outlet channel.", "embedding_index": 184}
{"index": 185, "patent_number": "US2024023607 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a vaporizer configured to be connected to a consumable container for vaporizing a consumable contained in the consumable container, a vaporizer connecting surface of the vaporizer being connected to a consumable container connecting surface of the consumable container when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container, wherein the vaporizer comprises one or more detecting units comprising a resilient member on the vaporizer connecting surface, on which the resilient member can take a projected or retracted position, configured to detect one or more aspects of the shape of the consumable container connecting surface encoding information about the consumable container by detecting whether or not or to which extent the resilient member is in a projected or retracted position when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container. [EN] 1. A vaporizer configured to be connected to a consumable container for vaporizing a consumable contained in the consumable container, the vaporizer including a vaporizer connecting surface configured to be connected to a consumable container connecting surface of the consumable container when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container, wherein the vaporizer comprises one or more detecting units comprising a resilient member on the vaporizer connecting surface, the resilient member having a projected and retracted position, the one or more detecting units being configured to detect one or more aspects of a shape of the consumable container connecting surface encoding information about the consumable container by detecting whether or not or to which extent the resilient member is in the projected or the retracted position when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container.2. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the resilient member is configured to detect indentations and/or protrusions arranged on a predetermined area of the consumable container connecting surface.3. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the detecting units are arranged on a main level and/or in a recess underneath the main level of the vaporizer connecting surface.4. The vaporizer according to the claim 3, wherein the resilient member is configured to detect different depth and/or height levels of the indentations and/or protrusions.5. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer further comprises a decoding unit configured to decode the information encoded by the one or more aspects of the shape of the consumable container connecting surface.6. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the resilient member is a pogo pin.7. The vaporizer according to claim 6, wherein the information is determined at least by detecting if the pogo pin is electronically connected with a conductive surface of the consumable container.8. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer further comprises an operation unit, which is configured to check a table stored in the vaporizer against data obtained by detecting the one or more aspects of the shape of the consumable container connecting surface.9. A consumable container configured to be connected to the vaporizer according to claim 1, and containing a consumable for being vaporized in the vaporizer, the consumable container comprising the consumable container connecting surface configured to be connected to the vaporizer connecting surface of the vaporizer when the consumable container is connected to the vaporizer, the shape of the consumable container connecting surface having one or more aspects which encode information about the consumable container.10. The consumable container according to claim 9, wherein at least parts of the consumable container connecting surface are made of a conductible material.11. The consumable container according to claim 9, wherein the one or more aspects of the shape of the consumable container connecting surface comprises indentations and/or protrusions at a predetermined area of the consumable container connecting surface.12. The consumable container according to claim 11, wherein the information is encoded by the presence or absence of indentations and/or protrusions on the consumable container connecting surface, and/or the depth and/or height levels of the different indentations and/or protrusions.13. (canceled)14. A method of obtaining information about a consumable container according to claim 9, comprising the step of: detecting which ones of the resilient members of the vaporizer are pressed down and/or how far the resilient members is pressed down when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container,decoding the information on a basis of the detection,wherein the information is decoded by checking a table stored in the vaporizer against data obtained by the detection.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the step of indicating at least some of the obtained information to the user.", "embedding_index": 185}
{"index": 186, "patent_number": "WO24018029 A1", "text": "[EN] A mouthpiece (2) for use with an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising an inner section (4) that contains an airflow channel (6); an outer section (8) that can make contact with a user's lips; and an air gap (10) that is provided between the inner section and the outer section to provide thermal insulation. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A mouthpiece for use with an aerosol generating device, comprising: an inner section that contains an airflow channel; an outer section that can make contact with a users lips, wherein the inner section and the outer section are removably affixable to one another; and an air gap that is provided between the inner section and the outer section to provide thermal insulation.2. A mouthpiece according to claim 1, comprising a flow path through the outer section that is fluidly connected to the air gap to allow air to flow from outside the mouthpiece towards the air gap.3. A mouthpiece according to any preceding claim, wherein the flow path is provided through the outer section and the inner section such that the flow path is fluidly connected to the airflow channel to allow air to flow from outside the mouthpiece towards the air flow channel.4. A mouthpiece according to claim 3, wherein the flow path is fluidly connected to the air gap.5. A mouthpiece according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the flow path includes through holes through the inner section.6. A mouthpiece according to any preceding claim, further comprising an end surface from which the inner section and the outer section protrude, wherein the outer section is spaced apart from the end surface to provide thermal insulation between the outer section and the end surface.7. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the air gap extends circumferentially around the inner section.8. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece extends from the aerosol generating device and the air gap extends along a substantial length of the mouthpiece.9. A mouthpiece according to any preceding claim, further comprising an attachment mechanism provided on at least one of the inner section or the outer section.10. A mouthpiece according to claim 9, wherein the attachment mechanism joins an end face of the inner section to an inner surface of the outer section.11. A mouthpiece according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a support structure that separates the inner section from the outer section to provide the air gap.12. A mouthpiece according to claim 11, wherein the air gap is provided on either side of the support structure.13. A mouthpiece according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the support structure comprises insulating material.", "embedding_index": 186}
{"index": 187, "patent_number": "WO24017627 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (14) for a vapour generating device (10) is provided. The cartridge (14) is configured to thermically connect to a base part (12) having at least one heat source (20), and comprises: a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization area (40) in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane (50) having a heater interface surface (52) and configured, when the cartridge (14) is thermically connected to the base part (12) via the heater interface surface (52), to transfer heat from the heat source (20) to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid; and a thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) disposed on the heater interface surface (52). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cartridge (14) fora vapour generating device (10), the cartridge (14) being configured to thermically connect to a base part (12) having at least one heat source (20), the cartridge comprising: a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization area (40) in communication with the liquid store (25) via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane (50) having a heater interface surface (52) and configured, when the cartridge (14) is thermically connected to the base part (12) via the heater interface surface (52), to transfer heat from the heat source (20) to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid; and a thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) disposed on the heater interface surface (58).2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5W/(mK).3. The cartridge of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) comprises a layer having a thickness of between 0.25mm and 1 mm, or a thickness of between 0.05 - 0.1 mm.4. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) is electrically insulating.5. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the cartridge (14) comprises a housing (27), and wherein the thermal interface membrane (50) is recessed from a surface of the housing, the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) being disposed in said recess (58).6. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the heater interface surface (52) of the thermal interface membrane (50) comprises a heater footprint, and wherein the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) is disposed only within the heater footprint.7. The cartridge of any preceding claim, further comprising a removable barrier (60) disposed over and fully covering the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b).8. The cartridge of claim 7, wherein the removable barrier (60) comprises a peelable seal.9. The cartridge of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the removable barrier (60) comprises a graspable feature (62).10. The cartridge of any preceding claim, further comprising a fluid transfer medium (38) between the liquid store (25) and the vaporization area (40) operable to absorb liquid from the liquid store (25) via the liquid outlet and transfer said absorbed liquid to the vaporization area (40).11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the thermal interface membrane (50) comprises a thermally conductive coating applied to the fluid transfer medium.12. A vapour generating device (10) comprising: a base part (12) having a power supply (18) and at least one heat source (20) having a contact surface (54); and a cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 1-9 thermically connected to the base part (12) via the thermal interface membrane (50).13. The vapour generating device of claim 10, wherein the thermal joint compound (56, 56a, 56b) is operable to spread to fill a space between the heater contact surface (54) and the heater interface surface (52).14. The vapour generating device of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the vapour generating device (10) comprises an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 187}
{"index": 188, "patent_number": "EP4310809 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic vaping device (10) comprises a speaker (30) adapted to emit an alarm sound of at least 80 dB, when triggered through a user input. [EN] 1. An electronic vaping device (10), comprising a speaker (30) adapted to emit an alarm sound of at least 80 dB, when triggered through a user input.2. The electronic vaping device of claim 1, wherein the electronic vaping device comprises a button (22), the user input comprising pressing the button (22).3. The electronic vaping device of claim 1 or 2, further comprising an electronic command unit (34) to trigger the speaker (30) to emit the alarm sound in response to the user input.4. The electronic vaping device of claim 3, further comprising at least one accelerometer (36), the electronic command unit (32) being adapted to receive at least one signal from the accelerometer (36), to run an algorithm to determine whether the electronic vaping device (10) is subject to a specific movement based on the signal from the accelerometer (36) and to trigger the speaker (30) to emit the alarm sound if the specific movement of the electronic vaping device (10) is recognized by the algorithm.5. The electronic vaping device of claim 4, comprising one three-axis accelerometer (36), the electronic vaping device (10) preferably comprising one single accelerometer (36), which is a three-axis accelerometer.6. The electronic vaping device of claim 4 or 5, wherein the algorithm comprises a first criterion consisting in detecting a first time interval during which at least one acceleration of the electronic vaping device is lower, respectively higher, than a first threshold.7. The electronic vaping device of claim 6, wherein the algorithm comprises a second criterion consisting in detecting a second time interval, preferably immediate after the first time interval, during which at least one acceleration varies of an amount above a second threshold, the second time interval being preferably shorter than a third threshold.8. The electronic vaping device of claim 4 of 5, comprising a three-axis accelerometer (36) or three one-axis accelerometers (36) adapted to measure an acceleration along three axes perpendicular to each other, wherein the algorithm comprises a first criterion consisting in detecting a first time interval during which a resultant acceleration of the electronic vaping device is lower, respectively higher, than a first threshold, the resultant acceleration being defined as the square root of the sum of the square of the three accelerations.9. The electronic vaping device of claim 8, wherein the algorithm comprises a second criterion consisting in detecting a second time interval, preferably immediate after the first time interval, during which the resultant acceleration varies of an amount above a second threshold, the second time interval being preferably shorter than a third threshold.10. The electronic vaping device of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a GPS module (44) adapted to determine a position of the electronic vaping device (10) when the speaker (30) is triggered to emit the alarm sound, and a communication module (46), especially a GSM module, adapted to send an alert message comprising the position of the electronic vaping device (10) when the speaker (30) is triggered to emit the alarm sound.11. The electronic vaping device of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a microphone (40) adapted to sense sound from outside the electronic vaping device (10).12. The electronic vaping device of claims 3 and 11, wherein the microphone (40) is connected to the electronic command unit (34) and wherein the electronic command unit (34) is adapted to detect a specific sentence pronounced by a user of the electronic vaping device (10) in the signal received from the microphone (40) and to trigger the speaker (30) to emit the alarm sound, when the specific sentence is detected.13. The electronic vaping device of claim 11 or 12, wherein the microphone (40) is connected to the electronic command unit (34) and wherein the electronic command unit (34) is adapted to detect a sound level of the sound sensed by the microphone (40), which is above a predetermined threshold, preferably during a predetermined threshold of time, and to trigger the speaker (30) to emit the alarm sound consequently.14. The electronic vaping device of one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising means (42) for recording the signal from the microphone (40) after the speaker (30) was triggered to emit the alarm sound.15. The electronic vaping device of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a user input device to stop the emission of the alarm sound after the speaker (30) was triggered.", "embedding_index": 188}
{"index": 189, "patent_number": "WO20245435 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (100) has a tilted heating chamber (104). The heating chamber (104) comprises an elongate cavity (106) with a cavity axis (A) that extends centrally along the length of the elongate cavity (106). There is an aperture (108) in an outer surface (110) of the body (102), through which aperture (108) a substrate carrier (112) including aerosol generating material is insertable into the elongate cavity (106) of the heating chamber (104) along the cavity axis (A). A user manipulated element (114) is arranged to be moveable in a movement region (B) of the outer surface (110) of the body (102), the movement region (B) extending at least predominantly to one side of the aperture (108). The cavity axis (A) lies along a direction extending out of the aperture (108) that is tilted away from the movement region (B). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device (1 00) comprising: a body (1 02); a heating chamber (1 04) housed in the body (1 02), the heating chamber (1 04) comprising an elongate cavity (106); an aperture (1 08) in an outer surface (1 1 0) of the body (1 02), through which aperture (108) a substrate carrier (1 1 2) including aerosol generating material is insertable into the elongate cavity (1 06) of the heating chamber (1 04) along a cavity axis (A) that extends centrally along the length of the elongate cavity (1 06), a perimeter (128) of the aperture (1 08) defining an aperture plane (E) with an aperture axis (J) normal to the aperture plane (E) at the centroid of the aperture (1 08); and a user manipulated element (1 14) arranged to be moveable in a movement region (B) of the outer surface (1 1 0) of the body (1 02), the movement region (B) extending at least predominantly to one side of the aperture (108) and having a movement region axis (C) normal to the movement region (B) at the centroid of the movement region (B); wherein both the aperture axis (J) and the cavity axis (A) lie along directions extending out of the aperture (1 08) that are tilted away f rom the movement region axis (C).2. The aerosol generation device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the cavity axis (A) is tilted away from the movement region axis (C) by an angle a in a range 0Q < a < 45Q.3. The aerosol generation device (100) according to claim 2, wherein the cavity axis (A) and the movement region axis (C) intersect inside the body (1 02).4. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user manipulated element (1 14) protrudes f rom the outer surface (1 1 0) of the body (102).5. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user manipulated element (1 14) is moveable towards the body (1 02).6. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user manipulated element (1 14) is moveable relative to the aperture (108) between a closed position in which the user manipulated element (1 14) covers the aperture (108) and an open position in which the aperture (108) is substantially unobstructed by the user manipulated element (1 14).7. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user manipulated element (1 14) is slidable across the outer surface (1 10) of the body (102).8. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user manipulated element (1 14) is moveable along an arc.9. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (102) is elongate between a first end (120) and a second end (122), and the aperture (108) and the user manipulated element (1 14) are located on the second end (122) of the body (102).10. The aerosol generation device (100) according to claim 10, wherein the second end (122) of the body (102) is generally convex. 1 1. The aerosol generation device (100) according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein, between the first end (120) and the second end (122), the outer surface (1 10) of the body (102) has a first pair of opposing faces (1 10a) and a second pair of opposing faces (1 10b), the first pair of opposing faces (1 10a) being larger than the second pair of opposing faces (1 10b).12. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an electrical power store (126), the electrical power store (126) being elongate and having a power store axis (D) extending centrally along its length, the power store axis (D) and the cavity axis (A) converging towards one another towards the first end (120) of the body (102).13. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, and the substrate carrier (1 12), wherein the substrate carrier (1 12) is elongate and positioned coaxially with the elongate cavity (106) in use.14. The aerosol generation device (100) according to claim 13, and the substrate carrier (1 12), wherein the substrate carrier (1 12) protrudes outwardly from the aperture (108) when fully inserted into the elongate cavity (106).15. The aerosol generation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device (100) comprises a detector for detecting movement of the user manipulated element (1 14) and a controller (1 18) for controlling operation of the aerosol generation device (1 18) in response to the detection of the movement.", "embedding_index": 189}
{"index": 190, "patent_number": "US2023000159 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention is generally directed to aerosol generating devices. In particular, the invention is directed to aerosol generating devices comprising a convection heating element. According to a first aspect, the invention provides an aerosol generating device, comprising a chamber configured to at least partially receive an aerosol generating substrate, an air flow path extending through the chamber, a convection heater positioned upstream of the chamber in a flow direction through the flow path, and a heating element comprising a porous structure, configured such that air that is to flow through the flow path is caused to pass the heating element to reach the chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a chamber configured to at least partially receive an aerosol generating substrate;an air flow path extending through the chamber;a convection heater positioned upstream of the chamber in a flow direction through the air flow path and comprising a heating element comprising a porous structure, configured such that air that is to flow through the air flow path is caused to pass the heating element to reach the chamber,wherein the heating element comprises a sintered metallic material.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the temperature coefficient of resistance a of the metallic material is between 0.0000 and 0.001.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the metallic material comprises stainless steel, NiCr, CuNi, NiCrAl and/or SiCrN.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, comprising a conduction heater component configured to heat at least parts of the aerosol generating substrate.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is provided with a first electrode that is a bias plate and a second electrode that is a grounding plate.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the heating element is disposed between the bias plate and the grounding plate.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the bias plate and the grounding plate comprises pores configured to allow air to flow through the bias plate and/or the grounding plate.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein a porosity of the bias plate and/or a porosity of the grounding plate is larger than a porosity of the porous structure of the heating element.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein an average pore size of the bias plate and/or an average pore size of the grounding plate is larger than an average pore size of the porous structure of the heating element.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the bias plate is provided with a bias connection arranged substantially in a center of the bias plate.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the grounding plate is provided with one or more grounding connections that ground the grounding plate, wherein the one or more grounding connections are arranged at one or more positions along a circumference of the grounding plate.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the grounding plate is provided with one or more ballast resistors arranged at positions corresponding to the one or more grounding connections.13. The aerosol generating device according to claims 1, wherein the porous structure is a microporous structure.14. The aerosol generating device according to the preceding claim 13, wherein an average pore size of the porous structure of the heating element is in the range of 0.025 mm plus or minus 0.02 mm.15. The aerosol generating device according to claims 7, wherein an average pore size of the grounding plate and/or an average pore size of the bias plate is between 100-400 micro m.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the temperature coefficient of resistance a of the metallic material is between 0.0000 and 0.00015.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the average pore size of the porous structure of the heating element is in the range of 0.025 mm plus or minus 0.0025 mm.18. The aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein the average pore size of the grounding plate and/or the average pore size of the bias plate is between 240-260 micro m.", "embedding_index": 190}
{"index": 191, "patent_number": "US2022009703 AA", "text": "[EN] A container includes an outer housing including a box portion having a top opening closable by a lid portion, the box portion including front and back walls connected by a bottom wall and two side walls; consumer goods wrapped with an inner liner and arranged within the outer housing; and an inner frame arranged between outer housing and inner liner, wherein the inner frame includes front and side panels and a first vertical crease or perforated line across at least part of the front panel; wherein the inner liner is formed out of an inner liner sheet which includes an L-shaped perforation; and the removable portion defines an access opening through which consumer goods can be taken out, and wherein the perforation of the inner liner extends along the front wall, a first side wall and the back wall of the container. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a. an outer housing comprising a box portion having a top opening closable by a lid portion, the box portion comprising a front wall and a back wall connected to each other by a bottom wall opposite the top opening and two side walls;b. a bundle of elongated consumer goods wrapped with an inner liner and being arranged within the outer housing; andc. an inner frame arranged between the outer housing and the inner liner, wherein the inner frame comprises a front panel and two side panels and further comprises a first vertical crease or perforated line across at least part of the front panel for defining at least one foldable portion which can be folded to an inside of the container for selectively limiting space within the container;whereind. the inner liner is formed out of an inner liner sheet which comprises an L-shaped perforation for separating a removable portion from a remainder of the inner liner; ande. the removable portion defines an access opening through which consumer goods can be taken out, and wherein the L-shaped perforation of the inner liner extends along the front wall, a first side wall of the two side walls and the back wall of the container.2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame further comprises at least one horizontal cut across part of the front panel and part of a first side panel of the two side panels, for further defining the at least one foldable portion.3. The container according to claim 2, wherein the first vertical crease or perforated line is arranged at a first end of the at least one horizontal cut.4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the inner frame at the first side panel comprises a second vertical crease or perforated line at a second end of the at least one horizontal cut.5. The container according to claim 4, wherein the second vertical crease or perforated line extends at least from the second end of the at least one horizontal cut towards an upper edge of the first side panel of the inner frame.6. The container according to claim 4, wherein the inner frame between the front panel and the first side panel comprises a third vertical crease or perforated line above the at least one horizontal cut.7. The container according to claim 2, wherein the inner frame comprises at the at least one horizontal cut one or more breakable connections between the at least one foldable portion and non-foldable portions of the inner frame.8. The container according to claim 2, wherein the inner frame comprises a first glue portion at the front panel below the at least one horizontal cut and/or the inner frame comprises a second glue portion at the first side panel below the at least one horizontal cut.9. The container according to claim 2, wherein the at least one horizontal cut is arranged at or below an upper edge of the front panel of the outer housing in an open position.10. The container according to claim 2, wherein the removable portion of the inner liner and the at least one foldable portion are arranged such that the at least one foldable portion does not contact the inner liner outside the removable portion.11. An inner liner for a container for consumer goods, wherein the inner liner is formed out of an inner liner sheet which comprises an L-shaped perforation for separating a removable portion from a remainder of the inner liner.12. The inner liner according to claim 11, wherein the L-shaped perforation comprises a horizontal portion that starts at a vertical edge of the inner liner sheet and extends parallel to a horizontal axis of the inner liner sheet.13. The inner liner according to claim 12, wherein the perforation further comprises a vertical portion that starts at a horizontal edge of the inner liner sheet and extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the inner liner sheet.14. The inner liner according to claim 11, wherein the inner liner sheet is wrapped in a loop around a wrapping axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the inner liner sheet, wherein the loop of the inner liner sheet is closed at a top and a bottom of the inner liner.15. A method of wrapping a plurality of elongated consumer goods within the inner liner according to claim 11, the method comprising the following steps: a. forming a substantially cuboid shaped bundle of parallelly arranged elongated consumer goods, said bundle having two opposite major faces, two opposite side faces along a length of the major faces and two opposite end faces at ends of the elongated consumer goods along a width of the major faces;b. wrapping the inner liner sheet of the inner liner in a loop around the bundle of consumer goods, wherein a wrapping axis is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the inner liner sheet such that the L-shaped perforation extends at least over at least part of the two major faces and one side face of the side faces of the bundle of elongated consumer goods; andc. closing the loop of the inner liner sheet at the ends of the loop for forming the inner liner.", "embedding_index": 191}
{"index": 192, "patent_number": "WO24013203 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (10) comprising a consumable article (40) and an aerosol generating device (20) is disclosed. The consumable article (40) comprises: a rod of aerosol generating material (48); and an inductively heatable susceptor (50) disposed within the rod of aerosol generating material (48), wherein the susceptor (50) extends along the length of the rod of aerosol generating material (48), and wherein the susceptor (50) comprises a first segment (52) and a second segment (54) which are connected by a connecting portion (58) having a reduced cross-sectional area with respect to the first segment (52) and the second segment (54). The aerosol generating device (20) comprises a housing (22) arranged to define a heating chamber (24) for receiving the consumable article (40); a first inductor (32) and a second inductor (36) arranged to at least partially surround the heating chamber (24) and spaced along the length of the heating chamber (24), wherein the first inductor (32) and the second inductor (34) are arranged to at least partially surround the first segment (52) and the second segment (54) respectively when the consumable article (40) is received within the heating chamber (24); a power source (28) configured to supply electricity to the first inductor (32) and the second inductor (34); and a control circuitry (30) configured to selectively control the supply of electricity to each of the first inductor (32) and the second inductor (34). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a consumable article comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material; and an inductively heatable susceptor disposed within the rod of aerosol generating material, wherein the susceptor extends along the length of the rod of aerosol generating material, and wherein the susceptor comprises a first segment and a second segment which are connected by a connecting portion having a reduced cross-sectional area with respect to the first segment and the second segment; and an aerosol generating device comprising: a housing arranged to define a heating chamber for receiving the consumable article; a first inductor and a second inductor arranged to at least partially surround the heating chamber and spaced along the length of the heating chamber, wherein the first inductor and the second inductor are arranged to at least partially surround the first segment and the second segment respectively when the consumable article is received within the heating chamber; a power source configured to supply electricity to the first inductor and the second inductor; and a control circuitry configured to selectively control the supply of electricity to each of the first inductor and the second inductor.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the susceptor is formed as an elongate sheet.3. The aerosol generating system of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the reduced cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is provided by a notch in the susceptor.4. The aerosol generating system of any preceding claim, wherein the reduced cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is provided by a pair of opposing notches in the susceptor.5. The aerosol generating system of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein each notch comprises opposing parallel sides.6. The aerosol generating system of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein each notch has a concave shape.7. The aerosol generating system of any preceding claim, wherein the first and second inductors are arranged such that the first and second inductors do not overlap in a direction perpendicular to the length of the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating system of any preceding claim, wherein the first inductor is arranged to surround the first segment of the susceptor but does not surround the second segment of the susceptor, and wherein the second inductor is arranged to surround the second segment of the susceptor but does not surround the first segment of the susceptor.9. The aerosol generating system of any preceding claim, wherein the susceptor comprises a third segment which is connected to the second segment by another connecting portion having a reduced cross-sectional area with respect to the second segment and the third segment, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a third inductor arranged to at least partially surround the heating chamber and spaced from the first inductor and the second inductor along the length of the heating chamber, wherein the third inductor is arranged to at least partially surround the third segment when the consumable article is received within the heating chamber, wherein the power source is further configured to supply electricity to the third inductor, and wherein the control circuitry is further configured to selectively control the supply of electricity to the third inductor.10. The aerosol generating system of any preceding claim, wherein the segments are periodically spaced along the length of the susceptor.11. A consumable article for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material; and an inductively heatable susceptor disposed within the rod of aerosol generating material, wherein the susceptor extends along the length of the rod of aerosol generating material, wherein the susceptor comprises a first segment and a second segment which are connected by a connecting portion having a reduced cross-sectional area with respect to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the reduced cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is provided by at least one notch in the susceptor, and wherein the notch is substantially devoid of aerosol generating material.12. The consumable article of claim 11, wherein the reduced cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is provided by a pair of opposing notches in the susceptor, and wherein each notch is substantially devoid of aerosol generating material.13. The consumable article of claim 11 or claim 12, wherein each notch comprises opposing parallel sides.14. The consumable article of claim 11 or claim 12, wherein each notch has a concave shape.", "embedding_index": 192}
{"index": 193, "patent_number": "US2022408832 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette comprises a control circuitry, a vaporizing unit, and a liquid store. The vaporizing unit is a unitary element comprising a plurality of fluidic channels configured to receive liquid from the liquid store. The fluidic channels are separated into a plurality of groups and each group of fluidic channels is thermally connected to a separate heating element. The control circuitry is configured to selectively operate one or more of the heating elements to selectively heat one or more corresponding groups of fluidic channels). [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising a control circuitry, a vaporizing unit, and a liquid store, wherein: the vaporizing unit is a unitary element comprising a plurality of fluidic channels configured to receive liquid from the liquid store, the fluidic channels are separated into a plurality of groups, each group of fluidic channels is thermally connected to a separate heating element, and the control circuitry is configured to selectively operate one or more of the heating elements to selectively heat one or more corresponding groups of fluidic channels.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fluidic channels are heated along their entire length.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fluidic channels are heated at their outlets.4. The electronic cigarette according to claims 1, wherein the fluidic channels are formed in a block-shaped substrate.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fluidic channels are formed by plates arranged side by side to form a plurality of capillary channels.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fluidic channels have a circular cross-section.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit is a micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) vaporizing unit.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit comprises a first, a second and a third heating element, each heating element being associated with a separate group of fluidic channels, and the control circuitry is configured to selectively and independently operate the heating element associated with each group of fluidic channels to provide different operating states including activation, standby and deactivation.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the control circuitry further comprises a timer and a memory storing a program, wherein the program contains instructions regarding the selection of the operating state and a duration thereof.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to select a heating profile according to the type of liquid.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the control circuitry is configured to receive heating profile data from a cartridge detection unit and to determine the heating profile.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the control circuitry is configured to calibrate the vaporizing unit to determine which heating element, or group of heating elements, should be activated.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the control circuitry is configured to measure electrical current supply to the heating elements.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to operate at least two heating elements to simultaneously heat at least two corresponding groups of fluidic channels to different temperatures.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising a switch connected to the control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to disable a first heating element and activate a second group of heating elements based on a measurement of one or both of the electrical current supplied to the first heating element and the electrical resistance of the first heating element.", "embedding_index": 193}
{"index": 194, "patent_number": "US2024016222 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes an outside casing containing a battery and having a receiving cavity for receiving an exchangeable cartomizer in a removable manner, a power and control interface connected to the battery and positioned in the receiving cavity for contacting with an electrical contact and air inlet interface of the cartomizer, wherein the power and control interface includes an airflow sensor and electrical contacts, wherein the power and control interface includes a deformable seal configured to delimit a flow path to the airflow sensor and wherein the power and control interface includes a non-deformable holder at least partially bordering a perimeter of the deformable seal in the receiving cavity. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: an outside casing containing a battery and comprising a receiving cavity for receiving an exchangeable cartomizer in a removable manner,a power and control interface connected to the battery and positioned in the receiving for contacting with an electrical contact and air inlet interface of the cartomizer,wherein the power and control interface comprises an airflow sensor and electrical contacts,wherein the power and control interface comprises a deformable seal configured to delimit a flow path to the airflow sensor and wherein the power and control interface comprises a non-deformable holder configured for supporting the cartomizer in the receiving cavity; the holder at least partially bordering a perimeter of the deformable seal in the receiving cavity.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-deformable holder defines an air throttling channel arranged for restricting air supplied to the flow path of the airflow sensor and to the cartomizer.3. The aerosol Aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the air throttling channel extends transversally along the power and control interface, towards the flow path of the flow sensor.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the air throttling channel is delimited by a pair of support edges of an outer surface of the non-deformable holder configured for defining a width of the air throttling channel.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the air throttling channel communicates with the flow path of the airflow sensor by an enlarged outer cavity.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the enlarged outer cavity is formed at the surface of the deformable seal.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-deformable holder comprises an outer surface for supporting an outer surface of the electrical contact and air inlet interface of the cartomizer.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the airflow sensor is positioned in an inner cavity of the deformable seal.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the deformable seal comprises passages for the electrical contacts.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-deformable holder comprises passages for a pair of holding magnets.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-deformable holder comprises a transversal support wall for supporting an electronic circuit board for the electrical contacts and the airflow sensor.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the deformable seal is positioned between the electronic circuit board and the receiving cavity.13. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device according to claim 1 and an atomizer comprising a vaporizing chamber and an air inlet positioned between the vaporizing chamber and the flow path of the airflow sensor.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the cartomizer comprises a throttling air suction arrangement downstream of the air inlet.15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the non-deformable holder defines an air throttling channel arranged for restricting air supplied to the flow path of the airflow sensor and to the cartomizer, and wherein an air inlet interface of the atomizer forms with the deformable seal of the aerosol generating device an expansion chamber between the throttling air suction arrangement of the cartomizer and the air throttling channel of the aerosol generating device-4004.", "embedding_index": 194}
{"index": 195, "patent_number": "EP4302618 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generating article for being used in a heat-not-burn device, comprising: a container comprising a substantially hermetically sealed enclosure; and a smokable material comprised in the substantially hermetically sealed enclosure comprising dried tobacco lamina material and at least one other aerosol generating agent, wherein the smokable material has a moisture content below 12 percent by weight of the total weight of the smokeable material. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article (100) for being used in a heat-not-burn device, comprising: a container (110) comprising a substantially hermetically sealed enclosure (111); anda smokable material (112) comprised in the substantially hermetically sealed enclosure (111) comprising dried tobacco lamina material and at least one other aerosol generating agent, wherein the smokable material (112) has a moisture content below 12 percent by weight of the total weight of the smokeable material (112).2. The aerosol generating article (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one other aerosol generating agent is a humectant and/or solvent.3. The aerosol generating article (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the humectant is selected from propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin or a combination thereof.4. The aerosol generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (110) is a pod comprising a flange (113) and a sealing membrane (114) attached to the flange (113).5. The aerosol generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (110) comprises a thermally conductive material and is configured to transfer heat to the smokeable material (112) by means of the thermally conductive material.6. The aerosol generating article (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the aerosol generating article (100) is configured to be heated using induction heating, wherein a susceptor is preferably embedded in the tobacco material and/or in the container (110).7. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article (100), preferably according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of: drying tobacco lamina material (S110);mixing (S120) the dried tobacco lamina material with at least one other aerosol generating agent to obtain smokable material (112) having a moisture content below 12 percent by weight of the total weight of the smokeable material; andenclosing the smokeable material (112) substantially hermetically (S130) in an enclosure (111) comprised by the aerosol generating article (100).8. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the steps drying (S110), mixing (S120) and enclosing (S130) are performed one after the other, wherein a time span between performing each of the steps of drying (S110), mixing (S120) and enclosing (S130) is preferably at most 60 minutes.9. The method according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the drying step (S110) comprises one or more of the steps of: drying tobacco leaves;cutting the dried tobacco leaves into small strips to obtain tobacco lamina material; anddrying the tobacco lamina material to obtain dried tobacco lamina material.10. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the drying step (S110) is performed for at most 10 seconds.11. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein at least one, preferably all of the steps of drying (S110), mixing (S120) and enclosing (S130) are performed in a controlled atmosphere, preferably a humidity-controlled atmosphere and/or wherein the atmosphere to which the tobacco material is subjected between the steps is controlled, preferably humidity-controlled, the humidity-controlled atmosphere preferably having a relative humidity of below 50 percent RH, more preferably below 30 percent RH and most preferably below 20 percent RH.12. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the mixing step is performed in a stirrer tank (120) which is substantially hermetically closed.13. An aerosol generating system (200) comprising: an aerosol generating article (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6; andan aerosol generating device (210) configured to receive the aerosol generating article (100) and comprising: a power source (211); anda heating assembly (212) comprising a resistive heating system or an inductive heating system, powered by the power source.14. The aerosol generating system (200) according to the preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (210) comprises a perforating member (214) configured to be poked into the enclosure (111) of the aerosol generating article (100) and create an opening in the enclosure (111) when the aerosol generating system (200) is assembled by inserting the aerosol generating article (100) into the aerosol generating device (210).15. The aerosol generating system according to the preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (210) comprises a mouthpiece (213) comprising the perforating member (214).", "embedding_index": 195}
{"index": 196, "patent_number": "US2024016208 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an aerosol generating substrate heated to form an aerosol. More specifically, an aerosol generation device includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber including at least a heating element; a cover which can be in a closed position covering an aperture in the device, and in an open position exposing the aperture; and a tray for receiving and holding the substrate. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber comprising at least a heating element;an oblong housing;a tray configured to receive and hold a substrate; anda lid connected to the tray and configured to be in a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber and in an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber;wherein when the lid is in the open position, the tray is located at least partially outside of the aerosol generation chamber and is configured to receive a substrate, or a substrate held by the tray can be removed from the tray by a hand of a user, and when the lid is in the closed position, the substrate is contained in the aerosol generation chamber; andthe lid is configured to transition from the open position to the closed position by translating towards the aerosol generation chamber in a longitudinal direction of the housing, whereby the tray is translated in the longitudinal direction into the aerosol generation chamber and a substrate held by the tray is pressed against the heating element.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray comprises at least one bolt that is configured to be placed inside a guide rail.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one bolt consists of or comprises a pair of studs.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a guide rail configured to receive the at least one bolt and guide the tray during translation into or out of the aerosol generation chamber.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the tray during translation in the longitudinal direction into the aerosol generation chamber is also translated in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and towards the heating element.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the guide rail tapers in the longitudinal direction when approaching the heating element, thereby causing or contributing to the translation of the tray in the direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the guide rail is movably mounted in the aerosol generation device and is guided by a second guide rail by at least one second bolt, such that the two guide rails form a telescopic mechanism.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the at least one second bolt consists of or comprises a second pair of studs.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the second guide rail tapers in an inclination along an edge thereof further away from the heating element.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the lid comprises a securing mechanism for securing a position of the lid with respect to the aerosol generation chamber in the closed position.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the securing mechanism is a pair of magnets securing the lid to the housing.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a recess portion located at an end of the lid which faces the aerosol generation chamber.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a substrate having a shape of a plate, a pad, or a disk.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray comprises a recess, configured to receive and hold the substrate.", "embedding_index": 196}
{"index": 197, "patent_number": "WO24013080 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of a first aerosol generation device for exchanging data with a second aerosol generation device, the method comprising: activating a wireless communication interface of the first aerosol generation device while the first aerosol generation device is in a predetermined state, the predetermined state being related to aerosol generation; determining at least one trigger event has been detected by a detection unit of the first aerosol generation device different from the wireless communication interface; and performing data exchange with the second aerosol generation device via the wireless communication interface in response to detecting the at least one trigger event while the first aerosol generation device is in the predetermined state. [EN] Claims 1. A method of a first aerosol generation device for exchanging data with a second aerosol generation device, the method comprising: activating a wireless communication interface of the first aerosol generation device while the first aerosol generation device is in a predetermined state, the predetermined state being related to aerosol generation; determining at least one trigger event has been detected by a detection unit of the first aerosol generation device di f ferent from the wireless communication interface; and performing data exchange with the second aerosol generation device via the wireles s communication interface in response to detecting the at least one trigger event while the first aerosol generation device is in the predetermined state.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined state comprises one of: a state in which the first aerosol generation device is generating aerosol; a state comprising a predetermined duration after the first aerosol generation device terminates generating aerosol; a state in which the first aerosol generation device is ready for generating aerosol; and a state in which the first aerosol generation device is activated by an input unit of the first aerosol generation device.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: the predetermined state comprises the state comprising the predetermined duration after the first aerosol generation device terminates generating aerosol; and the predetermined duration is shorter than a duration generating aerosol.4. The method according to claim 2, wherein: the predetermined state comprises the state in which the first aerosol generation device is ready for generating aerosol; and the first aerosol generation device is ready for generating aerosol when an external power supply i s disconnected.5. The method according to claim 2, wherein: the predetermined state comprises the state in which the first aerosol generation device is ready for generating aerosol; and the first aerosol generation device is ready for generating aerosol when an aerosol precursor is inserted into the first aerosol generation device.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the detection unit comprises a sensor unit of the first aerosol generation device and the at least one trigger event comprises a detection of a predetermined motion by the sensor unit.7. The method according to claim 6, wherein: the sensor unit and/or the predetermined motion are independent of entering the predetermined state by the first aerosol generation device.8. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein: the predetermined state comprises the state in which the first aerosol generation device is generating aerosol; and the method further comprises: determining that the first aerosol generation device is in the state in which the first aerosol generation device is generating aerosol during a predetermined period defined based on at least one of: a supply of power to a heating element of the first aerosol generation device; a detection of a user input in response to which first aerosol generation device initiates aerosol generation; and/ or a detection of an action by a user in response to which first aerosol generation device initiates aerosol generation.9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising: limiting the data exchange such that data exchange is performed only when the first aerosol generation device is in the state in which the first aerosol generation device is generating aerosol; and/or limiting the data exchange such that data exchange is performed only with the second aerosol generation device per the state in which the first aerosol generation device is generating aerosol.10. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein performing data exchange with the second aerosol generation device comprises at least one of: receiving an identi fier of the second aerosol generation device from the second aerosol generation device and storing the identi fier of the second aerosol generation device in a memory unit of the first aerosol generation device; transmitting, to the second aerosol generation device, data relating to device settings of the first aerosol generation device; and receiving, from the second aerosol generation device, data relating to device settings of the second aerosol generation device.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the data relating to device settings comprises at least one of: data indicative of one or more heating profiles; data indicative of an LED intensity; data indicative of a passcode of a user; data indicative of biometric information of the user; data indicative of an identi fier of the user; and data indicative of a respective value for one or more configuration parameters.12. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by a control unit of an aerosol generation device, cause the control unit to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 11.13. An aerosol generation device comprising: a wireless communication interface; a detection unit; a memory section; and a control section configured to control the aerosol generation device to perform a method according to any of claims 1 to 11.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein: the wireless communication interface comprises at least one of a Bluetooth module a near field communication, NFC, module; and/or the detection unit comprises at least one of a sensor unit, preferably comprising an accelerometer, and an input unit, preferably comprising a button.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein: the aerosol generation device further comprises an aerosol generation device case; and the wireless communication interface is mounted on the aerosol generation device case.", "embedding_index": 197}
{"index": 198, "patent_number": "WO23186858 A1", "text": "[EN] In one example, there is provided an aerosol substrate consumable loading mechanism (100) for loading an aerosol substrate consumable (106) into an aerosol generating device (108), the loading mechanism (100) comprising: an actuator (102) configured to load a partially inserted aerosol substrate consumable (106) further into said aerosol generating device (108), in use; and an insertion sensor (104) configured to detect an activation input, wherein the actuator (102) is configured to load said aerosol substrate consumable (106) further into said aerosol generating device (108) upon detection of the activation input. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol substrate consumable loading mechanism (100) for loading an aerosol substrate consumable (106) into an aerosol generating device (108), the loading mechanism (100) comprising: an actuator (102) configured to load a partially inserted aerosol substrate consumable (106) further into said aerosol generating device (108), in use; and an insertion sensor (104) configured to detect an activation input, wherein the actuator (102) is configured to load said aerosol substrate consumable (106) further into said aerosol generating device (108) upon detection of the activation input.2. The loading mechanism (100) according to claim 1, wherein the actuator (102) comprises a roller and a guide (112), wherein the roller and the guide (112) define a region between them for receiving said consumable (106).3. The loading mechanism (100) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the insertion sensor (104) comprises one or more light sensors and wherein the activation input comprises the detection by the one or more light sensors that said consumable (106) has been partially inserted into said aerosol generating device (108).4. The loading mechanism (100) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the insertion sensor (104) comprises an insertion switch configured to be depressed and the activation input comprises the depression of the insertion switch by said consumable (106) during the partial insertion into said aerosol generating device (108).5. The loading mechanism (100) according to claim 2, wherein the insertion sensor (104) comprises a magnetic sensor and wherein the activation input comprises the detection by the magnetic sensor of movement of the roller due to the insertion of said consumable (106) into said aerosol generating device (108).6. The loading mechanism (100) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the insertion sensor (104) comprises a button or touchpad and the activation input comprises a user input on the button or touchpad.7. The loading mechanism (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a stop sensor (120) configured to detect a stop input, wherein the actuator (102) is configured to stop further insertion of said consumable (106) when the stop sensor has detected the stop input.8. The loading mechanism (100) according to claim 7, wherein the stop sensor (120) comprises one or more of: one or more light sensors; and a stop switch configured to be depressed by said consumable (106) when the consumable (106) reaches the predetermined threshold.9. The loading mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the actuator (102) comprises a roller, wherein the roller is configured to stop rotation after a predetermined number of insertion rotations.10. The loading mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the actuator (102) is configured to stop operation when the load required to drive the actuator (102) is increased beyond a predetermined load threshold.11. The loading mechanism (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an ejection sensor (122), wherein the ejection sensor (122) is configured to detect an ejection input; and wherein the actuator (102) is configured to eject said consumable (106) from said aerosol generating device (108) upon detection of the ejection input at the ejection sensor (122).12. A loading heating system for an aerosol generating device (108), the loading heating system comprising: a loading mechanism (100) according to any preceding claim; and a heating chamber (116) into which the actuator (102) is configured to load the consumable (106), in use.13. An aerosol generating device (108) comprising: the loading heating system according to claim 12; outer housing (124) to substantially surround the heating chamber, the outer housing (124) comprising an opening for receiving said consumable (106) into the heating chamber; and a power source for providing power to the loading heating system.14. The aerosol generating device (108) according to claim 13 comprising a movable lid (110) configured to move between: an open configuration in which the consumable (106) is insertable into the aerosol generating device (108); and a closed configuration in which the lid (110) prevents access for the consumable (106) to the aerosol generating device (108), wherein the insertion sensor (104) is configured to detect that the lid (110) is in an open configuration and the actuator (102) is configured to load said partially inserted consumable (106) further into the aerosol generating device (108) upon detection that the lid (110) has been moved to the open configuration.15. A method of loading an aerosol substrate consumable (106) into an aerosol generating device (108), the method comprising: detecting an activation input at an insertion sensor (104); and operating an actuator (102), in response to the detected activation input, to move a partially inserted consumable (106) further into the aerosol generating device (108).", "embedding_index": 198}
{"index": 199, "patent_number": "WO24008631 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (2) comprising: - a case (4) defining an oven cavity (6) having a bottom surface (10) and an opening portion (12), - a tobacco stick (20) received in the oven cavity (6) having a first end (22) facing the bottom surface (10), and - a first air flow path (44) extending through the oven cavity (6) and the tobacco stick (20), having an inlet (50) and an outlet (52), the inlet (50) including a nozzle (41) mounted on the bottom surface (10) of the oven cavity (6) and extending through the first end (22). The tobacco stick (20) includes an acetate tube (24) adjacent to the first end (22), the acetate tube (24) including an inner channel (32), the first air flow path (44) extending through the inner channel (32). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) comprising: - a case (4) defining an oven cavity (6); the oven cavity (6) having a bottom surface (10) and an opening portion (12),- a tobacco stick (20) at least partially received in the oven cavity (6), the tobacco stick (20) having a first end (22) facing the bottom surface (10), and - a first air flow path (44) extending through the oven cavity (6) and the tobacco stick (20), the first air flow path (44) having an inlet (50) fluidly connecting the first air flow path (44) to an exterior of the oven cavity (6) and an outlet (52) fluidly connecting the first air flow path (44) to an exterior of the tobacco stick (20), the inlet (50) including a nozzle (41, 54, 74, 78, 96) mounted on the bottom surface (10) of the oven cavity (6) and extending through the first end (22), characterized in that the tobacco stick (20) includes an acetate tube (24) adjacent to the first end (22), the acetate tube (24) including an inner channel (32), the first air flow path (44) extending through the inner channel (32).2. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of claim 1, wherein the acetate tube (24) includes a first frontal surface (36), a second frontal surface (38), a cylindrical surface (34) extending between the first and second frontal surfaces (36, 38), and an aperture (40) extending between the cylindrical surface (34) and the inner channel (32).3. The aerosol generating system (102) of claim 2, wherein the first frontal surface (36) is proximal to the bottom surface (10) and the second frontal surface (38) is distal to the bottom surface (10), the inner channel (32) including a blind bore (104) extending from the first frontal surface (36).4. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the nozzle (41, 54, 74, 78, 96) includes a substantially f rustoconical outer surface (54), a first axial portion (62) extending through the bottom surface (10) and a second axial portion (64) extending through the first end (22) in order to penetrate the tobacco stick (20), the first axial portion (62) being proximate to a longer diameter end (58) of the substantially f rustoconical outer surface (54), and the second axial portion (64) being proximate to a shorter diameter end (60) of the substantially f rustoconical outer surface (54).5. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the substantially f rustoconical outer surface (54) includes a plurality of circumferential ribs (68).6. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the substantially f rustoconical outer surface (54) includes an outer thread (80).7. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the nozzle (41, 54, 74, 78, 96) includes a cylindrical inner through-hole (70) having a circular axial cross section.8. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cylindrical inner through-hole (70) includes an inner thread (72).9. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the tobacco stick (20) comprises a second end (28) longitudinally opposed to the first end (22), and a thicker portion (30) between the first end (22) and the second end (28).10. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of claim 9, wherein the thicker portion (30) includes at least one layer of tipping paper.11. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of claim 7, wherein a thickness of the layer of tipping paper (30) is between 0.02 mm and 0.2 mm.12. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the thicker portion (30) includes 1 to 10 layers of tipping paper.13. The aerosol generating system (90) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the inner channel (32) includes a f rustoconical recess (91) having a smaller diameter end (92) proximal to the bottom surface (10) and a larger diameter end (93) distal to the bottom surface (10).14. The aerosol generating system (94) of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the acetate tube (24) includes an array of piercings (95) extending towards a first frontal surface (36) proximal to the bottom surface (10) from a second frontal surface (38) distal to the bottom surface (10).15. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the nozzle (96) includes a sliding part (97) able to move along a longitudinal direction of the nozzle (96), a spring (98) configured to move the sliding part (97) in a direction extending from the bottom surface (10) towards the opening portion (12), and a sensor (101) able to detect the position of the sliding part (97).16. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of claim 15, wherein the sliding part (97) is ferromagnetic, and the sensor (101) includes a hall effect sensor.17. The aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) of any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the case (4) includes an outer cavity (14), the oven cavity (6) being located in the outer cavity (14) so as to define a radial gap (16) between the outer cavity (14) and the oven cavity (6), and the aerosol generating system (2, 81, 86, 88, 90, 94, 102) includes a thermal insulation layer (18) arranged radially outside the oven cavity (4).18. The aerosol generating system (81, 86) of any one of claims 1 to 17, further including a battery volume (83), the case (4) including a second air flow path (42) extending continuously through the case (4), the second air flow path (42) being in fluid communication with the inlet (52) of the first air flow path (50), at least a portion (85, 87) of the second air flow path (42) being proximate to the battery volume (83).19. The aerosol generating system (81, 86) of any one of claims 1 to 18, further including an electronic unit (82), the case (4) including a second air flow path (42) extending continuously through the case (4), the second air flow path (42) being in fluid communication with the inlet (52) of the first air flow path (50), at least a portion (85, 87) of the second air flow path (42) being proximate to the electronic unit (82).20. The aerosol generating system (88) of any one of claims 1 to 19, further including a flavor reception space (89) proximate to the bottom surface (10).", "embedding_index": 199}
{"index": 200, "patent_number": "WO24008634 A1", "text": "[EN] This aerosol generating device comprises a case including an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet, the aerosol generating device further including a heater adapted to heat a fluid flowing in the air flow path and an infusion stage provided in the air flow path downstream of the heater, the aerosol generating device further including a fuel cell or a metal air battery electrically connected to the heater, the fuel cell or the metal air battery being adapted to provide a fluid flowing in the air flow path with thermal power, the fuel cell or the metal air battery including a proximal surface closer to the heater than a distal surface. A heat exchanger is thermally connected to the proximal surface and/or a thermal insulator is thermally connected to the distal surface. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device comprising a case including an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet, the aerosol generating device further including a heater adapted to heat a fluid flowing in the air flow path, the aerosol generating device further including a fuel cell or a metal air battery electrically connected to the heater, the fuel cell or the metal air battery being further adapted to provide a fluid flowing in the air flow path with thermal power when the fuel cell or the metal air battery is operated to generate electric power, the fuel cell or the metal air battery including a proximal surface and a distal surface, the proximal surface being closer to the heater than the distal surface, characteri zed in that it further includes a heat exchanger thermally connected to the proximal surface and/or a thermal insulator thermally connected to the distal surface.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the fuel cell or the metal air battery includes a cathode, the case further including an oxygen flow path fluidly connected to the cathode.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the case further includes an oxygen inlet, the oxygen flow path is fluidly connected to the oxygen inlet; and the oxygen flow path further includes a first turbine between the oxygen inlet and the cathode.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2 or 3, further including an electric motor, the first turbine being actuated in rotation by the electric motor, the electric motor being electrically connected to the fuel cell or the metal air battery and/or with a battery of the aerosol generating device.5. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further including the fuel cell, and wherein the case further includes a fuel flow path and the fuel cell or the metal air battery includes an anode fluidly connected to the fuel flow path, the fuel being a gas or a liquid, the first turbine being actuated in rotation by the compressed fuel flowing in the fuel flow path.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the fuel flow path includes a second turbine upstream of the anode in the fuel flow path, the aerosol generating device further including a mechanical transmission mechanically connected to the first turbine and to the second turbine.7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the case further includes a connecting channel fluidly connecting the cathode and the air flow path.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the connection between the connecting channel and the air flow path is upstream of the heater in the air flow path.9. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, further including the fuel cell and an oxygen tank, the oxygen flow path fluidly connecting the oxygen tank and the cathode.10. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the case further includes a vapor flow path fluidly connected to the cathode, the air flow path including a branching point, the vapor flow path being fluidly connected to the branching point.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the branching point is upstream of the heater in the air flow path.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the branching point is between the heater and the infusion stage in the air flow path.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the branching point is downstream of the infusion stage in the air flow path.14. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the cathode is in contact with a fluid flowing in the air flow path.15. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further including at least one additional fuel cell.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein the fuel cell and the at least one additional fuel cell are electrically connected in series.17. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising an infusion stage provided in the air flow path downstream of the heater.", "embedding_index": 200}
{"index": 201, "patent_number": "US2024008534 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and including an outside casing delimiting an inside part of the device, the inside part including a power supply device and a receiving cavity for receiving a cartridge.The outside casing includes a frame and an outer wall attached to the frame.The outer wall extends along the longitudinal axis (X).The outer wall is configured to rupture and/or at least a portion of the outer wall is configured to bend and/or to be detached from the frame when the pressure inside the device is greater than a predetermined threshold pressure. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising an outside casing delimiting an inside part of the device, the inside part comprising a power supply device and a receiving cavity for receiving a cartridge; wherein the outside casing comprises a frame and an outer wall attached to the frame;wherein the outer wall extends along the longitudinal axis (X); andwherein the outer wall is configured to rupture and/or at least a portion of the outer wall is configured to bend and/or to be detached from the frame when the pressure inside the device is greater than a predetermined threshold pressure.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises two extremities along the longitudinal axis (X), the outer wall configured to rupture and/or at least a portion of the outer wall is configured to bend and/or to be detached from the frame away from the two extremities.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall comprises an outer surface able configured to be held by a user of the device.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall comprises a weak area configured to rupture when the pressure inside the device is greater than the predetermined threshold pressure.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the weak area is a slit arranged on a side of the outer wall facing the inside part of the device.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the outer wall further comprises an attaching area attaching the outer wall to the frame with first fixing means, the weak area being a contact area different from the attaching area and arranged in contact with the frame without fixing means or with second fixing means weaker than the first fixing means.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the weak area is a thinner region with a reduced thickness compared to the rest of the outer wall.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion attached to the frame and the second portion is attached to the first portion via fixing means allowing the second portion to bend and/or to be detached from the first portion when the pressure inside the device is greater than the predetermined threshold pressure.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall is made of glass.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall is made of plastic material.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a second outer wall attached to the frame parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the device, wherein the second outer wall is configured to rupture and/or to bend and/or to be detached from the frame when the pressure inside the device is greater than the predetermined threshold pressure.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the outside casing comprises generally a parallelepiped extending along the longitudinal axis (X), the two outer walls forming at least partially a pair of parallel sides of the parallelepiped.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the or each outer wall is attached to the outside casing using fixing means amongst: bonding, molding, mechanical fixation.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the frame defines at least an opening delimited by an edge, the or each edge comprising a protruding part retaining the corresponding outer wall in the corresponding opening.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is made of materials amongst: aluminum, stainless steel, titanium.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the outer wall is made of a polycarbonate material.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the mechanical fixation comprises screwing.", "embedding_index": 201}
{"index": 202, "patent_number": "US2020323271 AA", "text": "[EN] An inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation includes an aerosol forming substrate in the form of particles and a susceptor in the form of a plurality of particles, wherein the susceptor is a combination of an aerosol forming substrate and a susceptor for obtaining a rigid susceptor, wherein the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer has a rigidity greater than the rigidity of the susceptor layer. [EN] 1-21. (canceled)22. An inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation, the consumable comprising flavour forming particles and a susceptor in the form of susceptor particles, wherein each susceptor particle is a combination of a rigid aerosol forming substrate layer and a susceptor layer that together make the susceptor particle rigid, wherein the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer has a rigidity greater than a rigidity of the susceptor layer.23. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein each rigid susceptor particle has a rigidity not more than 10 percent more rigid than the rigidity of the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer.24. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 23, wherein the rigidity of each rigid susceptor particle is not more than 5 percent more rigid than the rigidity of the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer.25. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 24, wherein the rigidity of each rigid susceptor particle is not more than 1 percent more rigid than the rigidity of the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer.26. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein the susceptor has a shear strength of at least 250 MPa.27. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein each susceptor particle includes perforations extending through the layers.28. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein the combination of each susceptor particle further includes a second aerosol forming substrate layer.29. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 28, wherein the rigidity of each rigid susceptor particle with the second aerosol forming substrate is substantially equivalent to or greater than the rigidity of each rigid susceptor particle without the second aerosol forming substrate.30. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 28, wherein each susceptor particle includes perforations extending through all of the layers.31. The Inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein each susceptor particle is printed, or wherein each susceptor particle includes a glue layer between the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer and the susceptor layer.32. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein susceptor particle and the flavour forming particles are homogeneously mixed.33. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein the rigid susceptor particles are shaped as discs.34. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein shapes of the rigid particles and of the flavour forming particles includes line, strand, polygonal, square, curve, disc, oval, annulus, circle.35. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein the flavour forming particles and the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer include tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, tobacco extract, homogenized tobacco, tobacco substitutes, reconstituted tobacco including tobacco and any one or more of cellulose fibres, tobacco stalk fibres and inorganic fillers such as calcium carbonate, or any combinations thereof.36. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 28, wherein the flavour forming particles, the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer, and the second aerosol forming substrate layer each include tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, tobacco extract, homogenized tobacco, tobacco substitutes, reconstituted tobacco including tobacco and any one or more of cellulose fibres, tobacco stalk fibres and inorganic fillers such as calcium carbonate, or any combinations thereof.37. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, wherein the susceptor particles and the flavour forming particles range in length and/or diameter from 1 to 15 millimetres.38. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 37, wherein the susceptor particles and the flavour forming particles range in length and/or diameter from 2 to 8 millimetres.39. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, further comprising a paper sheet wrapped around the flavour forming particles and the susceptor particles to form a rod.40. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 22, further comprising a capsule in which the flavour forming particles and the susceptor particles are received.41. The inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 40, wherein the capsule is porous in at least one side.42. An aerosol generating device comprising: the consumable according to claim 22;a heating compartment arranged to receive the consumable;an induction heating assembly arranged to inductively heat the consumable.43. A method of manufacturing an inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation, the method comprising steps of: providing an aerosol forming substrate sheet;providing a susceptor sheet;combining the susceptor sheet with the aerosol forming substrate sheet for obtaining a rigid sheet;cutting the rigid sheet into particles;mixing said particles with particles of an aerosol forming substrate.44. The method of manufacturing an inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 43, wherein before the step of cutting the rigid sheet into particles, the method further comprises the steps of: providing a second aerosol forming substrate sheet; andcombining the second aerosol forming substrate sheet with the susceptor sheet and the aerosol forming substrate sheet to form the rigid sheet.45. The method of manufacturing an inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 43, wherein before the step of cutting the rigid sheet into particles, the method further comprising the step of: perforating the aerosol forming substrate sheet and the susceptor sheet.46. The method of manufacturing an inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation according to claim 43, wherein the step of combining includes printing, gluing, stacking, binding, and/or sticking the susceptor sheet with the aerosol forming substrate sheet.", "embedding_index": 202}
{"index": 203, "patent_number": "US2024008555 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device comprising a bracket, a printed circuit board comprising a LED and fixed on the bracket, and an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device. The outside casing is configured to receive the bracket and comprising a side surface extending along a device axis (X) and defining a side aperture. The device further comprises -a light guide pipe defining a central cavity and configured to be received in the side aperture to extend from the LED to the side surface through the side aperture and-a pin configured to be inserted into the central cavity to lock the light guide pipe in the side aperture. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a bracket;a printed circuit board comprising a LED and fixed on the bracket;an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device and configured to receive the bracket, the outside casing comprising a side surface extending along a device axis (X) and defining a side aperture;a light guide pipe defining a central cavity and configured to be received in the side aperture to extend from the LED to the side surface through the side aperture when the bracket is received in the interior part of the device; anda pin configured to be inserted into the central cavity to lock the light guide pipe in the side aperture.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing is made of a single piece and defines an insertion opening, the bracket being received in the interior part of the device by sliding through the insertion opening.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bracket comprises a fixing portion defining a fixing hole configured to face the side aperture when the bracket is received in the interior part of the device; and wherein the light guide pipe being is configured to lock the bracket in the interior part of the device when the pin is inserted into the central cavity.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light guide pipe is made of at least partially transparent material and the pin is made of a solid material.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one high-temperature resistant adhesive tape wound around the bracket and designed to fix the bracket in the interior part of the device.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the LED is aligned with the side aperture according to a transverse axis (Z) when the bracket is received in the interior part of the device, the transverse axis (Z) being perpendicular to the device axis (X).7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the light guide pipe defines a cylindrical shape extending along the transverse axis (Z) when it is inserted in the side aperture.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the central cavity is sealed.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board further comprises a switch arranged aligned with the side aperture according to a transverse axis (Z) when the bracket is received in the interior part of the device, the transverse axis (Z) being perpendicular to the device axis (X).10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the LED is arranged away from the transverse axis (Z) when the bracket is received in the interior part of the device.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the light guide pipe comprises a first portion of cylindrical shape extending along the transverse axis (Z) and a second portion configured to link the LED to the first portion when the light guide pipe is inserted into the side aperture.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the pin extends between two ends and is configured to pass through the central cavity to come in contact with the switch by one of its ends, the opposite end being configured to be flushed in the central cavity.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the pin extends between two ends and is configured to pass through the central cavity to come in contact with the switch by one of its ends, the opposite end being configured to protrude from the central cavity.14. An assembly method of an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: fixing a printed circuit board comprising a LED on a bracket;inserting the bracket in an interior part of the device delimited by an outside casing, the outside casing comprising a side surface extending along a device axis (X) and defining a side aperture;inserting a light guide pipe defining a central cavity in the side aperture to extend from the LED to the side surface through the side aperture;inserting a pin into the central cavity to lock the light guide pipe in the side aperture.15. The assembly method according to claim 14, wherein the outside casing is made of a single piece and defines an insertion opening and wherein the step of inserting the bracket in the interior part of the device is carried out by sliding the bracket in the interior part of the device through the insertion opening.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the insertion opening extends perpendicularly to the device axis (X).", "embedding_index": 203}
{"index": 204, "patent_number": "US2023016525 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of producing a biodegradable cartridge having a predominantly elongated cylindrical shape having a cavity, including steps of providing a first element of a sheet form into a cylindrical form; providing a second element to the cavity of a first end of the cartridge, thereby closing the first end of the cartridge; providing another second element to the cavity of a second end of the cartridge, thereby closing the second end of the cartridge; providing a third element to the second end of the cartridge such that the periphery of the second end is larger than the periphery of the first end of the cartridge; wherein the first element, the second element and the third element are made of biodegradable materials, wherein the elements are configured for an air flow to flow from the first end to the second end of the elongated cylindrical shape cartridge, and/or vice versa. [EN] 1. A method of producing a biodegradable cartridge for a tobacco vapour system, wherein the biodegradable cartridge has a cylindrical shape defining an inner cavity, comprising the steps of: providing a first element of a cylindrical shape defining said inner cavity of the cartridge;providing a second element to a first end of the first element, thereby closing a first end of the inner cavity of the cartridge;providing another second element to a second end of the first element, thereby closing a second end of the inner cavity of the cartridge, wherein the two second elements are identical; andproviding a third element about one of the first or second elements such that a periphery of the cartridge is larger at a first end of the cartridge than the periphery at a second end of the cartridge;wherein the first element, the second elements, and the third element are made of biodegradable materials,wherein the cartridge is configured for an air flow to flow from the first end to the second end of the cartridge, and/or vice versa.2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a filling the inner cavity of the cartridge with one or more filling materials.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the step of filling is performed after the step of providing the second element to the first end of the first element.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the third element is provided in a form of a sheet to wrap around the second end of the cartridge.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the third element is provided in a form of a cap to encase the second end of the cartridge.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of providing the third element includes providing the third element about the another second element before the step of providing the another second element to the second end of the first element, wherein the third element is provided in a form of a cap to encase the second end of the cartridge.7. The method according to claim 5, wherein the cap provided to the second end of the cartridge has a periphery larger than the periphery of the cartridge.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the periphery of the cap is about 5 percent to 40 percent larger than the periphery at the first end of the cartridge.9. (canceled)10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising rolling of a sheet material about a longitudinal axis to form the first element.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first element and one of the second elements are attached to each other in an end-to-end abutment with a wrapper.12. A biodegradable cartridge produced by the method of claim 1.13. A biodegradable cartridge for a tobacco vapour system, wherein the cartridge has an elongated cylindrical shape having a cavity, comprising a wall, a first end, and a second end, wherein the wall is made of a first element, wherein two identical second elements are provided to the first and second ends of the elongated cartridge, respectively, a third element is provided to the second end of the elongated cartridge such that a periphery of the second end is larger than a periphery of the first end of the elongated cartridge, wherein the first element, the second elements, and the third element are made of biodegradable materials, wherein the cartridge is configured for an air flow to flow from the first end to the second end of the elongated cartridge, and/or vice versa.14. The biodegradable cartridge according to claim 12, wherein the biodegradable materials include paper, cotton, natural fibres, and/or recycled biomaterials.15. The biodegradable cartridge according to claim 12, wherein the periphery of the second end is about 5 percent to 40 percent, larger than the periphery of the first end of the elongated cartridge, after the third element is provided to the second end of the elongated cartridge.16. The method according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filling materials include tobacco-containing granules.17. The method according to claim 4, wherein the second end of the cartridge being wrapped has an additional thickness of about 1 mm to about 10 mm.18. The method according to claim 1, further comprising sealing the first and second ends of the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 204}
{"index": 205, "patent_number": "US2024008533 AA", "text": "[EN] A handheld aerosol generating device for delivering an aerosol upon heating a liquid includes an outer casing having a receiving cavity arranged for receiving a cartomizer; an electrical power supply device; an electrical connector arrangement being connected to the electrical power supply device and extending at least in part into the receiving cavity for supplying electrical power to an inserted cartomizer; and a deformable and energy absorbing element arranged to hold the electrical power supply device relative to the outer casing, wherein the deformable and energy absorbing element is electrically insulated from the electrical connector arrangement. [EN] 1. A handheld aerosol generating device for delivering an aerosol upon heating a liquid, the device comprising: an outer casing comprising a receiving cavity arranged for receiving a cartomizer;an electrical power supply device;an electrical connector arrangement being connected to said electrical power supply device and extending at least in part into said receiving cavity for supplying electrical power to an inserted cartomizer; andat least one deformable and energy absorbing element arranged to hold the electrical power supply device relative to the outer casing, wherein said at least one deformable and energy absorbing element is electrically insulated from the electrical connector arrangement.2. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising an internal frame and/or a board, wherein the electrical power supply device is mounted relative to the outer casing through an intermediary of the internal frame and/or the board and said at least one deformable and energy absorbing element.3. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one deformable and energy absorbing element is spaced apart from said electrical connector arrangement.4. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical power supply device has an elongated form and the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element comprises at least two deformable and energy absorbing elements at either longitudinal end of the elongated electrical power supply device.5. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein at least two of the deformable and energy absorbing elements at the ends of the electrical power supply device allow in at least a longitudinal direction a floating movement s in a range of 0.5-4 mm.6. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device has an elongated form and the receiving cavity is arranged at one end of the device.7. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a first end of the device, the receiving cavity, a first bulkhead, a first of the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element, the electrical power supply device, a second of the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element, a second bulkhead, and a second end of the device are arranged in this order along a principal direction of the elongated handheld aerosol generating device.8. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical power supply device is mounted by the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element to allow at least one degree of mechanical freedom of the electrical power supply device relative to the outer casing.9. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a guiding member arranged to prevent a mechanical freedom of the electrical power supply device in a first direction of the device.10. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 9, further comprising a stopper arranged to stop the movement of the electrical power supply device in a second direction of the device beyond a maximum displacement.11. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element comprises any one of a viscoelastic and/or a cellular material, a liquid absorbing material, a high-density foam, an elastomer, and/or silicone, and/or polyurethane.12. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element is a pad or a layer adhesively glued to the electrical power supply device.13. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the at least one deformable and energy absorbing element is configured to be compressible between 1 and 3 mm.14. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical power supply device is a rechargeable battery or fuel cell.15. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical connector arrangement comprises a flexible conductor.16. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein the flexible conductor comprises a deformable or expandable portion along a main direction of the handheld aerosol generating device.17. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 16, wherein the deformable portion is a meandering portion.18. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein at least two of the deformable and energy absorbing elements at the ends of the electrical power supply device allow in at least a longitudinal direction a floating movement in a range of 2-3 mm.19. The handheld aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the high-density foam is polyethylene or polyurethane foam.", "embedding_index": 205}
{"index": 206, "patent_number": "US2024008537 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater device for an electronic cigarette includes: a heater unit arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir to generate a vapour; and a vapour flow path extending from the heater unit arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece. The heater unit includes a first heating portion and a second heating portion, and the first and second heating portions are integrally formed such that the first and second heating portions form a single heater unit. [EN] 1. A heater device for an electronic cigarette comprising: a heater unit arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir to generate a vapour; anda vapour flow path extending from the heater unit arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a first heating portion and a second heating portion;wherein the first and second heating portions are integrally formed such that the first and second heating portions form a single heater unit; andwherein the first heating portion comprises a plurality of through-channels and the second heating portion does not comprise a plurality of through-channels.2. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the first heating portion is arranged to heat the liquid received from the liquid reservoir to generate the vapour.3. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the second heating portion is arranged to heat the vapour generated by the first heating portion.4. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the heater unit comprises a filter arranged to filter the generated vapour as it flows from the heater unit to the vapour flow path.5. The heater device according to claim 4 wherein the filter comprises a plurality of through-channels passing through the heater unit.6. The heater device according to claim 5 wherein all of the through-channels of the plurality of through-channels have substantially the same diameter.7. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the second heating portion is arranged to prevent fluid communication between the liquid reservoir and the vapour flow path.8. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the second heating portion extends laterally alongside the first heating portion.9. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the second heating portion is arranged peripherically around the first heating portion.10. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the vapour flow path comprises a first vapour flow path and a second vapour flow path, and wherein the generated vapour is arranged to flow away from the mouthpiece along the first vapour flow path and the generated vapour is arranged to flow towards the mouthpiece along the second vapour flow path.11. The heater device according to claim 12 wherein the second heating portion is located within the second vapour flow path.12. The heater device according to claim 1 further comprising an airflow path extending between an air inlet and the heater unit for allowing air to enter into the heater unit.13. The heater device according to claim 12 wherein the generated vapour is delivered to the second heating portion from the first heating portion under the action of air which has entered the air inlet and flowed along the airflow path.14. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit arranged to vaporise liquid received from the reservoir to generate a vapour; anda vapour flow path extending between the heater unit and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a first heating portion and a second heating portion;wherein the first and second heating portions are integrally formed such that the first and second heating portions form a single heater unit; andwherein the first heating portion comprises a plurality of through-channels and the second heating portion does not comprise a plurality of through-channels.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit arranged to vaporise liquid received from the reservoir to generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the heater unit and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a first heating portion and a second heating portion;wherein the first and second heating portions are integrally formed such that the first and second heating portions form a single heater unit; andwherein the first heating portion comprises a plurality of through-channels and the second heating portion does not comprise a plurality of through-channels.", "embedding_index": 206}
{"index": 207, "patent_number": "US2022408824 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises an aerosol generating substrate, an inductor for generating a primary electromagnetic field, a primary susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the primary electromagnetic field and to solely heat the aerosol generating substrate, and a secondary susceptor configured to solely generate a secondary electromagnetic field. The secondary electromagnetic field is generated under the influence of the primary electromagnetic field and acts in opposition to the primary electromagnetic field. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system, comprising: an aerosol generating substrate;an inductor for generating a primary electromagnetic field;a primary susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the primary electromagnetic field and to solely heat the aerosol generating substrate;a secondary susceptor configured to solely generate a secondary electromagnetic field acting in opposition to the primary electromagnetic field, wherein the secondary electromagnetic field is generated under the influence of the primary electromagnetic field.2. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating system comprises a housing defining a device boundary and the secondary electromagnetic field is configured to attenuate the primary electromagnetic field to produce a net field boundary which lies at least partly within the device boundary.3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the secondary susceptor has a lower electrical resistivity than the primary susceptor.4. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, further comprising an electromagnetic shield positioned between the inductor and the secondary susceptor, the electromagnetic shield comprising a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material.5. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the inductor comprises a helical induction coil and the primary susceptor is arranged inside the helical induction coil.6. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the secondary susceptor comprises at least one susceptor disc positioned at an axial end of the helical induction coil.7. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the secondary susceptor comprises a susceptor mesh which surrounds at least part of the helical induction coil.8. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the secondary susceptor at least partially encloses the inductor, the primary susceptor and the aerosol generating substrate, and wherein the secondary susceptor comprises a cup-shaped susceptor element or a pair of cup-shaped susceptor elements.9. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the primary susceptor and the aerosol generating substrate are integrated into a planar body having main surfaces, and wherein the inductor comprises a pair of coil plates arranged on opposite sides of the planar body and each having a first surface which faces a corresponding main surface of the planar body.10. An aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein each of the coil plates has a second surface opposite the first surface, and wherein the secondary susceptor comprises a pair of susceptor plates each of which is positioned adjacent to the second surface of a respective coil plate.11. An aerosol generating system according to claim 10, further comprising an electromagnetic shield positioned between the inductor and the secondary susceptor, the electromagnetic shield comprising a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material, wherein the electromagnetic shield comprises a pair of electromagnetic shield members, and wherein one of said electromagnetic shield members is positioned between each of the coil plates and the adjacent susceptor plate.12. An aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein each of the electromagnetic shield members comprises a ferrite slab.13. An aerosol generating system according to claim 11, further comprising an air-gap layer positioned between each of the coil plates and the adjacent electromagnetic shield member.14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein each of the air-gap layers includes a thermally insulating material.15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein the secondary susceptor acts as an electrical conductor, and wherein the aerosol generating system comprises a self-oscillating circuit formed by the inductor and the secondary susceptor.", "embedding_index": 207}
{"index": 208, "patent_number": "WO24008714 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a charging unit (14) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (12); the aerosol generating device (12) comprising a device body (21) extending along a device axis (X) and defining at least one lateral wall (25); the charging unit (14) comprising a unit body (51) defining an external surface and a recess portion (54) formed in the external surface and configured to receive the aerosol generating device (12) so as the lateral wall (25) of the device body (21) extends continuously with the external surface of the unit body (51); wherein the charging unit (14) further comprises an ejecting mechanism (80) configured to eject one end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) from the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (14) upon a trigger event. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A charging unit (14) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (12); the aerosol generating device (12) comprising a device body (21) extending along a device axis (X) between two ends (22, 24), the device body (21) defining at least one lateral wall (25) of the aerosol generating device (12); the charging unit (14) comprising a unit body (51) defining an external surface (53) and a recess portion (54) formed in the external surface (53) and configured to receive the aerosol generating device (12) so as the lateral wall (25) of the device body (21) extends continuously with the external surface (53) of the unit body (51); wherein the charging unit (14) further comprises an ejecting mechanism (80) configured to eject one end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) from the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (14) upon a trigger event.2. The charging unit (14) according to claim 1, wherein the trigger event comprises activation of a button (77) by a user.3. The charging unit (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the trigger event further comprises a successful authentication of a user.4. The charging unit (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ejecting mechanism (80) is configured to be powered upon the trigger event to eject said end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12); preferably, the ejecting mechanism (80) being configured to be powered during a predetermined time period to maintain said end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device in an ejected position.5. The charging unit (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a retaining mechanism (90) configured to retain at least one end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) or the whole device body (21) within the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (14).6. The charging unit (14) according to claim 5, wherein the retaining mechanism (90) comprises a ferromagnetic element (83) or magnetic element (91) arranged in the unit body (51) so as to create attraction with a magnetic element (82; 92) comprised in the device body (21).7. The charging unit (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ejecting mechanism (80) comprises a first magnetic element (81) arranged in the unit body (51) to face a second magnetic element (82) arranged in the device body (21), the first magnetic element (81) being configured, when powered, to repel the second magnetic element (82); wherein the first magnetic element (81) is a coil configured to generate a magnetic field repelling the second magnetic element (82).8. The charging unit (14) according to claim 7 taken in combination with claim 6, wherein the ferromagnetic element (83) of the retaining mechanism (80) forms an electromagnetic core of said coil of the ejecting mechanism (80); preferably, the retaining mechanism (80) being configured to retain the whole device body (21) within the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (12) when the ejecting mechanism (80) is not powered.9. The charging unit (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the ejecting mechanism (80) comprises a shape memory alloy spring (84) able to expand when powered and a plunger (85) mounted on said spring (84) and able to repel the end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) configured to be ejected by the ejecting mechanism (80).10. The charging unit (14) according to claim 9 taken in combination with claim 5 or 6, wherein the retaining mechanism (90) is configured to retain the non-ejected end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) within the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (14).1 1. The charging unit (14) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the ejecting mechanism (80) further comprises a biasing element (86) configured to bias the shape memory alloy spring (84) to its initial position after having been expanded.12. An aerosol generating assembly (10), comprising: - an aerosol generating device (12); - a charging unit (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with the aerosol generating device (12).13. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device (12) further comprises a user interface (39).14. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 13, wherein the user interface (39) is adapted to display at least one of the following data elements: - an indicator indicating whether the aerosol generating device (12) is received within the charging unit (14) or not; - an indicator indicating a charging process of the aerosol generating device (12) by the charging unit (14); - an indicator indicating results of an authentication process; - an indicator indicating the progress of heating of a vaporizable material; - an indicator indicating the remaining capacity of heating the vaporizable material without charging of a battery comprised in the aerosol generating device (12);- an indicator indicating the remaining capacity of the battery of the aerosol generating device (12); - an indicator indicating the remaining capacity of a battery of the charging unit (14);- an indicator indicating a charging process of the battery of the charging unit (14) by an external power source.15. An operation method of an aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, comprising the following steps: - detect the trigger event; - power the ejecting mechanism (80) to eject one end (22, 24) of the aerosol generating device (12) from the recess portion (54) of the charging unit (14).", "embedding_index": 208}
{"index": 209, "patent_number": "US2018332894 AA", "text": "[EN] A method is provided for operating an electronic vapour inhaler (10) comprising an induction heating arrangement (34), the induction heating arrangement (34) comprising an induction coil (36) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to heat an induction heatable element (28) and thereby heat a non-liquid flavour-release medium (30). The method comprises intermittently energising the induction coil (36) to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element (28). [EN] 1. A method for operating an electronic vapour inhaler comprising an induction heating arrangement, the induction heating arrangement comprising an induction coil for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to heat an induction heatable element and thereby heat a non-liquid flavour-release medium, the method comprising intermittently energising the induction coil to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element.2. An operating method according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises varying the pulse frequency of the power supplied to the induction coil.3. An operating method according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises varying the pulse amplitude of the power supplied to the induction coil.4. An operating method according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises varying the duty cycle of the power supplied to the induction coil.5. An operating method according to claim 1, wherein the pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element heats the non-liquid flavour-release medium to an operating temperature in an operating temperature range having a lower limit of between 150 degrees centigrade and 200 degrees centigrade and an upper limit of between 200 degrees centigrade and 250 degrees centigrade6. An operating method according to claim 5, wherein the operating temperature range is between 180 degrees centigrade and 240 degrees centigrade7. An operating method according to claim 5, wherein the method comprises a first operating phase in which the induction coil is intermittently energised to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element to heat the non-liquid flavour-release medium to a temperature in the operating temperature range.8. An operating method according to claim 7, wherein the first operating phase has a predetermined duration.9. An operating method according to claim 8, wherein the duration of the first operating phase does not exceed 10 seconds.10. An operating method according to claim 9, wherein the duration does not exceed 5 seconds.11. An operating method according to claim 7, wherein the method comprises a second operating phase in which the induction coil is intermittently energised to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element to maintain the average temperature of the non-liquid flavour-release medium within the operating temperature range.12. An operating method according to claim 11, wherein the strength of the alternating electromagnetic field is lower during the second operating phase than during the first operating phase.13. An operating method according to claim 11, wherein, during the second operating phase, the induction coil is intermittently energised based on user demand.14. An operating method according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is intermittently energised according to a predetermined heating profile.15. An operating method according to claim 14, wherein the predetermined heating profile is selectable by a user.16. An operating method according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined heating profile is selected automatically based on a detected characteristic which is related to the non-liquid flavour-release medium.17. An electronic vapour inhaler comprising: an induction heating arrangement, the induction heating arrangement comprising an induction coil for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to heat an induction heatable element and thereby heat a non-liquid flavour-release medium; anda control arrangement for controlling the operation of the induction heating arrangement to intermittently energise the induction coil to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element.18. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 209}
{"index": 210, "patent_number": "US2021076743 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an induction heating device and an electronic component having material able to act as a first susceptor, wherein the induction heating device is arranged to heat, in use, a second susceptor for a first period, and the electronic component is arranged to be activated for a second period, and wherein the first period and the second period are non-concurrent. This achieves reduced interference in the functionality of the electronic component. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: an induction heating device and an electronic component having material able to act as a first susceptor, wherein the induction heating device is arranged to heat, in use, a second susceptor for a first period, and the electronic component is arranged to be activated for a second period, and wherein the first period and the second period are non-concurrent.2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first and second periods are arranged to be sequential.3. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first period is arranged to be repeated at least once and/or the second period is arranged to be repeated at least once.4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of the first and second periods is arranged to be repeated at least once and the first and second periods are arranged to alternate.5. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein a time from a start of one of the first or second periods to an end of the other one of the first and second periods is arranged to be about 0.05 seconds to 0.15 seconds.6. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the electronic component is a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor being arranged to monitor, in use, a temperature related to heat generated from the second susceptor for the second period.7. The assembly according to claim 6, wherein the induction heating device is arranged to adjust an amount of heat provided to the second susceptor based on the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor.8. The assembly according to claim 6, further comprising a controller arranged in use to control the induction heating device and the temperature sensor.9. The assembly according to claim 8, wherein the controller is arranged in use to control the induction heating device based on the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor.10. The assembly according to claim 9, wherein the controller is arranged to control the induction heating device by being arranged in use to adjust an amount of power supplied to the induction heating device.11. The assembly according to claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to average temperatures monitored by the temperature sensor over a third period so as to allow noise detection in the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor.12. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to detect noise in the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor based on the averaged temperatures monitored during the third period and apply a filter to temperature monitored by the temperature sensor based on the detected noise so as to reduce noise in monitored temperatures.13. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a power source arranged in use to provide power to the induction heating device and the electronic component.14. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;a heating compartment arranged to receive a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.15. A method of monitoring temperature in a vapour generating device, the method comprising: induction heating a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor using an induction heating device; andmonitoring a temperature of the body,wherein the steps of induction heating and monitoring are conducted non-concurrently.16. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction heating device is an induction coil.17. A vapour generating device comprising: a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor;a heating compartment arranged to receive the body;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment;an air outlet in communication with the heating compartment; andan induction heating assembly including an induction coil and a temperature sensor having material able to act as a first susceptor, wherein the induction heating device is arranged to heat, in use, the induction heatable susceptor for a first period, and the temperature sensor is arranged to be activated for a second period, and wherein the first period and the second period are non-concurrent.", "embedding_index": 210}
{"index": 211, "patent_number": "US2021059305 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette device has an elongate main body including a power supply unit, electrical circuitry and a seating for a liquid reservoir. Front and back panels are slidably attached to the elongate main body and configured to move in the longitudinal direction between an extended position and a retracted position. The panels include connectors configured to slide on rail members in a longitudinal direction. The connectors include a movable portion that is movable relative to a fixed portion, and which allows movement of the panel in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rail members. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette device comprising: an elongate main body comprising a liquid store,at least one slideable panel connected to the elongate main body and movable in a longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette device between an extended position and a retracted position, whereby the liquid store is exposed or more exposed when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position, anda first light source provided on the elongate main body that is configured to be rendered operable when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position, and that is configured to be rendered inoperable or invisible when the at least one slideable panel is in the extended position,wherein the at least one slideable panel comprises a translucent portion configured to be aligned with the first light source only when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position so that light from the first light source is visible through the translucent portion when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position,wherein the elongate main body further comprises a second light source, which is aligned with the translucent portion only when the at least one slideable panel is in the extended position so that light from the second light source is visible through the translucent portion when the at least one slideable panel is in the extended position.2. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the first light source comprises a plurality of light emitting elements and each of the plurality of light emitting elements is aligned with a respective portion of the translucent portion only when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position.3. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the respective translucent portions are divided from one another by optically opaque partitions.4. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second light sources are electrically connected to a printed circuit board.5. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one light diffuser configured to receive and diffuse light from the first light source.6. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slideable panel comprises an actuator configured to activate a switch on the elongate main body to control a power supply between an operable state and an inoperable state when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted and extended positions, respectively.7. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slideable panel comprises a press-button that can activate a switch on the elongate main body to enable a production of inhalable aerosol.8. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 7, wherein the press-button is movable from a first position towards a second position that is closer to the elongate main body, and wherein movement of the press-button from the first position towards the second position is inhibited when the at least one slideable panel is in the extended position.9. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the elongate main body comprises at least one abutment, configured to inhibit movement of the press-button from the first position toward the second position.10. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 9, wherein the abutment forms part of a light diffuser.", "embedding_index": 211}
{"index": 212, "patent_number": "WO24002852 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising: a body comprising a chamber for receiving an aerosol substrate consumable; an actuator mechanically coupled with the body; a first haptic output element mechanically coupled with the body and having a first resonant frequency; and a second haptic output element mechanically coupled with the body and having a second resonant frequency different to the first resonant frequency; wherein the actuator is selectively configured to vibrate to generate vibrations in the body at a frequency of: a first frequency to cause a substantially resonant response in the first haptic output element; and/or a second frequency to cause a substantially resonant response in the second haptic output element. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (100) comprising: a body (102) comprising a chamber (104) for receiving an aerosol substrate consumable; an actuator (106) mechanically coupled with the body (102); a first haptic output element (108) mechanically coupled with the body (102) and having a first resonant frequency; and a second haptic output element (110) mechanically coupled with the body and having a second resonant frequency different to the first resonant frequency; wherein the actuator (106) is selectively configured to vibrate to generate vibrations in the body at a frequency of: a first frequency to cause a substantially resonant response in the first haptic output element (108); and/or a second frequency to cause a substantially resonant response in the second haptic output element (110).2. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first haptic output element (108) and the second haptic output element (110) are separated from each other on the body (102).3. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein one or more of the first haptic output element (108) and the second haptic output element (110) comprises a rigid mass (116) coupled to an elastic element (118).4. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 3, wherein the rigid mass (116) is restrained to vibrate in a first axis.5. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 3, wherein the rigid mass (116) is configured to vibrate omnidirectionally.6. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 5, wherein the elastic element (118) comprises an elastic rubber element and the rigid mass (116) is embedded within the elastic rubber element.7. The aerosol generating device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the 3dB bandwidth B1 of the first haptic output element (108) is less than half of the difference between the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency.8. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first haptic output element (108) and the second haptic output element (110) is configured to operate as an input to the aerosol generating device (110).9. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator (106) is configured to cause vibrations at the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency simultaneously.10. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator (106) is a piezoelectric component, the piezoelectric component being configured to receive a time-varying electrical stimulus at a predetermined frequency and generate a vibration dependent on the predetermined frequency.11. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator (106) is separated from the first haptic output element (108) by a first predetermined distance and the second haptic output element (110) by a second predetermined distance.12. The aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the vibration generated by the actuator (106) is configured to travel along a first vibration path in the body (102) between the actuator (106) and the first haptic output element (108) and a second vibration path in the body (102) between the actuator (106) and the second haptic output element (110).13. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a third haptic output element mechanically coupled with the body (102) and having a third resonant frequency.14. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator (106) is a single actuator and there is a plurality of haptic output elements (108, 110).15. A method of providing haptic feedback in an aerosol generating device (100), the method comprising: selectively actuating an actuator (106) to generate vibrations in the aerosol generating device (100) at a frequency of: a first frequency to cause a substantially resonant response in a first haptic output element (108) of the device (100); and/or a second frequency to cause a resonant response in a second haptic output element (110) of the device (100).", "embedding_index": 212}
{"index": 213, "patent_number": "WO24003365 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating assembly comprising a cavity (52) extending along a device axis (Z) and configured to receive an aerosol generating article. The assembly (10) comprises: - a heat conducting element configured to heat a tobacco portion (15) of the aerosol generating article; and - a heater (62) configured to generate heat and transfer it to the heat conducting element; wherein the heat conducting element comprises a first longitudinal part (74A) arranged to form or to face at least partially a wall delimiting the cavity (52) along the device axis (Z); wherein the heater (62) is fixed transversally at a closed end of the cavity (52) or longitudinally substantially at the center of the first longitudinal part (74A) of the heat conducting element. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating assembly (10; 1 10) comprising a cavity (52) extending along a device axis (Z) between a closed end (53A) and an open end (53B), and configured to receive an aerosol generating article (12; 1 12), the aerosol generating article (12; 1 12) extending along an article axis (X) and comprising a tobacco portion (15) and a mouthpiece portion (16) arranged successively along the article axis (X); the assembly (10; 110) comprising: - a heat conducting element configured to heat the tobacco portion (15) of the aerosol generating article (12; 1 12); and - a heater (62; 162) configured to generate heat and transfer it to the heat conducting element; wherein the heat conducting element comprises a first longitudinal part (74A; 174A) arranged to form or to face at least partially a wall delimiting the cavity (52) along the device axis (Z); wherein the heater (62; 162) is fixed transversally at the closed end (53A) of the cavity (52).2. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to claim 1, wherein the heater (62; 162) comprises a heating surface arranged adjacent to the heat conducting element.3. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 1 10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first longitudinal part (74A; 174A) is the only longitudinal part of the heat conducting element.4. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the heat conducting element further comprises a second longitudinal part (74B; 174B) arranged facing the first longitudinal part (74A; 174A).5. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to claim 4, wherein the heat conducting element further comprises a transversal part (74C) arranged to form a transversal wall of the cavity (52) and connecting the first and the second longitudinal parts (74A, 74B; 174A, 174B); preferably the heater (62; 162) being adjacent to the transversal part (74C).6. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to claim 5, wherein the heater (62; 162) is the unique heater of the assembly (10; 1 10) and is arranged adjacent to the transversal part (74C) of the heat conducting element.7. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to any one of claims 4 or 5, comprising at least two different heaters (62; 162) arranged adjacent to different parts (74A, 74B, 74C; 174A, 174B, 174C) of the heat conducting element.8. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to any one of claim 7, wherein one of said two heaters is fixed longitudinally substantially at the center of the first longitudinal part (74A; 174A) of the heat conducting element.9. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the or each longitudinal part of the heat conducting element is equal or greater to/than the length of the tobacco portion (15) of the aerosol generating article (12; 1 12) when it is received in the cavity (52).10. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 1 10) according to claim 9, wherein, when the aerosol generating article (12; 112) is received in the cavity (52), the or each longitudinal part of the heat conducting element covers entirely the tobacco portion.11. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 1 10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the length of the or each longitudinal part of the heat conducting element is less than the length of the tobacco portion (15) of the aerosol generating article (12; 1 12) when it is received in the cavity (52).12. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 1 10) according to claim 1 1, wherein, when the aerosol generating article (12; 112) is received in the cavity, an uncovered part of the tobacco portion (15) is formed at the open end (53B) of the cavity (52).13. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (62; 162) defines a center and forms a shape symmetric in respect to the center; preferably the heater (62; 162) forms a circular or a donut shape.14. The aerosol generating assembly (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat conducting element is made from graphene or aluminum.15. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a part of the heat conducting element is integrated into an aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with the aerosol generating article (12; 1 12).", "embedding_index": 213}
{"index": 214, "patent_number": "WO24002904 A1", "text": "[EN] A computer-implemented method for operating an aerosol generation device (AGD) as well as a corresponding computer program and a corresponding AGD is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving time-resolved sensor data of the AGD representing a state of the AGD, estimating a future starting point in time of a usage of the AGD based on the time-resolved sensor data of the AGD, estimating a first probability which is a likelihood of correctness of the estimated future starting point in time of the usage of the AGD and initiating a preheating of the AGD only if the estimated first probability is greater than or equal to a first threshold. [EN] Claims 1. A computer-implemented method (200) for operating an aerosol generation device, AGD, (110) the method comprising the steps of: receiving (210) time-resolved sensor data of the AGD representing a state of the AGD; estimating a future starting point in time of a usage of the AGD based on the time- resolved sensor data of the AGD; estimating (220) a first probability which is a likelihood of correctness of the estimated future starting point in time of the usage of the AGD; and initiating (240) a preheating of the AGD only if the estimated first probability is greater than or equal to a first threshold.2. The method of the claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: determining (230), based on an amount of liquid inside the AGD and/or a position of the AGD, a second probability indicating whether the preheating of the AGD can be initiated safely; wherein preheating of the AGD is initiated only if the second probability is equal to or greater than a second threshold and the estimated first probability is greater than or equal to the first threshold.3. The method of the claim 2, wherein the method comprises: providing a safety issue notification to a user of the AGD at a second point in time if the second probability is smaller than the second threshold.4. The method of any one of claims 2 to 3, wherein the method further comprises: redetermining the second probability within a predefined third time interval starting from the second point in time.5. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: determining a first time interval between a first point in time and the estimated future starting point in time; wherein the preheating of the AGD is initiated only if the first time interval is smaller than or equal to a second, predetermined time interval; wherein the first point in time is a point in time of the receiving of the time- resolved sensor data, a point in time of estimating the first probability, or a point in time between the point in time of the receiving and the point in time of the estimating; and wherein the second time interval corresponds to an amount of time necessary for preheating the AGD.6. The method of any one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the future starting point in time and the first probability are estimated by an artificial intelligence model.7. The method of claim 6, wherein the artificial intelligence model has been trained according to a training method, the training method comprising the steps of: inputting training data to the artificial intelligence model to train the model, the training data including a plurality of data samples, each data sample comprising: time-resolved sensor data of a first AGD representing a state of the first AGD; and time-stamped usage data of the first AGD representing a starting point in time of the usage of the first AGD associated with the time-resolved data of the first AGD; and correlating the state of the first AGD and the starting point in time of the usage of the first AGD based on the plurality of data samples; wherein the model is configured to estimate the likelihood of correctness of the estimated future starting point in time of the usage of the AGD based on the correlation.8. The method of any one of the claims 6 to 7, wherein the trained artificial intelligence model is employed on the AGD.9. The method of any one of the claims 6 to 7, wherein the trained artificial intelligence model is employed on a location remote from the AGD, preferably a server or a cloud instance.10. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the time-resolved sensor data of an AGD includes at least one of: time-resolved data from a gyroscope comprised by the AGD; time-resolved data from a proximity sensor comprised by the AGD; time-resolved data from a draw sensor comprised by the AGD; time-resolved data from a lip contact sensor comprised by the AGD; time-resolved data from a sensor comprised by the AGD and detecting a fill level of the AGD; time-resolved data from one or more temperature sensors measuring the temperature of a heater comprised by the AGD, the environment of the AGD, a battery comprised by the AGD and/or electronics comprised by the AGD; time-resolved data from a draw pressure and/ or air flow sensor comprised by the AGD; and/or time-resolved data from at least one bio sensor comprised by the AGD and measuring the heart rate of a user of the AGD, a movement of the user of the AGD and/ or the blood pressure of the user of the AGD.11. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the state of an AGD represents at least a motion of the AGD in space and/or a position of the AGD in space.12. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the time-stamped usage data is data from a puff sensor, preferably a draw-activated puff sensor.13. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the usage of an AGD is a puff of the AGD.14. An aerosol generation device, AGD, (110) comprising means for carrying out the method according to any one of preceding claims.15. A computer program having instructions which when executed cause a computing device or a system to perform a method according to any one of the claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 214}
{"index": 215, "patent_number": "WO24002967 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (100; 800; 900) is provided with a heating cavity (45; 845; 945) comprising a heater component (47; 847; 947) and a sensor configured to sense an aerosol generating substrate (12; 812; 912). The device further comprises an energy storage module (11, 51; 811, 851; 911) and a controller (43; 843; 943). The controller is configured to power the heater component by directing a power flow from the energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature, and determine, using the sensor, that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity. The controller is further configured to initiate monitoring a parameter in response to determining that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity, and power the heater component until the monitored parameter meets a predetermined requirement, to compensate a reduction in the heater component temperature due to the received aerosol generating substrate. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a heating cavity configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the heating cavity comprises a heater component and a sensor configured to sense an aerosol generating substrate received in the heating cavity, and wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises an energy storage module and a controller configured to: power the heater component by directing a power flow from the energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature; determine, using the sensor, that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; initiate monitoring a parameter in response to determining that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; and power the heater component until the monitored parameter meets a predetermined requirement, to re-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature and compensate a reduction in the heater component temperature due to the received aerosol generating substrate.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the monitored parameter is a timer, and the predetermined requirement is met when a predetermined time has elapsed after initiating monitoring the parameter.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the monitored parameter is a heater temperature and the predetermined requirement is met when the heater temperature is equal to or greater than a target temperature after initiating monitoring the parameter.4. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to control the aerosol generation device perform an action when the monitored parameter meets the predetermined requirement.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the action comprises controlling a power flow from the energy storage module to the heater component to maintain the heater component at a predetermined temperature for a heating phase where an aerosol is generated for inhalation by an operator.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the action further comprises controlling an indicator of the aerosol generation device to provide an output indicating that the monitored parameter meets the predetermined requirement and the aerosol generation device is readied for the heating phase.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor and the controller is configured to monitor the temperature of the heater component using the temperature sensor and determine that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity in response to a decrease in the monitored temperature.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, and wherein the charge storage module comprises a first charge storage module and a second charge storage module; the holding unit comprising the heating cavity, and the first charge storage module; the charging unit comprising the second charge storage module; and wherein the controller is configured to: power the heater component by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and power the heater component by directing a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to power the heater component by: directing a power flow from the second energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and directing a power flow from the first energy storage module to the heater component to maintain the heater component at the predetermined temperature to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate when the monitored parameter meets the predetermined requirement and the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the controller is configured to power the heater component by: directing a power flow from the second energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and directing a power flow from the second energy storage module to the heater component to maintain the heater component at the predetermined temperature to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate when the monitored parameter meets the predetermined requirement and the holding unit is connected to the charging unit.11. The aerosol generation device of any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the controller is configured to power the heater component by: directing a power flow from the first energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit; and directing a power flow from the first energy storage module to the heater component to maintain the heater component at the predetermined temperature to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate when the monitored parameter meets the predetermined requirement and the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the heating cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape; and the heating cavity comprises two major internal faces, wherein the two major internal faces oppose one another, the aerosol generating substrate is configured to be received between the opposing major internal faces, and the major internal faces are each associated with a heating element of the heater component.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim and the aerosol generating substrate.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a heating cavity configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the heating cavity comprises a heater component and a sensor configured to sense an aerosol generating substrate received in the heating cavity, the aerosol generation device further comprising an energy storage module; wherein the method comprises: powering the heater component by directing a power flow from the energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature; determining, using the sensor, that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; initiating monitoring a parameter in response to determining that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; and powering the heater component until the monitored parameter meets a predetermined requirement, to re-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature and compensate a reduction in the heater component temperature due to the received aerosol generating substrate.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a heating cavity configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the heating cavity comprises a heater component and a sensor configured to sense an aerosol generating substrate received in the heating cavity, the aerosol generation device further comprising an energy storage module; wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: powering the heater component by directing a power flow from the energy storage module to the heater component to pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature; determining, using the sensor, that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; initiating monitoring a parameter in response to determining that an aerosol generating substrate has been received in the heating cavity; and powering the heater component until the monitored parameter meets a predetermined requirement, to re-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature and compensate a reduction in the heater component temperature due to the received aerosol generating substrate.", "embedding_index": 215}
{"index": 216, "patent_number": "US2024000141 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device in which an aerosol generating substrate is heated to form an aerosol includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber including at least a heating element; an oblong housing; a cover which can be in a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber and in an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber; and a tray configured to receive and hold the substrate, the tray being connected to the cover. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber comprising at least a heating element;an oblong housing;a cover which can be in a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber and in an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber; anda tray configured to receive and hold the substrate, the tray being connected to the cover;wherein when the cover is in the open position, the tray is configured to receive the substrate, and the received substrate is located at least partly outside of the aerosol generation chamber, and when the cover is in the closed position, a received substrate is fully contained in the aerosol generation chamber and in contact with the heating element; andwherein the cover is configured to be moved from the open position to the closed position by rotation, whereby the tray is translated in a longitudinal direction of the housing and towards the heating element and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing such that a substrate held by the tray is put in contact with the heating element.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray comprises means for fixing the substrate to the tray.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the means for fixing are one or more protrusions which are configured to engage with respective recesses of the substrate.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, further comprising an aerosol generating substrate having recesses, wherein the recesses of the substrate are configured to be formed by stamping the substrate with the one or more protrusions.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein movement of the tray in the direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing is caused by a slanted wall of the aerosol generation chamber.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein a cross-section of the tray has a generally L-shaped configuration, a long leg of the L-shaped configuration being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the housing, and a short leg of the L-shaped configuration extending from the long leg towards the heating element.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is connected to the housing by a hinge which allows for the rotation of the cover.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is biased towards the closed position by a spring.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the tray is connected to the cover such that the rotation of the cover around the hinge results in translation the tray.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein a connection between the tray and the cover is realized by a second hinge, the second hinge being distanced from the hinge which allows for the rotation of the cover.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the rotation of the cover is translated into translation of the tray by a lever.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray is configured to moves towards a center of the housing along the longitudinal direction of the housing moves from the open position to the closed position, and in an opposite direction as the cover moves from the closed position to the open position.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the substrate is moved away from a center of the housing along the longitudinal direction of the housing by the short leg when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the substrate is moved away from a center of the housing along the longitudinal direction of the housing by the means for fixing the substrate to the tray.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 14, further comprising an aerosol generating substrate having recesses, wherein a cross-section of the tray has a generally L-shaped configuration, a long leg of the L-shaped configuration being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the housing, and a short leg of the L-shaped configuration extending from the long leg towards the heating element, and wherein the substrate has an upper surface and a lower surface, and in the closed position of the cover the lower surface is in contact with the long leg of the tray, and the upper surface is in contact with the heating element.", "embedding_index": 216}
{"index": 217, "patent_number": "WO23247695 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of monitoring an aerosol generating article (1) is described. The article (1) comprises a capacitor (6). The capacitor (6) comprises an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The method comprises estimating or determining the amount of electrolyte. [EN] Claims 1. A method of monitoring an aerosol generating article (1) comprising a capacitor (6), the capacitor (6) comprising an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the method comprising estimating or determining the amount of electrolyte.2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising notifying the amount of electrolyte to the user.3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the amount of electrolyte is estimated or determined from one or both of: one or more electrical parameters of the capacitor (6), and a time taken to discharge or charge the capacitor (6) between predefined upper and lower limits.4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the one or more electrical parameters of the capacitor (6) are estimated or determined using at least one of voltage and current measurements obtained when the capacitor (6) is being discharged or charged.5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the at least one of voltage and current measurements are obtained when the capacitor (6) is being discharged or charged between predefined upper and lower limits.6. A method according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the predefined upper limit is where the capacitor (6) is substantially fully charged, and the predefined lower limit is where the capacitor (6) is substantially fully discharged.7. A method according to any of claims 3 to 5, further comprising heating the electrolyte to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user by at least one of discharging and charging the capacitor (6) in a narrower range than the range defined by the predefined upper and lower limits for estimating or determining the amount of electrolyte.8. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein in an initial step an initial value of one or more electrical parameters of the capacitor (6) is estimated or determined, in one or more subsequent steps a subsequent value of one or more electrical parameters of the capacitor (6) is estimated or determined, and wherein for each subsequent step at least the respective subsequent value is used to estimate or determine the amount of electrolyte in the capacitor (6), and optionally both the initial value and the respective subsequent value are used to estimate or determine the amount of electrolyte in the capacitor (6).9. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein in an initial step an initial time taken to discharge or charge the capacitor (6) between predefined values is estimated or determined, in one or more subsequent steps a subsequent time taken to discharge or charge the capacitor (6) between predefined values is estimated or determined, and wherein for each subsequent step at least the respective subsequent time is used to estimate or determine the amount of electrolyte in the capacitor (6), and optionally both the initial time and the respective subsequent time are used to estimate or determine the amount of electrolyte in the capacitor (6).10. A method according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the initial step is carried out before a pre-heating phase.11. A method according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein each subsequent step is carried out during a heating or vaping phase.12. A method according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein each subsequent step is carried out in response to a puff detection.13. A method according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein each subsequent step is carried out during a heating or vaping phase where the temperature of the capacitor (6) varies according to a temperature profile, and wherein each subsequent step is carried out when the temperature of the capacitor (6) is kept substantially constant according to the temperature profile.14. A method according to any of claims 8 to 13, wherein during the initial step and each subsequent step the capacitor (6) is discharged or charged at least twice.15. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating article (1) comprising a capacitor (6), the capacitor (6) comprising an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user; and an aerosol generating device (34) in which the aerosol generating article is received, the aerosol generating device (34) further comprising a controller (48) adapted to implement the method according to any of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 217}
{"index": 218, "patent_number": "WO23247676 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1) is described. The article (1) includes a capacitor (6) comprising an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) comprising a capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86), the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) comprising an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user.2. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to claim 1, wherein the electrolyte comprises one or more of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, magnesium citrate, magnesium carbonate, citric acid, tartaric acid, benzoic acid, glycerol, and any suitable equivalents thereof.3. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the electrolyte comprises a gelling agent.4. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to claim 3, wherein the gelling agent comprises one or more of polyvinyl alcohol, gellan gum, and xanthan gum.5. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, wherein the electrolyte comprises sodium chloride and glycerol, and optionally polyvinyl alcohol.6. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, wherein the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) further comprises a pair of electrodes (16, 18; 54, 56; 70, 72), each electrode comprising at least one carbon-based electrode layer (24, 28; 62, 66; 78, 82).7. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to claim 6, wherein each electrode (16, 18; 54, 56; 70, 72) further comprises a current collector (22, 26; 60, 64; 76, 80).8. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) further comprises a porous separator (20a, 20b; 58a; 74) between the electrodes (16, 18; 54, 56; 70, 72).9. An aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 8, wherein the separator (20a, 20b; 58a; 74) comprises a tobacco material.10. An aerosol generating article (84) according to claim 8, wherein the separator comprises a cellulose- or polypropylene-based material.11. An aerosol generating article (84) according to any preceding claim, further comprising tobacco material (88) downstream of the capacitor (86) in the aerosol flow path.12. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, wherein the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) has one of a spiral wound construction, a prismatic construction, a folded or serpentine construction, and a stacked construction.13. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, further comprising a mouthpiece through which the aerosol is inhaled by the user.14. An aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, wherein the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) is pre-charged in the packaged article.15. An aerosol generating device (34) adapted to receive, in use, the aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any preceding claim, the device (34) further comprising a switching circuit (42) electrically connected between a pair of electrodes (16, 18; 54, 56; 70, 72) of the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) and configured to control the discharging of the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86), and optionally the charging of the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) from a power source (44) of the device (34).16. A method of controlling an aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (34), and an aerosol generating article (1; 84) according to any of claims 1 to 14, the method comprising discharging the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) to heat the electrolyte and thereby generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.17. A method according to claim 16, further comprising charging the capacitor (6; 52; 68; 86) to heat the electrolyte and thereby generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.18. A method according to claim 16 or claim 17, wherein the device (34) further comprises a heater (50), the method comprising using the heater (50) to heat the electrolyte and thereby generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.", "embedding_index": 218}
{"index": 219, "patent_number": "WO23247694 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of heating an aerosol generating article (1) is described. The article (1) comprises a capacitor (6) with an electrolyte. The method comprising at least one of discharging and charging the capacitor (6) to heat the electrolyte and thereby generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user. [EN] Claims 1. A method of heating an aerosol generating article (1) comprising a capacitor (6), the capacitor (6) comprising an electrolyte, the method comprising at least one of discharging and charging the capacitor (6) to heat the electrolyte and thereby generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the capacitor (6) is cycled between discharging and charging.3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the discharging and/or charging of the capacitor (6) is controlled based on an estimated or determined temperature.4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the temperature is a measured temperature or is estimated or determined from at least electrical parameter of the capacitor (6).5. A method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the discharging and/or charging of the capacitor (6) is controlled based on a comparison between the estimated or determined temperature (ET) and a target temperature or temperature profile (TP).6. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the capacitor (6) further comprises a pair of electrodes (16, 18), and wherein the discharging and/or charging of the capacitor (6) is controlled by varying the power at which the capacitor (6) is discharged and/or charged through a switching circuit (42) electrically connected between the pair of electrodes (16, 18).7. A method according to claim 6, wherein a switching device (44) of the switching circuit (42) is controlled by a closed loop controller (54) having one or more controller constants.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the one or more controller constants are varied based on at least one of: - an estimated or determined value of an electrical parameter of the capacitor (6), and - an estimated or determined temperature of the capacitor (6).9. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the capacitor (6) is discharged or is cycled between discharging and charging until a threshold temperature is reached, after which the capacitor (6) is heated by an external heater (50).10. A method according to any preceding claim, further comprising an identification step where the capacitor (6) is at least one of discharged and charged for a period of time and a value of an electrical parameter of the capacitor (6) is estimated or determined, wherein the value of the electrical parameter is used to determine at least one of: - an operating parameter or status of the capacitor (6), and - the authenticity of the aerosol generating article (1).11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the identification step is carried out before a pre-heating phase (PHP) of the aerosol generating article (1).12. A method according to any preceding claim, further comprising a temperature estimation step where the capacitor (6) is at least one of discharged and charged for a period of time and a value of an electrical parameter of the capacitor (6) is estimated or determined, wherein the value of the electrical parameter is used to estimate a temperature of the capacitor (6).13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the temperature estimation step is carried out at regular or irregular intervals during at least one of a pre-heating phase (PHP) and a subsequent heating or vaping phase (VP).14. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating article (1) comprising a capacitor (6), the capacitor (6) comprising an electrolyte which, when heated, generates an aerosol for inhalation by a user; and an aerosol generating device (34) in which the aerosol generating article (1) is received, the aerosol generating device (34) further comprising a controller (48) adapted to implement the method according to any of preceding claims.15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the capacitor (6) further comprises a pair of electrodes (16, 18), and the device (34) further comprises a switching circuit (42) electrically connected between the pair of electrodes (16, 18), and optionally a heater (50).", "embedding_index": 219}
{"index": 220, "patent_number": "US2023413899 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device. The liquid substance storing container has a porous body for storing a liquid substance and the aerosol generating device includes a heater having at least two heating sections configured to heat the porous body,The aerosol generating device comprises has a heating cavity for housing the porous body and the at least two heating sections of the heater are located on the bottom of the heating cavity.The aerosol generating device may be used as a e-cigarette. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device, said liquid substance storing container comprising a porous body for storing a liquid substance and said aerosol generating device comprising a heater comprising at least two heating sections configured to heat the porous body, wherein said aerosol generating device comprises a heating cavity for housing the porous body, said at least two heating sections of said heater being located on the bottom of the heating cavity, and wherein said porous body is disposed on the bottom of the heating cavity, in contact with the at least two heating sections of the heater.2. The aerosol generating system, according to claim 1, wherein said at least two heating sections of the heater are arranged in a same plane of said bottom of the heating cavity.3. The aerosol generating system, according to claim 1, wherein said porous body comprises at least two different portions and said at least two heating sections of the heater are in contact respectively with external surfaces of said at least two different portions of the porous body.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein each external surface of said at least two different portions of the porous body has a shape configured to match one of said at least two heating sections of the heater.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein said at least two heating sections of the heater have a shape chosen from among at least two slice sections, dots or linear tracks, concentric rings.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol generating device further comprises control means in order to activate separately said at least two heating sections of the heater.7. A liquid substance storing container for an aerosol generating system according to claim 1, comprising a porous body for storing a liquid substance, wherein the porous body comprises at least two different portions configured to be heated separately by the at least two heating sections of said heater.8. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 7, wherein said at least two different portions of the porous body are substantially thermally insulated from each other.9. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 7, wherein the porous body comprises at least one slit extending between said at least two different portions of the porous body.10. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 9, wherein said porous body comprises at least one external flat surface, said at least one slit opening onto said at least one external flat surface of the porous body.11. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 9, wherein said porous body has a cylindrical or prismatic shape, said at least one slit extending along a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical or prismatic shape.12. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 11, wherein said at least one slit opens onto two opposite external flat surfaces of said cylindrical or prismatic shape of the porous body.13. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 7, wherein said porous body has a cross-section chosen from among circular, triangular or rectangular.", "embedding_index": 220}
{"index": 221, "patent_number": "US2023404150 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation unit for use in an aerosol generation device or consumable includes a wicking element and a variable clamping element for controlling wicking of liquid by the wicking element. A The aerosol generation unit includes the wicking element in communication with a liquid reservoir, one or more clamping elements configured to thermally expand and contract to variably clamp at least a portion of the wicking element for controlling the amount of wicking, by the wicking element, of liquid contained in the reservoir, and a heating element or heat transfer element configured to apply heat to the wicking element and the one or more clamping elements. By variably clamping the wicking element, the capillary effect of the wicking element can be increased, reduced, or substantially suppressed. This allows the flow rate of liquid into the wicking element to be controlled based on the heat applied to the clamping element. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation unit for use in an aerosol generation device or consumable, the aerosol generation unit comprising: a wicking element in communication with a liquid reservoir;one or more clamping elements configured to thermally expand and contract to variably clamp at least a portion of the wicking element for controlling the amount of wicking, by the wicking element, of liquid contained in the reservoir; anda heating element or heat transfer element configured to apply heat to the wicking element and the one or more clamping elements.2. The aerosol generation unit according to the preceding claim 1, wherein the wicking element comprises a fibrous and/or spongy material.3. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the wicking element comprises a cotton material, ceramic fiber, or glass fiber.4. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the wicking element has an elongated shape, and/or wherein one or more ends of the wicking element are in communication with the liquid reservoir.5. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 4, wherein the one or more clamping elements are arranged proximate to one or more ends of the wicking element that are in communication with the liquid reservoir.6. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein a clamping element forms a loop, and/or wherein a clamping element forms a ring.7. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements comprise a material with a coefficient of linear thermal expansion a between 1E-5 1/K and 1E-3 1/K.8. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements comprise a material with a thermal conductance above[Embedded image] 150 W m · K.9. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements comprise polyamide, aluminum, copper, Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), or Polyetheretherketone (PEEK).10. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements comprise or substantially consist of polyamide 11.11. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements are configured to compress or decompress at least a part of the wicking element based on their temperature.12. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the one or more clamping elements are configured to at least locally compress the wicking element to substantially prevent wicking of liquid when they are not heated by the heating element or heat transfer element, and/or wherein the one or more clamping elements are configured to allow wicking of liquid when they are heated by the heating element or heat transfer element.13. The aerosol generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the heating element or heat transfer element is arranged on at least a portion of the surface of the wicking element.14. An aerosol generation device for use with a consumable, the device comprising an aerosol generation unit according to claim 1.16. A consumable for use with an aerosol generation device, the consumable comprising an aerosol generation unit according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 221}
{"index": 222, "patent_number": "WO23242139 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device (100; 800) comprising a holding unit (10; 810) configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate (12; 812), and a charging unit (50; 850) connectable to the holding unit. The holding unit comprises a heater component (47; 847) configured aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module (11; 811). The charging unit comprises a second charge storage module (51; 851). A controller (43; 843) is configured to pre-heat the heater component until a target parameter is reached by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and direct a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during pre-heating and before the target parameter is reached. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit; the holding unit comprising a heater component configured aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component; the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component; the aerosol generation device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component until a target parameter is reached by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component; and when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during preheating and before the target parameter is reached, direct a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1 wherein the first power flow corresponds to a lower current output from the first charge storage module than a current output from the second charge storage module for the second power flow.3. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the target parameter is a predetermined pre-heating time.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to direct the first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for a modified pre-heating time when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during pre-heating and before the target parameter is reached, wherein the modified pre-heating time is longer than a remaining portion of the predetermined pre-heating time at a time point when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the controller is configured to determine the modified pre-heating time based upon an elapsed preheating time when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during the pre-heating phase.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the controller is configured to determine the elapsed pre-heating time between the beginning of the pre-heating phase and a time point when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during the pre-heating phase; and determine the modified pre-heating time based upon the elapsed preheating time by a predetermined relationship between the elapsed pre-heating time and the modified pre-heating time.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to maintain the heater component at a predetermined aerosolisation temperature when the heater component has been pre-heated, and the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit, by directing a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to maintain the heater component at a predetermined aerosolisation temperature when the heater component has been pre-heated, and the holding unit is not disconnected from the charging unit, by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component.9. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to, when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the first charge storage module to charge the first charge storage module.10. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit comprises a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape; and the cavity comprises two major internal faces, wherein the two major internal faces oppose one another, the aerosol generating substrate is configured to be received between the opposing major internal faces, and the major internal faces are each associated with a heating element of the heater component.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the major internal faces comprise a ceramic material and the heating elements are arranged on or embedded in the ceramic material.12. The aerosol generation device of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the holding unit comprises a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is rod shaped.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim having an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit of the aerosol generation device.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component; wherein the method comprises: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component until a target parameter is reached by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component; and when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during preheating and before the target parameter is reached, directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component; wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component until a target parameter is reached by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component; and when the holding unit is disconnected from the charging unit during preheating and before the target parameter is reached, directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component.", "embedding_index": 222}
{"index": 223, "patent_number": "WO23242084 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporization arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising a vaporization chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vaporization volume between the pair of electrodes; a liquid conduit arranged to supply from a liquid store a liquid to the vaporization volume; a vapor conduit arranged to discharge generated aerosol from the vaporization volume; and a dc power source arranged to apply an electric dc potential to the pair of electrodes so as generate a dc current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vaporization volume. [EN] Claims: 1. A vaporization arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising: a vaporization chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vaporization volume between the pair of electrodes; a liquid conduit arranged to supply from a liquid store a liquid to the vaporization volume; a vapor conduit arranged to discharge generated aerosol from the vaporization volume; and a de power source arranged to apply an electric de potential to the pair of electrodes so as generate a de current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vaporization volume.2. The vaporization arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising a current regulator configured to control the de current flow between the two electrodes and the liquid in the vaporization volume on the basis of a target vaporization power.3. The vaporization arrangement according to any one of claims 1 - 2, wherein said vaporization chamber is part of a capillary arranged to draw liquid from the liquid store into the vaporization volume.4. The vaporization arrangement according to any one of claims 1 - 2, wherein said vaporization chamber is arranged below the fill level of the liquid in the liquid store so that liquid flows from the liquid store into the vapori zation volume. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an expansion chamber between the vapori zation volume and the vapor conduit, wherein the expansion chamber is arranged to temporarily accommodate the aerosol before trans fer to the vapor conduit. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the expansion chamber is connected to the vapor conduit to allow mixture of the aerosol and air in vapor conduit. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vapori zation chamber comprises a bottom section and a top section which are sealed with each other, wherein a sidewall of the bottom section comprises a liquid inlet allowing the liquid to flow into the vapori zation chamber. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pair of electrodes are disc-shaped, and each comprise a plurality of holes. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a gauze above the pair of electrodes to prevent leakage of the liquid into the vapor conduit. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein distance between the pair of electrodes is 1mm or less, and preferably 0.5mm or less. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, further compri sing a sediment trap below the vapori zation volume to collect a residue after heating. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid store is provided as a capsule that can be detached and attached to the vapori zation arrangement. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a first one-way valve is provided between the vapori zation chamber and the vapor conduit, the first one-way valve allowing the aerosol to flow from the vapori zation chamber to the vapor conduit. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid conduit comprises a second one-way valve allowing liquid to flow from the liquid store to the vapori zation chamber. The vapori zation arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an actuation element with which the user can control an output power of the de power source.", "embedding_index": 223}
{"index": 224, "patent_number": "WO23242416 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a cleaning tool (30) for cleaning an aerosol generating device comprising: - a receiving cavity configured to receive a flat-shaped tobacco article, and - a heater configured to heat the receiving cavity. The cleaning tool (30) extends along a tool axis (Z) and comprises: - a gripping portion (32), - a flat shaped portion (34) able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20), the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a first lateral face (42) extending along the tool axis (Z), and - at least an adhesive layer (36), one of the adhesive layers (36) being arranged on the first lateral face (42). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cleaning tool (30) for cleaning an aerosol generating device (1 1), the aerosol generating device (11) comprising: - a receiving cavity (20) configured to receive a flat-shaped tobacco article (12), and - a heater (23) configured to heat the receiving cavity (20), the cleaning tool (30) extending along a tool axis (Z) and comprising: - a gripping portion (32), - a flat shaped portion (34) able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20), the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a first lateral face (42) extending along the tool axis (Z), and - at least an adhesive layer (36), one of the adhesive layers (36) being arranged on the first lateral face (42).2. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 1, wherein each adhesive layer (36) is able to be thermally activated at a temperature comprised between 100 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade, advantageously between 150 degrees centigrade and 200 degrees centigrade3. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) comprises a second lateral face (44) opposite to the first lateral face (42) and extending along the tool axis (Z), one of the adhesive layers (36) being arranged on the second lateral face (44).4. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) comprises a front face (48) orthogonal to the tool axis (Z), one of the adhesive layers (36) being arranged on the front face (48).5. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a third lateral face (46) and a fourth lateral face opposite to the third lateral face (46), the third lateral face (46) and the fourth lateral face being orthogonal to the first lateral face (42), one of the adhesive layers (36) being arranged on the third lateral face (46) and/or on the fourth lateral face.6. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each adhesive layer (36) extends on the entire surface of the associated face.7. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning tool (30) presents a substantially parallelepipeds shape with a height (Hf) and a width (Wf) orthogonally to the tool axis (Z).8. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 7, wherein the width (Wf) is at least 5 times, advantageously 10 times, wider than the height (Hf).9. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: the width (Wf) is comprised between 8 mm and 15 mm, the height (Hf) is comprised between 0.8 mm and 2 mm.10. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping portion (32) and the flat shaped portion (34) are made of a single piece.11. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping portion (32) forms a mechanical stop (40) able to prevent the insertion of the gripping portion (32) in the receiving cavity (20).12. An assembly comprising: - an aerosol generating device (11) comprising a receiving cavity (20) configured to receive a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and a heater (23) configured to heat the receiving cavity (20), - a cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, the flat shaped portion (34) of said cleaning tool (30) being able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20) of said aerosol generating device (11).13. A method of cleaning comprising at least the following steps: - providing an assembly according to claim 12, - inserting the flat shaped portion (34) of the cleaning tool (30) in the receiving cavity (20) of the aerosol generating device (1 1), and - removing the flat shaped portion (34) of the receiving cavity (20).14. The method according to claim 13, the cleaning tool (30) being according to claim 2, the method comprising further a step of heating the receiving cavity (20) at a temperature comprised between 100 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade, advantageously between 150 degrees centigrade and 200 degrees centigrade, and thermally activating the adhesive layer(s) (26).15. The method according to claim 14, the method comprising further a step of stopping the heating and cooling the receiving cavity 20 before removing the flat shaped portion (34) of the receiving cavity (20).", "embedding_index": 224}
{"index": 225, "patent_number": "WO23242083 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporization arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising a vaporization chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vaporization volume between the pair of electrodes, a dc power source arranged to apply an electric de potential to the pair of electrodes to generate a dc current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vaporization volume, and an electric circuitry arranged to measure a current associated with the dc current flow, determine a liquid resistance based on the electric de potential and the measured current, and control an operation of the vaporization arrangement based on the liquid resistance [EN] Claims: 1. A vapori zation arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising: a vapori zation chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vapori zation volume between the pair of electrodes; a de power source arranged to apply an electric de potential to the pair of electrodes to generate a de current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vapori zation volume; and an electric circuitry arranged to: measure a current associated with the de current flow; determine a liquid resistance based on the electric de potential and the measured current, and control an operation of the vapori zation arrangement based on the liquid resistance.2. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the liquid resistance is associated with an amount of water and/or an amount of benzoic acid in the liquid.3. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the electric circuitry is further arranged to: measure a voltage associated with the electric de potential, measure a change in voltage associated with electric de potential and a change in current associated with the de current flow in a puf fing period, and determine a change rate of the liquid resistance in the puf fing period based on the change in voltage and the change in current in the puf fing period. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the electrical circuitry is further arranged to disable generating the aerosol i f the determined change rate of the liquid resistance is higher than a change rate threshold. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the electric circuitry is further arranged to: control the de power source to apply the electric de potential to the pair of electrodes at a first voltage level for a first period, determine the liquid resistance based on the first voltage level and the measured current, and compare the liquid resistance with a safety threshold. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the electric circuitry is arranged to control the vapori zation arrangement to noti fy the user about a technical error i f the liquid resistance is smaller than the safety threshold. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the electric circuitry is further arranged to: control the de power source to apply the electric de potential to the pair of electrodes at a second voltage level for a second period, wherein the second voltage level is higher than the first voltage level, and determine the liquid resistance based on the second voltage level and the measured current. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the electric circuitry is further arranged to obtain a mean value of liquid resistance in the second period based on a plurality of current measurements associated with the de current flow and compare the mean value with a working threshold, wherein the working threshold is higher than the safety threshold. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the electric circuitry is further arranged to: prohibit aerosol generation i f the mean value of liquid resistance is higher than the working threshold; and enable aerosol generation i f the mean value of liquid resistance is smaller or equal to the working threshold. The vapori zation arrangement according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a capsule comprising liquid to be vapori zed. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 10, wherein the vapori zation arrangement is arranged to detect insertion of the capsule and initiate determining the liquid resistance for the inserted capsule. The vapori zation arrangement according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the vapori zation arrangement further comprises an indication means to indicate the operation according to the liquid resistance.", "embedding_index": 225}
{"index": 226, "patent_number": "WO23242422 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a cleaning tool (30) for cleaning an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device comprising a receiving cavity configured to receive a flat- shaped tobacco article. The cleaning tool (30) extends along a tool axis (Z) and comprises: - a gripping portion (32), - a flat shaped portion (34) able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20), the flat shaped portion (34) presenting a substantially parallelepipeds shape with a height (Hf) and a width (Wf) orthogonally to the tool axis (Z), the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a first lateral face (42) extending along the tool axis (Z), and - at least an abrasive layer (36), one of the abrasive layers (36) being arranged on the first lateral face (42). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cleaning tool (30) for cleaning an aerosol generating device (1 1), the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising a receiving cavity (20) configured to receive a flatshaped tobacco article (12), the cleaning tool (30) extending along a tool axis (Z) and comprising: - a gripping portion (32), - a flat shaped portion (34) able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20), the flat shaped portion (34) presenting a substantially parallelepipeds shape with a height (Hf) and a width (Wf) orthogonally to the tool axis (Z), the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a first lateral face (42) extending along the tool axis (Z), and - at least an abrasive layer (36), one of the abrasive layers (36) being arranged on the first lateral face (42).2. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 1, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) is made of a piezoelectric material, notably piezoelectric ceramics, the cleaning tool (30) further comprising an excitation module (50) configured to excite the flat shaped portion (34).3. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 2, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) is able to vibrate axially and/or transversally with respect to the tool axis (Z) when excited by the excitation module (50).4. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) is able to vibrate with an amplitude comprised between 5 pm and 300 pm.5. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of claims 2 to 4, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) is able to vibrate with a frequency comprised between 10 Hz and 1000 Hz.6. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) comprises a second lateral face (44) opposite to the first lateral face (42) and extending along the tool axis (Z), one of the abrasive layers (36) being arranged on the second lateral face (44).7. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flat shaped portion (34) comprising a third lateral face (46) and a fourth lateral face opposite to the third lateral face (46), the third lateral face (46) and the fourth lateral face being orthogonal to the first lateral face (42), one of the abrasive layers (36) being arranged on the third lateral face (46) and/or on the fourth lateral face.8. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each abrasive layer (36) extends on the entire surface of the associated face.9. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the width (Wf) is at least 5 times, advantageously 10 times, wider than the height (Hf).10. The cleaning tool (30) according to claim 9, wherein: the width (Wf) is comprised between 8 mm and 15 mm, the height (Hf) is comprised between 0.8 mm and 2 mm.11. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping portion (32) and the flat shaped portion (34) are made of a single piece.12. The cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping portion (32) forms a mechanical stop (40) able to prevent the insertion of the gripping portion (32) in the receiving cavity (20).13. An assembly comprising: - an aerosol generating device (11) comprising a receiving cavity (20) configured to receive a flat-shaped tobacco article (12), - a cleaning tool (30) according to any of the preceding claims, the flat shaped portion (34) of said cleaning tool (30) being able to be inserted in the receiving cavity (20) of said aerosol generating device (11).14. A method of cleaning comprising at least the following steps: - providing an assembly according to claim 13, - inserting the flat shaped portion (34) of the cleaning tool (30) in the receiving cavity (20) of the aerosol generating device (1 1), and - removing the flat shaped portion (34) of the receiving cavity (20).15. The method according to claim 14, the cleaning tool (30) being according to claim 2, the method comprising further a step of exciting the flat shaped portion (34) when the flat shaped portion (34) is received in the receiving cavity (20).", "embedding_index": 226}
{"index": 227, "patent_number": "WO23242085 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporization arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising a vaporization chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vaporization volume between the pair of electrodes; a pre-heating element arranged to heat at least a part of liquid in said vaporization volume to a pre-heating temperature; and a dc power source arranged to apply an electric dc potential to the pair of electrodes to generate a dc current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vaporization volume having the pre-heating temperature. [EN] Claims: 1. A vapori zation arrangement for an inhaler and configured to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising: a vapori zation chamber comprising a pair of electrodes defining a vapori zation volume between the pair of electrodes; a pre-heating element arranged to heat at least a part of liquid in said vapori zation volume to a pre-heating temperature; and a de power source arranged to apply an electric de potential to the pair of electrodes to generate a de current flow between the two electrodes and liquid in the vapori zation volume having the pre-heating temperature.2. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the pre-heating element is arranged in the vapori zation volume.3. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the pre-heating element is in contact with the pair of electrodes during pre-heating, and the de power source is configured to apply power to the pre-heating element via the pair of electrodes.4. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the pre-heating element is a PTC resistor.5. The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 4, wherein the power supplied to the pair of electrodes remains at a same voltage level during pre-heating and during continued heating of liquid having the preheating temperature to the vapori zation temperature.The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the pre-heating element is a bimetallic strip.The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the de power source is further configured to regulate a first voltage level to the pair of electrodes during pre-heating and control a second voltage level to the pair of electrodes during continued heating of liquid having the pre-heating temperature, wherein the first voltage level is lower than the second voltage level.The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the de power source is further configured to measure a current through the pair of electrodes, and switch the voltage from the first voltage level to the second voltage level when the measured current reaches a threshold level.The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the pre-heating element is a coil, the de power source comprises a first module to control power to the coil and a second module to control power to the pair o f electrodes.The vapori zation arrangement according to claim 9, wherein the de power source is further configured to: measure a resistance of liquid in the vapori zation volume; and stop power to the coil when the measured resistance of liquid in the vaporization volume is smaller than a conductive threshold.11. The vaporization arrangement according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the pre-heating temperature is between 50 degrees centigrade and 100 degrees centigrade12. The vaporization arrangement according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporization arrangement is configured to heat liquid to the pre-heating temperature in response to an activation signal.", "embedding_index": 227}
{"index": 228, "patent_number": "US2023404170 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaping device includes an atomizer, a microcontroller, a positioning sensor for detecting the location of the vaping device, and an environment sensor, such as a LIDAR, for detecting any person around and estimating the distance between the environment sensor and each detected person. In a system for providing information to users about places to vape, including a server and a number of vaping devices, the microcontroller of each vaping device sends to the server the detected location of the vaping device together with environmental data including the number of persons detected around and the minimum distance between the environment sensor and the detected persons. The server evaluates a level of comfort for each location received depending on the associated environmental data, and it generates a map of places to vape listing all the received locations with their evaluated level of comfort. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device for vaping, comprising: an atomizer for generating a vapor,a microcontroller for controlling the atomizer,a positioning sensor for detecting a location of the aerosol generating device for vaping, the positioning sensor being connected with the microcontroller,a communication interface for sending data to a server, andan environment sensor, connected to the microcontroller, configured to detect any person situated in a given radius there around and to estimate a distance between the environment sensor and each detected person,wherein the microcontroller is configured to calculate a number of persons detected by the environment sensor and to determine a minimum distance between the environment sensor and the detected persons, andwherein the microcontroller is configured to send to the server, by the communication interface, the detected location of the aerosol generating device for vaping together with a number of environmental data including the calculated number of detected persons and the determined minimum distance.2. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 1, wherein the environment sensor is a LIDAR.3. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 1, wherein the environment sensor is a 360 degrees LIDAR.4. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 1, wherein the communication interface includes a WIFI emitter.5. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 1, wherein the microcontroller is configured to determine an amount of vapor generated and to adjust the amount of vapor generated by varying one or more operating parameters of the atomizer, on the basis of the calculated number of detected persons and the determined minimum distance.6. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 5, wherein the atomizer includes a heater for heating a vaporizable substance to generate the vapor, and the one or more operating parameters of the atomizer are chosen among a temperature of the heater, a current or voltage supplied to the heater, an opening of an air flow inlet or passage, and a heated amount of the vaporizable substance being heated by the heater.7. The aerosol generating device for vaping according to claim 1, further comprising a control tool for deactivating the environment sensor.8. A system for providing information to users about places to vape, comprising: a number of aerosol generating devices for vaping according to claim 1,a server, configured to receive the detected location and the number of environmental data from each of the number of aerosol generating devices for vaping, the server including a classifying module for evaluating a level of comfort for each location depending on the environmental data received and a mapping module for generating a list of places to vape listing all the received locations together with the evaluated level of comfort.9. The system for providing information to users about places to vape according to claim 8, wherein the list has the form of a geographic map where the locations received from each of the number of aerosol generating devices for vaping are marked and where each marked location is matched with a sign representative of the level of comfort evaluated for said location.10. A method for providing information to users about places to vape, comprising: using the system according to claim 8,from each of the number of aerosol generating devices for vaping receiving by the server of the detected location of the aerosol generating device for vaping together with the number of environmental data,evaluating by the server a level of comfort for each received location, depending on the environmental data received together with the location,generating by the server the list of places to vape listing all the received locations together with the evaluated level of comfort.11. The method according to claim 10, further comprising: sending the list to a user's smartphone.12. An application for a smartphone which, when loaded and run on the smartphone, causes the receiving and the displaying of the list of places to vape generated in the method according to claim 10.", "embedding_index": 228}
{"index": 229, "patent_number": "US2023404152 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating system includes a base part including at least one heating element and a cartridge releasably connectable to the base part. The cartridge includes: a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, the liquid store including a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid outlet for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store; and a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the vaporization chamber to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the vaporization chamber. The heat transfer unit includes a pliable heat transfer surface in contact with the heating element of the base part. [EN] 1. A vapour generating system comprising: a base part including at least one heating element;a cartridge releasably connectable to the base part, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, the liquid store including a liquid outlet;a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid outlet for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store;a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the at least one heating element to the vaporization chamber to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the vaporization chamber;wherein the heat transfer unit includes a pliable heat transfer surface in contact with the at least one heating element of the base part.2. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the pliable heat transfer surface includes a flexible layer applied to the heat transfer unit.3. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the flexible layer comprises a thermally conductive material.4. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the flexible layer is a coating.5. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer unit lying substantially in a first plane and a plurality of second portions stepped out of the first plane and lying below the first plane in a second plane substantially parallel with the first plane.6. The vapour generating system according to claim 5, wherein the heat transfer unit is a substantially circular heat transfer unit, the plurality of first portions are circumferentially spaced around the heat transfer unit, the plurality of second portions are circumferentially spaced around the heat transfer unit, and the plurality of second portions are arranged circumferentially between the plurality of first portions, respectively.7. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of first portions and the plurality of second portions are substantially planar and have corresponding first and second pliable heat transfer surfaces, respectively.8. The vapour generating system according to claim 7, wherein the at least one heating element comprises a substantially planar heating surface configured to be in contact with the first pliable heat transfer surfaces.9. The vapour generating system according to claim 7, wherein the at least one heating element comprises a non-planar heating surface configured to be in contact with at least the second pliable heat transfer surfaces.10. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a sorption member at least partially disposed within the vaporization chamber for absorbing vapour generating liquid from the liquid store via the liquid outlet, wherein the heat transfer unit contacts the sorption member to vaporize the absorbed vapour generating liquid11. A method for manufacturing the vapour generating system according to claim 1, the method comprising: applying a flexible layer to the heat transfer unit to form the pliable heat transfer surface.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of applying the flexible layer includes applying a coating to the heat transfer unit.", "embedding_index": 229}
{"index": 230, "patent_number": "US2023404168 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device extending along a longitudinal axis (X) includes an outside casing defining an internal volume, the internal volume including a payload compartment; anda power supply block arranged in the internal volume of the outside casing.The outside casing includes a frame delimiting at least a first opening and a first screen arranged in the first opening, the first screen being made of a dielectric material.The at least first opening of the frame is delimited by an edge, the edge includes a protruding part retaining the corresponding screen in the corresponding opening. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: an outside casing defining an internal volume, the internal volume comprising a payload compartment;a power supply block arranged in the internal volume of the outside casing;wherein the outside casing comprises a frame delimiting at least a first opening and a first screen arranged in the first opening, the first screen being made of a dielectric material;wherein the at least first opening of the frame is delimited by an edge, the or each edge comprising a protruding part retaining the corresponding screen in the corresponding opening.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first or each screen is a glass screen or made of a plastic material.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the frame further delimits a second opening, the outside casing further comprising a second screen arranged in the second opening.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the second opening is formed facing the first opening.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the outside casing presents generally a parallelepiped extending along the longitudinal axis (X), the first and second screens forming at least partially a pair of parallel sides of the parallelepiped.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the protruding part protrudes towards the internal volume of the device.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the protruding part extends on a length between 5 mm and 1 cm.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first screen is arranged in an extension of the frame, defining a continuous outline of the outside casing.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: the first or each screen defines an internal surface facing at least partially the internal volume and an external surface opposite to the internal surface; andthe protruding part of the or each edge defines a fixing surface facing a part of the internal surface of the corresponding screen.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the fixing surface of the protruding part of the or each edge is configured to receive a bonding agent to fix the corresponding screen in the corresponding opening.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first or each screen is flushed in the corresponding opening or forms with the frame a smooth surface of the outside casing.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the protruding part of the or each edge extends according to the whole perimeter of the edge.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a bracket received in the internal volume to support the power supply block, the bracket fixed to the frame.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the protruding part of the or each edge further defines at least one fixing hole facing a receiving hole formed in the bracket, said fixing hole and said receiving hole receiving a fixing mean to fix the bracket to the frame.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the or each fixing hole is covered by the corresponding screen.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first or each screen is a plate.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising an antenna arranged in the internal volume to face at least partially the first or at least one of the screens.18. The aerosol generating device according to claim 17, wherein the antenna extends in a same direction as the first screen and at least a portion of the surface area of the antenna is facing directly the first screen.19. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first screen extends along the longitudinal axis (X) on a length greater than 75 percent of the length of the device along the longitudinal axis.20. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a capacitive touch panel attached to an internal surface of the first or one of the screens.", "embedding_index": 230}
{"index": 231, "patent_number": "WO23241903 A1", "text": "[EN] A capsule for use with an electronic vapor inhaler, the capsule comprising a capsule body accommodating a liquid to be vaporized by heating; a vaporization chamber releasing vaporized liquid toward a mouthpiece; a pair of electrodes arranged in the vaporization chamber for leading a dc current through a volume of the liquid in a space between the electrodes; and a pre-heating element for heating the liquid to a pre-heating temperature in at least a part of the volume of the liquid. [EN] Claims: 1. A capsule for use with an electronic vapor inhaler, the capsule comprising: a capsule body accommodating a liquid to be vaporized by heating; a vaporization chamber releasing vaporized liquid toward a mouthpiece; a pair of electrodes arranged in the vaporization chamber for leading a de current through a volume of the liquid in a space between the electrodes; and a pre-heating element for heating the liquid to a preheating temperature in at least a part of the volume of the liquid.2. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a first set of contacts for applying power provided by the electronic vapor inhaler to the pair of electrodes.3. The capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporization chamber is arranged such that it receives the liquid through a liquid conduit, receives intake air from an air inlet, and releases vaporized liquid through a vapor conduit toward the mouthpiece.4. The capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporization chamber further comprises a mixing chamber arranged for mixing vaporized liquid with intake air.5. The capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporization chamber is part of a capillary arranged to draw the liquid from the capsule body into the space between the pair of electrodes. The capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the vapori zation chamber is arranged at an inner bottom surface of the capsule body such that the liquid accommodated above the vapori zation chamber flows into the space between the pair of electrodes. The capsule according to any one o f the preceding claims, wherein the pair of electrodes are disc-shaped, and each comprise a plurality of holes. The capsule according to any one o f the preceding claims, further comprising a gauze above the pair of electrodes to prevent leakage of the liquid toward the mouthpiece. The capsule according to any one o f the preceding claims, wherein a distance between the pair of electrodes is 1mm or less, and preferably 0. 5mm or less. The capsule according to any one o f the preceding claims, further comprising a sediment trap below the space between the electrodes to collect a residue after heating. The capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pre-heating element is arranged between the pair of electrodes such that it is in electrical contact with the pair of electrodes during pre-heating such that the de current is flowing through the pre-heating element. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the preheating element is a PTC resistor.13. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the preheating element is a bimetallic strip.14. The capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the pre-heating element is a coil, and the capsule further comprises a second set of contacts for applying power provided by the electronic vapor inhaler to the coil.15. An electronic vapor inhaler arranged to connect with a capsule according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 231}
{"index": 232, "patent_number": "US2023404163 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer configured to be connected to a consumable container for vaporizing a consumable contained in the consumable container includes a detector configured to detect a magnetic property of the consumable container and determine information about the consumable container based on the detected magnetic property. The detector may include at least two hall sensors, each of which is configured to detect a magnetic property. [EN] 1. A vaporizer configured to be connected to a consumable container for vaporizing a consumable contained in the consumable container, the vaporizer comprising a detector configured to detect at least two magnetic properties of the consumable container located at different regions of the consumable container, when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container, and determine information about the consumable container based on the detected magnetic properties, wherein the detector comprises at least two hall sensors, each of which is configured to detect one of the magnetic properties.2. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least two hall sensors are configured to read information about the consumable container from a combination of the detected magnetic properties of the consumable container.3. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the detector is configured to detect a region in which a magnet or a ferritic unit made of ferritic material of a predetermined magnetic property is located in the consumable container.4. The vaporizer according to claim 3, wherein the magnetic property is a magnetic flux density.5. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least two hall sensors are arranged in the proximity of a surface of the consumable container being connected to the vaporizer when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container.6. A consumable container configured to be connected to a vaporizer for vaporizing a consumable contained in the consumable container, the consumable container comprising a ferritic unit made of ferritic material and having different magnetic properties on different regions thereof, or at least two magnetic units with different magnetic properties separately arranged at different regions in the proximity of a surface being connected to the vaporizer when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container in such a way that the different magnetic properties are configured to be detected by at least two hall sensors comprised by the vaporizer without moving the consumable container with respect to the at least two hall sensors.7. The consumable container according to claim 6, wherein the ferritic unit or the at least two magnetic units are configured in a way such that the consumable container can be held by the vaporizer in a magnetic fit.8. The consumable container according to claim 6, wherein the at least two magnetic units include a magnet or comprises a ferritic material.9. The consumable container according to claim 8, wherein the at least two magnetic units have different magnetic flux density.10. A vaporizing system, comprising the vaporizer according to claim 1 and a consumable container configured to be connected to the vaporizer, the consumable container comprising a ferritic unit made of ferritic material and having different magnetic properties on different regions thereof, or at least two magnetic units with different magnetic properties separately arranged at different regions in the proximity of a surface being connected to the vaporizer when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container in such a way that the different magnetic properties are configured to be detected by the at least two hall sensors comprised by the vaporizer without moving the consumable container with respect to the at least two hall sensors.11. A method of determining information about the consumable container according to claim 6 in a vaporizer, the vaporizer configured to be connected to the consumable container, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a magnetic property of the consumable container by a detector comprised by the vaporizer; anddetermining the information about the consumable container based on the detected magnetic property,wherein the detector comprises at least two hall sensors, which are located at different regions of the vaporizer, the at least two hall sensors are configured to detect the magnetic properties of the ferritic unit made of ferritic material, or the two or more magnetic units comprised by the consumable container, which are located in the proximity of the surface being connected to the vaporizer and correspondingly to the regions of the vaporizer having the at least two hall sensors, when the vaporizer is connected to the consumable container.12. A method of providing a plurality of the consumable containers according to claim 6 configured to be connected to a vaporizer, the vaporizer comprising a detector configured to determine information about the respective consumable container based on the detected magnetic properties, wherein the detector comprises at least two hall sensors, each of which is configured to detect one of the magnetic properties, wherein at least some of the plurality of consumable containers have different magnetic properties such that the detector comprised by the vaporizer can detect the different magnetic properties when the vaporizer is connected to the respective consumable container.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the magnetic property of each of the plurality of consumable containers corresponds to a type of consumable container and/or a vaporizer setting relating to the consumable container.14. The method according to claim 10, wherein each of the plurality of consumable containers comprises at least one magnetic unit and the magnetic units of at least some of the plurality of consumable containers have a magnetic flux density which is different from the magnetic flux density of magnetic units comprised by other ones of the plurality of consumable containers.15. The method according to claim 12, wherein each of the plurality of consumable containers comprises at least one magnetic unit, and the magnetic units of at least some of the plurality of consumable containers are arranged at a region within a connecting base of the respective consumable container which is different from the region of magnetic units comprised by other ones of the plurality of consumable containers.16. The method according to claim 12, wherein each of the plurality of consumable containers comprises at least two magnetic units having different magnetic flux density from each other.17. The method according to claim 11, wherein a each of the two or more magnetic units comprises a ferritic material or is a magnet.18. The consumable container according to claim 8, wherein the ferritic material is a magnetic alloy.", "embedding_index": 232}
{"index": 233, "patent_number": "EP3771658 A1", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods comprising: a box (2) having an access opening; a lid (3) pivotally attached to a wall of the box and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid comprises a flap (8) that extends beyond the access opening in the box when the lid is in the closed position; and a pair of tabs (20), wherein a first tab is attached to a first side wall of the box and a second tab is attached to a second side wall of the box; wherein the lid (3) further comprises a first side portion and a second side portion and each of the first and second tabs is arranged to frictionally engage with the first and second side portions of the lid when the lid is moved between the open position and the closed position. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a box having an access opening;a lid pivotally attached to a wall of the box and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid comprises a flap that extends beyond the access opening in the box when the lid is in the closed position; anda pair of tabs, wherein a first tab is attached to a first side wall of the box and a second tab is attached to a second side wall of the box;wherein the lid further comprises a first side portion and a second side portion and each of the first and second tabs is arranged to frictionally engage with the first and second side portions of the lid when the lid is moved between the open position and the closed position.2. The container according to claim 1 wherein each tab extends beyond a free edge of each side wall.3. The container according to claim 2 wherein each tab has an extension of at least 3 mm.4. The container according to any preceding claim wherein the pair of tabs are integrally formed with the first and second side walls of the box.5. The container according to any preceding claim wherein each tab in the pair of tabs has a substantially trapezoidal shape.6. The container according to any preceding claim wherein, in the closed position, the first and second side portions of the lid overlap with the first and second tabs.7. The container according to any preceding claim wherein the tabs are arranged to guide the lid into the closed position.8. The container according to any preceding claim wherein the tabs extend along a portion of a length of the free edge of each side wall.9. The container according to claim 8 wherein the tabs extend along the whole length of the free edge of each side wall.10. The container according to any preceding claim wherein the lid is attached to a wall of the box by a hinge joint.11. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the container is used for storing smoking articles.12. A kit comprising: a container according to any of claims 1-11; andat least one smoking article.", "embedding_index": 233}
{"index": 234, "patent_number": "US2023404142 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a smoking article having a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of a distal end and a mouth end of the smoking article. The smoking article segments are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper and arranged subsequently in from the distal to the mouth end as follows: a. a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material,b. a cooling segment having a first flow path from the tobacco segment to a filter segment,c. the filter segment comprising a second flow path from the cooling segment to the mouth end.The filter segment comprises a tobacco product including tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles. The invention also comprises a method for manufacturing such a smoking article. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of a distal end and a mouth end of the smoking article, wherein the smoking article comprises segments that are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper, the segments being arranged in order from the distal end to the mouth end as follows: a. a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material,b. a cooling segment having a first flow path from the tobacco segment to a filter segment,c. the filter segment comprising a second flow path from the cooling segment to the mouth end, whereinthe filter segment comprises a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein at least one part of the filter segment-comprises a hollow cylinder shape having an inner lateral area enclosing a through-hole through which the second flow path is arranged, wherein the second flow path is parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the inner lateral area is at least in part coated with the tobacco product.3. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein a bonding agent is arranged between the inner lateral area and the tobacco product.4. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein at least one part of the filter segment is a filter rod having an inner volume, wherein the tobacco product is arranged in the inner volume of the filter rod.5. The smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the tobacco product is uniformly distributed within a first cylindrically shaped section of the filter rod and the tobacco product has a diameter equal to a diameter of the filter rod.6. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein a second cylindrically shaped section of the filter rod not comprising the tobacco product has a diameter equal to the filter rod, and the second cylindrically shaped section is arranged between the first section and the mouth end of the smoking article.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein at least one part of the filter segment is a filter rod having an inner volume, wherein at least one thread comprising the tobacco product is arranged in the inner volume of a first cylindrically shaped section of the filter rod, and wherein the first cylindrically shaped section has a diameter equal to a diameter the filter rod.8. The smoking article according to claim 7, wherein a second cylindrically shaped section of the filter rod not comprising the thread and having a diameter equal to the diameter of the filter rod is arranged between the first section and the mouth end of the smoking article.9. A method for manufacturing a smoking article, wherein a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material, a cooling segment comprising a first flow path and a filter segment comprising a second flow path are arranged in order on a longitudinal axis from a distal end to a mouth end of the smoking article, and the tobacco segment, the cooling segment, and the filter segment are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper thereby forming the smoking article having a cylindrical shape, wherein the first flow path connects the tobacco segment with the filter segment and the second flow path connects the cooling segment with the mouth end, wherein before arranging the filter segment next to the cooling segment a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles is arranged in the filter segment.10. The method according to claim 9, wherein at least one part of the filter segment is a hollow cylinder having an inner lateral area, and wherein the tobacco product is arranged on at least a part of the inner lateral area by coating.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein before coating the inner lateral area with the tobacco product, the filter segment is at least in part coated with a bonding agent.12. The method according to claim 9, wherein the tobacco product is arranged on the filter material of at least a part of the filter segment by spraying, wherein the filter material is afterwards formed into the filter segment, which is subsequently arranged next to the cooling segment.13. The method according to claim 9, wherein the tobacco product is arranged on a thread, wherein the thread is then arranged on the filter material of at least a part of the filter segment which is afterwards formed into the filter segment, which is subsequently arranged next to the cooling segment.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the tobacco product is arranged on the thread by soaking the thread in the liquid tobacco product.15. The method according to claim 13, wherein the tobacco product is arranged on the thread by spraying the liquid tobacco product onto the thread.", "embedding_index": 234}
{"index": 235, "patent_number": "US2023404157 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a capsule for use with an electronic smoking device The capsule includes: a shell having an outer housing and a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion is configured to receive a connecting portion of a vaporization engine structure of the electronic smoking device, and a vaporizable material encapsulated within the shell The receiving portion is made at least partially of an elastic material and comprises at least one opening that can be brought into an open state, in which the vaporizable material encapsulated in the shell is allowed to flow through the opening, and a closed state, in which the vaporizable material is not allowed to flow through the opening, and the at least one opening is brought into the open state by elastic elongation of the receiving portion, which can occur in a substantially axial direction of the capsule. [EN] 1. A capsule or use with an electronic smoking device, the capsule comprising: a shell having an outer housing and a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion is configured to receive a connecting portion of the electronic smoking device, anda vaporizable material encapsulated within the shell,wherein the receiving portion is made at least partially of an elastic material and comprises at least one opening that can be brought into an open state, in which the vaporizable material encapsulated in the shell is allowed to flow through the opening, and a closed state, in which the vaporizable material is not allowed to flow through the opening, andthe at least one opening is brought into the open state by elastic elongation of the receiving portion.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the receiving portion is configured to be elastically elongated when the connecting portion of the electronic smoking device is received and the at least one opening is brought into the open state.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a compression force acts between the receiving portion and the outer housing.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein when the at least one opening is in the open state, the at least one opening allows the vaporizable material to flow from at least one cavity formed within the shell, to or into the connecting portion and into a vaporization engine structure of the electronic smoking device.5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the receiving portion is provided with a contact surface formed by a protrusion, a nose or a boss, that is configured to come into contact with the connecting portion when the capsule is inserted in or coupled to the electronic smoking device, thereby elastically deforming or elastic elongating the receiving portion so that the at least one opening is brought into the open state.6. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the contact surface is positioned on the receiving portion in such a way that: a) the contact surface comes into contact with the connection portion before the capsule is fully inserted in or fully coupled to the electronic smoking device, and/orb) the contact surface comes into contact with the connection portion and moves with the connection portion in an insertion direction of the connection portion into the receiving portion for up to 5 mm.7. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is arranged in a straight portion of the receiving portion, which is positioned in an insertion direction and before a contact surface of the receiving portion.8. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the capsule comprises at least two openings, which are provided on a straight portion of the receiving portion, and the at least two opening are arranged with a predetermined distance from each other in a circumferential direction of the receiving portion.9. The capsule according to claim 1, where the outer housing is formed of a rigid material, and the receiving portion is formed at least partially of an elastomeric material.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a length of the receiving portion in an insertion direction, when the receiving portion is inserted into the outer housing, causes the receiving portion to compress, thereby generating a compression force that closes the at least one opening.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is formed as a slit, a circle, an oval and/or,the capsule further comprises a mouthpiece and is configured to be connected to or coupled to the electronic smoking device.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the outer housing and the receiving portion are formed integrally by a combination of two-shot or over moulding, welding, bonding or mechanical interference fit.13. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the capsule further comprises a through hole extending in a insertion direction through the capsule configured to allow vaporized material to flow from the electronic smoking device to a mouthpiece.14. An electronic smoking device, comprising: a case, anda structure for coupling the capsule according to claim 1 to the electronic smoking device,wherein the structure comprises a connecting portion, andthe connecting portion is configured to elastically elongate the receiving portion of the capsule when the capsule is coupled to the electronic smoking device.15. The electronic smoking device according to claim 14, wherein the case comprises an accommodation space configured to receive at least a part of the capsule.16. The capsule of claim 1, wherein the elastic elongation of the receiving portion occurs in a substantially axial direction of the capsule.17. The capsule of claim 7, wherein the straight portion is a cylindrical portion.18. The capsule of claim 9, wherein has a hardness in a range of Shore between 10A to 90A.19. The capsule of claim 18, wherein the outer housing and the receiving portion are formed integrally.20. The electronic smoking device of claim 14, wherein the structure is part of a vaporization engine structure of the electronic smoking device.", "embedding_index": 235}
{"index": 236, "patent_number": "US2022211118 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of configuring a personal computing device for communication with an aerosol generation device involves launching a progressive web application, PWA, associated with a web browser on the personal computing device and connecting the personal computing device to the aerosol generation device via a short-range wireless communication connection. A consumer apparatus identifier for the aerosol generation device and files for running the PWA are stored in browser storage of the web browser. [EN] 1. A method of configuring a personal computing device for communication with an aerosol generation device over a short-range wireless communication connection, the method comprising: a native application launching a web browser on the personal computing device;the web browser launching a progressive web application, PWA, on the personal computing device;the PWA causing the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device; andstoring instructions and/or data for implementing one or more functions of the PWA in browser storage of the web browser, such that after the web browser has been closed and subsequently relaunched by the native application the web browser can retrieve the instructions or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA from the browser storage.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions and/or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA comprise(s) computer executable code for running the PWA.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the computer executable code for running the PWA allows the web browser to launch the PWA when the personal computing device is not connected to the Internet.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions and/or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA comprise(s) information enabling establishment of the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions and/or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA comprise(s) a consumer apparatus identifier and the PWA causing the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device comprises the PWA retrieving the consumer apparatus identifier for the aerosol generation device from the browser storage of the web browser.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the PWA causing the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device comprises the PWA causing the native application to control the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection using a/the consumer apparatus identifier for the aerosol generation device.7. The method of claim 1, further comprising: causing the personal computing device to scan for one or more candidate aerosol generation devices using a short-range wireless communication protocol; andreceiving a consumer apparatus identifier for each of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices in the vicinity of the personal computing device.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the scanning for candidate aerosol generation devices is initiated by the native application.9. The method of claim 7, wherein the receiving the consumer apparatus identifier(s) for the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices is performed by the native application.10. The method of claim 7, further comprising sending, from the native application to the PWA, the consumer apparatus identifier(s) for the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices.11. The method of claim 1, wherein the PWA causing the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device comprises the PWA determining the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection from (the) one or more candidate aerosol generation devices.12. The method of claim 11, wherein determining the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection comprises: causing the personal computing device to display a list of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices; andreceiving a user selection of one of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices as the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection.13. The method of claim 12, wherein causing the personal computing device to display the list of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices on the personal computing device and receiving the user selection of one of the one or more candidate aerosol generation devices as the aerosol generation device with which to establish the short-range wireless communication connection are performed by the native application.14. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, at the personal computing device, from the aerosol generation device, information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device via the short-range wireless communication connection.15. The method of claim 14, further comprising storing the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device in the browser storage of the web browser.16. The method of claim 14, further comprising the personal computing device transmitting the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device to a remote server.17. The method of claim 16, further comprising, prior to transmitting the information indicative of the functioning of the aerosol generation device to the remote server: determining whether a communication connection to the remote server is established at the personal computing device, preferably by determining that the personal computing device has internet access; andin response to determining that the communication connection is not established at the personal computing device, causing the communication connection to be set up between the personal computing device and the remote server.18. The method of claim 17, wherein causing the communication connection to be set up between the personal computing device and the remote server comprises causing the personal computing device to access the Internet.19. The method of claim 1, further comprising sending, from the personal computing device to the aerosol generation device, information for the aerosol generation device via the short-range wireless communication connection.20. The method of claim 19, wherein the information for the aerosol generation device comprises one or more settings for the aerosol generation device and/or a firmware update.21. The method of claim 1, further comprising the native application providing a resource to the web browser, which resource causes the web browser to process a call received by the web browser from the PWA intended for the aerosol generation device by directing a command based on the call to the native application, the command causing the native application to cause the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection.22. The method of claim 21, wherein the resource comprises computer code defining operations of the web browser.23. The method of claim 21, wherein the command comprises computer code defining operations of the native application.24. The method of claim 21, wherein the resource is provided as an object of the web browser.25. The method of claim 21, comprising providing the resource in a Document Object Model of the PWA.26. The method of claim 21, wherein the call is for initiating the short-range wireless communication with the aerosol generation device and in response to the call the native application is configured to return a consumer apparatus identifier received from the aerosol generation device to the web browser.27. The method of claim 26, wherein the consumer apparatus identifier is a Media Access Control (MAC) address for the aerosol generation device.28. The method of claim 1, wherein the native application causes the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection by communicating with a wireless communication controller of the personal computing device.29. The method of claim 1, wherein the short-range wireless communication connection is a Bluetooth(R) connection.30. A computer program product comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer processor, cause the computer processor to carry out the method of claim 1.31. A personal computing device comprising: storage storing a computer program product comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer processor, cause the computer processor to carry out the method of claim 1; andthe computer processor operable to carry out the method of claim 1.32. A personal computing device configured for communication with an aerosol generation device over a short-range wireless communication connection, the personal computing device comprising a processor configured to cause: a native application to launch a web browser on the personal computing device;the web browser to launch a progressive web application, PWA, on the personal computing device;the PWA to cause the personal computing device to establish the short-range wireless communication connection with the aerosol generation device; andstoring instructions and/or data for implementing one or more functions of the PWA in browser storage of the web browser, such that after the web browser has been closed and subsequently relaunched by the native application the web browser can retrieve the instructions or data for implementing the one or more functions of the PWA from the browser storage.", "embedding_index": 236}
{"index": 237, "patent_number": "US2023284674 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles includes: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate; (ii) separating a continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate from the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate provided in step (i), the continuous strip having a substantially flat surface; (iii) applying at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate obtained by step (ii); (iv) cutting the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips; and (v) combining the at least one susceptor patch and the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate obtained by step (iii) with the plurality of aerosol generating strips obtained by step (iv) to form a continuous rod. [EN] 1. A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles, the method comprising: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate;(ii) separating a continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate from the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate provided in step (i), the continuous strip having a substantially flat surface;(iii) applying at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate obtained by step (ii);(iv) cutting the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips; and(v) combining the at least one susceptor patch and the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate obtained by step (iii) with the plurality of aerosol generating strips obtained by step (iv) to form a continuous rod.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises separating the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate from an edge of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises cutting the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate to separate the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate therefrom.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) is performed using a rotary cutter unit.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises adhering the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the substantially flat surface of the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate provided by step (ii) includes a centre line, and step (iii) comprises applying the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein, after step (ii) and prior to step (iii), the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate is transported away from the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises consecutively applying a plurality of susceptor patches to the substantially flat surface of the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein each of the plurality of susceptor patches has substantially the same dimensions.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises, prior to step (iii), providing a continuous web of susceptor material and continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material to form the susceptor patches.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material comprises uniformly cutting the continuous web of susceptor material at a predefined and constant spacing so that the susceptor patches have substantially the same length in the direction of travel of the continuous web of susceptor material.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iv) is performed using a rotary cutter unit.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the rotary cutter unit includes a first cutting drum having circumferentially extending first cutting formations and a second cutting drum having circumferentially extending second cutting formations, and wherein the first and second cutting formations cooperate to cut the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate to form the plurality of aerosol generating strips.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the at least one susceptor patch has a length of between 5 mm and 50 mm and each of the plurality of aerosol generating strips has a width of between approximately 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: (vi) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles each comprising at least one susceptor patch.16. The method according to claim 14, wherein the length of the at least one susceptor patch is between 10 mm and 30 mm and the width of each of the plurality of aerosol generating strips is approximately 1.0 mm.", "embedding_index": 237}
{"index": 238, "patent_number": "US2023363438 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for manufacturing a reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB) sheet, including a raw tobacco material and a binding agent, includes the raw tobacco material positioned on a conveyer belt, which moves in a forward direction. The raw tobacco material is formed by at least one forming head to a raw tobacco material layer, wherein the binding agent is subsequently applied on the raw tobacco material layer and then dried in a drying process, thereby creating the RTB sheet. A tobacco product including tobacco particles and a liquid medium is applied on the raw tobacco material layer and/or the RTB sheet during the manufacturing, wherein the tobacco particles have an average particle size of 30 micrometres or less. [EN] 1. A method for manufacturing a reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB) sheet, comprising a raw tobacco material and a binding agent, wherein the raw tobacco material is positioned on a conveyer belt, which moves in a forward direction, and the raw tobacco material is formed by at least one forming head to a raw tobacco material layer, wherein the binding agent is subsequently applied on the raw tobacco material layer and then dried in a drying process, thereby creating the RTB sheet, wherein a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles and a liquid medium is applied on the raw tobacco material layer and/or the RTB sheet during the manufacturing, wherein the tobacco particles have an average particle size of 30 micrometres or less.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco particles are dispersed in the liquid medium at a temperature of 0 degrees to 10 degrees centigrade3. The method according to claims 1, wherein: the RTB sheet comprises a fleece bonded on the RTB sheet.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: the tobacco product is sprayed and/or printed on the RTB sheet and/or the fleece.5. The method according to claim 3, wherein: the applied tobacco product on at least one surface of the RTB sheet and/or the fleece forms a pattern.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the binding agent and the tobacco product are applied on the RTB sheet in one manufacturing step.7. The method according to claim 3, wherein: a drying unit dries the RTB sheet and/or the fleece after or before applying the tobacco product on the RTB sheet and/or the fleece.8. The method according to claims 3, further comprising: an additional wetting step after or before applying the tobacco product on the fleece.9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: a shredding or a rolling up step as a last manufacturing step for a further processing, wherein the RTB sheet is shredded or rolled up.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco product has a viscosity in a range of 50 and 350 dPas.11. The method according to claims 1, wherein: the tobacco product has a density in a range of 0.8 grams per cubic centimetre and 1.5 grams per cubic centimetre.12. A reconstituted tobacco binder (RTB) sheet, comprising at least a raw tobacco material and a binding agent, wherein the RTB sheet comprises a shape of a layer, wherein the RTB sheet further comprises a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles and a liquid medium, wherein the tobacco particles have an average particle size of 30 micrometres or less.13. The RTB sheet according to claim 12, wherein: the tobacco product comprises ground tobacco, wherein a weight amount of the ground tobacco is in a range of 1-50 percent.14. The RTB sheet according to claims 12, wherein: a weight amount of the tobacco product comprised in the RTB sheet is in a range of 0.1 to 1 percent.15. The RTB sheet according to claims 12, wherein: a weight amount of the binding agent comprised in the RTB sheet is in a range of 2 to 3 percent, wherein the binding agent comprises a liquid carrier.16. The method according to claim 3, wherein: the fleece is a non-woven cellulose.17. The RTB sheet according to claim 12, wherein: a weight amount of the tobacco product comprised in the RTB sheet is in a range of 0.01 to 3 percent.18. The RTB sheet according to claim 15, wherein: a weight amount of the binding agent comprised in the RTB sheet is in a range of 0.1 to 5 percent.19. The RTB sheet according to claim 15, wherein: the liquid carrier is water and/or glycerine and/or propylene glycol and/or butylene glycol and/or sorbitol and/or trimethylene-glycol.", "embedding_index": 238}
{"index": 239, "patent_number": "WO23165834 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprising a heating assembly (12). The heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a detection mechanism (18). The detection mechanism (18) is configured to detect user commands based on movement of the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) by a user. Each one of a set of different defined movements (19) of the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) by a user corresponds to a different assigned user command detectable by the detection mechanism (18). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a controller (20) configured to control the operation of the aerosol generating device (10) based on user commands detected by the detection mechanism (18). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating assembly (12), wherein the heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16); a detection mechanism (18) configured to detect user commands based on movement of the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) by a user, wherein each one of a set of different defined movements (19) of the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) by a user corresponds to a different assigned user command detectable by the detection mechanism (18); and a controller (20) configured to control the operation of the aerosol generating device (10) based on user commands detected by the detection mechanism (18).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the set of different defined movements (19) include a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14), wherein clockwise and anticlockwise rotation correspond to different assigned user commands.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the set of different defined movements (19) include a user tilting the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14), wherein different tilting directions correspond to different assigned user commands.4. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the detection mechanism (18) comprises a plurality of inputs (22), wherein the inputs (22) are arranged such that each one of the set of different defined movements (19) activates an input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to that movement (19).5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) comprises at least one moveable member (24), wherein the detection mechanism is configured such that the at least one moveable member (24) is displaceable by a defined movement (19) of the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) by a user to activate an input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to that defined movement (19).6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user tilting the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) to activate an input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to a user tilting the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14).7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user tilting the aerosol generating article (16) in any one of a set of different directions in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) to activate an input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to a user tilting the aerosol generating article (16) in that direction.8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) comprising a magnet (26) to change the orientation of the magnet (26) relative to a hall sensor (28) to activate an input (22) in the form of a hall sensor output signal caused by the change in orientation, the input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14).9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) comprising a magnet (26) to change the orientation of the magnet (26) relative to a hall sensor (28), wherein a first input (22) is activated by a clockwise rotation in the form of a first hall sensor output signal caused by the change in orientation, the first input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to clockwise rotation; and a second input (22) is activated by an anticlockwise rotation in the form of a second hall sensor output signal caused by the change in orientation, the second input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to anticlockwise rotation, wherein the first and second hall sensor output signals are different.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the magnet (26) comprises a diametrically magnetised circular magnet (30) having a north pole (32) and a south pole (34), wherein the north pole (32) is defined by one curved side and the south pole (34) is defined by the opposite curved side.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) comprising openings (38) causing one or more of the openings (38) to move in and out of alignment with a light emitter (40) and light receiver (42) arranged on either side of the moveable member (24) to activate an input in the form of a light intensity signature, the input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14).12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) displaces a moveable member (24) comprising triangular shaped openings (44) causing one or more of the triangular shaped openings (44) to move in and out of alignment with a light emitter (40) and light receiver (42) arranged on either side of the moveable member (24) to define a light intensity signature, wherein a first input (22) is activated by a clockwise rotation in the form of a first light intensity signature, the first input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to clockwise rotation; and a second input (22) is activated by an anticlockwise rotation in the form of a second light intensity signature, the second input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to anticlockwise rotation, wherein the first and second light intensity signatures are different.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) comprises at least one image sensor (46), wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that the at least one image sensor (46) detects changes between consecutive images of the aerosol generating article (16) as a user rotates the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) to activate an input (22) in the form of a consecutive images signature, the input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to a user rotating the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14).14. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the detection mechanism (18) comprises at least one image sensor (46), wherein the detection mechanism (18) is configured such that the at least one image sensor (46) detects changes between consecutive images of the aerosol generating article (16) as a user rotates the aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14), wherein a first input (22) is activated by a clockwise rotation in the form of a first consecutive images signature, the first input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to clockwise rotation; and a second input is activated by an anticlockwise rotation in the form of a second consecutive images signature, the second input (22) corresponding to a user command assigned to anticlockwise rotation, wherein the first and second consecutive images signatures are different.15. An aerosol generating device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the detection mechanism (18) comprises an LED to illuminate the aerosol generating article (16) to facilitate detection of consecutive images.", "embedding_index": 239}
{"index": 240, "patent_number": "US2022408839 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette device has a vapor flow channel arranged to guide a generated vapor to a mouthpiece opening, and a sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel at a position physically displaced from an atomizer. The electronic cigarette device also has one or more processors configured to apply a first power to a heater of an atomizer, determine a first temperature measurement in the vapor flow channel using the sensor, determine a first power adjustment for the heater based upon the first temperature measurement, and adjust the first power to a second power based upon the first power adjustment and apply the second power to the heater. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette device comprising a mouthpiece provided with a mouthpiece opening;a vapor flow channel arranged to guide a generated vapor to the mouthpiece opening; anda sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel at a position physically displaced from an atomizer, the electronic cigarette device further comprising one or more processors configured to:apply a first power to a heater of an atomizer;determine a first temperature measurement in the vapor flow channel using the sensor;determine a first power adjustment for the heater based upon the first temperature measurement; andadjust the first power to a second power based upon the first power adjustment and apply the second power to the heater.2. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are configured to determine the first temperature measurement at a point in time after the electronic cigarette device is triggered to produce a vapor, when the electronic cigarette device is deemed to have reached an optimal operating temperature.3. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to compare the first temperature measurement to a predetermined data set to determine if a liquid store used with the electronic cigarette device contains sufficient liquid.4. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein when determining the first temperature measurement, the one or more processors are configured to determine a series of temperature measurements for a predetermined time period.5. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein when determining the first power adjustment, the one or more processors are configured to: compare the first temperature measurement to a predetermined threshold to determine the second power;wherein the second power is a lower power than the first power when the first temperature measurement is above the predetermined threshold; andwherein the second power is a higher power than the first power when the first temperature measurement is below the predetermined threshold.6. The electronic cigarette device of claim 5, wherein the predetermined threshold is a predetermined temperature range, and when determining the first power adjustment the one or more processors are configured to: compare the first temperature measurement to the predetermined temperature range to determine the second power;wherein the second power is a lower power than the first power when the first temperature measurement is above the predetermined temperature range;wherein the second power is a higher power than the first power when the first temperature measurement is below the predetermined temperature range; andwherein the second power is equal to the first power when the first temperature measurement is within the predetermined temperature range.7. The electronic cigarette device of claim 5, wherein the predetermined threshold is determined based on a type of consumable used with the electronic cigarette device.8. The electronic cigarette device of claim 5, wherein the predetermined threshold is input by a user of the electronic cigarette device.9. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the first temperature measurement is measured when the electronic cigarette device is inhaled upon.10. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors determining the first temperature measurement is triggered by the one or more processors detecting at least one of: a flow rate in the vapor flow tube indicative of inhalation upon the electronic cigarette device; ora vaporisation trigger button, arranged to trigger an atomizer to vaporise a vaporisable material, has been pressed.11. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the first power is a pulse width modulated power output with a first duty cycle and wherein when adjusting the first power to the second power the one or more processors are configured to adjust the first duty cycle to a second duty cycle.12. The electronic cigarette device of claim 5, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to: determine a second temperature measurement in the vapor flow channel using the sensor;determine a second power adjustment for the heater based upon the second temperature measurement; andadjust the second power to a third power based upon the second power adjustment and apply the third power to the heater.13. The electronic cigarette device of claim 12, wherein when determining the second power adjustment the one or more processors are configured to: compare the second temperature measurement to the predetermined threshold to determine the third power;wherein the third power is a lower power than the second power when the second temperature measurement is above the predetermined threshold; andwherein the third power is a higher power than the second power when the second temperature measurement is below the predetermined threshold.14. The electronic cigarette device of claim 13, wherein the predetermined threshold is a predetermined temperature range, and when determining the second power adjustment the one or more processors are configured to: compare the second temperature measurement to the predetermined temperature range to determine the third power;wherein the third power is a lower power than the second power when the second temperature measurement is above the predetermined temperature range;wherein the third power is a higher power than the second power when the second temperature measurement is below the predetermined temperature range; andwherein the third power is equal to the second power when the second temperature measurement is within the predetermined temperature range.15. The electronic cigarette device of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to iteratively determine further temperature measurements in the vapor flow channel, determine further power adjustments for a heater based upon the further temperature measurements, and adjust a power to be applied to the heater to further powers based upon the further power adjustments and apply the further powers to the heater.16. A method of operating an electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette comprising a vapor flow channel arranged to guide a generated vapor to a mouthpiece opening, and a sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel to determine a temperature in the vapor flow channel at a position physically displaced from an atomizer, the method comprising: applying a first power to a heater of an atomizer;determining a first temperature measurement in the vapor flow channel using the sensor;determining a first power adjustment for the heater based upon the first temperature measurement; andadjusting the first power to a second power based upon the first power adjustment and applying the second power to the heater.17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions stored thereon that when executed by one or more processors cause the one or more processors to: apply a first power to a heater of an atomizer;determine a first temperature measurement in a vapor flow channel using a sensor, the sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel of an electronic cigarette device;determine a first power adjustment for the heater based upon the first temperature measurement; andadjust the first power to a second power based upon the first power adjustment and apply the second power to the heater.", "embedding_index": 240}
{"index": 241, "patent_number": "US2023148672 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapor generating system for an electronic cigarette comprises a main liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporised, a dosing chamber configured to receive liquid from the main liquid store, and a liquid regulating arrangement configured to transfer a metered dose of liquid from the main liquid store to the dosing chamber. The vapor generating system further comprises a vaporizing unit configured to transform said metered dose of liquid into a vapor. The main liquid store and the dosing chamber are arranged in a replaceable cartridge. The cartridge is connectable to a cartridge seating of the electronic cigarette and fluidic connection between the main liquid store and the dosing chamber is only established when the cartridge is connected to the cartridge seating. [EN] 1. A vapor generating system for an electronic cigarette, the vapor generating system comprising: a main liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporised;a dosing chamber configured to receive liquid from the main liquid store;a liquid regulating arrangement, wherein the liquid regulating arrangement is configured to transfer a metered dose of liquid from the main liquid store to the dosing chamber; anda vaporizing unit configured to transform said metered dose of liquid into a vapor; wherein:the main liquid store and the dosing chamber are arranged in a replaceable cartridge, the cartridge is connectable to a cartridge seating of the electronic cigarette, and a fluidic connection between the main liquid store and the dosing chamber is only established when the cartridge is connected to the cartridge seating.2. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit is located inside the dosing chamber.3. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the dosing chamber is located inside the main liquid store.4. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit is located at a bottom of the dosing chamber.5. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the main liquid store comprises a liquid outlet, and the dosing chamber comprises a liquid inlet.6. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the main liquid store and the dosing chamber both comprise a pierceable membrane, configured to be pierced open by the liquid regulating arrangement.7. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the liquid regulating arrangement comprises a valve.8. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the liquid regulating arrangement comprises a pump.9. The vapor generating system according to claim 8, wherein a liquid transfer conduit extends from the main liquid store to the dosing chamber, and wherein the pump is arranged on the liquid transfer conduit.10. The vapor generating system according to claim 9, wherein the vaporizing unit is located vertically below the liquid transfer conduit, and wherein the liquid transfer conduit is arranged to eject liquid onto the vaporizing unit.11. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, wherein the metered dose corresponds to a single inhalation by a user of the electronic cigarette.12. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a controller, wherein the controller is configured to activate the liquid regulating arrangement in response to an activation of the electronic cigarette.13. The vapor generating system according to claim 12, further comprising an inhalation sensor configured to detect the presence of an inhalation and to activate the vaporizing unit.14. The vapor generating system according to claim 13, wherein the controller is configured, upon detecting a first activation of the electronic cigarette, to provide a delay between a supply of a first metered dose of said liquid and a respective first activation of the vaporizing unit.15. The vapor generating system according to claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to determine an amount of the metered doses over time.16. The vapor generating system according to claim 15, wherein the controller is further configured to detect depletion of the main liquid store.17. The vapor generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a control interface, wherein a user can select and change a magnitude of the metered dose via the control interface.18. The vapor generating system according to claim 4, wherein the vaporizing unit defines a bottom wall of the dosing chamber.", "embedding_index": 241}
{"index": 242, "patent_number": "WO23237399 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10, 94) adapted for being heated but not burnt in an aerosol generating device (12). The aerosol generating article (10, 94) comprises an aerosol generating portion (14) at or close to an air inlet end (16), the aerosol generating portion (14) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (68) for generating aerosol in use. The aerosol generating article (10, 94) further comprises a filter (18) at a mouth end (20). The aerosol generating article (10, 94) further comprises a ventilation portion (22) positioned between the aerosol generating portion (14) and the filter (18). The ventilation portion (22) comprises a plurality of ventilation holes (24) for allowing ambient ventilation air to enter the ventilation portion (22) and a one-way valve (26) associated with the ventilation holes (24). The one-way valve (26) comprises a plurality of ventilation flaps (28) each of which is associated with one of the ventilation holes (24). The ventilation flaps (28) are configured to be movable to open the ventilation holes (24) when a puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20) to allow ambient ventilation air to enter the ventilation portion (22). The ventilation flaps (28) are also configured to close the ventilation holes (24) caused by a positive pressure of aerosol inside the ventilation portion (22) when no puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20) to prevent aerosol leaking from the ventilation portion (22) through the ventilation holes (24). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10, 94) adapted for being heated but not burnt in an aerosol generating device (12), the aerosol generating article (10, 94) comprising: an aerosol generating portion (14) at or close to an air inlet end (16), the aerosol generating portion (14) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (68) for generating aerosol in use; a filter (18) at or close to a mouth end (20); and a ventilation portion (22) positioned between the aerosol generating portion (14) and the filter (18), wherein the ventilation portion (22) comprises a plurality of ventilation holes (24) for allowing ambient ventilation air to enter the ventilation portion (22) and a one-way valve (26) associated with the ventilation holes (24), wherein the one-way valve (26) comprises a plurality of ventilation flaps (28) each of which is associated with one of the ventilation holes (24), wherein the ventilation flaps (28) are configured: to be moveable to open the ventilation holes (24) caused by ambient ventilation air displacing the ventilation flaps (28) to at least partially uncover the ventilation holes (24) when a puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20) to allow ambient ventilation air to enter the ventilation portion (22); and to be moveable to close the ventilation holes (24) caused by a positive pressure of aerosol inside the ventilation portion (22) displacing the ventilation flaps (28) to cover the ventilation holes (24) when no puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20) to prevent aerosol leaking from the ventilation portion (22) through the ventilation holes (24); wherein the ventilation portion (22) has an outer wall (76) through which the ventilation holes (24) extend into the interior of the ventilation portion (22) and the ventilation flaps (28) associated with the ventilation holes (24) are integrated in the outer wall (76).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation flaps (28) are arranged on an inside surface (30) of the ventilation portion (22).3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the ventilation flaps (28) are provided by a notched strip (32).4. An aerosol generating article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein sides (102) of the ventilation flaps (28) and sides (103) of the ventilation holes (24) comprise bevelled edges (108, 110).5. An aerosol generating article according to claim 4, wherein in a closed condition of the ventilation holes (24), the bevelled edges (108) of the ventilation flaps (28) abut against the bevelled edges (110) of the ventilation holes (110) to prevent the ventilation flaps (28) from opening outwardly from the ventilation portion (22).6. An aerosol generating article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the ventilation portion (22) is part of a tubular member (34) forming a condensation chamber (36).7. An aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein the tubular member (34) is a paper tube (38) which is overlaid with a wrapper.8. An aerosol generating article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein in at least one dimension the size of the ventilation holes (24) is from 80 pm to 500 pm.9. An aerosol generating article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (68) comprises a tobacco substrate (40).10. An aerosol generating article according to claim 9, wherein the tobacco substrate (40) contains at least 8 weight percent on a dry weight basis of an aerosol-former.11. An aerosol generating article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the air inlet end (16) comprises a second one-way valve (42), the second one-way valve (42) being configured: to allow ambient ventilation air to enter the aerosol generating portion (14) when a puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20); and to prevent aerosol leaking from the aerosol generating portion (14) through the air inlet end (16) when no puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20).12. An aerosol generating article according to claim 11, wherein the second one-way valve (42) comprises a deflector (44).13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein the deflector (44) is configured: to be moveable to open the second one-way valve (42) caused by ambient ventilation air displacing the deflector (44) to allow ambient ventilation air to enter the aerosol generating portion (14) through the air inlet end when a puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20); and to be moveable to close the second one-way valve (42) to prevent aerosol leaking from the aerosol generating portion (14) through the air inlet end (16) when no puff is being drawn from the mouth end (20).", "embedding_index": 242}
{"index": 243, "patent_number": "WO23237658 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an e-vaping device comprising: an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article oven (3) comprising, a cylindric recess (4), elongate along a longitudinal direction (X), for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) to be heated, a toroid-like retaining element (7) with a circle as surface of revolution, radially protruding inward from internal wall (43) of the recess (4) and partially inserted within an annular groove (40) in internal wall (43) of the recess (4), having a first static friction (Fss) between the retaining element (7) and the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) which is higher than a second static friction (Fsd) between the retaining element (7) and the annular groove (40) in the internal wall (43) of the recess (4). [EN] CLAIMS E-vaping device comprising: an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article oven (3) comprising, o a cylindric recess (4), elongate along a longitudinal direction (X), for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) to be heated, o an toroid-like retaining element (7) with a circular longitudinal cross section and with a circular longitudinal axis,, ¦ radially protruding inward from internal wall (43) of the recess (4) and partially inserted within an annular groove (40) in internal wall (43) of the recess (4), ¦ having a first static friction (Fss) between the retaining element (7) and the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) which is higher than a second static friction (Fsd) between the retaining element(7) and the annular groove (40) in the internal wall (43) of the recess (4). E-vaping device comprising: an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article oven (3) comprising, o a cylindric recess (4), elongate along a longitudinal direction (X), for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) to be heated, o a toroid-like retaining element (7) with a circular longitudinal cross section and with a circular longitudinal axis,, ¦ radially protruding inward from internal wall (43) of the recess (4) and partially inserted within an annular groove (40) in internal wall (43) of the recess (4), ¦ so as to retain the aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article(8) once inserted within the recess (4) and so as to roll or spin around its circular longitudinal axis during insertion or removal of the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the retaining element (7) is an elastic retaining element (7). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the retaining element (7): o presents a circular longitudinal cross section with one or more hollows (72) inside the circular longitudinal cross section, o or presents a circular longitudinal cross section with a central hollow (72) inside the circular longitudinal cross section. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the retaining element (7) has a metallic external coating. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the retaining element (7) is made of metallic material for more than 50 percent, or for more than 70 percent, or for more than 90 percent, or the retaining element (7) is metallic. E-vaping device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein: the retaining element (7) is also a heater of the oven (3), so as to heat the aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article (8) when inserted in the recess (4), being preferably: o either a resistive heater, o or an inductive heater. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the oven also comprises a Hall effect sensor (9) automatically detecting a deformation of the retaining element (7) when the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) is inserted in the recess (4), o the Hall effect sensor (9) preferably automatically triggering heating of the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) by the heater (5, 6), when detecting a deformation of the retaining element (7). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the retaining element (7) comprises a helicoidal spring or is a helicoidal spring. E-vaping device according to claim 9, wherein: the helicoidal spring (7) is disposed in a toroidal shape, or the helicoidal spring (7) is disposed in a spiral shape. E-vaping device according to any of claims 9 to 10, wherein the helicoidal spring (7) is made of coils (71) which are contiguous to one another. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the retaining element (7) protrudes inward from internal wall (43) of the recess (4): o so as to guide the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) when being inserted within the recess (4), o so as to tighten the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) once inserted within the recess (4). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the retaining element (7): o is circular, o and preferably has its thickness which is below its external diameter, preferably has its thickness which is below half its external diameter, more preferably has its thickness which is below a third of its external diameter. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the oven (3) comprises: o an elongate and cylindric recess (4), for receiving an aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article (8), having an open end (42) toward outside of the e-vaping device and a closed end (41) inside the e-vaping device, o a heater (5, 6) disposed close to or against said recess (4) so as to heat said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8), the retaining element (7) is located closer to the open end (42) of the recess (4) than to the closed end (41) of the recess (4), and preferably closer to the open end (42) of the recess (4) than to the middle between the open end (42) and the closed end (41) of the recess (4). E-vaping system comprising: an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8), an e-vaving device comprising: o an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article oven (3) comprising, ¦ a cylindric recess (4), elongate along a longitudinal direction (X), for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) to be heated, ¦ an toroid-like retaining element (7) with a circular longitudinal cross section and with a circular longitudinal axis,, radially protruding inward from internal wall (43) of the recess (4) and partially inserted within an annular groove (40) in internal wall (43) of the recess (4), having a first static friction (Fss) between the retaining element (7) and the aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (8) which is higher than a second static friction (Fsd) between the retaining element (7) and the annular groove (40) in the internal wall (43) of the recess (4).", "embedding_index": 243}
{"index": 244, "patent_number": "US2023397661 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a vaporizable material storage portion;a tobacco article socket;a flow channel extending between flow inlet and outlet and defining a vaporizable material channel part passing through said storage portion and a socket channel part passing through said socket; anda heating system for heating a vaporizable material and a tobacco article to form mixed aerosol, including a vaporizable material heater and a tobacco article heater surrounding a tobacco article-receiving hole and being integrated into a delimiting wall delimiting said hole or adjacent to said wall.The tobacco article heater includes heating sections arranged along said hole.The aerosol generation device includes a control unit for controlling the activation of the heating sections according to a predefined heating profile during a vaping session. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a vaporizable material storage portion for storing a vaporizable material;a tobacco article socket configured to receive a tobacco article;a flow channel extending between a flow inlet and a flow outlet, the flow channel defining a vaporizable material channel part passing through the vaporizable material storage portion and a socket channel part passing through the tobacco article socket; anda heating system configured to heat the vaporizable material and the tobacco article to form mixed aerosol in the flow channel, the heating system comprising a vaporizable material heater for heating the vaporizable material and a tobacco article heater for heating the tobacco article, the tobacco article heater surrounding a tobacco article-receiving hole and integrated into a delimiting wall delimiting the article-receiving hole or adjacent to the delimiting wall;wherein the tobacco article heater further comprises a succession of heating sections arranged along the tobacco article-receiving hole; andwherein the aerosol generation device comprises a control unit configured to control the activation of the heating sections according to a predefined heating profile (P) during a vaping session.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, extending along a device axis (X), the vaporizable material storage portion and the tobacco article socket successively arranged along the device axis (X) or the vaporizable material storage portion and the tobacco article socket successively arranged along an axis perpendicular to the device axis (X).3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the flow channel extends from the flow inlet to the flow outlet according to a channel direction, the vaporizable material channel part and the tobacco article channel part arranged successively following the channel direction, the flow channel comprising a bypass section connecting the flow inlet directly to the socket channel part.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco article heater is configured to heat the tobacco article at a first temperature and the vaporizable material heater is configured to heat the vaporizable material at a second temperature, the first temperature and the second temperature being distinct, the first temperature being less than 400 degrees centigrade5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein each heating section is configured to be activated independently from each other.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the predefined heating profile (P) defines, for each heating section, an activation time interval within the vaping session during which said heating section is to be activated.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein according to the predefined heating profile (P), the heating sections are configured to be activated successively from a first heating section.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the predefined heating profile (P) defines, for each heating section, an activation time interval within the vaping session during which said heating section is to be activated, andwherein the activation time intervals of two successive heating sections are in part superposed within the vaping session on a superposed interval.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the duration of the or each superposed interval is between 5 percent and 50 percent of the duration of the activation time interval of each heating section of the two successive heating sections.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the succession of heating sections comprises at least three heating sections, the or each group of three heating sections comprises a first heating section, a second heating section and a third heating section arranged successively, wherein, for the or each group of three heating sections, the activation time interval of the first heating section and the activation time interval of the second heating section being in part superposed on a first superposed interval, and, the activation time interval of the second heating section and the activation time interval of the third heating section being in part superposed on a second superposed interval, the first superposed interval and the second superposed interval being disjoint.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the predefined heating profile (P) defines, for each heating section, an activation time interval within the vaping session during which said heating section is to be activated, andwherein each activation time interval has a duration between 80 and 100 seconds.12. An aerosol generation assembly comprising the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, a vaporizable material and a tobacco article.13. The assembly according to claim 12, wherein the tobacco article is a stick or a capsule comprising tobacco or a ready-made cigarette.14. A controlling method for controlling an aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising a step of activating the succession of heating sections according to the predefined heating profile (P).15. The controlling method for controlling according to claim 14, wherein the predefined heating profile (P) defines, for each heating section, an activation time interval within the vaping session during which said heating section is to be activated, and, according to the predefined heating profile (P), the heating sections are configured to be activated successively from a first heating section; and wherein the activation the succession of heating sections comprises successively activating the succession of heating sections from the first heating section according to the predefined heating profile (P).16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the first temperature is between 200 degrees centigrade and 399 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 244}
{"index": 245, "patent_number": "US2023397669 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a power system and a controller. The power system includes a first supercapacitor module and a second supercapacitor module. The controller is configured to control a power flow of the first supercapacitor module to power a heater associated with the aerosol generation device, and control a power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a power system comprising a first supercapacitor module and a second supercapacitor module; anda controller, wherein the controller is configured to: control a power flow of the first supercapacitor module to power a heater associated with the aerosol generation device; andcontrol a power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises an electrical connection for a charging component comprising a battery module, and wherein the power system does not comprise a battery.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first supercapacitor module comprises at least one supercapacitor; and/or wherein the second supercapacitor module comprises at least one hybrid capacitor.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first supercapacitor module and second supercapacitor module are connected in parallel, and wherein the power system further comprises: a first switching means connected between the first supercapacitor module and the second supercapacitor module, wherein the first switching means is configured to be controlled by the controller to control the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module; and/ora second switching means configured to be arranged between the first supercapacitor module and the heater, wherein the second switching means is configured to be controlled by the controller to control a power flow from the first supercapacitor module to the heater.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the power flow of the first supercapacitor module is a pulse width modulated power flow comprising one or more pulse width modulation cycles each having an on period and an off period; and wherein the controller is further configured to: control the power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module during the pulse width modulation cycle off period.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the power system is operable in a float mode, wherein in the float mode the controller is configured to: control the first supercapacitor module to apply the pulse width modulated power flow to the heater with a first duty cycle regime to maintain the heater substantially at an aerosol generation temperature.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the power system is operable in a pre-heating mode, wherein in the pre-heating mode the controller is configured to: control the first supercapacitor module to apply the pulse width modulated power flow to the heater with a second duty cycle regime, different to the first duty cycle regime, during the pre-heating mode before the float mode to heat the heater to the aerosol generation temperature.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the first duty cycle regime comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles with a first duty cycle ratio D1; wherein the second duty cycle regime comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles with a second duty cycle ratio D2;wherein D2=D1xK, where K is a coefficient that is greater than or equal to 1.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the power system is operable in a post-float mode, wherein in the post-float mode the controller is configured to: disable the power flow to the heater following the float mode for a remaining time period in the aerosolisation session; andcontrol the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module.10. An aerosol generation device charging component connectable to the aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device charging component is a charging case configured to accommodate the aerosol generation device, and to charge the second supercapacitor module when connected to the aerosol generation device.11. The aerosol generation device charging component of claim 10, wherein the aerosol generation device charging component comprises a battery module configured to provide charge to the power system of the aerosol generation device.12. A system comprising the aerosol generation device of claim 1, and the aerosol generation device charging component connectable to the aerosol generation device, wherein the aerosol generation device charging component is a charging case configured to accommodate the aerosol generation device, and to charge the second supercapacitor module when connected to the aerosol generation device.13. A method of controlling a power system of an aerosol generation device, the power system comprising a first supercapacitor module and a second supercapacitor module, and the method comprising: controlling a power flow of the first supercapacitor module to power a heater associated with the aerosol generation device; andcontrolling a power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module.14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device power system comprising a first supercapacitor module and a second supercapacitor module, cause the one or more processors to control the power system by: controlling a power flow of the first supercapacitor module to power a heater associated with the aerosol generation device; andcontrolling a power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module.", "embedding_index": 245}
{"index": 246, "patent_number": "US2022176672 AA", "text": "[EN] An apparatus for producing a filmic packaging material having a continuously folded portion includes a first component having a protruding part; a first roller rollable on its longitudinal axis, the first roller provided with a recess on its outer surface for receiving the protruding part; a drive mechanism for moving the material along a path in a manner such that a continuous portion of the material is drawn into the recess of the first roller by the protruding part of the first component such that the continuous portion of the material is folded, forming a continuously folded portion having an overlapping surface due to the arrangement of the protruding part of the first component in relation to the recess of the first roller; a bonding component provided downstream of the first roller arranged to adhere together the overlapping surface of the continuously folded portion of the material. [EN] 1. An apparatus for producing a filmic packaging material having a continuously folded portion, comprising a first component comprising a protruding part;a first roller rollable about a longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the first roller is provided with a recess on an outer surface thereof for receiving the protruding part of the first component;a drive mechanism for moving the filmic packaging material along a path in a manner such that a continuous portion of the filmic packaging material is drawn into the recess of the first roller by the protruding part of the first component such that the continuous portion of the filmic packaging material is folded, forming a continuously folded portion having an overlapping surface due to the arrangement of the protruding part of the first component in relation to the recess of the first roller; anda bonding component provided downstream of the first roller arranged to adhere together the overlapping surface of the continuously folded portion of the filmic packaging material.2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first component is a second roller, comprising said protruding part on an outer surface thereof, said second roller pivoting about a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first roller.3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first and second rollers are arranged in such a way that each of the first and second rollers spins on its respective longitudinal axis, such that the continuously folded portion having the overlapping surface is formed when the first and second rollers feed in the filmic packaging material there-between.4. (canceled)5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the protruding part of the first component, and the recess of the first roller are provided either in a repeated interval along respective circumferences thereof or extending along their respective entire circumferences, arranged in such a way that the protruding part and the recess are complimentary to each other so as to allow for the formation of the continuously folded portion of the filmic packaging material.6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the protruding part is provided in a wedge shape arranged tilted towards one side, wherein the protruding part of the first component is receivable by the recess of the first roller having a complimentary shape to the protruding part so as to allow the formation of the continuously folded portion of the filmic packaging material.7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a width of the recess is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bonding component is a roller, a nozzle or a block which is rollable or static.9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bonding component is capable of exerting heat or providing a sticky material to the filmic packaging material.10. (canceled)11. A method of producing filmic packaging material having a continuously folded portion, comprising: a. providing a filmic packaging material in between a first roller having a recess on an outer surface thereof and a first component having a protruding part;b. feeding through the filmic packaging material between the first roller and the first component;c. drawing in a continuous portion of the filmic packaging material to the recess of the first roller by the protruding part of the first component;d. folding the continuous portion of the filmic packaging material, forming an overlapping surface of the filmic packaging material; ande. adhering the overlapping surface of the folded portion of the filmic packaging material.12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising a step of reeling up the folded and adhered filmic packaging material.13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of adhering includes heating or melting the filmic packaging material or providing a sticky material.14. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of providing includes providing the filmic packaging material to extend around an entire circumference of the first roller.15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of providing includes the protruding part of the first component having a tipping end.16. The method according to claim 11, wherein the filmic packaging material comprises a first face and a second face, wherein the step of adhering includes adhering the first face to the first face, or adhering the second face to the second face.17. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recess of the first roller extends around an entire circumference of the first roller.18. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the second roller is served as an upper pressing roller.19. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the width of the recess is between 0.8 mm and 3 mm.20. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the width of the recess is between 1 mm and 2 mm.", "embedding_index": 246}
{"index": 247, "patent_number": "EP4046503 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The cartridge has a distal end and a proximal end, and comprises: a reservoir configured to store aerosolisable liquid therein, a capillary transport element arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the reservoir, an air inlet configured to supply air to the capillary transport element, and one or more thermally conductive elements. The one or more thermally conductive elements are arranged around an exterior of the cartridge between the distal end and the proximal end and are configured to conduct heat into the cartridge towards the capillary transport element when the cartridge is heated within a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, wherein the cartridge has a distal end and a proximal end, comprising: a reservoir configured to store aerosolisable liquid therein;a capillary transport element arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the reservoir;an air inlet configured to supply air to the capillary transport element; andone or more thermally conductive elements, wherein the one or more thermally conductive elements are arranged around an exterior of the cartridge between the distal end and the proximal end and are configured to conduct heat into the cartridge towards the capillary transport element when the cartridge is heated within a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device.2. The cartridge of claim 1, comprising a plurality of thermally conductive elements.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the plurality of thermally conductive elements are periodically spaced around the exterior of the cartridge.4. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the one or more thermally conductive elements each extend along the exterior of the cartridge in a longitudinal direction of the cartridge.5. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the one or more thermally conductive elements each protrude from the cartridge in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the cartridge.6. The cartridge of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the one or more thermally conductive elements are formed as indentations in the exterior of the cartridge.7. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the capillary transport element is located adjacent to the distal end of the cartridge, and wherein the reservoir is located adjacent to the proximal end of the cartridge.8. The cartridge of any preceding claim, further comprising a thermally conductive mesh embedded with or on the surface of the capillary transport element.9. The cartridge of any preceding claim, wherein the air inlet is disposed in the distal end of the cartridge, and further comprising: an air outlet disposed in the proximal end of the cartridge; andan airflow passage that connects the air inlet to the air outlet via the capillary transport element.10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the capillary transport element is formed as an annular cylinder that is in contact with the one or more thermally conductive elements, and wherein the airflow passage extends along the central axis of the capillary transport element.11. The cartridge of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the reservoir is formed as an annular cylinder, and wherein the airflow passage extends along the central axis of the reservoir.12. The cartridge of any of claims 9 to 11, further comprising a mouthpiece located at the proximal end of the cartridge, wherein the air outlet is disposed in the mouthpiece.13. An aerosol generating system comprising: a cartridge according to any preceding claim; andan aerosol generating device comprising a heating chamber configured to receive the cartridge such that heat is transferred from the heating chamber to the one or more thermally conductive elements of the cartridge.14. The aerosol generating system of claim 13, wherein the heating chamber is substantially tubular and comprises one or more internal grooves configured to interface with the one or more thermally conductive elements of the cartridge.15. The aerosol generating system of claim 13, wherein the heating chamber is substantially tubular and comprises one or more internal ridges configured to interface with the one or more thermally conductive elements of the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 247}
{"index": 248, "patent_number": "US2023397671 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a power system and a controller. The power system includes a supercapacitor moduleand a battery module, and is connectable to an external power source. The controller is configured control a pulse-charging regime of the power system by controlling a first power flow from the external power source to the power system to cyclically switch the first power flow between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period in a pulse-charging manner, and controlling a second power flow between the supercapacitor module and battery module to charge the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the first time period. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a power system comprising a supercapacitor module and a battery module, the power system connectable to an external power source; anda controller, wherein the controller is configured to control a pulse-charging regime of the power system by:controlling a first power flow from the external power source to the power system, wherein controlling the first power flow from the external power source to the power system comprises cyclically switching the first power flow between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period in a pulse-charging manner; andcontrolling a second power flow between the supercapacitor module and battery module, wherein controlling the second power flow between the supercapacitor module and the battery module comprises charging the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the first time period.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein controlling the first power flow further comprises charging the supercapacitor module from the external power source during the second time period.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein controlling the first power flow further comprises not charging the supercapacitor module from the external power source during the first time period.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein controlling the second power flow further comprises not charging the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the second time period.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first power flow comprises a substantially constant current flow into the power system.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the battery module comprises at least one battery and/or at least one removable power bank.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the supercapacitor module contains two or more supercapacitors connected in series.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the power system comprises the supercapacitor module connected in parallel with the battery module, with a voltage converter connected between the supercapacitor module and the battery module.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the voltage converter is configured to step-down the voltage of the second power flow from supercapacitor module to battery module in the first time period.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the power system further comprises a first switching means connected between the battery module and the supercapacitor module, wherein the first switching means is controlled by the controller to switch between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period.11. A system comprising the aerosol generation device of claim 1, and the external power source.12. The system of claim 11, wherein the external power source is a power adapter connectable to a mains supply and/or a power bank, a docking station configured to receive the aerosol generation device, or a portable charging case configured to receive the aerosol generation device.13. A method of controlling a pulse-charging regime of a power system of an aerosol generation device, the power system comprising a supercapacitor module and a battery module and connectable to an external power source and the method comprising: controlling a first power flow from the external power source to the power system, wherein controlling the first power flow from the external power source to the power system comprises cyclically switching the first power flow between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period in a pulse-charging manner; andcontrolling a second power flow between the supercapacitor module and battery module, wherein controlling the second power flow between the supercapacitor module and the battery module comprises charging the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the first time period.14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device power system comprising a supercapacitor module and a battery module, connectable to an external power source, cause the one or more processors to control a pulse-charging regime of a power system by: controlling a first power flow from the external power source to the power system, wherein controlling the first power flow from the external power source to the power system comprises cyclically switching the first power flow between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period in a pulse-charging manner; andcontrolling a second power flow between the supercapacitor module and battery module, wherein controlling the second power flow between the supercapacitor module and the battery module comprises charging the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the first time period.", "embedding_index": 248}
{"index": 249, "patent_number": "US2023399134 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system includes a reservoir for storing a vapour generating liquid. A method of filling the cartridge includes: (i) introducing (S1) a vapour generating liquid into the reservoir via a first opening; (ii) venting (S2) air from the reservoir via a second opening during step (i); and (iii) positioning (S3) first and second valves in the corresponding first and second openings to seal the first and openings to prevent the escape of vapour generating liquid from the reservoir through the first and second openings. [EN] 1. A method of filling a cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising a reservoir for storing a vapour generating liquid, the method comprising: (i) introducing a vapour generating liquid into the reservoir via a first opening;(ii) venting air from the reservoir via a second opening during step (i); and(iii) positioning first and second valves in the corresponding first and second openings to seal the first and second openings to prevent the escape of vapour generating liquid from the reservoir through the first and second openings.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a vaporization chamber, and step (iii) comprises positioning first and second one-way valves in the corresponding first and second openings to seal the first and second openings to prevent the escape of vapour generating liquid from the reservoir and to allow air to flow to the vaporization chamber through the first and second one-way valves.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the cartridge further comprises first and second air inlets in communication with the vaporization chamber, and step (iii) comprises positioning the first and second one-way valves in the corresponding first and second air inlets to permit airflow through the first and second air inlets to the vaporization chamber.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein each of the first and second one-way valves includes a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion, and step (iii) comprises: positioning the first sealing portion of each first and second one-way valve in the corresponding first and second opening to seal the first and second openings; and positioning the second sealing portion of each first and second one-way valve in the corresponding first and second air inlet to allow one-way airflow through the first and second air inlets to the vaporization chamber.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the second sealing portion is positioned upstream of the first sealing portion in an airflow direction towards the vaporization chamber.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge includes a proximal end and a distal end, the first and second openings are positioned at the distal end, and steps (i) and (ii) are performed with the cartridge oriented such that the distal end is positioned above the proximal end.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (i) comprises introducing the vapour generating liquid into the reservoir via a filling needle or a filling tube.8. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: a reservoir configured to store a vapour generating liquid;a first opening configured for introducing vapour generating liquid into the reservoir; anda second opening configured for venting air from the reservoir during the introduction of vapour generating liquid into the reservoir via the first opening;wherein the cartridge further comprises a vaporization chamber and first and second one-way valves positioned in the first and second openings, respectively, to prevent the escape of liquid from the reservoir through the first and second openings and to allow air to flow to the vaporization chamber through the first and second one-way valves.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the cartridge further comprises first and second air inlets in communication with the vaporization chamber, and the first and second one-way valves are positioned in the first and second air inlets, respectively, to permit airflow through the first and second air inlets to the vaporization chamber.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein each of the first and second one-way valves include a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion, the first sealing portion of each first and second one-way valve is positioned in the corresponding first and second opening to seal the first and second openings, and the second sealing portion of each first and second one-way valve is positioned in the corresponding first and second air inlet to allow one-way airflow through the first and second air inlets to the vaporization chamber.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the second sealing portion is positioned upstream of the first sealing portion in an airflow direction towards the vaporization chamber.12. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the cartridge includes a proximal end and a distal end, and the first and second openings are positioned at the distal end.13. A vapour generating system comprising: a base part having at least one heating element; anda cartridge according to claim 8 thermically connected to the base part.14. The vapour generating system according to claim 13, wherein the cartridge includes a heat transfer unit and the heating element is separated from the vaporization chamber by the heat transfer unit.", "embedding_index": 249}
{"index": 250, "patent_number": "WO22167449 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method for operating an aerosol generating device comprising: - an aerosol generating unit adapted to transform an aerosolisable liquid into aerosol comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) comprising a microfluidic die and, - at least one exchangeable liquid cartridge in fluid connection to the aerosol generating unit. The method is characterized by operating the micro electro-mechanical system with a control unit, which operates a cleaning operation of the microfluidic die. The liquid contained in the die is aerosolized and ejected from the die with a cleaning unit comprising means for cleaning the die. [EN] Claims A method for operating (100) an aerosol generating device (24) comprising: an aerosol generating unit (5) adapted to transform an aerosolisable liquid into aerosol comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) (20) comprising a microfluidic die (7a) and, at least one exchangeable liquid cartridge (1) in fluid connection to the aerosol generating unit (5), characterized by operating (100) the micro electro-mechanical system (20) with a control unit (25), which operates (101) a cleaning operation of the microfluidic die (7a), wherein the liquid contained in the die (7a) is aerosolized (102) and ejected (103) from the die (7a) with a cleaning unit (26) comprising means (27) for cleaning the die (7a), wherein the cleaning means (27) comprise a closing plate (11) for opening or closing an aerosol channel (4) through which the liquid is ejected and/or an absorbing material (16) configured to collect the aerosolized liquid ejected from the die (7a). The method according to claim 1, characterized by delaying (104) the cleaning operation, wherein the cleaning operation is practicable only when the aerosol generating device (24) is charged to an external electrical supply source. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by operating (101) the cleaning operation after the liquid cartridge (1) is disconnected from the aerosol generating unit (5), wherein the control unit (25) receives (105) a disconnecting signal from a detector (28) comprised in the micro electro-mechanical system (20). The method according to claim 3, characterized by operating (101) the cleaning operation, wherein a second cartridge (1) is connected to aerosol generating unit (5), wherein the control unit (25) receives (106) a connecting signal from the detector (28). The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by receiving (107) a cleaning signal for operating the cleaning operation by a users action on the aerosol generating device (24). The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning operation comprises a pulsating operation, wherein the micro electromechanical system (20) generates a number of aerosol cycles. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by collecting (108) the aerosolized and ejected liquid from the die (7a) on an absorbing material (16). The method according to claim 7, characterized in that the absorbing material (16) is positioned on the second exchangeable cartridge (1) replacing the first exchangeable cartridge (1). The method according to claims 7 or 8, characterized by absorbing (108) the aerosolized and ejected liquid from the die (7a) with the absorbing material (16), wherein the absorbing material (16) is positioned on a cover (10) of an aerosol channel (4) of the exchangeable cartridge (1). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by ejecting (109) the aerosolized liquid from the die (7a) to ambient air. 19 The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by supplying (110) a cleaning liquid from a cleaning cartridge (1a) to the microfluidic die (7a) and ejecting (103) the cleaning liquid therefrom, wherein the cleaning cartridge (1a) is mounted on the aerosol generating unit (5). An aerosol generating device (24) comprising an aerosol generating unit (5) and at least one exchangeable liquid cartridge (1), which is in fluid connection to the aerosol generating unit (5), wherein the aerosol generating unit (5) is adapted to transform an aerosolisable liquid into aerosol comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) (20) comprising a microfluidic die (7a), characterized in that the micro electro-mechanical system (20) comprises a control unit (25) for operating a cleaning operation of the microfluidic die (7a) and a cleaning unit (26) comprising means (27) for cleaning the die (7a). The aerosol generating device (24) according to claim 12, characterized in that the control unit (25) comprises a detector (28) for detecting a mechanical and/or fluid connectivity between the aerosol generating unit (5) and at least one exchangeable liquid cartridge (1). The aerosol generating device (24) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the aerosol generating device (24) further comprises a second liquid cartridge (1) and/or a cleaning cartridge (1a) comprising a cleaning fluid, preferably deionised water. The aerosol generating device (24) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit (5) and/or the liquid cartridge (1, 1a) further comprises an absorbing material (16).", "embedding_index": 250}
{"index": 251, "patent_number": "US2023329321 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles includes: (i) providing a continuous web or a continuous strip of an aerosol generating substrate having a substantially flat surface; (ii) providing a continuous web of susceptor material; (iii) intermittently applying an adhesive to a surface of the continuous web of susceptor material to form adhesive areas on the surface; (iv) continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material at positions between the adhesive areas to form at least one susceptor patch; (v) adhering the susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate; and (vi) forming the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate and the at least one susceptor patch adhered to the surface thereof into a continuous rod [EN] 1. A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles, the method comprising: (i) providing a continuous web or a continuous strip of an aerosol generating substrate, the continuous web or the continuous strip having a substantially flat surface;(ii) providing a continuous web of susceptor material;(iii) intermittently applying an adhesive to a surface of the continuous web of susceptor material to form adhesive areas on the surface;(iv) continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material at positions between the adhesive areas to form at least one susceptor patch;(v) adhering the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate; and(vi) forming the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate and the susceptor patch adhered to the surface thereof into a continuous rod.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iv) comprises continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material at positions between the adhesive areas to form a plurality of susceptor patches.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises intermittently applying the adhesive to the surface of the continuous web of susceptor material across substantially a full width of the web of susceptor material.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the method comprises, after step (v) and prior to step (vi), heating the adhesive to cure or set the adhesive.5. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein step (v) comprises pressing the at least one susceptor patch onto the substantially flat surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip.6. The A-method according to claim 5, wherein the pressing step is performed using a cam roller.7. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one susceptor patch has a length of between 5 mm and 50 mm.8. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein the substantially flat surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate provided in step (i) includes a centre line, and step (v) comprises adhering the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line.9. The A-method according to claim 2, wherein step (v) comprises consecutively adhering the plurality of susceptor patches to the substantially flat surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch and step (vi) comprises forming the continuous web or the continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate and the susceptor patches into the continuous rod.10. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: .(vii) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein each individual aerosol generating article comprises at least one susceptor patch.12. The A-method according to claim 9, wherein the method further comprises: (vii) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles, andwherein step (vii) comprises cutting the continuous rod at a position between adjacent susceptor patches.13. The A-method according to claim 12, wherein step (vii) comprises cutting the continuous rod substantially at a midpoint between adjacent susceptor patches.14. The method according to claim 2, wherein step (iii) comprises intermittently applying the adhesive to the surface of the continuous web of susceptor material across substantially a full width of the web of susceptor material.15. The method according to claim 9, wherein the method further comprises: (vii) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles,wherein each individual aerosol generating article comprises at least one susceptor patch, andwherein step (vii) comprises cutting the continuous rod at a position between adjacent susceptor patches.", "embedding_index": 251}
{"index": 252, "patent_number": "WO22112577 A1", "text": "[EN] A substrate carrier (1) for use with an aerosol generation device (100) comprises: a first end (2) comprising a mouthpiece (10); a second end (3) opposite the first end; a substrate (20) arranged towards the second end; and a heat-retaining portion (21) arranged between at least part of the substrate and the first end, wherein the heat- retaining portion is a portion of the substrate having a higher density than at least one upstream portion of the substrate, and is configured to inhibit heat transfer from the substrate toward the first end. By configuring the substrate carrier in this manner, the substrate may be efficiently heated by an aerosol generation device during use. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A substrate carrier for use with an aerosol generation device, the substrate carrier comprising: a first end comprising a mouthpiece; a second end opposite the first end; a substrate arranged towards the second end; and a heat-retaining portion arranged between at least part of the substrate and the first end, wherein the heat-retaining portion comprises a portion of the substrate having a higher density than at least one upstream portion of the substrate, and is configured to inhibit heat transfer from the substrate toward the first end.2. The substrate carrier of claim 1, wherein the heat-retaining portion comprises a portion of the substrate closest to the first end of the substrate carrier.3. The substrate carrier of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an aerosol collection region arranged between the substrate and the first end.4. The substrate carrier of claim 2 or 3, wherein the heat-retaining portion additionally comprises a high-density portion of the aerosol collection region having a higher density than at least one downstream portion of the aerosol collection region, wherein the high-density portion of the aerosol collection region is adjacent to the substrate.5. The substrate carrier of claim 3 or 4, wherein the aerosol collection region comprises a hollow tube.6. The substrate carrier of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second heat-retaining portion arranged at an end of the substrate closest to the second end of the substrate carrier, and configured to inhibit heat transfer from the substrate.7. The substrate carrier of claim 6, wherein the second heat-retaining portion comprises a portion of the substrate having a higher density than at least one downstream portion of the substrate.8. The substrate carrier of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a cooling region arranged between the substrate and the first end of the substrate carrier.9. The substrate carrier of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the substrate is arranged along less than 50 percent of a length of the substrate carrier.10. The substrate carrier of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the substrate has a density which varies along its length.11. The substrate carrier of claim 10, wherein the density of the substrate progressively changes across the length of the substrate, and wherein a highest substrate density is at or near the end of the substrate closest to the first end of the substrate carrier.12. The substrate carrier of any preceding claim, wherein the density of the substrate is greater than or equal to 0.26 mg/mm3 and less than or equal to 0.8 mg/mm3.13. The substrate carrier of claim 12, wherein the density of the heat-retaining portion is greater than or equal to 0.4 mg/mm3.14. The substrate carrier of claim 13, wherein the density of the heat-retaining portion is greater than or equal to 0.5 mg/mm3.15. The substrate carrier of claim 14, wherein the density of the heat-retaining portion is greater than or equal to 0.6 mg/mm3.16. The substrate carrier of any of claims 12 to 15, wherein the density of the substrate upstream of the heat-retaining portion is less than or equal to 0.5 mg/mm3.17. The substrate carrier of any of claims 12 to 16, wherein the density of the substrate upstream of the heat-retaining portion is less than or equal to 0.45 mg/mm3.18. The substrate carrier of any of claims 12 to 17, wherein the density of the substrate upstream of the heat-retaining portion is less than or equal to 0.4 mg/mm3.19. The substrate carrier of any preceding claim, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a filter.20. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a substrate carrier according to any one of the preceding claims; a heating chamber configured to receive the second end of the substrate carrier; an electrical power source; a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; and control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater, wherein an opening of the heating chamber is aligned with a part of the heat-retaining portion of the substrate carrier when the substrate carrier is received in the heating chamber.21. The aerosol generation device of claim 20, wherein the heating chamber comprises a heat-retaining portion for inhibiting heat transfer from the substrate of the substrate carrier.22. The aerosol generation device of claim 21, wherein the heat-retaining portion of the heating chamber is aligned with the heat-retaining portion of the substrate carrier.23. The aerosol generation device of any of claims 20 to 22, wherein the heating chamber comprises one or more compression elements arranged to extend from an interior surface of the heating chamber such that a width of the heating chamber is reduced in at least one direction.24. The aerosol generation device of claim 23, wherein the heat-retaining portion of the substrate carrier is at least partially aligned with an upper end of the one or more compression elements.", "embedding_index": 252}
{"index": 253, "patent_number": "WO23232459 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a power source (10) and an oscillating circuit (36) configured to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating a susceptor (20). A frequency generating circuit of a controller (12A) comprises a variable frequency oscillator VFO (32) including a supply voltage terminal configured to receive a regulated supply voltage, a set terminal, and an oscillator output terminal configured to provide an output signal having a frequency that is determined by the resistance between the supply voltage terminal and the set terminal. The frequency generating circuit also includes a switching circuit (34) electrically connected to the power source (10) and configured to drive the oscillating circuit (36) at an operating frequency determined by the frequency of the output signal of the VFO (32). A variable resistive component such as a thermistor (40) is electrically connected between the supply voltage terminal and the set terminal of the VFO (32). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (2) comprising: a power source (10); an oscillating circuit (36) configured to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating a susceptor (20); and a frequency generating circuit comprising: a variable frequency oscillator VFO (32) comprising: - a supply voltage terminal configured to receive a supply voltage;- a set terminal; and - an oscillator output terminal configured to provide an output signal having a frequency that is determined by an input signal into the set terminal; a switching circuit (34) electrically connected to the power source (10) and configured to drive the oscillating circuit (36) at an operating frequency determined by the frequency of the output signal of the VFO (32); and a variable resistive component (40; 42) electrically connected to the set terminal of the VFO (32).2. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 1, further comprising a voltage regulator (30) electrically connected to the power source (10) and including a voltage regulator output terminal configured to provide a regulated supply voltage, wherein the supply voltage terminal of the VFO (32) is electrically connected to the voltage regulator output terminal.3. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the variable resistive component is a thermistor (40) having an internal resistance that varies with temperature.4. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 3, further comprising a heating chamber or an aerosol generating space (14), and wherein the thermistor (40) is mounted on a surface of the heating chamber or aerosol generating space (14).5. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a control unit (44), and wherein the variable resistive component is a digital potentiometer (42) having a resistance that is selectively varied by the control unit (44).6. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 5, wherein the digital potentiometer (42) comprises a first potentiometer terminal electrically connected to the set terminal of the VFO (32), a second potentiometer terminal electrically connected to the supply voltage terminal of the VFO (32), and a data terminal configured to receive command data from the control unit (44) for selectively varying the resistance of the digital potentiometer (42).7. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the control unit (44) is configured to vary the resistance of the digital potentiometer based on an estimated or determined impedance value of the oscillating circuit.8. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 7, further comprising a voltage sensor (46) configured to provide voltage measurements and a current sensor (48) configured to provide current measurements, wherein the voltage and current measurements are used to estimate or determine the impedance value of the oscillating circuit.9. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 8, further comprising a divider (54) configured to receive the voltage and current measurements provided by the voltage and current sensors (46, 48) and to output an impedance value to the control unit (44) that is determined using the voltage and current measurements.10. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 9, further comprising a first low pass filter (50) connected between the voltage sensor (46) and the divider (54).11. An aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 9 or claim 10, further comprising a second low pass filter (52) connected between the current sensor (48) and the divider (54).12. An aerosol generating device (2) according to any preceding claim, wherein the switching circuit (34) is an inverter.13. An aerosol generating system (1) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the system (1) comprising an aerosol generating device (2) according to any preceding claim, and an aerosol generating article (16) comprising a susceptor (20) and aerosol generating material (18).14. A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor (20) of an aerosol generating system (1) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the system (1) comprising: a power source (10); an oscillating circuit (36) configured to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the susceptor (20); and a frequency generating circuit comprising a VFO (32), a switching circuit (34) electrically connected to the power source (10), and a variable resistive component (40; 42); the method comprising controlling the VFO (32) to provide an output signal having a frequency that is determined by the resistance of the variable resistance component (40; 42) and driving the oscillating circuit (36) at an operating frequency determined by the frequency of the output signal of the VFO (32).15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the variable resistive component is a thermistor (40) having an internal resistance that varies with temperature or a digital potentiometer (42) having a resistance that is selectively varied.", "embedding_index": 253}
{"index": 254, "patent_number": "US2023389599 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes a filter section including a filter material and at least one capsule including a shell. The capsule includes a liquid contained by the shell in the capsule, which further includes at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavored fluid arranged inside the crushable shell. The filter section includes a tobacco product, wherein the tobacco product includes tobacco particles with an average size of 30 micro m or less. The tobacco product is arranged inside the filter material, in a plug wrap, in at least one wrapping and/or inside the capsule. A filter section including the tobacco product and a method of manufacturing a smoking article with such a filter section are also provided. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising a filter section comprising a filter material and at least one capsule comprising a shell, wherein each of the at least one capsule comprises a liquid contained by the shell in the capsule comprising at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavored fluid arranged inside the shell, wherein the shell of the capsule is crushable, wherein the filter section comprises a tobacco product, wherein the tobacco product comprises tobacco particles with an average size of 30 micro m or less, wherein the tobacco product is arranged inside the filter material, in a plug wrap, in at least one wrapping, and/or inside the capsule.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter section comprises a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises at least in part the tobacco product.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco product is activatable with the liquid.4. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the cavity comprises the at least one capsule.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the plug wrap comprises the tobacco product.6. The smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the smoking article is smokable without crushing the capsule.7. A filter section comprising a filter material and a capsule, which comprises a shell and a liquid contained by the shell in the capsule, wherein the liquid comprises at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavored fluid, wherein the shell of the capsule is crushable, wherein the filter section comprises a tobacco product, wherein the tobacco product comprises tobacco particles with an average size of 30 micro m or less, wherein the tobacco product is arranged inside the filter material, in a plug wrap, in at least one wrapping and/or inside the capsule.8. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein the capsule comprises the tobacco product, which is dispersed inside of the capsule in the liquid and/or arranged on an outside surface of the shell.9. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein the shell of the capsule comprises hydrocolloid.10. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein the capsule is configured to releases the liquid in a predefined direction.11. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein a viscosity of the liquid in the capsule is in a range of 0.3 mPas to 3 m Pas.12. A method for manufacturing a smoking article comprising a filter section, which comprises at least one filter material and at least one capsule, wherein each of the at least one capsule comprises a shell and a liquid contained by the shell in the capsule comprising at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavored fluid, wherein the shell of the capsule is crushable, comprising steps of: arranging a tobacco product in the at least one filter material, in the at least one capsule, on the at least one capsule, in a plug wrap, and/or in at least one wrapping;providing a consumable material rod;arranging the at least one capsule in the filter section;wrapping the filter section in at least one wrapping; andarranging the wrapped filter section at an end of the consumable material rod.13. The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 12, wherein the at least one capsule is arrangeable in the at least one filter material of the filter section.14. The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 13, further comprising: arranging the at least one capsule between two of the at least one filter materials, thereby creating the cavity.15. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein the shell of the capsule comprises hydrocolloid, and gellan gum, agar, carrageenans, pectins, 6rabic gum, ghatti gum, pullualan gum, mannan gum and/or modified starch.16. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein the shell of the capsule comprises a mixture of hydrocolloids and gelatin.17. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein a viscosity of the liquid in the capsule is in a range of 3 mPas to 10 mPas.18. The filter section according to claim 7, wherein a viscosity of the liquid in the capsule is in a range of 10 mPas to 100 mPas.", "embedding_index": 254}
{"index": 255, "patent_number": "US2023389611 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an aerosol generating device includes a reservoir for containing an aerosol generating liquid, an inductively heatable susceptor for heating the aerosol generating liquid, and a liquid transfer element configured to convey aerosol generating liquid from the reservoir towards the inductively heatable susceptor. The inductively heatable susceptor includes a susceptor ring extending around the liquid transfer element. The cartridge includes a recess configured for receiving, in a releasable connection a coil support having an induction coil of an aerosol generating device. An aerosol generating device, and an aerosol generating system including the aerosol generating device and a cartridge releasably connected to the aerosol generating device, are also described. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the cartridge comprising: a reservoir for containing an aerosol generating liquid,an inductively heatable susceptor for heating the aerosol generating liquid, anda liquid transfer element configured to convey aerosol generating liquid from the reservoir towards the inductively heatable susceptor,wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a susceptor ring extending around the liquid transfer element and the cartridge comprises a recess configured for receiving in a releasable connection, a coil support comprising an induction coil of an aerosol generating device.2. The A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the recess is positioned adjacent to the inductively heatable susceptor.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor contacts the liquid transfer element.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transfer element extends in a transverse direction, perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cartridge.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the liquid transfer element comprises a first end and a second end both in fluid communication with aerosol generating liquid in the reservoir.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor ring comprises a pair of susceptor rings extending around the liquid transfer element.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the pair of susceptor rings are spaced axially relative to each other along the liquid transfer element.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transfer element comprises a porous ceramic material or a fibrous material.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the recess comprises a pair of recesses configured for receiving, in a releasable connection, a pair of coil supports comprising a pair of induction coils of an aerosol generating device.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the recess comprises an annular recess configured for receiving, in a releasable connection, an annular support comprising a pair of induction coils of an aerosol generating device.11. An aerosol generating device having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the aerosol generating device comprising: an induction coil; anda coil support projecting from the proximal end, supporting the induction coil and locatable, in use, in a recess formed in a cartridge configured for releasable connection to the aerosol generating device;wherein the induction coil is a planar induction coil having a winding axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the coil support projects from the proximal end in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the planar induction coil is a flat spiral coil.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the coil support comprises a pair of coil supports transversely spaced and locatable, in use, in corresponding recesses formed in the cartridge configured for releasable connection to the aerosol generating device, and wherein the induction coil comprises a pair of induction coils, each coil support supporting one of the pair of planar induction coils.15. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein a first of the pair of susceptor rings is positioned proximate the first end of the liquid transfer element and a second of the pair of susceptor rings is positioned proximate the second end of the liquid transfer element.", "embedding_index": 255}
{"index": 256, "patent_number": "WO22162142 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method for controlling operations of an aerosol generating device. The device comprises at least one exchangeable liquid reservoir comprising an aerosolisable liquid, an aerosol generating unit adapted to transform the aerosolisable liquid into aerosol and a liquid channel connecting the exchangeable liquid reservoir with the aerosol generating unit creating thereby a liquid flow path. The method is characterized by measuring a conductivity-related information of the aerosolisable liquid before aerosolization by conductivity measuring unit comprising a conductivity sensor or at least two electrodes positioned in the liquid flow path, comparing the conductivity-related information to a reference information by a control unit of the aerosol generating device creating thereby a result and, operating a micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) comprised in the aerosol generating unit according to the result, wherein MEMS ejects the aerosolisable liquid. The invention also relates to an aerosol generating device comprising means for measuring and comparing of the conductivity-related information of the aerosolisable liquid. [EN] Claims A method (100) for controlling operations of an aerosol generating device (1) comprising at least one exchangeable liquid reservoir (2) comprising an aerosolisable liquid (I), an aerosol generating unit (3) adapted to transform the aerosolisable liquid (I) into aerosol (a) and a liquid channel (4) connecting the exchangeable liquid reservoir (2) with the aerosol generating unit (3) creating thereby a liquid flow path (f), characterized by a) measuring (101) a conductivity-related information (8) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) before aerosolization by a conductivity measuring unit (5) comprising a conductivity sensor (6) or at least two electrodes (7) positioned in the liquid flow path (f), b) comparing (102) the conductivity-related information (8) to a reference information (10) by a control unit (9) of the aerosol generating device (1) creating thereby a result (18) and, c) operating (103) the aerosol generating unit (3) according to the result (18), wherein the aerosol generating unit comprises a micro-electronic-mechanical- system (MEMS) (13) that) ejects the aerosolisable liquid (I). The method (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the conductivity-related information (8) comprises a (complex) impedance of the aerosolisable liquid (I) before aerosolization. The method (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the conductivity-related information (8) is a conductivity value (8a) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) contained in the liquid flow path (f) as measured by the conductivity sensor (6) and the reference information (10) is a conductivity reference value (10a) or a conductivity reference range (10b) corresponding to an aerosolisable liquid of reference. The method (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that the control unit (9) disables the aerosol generating device (1) if the measured conductivity value (8a) varies from the conductivity reference value (10a) or conductivity reference range (10b) stored in a memory (17) of the aerosol generating device (1). The method (100) according to claim 3 or 5, characterized by measuring (104) a temperature (12) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) by at least one temperature sensor (11), wherein the control unit (9) determines a temperature coefficient of the conductivity value (8a) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) and corrects the measured conductivity value (8a) of the aerosolisable liquid (I). The method (100) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the control unit (9) operates the aerosol generation unit by controlling (105) at least one of the following parameters of the delivered aerosol (a): temperature, volume, pulse frequency, aerosol ratio to at least two different aerosol outlets, mixing ratio between two aerosolisable liquids (I) and combination thereof. The method (100) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the control unit (9) is configured in function of the measured conductivity value (8a) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) to detect its attributes amongst: flavourings, presence of acid, water content, aerosol former content or ratio, nicotine content and combinations thereof. The method (100) according to claim 6, characterized by measuring (104) the temperature (12) by at least one temperature sensor (11), which is arranged in at least one section (f 1) of the liquid flow path (f). The method (100) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) (13) comprises at least one microfluidic die (14) and a heater (15) arranged for heating liquid (I) to force liquid (I) through the die (14). The method (100) according to preceding claim 9, characterized by measuring (104) the temperature (12) with at least one temperature sensor (11) provided in the liquid flow path (f) between the liquid reservoir (2) and the micro- electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) (13). An aerosol generating device (1) comprising at least one exchangeable liquid reservoir (2) comprising an aerosolisable liquid (I), an aerosol generating unit (3) adapted to transform the aerosolisable liquid (I) into aerosol (a) and a liquid channel (4) connecting the exchangeable liquid reservoir (2) with the aerosol generating unit (3) creating thereby a liquid flow path (f), characterized in that the aerosol generating device (1) comprises a conductivity measuring unit (5) comprising a conductivity sensor (6) or at least two electrodes (7) for measuring a conductivity-related information (8) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) arranged in the liquid flow path (f), wherein the aerosol generating device (1) further comprises a control unit (9), which compares the conductivity-related information (8) to a reference information (10), wherein the aerosol generating unit is configured to eject the aerosolized liquid according to the results and wherein the aerosol generating unit comprises a micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) (13). The aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that 21 the conductivity-related information (8) is a conductivity value (8a) of the aerosolisable liquid (I) contained in the liquid channel (4) or liquid flow path (f) as measured by the conductivity sensor (6) and/or the reference information (10) is a conductivity reference value (10a) or a conductivity reference range (10b) corresponding to an aerosolisable liquid of reference. The aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 11 - 13, characterized in that the aerosol generating device (1) further comprises at least one temperature sensor (11) for measuring the temperature (12) of the aerosolisable liquid (I). The aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 11 - 14, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit (3) is a micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) (13) having at least one microfluidic die (14) and a heater (15) arranged for heating liquid (I) to force liquid (I) through the die (14). The aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 14, characterized by at least one temperature sensor (11) and/or conductivity measuring unit (5), which is arranged in at least one section (f1) of the liquid flow path (f) between the liquid reservoir (2) and the micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) (13).", "embedding_index": 256}
{"index": 257, "patent_number": "WO23227466 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) comprising an aerosol generating device (12, 68) and an aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74). The aerosol generating device (12, 68) comprises a heating chamber (14) and a heater (16). The aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) is positioned in the heating chamber (14). The aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) comprises a porous liquid storage material (20) for storing an aerosol generating liquid. The heater (16) is arranged for heating and vaporising the stored aerosol generating liquid. The aerosol generating device (12, 68) further comprises a first electrode (22) and a second electrode (24) spaced apart from the first electrode (22) so that at least a portion of the porous liquid storage material (20) is received between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24). The aerosol generating device (12, 68) further comprises a controller (26) configured to measure an electrical load between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24) and to determine the quantity of aerosol generating liquid remaining in the porous liquid storage material (20) based on the measured electrical load. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) comprising: an aerosol generating device (12, 68) comprising a heating chamber (14) and a heater (16); and an aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) positioned in the heating chamber (14), the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) comprising: a porous liquid storage material (20) for storing an aerosol generating liquid, wherein the heater (16) is arranged for heating and vaporising the stored aerosol generating liquid; wherein the aerosol generating device (12, 68) further comprises: a first electrode (22) and a second electrode (24) spaced apart from the first electrode (22) so that at least a portion of the porous liquid storage material (20) is received between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24); and a controller (26) configured to measure an electrical load between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24) and to determine the quantity of aerosol generating liquid remaining in the porous liquid storage material (20) based on the measured electrical load.2. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device (12, 68) includes a power source (28) and the controller (26) is configured to control a supply of power from the power source (28) to the heater (16) based on the measured electrical load.3. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (26) is configured to terminate the supply of power from the power source (28) to the heater (16) when the measured electrical load exceeds a predetermined threshold.4. An aerosol generating system (10, 100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first electrode (22) is arranged to contact an in use upper face (38) of the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) and the second electrode (24) is arranged to contact an in use lower face (40) of the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74).5. An aerosol generating system (10, 100) according to claim 4, wherein the aerosol generating device (12) comprises a mouthpiece portion (30) moveably connected to a device body (32), wherein the mouthpiece portion (30) is moveable to open and close the heating chamber (14), wherein the first electrode (22) is provided on an underside (34) of the mouthpiece portion (30) and the second electrode (24) is provided on, or towards, the base (36) of the heating chamber (14), wherein in a closed condition of the heating chamber (14) the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) positioned in the heating chamber (14) is disposed between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24).6. An aerosol generating system (10, 100) according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the first electrode (22) is configured to correspond in shape and size with the in use upper face (38) of the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74) and the second electrode (24) is configured to correspond in shape and size with the in use lower face (40) of the aerosol generating article (18, 66, 70, 72, 74).7. An aerosol generating system (200) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (16) comprises an elongate heating element (42) which projects into the heating chamber (14) and the aerosol generating article (66, 70, 72, 74) comprises an opening (44) in which the elongate heating element (42) is positioned, wherein the elongate heating element (42) is in thermal contact with an inner surface (46) of the porous liquid storage material (20) defined by the opening (44).8. An aerosol generating system (200) according to claim 7 when dependent on any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the heating chamber (14) includes a chamber wall (48) defining a cavity (50) in which the aerosol generating article (66, 70, 72, 74) is positioned, wherein the first electrode (22) is positioned on the elongate heating element (42) and the second electrode (24) is positioned on the chamber wall (48).9. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 7 when dependent on any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first and second electrodes (22, 24) are positioned on the elongate heating element (42).10. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (12, 68) includes a plurality of pairs of said first and second electrodes (22, 24) and each pair of first and second electrodes (22, 24) is positioned in the heating chamber (14) so that a different portion of the porous liquid storage material (20) is received between each pair of first and second electrodes (22, 24).11. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (26) is configured to measure the electrical load between the first electrode (22) and the second electrode (24) between successive user inhalations to determine the quantity of aerosol generating liquid remaining in the porous liquid storage material (20) based on the measured electrical load.12. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to claim 11, wherein the controller (26) is configured to determine the remaining number of user inhalations based on the measured electrical load.13. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to claim 12, wherein the controller (26) is configured to compare the measured electrical load with a reference electrical load determined from a measurement of the electrical load between the first and second electrodes (22, 24) when the porous liquid storage material (20) does not contain an aerosol generating liquid, and to determine the remaining number of user inhalations based on the comparison of the measured electrical load with the reference electrical load.14. An aerosol generating system (10, 100, 200) according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (12, 68) is configured so that, during a user inhalation, air flows through the porous liquid storage material (20).15. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating article (70, 72, 74) comprises one or more electrodes (54) arranged to correspond with the position of the first electrode (22) and/or the second electrode (24).", "embedding_index": 257}
{"index": 258, "patent_number": "WO23227589 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (4) for a vapour generating device having a housing (6) with an air inlet (22), an air outlet (26), at least one air channel (24) extending from the air inlet to the air outlet, a liquid reservoir (10) for containing a vapour generating liquid and a vaporization chamber (12/16) in communication with the liquid reservoir, at least part of an inner surface of the housing being provided with a barrier coating (100) applied by a chemical vapour deposition process. A removable or breakable seal is provided over a fluid outlet of the housing. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge (4) for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to connect to a base part (2) to provide an operable device, the cartridge comprising: a housing (6) having a liquid reservoir (10) for containing a vapour generating liquid and an interface for connection to the base part, at least the liquid reservoir being made of thermoplastics; wherein an inner surface of the liquid reservoir is provided with a barrier coating (80, 100).2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 wherein one or more other inner surfaces of the housing are provided with the barrier coating (80, 100) in addition to the inner surface of the liquid reservoir.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the barrier coating (80, 100) has a thickness of less than lOOnm, preferably 10-100nm.4. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the barrier coating (80, 100) is selected from a vapour deposition coating, an atomic layer deposition coating and a molecular layer deposition coating, preferably a chemical vapour deposition coating, more preferably a plasma enhanced chemical deposition coating.5. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the barrier coating (80, 100) is selected from at least one of silicon oxide (SiOx), silicon nitride, diamond-like carbon (DLC) and silicon oxy carbide (SiOC).6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein an undercoating is provided between the inner surface of the housing of the cartridge and the barrier coating to aid adhesion of the coating to the surface.7. The cartridge as claimed in claim 6 wherein the undercoating is an organosilane, preferably 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (3APTMS).8. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge is configured to thermally, electrically or inductively connect to the base part via the interface.9. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing of the cartridge further comprises an air inlet (22), at least one air channel (24) extending from the air inlet to an air outlet (26) and a vaporisation chamber (16) in communication with the liquid reservoir (10), the at least one air channel (24) extending from the air inlet (22), through the vaporisation chamber (16) to the air outlet (26).10. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the cartridge further comprising a fluid outlet between the liquid reservoir and an exterior of the housing, wherein a removable or breakable seal (60a) is provided over the fluid outlet.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the inner surface of the housing is provided with multiple layers of the barrier coating (80, 100), preferably being separated by buffer layers, preferably wherein the buffer layers comprise an organosilane.12. Packaging for at least one cartridge of a vapour generating device, the packaging comprising an outer package comprising a recyclable cardboard packaging container and an inner package comprising a cartridge (4) having a barrier coating (80, 100) applied directly to an inner surface of the cartridge, preferably wherein a removable or breakable seal (60a) is provided over a fluid outlet of the cartridge.13. A method for applying a barrier coating (80, 100) to an inner surface of a cartridge (4) for a vapour generating device, the method comprising: (a) placing at least a liquid reservoir part of at least one cartridge for a vapour generating device in a coating chamber; (b) applying a vacuum to at least the liquid reservoir of the cartridge to evacuate at least the interior of the reservoir; (c) introducing a coating precursor gas into at least the liquid reservoir of the cartridge; (d) supplying energy to cause deposition of the coating onto at least the inner surface of the liquid reservoir; (e) releasing the vacuum; and (f) removing the coated cartridge from the coating chamber.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein step (d) comprises supplying radiofrequency electromagnetic waves to at least the inner surface of the liquid reservoir to cause plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition of the coating.15. The method according to claim 13 or claim 14, further comprising applying an undercoat to at least the inner surface of the liquid reservoir prior to application of the barrier coating.", "embedding_index": 258}
{"index": 259, "patent_number": "WO23227744 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco article (14) comprising a viscous vaporizable material (63) and a support (51), the support (51) being formed from one or several rigid sheets (61, 62) arranged or bent to retain the viscous vaporizable material (63) and to form an airflow path. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco article (14) comprising a viscous vaporizable material (63) and a support (51), the support (51) being formed from one or several rigid sheets (61, 62) arranged or bent to retain the viscous vaporizable material (63) and to form an airflow path.2. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 1, wherein the or each rigid sheet (61, 62) is made of metal.3. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the or each rigid sheet (61, 62) is bent to form a cylindrical shape, advantageously having a circular cross-section.4. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 3, comprising an outer sheet (62) and an inner sheet (61), the viscous vaporizable material (63) being retained between said sheets (61, 62).5. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 4, wherein the inner sheet (61) delimits the airflow path.6. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the inner sheet (61) is perforated.7. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein said outer sheet (62) forms a unique outer sheet (62) and said inner sheet (61) forms a unique inner sheet (61) of the article (14).8. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the viscous vaporizable material (63) is in direct contact with the outer sheet (61).9. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a gauze sheet (70) interposed between the vaporizable material (63) and the or at least one of the rigid sheets (61, 62).10. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an external wrapper assembling the or each rigid sheets (61, 62) with a filter/cooling portion.1 1. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the viscous vaporizable material (63) comprises a solid content and a liquid content, the ratio of the solid content being comprised between 80 percent and 120 percent of the liquid content and is advantageously equal to 100 percent of the liquid content; advantageously, the solid content comprising ground tobacco.12. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 1 1, wherein the liquid content comprises glycerine, preferably propylene glycol and advantageously water.13. The tobacco article (14) according to claim 12, wherein: - the ratio of glycerine is comprised between 50 percent and 100 percent of the liquid content;- the ratio of propylene glycol is comprised between 0 percent and 50 percent of the liquid content; and - the ratio of water is comprised between 0 percent and 20 percent of the liquid content.14. The tobacco article (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the viscous vaporizable material (63) forms a unique layer of vaporizable material in the article (14).15. An aerosol generating device (12; 1 12) comprising a cavity (23; 123) configured to receive and heat the tobacco article (14) according to any one of the preceding claims.16. The aerosol generating device (1 12) according to claim 15, wherein the cavity (123) is configured to receive and heat simultaneously at least two tobacco articles (14), the airflow path of one of the tobacco articles (14) extending the airflow path of the other tobacco article (14).17. An assembling method of a tobacco article (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 taken in combination with claim 4, the method comprising the following steps: (A) applying the viscous vaporizable material (63) on one of the rigid sheets (61, 62);(C) applying the other rigid sheet (61, 62) on the vaporizable material (63); (D) bending the result around an article axis (Y) to form the airflow path.", "embedding_index": 259}
{"index": 260, "patent_number": "US2021114799 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods includes a box for receiving goods, the box having an open end; a lid rotatable between open and closed positions for respectively opening and closing the open end of the box; a hinged connector that connects the lid to the box, where the hinged connector is connected to the lid at a connector-lid hinge line and connected to the box at a connector-box hinge line; and, a resilient mechanism arranged between the box and the connector such that, during lid opening, the resilient mechanism causes relative movement of the box to the connector. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: a box for receiving goods, the box comprising an open end;a lid rotatable between open and closed positions for respectively opening and closing the open end of the box;a hinged connector that connects the lid to the box, where the hinged connector is connected to the lid at a connector-lid hinge line and connected to the box at a connector-box hinge line; and,a resilient mechanism arranged between the box and the connector such that, during lid opening, the resilient mechanism causes relative movement of the box to the connector.2. The container for consumer goods according to claim 1, wherein the connector-lid hinge line and the connector-box hinge lines are substantially parallel to each other.3. The container for consumer goods according to claim 1, wherein the resilient mechanism is articulately mounted to the hinged connector and the box.4. The container for consumer goods according to claim 1, wherein the resilient mechanism comprises at least one articulated structure.5. The container for consumer goods according to claim 4, wherein the at least one articulated structure comprises at least two panels including a first panel rotatably mounted to the hinged connector along a panel-connector rotation axis, and a second panel rotatably mounted to the box along a panel-box rotation axis.6. The container for consumer goods according to claim 5, wherein the panel-connector rotation axis and the panel-box rotation axis are substantially parallel to each other when the lid is in the closed position.7. The container for consumer goods according to claim 6, wherein the panel-connector rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to the connector-lid hinge line.8. The container for consumer goods according to claim 6, wherein movement of the lid from the closed position towards the open position causes the panel-connector rotation axis and the panel-box rotation axis to rotate relative to each other so as to form an angle with each other in the open position.9. The container for consumer goods according to claim 6, wherein the panel-connector rotation axis and the panel-box rotation axis remain substantially parallel to each other during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.10. The container for consumer goods according to claim 9, wherein the panel-connector rotation axis is substantially coincident with the connector-lid hinge line.11. The container for consumer goods according to claim 5, wherein the first panel is hingedly connected to the second panel along a panel-panel hinge line.12. The container for consumer goods according to claim 11, wherein the panel-panel hinge line is substantially parallel to the panel-connector rotation axis and to the panel-box rotation axis during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.13. The container for consumer goods according to claim 11, wherein the panel-panel hinge line is at a first angle with respect to the panel-connector rotation axis, wherein the panel-panel hinge line is at a second angle with respect to the panel-box rotation axis, and wherein the first and second angles are substantially the same.14. A blank for forming a container for consumer goods, comprising a box portion, a lid portion, and a connector portion, the connector portion connected to the box portion along a connector-box hinge line and to the lid portion along a connector-lid hinge line; the blank further comprising at least two panels hingedly connected to each other, wherein one of the panels is connected to either the box portion along a panel-box hinge line or to the connector portion along a panel-connector hinge line.15. The blank for forming a container for consumer goods according to claim 14, wherein the connector-lid hinge line and the connector-box hinge lines are substantially parallel to each other.16. A container for consumer goods, comprising: a box for receiving goods, the box comprising an open end;a lid rotatable between open and closed positions for respectively opening and closing the open end of the box;a hinged connector that connects the lid to the box, where the hinged connector is connected to the lid at a connector-lid hinge line and connected to the box at a connector-box hinge line; and,at least two panels including a first panel rotatably mounted to the hinged connector along a panel-connector rotation axis, and a second panel rotatably mounted to the box along a panel-box rotation axis, wherein the at least two panels are arranged between the box and the connector such that, during lid opening, the at least two panels cause relative movement of the box to the connector.", "embedding_index": 260}
{"index": 261, "patent_number": "US2023380481 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of a distal end and a mouth end of the smoking article, wherein the smoking article includes the following segments, which are arranged subsequently in the following order from the distal to the mouth end, and are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper: a tobacco segment including tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material, a cooling segment including a cylindrically shaped cooler material having a first flow path from the tobacco segment to a filter segment, the filter segment including a second flow path from the cooling segment to the mouth end. A surface of the cooler material is at least in part coated with a tobacco product including tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of a distal end and a mouth end of the smoking article, wherein the smoking article comprises the following segments, which are arranged subsequently in the following order from the distal to the mouth end, and are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper: a. a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material,b. a cooling segment comprising a cylindrically shaped cooler material having a first flow path from the tobacco segment to a filter segment,c. the filter segment comprising a second flow path from the cooling segment to the mouth end,wherein a surface of the cooler material is at least in part coated with a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco segment also comprises the tobacco product.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco product is applied to the surface in a pattern.4. The smoking article according to claim 3, wherein: the pattern comprises circumferential rings with an extent in a direction along the longitudinal axis and distanced from each other along the longitudinal axis by a distance.5. The smoking article according to claim 3, wherein: the pattern comprises a varying layer thickness of the tobacco product on the surface.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein: the cooling segment comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having an inner lateral area enclosing a through-hole through which the first flow path is arranged, wherein the first flow path is also parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein the inner lateral area is at least in part coated with the tobacco product.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein: the cooling segment comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having an inner lateral area enclosing a through-hole through which the first flow path is arranged, wherein the first flow path is also parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein an outer lateral area of the cooling segment is at least in part coated with the tobacco product.8. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein: the cooling segment comprises ventilation holes, wherein the tobacco product is only arranged downstream of the ventilation holes.9. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein: the cooling segment comprises ventilation holes, wherein the tobacco product is only arranged upstream of the ventilation holes.10. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein: the cooling segment further comprises a flow diverter arranged in the through-hole of the cooling segment, wherein the flow diverter diverts the first flow-path directly to the tobacco product coated surface.11. The smoking article according to claim 10, wherein: the flow diverter is a protrusion of the filter segment protruding into the through-hole of the cooling segment.12. The smoking article according to claim 10, wherein: the flow diverter is a loose element arranged inside the through-hole of the cooling segment comprising a shape of a sphere or prolate spheroid arranged with a longest axis thereof parallel to the longitudinal axis.13. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein: the cooling segment comprises multiple parallel first flow-paths each being circumferentially enclosed by a respective part of the surface of the cooling segment, wherein the respective parts of the surface are at least in part coated with the tobacco product.14. A method for manufacturing a smoking article, wherein a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material, a cooling segment comprising a cylindrically shaped cooler material having a first flow path and a filter segment comprising a second flow path are arranged in the given order subsequently on a longitudinal axis and are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper thereby forming the smoking article having a cylindrical shape with the longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of the smoking article being a distal end, at which the tobacco segment is arranged, and a mouth end, at which the filter segment is arranged, respectively, wherein the first flow path connects the tobacco segment with the filter segment and the second flow path connects the cooling segment with the mouth end, wherein before arranging the cooling segment between the tobacco segment and the filter segment, a surface of the cooler material is at least in part coated with a tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micro m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein: the tobacco product is applied to the surface of the cooler material by spraying or printing.", "embedding_index": 261}
{"index": 262, "patent_number": "US2023380495 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a main housing, a cover, and a heat insulating air gap formed between the main housing and the cover. A main body is defined by the main housing, and a cover element is detachably attached or connected to the main housing and covers a portion of the main housing to form part of the exterior surface of the main housing. The main housing and the cover element are shaped such that an air gap is formed between the main housing and the cover element. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a main body defined by a main housing;a cover element detachably attached or connected to the main housing and covering a portion of the main housing to form part of the exterior surface of the main housing;wherein the main housing and the cover element are shaped such that an air gap is formed between the main housing and the cover element.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the entire cover element covers a portion of the main housing, and wherein the air gap is formed between the portion of the main housing covered by the cover element and the cover element.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the air gap is enclosed between the main housing and the cover element.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate; wherein a section or the entire air gap is formed adjacent to a section of the portion of the main housing of which at least a part is adjacent to the heating unit, orwherein a section of or the entire air gap is formed adjacent to a section of the main housing of which the entire section is adjacent to the heating unit.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein different sections of the air gap have different average gap distances.6. The aerosol generation device according too claim 1, wherein an average air gap distance between the main housing and the cover portion is between 0.1 and 5 mm.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the air gap includes a first section of the air gap with a first average air gap distance and a second section of the air gap with a second average air gap distance different from the first air gap distance.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover element comprises a thermally conductive element on at least a portion or all of its inner surface that faces the main housing when the cover element is releasably attached to the main housing.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the thermally conductive element comprises a thermally conductive strip, layer, rod, or bar, and wherein the thermally conductive element comprises a copper material.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a cover detection means for detecting whether the cover element is attached to the main housing or not.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the cover detection means comprises a button or switch configured to be actuated when the cover element is attached to the main housing, and/or wherein the cover detection means comprises sensor circuitry.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the sensor circuitry comprises a Hall sensor, and/or wherein the cover element comprises or is a magnetic element configured to be detected by the Hall sensor when the cover element is attached to the main housing, and/orwherein the sensor circuitry comprises an optical sensor for detecting the detachable panel when the detachable panel is attached to the main housing of the main body, and/orwherein the sensor circuitry comprises an electrical sensor that comprises a plurality of electrical contacting elements for contacting an electrically conductive element provided with the cover when the cover element is attached to the main housing such that a current can flow from one of the plurality of electrical contacting elements to another of the plurality of electrical contacting elements through the electrically conductive element.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, further comprising circuitry for controlling the operation of the aerosol generation device based on information from the cover detection means, the information comprising information about a first state in which it is detected that the cover element is attached to the main housing and about a second state in which it is detected that the cover element is not attached to the main housing, wherein controlling the operation of the aerosol generation device based on information from the cover detection means comprises preventing or inhibiting generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generation device if the information from the cover detecting means indicates the second state, and enabling generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generation device if the information from the cover detecting means indicates the first state.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising an operation interface portion within the air gap on the surface of the portion of the main housing facing the cover element when the cover element is attached to the main housing, wherein the operation interface portion comprises an input element for receiving an operation input by a user.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising an output element within the air gap on the surface of the portion of the main housing facing the cover element when the cover element is attached to the main housing for indicating an operation output of the aerosol generation device, wherein the output element comprises an indicator light.", "embedding_index": 262}
{"index": 263, "patent_number": "WO23227655 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (1) configured to receive a consumable article (100) and comprises: - at least one optical element (20) delimiting at least partially a heating cavity (200), - at least one sensing system (10) comprising an electromagnetic radiation detecting system (14) configured to measure an intensity of an electromagnetic radiation passing through and/or reflected by the optical element (20), and - a controlling system (50) configured to monitor an optical parameter representative of the level of contamination of the heating cavity (200), based at least on said measured intensity, and trigger an alarm system (60) depending on said parameter. The invention relates also to an aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device (1) and an aerosol-generating article (100). [EN] Claims 1.An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising a heater body and a longitudinal heating cavity (200) provided with an opening (210) at one insertion end (201) and adapted to receive at least part of an aerosol-generating article (100) inserted through said opening (210), wherein the aerosol-generating device (1) comprises - at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) arranged onto or inside said heater body and delimiting at least partially said cavity (200),- at least one sensing system (10) comprising at least one electromagnetic radiation detecting system (14), comprising at least one detector (114), configured to measure an intensity of an electromagnetic radiation passing through and/or being reflected by the optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28), and - a controlling system (50) configured to monitor an optical parameter representative of the level of contamination of the heating cavity (200), based at least on said measured intensity, and trigger an alarm system (60) depending on said parameter.2. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) comprises a window at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation.3. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) and said at least one detector (114) are located at the insertion end side of the cavity (200).4. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a plurality of sensing systems (10, 10, 10\") provided along a longitudinal direction (Z) of the cavity (200).5. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a reference intensity detecting system (142) configured to measure a reference intensity of an electromagnetic radiation outside the longitudinal cavity and preferably in the vicinity of the optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28), and wherein the controlling system (50) is configured to monitor a ratio between said reference intensity and the measured intensity of the electromagnetic radiation passing through and/or reflected by the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) and trigger an alarm system (60) depending on said ratio.6. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one sensing system (10) further comprises an electromagnetic radiation emitting system (12, 12, 12\") comprising at least one emitter (112) configured to irradiate the optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28).7. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 6, wherein at least one electromagnetic radiation emitter (112) and at least one electromagnetic radiation detector (114), preferably each emitter (112) and each electromagnetic detector (114), of the sensing system (10) are located on the same side of the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) according to a transversal direction (X, Y) of the cavity (200).8. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein at least one electromagnetic radiation emitter (112) and at least one electromagnetic radiation detector (114), preferably each emitter (112) and each electromagnetic detector (114), of the sensing system (10) are located on opposite sides of the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) according to a transversal direction (X) of the cavity (200).9. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 5 and any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the reference intensity detecting system comprising a reference detector (142) is configured to measure a reference intensity of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the at least one electromagnetic radiation emitter (112).10. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the at least one electromagnetic radiation emitter (112) comprises a semiconductor emitter (112) emitting in a wavelength comprised between 300 nm and 10 pm, preferably between 300 nm and 5 pm.11. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one electromagnetic radiation detector (114) is configured to measure an intensity of infrared light issued by a heating element located around or in the cavity (200) and passing through and/or being reflected by the optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28).12. An aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and an aerosol-generating article (100) inserted at least partially in the cavity (200) of said aerosol-generating device (1), with at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article (100) facing at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28).13. Method for controlling an aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising at least the steps of: a) measuring an intensity of an electromagnetic radiation passing through and/or reflected by the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28), b) monitoring a parameter representative of the level of contamination of the heating cavity (200), based at least on said measured intensity, and c) triggering an alarm system (60) depending on said parameter.14. Method according to claim 13 wherein the parameter monitored in step b is representative of the level of dirt deposited on a surface of a heater body surrounding said cavity (200).15. Method according to claim 13 or claim 14, further comprising a step of irradiating the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) with electromagnetic radiation, preferably visible light or infrared light.16. Method according to claim 15, further comprising determining a reference intensity of the electromagnetic radiation, and wherein in steps b) and c) the parameter is a ratio between said reference intensity and the measured intensity of the electromagnetic radiation passing through and/or reflected by the at least one optical element (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28).", "embedding_index": 263}
{"index": 264, "patent_number": "WO22157187 A1", "text": "[EN] Aerosol generation device comprising at least one mouth piece, a control unit, a vapour generating unit (VGU), a conduit and an e-liquid housing, wherein the housing comprises a volume for housing a substance and wherein the conduit connects the volume to the VGU and wherein the fluid can flow from the fluid housing to the VGU. According to the invention the aerosol generation device further comprises at least one electromagnetic wave source suited to emit a radiation and a receiver suited to receive a radiation emitted by the electromagnetic wave source, wherein radiation emitted from the electromagnetic wave source traverses the fluid. [EN] E-liquid identification Claims 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising at least one mouthpiece (2), a control unit (6), a vapor generating unit (VGU) (5), a conduit (4) and an e-liquid housing (3), wherein the housing (3) comprises a volume for housing a substance and wherein the conduit (4) connects the volume to the VGU (5) and wherein the fluid can flow from the fluid housing (3) to the VGU (5), characterized in that, the aerosol generation device (1) further comprises at least one electromagnetic wave source (7) suited to emit a radiation and a receiver (8) suited to receive a radiation emitted by the electromagnetic wave source (7), wherein radiation emitted from the electromagnetic wave source (7) traverses the fluid.2. Aerosol generation device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromagnetic wave source (7) and the electromagnetic wave receiver (8) are arranged at opposite sides of the conduit (4), wherein the conduit (4) is thereby arranged in between the electromagnetic wave source (7) and the electromagnetic wave receiver (8).3. Aerosol generation device (1) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a radiation which is emitted by the electromagnetic wave source (7) traverses the conduit (4) before it is received by the electromagnetic wave receiver (8).4. Aerosol generation device (1) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control unit (6) is configured to control the VGU (5) based on at least one output value of the receiver (8).5. Aerosol generation device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, the control unit (6) is configured to disable the device (1) and/or to provide a warning signal if the measured amount of transmitted light exceeds a tolerance range (e.g. threshold value) and/or a predefined value stored in the device (1).6. Aerosol generation device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the VGU (5) is a micro-electronic-mechanical-system (MEMS) comprising a thermal bubble jet device comprising at least one die and a heater and the control unit (6) is configured for energizing the heater to expel aerosol from the die in a pulsating manner.7. Aerosol generation device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, the control unit (6) is configured to identify at least one constituent and/or determine its concentration inside the conduit (4).8. Aerosol generation device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that, the control unit (6) is configured to determine the concentration of at least one constituent by the function of its absorption coefficient and/or the path length in the conduit (4) between the wave source (7) and the receiver (8) (i.e. using Beer-Lambert law).9. Aerosol generation device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, the control unit (6) is configured to determine the concentration of a nicotinoid and/or a different constituent with a specific wavelength.10. Aerosol generation device (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that, the control unit (6) is configured to operate at least one operational parameter of the VGU (5) as a response to the determined concentration of the constituent.11. Aerosol generation device (1) according to claim 10, - 14- characterizedin that, the operation parameter can be chosen amongst the list consisting of: temperature, volume, pulse frequency, voltage, aerosol ratio to at least two different dies (i.e. aerosol outlets), mixing ratio of two combined e-liquids.12. Method for controlling operations of an aerosol generation device (1) comprising at least one mouthpiece (2), a control unit (6), a vapour generating unit (VGU) (5), a conduit (4) and an e-liquid housing (3), wherein the housing (3) comprises a volume for housing a substance and wherein the conduit (4) connects the volume to the VGU (5) and wherein the fluid can flow from the fluid housing (3) to the VGU (5), comprising the following steps: measuring the transmitted amount of an electromagnetic wave beam from the electromagnetic wave source (7) to the receiver (8), comparing the transmitted electromagnetic wave beam to a reference signal by the control unit (6) and operating the aerosol generation device (1) according to the result of the comparison.13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that, during the usage of the aerosol generation device (1), fluids pass the electromagnetic wave source (7) and receiver (8) through the conduit (4).14. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 12 and 13, characterized in that, the transmitted light is measured at a given wavelength, while a constituent is identified and/or concentration of the constituent inside the conduit (4) is determined.15. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 14, characterized in that, the concentration of at least one constituent is determined by the function of its absorption coefficient and the path length in the conduit (4) between the wave source (7) and the receiver (8) (i.e. using Beer-Lambert law).16. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 14 or 15, - 15- characterizedin that, the constituent is a nicotinoid and/or a different constituent (e.g. a flavouring) with a specific wavelength.17. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 13 to 16, characterized in that, depending on the concentration of a constituent the VGU (5) is operated by the control unit (6) according to at least one of the following parameters: temperature, volume, pulse frequency, voltage, aerosol ratio to at least two different dies (i.e. aerosol outlets), mixing ratio of two combined e-liquids.", "embedding_index": 264}
{"index": 265, "patent_number": "US2023371605 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes a housing and a heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber is operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol. A first airflow passage is arranged to transport air from a first air inlet in the housing into or through the aerosol generating device, wherein the first airflow passage comprises a valve having an aperture, and wherein a size of the aperture is adjustable to alter an airflow through the first airflow passage. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a housing;a heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; anda first airflow passage arranged to transport air from a first air inlet in the housing into or through the aerosol generating device,wherein the first airflow passage comprises a valve having an aperture, andwherein a size of the aperture is adjustable to alter airflow through the first airflow passage.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the valve is configured to adjust the size of the aperture as a function of temperature.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the valve is configured such that the aperture is always at least partially open.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the valve is configured such that the aperture closes below a threshold temperature.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the valve comprises a shape memory alloy in which the aperture is located, the shape memory alloy being configured to change shape as a function of temperature to adjust the size of the aperture.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein the valve comprises a flexible rim surrounding the shape memory alloy, the flexible rim being configured to expand or contract to accommodate the change in shape of the shape memory alloy.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aperture is circular, and wherein a radius of the aperture is adjustable to alter the airflow through the first airflow passage.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the valve is located at the first air inlet.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is at an insertion opening for the aerosol substrate.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the first airflow passage is arranged to transport air from the first air inlet in the housing to the heating chamber.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the first airflow passage is arranged to transport air from the first air inlet in the housing through the aerosol generating device to mix with aerosol emerging from the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a second air flow passage arranged to transport air from a second air inlet in the housing to the heating chamber.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an actuator, wherein the size of the aperture is adjustable by the actuator.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the actuator comprises one of: a magnetic actuator;an electrical actuator; oran electro-mechanical actuator.", "embedding_index": 265}
{"index": 266, "patent_number": "US2021251292 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a laser and a replaceable atomiser. A reservoir is provided for storing a vaporisable liquid. The replaceable atomiser includes a light guide, an absorber and a vaporisation chamber. A liquid inlet in the atomiser provides a flow path for liquid in the reservoir to flow towards the absorber and the vaporisation chamber. The light guide is configured to couple light from the laser towards the absorber which can generate heat by absorbing the emitted light and this can cause vaporisation of the vaporisable liquid. When the light guide becomes dirty or contaminated it can be replaced simply by replacing the atomiser. [EN] 1. An atomiser for an electronic cigarette, comprising: a housing including at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet and a liquid inlet;a light guide extending into the housing;an optical absorber within the housing; anda vaporisation chamber within the housing, wherein a liquid flow path is provided from the liquid inlet towards the optical absorber and the vaporisation chamber, and an air flow path is defined from the at least one air inlet in the housing to the vaporization chamber, and wherein the light guide is configured to couple light from a vaporising light source towards the optical absorber which can generate heat by absorbing light from the vaporising light source,wherein the optical absorber includes a liquid absorber for absorbing vaporisable liquid received in the liquid inlet, andwherein the optical absorber is provided within the vaporization chamber axially above an end face of the light guide with respect to an axial direction of the housing.2. The atomiser of claim 1, wherein the light guide is a solid prism that light from the vaporising light source can propagate within.3. The atomiser of claim 1, wherein light guide has an upper coupling surface and a lower coupling surface, wherein the lower coupling surface is configured to couple with the vaporising light source and the upper coupling surface is configured to couple with the optical absorber.4. The atomiser of claim 3, wherein the lower coupling surface is configured to engage with a receiving portion of the vaporising light source.5. The atomiser of claim 4, wherein the lower coupling surface is formed on a projection extending from the housing.6. The atomiser of claim 3, wherein the lower coupling surface is angled such that the lower coupling surface can receive a light beam in a transverse direction and redirect said light beam into an axial direction.7. The atomiser of claim 1, wherein the at least one air outlet is located axially above the optical absorber in the vaporization chamber.8. A cartridge comprising a liquid store and the atomiser of claim 1.9. An electronic cigarette device comprising a mouthpiece portion and a power supply portion, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises: a liquid store,a receiving portion configured to receive a removable atomiser, anda mouthpiece having a vapor outlet channel,and wherein the power supply portion comprises: a power source; anda vaporising light source configured to receive electrical energy from the power source, wherein the vaporising light source is configured to couple light to a light guide located within the atomiser.10. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 9, wherein the vaporising light source is housed within a recessed portion of the receiving portion, the recessed portion configured to receive a protruding portion of a light guide.11. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece portion further comprises at least one seal positioned around an internal circumference of the receiving portion.12. The electronic cigarette device of claim 9, further comprising an airflow channel provided between an air inlet and the mouthpiece, wherein the vaporising light source is provided in or adjacent the airflow channel at a position between a location of the receiving portion configured to receive the atomiser and an air inlet so that the airflow can be heated by the vaporising light source.13. A method of operating an electronic cigarette, comprising the steps of: providing an atomiser comprising: a housing including at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet and a liquid inlet;a light guide;an optical absorber; anda vaporisation chamber received within the housing;providing a vaporising light source and a liquid reservoir separately from the atomiser;providing a flow of vaporisable liquid from the liquid reservoir towards the optical absorber and the vaporisation chamber;providing vaporising light from the vaposing light source;coupling the vaporising light from the vaporising light source towards the optical absorber using the light guide; andabsorbing the light at the optical absorber in order to generate heat and vaporise the vaporisable liquid,wherein the optical absorber includes a liquid absorber for absorbing vaporisable liquid received in the liquid inlet, andwherein the optical absorber is provided within the vaporization chamber axially above an end face of the light guide with respect to an axial direction of the housing.14. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of replacing the atomiser.15. (canceled)16. The atomiser according to claim 1, wherein the vaporising light source is a laser.17. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein the vaporising light source is a laser.18. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 9, wherein the vaporising light source is a laser.", "embedding_index": 266}
{"index": 267, "patent_number": "WO23222651 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco article (12) for a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device comprising one or several heating element(s), the tobacco article (12) comprising: - a tobacco substrate portion (115); - a wrapper wrapping the tobacco substrate portion (115) and defining a wrapper external surface (140) intended to be in contact or face at least partially the or each heating element; wherein the wrapper external surface (140) is at least partially coloured so as its emissivity value for infrared thermometer readings is higher than 0,85, preferably higher than 0,9. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco article (12) for a heat-not-burn aerosol generating (1 1) device comprising one or several heating element(s), the tobacco article (12) comprising: - a tobacco substrate portion (1 15); - a wrapper (121) wrapping the tobacco substrate portion (115) and defining a wrapper external surface (140) intended to be in contact or face at least partially the or each heating element; wherein the wrapper external surface (140) is at least partially coloured so as its emissivity value for infrared thermometer readings is higher than 0,85, preferably higher than 0,9.2. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the emissivity value of the wrapper external surface (140) for infrared thermometer readings is comprised between 0,90 and 0,98, preferably between 0,91 and 0,96, and advantageously between 0,92 and 0,95, and even more preferably between 0,93 and 0,94.3. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wrapper external surfaces (140) colour is obtained by mixing several dyes, advantageously four dyes.4. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 3, wherein the colour of each dye is chosen in the group comprising: red, green, blue and yellow.5. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said dyes are food dyes.6. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper (121) comprises vapour impermeable material (131).7. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the area of the coloured part of the wrapper external surface (140) is greater than 50 percent, preferably greater than 60 percent, advantageously greater than 70 percent and more advantageously greater than 80 percent, of its total area.8. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper (121) comprises paper.9. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 8, wherein the wrapper external surfaces colour is obtained by colouring the paper.10. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 8 or 9 taken in combination with claim 3, wherein said dyes are added to pulp forming the paper of the wrapper (121).11. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 10, wherein the weight part of each dye in the paper pulp is comprised between 0,1 percent and 5 percent.12. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper external surface (140) is mat.13. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, defining a flat-shape, preferably a flat-shaped cuboid.14. The tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claim, wherein the colour of the wrapper external surface (140) is chosen to absorb more radiation with wavelengths comprised between 600 nm to 2,5 pm than radiation having other wavelength.15. An aerosol generating assembly (10), comprising: - a tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; - a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) adapted to operate with said tobacco article (12).", "embedding_index": 267}
{"index": 268, "patent_number": "WO23222763 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) for an aerosol generating device (18). The aerosol generating article (10) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (12) and a filter (14) circumscribed by a wrapper (16). The filter (14) comprises a thermochromic material and a flavouring, wherein Only the tip (62) of the filter comprises the thermochromic material. The thermochromic material is capable of undergoing a temperature dependent irreversible colour change at or above a threshold temperature to cause a colour change of the tip (62) of the filter (14). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10) for an aerosol generating device (18), wherein the aerosol generating article (10) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (12) and a filter (14) circumscribed by a wrapper (16), the filter (14) comprising a tip (62), wherein the filter (14) comprises a thermochromic material and a flavouring, the thermochromic material being compnsed only in the tip (62) of the filter, wherein the thermochromic material is capable of undergoing a temperature dependent irreversible colour change at or above a threshold temperature to cause a colour change of the tip (62) of the filter (14).2. An aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1, wherein below the threshold temperature the thermochromic material imparts a colour on the tip (62) of the filter (14) which is different from the natural colour of the filter material.3. An aerosol generating article (10) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein below the threshold temperature the colour of the tip (62) of the filter (14) is indicative of the identity of the flavouring.4. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermochromic material and/or flavouring is impregnated into the material of the tip (62) of the filter 14.5. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermochromic material and/or flavouring is evenly dispersed throughout the tip (62) of the filter (14).6. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the concentration of thermochromic material and/or flavouring comprised in the tip (62) of the filter (14) varies a different locations, or is comprised in the at least a portion of the filter (14) only at selected isolated locations.7. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the flavouring is comprised in a portion only of the filter (14), the portion preferably being the tip (62) of the filter.8. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the flavouring is comprised in the whole of the filter (14).9. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the threshold temperature is from 50 degrees centigrade to 250 degrees centigrade10. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermochromic material comprises any of: copper (I) iodide (Cui), 2Cu(CNS)2.2pyridine, or ammonium metavanadate (NH4VO3).11. An aerosol generating article (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermochromic material and the flavouring are comprised in a solution and wherein the tip (62) of the filter (14) comprises the solution.12. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article (10) for an aerosol generating device (18), wherein the aerosol generating article (10) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (12) and a filter (14) circumscribed by a wrapper (16), the filter (14) comprising a tip (62), wherein the method comprises: incorporating a thermochromic material and a flavouring in the filter (14), the thermochromic material being incorporated only in the tip (62) of the filter, wherein the thermochromic material is capable of undergoing a temperature dependent irreversible colour change at or above a threshold temperature to cause a colour change of the tip (62) of the filter (14).13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the thermochromic material and flavouring is comprised in a solution, wherein the method comprises: applying the solution to the tip (62) of the filter (14).14. A method according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the thermochromic material and flavouring is comprised in a solution, wherein the method comprises: dipping the tip (62) of the filter in the solution.15. A method according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the solution comprises a carrier solvent, wherein the method comprises: evaporating at least some of the carrier solvent during manufacture of the aerosol generating article (10).", "embedding_index": 268}
{"index": 269, "patent_number": "US2023371611 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a cover with one or more flexible regions that can be deformed when pressed. In a first aspect the aerosol generation device includes a main body defined by a main housing including an operation interface portion that is provided at at least a portion of the exterior surface of the main housing and that can be actuated for operating the aerosol generation device, and a cover element that is detachably attached or connected to the main housing. At least a portion of the operation interface portion is arranged between the exterior surface of the main housing and the cover element, and the cover element includes one or more flexible regions that can be elastically deformed for actuating the operation interface portion. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a main body defined by a main housing comprising an operation interface portion that is provided at at least a portion of an exterior surface of the main housing and configured to be actuated for operating the aerosol generation device;a cover element that is detachably attached or connected to the main housing;wherein at least a portion of the operation interface portion is arranged between the exterior surface of the main housing and the cover element; andwherein the cover element comprises one or more flexible regions configured to be elastically deformed for actuating the operation interface portion.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the entire operation interface portion is arranged between the cover element and the main housing, and wherein the operation interface portion is not externally visible.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more flexible regions are configured to be pressed by a hand or a finger of a user to be elastically deformed towards the main housing for actuating the operation interface portion.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the one or more flexible regions are configured to be pressed to be elastically deformed towards the main housing for actuating one or more operation input elements provided on the operation interface portion or in different regions of the operation interface portion.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the one or more flexible regions comprise a protrusion on a surface of the cover element that faces the main housing, the protrusion protruding towards the main housing.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the protrusion of one or more of the one or more flexible regions is integrally formed with the respective flexible region.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the protrusion of one or more of the one or more flexible regions is configured to actuate the operation interface portion.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein interacting, engaging or contacting of the operation interface portion comprises interacting, engaging or contacting one or more operation input elements.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the one or more operation input elements comprise a button, a switch, or a sensor.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the one or more operation input elements comprise a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an output element is provided at a surface of the main housing between the main housing and the cover element, wherein the output element comprises an indicator light.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more flexible regions of the cover element have an average material thickness smaller than an average material thickness of non-flexible regions of the cover element.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a cover detection means for detecting whether the cover element is attached to the main housing.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the cover detection means comprises a button or switch configured to be actuated when the cover element is attached to the main housing.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, further comprising circuitry for controlling operation of the aerosol generation device based on information from the cover detection means, the information comprising information about a first state in which it is detected that the cover element is attached to the main housing and about a second state in which it is detected that the cover element is not attached to the main housing, wherein controlling operation of the aerosol generation device based on information from the cover detection means comprises preventing or inhibiting generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generation device when the information from the cover detecting means indicates the second state, and enabling generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generation device when the information from the cover detecting means indicates the first state.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the cover detection means comprises sensor circuitry comprising a Hall sensor, an optical sensor, and/or an electrical sensor.", "embedding_index": 269}
{"index": 270, "patent_number": "US2023371601 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a cylindrical heating cavity mainly extending in an axial direction, for receiving a vaporizable stick containing a substance suitable for being vaporized upon heating to produce an inhalable vapor,a heater at least partially surrounding the cylindrical heating cavity,and a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field through the heater to heat the heater by induction.The heater comprises includes a plurality of identical ring-shaped susceptors arranged along the axial direction, each ring-shaped susceptor encircling the cylindrical heating cavity.Such a segmented heater may provide either an even heating of the whole stick or a temperature distribution along the axial direction for selectively heat parts of the stick. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating device including: a cylindrical heating cavity mainly extending in an axial direction, for receiving a vaporizable stick containing a substance configured for being vaporized upon heating to produce an inhalable vapor,a heater at least partially surrounding the cylindrical heating cavity, anda magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field through the heater to heat the heater by induction,wherein the heater comprises a plurality of identical ring-shaped susceptors arranged along the axial direction, each ring-shaped susceptor encircling the cylindrical heating cavity.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptor have an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the cylindrical heating cavity.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors have inner protrusions on an inner face.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors have a convex inner face, whereby showing a varying inner diameter, with a minimum inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the cylindrical heating cavity.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors have a convex top or bottom edge.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are spaced apart each other with a same spacing distance in the axial direction of the cylindrical heating cavity.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are spaced apart each other with different spacing distances along the axial direction.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors have a width (W) and a height in the axial direction which are higher than a thickness (T) of the ring-shaped susceptors in a radial direction.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are in the number of six, have a width of about 2-3 mm in the axial direction and a thickness of about 0.1-0.3 mm in a radial direction, the ring-shaped susceptors spaced apart from each other with a same spacing distance of about 0.5-1 mm in the axial direction.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are connected together by a plurality of insulating axial rods fastened to an outer face of the ring-shaped susceptors.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the ring-shaped susceptors is arranged to be movable along the axial direction.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a member configured to engage a vaporizable stick received in the cylindrical heating cavity and to be operated for moving the vaporizable stick along the axial direction in the cylindrical heating cavity.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic field generator comprises: a coil extending axially along only a part of a length of the cylindrical heating cavity,a tubular housing configured to encircle the cylindrical heating cavity and the ring-shaped susceptors, an upper part of the tubular housing bearing said coil the tubular housing further having a threaded inner face, anda fixed motor having a shaft configured to drive a threaded nut which is coupled to the inner face of the tubular housing whereby the rotation of the threaded nut causes the tubular housing with the coil to move axially.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are each formed of a closed wave ring having corrugated top and bottom edges with crests and troughs.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein all or some of these wave rings touch each other to form a multi-turn wave set.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the wave rings have a width (W) great enough such that the wave crests of the bottom edge are located under in the axial direction the wave troughs of the top edge, the wave rings thus showing a plain straight central band (B).17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped susceptors are made of a low carbon steel.", "embedding_index": 270}
{"index": 271, "patent_number": "US2023371599 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber (11) for an aerosol generation device (1), the heating chamber (11) comprising: a compression element (111) comprising a thermally active material; and a reaction surface (112), wherein the heating chamber (11) is adapted to receive an aerosol substrate (2) between the compression element (111) and the reaction surface (112), and the compression element (111) is configured to compress the aerosol substrate (2) against the reaction surface (112), wherein the compression element (111) is configured to undergo displacement according to a temperature of the heating chamber (11) and a thermal response characteristic of a magnetic property of the thermally active material. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a magnetic interaction element comprising a first magnetic material;a compression element comprising a thermally active material, wherein the thermally active material comprises a second magnetic material; anda reaction surface,wherein the heating chamber is adapted to receive an aerosol substrate between the compression element and the reaction surface, and the compression element is configured to compress the aerosol substrate against the reaction surface,wherein the compression element is configured to undergo displacement according to a temperature of the heating chamber and a thermal response characteristic of a magnetic property of the thermally active material,wherein the compression element is displaced in response to a change in a magnetic force between the first and second magnetic materials,wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic materials has a threshold temperature at which the material undergoes a magnetic phase transition, andwherein the heating chamber is configured to, during aerosol generation, raise the temperature of the heating chamber to an aerosol generation temperature above the threshold temperature.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a heating element arranged at the compression element.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a heating element arranged at the reaction surface.4. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the reaction surface is a second compression element configured to undergo displacement according to a temperature of the heating chamber.5. The A-heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the compression element is arranged between the magnetic interaction element and the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic up to a Curie temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is paramagnetic above the Curie temperature.6. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the magnetic interaction element is arranged at the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is antiferromagnetic up to a Neel temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic at the aerosol generation temperature.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the magnetic interaction element is arranged at the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic up to a Curie temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is diamagnetic.8. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a resilient element configured to bias the compression element towards or away from the reaction surface.9. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber, wherein the heating chamber includes: a magnetic interaction element comprising a first magnetic material;a compression element comprising a thermally active material, wherein the thermally active material comprises a second magnetic material; anda reaction surface,wherein the heating chamber is adapted to receive an aerosol substrate between the compression element and the reaction surface, and the compression element is configured to compress the aerosol substrate against the reaction surface,wherein the compression element is configured to undergo displacement according to a temperature of the heating chamber and a thermal response characteristic of a magnetic property of the thermally active material,wherein the compression element is displaced in response to a change in a magnetic force between the first and second magnetic materials,wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic materials has a threshold temperature at which the material undergoes a magnetic phase transition, andwherein the heating chamber is configured to, during aerosol generation, raise the temperature of the heating chamber to an aerosol generation temperature above the threshold temperature.10. An aerosol generation system comprising a heating chamber according to claim 1 and an aerosol substrate arranged between the compression element and the reaction surface.11. A method of generating an aerosol comprising: providing an aerosol substrate between the compression element and the reaction surface of a heating chamber according to claim 1;operating the heating chamber to raise a temperature of the heating chamber to an aerosol generation temperature;extracting an aerosol from the heating chamber;operating the heating chamber to lower a temperature of the heating chamber to an aerosol substrate release temperature; andremoving the aerosol substrate from the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, further comprising a heating element arranged at the compression element.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, further comprising a heating element arranged at the reaction surface.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the reaction surface is a second compression element configured to undergo displacement according to a temperature of the heating chamber.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein: the compression element is arranged between the magnetic interaction element and the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic up to a Curie temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is paramagnetic above the Curie temperature.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein: the magnetic interaction element is arranged at the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is antiferromagnetic up to a Neel temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic at the aerosol generation temperature.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein: the magnetic interaction element is arranged at the reaction surface, andone of the first and second magnetic materials is ferromagnetic up to a Curie temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature, and the other of the first and second magnetic materials is diamagnetic.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, further comprising a resilient element configured to bias the compression element towards or away from the reaction surface.", "embedding_index": 271}
{"index": 272, "patent_number": "US2023371598 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating system includes a base part including a heating element and a cartridge releasably connectable to the base part. The cartridge includes a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, first and second vaporization zones physically separated from each other and in communication with the liquid store for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store, and a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the first and second vaporization zones to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the first and second vaporization zones. [EN] 1. A vapour generating system comprising: a base part including a heating element; anda cartridge releasably connectable to the base part, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid;first and second vaporization zones in communication with the liquid store for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store, wherein the first and second vaporization zones are physically separated from each other; anda heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the first and second vaporization zones to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the first and second vaporization zones.2. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is configured to contacts the heat transfer unit in a first contact zone to transfer heat to the first vaporization zone and in a second contact zone to transfer heat to the second vaporization zone.3. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the heat transfer unit comprises a first heat transfer element positioned in the first contact zone and a second heat transfer element positioned in the second contact zone.4. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the heat transfer unit consists of one heat transfer element having a first part positioned in the first contact zone and a second part positioned in the second contact zone.5. The vapour generating system according to claim 4, wherein the first and second parts of the heat transfer element are separated by a thermal barrier.6. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second vaporization zones are located oppositely with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vapour generating system.7. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a first sorption member at least partially disposed in the first vaporization zone for absorbing vapour generating liquid from the liquid store and a second sorption member at least partially disposed in the second vaporization zone for absorbing vapour generating liquid from the liquid store, wherein the heat transfer unit contacts the first and second sorption members respectively in the first and second vaporization zones to vaporize the absorbed vapour generating liquid.8. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the liquid store includes first and second liquid outlets and the first and second vaporization zones are in communication respectively with the first and second liquid outlets for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store.9. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the heating element and the heat transfer unit are configured to define a mating profile in at least the first and second contact zones.10. The vapour generating system according to claim 9, wherein the mating profile comprises a plurality of cooperating mating surfaces.11. The vapour generating system according to claim 9, wherein the mating profile comprises a convex profile section and a complementary concave profile section.12. The vapour generating system according to claim 11, wherein the heating element is formed with the convex profile section and the heat transfer unit is formed with the concave profile section.13. The vapour generating system according to claim 9, wherein the mating profile is a substantially V-section profile.", "embedding_index": 272}
{"index": 273, "patent_number": "US2023371591 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device with an ejection mechanism using leverage includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol; a cover which can be in a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and in an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber; and an ejection mechanism having a lever and being at least partially engaged with the cover so as to eject at least a portion of the substrate out of the aerosol generation chamber when the cover is in the open position. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol,a cover which can be in a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and in an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber, andan ejection mechanism having a lever and being at least partially engaged with the cover so as to eject at least a portion of the substrate out of the aerosol generation chamber when the cover is in the open position;wherein the ejection mechanism is configured to be in an ejected state in which the substrate protrudes from the aerosol generation chamber, and in a non-ejected state in which the substrate is fully contained by the aerosol generation chamber; andthe ejection mechanism translates from the non-ejected state to the ejected state when the cover is moved from the closed position to the open position, thereby ejecting the substrate by rotating the lever.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein when the cover is moved from the open position to the closed position, the lever rotates back to an original position so as to enter the non-ejected state, in which the substrate is fully inserted into the aerosol generation chamber.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be in an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position, the lever does not rotate when the cover is moved from the closed position to the intermediate position, and the lever ejects the substrate by rotating when the cover is moved from the intermediate position to the open position.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the lever at least partially defines a bottom surface of the aerosol generation chamber.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ejection mechanism has a sliding track, and a sliding block slidingly engaged with the cover, and the lever is arranged to slide in the sliding track so as to trigger rotation of the lever.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein a fixing mechanism is configured to cause the lever to mechanically engage with the sliding block so that the lever rotates when the sliding block slides and vice versa.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein a protrusion of the cover is slidingly engaged with an end of the sliding block so that when the cover is moved from the closed position to the open position, or from the open position to the closed position, the lever is pressed down or lifted up, respectively.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein at least parts of the ejection mechanism comprises metal material.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device has an elongated shape, and the cover is arranged to slide in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the protrusion of the cover is made of metal material.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the end of the sliding block is made of metal material.", "embedding_index": 273}
{"index": 274, "patent_number": "US2017019951 AA", "text": "[EN] This electronic cigarette comprises: -a heating element able to vapourize a substrate during a smoking period; -means for measuring an approximation of a characteristic of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element during this smoking period, said approximation being measured across the terminals of a circuit no component of which exhibits intrinsic characteristics not disturbed by the inhalations; -means of estimating an approximation of said characteristic of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element in the absence of inhalation during said smoking period; means of calculating an intensity representative of the intensity of the inhalations during said smoking period on the basis of an integration of the difference between said approximations during said smoking period; and-means of estimating the said quantity of substrate vapourized by the heating element at least on the basis of said intensity. [EN] 1. A method for estimating the quantity of substrate vaporized by a heating element in an electronic cigarette over a period of smoking, characterized in that it includes: a step for measuring an approximation of a characteristic of a voltage across the terminals of the heating element over this period of smoking, said approximation being measured at the terminals of a circuit, no component of which exhibits intrinsic characteristics interfered with by the inhalations;a step for estimating an approximation of said characteristic of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element in the absence of inhalation over said period of smoking;a step for calculating an intensity of inhalations over said period of smoking from an integration of the difference between said approximations over said period of smoking; anda step for estimating said quantity of substrate vaporized by the heating element at least from said intensity.2. The estimating method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the characteristic of said voltage at a given instant is a variation of said voltage at this instant.3. The estimating method as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the approximation of the variation in the voltage across the terminals of the heating element is calculated from voltages measured at the terminals of at least two elements, the voltages across the terminals of each of said elements giving an approximation of the voltage across the terminals of said heating element at instants that are slightly shifted in time.4. The estimating method as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that said elements are series RC circuits connected in series.5. The estimating method as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the approximation of the variation in the voltage across the terminals of the heating element is the time derivative of a potential difference measured at the terminals of a measurement resistance connected in series with said heating element.6. The estimating method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the approximation of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element is the voltage measured at the terminals of a measurement resistance connected in series with said heating element.7. An electronic cigarette including a heating element suitable for vaporizing a substrate over a period of smoking, characterized in that it includes: means for measuring an approximation of a characteristic of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element over this period of smoking, said approximation being measured at the terminals of a circuit, no component of which exhibits intrinsic characteristics interfered with by the inhalations;means for estimating an approximation of said characteristic of the voltage across the terminals of the heating element in the absence of inhalation over said period of smoking;means for calculating an intensity of inhalations over said period of smoking from an integration of the difference between said approximations over said period of smoking; andmeans for estimating said quantity of substrate vaporized by the heating element at least from said intensity.8. The electronic cigarette as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that it includes: at least two elements, the voltage across the terminals of each of said elements giving an approximation of the voltage across the terminals of said heating element at instants that are slightly shifted in time, andmeans for measuring an approximation of the variation in the voltage across the terminals of the heating element from the voltages measured at the terminals of said elements.9. The electronic cigarette as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said circuits are series RC circuits connected in series.10. The electronic cigarette as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that it includes calculation means suitable for measuring a potential difference across the terminals of a measurement resistance connected in series with the heating element, and means for measuring an approximation of the variation in the voltage across the terminals of the heating element from said potential difference.", "embedding_index": 274}
{"index": 275, "patent_number": "US2023363449 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generation device in which an aerosol generating substrate is heated to form an aerosol. More specifically, an aerosol generation device comprises: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber comprising at least a heating element; cover which can be in a closed position covering an aperture in the device, and in an open position exposing said aperture; and a tray for receiving and holding the substrate. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, the aerosol generation chamber comprising at least a heating element;a cover moveable between a closed position covering an aperture in the device, and an open position exposing said aperture; anda tray for receiving and holding the substrate,wherein when the cover is in the open position, the tray is located underneath the aperture such that the substrate is configured to be received by the tray or removed from the tray, and when the cover is in the closed position, the substrate received and held by the tray is contained in the aerosol generation chamber and in contact with the heating element,wherein the cover is translatable from the open position to the closed position by translating the cover over the aperture, whereby the tray is translated such that the substrate held by the tray is translated into the aerosol generation chamber and put in contact with the heating element.2. The aerosol generation according to claim 1, wherein the tray translates in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of a housing of the aerosol generation device.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray is connected to the cover to prevents longitudinal movement of the tray with respect to the cover, so that the translation of the cover results in the translation of the tray.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the tray is rigidly connected to the cover to prevent movement of the tray with respect to the cover in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal movement.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray comprises at least two bolts configured to be placed inside a guide rail.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein each of the bolts is represented by a pair of studs.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the bolts are placed on the tray and are longitudinally distanced from each other.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the bolts are substantially cylindrical.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein a diameter of the bolts are at most thrice the thickness of the tray.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray is guided between the open and the closed position by a first guide rail configured to receive bolts.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the first guide rail has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being located underneath the aperture, and the second portion being located underneath the heating element, the first portion having a first distance to the cover and the second portion having a second distance to the cover, the second distance being smaller than the first distance.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein in the closed position, both bolts are located in the second portion of the first guide rail.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a second guide rail, the second guide rail being spaced from the first guide rail in the longitudinal direction of the housing.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein one bolt is placed in the first guide rail and one bolt is placed in the second guide rail.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the tray comprises a recess configured to receive and hold the substrate.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein one bolt is placed before the substrate and one bolt is placed behind the substrate.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the diameter of the bolts is not more than twice the thickness of the tray.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the diameter of the bolts is less than the thickness of the tray.", "embedding_index": 275}
{"index": 276, "patent_number": "WO23217907 A1", "text": "[EN] A packet (10) for smoking articles is disclosed. The packet comprises an outer casing (12) comprising a main body (14) and a lid (16). The main body comprises: a front panel (18); a rear panel (20); a bottom panel (22); a first side panel (24); and a second side panel (26) which cooperatively define a main compartment having an opening (28) opposite to the bottom panel. A hinge (30) is formed between the lid and the rear panel of the main body such that the lid is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The packet further comprises a substantially cuboidal pouch (32) comprising: a front major portion (110); a rear major portion (112); a top minor portion (114); a bottom minor portion (116); a first side portion (118); and a second side portion (120), wherein the pouch is received within the main compartment such that the pouch protrudes from the main compartment through the opening, wherein the pouch is completely contained within the outer casing when the lid is in the closed position, and wherein the pouch comprises a cellulose-based wrapper (122). A tear tape (34) attached to the pouch and arranged to extend around the pouch in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch such that the tear tape is positioned above the hinge. The tear tape is configured to be pulled by a user to separate a top section of the pouch from a bottom section of the pouch. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A packet for smoking articles, comprising: an outer casing comprising a main body and a lid, wherein the main body comprises: a front panel; a rear panel; a bottom panel; a first side panel; and a second side panel which cooperatively define a main compartment having an opening opposite to the bottom panel, and wherein a hinge is formed between the lid and the rear panel of the main body such that the lid is moveable between an open position and a closed position; a substantially cuboidal pouch comprising: a front major portion; a rear major portion; a top minor portion; a bottom minor portion; a first side portion; and a second side portion, wherein the pouch is received within the main compartment such that the pouch protrudes from the main compartment through the opening, wherein the pouch is completely contained within the outer casing when the lid is in the closed position, and wherein the pouch comprises a cellulose-based wrapper; and a tear tape attached to the pouch and arranged to extend around the pouch in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch such that the tear tape is positioned above the hinge, wherein the tear tape is configured to be pulled by a user to separate a top section of the pouch from a bottom section of the pouch, and wherein the top section of the pouch includes at least part of the top minor portion, the front major portion, the rear major portion, the first side portion, and the second side portion of the pouch, and wherein the bottom section of the pouch includes at least part of the bottom minor portion, the front major portion, the rear major portion, the first side portion, and the second side portion of the pouch.2. The packet of claim 1, wherein the tear tape extends around the entire pouch.3. The packet of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the tear tape is positioned closer to the hinge than the top minor portion of the pouch.4. The packet of any preceding claim, wherein the bottom edge of the tear tape is arranged substantially level with the hinge.5. The packet of any preceding claim, further comprising a stiffening element disposed within the pouch and arranged to lie substantially flush against the internal surface of the pouch, preferably wherein the stiffening element comprises a cellulose-based material.6. The packet of claim 5, wherein the stiffening element comprises a front portion arranged adjacent to the front major portion of the pouch, wherein the front portion has a cut-out in its top edge, and wherein the cut-out extends down to at least level with the bottom edge of the tear tape.7. The package of claim 6, wherein the cut-out extends a distance below the bottom edge of the tear tape.8. The packet of claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the stiffening element is a folded element further comprising a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion and the second side portion of the stiffening element are arranged adjacent to the first side portion and the second side portion of the pouch respectively, and wherein the first and second side portions of the stiffening element each have a length equal to the length of the pouch.9. The packet of any preceding claim, further comprising an inner frame disposed between the pouch and the outer casing, wherein the frame comprises a front portion arranged adjacent to the front panel of the main body, and wherein the top edge of the front portion of the frame is positioned below the tear tape, preferably wherein the frame is a cellulose-based frame.10. The packet of claim 9, wherein the top edge of the front portion of the frame is arranged substantially level with the bottom edge of the tear tape.11. The packet of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the front portion of the frame further comprises a cut-out in its top edge which extends a distance below the bottom edge of the tear tape.12. The packet of any of claims 9 to 11, wherein the frame is a folded element further comprising a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion and the second side portion of the frame are arranged adjacent to the first side panel and the second side panel of the main body respectively.13. The packet of any preceding claim, wherein a line of weakening is formed in the pouch, wherein the line of weakening is arranged parallel and adjacent to the bottom edge of the tear tape.14. The packet of any preceding claim, wherein the lid comprises: a front panel; a rear panel; a top panel; a first side panel; and a second side panel, wherein the rear panel of the lid is attached to the rear panel of the main body by the hinge, and wherein the ratio of the height of the front panel of the lid to the height of the rear panel of the lid is between 1.8 and 2.2.15. The packet of claim 14, wherein the ratio of the height of the rear panel of the lid to the height of the outer casing when the lid is in the closed position is between 0.15 and 0.19.", "embedding_index": 276}
{"index": 277, "patent_number": "US2023363436 AA", "text": "[EN] A pouch suitable for a white snus, wherein the white snus includes carrier material and nicotine without tobacco being present, includes a fabric, and a surface of the fabric is at least partially coated with an odorizing composition including tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m. A method for manufacturing a pouch for white snus includes the steps of providing fabric, providing an odorizing composition including tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m, coating at least parts of a surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition, forming a pouch from the fabric and filling a white snus composition in the pouch. The odorizing composition is an ink, preferably including a liquid and a coloring agent, wherein the liquid is preferably selected from a group including water, propylene glycol, and glycerin, propylene glycol, and glycerin. [EN] 1. A pouch suitable for white snus, wherein the pouch comprises a fabric, wherein a surface of the fabric is at least partially coated with an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m, wherein the odorizing composition is an ink comprising a liquid and a coloring agent, wherein the liquid is selected from a group comprising water, propylene glycol, glycerin, and propylene glycol and glycerin.2. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the average size of the tobacco particles is greater than or equal to 1 micro m.3. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition comprises 0.05-60 percent (weight/weight) of the tobacco particles.4. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition has a viscosity of 20 to 500 dPas.5. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition has a density of 0.5 g/cm3 to 2.5 g/cm3.6. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition further comprises substances selected from a group comprising solvents, pigments, dyes, resins, lubricants, solubilizers, surfactants, particulate matter, fluorescents, water, humectant, glue, dyes and resins.7. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition is located only on parts of the surface of the fabric in a predetermined pattern, wherein the pattern is selected from a group comprising a letter, a logo, a symmetric geometrical pattern or shape, a company logo, a company name, a trademark, and a machine-readable code, wherein the machine-readable code is selected from a group comprising EAN, UPC, IAN, JAN, ITF, 2/5i, Code39, Code93, Codabar, Code128 Codablock, Code49, PDF417, QR-Code, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, Aztec-Code, JAB-Code, Han Xin-Code, Dot-Code A, Snowflake code, BeeTagg Composite-Code, and RM4SCC.8. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:a contrast between the surface of the fabric coated with the odorizing composition and the surface of the fabric which is not coated with the odorizing composition is at least of grade C measured according to IS O/IEC 15416:2016 or ISO/IEC 15415:2011.9. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:an amount of the tobacco particles is less than 2 percent (weight/weight) of the pouch.10. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:odorizing molecules from the odorizing composition are releasable by an activation signal.11. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 10, wherein: the activation signal is selected from a group comprising temperature change, human contact, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electric signal, UM-light, IR-radiation, light and electromagnetic radiation.12. A white snus product comprising carrier material and nicotine without tobacco being present, wherein: the white snus product is arranged in the pouch according to claim 1.13. A method for manufacturing a pouch suitable for white snus, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing fabric,providing an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m,coating at least parts of a surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition,forming a pouch from the fabric, andfilling a white snus composition in the pouch.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the step of coating at least parts of the surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition is performed by printing.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein: the printing process is performed by conventional printing machinery.16. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the odorizing composition is part of a glue and a surface of the fabric is coated with the glue and subsequently folded on other parts of the fabric for forming the pouch.", "embedding_index": 277}
{"index": 278, "patent_number": "WO23217779 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device (100, 800) comprising a holding unit (10, 810) configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate (12, 812), and a charging unit (50, 850) that is connectable to the holding unit. The holding unit comprises a heater component (47, 847) and a first charge storage module (11, 811) to power the heater component. The charging unit comprising a second charge storage module (51, 851) to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit. A controller (43, 843) is configured to pre-heat the heater component by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module in a first pre-heating manner when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and pre-heat the heater component by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module in a second pre-heating manner when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit; the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component; the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit; the aerosol generation device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first pre-heating manner comprises directing the first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for a first predetermined period of time; and wherein the second pre-heating manner comprises directing the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component for a second predetermined period of time.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the first predetermined period of time is longer than the second predetermined period of time, and the first power flow is a lower power than second power flow.4. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component to maintain the predetermined temperature in a heating phase of the aerosolisation session after the heater component is pre-heated; and when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component to maintain the predetermined temperature in the heating phase of the aerosolisation session after the heater component is pre-heated.5. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the first charge storage module to charge the first charge storage module.6. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit is configured to be received within the charging unit when connected to charging unit.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the holding unit comprises a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is accessible to receive the aerosol generating substrate when the holding unit is received within the charging unit.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the second charge storage module has a greater charge storage capacity than the first charge storage module.9. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to perform a first aerosolisation session followed consecutively by a second aerosolisation session, with each aerosolisation session comprising a pre-heating phase in which the heater component is pre-heated to the predetermined temperature, and a heating phase in which the heater component is maintained at the pre-determined temperature after the heater component is pre-heated.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein: the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the preheating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in the second pre-heating manner for the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session; and the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein: the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the preheating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in the second pre-heating manner for the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session; the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session is performed when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session; and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session is performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 10 or 11, wherein: the controller is configured to direct the second power flow and a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the preheating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim having an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit of the aerosol generation device.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit; wherein the method comprises: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit, wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.", "embedding_index": 278}
{"index": 279, "patent_number": "WO23217772 A1", "text": "[EN] Aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit (10) configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate (12), and a charging unit (50) that is connectable to the holding unit. The holding unit comprises a heater component (47) to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module (11) to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating. The cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape. The charging unit comprising a second charge storage module (51) configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component. The device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit; the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape; the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; the aerosol generation device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the cavity comprises two major internal faces, wherein the two major internal faces oppose one another, the aerosol generating substrate is configured to be received between the opposing major internal faces, and the major internal faces are each associated with a heating element of the heater component.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the major internal faces are formed by two opposing walls of the cavity, wherein the walls comprise a ceramic material with heater wire embedded therein or thereon.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the cavity has two minor internal faces connecting the two major internal faces, wherein the two minor internal faces are smaller than the two major internal faces.5. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component to heat an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit in an aerosolisation session; and when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component to heat an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit in an aerosolisation session.6. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the first charge storage module configured to power the heater component to aerosolise a first number of aerosol generating substrates, and the second charge storage module is configured to power the heater component to aerosolise a second number of aerosol generating substrates, wherein the second number of aerosol generating substrates is greater than the first number of aerosol generating substrates.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the first charge storage module to charge the first charge storage module.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit is configured to be received within the charging unit when connected to charging unit.9. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit comprises a mouthpiece portion configured to be accessible for an operator to inhale upon when the holding unit is received within and connected to the charging unit.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises a mouthpiece that extends outward from the charging unit when the holding unit is received in the charging unit.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the mouthpiece is removable for insertion of an aerosol generating substrate into the holding unit.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the first charge storage module comprises at least one battery, supercapacitor or hybrid capacitor, and the second storage module comprises at least one battery, supercapacitor or hybrid capacitor.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim having an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit of the aerosol generation device.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; and wherein the method comprises: determining that the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and pre-heating the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; and wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: determining that the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and pre-heating the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit.", "embedding_index": 279}
{"index": 280, "patent_number": "WO23217903 A1", "text": "[EN] A package (10) for collating a plurality of smoking articles is disclosed. The package comprises a substantially cuboidal pouch (32) comprising: a front major portion (110); a rear major portion (112); a top minor portion (114); a bottom minor portion (116); a first side portion (118); and a second side portion (120), wherein the pouch is made from material configured and sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture into the pouch, wherein the pouch is formed from a wrapper (122) that is folded and sealed by: a first fin seal (104) extending along the length of the front major portion; a second fin seal (106) extending along the length of the top minor portion; and a third fin seal (108) extending along the length of the bottom minor portion. The first fin seal is folded to overlap with each of the second fin seal and the third fin seal, and wherein the first fin seal is arranged at a distance from each side portion such that, at each overlap with the second fin seal and the third fin seal, the first fin seal only overlaps with two other layers of the wrapper. The package further comprises a tear tape (34) attached to the pouch and extending along the front major portion, the first side portion, the rear major portion, and the second side portion in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch, wherein a line of weakening (64) is formed in the pouch parallel to the tear tape such that the pouch may be at least partially opened along the line of weakening when the tear tape is pulled by a user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A package for collating a plurality of smoking articles, comprising: a substantially cuboidal pouch comprising: a front major portion; a rear major portion; a top minor portion; a bottom minor portion; a first side portion; and a second side portion, wherein the pouch is made from material configured and sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture into the pouch, wherein the pouch is formed from a wrapper that is folded and sealed by: a first fin seal extending along the length of the front major portion; a second fin seal extending along the length of the top minor portion; and a third fin seal extending along the length of the bottom minor portion, wherein the first fin seal is folded to overlap with each of the second fin seal and the third fin seal, and wherein the first fin seal is arranged at a distance from each side portion such that, at each overlap with the second fin seal and the third fin seal, the first fin seal only overlaps with two other layers of the wrapper; and a tear tape attached to the pouch and extending along the front major portion, the first side portion, the rear major portion, and the second side portion in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch, wherein a line of weakening is formed in the pouch parallel to the tear tape such that the pouch may be at least partially opened along the line of weakening when the tear tape is pulled by a user.2. The package of claim 1, wherein the tear tape is attached to the internal surface of the pouch and extends through the first fin seal to expose a tear tab to be pulled by a user.3. The package of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first fin seal is folded towards the first side portion, wherein the distance between the base of the first fin seal and the first side portion is equal to or greater than the sum of the width of the first fin seal and half the width ofthe first side portion, and wherein the distance between the base of the first fin seal and the second side portion is equal to or greater than half the width of the second side portion.4. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the wrapper is a cellulose- based wrapper, and wherein the pouch further comprises a moisture barrier coating formed on the wrapper.5. The package of claim 4, wherein the moisture barrier coating is a waterbased lacquer or a heat sealable coating.6. The package of claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the line of weakening is formed in the external surface of the pouch, and wherein the moisture barrier coating is formed on the internal surface of the pouch.7. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the line of weakening partially extends through the wrapper.8. The package of any preceding claim, further comprising a stiffening element disposed within the pouch and arranged to lie substantially flush against the internal surface of the pouch, preferably wherein the stiffening element comprises cellulose-based material.9. The package of claim 8, wherein the stiffening element is a folded element having a front section, a first side section, and a second side section, wherein the front section, first side section, and second side section are arranged to interface with the front major portion, first side portion, and second side portion of the pouch respectively, and wherein the first and second side section each have a length equal to the length of the pouch.10. The package of claim 9, wherein the front section of the stiffening element has a cut-out in its top edge, and wherein the cut-out extends down to at least level with the line of weakening.11. The package of claim 10, wherein the cut-out extends a distance below the line of weakening.12. The package of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the cut-out has a width of at least 50 percent of the width of the front section and a length of between 10 to 20 percent of the length of the front section of the stiffening element.13. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the tear tape comprises a cellulose-based material.14. A container for smoking articles, comprising: an outer casing having a lid moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a package according to any preceding claim, wherein the package is housed within the outer casing.15. A system comprising: a package according to any of claims 1 to 13 or a smoking article container according to claim 14; and a plurality of smoking articles contained within the pouch.", "embedding_index": 280}
{"index": 281, "patent_number": "US2023363447 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device with an ejection mechanism includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, a cover having a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber, and an ejection mechanism configured to be at least indirectly connected with the aerosol generation chamber and the cover, and having an ejected state, a holding locked state, and a holding-unlocked state. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol,a cover having a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber, andan ejection mechanism configured to be at least indirectly connected with the aerosol generation chamber and the cover, and having an ejected state, a holding-locked state, and a holding-unlocked state;wherein in the ejected state, the cover is in the open position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to receive the substrate or make the received substrate at least partially protrude out of the aerosol generation chamber, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the holding-locked state,in the holding-locked state, the cover is in the open position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to hold the substrate in a predetermined position where the substrate is fully inserted in the aerosol generation chamber, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the holding-unlocked state by moving the cover from the open position to the closed position, andin the holding-unlocked state, the cover is in the closed position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to exert an ejection force on the substrate, which is held in the predetermined position by the cover, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the ejected state by moving the cover from the closed position to the open position.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has an opening for receiving the substrate, and the ejection mechanism comprises a surface at least partially defining a bottom surface of the aerosol generation chamber and protruding into the aerosol generation chamber in the ejected state.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the ejection mechanism is configured to receive the substrate by the user pushing the substrate in the chamber, and the bottom surface is pushed down with the substrate along a first axis while the ejection mechanism is translating from the ejected state to the holding-locked state.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a snap member, which is configured to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a first spring configured to exert the ejection force.6. The aerosol generation device according to claims 2 to 5, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a support member having an arm which supports or forms the bottom surface of the ejection mechanism and is supported by the first spring of the ejection mechanism.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the arm has a protrusion which corresponds to a protrusion comprised by the snap member; the protrusion of the snap member is configured to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state by snapping the protrusion of the arm or releasing the protrusion of the arm so as to exert the ejection force.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the snap member protrudes above the opening when the cover is in the open position, and is configured to be pressed down by the cover when in the closed position so as to release the support member.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the snap member comprises an upper portion and a lower portion mechanically engaged with a second spring; and the upper portion is configured to protrude above the opening when the cover is in the open position, the lower portion comprising the protrusion of the snap member.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are slidingly engaged; the upper portion is configured to press the lower portion along a second axis through a sliding force until the protrusion of the arm is released from the protrusion of the support member, when the upper portion is pressed down by the cover from the open position to the closed position; andthe protrusion of the arm is partially engaged with the protrusion of the snap member in a sliding manner, so that the protrusion of the snap member is configured to be slidingly pressed by the protrusion of the arm along the second axis, when a user pushes the substrate into the chamber, until the protrusion of the support member is snapped by the protrusion of the snap member so as to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the lower portion and the arm are made of metal.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing mechanism configured to maintain the cover in the closed position against the ejection force when the ejection mechanism is in the holding-unlocked state, and the fixing mechanism comprises magnets or snap fasteners.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is rotationally hinged on a main body of the aerosol generation device.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has a flat cuboid shape.", "embedding_index": 281}
{"index": 282, "patent_number": "US2023363437 AA", "text": "[EN] A white snus with sachet material, preferably a pouch, which is not moisturized during the manufacturing process, includes a filler material, a nicotine source and flavorings, wherein the flavorings include tobacco particles having a size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on an inert carrier. A method for manufacturing a white snus includes the steps of providing filler material, providing a nicotine source, providing tobacco particles having a size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on a carrier, providing further flavorings, optionally providing further ingredients and mechanically mixing the ingredients. The carrier is inert with respect to the surrounding environment, wherein the carrier itself remains chemically unchanged when contacted by other components of the snus, wherein the nicotine source does not contain tobacco. [EN] 1. A white snus with sachet material, preferably a pouch, which is not moisturized during a manufacturing process, wherein the white snus comprises a filler material, a nicotine source and flavorings, the flavorings comprise tobacco particles having a size less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on a carrier, wherein the carrier is inert with respect to a surrounding environment, wherein the carrier itself remains chemically unchanged when contacted by other components of the snus, wherein the nicotine source does not contain tobacco.2. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: an amount of the tobacco particles is less than 2 percent (weight/weight) of the snus.3. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the inert carrier comprising cellulose.4. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: tobacco flavor is extractable from the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier by saliva.5. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: an amount (weight) of the nicotine source in the snus is at least 5-fold higher than an amount of the tobacco particles.6. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco particles adhered to the inert carrier comprise chemically metastable flavoring molecules, which are obtained by grinding of a tobacco source together with a liquid medium at a temperature of less than or equal to 15 degrees centigrade7. The white snus according to claim 1, further comprising: substances selected from a group comprising a filler material, water, humectants, cellulose, glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, sweetener, sugar, sugar alcohol, gum, pH-adjusting agent, puffer agent, ammonia, ammonium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, preservative, and salt.8. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: a water content of the snus is in a range of 1-60 percent (w/w).9. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco particles are pasteurized.10. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the snus does not contain tobacco leaves and the tobacco particles are the only tobacco compound of the snus.11. A method for manufacturing a white snus comprising the steps of: providing filler material,providing a nicotine source,providing tobacco particles having a size less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on an inert carrier,providing further flavorings, andmechanically mixing the ingredients.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the step of providing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier to the mixture occurs during mixture of all other ingredients.13. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: pasteurizing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the pasteurizing step is performed prior to the step of providing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier to the mixture of the other ingredients.15. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the steps of pasteurizing and a step of adhering the tobacco particles on a surface of the inert carrier are performed simultaneously.16. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier are provided as a mixture with a humectant.17. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: preparing an intermediate composition by adhering the tobacco particles on a solid carrier material.", "embedding_index": 282}
{"index": 283, "patent_number": "US2018014574 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means; aerosol delivery means; and an aerosol guiding device. The aerosol guiding device (1) comprises a chamber (10) having an air inlet (11) and an air outlet (12), the aerosol delivery means is configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part (13), and an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet. There is also provided an aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet. Aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part, and an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means;aerosol delivery means; andan aerosol guiding device,wherein the aerosol guiding device comprises a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet, the aerosol delivery means being configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part, and wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber of the aerosol guiding device comprises a constricted section such that an upstream portion of the chamber is defined between the air inlet and the constricted section and a downstream portion of the chamber is defined between the constricted section and the air outlet.3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the upstream portion of the chamber and the downstream portion of the chamber taper from the air inlet and the air outlet respectively towards the constricted section.4. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber is larger than a taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber.5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises an upstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air inlet.6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises a downstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air outlet.7. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber is between 20 and 40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.8. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber is between 3 and 7 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol guiding device is insertable and removable from the aerosol generating system.10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means is located outside the device.11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means comprises a heater, wherein the heater comprises any one of a ceramic, a coil of wire, inductive heating means, ultrasonic heating means and piezoelectric heating means.12. The system according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating means further comprises a wick that is received by the chamber at its narrowest part through at least one piercing and the wick is in communication with a liquid reservoir.13. An aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet;wherein aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part,and wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet.14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the chamber comprises a constricted section such that an upstream portion of the chamber is defined between the air inlet and the constricted section and a downstream portion of the chamber is defined between the constricted section and the air outlet.15. The device according to claim 14, wherein the upstream portion of the chamber and the downstream portion of the chamber taper from the air inlet and the air outlet respectively towards the constricted section.16. The system according to claim 3, wherein the length of the upstream portion of the chamber is smaller than the length of the downstream portion of the chamber.17. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means is located in close proximity to the narrowest part of the chamber.", "embedding_index": 283}
{"index": 284, "patent_number": "US2022142248 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body having a power unit and a cartridge seating. The cartridge seating includes a cavity arranged to receive the cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit. The electronic cigarette further includes a mechanical retaining arrangement having a first retaining element located on the cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the retaining elements configured to engage when brought into alignment as the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. The retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the cartridge moves into the retained position. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body comprising: a power unit and a cartridge seating, the cartridge seating comprising a cavity arranged to receive the removable cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the removable cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit; the electronic cigarette further comprising:a mechanical retaining arrangement comprising a first retaining element located on the removable cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the first and second retaining elements configured to engage each other when brought into alignment as the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity thereby holding the removable cartridge in the retained position; whereinthe mechanical retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the first and second retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the removable cartridge and the cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the removable cartridge moves into the retained position.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the mechanical retaining arrangement is shaped such that a maximum diameter of a received portion of the removable cartridge is larger than a minimum diameter of the cavity such that there is a restriction to insertion which is overcome by the insertion force; and the removable cartridge or the inhaler body comprises a flexible material; such thatthe insertion force causes the removable cartridge or the inhaler body to flex in order to accommodate the maximum diameter of the removable cartridge as the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein either the first retaining element or the second retaining element comprises a first protrusion and the other of the first and second retaining elements comprises a recess configured to receive the first protrusion when the removable cartridge is in the retained position.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, further comprising a second protrusion next to the recess such that when the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity the first protrusion must first slide over the second protrusion before being received by the recess.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the first protrusion and/or the second protrusion comprises an angled leading face arranged to meet the other of the first and second protrusions such that an increasing insertion force is required to move the first protrusion past the second protrusion.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the inhaler body or the removable cartridge is configured to allow the first and second protrusions to slide past each other.7. The electronic cigarette of 5, wherein the second protrusion comprises: an angled rear face leading into the recess, an angle of incline of the angled rear face being steeper than an angle of incline of the angled leading face such that the first protrusion drops abruptly into the recess when brought into alignment.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, further comprising a third protrusion positioned on a side wall of the removable cartridge or the inner side wall of the cavity, the third protrusion protruding in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first protrusion; wherein the third protrusion is configured to cause the cavity or the removable cartridge to flex so as to push the first protrusion and the recess together.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, further comprising a second recess arranged to engage with the third protrusion.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the third protrusion and the second recess are arranged such that: they engage at substantially the same time as the first protrusion and the first recess during insertion of the removable cartridge; orthey engage before the first protrusion and the first recess engage.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first, second, and third protrusions comprises an annular ridge extending around a circumference of the removable cartridge.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 11, wherein annular the ridge has a rounded profile.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 11, wherein the annular ridge has a height of less than 2 mm.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein a thickness of outer walls of the removable cartridge is reduced in a region on either side of the first protrusion in an axial direction of the removable cartridge.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cartridge seating further comprises a rim surrounding an opening to the cavity, the rim having a rounded inner edge.", "embedding_index": 284}
{"index": 285, "patent_number": "WO22148702 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device, in particular an aerosol generation device for providing an aerosol comprising: means for receiving and heating a consumable liquid to generate an aerosol; and means for limiting the size of droplets of the aerosol which are provided to the user drawing on the mouthpiece, comprising an air flow channel through which the aerosol flows towards the user when the user draws on the mouthpiece, and comprising at least one passage with an adjustable through area. [EN] Claims1. An aerosol generation device for providing an aerosol to a user drawing on a mouthpiece of the device, comprising: means for receiving and heating a consumable liquid to generate an aerosol; and means for limiting the size of droplets of the aerosol which are provided to the user drawing on the mouthpiece, comprising an air flow channel through which the aerosol flows towards the user when the user draws on the mouthpiece, and comprising at least one passage with an adjustable through area, wherein the at least one passage is configured to adjust the through area when the user draws on the device.2. The aerosol generation device of claim l, wherein the passage with an adjustable through area is configured to change the size of its trough area in accordance with the velocity of the air flow through the air flow channel.3. The aerosol generation device of the preceding claim, wherein the air flow velocity is detected by a sensor; and the means for limiting the size of droplets changes its through area in accordance with a sensor output.4. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the through area of the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured such that with increasing air flow velocity through the air flow channel, the through area of the air flow channel decreases, and with decreasing air flow velocity through the air flow channel, the through area of the air flow channel increases. 5· The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims further comprises a threshold setting means configured to set a threshold level for the air flow velocity, and when the air flow velocity is above the threshold level, the means for limiting the size of droplets decreases its through area.6. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets comprises a plug which is attached to a retaining element, such as a spring.7. The aerosol generation device of the preceding claim, wherein the plug has a circular surface.8. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element is configured to contract when the air flow velocity through the air flow channel increases, and expand when the air flow velocity through the air flow channel decreases.9. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is comprised within a removable cartridge containing a smoking liquid, or preferably within an air flow passage in communication with the aerosol generation portion or more preferably within the aerosol generation portion of the aerosol generation device. to. The aerosol generation device of claim l, further comprises an input section, and means for detecting a user input at the input section, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured to change its through area in accordance with a user input detected at the means for detecting a user input. 11. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets that is configured to change its through area forms part of a nozzle.12. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured to reduce the size of droplets having a diameter larger than the through area of the air flow channel to a diameter similar to the through area, preferably smaller than the through area.13. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is a homogenizer valve.", "embedding_index": 285}
{"index": 286, "patent_number": "EP4275525 A1", "text": "[EN] The cartridge (14) for an aerosol generating device comprises a storage portion (56) for storing a liquid vaporizable material and a sealed expansion chamber (80) delimiting an internal volume (84) configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressure differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14). [EN] 1. A cartridge (14) for an aerosol generating device (12), comprising: - a storage portion (56) for storing a liquid vaporizable material;- a sealed expansion chamber (80) delimiting an internal volume (84) configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressure differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14).2. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expansion chamber (80) is arranged at least partially in the storage portion (56).3. The cartridge (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is delimited by at least one flexible wall (82), said flexible wall (82) being deformable so that the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is able to expand or shrink.4. The cartridge (14) according to claim 3, wherein the flexible wall (82) is made up of silicone, the flexible wall having a thickness between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, preferably between 0,1 mm and 0,6 mm.5. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wick element interposed between an opening of the storage portion (56) and the inside of the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) defining a deformation resistance, said deformation resistance being lower than the resistance of pushing the liquid vaporizable material through the wick element in absence of airflow inside the cartridge (14).6. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ratio of volume of the expansion chamber (80) to volume of the storage portion (56) is between 1:20 and 1:2, preferably between 1:10 and 1:4.7. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is filled with a gas or comprises a vacuum.8. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expansion chamber (80) is entirely formed by a dedicated expansion chamber part (86), said dedicated expansion chamber part (86) being entirely arranged within the inside of the storage portion (56).9. The cartridge (14) according to claim 8, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); wherein the dedicated expansion chamber part (86) extends around the airflow duct (57), the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) having an annular shape, the dedicated expansion chamber part (86) presenting a through-hole (87), the airflow duct (57) extending through the through-hole (87).10. The cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) being delimited by at least one rigid wall of the airflow duct (57).11. The cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or 10, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is delimited by at least one wall of the storage portion (56).12. The cartridge (14) according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) extending around the airflow channel (58).13. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressures differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14), when no liquid vaporizable material is turned into aerosol.14. An aerosol generating set (10) comprising: - a cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims;- an aerosol generating device (12) adapted to operate with the cartridge (14).", "embedding_index": 286}
{"index": 287, "patent_number": "US2021227875 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article includes: (i) providing a first material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material; (ii) arranging a second material, constituting a mouthpiece, in line with the first material; and (iii) wrapping the first and second materials with a sheet to form a substantially cylindrical aerosol generating article. Step (i) includes: (a) providing the plant-based aerosol generating material as a foam material; or (b) providing a cylindrical cup and filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material. [EN] 1. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article, the method comprising: (i) providing a first material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material;(ii) arranging a second material, constituting a mouthpiece, in line with the first material;(iii) wrapping the first and second materials with a sheet to form a substantially cylindrical aerosol generating article;wherein step (i) comprises: (a) providing the plant-based aerosol generating material as a foam material; or(b) providing a cylindrical cup and filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical cup is a paper cup.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein a bottom wall of the cylindrical cup is air-permeable.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the third material comprises an inductively heatable susceptor.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of substantially planar inductively heatable susceptor elements and step (b) comprises alternately positioning the plant-based aerosol generating material and the substantially planar inductively heatable susceptor elements in the cylindrical cup.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is substantially tubular and step (b) comprises positioning the plant-based aerosol generating material and the tubular susceptor in the cylindrical cup so that the plant-based aerosol generating material is arranged both inside and outside the tubular susceptor.7. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a particulate susceptor material and step (b) comprises filling the cylindrical cup with a mixture of the plant-based aerosol generating material and the particulate susceptor material.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and the third material is carried out on a turntable.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises, after the step of filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and the third material, the step of closing an open end of the cylindrical cup with an air-permeable closure to retain the plant-based aerosol generating material in the cup.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second material includes a filter material.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises arranging two bodies of the second material, one of which constitutes the mouthpiece, in line with the first material so that the first material is positioned between the two bodies of the second material.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein a hollow body is positioned between the first material and the second material.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is performed using an apparatus having a plurality of drums and each drum includes a plurality of axially extending and circumferentially arranged grooves which are adapted to perform the arranging of step (ii) or the wrapping of step (iii).14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam material includes an inductively heatable susceptor.15. An aerosol generating article comprising: a first cylindrical material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material;a second cylindrical material;wherein the first cylindrical material and the second cylindrical material are arranged in line and wrapped by a sheet; andwherein the first cylindrical material comprises a foam material or a cylindrical cup containing plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material.", "embedding_index": 287}
{"index": 288, "patent_number": "WO23213847 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device comprising: - a cavity (14) adapted for receiving a tobacco article (12); - a heater (27) comprising a heating element configured to generate heat and a heat diffusion layer configured to transfer the generated heat to the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14), the heater (27) further comprising a sensor system (28) that comprises at least partially said heat diffusion layer. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: - a cavity (14) adapted for receiving a tobacco article (12); - a heater (27) comprising a heating element configured to generate heat and a heat diffusion layer (32) formed by a sheet and configured to transfer the generated heat to the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14), the heater (27) further comprising a sensor system (28); the sensor system (28) comprising: - at least partially said heat diffusion layer (32); - one or more sensors formed at least partially by the heat diffusion layer (32) or one or more sensors cooperating with the heat diffusion layer (32).2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is a graphene layer, preferably the graphene layer being formed by inject printing.3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is arranged between the heating element and the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14).4. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each sensor is able to detect at least one of the following events/elements: - insertion of the tobacco article (12) inside the cavity (14); - movement of the tobacco article (12) in respect with the cavity (14); - tactile command; - contamination level of the cavity (14); - electromagnetic waves, notably optical signals; - temperature; - pressure; - a chemical element; - a gas.5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein one or several of said events/elements are able to be detected by measuring at least one of the following parameters of the corresponding sensor: - mechanical deformation; - changing of electrical conductivity; - piezoelectric effect; - changing of polarization.6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) forms at least partially transparent window (50) designed to be arranged between a sensor and the tobacco article (12).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the sensor system (28) comprises a plurality of sensors (40); - the sensors (40) are arranged in corner sections and/or forms an array of/on the sheet forming the heat diffusion layer (32).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor system (28) further comprises at least one optical emitter (61) able to emit an optical signal.9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 8, wherein said optical emitter (61) is formed at least partially in the heat diffusion layer (32) or is able to emit optical signals crossing the heat diffusion layer (32).10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element is integrated at least partially in the heat diffusion layer (32).1 1. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a support (24) delimiting at least partially the cavity (14) and defining an inner surface configured to face or be in contact with the tobacco article (12), and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface; the heat diffusion layer (32) being arranged on the inner surface or on the outer surface of the support (24).12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 11, wherein the support (24) is formed by at least one of the following elements: - hollow cylinder; - longitudinal bars; - transversal rings; - grid.13. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 12, wherein the support (24) is made of metal such as aluminum or copper, or from a substantially transparent material such as SiOs or AI2O3.14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sheet forming the heat diffusion layer (32) is continuous or comprises a plurality of finger parts designed to extend longitudinally.15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is substantially transparent.", "embedding_index": 288}
{"index": 289, "patent_number": "US2023354886 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article. The article comprises a rod of aerosol generating material having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a filter attached at the first end of the rod, a paper wrap wound around the rod so as to provide an outer layer, and a non-ignitable insulation provided at the second end of the rod. The insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end;a filter attached at the first end of the rod;a paper wrap wound around the rod so as to provide an outer layer; anda non-ignitable insulation provided at the second end of the rod, wherein the insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-ignitable insulation is a sheet of ceramic material, arranged within the article so as to encircle a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet of ceramic material has a thickness of between about 0.1 mm and about 0.5 mm.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet of ceramic material is wound around the rod so as to encircle the portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the paper wrap is wound around the sheet of ceramic material such that the paper wrap encircles both the aerosol generating material and the insulation at the second end of the rod.5. The aerosol generating material according to claim 1, wherein the non-ignitable insulation comprises one or more hollow ceramic cylinders, each cylinder surrounding a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the insulation extends a distance of between about 0.5 cm and about 1.0 cm along a length of the rod.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises tobacco, and the paper wrap comprises cigarette paper.8. An aerosol generating system, comprising: an aerosol generating device having a heating chamber and a heater arranged to provide heat to the heating chamber,an aerosol generating article according to claim 1, engaged with the device such that at least a portion of the second end of the rod is inserted within the heating chamber,wherein the heater comprises a source of microwave radiation and is arranged to selectively provide microwave radiation to the article so as to heat the aerosol generating material in the article.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 8, wherein the heater is arranged to provide microwave radiation along the full length of the rod of the aerosol generating material.10. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article, comprising the steps of: providing a rod of aerosol generating material;attaching a filter at a first end of the rod;providing a non-ignitable insulation at a second end of the rod;wrapping the rod, insulation and/or the filter with a paper wrap so as to form an outer layer, wherein the insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of providing the non-ignitable insulation at the second end of the rod comprises: wrapping a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod with a ceramic sheet, orpositioning one or more hollow ceramic rings around a portion of aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.12. The aerosol generating material according to claim 5, wherein each of the one or more hollow ceramic cylinders has a radial thickness of between about 0.1 mm and about 0.5 mm.", "embedding_index": 289}
{"index": 290, "patent_number": "US2023354906 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic smoking system includes a removable cartridge and an energy supply device. The cartridge includes a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet. A mouthpiece includes the mouthpiece outlet, defining an outlet flow direction(s). The energy supply device includes a cartridge mount for receiving the cartridge, a first primary channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount. The cartridge mount and the fluid inlet of the cartridge are in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the primary fluid channel when mounted in the cartridge mount. The device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point. The secondary fluid channel includes an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point. [EN] 1. An electronic smoking system comprising: a removable cartridge comprising a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a mouthpiece outlet defining an outlet flow direction(s), andan energy supply device comprising a cartridge mount for receiving the removable cartridge,wherein the energy supply device comprises a primary channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the energy supply device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount andthe fluid inlet of the cartridge is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the primary fluid channel when mounted in the cartridge mount,wherein,the energy supply device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point, wherein the secondary fluid channel comprises an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).2. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the energy supply device provides means for transferring energy to a cartridge mounted in the cartridge mount and the cartridge provides means for receiving energy from the energy supply device when mounted in the cartridge mount of the energy supply device.3. The electronic smoking system according to claim 2, wherein,an energy transferable from the energy supply device by the means for transferring energy to a cartridge is selected from a group consisting of electric energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, alternating high frequency magnetic fields, alternating high frequency electrical fields and electromagnetic radiation.4. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the cartridge comprises a mouthpiece through which vapor is inhalable by a user through the mouthpiece outlet.5. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point toward the mouthpiece outlet.6. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of ordinates parallel to the outlet flow direction(s).7. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the mouthpiece outlet is in fluid connection with the airflow sensor when the cartridge is mounted in the cartridge mount of the energy supply device.8. An energy supply device, preferably for an electronic smoking system, comprising a cartridge mount for receiving a removable cartridge, wherein the energy supply device comprises a primary fluid channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the energy supply device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount and configured to be brought in fluid communication with a fluid inlet of a cartridge mounted in the cartridge mount, wherein,the energy supply device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point, wherein the secondary fluid channel comprises an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).9. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,an outlet flow direction(s) is defined by the fluid outlet and the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along the outlet flow direction(s) and/or along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).10. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,at least a section of the primary fluid channel arranged between the fluid inlet and the junction point is substantially straight to allow condensate to flow out of the energy supply device through the fluid inlet.11. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,a distance between the fluid inlet and the cartridge mount is bigger than a distance between the cartridge mount and the junction point to allow condensate to flow out of the fluid inlet and the energy supply device when in use.12. The energy supply device according to claim 8, further comprising:a vaporization chamber for generating a vapor, wherein the vaporization chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount to allow vapor to pass through the second opening.13. The energy supply device according to claim 8, further comprising a first and a second device electrical contact located in a wall of the cartridge mount for establishing electrical contact to a cartridge when mounted in the cartridge mount.14. A cartridge, for an electronic smoking system according to claim 1, comprising means to be temporary mountable in a cartridge mount of a complementary energy supply device, wherein the cartridge comprises a reservoir for a vaporization substance, a vaporization chamber and a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet, wherein,the vaporization chamber is supplied by energy by means for receiving energy from an energy supply device in an amount sufficient to vaporize the vaporizable substance, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).15. The cartridge according to claim 14, wherein,the vaporizable substance is a liquid and/or includes a substance selected from a group consisting of tobacco, cut tobacco leaves, tobacco extract, nicotine, flavoring agents, aroma, eugenol, menthol, caramel flavor, peppermint flavor, vanilla flavor and flavored liquid.", "embedding_index": 290}
{"index": 291, "patent_number": "US2023354905 AA", "text": "[EN] A refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device includes a cartridge housing, a liquid storage reservoir, and an energy application device for generating an aerosol from liquid received from the reservoir, wherein the reservoir includes an opening having an opening width, which is temporary closed by a sealing layer including a valve, wherein the valve includes a valve member which is overlapping at least parts with the opening along its width direction, the valve member is bendable in an opening direction, which is orthogonal to the width direction, and a thickness of the valve member in the opening direction differs along its width direction. A method for manufacturing a refillable cartridge and a method for refilling a refillable cartridge are also provided. [EN] 1. A refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device comprising a cartridge housing, a liquid storage reservoir, and an energy application device for generating an aerosol from liquid received from the reservoir, wherein the reservoir comprises an opening having an opening width, configured to be temporarily closed by a sealing layer comprising a valve, wherein the valve comprises a valve member which is overlapping at least parts with the opening along its a width direction, wherein the valve member is bendable in an opening direction, which is orthogonal to the width direction, and a thickness of the valve member in the opening direction differs along the width direction.2. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the sealing layer and the valve member comprise the same material.3. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: a surface of the sealing layer and/or the valve member which is arranged towards the storage reservoir comprises a hydrophobic material.4. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve provides openings which allow passing of gases through the valve in a state in which transfer of liquids is inhibited.5. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by two or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in an intersection position, wherein the two or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 45 degrees with respect to each other.6. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: the thickness of the valve member follows a thickness profile having a reduced thickness in a position closer to the intersection position than remote to the intersection position.7. The refillable cartridge according to claim 6, wherein: the thickness profile of the thickness of the valve member has a continuous or stepwise decreasing thickness in a direction towards the intersection position.8. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses follows a curvature of the opening.9. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a width of less than or equal to 1 mm.10. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a length of greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 10 mm.11. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: flexibility of the valve member increases along the width direction towards the intersection position.12. A method for manufacturing a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, comprising: providing an energy application device,providing a housing for a cartridge,arranging the energy application device inside the housing and in controllable fluid communication with a liquid storage reservoir,providing a sealing layer comprising a valve, and arranging the sealing layer in an opening of the liquid storage reservoir, thereby closing the opening for liquids and bringing the valve in fluid communication with an inner volume of the liquid storage reservoir.13. A method for refilling a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, comprising: providing a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, wherein the refillable cartridge comprises a first liquid storage reservoir having an opening, which is temporarily closed by a sealing layer comprising a valve, wherein the valve comprises a valve member which comprises a hydrophobic material and which is bendable in an opening direction,providing a second liquid storage reservoir having an elongated member having an outlet opening which is in fluid communication the an internal volume of the second liquid storage reservoir,shifting the elongated member including the outlet opening through the valve, thereby bending at least a part of the valve member into an inner volume of the first liquid storage reservoir,allowing a fluid to flow from the second liquid storage reservoir into the first liquid storage reservoir14. The method for refilling a refillable cartridge according to claim 13, further comprising: allowing an outer surface of the valve member to contact an outer surface of the elongated member in a liquid-tight manner.15. The method for refilling a refillable cartridge according to claim 13, forming an opening for gas transfer between the first liquid storage reservoir and a surrounding of the refillable cartridge, wherein the opening for gas transfer is a further valve member arranged between the hydrophobic material of the valve member and the elongated member.16. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the sealing layer and the valve member comprise a hydrophobic material.17. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by four or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in a single intersection position, wherein the four or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 45 degrees with respect to each other.18. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by two or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in an intersection position, wherein the two or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees with respect to each other.19. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a width of greater than or equal to 0.02 and less than or equal to 0.5 mm.20. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a length of greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 3 mm.", "embedding_index": 291}
{"index": 292, "patent_number": "US2023354892 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device includes a reservoir and a first cover made of a resilient material and fitted into an opening of the reservoir. The first cover forms a channel which extends from outside the reservoir to its inner volume. The channel makes it possible to fill the reservoir with vaporizable material. The aerosolization module further includes a second cover configured to be mounted on the first cover, the second cover including a protrusion configured to tightly plug the channel formed by the first cover and thereby close the reservoir when the second cover is mounted on the first cover. The aerosolization module is easy to fill and easy to assemble. A method of assembling the aerosolization module is also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device comprising: a reservoir comprising at least one wall that defines an inner volume adapted to receive a vaporizable material, said at least one wall defining an opening,a first cover made of a resilient material, the first cover being fitted into the opening and forming a channel which extends from outside the reservoir to the inner volume of the reservoir, the channel making it possible to fill the reservoir with the vaporizable material to be aerosolized; anda second cover configured to be mounted on the first cover, the second cover comprising a protrusion configured to plug the channel formed by the first cover and thereby close the reservoir when said second cover is mounted on the first cover.2. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first cover is made of silicone.3. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the second cover is made of silicone.4. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the opening is located at an opposite end to a mouthpiece of the aerosolization module.5. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, further comprising a heater assembly comprising a heater and a heater holder, the heater assembly being fastened to the reservoir.6. The aerosolization module according to claim 5, wherein the heater holder comprises a through-hole aligned with the channel formed by the first cover.7. The aerosolization module according to claim 6, wherein the reservoir and the heater holder form a central tube in the aerosolization module, the heater extending along the central tube.8. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the heater is installed in the central tube, is wrapped around the central tube, or forms a portion of the central tube.9. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the central tube comprises at least one lateral hole to feed the heater with vaporizable material contained in the reservoir.10. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the first cover and the second cover define a path for providing air to the central tube.11. The aerosolization module according to claim 5, wherein the heater is surrounded by a porous material, which regulates a flow of vaporizable material from the reservoir to the heater.12. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, further comprising electrical contacts mounted on the second cover, the electrical contacts being adapted for electrical connection of the aerosolization module to a battery module.13. An aerosol generating device comprising the aerosolization module according to claim 1, and a battery module connected to the aerosol generating device.14. A method for assembling an aerosolization module, the method comprising the steps of: providing a reservoir, a first cover, and a second cover,fitting the first cover into an opening of the reservoir, the first cover forming a channel which extends between outside the reservoir and an inner volume of the reservoir,filling the reservoir with vaporizable material by the channel, andmounting the second cover on the first cover, thereby plugging the channel with a protrusion of the second cover.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the steps of: before fitting the first cover, fastening a heater assembly comprising a heater and a heater holder to the reservoir or to the first cover; andmounting electrical contacts on the second cover, the electrical contacts being configured, once mounted on the second cover, to provide the heater with electricity.", "embedding_index": 292}
{"index": 293, "patent_number": "US2023354893 AA", "text": "[EN] A liquid substance storing container for an aerosol generating device includes a porous body for storing liquid substance.The porous body includes a closed internal cavity further storing a volume of the liquid substance.The aerosol generating device including the liquid substance storing container may be used as an e-cigarette. [EN] 1. A liquid substance storing container for an aerosol generating device, comprising a porous body for storing liquid substance, wherein said porous body includes a closed internal cavity surrounded by walls of the porous body, said closed internal cavity further storing liquid substance by forming a closed pocket.2. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body is adapted to absorb a volume of liquid substance and to retain said volume of liquid substance until vaporized.3. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein the porous body has an open-cell structure.4. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 3, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to retain the liquid substance in the closed internal cavity in a leak-proof manner when said porous body is maintained below a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade5. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 4, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to release the liquid substance from the closed internal cavity into the porous body by capillary action when said porous body is heated at or above said threshold temperature.6. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 5, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to release, through an outer surface of said porous body, a vaporized liquid substance when said porous body is heated at or above said threshold temperature.7. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 3, wherein the pore size of the open-cell structure of said porous body ranges between 0.5 to 100 micrometers.8. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body is made of porous ceramic, sintered metal, sintered glass or alumina.9. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body takes the shape of a disk, a cylinder, a hexagonal prism, or sphere.10. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body takes the shape of a hollow cylinder or a hollow truncated cone.11. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 9, wherein said closed internal cavity has a three-dimensional shape homothetic to a shape of said porous body.12. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 11, wherein the three-dimensional shape of the closed internal cavity is concentric with the shape of said porous body.13. An aerosol generating device comprising a liquid substance storing container according to claim 1; and a heater adapted to heat said porous body at or above a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein said heater is adapted to heat an outer surface of said porous body.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein said porous body has a hollow shape, said heater adapted to heat an inner surface of the hollow porous body.16. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 10, wherein said closed internal cavity has a three-dimensional shape homothetic to a shape of said porous body.", "embedding_index": 293}
{"index": 294, "patent_number": "US2023354904 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device includes a bottom end, an opposite top end provided with a mouthpiece, a first air path for the aerosol flow, and a second air path configured to be in fluidic communication with a puff sensor. The first air path includes a first section in which dry air sucked into a first air inlet flows from top to bottom, and a second section in which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material in the dry air flows from bottom to top. The aerosolization device is located inside the module, and the first air inlet is located above the aerosolization device in a bottom to top direction. The mouthpiece is at the top end of the module, and the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the mouthpiece. The position of the first air inlet can thus be optimized. [EN] 1. An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device, the aerosolization module comprising: an aerosolization device,a reservoir adapted to contain a vaporizable material to be vaporized in air by the aerosolization device thereby forming an aerosol,a bottom end,an opposite top end which is provided with a mouthpiece,a first air path comprising a first air inlet for air admission into the first air path, and a first air outlet from which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material exits,a second air path, distinct from the first air path, configured to be in fluidic communication with a puff sensor,wherein the first air inlet is located between the bottom end and the opposite top end of the aerosolization module, and wherein the first air path comprises a first section in which dry air sucked into the first air inlet flows from top to bottom, and a second section in which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material in said dry air flows from bottom to top, wherein the aerosolization device is located inside the aerosolization module, and the first air inlet is located above the aerosolization device in a bottom to top direction,and wherein the mouthpiece is at the top end of the aerosolization module, and the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the mouthpiece.2. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is located at between 30 percent and 70 percent of the distance from the bottom end to the top end of the aerosolization module.3. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air outlet is located on the mouthpiece of the aerosolization module.4. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is constituted by a cap which is fitted at the top end of the aerosolization module, and wherein the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the cap.5. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the second air path issues from the aerosolization module on or into the mouthpiece.6. The aerosolization module according to 1, wherein the second air path issues in the first air path in proximity to the, mouthpiece, so that the first air outlet and a second air outlet are common.7. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the aerosolization device comprises a heater, and wherein the heater is positioned on the first air path.8. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the heater is positioned on the second section of the first air path.9. The aerosolization module according to claim 8, wherein the second section comprises a central tube of the aerosolization module, and wherein the heater isinstalled at a bottom of the central tube.10. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is provided in the second air path.11. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is a pressure sensor.12. The aerosolization module according to claims 1, wherein the second air path has a second air inlet situated at an interface of the aerosolization module, said interface being configured for connection to a corresponding battery module.13. An aerosol generating device comprising a battery module and the aerosolization module according to claim 12 connected to the battery module wherein the second air path has a fluid-tight connection with a space of the battery module enclosing the puff sensor.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein a seal is provided at the second air inlet.15. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is located at 50 percent of a distance from the bottom end to the top end of the aerosolization module.", "embedding_index": 294}
{"index": 295, "patent_number": "WO23213791 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating method (100) for a flat-shaped heating chamber of an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article comprising a substrate part, the substrate part defining two opposite heating surfaces, the heating chamber comprising two heating elements arranged to face each other, each heating element being designed to extend along substantially the whole area of the respective heating surface; the method comprising the following steps: - carry out a pre-heating phase (110) comprising powering only one heating element until achieving a target temperature; - carry out a vaping phase (120) by powering each heating element according to different heating profiles, at least one heating profile comprising powering of the corresponding heating element within predetermined heating intervals (122) according to a predefined powering value. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating method (100) for a flat-shaped heating chamber (50) of an aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate part (15), the substrate part (15) defining two opposite heating surfaces (17A, 17B), the heating chamber (50) comprising two heating elements (60A, 60B) arranged to face each other, each heating element (60A, 60B) being designed to extend along substantially the whole area of the respective heating surface (17A, 17B); the method comprising the following steps: - carry out a pre-heating phase (1 10) comprising powering only one heating element (60A, 60B) until achieving a target temperature; - carry out a vaping phase (120) by powering each heating element (60A, 60B) according to different heating profiles, at least one heating profile comprising powering of the corresponding heating element (60A, 60B) within predetermined heating intervals (122) according to a predefined powering value.2. The heating method according to claim 1, wherein said heating intervals (122) are defined by temperature of the corresponding heating element (60A, 60B).3. The heating method according to claim 2, wherein each heating interval (122) is carried out until achieving a predetermined temperature, preferably said predetermined temperature is substantially equal to the target temperature.4. The heating method according to claim 1, wherein said heating intervals (122) are defined by time.5. The heating method according to claim 4, wherein said heating intervals (122) are equispaced by a predetermined time value, said predetermined time value being preferably comprised between 20 and 30 seconds.6. The heating method according to claim 5, wherein the heating intervals (122) are substantially equal between them, preferably the duration of each heating interval (122) being substantially equal to said predetermined time value.7. The heating method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, between the heating intervals (122), the corresponding heating profile comprises: - powering of the corresponding heating element (60A, 60B) according to a minimal powering value strictly smaller than the predefined powering value; or - cutting off the power.8. The heating method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein during the pre-heating phase (1 10), the corresponding heating element (60A, 60B) is powered according to the predefined powering value, advantageously the predefined powering value being a maximum powering value.9. The heating method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the preheating phase (110) furthermore comprises, further to powering only one of the heating elements (60A, 60B) until achieving the target temperature, powering the other heating element (60A, 60B) until achieving the target temperature.10. The heating method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each heating profile comprises powering of the corresponding heating element (60A, 60B) within predetermined heating intervals (122) according to said predefined powering value.11. The heating method according to claim 10, wherein the heating profiles of different heating elements (60A, 60B) are configured to power alternatively according to said predefined powering value the corresponding heating elements (60A, 60B).12. The heating method according to claim 1 1, wherein the heating profiles have substantially the same shape, one of the heating profiles being in offset in respect with the other heating profile to ensure alternative powering of the heating elements (60A, 60B).13. The heating method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the target temperature is comprised between 260 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade, and is preferably substantially equal to 280 degrees centigrade14. An aerosol generating device (11) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate part (15), the substrate part (15) defining two opposite heating surfaces (17A, 17B), the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising: - a heating chamber (50) configured to receive the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising two heating elements (60A, 60B) arranged to face each other, each heating element (60A, 60B) being designed to extend along substantially the whole area of the respective heating surface (17A, 17B); - a controller (51) configured to operate the heating elements (60A, 60B) according to the heating method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.15. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 14, wherein each heating element (60A, 60B) is made from ceramics.", "embedding_index": 295}
{"index": 296, "patent_number": "US2023329336 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a cover element with a heat dissipation material. Further, an aerosol generation device includes: a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol; and a device housing which forms at least a part of the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device; wherein the device housing includes an aerogel material configured to insulate the heating unit and/or dissipate heat generated by the heating unit. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol; anda device housing which forms at least a part of an exterior surface of the aerosol generation device,wherein the device housing comprises an aerogel material configured to insulate the heating unit and/or dissipate heat generated by the heating unit.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device housing comprises an aerogel layer comprising the aerogel material.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerogel material has a density of 0.10-0.15 g/cm3, preferably 0.11-0.12 g/cm3.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerogel layer is in a solid state.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerogel layer has the shape of a sheet or a film.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the device housing further comprises a layer of plastic, at least one of the aerogel layer or the layer of plastic is arranged as the outermost layer of the device housing, and a side of the aerogel layer is arranged to be directly attached on the layer of plastic.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the device housing comprises another layer of plastic arranged to be directly attached on another side of the aerogel layer in way that the aerogel layer is sandwiched between the layer of plastic and the another layer of plastic.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the layer of plastic is a transparent plastic and the other layer of plastic is a non-transparent plastic.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein one surface of the aerogel layer is completely attached to a surface of the layer of plastic.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerogel layer is thicker in at least one portion of the housing that is adjacent to the heating unit than in other portions of the housing that are not adjacent to the heating unit.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerogel layer has an average thickness (A) of at least 0.2 mm.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerogel layer has a bending strength of at least 0.025 MPa, and at most 0.45 MPa.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerogel material has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.010 W/m·K and at most 0.017 W/m·K.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerogel material has a visible light transmission of at least at 92 percent at 800 nm and at most 99 percent at 800 nm.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerogel material has a water contact angle with super water repellency of at least at 125 degrees and at most 160 degrees.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device housing comprises a main body, and a cover element which is detachably attached or connected to the main body, and the cover element comprises the aerogel material.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the cover element has a curvature so that when the device is in use, the heat from the heating unit can be dissipated into multiple directions.18. A manufacturing method of a device housing for an aerosol generation device according to claim 2, the method comprising steps of: attaching the aerogel layer to a plastic layer by gluing, in-mold decorating, or out-mold decorating; orfixing the aerogel layer between two plastic layers with male-female fit.19. The manufacturing method according to claim 18, wherein the aerogel layer is in solid state.20. The manufacturing method according to preceding claim 18, wherein one surface of the aerogel layer is completely attached to a surface of the layer of plastic.21. The manufacturing method according to claim 18, further comprising a step of: obtaining the aerogel layer, which comprises the aerogel material with a density of 0.10-0.15 g/cm3, preferably 0.11-0.12 g/cm3.", "embedding_index": 296}
{"index": 297, "patent_number": "WO22084509 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention related to a method (60) for controlling using an aerosol generation device in a using area, the aerosol generation device comprising a control unit configured to control the operation of the aerosol generation device according to an operation configuration chosen between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; the method (60) comprising the following steps: - scanning (62) the using area for broadcast signals, each broadcast signal being identifiable by a signal identifier associated to an electronic device having generated the broadcast signal; - determining (64) the operation configuration of the aerosol generation device according to at least one signal identifier associated to the electronic device; - controlling (66) the operation of the aerosol generation device according to the determined operation configuration. [EN] 25 CLAIMS 1. A method (60) for controlling using an aerosol generation device (10; 210) in a using area (20, 22), the aerosol generation device (10; 210) comprising a control unit (28; 128; 228) configured to control the operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) according to an operation configuration chosen between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; the method (60) comprising the following steps: - scanning (62) the using area (20, 22) for broadcast signals (24A, 26A), each broadcast signal (24A, 26A) being identifiable by a signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) associated to an electronic device (24, 26) having generated the broadcast signal (24A, 26A), the signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) being a unique identifier of this broadcast signal (24A, 26A); - determining (64) the operation configuration of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) according to at least one signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) associated to the electronic device (24, 26); - controlling (66) the operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) according to the determined operation configuration.2. The method (60) of claim 1, wherein the signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) identifies the electronic device (24, 26) in a unique way.3. The method (60) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) is distinct from a vaping policy message indicating a predefined vaping policy.4. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each broadcast signal (24A, 26A) comprises the signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) and a payload filed, the signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A) being distinct from the payload field.5. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of scanning (62) and/or the step of determining (62) are/is carried out by the aerosol generation device (10; 210) or by a mobile device (290) associated to the aerosol generation device (210).6. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each signal identifier (ID24A, ID26B) is representative of a MAC address of the electronic device (24, 26) having generated the signal (24A, 26A).7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein during the step of scanning (62), the scanning unit (30; 130; 230) only performs a function of receiver of the broadcast signals (24A, 26A).8. The method (60) according to claim any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of determining (62) the operation configuration comprises comparing said signal identifier (ID24A, ID26B) with a list of reference identifiers issued from a control database (42), wherein the list of reference identifiers is associated to a plurality of electronic devices (24, 26) that are configured to generate the broadcast signals (24A, 26A) according to a wireless communication protocol.9. The method (60) according to claim 8, wherein for each reference identifier (REF24, REF26) of the list of reference identifiers, the control database (42) further comprises a using policy, the operation configuration being determined according to the using policy associated to the reference identifier (REF24, REF26) matching said signal identifier (ID24A, ID26A).10. The method (60) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the list of reference identifiers is predetermined and/or updatable during a maintenance operation.11. The method (60) according to claim 8 or 9, further comprising a step of adding a new reference identifier to the list of reference identifiers.12. The method (60) according to claim 11, further comprising a step of secured identification, said step of adding a new reference identifier is carried out if the secured identification is successful.13. The method (60) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein said step of adding a new reference identifier is carried out after the step of scanning (62) the using area (20, 22) for broadcast signals, the new reference identifier being chosen from a list of signal identifiers of the identified broadcast signals.14. The method (60) according any one of claims 8 or 13, wherein at least one reference identifier of the list of reference identifiers is determined according to using authorizations of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) applied in a given using area (20, 22).15. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of user authentication step (68), the operation configuration being further determined basing on the user authentication.16. The method (60) according to claim 15, wherein the user authentication step (68) comprises comparing a reference feature with at least one feature chosen in the group comprising: - predetermined movement of the aerosol generation device (10; 210); - predetermined pressure exerted onto the aerosol generation device (10; 210); - airflow parameter measured in an airflow channel of the aerosol generation device (10; 210); - users iris or fingerprint.17. The method (60) according to claim 15, wherein the user authentication step (68) comprises identifying the aerosol generation device (10; 210) with a communication device, the aerosol generation device (10; 210) and the communication device communicating according to a Near Field Communication protocol or an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) protocol.18. An aerosol generation device (10) comprising a controlling system (18; 118) for controlling the device (10) in a using area (20, 22) and comprising a scanning unit (30; 130), a determination unit (32; 132) and a control unit (28; 128) configured to perform the method for controlling (60) according to any of the preceding claims; the determination unit (32; 132) storing locally a list of reference identifiers associated to a plurality of electronic devices (24, 26) that are configured to generate broadcast signals and being configured to compare said signal identifier with the list of reference identifiers.", "embedding_index": 297}
{"index": 298, "patent_number": "US2023301367 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a power system and a controller. The power system includes a first energy storage module and a second energy storage module. The controller is configured to control a pulse width modulated power flow of the power system to a heater associated with the aerosol generation device. The pulse width modulated power flow includes one or more pulse width modulation cycles each having an on period and an off period. The controller is further configured to control the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module during the pulse width modulation cycle off period. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a power system comprising a first energy storage module and a second energy storage module; anda controller, wherein the controller is configured to: control a pulse width modulated power flow of the power system to a heater associated with the aerosol generation device, wherein the pulse width modulated power flow comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles each having an on period and an off period; andcontrol the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module during the pulse width modulation cycle off period.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first energy storage module is a supercapacitor module and the second energy storage module is a battery module.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to: control the power system to provide the pulse width modulated power flow from only the supercapacitor module to the heater during the pulse width modulation cycle on period.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to: control the battery module to not charge the supercapacitor module during the pulse width modulation cycle on period.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the power system comprises the supercapacitor module connected in parallel with the battery module, with a voltage converter connected between the supercapacitor module and the battery module.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the power system further comprises: a first switching means connected between the battery module and the supercapacitor module, wherein the first switching means is configured to be controlled by the controller to control the battery module to charge the supercapacitor module during the off period of the pulse width modulation cycle; anda second switching means configured to be arranged between the supercapacitor module and the heater, wherein the second switching means is configured to be controlled by the controller to control the pulse width modulated power flow from the supercapacitor module to the heater.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first energy storage module is a supercapacitor module and the second energy storage module is a battery module; and in the on period, the controller controls the battery module and the supercapacitor module to power the heater; andin the off period, the controller controls the battery module to charge the supercapacitor module.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the power system further comprises a switching means configured to switch the power system between a second configuration in the on period and a first configuration in the off period, wherein in the second configuration the supercapacitor module and battery module are connected in series, and first configuration the supercapacitor module and the battery module are connected in parallel.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the power system is configured to apply a summed potential of the battery module and the supercapacitor module to the heater in the on period.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the power system is operable in a plurality of selectable operating modes of an aerosolisation session, the plurality of operating modes comprising a float mode, wherein the controller is configured to: control the power system to apply the pulse width modulated power flow to the heater with a first duty cycle regime to maintain the heater substantially at an aerosol generation temperature.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a pre-heating mode, wherein the controller is configured to: control the power system to apply the pulse width modulated power flow to the heater with a second duty cycle regime, different to the first duty cycle regime, during a pre-heating mode before the float mode to heat the heater to the aerosol generation temperature.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 11, wherein: the first duty cycle regime comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles with a first duty cycle ratio D1; andthe second duty cycle regime comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles with a second duty cycle ratio D2;wherein D2=D1xK, where K is a coefficient that is greater than or equal to 1.13. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the plurality of operating modes comprises a post-float mode, wherein the controller is configured to: disable the pulse width modulated power flow to the heater following the float mode for a remaining time period in the aerosolisation session; andcontrol the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module.14. A method of controlling a power system of an aerosol generation device, the power system comprising a first energy storage module and a second energy module, and the method comprising: controlling a pulse width modulated power flow of the power system to a heater associated with the aerosol generation device, wherein the pulse width modulated power flow comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles each having an on period and an off period; andcontrolling the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module during the pulse width modulation cycle off period.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of a controller configured for operation with an aerosol generation device power system comprising a first energy storage module and a second energy storage module, cause the one or more processors to control the power system by: controlling a pulse width modulated power flow of the power system to a heater associated with the aerosol generation device, wherein the pulse width modulated power flow comprises one or more pulse width modulation cycles each having an on period and an off period; andcontrolling the second energy storage module to charge the first energy storage module during the pulse width modulation cycle off period.", "embedding_index": 298}
{"index": 299, "patent_number": "WO22090234 A2", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises: - a rechargeable battery (3), - an atomizer (4) configured for heating an aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, - a controller (5) electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery (3) and controlling working of the atomizer (4) during a vaping session and charging of the rechargeable battery (3) during a charging session, and - a user interface (2) comprising a display (20) for displaying information relative to a vaping session or charging session and allowing a user to control this controller (5) and to choose a display brightness level of this display (20) by carrying out at least one dedicated interaction with a predefined part (21) of it (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising: - a rechargeable battery (3) storing electrical energy, - an atomizer (4) configured for heating an aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, when receiving electrical energy from said rechargeable battery (3), - a controller (5) electrically coupled to said rechargeable battery (3) and controlling working of said atomizer (4) during a vaping session and charging of said rechargeable battery (3) during a charging session, and - a user interface (2) coupled to said controller (5) and comprising a display (20) for displaying information relative to a vaping session or charging session and allowing a user to control said controller (5), wherein said user interface (2) is configured to allow said user to choose a display brightness level of said display (20) by carrying out at least one dedicated interaction with a predefined part (21) of said user interface (2).2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said user interface (2) is configured to allow said user to choose said display brightness level in a group of N predetermined levels whose definitions are stored into a memory, with N > 2.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said user interface (2) is configured in order each new dedicated interaction induces the choice of a new level differing from a previously chosen level.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said user interface (2) is configured in order a continuous duration of said dedicated interaction induces the choice of a new level having a difference with a previously chosen level which depends from said duration.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said user interface (2) is configured in order each new dedicated interaction induces the choice of a new level which is greater than said previously chosen level, as long as the latter is not a highest level.6. Aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein said user interface (2) is configured, when said previously chosen level is said highest level, in order said new dedicated interaction induces the choice of a lowest level.7. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said user interface (2) is configured in order each new dedicated interaction induces the choice of a new level which is smaller than said previously chosen level, as long as the latter is not a lowest level.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein said user interface (2) is configured, when said previously chosen level is said lowest level, in order said new dedicated interaction induces the choice of a highest level.9. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said user interface (2) is configured to impose a predefined level when a new vaping session or charging session starts.10. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said user interface (2) is configured to trigger a storing of a 16 definition of a level chosen by said user during a current vaping session or charging session, and to impose the level with said stored definition when a new vaping session or charging session starts.11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said user interface (2) comprises at least one light emitting diode (22) with a variable light intensity participating to said chosen brightness level.12. Aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein at least one light emitting diode (22) participates to the information display.13. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 299}
{"index": 300, "patent_number": "US2023346038 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating article includes a consumable section attached to a mouthpiece section. The mouthpiece section includes at least one inner tube having a plurality of light transmitting apertures extending over at least a length in the wall of the inner tube, the plurality being arranged along a circumference of the inner tube. The inner tube is arranged inside a wrapper that is made of a light-scattering material. An aerosol-generating system includes the aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device having a cavity having an opening accessible at the outer body part and being configured to receive the aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating device includes at least one illumination system having at least one optical light source arranged to a side of the cavity. The aerosol-generating device also includes an optical reader system, having at least two detectors, for reading information provided by transmitted light by the array of apertures. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating article, comprising a consumable section attached to a mouthpiece section, wherein said mouthpiece section comprises at least one inner tube and a wrapper, wherein the at least one inner tube is arranged inside the wrapper, andwherein the mouthpiece section further comprises a machine-readable pattern representing a coded data comprising a plurality of light transmitting apertures extending over at least a length in a wall of said at least one inner tube, said plurality of light transmitting apertures being arranged along a circumference and/or a longitudinal direction of said at least one inner tube.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein said at least one inner tube and/or said wrapper are made of a light-scattering material.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 2, wherein said at least one inner tube and said wrapper are made of different materials and have different light scattering properties.4. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein said at least one inner tube and said wrapper are made at least partially of paper.5. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein at least one light absorbing layer is arranged to said at least one inner tube, said at least one light absorption layer having through-apertures that are aligned to said plurality of light transmitting apertures.6. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein said wrapper and/or said at least one inner tube is made of at least two layers.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 6, wherein at least a portion of at least one of said layers is made of at least one of polylactic acid, cellulose paper, starch, or combinations thereof.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of light transmitting apertures are arranged according to at least N parallel arrays arranged on the circumference of said at least one inner tube, N being equal or greater than 2.9. The aerosol-generating article according to claim wherein at least two of said at least N parallel arrays have M different separations between the respective apertures, M being equal or greater than 2.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 8, wherein at least two of said at least N parallel arrays comprises respective apertures that are not aligned on a same virtual line that is orthogonal to a plane formed by said at least two of said at least N parallel arrays.11. An aerosol-generating system comprising the aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, and an aerosol-generating device comprising a power supply section and a cavity arranged in an outer body part; the cavity defining a cavity axis and having an opening accessible at the outer body part and being configured to receive said aerosol-generating article, whereinthe aerosol-generating device further comprises at least one illumination system comprising at least one optical light source arranged to a side of said cavity,said aerosol-generating device further comprising an optical reader system, comprising at least two detectors, for reading information provided by transmitted light transmitted through said plurality of light transmitting apertures.12. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11, wherein at least one of said detectors has a greatest cross section smaller than a largest diameter of projected light beams on said detectors.13. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11, wherein an angular aperture of the at least two detectors is chosen so that light from more than 2 of the plurality of light transmitting apertures and/or more than 2 arrays of the plurality of light transmitting apertures may be detected by said optical reader system.14. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11, wherein said optical reader system is configured for detecting a spatial frequency and/or at least one optical phase of said transmitted light.15. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11, wherein said at least two detectors comprises at least 3 detectors having different angular separations, defined relative to said cavity axis.16. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 4, wherein said at least one inner tube and said wrapper have different thicknesses.", "embedding_index": 300}
{"index": 301, "patent_number": "US2023352750 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a battery module for an aerosol generating system. It comprises a battery extending substantially in a longitudinal direction and a printed circuit board assembly connected to the battery. The battery comprises along the longitudinal direction a first portion of a first thickness, and a second portion comprising opposite faces defining a second thickness, the second thickness being less than the first thickness. The printed circuit board assembly is electrically connected to the second portion of the battery on one of said opposite faces. This allows spatial optimization of the battery module. The invention also relates to a corresponding aerosol generating system, and to a corresponding set comprising a battery charger. [EN] 1. A battery module for an aerosol generating system, the battery module comprising: a battery extending substantially in a longitudinal direction such that the battery has two opposite ends in said longitudinal direction, each end forming an end face,a flexible printed circuit connected to the battery, the flexible printed circuit comprising a first portion which extends in the longitudinal direction over a side wall of the battery, the flexible printed circuit forming a main circuit board of the battery module, the first portion of the flexible printed circuit carrying a microprocessor or a microcontroller,wherein the flexible printed circuit is bent such that a second portion of the flexible printed circuit extends over at least one of the end faces of the battery, the second portion of the flexible printed circuit carrying a pressure sensor.2. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the second portion of the flexible printed circuit fully covers said at least one of the end faces of the battery.3. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the flexible printed circuit carries electronic components configured for controlling battery parameters such as a state of charge and/or a temperature.4. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the battery has a substantially parallelepiped shape.5. The battery module according to claim 1, comprising at least one stiffening plate bonded to the flexible printed circuit.6. The battery module according to claim 5, wherein the at least one stiffening plate is made of a rigid electrical insulating material.7. The battery module according to claim 5, wherein the at least one stiffening plate is configured to stiffen the second portion of the flexible printed circuit.8. The battery module according to claim 7, wherein the flexible printed circuit is bent such that it comprises a third portion which extends over the opposite end face of the battery to the end face over which the second portion extends, and wherein the at least one stiffening plate comprises two stiffening plates respectively configured to stiffen the second portion and the third portion of the flexible printed circuit.9. The battery module according to claim 5, wherein the at least one stiffening plate is configured to stiffen the first portion of the flexible printed circuit.10. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the battery and the flexible printed circuit are embedded in a battery holder frame, the battery holder frame comprising a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end.11. The battery module according to claim 10, further comprising a ferromagnetic sheet arranged inside the battery holder frame adjacent to the first longitudinal end or the second longitudinal end of the battery holder frame.12. The battery module according to claim 10, wherein the battery holder frame comprises a connector including plate spring contacts at one of the first longitudinal end or the second longitudinal end.13. The battery module according to claim 6, wherein the rigid electrical insulating material comprises a cardboard, plastic, or wood.14. The battery module according to claim 11, wherein a ferromagnetic sheet comprises cold rolled steel.", "embedding_index": 301}
{"index": 302, "patent_number": "WO22084471 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device (100a) comprises a body (101), a biometric sensor (104) such as a fingerprint sensor disposed on a first surface of the body, and an activation switch (103) disposed on a second surface of the body, such that the activation switch and the biometric sensor are positioned directly opposite each other. Tactile elements (201a-c) are disposed on or around the activation switch (103) to provide sensory guidance to the user. In operation, if simultaneous user actions on the activation switch and the biometric sensor are detected and the user action lasts for a set period of time, then the device is turned-on but not activated. If another action is detected on the activation switch, e.g. by the user pressing again, the biometric sensor is activated to identify the user. If the user is recognised, the device is activated for use. If the user is not recognised, the device is turned-off to restrict unauthorised use. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a body; a biometric sensor disposed on a first surface of the body; and an activation switch disposed on a second surface of the body, such that the activation switch and the biometric sensor are positioned directly opposite each other; further comprising a first tactile element disposed on or around the activation switch to guide a user in locating the activation switch on the second surface of the body.2. The device of claim 1, wherein the body is substantially cylindrical having a pen-like shape.3. The device of claim 1, wherein the body is substantially oblong having a box-like shape.4. The device of any preceding claim, further comprising a second tactile element disposed on or around the biometric sensor to guide a user in locating the biometric sensor on the first surface of the body.5. The device of claim 4, wherein the first tactile element and the second tactile element comprise a continuous embossed or debossed ring of raised features formed around the activation switch and the biometric sensor respectively.6. The device of claim 4, wherein the first tactile element and the second tactile element comprise a discontinuous embossed or debossed ring of raised features disposed around the activation switch and the biometric sensor respectively.7. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the first tactile element comprises an indentation or a protrusion formed on the activation switch.8. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the activation switch, upon being touched or pressed by a user, is configured to power on the device and to activate the biometric sensor to identity the user.9. The device of claim 8, wherein the activation switch is required to be touched or pressed for a set period of time by the user to power on the device.10. The device of claim 8 or 9, wherein the activation switch is required to be touched or pressed at least once again by the user after the device is turned on to activate the biometric sensor.11. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the biometric sensor is a fingerprint sensor configured to identify a user when the users thumb is held firmly at the center of the sensor.12. A method of operating an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: detecting a simultaneous first user action on a biometric sensor and an activation switch disposed on a first surface and a second surface of the device respectively; turning on the device if the user action on the activation switch lasts for a set period of time; detecting a second user action on the activation switch; and activating the biometric sensor to identify a user in response to the second user action.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising calibrating the device and/or activating a heating unit in the device if the user is successfully identified.", "embedding_index": 302}
{"index": 303, "patent_number": "WO23208842 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (2), configured to operate with a consumable article (1) and comprising: a first part (20), defining a cavity (22) configured to receive the consumable article (1) and to heat the consumable article (1) during a vaping session, the consumable article (1) thereby generating an aerosol; and a second part (40), separable from the first part (20) and comprising a grabber (41), deformable between: an open configuration, for the grabber (41) to grab the consumable article (1), when the second part (40) is separated from the first part (20), and a holding configuration, for the grabber (41) to hold the consumable article (1), such that the consumable article (1) is inserted into the cavity (22), when the first part (20) and the second part (40) are assembled. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (2), configured to operate with a consumable article (1) and comprising: - a first part (20) defining a cavity (22) configured to receive the consumable article (1) and to heat the consumable article (1) during a vaping session, the consumable article (1) thereby generating an aerosol; and - a second part (40) separable from the first part (20) and comprising a grabber (41) movable between: an open configuration, for the grabber (41) to grab the consumable article (1), when the second part (40) is separated from the first part (20), and a holding configuration, for the grabber (41) to hold the consumable article (1), such that the consumable article (1) is inserted into the cavity (22), when the first part (20) and the second part (40) are assembled.2. The aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the grabber is deformable between the open configuration and the holding configuration.3. The aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second part (40) comprises a mouthpiece (44) configured to deliver the aerosol to a user.4. The aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second part (40) comprises an external surface (47) and the grabber (41) is configured to be moved to the open configuration by pinching of the external surface (47).5. The aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 4, wherein the external surface (47) defines two opposite pinching zones (48), adapted to be pinched by users fingers to move the grabber (41) to the open configuration.6. The aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the grabber (41) forms a clip (42) for grabbing the consumable article (1) when in the open configuration and for holding the consumable article (1) when in the holding configuration, the clip (42) comprising axial legs (46) extending along opposite sides of the consumable article (1), for holding the consumable article (1) when the grabber (41) is in the holding configuration.7. The aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 6, wherein the axial legs (46) are radially moved away from each other when the grabber (41) is moved from the holding configuration to the open configuration, for enabling grabbing of the consumable article (1) into the grabber (41).8. The aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the grabber (41) is configured to elastically return to the holding configuration when in the open configuration.9. The aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) comprises an abutment surface (28), preventing the grabber (41) to be moved to the open configuration when the first part (20) and the second part (40) are assembled.10. The aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first part (20) comprises a heating element (24) configured to heat the consumable article (1) when the consumable article (1) is received in the cavity (22).1 1. The aerosol generating device (2) according to claim 10, wherein the heating element (24) is configured to surround and/or to penetrate the consumable article (1) when the consumable article (1) is received in the cavity (22).12. An aerosol generating assembly, comprising the aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims and the consumable article (1), the consumable article (1) comprising a porous element (1 1) storing a liquid that is able to generate the aerosol when heated in the cavity (22).13. The aerosol generating assembly according to claim 12, wherein the consumable article (1) is a single-session consumable article (1). A packaging (70) for a plurality of consumable articles (1), the packaging (70) comprising a holder (71) and defining a plurality of sockets (72) formed in the holder (71), wherein each socket (72) is respectively configured to receive one of the consumable articles (1), wherein the consumable article (1) protrudes from the holder (71) when received in the socket (72) so that the grabber (41) of the aerosol generating device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10 may grab said consumable article (1). The packaging (70) according to claim 14, wherein the holder (71) is flat-shaped and the sockets (72) are arranged in rows (73) and/or columns (74).", "embedding_index": 303}
{"index": 304, "patent_number": "WO23208803 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of operating an aerosol generating device is described, where the device comprises a heating chamber (18) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100) and an induction heater comprising an induction coil (36) operable to supply an alternating magnetic field to the heating chamber (18) so as to induce eddy currents within a susceptor (40) located in the heating chamber (18). The method comprises: (a) applying an alternating current at an applied frequency to the induction coil (36), (b)measuring a characteristic indicative of an impedance of the induction coil (36) while a susceptor (40) located in the heating chamber (18) is moved through a pre-defined motion, (c) determining a minimum reference impedance of the induction coil (36) and a maximum reference impedance of the induction coil (36) using the measured characteristic, (d) measuring a characteristic indicative of an operation impedance of the induction coil (36), and (e) setting a power delivered by the induction coil (36) using the operation impedance. [EN] Claims 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device that comprises: a heating chamber (18) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100); an induction heater comprising an induction coil (36) operable to supply an alternating magnetic field to the heating chamber (18) so as to induce eddy currents within a susceptor (40) located in the heating chamber (18); wherein the method comprises: (a) applying an alternating current at an applied frequency to the induction coil (36); (b) measuring a characteristic indicative of an impedance of the induction coil (36) while a susceptor (40) located in the heating chamber (18) is moved through a pre-defined motion; (c) determining a minimum reference impedance of the induction coil (36) and a maximum reference impedance of the induction coil (36) using the measured characteristic, the minimum reference impedance being associated with a first position within the pre-defined motion and the maximum impedance being associated with a second position within the pre-defined motion; (d) measuring a characteristic indicative of an operation impedance of the induction coil (36) while the susceptor located in the heating chamber is maintained at a user-selected position within the pre-defined motion; and(e) setting a power delivered by the induction coil (36) using the operation impedance.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the pre-defined motion is a rotation.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the rotation is through 360 degrees or more.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the susceptor is asymmetric under the pre-defined motion.5. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the applied frequency is in the range l-10MHz.6. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising providing an indication to a user indicative of the power set in step (e).7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein setting a power delivered by the induction coil (36) using the operation impedance comprises: determining a scaling factor by comparing the operation impedance with one or both of the maximum and minimum reference impedances; and scaling a power delivered by the induction coil using the determined scaling factor.8. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: detecting insertion of a susceptor into the heating chamber; detecting a movement of the susceptor through the pre-defined motion; and automatically activating the method of steps (b)-(e).9. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the characteristic indicative of impedance is measured continuously in step (b).10. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating chamber (18) configured to receive an aerosol generating article (100); an induction heater comprising an induction coil (36) operable to supply an alternating magnetic field to the heating chamber (18) so as to induce eddy currents within a susceptor (40) located in the heating chamber (18); and a controller (24) configured to carry out the method of any of claims 1 to 6 when an aerosol generating article (100) comprising a susceptor (40) is inserted into the heating chamber (18).11. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device (10) in accordance with claim 10; and an aerosol generating article (100) comprising an asymmetric susceptor (40).12. The aerosol generating system of claim 11, wherein the induction coil (36) is a helical coil having a coil pitch (pl), and wherein the asymmetric susceptor (40) comprises a helical susceptor having a susceptor pitch (p2), wherein the susceptor pitch is substantially the same as the coil pitch.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 11, wherein the asymmetric susceptor(40) comprises a first susceptor and a secondary susceptor, the secondary susceptor being smaller than the first susceptor such that a heating effect provided by the secondary susceptor is insignificant when compared with a heating effect provided by the primary susceptor.", "embedding_index": 304}
{"index": 305, "patent_number": "US2018360125 AA", "text": "[EN] A personal vaporizer device, especially an electronic smoking article, comprises a cartridge which includes a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized; and an elongate body portion to which the cartridge is connected. The elongate body portion comprises a cover member which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the body portion between a first position and a second position, wherein the cartridge is substantially covered or obscured by the cover member in the first position. In the second position, the cover member is retracted. [EN] 1. A personal vaporizer device, especially an electronic smoking article, comprising: a cartridge which includes a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized; andan elongate body portion to which the cartridge is connected, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a cover member which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the body portion between a first position and a second position,wherein the cartridge is at least partially covered or obscured by the cover member in the first position.2. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein a volume of liquid in the reservoir of the cartridge remains visible when the cover member is in the first position.3. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the second position of the cover member is a substantially retracted position in which the cartridge is substantially uncovered or unobscured by the cover member, for connection of the cartridge to, and/or removal of the cartridge from, the elongate body portion.4. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the first position of the cover member is a substantially extended position.5. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the cover member forms a part of an outer casing of the elongate body portion.6. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge is configured to be connected to an end region of the elongate body portion, wherein the cover member comprises at least one of a front cover panel which extends over a front of the elongate body portion and a rear cover panel which extends over a rear of the elongate body portion.7. A personal vaporizer device, especially an electronic smoking article, configured to receive a removable cartridge including a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the vaporizer device comprising: an elongate body portion to which the cartridge is configured to be connected, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a cover member which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the body portion between a first position and a second position,wherein the cover member is configured and arranged to cover or obscure the cartridge, at least partially, in the first position.8. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 7, wherein the second position of the cover member is a substantially retracted position, the cover member being configured and arranged to leave the cartridge substantially uncovered or unobscured in the second position, for connection of the cartridge to, and/or removal of the cartridge from, the elongate body portion.9. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a power supply unit for supplying electrical power to the cartridge when it is connected to the elongate body portion.10. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 9, wherein the cartridge is configured to be connected to an end region of the elongate body portion, and wherein the end region of the elongate body portion comprises electrical connectors for making an electrical connection with complementary electrical connectors provided on the cartridge.11. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate body portion has an indicator for indicating an operational status of the device and/or for indicating available power supply in a power supply unit of the elongate body portion.12. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a switch for activating one or more functionalities of the device, the switch being provided on or operatively connected with the cover member, wherein the one or more functionalities of the device is activated when the cover member is in the second position.13. A method of installing a cartridge in a personal vaporizer device, and especially in an electronic smoking article, comprising the steps of: providing a personal vaporizer device having an elongate body portion to which a removable cartridge is configured to be connected, the cartridge including a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized;providing a cover member on the elongate body portion which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the body portion between a first extended position and a second retracted position;moving cover member to the second position to access an end region of the body portion; andattaching the removable cartridge to the accessed end region of the body portion.14. A method according to claim 13, comprising the step of: after attaching the cartridge to the end region of the body portion, moving the cover member to the first position to substantially cover the cartridge.15. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 7, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a power supply unit for supplying electrical power to the cartridge when it is connected to the elongate body portion.16. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 15, wherein the cartridge is configured to be connected to an end region of the elongate body portion, and wherein the end region of the elongate body portion comprises electrical connectors for making an electrical connection with complementary electrical connectors provided on the cartridge.17. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 11, wherein the indicator is an LED.18. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 7, wherein the elongate body portion has an indicator for indicating an operational status of the device and/or for indicating available power supply in a power supply unit of the elongate body portion.19. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 18, wherein the indicator is an LED.20. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 7, wherein the elongate body portion comprises a switch for activating one or more functionalities of the device, the switch being provided on or operatively connected with the cover member, wherein the one or more functionalities of the device is activated when the cover member is in the second position.", "embedding_index": 305}
{"index": 306, "patent_number": "US2023346004 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles includes: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate; (ii) applying at least one susceptor patch to a surface of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate; (iii) cutting the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate and the at least one susceptor patch applied to the surface thereof to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips and a plurality of susceptor strips; and (iv) forming the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the plurality of susceptor strips into a continuous rod. [EN] 1. A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles, the method comprising: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate;(ii) applying at least one susceptor patch to a surface of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate;(iii) cutting the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate and the at least one susceptor patch applied to the surface thereof to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips and a plurality of susceptor strips; and(iv) forming the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the plurality of susceptor strips into a continuous rod.2. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises simultaneously cutting the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate and the at least one susceptor patch applied to the surface thereof.3. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) is performed using a rotary cutter unit.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the rotary cutter unit includes a first cutting drum having circumferentially extending first cutting formations and a second cutting drum having circumferentially extending second cutting formations, and wherein the first and second cutting formations cooperate to cut the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate and the at least one susceptor patch applied to the surface thereof to form the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the plurality of susceptor strips.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of aerosol generating strips and each of the plurality of susceptor strips has a width of between approximately 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises adhering the at least one susceptor patch to the surface of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate using an adhesive.7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises, after step (ii) and prior to step (iii), heating the adhesive to cure or set the adhesive.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate provided in step (i) includes a substantially flat surface with a centre line, and step (ii) comprises applying the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: step (ii) comprises consecutively applying a plurality of susceptor patches to the surface of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch; andstep (iii) comprises cutting the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate and the plurality of susceptor patches applied to the surface thereof to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips and a plurality of susceptor strips.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one susceptor patch has a length of between 5 mm and 50 mm.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: (v) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles.", "embedding_index": 306}
{"index": 307, "patent_number": "US2023346015 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating device for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid contained in the device including: an outside casing comprising a battery and a receiving cavity extending in an axial direction A-of the device; the receiving cavity being arranged for receiving a cartomizer at a first end of the device and supplying electrical power to the cartomizer, an internal frame for holding the battery in the outside casing, at least one electronic circuit board (PCBA), wherein the aerosol generating device further includes a sealed compartment in a region of the outside casing containing the battery; the sealed compartment being sealed by a leak-tight and pressure resistant sealing arrangement isolating the battery from the receiving cavity and from the at least one electronic circuit board. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid comprising: an outside casing comprising a battery and a receiving cavity extending in an axial direction of the device; the receiving cavity being arranged for receiving a cartomizer at a first end of the device and supplying electrical power to the cartomizer,an internal frame for holding the battery in the outside casing,at least one electronic circuit board,wherein the device comprises a sealed compartment in a region of the outside casing containing the battery; the sealed compartment being sealed by a leak-tight and pressure resistant sealing arrangement (40)-isolating the battery from the receiving cavity and from the at least one electronic circuit board.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing arrangement is at least partially formed by a front bulkhead and a rear bulkhead longitudinally distant relative to the axial direction and extending transversally in the outside casing and sealingly engaged against an inner surface of the outside casing.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the front and/or rear bulkhead is part of or attached to the internal frame.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the front and/or rear bulkhead comprises circumferential soft seals in sealing engagement against the outside casing.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the rear bulkhead separates the sealed compartment of the battery from the at least one electronic circuit board.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the front bulkhead forms a bottom of the receiving cavity for the cartomizer with electrical pins electrically connected to the battery via a second electronic circuit board.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the second electronic circuit board and the at least one electronic circuit board are connected by a flexible printed circuit traversing the sealed compartment.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the battery is mounted in a floated manner at least in the axial direction of the device in the sealed compartment.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 16, wherein the first and/or second foam pads is/are positioned between the battery and the front and/or rear bulkhead, respectively.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealed compartment comprises a pressure relief member configured to open the sealed compartment when excessive pressure builds inside the sealed compartment.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 17, wherein the opening direction is substantially transverse to the axial direction of the device.12. The aerosol generating device according to claims 1, wherein the sealed compartment contains a liquid absorbing material.13. The aerosol generating device according to claims 1, wherein the sealing arrangement.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing is formed of a rigid material.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the at least one electronic circuit board a main electronic circuit board.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the battery is mounted in the sealed compartment between first and second foam pads.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein said pressure relief member is configured to create an opening in an opening direction different from the axial direction of the device.18. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the front bulkhead and/or the rear bulkhead comprises silicone rubber.19. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing comprises a rigid thermoplastic material, glass or metal.", "embedding_index": 307}
{"index": 308, "patent_number": "WO23209219 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a device comprising a liquid conduit in fluid communication or configured to be brought into fluid communication with a vaporization area, the vaporization area being in thermal communication or configured to be brought into thermal communication with a heater configured to heat an oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid to generate an aerosol, the conduit being configured to receive the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid and to direct the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid to the vaporization area; and a valve arranged in the liquid conduit configured to selectively control the flow of the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid to the vaporization area, the valve comprising an oleophobic surface and a first electrode configured to supply a voltage to the oleophobic surface, wherein the oleophobic surface is configured such that it becomes less oleophobic with an increase in the voltage. [EN] Claims 1. A device comprising: a liquid conduit (no) in fluid communication or configured to be brought into fluid communication with a vaporization area (150), the vaporization area being in thermal communication or configured to be brought into thermal communication with a heater (170) configured to heat an oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid (121) to generate an aerosol, the conduit (no) being configured to receive the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid (121) and to direct the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid (121) to the vaporization area (150); and a valve (120) arranged in the liquid conduit configured to selectively control the flow of the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid (121) to the vaporization area (150), the valve (120) comprising: an oleophobic surface; and a first electrode (130) configured to supply a voltage to the oleophobic surface, wherein the oleophobic surface is configured such that it becomes less oleophobic with an increase in the voltage.2. The device according to the preceding claim, wherein the liquid (121) is stopped and/ or repelled at the valve (120) when an amount of supplied voltage is below a threshold value, and directed to the vaporization area (150) when an amount of supplied voltage is above the threshold value.3. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the oleophobic surface forms part of the first electrode (130).4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the oleophobic surface comprises one or more of a fluoropolymer, a nanopattern, nanofibers, preferably poly(2, 2, 2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate), PTFEMA, and/or a 3D structural graphene foam.5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid conduit (no) comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are located on either sides of the liquid conduit (no) parallel to the flow direction of the liquid conduit (no), and wherein the oleophobic surface and/ or the first electrode (130) extends all the way from the first surface to the second surface.6. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the oleophobic surface is formed by a mesh.7. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid conduit (no) is a micro-channel or a capillary conduit, preferably with a cross-section area of at least 0.01 mm2, more preferably of at least 0.02 mm2 and most preferably of at least 0.05 mm2 and/or at preferably at most 0.5 mm2, more preferably at most 0.2 mm2 and most preferably at most 0.1 mm2.8. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a second electrode (140) configured to provide a potential difference between the first and the second electrode (130, 140), the second electrode (140) being arranged in an upstream position relative to the first electrode (130) and configured to be in contact with the aerosol generating liquid (121).9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a liquid reservoir (160) storing the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid (121) in fluid communication with the liquid conduit (110), configured to provide the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol liquid (121) to the liquid conduit (110).10. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of liquid conduits (111, 112, 113, 114), each of the liquid conduits (111, 112, 113, 114) comprising a valve (120) as defined in any one of the proceeding claims, and/or wherein the vaporization area (150) is in fluid communication with the plurality of liquid conduits.11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control of the flow is configured so that the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid (121) is directed towards the vaporization area (150) when the heater (170) is activated and the oleaginous, oily or fatty aerosol generating liquid (121) is stopped and/or repelled when the heater (170) is deactivated, and/ or vice versa.12. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the heater (170).13. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a sensor configured to detect if a user is drawing on a mouthpiece of the device, wherein the valve (120) is controlled based on the detection.14. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is an exchangeable cartridge (200).15. An aerosol generating system comprising: a device according to claim 14; and an aerosol generating unit (210) comprising: a housing comprising a mouthpiece, configured to receive the device, and a power source (220) configured to supply a current to the heater (170) and a voltage to the electrode (130).", "embedding_index": 308}
{"index": 309, "patent_number": "WO21122559 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a packaging for aerosol-generating articles comprising a packaging body extending in a length direction, a width direction and a height direction and a lid attached to the packaging body via a first attachment section. The lid being pivotable with respect to the packaging body for opening and closing the packaging. The lid is further attached to the packaging body in a second attachment section, wherein the second attachment section comprises an inner surface and an outer surface facing the inner surface. The second attachment section is breakable and comprises at least a first and a second breaking line, wherein one breaking line extends from the inner surface towards the outer surface without reaching the outer surface and another breaking line extends from the outer surface towards the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. The second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) and both the first and second breaking lines and/or cut extends at least over 50 percent of that width. The invention also relates to a foldable material blank to form such packaging.. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging (1) for aerosol-generating articles comprising a packaging body (2) with a reception volume for receiving a plurality of aerosol-generating articles wherein the packaging body extends in a length direction (x), a width direction (y) and a height di rection (z), with a lid (4), attached to the packaging body (2) via a first attachment section (5), the lid (4) being pivotable with respect to the packaging body (2) for open ing and closing the packaging (1), wherein before first opening of the packaging, the lid (4) is attached to the packaging body (2) in a second attachment section (6), the second attachment section (6) comprising an inner surface (62) and an outer surface (72) facing the inner surface wherein the second attachment section (6) is breakable to open the packaging and comprises at least a first and a second breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78), wherein one breaking line (66, 68) extends from the inner surface (62) towards the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72) and another breaking line (76, 78) ex tends from the outer surface (72) towards the inner surface without reaching the inner surface (62) characterized in that the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner sur face (62) to the outer surface (72) and both the first and second breaking lines and/or cut extends at least over 50 percent of that width.2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78) is a cut made in one of the surfaces (62, 72) without reaching the other surface (62, 72).3. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) comprises a third breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78) ex tending from one surface (62, 72) towards the other surface (72, 62) without reaching the other surface (72, 62).4. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner sur face (62) to the outer surface (72) and at least one breaking line extends less than 80 percent of that width, preferably less than 70 percent of that width and preferably less than 60 percent of that width.5. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first attachment section and the second attachment section (6) are parallel to each other and distant from each other.6. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and the second breaking lines are shifted relative to each other in a distance from one another.7. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) comprises at least one further breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78).8. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) comprises at least four breaking lines (66, 68, 76, 78) wherein at least two breaking lines (66, 68) extend from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface and wherein at least two breaking lines (76, 78) extend from the outer surface (62) to the inner surface (72) without reaching the inner surface (62).9. Packaging (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the breaking lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62) are arranged in a predefined distance (d7) to one another and the breaking lines (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72) are arranged be tween the breaking lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62).10. Packaging (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the breaking lines (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching outer surface (72) and/or the breaking lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner sur face (62) comprise at least two sections angled to each other.11. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the packaging (1) is made out of a paper and/or cardboard material.12. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) comprises at least one cutout (80).13. Packaging (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the second attachment sec tion (6) comprises a second cutout (81), wherein the at least one breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78) is arranged between these two cutouts.14. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second attachment section (6) comprises at least one grip element (90) to grip a strip (7) defining the second attachment section (6).15. Foldable material (10) blank to form a packaging (1) for aerosol-generating articles comprising a first front wall section (12), a first back wall section (14), two first side wall sections (16, 18) and a first bottom wall section (20) being arranged such to fold a packaging body (2), further comprising a second front wall section (22), a second back wall section (24) and two second side wall sections (26, 28) being arranged such to fold a packaging lid (4) and one second section (20, 22, 24, 26, 28) being at tached to one first section (12, 14, 16, 18) via a first attachment section (5), wherein one second section (16, 18, 20) is attached to one first section (12, 14, 16, 18) via a second attachment section (6), the second attachment section (6) comprising an in ner surface (62) and an outer surface (72) facing the inner surface (62), wherein the second attachment section (6) is breakable, and comprises at least a first and a second breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78), wherein one breaking line (66, 68) extends from the inner surface (62) towards the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72) and another breaking line (76, 78) extends from the outer surface (72) towards the inner surface without reaching the inner surface (62) characterized in that the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner sur face (62) to the outer surface (72) and both the first and second breaking lines and/or cut extends at least over 50 percent of that width.", "embedding_index": 309}
{"index": 310, "patent_number": "US11470421 BA", "text": "[EN] Provided is a system that controls at least one sound signal output device to emit at least one sound signal in at least one chosen area of a premises. This sound signal represents location-specific usage information of at least one electronic device and is intended to induce a control of a usage of this electronic device based on this location-specific usage information. [EN] 1. A system, comprising: circuitry configured to control at least one sound signal output device to emit, in at least one chosen area of a premises, at least one sound signal representing location-specific usage information of at least one electronic device, wherein said at least one sound signal induces control of usage of said at least one electronic device based on said location-specific usage information;said location-specific usage information comprises at least one of restriction information indicating whether said usage of said at least one electronic device is restricted or forbidden, permission information indicating whether said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted, electronic device specific information that indicates whether said usage of a specific type of said at least one electronic device is permitted, or location information that indicates at least one area of said premises where said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted or restricted, andsaid location-specific usage information further comprises first timing information that indicates a time interval of day during which said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted and second timing information that indicates another time interval of said day during which said usage of said at least one electronic device is restricted or forbidden.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to control at least one parameter of said emitted at least one sound signal to change at least one a surface or a location of said at least one chosen area, andeach parameter is chosen from one of an intensity of said emitted at least one sound signal, a directivity of said emitted at least one sound signal, a frequency range of said emitted at least one sound signal, or a sound signal source localization of said emitted at least one sound signal.3. The system according to claim 1, wherein said emitted at least one sound signal is one of an inaudible standalone sound signal representing said location-specific usage information, a first audible sound signal representing said location-specific usage information, or a mixed sound signal that includes a mix of an inaudible sound signal representing said location-specific usage information and a second audible sound signal.4. The system according to claim 3, wherein said second audible sound signal is one of a natural sound signal, a music, or an audio advertisement.5. The system according to claim 1, wherein said emitted at least one sound signal is a combination of said location-specific usage information with a primary sound signal.6. The system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one sound signal output device comprises a group of loudspeakers distributed across said premises to establish a plurality of chosen areas at different locations within said premises, andat least one of said plurality of chosen areas has a controllable virtual boundary for application of a corresponding location-specific usage information.7. The system according to claim 6, wherein said plurality of chosen areas includes: at least one first chosen area of said premises associated with a first type of location-specific usage information; andat least one second chosen area of said premises associated with a second type of location-specific usage information.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to transmit a notification to an electronic equipment associated with a user,said electronic equipment is in a vicinity of said premises,said premises comprises said at least one area where said usage of said at least one electronic device is one of permitted, restricted, or forbidden, andsaid notification indicates a time period during which a sound signal based usage policy, defining said usage of said at least one electronic device in said premises, is applicable.9. The system according to claim 8, wherein said sound signal based usage policy is chosen from one of said time interval of said day during which said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted in said premises, said at least one area of said premises where said usage of said at least one electronic device is one of permitted, restricted, or forbidden, said electronic device specific information indicating whether said usage of said specific type of said at least one electronic device is permitted in said premises, or a name of one of a restaurant, a bar, or a shop where said usage of said at least one electronic device is one of permitted, restricted, or forbidden.10. A method, comprising: controlling at least one sound signal output device to emit, in at least one chosen area of a premises, at least one sound signal representing location-specific usage information of at least one electronic device, wherein said at least one sound signal induces control of usage of said at least one electronic device based on said location-specific usage information,said location-specific usage information comprises at least one of restriction information indicating whether said usage of said at least one electronic device is restricted or forbidden, permission information indicating whether said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted, electronic device specific information that indicates whether said usage of a specific type of said at least one electronic device is permitted, or location information that indicates at least one area of said premises where said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted or restricted, andsaid location-specific usage information further comprises first timing information that indicates a time interval of day during which said usage of said at least one electronic device is permitted and second timing information that indicates another time interval of said day during which said usage of said at least one electronic device is restricted or forbidden.11. An electronic equipment, comprising: a memory configured to store a table of correspondence between a plurality of location-specific usage information of an electronic device and a plurality of text information; andcircuitry configured to: receive a sound signal representing location-specific usage information of said electronic device, wherein said received sound signal is emitted in an area of a premises by a sound signal output device;determine said location-specific usage information from said received sound signal;transmit a control command, based on said determined location-specific usage information, to said electronic device to induce a control of usage of said electronic device;determine text information, corresponding to said determined location-specific usage information, among said plurality of text information in said memory; andcontrol transmission of said determined text information to said electronic device for one of triggering a display of said text information by a screen of said electronic device, triggering an activation or deactivation of a light of said electronic device depending on said text information, or triggering a play of an audio message depending on said text information by a loudspeaker of said electronic device.12. The electronic equipment according to claim 11, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: activate a detection mode of said electronic equipment in a case where a chosen command is received; andcontinuously monitor for said reception of said sound signal in a case where said detection mode has been activated.13. An electronic device, comprising: circuitry configured to: receive a sound signal emitted in an area of a premises by a sound signal output device;determine location-specific usage information of said electronic device from said received sound signal;control a usage of said electronic device based on said determined location-specific usage information; andset said electronic device to a disabled mode based on non-receipt of said sound signal in a case where a chosen time interval without receiving a new sound signal has elapsed after having been previously set in an enabled mode.14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein said control of said usage comprises one of allowing activation of said electronic device, disabling said activation of said electronic device, controlling a strength of a material used in said electronic device, controlling a time duration of said usage of said electronic device, outputting an optical signal indicating whether said usage of said electronic device is one of restricted, permitted, or forbidden, or outputting an audio alert indicating whether said usage of said electronic device is one of restricted, permitted, or forbidden.15. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: activate a detection mode of said electronic device in a case where a chosen command is received;continuously monitor for said reception of said sound signal in a case where said detection mode has been activated; andcontrol usage of said electronic device based on said received sound signal.16. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein said electronic device is one of an aerosol generation device, a tobacco delivery device, a nicotine delivery device, an electronic cigarette, or a vaping device.17. A system, comprising: at least one sound signal output device; andcircuitry configured to control said at least one sound signal output device to emit, in at least one chosen area of a premises, at least one sound signal representing location-specific usage information of at least one electronic device, wherein said at least one sound signal induces control of usage of said at least one electronic device based on said location-specific usage information,said at least one sound signal output device comprises a group of loudspeakers distributed across said premises to establish a plurality of chosen areas at different locations within said premises, andat least one of said plurality of chosen areas has a controllable virtual boundary for application of a corresponding location-specific usage information.", "embedding_index": 310}
{"index": 311, "patent_number": "US11526686 BA", "text": "[EN] Provided is an electronic equipment offering a plurality of controllable functionalities and that receives information designating a functionality selected amongst this plurality of controllable functionalities. The electronic equipment also receives a plurality of recordings of a same group of at least one user input for this selected functionality. The electronic equipment also applies a trained neural network model on this received plurality of recordings to recognize an input pattern. The electronic equipment also associates this recognized input pattern with this selected functionality, and stores this association in a memory. The electronic equipment also controls this selected functionality based on this stored association. [EN] 1. An electronic equipment, comprising: circuitry configured to: receive information designating a functionality selected among a plurality of controllable functionalities;receive a plurality of first recordings of a same group of at least one user input for said selected functionality;generate a distribution of said at least one user input of a first input pattern based on said received plurality of first recordings;determine a variability of said at least one user input of said first input pattern in said received plurality of first recordings based on said generated distribution;apply a trained neural network model on said received plurality of first recordings to recognize said first input pattern in a case where said determined variability of said at least one user input of said first input pattern is smaller than a threshold value;associate said recognized first input pattern with said selected functionality;store said association in a memory; andcontrol said selected functionality based on said stored association.2. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: set said first input pattern as a password for authentication of a user of said electronic equipment in a case where said determined variability is smaller than said threshold value; andassociate said user with said first input pattern.3. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to request for additional recordings of said at least one user input for said first input pattern in case where said determined variability associated with said at least one user input of previously received recordings is larger than said threshold value.4. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: receive a plurality of second recordings for said selected functionality;apply said trained neural network model on said received plurality of second recordings to recognize a second input pattern;associate said recognized first input pattern and said second input pattern with said selected functionality; andcontrol said selected functionality based on said first input pattern or said second input pattern.5. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to update an association of said selected functionality with a default input pattern with said recognized first input pattern.6. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: execute an input pattern recognition process on a user input of said first input pattern subsequent to said association; andcontrol one of execution of said selected functionality or authentication of a user associated with said first input pattern, based on said execution of said input pattern recognition process.7. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: receive a user input of said recognized first input pattern to control said selected functionality after said association of said selected functionality with said recognized first input pattern, andtrain said trained neural network model based on said received user input as a learning input to said trained neural network model.8. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said first input pattern includes at least one of a user action on said electronic equipment, a user gesture associated with said electronic equipment, a sequence of user actions on said electronic equipment, or a sequence of user gestures associated with said electronic equipment.9. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor, wherein said circuitry is further configured to control said at least one sensor to capture said plurality of first recordings of said same group of said at least one user input.10. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to receive said plurality of first recordings of said first input pattern from an external device communicatively coupled with said electronic equipment, andsaid electronic equipment further comprises at least one sensor configured to capture said plurality of first recordings.11. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein each controllable functionality of the plurality of controllable functionalities is chosen from a one of a locking of said electronic equipment, unlocking of said electronic equipment, a start of use of said electronic equipment, a stop of use of said electronic equipment, a communication of said electronic equipment with an external device, a control of a heating element of said electronic equipment, one of an opening or closing of a shutter controlling access to a chamber of said electronic equipment, or a cleaning of said heating element.12. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to control said trained neural network model to: determine a complexity level of said first input pattern under recognition based on a set of criteria, andassociate said first input pattern to said selected functionality in a case where said determined complexity level is greater than a first threshold complexity, said trained neural network model being trained based on said set of criteria and said first threshold complexity.13. The electronic equipment according to claim 12, wherein said circuitry is further configured to control said trained neural network model to reject said first input pattern in a case where said determined complexity level is greater than a second threshold complexity that is greater than said first threshold complexity.14. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to trigger transmission of information defining said association between said recognized first input pattern and said selected functionality to a communication equipment for backup storage of said transmitted information.15. The electronic equipment according to claim 1, wherein said electronic equipment is one of a vaping device, an aerosol generation device, an electronic cigarette, a tobacco delivery device, or a nicotine delivery device.16. A device, comprising: circuitry configured to: receive information designating a functionality selected among a plurality of controllable functionalities of a controlled electronic equipment;receive a plurality of recordings of a same group of at least one user input for said selected functionality;generate a distribution of said at least one user input of an input pattern based on said received plurality of recordings;determine a variability of said at least one user input of said input pattern in said plurality of recordings based on said generated distribution;apply a trained neural network model on said received plurality of recordings to recognize said input pattern in a case where said determined variability of said at least one user input of said input pattern is smaller than a threshold value;associate said recognized input pattern with said selected functionality;store said association in a memory; andtransmit a control signal to said controlled electronic equipment to control said selected functionality each time said recognized input pattern is input to said device.17. A server, comprising: a memory; andcircuitry configured to: receive at least one recognized input pattern associated with a functionality of a plurality of controllable functionalities of an electronic equipment;store said received at least one recognized input pattern in association with said functionality of said electronic equipment in said memory;receive a request including an input criterion from a device different from said electronic equipment, wherein said input criterion comprises at least one of a selection of said recognized input pattern associated to said functionality of said electronic equipment, a selection of said functionality of said electronic equipment, or a selection of a filter criterion including a complexity level of said recognized input pattern associated to said functionality of said electronic equipment;select a recognized input pattern from said at least one recognized input pattern in said memory based on said input criterion; andtransmit said selected recognized input pattern to said device.", "embedding_index": 311}
{"index": 312, "patent_number": "US2021378308 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open end through which the substrate carrier is insertable in a direction along a length of the heating chamber. A tubular wall defines an interior volume of the heating chamber and a plurality of engagement elements are each formed from a portion of the tubular wall. Each of the plurality of engagement elements is arranged to extend from an interior surface of the tubular wall at a different location around the tubular wall such that a cross sectional area of the interior volume of the heating chamber is reduced for at least a portion of the length of the heating chamber. These engagement elements serve to grip or to compress the substrate carrier in the heating chamber. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: an open end through which a substrate carrier including aerosol substrate is insertable in a direction along a length of the heating chamber;a tubular wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber; anda plurality of engagement elements each formed from a portion of the tubular wall;wherein each of the plurality of engagement elements is arranged to extend from an interior surface of the tubular wall at a different location around the tubular wall such that a cross sectional area of the interior volume of the heating chamber is reduced for at least a portion of the length of the heating chamber.2. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a base at an end of the heating chamber opposite to the open end, preferably wherein the base is closed.3. The heating chamber of claim 2, further comprising a platform extending inwardly from the base.4. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the plurality of engagement elements includes a first engagement element and a second engagement element, the first engagement element and the second engagement element being arranged to extend from the interior surface of the tubular wall opposite to one another.5. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of engagement elements comprises a deformation of the tubular wall.6. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the thickness of the tubular wall is substantially constant in a circumferential and/or axial direction.7. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of engagement elements s elongate in a direction along the length of the heating chamber, preferably wherein the or each such engagement element has a length and a width, wherein the length of the or each such engagement element is at least five times its width.8. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of engagement elements has a profile in a plane parallel to the length of the heating chamber that curves convexly towards the interior volume, preferably wherein the profile is an arc of a circle.9. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of engagement elements has a profile in a plane parallel to the length of the heating chamber having at least one straight side facing into the interior volume, preferably wherein the profile is polygonal and yet more preferably wherein the profile is a trapezoidal shape.10. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein at least one of the engagement elements has an upper end located within the interior volume closest to the open end of the heating chamber, wherein the first end is spaced from the open end and/or wherein at least one of the engagement elements has a lower end located closest to a base of the heating chamber, wherein the lower end is spaced away from the base.11. The heating chamber of claim 1, comprising a heater on an outer surface of the tubular wall, the heater extending along the length the heating chamber so as to at least partly and preferably entirely overlap the at least one of the plurality of engagement elements.12. The heating chamber of claim 11, wherein the heater comprises a resistive path having first portions running along the length of the heating chamber and wherein the first portions are located on the outer surface of the tubular wall at locations other than those corresponding to those of the plurality of engagement elements.13. The heating chamber of claim 11, wherein the heater comprises a resistive path having second portions extending across the length of the heating chamber and wherein the second portions are located on the outer surface of the tubular wall at locations corresponding to those of the plurality of engagement elements.14. The heating chamber of claim 11, further comprising a layer between the heater and the outer surface of the tubular wall, the layer having a higher thermal conductivity than the tubular wall, preferably wherein the layer is metallic.15. The heating chamber of claim 14, wherein the layer extends along the length of the heating chamber to an extent greater than that along which heater extends, preferably wherein the layer entirely covers the outer surface of the tubular wall corresponding to the location of the heater, preferably wherein the layer has a thermal conductivity of at least 150 W/mK and more preferably wherein the layer is a copper layer.16. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor located on an/the outer surface of the tubular wall, preferably at a location corresponding to the location of one of the plurality of engagement elements.17. The heating chamber of claim 16, wherein one or more of the plurality of engagement elements is formed by indenting the tubular wall from the outer surface and the temperature sensor is located in the indent on the outer surface of the tubular wall.18. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber of claim 1;a/the heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.19. The aerosol generation device of claim 18, wherein the heating chamber is removable from the aerosol generation device.20. A system comprising the heating chamber of claim 1, in combination with a substrate carrier, wherein the substrate carrier comprises a first portion containing aerosol substrate at a first end of the substrate carrier, and a second portion for aerosol collection, wherein the interior volume of the heating chamber has a width greater than a width of the substrate carrier, but a radius of the interior volume of the heating chamber, where the cross sectional area of the interior volume of the heating chamber is reduced, is less than a radius of the substrate carrier.21. The system of claim 20, wherein at least one of the plurality of the engagement elements extend inwardly a sufficient distance to form friction fit with the substrate carrier.22. The system of claim 20, wherein at least one of the plurality of the engagement elements extends inwardly a sufficient distance to compress the aerosol substrate within the substrate carrier.23. The system of claim 20, wherein the substrate carrier comprises a tubular outer layer surrounding at least the aerosol substrate and, when the substrate carrier is inserted in the heating chamber, the tubular outer layer is inwardly deformed by the plurality of engagement elements at the location of the plurality of engagement elements and is substantially non-deformed away from the location of the plurality of engagement elements such that an air gap is provided between the tubular outer layer and the heating chamber away from the plurality of engagement elements.24. The system of claim 20, wherein at least one of the plurality engagement elements is shaped and sized so that a portion of such engagement elements closest to the open end substantially aligns with a boundary between the first portion of the substrate carrier containing aerosol substrate and the second portion for aerosol collection when the substrate carrier is fully inserted into the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 312}
{"index": 313, "patent_number": "US2021282448 AA", "text": "[EN] Methods of forming a foam including a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent are provided, along with a foam produced by the methods, and foams with a certain aeration, for example of at least 4 vol. percent based on the total volume of the foam. [EN] 1. A method of forming a foam, comprising: mixing an aerosol forming agent and a foam forming agent;adding to the mixture a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent;adding a foam stabilizing agent; andcooling of the mixture;wherein the mixture is aerated after the adding of the foam stabilizing agent and/or after cooling of the mixture,wherein the foam stabilizing agent is added after the foam forming agent, the aerosol forming agent, and the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent.2. A method of forming a foam, comprising mixing an aerosol forming agent;adding to the mixture a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent;adding a foam forming agent;adding a foam stabilizing agent; andcooling of the mixture;wherein the mixture is aerated after the adding of the foam stabilizing agent and/or after cooling of the mixture,wherein the foam stabilizing agent is added after the foam forming agent, the aerosol forming agent, and the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent.3. The method of forming a foam of claim 2, comprising, in this order, mixing an aerosol forming agent;adding to the mixture a foam forming agent;adding a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent;adding a foam stabilizing agent; andcooling of the mixture;wherein the mixture is aerated after the adding of the foam stabilizing agent and/or after cooling of the mixture, wherein the foam stabilizing agent is added after the foam forming agent, the aerosol forming agent, and the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the pH of the mixture is adjusted to a pH value between 5 and 9.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam stabilizing agent has a viscosity between 300 mPas and 3000 mPas.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam forming agent has a gel strength between 300 g/cm3 and 3000 g/cm3, and/or wherein the foam forming agent has a viscosity between 300 mPas and 3000 mPas.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam is portioned and/or shaped after the forming of the foam.8. A foam produced by the method of claim 1.9. The foam of claim 8, having an aeration of at least 4 vol. percent based on the total volume of the foam.10. A foam comprising: a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent,wherein the weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of the weight of the foam, andthe weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam, having an aeration of at least 4 vol. percent based on the total volume of the foam.11-13. (canceled)14. The foam according to claim 10, which comprises further at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent.15. The foam according to claim 10, further comprising a solvent and/or an acid and/or an ester in an amount of up to 15 wt.- percent, based on the total weight of the foam.16. The foam of claim 10, wherein a solvent and/or an acid and/or an ester are comprised in an amount of up to 15 wt.- percent prior to any drying stage, based on the total weight of the foam.17. The foam of claim 10, wherein the foam is an open pored foam.18. The foam of claim 17, wherein at least 20 percent of the bubbles in the foam have a diameter between 25 micro m and 50 micro m, and/or at least 15 percent of the bubbles have a diameter between 51 micro m and 100 micro m, and/or at least 11 percent of the bubbles have a diameter between 101 micro m and 171 micro m.19. The foam of claim 10, wherein the tobacco ingredient containing agent comprises tobacco particles having a particle size between 50 and 180 micro m.", "embedding_index": 313}
{"index": 314, "patent_number": "US2023329335 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a cover with a heat dissipation portion including a plurality of perforations for heat dissipation. In a first aspect, an aerosol generation device includes a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol, a device housing for accommodating the heating unit, the device housing including a heat dissipation portion provided on a portion of the device housing that forms part of the exterior surface of the device housing. The heat dissipation portion includes a plurality of perforations through which heat from the inside of the device housing, which is generated inside the main housing by heat radiation and heat conduction from the heating unit, can dissipate to the outside of the device housing, wherein each perforation of the plurality of perforations has an opening surface area so small that the perforation is not visible to the unassisted human eye. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol;a device housing for accommodating the heating unit, the device housing comprising a heat dissipation portion provided on a portion of the device housing that forms part of an exterior surface of the device housing,wherein the heat dissipation portion comprises a plurality of perforations through which heat from an inside of the device housing, which is generated inside a main housing of the device housing by heat radiation and heat conduction from the heating unit, is configured to dissipate to an outside of the device housing, andwherein each perforation of the plurality of perforations has an opening surface area so small that the perforation is not visible to an unassisted human eye.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the device housing includes: the main housing that accommodates the heating unit; anda cover element that is detachably attached or connected to the main housing that covers a portion of the main housing against an outside of the aerosol generation device to form part of an exterior surface of the aerosol generation device,wherein the heat dissipation portion is provided on the cover element.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein a thermally conductive element is provided along an inner surface of the cover element facing the main housing.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the thermally conductive element is provided along at least a portion of or an entire inner surface of the heat dissipation portion.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein a portion or all of the perforations of the plurality of perforations extend from the outside of the device housing through the thermally conductive element into the inside of the device housing.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the thermally conductive element is provided in contact with at least a portion of an interior surface of the heat dissipation portion.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the thermally conductive element comprises a strip, plate, bar, or rod shape.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a user operation portion that is provided on the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device and that is configured to be actuated by a user for operating the aerosol generation device, wherein the user operation portion comprises one or more user input elements.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, comprising an operation interface portion that is provided at at least a portion of a surface of the main housing that is covered by the cover element and that is configured to be actuated for operating the aerosol generation device.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the user operation portion is provided with the cover element and forms part of an exterior surface of the cover element.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the user operation portion is configured to actuate the operation interface portion.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, further comprising a user operation portion that is provided on the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device and that is configured to be actuated by a user for operating the aerosol generation device, wherein the user operation portion comprises one or more user input elements, wherein the user operation portion is provided with the cover element and forms part of an exterior surface of the cover element, and wherein the thermally conductive element is not provided along the inner surface of the portion of cover element formed by user operation portion.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein an output element is disposed at a surface of the main housing between the main housing and the cover element, wherein the output element comprises light emitting indicator,wherein the light emitting indicator is disposed inside the device housing to be opposite and face an interior surface of the heat dissipation portion,wherein light emitted by the light emitting indicator is visible to the unassisted human eye through the plurality of perforations, andwherein the light emitting indictor is not visible through the plurality of perforations when the light emitting indicator is not emitting light.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an average opening surface area per perforation of the plurality of perforations is between 0.0001 mm2 and 0.004 mm2.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a cover detection means for detecting whether the cover element is attached to the main housing.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an average opening surface area per perforation of the plurality of perforations is between 0.0002 mm2 and 0.0035 mm2.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an average opening surface area per perforation of the plurality of perforations is between 0.0003 mm2 and 0.003 mm2.", "embedding_index": 314}
{"index": 315, "patent_number": "US2023337726 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a plurality of elongate first strips including an aerosol generating material and at least one elongate second strip including an inductively heatable susceptor material. The plurality of elongate first strips and the at least one elongate second strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article having a longitudinal axis. The plurality of elongate first strips are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis The at least one elongate second strip is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis to define an angle greater than 10 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a plurality of elongate first strips comprising an aerosol generating material; andat least one elongate second strip comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material;wherein:the plurality of elongate first strips and the at least one elongate second strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article having a longitudinal axis,the plurality of elongate first strips are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, andthe at least one elongate second strip is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis to define an angle greater than 10 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis to define an angle equal to or greater than 12 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising at least one elongate third strip to which the at least one elongate second strip is adhered.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the at least one elongate third strip comprises an aerosol generating material.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein a length of the at least one elongate third 7-strip is equal to a length of each of the plurality of elongate first strips.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the at least one elongate second strip comprises a plurality of elongate second strips and the at least one elongate third strip comprises a plurality of elongate third strips, and a width of each of the plurality of elongate second strips is equal to a width of each of the plurality of elongate third strips.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein a width of each of the plurality of elongate first strips is equal to the width of each of the plurality of elongate second strips and to the width of each of the plurality of elongate third strips.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein a width of the at least one elongate third strip is greater than a width of the at least one elongate second strip.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a distal end and the at least one elongate second strip has a distal end, the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips form a distal end of the aerosol generating article, and the distal end of the at least one elongate second strip is positioned inwardly from the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips so that the distal end of the at least one elongate second strip is not visible at the distal end of the aerosol generating article.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one elongate second strip is less than a length of each of the plurality of elongate first strips.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip has a thickness between 1 micro m and 500 micro m.12. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 10 mm and 30 mm.13. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness between 150 micro m and 300 micro m.14. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end of the aerosol generating article and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.15. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a tobacco material.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor material comprises a metal.17. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis to define an angle equal to or greater than 15 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis.18. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length of 20 mm.19. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness of 220 micro m.20. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the metal is at least one of stainless steel or carbon steel.", "embedding_index": 315}
{"index": 316, "patent_number": "US2022279852 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an electronic cigarette is configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heating element. The cartridge includes: a liquid store including a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a sorption member in the vaporization chamber for absorbing liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber via the liquid outlet; and a heat transfer unit configured, when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the heating element to the sorption member to vaporize liquid absorbed by the sorption member. The sorption member and the heat transfer unit are only in partial contact in contact zones. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part of the electronic cigarette having at least one heating element, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store comprising a liquid outlet;a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet;a sorption member in the vaporization chamber for absorbing liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber via the liquid outlet; anda heat transfer unit configured, when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the at least one heating element to the sorption member to vaporize liquid absorbed by the sorption member;wherein the sorption member and the heat transfer unit are only in partial contact in contact zones.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer unit comprises a plurality of first portions lying substantially in a first plane and a plurality of second portions stepped out of the first plane and lying substantially in a second plane that is below and substantially parallel with the first plane, the plurality of second portions contacting the sorption member in the contact zones.3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the heat transfer unit further comprises a substantially circular heat transfer unit, wherein the plurality of first portions are circumferentially spaced around the heat transfer unit and the plurality of second portions are circumferentially spaced around the heat transfer unit.4. The cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of second portions are arranged circumferentially between the plurality of first portions.5. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of first portions are substantially planar and have an upper surface configured to contact the at least one heating element of the base part, and wherein a plurality of vaporization zones is formed between a lower surface of the plurality of first portions and the sorption member.6. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge further comprises a plurality of air inlets in communication with the plurality of vaporization zones, and wherein at least one of the plurality of air inlets is in communication with each of the plurality of vaporization zones.7. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge further comprises a housing, a plug member and a circumferential seal, and wherein the plug member is configured to retain the heat transfer unit and the heat transfer unit is configured to retain the sorption member.8. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the circumferential seal comprises a plurality of slits aligned with the plurality of first portions, whereby the plurality of slits form air inlet openings to the plurality of vaporization zones.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a circumferential seal, and wherein the heat transfer unit is received in the circumferential seal.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the circumferential seal comprises an annular groove configured to receive a circumferential edge of the heat transfer unit.11. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the plug member comprises a first protruding connection end configured to sealingly connect to a vapour outlet channel of the housing and a second connection end configured to seal against an inner circumference of the circumferential seal.12. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the plug member comprises a plurality of liquid outlets from the liquid store, where each of the plurality of vaporization zones is aligned with at least one of the plurality of liquid outlets.13. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the heat transfer unit further comprises a central portion that lies substantially in the first plane and thereby defines a central chamber, the plurality of first portions are fluidically connected with the central chamber, and the central chamber is fluidically connected to a vapour outlet channel, whereby vapour can be transferred from each of the plurality of vaporization zones to the vapour outlet channel.14. The cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the sorption member includes a hole extending therethrough for establishing fluid communication between the plurality of vaporization zones and a vapour outlet channel.15. An electronic cigarette comprising: a base part having at least one heating element; andthe cartridge according to claim 1 thermically connected to the base part.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the heat transfer unit comprises a plurality of first portions lying substantially in a first plane and a plurality of second portions stepped out of the first plane and lying substantially in a second plane that is below and substantially parallel with the first plane, the plurality of second portions contacting the sorption member in the contact zones, and wherein the at least one heating element comprises a substantially planar heat transfer surface in contact with the plurality of first portions.17. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the heat transfer unit comprises a plurality of first portions lying substantially in a first plane and a plurality of second portions stepped out of the first plane and lying substantially in a second plane that is below and substantially parallel with the first plane, the plurality of second portions contacting the sorption member in the contact zones, and wherein the at least one heating element comprises a plurality of heat transfer surfaces in contact with each of the plurality of second portions.18. An assembly method for a cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising a housing having a closed end and an open end configured to receive a plug member, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plug member with a cavity;placing a disc shaped sorption member in the cavity;attaching a heat transfer unit to the plug member such that the heat transfer unit secures the sorption member in the cavity and such that the sorption member and the heat transfer unit are only in partial contact in contact zones; andintroducing the plug member into the open end of the housing.", "embedding_index": 316}
{"index": 317, "patent_number": "US2023337727 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes: a plurality of elongate first strips including an aerosol generating material; at least one elongate second strip including an inductively heatable susceptor material; and at least one elongate carrier strip to which the at least one elongate second strip is adhered. Each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a width which is less than a width of the at least one elongate second strip and a width of the at least one elongate carrier strip is greater than the width of the at least one elongate second strip. The elongate first strips, the at least one elongate second strip and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a plurality of elongate first strips comprising an aerosol generating material;at least one elongate second strip comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material; andat least one elongate carrier strip to which the at least one elongate second strip is adhered;wherein:each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a width which is less than a width of the at least one elongate second strip,a width of the at least one elongate carrier strip is greater than the width of the at least one elongate second strip, andthe plurality of elongate first strips, the at least one elongate second strip and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip has first and second opposite faces, and one of the first and second opposite faces is covered in its entirety by the at least one elongate carrier strip.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip includes only one elongate second strip comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material, and the elongate second strip is located in a radially central position within the rod-shaped aerosol generating article and extends along a longitudinal axis of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip and the at least one elongate second strip adhered thereto define first and second regions within a cross-section of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 4, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip has a first major surface and a second major surface, the at least one elongate second strip is adhered to the second major surface, the first region faces the first major surface and the second region faces the second major surface.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 4, wherein the first and second regions both include a plurality of the plurality of elongate first strips.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a distal end and the at least one elongate second strip has a distal end, the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips form a distal end of the aerosol generating article, and the distal end of the at least one elongate second strip is positioned inwardly from the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips so that the distal end of the at least one elongate second strip is not visible at the distal end of the aerosol generating article.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one elongate second strip is less than a length of each of the plurality of elongate first strips.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one elongate carrier strip is equal to a length of each of the plurality of elongate first strips.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip comprises an aerosol generating material.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end of the aerosol generating article and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.12. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate first strips has a plurality of different orientations within a cross-section of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.13. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip has a thickness between 1 micro m and 500 micro m.14. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 5 mm and 50 mm.15. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness between 50 micro m and 500 micro m.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate second strip has a thickness between 10 micro m and 100 micro m.17. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 10 mm and 30 mm.18. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a thickness between 150 micro m and 300 micro m.", "embedding_index": 317}
{"index": 318, "patent_number": "WO23203037 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an heated tobacco device comprising: an oven (2) for an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article, a closure device (9) comprising: a closure member (44) mobile between: a closed position, and an open position, an actuator (4) making the closure member (44) mobile move from the open position toward the closed position, wherein: the actuator (4) comprises a mass (43) mechanically linked to the closure member (44), so that, upon tilting of the heated tobacco device in at least one direction, the mass (43) moves under action of its own weight, thereby making the closure member (44) mobile move from the open position toward the closed position, the closure device (9) comprises a locker (5) triggerable, upon reaching of the closed position by the closure member (44), so as to lock the closure member (44) in the closed position. [EN] CLAIMS Heated tobacco device comprising: an oven (2) for an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article, a closure device (9) comprising: o a closure member (44) mobile between: ¦ a closed position where the closure member (44) closes the oven (2) so that the oven (2) cannot receive an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article from outside the heated tobacco device, ¦ and an open position where the closure member (44) leaves open the oven (2) so that the oven (2) can receive an aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article from outside the heated tobacco device, o an actuator (4) making the closure member (44) mobile move from the open position toward the closed position, wherein: o the actuator (4) comprises a mass (43) mechanically linked to the closure member (44), so that, upon tilting of the heated tobacco device in at least one direction, the mass (43) moves under action of its own weight, thereby making the closure member (44) mobile move from the open position toward the closed position, o the closure device (9) comprises a locker (5) triggerable, upon reaching of the closed position by the closure member (44), so as to lock the closure member (44) in the closed position. Heated tobacco device according to claim 1, wherein the mass (43) is pivoting around a rotation axis (40) which is fixed with respect to a housing (10) of the heated tobacco device. Heated tobacco device according to claim 2, wherein the actuator (4) also comprises: a lever (46) comprising: o a first pivoting arm (41), pivoting around the rotation axis (40), extending from the rotation axis (40) to the mass (43), o a second pivoting arm (42), pivoting around the rotation axis (40), distinct from the first pivoting arm (42), supporting the closure member (44), extending from the rotation axis (40) to a locking member (45) lockable by the locker (5), o the first pivoting arm (41) and the second pivoting arm (42) being disposed on opposite sides of the lever (46) with respect to the rotation axis (40). Heated tobacco device according to claim 3, wherein the first pivoting arm (41) is longer than the second pivoting arm (42). Heated tobacco device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the locker (5) is a magnetic locker locking the closure member (44) by magnetic force. Heated tobacco device according to claim 5, wherein: the locker (5) is a permanent magnet (50), o preferably coming into contact with a metallic portion (45) of the closure member (44), when the closure member (44) moves from the open position toward the closed position. or the locker (5) is an electromagnet (50), o preferably activated by a Hall effect sensor (7) detecting the mass (43) moving, when the mass (43) makes the closure member (44) move from the open position toward the closed position. Heated tobacco device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the locker (5) is releasable by a release actuator (51) triggerable by user mechanical pression or by user touch. Heated tobacco device according to claim 7, wherein the locker (5) is releasable by being movable by a mechanical driver (52), the mechanical driver (52) being preferably a spring (52). Heated tobacco device according to claim 7, wherein: the locker (5) is releasable by being driven by an electrical driver, o the electrical driver preferably turning off electrical power supply to the locker (5), o or the electrical driver preferably powering on a counter locker whose force exceeds locking force of the locker (5), the electrical driver being advantageously an electromagnet (8). d tobacco device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the oven (2) comprises: o an elongate recess (20), preferably cylindric, for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, having an open end (22) toward outside of the heated tobacco device and a closed end (21) inside the heated tobacco device, o a heater (3) disposed close to or against the recess (20) so as to heat the aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, the closed position is located closer to the open end (22) of the recess than to the closed end (21) of the recess (20). d tobacco device according to claim 10, wherein: the closed position is located closer to the open end (22) of the recess (20) than to the middle between the open end (22) and the closed end (21) of the recess (20), and/or the closed position is located at a distance from the open end (22) of the recess (20), this distance ranging from half the width, preferably half the diameter, of the recess (20) to twice the width, or preferably to twice the diameter, of the recess (20). d tobacco device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: the oven (2) comprises: o an elongate recess (20), preferably cylindric, for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, having an open end (22) toward outside of the heated tobacco device and a closed end (21) inside the heated tobacco device, o a heater (3) disposed close to or against the recess (20) so as to heat the aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, the closure member (44) is in its open position when the elongate recess (20) is vertically oriented and when the open end (22) is above the closed end (21), the closure member (44) is in its closed position when the elongate recess (20) is tilted from its vertical orientation and when the open end (22) is above the closed end (21). d tobacco device according to any of claims 2 to 12, wherein: the oven (2) comprises: o an elongate recess (20), preferably cylindric, for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, having an open end (22) toward outside of the heated tobacco device and a closed end (21) inside the heated tobacco device, o a heater (3) disposed close to or against the recess (20) so as to heat the aerosol generating heat-not-bum consumable article, the rotation axis (40) of the mass (432) is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (X) of the elongate recess (20). Heated tobacco device according to any of preceding claims, wherein there is no locker, triggerable, upon reaching of the open position by the closure member (44), so as to lock the closure member (44) in the open position.", "embedding_index": 318}
{"index": 319, "patent_number": "US2023337716 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating article includes a foamed tobacco-containing aerosol-generating substrate and a plurality of non-tobacco granulated flavour particles incorporated into the aerosol-generating substrate which is provided in the form of a semi-solid matrix. The granulated flavour particles can be distributed evenly in the semi-solid matrix or the granulated flavour particles can be provided in an increasing gradient density towards the longitudinal central axis of the aerosol-generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating article comprising a foamed tobacco-containing aerosol-generating substrate and a plurality of non-tobacco granulated flavour particles incorporated into the aerosol-generating substrate.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein up to 10.0 percent of a total weight of the aerosol-generating substrate is the plurality of granulated flavour particles.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided in the aerosol-generating substrate with a density of less than 2.0 g/cm3.4. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided ranging from between 2.0 weight percent and 10.0 weight percent of a total weight of the aerosol-generating substrate.5. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles comprises a gel of a polysaccharide.6. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles comprises a gel of a polysaccharide containing no gelling agent.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the granulated flavour particles has a mean diameter of between 0.1 mm and 3 mm.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a tobacco-containing portion comprising the aerosol-generating substrate and a filter portion.9. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate incorporating the plurality of non-tobacco granulated flavour particles is provided in an increasing gradient density towards a longitudinal central axis of the aerosol-generating article.10. A method of preparing an aerosol-generating substrate for smoking, comprising the steps of: a. providing a mixture comprising at least one of propylene glycol, 1, 3-Propanediol, glycerol, water, gum, or binder;b. thereafter, mixing the mixture;c. thereafter, providing tobacco-containing material into the mixture;d. thereafter, mixing the mixture;e. thereafter, providing a plurality of granulated non-tobacco flavour particles into the mixture to form an aerosol-generating substrate; andf. thereafter, mixing the mixture.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein in each of steps b, d, and f, the mixture is constantly mixed for a certain amount of time and heated at above room temperature.12. The method according to claim 10, wherein in each of steps b, d, and f, the mixture is constantly mixed for at least 6 minutes and/or is heated at 45 degrees centigrade and/or is aerated.13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising a step of providing a first layer of the aerosol-generating substrate encircled by a second layer of the aerosol-generating substrate, wherein the first layer has a higher volume and/or density of granulated flavour particles than the second layer.14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided in the aerosol-generating substrate with a density of less than 1.0 g/cm3.15. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided in the aerosol-generating substrate with a density of less than 0.5 g/cm3.16. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided in the aerosol-generating substrate with a density of between 0.01 g/cm3 and 0.1 g/cm3.17. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided ranging from between 3.5 weight percent and 7.0 percent of a total weight of the aerosol-generating substrate.18. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of granulated flavour particles is provided ranging from between 4.5 weight percent and 6.0 percent of a total weight of the aerosol-generating substrate.19. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the granulated flavour particles has a mean diameter of between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.20. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the granulated flavour particles has a mean diameter of 1.5 mm.", "embedding_index": 319}
{"index": 320, "patent_number": "US2021127738 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a body of aerosol forming material, a first inductively heatable susceptor having a first resonant frequency, and a second inductively heatable susceptor having a second resonant frequency that is different from the first resonant frequency. An aerosol generating system includes the aerosol generating article with an aerosol generating device, the device including an induction coil defining a place, preferably a cavity, adapted to receive, in use, an aerosol generating article, and a controller adapted to control the induction coil to selectively and/or sequentially generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different to the first frequency. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a body of aerosol forming material;a first inductively heatable susceptor having a first resonant frequency; anda second inductively heatable susceptor having a second resonant frequency that is different from the first resonant frequency.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first susceptor is located only in a first region of the body and the second susceptor is located in a second region of the body, and optionally also in the first region of the body.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the first region is downstream of the second region relative to an aerosol flow direction within the article.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first susceptor and the second susceptor forms part of a wrapper surrounding the body.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first susceptor and the second susceptor is formed as a plate located at least partly within the body.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 5, wherein a surface of each plate is substantially perpendicular to an aerosol flow direction within the article.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first susceptor and the second susceptor is formed as a planar strip that is bonded to the body, the planar strip optionally being laminated to an electrically insulating material.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first susceptor and the second susceptor is formed as a plurality of particulates, the particulates optionally being distributed substantially evenly within the body or within a respective region or regions of the body.9. An aerosol generating device comprising: an induction coil defining a place, preferably a cavity, adapted to receive, in use, an aerosol generating article; anda controller adapted to control the induction coil to selectively and/or sequentially generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different to the first frequency.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is further adapted to control the induction coil to generate the first and second electromagnetic fields according to one or more heating sequences.11. An aerosol generating system for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device including an induction coil defining a place, preferably a cavity, adapted to receive, in use, an aerosol generating article, and a controller adapted to control the induction coil to selectively and/or sequentially generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different to the first frequency; andan aerosol generating article according to claim 1, the aerosol generating article being received in the place, preferably cavity, of the aerosol generating device;wherein the first frequency of the first electromagnetic field is substantially equal to the first resonant frequency of the first susceptor, and the second frequency of the second electromagnetic field is substantially equal to the second resonant frequency of the second susceptor.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the first susceptor generates a heat amount A and the second susceptor generates a heat amount B when the induction coil generates the first electromagnetic field, and the first susceptor generates a heat amount C and the second susceptor generates a heat amount D when the induction coil generates the second electromagnetic field; wherein the heat amounts B and C are less than the heat amount A; andwherein the heat amounts B and C are less than the heat amount D.13. A method of inductively heating an aerosol generating article comprising a body of aerosol forming material, a first inductively heatable susceptor having a first resonant frequency, and a second inductively heatable susceptor having a second resonant frequency which is different from the first resonant frequency; the method comprising the steps of:heating the body by a heat amount A generated by the first susceptor and a heat amount B generated by the second susceptor by generating a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency that is substantially equal to the first resonant frequency; andheating the body by a heat amount C generated by the first susceptor and a heat amount D generated by the second susceptor by generating a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is substantially equal to the second resonant frequency;wherein the heat amounts B and C are less than the heat amount A; andwherein the heat amounts B and C are less than the heat amount D.14. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article, the method comprising the steps of: forming a wrapper comprising, in a first area, a first inductively heatable susceptor having a first resonant frequency and, in a second area, a second inductively heatable susceptor having a second resonant frequency which is different from the first resonant frequency, the second area being different from the first area; andsurrounding a body of aerosol forming material with the wrapper.15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the step of forming the wrapper further comprises forming alternate first areas of the first susceptor and second areas of the second susceptor along a longitudinal direction of the wrapper.", "embedding_index": 320}
{"index": 321, "patent_number": "WO22074220 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (100) is described. The aerosol generating device (100) includes a heating chamber (110) arranged to receive an aerosol substrate (121), the heating chamber (110) operable to heat the aerosol substrate (121) to generate an aerosol; a compressing element (130) configured to change shape above a threshold temperature; such that the compressing element (130) extends into the heating chamber (110) during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device (100). In this way, an improved thermal contact with the aerosol substrate (121) is achieved and maintained even where shrinkage of the aerosol substrate (121) occurs during heating. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; a compressing element configured to change shape above a threshold temperature; such that the compressing element extends radially inward into the heating chamber during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises an opening and is arranged to receive the aerosol substrate into the heating chamber through the opening in a longitudinal direction; and wherein the compressing element is positioned at an inner surface of the heating chamber and configured to change shape above the threshold temperature to extend into the heating chamber in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the heating chamber is tubular and arranged to receive a tubular aerosol substrate, wherein the compressing element is configured to extend into the heating chamber in a direction perpendicular to the elongate axis of the tubular aerosol substrate.4. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim comprising a plurality of compressing elements arranged around a circumference of the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 wherein the compressing elements comprise longitudinal strips running along a length of the heating chamber and spaced around the circumference of the heating chamber, the longitudinal strips configured to bend inwardly into the heating chamber above the threshold temperature.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 wherein the compressing elements comprise at least partially annular elements extending around at least a part of the circumference of the heating chamber and spaced along the length of the heating chamber, the annular element configured to contract above the threshold temperature7. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the compressing element is configured to change shape due to heating by the heating chamber during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device..8. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim wherein the compressing element is positioned within the heating chamber; wherein the compressing element: lies along an inner wall of the heating chamber below the threshold temperature to allow an aerosol substrate to be inserted and removed from the chamber; and extends away from the inner wall into the heating chamber above the threshold temperature.9. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 1 to 7 wherein the compressing element forms part of a wall of the heating chamber and extends into the heating chamber to reduce the inner volume of the heating chamber above the threshold temperature.10. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim wherein the compressing element comprises a heating element.11. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 1 to 9 wherein the compressing element comprises a heat conductive material and the aerosol generating device further comprises a heater arranged to transfer heat to the compressing element.12. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim further comprising a heater positioned around an outer surface of the heating chamber, wherein the heater is preferably a thin film heater.13. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim wherein the compressing element comprises a shape memory alloy.14. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim wherein the compressing element comprises a bimetallic element.15. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim wherein the compressing element is configured to return to its original shape when the temperature of the heating chamber drops below the threshold temperature, thereby retracting from the heating chamber to allow an aerosol substrate to be inserted into or removed from the chamber.16. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim further comprising an aerosol substrate, wherein the aerosol substrate comprises a material which shrinks when heated; wherein the compressing element is arranged such that contact is maintained between the compressing element and the aerosol substrate during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16 wherein the aerosol substrate comprises tobacco.", "embedding_index": 321}
{"index": 322, "patent_number": "WO22079228 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a smoking article (1) comprising an aerosol generator (2) and a flavoring device, which is suitable for releasing a flavoring substance (4) to a stream of aerosol generated by the aerosol generator (2), wherein the flavoring device comprises an inert carrier material (6). The flavoring substance (4) is releasably adhered to the carrier material (6) and comprises tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size (SD50 laser diffraction) < 30 micro m. Furthermore, the invention relates to a replaceable cartridge (12) comprising a flavoring device, which is suitable for releasing a flavoring substance (4) to a stream of aerosol generated by an aerosol generator (2), wherein the flavoring device comprises an inert carrier material (6) and the flavoring substance (4) releasably adhered to the carrier material (6). The flavoring substance (4) comprises tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size (SD50 laser diffraction) < 30 micro m. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a method for producing a smoking article. [EN] Smoking article comprising a particulate tobacco substituent Claims 1. A smoking article (1) comprising an aerosol generator (2) and a flavoring device (3), which is suitable for releasing a flavoring substance (4) to a stream (5) of aerosol generated by the aerosol generator (2), wherein the flavoring device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (6), characterized in that the flavoring substance (4) is releasably adhered to the carrier material (6) and comprises tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size (sD5o laser diffraction) < 30 pm.2. The smoking article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that releasing of the flavoring substance (4) from the carrier material (6) is initiable by an activation signal.3. The smoking article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the activation signal is selected from a group comprising temperature change, humidity change, moisture change, water contact, contact to liquids, contact to an aerosol, pressure change, electric signal, light and electromagnetic radiation.4. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring device (3) is arranged downstream the aerosol generator (2), preferably at the downstream end (8) of the smoking article (1).5. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring device (3) comprises an aerosol inlet (9) and an aerosol outlet (10), which are preferable arranged at opposed ends (3a, 3b) of the flavoring device (3).6. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring device (3) comprises an aerosol passageway (11) along which the flavoring substance (4) bearing carrier material (6) is arranged.7. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring device (3) is arranged in a replaceable cartridge (12).8. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that a carrier material (6) is selected from a group comprising fibres, filtering material, cellulose acetate, fibre tow, or staple fibres, randomly oriented staple fibres, sheets, paper sheet, folded sheet, rolled sheet, crimped sheet, labyrinth, matrix material, sponge type, ceramic material, fleece, multiple tubes, a single tube, granulate, spherical particles, cubes, cuboids and parallelepipeds.9. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring substance (4) is adhered to a surface (6a) of the carrier material (6).10. The smoking article (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the flavoring substance (4) is a dispersion and comprises one or more dispersion medium selected from a group comprising water, monovalent alcohol, monovalent aliphatic alcohol, methanol, ethanol, 1 -propanol, 2-propanol, 1 -butanol, 2-butanol, 2- methyl-1 -propanol, 2,2-dimethylethanol, cyclohexanol, monovalent alcohol having an aromatic substituent, benzyl alcohol, monovalent alcohol containing one or more halogen element monovalent alcohol having one or more ether bond, polyvalent alcohol, glycerol, propylene glycol, sugar alcohol, sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, erythritol, lactitol, sorbitan, xylose, arabinose, mannose, trehalose, sugar, lactose, sucrose, coupling sugar, glucose, enzyme-saccharified starch syrup, acid-saccharified starch syrup, maltose starch syrup, maltose, isomerized sugar, fructose, reduced maltose, reduced starch syrup, honey, polyvalent alcohol ester, fatty acid polyvalent alcohol ester and fatty acid triglyceride, wherein preferably the ratio of the tobacco particles is >0,5 percent (w/w), preferably > 1 percent (w/w), > 2 percent (w/w) or > 5 percent (w/w), more preferably > 10 percent (w/w), most preferably > 20 percent (w/w) and < 95 percent (w/w), preferably < 90 percent (w/w), < 80 percent (w/w) or < 70 percent (w/w), more preferably < 60 percent (w/w), most preferably < 50 percent (w/w). A replaceable cartridge (12) for a smoking article, comprising an aerosol generator (2), characterized in that the cartridge (12) comprises a flavoring device (3), which is suitable for releasing a flavoring substance (4) to a stream (5)of aerosol generated by the aerosol generator (2), wherein the flavoring device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (6) and the flavoring substance (4) comprising tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size (SD5O laser diffraction) < 30 pm is releasable adhered to the carrier material (6). The replaceable cartridge (12) according to claim 11, characterized by the characterizing feature of any of claims 2-10. A method for manufacturing a smoking article (12) comprising the steps of: Providing (100) an aerosol generator (2), - providing (101) a flavoring device (3), which is suitable for releasing a flavoring substance (4) to a stream (5) of aerosol, wherein the flavoring device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (6) and the flavoring substance (4) is releasable adhered to the carrier material (6), - arranging (102) the flavoring device (3) downstream the aerosol generator (2) to allow releasing of the flavoring substance (4) to the stream (5) of aerosol. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the flavoring device (3) is arranged in a cartridge (12), which is releasably held by a cartridge support (13) of the smoking article (1). -21 - The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that releasing of the flavoring substance (4) to the stream (5) of aerosol is initiated by application of an activation signal selected from a group comprising temperature change, humidity change, moisture change, water contact, contact to liquids, contact to an aerosol, pressure change, electric signal, light and electromagnetic radiation.", "embedding_index": 322}
{"index": 323, "patent_number": "WO22074013 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (2) comprising: a heating chamber (6) arranged to receive an aerosol substrate (8), the heating chamber (6) operable to heat the aerosol substrate (8) to generate an aerosol; a first heating element (12) that is fixed relative to the heating chamber; and at least one second heating element (14) that is moveable relative to the heating chamber (6), wherein the at least one second heating element (14) is configured to be moved into contact with the aerosol substrate (8) in response to a first temperature being reached during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; a first heating element that is fixed relative to the heating chamber; and at least one second heating element that is moveable relative to the heating chamber, wherein the at least one second heating element is configured to be moved into contact with the aerosol substrate in response to a first temperature being reached during a heating operation of the aerosol generating device.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the at least one second heating element is configured to be moved such that a compressive force is provided to the aerosol substrate during the heating operation of the aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one second heating element is configured to be moved out of contact with the aerosol substrate or a compressive force onto the aerosol substrate is released in response to a second temperature being reached during a cooling operation of the aerosol generating device.4. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, comprising two second heating elements, wherein the two second heating elements are respectively located on opposing sides of the heating chamber such that the aerosol substrate is gripped between the two second heating elements during the heating operation of the aerosol generating device.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising an actuator configured to move the at least one second heating element.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein the actuator is a temperature dependent actuator.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the temperature dependent actuator comprises a shape memory alloy.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, wherein the shape memory alloy is a two-way shape memory alloy.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the temperature dependent actuator comprises a bi-metallic element.10. The aerosol generating device of claims 5 to 9, wherein the actuator is further configured to act as an electric connection to supply power from a power supply to the first heating element.11. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the first heating element is arranged such that it surrounds the aerosol substrate received within the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the first heating element comprises a thin film heater.13. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol substrate is a rod of aerosol substrate having a first end for insertion into the aerosol generating device and an opposing second end to be received in a mouth of a user, and wherein the at least one second heating element is configured to be moved such that a compressive force is applied adjacent the first end of the rod of aerosol substrate, thereby preventing aerosol substrate from being released from the first end. 1714. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the compressive force is applied adjacent the first end of the rod of aerosol substrate across between 1/6th and 1/4th of a length of the rod of aerosol substrate.", "embedding_index": 323}
{"index": 324, "patent_number": "US2023276851 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device with a sleeve cover. More specifically, an aerosol generation device includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has an upper portion, a lower portion and an expansion mechanism; and a cover having a covering position and a non-covering position. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, wherein the aerosol generation chamber comprises an upper portion, a lower portion and an expansion mechanism, wherein the aerosol generation chamber is moveable between a closed state in which a surfaces of the upper portion and a surface of the lower portion substantially enclose a volume containing the substrate for consuming the substrate, and an open state in which the surface of the upper portion and the surface of the lower portion are distanced from each other by the expansion mechanism, so that the substrate can be received by or removed from the chamber; anda cover having a covering position and a non-covering position; wherein when the cover is in the non-covering position, the volume inside the aerosol generation chamber is exposed and the aerosol generation chamber is in the open state, and when the cover is in the covering position, the aerosol generation chamber is covered by the cover and is in the closed state.2. The aerosol generation device according to the claim 1, wherein the expansion mechanism is configured with repelling magnets, springs, or a clip providing an expansion force so as to distance the surface of the upper portion from the surface of the lower portion when the cover is moved from covering position to the non-covering position.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is engaged with the upper portion so as to transition the aerosol generation chamber from the open state to the closed state or vice versa when the cover moves from the covering position to the non-covering position or vice versa.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the cover is configured to slide on a main body of the aerosol generation device and is slidingly engaged with the upper portion of the aerosol generation chamber, so that the cover is configured to press down the upper portion or release the upper portion so as to bring the upper portion closer to the lower portion or distance the upper portion from the lower portion via the expansion mechanism when sliding on the main body.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein an upper surface of the upper portion is configured to connect with the cover, and the upper surface is an inclined and/or curved surface, so that the upper portion is configured to be pressed down so as to substantially enclose the substrate by the cover in the covering position, and is configured to be released from the pressure of the cover through sliding the cover to its non-covering position.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the expansion mechanism comprises a spring steel framework arranged between the upper portion and the lower portion, which is configured to receive and hold the substrate.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the spring steel framework comprises an ejection plate configured to at least partially push the substrate out of the aerosol generation chamber when the aerosol generation chamber is opened.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the spring steel framework is made of a steel frame or plate having a predetermined angle, and is configured to be compressed by an outer force.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation chamber comprises heating elements on the upper portion and/or the lower portion, for heating the substrate.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein an attaching surface of the spring steel framework is attached to the upper portion, and a holding surface of the spring steel framework for holding the substrate is arranged opposite to the attaching surface, so that the holding surface is able to be sprung away from the heating element of the upper portion when the aerosol generation chamber is opened.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the ejection plate forms a leaf or flat spring attached with the steel spring framework, so as to push the substrate from the steel spring framework.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the spring steel framework is slidingly attached to the upper portion so that the spring steel framework is removable from the aerosol generation chamber.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion and/or the upper portion are rotationally hinged in the device.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a limiting portion for pushing the substrate into the aerosol generation chamber and fully maintaining the substrate in the aerosol generation chamber.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is compressed when the aerosol generation chamber is in the closed state.", "embedding_index": 324}
{"index": 325, "patent_number": "US2019343168 AA", "text": "[EN] A foam includes a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent. In one embodiment, a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam, and a weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam. In another embodiment, the foam forming agent is a non-protein contain polysaccharide and a weight of the foam forming agent is less than 20 wt.- percent of the foam. [EN] 1-31. (canceled)32. A foam comprising: a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent,an aerosol forming agent,a foam stabilizing agent, anda foam forming agent,wherein a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam, anda weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam.33. The foam of claim 32, consisting essentially of: the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, the aerosol forming agent, the foam stabilizing agent, and the foam forming agent.34. The foam of claim 32, consisting of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent, the aerosol forming agent, the foam stabilizing agent, and the foam forming agent.35. A foam comprising: a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent,an aerosol forming agent,a foam stabilizing agent, anda foam forming agent,wherein the foam forming agent is a non-protein contain polysaccharide and a weight of the foam forming agent is less than 20 wt.- percent of the foam.36. The foam of claim 35, wherein: a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam, and/ora weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam.37. A kit comprising: the foam of claim 32, anda vaporizer device comprising a heater configured to heat the foam to a temperature of at most 350 degrees centigrade38. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam includes the tobacco ingredient containing agent, and the tobacco ingredient containing agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tobacco flavor, nicotine, and derivatives of nicotine.39. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam includes the tobacco ingredient containing agent, and the tobacco ingredient containing agent comprises tobacco particles having a particle size of less than 100 micro m.40. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam stabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, and mixtures thereof.41. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam forming agent is selected from the group consisting of agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and mixtures thereof.42. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the aerosol forming agent is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, glycol derivatives, sebacate esters, and mixtures thereof.43. The foam according to claim 32, further comprising at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent.44. The foam according to claim 43, wherein the aerosol forming agent, and/or the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent, and/or the at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent is at least to some extent adhered to a porous structure defined by the foam and/or absorbed in the porous structure.45. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam forms an aerosol upon being subjected to a temperature of 150-350 degrees centigrade46. The foam according to claim 32, wherein the foam defines a porous structure which is open-pored.47. The foam according to claim 32, further comprising a solvent and/or an acid and/or an ester in an amount of up to 15 wt.- percent, based on the weight of the foam.48. The foam according to claim 47, wherein the solvent and/or the acid and/or the ester are comprised in an amount of up to 15 wt.- percent prior to any drying stage, based on the weight of the foam.49. A method of supplying a foam to an aerosol generation apparatus, the method comprising: removably providing the foam according to claim 32 to a receiving portion of the apparatus, the receiving portion operatively connected to a heat transfer system for generation of the aerosol from said foam.50. A kit for supplying a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent containing foam, comprising: a foam comprising a foam stabilizing agent and a foam forming agent; anda mixture containing:a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, anda aerosol forming agent,wherein a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam and the mixture, and a weight of the aerosol forming agent in the kit is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam and the mixture.51. A foam comprising a foam stabilizing agent, a foam forming agent, and an aerosol forming agent, wherein a weight of the aerosol forming agent in the foam is 10-80 weight percent of a weight of the foam.52. The foam of claim 51, consisting essentially of the foam stabilizing agent, the foam forming agent, and the aerosol forming agent.53. The foam of claim 51, consisting of the foam stabilizing agent, the foam forming agent, and the aerosol forming agent.", "embedding_index": 325}
{"index": 326, "patent_number": "WO23198602 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating consumable (100) comprising: an aerosol substrate portion (102) comprising an inlet end (104) for air to be drawn into the aerosol substrate portion (102) and an outlet end (106) for aerosol to exit the aerosol substrate portion (102), wherein the aerosol substrate portion (102) extends in a longitudinal direction from the outlet end (106) to the inlet end (104); and a combustible heat source (108) configured to be ignited to heat the aerosol substrate portion (102), wherein the combustible heat source (108) is arranged to overlap with part of the aerosol substrate portion (102) in the longitudinal direction, wherein the inlet end (104) of the aerosol substrate portion (102) is configured to extend beyond a distal end (110) of the combustible heat source (108) in the longitudinal direction. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating consumable (100) comprising: an aerosol substrate portion (102) comprising an inlet end (104) for air to be drawn into the aerosol substrate portion (102) and an outlet end (106) for aerosol to exit the aerosol substrate portion (102), wherein the aerosol substrate portion (102) extends in a longitudinal direction from the outlet end (106) to the inlet end (104); and a combustible heat source (108) configured to be ignited to heat the aerosol substrate portion (102), wherein the combustible heat source (108) is arranged to overlap with part of the aerosol substrate portion (102) in the longitudinal direction, wherein the inlet end (104) of the aerosol substrate portion (102) is configured to extend beyond a distal end (110) of the combustible heat source (108) in the longitudinal direction.2. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 1, wherein a proximal end (114) of combustible heat source (108) extends to a region upstream of the outlet end (106) of the aerosol substrate portion (102).3. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, comprising a metal layer wrapping the aerosol substrate portion (102) and extending from the inlet end (104) to at least the outlet end (106) of the aerosol substrate portion (102).4. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1, 2 or 3, comprising a paper layer wrapping the aerosol substrate portion (102) and extending from the inlet end (104) to at least the outlet end (106) of the aerosol substrate portion (102).5. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the combustible heat source (108) forms a tubular layer around the aerosol substrate portion (102).6. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the combustible heat source (108) comprises a repeated pattern of a region [Embedded image] along the longitudinal direction.7. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the combustible heat source (108) is arranged in a meandering path extending along the longitudinal direction.8. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to anyone of the preceding claims, comprising a proximal filter (120) at or close to the outlet end (106) of the aerosol substrate portion (102).9. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a distal filter (122) at the inlet end (104) of the aerosol substrate portion (102).10. An aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the proximal filter (120) and/or the distal filter (122) comprises graphene.11. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and an aerosol generating device (200) for generating aerosol by combustion of the combustible heat source (108) of the aerosol generating consumable, the device (200) comprising a chamber (204) for receiving at least part of the aerosol substrate portion (102) and the combustible heat source (108) in use, wherein the chamber (204) is arranged to surround the combustible heat source (108) when the aerosol generating consumable (100) is positioned in an insertion position in the chamber (204).12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein a distal end (206) of the chamber (204) comprises a chamber air inlet (208) configured to allow air to be drawn into the inlet end (104) of the aerosol substrate portion (102) of the aerosol generating consumable (100).13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the chamber air inlet (208) is fluidically isolated from the combustible heat source (108) when the aerosol generating consumable (100) is positioned in the insertion position in the chamber (204).14. The aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 12 to 13, wherein the chamber (204) comprises one or more air channels (212) arranged downstream of the combustible heat source (108) when the aerosol generating consumable (100) is positioned in the insertion position.15. The aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 11 to 14, comprising an igniter (210) or lighter configured to ignite the distal end (110) of the combustible heat source (108).16. The aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the igniter or lighter is configured to reach a ignition temperature of at least about 380 degrees centigrade, preferably at least about 420 degrees centigrade, most preferably at least about 500 degrees centigrade17. The aerosol generating system according to claim 15 or 16, the device comprises a control unit configured to switch on the igniter or lighter and to switch off the igniter or lighter after a temperature of ignition of the combustible heat source is reached and/or after a time period comprised between 5 and 30 seconds is reached.", "embedding_index": 326}
{"index": 327, "patent_number": "US2023329320 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles includes: (i) providing a continuous web or a continuous strip of an aerosol generating substrate; (ii) providing a continuous web of susceptor material; (iii) continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material to form a plurality of susceptor patches; (iv) consecutively applying the patches to a surface of the continuous web or continuous strip of aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive patch; and forming the web or strip of aerosol generating substrate and the patches into a continuous rod. Step (iii) uses a rotary cutting unit including a support drum supporting the continuous web of susceptor material around its periphery and a cutting drum having a plurality of circumferentially spaced cutting elements around its periphery. The cutting elements cooperate with the support drum to shear cut the continuous web of susceptor material to form the patches. [EN] 1. A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles, the method comprising: (i) providing a continuous web or a continuous strip of an aerosol generating substrate;(ii) providing a continuous web of susceptor material;(iii) continuously cutting the continuous web of susceptor material to form a plurality of susceptor patches;(iv) consecutively applying the plurality of susceptor patches to a surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch; and(v) forming the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate and the plurality of susceptor patches into a continuous rod;wherein step (iii) is performed using a rotary cutting unit comprising a support drum supporting the continuous web of susceptor material around its a periphery thereof and a cutting drum having a plurality of circumferentially spaced cutting elements around its a periphery thereof, wherein the plurality of cutting elements cooperate with the support drum to shear cut the continuous web of susceptor material to form the plurality of susceptor patches.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) comprises uniformly cutting the continuous web of susceptor material at a predefined and constant spacing so that each of the plurality of susceptor patches has substantially the same length in a direction of travel of the continuous web of susceptor material.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the support drum includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced recesses around its periphery and the plurality of cutting elements on the cutting drum cooperate with the circumferentially spaced recesses during rotation of both the support drum and the cutting drum to shear cut the continuous web of susceptor material to form the plurality of susceptor patches.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the support drum is a suction drum and the continuous web of susceptor material and one or more of the plurality of susceptor patches are supported around the periphery of the suction drum by a suction force.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch is obtained by permitting relative movement between the continuous web of susceptor material and the support drum for a predetermined period of time immediately after cutting the continuous web of susceptor material to form a susceptor patch.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the relative movement between the continuous web of susceptor material and the support drum is obtained by reducing the suction force applied to the continuous web of susceptor material.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of susceptor patches has substantially the same dimensions.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the plurality of susceptor patches is between 5 mm and 50 mm.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch is between 1 mm and 20 mm.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iv) comprises adhering the plurality of susceptor patches to the surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iv) comprises pressing the plurality of susceptor patches onto the surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate provided in step (i) is a substantially flat surface with a centre line, and step (iv) comprises consecutively applying the plurality of susceptor patches to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: (vi) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles each comprising at least one of the plurality of susceptor patches.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein step (vi) comprises cutting the continuous rod at a position between adjacent ones of the plurality of susceptor patches.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein step (vi) comprises cutting the continuous rod substantially at a midpoint between adjacent ones of the plurality of susceptor patches.16. The method according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the plurality of susceptor patches is between 10 mm and 30 mm.17. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch is between 2 mm and 10 mm.18. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (iv) comprises pressing the plurality of susceptor patches onto the surface of the continuous web or the continuous strip of the aerosol generating substrate using a cam roller (76).", "embedding_index": 327}
{"index": 328, "patent_number": "WO23198691 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising a reservoir (2), a heater (3), an air path (5) comprising an air inlet (51) for air admission into the air path (5), and an air outlet (52) from which an aerosol exits. The aerosol generating device comprises an air inlet cover (7) arranged in the air path (5), upstream of the heater (3), and an aerosol outlet cover (8) arranged in the air path (5), downstream of the heater (3), the air inlet cover (7) and the aerosol outlet cover (8) being movable between a first position in which it prohibits the passage of a liquid into the air path (5) and a second position in which it allows the passage of a fluid into the air path (5), the air inlet cover (7) and the aerosol outlet cover (8) being made of shape memory material and moving from the first position to the second position when they reach a predetermined temperature. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising a reservoir (2) adapted to contain a liquid aerosol substrate to be vaporized by a heater (3) of the aerosol generating device, an air path (5) comprising an air inlet (51) for air admission into the air path (5), and an air outlet (52) from which an aerosol formed by vaporization of the liquid aerosol substrate exits, the air path (5) having a region of fluid communication (53) with the reservoir (2) allowing the passage of the liquid aerosol substrate, the heater (3) being arranged in the region of fluid communication (53) of the air path (5), wherein the aerosol generating device comprises an air inlet cover (7;107) arranged in the air path (5) upstream of the heater (3), and an aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) arranged in the air path (5) downstream of the heater (3), the air inlet cover (7; 107) and the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) being movable between a first position preventing the passage of a liquid into the air path (5) and a second position enabling the passage of a fluid into the air path (5), the air inlet cover (7; 107) and the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) being made of shape memory material and moving from the first position to the second position when they reach a predetermined temperature.2. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined temperature is between 30 degrees centigrade and 130 degrees centigrade3. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air inlet cover (7; 107) and the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) are located substantially at a similar distance from the heater (3).4. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) is farther from the heater (3) than the air inlet cover (7; 107).5. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 to 4, wherein the heater (3), the air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) are connected to an electric power source (4) of the aerosol generating device so that when the heater (3) is supplied with electric current from the electric power source (4), the electric current passes through the air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) and causes heating by Joule effect of said air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (8; 108).6. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 to 5, wherein the air inlet cover (107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (108) comprises a seal (174, 184) that is adapted to be compressed between the air inlet cover (107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (108) and a wall of the air path (5) when said air inlet cover (107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (108) is in the first position.7. Aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein air inlet cover (107) and/or the aerosol outlet cover (108) is formed by the assembly of a layer of shape memory material (173, 183) and a layer of elastic material (174, 184) forming the seal, which layer of elastic material (174, 184), preferably silicone, covers at least partially the layer of shape memory material (173, 183).8. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 to 7, wherein the air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) comprises a fixed edge (71; 171) attached to a wall of the air path (5) and a free edge (72; 172) that rests against the wall of the air path (5) when the air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) is in the first position and that moves away from the wall of the air path (5) when the air inlet cover (7; 107) and/or aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) is moving from the first position to the second position, with the air inlet cover (7. 107) and/or aerosol outlet cover (8; 108) deforming.", "embedding_index": 328}
{"index": 329, "patent_number": "US2021396816 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for charging a rechargeable battery of a device, such as an electronic cigarette, involves acquiring historical data relating to the rechargeable battery from a memory unit in the device, wherein the historical data relate to at least one previous charging operation. The method involves measuring one or more parameters related to the charging of the rechargeable battery during a charging period in which a charging voltage is applied and determining a state of health of the rechargeable battery based on the one or more measured parameters and the historical data. An action is then performed on the device based on the determined state of health. [EN] 1. A method of charging a rechargeable battery of an electronic cigarette, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring historical data relating to the rechargeable battery, wherein the historical data relate to at least one previous charging operation and/or to a default data set;measuring one or more parameters related to the charging of the rechargeable battery during or following a charging period in which a charging voltage is applied;determining a state of health of the rechargeable battery based on the one or more measured parameters and the historical data; andperforming an action on the electronic cigarette based on the determined state of health.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more measured parameters include one or more of a charging voltage and a charging current.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more measured parameters include open circuit voltage in the rechargeable battery.4. The method of claim 1, comprising the step of logging the one or more measured parameters as a new entry in the historical data.5. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of identifying the electronic cigarette.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the action comprises displaying a notification if the state of health is outside a normal range.7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of measuring the one or more parameters related to the charging of the rechargeable battery occurs during or following a pre-charging period of a predetermined duration or in which the rechargeable battery is charged up to a predetermined state of charge, in which a charging voltage is applied.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the rechargeable battery is rested following the pre-charging period, and the step of measuring the one or more parameters is performed during or after the rechargeable battery is rested.9. The method of claim 7, wherein the rechargeable battery is at least partially discharged, following the pre-charging period, and the step of measuring the one or more parameters is performed during the at least partial discharge.10. The method of claim 9, wherein the rechargeable battery is discharged by connecting it to a resistive load that is separate to a main electrical heating element in the electronic cigarette.11. The method of claim 7, wherein the action comprises charging the rechargeable battery, following the pre-charging period, if the state of health is within a normal range.12. The method of claim 7, wherein the action comprises charging the rechargeable battery in a modified mode, in which at least one charging parameter is modified in comparison to normal charging, following the pre-charging period, if the state of health is outside a normal range.13. The method of claim 1, wherein the action comprises disabling the charging of the rechargeable battery if the state of health is in an unacceptable range.14. A system for charging a rechargeable battery of an electronic cigarette, the system comprising at least one processor configured to: acquire historical data relating to the rechargeable battery from a memory unit, wherein the historical data relate to at least one previous charging operation and/or to a default data set;measure one or more parameters related to the charging of the rechargeable battery during or following a charging period in which a charging voltage is applied;determine a state of health of the rechargeable battery based on the one or more measured parameters and the historical data; andperform an action on the electronic cigarette based on the determined state of health.15. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: acquire historical data relating to a rechargeable battery of an electronic cigarette, wherein the historical data relate to at least one previous charging operation and/or to a default data set;measure one or more parameters related to the charging of the rechargeable battery during or following a charging period in which a charging voltage is applied;determine a state of health of the rechargeable battery based on the one or more measured parameters and the historical data; andperform an action on the electronic cigarette based on the determined state of health.", "embedding_index": 329}
{"index": 330, "patent_number": "EP4260730 A1", "text": "[EN] Electronic smoking device (1) comprising at least one input (2) for a smokable substance (3), a mouth piece (4) and a heating section (5) being arranged in between the input (2) and the mouth piece (4), wherein the device (1) also comprises a substance transport path (S) from the input (2) to the heating section (5), and a fluid flow path (F) from the heating section (5) to the mouth piece (4).According to the invention the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a grinder (6), which is also arranged in the substance transport path (S) between the input (2) and the heating section (5), wherein a smokable substance (3) inserted into the device (1) is crushed by the grinder (6) into pieces, to be releasable into the heating section (5). [EN] 1. Electronic smoking device (1) comprising at least one input (2) for a smokable substance (3), a mouth piece (4) and a heating section (5) being arranged in between the input (2) and the mouth piece (4), wherein the device (1) also comprises a substance transport path (S) from the input (2) to the heating section, and a fluid flow path (F) from the heating section (5) to the mouth piece (4)characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a grinder (6), which is also arranged in the substance transport path (S) between the input (2) and the heating section (5), wherein a smokable substance (3) inserted into the device (1) is crushed by the grinder (6) into pieces of smokable substance (7), to be releasable into the heating section (5).2. Electronic smoking device according to claim 1,characterized in that the substance transport path (S) and fluid flow path (F) are connected to each other, thereby creating a continuous flow path from the input (2) to the mouth piece (4).3. Electronic smoking device according to claim 2,characterized in that the connection point of the substance transport path (S) and fluid flow path (F) is arranged in the heating section (5).4. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-3, characterized in that the input (2) and mouth piece (4), and thereby the substance transport path (S) and fluid flow path (F) are arranged in the same area, or next to each other in the hull of the electronic smoking device (1).5. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-4, characterized in that the grinder (6) comprises at least one knife (10) which chops the smokable substance (3) into pieces (7).6. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-5, characterized in that the grinder (6) comprises a milling mechanism which grinds the substance into pieces (7).7. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-5, characterized in that the input (2) is configured to accept the smokable substance (3) as a compressed tobacco product in one continuous part.8. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-7, characterized in that the pieces (7) are smaller than 5mm, preferably smaller than 2mm, and most preferred smaller than 1mm.9. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-8, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a first transport mechanism (8a) to transport the smokable substance (3) along the substance transport path (S) from the input (2) to the grinder (6).10. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-9, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a second transport mechanism (8b) to transport the smokable substance (3) along the substance transport path (S) from the grinder (6) to the heating section (5).11. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-10, characterized in that the heating section (5) heats the pieces (7) to form an inhalable smoke (11) for a consumer.12. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-11, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises a power supply unit (9), preferably in form of a battery.13. Electronic smoking device according to at least one of the claims 1-12, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a filter element (10), preferably arranged between the heating section (5) and the mouth piece (4) to filter smoke (11) which flows along the fluid flow path (F).14. Electronic smoking device according to claim 13,characterized in that the filter element (10) comprises a porous structure, wherein harmful constituents from smoke (11) flowing through the filter element (10) are filtered out and thereby excluded from the smoke.15. A method for vaporizing a smokable substance (3) with an electronic smoking device (1) according to claims 1-14, characterized in thatfirst the smokable substance (3) is inserted along the substance transport path (S) and through the input (2) into the device (1);then the smokable substance (3) is crushed by the grinder (6) into pieces (7); afterwards the pieces (7) are released from the grinder (6) along the substance transport path (S) into the heating section (5);the pieces (7) are heated in the heating section (5) to release an inhalable smoke (11) for a consumer which exits the device (1) along the fluid flow path (F) through the mouthpiece (4).", "embedding_index": 330}
{"index": 331, "patent_number": "EP4260731 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a closure (8) for an opening (2) of an oven (4), preferably an oven (4) of a smoking device (1), wherein the closure (8) comprises a stretchable material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a smoking device (1) comprising such a closure (8) and a method for closing an oven (4) comprising the steps of extending a closure (8) from a contracted state to a stretched state, and detachably fixing an end (8b) of the closure (8) at least indirectly to the oven (4). [EN] 1. A closure (8) for an opening (2) of an oven (4), preferably an oven (4) of a smoking device (1),characterized in that the closure (8) comprises a stretchable material.2. The closure (8) according to claim 1,characterized in that the closure (8) is reversibly switchable between a contracted state and a stretched state, wherein the length (L2) of the closure in a longitudinal direction in the stretched state is preferably greater than in the contracted state (L1).3. The closure according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the closure (8) comprises a first (8a) end which is at least indirectly permanently connected to the oven (4) and a second end (8b), which is at least indirectly detachably connected to the oven (4).4. The closure according to claim 3,characterized in that the second end (8b) is detachably connected to the oven (4) by a coupling device (14, 16) comprising a coupling member (14, 16) selected from a group comprising a hook, a magnet, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button, a loop, an eyelet, an eye and an adhesive.5. The closure according to claim 3 or 4,characterized in that the first end (8a) is rotatably connected to the oven (4) and/or the device (1).6. The closure according to any of claims 2 - 5,characterized in that a first area of the closure (8) has a first color in its contracted state and a second color, which is different to the first color, in its stretched state.7. The closure according to claim 6,characterized in that the first area is a surface of the closure (8), preferably the visible surface facing away from the oven chamber (4), wherein the first area preferably has a defined pattern, which is preferably selected from a group comprising stripes, circles, a symbol, preferably a symbol indicating an opened or closed state, an alphabetic character and letters.8. The closure according to any of claims 2 - 7,characterized in that the length (L(2)) of the closure (8) in a longitudinal directions in the stretched state is greater than its length (L(1)) in the contracted state by a factor of greater than or equal to 1.1, preferably greater than or equal to 1.2, more preferably greater than or equal to 1.5, most preferably greater than or equal to 2 and preferably less than or equal to 20, preferably less than or equal to 15, more preferably less than or equal to 10, most preferably less than or equal to 5.9. The closure according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the stretchable material is selected from a group comprising a textile, a silicon and an elastomer, which preferably comprises a strain sensitive material which preferably changes its optical properties depending on the applied strain.10. The closure according to any of claims 3 - 9,characterized in that the length (L1) of the closure in the contracted state is shorter than the shortest distance between the opening (2) of the oven (4) and a point at which the first end (8a) is connected to the oven (4) and/or the device (1).11. A System (1) comprising an oven having a first opening and a closure (8) according to any preceding claims for closing this first opening (2).12. The system according to claim 11,characterized in thatthe oven (4) is an electric oven and preferably an oven (4) of a smoking device (1).13. The system according to claim 11 or 12,characterized by a housing (6), which surrounds the oven at least in parts and preferably isolates the oven (4) thermally.14. The system according to any of claims 11 - 13,characterized in that a coupling member (16) for detachably connecting a second end (8b) of the closure (8) to the oven (4) and a point at which a first end (8a) is connected to the oven (4) and/or the device (1) are located at opposite sides of the oven (4) and/or the opening (2) of the oven (4).15. The system according to claim 11 - 14,characterized by a battery (12), preferably a rechargeable battery, which is electrically connected with the oven (4).", "embedding_index": 331}
{"index": 332, "patent_number": "WO22063920 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating system (100) comprising an aerosol-generating device (2) and an aerosol-generating article (1). The aerosol-generating device (2) of the invention comprises a cavity defining a virtual cavity axis, the cavity having an opening (3) for insertion of an aerosol-generating article (1) in an insertion position, and a heating assembly arranged to heat, said cavity comprising identification information arranged in or on said article (1). The aerosol-generating device (2) comprises detection means configured to read identification information of the aerosol-generating article (1) in insertion position in the cavity when the detection means are displaced manually relative to the aerosol generation article and the device further comprises an activation switch configured upon activation to turn the detection means in a reading mode. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating system (100) comprising an aerosolgenerating article (1) comprising identification information arranged in or on the article and an aerosol-generating device (2) comprising a cavity (250) defining a virtual cavity axis (252), the cavity (250) having an opening (3) for insertion of said aerosol-generating article (1) in an insertion position, and a heating assembly (240) arranged to heat said cavity (250), wherein said aerosol-generating device (2) further comprises detection means (220, 220) configured to read identification information of the aerosolgenerating article (1) in its insertion position in the cavity (250) when the detection means are displaced relative to the aerosol generation article (1) and the device (2) further comprises an activation switch (20, 20) configured upon activation to turn the detection means in a reading mode.2. An aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the activation switch (20, 20) is configured to be activated by the displacement of the detection means (220, 220).3. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the activation switch (20, 20) comprises mechanical means for being manually moved by a user between an OFF position to an ON position of the switch.4. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claims 1 to 3 wherein the detection means is configured to be slidable along and/or rotatable around the virtual cavity axis. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein it comprises a cavity rim (4) and the activation switch (20) is arranged at or next to the cavity rim. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the detection means are configured to read the identification information of the aerosol-generating article (1) and the device further comprises a control unit (230) configured to receive information-related input from the detection means and control at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device to perform an operation based on the received information-related input. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the detection means comprise a rotatable member (20) arranged at or above the opening of the cavity, said rotatable member comprising a reading element (220, 220) being arranged to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the cavity axis. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 7, wherein the rotatable member (20) is ring shaped and comprises an annular surface comprising the reading element (220, 220). The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the detection means comprises a linearly displaceable member (20) comprising a reading element; the displaceable member being above or next to the cavity (250) and arranged to move along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (252) of the cavity. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the detection means (220, 220) comprise a displaceable member (20, 20) comprising a reading element; the displaceable member being configured to perform a spiral or helicoidal movement at least partially about the cavity axis (252). 11. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the detection means comprise at least one light emitter (221) and at least one light detector (222), for emitting and detecting electromagnetic waves respectively to and from a code or indicia (10) of the article containing the identification information. 12. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 11 wherein said electromagnetic waves are UV light, visible light or infrared light beams. 13. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 11, wherein said electromagnetic waves have a frequency from 0.1 to 10 THz. 14. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein said detections means comprise more than two light emitters and/or more than two light detectors. 15. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the identification information is contained in an indicum (10) comprising at least one array of structures arranged according to an optically readable pattern or code. 16. The aerosol-generating system (100) according to claim 15, wherein the indicium (10) comprises one of the following typical classes: - a reflecting indicium and/or a diffracting indicium; - an indicium that comprises at least one waveguide or at least one resonating waveguide; - a partially transparent indicium; - an indicium that comprises an adaptation layer to assure the adhesion on the outer surface of the article, 22 or a combination of different types of said typical classes of indicia. An aerosol-generating device (2) comprising a cavity (250) defining a virtual cavity axis (252), the cavity (250) having an opening (3) for insertion of an aerosol-generating article (1), and a heating assembly (240) arranged to heat said cavity (250), wherein said device (2) further comprises detection means (220, 220) arranged outside said cavity (250) and that are displaceable relative to the cavity axis (252), the device (2) further comprising an activation switch (20, 20) configured upon activation to turn the detection means in an optical reading mode.", "embedding_index": 332}
{"index": 333, "patent_number": "WO23194181 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating assembly (12). The heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (38). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a gripper mechanism (18) configured to engage an aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14). The gripper mechanism (18) comprises a gripper (20) moveable between a disengaged position (22) and an engaged position (24) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14). In the disengaged position (22), an aerosol generating article (16) can be received into and removed from the gripper (20) and in the engaged position (24) the gripper (20) is configured to engage an aerosol generating article (16). The gripper (20) comprises a shape-memory alloy, wherein below a transition temperature the shape-memory alloy has a first configuration (26) defining the disengaged position (22) and at or above the transition temperature the shape-memory alloy has a second configuration (28) defining the engaged position (24). The first configuration (26) includes a first helical coil (30), and the second configuration (28) includes a second helical coil (32). The diameter of the first helical coil (30) is greater than the diameter of the second helical coil (32). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating assembly (12), wherein the heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (38); and a gripper mechanism (18) configured to engage an aerosol generating article (16) in the heating compartment (14) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14), wherein the gripper mechanism (18) comprises a gripper (20) moveable between a disengaged position (22) and an engaged position (24) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14), wherein in the disengaged position (22) an aerosol generating article (16) can be received into and removed from the gripper (20) and in the engaged position (24) the gripper (20) is configured to engage an aerosol generating article (16), wherein the gripper (20) comprises a shape-memory alloy, wherein below a transition temperature the shape-memory alloy has a first configuration (26) defining the disengaged position (22) and at or above the transition temperature the shape-memory alloy has a second configuration (28) defining the engaged position (24), wherein the first configuration (26) includes a first helical coil (30), and the second configuration (28) includes a second helical coil (32), wherein the diameter of the first helical coil (30) is greater than the diameter of the second helical coil (32).2. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein, when the gripper (20) is in the engaged position (24), the gripper (20) is configured to engage a first section (36) of the aerosol generating article (16), wherein the first section (36) comprises the aerosol generating substrate (38).3. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein, when the gripper (20) is in the engaged position (24), the gripper (20) is configured to engage only the first section (36).4. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein, when the gripper (20) is in the engaged position (24), the gripper (20) is configured to engage the first section (36) having a maximum first section volume and also to engage the first section (36) having a minimum first section volume caused by most of, or all, the aerosol generating substrate (38) having been vapourised by a vaping session.5. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the diameter of the first helical coil (30) is greater than the diameter of the first section (36) having the maximum first section volume; and wherein the diameter of the second helical coil (32) is less than the diameter of the first section (36) having the maximum first section volume.6. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the diameter of the second helical coil (32) is less than the diameter of the first section (36) having a minimum first section volume caused by most of, or all, the aerosol generating substrate (38) having been vapourised by a vaping session.7. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claim 2 to 6, wherein the heating assembly (12) is configured such that, in use, only the first section (36) of the aerosol generating article (16) is received within the heating compartment (14).8. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claim 2 to 7, wherein the heating assembly (12) is configured such that, in use, a second section (40) of the aerosol generating article (16) is outside the heating compartment (14), wherein the second section (40) includes a vapour outlet channel (42).9. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the axial length of the first helical coil (30) is less than the axial length of the second helical coil (32).10. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripper (20) provides a heater (13) of a heating assembly (12) of the aerosol generating device (10).11. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the heater (13) is a resistive heating element of a resistive heating assembly.12. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the heater (13) is an inductively heatable susceptor of an induction heating assembly.13. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gripper (20) is separate and distinct from a heater (13) of a heating assembly (12) of the aerosol generating device (10).14. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the gripper (20) is disposed inside the heating compartment (14) at or towards the base (34) of the heating compartment (14).15. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the transition temperature is at least 50 degrees centigrade and below the vaporisation temperature of the aerosol generating substrate (38).", "embedding_index": 333}
{"index": 334, "patent_number": "WO23194308 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising a heating chamber (25) having an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate, said heating chamber (25) comprising a first tubular portion (14) made from ceramic material and, at least one second tubular portion (20) made from metallic material or thermal-resistant plastic, and heating element (16) configured to heat said first tubular portion (14). The at least one second tubular portion (20) is connected to an end of the first tubular portion (14). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating chamber (25) having an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate, said heating chamber (25) comprising: a first tubular portion (14) made from ceramic material and, at least one second tubular portion (20) made from metallic material or thermal-resistant plastic, a heating element (16) configured to heat said first tubular portion (14), said at least one second tubular portion (20) being connected to an end of the first tubular portion (14).2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said second tubular portion (20) is made from stainless steel or PEEK (polyether ether ketone).3. The heating assembly according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said second tubular portion (20) is abutted to said end of the first tubular portion (14).4. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first tubular portion (14) has a thinned end portion (15) forming a shoulder (19), said at least one second tubular portion (20) having an end bearing against said shoulder (19).5. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said at least one second tubular portion (20) covers a circumferential surface of the first tubular portion (14) located on the side of the end of said first tubular portion (14).6. The heating assembly according to claim 5, wherein said circumferential surface of said first tubular portion (14) which is covered by said at least one second tubular portion (20) is an inner surface (18) of said first tubular portion (14).7. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said first tubular portion (14) and said at least one second tubular portion (20) are connected by a tight fit.8. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said first tubular portion (14) and said at least one second tubular portion (20) are sealed, preferably by brazing.9. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said first tubular portion (14) represents between 10 percent and 90 percent of a length of said heating chamber (25), preferably about 50 percent of the length of the heating chamber (25).10. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein ceramic material of said first tubular portion (14) is aluminum nitride.11. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said heating element (16) is formed as a meandrous pattern on the first tubular portion (14).12. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said first tubular portion (14) comprises one or more flattened regions that extend in an axial direction of the heating chamber (25).13. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising two second tubular portions (20), wherein said two second tubular portions (20) are connected to the first tubular portion (14) respectively at a first end of the first tubular portion (14) and a second end of the first tubular portion (14) which is axially opposite the first end, and said two second tubular portions (20) being spaced in an axial direction of the heating chamber (25).14. The heating assembly according to claim 13, wherein said first tubular portion (14) is centered between a first end of said heating chamber (25) and a second end of the heating chamber (25) which is axially opposite the first end.15. The heating assembly according to one of claims 13 or 14, wherein said heating element (16) extends axially on the first tubular portion (14) between second tubular portions (20).16. The heating assembly according to claim 1, comprising two second tubular portions (20), wherein said two second tubular portions (20) are connected to the first tubular portion (14) respectively at a first end of the first tubular portion (14) and a second end of the first tubular portion (14) which is axially opposite the first end, and said two second tubular portions (20) being spaced in an axial direction of the heating chamber (25), and wherein said second tubular portions (20) are made from stainless steel or PEEK (polyether ether ketone).17. An aerosol generating device comprising a battery (5) and a heating assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein said heating element (16) is electrically supplied by the battery (5).", "embedding_index": 334}
{"index": 335, "patent_number": "WO23194212 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an e-vaping device comprising: a recess (3) for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), a heater (4) disposed close to or against said recess (3) so as to heat said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), an optical device (2) which is disposed in a hole of a wall (30) of said recess (3) so as to detect a change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) corresponding to a change of state of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), wherein said optical window (24) protrudes into said recess (3) so as to be brushed by said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), upon insertion into said recess (3) and/or upon removal from said recess (3), of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), wherein said optical window (24) comprises, on each side of said optical window (24), along longitudinal direction of said recess (3), a beveled extension (23, 25) so as to make progressive said insertion and said removal of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article. [EN] CLAIMS ing device comprising: a recess (3) for receiving an aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), a heater (4) disposed close to or against said recess (3) so as to heat said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), an optical device (2): o which is disposed in a hole of a wall (30) of said recess (3) so as to detect a change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article (1) corresponding to a change of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) going: ¦ from new state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has not yet been heated by said heater (4),¦ to used state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has been heated so much by said heater (4) that said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) is used and should be replaced by a new aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), o and which comprises: ¦ an optical window (24), ¦ an optical source (21), ¦ an optical detector (22), which are disposed relatively to one another so that a light beam can successively: o be emitted by said optical source (21), o go through said optical window (24), o be reflected by said external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), o go back through said optical window (24), o be received by said optical detector (22), wherein said optical window (24) protrudes into said recess (3) so as to be brushed by said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), upon insertion into said recess (3) and/or upon removal from said recess (3), of said aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article (1), wherein said optical window (24) comprises, on each side of said optical window (24), along longitudinal direction of said recess (3), a beveled extension (23, 25) so as to make progressive said insertion and said removal of said aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article. E-vaping device according to claim 1, wherein at least half of said optical window (24) protrudes into said recess (3) so as to be brushed by said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) upon insertion and/or upon removal of said aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article (1). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein said optical window (24) protrudes into said recess (3) by at least 0.5mm, or by at least 1mm, or by at least 2mm, or by at least 3mm. E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein said beveled extension (23, 25) presents an angle ranging from 15 degrees to 45 degrees, or an angle ranging from 20 degrees to 40 degrees, or an angle which is about 30 degrees, said angle being defined with respect to the longitudinal direction (X) of the recess (3). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein said optical device (2) is at least partly inserted within a wall (30) of said recess (3), preferably within a peripheral wall (30) of said recess (3). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein: said recess (3) is elongate and includes a closed bottom (32) at one longitudinal end and an opening (31) at the other longitudinal end by which said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) can be inserted into said e-vaping device, said optical device (2) is disposed closer to said closed bottom (32) than to said opening (31), preferably closer to said closed bottom (32) than to middle position between said closed bottom (32) and said opening (31), said optical device (2) is preferably away from said closed bottom (32) by a distance of at least 5mm. E-vaping device according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein: said optical device (2) is disposed so as to detect a change of color of external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) corresponding to a change of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) going: o from new state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has not yet been heated by said heater (4), o to used state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has been heated so much by said heater (4) that said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) is used and should be replaced by a new aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1). E-vaping device according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein: said optical device (2) is disposed so as to detect a change of reflectivity or a change of color of a tag located on external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not- burn consumable article (1) corresponding to a change of said aerosol generating heat- not-burn consumable article (1) going: o from new state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has not yet been heated by said heater (4), o to used state, where said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) has been heated so much by said heater (4) that said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) is used and should be replaced by a new aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein said optical device (2) faces a peripheral wall of said external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1). E-vaping device according to any of preceding claims, wherein it also comprises: either an alarm emitting a warning when said optical device (2) has detected said change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1), and/or a security impeding said heater (4) to heat further or again said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1). E-vaping device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein: said optical source (21) emits a single light beam, said optical detector (22) detects said change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) by detecting a variation in absolute intensity of received light from said single light beam reflection. ing device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein it comprises: two of said optical sources (21) emitting respectively simultaneously two light beams of respectively different chromatic ranges, two of said detectors (22) detecting said change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) by respectively detecting a variation in relative intensities of light received respectively from said two light beams. ing device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein it comprises: two of said optical sources (21) emitting respectively alternatively two light beams of respectively different chromatic ranges, said single detector (22) detecting said change of reflectivity at external surface (10) of said aerosol generating heat-not-burn consumable article (1) by detecting a variation in relative intensities of light received alternatively from said two light beams.", "embedding_index": 335}
{"index": 336, "patent_number": "WO23193930 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device, electronic communication device and method There is provided a method of connecting a user to an extended reality environment for an aerosol inhalation session comprising: determining a state of an aerosol generating device; facilitating connection of the user to the extended reality environment based on the determined state. There is also provided an aerosol generating device. There is also provided an electronic communication device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method of connecting a user to an extended reality environment for an aerosol inhalation session comprising: determining a state of an aerosol generating device (100); facilitating connection of the user to the extended reality environment based on the determined state.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the determination of the state of the aerosol generating device (100) comprises determining that the aerosol generating device (100) is activated.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the determination of the state of the aerosol generating device (100) comprises determining that the aerosol generating device (100) is in a heating mode.4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising determining that the aerosol generating device (100) is an authenticated device and the step of facilitating connection of the user to the extended reality environment is also based on this determination.5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising determining that a consumable of the aerosol generating device (100) is within a predetermined group of authenticated consumables and the step of facilitating connection of the user to the extended reality environment is also based on this determination.6. The method according to any preceding claim, comprising: requesting an access code from a server (300); receiving the access code; and using the access code to access the extended reality environment hosted by the server (300).7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the step of facilitating connection comprises: pairing the aerosol generating device (100) with an electronic communication device (200), wherein the step of determining the state of the aerosol generating device (100) occurs after the aerosol generating device (100) is paired with the electronic communication device (200), wherein the electronic communication device (200) communicates with the server (300) to obtain the access code.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user accesses the extended reality environment using an extended reality headset (400).9. The method according to claim 8, comprising: using one or more sensors of the extended reality headset (400) to track the aerosol generating device (100) and/or aerosol that is generated using the aerosol generating device (100); and simulating the aerosol generating device (100) and/or the aerosol in the extended reality environment.10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising permitting interaction between the user and the environment and/or other users, within the extended reality environment.11. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: accessing a sub-session of the extended reality environment, wherein the sub-session access is based on one or more of: location, age, gender, aerosol generating device type, consumable type, and interests.12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: determining a characteristic of the user during the aerosol inhalation session and adjusting the extended reality environment based on the determined characteristic.13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: detecting an input action from the user; and adjusting the extended reality environment based on the detected input action.14. An apparatus for connecting a user to an extended reality environment, wherein the apparatus is configured to: determine a state of an aerosol generating device; and facilitate connection of the user to the extended reality environment based on the determined state.15. The apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein the apparatus comprises an aerosol generating device (100) and/or an electronic communication device (200).", "embedding_index": 336}
{"index": 337, "patent_number": "US2023320422 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber having a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating medium; a heating element extending along a length of the cavity and configured to heat the aerosol generating medium; a base plate that is moveable along the length of the cavity and is in contact with the heating element to provide an electrical contact, where movement of the base plate changes the position of the electrical contact; and one or more electrical connections configured to deliver electrical energy to the heating element so as to heat a portion of the heating element according to the position of the electrical contact. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber comprising a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating medium;a heating element extending along a length of the cavity and configured to heat the aerosol generating medium, wherein the heating element comprises a single variable heater length for heating the aerosol generating medium;a base plate that is moveable along the length of the cavity and is in contact with the heating element to provide an electrical contact, where movement of the base plate along the cavity changes a position of the electrical contact along a length of the heating element; andone or more electrical connections configured to deliver electrical energy to the heating element so as to heat a portion of the heating element according to the position of the electrical contact.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein movement of the electrical contact along the single variable heater length directly varies an amount of electrical energy delivered to the heating element.3. The aerosol generating device of claims 1, wherein the base plate comprises a ground connection configured to act as a return path for the delivered electrical energy.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the ground connection is in contact with a wall of the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the wall of the heating chamber is configured to extend the return path for the electrical energy.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein the wall of the heating chamber comprises a guide configured to engage with the ground connection.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the base plate is configured to move under contact with the aerosol generating medium as the aerosol generating medium is received in the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the base plate is movable to an extraction position for removing a used aerosol generating medium from the heating chamber.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a power control configured to adjust the electrical energy provided to the heating element depending on the position of the electrical contact.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a position control arranged to control a position of the base plate.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the position control is a manual control or an electronically controlled drive.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the position control comprises a biasing member arranged to provide a restoring force to the base plate toward an opening in the heating chamber through which the aerosol generating medium is received.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element extends through a plate opening in the base plate.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a heating blade, the heating blade configured to pierce the aerosol generating medium when received in the heating chamber.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14, wherein the heating blade comprises a piercing end directed towards an opening of the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 337}
{"index": 338, "patent_number": "WO23194533 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a flat-shaped heating chamber (50); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a heating plate (70) forming at least partially a wall (54A, 54B) of the heating chamber (50); the heating plate (70) comprising a ceramic part (72) and a metal part (74) different from the ceramic part (72) and engaged with this ceramic part (72), both parts (72, 74) being arranged to heat the flat-shaped tobacco article (12). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (11) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a flat-shaped heating chamber (50); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a heating plate (70) forming at least partially a wall (54A, 54B) of the heating chamber (50); the heating plate (70) comprising a ceramic part (72) and a metal part (74) different from the ceramic part (72) and engaged with this ceramic part (72), the metal part (74) forming a metal flat surface portion (74S), both parts (72, 74) being arranged to heat the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic part (72) extends around the metal part (74).3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ceramic part (72) defines a recess portion (78) receiving the metal part (74), the recess portion (78) preferably being a blind hole and having a depth substantially equal to 50 percent of a depth (D70) of the heating plate (70).4. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ceramic part (72) and the metal part (74) engaged with the ceramic part (72) form a flat surface (76) designed to be in contact with or face the flat-shaped tobacco article (12), the flat surface (76) comprising the metal flat surface portion (74S).5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the metal part (74) forms at least 50 percent, preferably at least 60 percent and advantageously at least 70 percent, of the total area of the flat surface (76).6. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the recess portion (78) forms a shape complementary to the external shape of the metal part (74) to tightly fit the metal part (74).7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the recess portion (78) forms a substantially parallelepiped shape with rounded corners.8. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating plate (70) is designed to extend substantially along the whole area of a tobacco portion (15) comprised in the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein both ceramic and metal parts (72, 74) are designed to be in contact with or face said tobacco portion (15) of the flat-shaped tobacco article (12).10. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ceramic part (72) is configured to be heated by thermal conduction by the metal part (74).1 1. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (50) comprises two heating plates (70) forming at least partially opposite walls of the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (50) further comprises a heating element configured to heat the ceramic part (72).13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the heating element is a resistive heating element arranged adjacent to the ceramic part (72), advantageously a heating track or a polyimide film heater arranged adjacent to the ceramic part (72), for example on an external surface of the ceramic part (72).14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the heating element comprises a magnetic element and a plurality of susceptors comprised in the ceramic part (72), the magnetic element being able to cause heating of the plurality of susceptors by magnetic induction.15. Method for controlling an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of heating the metal part (74), the heated metal part (74) heating the ceramic part (72) by thermal conduction.", "embedding_index": 338}
{"index": 339, "patent_number": "WO22063918 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device (2) and an aerosol-generating article (1), the aerosol-generating device (2) comprising at least one light source (210) for emitting light (300) into a cavity (200) of the device (2) and for illuminating at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article (1). At least a portion of the aerosol-generating article (1) is configured so that light (400, 400', 4000) is scattered and/or transmitted and/or diffused and/or re-emitted to the outside of the aerosol- generating device (2). The invention relates also to an aerosol generating device (2) that comprises at least one light source (210) for emitting light (300) into the cavity (200) and for illuminating the cavity (200). The light source (210) is configured such that, in operation, at least a portion of light (400) is scattered and/or diffused and/or transmitted and/or re-emitted from said cavity (200) to the outside of the aerosol-generating device (2). [EN] Claims An aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device (2) and an aerosol-generating article (1) comprising a consumable segment (1 b), the aerosol-generating device (2) comprising a power supply section, arranged in an outer body part (110), and a cavity (200) defining a cavity axis (208), the cavity (200) having an opening (202), defining an opening centre (202a), accessible at the outer body part, said consumable segment (1 b) being inserted, at least partially, in the cavity (200) wherein said aerosol-generating device (2) comprises at least one light source (210) configured for emitting light (300) in the cavity (200) and for illuminating, in operation, at least a portion of the article (1) and wherein at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is configured for scattering and/or diffusing and/or transmitting and/or re-emitting light (400) to the outside of said aerosol-generating device (2). The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1 wherein the consumable segment (1 b) comprises a tobacco substrate (11). The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the aerosol-generating device is configured so that light (400) that is scattered and/or diffused and/or transmitted and/or re-emitted by at least a portion of said aerosol-generating article (1) illuminates, in operation, outside of said device (2) a smoke cloud (1000) provided by the article (1). The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the total emitted light (4000) to the outside of said system has a spatial intensity profile (IP), relative to said opening center (202a), that has a solid angle (O) of at least IT steradian (sr), preferably at least 2TT sr. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 5 wherein said total emitted light (4000) has a spatial intensity profile (IP), relative to said opening center (202a), that has a solid angle (O) of 4ttsr. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to5 wherein the power density of emitted light (400, 430, 4000) is higher than 1 pW/sr, preferably higher than 1 mW/sr, more preferably higher than 10mW/sr. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to6 wherein said aerosol-generating device (2) comprises an array of light sources (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220). The aerosol-generating system according to claim 7 wherein said array of light sources (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220) is arranged along a circumference of the wall (206) of said cavity (200). The aerosol-generating system according to claim 7 wherein said array of light sources (210-220) is arranged in the direction of the axial axis (208) of said cavity (200). The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to9 wherein at least one of said light sources (210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 218, 220, 251, 302, -220) is configured to emit a light beam (300, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 350, 352, 354, 356) inside the cavity (200), for illuminating a surface portion of a wrapper (100) of an inserted part of the article (1) in the aerosol- generating device (2). The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to10 comprising an optical waveguide (230) having an incoupling surface and at least one outcoupling surface, and wherein said at least one light source (210) is optically connected to said incoupling surface and wherein said at least one outcoupling surface (250, 251, 253, 255, 257) is arranged in said device (2) to direct light beams (350, 352, 354, 356) into said cavity (200).12. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to11 wherein the aerosol-generating device (2) comprises at least one further light source (210, 211, 213, 215) and at least one window (500, 501, 503, 502, 504, 506) for transmitting, out of the device (2), at least one light beam (400) provided by said at least one further light source (211, 213, 215).13. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to12 wherein the aerosol-generating device (2) comprises at least one sensor (600) that is electrically connected to said at least one light source (210) and configured to adapt the intensity and/or colour of the emitted light (310-320) of said at least one light source (210) in function of the electrical signal output of said sensor.14. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 13 wherein said sensor (600) is a pressure sensor.15. An aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 14 wherein said aerosol generating article (1) comprises a surface portion which is configured for scattering and/or diffusing and/or transmitting and/or re-emitting light to the outside of said aerosol- generating device (2).16. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein the surface portion is part of a section (1 c) of the article (1) that does not comprise an aerosol generating substance (11).17. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the surface portion of the article (1) comprises a light- reflecting, diffusing or scattering layer. 18. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the surface portion comprises a light-reflective pattern configured for reflecting light in an inclined direction towards the mouth-end of the article (1).19. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein the surface portion of the article (1) comprises a luminescent material to provide emitted light upon excitation by the light source.20. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein the surface portion of the article (1) comprises an optical prism.21. The aerosol-generating system according to claims 15 to 20, wherein the surface portion of the article is part of the outer wrapper and/or a paper tube of the article.22. An aerosol generating device (2) comprising a power supply section, arranged in an outer body part (110), and a cavity (200) defining a cavity axis (208), the cavity (200) having an opening (202) accessible at the outer body part, wherein the aerosol-generating device (2) comprises at least one light source (210) for emitting light (300) into the cavity (200) and for illuminating the cavity (200), and the light source (210) is configured such that, in operation, at least a portion of light (4000) is scattered and/or diffused and/or transmitted and/or re-emitted from said cavity (200) to the outside of the aerosol-generating device (2).23. An aerosol generating device (2), wherein said scattered and/or diffused and/or transmitted and/or re-emitted light (4000) from said aerosol generating device (2) has a spatial angle of more than 2ttsr.", "embedding_index": 339}
{"index": 340, "patent_number": "WO23194532 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a flat-shaped heating chamber (50); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a first heating plate (70A) and a second heating plate (70B) forming at least partially opposite walls (54A, 54B) of the heating chamber (50); the heating plates (70A, 70B) being made from different materials having different thermal masses, the thermal mass of the second heating (70B) plate being greater than the thermal mass of the first heating plate (70A). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (11) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a flat-shaped heating chamber (50); the heating chamber (50) being configured to receive the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and comprising a first heating plate (70A) and a second heating plate (70B) forming at least partially opposite walls (54A, 54B) of the heating chamber (50); the heating plates (70A, 70B) being made from different materials having different thermal masses, the thermal mass of the second heating (70B) plate being greater than the thermal mass of the first heating plate (70A).2. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1, wherein each heating plate (70A, 70B) is arranged to be in contact or to face a tobacco portion (15) of the flatshaped tobacco article (12).3. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first heating plate (70A) is made of metal and the second heating plate (70B) is made of ceramics.4. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first heating plate (70A) forms a thin heating film.5. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a controller configured to power the first heating plate (70A) according to a first heating profile and the second heating plate (70B) according to a second heating profile different from the first heating profile.6. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 5, wherein each heating profile comprises an initial segment wherein the corresponding heating plate is powered.7. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6, wherein the initial segment ends upon expiring a predetermined time interval or upon achieving by the second heating plate (70B) a predetermined temperature.8. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 7, wherein: - the duration of the predetermined time interval is comprised between 50 and 70 seconds and is substantially equal to 60 seconds; - the predetermined temperature is comprised between 260 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade and is substantially equal to 280 degrees centigrade9. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein each heating profile further comprises a secondary segment; the secondary segment of the first heating profile comprising turning off the powering of the corresponding heating plate (70A); and the secondary segment of the second heating profile comprising powering of the corresponding heating plate (70B).10. Method for controlling an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising heating of each heating plate (70A, 70B) according to a heating profile determined based the thermal mass of this heating plate (70A, 70B).", "embedding_index": 340}
{"index": 341, "patent_number": "WO22063890 A1", "text": "[EN] Methods and apparatuses in the field of aerosol generation devices are disclosed. A method for authenticating a user by an aerosol generation device includes steps of: performing a first biometric measurement by applying a voltage to the user and measuring a bioimpedance response of the user to the voltage in order to obtain first measurement results; performing a second biometric measurement of the user in order to obtain second measurement results; performing a comparison of the first and second measurement results to stored user specific reference data; and authenticating the user based on the comparison. [EN] 33 Claims 1. A method for authenticating a user by an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: performing a first biometric measurement by applying a voltage to the user and measuring a bioimpedance response of the user to the voltage in order to obtain first measurement results; performing a second biometric measurement of the user in order to obtain second measurement results; performing a comparison of the first and second measurement results to stored user speci fic reference data; and authenticating the user based on the comparison.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second biometric measurement includes a behavioural biometric measurement.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first biometric measurement is comprised in a first type o f biometric measurements, and the second biometric measurement is comprised in a second type of measurements, and the second type of measurements is di f ferent from the first type o f measurements.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the first biometric measurement is performed over a first period of time and the second biometric measurement is performed over a second period of time that overlaps with the first period of time.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the first and second biometric measurements are performed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. 346. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the second biometric measurement comprises at least one of: a measurement of a pressure exerted by the user; a measurement of hand movement or finger movement of the user; and a measurement of a length of time for which a switch o f the aerosol generation device is actuated by the user.7. The method of claims 1 to 5, wherein: the second biometric measurement comprises a measurement of a pressure exerted by the user on a momentary switch provided with the aerosol device and/or a length of time for which the momentary switch is actuated.8. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: repeating performing of the first and second biometric measurements a fixed number of times, wherein the first and second measurement results comprise output results of each performance of the first and second biometric measurements.9. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: processing the first and second measurement results prior to the comparison, wherein the processing comprises at least one o f trans forming time domain measurements into the frequency domain, performing feature extraction, identi fying and discarding non-characteristic data, eliminating noise and compressing the results.10. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the user speci fic reference data is speci f ic to the aerosol generation device.11. The method of any preceding claim, wherein authenticating the user based on the compari son comprises unlocking the aerosol generation device for use only in a case where the user is success fully authenticated.12. A method for calibrating an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: performing a first biometric measurement by applying a voltage to a user of the aerosol generation device and measuring a bioimpedance response of the user to the voltage in order to obtain first measurement results; performing a second biometric measurement of the user in order to obtain second measurement results; and storing the first and second measurement results as user speci fic reference data.13. A computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a control unit of an aerosol generation device, cause the control unit to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 12. 14 A power supply unit for an aerosol generation device, comprising a control unit conf igured to perform a method according to any of claims 1 to 12. 15 An aerosol generation device comprising a power supply unit according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 341}
{"index": 342, "patent_number": "US2023320420 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system comprises a consumable and an aerosol generation device. The consumable comprises a housing configured to contain an aerosol generating material, the housing having a first surface configured to engage with the aerosol generation device. The first surface comprises a breakable material configured to be broken upon interaction with piercing elements of the aerosol generation device, and a protective barrier configured to be resistant to the piercing elements. The breakable material and the protective barrier are arranged such that the protective barrier defines breakable regions in the first surface. The aerosol generation device comprises piercing elements arranged to pierce cooperating breakable regions in the first surface of the consumable, and to be inhibited from piercing a protective barrier in the first surface of the consumable. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system comprising a consumable for an aerosol generation device and an aerosol generation device configured to receive the consumable; wherein the consumable comprises a housing configured to contain an aerosol generating material, the housing having a first surface configured to engage with the aerosol generation device, the first surface comprising: a breakable material configured to be broken upon interaction with one or more piercing elements of the aerosol generation device; anda protective barrier configured to be resistant to the one or more piercing elements;wherein the breakable material and the protective barrier are arranged such that the protective barrier defines one or more breakable regions in the first surface; andwherein the aerosol generation device comprises: a chamber having an opening for receiving the consumable, and a base portion in the chamber, wherein the base portion divides the chamber to define a first chamber portion positioned closer to the opening, and a second chamber portion positioned farther away from the opening; andone or more piercing elements arranged on the base portion in the chamber, the one or more piercing elements configured to pierce one or more cooperating ones of the breakable regions in the first surface of the consumable, and the one or more piercing elements configured to be inhibited from piercing the protective barrier in the first surface of the consumable, such that:when the consumable is brought into connection with the aerosol generation device, and each of the one or more piercing elements align with one or more of the cooperating breakable regions in the first surface of the consumable, the aerosol generation device engages the consumable and the one or more piercing elements pierce the one or more cooperating breakable regions; andwhen the consumable is brought into connection with the aerosol generation device, and at least one piercing element aligns with the protective barrier of the first surface of the consumable, the aerosol generation device is inhibited from engaging the consumable.2. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the one or more breakable regions of the consumable are arranged to be aligned with cooperating piercing elements of the one or more piercing elements of the aerosol generation device such that the first surface is pierceable by the piercing elements when the arrangement of the breakable regions coincides with an arrangement of the piercing elements.3. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the one or more breakable regions of the consumable provide an airflow path into the housing when pierced by the one or more cooperating piercing elements.4. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the one or more breakable regions of the consumable are defined by one or more openings in the protective barrier.5. The aerosol generation system of claim 4, wherein the first surface of the consumable comprises a layer of barrier material over a layer of breakable material, the barrier material forming the protective barrier and arranged such that the one or more openings in the protective barrier expose the breakable material to form the one or more breakable regions.6. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the consumable comprises a cavity configured to receive a heating element of the aerosol generation device.7. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the one or more piercing elements of the aerosol generation device have airflow channels therethrough arranged to provide an airflow into the consumable when the one or more piercing elements have pierced the cooperating breakable regions of the consumable.8. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the first chamber portion of the aerosol generation device is configured to heat the consumable to generate an aerosol product, and the second chamber portion of the aerosol generation device is configured to pre-heat an airflow to the consumable.9. The aerosol generation system of claim 8, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a heating element, wherein the heating element passes through an opening in the base portion such that a first heating element portion of the heating element is arranged in the first chamber portion to heat the consumable, and a second heating element portion of the heating element is arranged in the second chamber portion to pre-heat the airflow to the consumable.10. The aerosol generation system of claim 1, wherein the base portion of the aerosol generation device is a moveable base configured to move along a length of the chamber.", "embedding_index": 342}
{"index": 343, "patent_number": "EP4256989 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10) comprises: a wall (12) comprising an interior surface (12a) that defines a bore (14); a wick (18) located at a first end region of the bore (14) and arranged to receive a liquid (L); a first heater (22) arranged to vaporise the liquid (L) in the wick (18) to produce a vapour (V) in the bore (14); a mouthpiece (16) located at a second end region of the bore (14) and configured for a user to apply a suction force to draw the vapour (V) along the bore (14) from the wick (18) to the mouthpiece (16); a second heater (24) controllable to heat the interior surface (12a) in order to limit heat transfer from the vapour (V) in the bore (14) to the interior surface (12a); and a controller (26) configured to control the second heater (24) to heat the interior surface (12a) to maintain the temperature of the interior surface (12a) above a dew point of the vapour (V), thereby to prevent the vapour (V) from cooling to the dew point and condensing on the interior surface (12a). [EN] 1. A vapour generating device (10) comprising: a wall (12) comprising an interior surface (12a) that defines a bore (14);a wick (18) located at a first end region of the bore (14) and arranged to receive a liquid (L);a first heater (22) arranged to vaporise the liquid (L) in the wick (18) to produce a vapour (V) in the bore (14);a mouthpiece (16) located at a second end region of the bore (14) and configured for a user to apply a suction force to draw the vapour (V) along the bore (14) from the wick (18) to the mouthpiece (16);a second heater (24) controllable to heat the interior surface (12a) in order to limit heat transfer from the vapour (V) in the bore (14) to the interior surface (12a); anda controller (26) configured to control the second heater (24) to heat the interior surface (12a) to maintain the temperature of the interior surface (12a) above a dew point of the vapour (V), thereby to prevent the vapour (V) from cooling to the dew point and condensing on the interior surface (12a).2. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 1, comprising: a vapour temperature sensor (28a) located in the bore (14) and configured to detect a temperature of the vapour (V);a humidity sensor (28b) located in the bore (14) and configured to detect a relative humidity of the vapour (V); anda surface temperature sensor (28c) located at the interior surface (12a) and configured to detect a temperature of the interior surface (12a),wherein the controller (26) is configured to: determine the dew point of the vapour (V) based on the detected values of vapour temperature and relative humidity; andcompare the value of the dew point to the detected value of the temperature of the interior surface (12a), thereby to control the second heater (24) to heat the interior surface (12a) to maintain the temperature of the interior surface (12a) above the dew point.3. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (26) is configured to calculate the dew point based on the detected values of vapour temperature and relative humidity.4. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (26) is configured to infer the dew point from the detected values of vapour temperature and relative humidity, based on a range of values of vapour temperature and relative humidity that are stored in memory and are accessible by the controller (26).5. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein: each of a pre-determined value of the dew point and a pre-determined target value of interior surface temperature is stored in memory and is accessible by the controller (26), the pre-determined target value of interior surface temperature being greater than the pre-determined value of dew point; andthe controller (26) is configured to control the second heater (24) to heat the interior surface (12a) to maintain the temperature of the interior surface (12a) at or above the pre-determined target value of interior surface temperature.6. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the second heater (24) is located between the wick (18) and the mouthpiece (16).7. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the second heater (24) is located between the interior surface (12a) of the wall (12) and an exterior surface (12b) of the wall (12).8. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the second heater (24) forms part of the wall (12), such that the second heater (24) comprises the interior surface (12a) of the wall (12).9. A vapour generating device (10) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the second heater (24) comprises an element which extends continuously around a longitudinal axis of the bore (14) so as to fully surround the bore (14).10. A vapour generating device (10) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the second heater (24) comprises spaced-apart elements, each of the elements extending partially around a longitudinal axis of the bore (14) so as to partially surround the bore (14).11. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (26) is configured to activate the first and second heaters (22, 24) at the same time.12. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (26) is configured to activate at least one of the first and second heaters (22, 24) in response to application of said suction force by the user.13. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (26) is configured to deactivate the first and second heaters (22, 24) at the same time.14. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller (26) is configured to deactivate at least one of the first and second heaters (22, 24) in response to cessation of said suction force by the user.15. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid (L) comprises propylene glycol, glycerine, flavourants, or nicotine.", "embedding_index": 343}
{"index": 344, "patent_number": "US2023284675 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles includes: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate, the continuous web including a substantially flat surface having a centre line; (ii) applying at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line to leave an exposed region of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate on each side of the at least one susceptor patch; (iii) cutting the exposed regions of the continuous web of aerosol generating substrate to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips on each side of the at least one susceptor patch; and (iv) forming the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the at least one susceptor patch into a continuous rod. [EN] 1. A method for continuously manufacturing aerosol generating articles the method comprising: (i) providing a continuous web of an aerosol generating substrate, the continuous web including a substantially flat surface having a centre line;(ii) applying at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface substantially along the centre line to leave an exposed region of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate on each side of the at least one susceptor patch;(iii) cutting the exposed regions of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate to form a plurality of aerosol generating strips on each side of the at least one susceptor patch; and(iv) forming the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the at least one susceptor patch into a continuous rod.2. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein step (iii) is performed using a rotary cutter unit.3. The A-method according to claim 2, wherein the rotary cutter unit includes a first cutting drum having circumferentially extending first cutting formations and a second cutting drum having circumferentially extending second cutting formations, and wherein the first and second cutting formations cooperate to cut the exposed regions of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate to form the plurality of aerosol generating strips.4. The A-method according to claim 3, wherein the first cutting drum and the second cutting drum define therebetween a non-cutting region to accommodate the at least one susceptor patch and a part of the aerosol generating substrate to which the at least one susceptor patch is applied during step (ii).5. The A-method according to claim 4, wherein the first cutting drum is formed without the first cutting formations in the non-cutting region, or the second cutting drum is formed without the second cutting formations in the non-cutting region, or both the first and second cutting drums are formed respectively without the first and second cutting formations in the non-cutting region.6. The A-method according to claim 4, wherein the first cutting drum includes a circumferentially extending recess in a surface thereof in the non-cutting region, and wherein at least part of the at least one susceptor patch is accommodated in the circumferentially extending recess.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of aerosol generating strips has a width of between approximately 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.8. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises adhering the at least one susceptor patch to the substantially flat surface of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate using an adhesive.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: step (ii) comprises consecutively applying a plurality of susceptor patches to the substantially flat surface of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate with a predefined and constant spacing between each successive susceptor patch;step (iii) comprises cutting the exposed regions of the continuous web of the aerosol generating substrate to form-a the plurality of aerosol generating strips on each side of each of the plurality of the susceptor patches; andstep (iv) comprises forming the plurality of aerosol generating strips and the plurality of susceptor patches into a continuous rod.10. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: (v) cutting the continuous rod to form a plurality of individual aerosol generating articles each comprising at least one susceptor patch.11. The A-method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one susceptor patch has a length of between 5 mm and 50 mm.", "embedding_index": 344}
{"index": 345, "patent_number": "US2023309614 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer for an aerosol generating device includes a container for holding at least one reservoir configured to containing a vaporizable material; a vaporizing chamber fluidly connected to a mouth end by a vapor passage; a liquid transport element, in particular a porous capillary member, extending from inside the at least one reservoir to inside the vaporizing chamber to convey the vaporizable material from the at least one reservoir to the inside of the vaporizing chamber; and an air inlet arranged to supply the vaporizing chamber with air in use; wherein a leakage collecting chamber is arranged between the vaporizing chamber and the air inlet to collect vaporizable material from the vaporizing chamber and the leakage collecting chamber includes at least one liquid stopping or barrier wall arranged between the leakage collecting chamber and the air inlet, in particular at least one through-hole of the air inlet, forming an overflow. [EN] 1. A cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generating device, the cartomizer comprising: a container for holding at least one reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material;a vaporizing chamber fluidly connected to a mouth end by a vapor passage;a liquid transport element extending from inside the at least one reservoir to inside the vaporizing chamber in order to convey the vaporizable material from the at least one reservoir to the inside of the vaporizing chamber;an air inlet arranged to supply the vaporizing chamber with air in use;wherein a leakage collecting chamber is arranged between the vaporizing chamber and the air inlet to collect vaporizable material from the vaporizing chamber, and the leakage collecting chamber comprises at least one liquid stopping or barrier wall, arranged between the leakage collecting chamber and the air inlet, in particular at least one through-hole of the air inlet, forming an overflow, andwherein the cartomizer further comprises a center leakage collecting chamber provided between the air inlet and the leakage collecting chamber.2. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet comprises an air conduit or chimney at the bottom of the container and upstream the at least one through-hole, forming a second liquid stopping or barrier wall arranged between the first liquid stopping or barrier wall and the at least one through-hole.3. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the air conduit or chimney protrudes inside the leakage collecting chamber.4. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the center leakage collecting chamber is defined or formed by the air conduit or chimney and the first liquid stopping or barrier wall.5. The cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein the center leakage collecting chamber and the leakage collecting chamber are at least partially separated from each other by the first liquid stopping or barrier wall including at least one connecting hole or groove fluidly connecting the center leakage collecting chamber with the leakage collecting chamber, wherein the connecting hole or groove is preferably arranged with a predetermined axial distance to the bottom of the container.6. The cartomizer according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined axial distance from the at least one connecting hole or groove to the bottom of the container is smaller than an axial distance of the at least one through-hole to the bottom of the container.7. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the leakage collecting chamber further comprises at least one air outlet arranged at an axial distance relative to the at least one through-hole of the air inlet, wherein the at least one air outlet of the leakage collecting chamber is arranged axially closer to the bottom of the container than the at least one through-hole of the air inlet.8. The cartomizer according to claim 7, wherein the air outlet of the leakage collecting chamber is transversally distant from the air inlet.9. The cartomizer according to claim 7, wherein the air outlet of the leakage collecting chamber protrudes by a conduit inside the leakage collecting chamber and/or inside the vaporizing chamber.10. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the leakage collecting chamber comprises two air outlets communicating with the vaporizing chamber and arranged on each side of the air inlet, wherein the air outlets are aligned in a plane of extension of the liquid transport element.11. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the leakage collecting chamber is arranged between a first seal arranged for holding the liquid transport element and a bottom holder of the container arranged for holding electrical connectors.12. The cartomizer according to claim 11, wherein the liquid transport element is held by the first seal and a second seal, wherein the second seal preferably at least partially, in particular completely, separates the at least one reservoir from the vaporizing chamber.13. The cartomizer according to claim 12, wherein the at least one air outlet is formed inside the first seal.14. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the leakage collecting chamber has a larger transversal cross section than a transversal cross-section of the vaporizing chamber.15. The cartomizer according to claim 11, wherein the liquid transport element is held by the first seal and a second seal, wherein the second seal at least partially separates the at least one reservoir from the vaporizing chamber, andwherein the first seal includes air channels that fluidly connect the center leakage collecting chamber with the leakage collecting chamber or the leakage collecting chambers.16. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element comprises a porous capillary member.", "embedding_index": 345}
{"index": 346, "patent_number": "WO23186596 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a cartridge (2) that contains a supply of aerosol generating material (15) and an aerosol generating device (4) for receiving the cartridge (2). When the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4), a continuous conductive path is formed from discrete conductive elements (34,36) alternately located on the cartridge (2) and the device (4). The continuous conductive path may form part of a test circuit for verifying the correct insertion of an authentic cartridge (2) or part of a power circuit required to operate an aerosol generator (22). Preferably the conductive elements (34) on the cartridge (2) are located on projections (38) or in recesses (28) in the shapes of letters, symbols or other patterns capable of conveying visual information, for example a trade mark of the supplier of authentic cartridges (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a cartridge (2) that contains a supply of aerosol generating material (15); and an aerosol generating device (4) for receiving the cartridge (2); wherein: the cartridge (2) comprises a first set of multiple discrete conductive elements (34); and the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a second set of multiple discrete conductive elements (36); the first and second sets of conductive elements (34,36) being configured such that, when the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4), the first set of conductive elements (34) comes into contact with the second set of conductive elements (36) to form a continuous conductive path comprising conductive elements (34,36) alternately from the first and second sets; and wherein either: (i) the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a plurality of projections (26), the conductive elements (36) of the second set being formed on the projections (26); and the cartridge (2) comprises a plurality of recesses (28) configured to receive the projections (26) when the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4), the conductive elements (34) of the first set being formed to extend between the recesses (28); or (ii) the cartridge (2) comprises a plurality of projections (38), the conductive elements (34) of the first set being formed on the projections (38); and the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a plurality of recesses (40) configured to receive the projections when the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4), the conductive elements (36) of the second set being formed to extend between the recesses (40).2. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a source of electrical power (8); the cartridge (2) or the aerosol generating device (4) comprises an electrically powered aerosol generator (22); and the continuous conductive path forms part of a circuit for supplying power from the source (8) to the aerosol generator (22).3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol generator (22) is an electrically powered heater in the cartridge (2).4. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein: the continuous conductive path forms part of a test circuit, through which the aerosol generating device (4) can supply current to verily the correct insertion of the cartridge (2) and/or the authenticity of the cartridge (2).5. An aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the device (4) further comprises means (42) for determining whether current is flowing through at least one intermediate conductive element (36) of the second set.6. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein: a plurality of the conductive elements (34) of the first set and a plurality of the conductive elements (36) of the second set lie in a common plane.7. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the conductive elements of the first set (34) he in a first plane and the conductive elements of the second set (36) he in a second plane, such that when the projections (26, 38) are received in the recesses (28), (40) the edges of the conductive elements of the first and second sets are brought into contact with each other.8. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1 part (i), wherein the cartridge (2) further comprises a layer of non-conductive material (37), which covers surfaces of the first set of conductive elements (34) that face towards the aerosol generating device (4).9. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the recesses (28), (40) are in the shapes of letters, symbols or other patterns capable of conveying visual information.10. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1 part (ii), wherein the aerosol generating device (4) further comprises a layer of non-conductive material (41), which covers surfaces of the second set of conductive elements (36) that face towards the cartridge (2).11. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the projections (26), (38) are in the shapes of letters, symbols or other patterns capable of conveying visual information.12. A method of activating an aerosol generating system that comprises: a cartridge (2) containing a supply of aerosol generating material and comprising a first set of discrete conductive elements (34); and an aerosol generating device (4) comprising a second set of discrete conductive elements (36); the method comprising receiving the cartridge (2) in the aerosol generating device (4) such that the first set of conductive elements (34) comes into contact with the second set of conductive elements (36) to form a continuous conductive path comprising conductive elements (34,36) alternately from the first and second sets.13. A method according to claim 12, wherein forming the continuous conductive path completes an electric circuit that connects an electrically powered aerosol generator (22) to a source of electrical power (8) in the aerosol generating device (4).14. A method according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein forming the continuous conductive path completes a test circuit, the method further comprising supplying current through the test circuit to verily the correct insertion of the cartridge (2) or the authenticity of the cartridge (2).", "embedding_index": 346}
{"index": 347, "patent_number": "WO23186799 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprising a heating assembly (12). The heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a lid (18) configured to be moveable by a user to open and close the heating compartment (14). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a removeable cover (20) locatable on a body (22) of the aerosol generating device (10). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a fastening arrangement (24). The fastening arrangement (24) is configured to mechanically fasten the removeable cover (20) to the body (22) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to open the heating compartment (14) and to mechanically unfasten the removeable cover (20) from the body (22) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to close the heating compartment (14). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a heating assembly (12), wherein the heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating article (16); a lid (18) configured to be moveable by a user to open and close the heating compartment (14); a removeable cover (20) locatable on a body (22) of the aerosol generating device (10); and a fastening arrangement (24) configured to mechanically fasten the removeable cover (20) to the body (22) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to open the heating compartment (14) and to mechanically unfasten the removeable cover (20) from the body (22) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to close the heating compartment (14).2. An aerosol generating device (10) according claim 1, wherein the lid (18) is linearly slidable by a user to open and close the heating compartment (14).3. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fastening arrangement (24) comprises: a fastener (26); and a receiver (28), wherein, in use, moving the lid (18) to open the heating compartment (14) causes the fastener (26) to engage with the receiver (28) to mechanically fasten the removeable cover (20) to the body (22), wherein moving the lid (18) to close the heating compartment (14) causes the fastener (26) to disengage from the receiver (28) to mechanically unfasten the removeable cover (20) from the body (22).4. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein the removable cover (20) comprises the receiver (28).5. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the receiver (28) is arranged on an inner surface (30) of the removable cover (20).6. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the fastener (26) is configured to move with the lid (18).7. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the fastener (26) is connected to the lid (18).8. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein the fastener (26) is connected to the lid (18) by a connecting arm (40).9. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 3 to 8, wherein the fastener (26) comprises a bolt (34) and the receiver (28) comprises a socket (36), wherein the socket (36) is configured to receive the bolt (34) to engage with the fastener (26).10. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9, wherein the bolt (34) is substantially cylindrical.11. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the bolt (34) is moveable in a bolt housing (38).12. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 11, wherein the bolt housing (38) is arranged on an outer surface (32) of the body (22).13. An aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening arrangement (24) provides an electrical switch configured to enable heating in the heating compartment (14) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to open the heating compartment (14) and to disable heating in the heating compartment (14) when the lid (18) is moved by a user to close the heating compartment (14).14. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 13 when dependent on claim 3, wherein the electrical switch is configured such that heating is enabled when the fastener (26) is engaged with the receiver (28) and disabled when the fastener (26) is disengaged from the receiver (28).15. An aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 13 or 14 when dependent on claim 3, wherein the electrical switch is configured such that a conducting path in an electrical circuit is one of connected or disconnected when the fastener (26) is engaged with the receiver (28) to enable heating, and the other of disconnected or connected when the fastener (26) is disengaged from the receiver (28) to disable heating.", "embedding_index": 347}
{"index": 348, "patent_number": "WO23186871 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of an aerosol generation device comprising: determining whether the aerosol generation device is connected to an aerosol generation device case for a first time; in a case where the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time, pairing with the aerosol generation device case by: transmitting, to the aerosol generation device case, an identifier of the aerosol generation device; receiving, from the aerosol generation device case, an identifier of the aerosol generation device case; storing the received identifier in a memory section of the aerosol generation device; and establishing a wireless communication link with the paired aerosol generation device case. [EN] Claims 1. A method of an aerosol generation device comprising: determining whether the aerosol generation device is connected to an aerosol generation device case for a first time; in a case where the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time, pairing with the aerosol generation device case by: transmitting, to the aerosol generation device case, an identi fier of the aerosol generation device; receiving, from the aerosol generation device case, an identi fier of the aerosol generation device case; storing the received identi fier in a memory section of the aerosol generation device; and establishing a wireles s communication link with the paired aerosol generation device case.2. The method of claim 1, wherein determining whether the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time comprises: determining whether the identi fier of the aerosol generation device case is previously stored in the memory section, and determining that the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time in a case where the identi fier of aerosol generation device case is not previously stored in the memory section.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising: transmitting, via the wireles s communication link to the aerosol generation device case, an instruction to output an alert, wherein the instruction is transmitted in response to a user input received via an input section of the aerosol generation device.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: outputting an alert via an output section of the aerosol generation device.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the alert is output in response to one of: an instruction received via the wireles s communication link from the aerosol generation device case; and a user input received via an input section of the aerosol generation device.6. The method of claim 4, wherein the alert is output in response to a determination that the wireles s communication link with the aerosol generation device case is lost.7. The method of claim 6, further comprising determining that the wireles s communication link with the aerosol generation device case is los t in a case where: a detected signal strength of a signal received from the aerosol generation device case is les s than a threshold value; a response signal is not received from the aerosol generation device case within a predetermined period of time after transmis sion of a signal by the aerosol generation device; and/or a signal is not received from the aerosol generation device cas e within a predetermined period of time after reception of a previous signal.8. The method of claim 5, further comprising: detecting a signal strength of a signal received from the aerosol generation device case; and adj usting the alert based on the detected signal strength.9. The method of any preceding claim further comprising: unpairing with the aerosol generation device case by: deleting the received identi fier from the memory section in response to a user input received via an input section of the aerosol generation device.10. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising, in a cas e where the aerosol generation device is not connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time: receiving, from the aerosol generation device case, an identi fier of the aerosol generation device case; determining whether the received identi fier matches a firs t identi fier stored in the memory section; and determining veri fication has failed in a case where the received identi fier does not match the first identi fier stored in the memory section.11. The method of claim 10, further comprising, in a case where the aerosol generation device is not connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time: transmitting the identifier of the aerosol generation device to the aerosol generation device case; and determining verification has failed in response to a signal received from the aerosol generation device case.12. A method of an aerosol generation device case comprising: determining whether the aerosol generation device case is connected to an aerosol generation device for a first time; in a case where the aerosol generation device case is connected to the aerosol generation device for a first time, pairing with the aerosol generation device by: transmitting, to the aerosol generation device, an identifier of the aerosol generation device case; receiving, from the aerosol generation device, an identifier of the aerosol generation device; storing the received identifier in a memory section of the aerosol generation device case; and establishing a wireless communication link with the paired aerosol generation device.13. An aerosol generation device comprising: a transmitting/receiving section; a memory section; and a control section configured to control the transmitting/receiving section and the memory section to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 11.14. An aerosol generation device case comprising: a transmitting/receiving section; a memory section; and a control section configured to control the transmitting/receiving section and the memory section to perform the method of claim 12.15. A system comprising an aerosol generation device according to claim 13 and an aerosol generation device case according to claim 14.16. A method of an aerosol generation s ystem comprising an aerosol generation device and an aerosol generation device case, the method comprising: determining whether the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time; in a case where the aerosol generation device is connected to the aerosol generation device case for a first time, pairing the aerosol generation device with the aerosol generation device case by exchanging an identi fier of the aerosol generation device and an identi fier of the aerosol generation device case; and establishing a wireles s communication link between the paired aerosol generation device and aerosol generation device case, characteri zed by: outputting an alert via an output section of the aerosol generation device and/or an output section of the aerosol generation device case in response to a determination that the wi reles s communication link with the aerosol generation device case is lost or in response to user input.17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: outputting an alert via the output section of the aerosol generation device case in response to user input received on the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 348}
{"index": 349, "patent_number": "WO23186689 A1", "text": "[EN] A cleaning system (10) for an aerosol generating device (12). The cleaning system (10) comprises a cleaning tool (14) receivable in a heating compartment (16) of the aerosol generating device (12). The cleaning system (10) further comprises an actuation mechanism (18). The actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate to cause movement of a cleaning tool (14) received in the heating compartment (16) for mechanically cleaning the heating compartment (16). The cleaning system (10) further comprises a closure member (20) for closing the heating compartment (16). The actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate based on a cleaning tool (14) being received in the heating compartment (16) and the heating compartment (16) being closed by the closure member (20). [EN] Claims 1. A cleaning system (10, 100) for an aerosol generating device (12), the cleaning system (10, 100) comprising: a cleaning tool (14) receivable in a heating compartment (16) of the aerosol generating device (12); an actuation mechanism (18), wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate to cause movement of a cleaning tool (14) received in the heating compartment (16) for mechanically cleaning the heating compartment (16); and a closure member (20) for closing the heating compartment (16), wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate based on a cleaning tool (14) being received in the heating compartment (16) and the heating compartment (16) being closed by the closure member (20).2. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 1, wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to mechanically clean the heating compartment (16) according to a predefined cleaning cycle.3. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to automatically activate.4. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate based on a user command.5. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, in use, activation of the actuation mechanism (18) causes back and forth linear movements of the cleaning tool (14) in the heating compartment (16) and/or rotational movement of the cleaning tool (14) in the heating compartment (16).6. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the actuation mechanism (18) comprises a coil (22) arranged around the heating compartment (16), wherein, in use, the actuation mechanism (18) is activated by energising the coil (22) to create a magnetic field which causes linear movement of the cleaning tool (14) in the heating compartment (16).7. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 6, wherein the cleaning tool (14) comprises a permanent magnet.8. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the coil (22) is provided by an induction coil of an induction heating assembly (48) of the aerosol generating device (12).9. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the actuation mechanism (18) comprises an electric motor (24), wherein, in use, the actuation mechanism (18) is activated by powering the electric motor (24) which causes rotational movement of the cleaning tool (14) in the heating compartment (16).10. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 9, wherein the electric motor (24) carries a first permanent magnet (26) and the cleaning tool (14) comprises a second permanent magnet (28), wherein the first and second permanent magnets (26, 28) are spaced apart and arranged to magnetically attract one another when the cleaning tool (14) is received in the heating compartment (16), wherein, in use, activating the actuation mechanism (18) by powering the electric motor (24) rotates the first permanent magnet (26) which causes rotational movement of the cleaning tool (14) in the heating compartment (16) based on the magnetic attraction between the first and second permanent magnets (26, 28).11. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to claim 10, wherein the first permanent magnet (26) is arranged outside the heating compartment (16).12. A cleaning system (10, 100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning tool (14) comprises a central shaft (30), wherein bristles (32) extend from the central shaft (30).13. An aerosol generating device (12) useable with the cleaning system (10, 100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (12) comprises: a heating compartment (16); an actuation mechanism (18), wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate to cause movement of a cleaning tool (14) received in the heating compartment (16) for mechanically cleaning the heating compartment (16); and a closure member (20) for closing the heating compartment (16), wherein the actuation mechanism (18) is configured to activate based on a cleaning tool (14) being received in the heating compartment (16) and the heating compartment (16) being closed by the closure member (20).", "embedding_index": 349}
{"index": 350, "patent_number": "US2019343181 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating apparatus, especially a personal vaporizer device such as an electronic smoking article, generates an aerosol from a source of aerosol-forming substance. The aerosol generating apparatus includes a receiving portion configured to receive a consumable unit, such as a charge or cartridge including a source of aerosol-forming substance, and at least one locating member for locating the consumable unit within the receiving portion. The at least one locating member is configured to locate or position the consumable unit within the receiving portion such that an airflow path extends along outer sides of the consumable unit and through the consumable unit entering at one end region thereof and exiting from an opposite end region thereof, with the outer sides of the consumable unit being arranged between the one end region and the opposite end region. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating apparatus, comprising: a receiving portion configured to receive a consumable unit, andat least one locating member for locating the consumable unit within the receiving portion,wherein the at least one locating member is configured to locate or position the consumable unit within the receiving portion such that an airflow path extends along outer sides of the consumable unit and through the consumable unit entering at one end region thereof and exiting from an opposite end region thereof, the outer sides of the consumable unit being arranged between the one end region and the opposite end region.2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one locating member is configured to extend into the one end region and/or the opposite end region of the consumable unit when the consumable unit is received within a space or cavity of the receiving portion.3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the at least one locating member is configured to transmit heat to the consumable unit.4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the airflow path substantially surrounds the consumable unit when the consumable unit is received within the receiving portion.5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the at least one locating member is configured to direct airflow along the airflow path to enter the consumable unit at the one end region of the consumable unit.6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a space or cavity in the receiving portion is defined by side walls of the receiving portion, the at least one locating member being arranged to locate or position the consumable unit within the space or cavity such that the airflow path travels or extends along the side walls.7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the side walls substantially surround the consumable unit when the consumable unit is received within the space or cavity.8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: a housing enclosing the receiving portion, the housing including at least one housing inlet in fluid communication with the airflow path and being spaced from the side walls of the receiving portion.9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the at least one housing inlet is positioned at the same axial height of the housing as an air inlet into the receiving portion.10. An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1 and a consumable unit.11. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the consumable unit includes a body or charge of an aerosol-forming substance for receipt in the apparatus, the body or charge being permeable to a flow of air and having an airflow inlet at one end region thereof and an airflow outlet at an opposite end region thereof.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the airflow inlet includes a recess or indentation formed in the one end region of the body or charge.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the recess or indentation formed in the one end region of the body or charge is configured to receive the at least one locating member of the apparatus.14. (canceled)15. A method of generating an aerosol, especially in a vaporizer device such as an electronic smoking article, comprising the steps of: introducing a consumable unit into a receiving portion of an aerosol generating apparatus, the consumable unit having a body or charge of an aerosol-forming substance;heating the consumable unit in the receiving portion of the aerosol generating apparatus; anddirecting air along an airflow path over outer sides of the consumable unit and through the consumable unit, with the airflow path entering at one end region of the body or charge and exiting from an opposite end region thereof, wherein the outer sides are arranged between the one end region and the opposite end region.16. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the consumable unit further includes a cartridge containing the body or charge.17. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the at least one housing inlet is positioned at a different axial height of the housing as an air inlet into the receiving portion.18. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one locating member is a projection extending from a base of the receiving portion.19. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the projection is hollow and defines a channel therethrough.20. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the projection is pipe shaped.21. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the projection is a spike having a sharp tip configured for penetrating the consumable unit.", "embedding_index": 350}
{"index": 351, "patent_number": "US2023309609 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes: a plurality of elongate first strips including an aerosol generating material; a plurality of susceptor patches including an inductively heatable susceptor material; and at least one elongate carrier strip to which the plurality of susceptor patches are adhered. Each susceptor patch has a length dimension which is substantially equal to its width dimension. The elongate first strips, the plurality of susceptor patches and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a plurality of elongate first strips comprising an aerosol generating material;a plurality of susceptor patches comprising an inductively heatable susceptor material; andat least one elongate carrier strip to which the plurality of susceptor patches are adhered;wherein:each susceptor patch has a length dimension which is substantially equal to a width dimension thereof, andthe plurality of elongate first strips, the plurality of susceptor patches and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped aerosol generating article has a longitudinal axis, and the at least one elongate carrier strip is located in a radially central position within the rod-shaped aerosol generating article and extends along the longitudinal axis.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped aerosol generating article has a longitudinal axis and the plurality of susceptor patches are spaced along the longitudinal axis.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein adjacent susceptor patches of the plurality of susceptor patches are spaced along the longitudinal axis by a constant and predetermined spacing.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each susceptor patch has first and second opposite faces, and one of the first and second opposite faces of each susceptor patch is covered in its entirety by the at least one elongate carrier strip.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a distal end and one of the plurality of susceptor patches is positioned distally with respect to one or more other ones of the plurality of susceptor patches, the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips form a distal end of the aerosol generating article, and the distally positioned one of the plurality of susceptor patches is positioned inwardly from the distal ends of the plurality of elongate first strips so that the distally positioned one of the plurality of susceptor patches is not visible at the distal end of the aerosol generating article.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of susceptor patches has substantially the same dimensions.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one elongate carrier strip is equal to a length of each of the elongate first strips.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate carrier strip comprises an aerosol generating material.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end of the aerosol generating article and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate first strips have a plurality of different orientations within a cross-section of the rod-shaped aerosol generating article.12. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each susceptor patch has a thickness between 1 micro m and 500 micro m.13. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the length dimension and the width dimension of each susceptor patch is between 1.0 mm and 6.0 mm.14. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length between 10 mm and 30 mm and a thickness between 150 micro m and 300 micro m.15. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a tobacco material and the inductively heatable susceptor material comprises a metal.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each susceptor patch has a thickness between 10 micro m and 100 micro m.17. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the length dimension and the width dimension of each susceptor patch is 4.0 mm.18. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongate first strips has a length of 20 mm and a thickness of 220 micro m.19. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the metal is at least one of stainless steel or carbon steel.", "embedding_index": 351}
{"index": 352, "patent_number": "US2023309613 AA", "text": "[EN] A tamper-resistant cartridge for a vapour generating system includes a housing and a closure secured to the housing. A wick or other liquid transport element is secured inside the housing. A heating element located inside the housing is attached to the closure and also engages the wick so that removal of the closure from the housing causes displacement of the heating element. This results in damage to the wick and/or the heating element so that the cartridge becomes unusable. The attachment of the heating element to the closure may be via terminal wires of the heating element, which pass through apertures in the closure and are joined to electrodes on an exterior surface of the closure. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: a housing;a closure secured to the housing;a liquid transport element secured inside the housing; anda heating element located inside the housing; wherein: the heating element is attached to the closure such that removal of the closure from the housing causes displacement of the heating element; andthe heating element engages the liquid transport element such that displacement of the heating element causes damage to the liquid transport element or to the heating element.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heating element passes through the liquid transport element.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heating element wraps around the liquid transport element.4. A-The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises two electrical terminals, and wherein the closure comprises two electrodes, the terminals of the heating element being attached to the electrodes of the closure.5. A-The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the terminals of the heating element are welded to the electrodes of the closure.6. A-The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein: the two electrodes are on a distal surface of the closure;at least one aperture extends through the closure from the distal surface to a proximal surface of the closure; andthe terminals of the heating element extend through the at least one aperture of the closure.7. A-The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the closure comprises two apertures formed respectively in the two electrodes; and wherein the two terminals of the heating element extend respectively through the two apertures.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a reservoir welded to a reservoir cover.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the closure of the cartridge is secured to the reservoir cover.10. A vapour generating system comprising a vapour generating device and the cartridge according to claim 1, the cartridge being releasably coupled to the vapour generating device.11. A method of manufacturing a cartridge for a vapour generating system, the method comprising the steps of: engaging a heating element with a liquid transport element;securing the liquid transport element inside a housing and locating the heating element inside the housing such that displacement of the heating element must cause damage to the liquid transport element or to the heating element;securing a closure to the housing; andattaching the heating element to the closure such that removal of the closure from the housing causes displacement of the heating element.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the heating element comprises two electrical terminals;the closure comprises two electrodes on a distal surface of the closure and at least one aperture that extends through the closure from the distal surface to a proximal surface of the closure; andthe step of attaching the heating element to the closure comprises passing the terminals of the heating element through the at least one aperture in the closure and attaching the two terminals respectively to the two electrodes.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of attaching the terminals to the electrodes comprises laser welding.14. The method according to claim 12, further comprising a preliminary step of forming the closure by insert moulding at least a part of the closure around the two electrodes.15. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the housing comprises a reservoir and a reservoir cover; andthe step of locating the heating element inside the housing comprises locating the heating element inside the reservoir, followed by ultrasonically welding the reservoir cover to the reservoir.", "embedding_index": 352}
{"index": 353, "patent_number": "WO23186606 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a cartridge (2) that contains a supply of aerosol generating material (15) and an aerosol generating device (4) for receiving the cartridge (2). When the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4), projections (38) on the cartridge (2) enter a set of recesses (40) in the device (4) and exert pressure on a pressure-responsive surface (20) disposed in the base of the recesses (40), whereby the correct insertion of an authentic cartridge (2) can be determined. The pressure-responsive surface (20) may be part of a plate (50) that moves in response to the exerted pressure to complete an electrical power circuit or a test circuit. Preferably, the pattern of recesses (40) requires the complementary projections (38) to be arranged in the shapes of letters, symbols or other patterns capable of conveying visual information, for example a trade mark of the supplier of authentic cartridges (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a cartridge (2) that contains a supply of aerosol generating material (15); and an aerosol generating device (4) for receiving the cartridge (2); wherein: the cartridge (2) comprises one or more projections (38); the aerosol generating device (4) comprises one or more recesses (40) configured to receive the one or more projections (38) when the cartridge (2) is received in the aerosol generating device (4); and the aerosol generating device (4) further comprises a pressure-responsive surface (20) disposed in the base of a first set of one or more of the recesses (40) for detecting pressure exerted by one or more of the projections (38) when received in the first set of recesses (40), wherein the pressure-responsive surface (20) is a surface of a plate that is configured to move in response to pressure applied to the pressure- responsive surface (20) and thereby to complete an electrical circuit.2. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the plate is mounted such that pressure applied unevenly to the pressure-responsive surface (20) may cause the plate to tilt and thereby fail to complete the electrical circuit.3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: the cartridge (2) comprises an electrically powered aerosol generator (22); the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a source of electrical power (8); and the electrical circuit is configured, when complete, to supply current from the power source (8) to the aerosol generator (22).4. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: the aerosol generating device (4) comprises a source of electrical power (8) and a controller (10); and the controller (10) is configured to supply current from the power source (8) to the electrical circuit to verify that the cartridge (2) is received correctly in the aerosol generating device (4).5. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first set of recesses (40) comprises all the recesses (40).6. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 1 to 4, comprising a second pressure-responsive surface (21) disposed at the base of a second set of one or more of the recesses (40) for detecting pressure exerted by one or more of the projections (38) when received in the second set of recesses (40), the second set of recesses (40) being distinct from the first set of recesses (40).7. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the projections (38) are in the shapes of letters, symbols or other patterns capable of conveying visual information.8. A method of activating an aerosol generating system that comprises: a cartridge (2), which contains a supply of aerosol generating material (15) and comprises one or more projections (38); and an aerosol generating device (4) for receiving the cartridge (2), the aerosol generating device (4) comprising one or more recesses (40) and a pressure-responsive surface (20) disposed in the base of a first set of one or more of the recesses (40), wherein the pressure-responsive surface (20) is a surface of a plate that is configured to move in response to pressure applied to the pressure-responsive surface (20) and thereby to complete an electrical circuit; the method comprising: inserting the cartridge (2) into the aerosol generating device (4) such that one or more of the projections (38) are received in the first set of recesses (40); and activating the aerosol generating system when the pressure-responsive surface (20) detects pressure exerted by the projections (38) received in the first set of recesses (40).9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the step of activating the aerosol generating system is carried out in response to completion of the electrical circuit.", "embedding_index": 353}
{"index": 354, "patent_number": "EP4252555 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an e-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick comprising: an aerosol generating segment (3), a cooling segment (14), a filter segment (9), wherein it comprises: at least a one-piece hollow tube (11) disposed so that: the cooling segment (14) is surrounded by a first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11), the filter segment (9) is surrounded by a second longitudinal portion (16) of the one-piece hollow tube (11), the aerosol generating segment (3) is not surrounded by the one-piece hollow tube (11). [EN] 1. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick comprising: ? an aerosol generating segment (3),? a cooling segment (14),? a filter segment (9), wherein it comprises: ? at least a one-piece hollow tube (11) disposed so that: ° the cooling segment (14) is surrounded by a first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11),° the filter segment (9) is surrounded by a second longitudinal portion (16) of the one-piece hollow tube (11),° the aerosol generating segment (3) is not surrounded by the one-piece hollow tube (11).2. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to claim 1, wherein the cooling segment (14) is made of a void cavity (10) filling completely inside of the first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11).3. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein the one-piece hollow tube (11) is made of a single material.4. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein the cooling segment (14) is surrounded by the first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole longitudinal extension of the cooling segment (14).5. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? the filter segment (9) is surrounded by the second longitudinal portion (16) of the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole longitudinal extension of the filter segment (9),? the filter segment (9) is in contact with the second longitudinal portion (16) of the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole longitudinal extension of the filter segment (9).6. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating segment (3) is not surrounded by the one-piece hollow tube (11) along any longitudinal extension of the aerosol generating segment (3).7. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein it also comprises: ? an external hollow tube (8) disposed so as to: ° surround the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole longitudinal extension of the one-piece hollow tube (11),° surround at least part of longitudinal extension of the aerosol generating segment (3), but preferably not whole longitudinal extension of the aerosol generating segment (3).8. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein it also comprises: ? a supplementary tube (12) disposed so to: ° surrounding the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole extension of the one-piece hollow tube (11),° be as long as the one-piece hollow tube (11),° be in contact with the one-piece hollow tube (11), along whole extension of the one-piece hollow tube (11),° be in a single material different from single material of the one-piece hollow tube (11).9. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? the one-piece hollow tube (11) and/or the supplementary tube (12) is or are made of: ° a material which belongs to the list consisting of: ? a non-wrapped acetate,? an acetate tow wrapped with paper,? a crimped paper.10. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein thickness of the one-piece hollow tube (11) is equal or less than 4mm, is preferably between 0.5mm and 4mm, is more preferably between 1mm and 3mm.11. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein the first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11) comprises one or more perforations, the perforations being preferably distributed along a radial perimeter of the first longitudinal portion (15) of the one-piece hollow tube (11).12. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein an internal diameter of the one-piece hollow tube (11) is constant over a whole length of the one-piece hollow tube (11).13. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? there is no filter segment between the cooling segment (14) and the aerosol generating segment (3),? and preferably the cooling segment (14) abuts against the aerosol generating segment (3).14. E-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating segment (3) is a solid substrate.15. Method of manufacturing an e-vaping device aerosol generating heat stick, according to any of preceding claims, wherein it comprises: ? one or more steps of filter segment making (21, 22),? a step of one-piece hollow tube making with insertion of filter segment within one-piece hollow tube (26),? a step of assembling a aerosol generating segment with the made one-piece hollow tube already including the filter segment (27).", "embedding_index": 354}
{"index": 355, "patent_number": "US2021022399 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette device includes an elongate main body including a power supply unit, electrical circuitry and a seating for a liquid reservoir. Front and back panels are slidably attached to the elongate main body and configured to move in the longitudinal direction between an extended position and a retracted position. The panels include connectors configured to slide on rail members in a longitudinal direction. The connectors include a movable portion that is movable relative to a fixed portion, and which allows movement of the panel in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rail members. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette device comprising: an elongate main body configured to house a liquid reservoir,at least one slideable panel connected to the elongate main body and moveable in relation to the elongate main body in a longitudinal direction of the elongate main body between an extended position and a retracted position, whereby the liquid reservoir is exposed or more exposed when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position,wherein one of the elongate main body and the at least one slideable panel comprises at least one guide member and the other of the elongate main body and the at least one slideable panel comprises at least one connector configured to connect to the at least one guide member,and wherein the at least one connector is connected to the at least one guide member such that the at least one slideable panel is slideably moveable relative to the elongate main body in the longitudinal direction and is also movable in a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the elongate main body comprises the at least one guide member and the at least one slideable panel comprises the at least one connector.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the liquid reservoir is configured as a removable capsule provided with a mouthpiece portion.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one connector is biased in the transverse direction.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one connector comprises a fixed portion fixedly attached to the at least one slideable panel and a moveable portion that is movable in relation to the fixed portion in the transverse direction.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the fixed portion comprises first and second protrusions, wherein the movable portion is slidably received between the first and second protrusions.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the at least one connector comprises a keyway configured to receive the at least one guide member.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the keyway comprises a first contact surface on one side of the at least one guide member and a second contact surface on another side of the at least one guide member, wherein at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface is biased towards the at least one guide member.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the at least one connector comprises a biasing member configured to bias the movable portion relative to the fixed portion.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the biasing member is a resilient material of spongy foam.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slideable panel is arranged to move at a distance of between 0.05 and 1 mm in the transverse direction of the elongate main body.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slideable panel comprises a first slideable panel, and the electronic cigarette further comprises a second slideable panel configured to move in unison with the first slideable panel.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the elongate main body comprises the at least one guide member and the first slideable panel comprises the at least one connector, and wherein the at least one connector of the first slideable panel is in abutment with at least one connector of the second slideable panel such that they move together.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the elongate main body comprises an electrical activation circuit and an actuator element, wherein the at least one slideable panel comprises an engagement element configured to move the actuator element, whereby the electrical activation circuit is only activated when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 14, wherein the at least one slideable panel further comprises a heating element activation button and wherein the heating element activation button is only operable when the at least one slideable panel is in the retracted position.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the electrical activation circuit is located on a printed circuit board, and wherein the elongate main body has at least one abutment portion configured to protect the printed circuit board from the heating element activation button when the at least one slideable panel is in an extended position.17. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the spongy foam is polyurethane or polyethylene.", "embedding_index": 355}
{"index": 356, "patent_number": "WO23175142 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The heating apparatus (10) comprises: a first tube (12) comprising an electrically conductive material and having an opening (20) through which an aerosol forming substance can be received; a second tube (14) comprising an electrically conductive material and arranged radially outwardly with respect to the first tube; at least one electrical insulator component (18) arranged to space the first tube apart from the second tube; and a heater (22) provided on an outer surface of the first tube, wherein the heater is electrically connected to the first tube and the second tube, and wherein the heater is configured to provide heat to the received aerosol forming substance by thermal conduction. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first tube comprising an electrically conductive material and having an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received; a second tube comprising an electrically conductive material and arranged radially outwardly with respect to the first tube; at least one electrical insulator component arranged to space the first tube apart from the second tube; and a heater provided on an outer surface of the first tube, wherein the heater is electrically connected to the first tube and the second tube, and wherein the heater is configured to provide heat to the received aerosol forming substance by thermal conduction.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a vacuum is enclosed between the first tube and the second tube, or wherein an insulating material is provided between the first tube and the second tube.3. The heating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is printed or coated on the first tube.4. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first tube and the second tube are electrically connected, respectively, to a power source that can supply electrical power to the heater.5. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein an inner surface of the first tube is coated with a first electrical insulator layer.6. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein an outer surface of the second tube is coated with a second electrical insulator layer.7. The heating apparatus of claims 5 or 6, wherein the at least one electrical insulator component comprises the first and/or second electrical insulator layers for the respective first and second tubes.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one electrical insulator component comprises a first ring and a second ring, the first and second rings positioned between the first and second tubes at a first end and a second end of the first and second tubes respectively.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an abutment positioned within the first tube and configured to limit an insertion of a received aerosol forming substance.10. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the abutment comprises a plug.11. The heating apparatus of claim 10, wherein the plug encloses a second vacuum or an insulating material within.12. The heating apparatus of claims 9 or 10, wherein the plug comprises an electrical insulator material.13. The heating apparatus of any of claims 9 to 12, wherein the abutment is shaped to allow air to flow through the first tube.14. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 13.15. A method of manufacturing the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 13, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first tube, the first tube comprising an electrically conductive material and having an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received; arranging a heater on an outer surface ofthe first tube, wherein the heater is configured to provide heat to the received aerosol forming substance by thermal conduction; arranging at least one electrical insulator component on the first tube; arranging a second tube comprising an electrically conductive material on the at least one electrical insulator component such that the second tube is radially outwardly spaced away from the first tube; and electrically connecting the heater to the first tube and the second tube.", "embedding_index": 356}
{"index": 357, "patent_number": "WO23180477 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device user authentication unit. The authentication unit comprises a gas sensor (106) configured to sense gas information of a flow of breath, and a controller (102). The controller is configured to measure (301) gas information of a flow of breath using the gas sensor, and determine (302) a physiological parameter based upon the measured gas information. The controller is also configured to determine (303) whether the physiological parameter meets a predetermined requirement, and perform (304) an action when the physiological parameter meets the predetermined requirement. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device user authentication unit comprising a gas sensor configured to sense gas information of a flow of breath, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: measure gas information of a flow of breath using the gas sensor; determine a physiological parameter based upon the measured gas information, wherein the physiological parameter is a basal metabolic rate; determine whether the physiological parameter meets a predetermined requirement; and perform an action when the physiological parameter meets the predetermined requirement.2. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 1, wherein the measured gas information comprises a carbon dioxide level in the flow of breath, and the controller is configured to convert the measured carbon dioxide level to the basal metabolic rate.3. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to compare the basal metabolic rate to a predetermined threshold and determine that the physiological parameter meets the predetermined requirement when the basal metabolic rate is below the predetermined threshold.4. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the action comprises setting an aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit to an unlocked state.5. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to compare the basal metabolic rate to a predetermined threshold and determine that the physiological parameter does not meet the predetermined requirement when the basal metabolic rate is not below the predetermined threshold.6. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to perform a second action when the physiological parameter does not meet the predetermined requirement; and the second action comprises setting an aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit to a locked state or maintaining the aerosol generation device in a locked state.7. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device user authentication unit further comprises a communications interface configured to communicate with an external device; and the controller is further configured to receive physiological information from the external device by the communication interface and determine the physiological parameter based upon the gas information and the received physiological information.8. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the gas sensor is further configured to sense gas information of an inhaling flow of breath of an operator of an aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit; and the controller is configured to measure inhaled gas information of the inhaling airflow using the gas sensor, and adjust the physiological parameter with the inhaled gas information.9. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the gas information is measured over a period of time, and the controller is configured to calibrate the determined physiological parameter using a first portion of the measured gas information at a beginning of the period of time.10. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, further comprising a flow meter, wherein the controller is configured to measure a flow rate of the flow of breath using the flow meter and determine the physiological parameter based upon the gas information and the measured flow rate.11. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to measure a sulphur level in the flow of breath using the gas sensor; and/or wherein the controller is configured to measure an alcohol level in the flow of breath using the gas sensor.12. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the gas sensor is configured to sense gas information of a flow of breath into the aerosol generation device.13. An aerosol generation device user authentication method, the method comprising: measuring gas information of a flow of breath using a gas sensor in an aerosol generation device; determining a physiological parameter based upon the measured gas information, wherein the physiological parameter is a basal metabolic rate; determining whether the physiological parameter meets a predetermined requirement; and performing an action when the physiological parameter meets the predetermined requirement.14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device user authentication unit cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: measuring gas information of a flow of breath using a gas sensor in an aerosol generation device; determining a physiological parameter based upon the measured gas information, wherein the physiological parameter is a basal metabolic rate; determining whether the physiological parameter meets a predetermined requirement; and performing an action when the physiological parameter meets the predetermined requirement.", "embedding_index": 357}
{"index": 358, "patent_number": "US2022202088 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber into which an aerosol substrate is insertable for being heated to generate an aerosol. The heating chamber is housed in a casing and an aperture is provided, through which the aerosol substrate is insertable into the heating chamber, e.g. through an open end of the heating chamber. Insulation is disposed between the heating chamber and the casing and a thermal bridge is arranged to dissipate heat from the heating chamber to the casing, for example in the vicinity of the aperture or from the open end of the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber into which an aerosol substrate is insertable for being heated to generate an aerosol;a casing in which the heating chamber is housed;an aperture through which the aerosol substrate is insertable into the heating chamber;insulation disposed at least partially between the heating chamber and the casing; anda thermal bridge arranged to dissipate heat from the heating chamber to the casing.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a first end proximal to the aperture and a second end opposite the first end of the heating chamber, wherein the thermal bridge is arranged closer to the first end of the heating chamber than the thermal bridge is to the second end of the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge at least partly defines the aperture.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge is arranged at least partly between the heating chamber and the aperture.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises a heat dissipation surface facing outward from the aerosol generation device.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises a heat dissipation surface facing a heat dissipating wall of the casing.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the heat dissipation surface is in direct contact with the heat dissipating wall of the casing.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge is arranged at least partly to enclose the heating chamber.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge is in contact with the heating chamber.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises a first material and the insulation comprises a second material, the first material having a higher thermal conductivity than the second material.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises a first material and the casing comprises a second material, the first material having a higher thermal conductivity than the second material.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises metal.13. (canceled)14. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge is externally ribbed.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a chassis; both the thermal bridge and the chassis complementarily surrounding the heating chamber; the chassis being made of a material having a lower thermal conductivity than the thermal bridge.16-19. (canceled)20. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, further comprising a mounting element which extends between the heating chamber and the insulation.21. The aerosol generation device of claim 20, wherein the mounting element cooperates with the chassis and the insulation to secure the insulation and the heating chamber in position in the aerosol generation device.22. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the heating chamber has a flange and the thermal bridge is located against a surface of the flange.23. (canceled)24. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises a first material and the aerosol generation device has an outer trim at least partially defining the aperture, the outer trim comprising a third material, the third material having a lower thermal conductivity than the first material.25-27. (canceled)28. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the thermal bridge comprises an aperture part and a casing part; the aperture part being preferably located proximate to the aperture and the casing part being preferably located between a portion of a length of the insulation and the casing.29. (canceled)30. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a spacing component between the heating chamber and the thermal bridge.31. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 358}
{"index": 359, "patent_number": "US2023301359 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule has a first end to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet; the ends defining a capsule axial direction, a vaporising chamber having an air inlet and a vapour outlet; a storage reservoir to store a liquid to be vaporised and extending between the mouthpiece and the chamber; a heating element to vaporise liquid received from the reservoir; a vapour flow path extending between the chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the vapour to flow from the chamber to the mouthpiece; an airflow path extending between a capsule air inlet and the air inlet of the chamber for allowing air to flow into the chamber; a vaporisation flow path located within the chamber and extending between the air inlet and the vapour outlet and extending in a capsule direction that is perpendicular to the capsule axial direction. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet; the first and second ends defining an axial direction of the capsule, the capsule further comprising: a vaporising chamber having an air inlet and a vapour outlet; a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised, the storage reservoir extending between the mouthpiece and the vaporising chamber;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the storage reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;an airflow path extending between an air inlet of the capsule and the air inlet of the vaporising chamber for allowing air to flow into the vaporising chamber; anda vaporisation flow path located within the vaporising chamber and extending between the air inlet of the vaporising chamber and the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber to allow vapour to flow out of the vaporising chamber;wherein the vaporisation flow path extends in a direction of the capsule that is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the capsule; andwherein the airflow path extends in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the capsule.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vaporisation flow path extends in a direction substantially parallel to a length of the heating element.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a capillary-type heating element.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a heating surface delimiting a wall surface of the vaporising chamber.5. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the heating surface extends in substantially the same direction as the direction of the vaporization flow path, substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the capsule.6. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the heating element comprises a liquid capillary part sealed from the heating surface by a seal element.7. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the heating surface of the heating element comprises a heater track in communication with the capillary part.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the heater track is printed on the capillary part.9. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the capillary part comprises a rigid porous ceramic.10. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the heating element has an upper portion comprising the heating surface and a lower portion comprising the liquid capillary part.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein the lower portion is more elongated in the horizontal direction than the upper portion.12. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a seal configured to surround an external surface of the heating element.13. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a holder configured to retain the heating element.14. The capsule according to claim 13, further comprising a seal configured to surround an external surface of the heating element, wherein the holder is configured to engage with the seal to house the heating element between the seal and the holder.15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vapour flow path comprises a vapour flow conduit extending from the vapour outlet of the vaporizing chamber, the vapour flow conduit located next to the storage reservoir.18. (canceled)19. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vapour flow path comprises a main portion and an end portion and wherein: the main portion extends between the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber and the end portion, in a direction substantially parallel to the axial direction of the capsule; andthe end portion extends between the main portion and the mouthpiece.20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the air flow path comprises an air flow conduit extending between the air inlet of the capsule and the air inlet of the vaporising chamber, the air flow conduit located adjacent the heating element.23. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vapour flow path and air flow path are located substantially on opposite sides of a median plane, the median plane passing substantially through the vapour outlet in the mouthpiece of the capsule.24. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir, and wherein the heating element is arranged to contact liquid stored in the buffer reservoir.25. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a vaporising chamber having an air inlet and a vapour outlet; a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised, the storage reservoir extending between the mouthpiece and the vaporising chamber;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the storage reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;an airflow path extending between an air inlet of the capsule and the air inlet of the vaporising chamber for allowing air to flow into the vaporising chamber; anda vaporisation flow path located within the vaporising chamber and extending between the air inlet of the vaporising chamber and the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber to allow vapour to flow out of the vaporising chamber;wherein the vaporisation flow path extends in a direction of the capsule that is substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the capsule; andwherein the airflow path extends in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the capsule.", "embedding_index": 359}
{"index": 360, "patent_number": "US2023307723 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a battery module for an aerosol generating system. It comprises a battery extending substantially in a longitudinal direction and a printed circuit board assembly connected to the battery. The battery comprises along the longitudinal direction a first portion of a first thickness, and a second portion comprising opposite faces defining a second thickness, the second thickness being less than the first thickness. The printed circuit board assembly is electrically connected to the second portion of the battery on one of said opposite faces. This allows spatial optimization of the battery module. The invention also relates to a corresponding aerosol generating system, and to a corresponding set comprising a battery charger. [EN] 1. A battery module for an aerosol generating system, the battery module comprising: a battery extending substantially in a longitudinal direction, the battery having a length measured in the longitudinal direction, and a width and a thickness measured orthogonally to the longitudinal direction,a printed circuit board assembly connected to the battery;wherein, the battery comprises along the longitudinal direction a first portion of a first thickness, and a second portion comprising opposite faces which define a second thickness of said second portion, the second thickness being less than the first thickness,and wherein the printed circuit board assembly is electrically connected to the second portion of the battery on one of said opposite faces.2. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the battery module comprises poles configured for connection to a board-to-board connector.3. The battery module according to claim 2, further comprising a flexible printed circuit connected to the printed circuit board assembly and carrying the board-to-board connector that is connected to the poles of the battery.4. The battery module according to claim 3, wherein the flexible printed circuit further comprises electrical contacts configured for connection to a charger for charging the battery.5. The battery module according to any one of claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board assembly is at least in part situated against the opposite face of the second portion of the battery to the face where it is electrically connected.6. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the second thickness of the second portion is between 10 percent and 70 percent of the first thickness of the first portion.7. The battery module according to claim 1, wherein the battery comprises a single cell.8. The battery module according to claim 4, comprising two ends in the longitudinal direction, wherein it further comprises, at one of said two ends, a battery cover which holds charging contact points for connection to a charger for charging the battery.9. The battery module according to claim 8, wherein the charging contact points held by the battery cover are the electrical contacts of the flexible printed circuit.10. The battery module according to claim 8, wherein the battery cover comprises a ferromagnetic sheet.11. The battery module according to claim 10, wherein the ferromagnetic sheet is cold rolled steel.12. The battery module according to claim 1, comprising successively in the longitudinal direction: the printed circuit board assembly, the first portion of the battery, and a pressure transducer, when the printed circuit board assembly is connected to the pressure transducer by a second flexible printed circuit.13. An aerosol generating system comprising the battery module according to claim 1 and an aerosolization module removably connected to the battery module.14. A set comprising an aerosol generating system and a battery charger, the aerosol generating system comprising a battery module according to claim 10, wherein the battery charger comprises at least one magnet configured to attract and retain the ferromagnetic sheet when an end surface of the battery module comprising the battery cover is placed against a surface of the battery charger.15. The battery module according to claim 6, wherein the second thickness of the second portion is between 20 percent and 40 percent of the first thickness of the first portion.", "embedding_index": 360}
{"index": 361, "patent_number": "US2023301349 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system, such as an e-cigarette, includes a vaporization chamber in which liquid is vaporized from a heater surface to mix with a flow of air through the vaporization chamber. Before reaching an air outlet, the airflow must pass through a restriction means such as a narrow neck, which helps to prevent droplets of re-condensed liquid leaking out of the air outlet. The restriction means also provides a convenient way to determine the distribution of air pressure along the airflow path and the overall resistance to draw of the vapour generating system. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: a first end together defining a longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end;an air inlet;an inlet channel;a vaporization chamber;an outlet channel; andan air outlet;wherein an airflow path extends from the air inlet through the inlet channel to the vaporization chamber, then through the outlet channel to the air outlet;the cartridge further comprising restriction means for restricting airflow between the outlet channel and the air outlet.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the restriction means is a neck in the airflow path, a cross-sectional area of the neck being smaller than a cross-sectional area of the outlet channel3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the cross-sectional area of the neck is smaller than a cross-sectional area anywhere else along the airflow path.4. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the neck is oriented such that the airflow through the neck is in a transverse direction.5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air outlet is located in the second end of the cartridge.6. The cartridge according to claim 5, further comprising, between the restriction means and the air outlet, a lip that projects from the second end towards the first end.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a reservoir configured to store vapour generating liquid to be vaporized in the vaporization chamber.8. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the outlet channel does not intersect the reservoir.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the outlet channel is adjacent to a longitudinal side wall of the cartridge.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the airflow path through the inlet channel follows a first transverse direction then turns to enter the vaporization chamber in a second transverse direction.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the inlet channel is convoluted such that the inlet channel provides no straight path from the air inlet to the vaporization chamber.12. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the inlet channel comprises at least two right-angled bends between the air inlet and the vaporization chamber.13. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the first transverse direction is opposite to the second transverse direction.14. The cartridge according to claim 13, further comprising an airflow diverter element, of which a first surface defines the first transverse direction and a second, opposite surface defines the second transverse direction.15. A vapour generating system comprising a vapour generating device and the cartridge according to claim 1, the cartridge being releasably connected to the vapour generating device.", "embedding_index": 361}
{"index": 362, "patent_number": "US2023301363 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (10), comprising a bracket extending along a device axis (X),an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device configured to receive the bracket and defining an atomizer compartment and a power block compartment, anda pressure capture assembly comprising a pressure sensor, a flexible housing configured to receive the pressure sensor and a holder configured to fix the flexible housing with the pressure sensor on the bracket. The pressure capture assembly is designed to be arranged on the bracket between the power block compartment and the atomizer compartment to prevent air passage between these compartments. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a bracket extending along a device axis (X) and configured to receive and support a plurality of internal components of the device;an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device configured to receive the bracket, and the outside casing defining an atomizer compartment and a power block compartment; anda pressure capture assembly comprising a pressure sensor, a flexible housing configured to receive and support the pressure sensor and a holder configured to fix the flexible housing with the pressure sensor on the bracket so as the flexible housing is in contact with the bracket,wherein the pressure capture assembly is designed to be arranged on the bracket between the power block compartment and the atomizer compartment to prevent air passage between these compartments.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the atomizer compartment defines a flow channel extending between a flow inlet and a flow outlet, the flow inlet being arranged on the outside casing.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein: the pressure sensor defines two opposite sensing surfaces and a lateral surface extending between the sensing surfaces, one of the sensing surfaces being exposed to the flow channel of the atomizer compartment and the other sensing surface being exposed to the power block compartment (15);the pressure sensor being configured to detect a difference of pressure exerted on the sensing surfaces; andthe outside casing defines a hole opening to the power block compartment.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the flexible housing defines a sensor cavity configured to receive the pressure sensor, the sensor cavity being delimited by a lateral wall designed to be in contact with the lateral surface of the pressure sensor.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the sensor cavity is further delimited by a back wall protruding from the lateral wall and designed to cover, at least partially, one of the sensing surfaces of the pressure sensor.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the back wall delimits a flow passage designed to link the flow channel of the atomizer compartment and the corresponding sensing surface of the pressure sensor.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bracket defines a support wall extending along the device axis (X) and having a U-shape cross section, the support wall defining an internal surface, wherein the flexible housing defines a bottom portion designed to be in contact with the internal surface of the support wall.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the flexible housing is designed to extend between the internal surface of the support wall and an internal surface of the outside casing.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the holder is configured to fill the space formed between the internal surface of the support wall, the internal surface of the outside casing, and the flexible housing.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the holder further configured to abut the flexible housing against the internal surface of the support wall.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bracket further defines a delimiting wall in the atomizer compartment, the delimiting wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the device axis (X) and delimiting, at least partially, a contact cavity, the contact cavity being arranged between the pressure sensor assembly and the delimiting wall.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, further comprising a contact assembly arranged in the contact cavity and comprising a pair of contacts crossing the delimiting wall.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the pressure capture assembly is designed to abut the contact assembly against the delimiting wall.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the bracket further defines a delimiting wall in the atomizer compartment, the delimiting wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the device axis (X) and delimiting, at least partially, a contact cavity, the contact cavity being arranged between the pressure sensor assembly and the delimiting wall, and wherein the delimiting wall is crossed by a flow bypass designed to link the flow channel of the atomizer compartment to the flow passage.15. An assembly method of an aerosol generation device according to claim 1, the method comprising: inserting the pressure sensor into the flexible housing;inserting the flexible housing with the pressure sensor in the bracket;locking the flexible housing with the pressure sensor in the bracket by the holder; andsliding the bracket into the outside casing.", "embedding_index": 362}
{"index": 363, "patent_number": "WO23180448 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) for a non-combustion aerosol generating device comprises an air inlet end forming an upstream end and a mouth end forming a downstream end of the article (10) and an aerosol generating substrate positioned between the upstream end and the downstream end, wherein the substrate comprises a first aerosol generating portion (14) and at least one second aerosol generating portion (16) positioned closer to the upstream end than the first aerosol generating portion (14) so that the air flow is configured to pass through the second aerosol generating portion (16) before passing through the first aerosol generating portion (14), wherein the first aerosol generating portion (14) comprises tobacco material and the second aerosol generating portion (16) comprises a foam containing foam-forming agent and aerosol forming agent in a non-free liquid state in the foam configured to produce aerosol upon heating and is positioned closer to the upstream end than any aerosol generating portion (14) comprising tobacco material. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10) for a non-combustion aerosol generating device comprising an air inlet end forming an upstream end and a mouth end forming a downstream end of the article (10) and an aerosol generating substrate positioned between the upstream end and the downstream end, wherein the substrate comprises a first aerosol generating portion (14) and at least one second aerosol generating portion (16) positioned closer to the upstream end than the first aerosol generating portion (14) so that the air flow is configured to pass through the second aerosol generating portion (16) before passing through the first aerosol generating portion (14), wherein the first aerosol generating portion (14) comprises tobacco material and the second aerosol generating portion (16) comprises a foam containing a foam-forming agent and an aerosol forming agent in a non-free liquid state in the foam configured to produce aerosol upon heating and is positioned closer to the upstream end than any aerosol generating portion (14) comprising tobacco material.2. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the foam of the second aerosol generating portion (16) further comprises a foam stabilizing agent and/or flavouring.3. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the foam-forming agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrocolloid selected from the group of agar, gellan gum, an emulsifier selected from the group of lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and/or mixtures thereof, without being limited thereto.4. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the foam-stabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, derivatives thereof, and mixture thereof.5. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the foam stabilizing agent comprises cellulose gum, in particular carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or derivatives thereof and/or cellulose fibre. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the aerosol forming agent in the second portion (16) is in an amount of at least 40 weight percent, preferably at least 50 weight percent and preferably comprises propylene glycol, glycerin or a combination thereof. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-6, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (14) contains tobacco powder and/or tobacco cut filler. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (14) comprises a reconstituted tobacco substrate and/or tobacco lamina. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 8, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (14) comprises reconstituted tobacco substrate comprising between 50 to 80 weight percent of tobacco material, between 10 and 25 weight percent of aerosol forming agent, 0 to 15 weight percent of cellulose fiber and 0 to 10 weight percent of a binding agent (e.g. guar gum). Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 9, wherein the reconstituted tobacco substrate is formed as gathered sheet(s), shreds, strips, granules and combinations thereof. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-10, wherein the substrate (14, 16) is wrapped by an outer wrapper. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-11, wherein it further comprises a filter (24) and a spacing/cooling portion (22) between the filter (24) and the aerosol generating portions (14, 16). Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-11, wherein it further comprises a filter (24) adjacent to the first aerosol generating portion (14). Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-13, wherein at least one aerosol generating portion (14, 16) comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of airflow hollow tubes (20) extending in the air flow direction. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any of claims 1-14, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises a plurality of airflow hollow tubes (20) extending in the second aerosol generating portion (16) or at least one aerosol generating portion (14, 16) is formed of plurality of beads.", "embedding_index": 363}
{"index": 364, "patent_number": "US2023301347 AA", "text": "[EN] A printed circuit board is configured to mechanically support a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components which are electrically connected via conductive tracks. At least some of the conductive tracks are arranged on a common flexible carrier. A first rigidizing layer including a first rigidizing material is located at a first portion of a surface of the common flexible carrier to form a first rigidized zone. A second rigidizing layer including a second rigidizing material is located at a second portion of the surface of the common flexible carrier to form a second rigidized zone. The first portion of the surface and the second portion of the surface are spaced apart from each other. The first rigidizing material and the second rigidizing material support electrical and/or electronic components. The electrical, electronical components and/or conductor tracks are attached between the rigidizing layers. [EN] 1. A printed circuit board configured to mechanically support a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components which are electrically connected via conductive tracks, wherein at least some of the conductive tracks are arranged on a common flexible carrier, wherein a first rigidizing layer comprising a first rigidizing material is located at a first portion of a surface of the common flexible carrier to form a first rigidized zone, a second rigidizing layer comprising a second rigidizing material is located at a second portion of the surface of the common flexible carrier to form a second rigidized zone, wherein the first portion of the surface and the second portion of the surface are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first rigidized zone and the second rigidized zone support electrical a and/or electronic components.wherein the electrical and/or electronical components and/or conductor tracks are attached between the first and second rigidizing layers.2. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the first rigidizing layer and the second rigidizing layer comprise the same rigidizing material.3. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the first rigidizing layer and/or the second rigidizing layer is part of a rigidizing laminate comprising greater than or equal to 2 from which greater than or equal to 1 layers comprise the same rigidizing material.4. The printed circuit board according to claim 3, wherein the laminate comprising the first rigidizing layer and/or the second rigidizing layer further comprises a layer or laminate comprising the same material as the common flexible carrier.5. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the common flexible carrier is a laminate of greater than or equal to 2 layers.6. The printed circuit board to claim 1, further comprising a conductive track arranged on the common flexible carrier electrically connecting an electrical and/or electronic component of the first rigidized zone with an electrical and/or electronic component of the second rigidized zone.7. The printed circuit board to claim 1, wherein beside the conductive tracks, no further electrical and/or electronic components are arranged on the common flexible carrier.8. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the common flexible carrier extends along an entire length of the printed circuit board and/or an entire width of the printed circuit board.9. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein a laminate comprising the common flexible carrier, the first rigidizing layer and/or the second rigidizing layer comprises at least no-flow Pre-preg 106 Glass.10. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the common flexible carrier electrically interconnects greater than or equal to 3 rigidized zones.11. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the rigidizing layers, the conductive tracks and at least the flexible carrier are arranged parallel to each other.12. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rigidized zones are flexible to at least 50 percent extent of a carrier flexibility.13. The printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rigidized zones are arbitrarily arrangeable on the first and second portions of the surface of the common flexible carrier.14. An electronic smoking device comprising a void and a lateral outside area, comprising: a printed circuit board according to claim 1.15. The electronic smoking device according to claim 14, wherein the printed circuit board is insertable in the void of the electronic smoking device.16. The electronic smoking device according to claim 14, wherein the printed circuit board is insertable in the void of the electronic smoking device, andwherein the common flexible carrier of the printed circuit board is bent and an angle between the first portion of the surface of the first rigidized zone and the second portion of the surface of the second rigidized zone is greater than or equal to 15 degrees.17. A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board configured to mechanically support a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components which are electrically connected via conductive tracks, comprising the steps of: providing a flexible carrier,providing a first rigidizing material and a second rigidizing material,applying the first rigidizing material on a first portion of a surface of the common flexible carrier to form a first rigidized zone,applying the second rigidizing material on a second portion of the surface of the common flexible carrier to form a second rigidized zone, wherein the second portion is spaced apart from the first portion of the surface,applying conductive tracks to arrange on the common carrier, andpositioning of electrical and/or electronic components in the first rigidized zone and the second rigidized zone.18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the method further comprises step g) positioning the printed circuit board in a void of an electronic smoking device.", "embedding_index": 364}
{"index": 365, "patent_number": "US2023301355 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further including: a storage reservoir to store a liquid; a vaporising chamber to receive liquid from the storage reservoir; a heating element within the vaporising chamber and including a capillary element configured to vaporise the liquid and generate a vapour; a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece; a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than that of the storage reservoir; and wherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber arranged to receive liquid from the storage reservoir;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element comprising a capillary element configured to vaporise the received liquid and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than a fluid capacity of the storage reservoir; andwherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein heating element comprises a heating surface and the buffer reservoir is located adjacent to a surface of the heating element which is substantially opposite to the heating surface.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating element, the heating surface, and the capillary element are integrally formed.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating surface is a first portion of the heating element and the capillary element is a second portion of the heating element, and the first and second portions of the heating element are substantially opposite each other.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating element, the heating surface, and the capillary element are formed from a porous material.6. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the porous material is a rigid ceramic.7. The capsule according to claim 3, wherein a heater track is positioned on the heating surface of the heating element.8. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is arranged between the storage reservoir and the buffer reservoir.9. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the storage reservoir is located closer to the mouthpiece than the buffer reservoir so that the storage reservoir is located above the buffer reservoir when the capsule is held vertically in its operative configuration such that liquid can flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir under the action of gravity.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the capillary element is located within the buffer reservoir.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the buffer reservoir comprises a substantially constant volume of liquid along a length of the buffer reservoir, wherein the length of the buffer reservoir is adjacent at least one surface of the capillary element.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element is supported in the buffer reservoir by at least one spacer.13. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the at least one spacer comprises part of the capillary element.14. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the at least one spacer comprises a wall of the buffer reservoir, the wall being located substantially opposite to the capillary element.15. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the buffer reservoir is delimited by a holder of the capsule comprising a sump, and a seal member.16. The capsule according to claim 15, wherein the storage reservoir is delimited by an outer casing of the capsule, the seal member, and the mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece is located substantially opposite to the seal member.17. The capsule according to claim 15, wherein the vapor flow path comprises a vapor tube connecting the vaporizing chamber to the mouthpiece, and wherein the vaporizing chamber is sealed by the seal member.18. The capsule according to claim 15, further comprising an airflow path extending between an air inlet of the capsule and the vaporising chamber for allowing air to flow into the vaporising chamber.19. The capsule according to claim 18, wherein the air inlet is located on an outer surface of the holder.20. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber arranged to receive liquid received from the storage reservoir;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element comprising a capillary element configured to vaporise the received liquid and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than a fluid capacity of the storage reservoir; andwherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir.", "embedding_index": 365}
{"index": 366, "patent_number": "US2021059310 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an outer body; an induction coil arranged inward of the outer body; a heating compartment defined inward of the induction coil and arranged to receive, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; wherein the separation between the outer body and the induction coil defines an air vent arranged to allow air flow around the induction coil and to the heating compartment. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: an outer body;an induction coil arranged inward of the outer body;a heating compartment defined inward of the induction coil and arranged to receive, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; whereina separation between the outer body and the induction coil defines an air vent arranged to allow air flow around the induction coil and to the heating compartment.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the air vent is shaped to direct air flow around the induction coil before directing air flow to the heating compartment.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising one or more separators arranged between the outer body and induction coil to divide the air vent into two or more layers.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the two or more layers of the air vent are arranged to provide an air flow path passing through a plurality of the two or more air vent layers passing from one air vent layer to another air vent layer.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the two or more layers of the air vent are arranged to provide an air flow path that passes through at least two of the two or more air vent layers by splitting between each respective air vent layer.6. The induction heating assembly according to claims 1, further comprising ribs supporting the outer body and the induction coil in mechanical connection, and dividing the air vent into segments.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising structures in the air vent arranged to define one or more air flow paths.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the one or more air flow paths are arranged to be one or more of: a spiral around the induction coil;a zig-zag in a longitudinal direction of the induction coil; anda zig-zag in a transverse direction of the induction coil.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the one or more air flow paths cover more than 50 percent of an outer surface of the induction coil.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising an electromagnetic shield, the shield being arranged: between the induction coil and the air vent;between concentric layers of the two or more air vent layers;substantially surrounding a circumference of the air vent; orbeing part of a wall of the air vent.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is arranged within a wall housing the heating compartment.12. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the vaporisable substance and the induction heatable susceptor are contained by an air permeable layer or an air permeable membrane.13. The according to claim 1, further comprising an induction heatable susceptor having a tubular shape forming at least part of the air vent.14. A vapour generating system comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; whereinthe body is, in use, arranged within the heating compartment of the assembly.15. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the vaporisable substance is a solid or semi-solid tobacco substance.16. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the susceptor is held within and surrounded by the vaporisable substance such that the vaporisable substance forms, in use, a heat absorbing layer between the susceptor and an outer surface of the assembly.17. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising ribs supporting the outer body, the induction coil, and the one or more separators in mechanical connection, and dividing the air vent into segments.", "embedding_index": 366}
{"index": 367, "patent_number": "WO22049247 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) is configured for use with an electrically- operated aerosol generating device (30, 60) having a heater (58). The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) has a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12). The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (16) and a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod. The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) has an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14) and includes a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26). The self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is breachable, e.g., by an insertion element 52, upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into an aerosol generating device (30, 60) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26), and is capable of self-sealing (i.e. resealing) upon removal of the insertion element (52). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16); a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod; an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14); and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26), the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) being breachable upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into an aerosol generating device (30, 60) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned upstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16).3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the selfsealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16).4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (16) is positioned in the wrapper (22) at the distal end (12).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is secured around its periphery to the wrapper (22).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises an elastomeric material, preferably silicone rubber.7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) includes a vapour cooling element (18) positioned in the wrapper (22) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16), preferably wherein the vapour cooling element (18) comprises a hollow tube (18a).8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the hollow tube (18a) is a paper tube having a thickness which is greater than a thickness of the wrapper (22).9. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the selfsealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned between the aerosol generating substrate (16) and the vapour cooling element (18).10. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising a mouthpiece filter (20) at the mouth end (14).11. An aerosol generating system (1, 2) comprising: an aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16); a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod; an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14); and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26); an aerosol generating device (30, 60) including a cavity (38) for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) and an insertion element (52) configured to breach the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into the cavity (38) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26).12. An aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the insertion element (52) is a hollow insertion element configured to breach the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into the cavity (38) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26) through the hollow insertion element (52) and the aerosol generating substrate (16).13. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) comprises a one-way valve, preferably a duckbill valve or slit valve.14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) is substantially conical or substantially frustoconical.15. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) is arranged at a distal end (46) of the cavity (38).16. An aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) projects into the cavity (38), from the distal end (46) towards a proximal end (44).17. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 11 to 16, wherein the aerosol generating device (30, 60) comprises a plurality of said insertion elements (52).", "embedding_index": 367}
{"index": 368, "patent_number": "US2023142601 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable for an aerosol generating device, methods and systems for manufacturing a consumable, and methods for using a consumable are provided. The consumable includes a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; and a heating element embedded in the columnar portion. The heating element includes a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion. The heating element is adapted to be driven towards the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion. [EN] 1. A consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; anda heating element embedded in the columnar portion,the heating element comprising a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion,the heating element being adapted to be driven towards an end of the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion.2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is an inductive heating element.3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate portions comprises two elongate portions arranged at respective ends of the base portion to form a U-shape.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element has a substantially similar cross-section throughout the base portion and the plurality of elongate portions.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is a wire bent to form the base portion and the plurality of elongate portions.6. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation substrate is a solid material or is a loose material held by a wrapping around the columnar portion, and the heating element is embedded in the aerosol generation substrate.7. A-The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the base portion is arranged at an open end of the columnar portion.8. A system for manufacturing a consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a holding means adapted to receive a consumable comprising a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; anda heating element driver arranged to face the holding means, the heating element driver being configured to drive a heating element of the consumable towards an end of the columnar portion.9. The system according to claim 8, further comprising: a drum comprising a plurality of the holding means arranged at respective indexed positions around the drum, each holding means being adapted to receive a respective consumable, the drum being configured to undergo indexed rotation, whereinthe heating element driver is arranged to face a first indexed position around the drum, the heating element driver being configured to drive a heating element towards an end of a columnar portion of a consumable that is in the holding means at the first indexed position.10. The system according to claim 9, further comprising a hopper arranged to store a plurality of columnar portions of aerosol generation substrate and to feed the plurality of columnar portions towards a second indexed position around the drum.11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the first indexed position and the second indexed position are different positions.12. The system according to claim 10, wherein the drum is arranged to rotate around a substantially horizontal axis, and the second indexed position is a top position.13. The system according to claim 10, wherein the holding means are adapted to drop the respective columnar portion after the drum has rotated through a predetermined number of indexed positions from when the respective columnar portion was arranged in the holding means at the second indexed position.14. The system according to claim 8, wherein the heating element driver is a staple gun.15. A method for manufacturing the consumable of claim 1, comprising: arranging the end of the columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate to face a heating element driver; andusing the heating element driver to drive the heating element towards the end of the columnar portion.16. A method of generating an inhalable aerosol, comprising: inserting the consumable of claim 1 into a heating chamber comprising a driving element configured to drive the heating element; andheating the columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate using the heating element to generate the inhalable aerosol.17. The system according to claim 8, wherein the holding means comprises indentations or grooves in an external surface of the drum.", "embedding_index": 368}
{"index": 369, "patent_number": "WO23175144 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The heating apparatus (10, 50, 90, 150) comprises: an inner wall defining a heating zone (18, 58, 98, 158) and an opening (16, 56, 96, 156) through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; a heater (32, 70, 118, 174) arranged on the inner wall and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance that is received in the heating zone; an outer wall (14, 54, 94, 154) positioned radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and a glass connecting portion (22, 64, 104, 164) connecting the inner wall and the outer wall. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an inner wall defining a heating zone and an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; a heater arranged on the inner wall and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance that is received in the heating zone; an outer wall positioned radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and a glass connecting portion connecting the inner wall and the outer wall.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a vacuum is enclosed between the inner wall and the outer wall, or wherein an insulating material is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall.3. The heating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, wherein the glass connecting portion is laser-welded to the inner wall.4. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the outer wall is made of glass and is a singular piece with the glass connecting portion.5. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the outer wall comprises a metallic material, and wherein a first end of the outer wall is laser- welded to the glass connecting portion.6. The heating apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a glass base, wherein a second end of the outer wall is laser-welded to the glass base.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims further comprising a heater cup, the heater cup comprising the inner wall and an end to limit a depth of insertion for the received aerosol forming substance.8. The heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 6 further comprising a heater sleeve and a second glass connecting portion, the heater sleeve comprising the inner wall, wherein the first glass connecting portion connects a first end of the inner wall with a first end of the outer wall and the second glass connecting portion connects a second end of the inner wall with a second end of the outer wall.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is printed or coated on or wrapped around the inner wall.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source that can supply electrical power to the heater.12. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a thermocouple cable and/or thermistor wire configured to connect the heater to a control circuit.13. The heating apparatus of claims 11 or 12, wherein the one or more wires and/or wherein the thermocouple and/or thermistor wire is moulded within glass so as to connect the heater to the power source and/or the control circuit respectively.14. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 13.15. A method of manufacturing the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 13, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inner wall to define a heating zone and an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; arranging a heater on the inner wall; providing an outer wall radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and connecting the inner wall to the outer wall with a glass connecting portion.", "embedding_index": 369}
{"index": 370, "patent_number": "WO23174996 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device for receiving an aerosol substrate and providing electric power to said aerosol substrate, the aerosol generating device comprising at least two electrodes configured to electrically couple with said aerosol substrate to provide electric power to said aerosol substrate, in use; a proximity sensor configured to sense proximity of a user in a first direction; and a control unit configured to: compare the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; and increase the electric power provided to said aerosol substrate to an inhalation electric power when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold. There is also provided a method of operating an aerosol generating device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (100) for receiving an aerosol substrate (102) and providing electric power to said aerosol substrate (102), the aerosol generating device (100) comprising: at least two electrodes (106) configured to electrically couple with said aerosol substrate (102) to provide electric power to said aerosol substrate (102), in use; a proximity sensor (110) configured to sense proximity of a user (200) in a first direction (A); and a control unit (108) configured to: compare the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; and increase the electric power provided to said aerosol substrate (102) to an inhalation electric power when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold.2. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device (100) is configured to be activated in response to a users action, and wherein the aerosol generating device (100) is configured to provide a priming electric power to said aerosol substrate (102) in response to the users action, wherein the priming electric power is less than the inhalation electric power.3. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 2, comprising a puff sensor (120) configured to detect an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device by the user (200), wherein the users action is the inhalation action.4. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claims 1 or 2, comprising a puff sensor (120) configured to detect an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device (100) by the user (200), wherein the control unit (108) is configured to increase the provided electric power from the inhalation electric power to a boost electric power in response to an inhalation action being detected by the puff sensor (120).5. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 4, wherein the puff sensor (120) is configured to detect an end of an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device (100) by the user (200), and wherein the control unit (108) is configured to reduce the provided electric power from the boost electric power to the inhalation electric power when the end of the inhalation action is detected by the puff sensor (120).6. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the provided power is increased to the inhalation electric power as a step change when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold.7. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the provided power is increased to the inhalation electric power as a gradual change as a function of the sensed proximity.8. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more temperature sensors (122) configured to directly or indirectly measure the temperature of said aerosol substrate (102), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is activated when the one or more temperature sensors (122) detects a priming temperature above a first temperature threshold.9. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (108) is configured to reduce the provided electric power from the inhalation electric power to the priming electric power if the determined distance increases above the predetermined threshold.10. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the priming electric power is configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) to a priming temperature of between 0 degrees centigrade and 125 degrees centigrade and the inhalation electric power is configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) to an inhalation temperature of between 230 degrees centigrade and 280 degrees centigrade11. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device (100) comprising a mouthpiece (112), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is arranged adjacent to the mouthpiece (112), and the first direction (A) extends along a longitudinal axis defined by the mouthpiece (112).12. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claim 1 to 10, wherein the aerosol generating device (100) comprises a mouthpiece (112) comprising a planar portion (124), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is arranged on the planar portion (124) of the mouthpiece and the first direction (A) extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar portion (124).13. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising an image sensor (116) configured to detect a mouth of the user (200), wherein the first direction (A) extends between the proximity sensor (110) and the mouth of the user (200), in use.14. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13; and an aerosol substrate (102) having one or more electrical conductors (126) provided therein, wherein the at least two electrodes (106) are configured to electrically couple with the one or more electrical conductors (126) in the aerosol substrate (102).15. A method of operating an aerosol generating device (100) comprising: sensing, at a proximity sensor (110), a proximity to a user (200) in a first direction (A); comparing the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; determining that the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold; and increasing an electric power provided to at least two electrodes (106) of the aerosol generating device (100) to an inhalation electric power, wherein the at least two electrodes are configured to electrically couple with an aerosol substrate (102) having one or more electrical conductors (126) therein.", "embedding_index": 370}
{"index": 371, "patent_number": "US2023292834 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system, such as an e-cigarette, includes a vaporization chamber in which liquid is vaporized from a heater surface to mix with a flow of air through the vaporization chamber. An inlet channel between an air inlet and the vaporization chamber is convoluted such that it follows at least two directions transverse to the length of the cartridge and provides no straight path for condensed liquid in the vaporization chamber to leak back out of the air inlet. Because the inlet channel enters the vaporization chamber in a transverse direction, the airflow through the chamber is substantially parallel to the heater surface and promotes even vaporization of liquid across the whole area of the surface. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: a first end together defining a longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end;an air inlet;a vaporization chamber;an inlet channel from the air inlet to the vaporization chamber; anda heater surface in the vaporization chamber, the heater surface being substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction;wherein the inlet channel follows a first transverse direction then turns to enter the vaporization chamber in a second transverse direction.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inlet channel is convoluted such that the inlet channel provides no straight path from the air inlet to the vaporization chamber.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inlet channel comprises at least two right-angled bends between the air inlet and the vaporization chamber.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first transverse direction is opposite to the second transverse direction.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, further comprising an airflow diverter element, of which a first surface defines the first transverse direction and a second, opposite surface defines the second transverse direction.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet is located centrally in the first end of the cartridge.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heater surface is a distal surface of a ceramic heating element.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the ceramic heating element comprises a heating track that extends between two electrical connection points.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, further comprising two electrical terminals that are exposed to an exterior of the cartridge and respectively contact the two electrical connection points.11. The cartridge according to claim 8, further comprising a reservoir configured to store vapour generating liquid to be vaporized in the vaporization chamber.12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the ceramic heating element includes a proximal surface exposed to an inner space of the reservoir and comprises a porous ceramic material to transfer liquid from the proximal surface to the heater surface.13. A vapour generating system comprising a vapour generating device and the cartridge according to claim 1, the cartridge being releasably connected to the vapour generating device.", "embedding_index": 371}
{"index": 372, "patent_number": "WO22058320 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (10) designed to operate according to several operation modes and comprising: - a housing (12) extending along a device axis (X); - a measurement circuitry (28) configured to generate, while the device (10) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the user's body bioimpedance; - a control circuitry (30) comprises a control module (43) configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements, compare the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate the user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) designed to operate according to several operation modes and comprising: - a housing (12; 212; 312) extending along a device axis (X); - a measurement circuitry (28) configured to generate, while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the users body bioimpedance; - a control circuitry (30) comprises a control module (43) configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements, compare the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate the user.2. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 1, wherein the measurement circuitry (28) comprises a pair of measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) designed to be in contact with the users skin while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by the user and a processing module (42) configured to generate a measurement signal on one of the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334), acquire a response signal from the other measurement sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) and generate the bioimpedance measurements by analyzing the measurement signal and the response signal.3. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 2, wherein the measurement circuitry (28) further comprises a reference sensor (36; 236; 336) designed to be in contact with the users skin at least temporary while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by the user, the processing module (42) being further configured to use the reference sensor (36; 236; 336) as a measurement reference.4. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein each sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) protrudes from an external surface (19) of the housing (12; 212; 312) or forms a part of this external surface (19), and is electrically isolated from the housing (12; 212; 312).5. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claims 3 and 4, wherein the reference sensor (36; 236; 336) is arranged between the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334).6. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: - the housing (12; 212; 312) extends along the device axis (X) between a mouthpiece end (16; 216) and a battery end (18; 218); - one of the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) is arranged at the mouthpiece end (16; 216) of the housing (12) and the other measurement sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) is arranged at the battery end (18; 218) of the housing (12).7. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the control circuitry (30) comprises an automatic activation element (44) configured to activate automatically at least one operation mode of the device (10); at least one of the sensors (32, 34, 36) presents at least partially circumferential shape extending around the device axis (X).8. The aerosol generation device (210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the control circuitry (30) comprises a manual activation element (244; 344) arranged on an external surface of the housing and configured to activate at least one operation mode of the device (210; 310) further to a user interaction with the element; at least one of the sensors (232, 234; 332, 334) being arranged on the external surface of the housing on the opposite side of the manual activation element (244; 344) or is integrated into the activation element (244; 344).9. The aerosol generation device (310) according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein at least one of the sensors (332) extends over at least one edge (352) formed by the housing (312).10. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the measurement signal is a pulse voltage signal, preferably of a block wave shape.11. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the processing module (42) is configured to generate the bioimpedance measurements by performing several measurement cycles, the generated bioimpedance measurements presenting averaged measurements over the measurement cycles. 1912. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module (43) is configured to extract the control features from the bioimpedance measurements using Fast Fourier Transforms.13. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, in a calibration operation mode, the control module (43) is configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements and store these features as reference features.14. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, if the user is authenticated, the control module (43) is configured to trigger a normal operation mode of the device (10; 210; 310), otherwise, the control module (43) is configured to trigger a degraded operation mode of the device (10; 210; 310) or deactivate the device (10; 210; 310).15. Operation method of an aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) designed to operate according to several operation modes, the operation method comprising: - generate (130), while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the users body bioimpedance; - extract (132) control features from the bioimpedance measurements; - compare (134) the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate (136) the user.", "embedding_index": 372}
{"index": 373, "patent_number": "WO23174687 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100). The cartridge (10) comprises a liquid store (12) for containing a vapour generating liquid and a vapour generating unit (13). The vapour generating unit (13) comprises a vaporisation device (14). The vaporisation device (14) includes a heating element (16) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (18). The vapour generating unit (13) further comprises a liquid transfer element (20) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (12) to the vaporisation device (14) by capillary action. The inductively heatable susceptor (18) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (20) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (14) by the liquid transfer element (20). The inductively heatable susceptor (18) surrounds the liquid transfer element (20) and has an inner surface (22) that contacts an outer surface (24) of the liquid transfer element (20). The inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 3 mm to 10 mm. The liquid transfer element (20) has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the inductively heatable susceptor (18). [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100), the cartridge (10) comprising: a liquid store (12) for containing a vapour generating liquid; and a vapour generating unit (13), the vapour generating unit (13) comprising: a vaporisation device (14) including a heating element (16) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (18); and a liquid transfer element (20) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (12) to the vaporisation device (14) by capillary action; wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (20) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (14) by the liquid transfer element (20); wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) surrounds the liquid transfer element (20) and has an inner surface (22) that contacts an outer surface (24) of the liquid transfer element (20); wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the liquid transfer element (20) having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the inductively heatable susceptor (18).2. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 5 mm to 8 mm.3. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of 7 mm.4. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an axial length of from 0.5 mm to 15 mm.5. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an axial length of from 3 mm to 5 mm.6. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) comprises a susceptor tube (19).7. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid transfer element (20) comprises at least two different materials, wherein a first of the materials is a porous ceramic; and wherein a second of the materials has a thermal conductivity and/or mechanical strength which is different from the porous ceramic.8. A cartridge (10) according to claim 7, wherein the second of the materials comprises air pockets.9. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 4 mm.10. A cartridge (10) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 2 mm.11. A cartridge (10) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 1 mm.12. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge (10) comprises a cup (32) defining an airflow guide (34), wherein the vapour generating unit (13) is disposed in the interior (30) of the cup (26), wherein air is flowable in use from the surrounding environment into the interior (30) of the cup (32) through one or more air inlets (33) to flow over the inductively heatable susceptor (18).13. A cartridge (10) according to claim 12, wherein the liquid transfer element (20) comprises a hollow core (36) and a base (38), wherein the hollow core (36) defines a vaporisation chamber (40), wherein the base (38) comprises at least one indentation (42) which engages with the cup (32), wherein the at least one indentation (42) is configured such that an airflow path is defined for allowing air to flow from the interior (30) of the cup (32) into the vaporisation chamber (40).14. A cartridge (10) according to claim 13, wherein the base (38) of the liquid transfer element (20) comprises a plurality of indentations (42).15. A vapour generating system (110) comprising a vapour generating device (100) and a cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 373}
{"index": 374, "patent_number": "WO23174994 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for heat-treating a susceptor (10). The method comprises heating a susceptor (10) to a first temperature over a first time period, the first temperature being above 350 degrees centigrade The method further comprises holding the susceptor (10) at the first temperature for a second time period and cooling the susceptor (10). [EN] Claims 1. A method of manufacturing an induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating system, the method comprising: heat treating a susceptor by: heating the susceptor (10) to a first temperature over a first time period, the first temperature being above 350 degrees C; holding the susceptor (10) at the first temperature for a second time period; and cooling the susceptor (10); and assembling the heat treated susceptor into an induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating system.2. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first temperature is at least 400 degrees centigrade3. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first temperature is at least 500 degrees centigrade4. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first time period is from 4 to 40 seconds.5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second time period is from 3 to 35 seconds.6. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: cooling the susceptor (10) from the first temperature to a second temperature over a third time period.7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the second temperature is from 20 degrees centigrade to 150 degrees centigrade lower than the first temperature.8. A method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the third time period is from 5 to 45 seconds.9. A method according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the method comprises: cooling the susceptor (10) from the second temperature to ambient temperature over a fourth time period, wherein the fourth time period is the time required for the susceptor (10) to cool to ambient temperature.10. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out at ambient atmospheric pressure.11. A method according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out at a pressure above or below ambient atmospheric pressure.12. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the steps of heat treating the susceptor are carried out in an oven or a kiln.13. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out under a normal atmospheric composition.14. A method according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out under a composition which differs from a normal atmospheric composition.15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the composition comprises one of an inert gas and an active gas.", "embedding_index": 374}
{"index": 375, "patent_number": "WO23174749 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a body (110) housing a power source (22) electrically coupled to an electrical charging port (20), a heating cavity (30) provided with an insertion opening (31), a heating system (32) for heating said heating cavity (30), and a sliding mechanism (150) including at least one sliding lid (160) slidably mounted on the body, the sliding mechanism (150) being selectively operatable between at least a using position where the electrical charging port (20) is covered while the opening (31) is exposed and an electrical loading position where the opening (31) is covered while the electrical charging port (20) is exposed, the sliding mechanism (150) being configured so that in any of its positions at most one of the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) is exposed. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a body (110) housing: - a power source (22) electrically coupled to an electrical charging port (20), - a heating cavity (30) provided with an opening (31) at one insertion end (31 a) and adapted to receive at least part of an aerosol-generating article (3) inserted through said opening (31), and - a heating system (32) for heating said heating cavity (30), the heating system (32) being supplied by said electrical power source (22), the aerosol-generating device (100) being characterized in that it further comprises a sliding mechanism (150) including at least one sliding lid (160) slidably mounted on the body (110), the sliding mechanism (150) being selectively operatable between at least a using position where the electrical charging port (20) is covered by the at least one sliding lid (160) while the opening (31) is exposed and an electrical loading position where the opening (31) is covered by the at least one sliding lid (160) while the electrical charging port (20) is exposed, and the sliding mechanism (150) being configured so that in any of its positions at most one of the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) is exposed. The aerosol-generating device (600, 900, 1000) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one sliding lid (660, 960, 1060) forms a continuous element defining a closed outline and surrounding the body (610, 910, 1010). The aerosol-generating device (100, 500, 700, 800) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160, 560, 760, 860) extends around a limited portion of a body circumference. The aerosol-generating device (500) according to any one of claims 1 to3, wherein the sliding mechanism (550) is further operatable in a storing position where both the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are covered by the at least one sliding lid (560). The aerosol-generating device (600, 900, 1000) according to any one of claims 1 to4, wherein the at least one sliding lid (660, 960, 1060) comprises at least one aperture (663, 664, 963, 964) configured to face the opening (31) in the using position and/or the electrical charging port (20) in the electrical loading position. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300) according to any one of claims 1 to5, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360) is removable, and the aerosol-generating device further comprises controlling means (33) for disabling the heating system (32) when the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360) is removed. The aerosol-generating device (according to any one of claims 1 to6, wherein the body (110, 210, 310, 410) is provided with at least one peripheral groove or slit (172, 173, 272a, 272b, 373a, 373b, 473a, 473b) and the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360, 460) is slidably mounted in said groove or slit. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to7, wherein the sliding mechanism (150) comprises magnetic holding means (180, 161 a, 181, 182, 183) for holding the at least one sliding lid (160) to the body (110). The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to8, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160) comprises a deformable main part (161) made of flexible material such as textile or rubber. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160) comprises a deformable main part (161) made of a plurality of rigid parts connected by pivotable elements. The aerosol-generating device (900, 1000) according to any one of claims 1 to10, wherein the sliding mechanism (950, 1050) comprises at least one guiding axis (991, 992, 993, 994, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094) mounted on the body (910, 1010), and the at least one sliding lid (960, 1060) is guided around said guiding axis. The aerosol-generating device (910, 1010) according to claim11, wherein the guiding axis (991, 992, 993, 994, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094) is rotatably mounted on the body (910, 1010). The aerosol-generating device (700) according to any one of claims 1 to12, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are covered by the same sliding lid. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are located at opposite ends (110a, 110b) of the body (110). The aerosol-generating device (800) according to any one of claims 1 to13, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are located at a same end (810b) of the body (810).", "embedding_index": 375}
{"index": 376, "patent_number": "WO23174785 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device has a cartridge (2) and a base part (5) having a heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid reservoir (4) containing a vapour generating liquid, a vaporization chamber (6) in communication with the reservoir, at least one air channel (24) extending from an air inlet (22), through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet (26) and a fluid transfer medium (8) extending from the reservoir (4) to the chamber (6). A first portion (8a) of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion (8b) extends in a different plane to the first portion, the first portion being at least double the length of the second portion which extends in a plane transverse to the air flow channel (24). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid reservoir for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid reservoir; at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet; and a fluid transfer medium extending from the liquid reservoir to the vaporization chamber for absorbing and transferring liquid to the vaporization chamber, wherein at least a first portion of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion extends in a different plane or axis to the first portion, the first portion being of a greater length than the length of the second portion.2. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid reservoir for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid reservoir; at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet; and a fluid transfer medium extending from the liquid reservoir to the vaporization chamber for absorbing and transferring liquid to the vaporization chamber, wherein at least a first portion of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion extends in a different plane or axis to the first portion, the second portion extending in a plane transverse to the air flow channel.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion extends in a plane transverse to the air flow channel.4. The cartridge as claimed in claim 2, wherein the length of the first portion is at least a third longer than the length of the second portion.5. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein second portion of the wick is substantially planar, the plane being defined by a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis is transverse to the predominant direction of air flow through the vaporisation chamber and the second axis is substantially parallel to the predominant direction of airflow through the vaporisation chamber.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is at least partially deformable.7. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion extends substantially vertically at least partially into the liquid reservoir and the second portion protrudes into and terminates in the vaporisation chamber, preferably substantially perpendicularly to the first portion.8. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aspect (length to width) ratio of the planar fluid transfer medium is at least 2.0 and/or the ratio of the length of the first portion to the length of the second portion is at least 1.2:1, preferably at least 3:1.9. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fluid transfer medium has a substantially L or U-shaped profile.10. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion of the fluid transfer medium is substantially straight, or the first portion of the fluid transfer medium is curved.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is provided with a support structure, preferably a perforated support structure.12. The cartridge as claimed in claim 11, wherein the support structure is provided over an intended upper surface of the second portion, opposing the surface that contacts the heat source.13. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least part of the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is structured to form at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium.14. The cartridge as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium extends axially or parallel with the air channel of the cartridge.15. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one leak prevention member is provided in the air channel, the leak prevention member being selected from at least one of a one-w-ay valve and a S-shaped channel.16. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a pow-er supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims connected to the base part wherein the second portion of the fluid transfer medium at least partially contacts the heat source, preferably wherein the second portion of the fluid transfer medium deforms on contact with the heat source to conform with the profile of the heat source.", "embedding_index": 376}
{"index": 377, "patent_number": "US2023292835 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device such as a e-cigarette. The liquid substance storing container includes a porous body for storing liquid substance, and the aerosol generating device includes a heating element configured to fit into a hole of the porous body. The hole is tapered or frusto-conical, and the heating element has external surfaces tapered to match the internal surfaces of the tapered or frusto-conical hole. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device, said liquid substance storing container comprising a porous body for storing a liquid substance and said aerosol generating device comprising a heating element configured to fit into a hole of said porous body, wherein said hole is tapered or frusto-conical, said heating element having external surfaces tapered to match the-internal surfaces of said tapered or frusto-conical hole.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein said heating element is in contact with at least one of the internal surfaces of said hole for conducting heat to the porous body.3. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein said aerosol generating device further comprises a mouth piece in contact with the porous body, said porous body being compressed between said mouth piece and said heating element fitted into the hole of the porous body.4. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein the porous body is adapted to release a vaporized liquid substance when said porous body is heated by the heating element at or above a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade5. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein the porous body is configured to retain the liquid substance in an ambient temperature and to release and vaporize said liquid substance when heated to form an aerosol.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body is adapted to absorb a volume of liquid substance and to retain said volume of liquid substance until vaporized.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said hole of the porous body substantially extends along a central axis of the porous body.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body includes a closed internal cavity, said closed internal cavity further storing liquid substance.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body is made of porous ceramic, sintered metal, sintered glass or alumina.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body has a shape of a hollow disk, a hollow cylinder or a hollow truncated cone.", "embedding_index": 377}
{"index": 378, "patent_number": "WO23174868 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device has a cartridge and a base part having a heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid reservoir containing a vapour generating liquid, a vaporization chamber in communication with the reservoir, at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet and a fluid transfer medium extending from the reservoir to the chamber. The fluid transfer medium has a first woven or non-woven layer (8a) having a first, thin structured surface to form air channels (100) and a second, thicker non-structured woven or non-woven layer (8b). The structured surface (8a) faces the heat source (20). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; and a fluid transfer medium provided in the vaporization chamber for absorbing liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber via the liquid outlet, wherein at least part of a surface of the fluid transfer medium is structured to form at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium.2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein an intended lower surface of the fluid transfer medium remote from the liquid store is provided with the structured surface, the structured surface comprising at least two adjacent portions of the fluid transfer medium being provided in different planes to create the air flow channel therebetween.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the structured fluid transfer medium comprises at least one non-woven material, the structured surface of the non-woven material being formed by at least one of press moulding, cutting, bending, folding, wet laying, lamination, melt blowing, spin bonding, embossing and partial weaving/stitching.4. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fluid transfer medium comprises a first fluid transfer medium having the structured surface and a second transfer medium without a structured surface, the first fluid transfer medium being located furthest from the liquid store, the material of the first and the second fluid transfer medium being the same or different.5. The cartridge as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first structured fluid transfer medium is thinner than the second non-structured fluid transfer medium.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one support member is provided for at least partially supporting the fluid transfer medium to prevent or reduce its deformation, preferably wherein the at least one support member is provided for at least the structured part of the fluid transfer medium.7. The cartridge as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one support member comprises at least one of a housing surrounding at least part of the fluid transfer medium, a pin and a strut extending partially or fully through or under the fluid transfer medium.8. The cartridge as claimed in claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the at least one support member comprises a reinforcing porous scaffold provided below, above or through the structured fluid transfer medium.9. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8, wherein the porous scaffold comprises a mesh, preferably selected from a mesh of stainless steel, Iconel, titanium and nickel. O10. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the reinforcing porous scaffold and the fluid transfer medium are simultaneously pressed/formed to provide a reinforced structured fluid transfer medium.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge further comprises a thermal interface membrane that extends at least partially across the structured surface of the fluid transfer medium.12. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge further comprises a vapour flow channel that extends from an inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an outlet.13. The cartridge as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one air flow channel within the structured fluid transfer medium extends axially or parallel with the vapour flow channel of the cartridge.14. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the surface that is structured to form the at least one air flow channel comprises a vaporization surface.15. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fluid transfer medium comprises a heater interface surface, and wherein one or more of at least one air flow channel is formed in a surface that is spaced from the heater interface surface.16. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a power supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims, the cartridge being thermically connected to the base part wherein the structured surface of the fluid transfer medium faces the heat source.17. A vapour generating device as claimed in claim 16, wherein a footprint area of the structured fluid transfer medium is substantially the same as a footprint area of the heat source that is brought into contact therewith. O", "embedding_index": 378}
{"index": 379, "patent_number": "US2023292833 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system such as an e-cigarette includes a layer of mesh disposed across the airflow path, wherein at least a surface of the mesh includes a water-repellent material. The mesh permits the flow of air along the airflow path, while resisting the passage of condensed vapour-generating liquid that might leak from either the air inlet or air outlet. The water-repellent material may be a surface coating of a fluoropolymer such as PTFE or a ceramic nano-coating. Preferably the mesh has an average pore size less than 30 micro m. The mesh may be a generally planar sheet supported in a prefabricated cartridge closure assembly, which also defines the air inlet. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: an air inlet;a vaporization chamber;an air outlet;an airflow path extending from the air inlet through the vaporization chamber to the air outlet; anda mesh disposed across the airflow path;wherein at least a surface of the mesh comprises a water-repellent material.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the water-repellent material is a ceramic coating.3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the ceramic coating comprises silicon dioxide.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the water-repellent material is a fluoropolymer coating.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the water-repellent material is PTFE.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a heater in the vaporization chamber, wherein the mesh is disposed such that a temperature of the mesh remains low enough to avoid thermal degradation of the water-repellent material when the heater is in operation.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the temperature of the mesh remains below 270 degrees centigrade when the heater is in operation.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the mesh has an average pore size less than 50 micro m.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the mesh is disposed across the airflow path between the air inlet and the vaporization chamber.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a cartridge closure assembly, which comprises the air inlet and the mesh.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the cartridge closure assembly comprises: a cartridge cover comprising the air inlet;a gasket; anda layer of the mesh mounted between the cartridge cover and the gasket.12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the gasket forms a seal around the vaporization chamber.13. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge cover comprises integrated electrodes.14. The cartridge according to claim 11, which is a three-part cartridge comprising: the cartridge closure assembly as a first part;a second part to which the cartridge closure assembly is attached, the second part comprising the vaporization chamber; anda third part to which the second part is attached, the third part comprising a reservoir for a vapour generating liquid.15. A vapour generating system comprising the cartridge according to claim 1 and a vapour generating device comprising a power source; wherein a distal end of the cartridge is releasably connected to the vapour generating device; andwherein electrodes couple the power source, via a control circuit, to a heater in the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 379}
{"index": 380, "patent_number": "WO23174700 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor (7) of an aerosol-generating device (1) is described. The susceptor (7) is inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter. The method comprises a pre-heating phase of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a subsequent heating phase of the aerosol-generating device (1). A step of estimating or determining a temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is performed during the pre-heating and heating phases. At the start of the pre-heating phase, the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit, e.g., a capacitor voltage. The determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1). [EN] Claims 1. A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor (7) of an aerosol -generating device (1), the susceptor (7) being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit (6) driven by an inverter (5), wherein the method comprises a pre-heating phase (PHP) of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a subsequent heating phase (HP) of the aerosolgenerating device (1), a step of estimating or determining a temperature of the aerosolgenerating device (1) being performed during the pre-heating and heating phases (PHP, HP), wherein at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP), the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1).2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature is transitioned when the rate of change of the estimated or determined temperature falls below a first predefined value, e.g., about 3 to about 7 degrees C/s.3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, after the initial transition, the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device until the end of the heating phase (HP).4. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, after the initial transition, the estimation or determination of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6) if the rate of change of the estimated or determined temperature exceeds a second predefined value e.g., about 8 to about 12 degrees C/s.5. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the resonant frequency is determined by measuring the phase angle between the current of an inductance coil (60) and the voltage of a capacitor of the oscillating circuit (6), the resonant frequency corresponding to the frequency when the phase angle is substantially equal to 90 degrees.6. The method according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the resonant frequency is determined by minimizing an error function calculated using measurements of electrical indicative values in the oscillating circuit (6).7. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimated or determined temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is the temperature of the susceptor (7).8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the temperature of the susceptor (7) is estimated or determined using a predefined linear or polynomial function between the resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) and the temperature of the susceptor (7).9. The method according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on an indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6).10. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein the determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a predefined offset.11. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimated or determined temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is used to control the heating of the susceptor (7) during the pre-heating and heating phases (PHP, HP).12. A method according to claim 11, wherein heating of the susceptor (7) is controlled based on a comparison between the estimated or determined temperature and a target temperature or temperature profile.13. A method according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the aerosol-generating device (1) further comprises a power converter (8) connected between a power supply unit (4) and the inverter (5), and wherein the estimated temperature is used to vary the output voltage of the power converter (8) or to control the operation of the inverter (5).14. An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising: an induction heatable susceptor (7); an oscillating circuit (6) arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the susceptor (7); an inverter (5) configured to drive the oscillating circuit (6); a temperature sensor (21) for providing internal temperature measurements of the aerosol-generating device (1); and a controller (9) adapted to implement the method for controlling the heating of the susceptor (7) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.15. An aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 14, further comprising a power converter (8) connected between a power supply unit (4) and the inverter (5).", "embedding_index": 380}
{"index": 381, "patent_number": "WO23174686 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100). The cartridge (10) comprises a liquid store (16) for containing a vapour generating liquid. The cartridge further comprises a vapour generating unit (12). The vapour generating unit (12) comprises a vaporisation device (18). The vaporisation device (18) includes a heating element (20). The heating element (20) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (22). The vapour generating unit (12) further comprises a liquid transfer element (24) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (16) to the vaporisation device (18) by capillary action. The inductively heatable susceptor (22) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (24) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (18) by the liquid transfer element (24). The cartridge further comprises a cup (26) defining an airflow guide (28). [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100), wherein the cartridge (10) comprises: a liquid store (16) for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vapour generating unit (12), the vapour generating unit (12) comprising: a vaporisation device (18) including a heating element (20) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (22); and a liquid transfer element (24) positioned outside an inner volume of the liquid store (16) and arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (16) to the vaporisation device (18) by capillary action, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) extends around a radially outer circumferential surface (48) of the liquid transfer element (24) and includes a radially inner circumferential surface (46) that contacts the radially outer circumferential surface (48) of the liquid transfer element (24) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (18) by the liquid transfer element (24); the cartridge (10) further comprising: a cup (26) defining an airflow guide (28), wherein the vapour generating unit (12) is disposed in the interior (30) of the cup (26) and a radially outer circumferential surface (23) of the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is spaced apart from an interior surface (25) of the cup (26) to define an airflow path (29) therebetween; and at least two air inlets (32) through which air is flowable in use from the surrounding environment through a corresponding number of aligned airflow channels (34) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) along the airflow path (29) to flow over the radially outer circumferential surface (23) of the inductively heatable susceptor (22).2. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge (10) comprises at least three air inlets (32).3. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a hollow core (36) and a base (40), wherein the hollow core (36) defines a vaporisation chamber (38), wherein the base (40) comprises at least one indentation (42) which engages with the cup (26), wherein the at least one indentation (42) is configured such that an airflow path is defined for allowing air to flow from the interior (30) of the cup (26) into the vaporisation chamber (38).4. A cartridge (10) according to claim 3, wherein the base (40) of the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a plurality of indentations (42).5. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) have a generally radial configuration around the interior (30) of the cup (26).6. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) are uniformly spaced around the interior (30) of the cup (26).7. A cartridge (10) according any of the preceding claims, wherein each of the airflow channels (34) extends at an angle through a body (44) of the cup (26) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) such that in use air flows through each airflow channel (34) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) at an angle.8. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) extend into the interior (30) of the cup (26) adjacent the liquid store (16) such that in use air flowing into the interior (30) of the cup (26) limits thermal energy transfer from the vapour generating unit (12) to the liquid store (16).9. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a porous ceramic.10. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is substantially cylindrical, oval or conical.11. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is positioned beneath the liquid store (16).12. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a vapour outlet channel (52) is fluidly connected to a mouthpiece (54), wherein the mouthpiece (54) comprises a thermally insulating material.13. A vapour generating system (110) comprising a vapour generating device (100) and a cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 381}
{"index": 382, "patent_number": "WO23174654 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10) having a cartridge (14) for thermal connection to a base part (16) having at least one heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid L and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane (50) across the opening of the cartridge and a compliant structure (60) attached to the membrane (50) and at least partially surrounding the opening, the compliant structure (60) configured to at least partially deform on connection of the base part to the cartridge. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane configured, when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the heat source to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid; and at least one compliant material at least partially surrounding the thermal interface membrane, the compliant material being configured to at least partially deform upon connection of the base part to the cartridge.2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal interface membrane is mounted at least partially on or embedded in the compliant material, preferably wherein the compliant material at least partially surrounds an opening to a cavity of the cartridge.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the compliant material has: (i) a Youngs Modulus of between 1 and 10 MPa; and/or(ii) an initial shear modulus of between 0.1 and 10 MPa for non-linear elastic materials.4. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the compliant material is configured to mould to a shape of the heat source upon connection of the base part and, optionally, to hold the cartridge and base part together.5. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the thermal interface membrane is attached to a surface of the compliant material or the thermal interface membrane is embedded within at least part of the compliant material.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material is selected from at least one of a high temperature moulded silicone, nitrile, neoprene, ethylene propylene, fluorocarbon, and PTFE.7. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material has a shore A hardness of between 30 to 70.8. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material comprises at least one flexible, sealing member and the sealing member matches a shape of a perimeter of the heat source to be contacted by the thermal interface membrane.9. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8, wherein the sealing member is selected from an O-ring, a square ring or an elliptical ring.10. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8 or 9, wherein the sealing member has a substantially circular cross-section, preferably wherein the diameter of the sealing member is 0.5 to 3mm, and most preferably wherein the diameter of the sealing member is l-2mm.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least part of the sealing member is provided with at least one chamfer, preferably on an inner surface of the sealing member that contacts the heat source.12. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least part of the sealing member is provided with at least one fillet, preferably on an inner surface of the sealing member that contacts the heat source.13. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge has a vapour flow channel extending from an inlet, through the vaporization chamber to a vapour outlet.14. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a power supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims thermically connected to the base part via the thermal interface membrane, wherein the compliant material deforms around a part of the heat source that is received within the cartridge.15. A vapour generating device as claimed in claim 14, wherein at least part of the heat source protrudes from a rigid body of the base part and/or the compliant material at least partially surrounds an opening into a cavity of the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 382}
{"index": 383, "patent_number": "EP4245156 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to a cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article comprising: a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: a first paper tube layer (6), a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said cooling segment also comprises: a glue layer (7): sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8), made of: at least one first glued zone (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1, extending along a first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), at least one lowly glued zone (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, extending along a second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), different from said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s). [EN] 1. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article comprising: > a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: ° a first paper tube layer (6),° a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said cooling segment also comprises: ? a glue layer (7): ° sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8),° made of: ? at least one first glued zone (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1, extending along a first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9),? at least one second glued zone (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, extending along a second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), different from said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s).2. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein: ? said at least one second glued zone (2), has: ° either one hole (3) made by a laser perforation,° or several holes (3) respectively made by laser perforations and distributed on a radial periphery of said second glued zone (2).3. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said glue layer (7) is made of at least one said second glued zone (2) longitudinally located between two said first glued zones (11, 12).4. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said second glued zone (2) has at least N holes (3) respectively made by laser perforations and distributed on a periphery of said second glued zone (2), with N value is 2 or more, or with N value is 4 or more.5. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is less than half of length (L) of said cooling segment (9), preferably less than quarter of length (L) of said cooling segment (9).6. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is more than 5 percent of length (L) of said cooling segment (9), preferably more than 10 percent of length (L) of said cooling segment (9).7. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? length (L) of said cooling segment (9) ranges from 5 to 30mm,> length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) ranges from 2 to 10mm, preferably from 3 to 8mm.8. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is more than the double of a laser perforation width.9. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said second threshold T2 is above 0.001 mg/mm2.10. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein said second threshold T2 ranges from 0.001 to 0.006 mg/mm2, preferably from 0.001 to 0.003 mg/mm2.11. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said first threshold T1 is above 0.008 mg/mm2.12. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein T1 > 2 T2, or T1 > 4 T2, or T1 > 10 T2.13. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? said first glued zone (1) extends, along said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), over more than half of the radial periphery of said cooling segment (9), preferably over the whole radial periphery of said cooling segment (9),? said second glued zone (2) extends, along said second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), over more than half of the radial periphery of said cooling segment (9), preferably over the whole radial periphery of said cooling segment (9).14. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein the cooling segment has a center part (5) filling completely inside of the first paper tube layer (6), and wherein this center part (5) is totally void.15. Tube including several cooling segments (9) for an aerosol-generating article aligned one behind the other and to be cut out from one another, comprising: > a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: ° a first paper tube layer (6),° a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said tube also comprises: ? a glue layer (7): ° sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8),° made of an alternation, along longitudinal direction (X) of said tube, of: ? first glued zones (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1,? second glued zones (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, each having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s).", "embedding_index": 383}
{"index": 384, "patent_number": "EP4245160 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco article (10), comprising a wrapped tobacco portion (12), a filter portion (14), a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14) and a laminated tipping paper (21) comprising:an inner layer (21A) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being attached to the plug wrap (22);an outer layer (21B) arranged around the inner layer (21A).The outer layer (21B) of the tipping paper (21) comprises:- a fixed part (31A) directly fixed to a surface of an upstream part of the inner layer (21A); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface of a downstream part of the inner layer (21A) and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10). [EN] 1. A tobacco article (10), comprising: - a wrapped tobacco portion (12);- a filter portion (14) forming a mouth end;- a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14);- a laminated tipping paper (21) comprising: an inner layer (21A) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being attached to the plug wrap (22), the inner layer (21A) defining a downstream part adjacent to the mouth end and an upstream part opposite to the downstream part;an outer layer (21B) arranged around the inner layer (21A); wherein the outer layer (21B) of the tipping paper (21) comprises: - a fixed part (31A) directly fixed to a surface of the upstream part of the inner layer (21A); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface of the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10).2. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part (31A) is fixed to the surface of the upstream part of the inner layer (21A) by a tipping adhesive layer (32).3. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the tipping adhesive layer (32) extends according to substantially the whole area of the fixed part (31A).4. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes (40) arranged circumferentially and extending through the plug wrap (22), the inner layer (21A) and the fixed part (31A) of the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21).5. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 4 taken in combination with claim 2 or 3, wherein the ventilation holes (40) extend through the adhesive layer (32).6. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixed part (31A) is delimited from the peelable part (31B) by a weakening line (35).7. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6, wherein the weakening line (35) extends circumferentially.8. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6 or 7 taken in combination with any one of claims 4 or 5, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are spaced from the weakening line (35).9. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding clams, the peelable part (31B) is adapted to be detached from the fixed part (31A) by twisting.10. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) further comprises a flap (37) configured to be actuated to peel the peelable part (31B).11. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) is fixed to the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21) by at least one fixing point detachable upon peeling.12. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the peelable part (31B) is in free contact with the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21).13. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21) has a water resistant and/or a flavour releasing coating and/or a printed design and/or embossed roughness at the downstream part.14. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) and the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21) extend according to a same length.15. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) and the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21) are formed from substantially the same material.", "embedding_index": 384}
{"index": 385, "patent_number": "EP4247118 A1", "text": "[EN] A method comprising inductively heating a susceptor (10), detecting the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10), and measuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the emitted thermal radiation to provide a measured susceptor temperature. [EN] 1. A method, the method comprising: inductively heating a susceptor (10);detecting the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10); andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the emitted thermal radiation to provide a measured susceptor temperature.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10) is detected by a thermal imaging camera.3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the susceptor (10) is inductively heated by an induction coil (22).4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the induction coil (22) is arranged to surround the susceptor (10).5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: detecting a reflection of the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10); andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the reflected thermal radiation.6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the thermal radiation is reflected by a mirror.7. A method according to claim 6, wherein a reflective surface of the mirror comprises gold.8. A method according to any of the proceeding claims, wherein the method comprises: comparing the measured susceptor temperature with an estimated susceptor temperature.9. A method according to any of the proceeding claims, wherein the method comprises: varying the temperature of the susceptor (10) over a time period; andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) over the time period to provide a measured susceptor temperature profile over the time period.10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the method comprises: comparing the measured susceptor temperature profile with an estimated susceptor temperature profile over the time period.11. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the susceptor (10) is substantially cylindrical.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the susceptor (10) is a susceptor tube.13. A method according to any of claim 1 to 10, wherein the susceptor (10) is substantially planar.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein the susceptor (10) is a susceptor strip.15. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the susceptor (10) is useable as a heating element (12) as part of an induction heating assembly (14) of an aerosol generating system (16), wherein the aerosol generating system (16) comprises an aerosol generating device (18) and an aerosol generating substrate (20).", "embedding_index": 385}
{"index": 386, "patent_number": "EP4245159 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco article (10), comprising a wrapped tobacco portion (12), a filter portion (14), a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14), a tipping paper (21) and a plurality of ventilation holes (40).The tipping paper (21) comprises:- a fixed part (31A) fixed to a surface comprising an upstream part of the plug wrap (22) and a part of an external surface delimiting the wrapped tobacco portion (12); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface comprising the downstream part of the plug wrap and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10).The ventilation holes (40) are arranged circumferentially and extend through the plug wrap (21) and the fixed part (31A) of the tipping paper (21). [EN] 1. A tobacco article (10), comprising: - a wrapped tobacco portion (12);- a filter portion (14) forming a mouth end;- a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14), and defining a downstream part adjacent to the mouth end and an upstream part opposite to the downstream part;- a tipping paper (21) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being in contact with the plug wrap (22);- a plurality of ventilation holes (40); wherein the tipping paper (21) comprises: - a fixed part (31A) fixed to a surface comprising the upstream part of the plug wrap (22) and a part of an external surface delimiting the wrapped tobacco portion (12); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface comprising the downstream part of the plug wrap and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10); wherein the ventilation holes (40) are arranged circumferentially and extend through the plug wrap (21) and the fixed part (31A) of the tipping paper (21).2. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part (31A) is delimited from the peelable part (31B) by a weakening line (35).3. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the weakening line (35) extends circumferentially.4. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are spaced from the weakening line (35).5. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) further comprises a flap (37) configured to be actuated to peel the peelable part (31B).6. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixed part (31A) is fixed to said surface by an adhesive layer (32).7. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6, wherein the adhesive layer (32) extends according to substantially the whole area of the fixed part (31A).8. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the ventilation holes (40) extend through the adhesive layer (32).9. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) is fixed to the downstream part of the plug wrap surface by at least one fixing point detachable upon peeling.10. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are formed by online laser perforation.11. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has at least one of the following characteristics: - a basis weight comprised between 30 g/m2 and 50 g/m2, and advantageously substantially equal to 35 g/m2;- a thickness above 36 micrometres and advantageously substantially equal to 40 micrometres;- a tensile strength above 25 N/15 mm and advantageously substantially equal to 30 N/15 mm;- a strain at break above 1,5 percent and advantageously substantially equal to 1,7 percent;- a felt side Bekk smoothness above 130 s;- a wire side Bekk smoothness substantially equal to 80 s;- a Cobb value of the wire side comprised between 10 g/m2 and 16 g/m2 and advantageously substantially equal to 13 g/m2;- a porosity substantially less than 1,5 CU.12. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has at least one of the following characteristics substantially equal to the corresponding characteristic of the tipping paper (21): - thickness;- tensile strength;- strain at break;- felt side Bekk smoothness;- wire side Bekk smoothness;- Cobb value;- porosity;- stiffness;- opacity;- brightness.13. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has a water resistant and/or a flavour releasing coating.14. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has a printed design and/or embossed roughness.15. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) is formed from a transparent plastic or cellulose paper.", "embedding_index": 386}
{"index": 387, "patent_number": "US2023284691 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation assembly includes an aerosol generation device and a cartridge The device includes a cavity defining an operation position of the cartridge wherein the cartridge is received in the cavity and is able to operate with the device, anda tag reader arranged on the cavity surface and extending along an offset axis (A-A').The cartridge includes an electronic communication tag configured to store data and communicate this data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position.The tag is arranged on the cartridge surface so as when the cartridge is in the operation position, the tag and the tag reader are offset along the offset axis (A-A'). [EN] 1. An aerosol generation assembly comprising an aerosol generation device and a cartridge; the aerosol generation device comprising a device body extending along a device axis (X-X') and comprising: a cavity delimited by a cavity surface and defining an operation position of the cartridge wherein the cartridge is received in the cavity and is configured to operate with the aerosol generation device, anda tag reader arranged on the cavity surface and extending along an offset axis (A-A');the cartridge comprising a cartridge body defining a cartridge surface, and an electronic communication tag configured to store data and communicate the data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position;wherein the electronic communication tag is arranged on the cartridge surface so as when the cartridge is in the operation position, the electronic communication tag and the tag reader are offset along the offset axis (A-A').2. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the offset axis (A-A') is parallel to the device axis (X-X').3. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein, when the cartridge is in the operation position, each of the electronic communication tag and the tag reader extends in a respective plane, wherein the two respective planes are separated and parallel.4. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein, when the cartridge is in the operation position, the electronic communication tag and the tag reader are arranged away from each other along to the offset axis (A-A') or overlap each other along the offset axis (A-A') less than 25 percent of the electronic communication tag area.5. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a mouthpiece configured to cover a part of the cartridge body and defining an internal volume between at least a delimiting wall of said part and an internal surface of the mouthpiece, the electronic communication tag arranged in the internal volume.6. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge body comprises an airflow path defining an outlet formed on the mouthpiece, at least a part of the airflow path and the electronic communication tag extending in a same plane.7. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 6, wherein said part of the airflow path extends between the delimiting wall and a side wall of the cartridge body.8. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the cartridge body extends along a cartridge axis (Y-Y') coinciding with the device axis (X-X') when the cartridge is in the operation position;the electronic communication tag extending parallel to the cartridge axis (Y-Y').9. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 8, wherein the electronic communication tag extends in a plane extending at equidistance from two parallel side walls of the cartridge body.10. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein, to be placed in the operational position, the cartridge is configured to be received in the cavity according to two different orientations, and the electronic communication tag is configured to communicate the data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position according to either orientation.11. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge body comprises a storage portion for storing an aerosol forming precursor and delimited by walls made of glass or plastic materials.12. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the tag reader includes a dielectric support, a chip and an antenna, the dielectric support is directly fixed to the cavity surface, and the dielectric support is devoid of ferrite.", "embedding_index": 387}
{"index": 388, "patent_number": "WO23170165 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber (3) configured to generate an aerosol; an air flow channel (23, 24) arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation chamber (3) and for drawing aerosol from the aerosol generation chamber to an outlet (22); and a valve (7) arranged in the air flow channel and configured to move between a first state and a second state, wherein air flow in the air flow channel in the first state is restricted more than air flow in the air flow channel in the second state, wherein the valve is configured to move from the first state to the second state when a pressure difference across the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to generate an aerosol; an air flow channel arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation chamber and for drawing aerosol from the aerosol generation chamber to an outlet; and a valve arranged in the air flow channel and configured to move between a first state and a second state, wherein air flow in the air flow channel in the first state is restricted more than air flow in the air flow channel in the second state, wherein the valve is configured to move from the first state to the second state when a pressure difference across the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the valve is a butterfly valve.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the air flow channel comprises a first channel in parallel with a second channel, and the valve is arranged in the second channel.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first channel and the second channel are each connected to the aerosol generation chamber.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first channel is connected to the aerosol generation chamber and the second channel is arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation device without passing through the aerosol generation chamber.6. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is arranged in the air flow channel upstream from the aerosol generation chamber.7. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is arranged in the air flow channel downstream from the aerosol generation chamber.8. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, the aerosol generation device further comprising a control circuit configured to detect or control a state of the valve.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the control circuit comprises a pressure sensor or flow rate sensor arranged in the air flow channel.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the aerosol generation chamber based on the state of the valve.11. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the valve based on a characteristic of air flow in the air flow channel.12. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the valve based on an aerosol generation parameter.13. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is configured to be controlled by a user.", "embedding_index": 388}
{"index": 389, "patent_number": "WO23170182 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising an oven having a first opening through which an aerosol-generating article could be inserted at least partially in the oven and a compression device which is arranged outside the oven and in front of the opening to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system comprising such an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article. A method for inserting an aerosol-generating article at least partially in an oven of an aerosol-generating device by the steps of compressing the aerosol-generating article by a compression device which is arranged outside the oven and in front of an opening of the oven to compress the aerosol- generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening, and moving the compressed aerosol-generating article at least partially into the oven is disclosed, too. [EN] Claims An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising an oven (2) having a first opening through which an aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted at least partially in the oven (2), characterized by a compression device (6, 8) which is arranged outside the oven (2) and in front of the opening to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening, the compression device (6, 8) comprising at least one roller that defines a gap, by which a defined pressure could be applied in a direction towards the gap. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) comprises two compression rollers (6, 8) defining the gap, by which the defined pressure could be applied in a direction towards the gap. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) defines a maximal width of the aerosol-generating article (10) to be inserted in the oven. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) is motor driven, preferably electrically driven, wherein the compression device (6, 8) preferably comprises a transport device (6, 8) for accelerating the aerosol-generating article (10) in a direction towards the oven (2). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) has a first opening facing in the direction of the oven (2) and a second opening facing away from the oven, wherein a diameter of the first opening is at > 5 percent, preferably > 7.5 percent, more preferably >10 percent, most preferably > 15 percent and preferably < 75 percent, preferably < 60 percent, more preferably < 50 percent, most preferably < 40 percent smaller than a diameter of the second opening. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized by a sensor for detecting insertion of an aerosol-generating article (10) in the compression device (6, 8). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 6, characterized by a control device, which controls the compression device (6, 8) to compress the aerosol-generating article (10) detected by the sensor. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that a volume of the internal cavity (4) of the oven (2), in which the aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted and/or a cross-sectional diameter of this cavity (4), perpendicular to the direction along which the aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted, is constant. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the walls of the oven comprise a heating element for actively heating an aerosolgenerating article (10) inserted in the oven. A System comprising an aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claims and an aerosol-generating article (10), wherein the aerosol-generating article (10) extends in a first direction, in a second and in a third direction, which are each perpendicular with respect to each other, wherein the extension in the first direction is greater than in the second and third direction, and wherein at least one of the second or third direction extends a width of the oven (2). The system according to claim 10, characterized in that the aerosol-generating article (10) is compressible at least in the second or third direction that in a compressed state its extension in this direction is smaller than the width of the oven (2). The system according to any of claims 10-11, characterized in that the aerosol-generating article (10) and/or the oven (2) has a circular cross section and preferably a longitudinal extension in the axial direction greater than a diameter of the circular cross section. A method for inserting an aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially in an oven (2) of an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising the steps of compressing the aerosol-generating article (10) by a compression device (6, 8) which is arranged outside the oven (2) and in front of an opening of the oven (2) to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven (2) through the opening, and moving the compressed aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially into the oven (2). The method according to claim 13, characterized by compressing the aerosol-generating article (10) by the compression device by > 5 percent, preferably > 7.5 percent, more preferably >10 percent, most preferably > 15 percent and preferably < 75 percent, preferably < 60 percent, more preferably < 50 percent, most preferably < 40 percent. The method according to any of claims 13-14, characterized by transporting the aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially into the oven (2) by a motor driven transport device (6, 8).", "embedding_index": 389}
{"index": 390, "patent_number": "US2023284692 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes an outside casing containing a battery and having a receiving cavity for receiving a cartomizer, and a power supply interfacing member connected to the battery and positioned inside the receiving cavity. The device further includes a sealing arrangement between the power supply interfacing member and the outside casing, wherein the sealing arrangement has a sealing lip, the sealing lip extends from the power supply interfacing member to flex against the outside casing and is orientated to extend in the direction of the battery. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: an outside casing containing a battery and comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a cartomizer, anda power supply interfacing member connected to the battery and positioned inside the receiving cavity,wherein the device further comprises a first sealing arrangement between the power supply interfacing member and the outside casing, andwherein the first sealing arrangement comprises a sealing lip, the sealing lip extends from the power supply interfacing member to flex against the outside casing and is orientated to extend in the direction of the battery.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is arranged circumferentially about the power supply interfacing member.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is orientated to extend towards the battery.4. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is configured as a continuous skirt around the power supply interfacing member.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply interfacing member comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) to which are connected electrical connectors accessible in the receiving cavity to the cartomizer, and a second sealing arrangement configured for sealing the connectors to prevent liquid coming from the cartomizer to reach the PCB.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the second sealing arrangement is formed as a single element or integrally with the sealing lip.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first sealing arrangement and/or the second sealing arrangement is made of silicone rubber.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing, has a non-uniform cross section along a longitudinal direction of the outside casing.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional area of the outside casing increases from an opening aperture of the outside casing along a longitudinal direction of the outside casing towards the battery.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein an outer diameter or a circumference length of the sealing lip in a relaxed state, is larger than an inner diameter or circumference length of an opening aperture of the outside casing.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing is formed of a rigid material.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the outside casing is formed of a rigid thermoplastic material, glass or metal.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the sealing lip is orientated to extend towards the battery.", "embedding_index": 390}
{"index": 391, "patent_number": "US2018140015 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device and a capsule adapted for use with the aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device. The cavity is configured to host a capsule and the capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance. The capsule comprises an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device; whereinthe cavity is configured to host a capsule; andthe capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 wherein the cavity and capsule are configured such that, when the capsule is hosted in the cavity, the capsule remains at least partially exposed, external to a body of the aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: an elongate body having a first and second end; whereinthe cavity is positioned on an elongate side of the body.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3 wherein the cavity and capsule are configured such that, when the capsule is hosted in the cavity, the capsule lies along the elongate side of the body and does not extend beyond the first and second ends.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 2 wherein the cavity is arranged such that the capsule is inserted in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the elongate body.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 3 further comprising: a mouthpiece at the first end of the body;a power source;a heater assembly;a heater control means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly;a substance transfer means for controllably drawing the substance from the capsule through the cavity to the heater assembly; such that,when power is supplied to the heater together with the substance, an aerosol is generated which may be drawn through the mouthpiece.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: retention means for releasably retaining the capsule in the cavity; andrelease means for releasing the retention means such that the capsule may be removed from the cavity.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: a recognition means configured to read capsule type information associated with the capsule; wherein the capsule type information comprises at least one of the type of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule;the heating temperature and duration of heating to be applied to the substance; andthe volume of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule.9. A capsule configured for use with the aerosol generating device of claim 1, the capsule comprising: an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance; andan outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity.10. The capsule of claim 9 wherein a portion of the external shell is transparent such that a substance contained therein is visible to a user, the transparent portion being at least partially exposed when the capsule is hosted in the cavity of the aerosol generating device.11. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising gripping means arranged on the external shell, the gripping means configured so as to improve the ease with which the user may apply the required force to the capsule in order to remove the capsule from the cavity of the aerosol generating device.12. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising: identification means configured to be read by a recognition means of the aerosol generating device and provide capsule type information to the aerosol generating device when the capsule is hosted in the cavity; wherein the capsule type information comprises at least one ofthe type of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule;the heating temperature and duration of heating to be applied to the substance; andthe volume of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule.13. The capsule of claim 12 wherein the identification means is provided by the gripping means, the capsule type information being encoded in at least one of: the number of gripping means on the external shell; andthe positions of the gripping means relative to a reference point on the external shell.14. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising: a heating assembly; andelectrical connections configured to connect the heating assembly to a power source of the aerosol generating device when the capsule is hosted in the cavity.15. The capsule of claim 9 wherein part of the capsule is made of a material able to react to an induction or conduction heating.16. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 wherein the cavity is arranged such that the capsule is inserted in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the elongate body.17. A kit comprising: an aerosol generating device including a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device; anda capsule including an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance, and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity;wherein the cavity is configured to host the capsule", "embedding_index": 391}
{"index": 392, "patent_number": "US2023284703 AA", "text": "[EN] An e-cigarette device includes a housing configured to hold a battery, a vent port arranged in the housing, and a safety valve means arranged on the vent port, wherein the safety valve means is configured to open and/or close the vent port partially and/or completely depending on the temperature within the housing. As the vent port opens automatically when the temperature of the battery exceeds a certain value, the potential danger of an explosion caused by an increase of pressure inside the housing due to a malfunction of the battery can be avoided. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette device comprising: a housing configured to hold a battery,a vent port arranged in the housing, anda safety valve means arranged on the vent port,wherein the safety valve means is configured to open and/or close the vent port partially and/or completely depending on a temperature within the housing.2. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means is configured to at least partially close the vent port by taking a first shape during normal conditions when the temperature is below a threshold value and to at least partially open the vent port by taking a second shape when the temperature exceeds said threshold value.3. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the safety valve means is configured to take back the first shape when the temperature falls below the threshold value so as to partially or completely close the vent port.4. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the threshold value lies between 59 degrees centigrade and 74 degrees centigrade5. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means has a reaction time of less than 100 ms to fully open.6. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means includes at least a shape memory alloy element containing a shape memory alloy.7. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy element contains a blend of 45Ni-50Ti-5Cu.8. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the safety valve means includes at least an elastic seal.9. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the safety valve means is at least partially configured to bend, straighten, contract, expand, harden, soften, melt or decompose when the threshold value is exceeded.10. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a circular or semi-circular shape and is attached to the elastic seal and configured to straighten partially when heated, thereby increasing a diameter of the circular or semi-circular shape, pushing the elastic seal radially apart and increasing a diameter of a valve opening.11. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a curved shape and is attached to the elastic seal of a first piece of the safety valve means and configured to straighten partially when heated, thereby separating said first piece at least partially from a second piece of the safety valve means and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.12. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a longitudinal shape and is configured to bend when heated, thereby partially lifting the safety valve means up from the vent port and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.13. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a longitudinal shape and is attached to a first piece of the safety valve means and configured to contract when heated, thereby separating said first piece from a second piece of the safety valve means and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.14. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the elastic seal is made of silicone.", "embedding_index": 392}
{"index": 393, "patent_number": "US2023270174 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device includes an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance. The evaporator component has a first surface over which air flows in an airflow channel of a vapour generation device in a direction toward a mouthpiece. The first surface includes a plurality of recessed portions configured to interfere with an airflow in the airflow channel and affect a distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow. The evaporator component further includes one or more evaporator channels arranged therethrough to connect the first surface to a reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance. The evaporator channels are configured to transport the vaporisable substance from the reservoir to openings in the first surface. [EN] 1. A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device, wherein the vaporisation component comprises: an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance, the evaporator component having a first surface over which air flows in an airflow channel of a vapour generation device in a direction toward a mouthpiece, wherein the first surface comprises a plurality of recessed portions configured to interfere with an airflow in the airflow channel and affect a distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow;wherein the evaporator component further comprises one or more evaporator channels arranged therethrough to connect the first surface to a reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance, and wherein the evaporator channels are configured to transport the vaporisable substance from the reservoir to openings in the first surface.2. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein openings of the one or more evaporator channels are alternately arranged with the plurality of recessed portions in the first surface.3. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the plurality of recessed portions include a plurality of dimples in the first surface.4. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the recessed portions are hemispherical or substantially hemispherical in shape.5. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recessed portions is arranged to provide a circular airflow in the proximity of the respective recessed portion when air flows over the first surface.6. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recessed portions has a depth of 1 to 10 mm.7. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is non-flat with respect to the airflow channel so as to interfere with the airflow in the airflow channel and affect the distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow.8. The vaporisation component of claim 7, wherein the plurality of recessed portions are arranged in the non-flat portion of the first surface.9. The vaporisation component of claim 7, wherein the non-flat portion of the first surface has a curved profile.10. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the first surface has hydrophobic properties.11. The vaporisation component of claim 10, wherein the hydrophobic properties are provided by a hydrophobic layer.12. The vaporisation component of claim 1, further comprising the reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance, the reservoir being connected with a second surface of the evaporator component, wherein the second surface is distinct from the first surface.13. A cartridge for use with a vapour generating device, the cartridge comprising the vaporisation component of claim 1.14. A vapour generating device comprising the vaporisation component of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 393}
{"index": 394, "patent_number": "EP4241590 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (10) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The aerosol generating system (10) comprising an aerosol generating device (12). The aerosol generating device (12) comprises a heating assembly (13), including a heating compartment (15), and a controller (14). The aerosol generating system (10) further comprises an aerosol generating article (16) receivable in the heating compartment (13). The aerosol generating article (16) comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20). The disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24). The controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system (10) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating system (10) comprising: an aerosol generating device (12), the aerosol generating device (12) comprising: a heating assembly (13) including a heating compartment (15); anda controller (14); the aerosol generating system (10) further comprising:an aerosol generating article (16) receivable in the heating compartment (13), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate; anda disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24), wherein the controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected.2. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1, wherein the controller (14) is configured to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable by disabling heating of the aerosol generating substrate.3. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (14) is configured to enable heating of the aerosol generating substrate to initiate a vaping session only if the first shape configuration (22) is detected.4. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (12) comprises a sensing coil (26) configured to inductively couple with the disabling element (20), wherein the inductive coupling between the sensing coil (26) and the disabling element (20) is different for the first and second shape configurations (22, 24), wherein the controller (14) is configured to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable based on detection of an inductive coupling corresponding to the second shape configuration (24).5. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 4, wherein the heating assembly (13) is an induction heating assembly (18) comprising an induction coil (30), wherein the induction coil (30) provides the sensing coil (22).6. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 5, wherein the disabling element (20) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (28), wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (28) is inductively heatable in use by the induction coil (30) to heat the aerosol generating substrate.7. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating article (16) is configured such that the disabling element (20) is in direct contact with the aerosol generating substrate.8. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the aerosol generating article (16) is configured such that the disabling element (20) is spaced apart from the aerosol generating substrate.9. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 8, wherein the disabling element (20) is disposed in a channel (32) separating the aerosol generating substrate from a mouthpiece (34) of the aerosol generating article (16).10. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the disabling element (20) comprises a shape-memory alloy.11. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 10, wherein the shape-memory alloy has a one-way memory effect such that upon cooling after a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) the disabling element (20) retains the second shape configuration (24).12. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first shape configuration (22) is substantially straight; and wherein the second shape configuration (24) comprises curved portions.13. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 12, wherein the first shape configuration (22) is substantially rod shaped; and wherein the second shape configuration (24) is substantially spiral shaped.14. An aerosol generating article (16), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24).15. An aerosol generating device (12), the aerosol generating device (12) comprising: a heating assembly (13) including a heating compartment (15) for receiving an aerosol generating article (16), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24); the aerosol generating device (12) further comprising: a controller (14), wherein the controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected.", "embedding_index": 394}
{"index": 395, "patent_number": "US2020404967 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further including a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber, a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece, and a housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit, wherein the heater is a heating coil with a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element, wherein the power density of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K, and the power density is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber,a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece portion, anda housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit,wherein the heater has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of a height of the fluid transfer element, and wherein convection of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K and power density of the heater is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element is fluidly connected to the liquid store by at least one liquid inlet and the fluid transfer element provides a capillary action on liquid received therein, wherein the heater is provided at a position that is substantially adjacent the at least one liquid inlet, or at a position between the at least one liquid inlet and the mouthpiece portion.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the fluid transfer element is located within the main vapor channel and has a longitudinal component coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the capsule, whereby the capillary action on liquid in the fluid transfer element is towards the mouthpiece portion, thereby regulating a flow of liquid from the liquid store to the fluid transfer element.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet is provided at a bottom of the fluid transfer element, in use, at a distance of 0-1 mm from the bottom of the fluid transfer element.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.8 to 1.3 mm.6. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises an inner housing and an outer housing that are assembled together, wherein the vaporizing chamber is located substantially within the inner housing and the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner housing and the outer housing.7. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are assembled using a first joint and a second joint, wherein the second joint is located radially inwardly of the first joint, and wherein the second joint enables a movement between the inner housing and the outer housing in an axial direction of the capsule such that a relative axial position of the inner housing and the outer housing can be varied.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the inner housing has a first shoulder and a second shoulder defining a groove there-between, wherein the outer housing has a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is configured to extend into the groove at a variable depth.9. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are sealed together by a compressible seal having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width thereof.10. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal is provided in the groove defined in the inner housing.11. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape that is oval.12. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape with a transversal projection, projecting in a direction transverse to an axial compressible direction of the seal, wherein the transversal projection is configured to seal against the inner housing or the outer housing once a compression threshold has been reached.13. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heater is a heating coil, and a capillary height of the fluid transfer element exceeds an axial height of the heating coil.14. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heater is a heating coil that has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.15. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the fluid transfer element has a capillary height corresponding to the actual height of the fluid transfer element.16. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the power density of the heater is between 1.220 to 2.320 Watt/mm2.17. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the power density of the heater is between 1.15 to 1.16 Watt/mm2.18. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the height of the heating coil corresponds to 25 percent -45 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.19. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the height of the heating coil corresponds to 35 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.", "embedding_index": 395}
{"index": 396, "patent_number": "WO22029310 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a packaging for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, comprising a container and an odorization device, which is suitable for releasing odorizing molecules to the environment upon opening of the container, wherein the odorization device comprises an inert carrier material and an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m which is adhered to the carrier material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such packaging comprising the steps of: providing a container or a pre-product of a container, providing an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size less than or equal to 30 micro m, application of the odorizing composition on an inert carrier material which is part of the container or the pre-product of the container or which is separate from the container or the pre-product and brought in contact to the container or the pre-product at a later stage, arranging a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product in the container, and closing the container. [EN] Claims A packaging (1) for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, comprising a container (2) and an odorization device (3), which is suitable for releasing odorizing molecules (4) to the environment upon opening of the container (2), characterized in that the odorization device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (5) and an odorizing composition (6) comprising tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size < 30 pm which is adhered to the carrier material (5). The packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that releasing of the odorizing molecules (4) from the odorization device (3) is initiable by an activation signal. The packaging (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the activation signal is selected from a group comprising temperature change, human contact, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electric signal, UV-light, IR-radiation, light and electromagnetic radiation. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13), preferably a capsule, more preferably a microcapsule. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorization device (3) is located at an inner surface (9) of the container (2). The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorization device (3) is located at a position (10) of the container (2) which is prone to mechanical strain and/or friction and/or raise of temperature caused by handling and/or opening of the container (2) and/or by taking a product (11) out of the container (2). The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that a form of the carrier material (5) is selected from a group comprising fibers, filtering material, fiber tow, staple fibers, randomly oriented staple fibers, sheets, paper sheet, folded paper, rolled paper, crimped paper, matrix material, sponge type, ceramic material, fleece, multiple tubes, single tube, granulate, spherical particles, cubes, cuboids and parallelepipeds. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the average size of the tobacco particles is > 1 pm, preferably > 2.5 pm, more preferably > 5 pm, most preferably > 8 pm. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) comprises a cold extract of tobacco. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the container (2) is selected from a group comprising a bag, a tin, a can, a box, a capsule, a stand-up zip lock bag, a stand-up pouch or a bucket tin and/or comprising a material selected from a group comprising paper, metal, metal foil, polymer, PE, PP, laminate, paper metal laminate, paper polymer laminate, metal polymer laminate and paper metal polymer laminate. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the container (2) further contains a tobacco product selected from a group comprising cigarettes, loose tobacco, snus, heat not burn consumables, e-liquid cartridges. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized by the odorizing composition (6) is applied in a predetermined pattern on the carrier, preferably a symmetrical geometrical pattern, a letter, a symbol, a logo and/or a trademark, and is more preferably applied together with a coloring substance. A method for manufacturing a packaging (1) for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, the method comprising the steps of: providing a container (2) or a pre-product of a container (2), providing an odorizing composition (6) comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size < 30 pm, application of the odorizing composition (6) on an inert carrier material (5) which is part of the container (2) or the pre-product of the container (2) or which is separate from the container (2) or the pre-product and brought in contact to the container (2) or the pre-product at a later stage, arranging a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product in the container (2), and closing the container (2). The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is part of an ink and applied to the container (2) or a pre-product of a container (2) by printing. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13), preferably a capsule or a microcapsule, which can be opened by a treatment selected from a group comprising temperature raise, contact by a human, application of friction, application of mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, change of humidity, change of pressure, application of an electric signal, application of UV-light, application of I Irradiation, application of light and application of electromagnetic radiation.", "embedding_index": 396}
{"index": 397, "patent_number": "US2023276850 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system including an aerosol generation device and a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device. The consumable including a heat transfer element for heating an aerosol generation substrate and being attachable to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device including a heating element for heating the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, the heating element is moveable relative to the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, and configured to be moved when its temperature is at or above a threshold temperature, An area of a contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or the contact can be eliminated. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device for use with a consumable comprising a heat transfer element for heating an aerosol generation substrate and being attachable to the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a heating element for heating the heat transfer element of the consumable when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, whereinthe heating element is moveable relative to the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, andconfigured to be moved when its temperature is above a threshold temperature, whereby an area of a contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or the contact can be eliminated.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is configured to be moved to be retracted from the heat transfer element, wherein the heating element is coupled to a support element that can be heated by the heating element.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element is configured to be deformed when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature whereby the heating element can be retracted from the heat transfer element.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the support element is configured to be elastically deformed when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to be substantially reset to its original shape when the temperature of the heating element is at a temperature below the threshold temperature.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the support element is configured to be shortened in one dimension when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to be substantially reset to its original length by being lengthened when the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element comprises or substantially consists of a material that exhibits a thermostatic behaviour.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA) and the threshold temperature corresponds to the transformation temperature of the SMA.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the support element is configured to be deformed when its temperature is at or above the transformation temperature such that the heating element can be retracted from the heat transfer element.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the support element is configured to substantially remain in its deformed shaped once deformed even when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the support element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA) and the threshold temperature corresponds to the transformation temperature of the SMA.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the support element is configured to substantially be reset to its original shape when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.12. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 3, wherein the support element comprises a bimetallic material, wherein the support element is configured to deform as a function of the temperature of the heating element such that at or above the threshold temperature, the heating element is retracted from the heat transfer element.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the heating element comprises a magnetic material such that, when the heat transfer element of the consumable comprises a magnetic material, an attractive magnetic force between the heating element and the heat transfer element causes the contact between heating element and the heat transfer element to be established when the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the threshold temperature is the Curie temperature of the heating element, and the attractive magnetic force between the heating element and the heat transfer element is reduced or eliminated at or above the Curie temperature of the heating element such that the heating element is retracted from the heat transfer element.15. An aerosol generation system comprising: a consumable comprising an aerosol generation substrate and a heat transfer element configured for heating the aerosol generation substrate; andan aerosol generation device according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 397}
{"index": 398, "patent_number": "WO23166066 A1", "text": "[EN] Aerosol generating device comprising leakage preventing means and associated aerosol generating assembly The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a tobacco article comprising a substrate portion, the device comprising: - a device body comprising a heating chamber configured to receive the substrate portion and defining an opening; - a mouthpiece fixed on the device body and forming an inner volume between a fixing end and an inner surface of the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece being configured to be engaged with a mouthpiece portion of the tobacco article and defining at least one airflow inlet (65) on its internal surface in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber; the aerosol generating device further comprises leakage preventing means (180) preventing flow leakage from the inner volume (47) via the airflow inlet (65). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate portion (15) and a mouthpiece portion (16) arranged successively along an article axis (X), the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising: - a device body (40) extending along a device axis (Y) from a fixing end, and comprising a heating chamber (50) configured to receive the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) and defining an opening (60) adjacent to the fixing end of the device body (40) and a closed end opposite to the opening (60) according to the device axis (Y); - a mouthpiece (42) fixed on the fixing end of the device body (40) and forming an inner volume (47) between this fixing end and an inner surface (48) of the mouthpiece (42), the mouthpiece (42) being configured to be engaged with the mouthpiece portion (16) of the tobacco article (12) and defining at least one airflow inlet (65) on its inner surface (48) in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber (50); the aerosol generating device (1 1) being characterized in that it further comprises leakage preventing means (180; 280) preventing flow leakage from the inner volume (47) via the airflow inlet (65).2. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1, the leakage preventing means (180) comprise a valve arranged in the airflow inlet (65).3. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 2, wherein the valve (180) is configured to be opened while user puffs and closed in absence of user puffs.4. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the valve (180) opens directly to the inner volume (47).5. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the valve (180) is a duck bill valve.6. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein an airflow channel is formed between the airflow inlet (65) and the closed end of the heating chamber (50), the airflow channel being formed by an upstream portion extending from the airflow inlet (65) through the inner volume (47) and a downstream portion extending from the upstream portion until the closed end of the heating chamber (50).7. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6, wherein the downstream portion of the airflow channel extends outside or inside the heating chamber (50).8. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the downstream portion of the airflow channel extends along a lateral wall of the heating chamber (50).9. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the leakage preventing means (280) comprise a bypass channel forming the upstream portion of the airflow channel, the bypass channel being fluidically isolated from the inner volume (47).10. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 9, wherein at least a portion of the bypass channel (280) is delimited by a tube extending through the inner volume (47).1 1. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece (42) defines at least two airflow inlets (65) on its inner surface (48) in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber (50); the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising leakage preventing means (180; 280) for each airflow inlet.12. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece (42) defines a through hole (46) configured to be engaged with the mouthpiece portion (16) of the tobacco article (12).13. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claims 11 and 12, wherein said airflow inlets (65) are arranged on different sides of the through hole (46).14. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12).15. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising a tobacco article (12) and an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with the tobacco article (12).", "embedding_index": 398}
{"index": 399, "patent_number": "WO22038221 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an operation method (100) of an aerosol generation assembly comprising a cartridge and an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising a flow channel designed to be in communication with a flow path of the cartridge. The method (100) comprises the following steps: - integrate (110) a flow signature into the flow passing through the flow channel of the aerosol generation device in response to user interaction with the aerosol generation device; - perform (130) a recognition routine to recognize the flow signature; - control (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device according to the recognition of the flow signature. [EN] 23 CLAIMS 1. Operation method (100) of an aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising a cartridge (14) and an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with the cartridge (14), the aerosol generation device comprising a flow channel (26) designed to be in communication with a flow path (62) of the cartridge (14); the method (100) comprising the following steps: - integrate (1 10) a flow signature representative of the cartridge (14) into the flow passing through the flow channel (26) of the aerosol generation device (12) in response to user interaction with the aerosol generation device; - perform (130) a recognition routine to recognize the flow signature; - control (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) according to the recognition of the flow signature.2. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a plurality of RMS flow values and a plurality of input averaged flow values and comparing these values with predetermined thresholds.3. Operation method (100) according to claim 2, the recognition routine comprises the following steps performed for at least one RMS flow value and one input averaged flow value: - first comparing step (210; 310) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a first RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a first flow threshold; - second comparing step (220; 320) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a second RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a second flow threshold, the second RMS threshold being greater than the first RMS threshold, the second flow threshold being greater than the first flow threshold.4. Operation method according to claim 3, wherein the second comparing step (220; 320) is performed only if the first comparing step (210; 310) has a positive result that the RMS flow value is higher than the first RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value is higher than the first flow threshold.5. Operation method according to claim 4, wherein the recognition of the flow signature is failed if at least one of the following conditions is truth: - the RMS flow value is lower than the first RMS threshold during the first comparing step (210; 310); - the input averaged flow value is lower than the first flow threshold during the first comparing step (210; 310); - the RMS flow value is higher than the second RMS threshold during the second comparing step (220; 320); - the input averaged flow value is higher than the second flow threshold during the second comparing step (220; 320).6. Operation method (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the recognition of the flow signature is successful if for a number N of iterations of the first and the second comparing steps (210, 220; 310, 320) for different RMS flow values and input averaged flow values, each RMS flow value is between the first RMS threshold and the second RMS threshold and each input averaged flow value is between the first flow threshold and the second flow threshold.7. Operation method (100) according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising a step (120) of performing a blow detection routine to detect users blows, the blow detection routine being performed before or simultaneously with the recognition routine, the step of controlling (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) being further performed according to the detection of a users blow.8. Operation method (100) according to claim 7 taken in combination with claim 2, wherein the blow detection routine comprises comparing at least some RMS flow values and at least some input averaged flow values with predetermined thresholds.9. Operation method (100) according to claims 8 and 5, wherein the blow detection routine comprises a third comparing step (323) performed for at least one RMS flow value and one input averaged flow value when the recognition of the flow signature is failed after the second comparing step (320) of the recognition routine performed for the same RMS flow value and the input averaged flow value; the third comparing step (323) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a blow RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a blow flow threshold, a blow being considered as non-detected when the RMS flow value is higher than the blow RMS threshold or the input averaged flow value is higher than the blow flow threshold.10. Operation method (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining an effective frequency of the flow using RMS flow values and comparing the effective frequency with predetermined thresholds.11. Operation method (100) according to claim 10, further comprising determining the precursor stored in the storage portion (60) of the cartridge (14) basing on the determined effective frequency.12. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a flow rate within a predetermined time interval and comparing this flow rate with at least one predetermined threshold.13. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a frequency spectrum of the flow and comparing this spectrum with a predetermined spectrum.14. Cartridge (14) for an aerosol generation device (12), comprising a cartridge body (48) defining a cartridge flow inlet (49) and a cartridge flow outlet (50), the cartridge flow inlet (49) being designed to be in communication with a flow channel (26) arranged in the aerosol generation device (12); the cartridge body (48) comprising: - a storage portion (60) for storing an aerosol forming precursor; - a flow path (62) extending between the cartridge flow inlet (49) and the cartridge flow outlet (50) and configured to conduct a flow; - an atomizer (64) arranged in the flow path (62) and configured to form an aerosol from the precursor stored in the storage portion (60); - a flow disruptor (66) configured to create a flow signature of the flow in the flow path (62) by creating a predetermined perturbation of this flow, the flow signature being detectable by an external recognition system (30).15. Cartridge (14) according to claim 14, wherein the flow signature is defined by dimensions of the flow disruptor (66). 2616. Cartridge (14) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the flow disruptor (66) comprises a Helmholtz cavity defining an internal part (70) and a throat (72), the flow signature being defined by the volume of the internal part (70) of the Helmholtz cavity, the throat area and the throat length.17. Cartridge (14) according to claim 16, wherein the flow disruptor (66) comprises an additional Helmholtz cavity, said Helmholtz cavities being arranged on different sides of the flow path (62).18. Cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 14 to 17, wherein the flow signature has a corresponding relationship to the precursor stored in the storage portion (60).19. Aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising a cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 14 to 18 and an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with the cartridge (14) and comprising a device body (16) defining a device flow inlet (20) and a device flow outlet (19), the device flow outlet (19) being designed to be in communication with the flow path (62) of the cartridge (14); the device body (16) comprising: - a flow channel (26) extending between the device flow inlet (20) and the device flow outlet (19); - a recognition system (30) comprising a sensor (40) arranged in the flow channel (26) and configured to generate measurements relative to the flow, and a computing unit (42) configured to recognize the flow signature created by the cartridge (14) using said measurements.20. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 19, wherein the computing unit (42) is further configured to activate the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) if the flow signature is recognized or deactivate the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) if the flow signature is not recognized.", "embedding_index": 399}
{"index": 400, "patent_number": "US2022117313 AA", "text": "[EN] A liquid detecting system for an electronic cigarette includes a light source; a light detector; a liquid store including an internal cavity for holding liquid; and a light guide optically coupled to the light source and detector such that light emitted from the source propagates towards the detector along an optical path including an internal reflection within the light guide at a boundary with the cavity, such that light received by the detector along the optical path varies depending on contents of the cavity. Also provided are a liquid cartridge and an electronic cigarette including the system, a method for determining contents of the liquid cartridge and a computer readable medium including executable instructions which, upon execution by a device, cause the method to be performed. [EN] 1. A liquid detecting system for an electronic cigarette, the system comprising: a light source;a light detector;a liquid store comprising an internal cavity for holding liquid;a light guide optically coupled to both the light source and the light detector such that light emitted from the light source propagates towards the light detector along an optical path comprising an internal reflection within the light guide at a boundary with the cavity, such that light received by the light detector along said optical path varies depending on contents of the cavity; anda vaporizer, wherein the light guide is located in a position offset from the vaporizer and wherein the light guide is provided with a channel configured to permit flow of vapor out of the vaporizer during use of the electronic cigarette.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the cavity comprises liquid having a refractive index, nl(f), which is higher than a refractive index, ng(f), of the light guide over at least a portion of a frequency, f, range which the light source is configured to emit and the light detector is configured to detect.3. The system of claim 2, wherein the light source is located with respect to the light guide such that light propagating along said optical path is incident on said boundary at an angle ?, where[Embedded image] sin - 1 n e ( f ) n g ( f ) > ? > sin - 1 n l ( f ) n g ( f ) over at least a portion of the frequency range which the light source is configured to emit and the light detector is configured to detect, ne(f) being a refractive index of gas occupying any volume of the cavity not occupied by the liquid.4. The system of claim 1, wherein: the liquid store extends in an elongate direction from a first end thereof to a second end thereof;the light source is located at the first end; andthe light detector is located at the second end.5. The system of claim 1, wherein: the liquid store extends in an elongate direction from a first end thereof to a second end thereof; andthe light source and the light detector are both located at the first end.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the light guide is configured to transmit light transverse to the elongate direction.7. The system of claim 1, wherein: the light guide comprises a plurality of light guide portions;a first light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the light source;a last light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the light detector; andeach successive light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the next light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions by a reflecting surface.8. The system of claim 1, further comprising a controller communicably coupled to the light detector and configured to determine, in dependence on a signal received from the light detector: a volume of liquid in the cavity; and/ora refractive signature generated by interaction of light transmitted by the light guide with any liquid in the cavity.9. The system of claim 8, further comprising an orientation detector communicably coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine said volume of liquid and/or said refractive signature further in dependence on a signal received from the orientation detector.10. The system of claim 8, further comprising a user output device, wherein the controller is communicably coupled to the user output device and is configured to control the user output device to alert the user in response to determining that: the determined volume of liquid is below a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is outside of a predetermined range.11. The system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to enable the vaporizer in response to a signal from a user input device, provided that: the determined volume of liquid is above a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is within a predetermined range.12. A liquid cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the liquid cartridge comprising the system of claim 1.13. A method for determining contents of the liquid cartridge of claim 12, the method comprising: receiving a signal from the light detector; andresponsive thereto, determining, in dependence on the signal received from the light detector: a volume of liquid in the cavity; and/ora refractive signature generated by interaction of light transmitted by the light guide with any liquid in the cavity.14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: determining that: the determined volume of liquid is below a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is outside of a predetermined range; andresponsive thereto, triggering a user alert.15. The method of claim 13, further comprising: receiving a signal from a user input device;determining that: the determined volume of liquid is above a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is within a predetermined range; andin response to both said determination and receiving the signal from the user input device, enabling a vaporizer.16. The method of claim 15, further comprising: writing an indication of the signal from the light detector to a memory;subsequent to enabling the vaporizer, receiving a further signal from the user input device and a further signal from the light detector;responsive thereto, determining whether the further signal from the light detector matches the indication stored in the memory; andenabling the vaporizer provided that the further signal from the light detector matches the indication stored in the memory.", "embedding_index": 400}
{"index": 401, "patent_number": "US2023276845 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device with a flexible PCB improves the efficient use of interior space inside the aerosol generation device. An aerosol generation device includes a first rigid printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in a first plane, and a first flexible printed circuit (FPC). The first rigid PCB is attached to a first portion of the first FPC, the first FPC having a first portion of the first FPC is arranged in a second plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane, and a second portion of the first FPC connects the first portion of the first FPC to the first rigid PCB. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a first rigid printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in a first plane; anda first flexible printed circuit (FPC); wherein the first rigid PCB is attached to a first portion of the first FPC,the first portion of the first FPC is arranged in a second plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane, anda second portion of the first FPC connects the first portion of the first FPC to the first rigid PCB.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising: a second FPC; wherein the first rigid PCB is attached to a portion of the second FPC,a first portion of the second FPC is arranged in a third plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane and the second plane, anda second portion of the second FPC connects the first portion of the second FPC portion to the first rigid PCB.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the second plane faces a first surface of the first rigid PCB and the third plane faces a second surface of the first rigid PCB that is opposite the first surface of the first rigid PCB; wherein at least part of the first portion of the first FPC faces the first surface of the first rigid PCB, and/orwherein at least part of the first portion of the second FPC faces the second surface of the first rigid PCB.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the first rigid PCB, the first portion of the first FPC, and the second portion of the first FPC form a first curved or bent shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the first rigid PCB, the first portion of the second FPC), and the second portion of the second FPC form a second curved or bent shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape are curved or bent in a same direction.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape together form a substantially \"E\"-letter shaped shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the first rigid PCB has or comprises an elongated shape, and at least a portion of the first FPC and the second FPC extends in a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first rigid PCB.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, comprising a second rigid PCB that is connected to a third portion of the first FPC, or a third portion of the second FPC, or a third FPC of which a portion is attached to the first rigid PCB, wherein the second rigid PCB is arranged in a plane that is parallel to a transverse plane of the first rigid PCB.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC are formed by a single, integrally formed FPC.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising an aerosol generation means for receiving and/or interfacing with a consumable comprising an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol from the aerosol generation substrate, wherein the aerosol generation means is provided substantially at a first end of the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a power supply, wherein at least a portion of the first FPC wraps around at least a portion of the power supply and, in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device, at least a portion or all of the of the power supply is arranged between the first portion of the first FPC and the first rigid PCB.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein less than 40 percent of an interior volume of the aerosol generation device that is defined by a housing of the aerosol generation device as an outer boundary is unoccupied and can be filled with air.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the second FPC into a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC, and whereinthe first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the second FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC, and whereinthe first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second rigid PCB, or the third FPC and the second rigid PCB is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC with the third portion or the second FPC with the third portion, or with the third FPC in a substantially planar shape, to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC, or with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC, whereinthe first rigid PCB and the second rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC, or the first rigid PCB and the second rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC, overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC, or at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB and/or the second rigid PCB.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB,wherein a length of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device, anda width of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a transverse direction of the aerosol generation device in the first plane of the first rigid PCB,wherein a ratio between(i) a total area of the aggregate shape, and (ii) a total area of a rectangle that has the length and the width of the aggregate shapeis larger than 30 percent.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape are curved or bent in opposite directions.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 18, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape together form a substantially \"S\"-letter shaped shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.20. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB,wherein a length of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device, anda width of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a transverse direction of the aerosol generation device in the first plane of the first rigid PCB,wherein a ratio between(i) a total area of the aggregate shape, and (ii) a total area of a rectangle that has the length and the width of the aggregate shapeis larger than 90 percent.", "embedding_index": 401}
{"index": 402, "patent_number": "WO23166082 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of the tobacco article (12). The receiving cavity comprises or is associated to an electromagnetic wave generator configured to generate heat to or in the said part of the tobacco article (12). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises an induction coil (40) arranged relative to the receiving cavity (36) to create a magnetic field in the receiving cavity. The tobacco article (12) is configured to generate aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11). The tobacco article (12) comprises a vibrating element (24) configured to vibrate when it is placed within the magnetic field created by the induction coil (40), to generate haptic feedback to user's lips. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1), the aerosol generating device(11) comprising a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of the tobacco article (12); the receiving cavity (36) comprising or being associated to an heating module configured to generate heat to or in the said part of the tobacco article(12); the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising an induction coil (40) arranged relative to the receiving cavity (36) to create a magnetic field in the receiving cavity; the tobacco article (12) being configured to generate aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11); the tobacco article (12) comprising a vibrating element (24) configured to vibrate when it is placed within the magnetic field created by the induction coil (40), to generate haptic feedback to users lips.2. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco article (12) comprises a tobacco portion (14) designed to be received in the receiving cavity (36) and a non-tobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the non-tobacco portion (16).3. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2, wherein the vibrating element (24) is arranged at an upstream end of the non-tobacco portion (16) adjacent to the tobacco portion (14).4. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the non-tobacco portion (16) comprises a transition portion or segment (26), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the transition portion or segment (26); preferably the transition portion or segment (26) comprising or being essentially made of fibrous material, more preferably cellulose acetate material.5. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 4, wherein the transition portion or segment (26) defines a longitudinal airflow hole (28) extending along to, preferably parallel to the element (24).6. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the article (12) comprises a tobacco portion (14), designed to be received in a heating part of the receiving cavity (36) comprising the heating module, the heating module being an electromagnetic wave generator configured to provide an induction electromagnetic field, and a nontobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being configured to heat the tobacco portion (14) by the electromagnetic field of the electromagnetic wave generator.7. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1), comprising: - a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of a tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; and - an induction coil (40) arranged around or adjacent the receiving cavity (36) and configured to create a magnetic field.8. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 7, further comprising a heating module comprising a heating element (38) arranged around or adjacent to at least a part the receiving cavity (36) and configured to heat a tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (14) to generate aerosol.9. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8, wherein the induction coil (40) is arranged away from the heating element (38), the induction coil (40) being configured to cause vibrations of the vibrating element (24) to generate haptic feedback to users lips.10. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8, wherein the induction coil (40) is arranged around or adjacent to the part of the receiving cavity (36) receiving the tobacco portion (14), the induction coil (40) being configured to cause vibrations of the element (24): - with a carrier frequency, to heat the tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (12);- with a modulated frequency, to generate haptic feedback to users lips.11. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising a control module (34) configured to control the powering of the induction coil (40).12. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 11, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to adapt the current modulation in the induction coil (40) to modify the type of vibrations of the element (24).13. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1 1 or 12, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to detect a user puff and activate the induction coil (40) during the user puff according to a predetermined powering profile.14. An aerosol generating assembly, comprising: - a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 7 to 13, and - a tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.", "embedding_index": 402}
{"index": 403, "patent_number": "US2023276860 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for controlling an aerosol generating device comprises receiving operating parameters of the aerosol generating device; determining an estimated temperature of a susceptor disposed within a consumable for the aerosol generating device based on the operating parameters; and controlling the power supplied to the inductor based on the estimated temperature of the susceptor. The operating parameters of the aerosol generating device comprise: ambient temperature; and an aspect of a power supplied to an inductor of the aerosol generating device. The estimated temperature of the susceptor is determined during an induction heating of the susceptor by the inductor. [EN] 1. A method of controlling an aerosol generating device, comprising: receiving operating parameters of the aerosol generating device, wherein the operating parameters comprise: ambient temperature; andan aspect of a power supplied to an inductor of the aerosol generating device;determining an estimated temperature of a susceptor disposed within a consumable for the aerosol generating device based on the operating parameters, wherein the estimated temperature is determined during an induction heating of the susceptor by the inductor; andcontrolling the power supplied to the inductor based on the estimated temperature of the susceptor.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the aspect of the power supplied to the inductor comprises at least one of: current supplied to the inductor;voltage supplied to the inductor; andwattage supplied to the inductor.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the power supplied to the inductor is controlled using a proportional-integral-derivative, PID, controller.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the power supplied to the inductor is controlled based on the difference between the estimated temperature of the susceptor and a target temperature of the susceptor.5. The method of claim 1, further comprising: suspending power supply to the inductor when the estimated temperature of the susceptor reaches a threshold value.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the estimated temperature of the susceptor is determined based on the operating parameters of the aerosol generating device and based on thermal properties of the consumable.7. The method of claim 6, wherein the thermal properties of the consumable comprise: thermal capacity; andthermal resistance.8. The method of claim 6, further comprising: updating the thermal properties of the consumable during the induction heating of the susceptor.9. The method of claim 8, further comprising: measuring, using a temperature sensor, a temperature at an exterior surface of the consumable; andupdating the thermal properties of the consumable based on the measured temperature.10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: calculating an estimated temperature at the exterior surface of the consumable; andupdating the thermal properties of the consumable based on the difference between the measured temperature at the exterior surface of the consumable and the estimated temperature at the exterior surface of the consumable.11. The method of claim 8, wherein the updated thermal properties of the consumable are determined using at least one of: an extended Kalman filter;a recursive least-square filter;a variation of parameters method; ora characteristic mapping method.12. An aerosol generating device comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the method of claim 1.13. A computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform the method of any of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 403}
{"index": 404, "patent_number": "EP4238431 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating device comprises a body (2); a case (10) secured about the body (2); and a cap (17) secured to the case (10) by a hinge (18). Sliding the case (10) longitudinally relative to the body (2) causes a contact surface (26,64) of the body (2) to engage a cam surface (22,62) of the cap (17), thereby urging the cap (17) to pivot towards an open position in which a proximal end (6) of the body (2) is exposed. Pivoting the cap (17) from the open position towards a closed position causes the cam surface (22,62) to engage the contact surface (26,64), thereby urging the case (10) to slide longitudinally relative to the body (2) back towards its initial position. The cap (17) can thereby be easily opened and closed using only one hand. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a body (2) having a proximal end (6) and a distal end (8);a case (10) secured about the body (2) and configured to slide longitudinally relative to the body (2) between a first position and a second position, wherein, when the case (10) is in the second position, the proximal end (6) of the body (2) protrudes from the case (10);a cap (17) secured to the case (10) by a hinge (18), about which the cap (17) can pivot between a closed position in which the cap (17) conceals the proximal end (6) of the body (2) in at least the first position of the case and an open position in which the proximal end (6) of the body is exposed;the body (2) comprising a contact surface (26,64) and the cap (17) comprising a cam surface (22,62) configured such that, when the case (10) slides from the first position towards the second position, the contact surface (26,64) engages the cam surface (22,62), thereby urging the cap (17) to move from the closed position towards the open position.2. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the cam surface (22,62) is further configured such that, when the cap (17) is moved from the open position towards the closed position, the cam surface (22,62) engages the contact surface (26,64) of the body (2), thereby urging the case (10) to slide from the second position towards the first position.3. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, when the case (10) is in the first position, the distal end (8) of the body (2) protrudes from the case (10).4. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the case (10) is a sleeve that extends fully around a perimeter of the body (2).5. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the contact surface (26,64) is formed by a mouthpiece (4) of the body (2).6. An aerosol-generating device according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein, when the cap (17) is in the closed position, the contact surface (26) of the body engages the cam surface (22) proximally of the hinge (18).7. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 6, wherein, when the cap (17) is in the closed position, the cam surface (22) is inclined away from a side (19) of the device where the hinge (18) is formed.8. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the cam surface (22) is planar or concave.9. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a catch (37) that releasably engages the cap (17) in the closed position.10. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a spring (32,40) that urges the cap (17) towards the open position.11. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the case is removably secured about the body.", "embedding_index": 404}
{"index": 405, "patent_number": "WO23072851 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article comprising a substrate portion, the device (10) comprising: - a heating chamber (46) extending according to a chamber axis and configured to receive the substrate portion of the tobacco article, the heating chamber (46) comprising a heating plate (47A; 47B) defining two opposite edges (49) extending according to the chamber axis; - a supporting structure (50) extending along the chamber axis and comprising two recess portions (51) facing one another, each recess portion being adapted to receive at least a part of one of said edges of the heating plate and delimited by two opposite retention sides designed to retain the corresponding edge; at least one retention side of each recess portion being inclined in respect with a transversal axis parallel to the heating plate and perpendicular to the chamber axis. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate portion (15), the device (10) comprising: - a heating chamber (46) extending according to a chamber axis (Z) and configured to receive the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12), the heating chamber (46) comprising a heating plate (47A; 47B) defining two opposite edges (49) extending according to the chamber axis (Z); - a supporting structure (50) extending along the chamber axis (Z) and comprising two recess portions (51) facing one another, each recess portion (51) being adapted to receive at least a part of one of said edges (49) of the heating plate (47A; 47B) and delimited by two opposite retention sides (51 A; 51 B) designed to retain the corresponding edge (49); at least one retention side (51 A; 51 B) of each recess portion (51) being inclined in respect with a transversal axis (T) parallel to the heating plate (47A; 47B) and perpendicular to the chamber axis (Z).2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein both retention sides (51 A; 51 B) of each recess portion (51) are inclined in respect with the transversal axis (T).3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the retention sides (51 A; 51 B) of each recess portion (51) is designed to be in contact with the corresponding edge (49) of the heating plate (47A; 47B), wherein preferably one of the retention sides (51 A; 51 B) presents a greater area of contact with the corresponding edge (49) of the heating plate (47A; 47B) than the other retention side (51 A; 51 B) of a same recess portion (51).4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one retention side (51 A; 51 B) of each recess portion (51) presents a rounded edge (51 A).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each recess portion (51) presents a groove (53) extending along the chamber axis (Z).6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 5, wherein each groove (53) extends substantially along the whole length of the heating chamber (46).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating plate (47A; 47B) is designed to be in contact with the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating plate (47A; 47B) is made from a ceramic substrate, preferably the at least one retention side (51 A; 51 B) which is inclined comprises a chamfer (72) facing the heating plate (47A; 47B).9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the supporting structure (50) comprises two symmetric parts (50S), each symmetric part (50S) comprising one of said recess portions (51).10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9, further comprising a holding structure (50H) designed to clump said symmetric parts (50S) together according to the transversal axis (T).11. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the holding structure (50H) is a part of a housing of the device (10).12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (46) comprises two heating plates (47A; 47B) facing each other, preferably each recess portion (51) comprises an air gap (68) between the heating plate (47A; 47B) and the at least one retention side (51 A; 51 B) which is inclined in respect with the transversal axis (T) parallel to the heating plate and perpendicular to the chamber axis (Z).13. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 12, wherein the supporting structure (50) comprises a recess portion (51) for each edge (49) of each heating plate (47A; 47B).14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (46) is delimited according to the transversal axis (T) by a pair of lateral walls (70) formed by the supporting structure (50).15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claims 13 and 14, wherein each lateral wall (70) extends between a pair of recess portions (51).", "embedding_index": 405}
{"index": 406, "patent_number": "US2021251293 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a laser and a light guide. A reservoir is provided for storing a vaporisable liquid. An absorber is provided to absorb light emitted by the laser and to generate heat. An optical interface is provided at a second end face of the light guide, and a flow path is provided for vaporisable liquid to flow from the reservoir towards the optical interface at the second end face and the absorber. The optical interface selectively reflects or refracts light emitted by the laser such that light emitted by the laser is coupled towards the absorber when liquid is present at the optical interface and light emitted by the laser is coupled away from the absorber when liquid is not present at the optical interface. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a vaporising light source;a reservoir for storing a vaporisable liquid;a first absorber configured to generate heat by absorbing light from the vaporising light source; andan optical interface provided between the first absorber and the vaporising light source, wherein a flow path is provided for vaporisable liquid to flow from the reservoir towards the optical interface and the first absorber;wherein the optical interface selectively reflects or refracts light emitted by the vaporising light source such that light emitted by the vaporising light source is coupled towards the first absorber when liquid is present at the optical interface and light emitted by the vaporising light source is coupled away from the first absorber when liquid is not present at the optical interface.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein light emitted by the vaporising light source is refracted towards the first absorber when liquid is present at the optical interface and light emitted by the vaporising light source is reflected away from the first absorber when liquid is not present at the optical interface.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a light guide that is provided between the vaporising light source and the first absorber, wherein the light guide is configured to receive light emitted by the vaporising light source and transfer the light to the optical interface which is provided between the first absorber and the light guide.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the optical interface is provided on a surface of the light guide.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the vaporising light source is oriented so that its emitted light forms an angle of incidence on the surface of the light guide that acts as the optical interface, and wherein the angle of incidence is higher than a critical angle for total internal reflection when liquid is not present at the optical interface.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein the light guide is oriented so that light from the vaporising light source is reflected by the light guide and directed towards the optical interface at the angle of incidence.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein totally internally reflected light from the optical interface is directed towards a second surface of the light guide, and wherein an angle of incidence at the second surface is lower than a critical angle for total internal reflection so that light is refracted at the second surface, away from the light guide.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein the angle of incidence is lower than the critical angle for total internal reflection when liquid is present at the optical interface.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein a gap is provided between the light guide and the first absorber at the optical interface, and wherein the flow path can allow vaporisable liquid to flow into the gap.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, comprising a second absorber for receiving light reflected away from a wick at the optical interface.11. The electronic cigarettes of claim 1, further comprising a sensor for detecting a presence of light coupled away from the optical interface and for providing a feedback control signal for the vaporising light source.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, comprising an airflow channel provided between an air inlet and a mouthpiece, wherein the first absorber is provided in or adjacent the airflow channel so that vaporised liquid can be provided to an airflow passing through the airflow channel and inhaled by a user, and wherein the vaporising light source is provided in or adjacent the airflow channel at a position between the first absorber and the air inlet so that the airflow can be heated by the vaporising light source.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the vaporising light source is a laser.14. A method of operating an electronic cigarette comprising the steps of: storing a vaporisable liquid in a reservoir;providing a vaporising light source and an optical interface between the vaporising light source and a first absorber;providing a flow path for liquid in the reservoir towards the absorber and the optical interface;emitting light from the vaporising light source towards the optical interface; andselectively reflecting or refracting light emitted by the vaporising light source at the optical interface so that light emitted by the vaporising light source is coupled towards the first absorber when liquid is present at the optical interface and light emitted by the vaporising light source is coupled away from the first absorber when liquid is not present at the optical interface, wherein the first absorber generates heat that can vaporise the vaporisable liquid by absorbing light from the vaporising light source.15. A consumable for an electronic cigarette comprising: a housing having a bottom portion configured for engagement with an electronic cigarette device,a reservoir for storing a vaporisable liquid,a fluid-permeable absorber arranged in fluid connection with the reservoir; anda through-channel extending from an opening in the housing to a vapor outlet, wherein the absorber is located in the through-channel so that air flows through or past the absorber from the opening in the housing to the vapor outlet.16. The consumable of claim 15, wherein the absorber is provided with extending projections which extend into inlets of the reservoir, respectively.17. The consumable of claim 16, wherein the a cross-sectional area of each of the extending projections is smaller than a cross-sectional area of each of the inlets of the reservoir, respectively.18. The consumable of claim 15, wherein the housing is provided with an annular flange configured to space the bottom portion of the housing at a distance from an interior surface in the electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 406}
{"index": 407, "patent_number": "WO23161465 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention is directed to a method and a device to provide an aerosol to a user from an aerosol liquid heated in an aerosol generating device comprising an electrical heater, wherein the aerosol liquid comprises at least 55 weight percent of propylene glycol, PG, glycerol, and at least 3 mg/ml of nicotine. The delivery of the aerosol is controlled by the device such that the aerosol collected mass, ACM, is at least 85 mg/25 puffs when the puffs are performed and the aerosol is collected by an analytical machine according to ISO 20768:2018. [EN] Claims 1. A method of delivering an aerosol from an aerosol liquid heated in an aerosol generating device comprising an electrical heater, wherein the aerosol liquid comprises: at least 55 weight percent of propylene glycol, PG; glycerol; and at least 3 mg/ ml of nicotine; and wherein the delivery of the aerosol is controlled by the device such that the aerosol collected mass, ACM, is at least 85 mg/25 puffs when the puffs are performed and the aerosol is collected by an analytical machine according to ISO 20768:2018.2. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the ratio between PG and glycerol is at least 60:40, preferably at least 65:35 and more preferably at least 70:30; and/or at most 90:10, preferably at most 80:20 and most preferably at most 70:30.3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the delivery of the aerosol is controlled by the device such that the ACM is at least 90 mg/25 puffs, preferably at least 100 mg/25 puffs, more preferably at least 110 mg/25 puffs, more preferably at least 115 mg/25 puffs, more preferably at least 125 mg/ 25 puffs, even more preferably at least 130 mg/ 25 puffs most preferably at least 137 mg/25 puffs; and/or at most 220 mg/25 puffs, preferably at most 180 mg/25 puffs, more preferably at most 160 mg/25 puffs, particularly at most 140 mg/25 puffs and is most preferably at most 137 mg/25 puffs.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol liquid comprises at least 60 weight percent of PG, preferably at least 65 weight percent of PG, and/or at most 90 weight percent of PG, preferably at most 80 weight percent of PG.5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol liquid comprises at least 6 mg/ml of nicotine, preferably at least 8 mg/ml of nicotine and more preferably at least 12 mg/ml of nicotine; and/or at most 59 mg/ml of nicotine, preferably at most 40 mg/ml of nicotine, more preferably at most 20 mg/ml of nicotine and most preferably at most 18 mg/ml.6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol liquid further comprises a flavour component in an amount between 1 and 25 weight percent of the aerosol liquid, preferably between 2 and 20 weight percent.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol liquid comprises at least one acid, preferably an organic acid, more preferably one or more of benzoic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, most preferably a combination of benzoic acid, lactic acid and tartaric acid.8. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the acid-to- nicotine molar ratio is at least 0.1:1 preferably at least 0.2:1, and/or at most 2:1, preferably at most 1:1.9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pH of the aerosol liquid is between 4 and 10, preferably between 5.5 and 8.10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device is an e-cigarette.11. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ACM is determined gravimetrically.12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ACM is determined according to the formular: m ACM = - P wherein m is the weight of the aerosol mass collected by the analytical machine and p is the total amounts of puffs.13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the amount of the ACM is determined according to the test method specified in ISO 4387:2019. 14- An aerosol generating device for delivering an aerosol from an aerosol liquid, comprising an electrical heater and being configured to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.", "embedding_index": 407}
{"index": 408, "patent_number": "US2023270168 AA", "text": "[EN] An evaporator assembly for a vapour generation device is described. The evaporator assembly comprises a deformable plate in which is formed a first plurality of channels for transporting a vaporisable liquid through the deformable plate to an outlet surface of the evaporator assembly, wherein the deformable plate is configured such that in use the cross-sectional area of each of the first plurality of channels varies as the deformable plate is deformed. [EN] 1. An evaporator assembly for a vapour generation device, the evaporator assembly comprising: a deformable plate in which is formed a first plurality of channels for transporting a vaporisable liquid through the deformable plate to an outlet surface of the evaporator assembly, wherein the deformable plate is configured such that in use the cross-sectional area of each of the first plurality of channels varies as the deformable plate is deformed.2. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, further comprising an actuator arranged to deform the deformable plate when the actuator is operated.3. The evaporator assembly of claim 2, wherein the actuator is configured to deform the deformable plate by one or more of stretching, compressing or shearing the deformable plate along a direction perpendicular to the first plurality of channels.4. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of channels is defined by a cellular structure in the deformable plate.5. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of channels is arranged in a regular array.6. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the first plurality of channels is adapted to transport the liquid through the deformable plate by capillary action.7. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first heater arranged to heat the deformable plate.8. The evaporator assembly of claim 7, wherein the first heater comprises an electrical source configured to generate a current through the deformable plate so as to cause resistive heating of the deformable plate.9. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, further comprising a rigid plate in which is formed a second plurality of channels for transporting the vaporisable liquid through the rigid plate, wherein the rigid plate and the deformable plate overlap one another such that the second plurality of channels is in fluid communication with the first array of channels.10. The evaporator assembly of claim 9, wherein each of the second plurality of channels is adapted to transport the liquid through the rigid plate by capillary action.11. The evaporator assembly of claim 9, wherein the deformable plate is disposed directly on the rigid plate.12. The evaporator assembly of claim 10, further comprising a second heater arranged to heat the rigid plate.13. The evaporator assembly of claim 1, wherein the outlet surface is a surface of the deformable plate.14. A vapour generation device comprising: the evaporator assembly of claim 1; anda reservoir for storing the vaporisable liquid, wherein the evaporator assembly is arranged to receive the vaporisable liquid from the reservoir.15. The vapour generation device of claim 14, further comprising a porous wick arranged to transport the liquid from the reservoir to the evaporator assembly.16. The evaporator assembly of claim 4, wherein the cellular structure is a honeycomb, truss, or Kirigami-based cellular structure.", "embedding_index": 408}
{"index": 409, "patent_number": "WO23161411 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a filter (45) for an aerosol generating article, the filter (45) extending along a filter axis (F) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60). The upstream end (55) is configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end of an aerosol generating substrate. The filter (45) comprises an upstream end filter portion (70) delimiting the upstream end (55) and comprising impregnated charcoal paper or nonwoven substrate (83), and a mouth end filter portion (65) delimiting the mouth end (60) The filter further comprises at least one flavouring capsule (82). [EN] CLAIMS 1 A filter (45; 145; 245; 345) for an aerosol generating article (20), the filter (45; 145; 245; 345) extending along a filter axis (F) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60), the upstream end (55) being configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end (50) of an aerosol generating substrate (40); the filter (45; 145; 245; 345) comprising: - an upstream end filter portion (70; 170; 370) delimiting the upstream end (55) and comprising impregnated charcoal paper or nonwoven substrate (83); - a mouth end filter portion (65; 165; 365) delimiting the mouth end (60); - at least one flavouring capsule (82; 182; 382) and wherein the mouth end filter portion (65; 165; 365) comprises filter paper or nonwoven substrate (77).2.- The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to claim 1, wherein the impregnated charcoal paper (83) is a gathered sheet of paper, preferably defining a linear density of charcoal comprised between 0,05 and 0,5 mg / 12 mm.3.- The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upstream end filter portion (70; 170; 370) has a pressure drop per unit length comprised: - between 4 and 10 mmWG/mm, preferably between 5 and 8mmWG/mm, most preferably between 5 to 7 mmWG/mm, if it contains the flavouring capsule (82; 182; 382); and - between 0,01 to 2 mmWG/mm if the flavouring capsule (82; 182; 382) is not contained in the upstream end filter portion (70; 170; 370), wherein the pressure drop is determined by the ISO 6565:2015 standard.4.- The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to any one of claim 1 to 3, wherein the density of the filter paper (77) in the mouth end filter portion (65; 165; 365) is comprised between 0,1 mg/mm3 and 0,3 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,13 mg/mm3 and 0,28 mg/mm3, more preferably between 0.15mg/mm3 and 0.25 mg/mm3.5. The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the density of the impregnated charcoal paper (83) in the upstream end filter portion (70; 170; 370) is comprised between 0,120mg/mm3 and 0,220 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,140 mg/mm3 and 0,200 mg/mm3. 6.- The filter (345) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a cavity middle portion (375) extending between the upstream end filter portion (370) and the mouth end filter portion (365) and wherein the flavouring capsule (382) is located in the cavity middle portion (375).7. The filter (145; 245) according to claim 6, wherein the diameter of the flavouring capsule is preferably at least 0.4 time, more preferably at least 0.5 to 0.8 time the diameter of the cavity.8.- The filter (45; 245) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the flavouring capsule (82) is located in the mouth end filter portion (65).9.- The filter (145; 245) according to any claims 1 to 5, wherein the flavouring capsule (182) is located in the upstream end filter portion (170).10. The filter (145; 245) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the diameter of the flavouring capsule is preferably at least 0.4 time, more preferably at least 0.5 to 0.8 time the diameter of the filter portion.1 1.- The filter (245) according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising a second flavouring capsule (182) located in the mouth end filter portion (65).12.- The filter (145; 245) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the upstream end filter portion (170) comprises an upstream end filter wrapper (85) having a basis weight above 25 gsm, preferably between 45 gsm and 100 gsm, more preferably between 50 gsm and 80 gsm.13. The filter (45; 345) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the upstream end filter portion comprises (70; 370) an upstream end filter wrapper (85) having a basis weight above 45 gsm, preferably between 45 gsm and 120 gsm, more preferably between 80 gsm and 100 gsm.14.- The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upstream end filter portion (70; 170; 370) and the mouth end filter portion (65; 165; 365) are wrapped by a common filter wrapper (87).15. The filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavoring capsule of the invention has a diameter preferably comprised between 2,5 and 4,5 mm and comprises a shell containing a flavoring agent releasable while vaping.16.- An aerosol generating article (20) comprising: - an aerosol generating substrate (40) delimiting a downstream end (50); and- a filter (45; 145; 245; 345) according to any of the preceding claims.17.- The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 16, further comprising a cooling or distancing element (42) interposed between the aerosol generating substrate (40) and the filter (45; 145; 245; 345).", "embedding_index": 409}
{"index": 410, "patent_number": "US2023270176 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of operating an aerosol generating device includes detecting a puff inhaled by a user; determining a positional orientation of the device; and providing an indication of a battery-level to the user conditional upon the determined positional orientation of the device and the battery-level. The indication is provided within a predefined interval after the puff is detected. [EN] 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device comprising: detecting a puff inhaled by a user;determining a positional orientation of the device; andproviding an indication of a battery-level to the user conditional upon the determined positional orientation of the device and the battery-level, wherein the indication is provided within a predefined interval after the puff is detected.2. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining if the battery-level is below a predetermined level, wherein the indication is provided only if the battery-level is below the predetermined level.3. The method of claim 1 or 2, further comprising determining whether a previous indication of the battery-level has been provided according to the determined positional orientation, wherein the indication of the battery-level is provided conditional upon the previous indication.4. The method of claim 3, wherein if the positional orientation of the device is in a first orientation, the previous indication is determined by checking a flag set in a session comprising puffs grouped together according to a configurable rule.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the indication of the battery-level is provided if the flag indicates that no previous indication has been provided in the session.6. The method of claim 4 or 5, wherein the configurable rule comprises grouping detected puffs into a respective session at least based on an interval between consecutive puffs.7. The method of claim 3, wherein if the positional orientation of the device is in a second orientation, the previous indication is determined by a timestamp.8. The method of claim 7, further comprising determining whether the previous indication was provided during a preset time period, wherein the indication of the battery-level is provided only if the previous indication was not provided during the preset time period.9. The method of claim 1, further comprising repeating the indication of the battery-level conditional upon the determined positional orientation.10. The method of claim 1, wherein no indication is generated if a next puff is detected within the predefined interval.11. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a puff sensor configured to detect a puff inhaled by a user;a sensor configured to determine a positional orientation of the device; anda controller configured to instruct an indicator to provide an indication of a battery-level to the user conditional upon the determined positional orientation of the device and the battery-level, wherein the indication is provided within a predefined interval after the puff is detected.12. The device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to determine if the battery-level is below a predetermined level and instruct the indicator to provide the indication only if the battery-level is below the predetermined level.13. The device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to determine whether a previous indication of the battery-level has been provided according to the determined positional orientation, and instruct the indicator to provide the indication conditional upon the previous indication.14. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the steps of the method of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 410}
{"index": 411, "patent_number": "WO23161099 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10, 40, 42, 44) comprises a housing (12) and a controller (36). The housing (12) defines a chamber (14) for receiving a cartridge (16). The cartridge (16) comprises a liquid store (17) for holding a vapour generating liquid. The cartridge (16) further comprises a valve (18) openable to release the vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (17) to a vapour generating unit (20) comprising a heater (21) for generation of vapour. The vapour generating device (10, 40, 42, 44) further comprises a force applicator (22) for applying a force on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14). The controller (36) is configured to control the operation of the force applicator (22) to control the amount of force applied on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14) to control the flow rate of vapour generating liquid through the valve (18) to the vapour generating unit (20). [EN] Claims 1. A vapour generating device (10, 40, 42, 44) comprising: a housing (12) defining a chamber (14) for receiving a cartridge (16), wherein the cartridge (16) comprises a liquid store (17) for holding a vapour generating liquid and a valve (18) openable to release the vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (17) to a vapour generating unit (20) comprising a heater (21) for generation of vapour; a controller (36); a force applicator (22) for applying a force on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14), wherein the controller (36) is configured to control the operation of the force applicator (22) to control the amount of force applied on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14) to thereby control the flow rate of vapour generating liquid through the valve (18) to the vapour generating unit (20).2. A vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controller (36) is configured to control the operation of the force applicator (22) to apply a force on the cartridge (16) only when the vapour generating device (10, 40, 42, 44) is in use by a user inhaling aerosol.3. A vapour generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the force applicator (22) comprises a moveable member (24), wherein the moveable member (24) is configured to be moveable in the chamber (14) to control the amount of force applied on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14).4. A vapour generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the moveable member (24) is configured to be moveable in the chamber (14) in response to a magnetic field generated in the chamber (14).5. A vapour generating device according to claim 4, wherein the moveable member (24) comprises a ferromagnetic material, wherein in use at least a portion of the cartridge (16) is disposed between the moveable member (24) and a solenoid (26), wherein activation of the solenoid (26) by the controller (36) to generate a magnetic field causes the moveable member (24) to move in the chamber (14) towards the solenoid (26) thereby applying a force on the cartridge (16), wherein activation of the solenoid (26) by the controller (36) to generate an opposite magnetic field causes the moveable member (24) to move in the chamber (14) away from the solenoid (26) so that the moveable member (24) no longer applies a force on the cartridge (16).6. A vapour generating device according to claim 5, wherein the force applicator (22) is configured such that the amount of force applied on the cartridge (16) by the moveable member (24) is controllable by varying the output power of the solenoid (26).7. A vapour generating device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the moveable member (24) is configured to be moveable in the chamber (14) by being driven by an electric motor (28), wherein the electric motor (28) is operable to move the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14) to apply a force on the cartridge (16), and wherein the electric motor (28) is also operable to move the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14) so that the moveable member (24) no longer applies a force on the cartridge (16).8. A vapour generating device according to claim 7, wherein the force applicator (22) is configured such that the amount of force applied on the cartridge (16) by the moveable member (24) is controllable by varying the output power of the electric motor (28).9. A vapour generating device according to claims 7 or 8, wherein the electric motor (28) is an electric rotary motor (30).10. A vapour generating device according to claim 9, wherein the electric rotary motor (30) comprises a rack and pinion mechanism (32) to drive the moveable member (24) or a lead screw mechanism (34) to drive the moveable member (24).11. A vapour generating device according to any of claims 3 to 10, wherein the controller (36) is configured to determine the position of the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14), and wherein the controller (36) is configured to estimate the amount of vapour generating liquid in the liquid store (17) based on the position of the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14) when a force is being applied on the cartridge (16), the estimate being displayable on a user interface (38).12. A vapour generating device according to claim 11 when dependent on claim 5, wherein the controller (36) is configured to determine the position of the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14) based on the inductive coupling between the solenoid (26) and the moveable member (24).13. A vapour generating device according to claim 11 when dependent on claim 7, wherein the controller (36) is configured to determine the position of the moveable member (24) in the chamber (14) based on the distance the electric motor (28) has caused the moveable member (24) to travel relative to a known starting position.14. A vapour generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (18) is configured to open to release vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (17) when the applied force on the cartridge (16) increases the pressure of the vapour generating liquid to a threshold amount, and wherein the valve (18) is configured to close to prevent the flow of liquid from the liquid store (17) when the pressure of the vapour generating liquid is below the threshold amount.15. A method, the method comprising: applying a force on a cartridge (16) by a force applicator (22), the cartridge (16) being received in a chamber (14) defined in a housing of a vapour generating device (10, 40, 42, 44) including a controller (36); and controlling, by the controller (36), the amount of force applied by the force applicator (22) on the cartridge (16) in the chamber (14) to control the flow rate of vapour generating liquid held in a liquid store (17) of the cartridge (16) through a valve (18) of the cartridge (16) to a vapour generating unit (20) comprising a heater (21) for generation of vapour.", "embedding_index": 411}
{"index": 412, "patent_number": "US2023270163 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a bracket, a plurality of internal components fixed on the bracket and an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device and having a side surface extending along a device axis and defining a fixation slot extending along this surface between two slot ends, the bracket being received in the interior part of the device by sliding through an insertion opening of the outside casing. The device further includes a finishing element configured to be inserted into the fixation slot and having two fixing ends and a flat portion extending between the fixing ends, the fixing ends protruding from the flat portion and being configured to cooperate with the bracket to retain it inside the interior part of the device. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a bracket;a plurality of internal components fixed on the bracket;an outside casing delimiting an interior part of the device and comprising a side surface extending along a device axis and defining a fixation slot extending along the side surface between two slot ends the bracket being received in the interior part of the device by sliding through an insertion opening of the outside casing, the insertion opening extending perpendicularly to the device axis;a finishing element configured to be inserted into the fixation slot and comprising two fixing ends and a flat portion extending between the fixing ends, the fixing ends protruding from the flat portion and being configured to cooperate with the bracket to retain the flat portion inside the interior part of the device when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing is made of a single piece.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the fixation slot extends along the device axis.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the fixation slot forms a unique opening on the side surface of the outside casing.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the finishing element is configured to form a smooth surface with the side surface of the outside casing when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein: the side surface of the outside casing forms a chamfer at each slot end;the finishing element forms an inclined edge between the flat portion and each of the fixing ends, each inclined edge being configured to cooperate with the corresponding chamfer when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein each fixing end of the finishing element is formed by a locking tooth configured to abut a part of the bracket against the outside casing when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein, by cooperating with the corresponding chamfer, each inclined edge is configured to press the outside casing and the corresponding part of the bracket against the corresponding locking tooth when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein one of the locking teeth is a rigid locking tooth designed to be inserted into the fixation slot in a first place and the other locking tooth is a flexible locking tooth designed to be inserted into the fixation slot in a second place.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the finishing element forms a peg hole between the flat portion and one of the fixing ends or between the flat portion and an edge delimiting the fixation slot.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a peg configured to be inserted into the peg hole when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot, to retain the finishing element into the fixation slot.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of internal components corresponds to a printed circuit board comprising a protruding element arranged on the printed circuit board facing the peg hole when the finishing element is inserted into the fixation slot.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the protruding element is a LED.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the peg is made of at least partially transparent material.15. An assembly method of the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: fixing the plurality of internal components on the bracket;inserting the bracket into the interior part of the device by sliding the bracket through the insertion opening;inserting the finishing element into the fixation slot to retain the bracket in the interior part of the device.", "embedding_index": 412}
{"index": 413, "patent_number": "US2023270172 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a chamber with an opening for receiving an aerosol generation medium, a heating element configured to heat the aerosol generation medium, and a moveable base configured to move along a length of the chamber. The moveable base comprises one or more channels configured to allow an airflow through the moveable base. The moveable base divides the chamber to define a first region toward the opening, and a second region away from the opening. One or more air inlets are arranged in the second region of the chamber and configured to provide an air flow path from outside the device into the second region by one or more air inlet channels connecting one or more air inlet openings adjacent to the opening of the chamber to the one or more air inlets in the second region of the chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a chamber with an opening for receiving an aerosol generation medium;a heating element configured to heat the aerosol generation medium when the aerosol generation medium is received in the chamber;a moveable base configured to move along a length of the chamber, wherein the moveable base comprises one or more channels configured to allow an airflow through the moveable base, and wherein the moveable base divides the chamber to define a first region positioned closer to the opening, and a second region positioned farther away from the opening; andone or more air inlets arranged in the second region of the chamber, the one or more air inlets configured to provide an air flow path from outside the device into the second region by one or more air inlet channels connecting one or more air inlet openings adjacent to the opening of the chamber to the one or more air inlets in the second region of the chamber.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the one or more air inlet channels run alongside the chamber to feed air into the second region of the chamber.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating element extends into the chamber in a direction toward the opening.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first region is configured to heat the aerosol generation medium, and the second region is configured to pre-heat an airflow to the aerosol generation medium.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the moveable base is configured to move along the heating element such that a first portion of the heating element is arranged in the first region of the chamber and a second portion of the heating element is arranged in the second region of the chamber.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the heating element comprises a plurality of heating zones, each configured to be separately heated based upon a determined heating profile; and wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a controller configured to determine a position of the moveable base along the heating element, wherein the heating profile is determined based upon the determined position of the moveable base such that a first set of heating zones of the plurality of heating zones arranged in the first region of the chamber operate at a first temperature, and wherein a second set of heating zones of the plurality of heating zones arranged in the second region of the chamber operate at a second temperature different from the first temperature.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the moveable base is moveable between an extended position at a first distance from the opening, and a retracted position at a second distance from the opening, the second distance being greater than the first distance.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating element passes through an opening in the moveable base.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the moveable base has a first surface facing toward the opening, and a second surface, opposite the first surface, facing away from the opening, and wherein the one or more channels pass through the moveable base to connect the first surface to the second surface.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating element is a heating blade insertable into the aerosol generation medium when the aerosol generation medium is received in the chamber.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the heating blade comprises a piercing end directed toward the opening of the chamber.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating element is configured the heat the aerosol generation medium without burning the aerosol generation medium.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of claim 1 with the aerosol generation medium received in the chamber.14. The aerosol generation device of any claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation medium is a tobacco rod.15. The aerosol generation system of claim 13, wherein the aerosol generation medium is a tobacco rod.", "embedding_index": 413}
{"index": 414, "patent_number": "US2023270173 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes an airflow channel, a substrate for generating an aerosol, wherein the substrate is disposed inside the airflow channel and a valve disposed inside the airflow channel, the valve having an open state and a closed state, wherein the valve is configured to restrict air flow through the airflow channel when in the closed state relative to when in the open state. The valve includes a shape memory alloy arranged such that the valve changes from the closed state to the open state when heated to a transition temperature of the shape memory alloy. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: an airflow channel;a substrate for generating an aerosol, wherein the substrate is disposed inside the airflow channel;a valve disposed inside the airflow channel, the valve having an open state and a closed state, wherein the valve is configured to restrict air flow through the airflow channel when in the closed state relative to when in the open state, and wherein at least a portion of the valve comprises a shape memory alloy material arranged such that the valve changes from the closed state to the open state when heated to a transition temperature of the shape memory alloy material.2. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy material is configured to be in a first form when the valve is in the closed state and to be in a second form when the valve is in the open state, and wherein the shape memory alloy material is arranged such that when heated to the transition temperature while in the first form, the shape memory alloy material transitions from the first form to the second form so as to change the valve from the closed state to the open state.3. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the valve comprises: a flap arranged to substantially close the airflow channel when the valve is in the closed state; andan actuating portion that comprises the shape memory alloy material and is mechanically connected to the flap, wherein the actuating portion is arranged such that when the valve is heated to the transition temperature while the valve is in the closed state, the actuating portion moves the flap so as to open the airflow channel.4. The aerosol generating article of claim 3, wherein the actuating portion and the flap are integral with one another.5. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy material is configured to be substantially planar when the valve is in the open state.6. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy material has a Curie temperature of less than 200 degrees centigrade7. The aerosol generating article of any claim 1, wherein the valve is inductively heatable.8. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, further comprising one or more inductively heatable susceptors for heating the substrate, the one or more inductively heatable susceptors being disposed inside the airflow channel.9. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, further comprising a filter for filtering the aerosol generated by substrate.10. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating article of claim 1; anda heating device arranged to heat the substrate in use.11. The aerosol generating system of claim 10, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises one or more inductively heatable susceptors for heating the substrate, the one or more inductively heatable susceptors being disposed inside the airflow channel.12. The aerosol generating system of claim 11, wherein the heating device comprises an inductor that is configured to produce, in use, an oscillating magnetic field suitable for heating the one or more inductively heatable susceptors.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the inductor comprises an electrically-powered coil.14. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy material has a Curie temperature of less than 100 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 414}
{"index": 415, "patent_number": "WO23161258 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating article comprising: - an aerosol substance containing portion; - at least a filter being spaced from the aerosol substance containing portion by a tubular or spacing element; - at least a first flavour element comprising a first temperature sensitive carrier contain-ing a first flavour; - at least a second flavour element comprising a second temperature sensitive carrier containing a second flavour, wherein the first flavour carrier is configured to start the release of the first flavour after a first time period upon heating the aerosol generating article during a vaping session and the second flavour carrier is configured to start release the second flavour after a second time period upon heating the aerosol generating article during the same vaping session and wherein the second time period is delayed from the first time period. The invention relates also to a method for forming aerosol in a vaping session with an aerosol generating article which comprises at least a first and a second flavour element. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1) comprising: an aerosol substance containing portion (2); at least one filter (4) being spaced from the aerosol substance containing portion (2) by a tubular or spacing element (5); at least a first flavour element (6a) comprising a first temperature sensitive carrier (7a) containing a first flavour (f1); at least a second flavour element (6b) comprising a second temperature sensitive carrier (7b) containing a second flavour (f2), characterized in that the first flavour carrier (7a) is configured to start the release of the first flavour (f1) after a first time period upon heating the aerosol generating article (1) during a vaping session and the second flavour carrier (7b) is configured to start release the second flavour (f2) after a second time period upon heating the aerosol generating article (1) during the same vaping session and wherein the second time period is delayed from the first time period.2. Aerosol generating product (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the flavour carriers (7a, 7b) are made of material comprising a melting point between 24 degrees centigrade and 140 degrees centigrade3. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and second flavour element (6b) are positioned at different locations (L1, L2) along an air and/or aerosol flowpath (ap) of the article (1), wherein the flavour carrier (7a) of the first flavour element (6a) has substantially the same melting point, or respectively the same glass transition temperature as the flavour carrier (7b) of the second flavour element (6b).4. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that first flavour element (6a) and second flavour element (6b) are positioned at substantially the same longitudinal location along the air and/or aerosol flowpath (ap) of the article (1) and the melting point, or respectively the glass transition temperature of the flavour carrier (7a) of the first flavour element (6a) differs from the melting point, or respectively the glass transition temperature of the flavour carrier (7b) of the second flavour element (6b). Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and the second flavour element (6b) comprise a same or a common flavouring agent. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and the second flavour elements (6b) comprise a different flavouring agent. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the flavour carriers of the first and/or second element comprises vegetable fat and/or aliphatic ester-type wax. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the flavour carriers (7a, 7b) are selected from the group of: palm wax, soybean wax, carnauba wax, beewax, cocoa butter, coconut fat and combinations thereof. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and the second flavour element (6b) are each formed of different layers, wherein the layers are overlapping. Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the layers comprise at least one outer layer and at least one inner layer, wherein the outer layer comprises a flavour carrier having a lower melting point, or respectively lower glass transition temperature than the flavour carrier of the inner layer. Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and/or the second flavour element (6b) are formed of flavour encapsulation elements such as beads (8a), microcapsules or films (8c). Aerosol generating article (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the first flavour element (6a) and/or the second flavour element (6b) are formed of a film coated on a non-meltable element, in particular paper wrapper or tube, of the article (1). Aerosol generating article (1) according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one of the first (6a) or second (6b) flavour elements are located in the aerosol substance containing portion (2), in the filter (4), in a cavity (9) of the article (1) or in the tubular or spacing element (5). Method for forming aerosol in a vaping session with an aerosol generating article (1) which comprises an aerosol substance containing portion (2), at least a filter (4) being spaced by a tubular element (5), at least a first flavour element (6a) comprising a first temperature sensitive carrier (7a) and at least a second flavour element (6b) comprising a second temperature sensitive carrier, wherein the first carrier (7a) comprises a first flavour (f1) and the second carrier (7b) comprises a second flavour (f2), characterized by heating the aerosol generating article (1), wherein the first flavour carrier (7a) releases the first flavour (f1) at a first time period of the vaping session, and the second flavour carrier (7b) releases the second flavour (f2) at a second time period of the vaping session, wherein the second time period is delayed from the first time period. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the flavour carriers (7a, b) release the flavours (f 1, f2) at different melting points, or respectively different glass transition temperatures, preferably wherein the melting points are between 24 degrees centigrade and 140 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 415}
{"index": 416, "patent_number": "US2023270162 AA", "text": "[EN] The present technology is directed to an aerosol generating apparatus. The aerosol generating apparatus comprising an internal assembly comprising a chassis and an electronic printed circuit, andan outer casing extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and defining an opening for insertion of the internal assembly along the longitudinal axis in a cavity of the outer casing. The chassis comprises a main part and a flexible part. The flexible part is elastically moveable with respect to the main part between a rest configuration, in which the internal assembly has a first extension (E3) along a transverse axis (Z) that is larger than an extension (E1) of the opening along the transverse axis, and a flexed or retracted configuration, in which the internal assembly has a second extension along the transverse axis that is smaller than the extension of the opening, so as to allow said insertion. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating apparatus comprising: an internal assembly comprising a chassis and an electronic printed circuit mounted on the chassis; andan outer casing extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and defining an opening for insertion of the internal assembly along the longitudinal axis (X) in a cavity formed by the outer casing,wherein the chassis comprises a main part and a flexible part mounted on the main part,wherein the flexible part is elastically moveable with respect to the main part between a rest configuration, in which the internal assembly has a first extension (E3) along a transverse axis (Z) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) that is larger than an extension (E1) of the opening along the transverse axis (Z), and a flexed or retracted configuration, in which the internal assembly has a second extension (E4) along the transverse axis (Z) that is smaller than the extension (E1) of the opening, so as to allow said insertion.2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cavity has an extension (E4) along the transverse axis (Z), said extension (E4) being larger than the extension (E2) of the opening, the cavity being configured for allowing the flexible part to elastically move with respect to the main part during said insertion from the flexed or retracted configuration to a work configuration, occupied when the internal assembly is in an inserted position, and in which the internal assembly has a third extension (E5) along the transverse axis (Z) that is larger than the extension (E1) of the opening.3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the opening is located at a first end of the outer casing along the longitudinal axis (X), the outer casing progressively or stepwise widening perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (X) from the first end towards a second end of the outer casing opposite the first end along the longitudinal axis (X).4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the second end of the outer casing forms a bottom of the aerosol generating apparatus.5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing is seamless.6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible part comprises at least a base fixed on the main part of the chassis and an arm extending from the base along the longitudinal axis (X).7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the arm is formed of an elastic electrically insulating material.8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, in the work configuration, the arm is adapted to exert an elastic pressure (P) on the outer casing, the outer casing having a radially inner surface with respect to the longitudinal axis (X).9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the arm has an extremity opposite the base along the longitudinal axis (X), the extremity defining an orifice, and wherein the aerosol generating apparatus comprises a cover adapted for closing an opening in the outer casing, said cover forming a hook adapted to cooperate with the orifice to retain the arm against the outer casing.10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the flexible part further comprises an additional arm extending from the base along the longitudinal axis (X) on the other side of the base with respect to the arm.11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said additional arm has an additional extremity opposite the base along the longitudinal axis (X), said additional extremity being fixed with respect to the main part of the chassis.12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electronic printed circuit comprises at least a flexible portion mounted on the flexible part.13. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the flexible part has a radially outer face with respect to the longitudinal axis (X), the radially outer face forming a recess housing said at least one flexible portion of electronic printed circuit, said at least one flexible portion of electronic printed circuit being sunken in the recess so as to prevent scratching of the electronic printed circuit by the outer casing during said insertion.14. A method of assembling an aerosol generating apparatus, the method comprising: providing an internal assembly comprising a chassis, and an electronic printed circuit mounted on the chassis, the chassis comprising a main part, and a flexible part mounted on the main part;providing an outer casing extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and defining an opening for insertion of the internal assembly along the longitudinal axis (X) in a cavity defined by the outer casing;inserting the internal assembly in the cavity along the longitudinal axis (X) through the opening; andduring or before said the inserting step, elastically moving the flexible part with respect to the main part between a rest configuration, in which the internal assembly has a first extension (E3) along a transverse axis (Z) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) that is larger than an extension (E1) of the opening along the transverse axis (Z), and a flexed or retracted configuration, in which the internal assembly has a second extension (E3) along the transverse axis (Z) that is smaller than the extension (E1) of the opening, so as to allow said insertion.15. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the arm conforms to the radially inner surface in the work configuration.", "embedding_index": 416}
{"index": 417, "patent_number": "WO22023215 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention discloses a method of operating an aerosol-generating device comprising identifying a first trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the first trajectory pattern enables a connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; advertising connection data to establish a connection with a personal computing device upon enabling the connection mode; identifying a second trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the second trajectory pattern disables the connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; and sending a disconnection request from the aerosol-generating device to the personal computing device upon disabling the connection mode. [EN] Claims: 1. A method of operating an aerosol-generating device comprising: identifying a first trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the first trajectory pattern enables a connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; advertising connection data to establish a connection with a personal computing device upon enabling the connection mode; identifying a second trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol generating device, wherein the second trajectory pattern disables the connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; and sending a disconnection request from the aerosol-generating device to the personal computing device upon disabling the connection mode.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the advertising connection data comprises a pairing bit which is set to a predefined value to establish the connection with the personal computing device.3. The method of claim 2, further comprising activating an application, associated with the aerosol-generating device, on the personal computing device to establish the connection.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising detecting an initial movement of the aerosol-generating device prior to identifying the first and second trajectory patterns.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the initial movement of the aerosol-generating device is detected based on partial sensor data received from a sensor of the aerosol generating device.6. The method of claim 5, wherein detecting the initial movement of the aerosol generating device acts as a trigger for the aerosol-generating device to begin receiving full sensor data from the sensor of the aerosol-generating device to enable identification of the first and second trajectory patterns.7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the first trajectory pattern comprises a single continuous trajectory and the second trajectory pattern comprises two discontinuous trajectories.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the first trajectory pattern is a circular motion and the second trajectory pattern is a cross motion.9. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the first and second trajectory patterns are selected from a list of predefined trajectory patterns stored on the aerosol-generating device.10. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising receiving a new trajectory pattern from a user and updating the aerosol-generating device to associate the new trajectory pattern with an operation of the device.11. An aerosol-generating device comprising a sensor and a controller, the sensor and the controller configured to: identify a first trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the first trajectory pattern enables a connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; advertise connection data to establish a connection with a personal computing device upon enabling the connection mode; identify a second trajectory pattern of movement of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the second trajectory pattern disables the connection mode on the aerosol-generating device; and send a disconnection request from the aerosol-generating device to the personal computing device upon disabling the connection mode.12. The aerosol-generating device of claim 11, wherein the sensor is further configured to detect an initial movement of the aerosol-generating device prior to identifying the first and second trajectory patterns.13. The aerosol-generating device of claim 11 or 12, further comprises: a communication interface to establish connection with a personal computing device via an application installed on the personal computing device; and a user interface to indicate recognition of the first and second trajectory patterns to a user.14. The aerosol-generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to update the aerosol-generating device to associate a new trajectory pattern received from a user with an operation of the device.15. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the steps of the method of claims 1 to 10.", "embedding_index": 417}
{"index": 418, "patent_number": "US2021038836 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor; includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosol; a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user; the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; electrical circuitry to measure a change in a property associated with the heating system due to a cooling effect on the heating system from a user inhalation through the flow path, to determine a characteristic of the inhalation based on the measured property associated with the heating system, and to identify the user based on the determined characteristic. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the system comprising: an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol;a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user; wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; andelectrical circuitry arranged to: measure a change in a property associated with the heating system due to a cooling effect on the heating system from a user inhalation through the flow path;determine a characteristic of the inhalation based on the measured property associated with the heating system; andidentify the user based on the determined characteristic.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is arranged to identify a user based on a correlation of the determined characteristic to a stored characteristic.3. The system of claim 2, wherein the electrical circuitry is arranged to store the stored characteristic during a calibration procedure.4. The system of claim 2, wherein the electrical circuitry is arranged to identify the user based on a value of a correlation score.5. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is arranged to control an operation of the system based on an identification of a user.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the operation comprises enabling or disabling of the heating system.7. The system of claim 1, wherein the measured property associated with the heating system is based on one of the following: a temperature of the heating system; an electrical current through the heating system; an electrical power through the heating system; and an electrical potential over the heating system.8. The system of claim 7, wherein the measured property associated with the heating system is based on the temperature of the heating system, and the electrical circuitry is arranged to determine the temperature based on measuring an electrical resistance of the heating system.9. The system of claim 8, wherein the electrical circuitry is arranged to regulate the temperature of the heating system to a target temperature, and the characteristic is based on at least part of a temporal displacement of said regulated temperature from the target temperature caused by an inhalation through the flow path.10. The system of claim 1, wherein the characteristic is based on a derivative with respect to time of the measured property associated with the heating system.11. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry comprises a memory and one or more processors.12. A method of identifying a user of an aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the aerosol generation system comprising an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol, and a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; the method comprising: measuring a change in a property associated with the heating system due to a cooling effect on the heating system from a user inhalation through the flow path;determining a characteristic of the inhalation based on the measured property associated with the heating system; andidentifying the user based on the determined characteristic.13. A computer program comprising instructions which when executed on programmable electric circuitry execute the method of claim 12.14. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry being arranged to implement the method of claim 12.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 13.16. The system of claim 7, wherein the measured property associated with the heating system is based on the temperature of the heating system, and the electrical circuitry includes a temperature sensor arranged in operative proximity to the heating system.17. The method of claim 12, further comprising controlling an operation of the system based on an identification of a user.18. The method of claim 17, wherein controlling the operation comprises enabling or disabling of the heating system.", "embedding_index": 418}
{"index": 419, "patent_number": "WO22029135 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a measurement method for detection of features in a specimen (1) being a smoking article (1a) and/or a smoking articles packaging (1b), wherein the specimen (1) consists of at least a first material (2) and comprises a tag (3) consisting of at least one second (4) material having predetermined optical properties differing from those of the first material (2) in a frequency range between 0.3 and 10 THz, wherein the differing optical properties of the second material (4) comprise a coded information comprised in the tag. The method comprises the steps: a) generating electro-magnetic waves (5) comprising a frequency between 0.3 and 10 THz with a THz-wave-emitter (6), b) directing the electro-magnetic waves (5) being an incident signal (7) onto the specimen (1) and onto the tag (3), c) allowing the electro-magnetic waves (5) of the incident signal (7) to be modulated by the tag (3) due to different interaction with the second material (4) in comparison to the interaction with the first material (2) thereby creating a response signal (8) consisting of at least modulated electromagnetic waves (5a) comprising the coded information from the tag (3), d) detecting the response signal (8) comprising the modulated electro-magnetic waves (5a), which interacted with the tag (3), with a THz-wave-detector (9) and e) deriving the coded information from the detected modulated electro-magnetic waves (5a) of the response signal (8). The invention also relates to a tag. [EN] Measurement method and tag arranged in a smoking article or smoking articles packaging Claims 1. Measurement method for detection of features in a specimen (1) being a smoking article (1 a) and/or a smoking articles packaging (1 b), wherein the specimen (1) consists of at least a first material (2) and comprises a tag (3) consisting of at least one second (4) material having predetermined optical properties differing from those of the first material (2) in a frequency range between 0.3 and 10 THz, wherein the differing optical properties of the second material (4) comprise a coded information comprised in the tag, comprising the steps: a. generating electro-magnetic waves (5) comprising a frequency between 0.3 and 10 THz with a THz-wave-emitter (6); b. directing the electro-magnetic waves (5) being an incident signal (7) onto the specimen (1) and onto the tag (3); c. allowing the electro-magnetic waves (5) of the incident signal (7) to be modulated by the tag (3) due to different interaction with the second material (4) in comparison to the interaction with the first material (2) thereby creating a response signal (8) consisting of at least modulated electro-magnetic waves (5a) comprising the coded information from the tag (3); d. detecting the response signal (8) comprising the modulated electro-magnetic waves (5a), which interacted with the tag (3), with a THz-wave-detector (9); e. deriving the coded information from the detected modulated electro-magnetic waves (5a) of the response signal (8).2. Measurement method according to claim 1, characterized in that an imaging system (10) comprising at least two THz-wave emitters (6a, 6b) and at least two THz-wave detectors (9a, 9b) is used, wherein the two THz-wave emitters (6a, 6b) are arranged orthogonally to each other creating a first and a second incident signal (7a, 7b), which comprise propagation directions (Pi, P2) orthogonal to each other, wherein both incident signals (7a, 7b) are directed onto the specimen (1) thereby interacting with the specimen (1) creating a first and a second response signal (8a, 8b), wherein each response signal (8a, 8b) is detected by an own THz-wave detector ((9a, 9b).3. Measurement method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the incident signal (7) is directed from the THz-wave emitter (6) to the specimen (1) with a waveguide (1 1) and/or the response signal (8) is directed from the specimen (1) to the THz-wave detector (9) with a waveguide (11).4. Measurement method according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the THz-wave detector (9) comprises an array (12) of 1 - or 2-dimensional detectors having at least 20 detector elements (12a-d), preferable at least 50 detector elements (12a-d).5. Tag (3) arranged on any inner surface of a smoking article (1 a) or a smoking articles packaging (1 b) consisting of at least one first material (2) and the tag (3) consisting of at least one second material (4), wherein the tag (3) is able to modulate electro-magnetic waves (5) of an incident signal (7) having a frequency between 0.3 and 10 THz into a response signal (8) by interaction of the second material (4) with electro-magnetic waves (5) of the incident signal (7), characterized in that the second material (4) comprises predetermined optical properties differing from those of the first material (2) in the frequency range between 0.3 and 10 THz, wherein the differing optical properties of the second material (2) comprise a coded information comprised in the tag (3) derivable from the tag (3) by the response signal (8).6. Tag (3) according to claim 5 characterized in that the tag (3) is a strip (15) of at least the second material (4).7. Tag (3) according to claim 5 characterized in that the tag (3) comprises a specific shape, preferably a triangular (16), square (17), rectangular (18), round (19) or circular (20) shape.8. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-7, characterized in that it comprises multiple pieces (4a-d) of the second material (4) arranged in a pattern.9. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-8, characterized in that the tag (3) is arranged in the smoking article (1 a) or smoking articles packaging (1 b) overlapping with itself in possible beam paths (B) of incident and/or response signals (7, 8).10. Tag (3) according to claim 8, characterized in that the tag (3) is arranged circumferentially in the smoking article (1 a) or the smoking articles packaging (1 b).11. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-10, characterized in that the second material (4) is an ink printed onto any inner surface (13) of the smoking article (1 a) or the smoking articles packaging (1 b).12. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-1 1, characterized in that the ink comprises a THz-reflective material, preferably a metal, more preferred aluminum or copper or most preferred a conductive carbon component.13. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-12, characterized in that it further comprises a third material (21) having optical properties in the frequency range between 0.3 and 10 THz which differ from the second (4) and first material (2).14. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-13, characterized in that - 21 - it further comprises a contrast material (22), preferably a polymer, arranged on the second and/or third material (4, 21) facing away from the surface (13) on which the second and/or third material (4, 21) is arranged.15. Tag (3) according to one of the claims 5-15, characterized in that from the outside of the smoking article (1 a) or smoking articles packaging (1 b) the tag (3) is invisible to the human eye.", "embedding_index": 419}
{"index": 420, "patent_number": "WO22023217 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of operating an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The method comprises: establishing a communicative coupling with an electronic device (200); detecting a gesture performed with the aerosol generating device (100); and outputting a command to the electronic device (200) in response to detecting the gesture, wherein the command is configured to control an aspect of a media playback at the electronic device (200), the command being one of: a first command configured to increase a volume of the media playback at the electronic device (200); a second command configured to decrease a volume of the media playback at the electronic device (200); a third command configured to: when the electronic device (200) is playing a media track, pause the media track; and when the electronic device (200) is not playing the media track, play the media track; a fourth command configured to skip to a next media track at the electronic device (200); or a fifth command configured to skip to a previous media track at the electronic device (200). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device, comprising: establishing a communicative coupling with an electronic device; detecting a gesture performed with the aerosol generating device; and outputting a command to the electronic device in response to detecting the gesture, wherein the command is configured to control an aspect of a media playback at the electronic device, the command being one of: a first command configured to increase a volume of the media playback at the electronic device; a second command configured to decrease a volume of the media playback at the electronic device; a third command configured to: when the electronic device is playing a media track, pause the media track; and when the electronic device is not playing the media track, play the media track; a fourth command configured to skip to a next media track at the electronic device; or a fifth command configured to skip to a previous media track at the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the command is selected from a plurality of commands based on the detected gesture.3. The method of any preceding claim, wherein when the detected gesture comprises a clockwise motion of the aerosol generating device, the command is the first command configured to increase a volume of the media playback at the electronic device.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein when the detected gesture comprises an anticlockwise motion of the aerosol generating device, the command is the second command configured to decrease a volume of the media playback at the electronic device.5. The method of any preceding claim, wherein when the detected gesture comprises two forward cast motions of the aerosol generating device, the command is the third command configured to: when the electronic device is playing a media track, pause the media track; and when the electronic device is not playing the media track, play the media track.6. The method of any preceding claim, wherein when the detected gesture comprises a left to right motion of the aerosol generating device, the command is the fourth command configured to skip to a next media track at the electronic device.7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein when the detected gesture comprises a right to left motion of the aerosol generating device, the command is the fifth command configured to skip to a previous media track at the electronic device.8. A method of operating an electronic device, comprising: establishing a communicative coupling with an aerosol generating device; receiving a command from the aerosol generating device, based on a gesture performed with the aerosol generating device; and in response to receiving the command, controlling an aspect of a media playback at the electronic device, the command being one of: a first command configured to increase a volume of the media playback at the electronic device; a second command configured to decrease a volume of the media playback at the electronic device; a third command configured to: when the electronic device is playing a media track, pause the media track; and when the electronic device is not playing the media track, play the media track; a fourth command configured to skip to a next media track at the electronic device; or a fifth command configured to skip to a previous media track at the electronic device.9. An aerosol generating device comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 7.10. A computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 7.11. An electronic device comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the method of claim 8.12. A computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform the method of claim 8.13. A computer program product comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to carry out the method of claim 8.14. A method of operating an aerosol generating device and an electronic device, the method comprising performing the method of any one of claims 1 to 7 in conjunction with performing the method of claim 8.15. A system comprising an aerosol generating device comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 7 in conjunction with an electronic device configured to perform the method of claim 8.", "embedding_index": 420}
{"index": 421, "patent_number": "US2022175014 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for processing tobacco includes providing a first tube having at least one inlet and at least one outlet and having a shape of a helix having a plurality of threads, providing a first motor, generating vibrations, transmitting the vibrations to the first tube, inserting an amount of tobacco, having a first moisture content, into the inlet of the first tube, providing a first air flow through the first tube in a direction from the inlet to the outlet, transporting the amount of tobacco within the first tube towards the outlet of the first tube by the vibrations transmitted to the first tube and by the first air flow, taking out the tobacco at the outlet of the first tube, the tobacco having a second moisture content which is lower than the first moisture content. [EN] 1. A method for processing tobacco, the method comprising the following steps:providing a first tube having at least one inlet and at least one outlet and comprising a shape of a helix having a plurality of threads,providing a first motor, generating vibrations,transmitting the vibrations to the first tube,inserting an amount of tobacco, having a first moisture content, into the at least one inlet of the first tube,providing a first air flow through the first tube in a direction from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet,transporting the amount of tobacco within the first tube towards the at least one outlet of the first tube by the vibrations transmitted to the first tube and by the first air flow,taking out the tobacco at the at least one outlet of the first tube, the tobacco having a second moisture content which is lower than the first moisture content.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first tube comprises an inner diameter and a middle axis having a total length from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet, wherein a ratio of the total length of the middle axis to the inner diameter of the first tube is within a range of 100 to 140.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of threads of the first tube comprises between 5 and 10 threads.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein each thread of the plurality of threads is arranged to be in contact with one or two other threads of the plurality of threads.5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of:providing a heating and controlling a temperature of at least a first section of a wall of the first tube by applying the heating.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the first tube is a metal tube and the heating is a resistance heating, wherein a current is applied at least to the first section of the wall of the first tube.7. The method according to claim 5, wherein the wall of the first tube comprises a plurality of sections including the first section, the plurality of sections arranged in sequence in relation to the middle axis of the first tube, wherein the temperature of the wall of each of the plurality of sections is controlled individually.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of sections includes the first section, a second section and a third section arranged in sequence in relation to the middle axis of the first tube, wherein the temperature of the wall of the first section is equal to the temperature of the wall of the second section, and wherein the temperature of the wall of the second section is higher than the temperature of the wall of the third section.9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of:providing at least one supply port between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet of the first tube for supplying fresh air to an inside of the first tube.10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising the step of:providing at least one exhaust port between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet of the first tube for exhausting vaporized water and/or air.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein each thread of the plurality of threads of the first tube comprises one single supply port of the at least one supply port and/or one single exhaust port of the at least one exhaust port.12. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of:combusting the exhausted air.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first motor comprises a middle axis,wherein the middle axis of the first motor and the middle axis of the first tube at the at least one inlet of the first tube are arranged towards each other at a mounting angle,wherein the mounting angle, a rotation speed and/or an off-balance of the motor are adjustable within a predetermined range.14. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of:providing a second tube having at least one inlet and at least one outlet,providing a second motor, generating vibrations,transmitting the vibrations generated by the second motor to the second tube,providing a second air flow through the second tube, starting at the at least one inlet of the second tube,connecting the first tube and the second tube in series,inserting the tobacco, coming from the at least one outlet of the first tube and having the second moisture content, into the at least one inlet of the second tube,providing water to the tobacco at a position before the at least one inlet of the second tube and/or at a position between the at least one inlet of the second tube and the at least one outlet of the second tube,transporting the tobacco within the second tube towards the at least one outlet of the second tube,taking out the tobacco at the at least one outlet of the second tube, the tobacco having a third moisture content which is lower than the first moisture content and higher than the second moisture content.15. A system for processing tobacco, comprisinga first tube and a second tube each having at least one at least one inlet and at least one at least one outlet and comprising a shape of a helix having a plurality of threads, wherein the first tube and the second tube are connected in series,a first motor and a second motor, each generating vibrations, wherein the vibrations generated by the first motor are transmittable to the first tube and wherein the vibrations generated by the second motor are transmittable to the second tube,a first air flow through the first tube and a second air flow through the second tube, each starting at the at least one inlet of the first tube or of the second tube, respectively,a heating for controlling a temperature of at least a first section of a wall of the first tube and/or the second tube,wherein an amount of tobacco is transportable through the first tube and the second tube in sequence,at least one supply port between the at least one inlet of the first tube and the at least one outlet of the first tube and/or between the at least one inlet of the second tube and the at least one outlet of the second tube for supplying fresh air to an inside of the first tube or the second tube, respectively,at least one exhaust port between the at least one inlet of the first tube and the at least one outlet of the first tube and/or between the at least one inlet of the second tube and the at least one outlet of the second tube for exhausting vaporized water and/or air,a water source delivering water to the tobacco at a position before the at least one inlet of the second tube and/or at a position between the at least one inlet of the second tube and the at least one outlet of the second tube.16. The method according to claim 2, wherein the ratio of the total length of the middle axis to the inner diameter of the first tube is between 120 and 130.17. The method according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of threads of the first tube comprises 8 threads.", "embedding_index": 421}
{"index": 422, "patent_number": "US2022312836 AA", "text": "[EN] A humidifying insert for a smoking article packaging has a planar shape, is insertable into a smoking article packaging and includes a humidifying agent and a humidity transmitter, which transfers the humidifying agent from the humidifying insert into the inner volume of the smoking article packaging. A storage compartment, in which the humidifying agent is stored, has a fluidic connection to the humidity transmitter, wherein the fluidic connection is blocked with a breakable barrier. A method for humidifying smoking articles is also provided. [EN] 1. A humidifying insert, for a smoking article packaging, wherein the humidifying insert has a planar shape, is insertable into a smoking article packaging and comprises:a humidifying agent, anda humidity transmitter, configured to transfers the humidifying agent from the humidifying insert into an inner volume of the smoking article packaging, anda storage compartment in which the humidifying agent is stored, the storage compartment having a fluidic connection to the humidity transmitter, wherein the fluidic connection is blocked with a breakable barrier.2. The humidifying insert according to claim 1, wherein: the storage compartment and the humidity transmitter are enclosed between a front sheet material layer and a back sheet material layer.3. The humidifying insert according to claim 2, wherein: the front and back sheet material layers are affixed to each other at least circumferentially along edges of sides of the front and back sheet material layers facing each other, wherein at least respective center parts of the front and back sheet material layers are unaffixed to each other forming a cavity enclosing the storage compartment and the humidity transmitter.4. The humidifying insert according to claim 2, wherein: each of the front and back sheet material layers is a composite film, comprising at least two material layers.5. The humidifying insert according to claim 4, wherein: the composite film of at least one of the front and back sheet material layers comprises a first layer of polyethylene terephthalate, a second layer of polyethylene terephthalate coated on at least one side with an oxide layer and a third layer of polyethylene.6. The humidifying insert according to claim 4, wherein: the composite film of at least one of the front and back sheet material layers is printable.7. The humidifying insert according to claim 2, wherein: the front sheet material layer comprises perforations located at the humidity transmitter establishing a second fluidic connection between the humidity transmitter and atmosphere surrounding the humidifying insert.8. The humidifying insert according to claim 7, wherein: each of the perforations has a hole size of 0.01 to 4 mm.9. The humidifying insert according to claim 7, wherein: the perforations comprise from 1 to 200 holes.10. The humidifying insert according to claim 7, wherein: the humidity transmitter comprises a tissue material located directly at the perforations between the front and back sheet material layers.11. The humidifying insert according to claim 1, wherein: the breakable barrier is a seal varnish.12. The humidifying insert according to claim 1, wherein: the breakable barrier is breakable with a pressure gradient between the storage compartment and the humidity transmitter.13. The humidifying insert according to claim 1, wherein: the humidifying agent is a water based solution.14. A method for humidifying smoking articles in a packaging with a humidifying insert, which has a planar shape and comprises a humidifying agent, a humidity transmitter, and a storage compartment in which the humidifying agent is stored, wherein the storage compartment has a fluidic connection to the humidity transmitter, wherein the fluidic connection is blocked with a breakable barrier, comprising the steps: (a) breaking the breakable barrier by pressurizing the storage compartment to open the fluidic connection such that the humidifying agent can flow from the storage compartment to the humidity transmitter; and(b) inserting the humidifying insert into a smoking article package.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the storage compartment is pressurized by folding the humidifying insert in an area where the storage compartment is located.16. The humidifying insert according to claim 7, wherein: each of the perforations has a hole size of 0.1 to 3 mm.", "embedding_index": 422}
{"index": 423, "patent_number": "WO22023216 A1", "text": "[EN] A method (300) of operating an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The method (300) comprises: establishing a communicative coupling with an electronic device (200) using a pairing process, thereby establishing the electronic device as a paired electronic device; detecting a gesture performed with the aerosol generating device (100); and outputting a command to the paired electronic device (200) in response to detecting the gesture, wherein the command is configured to cause an audio alert to be output at the paired electronic device (200). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method of operating an aerosol generating device, comprising: establishing a communicative coupling with an electronic device using a pairing process, thereby establishing the electronic device as a paired electronic device; detecting a gesture performed with the aerosol generating device; and outputting a command to the paired electronic device in response to detecting the gesture, wherein the command is configured to cause an audio alert to be output at the paired electronic device.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the command is selected from a plurality of commands based on the detected gesture.3. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the command is configured to cause an audio alert to be output at the paired electronic device until a user input is received at the electronic device.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the gesture comprises one or more taps of the aerosol generating device against an object.5. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: deferring output of the command when the aerosol generating device is not in communication range of the paired electronic device; and outputting the command when the aerosol generating device is in communication range of the paired electronic device.6. The method of claim 5, further comprising: monitoring a deferred time, wherein the deferred time is the length of time over which output of the command has been deferred; and modifying or deleting the command based on the deferred time.7. The method of claim 6, further comprising: deleting the command when the deferred time reaches a threshold time so that the command is not output to the paired electronic device when the aerosol generating device is in communication range of the paired electronic device, and wherein outputting the command when the aerosol generating device is in communication range of the paired electronic device comprises outputting the command when the aerosol generating device is in communication range of the paired electronic device and the deferred time is less than the threshold time.8. The method of claim 6 or claim 7, further comprising: modifying an alert indication of the command based on the deferred time, wherein the alert indication controls one or more characteristics of the audio alert.9. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: in response to detecting the gesture, providing an indication at the aerosol generating device of a communication status between the aerosol generating device and the paired electronic device.10. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: detecting a further gesture performed with the aerosol generating device; and outputting a further command to the paired electronic device in response to detecting the further gesture, wherein the further command is configured to stop the audio alert being output at the paired electronic device.11. A method of operating an electronic device, comprising: establishing a communicative coupling with an aerosol generating device using a pairing process, thereby establishing the aerosol generating device as a paired aerosol generating device; receiving a command from the paired aerosol generating device, based on a gesture performed with the paired aerosol generating device; and in response to receiving the command, outputting an audio alert at the electronic device.12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: receiving a user input at the electronic device; and stopping output of the audio alert at the electronic device in response to receiving the user input.13. The method of claim 11, further comprising: receiving a further command from the paired aerosol generating device, based on a further gesture performed with the paired aerosol generating device; and in response to receiving the further command, stopping output of the audio alert at the electronic device.14. An aerosol generating device comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 10.15. A computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform the method of any of claims 1 to 13.", "embedding_index": 423}
{"index": 424, "patent_number": "US2023263233 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol forming fluid to a predetermined temperature; a sensor configured to measure a parameter which is related to the flow rate of the heated aerosol forming fluid; and a controller configured to enable or disable the generation of an aerosol based on the measured parameter. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a heater configured to heat an aerosol forming fluid to a predetermined temperature;a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to a flow rate of the heated aerosol forming fluid; anda controller configured to enable or disable the generation of an aerosol based on the measured parameter.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a pump configured to pump the aerosol forming fluid.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the pump is configured to provide pumping at a fixed pumping power.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to calculate viscosity of the aerosol forming fluid based on the measured parameter which is related to the flow rate, and to enable or disable the generation of the aerosol based on the calculated viscosity.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the predetermined temperature is above 35 degrees centigrade6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a memory configured to store a value associated with the measured parameter which is related to the flow rate, and wherein the controller is configured to enable or disable the generation of an aerosol based on a comparison with the stored value.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor configured to determine a temperature of the aerosol forming fluid.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol forming fluid.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the reservoir is provided on a cartridge.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, comprising a reusable unit, wherein: the reusable unit and the cartridge are configured to be attachable and detachable from one another; andthe controller is provided on the reusable unit.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, further comprising a pump configured to pump the aerosol forming fluid, wherein the sensor, the pump and the heater are provided on the cartridge, and wherein the cartridge is configured to be refillable.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, further comprising control electronics configured to permit the generation of an aerosol when the reusable unit and the cartridge are attached.13. A method of operating the aerosol generating device according to claim 1 to generate an aerosol, comprising the steps of: heating an aerosol forming fluid to a predetermined temperature;measuring a parameter which is related to a flow rate of the heated aerosol forming fluid; andenabling or disabling the generation of an aerosol based on the measured parameter.14. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor on the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, cause the aerosol generating device to perform steps comprising: heating an aerosol forming fluid to a predetermined temperature;measuring a parameter which is related to a flow rate of the heated aerosol forming fluid; andenabling or disabling generation of an aerosol based on the measured parameter.", "embedding_index": 424}
{"index": 425, "patent_number": "US2023263226 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater device for an electronic cigarette comprises: a heater unit arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir and generate a vapour; and a vapour flow path extending from the heater unit and arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece. The heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the vapour flow path. The plurality of through-channels comprises at least two primary through-channels and at least two secondary through-channels, where a diameter of a primary through-channel is different than a diameter of a secondary through-channel. The plurality of through-channels are arranged such that the at least two primary through-channels are alternately arranged with the secondary through-channels. [EN] 1. A heater device for an electronic cigarette comprising: a heater unit arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending from the heater unit, the vapour flow path arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the vapour flow path;wherein the plurality of through-channels comprises at least two primary through-channels and at least two secondary through-channels;wherein a diameter of a primary through-channel is different than a diameter of a secondary through-channel;wherein the plurality of through-channels are arranged such that the at least two primary through-channels are alternately arranged with the at least two secondary through-channels; andwherein the heater unit is arranged to heat the liquid through sidewalls of the plurality of through-channels, as the liquid is drawn through the through-channels, to generate the vapour.2. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of through-channels form part of the vapour flow path.3. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of through-channels act as a filter arranged to filter the generated vapour as it flows from the heater unit to the vapour flow path.4. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the diameters of all of the primary through-channels are the same as one another.5. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the diameters of all the secondary through-channels are the same as one another.6. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the diameters of all of the primary and secondary through-channels of the plurality of through-channels are all different from each other.7. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the diameters of the at least two primary through-channels are greater than the diameters of the at least two secondary through-channels.8. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the heater unit comprises a capillary portion and a heating surface wherein: the capillary portion is located between the liquid reservoir and the heating surface, the capillary portion being arranged to transfer liquid from the liquid reservoir to the heating surface;the heating surface is arranged to heat the received liquid and generate a vapour.9. The heater device according to claim 8 wherein the plurality of through-channels form part of the heating surface.10. The heater device according to claim 9 wherein the plurality of through-channels are arranged across substantially the entire heating surface.11. The heater device according to claim 9 wherein the plurality of through-channels are arranged in a regular pattern on the heating surface.12. The heater device according to claim 9 wherein the plurality of through-channels are arranged in an irregular pattern on the heating surface.13. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the at least two primary through-channels and the at least two secondary through-channels have the same shape.14. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the at least two primary through-channels and the at least two secondary through-channels have different shapes.15. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the at least two primary through-channels and/or the at least two secondary through-channels is substantially circular.16. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two primary through-channels and the at least two secondary through-channels are configured to selectively pass liquids from the heater unit to the vapour flow path.17. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two primary through-channels and the at least two secondary through-channels are configured to selectively pass liquids having different fluid properties from the heater unit to the vapour flow path.18. The heater device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two primary through-channels and the at least two secondary through-channels are configured to selectively pass liquids having different surface tensions from the heater unit to the vapour flow path.19. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit arranged to vaporise the liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending from the heater unit, the vapour flow path arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the vapour flow path;wherein the plurality of through-channels comprises at least two primary through-channels and at least two secondary through-channels, and further wherein a diameter of a primary through-channel is different than a diameter of a secondary through-channel;wherein the plurality of through-channels are arranged such that the at least two primary through-channels are alternately arranged with the at least two secondary through-channels; andwherein the heater unit is arranged to heat the liquid through sidewalls of the plurality of through-channels, as the liquid is drawn through the through-channels, to generate the vapour.20. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a liquid reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit arranged to vaporise the liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending from the heater unit, the vapour flow path arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the heater unit to the vapour flow path;", "embedding_index": 425}
{"index": 426, "patent_number": "US2023263224 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device is described. The aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber comprising an opening arranged to receive a consumable; a heating apparatus for heating the consumable; wherein the heating apparatus comprises two or more heating segments and at least one insulator; 5 the two or more heating segments are arranged longitudinally along a length of the heating chamber and are configured to be independently heated; and the at least one insulator is arranged between adjacent heating segments. In this way, the device is capable of efficiently heating consumables of different shapes and sizes. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber comprising an opening arranged to receive a consumable;a heating apparatus for heating the consumable;wherein the heating apparatus comprises a heating blade comprising two or more heating segments and at least one insulator;the two or more heating segments are arranged longitudinally along a length of the heating chamber and are configured to be independently heated; andthe at least one insulator is arranged between adjacent heating segments.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, comprising three or more heating segments arranged along the length of the heating chamber; and a plurality of insulators comprising a first insulator arranged between a first pair of adjacent heating segments and a second insulator arranged between a second pair of adjacent heating segments.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the first insulator has different insulating properties than the second insulator.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating blade is configured to pierce the consumable when received in the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the heating blade comprises a piercing end directed towards the opening of the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the at least one insulator comprises at least one hole in the heating apparatus.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the at least one insulator comprises an insulating material.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, wherein the insulating material is polyimide.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating apparatus further comprises a support element extending along the length of the heating apparatus and arranged to support the two or more heating segments.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, wherein the support element comprises an insulating material.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the at least one insulator comprises a plurality of insulating elements.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising: two or more conducting tracks arranged on the heating apparatus and configured to power the two or more heating segments.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the conducting tracks pass through the at least one insulator.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a base plate arranged within the heating chamber; wherein the base plate is moveable along the heating chamber relative to the heating apparatus.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14, wherein the heating apparatus extends through a plate opening in the base plate.", "embedding_index": 426}
{"index": 427, "patent_number": "US2023263225 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber having an opening to receive an aerosol generating medium; and a base plate that is moveable along a length of the heating chamber to adjust a distance between the opening and the base plate, wherein the base plate is biased toward the opening and configured to move under contact with the aerosol generating medium as it is received in the heating chamber. The device further includes a heating element arranged to heat the aerosol generating medium when it is received in the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber comprising: an opening arranged at a first end of the heating chamber to receive an aerosol generating medium; anda base plate that is moveable along a length of the heating chamber to adjust a distance between the opening and the base plate, wherein the base plate is biased toward the opening and configured to move under contact with the aerosol generating medium as the aerosol generating medium is received in the heating chamber;a heating element arranged to heat the aerosol generating medium when the aerosol generating medium is received in the heating chamber; anda control circuit configured to detect a distance of the base plate from the opening and control the heating element in response to the detected distance.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a plurality of individual heating zones for heating a received aerosol generating medium.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the distance between the opening and the base plate determines a heating profile of the heating element, the heating profile being defined by the plurality of individual heating zones used for heating the received aerosol generating medium.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the control circuit is configured to select the heating profile in response to the detected distance.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to provide feedback information to the control circuit.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein the heating chamber comprises a feedback component in communication with the control circuit.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the feedback component is arranged along a wall of the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the base plate is configured to engage along a length of the feedback component.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the feedback component comprises at least one of a resistor and a Hall effect sensor.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the feedback component comprises a guide.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the base plate comprises a projection configured to engage with the guide.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber further comprises a biasing member arranged to provide a resisting force to the base plate toward the opening.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the biasing member is a spring.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein an internal surface of the heating chamber is configured to provide a frictional force which acts against the resisting force of the biasing member.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14, wherein, when the aerosol generating medium is received in the heating chamber, the frictional force acting on the aerosol generating medium is greater than the resisting force.16. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element extends through a plate opening in the base plate.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a heating blade, the heating blade configured to pierce the aerosol generating medium when received in the heating chamber.18. The aerosol generating device of claim 17, wherein the heating blade comprises a piercing end directed towards the opening of the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 427}
{"index": 428, "patent_number": "US2023263214 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette water tank includes a container for holding a liquid for filtering vapor from a vaporizer of an electronic cigarette, the container including upper and lower walls; an inhalation tube inside the container for releasing vapor from the tank, the inhalation tube having an upstream end located above a liquid level within the container; a vapor tube inside the container for discharging vapor into the liquid, the vapor tube having a downstream end located below a liquid level within the container; the inhalation tube having a substantially U-shape extending from the upstream end toward the lower wall and turning back to the upper wall; and the vapor tube having a substantially U-shape extending from the downstream end toward the upper wall and turning back to the lower wall; wherein the inhalation tube and the vapor tube have hydrophobic properties. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette water tank, comprising: a container for holding a liquid for filtering vapor from a vaporizer of an electronic cigarette, the container comprising an upper wall and a lower wall;an inhalation tube inside the container for releasing vapor from the water tank, wherein the inhalation tube has an upstream end located above a liquid level of the liquid within the container, when the water tank is in an upright position;a vapor tube inside the container for discharging vapor into the liquid, wherein the vapor tube has a downstream end located below a liquid level of the liquid within the container, when the water tank is in the upright position;wherein the inhalation tube has a substantially U-shape extending from the upstream end toward the lower wall of the container and turning back to the upper wall of the container; andwherein the vapor tube has a substantially U-shape extending from the downstream end toward the upper wall of the container and turning back to the lower wall of the container; whereinthe inhalation tube and the vapor tube have hydrophobic properties.2. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein the inhalation tube and/or the vapor tube is/are made of a fluorocarbon resin material.3. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein the inhalation tube and/or the vapor tube is/are coated with a fluorocarbon resin material.4. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of the inhalation tube and/or an inner diameter of the vapor tube is 3 mm or smaller.5. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises an inhalation tube fitting at the upper wall, wherein the inhalation tube fitting is fluidly connected with a downstream end of the inhalation tube.6. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 5, wherein the inhalation tube fitting is arranged to dispense vapor from the water tank to a mouthpiece.7. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a vapor tube fitting at the lower wall, wherein the vapor tube fitting is fluidly connected with an upstream end of the vapor tube.8. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 7, wherein the vapor tube fitting is arranged to receive vapor from a vaporizer.9. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein the upper wall and/or the lower wall is/are configured to be opened for cleaning an inside of container.10. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, further comprising a mouthpiece attached to the upper wall of the container, wherein the mouthpiece is inclined with respect to a vertical axis of the water tank.11. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, further comprising a vaporizer connector at the lower wall for connecting the water tank to a vapor outlet of a vaporizer, wherein the vaporizer connector is in fluid connection with the vapor tube.12. A shisha comprising a vaporizer for providing vapor and the electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, for filtering the vapor from the vaporizer.13. The shisha according to claim 12, wherein the vaporizer is attached to the electronic cigarette water tank at the lower wall of the container.14. A method of filling the electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: a. inserting a lower end of the electronic cigarette water tank into a liquid and sucking at a mouthpiece for filling the electronic cigarette water tank with the liquid until a liquid level in the electronic cigarette water tank has reached a desired liquid level; andb. subsequently removing the electronic cigarette water tank from the liquid and further sucking at the mouthpiece, to remove liquid out of the vapor tube and to fill the vapor tube with air.15. A method of draining the electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, comprising the following step: blowing into a mouthpiece for draining the electronic cigarette water tank of a liquid.16. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 2, wherein the fluorocarbon resin material is FEP, PTFE or PFA.17. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 3, wherein the fluorocarbon resin material is FEP, PTFE or PFA.18. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of the inhalation tube and/or an inner diameter of the vapor tube is 2 mm or smaller.19. The electronic cigarette water tank according to claim 11, wherein the vaporizer connector has a threaded connection.", "embedding_index": 428}
{"index": 429, "patent_number": "US2023263227 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater device for an electronic cigarette includes: a heater unit housing a vaporising chamber and arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir and generate a vapour; and a vapour flow path extending from the vaporising chamber arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece. The heater unit includes a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the vapour flow path. [EN] 1. A heater device for an electronic cigarette comprising: a heater unit housing a vaporising chamber and arranged to vaporise a liquid received from a liquid reservoir to generate a vapour; anda vapour flow path extending from the vaporising chamber arranged to fluidly communicate with a mouthpiece of an electronic cigarette to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the vapour flow path; andwherein the heater unit is arranged to heat the liquid through sidewalls of the plurality of through-channels, as the liquid is drawn through the through-channels, to generate the vapour.2. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the through-channels form part of the vapour flow path.3. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the through-channels act as a filter arranged to filter the generated vapour as the generated vapour flows from the vaporising chamber to the vapour flow path.4. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein all of the through-channels of the plurality of through-channels have the same diameter.5. The heater device according to claim 1 wherein the heater unit comprises a first heating portion and a second heating portion, wherein: the first heating portion is arranged to vaporise the liquid received from the liquid reservoir to generate the vapour;the vaporising chamber is arranged between the first and second heating portions and arranged to receive the generated vapour from the first heating portion; andthe second heating portion is arranged to receive the generated vapour from the vapour chamber and further arranged to heat the generated vapour.6. The heater device according to claim 5 wherein the plurality of through-channels form part of the second heating portion.7. The heater device according to claim 5 wherein the vapour flow path comprises a first vapour flow portion and a second vapour flow portion, wherein: the first vapour flow portion extends between the vaporising chamber and the second heating portion; andthe second vapour flow portion extends from the second heating portion and is arranged to fluidly communicate with the mouthpiece.8. The heater device according to claim 7 wherein the first vapour flow portion and the second vapour flow portion are substantially in line with each other such that the vapour flowing from the first vapour flow portion to the second vapour flow portion follows a substantially straight flow path having substantially linear flow.9. The heater device according to claim 7 wherein the first vapour flow portion and the second vapour flow portion are offset from each other such that the vapour flowing from the first vapour flow portion to the second vapour flow portion changes direction as it flows between the first and second vapour flow portions.10. The heater device according to claim 9 wherein the first and second vapour flow portions are arranged such that the vapour flow path has a U-shape.11. The heater device according to claim 9 wherein the first and second vapour flow portions are arranged such that the vapour flow path has a zig-zag shape.12. The heater device according to claim 1 further comprising an air inflow path extending between an air inlet and the heater unit for allowing air to enter into the heater unit.13. The heater device according to claim 12 wherein the generated vapour is delivered to the second heating portion from the first heating portion under the action of air which has entered the air inlet and flowed along the airflow path.14. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit housing a vaporising chamber and arranged to vaporise the liquid received from the reservoir to generate a vapour; anda vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the vapour flow path; andwherein the heater unit is arranged to heat the liquid through sidewalls of the plurality of through-channels, as the liquid is drawn through the through-channels, in order to generate the vapour.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a reservoir arranged to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heater unit housing a vaporising chamber and arranged to vaporise a liquid received from the reservoir and generate a vapour; anda vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;wherein the heater unit comprises a plurality of through-channels arranged to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the vapour flow path; andwherein the heater unit is arranged to heat the liquid through sidewalls of the plurality of through-channels, as the liquid is drawn through the through-channels, to generate the vapour.", "embedding_index": 429}
{"index": 430, "patent_number": "US2023263228 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule has a first end to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, a liquid reservoir located towards the first end and configured to store a liquid to be vaporised; a vaporising chamber located towards the second end and having an air inlet and a vapor outlet; a heating element arranged between the liquid reservoir and the vaporising chamber and configured to vaporise liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapor in the vaporising chamber; and a flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece. The heating element includes: a heating surface exposed to the vaporising chamber, at a first end of the heating element and a capillary element having a capillary surface exposed to the liquid reservoir. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid reservoir located towards the first end of the capsule, the liquid reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber located towards the second end of the capsule, the vaporising chamber comprising an air inlet and a vapor outlet;a heating element arranged between the liquid reservoir and the vaporising chamber, the heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapor in the vaporising chamber;a flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;wherein the heating element comprises: a heating surface at a first end of the heating element, the heating surface exposed to the vaporising chamber; anda capillary element comprising a capillary surface, the capillary surface exposed to the liquid reservoir;wherein the heating surface is substantially planar; andwherein the capillary surface is located at a second end of the heating element, and the capillary surface extends at least partially parallel to the heating surface.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a capillary-type heating element.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating surface of the heating element comprises a porous material.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the capillary surface of the heating element comprises a porous material.5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is made of a porous material, the porous material extending between the capillary surface and the heating surface.6. The capsule according to claim 3, wherein the porous material comprises a rigid ceramic.7. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating surface is arranged between a main body of the heating element and the vaporising chamber, and wherein the capillary surface is arranged between the main body of the heating element and the liquid reservoir.8. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating surface and the capillary surface are in fluid communication with each other.9. The capsule of claim 1, wherein the heating surface comprises an electrically resistive surface configured to vaporise liquid received from the liquid reservoir and to generate a vapor in the vaporising chamber.10. The capsule of claim 9, wherein the electrically resistive surface is directly attached to the heating surface.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the liquid reservoir comprises a buffer reservoir which is in fluid communication with a storage reservoir via a conduit.12. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the storage reservoir is located between the second end of the capsule and the heating element.13. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the storage reservoir is located closer to the mouthpiece than the buffer reservoir so that the storage reservoir is located above the buffer reservoir when the capsule is held vertically in its an operative configuration thereof such that liquid can flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir via the conduit under the action of gravity.14. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein at least part of the heating element is located within the buffer reservoir.15. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the heating element comprises at least one gripping mechanism arranged to maintain a position of the heating element within the buffer reservoir.16. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the buffer reservoir comprises a substantially constant volume of liquid along a length of the buffer reservoir, wherein the length of the buffer reservoir is adjacent at least one surface of the heating element.17. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the buffer reservoir is delimited by a holder of the capsule comprising a sump and a seal member.18. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid reservoir located towards the first end of the capsule, the liquid reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber located towards the second end of the capsule, the vaporising chamber comprising an air inlet and a vapor outlet;a heating element arranged between the liquid reservoir and the vaporising chamber, the heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the liquid reservoir and generate a vapor; a flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;wherein the heating element comprises: a heating surface at a first end of the heating element, the heating surface exposed to the vaporising chamber; anda capillary element comprising a capillary surface, the capillary surface exposed to the liquid reservoir;wherein the heating surface is substantially planar; andwherein the capillary surface is located at a second end of the heating element, and the capillary surface extends at least partially parallel to the heating surface.19. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the storage reservoir is located closer to the mouthpiece than the buffer reservoir so that the storage reservoir is located above the buffer reservoir when the capsule is held vertically in an operative configuration thereof such that liquid can flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir via the conduit under the action of gravity.", "embedding_index": 430}
{"index": 431, "patent_number": "US2023263212 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a shell that extends along a first axis; a material part disposed inside the shell, wherein the material part includes a substrate for generating an aerosol and one or more inductively heatable susceptors for heating the substrate; and a conductive loop that is spaced from the material part along the first axis and is configured to produce, when in the presence of an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis, a reverse magnetic field aligned oppositely to the oscillating magnetic field. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a shell that extends along a first axis;a material part disposed inside the shell, wherein the material part comprises a substrate for generating an aerosol and one or more inductively heatable susceptors for heating the substrate;a conductive loop that is spaced from the material part along the first axis and is configured to produce, when in the presence of an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis, a reverse magnetic field aligned oppositely to the oscillating magnetic field.2. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the conductive loop is shaped either as a ring that lies in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis or as a hollow cylinder having a cylindrical axis aligned substantially with the first axis.3. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the conductive loop comprises a metal.4. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the conductive loop is integral with the shell.5. The aerosol generating article of claims 1, wherein the conductive loop is carried by a tipping paper disposed on an exterior surface of the shell.6. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, further comprising a filter for filtering the aerosol generated by the material part.7. The aerosol generating article of claim 6, wherein the conductive loop is disposed between the material part and the filter.8. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors comprise a first material and the conductive loop comprises a second material having a lower resistivity than the first material.9. The aerosol generating article of claim 8, wherein the first material is a metal.10. The aerosol generating article of claim 9, wherein the second material is a metal.11. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating article of claim 1; anda heating device comprising an inductor for producing an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis for heating the one or more inductively heatable susceptors.12. The aerosol generating system of claim 11, wherein the heating device comprises a chamber adapted to receive the aerosol generating article and hold the aerosol generating article in the oscillating magnetic field.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 11, wherein the inductor comprises an electrically-powered coil.14. The aerosol generating article of claim 3, wherein the metal is copper.15. The aerosol generating article of claim 9, wherein the metal is aluminium.16. The aerosol generating article of claim 10, wherein the metal of the second material is copper.", "embedding_index": 431}
{"index": 432, "patent_number": "US2022240567 AA", "text": "[EN] A cigarillo or cigar having a cylindrical shape includes a cut filler containing fine-cut tobacco leaves, a binder consisting of a first sheet material and a wrapper consisting of a tobacco sheet material, wherein a cylindrical rod of cut filler is wrapped in a rotary-translational manner with a double layer consisting of binder and wrapper, wherein the binder is arranged as an inner layer directly to the filler and the wrapper is arranged as an outer layer on the outer surface of the binder. The binder contains the aromatic compound solavetivone with a content in the binder of at least 15 ppm. [EN] 1. A cigarillo or cigar having a cylindrical shape and comprising: a cylindrical rod of a cut filler containing fine-cut tobacco leaves,a binder comprising a first sheet material, anda wrapper comprising a tobacco sheet material,wherein the binder is arranged as an inner layer directly on the cut filler, and the wrapper is arranged as an outer layer on an outer surface of the binder,wherein the binder contains the aromatic compound solavetivone with a content in the binder of at least 15 ppm.2. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the solavetivone content in the binder is between 15 ppm and 120 ppm.3. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the solavetivone content in the binder exceeds 120 ppm.4. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the first sheet material includes flue-cured Virginia tobacco containing the aromatic compound solavetivone.5. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco sheet material includes air-cured tobacco.6. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco sheet material includes Burley tobacco.7. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a total sugar content of less than 3 percent.8. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the fine-cut tobacco leaves of the cut filler include American Blend tobacco leaf mixture.9. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the fine-cut tobacco leaves of the cut filler include Virginia tobacco.10. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the fine-cut tobacco leaves of the cut filler include a modified American Blend tobacco leaf mixture.11. The cigarillo or cigar according to claim 1, wherein: the fine-cut tobacco leaves of the cut filler include a modified Virginia tobacco.12. (canceled)13. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 432}
{"index": 433, "patent_number": "US2023263223 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer for an aerosol generating device, includes a container for holding at least one reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material; a vaporizing chamber fluidly connected to a mouth end by a vapor passage; a liquid transport element, extending from inside the at least one reservoir to inside the vaporizing chamber to convey the vaporizable material from the reservoir to the inside of the vaporizing chamber; and an air inlet arranged to supply the vaporizing chamber with air in use; wherein the liquid transport element is separated from at least one part of the at least one reservoir by at least one compartmenting wall arranged for creating at least one chamber, in particular at least one capillary chamber, communicating by a liquid restriction passage formed in the compartmenting wall of the chamber and wherein at least a portion of the liquid transport element extends in the chamber. [EN] 1. A cartomizer for an aerosol generating device, the cartomizer comprising: a container for holding at least one reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material;a vaporizing chamber fluidly connected to a mouth end by a vapor passage;a liquid transport element extending from inside the at least one reservoir to inside the vaporizing chamber in order to convey the vaporizable material from the reservoir to the inside of the vaporizing chamber; andan air inlet arranged to supply the vaporizing chamber with air in use;wherein the liquid transport element is separated from at least one part of the at least one reservoir by at least one compartmenting wall arranged for creating at least one capillary chamber communicating by a liquid restriction passage formed in one of the at least one first compartmenting wall of the at least one capillary chamber and wherein at least a portion of the liquid transport element extends in the capillary chamber.2. The cartomizer according to claim 1, further comprising a first sealing forming a first holder of the liquid transport element, wherein an upper surface of the first sealing forms a downstream one of the at least one compartmenting wall of the at least one capillary chamber.3. The cartomizer according to claim 1, the at least one first compartmenting wall comprises at least n first compartmenting walls forming at least n-1 chambers; each of then first compartmenting walls comprising at least one liquid restriction passage; wherein n is between 2 and 10.4. The cartomizer according to claim 3, wherein the at least one first compartmenting wall or at least some of the n first compartmenting walls have at least two restriction passages symmetrically distributed at the circumference of one of the at least one first compartmenting wall.5. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the liquid transport element is rod-shaped and is longitudinally separated by at least one second compartmenting wall forming a second sealing, wherein the at least one second compartmenting wall forms two successive ones of the at least one capillary chamber.6. The cartomizer according to claim 5, wherein the liquid transport element extends in at least two different successive chambers.7. The cartomizer according to claim 5, wherein the distance between two of the first and second compartmenting walls forms a thickness of one of the at least one capillary chamber.8. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the liquid restriction passage is no more than 1.5 mm, and/or a maximum opening surface area of the liquid restriction passage is no more than 1.8 mm2.9. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the liquid restriction passage is configured to be closed by a check valve, and/orthe liquid restriction passage has a tapered profile with the smallest cross-section at the vaporizing chamber side.10. The cartomizer according to claim 5, further comprising a central holder, wherein the first compartmenting walls are formed as fins provided about the central holder.11. The cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein the central holder abuts against an outer body or shell of the container.12. The cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein the central holder is arranged for holding at least partially the liquid transport element.13. The cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein the central holder forms a third sealing around at least a portion of the liquid transport element.14. The cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein the first and second compartmenting walls, the central holder, the first sealing and/or the second sealing is/are made of elastomeric or silicone material.15. The cartomizer according to 13, wherein the first sealing and the central holder form at least partially the vaporizing chamber.16. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element comprises a porous capillary member.17. The cartomizer according to claim 9 wherein the check valve comprises a one way valve.18. The cartomizer according to claim 11, wherein the fins of the central holder abut against the outer body or shell of the container.", "embedding_index": 433}
{"index": 434, "patent_number": "US2023263219 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer for an aerosol generating device includes a first end configured to engage with a control and power supply device, and a second end having a vapor outlet; a container for holding a reservoir to contain vaporizable material, and a vaporizing unit including an electrical heating element 21 and a liquid transport element. The liquid transport is arranged to deliver vaporizable material from the least one reservoir to the heating element, a bottom holder and a pair of electrodes held by the bottom holder at the first end of the cartomizer. The electrodes are made of a ferrous or ferro-magnetic material and extend transversally at the bottom holder so that each electrode forms a first portion of contact with an electrical contact of the control and power supply device and a second portion of contact adjacent the first portion of contact to engage with a magnetic element of the power device. [EN] 1. A cartomizer for an aerosol generating device, the cartomizer comprising a first end configured to engage with a control and power supply device and a second end having a vapor outlet; the cartomizer further comprising: a container for holding at least one reservoir configured to contain vaporizable material;a vaporizing unit comprising an electrical heating element and a liquid transport element, wherein the liquid transport element is arranged to deliver vaporizable material from the at least one reservoir to the electrical heating element;a bottom holder and a pair of electrodes held by the bottom holder at the first end of the cartomizer, wherein the pair of electrodes are made of a ferrous or ferro-magnetic material and are configured to extend transversally, with regard to the container of the cartomizer, at the bottom holder so that each electrode forms a first portion of contact with an electrical contact of the control and power supply device and a second portion of contact adjacent the first portion of contact to engage with a magnetic element of the control and power device.2. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the pair of electrodes extends along substantially 75 percent of a full transversal length of the bottom holder.3. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the bottom holder comprises an air inlet communicating with the vaporizing unit and each electrode is positioned at opposite sides of the air inlet.4. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the electrodes extend in a direction of a larger transversal dimension of the bottom holder.5. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the electrodes extend at least partially at a surface of the bottom holder.6. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the electrodes are fixed in a stationary manner in the bottom holder.7. The cartomizer according to claim 6, wherein the electrodes are at least partially embedded in the bottom holder.8. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the electrodes are formed of flat elements.9. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein the bottom holder is at least partially overmoulded on the electrodes.10. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein each of the electrodes further forms a third portion of contact, which preferably is arranged orthogonal to the first and second portions of contact, configured to contact lead wires providing the electrical heating element with electrical power.11. An aerosol generating device comprising a control and power supply device comprising a cartomizer receiving seat with electrical contacts and at least one magnetic element transversally separate from the electrical contacts and a cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein when the cartomizer is received in the receiving seat of the device, the first portion of the electrodes of the cartomizer contacts the electrical contacts of the device and the second portion of at least one of the electrodes engages the at least one magnetic element of the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the receiving seat comprises a pair of electrical contacts and a pair of magnetic elements and when the cartomizer is received in the cartomizer receiving seat, the first and second portions of the electrodes of the cartomizer respectively contacts/engages one electrical contact and one magnetic element of the aerosol generating device.13. The cartomizer of claim 5, wherein the electrodes extend at partially at a bottom outside surface of the bottom holder.14. The cartomizer of claim 8, wherein the electrodes are formed of plated ferrous material pressings.15. The cartomizer of claim 10, wherein the third point of contact is arranged orthogonal to the first and second portions of contact.", "embedding_index": 434}
{"index": 435, "patent_number": "WO23156660 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) configured for being heated but not burnt comprises an aerosol generating section and a filter section; the aerosol generating section being wrapped by a wrapper and comprising at least a tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising homogenized tobacco material and/or reconstituted tobacco wherein the aerosol generating section further comprises a porous aerosol generating reservoir (16) containing a foam comprising an aerosol forming agent and a foam forming agent. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10) configured for being heated but not burnt comprising an aerosol generating section and a filter section; the aerosol generating section being wrapped by a wrapper and comprising at least a tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising homogenized tobacco material wherein the aerosol generating section further comprises a porous aerosol generating reservoir (16) containing a foam comprising an aerosol forming agent and a foam forming agent.2. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating reservoir (16) is positioned longitudinally and/or radially adjacent to the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).3. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aerosol reservoir (16) is formed as a disc.4. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims1 to 3, wherein the aerosol reservoir (16) comprises at least one longitudinal channel (20).5. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the aerosol reservoir (16) is positioned downstream of the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).6. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the aerosol generating reservoir (16) is formed of multiples discrete elements (18) embedded in the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).7. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claims 1 to 6, wherein the aerosol generating reservoir (16) is a thin film between the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14) and the wrapper.8. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the additional aerosol generating reservoir (16) comprises an aerosol generating liquid.9. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the content of aerosol forming agent in the foam is higher than the content of aerosol forming agent in the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).10. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the foam-forming agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrocolloid selected from the group of agar, gellan gum, an emulsifier selected from the group of lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and mixtures thereof.11. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the foam further comprises a foam stabilizing agent.12. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 11, wherein the foam-stabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof.13. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the foam stabilizing agent comprises cellulose gum, in particular carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or derivatives thereof and/or cellulose fibre.14. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the amount of foam-stabilizing agent is comprised between 10 and 30 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir, preferably between 12 and 28 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir, more preferably between 15 and 25 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir.15. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the foam-stabilizing agent comprises at least 10 weight percent of cellulose fibre in the aerosol generating reservoir, preferably about 12 wt percent of cellulose fibre in the aerosol generating reservoir, and/or at least 10 weight percent of carboxymethylcellulose in the aerosol generating reservoir, preferably about 11 weight percent of carboxymethylcellulose in the aerosol generating reservoir.16. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the aerosol forming agent is present in an amount of at least 50 weight percent, preferably at least 60 weight percent, most preferred 70-85 weight percent of the total weight in dry basis of the aerosol reservoir.17. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the aerosol forming agent comprises glycol derivatives, such as propylene glycol, or glycerin or glycerol or sebacate esters or a combination thereof and preferably comprises glycerol.18. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the aerosol forming agent comprises at least 30 weight percent glycerin, preferably at least 50 weight percent glycerin, most preferably at least 65 percent glycerin and most preferred at least 70 weight percent glycerin of the total weight in dry basis of aerosol forming agent.19. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the homogenized tobacco material takes the form of gathered sheet, shreds, or strips.20. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the homogenized tobacco material is manufactured into sheets or strips from a slurry by paper forming technology or casting, or from a slurry or dough by extrusion and lamination.21. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 20, the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14) further includes tobacco lamina.22. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 21, wherein the tobacco lamina is in the form of shreds.23. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein a minor amount of cut tobacco stems or stalks, cellulose fibre or expanded tobacco is present in the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).24. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 23, wherein the minor amount of cut tobacco stems or stalks, cellulose fibre or expanded tobacco is 15 weight percent or less of the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate (14).25. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the aerosol generating reservoir is formed of a cylindrical disc positioned adjacent the tobaccobased aerosol generating substrate.26. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the ratio of the length of the aerosol generating reservoir to that of the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate is comprised between 1:1 and 1:5, preferably 1:2 and 1:4.27. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the length of the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate is between 13 mm and 15 mm, preferably about 14 mm, and/or the length of the aerosol generating reservoir is between 5,5 mm and 6,5 mm, preferably about 6 mm.28. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the amount of foam forming agent is comprised between 1 and 15 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir, preferably between 2 and 10 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir, more preferably between 3 and 8 weight percent of the aerosol generating reservoir.29. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 28, further comprising a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol generating substrate.30. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 29, wherein the mouthpiece is contained in the wrapper.31. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 29 or 30, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a filter.32. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 29 to 31, wherein a length of the mouthpiece is about 30 and 45 mm.33. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 29 to 32, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a spacing and/or cooling element provided between the aerosol generating section and the filter section.34. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 33, wherein the spacing and/or the cooling element comprises a hollow tubular member.35. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 34, wherein the hollow tubular member is formed of paper.36. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 34 or35, wherein the hollow tubular member has a length between 10 to 25 mm, preferably 18 to 22 mm.37. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 34 to 36, wherein the mouthpiece includes a ventilation zone preferably extending through the hollow tubular member.38. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 33 to 37, wherein the mouthpiece includes a ventilation zone preferably extending through the spacing and/or cooling element.39. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 38, wherein the wrapper is made from a cigarette paper.40. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 39, wherein the wrapper is designed to avoid scorching of the foam.41. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 40, wherein the total length of the aerosol generating article (10) is between 50 mm and 70 mm, preferably between 55 mm and 65 mm, more preferably 58 mm to 62 mm.42. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 41, wherein a length of the aerosol generating section is about 15 mm to 25 mm.43. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 1 to 42, further including a front plug provided upstream of the tobacco-based aerosol generating substrate.44. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 43, wherein the front plug is a plain segment.45. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 43, wherein the front plug is a hollow segment.46. Aerosol generating article (10) according to one of claims 43 to 45, wherein the front plug is made of fibrous material and wherein, preferably, the fibrous material includes at least one of cellulose acetate or paper sheet or nonwoven", "embedding_index": 435}
{"index": 436, "patent_number": "WO22028995 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (201) is described. The article (201) comprises an airflow channel (211) that extends along a first axis. A material part (213) is disposed inside the airflow channel (211), wherein the material part (213) comprises a substrate (205) for generating an aerosol and one or more inductively heatable susceptors (207) for heating the substrate (205). A valve (101) is also disposed inside the airflow channel (211) and spaced from the material part (213) along the first axis, the valve (101) having an open state and a closed state, wherein the valve (101) is configured to substantially impede air flow through the airflow channel (211) when in the closed state. The article (201) further comprises a conductive loop (107) that is spaced from the material part (213) along the first axis and is configured to produce, when in the presence of an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis, a reverse magnetic field aligned oppositely to the oscillating magnetic field. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: an airflow channel that extends along a first axis; a material part disposed inside the airflow channel, wherein the material part comprises a substrate for generating an aerosol and one or more inductively heatable susceptors for heating the substrate; a valve disposed inside the airflow channel and spaced from the material part along the first axis, the valve having an open state and a closed state, wherein the valve is configured to substantially impede air flow through the airflow channel when in the closed state; and a conductive loop that is spaced from the material part along the first axis and is configured to produce, when in the presence of an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis, a reverse magnetic field aligned oppositely to the oscillating magnetic field.2. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the valve and the conductive loop are mechanically connected to one another.3. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the valve and the conductive loop are integral with one another.4. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the conductive loop is shaped either as a ring that lies in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis or as a hollow cylinder having its cylindrical axis aligned substantially with the first axis.5. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the valve comprises a shape memory alloy material that is configured such that the valve changes from the closed state to the open state when heated to a transition temperature of the shape memory alloy.6. The aerosol generating article of claim 5, wherein the shape memory alloy is configured to be in a first form when the valve is in the closed state and to be in a second form when the valve is in the open state, and wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged such that when heated to the transition temperature while in the first form, the shape memory alloy transitions from the first form to the second form so as to change the valve from the closed state to the open state.7. The aerosol generating article of claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the valve comprises: a flap arranged to substantially close the airflow channel when the valve is in the closed state; and an actuating portion that comprises the shape memory alloy material and is mechanically connected to the flap, wherein the actuating portion is arranged such that when the valve is heated to the transition temperature while the valve is in the closed state, the actuating portion moves the flap so as to open the airflow channel.8. The aerosol generating article of claim 7, wherein the actuating portion and the flap are integral with one another.9. The aerosol generating article of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the conductive loop is mechanically connected to the actuating portion.10. The aerosol generating article of any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the shape memory alloy material has a Curie temperature of less than 200 degrees centigrade, preferably less than 100 degrees centigrade11. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the conductive loop is formed of a metal, preferably copper.12. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the one or more inductively heatable susceptors comprise a first material and the conductive loop comprises a second material having a lower resistivity than the first material; and wherein preferably the second material is a shape memory alloy.13. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, further comprising a filter for filtering the aerosol produced by the substrate. 1614. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating article of any preceding claim; and a heating device comprising an inductor for producing an oscillating magnetic field aligned substantially along the first axis for heating the one or more inductively heatable susceptors.15. The aerosol generating system of claim 14, wherein the heating device comprises a chamber adapted to receive the aerosol generating article and hold the aerosol generating article in the oscillating magnetic field.", "embedding_index": 436}
{"index": 437, "patent_number": "WO22028932 A1", "text": "[EN] According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided an aerosol generating device (100) configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a biometric reader (114) configured to acquire biometric data from a user; a memory (130) configured to store encrypted biometric data; a sensor (124) configured to measure a physical characteristic of the aerosol generating device (100); and a controller (118) configured to generate an encryption key based on the measured physical characteristic and decrypt the stored biometric data using the encryption key; wherein the controller (118) is configured to enable or disable an operation of the aerosol generating device (100) based on a comparison between the biometric data acquired by the biometric reader (114) and the decrypted biometric data. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a biometric reader configured to acquire biometric data from a user; a memory configured to store encrypted biometric data; a sensor configured to measure a physical characteristic of the aerosol generating device; and a controller configured to generate an encryption key based on the measured physical characteristic and decrypt the stored biometric data using the encryption key; wherein the controller is configured to enable or disable an operation of the aerosol generating device based on a comparison between the biometric data acquired by the biometric reader and the decrypted biometric data.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to measure one or more electrical components of the aerosol generating device, and wherein the measured physical characteristic is an electrical property of the one or more electrical components.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the controller comprises at least one of the one or more electrical components.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the electrical property is, or is related to, resistance.5. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor is configured to measure a physical characteristic of one or more components of the aerosol generating device which are provided behind a tamper proof seal configured to inhibit access to an internal component of the aerosol generating device.6. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor and the controller are configured to measure the physical characteristic and to generate the encryption key based on the measured physical characteristic, respectively, each time the comparison is performed.7. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the controller is configured to store the encryption key in the memory and to delete the encryption key from the memory after use of the encryption key.8. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the controller is configured to either delete the decrypted biometric data from the memory or re-encrypt the decrypted biometric data after use of the decrypted biometric data.9. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the encryption key is generated using analogue-to-digital conversion of the measured physical characteristic.10. A method of operating an aerosol generating device to enable an operation of the aerosol generating device, comprising the steps of: acquiring biometric data from a user; measuring a physical characteristic of the aerosol generating device; generating an encryption key based on the measured physical characteristic; decrypting biometric data stored in a memory of the aerosol generating device using the generated encryption key; comparing the acquired biometric data with the decrypted biometric data; and enabling or disabling an operation of the aerosol generating device based on the comparison.11. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor on an aerosol generating device, cause the aerosol generating device to perform steps comprising: acquiring biometric data from a user; measuring a physical characteristic of the aerosol generating device; 19 generating an encryption key based on the measured physical characteristic; decrypting biometric data stored in a memory of the aerosol generating device using the generated encryption key; comparing the acquired biometric data with the decrypted biometric data; and enabling or disabling an operation of the aerosol generating device based on the comparison.", "embedding_index": 437}
{"index": 438, "patent_number": "WO22029259 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a cleaning tool (100) for cleaning an elongated heating chamber (210) of an aerosol generation device (200), for instance the heating chamber (210) comprises an elongated side wall (212), an end wall (214), and a protrusion (216) that protrudes from a central portion of the end wall (214) into the heating chamber (210), wherein the cleaning tool (100) comprises an elongated base (20) and a cleaning head (10), wherein the cleaning head (10) is electrically controlled, functionally connected to the elongated base (20), wherein the cleaning head (10) comprises at least a first-type brush (14) and a second-type brush (12). Present invention also relates to a kit comprising an aerosol generation device (200) and a cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims. [EN] Claims 1. A cleaning tool (100) for cleaning an elongated heating chamber (210) of an aerosol generation device (200), wherein the cleaning tool (100) comprises an elongated base (20) and a cleaning head (10), wherein the cleaning head (10) is electrically controlled, functionally connected to the elongated base (20), wherein the cleaning head (10) comprises at least a first-type brush (14) and a second-type brush (12).2. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 1, wherein one or more electrically controlled drive units (30) are functionally connected to one end of the elongated base (20) to power the rotation of the cleaning head (10) where the brushes are arranged thereon, wherein the first type brush (14) and the second type brush (12) are operated independently by different electrically controlled drive unit (30).3. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first type brush (14) and the second type brush (12) are made of at least partially different materials.4. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first type brush (14) is arranged and configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the elongated body (20), wherein the first type brush (14) is provided substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body (20).5. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second type brush (12) is arranged and configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the elongated body (20), wherein the second type brush (12) is arranged spirally on the cleaning head (10).6. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second type brush (12) is arranged substantially oblique to the longitudinal axis of the cleaning tool (100) such that tobacco residue is carried out spirally of the heating chamber (210) through the rotation.7. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second type brush (12) is arranged at approximately 30 degrees to 60 degrees from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning tool (100).8. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a sensor is provided to the cleaning head (10).9. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor is a tactile sensor, a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor or a photoreceptor sensor.10. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first type brush (14) is configured to be activated before the second type brush (12), preferably after 5 seconds of the activation of the first type brush (14).11. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second type brush (12) is configured to rotate automatically once a sensor provided to the cleaning head (10) is activated, preferably after a few seconds such as 5 or 10 seconds.12. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a means for collecting residues which being removed by the cleaning head (10) is provided to the cleaning tool (100).13. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for collecting residues is provided adjacent to the cleaning head (10) or the elongated base (20).14. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning head (10) and/or the means for collecting residues is detachable from the elongated base (20) of the cleaning tool (100).15. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein second-type brush (12) forms a distal or free end of the cleaning tool (100).16. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first-type brush (14) and second-type brush (12) are arranged adjacent one another along the longitudinal axis of the elongated base (20).17. A kit comprising an aerosol generation device (200) and a cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 438}
{"index": 439, "patent_number": "US11501329 BA", "text": "[EN] Provided is a system that transmits a notification to a user electronic equipment associated with a user, based on a user location information. This notification includes information representative of a sound-based promotional campaign for a product at a location known by the user. The system also transmits a location-specific promotional information, associated with this sound-based promotional campaign and based on a user information, to a merchant electronic apparatus associated to this known location. [EN] 1. A system, comprising: circuitry configured to: identify, from a database, user information of a user based on location information associated with a merchant location, wherein said location information indicates said user has previously visited said merchant location;transmit a first notification to a user electronic equipment associated with said user at a first time instant, based on said identified user information, wherein said first notification includes information representative of a sound-based promotional campaign for at least one product at said merchant location,said user electronic equipment associated with said user is at a first location at said first time instant, andsaid first location of said user electronic equipment is at a distance greater than a threshold distance from said merchant location;transmit location-specific promotional information, associated with said sound-based promotional campaign and based on said user information, to a merchant electronic apparatus associated with said merchant location; andcause, at a second time instant, said merchant electronic apparatus to transmit said location-specific promotional information to said user electronic equipment, wherein said user electronic equipment associated with said user is within said threshold distance from said merchant location at said second time instant.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said location-specific promotional information includes one of encoded information to be combined with audio signals by said merchant electronic apparatus or audio signals including said encoded information.3. The system according to claim 2, wherein said circuitry is further configured to stream said audio signals including said encoded information to said merchant electronic apparatus for playback at said merchant location.4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said location-specific promotional information defines at least one of a discount coupon, loyalty points associated with said user information, a voucher, a digital message associated with said user information, or pointer information designating a server associated with one of a manufacturer or a distributor of said at least one product.5. The system according to claim 1, further comprising said database configured to store said user information, and a plurality of locations associated with a plurality of pieces of location-specific promotional information including said location-specific promotional information, wherein said plurality of locations includes said merchant location.6. The system according to claim 1, wherein said user information includes at least one of identification information of said user, profile information of said user, said location information, a purchase history of said user, purchase trend information associated with said user, loyalty membership status information associated with said user, a search history related to said at least one product on an application executable on said user electronic equipment, at least one interest of said user, biometric information of said user, or payment mode information associated with said user.7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to customize said location-specific promotional information based on said identified user information.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to transmit said first notification to said user electronic equipment as one of a text message, an electronic mail, or an application notification via an application executable on said user electronic equipment.9. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a server associated with one of a manufacturer or a distributor of said at least one product, wherein said user electronic equipment outputs a second notification related to said location-specific promotional information,said second notification includes pointer information that designates said server associated with one of said manufacturer or said distributor of said at least one product, andsaid server is accessible via one of an application executable on said user electronic equipment or a browser application based on said pointer information.10. A method, comprising: identifying, from a database, user information of a user based on location information associated with a merchant location, wherein said location information indicates said user has previously visited said merchant location;transmitting a first notification to a user electronic equipment associated with said user at a first time instant, based on said identified user information, wherein said first notification includes information representative of a sound-based promotional campaign for at least one product at said merchant,said user electronic equipment associated with said user is at a first location at said first time instant, andsaid first location of said user electronic equipment is at a distance greater than a threshold distance from said merchant location;transmitting location-specific promotional information, associated with said sound-based promotional campaign and based on said user information, to a merchant electronic apparatus associated with said merchant location; andcausing, at a second time instant, said merchant electronic apparatus to transmit said location-specific promotional information to said user electronic equipment, wherein said user electronic equipment associated with said user is within said threshold distance from said merchant location at said second time instant.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein said location-specific promotional information includes one of encoded information to be combined with audio signals by said merchant electronic apparatus or audio signals including said encoded information.12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising streaming said audio signals including said encoded information to said merchant electronic apparatus for playback at said merchant electronic apparatus.13. An electronic equipment, comprising: circuitry configured to: receive a first notification based on location information of a user associated with said electronic equipment, wherein said first notification includes information representative of a sound-based promotional campaign for at least one product in at least one location known by said user;control an output device to output said first notification via an application executable on said electronic equipment;receive a sound signal from a sound signal output device at said at least one location, wherein said sound signal is associated with said sound-based promotional campaign and indicates location-specific promotional information associated with said at least one product;extract said location-specific promotional information from said sound signal;control said application to store said extracted location-specific promotional information; andcontrol said output device to output a second notification related to said extracted location-specific promotional information.14. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said second notification includes pointer information designating a server associated with a manufacturer or a distributor of said at least one product, andsaid circuitry is further configured to access said server via one of said application executable on said electronic equipment or a browser application based on said pointer information.15. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: receive a third notification related to said location-specific promotional information from an external apparatus; andcontrol said output device to output said received third notification.16. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said sound signal includes one of an inaudible sound signal or an audible sound signal.17. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said circuitry is further configured to receive said sound signal within a predefined distance range from said sound signal output device.18. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said location-specific promotional information defines at least one of a discount coupon, loyalty points associated with user information, a voucher, a digital message associated with said user information, or pointer information designating a server associated with a manufacturer or a distributor of said at least one product.19. The electronic equipment according to claim 13, wherein said circuitry is further configured to: extract user information associated with said user based on usage of said application executable on said electronic equipment, wherein said extracted user information includes at least one of identification information of said user, profile information of said user, said location information, a purchase history of said user, purchase trend information associated with said user, loyalty membership status information associated with said user, a search history related to said at least one product on said application executable on said electronic equipment, at least one interest of said user, biometric information of said user, or payment mode information associated with said user; andtransmit said extracted user information to a server associated with a manufacturer or distributor of said at least one product.", "embedding_index": 439}
{"index": 440, "patent_number": "WO23151959 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10, 100, 110) comprises a heating assembly (12). The heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate (16). The aerosol generating device further comprises a positioning mechanism (18). The positioning mechanism (18) is configured to move the aerosol generating substrate (16) along a longitudinal direction of the heating compartment (14) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10, 100, 110), comprising: a heating assembly (12), wherein the heating assembly (12) comprises a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate (16); and a positioning mechanism (18) configured to move the aerosol generating substrate (16) along a longitudinal direction of the heating compartment (14) based on the temperature of the heating compartment (14).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism (18) comprises: a moveable member (20) disposed in the heating compartment (14), wherein the moveable member (20) comprises a locator (22) on which the aerosol generating substrate (16) is locatable by a user; and an actuator (24), wherein the actuator (24) is configured to displace the moveable member (20) in the heating compartment (14), thereby moving the aerosol generating substrate (16) in the heating compartment (14) along the longitudinal direction, from a start position to an end position based on the heating compartment (14) reaching a target temperature.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the end position corresponds to the maximum permitted displacement of the moveable member (20) in the heating compartment (14) by the actuator (24).4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the actuator (24) comprises a phase-change material (26) having a temperature dependent volume, wherein, in use, an increase in the volume of the phase-change material by thermal expansion caused by heat from the heating compartment (14) extends the actuator (24) to displace the moveable member (20) to the end position.5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the phase-change material (26) comprises wax.6. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the moveable member (20) comprises an arm (34), wherein a section (36) of the arm (34) extends into the heating compartment (14) from a position to one side of the heating compartment (14).7. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the moveable (20) member compnses an arm (34), wherein a section (36) of the arm (34) extends into the heating compartment (14) from a position beneath the heating compartment (14).8. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 7, wherein the positioning mechanism (18) comprises a resilient member (27), wherein the resilient member (27) is configured to urge the moveable member (20) to the start position in the heating compartment (14); and wherein the resilient member (27) is configured to deflect as the moveable member (20) is displaced by the actuator (24) to the end position.9 An aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the resilient member (27) comprises a mechanical spring (28).10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9 when dependent on claim 6, wherein the mechanical spring (28) comprises a compression spring (30), the compression spring (30) being configured to shorten as the moveable member (20) is displaced by the actuator (24) to the end position.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9 when dependent on claim 7, wherein the mechanical spring (28) comprises an extension spring (32), the extension spring (32) being configured to stretch as the moveable member (20) is displaced by the actuator (24) to the end position.12. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 2 to 11, wherein the locator (22) comprises a cup (38) having a sidewall (40) and a base (42), wherein the aerosol generating substrate (16) is locatable in the cup (38).13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the cup (38) comprises at least one opening (44) in the base (42), wherein in use air is flowable through the at least one opening (44) from the exterior of the cup (38) to the interior of the cup (38).14. An aerosol generating device according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the cup (38) comprises at least one opening (44) in the sidewall (40), wherein in use air is flowable through the at least one opening (44) from the exterior of the cup (38) to the interior of the cup (38).15. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the base (42) of the cup (38) comprises a raised central section (46).", "embedding_index": 440}
{"index": 441, "patent_number": "US2023255265 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises: a tubular heating chamber comprising an opening arranged to receive a consumable; a heater comprising a heating region which extends over a portion of the total length of the tubular heating chamber, the heating region comprising a first end closest to the opening and an opposing second end; an elongate consumable arranged to be received such that it lies along the length of the heating chamber, the consumable comprising an aerosol substrate which extends over a portion of the total length of the consumable; and wherein the heating chamber and consumable are configured such that, when the consumable is received within the heating chamber, the first end of the heating region is aligned with a first end of the aerosol substrate such that the second end of the aerosol substrate extends beyond the second end of the heating region. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a tubular heating chamber comprising an opening arranged to receive a consumable;a heater comprising a heating region which extends over a portion of a total length of the tubular heating chamber, the heating region comprising a first end closest to an opening and an opposing second end;an elongate consumable arranged to be received such that it lies along the length of the heating chamber, the consumable comprising an aerosol substrate which extends over a portion of the total length of the consumable, wherein the a length of the aerosol substrate is greater than a length of the heating region; and whereinthe heating chamber and consumable are configured such that, when the consumable is received within the heating chamber, the first end of the heating region is aligned with a first end of the aerosol substrate such that a second end of the aerosol substrate extends beyond the second end of the heating region.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein: the opening of the heating chamber comprises an open end and the heating chamber comprises an opposing closed end.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the closed end comprises an indent extending into the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating region extends along more than half of the length of the aerosol substrate from the first end of the aerosol substrate.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating region extends along less than 90 percent of the length of the aerosol substrate from the first end of the aerosol substrate.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating region extends along ¾-? of the length of the aerosol substrate from the first end of the aerosol substrate.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the second end of the aerosol substrate is at an end of the consumable and the aligned first ends of the aerosol substrate and heating region are positioned at an intermediate position along the length of the consumable.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the consumable comprises an aerosol cooling region extending over a portion of the length of the consumable, the aerosol cooling region comprising a hollow tubular portion of the consumable.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol substrate comprises tobacco.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heater is configured to heat the aerosol substrate to an elevated temperature to release an aerosol, without burning the consumable.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the heater is configured to heat the aerosol substrate to a maximum temperature between 150 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the opening of the heating chamber comprises an open end and the heating chamber comprises an opposing closed end, wherein the heating chamber and the consumable are configured such that, during use, air enters through the open end of the chamber and passes through an air channel between the heating chamber and the consumable to reach the aerosol substrate.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the heating chamber and the consumable are arranged such that the air channel passes the heating region so as to pre-heat the air before it reaches the aerosol substrate.", "embedding_index": 441}
{"index": 442, "patent_number": "WO23152118 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system (2) comprises an electrical holder (3) configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generation article (4), and a charging device (1) comprising a body (5) having an inner housing (6) into which an the electrical holder (3) can be inserted for being recharged. The electrical holder (3) is configured to detect when it is not inserted in said inner housing (6), and to provide to a user information representative of an absence of said electrical holder (3) in said inner housing (6) in the presence of said detection. The electrical holder (3) is configured to provide said information when it has not been inserted in said inner housing (6) during a chosen duration. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation system (2) comprising an electrical holder (3) configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generation article (4), and a charging device (1) comprising a body (5) having an inner housing (6) into which the electrical holder (3) can be inserted for being recharged, wherein said electrical holder (3) is configured to detect when it is not inserted in said inner housing (6), and to provide to a user second information representative of an absence of said electrical holder (3) in said inner housing (6) in the presence of said detection, wherein said electrical holder (3) is configured to provide said second information when it has not been inserted in said inner housing (6) during a chosen duration.2 Aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the chosen duration is a predetermined duration following a last vaping session.3. Aerosol generation system according to claim 2, wherein said electrical holder further includes a heating element (19) and second circuitry (20) operable to control the heating element during a vaping session, wherein said second circuitry is operable to compare a duration since the last vaping session with the predetermined duration, and to cause the electrical holder to provide the second information if the duration since the last vaping session is equal to or exceeds the predetermined duration.4. Aerosol generation system according to any preceding claim, wherein the second information is one or more of a light generated by a lighting element (30), a vibration generated by haptic means, and a message displayed on a user interface (31).5. Aerosol generation system according to any preceding claim, wherein said electrical holder (3) is configured to detect that it is not inserted in said inner housing (6) when it is not electrically connected to said charging device (1) inside said inner housing (6).6. Aerosol generation system according to any preceding claim, wherein said electrical holder (3) comprises a detection circuit (32) configured for generating a detection signal when said electrical holder (3) is not inserted in said inner housing (6), and is configured for generating said second information when said detection signal is generated.7. Aerosol generation system according to claim 6, wherein said body (5) comprises a magnet generating a magnetic field, and wherein said detection circuit (32) comprises a sensor configured for generating said detection signal when it does not detect said generated magnetic field.8. Aerosol generation system according to any preceding claims, wherein said electrical holder (3) comprises a rechargeable battery (12) having an energy level, and wherein said electrical holder is configured to provide said second information only when said energy level is lower than a predetermined threshold at least equal to an energy level needed for a next vaping session.9. Aerosol generation system according to any preceding claim, wherein the charging device (1) is configured for providing first information representative of the absence of said electrical holder (3) in said inner housing (6) on an external surface (21) of its body (5).10. Aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein said body (5) comprises a window (22) allowing a user to see inside said inner housing (6), said first information being the empty inner housing (6) when there is no electrical holder (3) inserted in said inner housing (6).11. Aerosol generation system according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein said body (5) comprises a window, and a detection element having a first state in which a first part of it is visible in said window when there is no electrical holder (3) inserted in said inner housing (6) and a second state in which a second part of it is moved and visible in said window when said electrical holder (3) is inserted in said inner housing (6).12. Aerosol generation system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said body (5) comprises a fixed wall (7) comprising said window (22), or a door (8) controlling access to said inner housing (6) and comprising said window (22).13. Aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein said body (5) comprises a detection circuit (23) configured for generating a detection signal when said electrical holder (3) is not inserted in said inner housing (6), and a lighting element (24) configured for generating a light visible on said external surface (21) when it receives said detection signal.14. Aerosol generation system according to claim 13, wherein said detection circuit (23) comprises a sensor (25) configured for detecting a magnetic field generated by a magnet (26) of said electrical holder (3), and for generating said detection signal when it does not detect said generated magnetic field.15. Aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein the charging device is configured for generating a detection signal when said electrical holder (3) is not electrically connected to an inner connector (10) accessible in said body inner housing (6), and wherein said body (5) comprises a lighting element (27) configured for generating a light visible on said external surface (21) when it receives said detection signal.", "embedding_index": 442}
{"index": 443, "patent_number": "US2023255259 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article (1) comprising an information code (101). More specifically, a smoking article for use in an aerosol generation device (2), comprises a machine-readable pattern (101) representing coded data on a surface area (102) of a layer comprised by the smoking article, wherein the pattern is formed by a plurality of recesses in and/or protrusions from the surface area, or perforations of the layer in the surface area. [EN] 1. A smoking article for use in an aerosol generation device, comprising a machine-readable pattern representing coded data on a surface area of a layer comprised by the smoking article, wherein the pattern is formed by a plurality of recesses in and/or protrusions from the surface area, or perforations of the layer in the surface area.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the smoking article has a substantially cylindrical shape.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the surface area is curved.4. (canceled)5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the recesses and/or the protrusions are recessed in and/or protruding from the surface area in multiple levels of depths and/or heights.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the recesses and/or the protrusions or the perforations are provided with different distances between each other.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein light reflection and/or absorption properties of the pattern are different from that of a surface of the smoking article.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein different recesses and/or protrusions of the pattern have different light reflection and/or absorbing properties.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein colors of recessed and/or protruded surfaces or recesses and/or protrusions, respectively, are different from each other and/or from the that of the surface of the smoking article.10. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the perforations have a diameter between 1 and 0.072 mm.11. The smoking article according to any claim 1, further comprising a wrapper, and the machine-readable pattern is formed by perforations in the wrapper.12. The smoking article according to claim 11, wherein the article is configured in a way that light can be transmitted through a cross section of the article and then through the perforations.13. The smoking article according to claim 11, further comprising an aerosol generating substrate, a filter and a hollow tubular element positioned between the aerosol generating substrate and the filter.14. The smoking article according to claim 13, wherein the wrapper comprises a tipping paper for holding the aerosol-generating substrate, the hollow tubular element and the filter, and the machine-readable pattern is formed by perforations in the tipping paper.15. The smoking article according to claim 13, wherein the perforations are positioned in an area of a hollow tubular element and the hollow tubular element is non-perforated at the location of the perforations.16. A method of using a smoking article according to claim 1, comprising a step of: reading the machine-readable pattern on the surface area of the layer comprised by the smoking article using as detection unit in the aerosol generating device.17. The method according to the claim 16, comprising a step of: using the surface area of the smoking article as a reference surface and determining information about a depth of a recess and/or a height of a protrusion of the pattern from the surface area with respect to the reference surface.18. The method according to claim 16, comprising steps of: using a predetermined recess or protrusion of the pattern as a reference depth or protrusion, anddetermining depth and/or height information of other protrusions of the pattern with respect to the reference depth or protrusion.19. (canceled)20. An aerosol device for use of a smoking article according to claim 1, comprising a detection unit including a sensor, wherein the detection unit is configured to read the machine-readable pattern on the surface area of the layer comprised by the smoking article.21. The aerosol device according to claim 20, further comprising a light source arranged at a same and/or a different side of the smoking article as the sensor when the smoking article is inserted into the device.22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. A method of producing a smoking article according to claim 1, comprising using an engraving device to produce the machine-readable pattern on the surface of the layer comprised by the smoking article, wherein the engraving device is a laser, a roller having different embossing patterns or a material depositing device such as 3D-printing.25. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 443}
{"index": 444, "patent_number": "US2023255264 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising a heating chamber is disclosed. The heating chamber comprises an opening arranged to receive an aerosol generating medium; and a heating element for heating the aerosol generating medium, wherein the heating element is fixed with respect to the heating chamber, wherein the heating chamber has a base portion that is moveable along a length of the heating chamber, and wherein the base portion comprises at least one piercing element configured to pierce the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber comprising an opening arranged to receive an aerosol generating medium; anda heating element for heating the aerosol generating medium, wherein the heating element is fixed with respect to the heating chamber,wherein the heating chamber has a base portion that is moveable along a length of the heating chamber, andwherein the base portion comprises at least one piercing element configured to pierce the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the base portion is moveable to adjust the length of the heating chamber between the opening and the base portion available for receiving the aerosol generating medium.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an air flow passage extending through the base portion, the air flow passage being configured to supply air to the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the air flow passage extends along a length of the at least one piercing element, and wherein the air flow passage is configured to supply air through the at least one piercing element into the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, configured such that the air is heated prior to being supplied along the air flow passage.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, further comprising an air flow path arranged to transport air from an air inlet in the aerosol generating device to the air flow passage extending through the base portion and into the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the air inlet is located on an opposite side of the base portion to the opening of the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the air flow path comprises a heating zone for heating the air prior to the air being supplied along the air flow passage and into the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element extends into the heating chamber.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, wherein the heating element extends through a hole in the base portion towards the opening of the heating chamber, and wherein the base portion is moveable along the length of the heating chamber with respect to the heating element.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the at least one piercing element is located adjacent to the hole in the base portion, and wherein the at least one piercing element has a corresponding piercing element located on an opposing side of the hole in the base portion.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating element is a heating blade configured to be inserted into the aerosol generating medium received in the heating chamber.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is tubular.", "embedding_index": 444}
{"index": 445, "patent_number": "EP4226784 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol delivering system (10) for an aerosol generating device, the aerosol delivering system comprising a reservoir (31) storing a liquid vaporizable material, and a porous element (32) arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir (31) and designed to be in contact with a heater (25);the porous element (32) defining a contact surface (41) designed to be in contact with the liquid vaporizable material and a vaporizing surface (43) designed to release aerosol formed upon heating the liquid vaporizable material by the heater (25);wherein the vaporizing surface (43) is coated with a hydrophobic material forming a liquid barrier. [EN] 1. An aerosol delivering system (10) for an aerosol generating device (11), the aerosol delivering system (11) comprising a reservoir (31) storing a liquid vaporizable material, and a porous element (32) arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir (31) and designed to be in contact with a heater (25); the porous element (32) defining a contact surface (41) designed to be in contact with the liquid vaporizable material and a vaporizing surface (43) designed to release aerosol formed upon heating the liquid vaporizable material by the heater (25);wherein the vaporizing surface (43) is coated with a hydrophobic material forming a liquid barrier.2. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic material is chosen to be liquid impermeable and gas permeable.3. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the hydrophobic material comprises rare earth oxides.4. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hydrophobic material comprises fluorosilanes.5. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hydrophobic material comprises a porous lanthanide oxide layer.6. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hydrophobic material is resistant up to 250 degrees centigrade, advantageously up to 300 degrees centigrade7. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid barrier formed by the hydrophobic material defines a porous structure with porous substantially thicker than porous formed by the porous element (32).8. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizing surface (43) is arranged perpendicularly to the contact surface (41).9. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizing surface (43) is in fluid communication with an airflow path (35).10. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to claim 9, wherein the vaporizing surface (43) is arranged around the airflow path (35).11. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the porous element (32) further defines a heating surface (45) designed to be in contact with the heater (25), the heating surface (45) being different from each of the contact surface (41) and the vaporizing surface (43).12. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the porous element (32) is made of ceramic.13. The aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the porous element (32) has an annular shape.14. A cartridge (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (11), the cartridge (12) comprising an aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.15. An aerosol generating assembly (13) comprising an aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.", "embedding_index": 445}
{"index": 446, "patent_number": "WO22018158 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an cartridge (14) for an aerosol generation device (12), comprising a cartridge body (36), the cartridge body (36) comprising: - a storage portion (38) for storing an aerosol forming precursor; - a heater (40) configured to heat the aerosol forming precursor to generate aerosol; - a cartridge power supply (42) configured to connect the heater (40) to the aerosol generation device (12) via a power link (PL) able to transmit a power signal between the heater (40) and the aerosol generation device (12); - a cartridge communication module (46) configured to generate cartridge data and to encode this cartridge data into the power signal transmitted by the power link (PL) by forming a cartridge high-frequency component of the power signal. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Cartridge (14) for an aerosol generation device (12), comprising a cartridge body (36), the cartridge body (36) comprising: - a storage portion (38) for storing an aerosol forming precursor; - a heater (40) configured to heat the aerosol forming precursor to generate aerosol; - a cartridge power supply (42) configured to connect the heater (40) to the aerosol generation device (12) via a power link (PL) able to transmit a power signal (PS) between the heater (40) and the aerosol generation device (12); - a cartridge communication module (46) configured to generate cartridge data and to encode this cartridge data into the power signal (PS) transmitted by the power link (PL) by forming a cartridge high-frequency component (HF) of the power signal (PS).2. Cartridge (14) according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge data comprises cartridge authentication data.3. Cartridge (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cartridge communication module (46) is further configured to extract from the power signal (PS) a device high- frequency component (HF) corresponding to device data encoded by the aerosol generation device (12) into the power signal (PS) transmitted by the power link (PL).4. Cartridge (14) according to claim 3, wherein the device data comprises device authentication data and wherein the cartridge communication module (46) is further configured to compare the device authentication data with verification data and generate feedback data based on this comparison; wherein the cartridge data encoded into the power signal (PS) comprises said feedback data.5. Cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge communication module (46) is configured to generate said cartridge data upon establishing said power link (PL) or upon receiving device data from the aerosol generation device (12).6. Cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the data of the cartridge high-frequency component (HF) and/or the device high-frequency component (HF) of the power signal (PS) are(is) carried by single or multiple frequencies of this component or a spread spectrum of this component.7. Cartridge (14) according to claim 6, wherein said single or multiple frequencies includes one or more characteristics from a characteristic list comprising temporal correlation fixed over time and temporal correlation varying over time.8. Cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power signal (PS) further comprises a wave component (W) generated by the aerosol generation device (12) to power the heater (40), the cartridge high-frequency component (HF) and/or the device high-frequency component (HF) being interposed with said wave component (W).9. Cartridge (14) according to claim 8, wherein said wave component (W) is a pulse- width modulation wave, and the high-frequency component (HF) is present on pulses of the pulse-width modulation wave.10. Aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising a cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims and an aerosol generation device (12) configured to operate with the cartridge (14), the aerosol generation device (12) comprising a device body (18), the device body (18) comprising: - a battery (20) configured to generate an electrical current; - a controller (22) configured to generate a power signal (PS) from the electrical current provided by the battery (20); - a device power supply (26) configured to connect the controller (22) to the cartridge (14) via a power link (PL) able to transmit the power signal (PS) generated by the controller (22); - a device communication module (28) configured to extract from the power signal (PS) transmitted by the power link (PL) a cartridge high-frequency component (HF) corresponding to cartridge data generated by the cartridge (14).11. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 10, wherein: - the device communication module (28) is further configured to generate device data and to encode this device data into the power signal (PS) transmitted by the power link (PL) by forming a device high-frequency component (HF) of the power signal (PS); and - the device data signal comprises device authentication data.12. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 11, wherein: - the cartridge data comprises cartridge authentication data and/or feedback data; - the device communication module (28) is further configured to perform an authentication comprising analyzing the cartridge data; and - the controller (22) is configured to adjust the power signal (PS) based on said authentication.13. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 12, wherein: - before the authentication, the controller (22) is configured to power the cartridge (14) according to a normal operation mode; - after the authentication, if the authentication failed, the controller (22) is configured to modify the power signal (PS) to power the cartridge (14) according to a restricted operation mode or to cut off the power signal (PS).14. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 12, wherein: - before the authentication, the controller (22) is configured to power the cartridge (14) according to a restricted operation mode; - after the authentication, if the authentication is successful, the controller (22) is configured to modify the power signal (PS) to power the cartridge (14) according to a normal operation mode.15. Operation method (100; 200) of an aerosol generation assembly according to any one of claims 10 to 14; the method comprising the following steps: - establish (110; 210) a power link (PL) between the cartridge (14) and the aerosol generation device (12); - generate (120; 220) a power signal (PS) that is transmitted in the power link (PL) to power the cartridge (14); - generate (130; 230) cartridge data; - encode (140; 240) the cartridge data into the power signal (PS) by forming a cartridge high-frequency component (HF) of the power signal (PS); - extract (150; 250) the cartridge high-frequency component (HF) corresponding to said cartridge data from the power signal (PS).", "embedding_index": 446}
{"index": 447, "patent_number": "US2016331033 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating system (3) for an inhaler device (1), such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor (V) from a substance to be heated, especially a liquid or gel, the heating system (3) including: a first heating zone (5) configured to receive the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir (4), wherein at least one first heating element (14) is provided to pre-heat the substance in the first heating zone (5); and a second heating zone (16) configured to receive the preheated substance from the first heating zone (5), wherein at least one second heating element (19) is provided to heat the substance in the second heating zone (16). [EN] 1-15. (canceled) 16. A heating system for an inhaler device for generating an aerosol or a vapor from a substance to be heated, the heating system comprising: a first heating zone configured to receive the substance to be heated, wherein at least a first heating element is provided to preheat the substance in the first heating zone; anda second heating zone configured to receive the preheated substance from the first heating zone, wherein at least one second heating element is provided to heat the substance in the second heating zone.17. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein the first heating zone comprises at least one first heating cavity configured to receive the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir, and wherein the second heating zone comprises at least one second heating cavity.18. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein the second heating zone is in fluid communication with the first heating zone via one or more grooves or channels for migration of the preheated substance from the first heating zone to the second heating zone after preheating.19. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein the first heating zone is formed in or around a periphery of a body member, and wherein the first heating zone is preferably generally annular in shape.20. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein the second heating zone is formed in or around a periphery of a body member; wherein the second heating zone extends axially of the body member.21. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein the second heating zone includes a number of second heating cavities, and wherein each second heating cavity forms or provides an expansion chamber for the substance as it vaporizes.22. The heating system according to claim 16, wherein each first heating element is located in the first heating zone and each second heating element is located in the second heating zone; wherein the first and second heating elements are respectively supported on a body member.23. The heating system according to claim 16, further comprising a housing that accommodates the first and second heating zones together with a chamber that forms a supply reservoir for the substance to be heated; wherein a plug or baffle member separates the supply reservoir from the first heating zone and provides fluid communication there-between.24. The heating system according to claim 23, wherein the first heating zone is configured to receive the substance to be heated from the supply reservoir via a feed mechanism; wherein the feed mechanism preferably includes one or more of capillary action and fluid pressure through the fluid communication.25. A heating system according to claim 24, wherein the feed mechanism is configured to vary a feed rate of the substance from the supply reservoir to the first heating cavity, wherein the plug or baffle member is preferably deformable to modify the feed rate.26. An inhaler device for producing aerosol or vapor from a substance to be heated, wherein the inhaler device includes a heating system which comprises:a first heating zone configured to receive the substance to be heated, wherein at least a first heating element is provided to preheat the substance in the first heating zone; anda second heating zone configured to receive the preheated substance from the first heating zone, wherein at least one second heating element is provided to heat the substance in the second heating zone.27. A method of heating a substance in an inhaler device, the method comprising: conveying the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir to a first heating zone;preheating the substance in the first heating zone;conveying the preheated substance from the first heating zone to a second heating zone; andheating the substance in the second heating zone to form a vapor.28. The method according to claim 27, wherein preheating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating element.29. The method according to claim 27, wherein conveying the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir to the first heating zone includes at least one of capillary action and fluid pressure.30. The method according to claim 27, wherein preheating the substance in the first heating zone is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis.31. The method according to claim 27, wherein heating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating elements.32. The method according to claim 27, wherein conveying the preheated substance from the first heating zone to the second heating zone includes at least one of capillary action and fluid pressure.33. The method according to claim 27, wherein heating the substance in the second heating zone is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis.34. The method according to claim 27, wherein the substance is a liquid or a gel.35. The inhaler device according to claim 26, wherein the inhaler device is an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer.", "embedding_index": 447}
{"index": 448, "patent_number": "WO23148131 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12), the tobacco article (12) comprising a tobacco portion (14) and a flavour module (24) containing a flavour. The aerosol generating device (11) comprises: - a reception cavity configured to receive the tobacco article (12) together with the flavour module (24); - a releasing module (40) configured to interact with the flavour module (24) when the tobacco article (12) is received in the reception cavity, to release the flavour in the tobacco portion (14); and - a control module configured to acquire a programmed event and to actuate the releasing module (40) according to the programmed event. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12), the tobacco article (12) comprising a tobacco portion (14) and a flavour module (24) containing a flavour; the aerosol generating device (11) comprising: - a reception cavity (36) configured to receive the tobacco article (12) together with the flavour module (24); - a releasing module (40) configured to interact with the flavour module (24) when the tobacco article (12) is received in the reception cavity (36), to release the flavour into the tobacco article (12); and - a control module (34) configured to acquire a programmed event and to actuate the releasing module (40) according to the programmed event.2. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 1, wherein the programmed event corresponds to at least one of the elements chosen from the group comprising: - a number of puffs elapsed from the beginning of a vaping session; - an time elapsed from the beginning of a vaping session; - dropping of the tobacco flavour; - achieving a predetermined heating temperature; - consuming a predetermined amount of energy; - a special action, order or response to a notification, performed by the user.3. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aerosol generating device (1 1) further comprises an external communication module (42), the external communication module (42) being configured to receive the programmed event from an external electronic system and to transmit the programmed event to the control module (34).4. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (11) is able to switch between a manual configuration in which the releasing module (40) is configured to be actuated by a user and an automated configuration in which the releasing module (40) is configured to be actuated by the control module (34).5. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 4, wherein the control module (34) is configured to apply a machine learning method during the manual configuration to learn the programmed event by analysing user behavior.6. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the releasing module (40) is configured to exert a mechanical action on the flavour module (24) to release the flavour, the releasing module (40) further comprising a motor (44) configured to actuate the releasing module (40) when actuated by the control module (34).7. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6, wherein the releasing module (40) comprises a pinching system configured to pinch externally a portion of the tobacco article (12) to crush the flavour module (24).8. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to 6, wherein the releasing module (40) comprises a piercing system configured to pierce the flavour module (24).9. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavour module (24) comprises a melting or softening system adapted to melt or soften the flavour module (24) to obtain the release of the flavour.10. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the flavour module (24) comprises a heat-sensitive element (50), the releasing module (40) comprising a coil configured to interact with the heat-sensitive element (50) of the flavour module (24) by electromagnetic induction.11. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 10, wherein the coil is configured to heat the heat-sensitive element (50) of the flavour module (24) to melt at least partially the flavour module (24).12. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 10, wherein the coil is configured to heat the heat-sensitive element (50) of the flavour module (24) to crush the flavour module (24) by changing its shape.13. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (11) further comprises at least a heating module (38), distinct from the releasing module (40), the or each heating module (38) being configured to heat the tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (12) when the tobacco article (12) is received in the reception cavity (36).14. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising: - a tobacco article (12) comprising a tobacco portion (14) and a flavour module (24) containing a flavour; - a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims and configured to operate with the tobacco article (12).15. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 14, wherein the flavour module (24) comprises a heat-sensitive deformable element (50), the heat-sensitive deformable element (50) comprising shape-memory alloy.", "embedding_index": 448}
{"index": 449, "patent_number": "WO23148364 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a case 10 and a cover 12, the cover 12 having at least one magnet 24, 26 adapted to interact both with at least one ferritic element 14, 16 provided on the case 10 and an object outside the system, such as a metal surface so as to hold the system to the outside object, when oriented vertically. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a case (10) and a cover (12), the cover (12) having at least one magnet (24, 26) adapted to interact both with at least one ferritic element (14, 16) provided on the case (10) and an object outside the system, such as a metal surface so as to hold the system to the outside object, when oriented vertically.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein at least one magnet (24, 26) is adapted to hold the system to the outside object with a force of at least the weight of the system divided by 0,7, preferably divided by 0,3, in particular at least 1,3 N, preferably at least 3,0 N.3. The aerosol generating system of one of claims 1 to 2, wherein at least two magnets (24, 26) are provided on the cover (12) with opposite polarization and/or orientation, and two interacting magnets are provided on the case and cover with the same polarization.4. The aerosol generating system of one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the case (10) has a hall sensor and the system has an electronic circuit adapted to measure the strength of at least one magnet (24, 26).5. The aerosol generating system of one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one magnet (24, 26) and/or ferritic element (14, 16) is at least partly molded into the cover (12) or case (10).6. The aerosol generating system of one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one magnet (24, 26) and/or ferritic element (14, 16) is provided on the cover (12) or case (10) in a recessed manner to form a gap in the surface (18) of the cover (12) or case (10).7. The aerosol generating system of claim 6, wherein the gap(s) (20) has/have a total depth of 0,5 to 2 mm.8. The aerosol generating system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the gap(s) are at least partly filled with elastic material, such as silicone rubber.9. The aerosol generating system of one of claims 1 to 8, wherein at least one magnet (24, 26) or ferritic element (14, 16) is an electromagnet.10. The aerosol generating system of claim 9, wherein at least one electromagnet is adapted to be powered with a polarization opposite to that of a cooperating magnet.11. A method of using an aerosol generating system, in which at least one magnet (24, 26) is used to attach the system to an object outside the system, such as a metal surface.12. The method of claim 11, wherein the system is attached to the outside object oriented vertically.13. The method of claim 11 or 12, wherein opposite polarization of at least two magnets (24, 26) and two interacting magnets are used to allow a cover (12) to be combined with a case (10) in a defined orientation only.14. The method of any of the claims 10 to 13, wherein a hall sensor is used to measure the strength of at least one magnet (24, 26).15. The method of any of the claims 10 to 14, wherein an electromagnet is switched to disconnect a cover (12) from a case (10).", "embedding_index": 449}
{"index": 450, "patent_number": "WO22018090 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (12) comprising a rechargeable battery (24) of a predetermined maximal capacity, a power circuitry (26; 126) configured to connect the aerosol generation device (12) to an external direct current source and a battery charging circuitry (28) configured to connect the rechargeable battery (24) and the power circuitry (26), determine a battery charge level and control the current provided by the power circuitry (26) to charge the battery (24) according to a predetermined charging profile. The predetermined charging profile presents a bijective function defining a unique current value for each battery charge level. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (12) comprising: - a rechargeable battery (24) of a predetermined maximal capacity; - a power circuitry (26; 126) configured to connect the aerosol generation device (12) to an external direct current source; - a battery charging circuitry (28) configured to connect the rechargeable battery (24) and the power circuitry (26; 126), determine a battery charge level and control the current provided by the power circuitry (26; 126) to charge the battery (24) according to a predetermined charging profile; wherein the predetermined charging profile presents a bijective function defining a unique current value for each battery charge level, from an initial current value corresponding to a depleted charge level.2. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1, wherein the charging profile presents a continuous or a stair function.3. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the charging profile presents a decreasing function.4. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 3, wherein said function decreases linearly from the initial current value to a predetermined current value corresponding to at least a half battery charge level.5. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the charging profile presents a function of charging time or battery charge level.6. The aerosol generation (12) device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power circuitry (26) comprises only two electric contacts able to transmit only a power supply from the external current source to the battery charging circuitry (28).7. An electronic assembly (10) comprising: - an aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; - a charging base (14) configured to provide a direct current to the power circuitry (26; 126) of the aerosol generation device (12).8. The electronic assembly (10) according to claim 7, wherein the charging base (14) is configured to determine at each instant the current consumed by the battery charging circuitry (28).9. The electronic assembly (10) according to claim 8, wherein the charging base (14) is further configured to store the charging profile of the aerosol generation device (12) and to determine at each instant the battery charge level using the charging profile and the current consumed by the battery charging circuitry (28).10. The electronic assembly (10) according to claim 9, wherein the charging base (14) comprises a user interface (44) configured to indicate the determined battery charge level.11. The electronic assembly (10) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the charging base (14) is further configured to determine the maximal capacity of the battery using the charging profile.12. The electronic assembly (10) according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the charging base (14) further comprises a shunt resistance (38) and analog/digital converter (40) mounted on the shunt resistance (38) for determining at each instant the current consumed by the battery charging circuitry (28).13. The electronic assembly (10) according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the charging base (14) is connected to the aerosol generation device (12) only by a one- directional power link.14. The electronic assembly (10) according to claim 13, wherein the power link is a wire link or a wireless link.15. A charging base (14) configured to provide a direct current to a power circuitry (26; 126) of an aerosol generation device (12), the charging base (14) comprising: - an analog/digital converter (40) able to determine at each instant the current consumed by a battery charging circuitry (28) to charge a battery (24) of the aerosol generation device (12); - a level converter (42) able to store a charging profile used by the charging circuitry to charge the battery (24) and using this charging profile, to determine the charge level of the battery (24); wherein the predetermined charging profile presents a bijective function defining a unique current value for each battery charge level, from an initial current value corresponding to a depleted charge level.16. The charging base according to claim 15 wherein the level converter (42) is configured to determine the charge level of the battery (24) based on the current consumed by the battery charging circuitry (28).", "embedding_index": 450}
{"index": 451, "patent_number": "US2021267280 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes an induction heatable susceptor, an induction coil arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the induction heatable susceptor, a power source for supplying power to the induction coil and a controller. The controller is arranged to detect the self-resonant frequency of the induction coil and to control the operation of the aerosol generating system based on the detected self-resonant frequency. An aerosol generating device is also described. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: an induction heatable susceptor;an induction coil arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the induction heatable susceptor;a power source for supplying power to the induction coil; anda controller;wherein the controller is arranged to detect the self-resonant frequency of the induction coil and to control the operation of the aerosol generating system based on the detected self-resonant frequency.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to control the amount of power supplied by the power source to the induction coil based on the detected self-resonant frequency.3. The aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the controller stores a first type of reference value and is further arranged to control the amount of power supplied by the power source to the induction coil based on the first type of reference value.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1 for use with an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating material, wherein the controller is arranged to detect the type of aerosol generating article used with the aerosol generating system based on the detected self-resonant frequency of the induction coil, preferably when the induction coil is supplied with a predetermined amount of power and/or when the induction coil is operated according to a predetermined power profile.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the controller stores a second type of reference value and is further arranged to detect the type of aerosol generating article based on the second type of reference value.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the controller stores a plurality of the second type of reference values and a corresponding plurality of predetermined heating profiles adapted for use with different types of aerosol generating articles, and the controller is arranged to select one of the plurality of predetermined heating profiles based on the plurality of second type of reference values and the detected self-resonant frequency.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 6, wherein one or more of the plurality of second type of reference values corresponds to an aerosol generating article that is not suitable for use with the aerosol generating system and the controller is adapted to cease supplying power to the induction coil upon detecting the use of an unsuitable aerosol generating article.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to detect an inhalation by a user of the system based on the detected self-resonant frequency and based on the amount of power supplied by the power source to the induction coil at the time of detection and/or at least part of a predetermined power profile before the time of detection.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 8, wherein the controller stores a third type of reference value and is further arranged to detect an inhalation by a user based on the third type of reference value.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: detect a timing change of an aerosol generating article used with the system based on the detected self-resonant frequency and based on the amount of power supplied by the power source to the induction coil at the time of detection and/or at least part of a predetermined power profile before the time of detection; andindicate the detected timing change and/or cease supplying power to the induction coil.11. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the controller stores a fourth type of reference value and is further arranged to detect a timing change of an aerosol generating article based on the fourth type of reference value.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is arranged to: detect an unexpected event based on the detected self-resonant frequency and based on the amount of power supplied by the power source to the induction coil at the time of detection and/or at least part of a predetermined power profile before the time of detection; andindicate the detected unexpected event and/or cease supplying power to the induction coil.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the controller stores a fifth type of reference value and is further arranged to detect an unexpected event based on the fifth type of reference value.14. An aerosol generating device comprising: a space for receiving an aerosol generating article;an induction coil arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field;a power source for supplying power to the induction coil; anda controller;wherein the controller is arranged to detect the self-resonant frequency of the induction coil and to control the operation of the aerosol generating device based on the detected self-resonant frequency.", "embedding_index": 451}
{"index": 452, "patent_number": "WO22013067 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device. The device comprises verification control circuitry configured to authorise the aerosol generation device for use, at least one behavioural sensor for measuring at least one behavioural mode from a user, and at least one physiological sensor for measuring at least one physiological mode from a user. The verification control circuitry is configured to unlock the aerosol generation device by verifying the at least one behavioural mode and the at least one physiological mode. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: verification control circuitry configured to authorise the aerosol generation device for use; at least one behavioural sensor for measuring at least one behavioural mode from a user; and at least one physiological sensor for measuring at least one physiological mode from a user, wherein the verification control circuitry is configured to unlock the aerosol generation device by verifying the at least one behavioural mode and the at least one physiological mode.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising memory comprising a set of reference data, the reference data comprising a set of reference behavioural data and a set of reference physiological data, wherein the verification control circuitry is configured to verify the at least one behavioural mode and the at least one physiological mode by comparison against the reference behavioural data and reference physiological data respectively.3. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 and 2, wherein the verification control circuitry is configured to calculate, store and/or output a pass score, the pass score being representative of the accuracy of each verification of the behavioural mode and the physiological mode.4. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the verification control circuitry is configured to verify the at least one behavioural mode and the at least one physiological mode sequentially, preferably wherein the at least one physiological mode is verified first, and then the at least one behavioural mode is verified after the at least one physiological mode has been verified.5. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the verification control circuitry is configured to verify the at least one physiological mode and the at least one behavioural mode simultaneously, and the verification control circuitry is further configured to output and/or store a signal to identify that the verification was done simultaneously, or the verification control circuitry is configured to verify the at least one physiological mode and the at least one behavioural mode within a predetermined time period, and the verification control circuitry is further configured to output and/or store a signal to identify that the verification was done within the predetermined time period.6. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one behavioural sensor comprises at least one of: a motion sensor; a gravity sensor; a pressure sensor; a momentary switch; a touch screen sensor; a timing device; a light sensitive switch; and an impedance sensor.7. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim wherein the at least one behavioural mode provides an indication of at least one of: movement of the device due to the user; pressure applied to the device by the user; and a tapping pattern effected by the user on the device.8. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim wherein the at least one physiological sensor comprises at least one of: a fingerprint scanner; a blood vein scanner; a visible light camera; an infrared or ultraviolet light camera; a portable DNAtest; and bioimpedance sensor.9. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim wherein the at least one physiological mode provides an indication of at least one of: fingerprint recognition; blood vein recognition; facial feature recognition; overall facial recognition; iris recognition; handshape recognition; DNA recognition.10. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the at least one behavioural sensors is configured to measure a plurality of behavioural modes, and/or at least one of the physiological sensors is configured to measure a plurality of physiological modes.11. An aerosol generation device authentication method, comprising the steps of: measuring, on an aerosol generation device comprising at least one behavioural sensor and at least one physiological sensor, at least one behavioural mode of a user and at least one physiological mode of the user; verifying, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the behavioural and physiological modes; and unlocking, by the verification control circuitry, the aerosol generation device for use according to the behavioural and physiological modes.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the physiological and behavioural modes are measured simultaneously, or within a predetermined time period.13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the step of measuring the behavioural and physiological modes comprises: measuring, by the at least one physiological sensor, at least one physiological mode of the user; and then measuring, by the at least one behavioural sensor, at least one behavioural mode of the user.14. A method according to any of claims 11 to 13, further comprising: initiating, on the aerosol generation device, an identification sequence to define the physiological and behavioural modes for the verification control circuitry.15. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions stored thereon which when executed by an aerosol generation device causes the aerosol generation device to perform steps including: measuring, on an aerosol generation device comprising at least one behavioural sensor and at least one physiological sensor, at least one behavioural mode of a user and at least one physiological mode of the user; verifying, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the behavioural and physiological modes; and unlocking, by the verification control circuitry, the aerosol generation device for use according to the behavioural and physiological modes.", "embedding_index": 452}
{"index": 453, "patent_number": "US2023234783 AA", "text": "[EN] A recycling kiosk for vaping devices includes a digital link for accessing digital data from a vaping device; at least two storing compartments for storing of vaping devices of different conditions; wherein the recycling kiosk is arranged to store vaping devices in the respective storing compartment based on the digital data accessed from the vaping device. A method for accepting a vaping device by a recycling kiosk is also provided. [EN] 1. A recycling kiosk for vaping devices comprising: a digital link for accessing digital data from a vaping device;at least two storing compartments for storing of vaping devices of different conditions;wherein the recycling kiosk is arranged to store vaping devices in the respective storing compartment based on the digital data accessed from the vaping device.2. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, wherein the data digital link is a USB-data connection.3. The recycling kiosk according to claim 2, wherein the USB-data connection comprises a USB cable, which is located within an examination space of the recycling kiosk.4. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, wherein the recycling kiosk further comprises a wireless adapter and the digital link is a wireless data connection.5. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, further comprising a processor, wherein the processor analyses the digital data accessed from the vaping device.6. The recycling kiosk according to claim 5, wherein the processor is configured to determines the make and/or model of the vaping device and decide whether the vaping device can be accepted by the recycling kiosk.7. The recycling kiosk according to claim 5, wherein the processor is configured to determines faults of the vaping device battery from the digital data accessed from the vaping device.8. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, further comprising a battery analyzing module configured to analyzes a condition of a battery of the vaping device and provides condition information.9. The recycling kiosk according to claim 8, wherein the processor is configured to receives condition information from the battery analyzing module and determines one of the at least two storing compartments into which the vaping device is to be stored.10. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least two storing compartments is a storing compartment for vaping devices with an intact battery; and/orwherein one of the at least two storing compartments is a storing compartment for vaping devices that cannot be accepted for recycling.11. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least two storing compartments is a storing compartment for vaping devices with a damaged battery.12. The recycling kiosk according to claim 11, wherein the storing compartment for vaping devices with a damaged battery withstands explosions or fire in case a battery unintentionally ignites.13. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least two storing compartments comprises an automatically controlled compartment door.14. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, further comprising a conveying means for automatically conveying the vaping device into one of the at least two storing compartments.15. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, further comprising a housing and a mechanical hatch within the housing, wherein the hatch provides access to an examination space within the housing for introducing a vaping device into the examination space.16. The recycling kiosk according to claim 1, further comprising a digital screen.17. A method for accepting a vaping device by a recycling kiosk, the method comprising: a. opening a mechanical hatch of the recycling kiosk;b. providing a digital link for accessing digital data from a vaping device;c. analyzing the digital data accessed from the vaping device;d. storing the vaping device in one respective storing compartment of at least two storing compartments of the recycling kiosk based on the digital data accessed from the vaping device.18. The recycling kiosk according to claim 4, wherein the wireless data connection is a Bluetooth connection, a wireless LAN (WLAN) connection or a near field communication (NFC) connection.", "embedding_index": 453}
{"index": 454, "patent_number": "WO22013086 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided a package (102) for housing a plurality of aerosol generating substrate cartridges (103) comprising: a near field communication device (106), located on a surface (104) of the package (102), comprising encoded information; wherein when the near field communication device (106) is in proximity to a contactless reader (216) of an aerosol generation device (210), the near field communication device (106) transfers the information to the contactless reader (216) in order to control the temperature of operation of the aerosol generation device (210). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A package (102) for housing a plurality of aerosol generating substrate cartridges (103), the package comprising: a near field communication device (106), located at a surface (104) of the package, comprising encoded information; wherein, when the near field communication device (106) is in proximity to a contactless reader (216) of an aerosol generation device (110, 210), the near field communication device (106) transfers the information to the contactless reader (216) in order to control the temperature of operation of the aerosol generation device (110, 210).2. The package of claim 1, wherein the encoded information includes information relating to the number of aerosol generating cartridges (103) which can be housed in the package.3. The package of claim 1 or 2, wherein the near field communication device comprises a near field communication chip.4. A method of controlling the temperature of a heater in an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: moving (318) a package for housing a plurality of aerosol generating substrate cartridges, the package comprising a near field communication device, into proximity with a contactless reader of the aerosol generation device; and transferring (322) data from the near field communication device to the contactless reader; and operating (326) control electronics of the aerosol generation device to control the temperature of the heater based on the transferred data.5. An aerosol generation device (210) comprising: a heater (213); control electronics (214) configured to control the temperature of the heater (213); and a contactless reader (216) operably connected to the control electronics wherein, in use, when a package (102), comprising a near field communication device (106), for housing a plurality of aerosol generating substrate cartridges (103), is in proximity to the contactless reader (216), the contactless reader (216) receives information from the near field communication device (106), and operates the control electronics (214) to control the temperature of the heater based on the received information.6. The aerosol generation device (210) of claim 5, further comprising an temperature sensor operably connected to the control electronics (214) and in proximity to the heater (213).7. The aerosol generation device (210) of claims 5 or 6, further comprising an ambient environment temperature sensor operably connected to the control electronics (214) located at a surface of the aerosol generation device (210).8. The aerosol generation device (210) of claims 6 or 7, wherein the temperature sensor comprises a thermistor.9. The aerosol generation device (210) of any one of claims 5 to 8, further comprising: a data storage unit (218); and a processing unit (220).", "embedding_index": 454}
{"index": 455, "patent_number": "WO23144390 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (100) for an aerosol generating device is disclosed comprising: an insulator (102) with an internal wall (104) and an external wall (106) that are separated from one another; a cavity (110) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received, positioned adjacent the internal wall of the insulator; and a heater (112) provided inside the insulator in thermal contact with the internal wall of the insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol. The internal wall comprises a substantially flat section (118), the substantially flat section comprising an inner face configured to compress a consumable (10) comprising the aerosol forming substance when the consumable is received in the cavity, and an outer face on which the heater is provided. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an insulator, comprising an internal wall and an external wall that are separated from one another; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the internal wall of the insulator; and a heater provided inside the insulator in thermal contact with the internal wall of the insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; wherein the internal wall comprises a substantially flat section, the substantially flat section comprising an inner face configured to compress a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance when the consumable is received in the cavity, and an outer face on which the heater is provided.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the internal wall and the external wall are separated by a vacuum such that the insulator is a vacuum insulator.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the substantially flat section extends along a longitudinal axis of the insulator.4. The heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the heater extends longitudinally on the outer face of the substantially flat section.5. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the internal wall is substantially cylindrical, and wherein the heater is provided on the internal wall around a substantially full circumference of the internal wall.6. The heating apparatus of any of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the heater is provided only or predominantly on the substantially flat section.7. The heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the internal wall comprises a plurality of substantially flat sections, the plurality of substantially flat sections each comprising a respective inner face configured to compress the consumable when the consumable is received in the cavity, and a respective outer face on which the heater is provided.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the insulator comprises a flared opening configured to enable the consumable to be received in the cavity.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an exposed external surface having a material susceptible to an oxidation reaction in the presence of oxygen.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the internal wall has a thickness of about 0.1 mm or less.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source, wherein the one or more wires are positioned through one or more gaps provided on a longitudinal face of the external wall, or positioned through one or more gaps in the insulator provided at a longitudinal end of the insulator, adjacent an opening to the cavity.12. The heating apparatus of any of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an electrical insulation layer provided between the heater and the internal wall.13. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, comprising a housing configured to house components of the aerosol generating device, and one or more support structures attached to the vacuum insulator to couple the vacuum insulator to the housing; wherein the one or more support structures are positioned on the vacuum insulator to maximise the length of a conduction path from the heater to the one or more support structures.15. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a heater configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received within the aerosol generating device; a housing configured to house components of the aerosol generating device; an insulator, configured to insulate the housing from heat produced by the heater; and one or more support structures attached to the insulator to couple the insulator to the housing; wherein the one or more support structures are positioned on the insulator to maximise the length of a conduction path from the heater to the one or more support structures; wherein the insulator is coupled to the housing only by the one or more support structures.", "embedding_index": 455}
{"index": 456, "patent_number": "WO23144252 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a cylindrical ceramic wick (100) for an aerosol generating device. The wick comprises a hollow core (110) and a base (120), wherein the base comprises at least one indentation (122) arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cylindrical ceramic wick (100) for an aerosol generating device comprising a hollow core (110) and a base (120), wherein the base comprises at least one indentation (122) arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined.2. The wick of claim 1, wherein the indentation is formed by sintering, or by machining the base.3. The wick of any preceding claim further comprising a cylindrical susceptor arranged on an outer surface of the wick, wherein the susceptor comprises a magnetic material.4. The wick of any preceding claim, wherein the wick is housed by a cylindrical cup.5. The wick of claim 4, wherein the cylindrical cup comprises at least one annular induction coil.6. The wick of claim 4, wherein a gap between the wick and the cup defines the airflow path.7. The wick of any preceding claim wherein the base preferably comprises between 2 and 20 indentations, more preferably comprises between 8 and 12 indentations.8. The wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one indentation is defined by a height, the height being between 0.1 mm and 5 mm, more preferably between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.9. The wick of any preceding claim wherein the at least one indentation is defined by a width, the width being between 0.5 mm and 10 mm, more preferably between 1 mm and 3mm.10. The wick of any claim 9, wherein the width of each indentation varies across a length of the indentation.11. The wick of any preceding claim, wherein each indentation extends in a radial direction of the wick.12. The wick of any of claims 1 to 11 wherein each indentation extends at an angle not aligned with a radial direction of the wick.13. The wick of any one of claims 4 to 12 wherein the cup is formed of a heat resistant material.14. The wick of claim 13 wherein the heat resistant material is polyetheretherketone, PEEK, polyimide or ceramic.15. The wick of any of claims 4 to 14 wherein the cup comprises a wall with a thickness preferably between 0.2 mm and 4 mm, more preferably between 0.5 mm and 2mm.16. The wick of any of claims 4 to 15 wherein the cup comprises an interior base with a raised tapered central section.17. The wick of any of claims 4 to 16 wherein the cup comprises a first end which forms at least one indentation defined by a width and a height.18. An aerosol generating device comprising the wick of any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 456}
{"index": 457, "patent_number": "US2023240362 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes: a housing; a heating chamber arranged in the housing for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable; a cradle including a recess for holding the consumable; a slot extending through the housing and configured to receive the cradle and to position the cradle in a first position where the consumable is held in the heating chamber; and a compression element configured to compress the consumable in the recess of the cradle. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a housing;a heating chamber arranged in the housing for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable;a cradle comprising a recess for holding the consumable;a slot extending through the housing and configured to receive the cradle and to position the cradle in a first position where the consumable is held in the heating chamber;a compression element configured to compress the consumable in the recess of the cradle; andan air flow channel for drawing the aerosol from the consumable, wherein a part of the air flow channel is formed within the housing.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the compression element comprises a protrusion from a surface of the slot.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the compression element comprises a moveable compression element.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the moveable compression element is mechanically linked to an external manual control.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the moveable compression element is configured to latch in a compression state and a release state, and is configured to alternate between the compression state and the release state upon successive uses of the external manual control.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the cradle comprises a cover arranged to at least partly cover the consumable in the recess, and the moveable compression element comprises the cover.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cradle comprises a cradle heating element.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber heating element, and the cradle comprises a thermally conductive element which, in the first position, is arranged between the chamber heating element and the recess.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cradle is attached to the slot, and the cradle is configured to move between the first position and a second position at which the consumable is configured to be received in or removed from the recess.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the cradle is attached to the slot by a hinge.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing or the cradle comprises an air flow inlet for taking air into the air flow channel.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the cradle comprises the air flow inlet, the device is elongate along a first axis, a mouthpiece is located at a first end of the device along the first axis and, when the cradle is in the first position, the air flow inlet is arranged on a side between ends of the device along the first axis.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the slot extends obliquely relative to the first axis.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing or the cradle comprises a mouthpiece for drawing aerosol out of the device.", "embedding_index": 457}
{"index": 458, "patent_number": "WO23144378 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly (10) for an aerosol generating device (8) is disclosed. The heating assembly (10) comprises an insulator (12) having an inner wall (14) and an outer wall (20), wherein the inner wall (14) of the insulator (12) defines a cavity (26) having an opening (28) configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate (32). The heating assembly (10) further comprises a heater (34) located on an outer surface (18) of the inner wall (14) of the insulator (12), wherein the heater (34) is configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate (32) received within the cavity (26) by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol. The heating assembly (10) further comprises a first electrical connector (36) and a second electrical connector (38) each extending through the outer wall (20) of the insulator (12) to the heater (34), wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector (36) and the second electrical connector (38) by way of the heater (34). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an insulator having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall of the insulator defines a cavity having an opening configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate; a heater located on an outer surface of the inner wall of the insulator, wherein the heater is configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate received within the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector each extending through the outer wall of the insulator to the heater, wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector by way of the heater.2. The heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the insulator is a vacuum insulator, and wherein a vacuum is enclosed between the inner wall and the outer wall.3. The heating assembly of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are resiliently biased towards the heater.4. The heating assembly of claim 3, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector comprise spring-loaded pins which are resiliently biased towards the heater.5. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the cavity defined by the inner wall of the insulator is tubular and extends from a base of the inner wall to the opening such that an end portion of the received aerosol generating substrate is entirely enclosed by the inner wall.6. The heating assembly of claim 5, wherein the base is formed as a flat surface arranged perpendicular to the length of the cavity,7. The heating assembly of claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend in directions that are parallel to the tubular cavity.8. The heating assembly of claim 7, wherein the electrical connectors are arranged in line with the tubular cavity.9. The heating assembly of any of claims 5 to 8, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector connect to the heater coincident to the base.10. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the heater comprises a heating track extending between a first electrical contact pad and a second electrical contact pad, and wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector connect to the heater via the first electrical contact pad and the second electrical contact pad respectively.11. The heating assembly of claim 10, when dependent on any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the first electrical contact pad and the second electrical contact pad are located on the base of the inner wall.12. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the heater is a resistive heater.13. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the heater is printed or coated on the outer surface of the inner wall of the insulator.14. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the outer wall of the insulator has one or more apertures through which the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend.15. The heating assembly of claim 14, wherein electrically insulating material is provided in the one or more apertures surrounding the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.16. An aerosol generating device comprising the heating assembly of any preceding claim.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the insulator is secured in the aerosol generating device by a fixing member configured to restrict longitudinal movement of the insulator.18. A method of manufacturing a heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing an outer wall having one or more apertures; arranging a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector such that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend through the one or more apertures of the outer wall; providing an inner wall; providing a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; and coupling the inner wall to the outer wall to form an enclosed space between the outer wall and the inner wall in which the heater is located, wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector by way of the heater.19. The method of claim 18, further comprising forming a vacuum within the enclosed space between the outer wall and the inner wall.", "embedding_index": 458}
{"index": 459, "patent_number": "US2023240370 AA", "text": "[EN] An evaporator assembly for an aerosol generating device is described. The evaporator assembly comprises a first body having a first plurality of through-channels, a second body having a second plurality of through-channels, wherein the first body and the second body are arranged such that the first and second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow the passage of a liquid from an inlet end to an outlet end of the evaporator assembly through the through-channels; and a heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels, wherein the second body is moveable with respect to the first body such that the area of overlap is adjustable. [EN] 1. An evaporator assembly for an aerosol generating device comprising: a first body having a first plurality of through-channels;a second body having a second plurality of through-channels;wherein the first body and the second body are arranged such that the first and second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow the passage of a liquid from an inlet end to an outlet end of the evaporator assembly through the through-channels; anda heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels;wherein the second body is moveable with respect to the first body such that an area of overlap is adjustable.2. The evaporator of claim 1, wherein the heater is configured to heat the liquid such that it evaporates as it passes through the through-channels.3. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body or the second body comprises the heater.4. The evaporator assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of the first body and the second body comprises the heater.5. The evaporator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body and second body are heatable by resistive heating.6. The evaporator of claim 5, wherein at least one of the first and second body comprise an electrically conductive material and the evaporator assembly further comprises circuitry for passing a current through the electrically conductive material to heat at least one of the first body and second body by resistive heating.7. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the evaporator is arranged such that liquid is transported along the through-channels by capillary action.8. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first body comprises an outlet surface wherein the first plurality of through-channels run through the first body to a first plurality of openings on the outlet surface; and the second body comprises an inlet surface wherein the second plurality of through-channels run through the second body from a second plurality of openings on the inlet surface;wherein the outlet surface and inlet surface are in contact and arranged parallel to each other so that the first plurality of openings overlap with the second plurality of openings.9. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second body can be translated laterally with respect to the first body to adjust the area of overlap.10. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second body can be rotated with respect to the first body to adjust the area of overlap.11. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body or second body is spring loaded.12. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a stepper motor, wherein the stepper motor is coupled to the second body and is configured to provide the movement between the first body and second body.13. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a rotary encoder arranged to measure the relative position between the first body and the second body.14. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a strain gauge arranged to measure the relative position between the first body and the second body.15. The evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a reservoir for storing the liquid; wherein the reservoir is fluidically coupled to the first body.16. An aerosol generating device comprising: the evaporator assembly according to claim 1; a power source arranged to supply power to the evaporator assembly; anda reservoir for storing the liquid;wherein the reservoir is fluidically coupled to the first body.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 16, wherein the reservoir is removable from the aerosol generating device.18. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing, configured to receive a consumable capsule comprising a reservoir for storing a liquid and a capsule evaporator body having a first plurality of through-channels;a device evaporator body within the housing, the device evaporator body comprising a second plurality of through-channels; anda heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels;wherein the first plurality of through-channels and the second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow a liquid to pass through the first and second plurality of through-channels; andwherein the device evaporator body is moveable relative to the consumable capsule when received in the housing such that an area of overlap between the first plurality of through-channels and second plurality of through channels is adjustable.", "embedding_index": 459}
{"index": 460, "patent_number": "US2023240353 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable for an aerosol generation device including a tobacco material configured to generate an aerosol includes an information code for storing information about the consumable, and an aerosol generation device for detecting the code. More specifically, a consumable for use in an aerosol generation device, includes an aerosol-generating substrate and a wrapper, wherein a pattern representing an information code for storing information about the consumable is disposed on the wrapper along the direction which corresponds to the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. A consumable for use in an aerosol generation device, comprising an aerosol-generating substrate and a wrapper, wherein a pattern representing an information code for storing information about the consumable is disposed on the wrapper along a direction which corresponds to an insertion or a removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.2. The consumable according to claim 1, having a substantially cylindrical shape.3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the consumable has an elongated shape and the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the consumable.4. The consumable according to claim 3, wherein the pattern is arranged on the wrapper in a manner that the pattern is readable in the direction which corresponds to the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is readable on at least two longitude regions in the longitude regions in the longitudinal direction which are spaced from each other by at least 10 degrees in the circumferential direction.6. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is repeated in a circumferential direction of the consumable and/or in a longitudinal direction of the consumable.7. The consumable according to claim 5, wherein the pattern is repeated on different longitudinal positions and on different circumferential positions.8. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern includes an image, dots, lines, a barcode, or any combination thereof.9. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein one or more reference units are arranged in or with the pattern on the wrapper so as to allow a detector comprised by the aerosol generation device to correctly detect the pattern.10. The consumable according to claim 8, wherein the reference unit are circumferentially repeated on the consumable.11. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is repeated, and the repeated patterns extend in the longitudinal direction of the consumable over a longitudinal dimension which represents at least 20 percent of the total longitudinal dimension of the consumable.12. A method of using a consumable according to claim 1, comprising detecting, by a detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the pattern is detected by the detector upon insertion and/or removal of the consumable and during relative movement between the consumable and the detector.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the pattern is read in the direction which corresponds to the insertion and/or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.15. An aerosol generation device for use with a consumable according to claims 1, comprising a heating chamber for receiving at least parts of the consumable therein and a detector, wherein the detector is configured to perform a method comprising detecting, by the detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 15, wherein the detector is provided within or above the heating chamber.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the detector is provided outside the heating chamber.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the detector is provided between the heating chamber and an opening of a housing through which the consumable is configured to be inserted into the heating chamber.19. An aerosol generation system comprising a consumable according to claims 1, and an aerosol generation device comprising a heating chamber for receiving at least parts of the consumable therein and a detector, wherein the detector is configured to perform a method comprising detecting, by the detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable,wherein the system is configured in a way such that the pattern comprised by the consumable is detected by the method.", "embedding_index": 460}
{"index": 461, "patent_number": "WO23144381 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (100) for an aerosol generating device is disclosed and comprises a vacuum insulator (102) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106) between which a vacuum (108) is enclosed; a cavity (110) in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned radially inwardly of the inner wall; a heater (112) provided inside the vacuum insulator in thermal contact with the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and one or more wires (132) configured to connect the heater to a power source, wherein the one or more wires extend through at least one hole in the outer wall of the vacuum insulator, and wherein the one or more wires are circumferentially surrounded by an insulator (130). The insulator comprises glass and the one or more wires are made from a material that has thermal expansion characteristics that substantially match the thermal expansion characteristics of the insulator. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a vacuum insulator having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an inner wall and an outer wall between which a vacuum is enclosed; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned radially inwardly of the inner wall; a heater provided inside the vacuum insulator in thermal contact with the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source, wherein the one or more wires extend through at least one hole in the outer wall of the vacuum insulator, and wherein the one or more wires are circumferentially surrounded by an insulator; wherein the insulator comprises glass and the one or more wires are made from a material that has thermal expansion characteristics that substantially match the thermal expansion characteristics of the insulator.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, comprising a first wire that extends through a first hole in the outer wall and a second wire that extends through a second hole in the outer wall.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the one or more wires comprise Kovar.4. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a sensor positioned within the vacuum insulator and a sensor wire that is connected to the sensor and extends through a further hole in the vacuum insulator, and wherein the sensor wire is circumferentially surrounded by an insulator.5. The heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the further hole extends through the outer wall of the vacuum insulator.6. The heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the further hole extends between the inner wall and the outer wall of the vacuum insulator.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistive heater.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an exposed external surface having a material susceptible to an oxidation reaction in the presence of oxygen.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the inner wall has a thickness of about 0.1 mm or less.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the insulator comprises borosilicate glass.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more wires each extend through a different respective hole in the outer wall and each hole contains a corresponding insulator surrounding a corresponding wire.12. The heating apparatus of claim 11, wherein each respective hole is sized mainly to accommodate the corresponding wire to minimise the amount of insulator in contact with the outer wall.13. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 461}
{"index": 462, "patent_number": "WO23144375 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (120) for an aerosol generating device (2) is disclosed. The heating apparatus comprises: a first insulator (132) comprising insulation material (134); a second insulator (144) comprising an inner wall (146) and an outer wall (148); a cavity (142) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening (140) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received, where the cavity is defined radially inwardly of the first insulator and the second insulator, the first insulator comprising a length of at least 3 millimetres and surrounding a first portion of the cavity along the main longitudinal axis, the second insulator surrounding a second portion of the cavity which is at least partially separate to the first portion, and wherein the first portion of the cavity is positioned between the opening and the second portion of the cavity; and a heater (122) positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator, the heater configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first insulator comprising insulation material; a second insulator comprising an inner wall and an outer wall; a cavity having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, where the cavity is defined radially inwardly of the first insulator and the second insulator, the first insulator comprising a length of at least 3 millimetres and surrounding a first portion of the cavity along the main longitudinal axis, the second insulator surrounding a second portion of the cavity which is at least partially separate to the first portion, and wherein the first portion of the cavity is positioned between the opening and the second portion of the cavity; and a heater positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator, the heater configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second insulator is a vacuum insulator and the vacuum is enclosed between the inner and outer walls.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second insulator comprises an insulating material between the inner and outer walls.4. The heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the insulating material comprises at least one of: air, an aerogel material, a powder or a fibrous insulating material.5. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, where the heater is provided on the inner wall of the second insulator between the inner and outer wall.6. The heating apparatus of claim 5 further comprising an electrical insulation layer provided between the heater and the inner wall.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second insulator defines an end of the cavity.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is cup-shaped and defines an end of the cavity.9. The heating apparatus of claims 7 or 8, wherein the end of the cavity comprises one or more holes to enable airflow into the cavity.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall of the second insulator comprises a metal such as stainless steel and/or a plastic such as polyether ether ketone, PEEK.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistance heater.12. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source.13. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus described above.14. An aerosol forming consumable for insertion into the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 12, comprising: a filter; an aerosol forming substance; and a wrapping material arranged to hold the filter and the aerosol forming substance so as to provide a predetermined gap between the filter and the aerosol forming substance.", "embedding_index": 462}
{"index": 463, "patent_number": "WO23144251 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a system. The system comprises: a cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor; and a susceptor surrounding at least part of the cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations, the regions overlap with the at least one raised portion and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor.2. The wick of claim 1, wherein the at least one raised portion extends along a longitudinal axis of the wick.3. The wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one raised portion comprises between 2 and 20 raised portions.4. The wick of claim 3, wherein the at least one raised portion preferably comprises between 5 and 15 raised portions.5. The wick of claim 4, wherein the at least one raised portion preferably comprises between 8 and 12 raised portions.6. The wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one raised portions cover between 30 percent to 80 percent of the outer surface.7. The wick of claim 6 wherein the at least one raised portions preferably cover between 50 percent to 60 percent of the outer surface.8. A susceptor for a cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions.9. The susceptor of claim 8, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations comprises between 2 and 20 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.10. The susceptor of claim 9, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations preferably comprises between 5 and 15 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.11. The susceptor of claim 10, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations preferably comprises between 8 and 12 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.12. The susceptor of any of claims 8 to 11, wherein an area of the perforations varies along an axial direction of the susceptor.13. The susceptor of any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein an area of the regions varies along an axial direction of the susceptor.14. The susceptor of any of claims 8 to 13, wherein the perforations are circular, with a diameter of between 0.5 mm and 3 mm.15. A system, comprising: a cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor; and a susceptor surrounding at least part of the cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations, the regions overlap with the at least one raised portion and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions.16. An aerosol generating device comprising the wick of claim 1.17. An aerosol generating device comprising the susceptor of claim 8.18. An aerosol generating device comprising the system of claim 15.", "embedding_index": 463}
{"index": 464, "patent_number": "WO23144373 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising an insulating chamber, which may be a vacuum chamber (102), defined between an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106). A heating chamber (108) is defined radially inwardly of the inner wall. The device also comprises a heater (110) on an outer surface of the inner wall. The heater is electrically connected to a first region (112) of the outer wall and to a second region (113) of the outer wall. The first and second regions are electrically insulated from each other by an insulator (118). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a chamber defined between an inner wall and an outer wall, the outer wall made of an electrically conductive material, wherein a heating chamber that can receive an aerosol forming substrate is defined radially inwardly of the inner wall; and a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; wherein the heater is electrically connected to a first region of the outer wall and a second region of the outer wall, and wherein the first and second regions are electrically insulated from each other.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber is a vacuum chamber.3. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the first region of the outer wall are biased towards one another.4. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the second region of the outer wall are biased towards one another.5. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall comprises a side wall and a bottom wall.6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the side wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the side wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the side wall.8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall.9. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region and the second region are electrically connected, respectively, to a power source.10. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a non-linear path is provided along a surface of an insulator outside the chamber between the first region of the outer wall and the second region of the outer wall.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the insulator projects from the outer wall, outside the chamber.12. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region of the outer wall is clamped by the second region of the outer wall.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the second region of the outer wall comprises a groove in which the first region of the outer wall can be received to be clamped.14. An aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region of the outer wall is recessed from the second region of the outer wall.15. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating device, comprising: forming a chamber between an innerwall and an outer wall, the outer wall being made of an electrically conductive material, and forming a heating chamber that can receive an aerosol forming substrate defined radially inwardly of the inner wall; providing a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; making an electrical connection between the heater and a first region of the outer wall and between the heater and a second region of the outer wall; and electrically insulating the first and second regions from one another.", "embedding_index": 464}
{"index": 465, "patent_number": "WO23144334 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article comprising a filter (45), the filter extending along a filter axis (F) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60), the upstream end being configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end of an aerosol generating substrate, the filter comprising a mouth end filter portion (65), an upstream end filter portion (70) adjacent to the mouth end filter portion, wherein the mouth end filter portion and the upstream end filter portion comprise filter paper or non-woven sheet and a hollow inner tube (75) inserted in the mouth end filter portion to extend through this portion and being open at the mouth end of the filter. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating article (20) comprising a filter (445; 545); the filter (445; 545) extending along a filter axis (F) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60), the upstream end (55) being configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end (50) of an aerosol generating substrate (40); the filter (445; 545) comprising: - a mouth end filter portion (465; 565); - an upstream end filter portion (470; 570) adjacent to the mouth end filter portion (465; 565); wherein the mouth end filter portion and the upstream end filter portion comprise filter paper or non-woven sheet (77), and - a hollow inner tube (475; 575) inserted in the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) to extend through this portion (465; 565) and being open at the mouth end filter portion (465, 565) of the filter (445; 545).2. An aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 1, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) comprises a plug wrap having a basis weight above 45 gsm, preferably between 45 gsm and 120 gsm, more preferably between 80 gsm and 100 gsm.3. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the filter (445; 545) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mouth end filter portion (470; 570) comprises a gathered sheet of paper providing a low pressure drop filter paper (77), the low pressure drop filter paper preferably having the pressure drop lower than 5 mmH20 per mm length, and more preferably lower than 3 mmH20 per mm length.4. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the filter paper or non-woven sheet (77) of the upstream end filter portion (465; 565) surrounds the hollow inner tube (75); preferably the density of the filter paper (77) in the upstream end filter portion (465; 565) being comprised between 0,0200 mg/mm3 and 0,180 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,025 mg/mm3 and 0,135 mg/mm3.5. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 4, wherein the mouth end filter portion (565) and the upstream end filter portion (570) form a single filter segment comprising filter paper or non-woven sheet (77) wrapped by a common filter wrapper (187).6. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470) and the mouth end filter portion (465) form separate filter segments individually wrapped by a respective filter wrapper (80, 85); the mouth end filter portion (465) and the upstream end filter portion (470) being assembled together by a common outer wrapper (187).7. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouth end filter portion (465; 565) and the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) are adjacent, the hollow inner tube (475, 575) opening to the an upstream end (55) of the upstream end filter portion (470, 570).8. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow inner tube (475; 575) is made of paper.9. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow inner tube (475; 575) has a circular, triangular or square cross-section.10. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one flavouring capsule (495; 595).11. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 10, wherein the flavouring capsule (495; 595) is inserted in the mouth end filter portion (465; 565).12. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) and/or the mouth end filter portion (465, 565) comprise(s) a taste improving or performance enhancing additive.13. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an aerosol generating substrate (40) comprising a downstream end (50).14. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 13, further comprising a cooling or distancing element (42) arranged between the aerosol generating substrate (40) and the filter (445; 545), the cooling or distancing element being preferably adjacent the downstream end (50).15. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the density of the filter paper (77) in the mouth end filter portion (465; 565) is comprised between 0,0200 mg/mm3 and 0,170 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,0250 mg/mm3 and 0,130 mg/mm3.", "embedding_index": 465}
{"index": 466, "patent_number": "US2023240377 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article includes the steps of imaging and processing at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article, correlating a current digitalized image with a reference image registered during production of the article, and determining, based on correlation results and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the article is a genuine product. An aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating device having a 2D and/or 3D imager that includes image processing and image correlation means for imaging and analysing the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of the aerosol-generating article. A machine for producing aerosol-generating articles includes an in-line imaging system. [EN] 1. A method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article, said aerosol-generating article comprising a consumable substrate formed of individual substrate parts arranged in a stochastic arrangement in at least one consumable section of said aerosol-generating article, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing an imager comprising image processing means and image correlation means,imaging the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article to form a base 2D and/or 3D image of the consumable substrate therein by said imager,processing, by said image processing means, said base 2D and/or 3D image to form a digitalized 2D and/or 3D image representative of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of said consumable substrate, said digitalized image comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section,correlating, by said image correlation means, said digitalized image with a reference image of the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section registered during production thereof, said reference image also comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section, anddetermining, based on a result of the step of correlating and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the aerosol generating article is a genuine product.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the imager is provided in a cavity of an authentication device, said cavity being defined by a cavity opening and a cavity end opposite to said opening, and wherein the aerosol-generating article is introduced in the cavity such that said at least one consumable section is positioned in proximity of said imager.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the authentication device is an aerosol-generating device and the cavity is a heating cavity of said aerosol-generating device.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating article has an elongated shape with a proximal end and a distal end, said at least one consumable section comprising the distal end, and wherein the base 2D and/or 3D image of the consumable substrate is an image of said distal end of the at least one consumable section of the article.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article has an adhesive seam presenting a seam end portion at said distal end, the method comprising the further steps of: detecting an angular position of said seam end portion,using the detected angular position of said seam end portion to provide an angular corrected image of the distal end of said aerosol-generating article.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein said consumable substrate comprises tobacco.7. The method of according to claim 4, wherein the consumable substrate comprises an insert, the method comprising a step of identifying a presence and a 2D (X-Y) orientation of said insert at said distal end.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein said insert is a conductive thread arranged in or on said aerosol-generating article.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the digitalized image and/or of the reference image comprises UV and/or visible and/or infrared transmission and/or reflection features.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the digitalized image and/or of the reference image comprises intensity and/or optical contrast and/or polarisation distributions.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the reference image and of said digitalized image are detected in at least two different wavelength bands.12. An aerosol-generating system, comprising an aerosol-generating device comprising a 2D and/or 3D imager and an aerosol-generating article comprising a consumable substrate formed of individual substrate parts arranged in a stochastic arrangement in at least one consumable section of said aerosol-generating article, said aerosol-generating article having a proximal end and a distal end, whereinsaid imager comprises image processing means and image correlation means and is configured to: form a 2D and/or 3D image of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts in the consumable substrate at said distal end therein by said imager,process said 2D and/or 3D image to form a digitalized 2D and/or 3D image representative of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of said consumable substrate, said digitalized image comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section,correlate said digitalized image with a reference image of the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section registered during production thereof, said reference image also comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section, anddetermine, based on correlation results of the digitalized image with the reference image and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the aerosol generating article is a genuine product.13. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 12, wherein said imager comprises UV and/or visible and/or infrared and/or polarisation detection and/or microwave and/or capacitive and/or thermal detection means.14. A consumable package, configured to include a plurality of aerosol-generating articles according to claim 12, comprising a transparent package bottom layer for aligning the distal ends of said plurality of aerosol-generating articles in contact with said bottom layer, said transparent bottom layer allowing imaging of said distal ends by an imaging system.15. A machine for producing aerosol-generating articles comprising a distribution system to guide fabricated articles and a packaging unit for packaging said articles, the machine comprising at least one in-line imaging system configured for carrying out the method of claim 1, said at least one in-line imaging system being arranged to said distribution system and/or to said packaging unit.16. The method according to claim 1, wherein said consumable substrate comprises tobacco cut-filler and/or reconstituted tobacco.", "embedding_index": 466}
{"index": 467, "patent_number": "WO22008544 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes positioned on a housing of the device, wherein the first and second electrodes are connected to electrical circuitry that can detect a signal from a user's heart when the device is held by the user, wherein at least a portion of the first electrode is provided on one side of a vertical plane that passes through a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generation device, and wherein at least a portion of the second electrode is provided on the other side of the vertical plane. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes positioned on a housing of the device, wherein the first and second electrodes are connected to electrical circuitry that can detect a signal from a users heart when the device is held by the user; wherein at least a portion of the first electrode is provided on one side of a vertical plane that passes through a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generation device; and wherein at least a portion of the second electrode is provided on the other side of the vertical plane.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a third electrode positioned on the housing of the device and connected to the electrical circuitry for determining a measurement reference for the signal from the users heart.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the third electrode is positioned between the first and second electrodes along a main longitudinal axis of the device.4. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an activation button positioned on the housing, which can be pressed by a user to initiate generation of an aerosol, wherein the first electrode is positioned on an opposite side of the housing to the activation button, or wherein the activation button comprises the first electrode.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the device comprises a mouthpiece and the second electrode is positioned on the housing distally with respect to the mouthpiece and the first electrode.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the second electrode has a shape that extends at least partially around a circumference of the housing to ensure compatibility between left and right handed users.7. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims wherein the first electrode and/or the second electrode has a shape that extends at least partially around a circumference of the housing.8. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims comprising two first electrodes and two second electrodes, positioned so that a first pairing of first and second electrodes is provided for a right handed user and a second pairing of first and second electrodes is provided for a left handed user.", "embedding_index": 467}
{"index": 468, "patent_number": "WO22008495 A2", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a Heat-Not-Burn smoking article, which extends in a length direction and comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tubular tobacco segment, at least one filter and at least one cooling tubular element or a cooling cavity are arranged. A common wrapper fully covers the tobacco segment lengthwise and surrounds and directly contacts the tobacco segment, the filter and/or the tubular element. The filter comprises or is a recess filter, which comprises the cooling cavity and a filter wrapper. The cavity and the filter are associated by the filter wrapper, which surrounds both the filter and the cavity to form the recess filter. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing for manufacturing such Heat-Not-Burn smoking article. [EN] Claims 1. Heat-Not-Burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (L) and comprising a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tobacco segment (7), at least one filter (4) and at least one cooling tubular element (8) or a cooling cavity (9) are arranged, characterized in that a common wrapper (13) fully covers the tobacco segment (7) lengthwise and sur rounds and directly contacts the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and/or the tubular element (8), wherein the filter (4) comprises or is a recess filter (5), which comprises the cooling cavity (9) and a filter wrapper (12), wherein the cavity (9) and the filter (4) are associated by the filter wrapper (12), which surrounds both the filter (4) and the cavity (9) to form the recess filter (5).2. Smoking article (1) according claim 1, characterized in that the filter (4) comprises at least one plain fiber filter (4) segment and/or at least one hollow filter segment.3. Smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the downstream wrapper (10) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (15L) of the subassembly (15).4. Smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the common wrapper (13) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (1L) of the smoking article (1).5. Smoking article (1) according to at least one claims, characterized in that a material of the common wrapper (13) and/or the filter wrapper (12) comprise a pa per material, preferably with a weight of higher than 60 g/m2, preferably higher than 100 g/m2, preferably higher than 125 g/m2 and/or lower than 200 g/m2, preferably, lower than 180 g/m2, preferably lower than 160 g/m2.6. Smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a length of the cooling cavity (9) is higher than 15 mm, preferably higher than 17 mm, preferably higher than 19 mm and/or lower than 30 mm, preferably, lower than 25 mm, preferably lower than 22 mm.7. Smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cooling tubular element (8) comprises a paper or cardboard material.8. Method for manufacturing at least one heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (L) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7), at least one cooling tubular element (8) and at least one filter (4) are arranged, comprising the steps: - Providing the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8), - associating the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8) by a downstream wrapper (10) to form a filtering and cooling subassembly (14), - combining the subassembly (15) and the tobacco segment (7) by wrapping them with a common wrapper (13).9. Method according to claim 8, characterized by the additional steps of: - Placing the tobacco segment (7) between two subassemblies arranged abutting the tobacco segment (7), wherein the tobacco segment (7) has a length corre sponding to a length of two tobacco segments (7) of the final smoking article (1), - combining the two subassemblies (15) and the tobacco segment (7) by wrapping them with the common wrapper (13) to form a double length heat-not-burn smok ing article (1x), - cutting the double length heat-not-burn smoking article (1x) to form two single heat-not-burn smoking articles (1).10. Method according to at least one of claims 8-9, characterized in that it comprises a step of forming the subassemblies by - placing a double length filter (4x) between two cooling tubular elements (8) and wrapping the double length filter (4x) and the cooling tubular elements (8) by a double length downstream wrapper (10) to form a double length subassembly (14), - cutting the double length subassembly (14) to form two single cooling and filter ing subassemblies with an equal length.11. Method according to at least one of claims 9-10, characterized in that the downstream wrapper (10) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (15L) of the subassembly (15) and/or the common wrapper (13) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (1 L) of the smoking article (1).12. Method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (L) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7) and a recess filter (5) or at least one filter (4), which is wrapped together with a cooling cavity (9) by one filter wrapper (12) to form the recess filter (5) are arranged, comprising the steps: - Providing the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5) with the cooling cavity (9) being positioned adjacent the tobacco segment (7), - wrapping the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5) with a common wrap per (13), which contacts and directly surrounds the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5).13. Method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (L) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7), at least one filter (4) and at least one cooling tubular element (8) are arranged, comprising the steps: - Providing the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8), wherein the tubular element (8) is a non-filter element, - wrapping the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the tubular element (8) with a common wrapper (13), wherein the common wrapper (13) contacts and directly surrounds the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8).14. Method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the non-filter element is a paper or cardboard tube.", "embedding_index": 468}
{"index": 469, "patent_number": "WO23144376 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (20) for an aerosol generating device (2) is disclosed, the heating apparatus comprising: a cavity (42) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening (40) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received; a first insulator sleeve (22) comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the first insulator sleeve arranged along a first portion of the cavity with respect to the main longitudinal axis; a second insulator (26) comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the second insulator arranged along a second portion of the cavity, wherein the second portion is positioned distally to the opening with respect to the first insulator sleeve along the main longitudinal axis; and a heater (24) positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a cavity having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening in which an aerosol forming substance can be received; a first insulator sleeve comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the first insulator sleeve arranged along a first portion of the cavity with respect to the main longitudinal axis; a second insulator comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the second insulator arranged along a second portion of the cavity, wherein the second portion is positioned distally to the opening with respect to the first insulator sleeve along the main longitudinal axis; and a heater positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first insulator sleeve and/or the second insulator comprises a vacuum between the respective inner and outer walls.3. The heating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, wherein the first insulator sleeve and/or the second insulator comprises an insulating material between the respective inner and outer walls.4. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first insulator sleeve comprises a length of at least 3 millimetres along the main longitudinal axis.5. The heating apparatus of claims any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is arranged on the inner wall of the second insulator, between the outer and inner wall of the second insulator.6. The heating apparatus of claim 5, further comprising an electrical insulation layer provided between the heater and the inner wall.7. The heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second insulator comprises an end of the cavity.8. The heating apparatus of any of claim 1 to 6, wherein the heater is cupshaped and comprises an end of the cavity.9. The heating apparatus of claims 7 or 8, wherein the end of the cavity comprises one or more holes to enable airflow into the cavity.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall of the second insulator comprises a metal such as stainless steel and/or a plastic such as polyether ether ketone, PEEK.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistance heater.12. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source.13. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus described above.14. An aerosol forming consumable for insertion into the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 12, comprising: a filter; an aerosol forming substance; and a wrapping material arranged to hold the filter and the aerosol forming substance so as to provide a predetermined gap between the filter and the aerosol forming substance.", "embedding_index": 469}
{"index": 470, "patent_number": "WO23144380 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (100) for an aerosol generating device is disclosed and comprises an insulator (102) comprising an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106) that are separated from one another, a cavity (110) in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the inner wall of the insulator, a heater (112) provided inside the insulator on the inner wall, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol, and a first connection pad (114) provided on the inner wall, configured to electrically connect the heater to a power source. The first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal the insulator, and the heater is spaced apart from the outer wall. The first connection pad at least partially covers the heater to provide a protective layer over the heater. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an insulator, comprising an inner wall and an outer wall that are separated from one another; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the inner wall of the vacuum insulator; a heater provided inside the insulator on the inner wall, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; a first connection pad provided on the inner wall, configured to electrically connect the heater to a power source; wherein the first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal insulator, and wherein the heater is spaced apart from the outer wall; wherein the first connection pad at least partially covers the heater to provide a protective layer over the heater.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are separated by a vacuum such that the insulator is a vacuum insulator, and wherein the first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal the vacuum inside the vacuum insulator.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first connection pad is configured to have an increased mechanical robustness with respect to the heater.4. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is printed or coated on the inner wall.5. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first connection pad covers a substantially full amount of the heater.6. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first connection pad has an electrical resistance that is less than the electrical resistance of the heater.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the first connection pad comprise different materials.8. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising a second connection pad provided on the inner wall, wherein the second connection pad is joined to the inner wall and the outer wall to seal the insulator.9. The heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first connection pad and the second connection pad are connected to different parts of the heater and respectively configured to connect to opposite terminals of a power source to enable an electric current to flow through the heater.10. An aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, comprising a controller configured to control operation of the heater, wherein the first connection pad is electrically coupled to the controller.12. A method of manufacturing the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 9, comprising the steps of: providing the heater on the inner wall; providing the first connection pad on the inner wall in electrical connection with the heater; joining the first connection pad to the inner wall and the outer wall; and covering the heater with the first connection pad at least partially to provide a protective layer over the heater.13. The method of manufacturing of claim 12, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is coated onto the inner wall, and wherein the step of providing the heater on the inner wall comprises coating the inner wall with an electrically resistive material.14. The method of manufacturing of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the step of joining the first connection pad to the inner wall and the outer wall comprises welding the outer wall to the inner wall and the first connection pad.15. The method of manufacturing of claim 14, wherein the welding comprises laser welding performed at least partially in a vacuum.", "embedding_index": 470}
{"index": 471, "patent_number": "WO23144073 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device (1) is configured to generate a vapour and/or aerosol to be inhaled by a user and comprises an oven (11) arranged to receive an amount of a flavour release medium, a power source (12) to provide power to the oven to generate the vapour and/or aerosol by heating the flavour release medium, a controller (13), a body accommodating the oven, the power source, and the controller and providing an opening (14) to said oven so as to allow for inserting an amount of a flavour release medium into the oven, and a cover arrangement (16) comprising a cover lid (161) arranged to at least in part close said opening and a driver (162) arranged to move said cover lid between an opened and a closed position, and wherein said controller is configured to determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position. [EN] Claims: 1. An inhalation device configured to generate a vapour and/or aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising: an oven arranged to receive an amount of a flavour release medium, a power source to provide power to the oven to generate the vapour and/or aerosol by heating the flavour release medium, a controller, a body accommodating the oven, the power source, and the controller and providing an opening to said oven so as to allow for inserting an amount of a flavour release medium into the oven, and a cover arrangement comprising a cover lid arranged to at least in part close said opening and a driver arranged to move said cover lid between an opened and a closed position, and wherein said controller is configured to determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor arranged to detect at least an approximate position of said cover lid and to provide a corresponding position signal to the controller, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed based on the position signal.3. The inhalation device according to claim 2, wherein said sensor is a magnetic sensor, preferably a Hall sensor, and wherein the cover lid is provided with a magnetic element interacting with said magnetic sensor.4. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an operation element allowing a user to interact with the inhalation device, said operation element providing an operation signal, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed further based on the operation signal. The inhalation device according to claim 4, wherein said operation signal indicates a use o f the inhalation device, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed further based on the operation signal indicating no use of the inhalation device for a predetermined time. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 2 to5, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the opening cannot be closed based on the position signal. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 2 to6, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the opening cannot be closed when the position signal indicates a non-closed state of the cover lid after elapse of a predetermined first time span starting with said controlling the driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position. The inhalation device according to claim7, wherein the controller is configured to control said driver to stop moving the cover lid toward the closed position or to move the cover lid toward the open position when determining that the opening cannot be closed. The inhalation device according to claim8, wherein the controller is configured to again determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position after elapse of a predetermined second time span starting with stopping moving the cover lid toward the closed position or moving the cover lid toward the open position. The inhalation device according to claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the opened position i f it was determined that the opening cannot be closed, and to retry to move said cover lid toward the closed position after elapse of a further predetermined time. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 6 to10, further comprising an indicator urging a user to free the opening in response to the determination by the controller that the cover lid cannot be closed. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to11, wherein said driver comprises a motor and a cam in mechanical interaction with said cover lid, wherein said cam is provided with a magnet on an excentre position. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to12, further comprising a presence sensor arranged to detect presence of an amount of a flavour release medium in the oven. The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to13, wherein said oven is arranged to receive and accommodate a replaceable article through the opening, wherein the replaceable article holds the amount of the flavour release medium, [preferably, cartridge, capsule, stick,... ] The inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to14, wherein said oven comprises an induction heating arrangement adapted to detect presence of an amount of a flavour release medium by means of a change in ac response properties.", "embedding_index": 471}
{"index": 472, "patent_number": "WO23144327 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a pack (38) of aerosol generating articles (20) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating articles. Each aerosol generating article (20) comprises an aerosol generating substrate. Each aerosol generating article (20) extends between an upstream end and a mouth end, the mouth end of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion.; Each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises an inner tube or strut received in the recess portion and having a cross-section adapted to distinguish this aerosol generating article (20) from at least one another aerosol generating article (20) of the pack (38). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A pack (38) of aerosol generating articles (20) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating articles (20); each aerosol generating article (20) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (45); each aerosol generating article (20) extending between an upstream end (43) and a mouth end (44), the mouth end (44) of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion (47); wherein each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises an inner tube or strut (65; 66) received in the recess portion (47) and having a cross-section adapted to distinguish this aerosol generating article (20) from at least one another aerosol generating article (20) of the pack (38).2. The pack (38) according to claim 1, wherein each aerosol generating article (20) comprises a filter (46) adjacent to the recess portion (47) of this aerosol generating article (20).3. The pack (38) according to claim 2, wherein the filter (46) of each aerosol generating article (20) comprises paper filter (51).4. The pack (38) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises a wrapper (48; 55) arranged around the filter (46) and extending towards the mouth end (44) to delimit the recess portion (47).5. The pack (38) according to claim 4, wherein the wrapper (48; 55) is a plug wrap (55), a tipping paper (50), or a combination thereof.6. The pack (38) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said inner tube or strut (65; 66) comprises at least one edge (70) in contact the corresponding wrapper (48; 55) and at least one surface (75) spaced from said wrapper (48; 55).7. The pack (38) according to claim 6, wherein the space formed between said surface (75) and said wrapper (48; 55) is empty.8. The pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said inner tube (65) is hollow.9. The pack (38) according any one of preceding claims, wherein said inner tube or strut (65; 66) is made of paper.10. The pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, delimiting an opening (40); wherein the aerosol generating articles (20) are arranged so as their mouth ends (44) are visible from the opening (40).1 1. The pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least two aerosol generating articles (20) distinguished one from the other by their recess portions (47) have different tastes and/or flavouring components (60).12. An aerosol generating article (20) extending between an upstream end (43) and a mouth end (44), the mouth end (44) of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion (46), the aerosol generating article (20) further comprising an inner tube (65) received in the recess portion (47), the aerosol generating article (20) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (45); the aerosol generating article (20) comprising a filter (46) adjacent to the mouth end (44) of this aerosol generating article (20) and a wrapper (48; 55) arranged around the filter (46) and forming the recess portion (47), wherein said inner tube (65) comprises at least one edge (70) in contact with the corresponding wrapper (48; 55) and at least one surface (75) spaced from said wrapper (48; 55), said inner tube (65) being hollow.13. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 12, wherein the space formed between said surface (75) and said wrapper (48; 55) is empty.14. The aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein said inner tube (65) is made of paper.15. The aerosol generating article (20) according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the inner tube (65) is at least partially glued to the wrapper (48; 55), preferably, the aerosol generating article (20) comprising at least one glue dots or line between the inner tube (65) and the wrapper (48; 55) to maintain the inner tube (65) fixed with respect to the wrapper (48; 55).", "embedding_index": 472}
{"index": 473, "patent_number": "US2023240361 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable having a portion of aerosol generating substrate; and a loading channel extending through the aerosol generation device and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber. The loading channel includes a loading port at one end through which a consumable can be pushed into the loading channel, and the loading channel is configured to hold a plurality of consumables pushed along the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber by addition of a further consumable at the loading port.An aerosol generation system includes: the aerosol generation device-including a plurality of the consumables in the loading channel, and a heating element configured to heat a portion of aerosol generating substrate in the aerosol generation chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system comprising: an aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable comprising a portion of aerosol generating substrate; anda loading channel comprising a loading port at one end, and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber;a plurality of the consumables in the loading channel, wherein each consumable is configured to push an adjacent consumable along the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber as successive consumables are pushed into the loading port; anda heating element configured to heat a portion of aerosol generating substrate in the aerosol generation chamber.2. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein a length of the loading channel is equal to a length of the plurality of the consumables.3. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of consumables comprises: a support frame configured to hold a portion of aerosol generating substrate,wherein the support frame is substantially rigid or resilient along a loading axis, wherein the consumable is configured to pass through the loading channel along the loading axis.4. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a sealing member for inhibiting air flow along the loading channel.5. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3,further comprising an air inlet and air outlet for allowing air to pass through the portion of aerosol generating substrate.6. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a cleaning member for wiping an internal surface of the loading channel.7. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a lid for accessing and covering the portion of aerosol generating substrate.8. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a heating element.9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the support frame comprises a thermally conductive plate configured to transmit heat from the heating element of the aerosol generating device to the aerosol generating substrate.10. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable comprising a portion of aerosol generating substrate; anda loading channel extending through the aerosol generation device and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber,wherein the loading channel comprises a loading port at one end through which a consumable is configured to be pushed into the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber, and the loading channel is configured to hold a plurality of consumables pushed along the loading channel by addition of a further consumable at the loading port.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a sealing member arranged to inhibit air flow along the loading channel when a consumable is received in the aerosol generation chamber.12. The An aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the loading channel comprises an unloading port at an end of the loading channel opposed to the loading port, wherein pushing an additional consumable into the loading port pushes a previous consumable out of the unloading port.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the loading port and the unloading port are similar such that the consumable can is configured to be pushed into the loading channel via either the loading port or the unloading port.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising an elongate body and a mouthpiece arranged at one end of the elongate body, wherein the loading channel is arranged along the elongate body.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a driver for pushing a plurality of consumables in the loading channel.", "embedding_index": 473}
{"index": 474, "patent_number": "US2021037880 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes aerosol generating material and a combustible heat source for heating the aerosol generating material. The combustible heat source includes a combustible material and an inductively heatable susceptor for heating and thereby igniting the combustible material. A smoking system including a smoking article and an igniter is also described, along with a method for aerosol generation. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising: aerosol generating material;a combustible heat source for heating the aerosol generating material;wherein the combustible heat source comprises a combustible material and an inductively heatable susceptor for heating and thereby igniting the combustible material.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of particles of susceptor material distributed within the combustible material.3. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the particles of susceptor material are distributed substantially evenly within the combustible material.4. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the particles of susceptor material have a concentration which varies within the combustible material in a longitudinal direction of the article.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a tubular member having a longitudinal axis which is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the article.6. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the combustible material is positioned in an interior of the tubular member and around an exterior of the tubular member.7. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the combustible material is positioned exclusively around an exterior of the tubular member.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein no inductively heatable components other than the inductively heatable susceptor overlap the combustible material in a longitudinal direction of the article.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the combustible material comprises a plurality of pores to allow ambient air to flow into the combustible material.10. A smoking system comprising: the smoking article according to claim 1;an igniter for igniting the combustible material, the igniter comprising an induction coil For inductively heating the susceptor.11. The smoking system according to claim 10, wherein the induction coil is helical and defines a cavity for receiving the smoking article.12. The smoking system according to claim 11, wherein the induction coil surrounds substantially all of the susceptor when the smoking article is positioned in the cavity.13. The smoking system according to claim 10, wherein the igniter comprises an air supply mechanism for supplying air to the combustible material.14. A method for aerosol generation, the method comprising: providing the smoking system according to claim 10;positioning the combustible heat source proximate the induction coil so that the inductively heatable susceptor couples with, and is heated by, an electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil;maintaining the position of the combustible heat source until the combustible material is ignited by the heated susceptor so that heat generated by the ignited combustible material heats the aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol.15. The method for aerosol generation according to claim 14, wherein, after ignition of the combustible material by the heated susceptor, the method comprises removing the combustible heat source from its position proximate the induction coil to terminate heating of the inductively heatable susceptor by the electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil, and wherein the ignited combustible material continues to heat the aerosol generating material to generate the aerosol.", "embedding_index": 474}
{"index": 475, "patent_number": "WO23144128 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, and a controller for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states. A controller, a method for controlling an aerosol generation device and a computer program are also provided. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, and a controller for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the controller determines the first operation based on: an association between the first set of states and the first operation stored in the memory; a difference between a value of a parameter indicated by the first set of states and a predetermined value of the parameter; or a state of the first set of states detected at least in part based on a user action indicating the first operation.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim lor 2, wherein the memory is arranged for storing at least one predetermined set of states of the aerosol generation device, each predetermined set comprising one or more respective states of the aerosol generation device and preferably defining a respective sequence of states, and at least one predetermined operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed, each predetermined operation being to be associated with a set of states stored in memory, wherein optionally, the memory is arranged to store at least one association between a respective predetermined set of states and a respective predetermined operation, and the controller is configured for: determining a predetermined set of states matching the first set of states, and controlling the aerosol generation device to operate in accordance with the predetermined operation associated with the predetermined set of states.4. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 3, wherein the controller is arranged for: determining a third set of states stored in the memory that matches the first set of states, determining a difference between a state of the first set of states and a corresponding state of the third set of states, determining a change in operation of the aerosol generation device required to decrease the difference in a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device, and cause the memory to store data defining the change of operation in association with data defining a subset of the third set of states.5. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the controller is arranged for causing, in case the memory already stores the first set of states and/or the memory already stores the first operation, the memory to store an association between the first set of states and the first operation.6. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 5, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting a movement of the aerosol generation device based on the sensed orientation, wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state based on the detected movement.7. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to or 6, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting an action of a user on the aerosol generation device, wherein, optionally, the action indicates a manipulation of the aerosol generation device, and the first set of states comprises at least one state based on the detected action.8. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 7, further comprising a heating arrangement for heating the aerosolisable substance; and an electrical power supply, wherein the controller is arranged for controlling, as one of the at least one operation, a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to the heating arrangement.9. The aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 8, further thermal sensor for sensing a thermal characteristic of the aerosol generation device and/or the aerosolisable substance, wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state based on a thermal value output from the thermal sensor.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is arranged for determining an allowable range for the thermal value based on the sensed orientation, and for reducing or interrupting, as part of the first operation, the heating of the aerosolisable substance and/or the generation of aerosol if the thermal value does not fall within the allowable range.11. The aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 10, further comprising a second sensor for sensing at least one of an atmospheric pressure and an altitude of the aerosol generation device, wherein the detected set of states comprises at least one state of the aerosol generation device based on a sensed atmospheric pressure or altitude.12. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 11, further comprising a power source, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting a state of the power source, and wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state determined based on a detected state of the power source.13. The aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 12, wherein the first operation includes interrupting the operation of the aerosol generation device.14. An aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 13, wherein the orientation sensor comprises at least one of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.15. An aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 14, wherein the orientation sensor is arranged to sense the orientation of the aerosol generation device in a three dimensional space.16. A controller for an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device being for generating an aerosol or vapor and comprising an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, wherein the controller is for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.17. A method for controlling an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device being forgenerating an aerosol or vapor and comprising an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, the method comprising: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.18. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by one or more processor, cause the one or more processors to perform the method according to claim 17.19. An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device; a memory for storing a machine learning model having, as an input, a set of states of the aerosol generation device, and as an output, at least one operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; and a controller for: detecting a set of states of the aerosol generation device, the detected set of states preferably defining a sequence of states, and the detected set of states comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the detected set of states, an operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling an operation of the aerosol generation device in accordance with the determined operation; and causing the machine learning model to learn an association between the detected set of states and the determined operation.", "embedding_index": 475}
{"index": 476, "patent_number": "WO22008542 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of operating an aerosol generation device comprises the steps of detecting a signal from a user's heart using at least two electrodes, comparing the detected signal with a stored signal that is characteristic of a registered user, and performing an action using the aerosol generation device based on the comparison. [EN] Claims 1. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, comprising the steps of: detecting a signal from a users heart using at least two electrodes; comparing the detected signal with a stored signal that is characteristic of a registered user; and performing an action using the aerosol generation device based on the comparison.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the action comprises unlocking the aerosol generation device.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising the step of determining one or more features of the signal from the users heart for comparison against one or more stored features that are characteristic of the registered user.4. The method of claim 3, wherein the one or more characteristics include at least one of P, Q, R, S and T features in an electrocardiogram or parameters derived from combinations of these features.5. The method of claim 3, wherein the one or more characteristics are in the frequency domain of the signal from the users heart.6. The method of any of the preceding claims wherein the detected signal is a voltage difference between the two electrodes.7. The method of any of the preceding claims comprising a step of processing the signal from the users heart, wherein the processing comprises one or more of band pass filtering, amplification, and analogue to digital conversion.8. The method of any of the preceding claims, further comprising determining the stored signal by averaging the signal from the registered user over an extended time period.9. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a first electrode and a second electrode on a housing of the device for detecting a signal from a users heart; a data storage unit configured to store a signal that is characteristic of a registered user; and control circuitry configured to compare the detected signal with the stored signal and to perform an action using the aerosol generation device based on the comparison.", "embedding_index": 476}
{"index": 477, "patent_number": "WO22008347 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (2) is provided, the device comprising: at least one sensor (16) configured to measure at least two behavioural modes; a memory (18) configured to store the measured behavioural modes; and verification control circuitry (20) configured to process and verify the measured behavioural modes by separating the measured data, combining the separated data into a verification dataset, and unlocking the aerosol generation device (2) cigarette for use following successful authentication. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: at least one sensor configured to measure at least two behavioural modes from a user; a memory configured to store the measured behavioural modes as a measurement dataset; and verification control circuitry configured to: separate the measurement dataset into at least two individual data streams, where each individual data stream corresponds to a single behavioural mode; combine the at least two individual data streams into a verification dataset of the at least two behavioural modes; and unlock the aerosol generation device cigarette for use by verifying the verification dataset.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the at least two behavioural modes are measured at substantially the same time.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the at least two behavioural modes are measured within a predetermined time period.4. The aerosol generation device of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein separating the measurement dataset comprises normalising and filtering the measurement dataset.5. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the verification control circuitry comprises a reference dataset against which the verification dataset is compared.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the reference dataset comprises verification information defining at least two behavioural modes.7. The aerosol generation device of claims 5 or 6, wherein the reference dataset is based on a predetermined user profile.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7 further comprising a switch configured to select the predetermined user profile from a plurality of user profiles in the aerosol generation device, the predetermined user profile determining the reference dataset.9. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least two behavioural modes from a same user action.10. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims comprising a single sensor.11. The aerosol generation device of any of claims 1 to 9 comprising at least two sensors, wherein a first sensor is configured to measure a first behavioural mode and a second sensor is configured to measure a second behavioural mode.12. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more sensors comprises: a gravity sensor, a pressure sensor, a touch sensor, a touch screen sensor, and/or an impedance sensor.13. An aerosol generation device authorisation method, comprising: measuring, on an aerosol generation device comprising at least one sensor, a first behavioural mode from a user; measuring, on the aerosol generation device, a second behaviour mode from the user; storing the first and second behavioural modes as a measurement dataset on a memory of the aerosol generation device; separating, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the measurement dataset into at least two individual data streams, where each individual data stream corresponds to a single behavioural mode; combining, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the at least two individual data streams into a verification dataset of the at least two behavioural modes; verifying, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the verification dataset; and unlocking, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device cigarette for use.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the first and second behavioural modes are measured at substantially the same time or within a predetermined time period.15. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions stored thereon which when executed by an aerosol generation device causes the aerosol generation device to perform steps including: measuring, on an aerosol generation device comprising at least one sensor, a first behavioural mode from a user; measuring, on the aerosol generation device, a second behaviour mode from the user; storing the first and second behavioural modes as a measurement dataset on a memory of the aerosol generation device; separating, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the measurement dataset into at least two individual data streams, where each individual data stream corresponds to a single behavioural mode; combining, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the at least two individual data streams into a verification dataset of the at least two behavioural modes; verifying, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the verification dataset; and unlocking, by verification control circuitry on the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device cigarette for use.", "embedding_index": 477}
{"index": 478, "patent_number": "US2021112864 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking device includes a heating chamber for heating a tobacco consumable and a storage portion for storing the tobacco consumable. The storage portion is resealable. In some embodiments, the smoking device is elongate and the storage portion includes a resealable closure situated at or toward an end of the device. Also provided is a smoking kit including the smoking device and a tobacco consumable. [EN] 1. A smoking device comprising a heating chamber for heating a tobacco consumable and a storage portion for storing the tobacco consumable, wherein the storage portion is resealable.2. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the smoking device is elongate and the storage portion comprises a resealable closure situated at or toward an end of the device.3. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the storage portion comprises a separator operable to partition the storage portion into at least first and second storage portions, at least one of the first and second storage portions comprising a resealable closure.4. The smoking device according to claim 3, wherein the separator is moveable.5. The smoking device according to claim 4, wherein the storage portion is elongate and the separator is moveable in a longitudinal direction of the storage portion to alter a volume of the at least first and second storage portions.6. The smoking device according to claim 3, wherein both of the at least first and second storage portions comprise a resealable closure, the resealable closure of the first storage portion being at or toward a first end of the device and the resealable closure of the second storage portion being at or toward a second end of the device.7. The smoking device according to claim 2, wherein the resealable closure is rotatably connected to the storage portion such that the resealable closure has an open position and a closed position.8. The smoking device according to claim 7, to further comprising a seal associated with the resealable closure and operable to seal the storage portion when the resealable closure is in the closed position.9. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises an opening and a closure associated therewith.10. The smoking device according to claim 9, wherein the smoking device is elongate and the storage portion comprises a resealable closure situated at or toward an end of the device, and the opening of the heating chamber is situated at or toward the same end of the device as the resealable closure of the storage portion.11. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein the storage portion is detachable from the smoking device.12. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein a capacity of the storage portion is the same or greater than a capacity of the heating chamber.13. The smoking device according to claim 1, wherein further comprising a transfer mechanism to transfer, in use, the tobacco consumable from the storage portion to the heating chamber.14. The smoking device according to claim 13, wherein the transfer mechanism transfers, in use, the tobacco consumable from the storage portion to the heating chamber upon measurement of a predetermined parameter associated with the smoking device.15. A smoking kit comprising the smoking device according to claim 1 and a tobacco consumable.16. The smoking device according to claim 6, wherein the heating chamber comprises an opening and a closure associated therewith, and the opening of the heating chamber is situated at or toward the first end of the device.", "embedding_index": 478}
{"index": 479, "patent_number": "US2021259318 AA", "text": "[EN] An apparatus for controlling a vapour generating device, which generates vapour through use of a consumable, includes a data storage medium and a communication means for communicating with the device. The data storage medium is arranged to store data associated with control of activation of the device and data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use. The communication means communicates with the device such that, in use, both activation and operation of the device can be controlled based on the stored data. [EN] 1. An apparatus for controlling a vapour generating device which generates vapour through use of a consumable, the apparatus comprising: a data storage medium arranged to store data associated with control of activation of the device and data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use; andcommunication means for communicating with the device such that, in use, both activation and operation of the device can be controlled based on the stored data.2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication means further communicates with an identifier associated with the consumable.3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data associated with operation of the device includes data relating to an operation related to consumable consumption.4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the operation related to consumable consumption is at least one of: operation time of a heater associated with the vapour generating device; operating temperature of a heater associated with the vapour generating device; a puff detection sensor in the vapour generating device;a consumable level detection in the vapour generating device;a battery consumption and/or charge level detection in the vapour generating device; anda detection of replacement of the consumable within the vapour generating device.5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data relating to operation of the vapour generating device further comprises data defining the period of time or number of activations that the vapour generating device is allowed to have.6. The apparatus according to claim 1, arranged such that, once the data stored in the data storage medium has been used to provide control to the vapour generating device the data is prevented from being used again.7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data associated with activation of the vapour generating device or the data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use allows control of a first counter which counts the level of usage of a consumable for one vapour generating session and allows operation of the device to be prevented after a predetermined level of usage of the consumable for one vapour generating session and reset of the first counter once data relating to a replacement consumable is provided.8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data associated with activation of the vapour generating device or the data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use allows control of a second counter which counts the number of consumables that have been used by the device such that the vapour generating device can be used only for a predetermined number of consumables until the second counter is reset by the provision of a new data associated with control of activation of the device or data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use, or which counts the level of usage of consumables for plural vapour generating sessions that have been used by the device such that the vapour generating device can be used only for a predetermined, fixed, usage of consumables until the second counter is reset by a provision of new data associated with control of activation of the device or data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use.9. The apparatus according to claim 1, arranged such that the data stored thereon is rewritable.10. A system comprising the apparatus of claim 1, a vapour generating device for receiving signals from the apparatus, and at least one consumable from which the vapour generating device generates vapour in use.11. The system of claim 10, wherein the apparatus is provided on packaging for the at least one consumable or a material attached in the packaging.12. The system of claim 10, wherein the consumable comprises at least one of: tobacco, nicotine-containing vaporizable liquid, or vaporizable liquid which does not contain nicotine.13. The system of claim 10, wherein the apparatus is formed as part of a Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, tag which communicates wirelessly with the vapour generating device to provide the control data thereto.14. The system of claim 10, wherein the vapour generating device has control means for controlling components on the vapour generating device based on data communicated from the apparatus.15. The system according to claim 14, wherein the vapour generating device has a first counter for counting the level of usage of a consumable for one vapour generating session, a second counter for counting the sequential number of consumables that have been placed in the device or the level of usage of the device for a plurality of vapour generating sessions, and control means for controlling vapour generation in dependence upon the counters.", "embedding_index": 479}
{"index": 480, "patent_number": "WO23139200 A1", "text": "[EN] It is provided an aerosol generating device (1) including a magnet 10, a sensor 20 and a disabling unit 30. The magnet (10) is configured to generate a magnetic field. The sensor (20) is coupled to the magnet and configured to sense a value of a magnetic field generated by the magnet. The disabling unit (30) is configured to disable operation of the aerosol generating device, wherein the disabling unit (30) is configured to disable operation of the aerosol generating device (1) in correspondence of a magnetic field value detected by the sensor (20) being below a predetermined magnetic field threshold, wherein the predetermined magnetic field threshold includes a value indicating an intensity of the magnetic field exhibited by the magnet (10) in correspondence of a maximum operating temperature of the magnet (10), the maximum operating temperature of the magnet indicating a temperature value above which the magnet loses magnetic properties. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (1) including: a magnet (10) configured to generate a magnetic field; a sensor (20) coupled to the magnet and configured to sense a value of a magnetic field generated by the magnet; a disabling unit (30) configured to disable operation of the aerosol generating device, wherein the disabling unit (30) is configured to disable operation of the aerosol generating device (1) in correspondence of a magnetic field value detected by the sensor (20) being below a predetermined magnetic field threshold, wherein the predetermined magnetic field threshold includes a value indicating an intensity of the magnetic field exhibited by the magnet (10) in correspondence of a maximum operating temperature of the magnet (10), the maximum operating temperature of the magnet indicating a temperature value above which the magnet loses magnetic properties; and the aerosol generating device further includes a temperature measurement unit (30) configured to provide a measure of temperature based on a value of the magnetic field sensed by the sensor (20).2. The aerosol generating device (1) of claim 1, wherein the magnet (10) and the sensor (20) are in a fixed position relatively to each other.3. The aerosol generating device (1) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the maximum operating temperature of the magnet (10) corresponds to a safe operating temperature at a location where the magnet (10) is placed.4. The aerosol generating device (1) of any of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device further including a heating unit (40), wherein the magnet (10) is placed in proximity of and/or in contact with and/or within the heating unit (40).5. The aerosol generating device (1) of claim 4, wherein the magnet (10) being placed within the heating unit includes the magnet (10) being integrated as part of the construction of the heating unit (40), preferably as part of a wall of the heating unit (40) or as part of a supporting member of the heating unit (40) or as part of a plug of the heating unit (40).6. The aerosol generating device (1) of any of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device further including a battery, wherein the magnet (10) is placed in proximity of and/or in contact with the battery.7. The aerosol generating device (1) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the disabling unit includes a switch connected in series to the battery and that is configured to be an open position when the magnetic field is below the magnetic field threshold.8. A disabling unit (230) for disabling operation of an aerosol generating device (1) including a magnet (10) or operation of an accessory apparatus of an aerosol generating device (1), the accessory apparatus including a magnet (10), the disabling unit (1) including: a processing unit (231) configured to determine a disablement condition in correspondence of a magnetic field value of the magnet being below a predetermined magnetic field threshold, wherein the predetermined magnetic field threshold includes a value indicating an intensity of the magnetic field exhibited by the magnet in correspondence of a maximum operating temperature of the magnet, the maximum operating temperature of the magnet indicating a temperature value above which the magnet loses magnetic properties; a notification unit (232) configured to issue, in response to the determination of a presence of the disablement condition, a notification signal indicating that operation of the aerosol generation device or that operation of the accessory apparatus is to be disabled; wherein the disabling unit is configured to receive, from a temperature measurement unit, a measure of temperature based on a value of the magnetic field sensed by the sensor (20).9. The disabling unit (230) according to claim 8, wherein the disabling unit includes a switch connected in series to the battery and that is configured to be an open position when the magnetic field is below the magnetic field threshold.10. A method for disabling operation of an aerosol generating device including a magnet, the method comprising the steps of: Measuring (S 10), by means of a sensor coupled to a magnet included in the aerosol generating device, a value o f a magnetic field generated by the magnet; disabling (S 10) operation of the aerosol generating device in correspondence of a magnetic field value being below a predetermined magnetic field threshold, wherein the predetermined magnetic field threshold includes a value indicating an intensity of the magnetic field exhibited by the magnet in correspondence of a maximum operating temperature of the magnet, the maximum operating temperature of the magnet indicating a temperature value above which the magnet loses magnetic properties; and measuring a temperature (corresponding to the temperature at a location where the magnet is placed) based on a value of the magnetic field sensed by the sensor (20).11. The method of claim 10, the aerosol generating device further including a heating unit, wherein the method includes placing the magnet in proximity of and/or in contact with and/or within the heating unit.12. A computer program including instructions which, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the steps of any of method claims 10 to 11.", "embedding_index": 480}
{"index": 481, "patent_number": "US2023232899 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette system including a liquid capsule having a reservoir for holding vaporizable material, a holder-facing surface, a vapor pipe with an vapor inlet at the holder-facing surface, an inhalation opening, a liquid exit port arranged at the holder-facing surface, and a capsule holder for removably receiving the liquid capsule. The capsule holder including a capsule accommodating opening, a heating device, and a mesh for being soaked with the vaporizable material. When the liquid capsule and the capsule holder are interconnected to each other, a fluid chamber is formed between an outer surface the capsule accommodating opening and the holder-facing surface and when the liquid capsule and the capsule holder are interconnected to each other, a fluidic connection path is formed from the reservoir to the fluid chamber via the liquid exit port, to reach the inhalation opening. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette system comprising: a liquid capsule including a reservoir for holding vaporizable material, a holder-facing surface, a vapor pipe with an vapor inlet at the holder-facing surface, an inhalation opening, and a liquid exit port arranged at the holder-facing surface;a capsule holder for removably receiving the liquid capsule, the capsule holder including a capsule accommodating opening, the capsule holder having a heating device; anda wicking element for being soaked with the vaporizable material,wherein when the liquid capsule and the capsule holder are interconnected to each other, a fluid chamber is formed between an outer surface of the capsule accommodating opening of the capsule holder and the holder-facing surface of the liquid capsule, and the fluid chamber having the wicking element arranged therein is exposed to a heating surface of the heating device,wherein when the liquid capsule and the capsule holder are interconnected to each other, a fluidic connection path is formed from the reservoir to the fluid chamber via the liquid exit port, from the fluid chamber to the vapor pipe via the vapor inlet, to reach the inhalation opening, andwherein the capsule accommodating opening of the capsule holder is formed by a bottom wall and a conically-shaped side wall.2. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, wherein the holder facing surface of the liquid capsule comprises: a bottom wall including the liquid exit port, anda conically-shaped side wall including an entrance to a vapor channel that leads to the vapor pipe, the conically-shaped side wall of the liquid capsule is shaped complementary to the conically-shaped side wall of the capsule accommodating opening.3. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, wherein the heating device includes a first heating element for heating at a temperature T1, a second heating element for heating at a temperature T2, the first heating element arranged upstream along the fluidic connection path as compared to the second heating element-, wherein T2>T1.4. The electronic cigarette system of claim 3, wherein the first heating element includes a plate-like shaped heater arranged at the bottom wall of the capsule accommodating opening, and the second heating element includes a ring-shaped heater arranged around the conically-shaped side wall of the capsule accommodating opening.5. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, wherein the capsule holder includes a valve opening device for opening the liquid exit port when the liquid capsule is connected to the capsule holder.6. The electronic cigarette system of claim 2, wherein the wicking element is arranged at the second conically-shaped side wall of the liquid capsule, wherein when the liquid capsule and the capsule holder are interconnected to each other, the conically-shaped side wall of the capsule holder and the conically-shaped side wall of the liquid capsule exert a compressive force to the wicking element.7. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, further comprising: a sealing element arranged between the liquid capsule and the capsule holder.8. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, wherein the capsule holder includes an air inlet channel in fluidic communication with an external environment and the fluid chamber.9. The electronic cigarette system of claim 1, wherein the liquid capsule includes a turnable ring configured to open and close a fluidic communication between liquid exit ports and the fluid chamber.10. An electronic cigarette system comprising: a first element having a liquid container for holding vaporizable material, a vapor pipe that is configured to at least partially traverse the liquid container, and a liquid exit port; anda second element including an opening for receiving the first element, a mechanism for opening the liquid exit port, and a heater; anda wicking element for being soaked with vaporizable material,wherein the mechanism for opening the liquid exit port is configured to open the liquid exit port when the first element is placed into the opening of the second element, andwherein the opening of the second element has a conical surface, and the heater is configured to heat the conical surface of the opening.11. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein the heater includes a circular heating device arranged around the conical surface, and the heater is configured to match with a position of the wicking element of the second element.12. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the first and the second element includes a connection mechanism for removable interconnection of the first element with the opening of the second element.13. The electronic cigarette system of claim 13, wherein the interconnection of the first and the second element exerts a compressive force on the wicking element by the conical surface.14. The electronic cigarette system of claim 10, further comprising: a seal arranged on an inner circumference of the second element or on an outer circumference of the first element.", "embedding_index": 481}
{"index": 482, "patent_number": "WO22058396 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to an article (100) for smoking comprising at least one filter portion (10), characterised in that the filter portion (10) comprises at least one compartment (14) having containment walls containing a refreshing liquid substance and is configured to rupture at least one defined rupturing point (X) upon application of pressure onto the section so to release the refreshing liquid substance out of the article (100). The article is suitable to be used as a smoking article, in particular a \"roll-your-own\" cigarette. [EN] Claims An article (100) comprising at least one filter or fluid absorbent portion (10), characterised in that the filter portion (10) comprises at least one compartment (14) having containment walls containing a refreshing liquid substance and is configured to rupture at least one defined rupturing point (X) upon application of pressure onto the compartment (14) in manner to release the refreshing liquid substance out of the article (100). The article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the compartment (14) comprises a capsule unit (30), wherein the capsule unit (30) containing the refreshing liquid substance comprises a shell (32), whereby the at least one defined rupturing point (X) is provided thereto. The article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the compartment (14) comprises a plug wrapper (16) forming a cavity for positioning the capsule unit (30). The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter portion (10) comprises at least a compartment (14) comprising the refreshing liquid substance and a first section (12), arranged in a longitudinal axis (110) of the article (100), wherein the first section (12) comprises at least a longitudinal channel (13) with an open end (OP) allowing the refreshing liquid substance to be released in a directional- controlled manner and out of the article (100). The article (100) according to claim 4, wherein the first section (12) comprises a hydrophobic material and/or is coated with a hydrophobic material such as polyester, nylon and/or oleophobic polymer. The article (100) according to any one preceding claims, wherein a weakened zone such as plurality of pre-cut or rupturing points (X) are provided to the containment walls or capsule unit (30) corresponding to the compartment (14), wherein the weakened zone is provided extending to different periphery of the article (100). The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 3 to 6, wherein the plug wrapper (16) comprises a plurality of perforations and are provided encircling the compartment (14), allowing the refreshing liquid substance to be released out of the article (100) in different directions. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claim 4 to 7, wherein the article (100) further comprises a tobacco containing portion (20), wherein the filter portion (10) is located adjacent to a proximal end (19) and the tobacco-containing portion (20) is located adjacent to a distal end (29), wherein the filter portion (10) comprises at least a first section (12) and a compartment (14), arranged in a longitudinal axis (110) of the article (100), wherein the first section (12) located adjacent to the proximal end (19) comprises at least one longitudinal channel (13) arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis (110), whereas the compartment (14) comprises the capsule unit (30) having a shell (32) and at least one rupturing point (X), wherein the liquid substance is contained within shell (32), wherein the at least one rupturing point (X) is arranged facing towards the longitudinal channel (13), the rupturing point (X) is defined whereby the liquid substance is released from the capsule unit (30) when an external force is subjected to the shell (32). The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (30) is located in a cavity of the filter portion (10) or embedded within the filter portion (10), wherein the filter portion (10) is made of a material selected from a list consisting of a natural fibre, a synthetic fibre and a thermoplastic polymer such as cotton, rayon, cellulose acetate or paper. 10. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 4 to 9, wherein the longitudinal channel (13) is extended throughout the first section (12) of the filter portion (10).11. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 4 to 10, wherein the rupturing point (X) of the capsule unit (30) is further defined by a recess and/or a protrusion provided to the shell (32) of the capsule unit (30).12. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 2 to 11, wherein the capsule unit (30) is provided with an elongated body having a first end (31) adjacent to the proximal end (19) and an opposite second end (33), wherein the first end (31) and the second end (33) of the capsule unit (30) are provided with one or more rupturing points (X).13. The article (100) according to any one of the claims 4 to 12, wherein the capsule unit (30) is provided with only one rupturing point (X) located adjacent to the longitudinal channel (13), wherein the liquid substance is released out from the smoking article (100) through the longitudinal channel (13) when an external force is applied to the shell (32).14. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 2 to 13, wherein the capsule unit (30) comprises a plurality of branches branching from the capsule unit (30).15. The article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 2 to 14, wherein the capsule unit (30) comprises a plurality of branches branching from the capsule unit (30), wherein the branches are predominantly located at the compartment (14) of the filter portion (10).16. A smoking article comprising the article according to any one of the preceding claims.17. Use of the article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims as a mouth refresher and/or fingers refresher to get rid of the smoke smell.", "embedding_index": 482}
{"index": 483, "patent_number": "US2020085099 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosola flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry is configured to apply a predetermined amount of electrical energy to the heating system to stabilise a property of electrical energy through the heating system and determine a property related to the flow of the flow path based on the stabilised property of the electrical energy through the heating system, wherein the property related to the flow is an amount of one or more components of the aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the system comprising: an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol;a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; andelectrical circuitry configured to apply a predetermined amount of electrical energy to the heating system to stabilise a property of electrical energy through the heating system, anddetermine a property related to the flow of the flow path based on the stabilised property of electrical energy through the heating system,wherein the property related to the flow is an amount of one or more components of the aerosol.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to apply the predetermined amount of electrical energy over a time period, of between 0.3 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.6 and 1.5 seconds.3. The system of claim 1, wherein the predetermined amount of electrical energy is at least 10 Joules.4. The system of any preceding claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine user actuation of a trigger and in response to apply said predetermined amount of electrical energy through the heating system.5. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured such that the predetermined amount of electrical energy preheats a heating element of the heating system to a predetermined temperature range of 150 to 350 degrees centigrade6. The system of claim 1, wherein the property of electrical energy through the heating system stabilised by the predetermined amount of electrical energy is the electrical current.7. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured such that the predetermined amount of electrical energy stabilises the property of electrical energy through the heating system to plus or minus 40 percent of a nominal value.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to maintain constant a property of electrical energy through the heating system, wherein said constant property is different from the property of electrical energy through the heating system to the determine the property related to the flow of the flow path.9. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine the property related to the flow during a user inhale through the flow path.10. The system of any preceding claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine the property related to the flow based on a stored relationship between the property related to the flow and a characteristic associated with a second order time derivative of the property of the-electrical energy through the heating system.11. The system of claim 1, wherein the property related to the flow is one or more of: an amount of one or more components of the aerosola start of an inhale, an end of an inhale, and a duration of an inhale.12. A method of determining a property of a flow of an aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the aerosol generation system comprising an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol, and a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, the method comprising: applying a predetermined amount of electrical energy to a heating system to stabilise a property of electrical energy through the heating system; anddetermining the property related to the flow based on the stabilised property of electrical energy through the heating system, wherein the property related to the flow is an amount of one or more components of the aerosol.13. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed on programmable electric circuity, executes the method of claim 12.14. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry configured to implement the method of claim 12.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 13.16. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to apply the predetermined amount of electrical energy over a time period of between 0.6 and 1.5 seconds.17. The system of claim 1, wherein the predetermined amount of electrical energy is at least 30 Joules.18. The system of claim 1, wherein the predetermined amount of electrical energy is at least 50 Joules.19. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured such that the predetermined amount of electrical energy preheats a heating element of the heating system to a predetermined temperature range of 200 to 250 degrees centigrade20. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured such that the predetermined amount of electrical energy stabilises the property of electrical energy through the heating system to plus or minus 25 percent of a nominal value.", "embedding_index": 483}
{"index": 484, "patent_number": "WO21255167 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device user authentication unit (200) is provided. The user authentication unit comprises a controller (202) and one or more user authentication input means (204) configured to detect a plurality of types of user input. The controller is configured to detect a first user input and a second user input at the one or more user authentication input means (S402), determine a first authentication score for the first user input (S404-1), determine a second authentication score for the second user input (S404-2), determine an overall authentication score (S406), wherein the overall authentication score is based upon a combination of the first authentication score and the second authentication score, and control the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the overall authentication score is determined to meet a predetermined requirement (S408). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device user authentication unit, the user authentication unit comprising a controller and one or more user authentication input means configured to detect a plurality of types of user input, wherein the controller is configured to: detect a first user input and a second user input at the one or more user authentication input means, wherein the first user input is of a first type of input and the second user input is of a second type of input; determine a first authentication score for the first user input, wherein the first authentication score is based upon a comparison of the first user input to corresponding first predetermined authentication data; determine a second authentication score for the second user input, wherein the second authentication score is based upon a comparison of the second user input to corresponding second predetermined authentication data; determine an overall authentication score, wherein the overall authentication score is based upon a combination of the first authentication score and the second authentication score; and control the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the overall authentication score is determined to meet a predetermined requirement.2. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 1, wherein the first type of input and the second type of input are different types of input.3. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the overall authentication score is determined to meet the predetermined requirement when the overall authentication score is determined to be indicative of an authorised user having provided the user inputs.4. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 3, wherein the overall authentication score is determined to be indicative of an authorised user having provided the user inputs when the overall authentication score is greater than or equal to a threshold authentication score.5. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to detect the first user input and the second user input concurrently.6. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 5, wherein the controller is configured to detect the first user input in a predetermined time period defined by the first type of input, and to detect the second user input within the predetermined time period defined by the first type of input.7. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the controller is configured to: detect the first user input; determine the first authentication score for the first user input; control the user authentication unit to perform the first action when determining that the first authentication score meets a preliminary predetermined requirement; detect the second user input when determining that the first authentication score does not meet the preliminary predetermined requirement; determine the second authentication score for the second user input; and determine the overall authentication score wherein the overall authentication score is based upon the combination the first authentication score and the second authentication score.8. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the controller is configured to: detect the first user input; determine the first authentication score for the first user input; control the user authentication unit to perform the first action when determining that the first authentication score meets a preliminary predetermined requirement; detect the second user input and a third user input, wherein the third user input is of a third type of input, in a user input detection period when determining that the first authentication score of the first user input does not meet the preliminary predetermined requirement; determine the second authentication score for the second user input and a third authentication score for the third user input, wherein the third authentication score is based upon a comparison of the third user input to corresponding third predetermined authentication data; and determine the overall authentication score based upon the combination of the first authentication score, and the second authentication score, and the third authentication score.9. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the controller is configured to: detect the first user input in a first time period; detect the second user input in a second time period overlapping the first time period; determine the first authentication score for the first user input, stop detecting the second user input, and control the user authentication unit to perform the first action, when determining the first authentication score meets a preliminary predetermined requirement; and determine the second authentication score for the second user input, and determine the overall authentication score based upon the combination of the first authentication score and the second authentication score when determining the first authentication score does not meet the preliminary predetermined requirement.10. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the first authentication score is determined to meet the preliminary predetermined requirement when the first authentication score is determined to be indicative of an authorised user having provided the first user input, and to not meet the preliminary predetermined requirement when the first authentication score is determined to not be indicative of an authorised user having provided the first user input.11. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the first action comprises unlocking the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the one or more user authentication input means comprises at least one of: a button sensor module, wherein the type of user input comprises a number of button actuations, and/or a time between button actuations, and/or a force of a button actuation; a fingerprint scan module, wherein the type of user input comprises a scan of a fingerprint of the user by a fingerprint sensor; a body impedance measurement module, wherein the type of user input comprises a measurement of body impedance of the user by the body impedance measurement scanner; a password module, wherein the type of user input comprises an input password received by the password module; a motion sensor module, wherein the type of user input comprises device motion detected by a motion sensor; or a facial recognition module, wherein the type of user input comprises a facial recognition scan of the user by a facial recognition scanner.13. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim.14. An aerosol generation device user authentication method performed at a user authentication unit of an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: detecting a first user input and a second user input at one or more user authentication input means configured to detect a plurality of types of user input, wherein the first user input is of a first type of input and the second user input is of a second type of input; determining a first authentication score for the first user input, wherein the first authentication score is based upon a comparison of the first user input to corresponding first predetermined authentication data; determining a second authentication score for the second user input, wherein the second authentication score is based upon a comparison of the second user input to corresponding second predetermined authentication data; determining an overall authentication score, wherein the overall authentication score is based upon a combination of the first authentication score and the second authentication score; and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the overall authentication score is determined to meet a predetermined requirement.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon which when executed by one or more processors cause the one or more processors to control an aerosol generation device user authentication unit, wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: detecting a first user input and a second user input at one or more user authentication input means configured to detect a plurality of types of user input, wherein the first user input is of a first type of input and the second user input is of a second type of input; determining a first authentication score for the first user input, wherein the first authentication score is based upon a comparison of the first user input to corresponding first predetermined authentication data; determining a second authentication score for the second user input, wherein the second authentication score is based upon a comparison of the second user input to corresponding second predetermined authentication data; determining an overall authentication score, wherein the overall authentication score is based upon a combination of the first authentication score and the second authentication score; and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the overall authentication score is determined to meet a predetermined requirement.", "embedding_index": 484}
{"index": 485, "patent_number": "WO22002741 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (10) comprising: a sensor (11) configured to detect device motion; and control circuitry (12) configured to indicate a battery state upon detection of a first motion by the sensor; wherein the first motion comprises: arranging the device in a first orientation (20) in which the longitudinal axis of the device is aligned in a first direction (24); rotating the device by substantially a half turn (25) about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and counter-rotating the device by substantially a half turn (26) about the axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a sensor configured to detect device motion; and control circuitry configured to indicate a battery state upon detection of a first motion by the sensor; wherein the first motion comprises: arranging the device in a first orientation in which the longitudinal axis of the device is aligned in a first direction; rotating the device by substantially a half turn about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and counter-rotating the device by substantially a half turn about the axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises one or more inertial sensors.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the one or more inertial sensors include at least one of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the one or more inertial sensors include a six-axis gyro sensor.5. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a haptic unit, wherein the control circuitry is configured to activate the haptic unit to indicate the battery state.6. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a light-emitting unit, wherein the control circuitry is configured to activate the light-emitting unit to indicate the battery state.7. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein after indicating the battery state, the control circuitry is further configured to inhibit indication of the battery state for a predetermined time period.8. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the half turn is at least 140 degrees, and preferably at least 160 degrees.9. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to connect to a mobile terminal device, and wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises: a communication module; wherein, when the aerosol generation device is connected to the mobile terminal device, the communication module is configured to receive indication information from the mobile terminal device, wherein the indication information indicates the first motion.10. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially rectangular, having a width and a height, wherein the width is larger than the height, and wherein the axis of rotation and counter-rotation is substantially parallel with the direction of the width.11. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first direction is a predetermined direction in which a mouthpiece of the device is pointed towards a user.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the step in the first motion of arranging the device in the first orientation in which the longitudinal axis of the device is aligned in the predetermined direction is performed before the step of rotating the device and/or after the step of counter rotating the device.13. A method for indicating a battery state of an aerosol generation device comprising a sensor and control circuitry, wherein the method comprises: detecting, by the sensor, a first motion, wherein the first motion comprises: arranging the device in a first orientation in which the longitudinal axis of the device is aligned in a first direction; rotating the device by substantially a half turn about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and counter-rotating the device by substantially a half turn about the axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and indicating, by the control circuitry, the battery state of the aerosol generation device.14. A computer readable medium comprising instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to carry out steps comprising: detecting a first motion, wherein the first motion comprises: arranging the device in a first orientation in which the longitudinal axis of the device is aligned in a first direction; rotating the device by substantially a half turn about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and counter-rotating the device by substantially a half turn about the axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and indicating the battery state of the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 485}
{"index": 486, "patent_number": "WO23135285 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating substrate (12) for a non-combustion aerosol generating device comprising a first aerosol generating portion (28) and at least one second aerosol generating portion (20) positioned adjacent to the first aerosol generating portion (28), wherein the first and second aerosol generating portions (28, 20) contain an aerosol generating agent, and respectively first and second flavourant(s) which are different from each other, wherein at least one of the first and second aerosol generating portion (28, 20) is a foam containing non-tobacco flavourant and wherein the foam is configured to produce aerosol upon heating and wherein the foam is not meltable under conditions of aerosol generation at a temperature comprised within a heating temperature range of the aerosol generating device and wherein the heating temperature range is between 180 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade, and wherein the foam comprises a foam-forming agent selected from the group consisting of agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and/or mixtures thereof. [EN] Claims An aerosol generating substrate (12) for a non-combustion aerosol generating device comprising a first aerosol generating portion (28) and at least one second aerosol generating portion (20) positioned adjacent to the first aerosol generating portion (28), wherein the first and second aerosol generating portions (28, 20) contain an aerosol generating agent, and respectively first and second flavourant(s) which are different from each other, wherein at least one of the first and second aerosol generating portion (28, 20) is a foam containing non-tobacco flavourant and wherein the foam is configured to produce aerosol upon heating and wherein the foam is not meltable under conditions of aerosol generation at a temperature comprised within a heating temperature range of the aerosol generating device and wherein the heating temperature range is between 180 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade, and wherein the foam comprises a foam-forming agent selected from the group consisting of agar, gellan gum, lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and/or mixtures thereof. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to claim 1, wherein the heating temperature range is 200-320 degrees centigrade, and preferably 230-320 degrees centigrade Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (28) is a foam containing tobacco material and/or a non-tobacco flavouring agent. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (28) and at least one second aerosol generating portions (20) are co-extrudates and/or concentrically arranged. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the foam of the first and/or at least one second aerosol generating portions (28, 20) contained in the aerosol generating substrate (12) comprises a foam stabilizing agent. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the foamstabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, derivatives thereof, and mixture thereof. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to claim 6, wherein the foam stabilizing agent comprises cellulose gum, in particular carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or derivatives thereof and/or cellulose fiber. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the aerosol forming agent in the first and/or at least one second portion (28, 20) is in an amount of at least 40 weight percent and preferably comprises propylene glycol, glycerin or a combination thereof. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the first aerosol generating portion (28) contains tobacco powder, preferably is a processed tobacco mixture, most preferably a tobacco foam. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the second aerosol generating portion (20) contains a non-tobacco flavouring agent selected amongst the list of: menthol, natural and/or artificial plant flavour (e.g., peppermint, berry, fruit, root or nut), animal, enzymatic or microbiological origin flavour, sweet-like, alcoholic or dessert-like flavour (e.g. chocolate, cookie dough, peanut butter, carrot cake, marshmallow, butter popcorn, prosecco, red wine, rum, jelly bean, Guinness, bourbon, honey, toffee, praline, butterfinger, brown bread etc.) and combinations thereof. Aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the first and at least one second aerosol portion are in a coaxial arrangement (20) such that upon heating, flavour release from the first and at least one second aerosol generating portion (20) is adapted to be staggered time-wise. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article (10) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (12) according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the substrate (12) is wrapped by an outer wrapper. Heat-not-burn aerosol generating article (10) of claim 12, wherein it further comprises a filter (16) and a spacing/cooling portion (14) between the filter and the aerosol generating substrate (12). 15 Method for producing an aerosol generating substrate (12) for a non-combustion aerosol generating device comprising a first aerosol generating portion (28) and at least one second aerosol generating portion (20) positioned adjacent to the first aerosol generating portion (28), wherein the first and second aerosol generating portions (28, 20) contain an aerosol generating agent, and respectively first and second flavourant(s) which are different from each other, wherein at least one of the first and second aerosol generating portion (28, 20) is a foam containing non-tobacco flavourant and wherein the foam is configured to produce aerosol upon heating and wherein the foam is not meltable under conditions of aerosol generation at a temperature comprised within a heating temperature range of the aerosol generating device and wherein the heating temperature range is between 180 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade wherein the first and at least one second aerosol generating portion (28, 20) are coextruded.", "embedding_index": 486}
{"index": 487, "patent_number": "WO22003532 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation apparatus comprises a housing; the housing having a first inlet at a first end through which a smokable article can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use; the housing having a second inlet distant from the first inlet; the housing having a chamber between the first inlet and the second inlet; and at least one heater arranged within the housing for heating the smokable article removably received within the chamber in use. The apparatus further comprises a stopping device located inside the chamber towards the second inlet, whereby the stopping device is configured to stop in a predetermined heating position the smokable article passed through the first inlet in use, and the stopping device is further configured such that a first opening surface area of the chamber at the stopping device is smaller than a second opening surface area of the chamber upstream the stopping device and the first opening surface area of the chamber at the stopping device is smaller than a third opening surface area of the chamber downstream of the stopping device, or the stopping device comprises an end surface of a rod positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the chamber and a flow passage is present between the rod and the chamber. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation apparatus comprising: a housing; the housing having a first inlet at a first end through which a smokable article can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use; the housing having a second inlet distant from the first inlet; the housing having a chamber between the first inlet and the second inlet; at least one heater arranged within the housing for heating the smokable article removably received within the chamber in use; the apparatus further comprising: a stopping device located inside the chamber towards or next to the second inlet, whereby the stopping device is configured to stop in a predetermined heating position the smokable article passed through the first inlet in use, and a) the stopping device is further configured such that a first opening surface area of the chamber at the stopping device is smaller than a second opening surface area of the chamber upstream the stopping device and the first opening surface area of the chamber at the stopping device is smaller than a third opening surface area of the chamber downstream of the stopping device, or b) the stopping device comprises an end surface of a rod positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the chamber and a flow passage is present between the rod and the chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one protrusion at an inside wall of the chamber, whereby the stopping device comprises a surface of the protrusion, the surface of the protrusion being configured to provide the stop.3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rod is of cylindrical shape.4. The apparatus of any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the rod is removably positioned along the central longitudinal axis of the chamber.5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an apertured wall positioned inside the chamber substantially perpendicularly to a central longitudinal axis of the chamber, whereby the stopping device comprises a surface of the apertured wall, the surface of the meshed wall being configured to provide the stop.6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the apertured wall is of disk shape.7. The apparatus of any one of claims 5 and 6, wherein the apertured wall is removably positioned inside the chamber.8. The apparatus of any one of claims 5, 6 and 7, wherein the apertured wall comprises any one of the following: - metal; - heat resistant polymer wire.9. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the protrusion is configured as a circumferential ring protruding from the inside wall of the housing.10. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the protrusion is configured as a series of a plurality of arc shaped discontinuous protrusions.11. The apparatus of any one of claims 2, 9 and 10, wherein the inside wall is made of metal, and the protrusion is an embossing of the metal inside wall.12. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the stopping device extends no longer than 1 to 4 mm axially.13. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is further arranged to heat the chamber.14. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is positioned between the stopping device and the first inlet.15. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises elongated engagement elements protruding inwardly to engage the smoking article in use and to provide an air gap between the chamber and the smoking article.", "embedding_index": 487}
{"index": 488, "patent_number": "US2023225407 AA", "text": "[EN] An evaporator for an aerosol generating device is described. The evaporator comprises a heating body (101) comprising a plurality of channels (102) arranged through the heating body between an inlet surface (103) and an outlet surface (104). The channels are configured to transport liquid from the inlet surface through the heating body by capillary action. The heating body comprises electrically conductive material (120) and the evaporator further comprises circuitry (116) for providing a current through the electrically conductive material to provide resistive heating of the heating body to evaporate a liquid passing through the channels. The heating body and circuitry are configured to provide a positive temperature gradient across the heating body from the inlet surface to the outlet surface. [EN] 1. An evaporator for an aerosol generating device comprising: a heating body comprising a plurality of channels arranged through the heating body between an inlet surface and an outlet surface, the channels configured to transport liquid from the inlet surface through the heating body by capillary action;wherein the heating body comprises electrically conductive material and the evaporator further comprises circuitry for providing a current through the electrically conductive material to provide resistive heating of the heating body to evaporate a liquid passing through the channels;wherein the heating body and circuitry are configured to provide a positive temperature gradient across the heating body from the inlet surface to the outlet surface.2. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the heating body comprises one or more layers of electrically conductive material arranged to provide the positive temperature gradient across the heating body.3. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the electronically conductive material is arranged as a resistive heating layer at the outlet surface.4. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein resistivity of the heating body varies across the heating body to provide the temperature gradient when a current is provided to the heating body.5. The evaporator of claim 4 wherein the evaporator comprises a plurality of heating layers, wherein at least two of the plurality of heating layers have a different resistivity.6. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the heating body comprises a semiconductor or ceramic wherein the dopant concentration is configured to provide the positive temperature gradient when a current is provided to the heating body.7. The evaporator of claim 6 wherein the heating body comprises a layer of increased dopant concentration at the outlet surface.8. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the heating body comprises a plurality of heating layers arranged sequentially between the inlet surface and the outlet surface; wherein the heating layers are heated to different temperatures to provide the temperature gradient.9. The evaporator of claim 8 wherein the heating layers comprise a semiconductor material where the dopant concentration differs between the plurality of heating layers.10. The evaporator of claim 8 comprising a layer of insulation between two neighbouring heating layers.11. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein a diameter of one or more channels of the heating body decreases in a direction between the inlet surface and the outlet surface.12. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the temperature gradient is configured such that a liquid passing through the channels evaporates closer to the outlet surface than the inlet surface.13. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein the evaporator is configured to provide a temperature at the inlet surface of 40 degrees centigrade or more and a temperature at the outlet surface of between 200 degrees centigrade and 350 degrees centigrade14. The evaporator of claim 1 further comprising a liquid store in fluid communication with the inlet surface of the heating body such that liquid is drawn from the liquid store through the heating body during use.15. The evaporator of claim 1 wherein a diameter of the channels is between 5 micro m and 200 micro m.", "embedding_index": 488}
{"index": 489, "patent_number": "WO23135284 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) for a non-combustion heating aerosol generating device comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is contained in a wrapper and in the form of a foam comprising an aerosol forming agent, a source of nicotine and a non-tobacco flavouring agent, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a filter (16) and a spacing and/or cooling element (14) is provided between the aerosol generating substrate and the filter (16), and wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises between 0.1 and 10 weight percent nicotine in dry basis of the aerosol generating substrate. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10) for a non-combustion heating aerosol generating device comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is contained in a wrapper and in the form of a foam comprising an aerosol forming agent, a source of nicotine and a non-tobacco flavouring agent, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a filter (16) and a spacing and/or cooling element (14) is provided between the aerosol generating substrate and the filter (16), and wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises between 0.1 and 10 weight percent nicotine in dry basis of the aerosol generating substrate.2. An aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is free of tobacco material.3. An aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises a foam forming agent and/or a foam stabilizing agent.4. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises between 0.1 and 4 weight percent nicotine in dry basis of the aerosol generating substrate.5. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the aerosol forming agent is present in an amount of at least 30 weight percent, most preferably at least 40 weight percent of the aerosol generating substrate, even more preferably at least 50 weight percent of the aerosol generating substrate.6. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the aerosol forming agent is present in an amount comprised between 60 weight percent and 70 weight percent of the aerosol generating substrate. 87. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 6, wherein the aerosol forming agent is selected from a group comprising: glycerol, glycol derivatives, sebacate esters, and/or mixtures thereof.8. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol forming agent is a combination of glycerol and propylene glycol, preferably in a ratio of 10 percent :90 percent to 90 percent :10 percent, more preferably 40 percent :60 percent to 60 percent :40 percent, most preferably 50 percent :50 percent.9. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the foam forming agent is selected from the group consisting of agar, gellan gum, acacia gum, lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, glycerol esters of fatty acids, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and/or mixtures thereof.10. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the foam stabilizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose gum, hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates, derivatives thereof, and mixture thereof.11. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 10, wherein the foam stabilizing agent comprises cellulose gum, in particular carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or derivatives thereof and/or cellulose fibre.12. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 11, wherein the foam stabilizing agent comprises a ratio of between 1:0 and 1:2, more preferably between 1:0 to 1:1.1 of cellulose gum to cellulose fibre in the foam.13. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the cellulose fibre is present in an amount between 5 weight percent and 15 weight percent of the foam.14. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-13, wherein the non-tobacco flavouring agent is selected amongst the list of: menthol, natural and/or artificial plant or nut flavour (e.g., peppermint, teaberry, orange, citrus, maple, mango, lychee, green team ginger, cranberry, coffee, coconut, raisin, walnut, watermelon, lemongrass, hazelnut, violet, pecan, pistachio, blueberry, balsamic, banana, almond, asparagus, basil, etc.), animal flavour (e.g. crab, bacon), sweet-like, alcoholic or dessert-like flavour (e.g. chocolate, cookie dough, peanut butter, carrot cake, marshmallow, butter popcorn, prosecco, red wine, rum, jelly bean, Guinness, bourbon, honey, toffee, praline, butterfinger, brown bread etc.) and combinations thereof. 915. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 14, wherein the amount of flavouring agent is present in an amount of 0.2 to 18 weight percent of the foam.16. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-15, wherein the aerosol generating substrate extends from the upstream end towards the downstream end of the article (10).17. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-16, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is in the form of: - a hollow tube comprising at least one outlet for air to communicate from outside to the inside of the hollow tube, or - a cylindrical rod or, - a cylindrical rod comprising a plurality of longitudinal through-passages or channels or, - a group of discrete pieces such as beads.18. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-17, wherein the spacing and/or cooling element (14) is a hollow paper tube.19. Aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 18, wherein the hollow tube a length between 10 mm and 25 mm, preferably between 18 mm and 22 mm.20. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-19, wherein the filter (16) has a pressure drop lower than 15 mmH20/mm, preferably less than 5 mmH20/mm, more preferably lower than 3 mmH20/mm, most preferably equal to or less than 2.5 mmH20/mm, wherein the pressure drop is determined under standard conditions defined by Coresta Recommended Method No. 41 (2007) and Coresta Guide No. 4 (2019).21. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 1-20, wherein the filter comprises a filtering material comprising a paper of basis weight 20 to 40 grams per square metre.22. Aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of claims 17-20, wherein the filter comprises a filtering material comprising a cellulose acetate tow having a denier per filament above 6, preferably at most 8 or less and a total denier below 40,000, preferably equal to 30,000 or less. 10", "embedding_index": 489}
{"index": 490, "patent_number": "US2020275705 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heatable cartridge for use with an induction heating assembly includes a solid vaporisable substance and at least one ring-shaped induction heatable susceptor held within and surrounded by the vaporisable substance. The susceptors are held in position such that, when the cartridge is positioned in an induction circuit in use, different regions of the outer edge of the one or more susceptors are at different distances from the induction circuit to provide different heating characteristics in the different regions. The centres of each of the at least one susceptors are aligned along a common axis. [EN] 1. An induction heatable cartridge arranged, in use, to be inserted to a chamber of an induction heating assembly, the chamber being at least partially surrounded by an induction circuit, the cartridge comprising: a solid vaporisable substance; andat least two ring-shaped induction heatable susceptors held within and surrounded by the vaporisable substance, the at least two susceptors held in position such that, when the cartridge is at least partially surrounded by the induction circuit in use, different regions of edges of the at least two susceptors are at different distances from the induction circuit to provide different heating characteristics in the different regions, and wherein centres of each of the at least two susceptors are aligned along a common axis.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least two susceptors has a different shape or size to each other.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least two susceptors is substantially circular and has a different diameter to each other.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the common axis is a longitudinal axis of the cartridge.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the common axis is a central longitudinal axis of the cartridge.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein an axis of alignment of the at least two susceptors is arranged such that when the cartridge is placed within an induction circuit in use the axis of alignment is parallel with an axis of the induction circuit.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein a diameter of each of the at least two susceptors is smaller than its predecessor in a given direction to provide an array of the at least two susceptors of progressively smaller diameter.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein different solid vaporisable substances are positioned around each of the different regions.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein a first material of the different solid vaporisable substances releases vapour of a first predetermined temperature and a second material of the different solid vaporisable substances releases vapour of a second temperature higher than the first temperature.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the solid vaporisable substance comprises tobacco.11. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heatable cartridge according to claim 1; andan induction heating circuit arranged to generate, in use, an electromagnetic field which couples with the cartridge to create heat therein.12. The vapour generating device according to claim 11, wherein the induction circuit is in the form of a cylindrical coil.13. The vapour generating device according to claim 11, wherein the induction circuit is in the form of a coil having a longitudinally varying diameter, such that the circuit has components which are at different lateral distances from the at least two susceptors in the cartridge to provide different heating characteristics in the different regions of the cartridge.14. The vapour generating device according to claim 11 wherein the induction circuit has a form in which an internal diameter thereof progressively decreases in an axial direction.15. A vapour generating device comprising: an induction heatable cartridge; andan induction heating circuit arranged to generate, in use, an electromagnetic field which couples with the cartridge to create heat therein; whereinthe induction circuit is in the form of a coil having a longitudinally varying diameter, such that the circuit has components which are at different lateral distances from one or more susceptors in the cartridge to provide different heating characteristics in the different regions of the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 490}
{"index": 491, "patent_number": "WO22002550 A1", "text": "[EN] There is disclosed a method, error analysis device and system for reporting and analysing error messages in a manufacturing production line. Specifically the invention comprises carrying out the steps of receiving a plurality of error message, from one or more machines in the production line, each error message relating to an error that has been detected at its associated machine, each error message comprising one or more error codes specific to its associated machine indicating the type of error; processing the plurality of error messages, and generating and displaying a report of the processed error messages, such that a user can take action regarding the errors. The processing further comprises assigning a descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes of the error message into a readable format; determining a stage in the production line to which each of the plurality of error messages relate; grouping the plurality of error messages relating to the same stage in the production line; organising the groups of error messages such that they are arranged sequentially to identify a primary cause of the plurality of error messages. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A method, performed by an error analysis device, of reporting and analysing error messages in a manufacturing production line, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of error message, from one or more machines in the production line, each error message relating to an error that has been detected at its associated machine, each error message comprising one or more error codes specific to its associated machine indicating the type of error; processing the plurality of error messages, the processing comprising: assigning a descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes of the error message into a readable format; determining a stage in the production line to which each of the plurality of error messages relate; grouping the plurality of error messages relating to the same stage in the production line; organising the groups of error messages such that they are arranged sequentially to identify a primary cause of the plurality of error messages; generating and displaying a report of the processed error messages, such that a user can take action regarding the errors.2. The method of claim 1 further comprising, before generating the report: displaying the processed plurality of error messages to a user; receiving user input directed to the displayed processed plurality of error messages allowing the user to modify the processed plurality of error messages.3. The method of claim 2, wherein the processed plurality of error message are displayed to the user if a duration of the sequentially arranged error messages is above a threshold time period.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the step of processing further comprises assigning a descriptor to each of the plurality of error messages indicating a type of problem that has caused generation of the error message.5. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the step of processing further comprises classifying whether or not each of the plurality of error messages relates to a manual intervention that has caused generation of the error message.6. The method of claim 5 when dependent on claim 2, wherein the user input comprises modifying the classification of whether or not the plurality of error messages relates to manual intervention.7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein each stage in the production line comprise a series of processes, and wherein the step of processing the plurality of error messages further comprises determining the process to which each of the plurality of error messages relate.8. The method of any preceding claim, each error message comprises a time stamp, the time stamp indicating when the error message was triggered.9. The method of any preceding claim further comprising for at least one error message of the plurality of error messages identifying a component of the error messages associated machine that the error message relates, and assigning a descriptor to the error message indicating the component of the machine.10. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the processing step further comprises identifying duplicate error messages in the plurality of error messages, and deleting the identified duplicate error messages.11. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the step of assigning a standardised descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes into a readable format comprises translating the error codes through using a reference source having details of the meaning of each error code for that machine.12. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the report of the processed error messages comprises details of which errors have been responsible for the most downtime of the manufacturing production line.13. A data analysis device for reporting and analysing error messages in a manufacturing production line, the data analysis device comprising: a receiving module, configured to receive a plurality of error message, from one or more machines in the production line, each error message relating to an error that has been detected at its associated machine, the error message comprising one or more error codes specific to its associated machine indicating the type of error; a processing module configured to process the plurality of error messages, the processing comprising: assigning a standardised descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes of the error message into a readable format; determining a process stage in the production line to which each of the plurality of error messages relate; grouping the plurality of error messages relating to the same process stage in the production line; organising the groups of error messages such that they are arranged sequentially to identify a primary cause of the plurality of error messages; a display module configured to generate and display a report of the processed error messages, such that a user can take action regarding the errors.14. A computer program product comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the following steps: receiving a plurality of error message, from one or more machines in the production line, each error message relating to an error that has been detected at its associated machine, the error message comprising one or more error codes specific to its associated machine indicating the type of error; processing the plurality of error messages, the processing comprising: assigning a standardised descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes of the error message into a readable format; determining a process stage in the production line to which each of the plurality of error messages relate; grouping the plurality of error messages relating to the same process stage in the production line; organising the groups of error messages such that they are arranged sequentially to identify a primary cause of the plurality of error messages; generating and displaying a report of the processed error messages, such that a user can take action regarding the errors.15. A system comprising: a manufacturing production line, the manufacturing production line comprising one or more machines for manufacturing a product; and a data analysis device for reporting and analysing error messages from the manufacturing production line, the data analysis device comprising: a receiving module, configured to receive a plurality of error message, from one or more machines in the production line, each error message relating to an error that has been detected at its associated machine, the error message comprising one or more error codes specific to its associated machine indicating the type of error; a processing module configured to process the plurality of error messages, the processing comprising: assigning a standardised descriptor to each error message through translating the one or more error codes of the error message into a readable format; determining a process stage in the production line to which each of the plurality of error messages relate; grouping the plurality of error messages relating to the same process stage in the production line; organising the groups of error messages such that they are arranged sequentially to identify a primary cause of the plurality of error messages; a display module configured to generate and display a report of the processed error messages, such that a user can take action regarding the errors.", "embedding_index": 491}
{"index": 492, "patent_number": "WO22003029 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method for preparing a tobacco product (21), which comprises the steps of providing raw tobacco (2) having a content of reducing sugars of at least 4 percent by weight, mixing (7) and infusing (10) the raw tobacco (2) with a first solvent (9), removing tobacco material (2a) to obtain an infused tobacco liquid (14), heating the infused tobacco liquid (14) thereby evaporating the first solvent (9a) and caramelizing (18) the reducing sugars thereby forming a preliminary caramelized tobacco product (20), drying (3) the removed tobacco material (2a) creating dried tobacco material (5) and adding the dried tobacco material (5) to the preliminary caramelized tobacco product (20) thereby creating a tobacco product (21). The invention also relates to a tobacco product (21). An aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco product (21), a smoking article containing the tobacco product (21) and a snus or a chewing article containing the tobacco product (21). [EN] Claims 1. Method for preparing a tobacco product (21), comprising the steps: - providing raw tobacco (2) having a content of reducing sugars of at least 4 percent by weight, - mixing (7) and infusing (10) the raw tobacco (2) with a first solvent (9), - removing tobacco material (2a) to obtain an infused tobacco liquid (14), - heating the infused tobacco liquid (14) thereby evaporating the first solvent (9a) and caramelizing (18) the reducing sugars thereby forming a preliminary caramel ized tobacco product (20), - drying (3) the removed tobacco material (2a) creating dried tobacco material (5), - adding the dried tobacco material (5) to the preliminary caramelized tobacco product (20) thereby creating a tobacco product (21).2. Method according to claim 1 characterized in that, a moisture content of the dried tobacco material (5) is between 0 - 15 percent, preferably between 0-13 percent.3. Method according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that, the dried tobacco material (5) and the preliminary tobacco product (20) are mixed in a ratio between 1:6 and 3:1.4. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 3 characterized in that, during drying (3) the removed tobacco material (2a) is roasted (3a).5. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that, the roasting (3a) takes place at temperatures between 180 degrees centigrade to 260 degrees centigrade6. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, the raw tobacco (2) comprises a maximum content of reducing sugars of 30 percent by weight.7. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, the viscosity of the caramelized preliminary tobacco product (20) is between 10 Pa.s and 100 Pa.s at 60 degrees centigrade8. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, before, after or together with adding the dried tobacco material (5) to the preliminary caramelized tobacco product (20), a second solvent (24) is added to the mixture.9. Method according to claim 8 characterized in that, the second solvent (24) comprises water, or propylene glycol, or glycerol or combina tions thereof.10. Method according to any of the claims 8 or 9 characterized in that, the total sugar content is up to 5 weight percent, preferably between 0.1 and 2 weight percent, more preferably between 0.2 and 1.5 weight percent of the tobacco product (21) comprising the sec ond solvent (24).11. Tobacco product (21) characterized in that, it contains at least caramelized tobacco sugar and non-soluble tobacco particles having particles size lower than 2 mm.12. Tobacco product (21) according to claim 11, characterized in that, it also comprises a solvent (24).13. Tobacco product (21) according to claim 12, characterized in that, it comprises a viscosity between 110 to 175 mPa.s at 20 degrees centigrade14. An aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco prod uct (21) according to any one of claims 11 to 13.15. A smoking article containing the tobacco product (21) according to any one of claims 11 to 13.16. A snus or chewing article containing the tobacco product (21) according to any one of claims 11 to 13.", "embedding_index": 492}
{"index": 493, "patent_number": "US2020120984 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer unit for a personal vaporizer device, especially an electronic smoking article, includes a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized; a heating element configured and arranged for heating the liquid to be vaporized to generate a vapour to be inhaled; and a liquid delivery means which is configured to convey the liquid from the reservoir to the heating element for vaporization. The liquid delivery means includes at least a first side configured to be in contact with or to form a wall of the reservoir and a second side in contact with the heating element fluidly connected with the first side and wherein the heating element includes an electrically conductive cover or coating applied to the second side of the liquid delivery means. A personal vaporizer device may includes the vaporizer unit. [EN] 1. A vaporizer unit for a personal vaporizer device, especially an electronic smoking article, comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized;a heating element configured and arranged for heating the liquid to be vaporized to generate a vapour to be inhaled;a liquid delivery means which is configured to convey the liquid from the reservoir to the heating element for vaporization;wherein the liquid delivery means comprises at least a first side configured to be in contact with or to form a wall of the reservoir and a second side in contact with the heating element fluidly connected with the first side and wherein the heating element comprises an electrically conductive cover or coating applied to the second side of the liquid delivery means.2. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the heating element is a cover in the form of a flat disc-shaped element.3. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein a vaporization chamber is formed at an end-portion of the vaporizer unit, the liquid delivery means and the heating element being housed within the vaporization chamber.4. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, further comprising a second liquid delivery means arranged on an opposite side of the heating element in relation to the first liquid delivery means.5. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, further comprising an exterior housing and a cap that forms part of the exterior housing at an end-portion of the vaporizer unit, the cap comprising air inlet holes and a central opening.6. The vaporizer unit of claim 5, further comprising a membrane configured to seal the air inlet holes to be air permeable and liquid impermeable.7. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the liquid delivery means comprises a porous material configured to convey the liquid from the reservoir to the heating element via capillary action, and wherein the electrically conductive cover or coating is a coating that at least partially extends into at least a portion of individual pores on a surface of the porous material forming the liquid delivery means.8. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive cover or coating provided on the wall of the reservoir formed by the liquid delivery means is substantially porous or includes a plurality of holes for transmission of liquid and/or vapour there-through.9. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive cover or coating is a coating that is deposited on the liquid delivery means.10. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the liquid delivery means is flat or plate-like and forms at least a part of a wall of the reservoir for storing the liquid to be vaporized, the electrically conductive cover or coating at least partially covering an outer surface of the wall.11. The vaporizer unit of claim 10, wherein an electric current flows radially through the electrically conductive coating.12. The vaporizer unit of claim 3, wherein the liquid delivery means comprises a central opening or aperture that surrounds and communicates with an airflow path or passage.13. The vaporizer unit of claim 12, further comprising a central channel and wherein the heating element is placed so that the central channel extends through the central opening or aperture and wherein the vaporization chamber has a vapour outlet to the central channel.14. The vaporizer unit of claim 13, wherein the central channel has a constricted section, an upstream portion and a downstream portion, wherein the constricted portion has a reduced cross-sectional area in relation to the upstream portion, and wherein the vapour outlet of the vaporization chamber is located in the constricted section.15. The vaporizer unit of claim 13, wherein the airflow path enters or passes through the central opening or aperture of the liquid delivery means after interfacing with or contacting the electrically conductive cover or coating of the heating element.16. The vaporizer unit of claim 12, wherein a first electrode is provided to connect the electrically conductive cover or coating of the heating element with a power source, wherein the first electrode is arranged centrally of the housing for contact with a central region of the electrically conductive cover or coating.17. The vaporizer unit of claim 16, wherein the first electrode comprises a tube having an opening on its surface, wherein the opening and a hole of the tube form part of the airflow path or passage.18. The vaporizer unit of claim 16, wherein a second electrode is provided to connect the electrically conductive cover or coating of the heating element with a power source, wherein the second electrode is arranged outside a region of the electrically conductive cover or coating; wherein the second electrode at least partly surrounds the electrically conductive cover or coating, and comprises a side wall of the housing that substantially surrounds or encompasses an end wall of the reservoir.19. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive cover or coating comprises a susceptor which is adapted to be heated by an induction coil.20. The vaporizer unit of claim 1, wherein the surface area not covered by the electrically conductive cover or coating is 30 percent or less of the whole surface area on the wall of the reservoir formed by the liquid delivery means.21. A personal vaporizer device especially an electronic smoking article, comprising the vaporizer unit of claim 1, the vaporizer unit being replaceable and/or disposable.22. The personal vaporizer device of claim 21, further comprising a receiving cavity adapted to engage with the vaporizer unit, wherein a temperature sensor is located in the receiving cavity, the temperature sensor comprising a measuring probe having a first end attached to the receiving cavity and a second protruding free end.23. The personal vaporizer device of claim 22, wherein the protruding free end has a tip.", "embedding_index": 493}
{"index": 494, "patent_number": "WO22002740 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (80), comprising: a sensor 81 configured to detect user gestures; locking control circuitry (82) configured to lock or unlock the aerosol generation device upon detection of a first gesture by the sensor; and lock enable control circuitry (83) configured to enable or disable the locking control circuitry upon detection of a second gesture by the sensor (81). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a sensor comprising a capacitive unit having a plurality of capacitive cells configured to detect user gestures; locking control circuitry configured to lock or unlock the aerosol generation device upon detection of a first gesture by the sensor; and lock enable control circuitry configured to enable or disable the locking control circuitry upon detection of a second gesture by the sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to remain active for the detection of user gestures irrespective of the lock state of the aerosol generation device, and irrespective of whether the lock enable control circuitry is enabled or disabled.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the capacitive cells are arranged linearly.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first or second gesture comprises: holding a first capacitive cell for a predetermined time period; and swiping along a length of the plurality of capacitive cells.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first or second gesture comprises: holding a first capacitive cell and a second capacitive cell for a predetermined time period; and swiping along a length of the plurality of capacitive cells.5. The aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first or second gesture includes one or more swipe actions.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein each of the one or more swipe actions comprises: swiping along the length of the plurality of capacitive cells.7. The aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first or second gesture comprises: swiping in a first direction along the length of the plurality of capacitive cells; and swiping in a second direction along the length of the plurality of capacitive cells; wherein the second direction is substantially opposite to the first direction.8. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a feedback unit configured to provide sensory feedback to a user; wherein the feedback unit comprises a haptic unit and/or a light-emitting unit.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the locking control circuitry is configured to activate the feedback unit upon detection of the first gesture.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the lock enable control circuitry is configured to activate the feedback unit upon detection of the second gesture.11. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lock enable control circuitry is further configured to enable or disable the locking control circuitry upon receipt of a control command sent to the aerosol generation device by a connected electronic device.12. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lock enable control circuitry is further configured to unlock the aerosol generation device when the locking control circuitry is disabled.13. A method for controlling an aerosol generation device comprising a sensor that has a capacitive unit having a plurality of capacitive cells, locking control circuitry and lock enable circuitry, wherein the method comprises: detecting a first gesture by the sensor, wherein upon the detection of the first gesture the locking control circuitry locks or unlocks the device if the locking control circuitry is enabled; and detecting a second gesture by the sensor, wherein upon the detection of the second gesture the lock enable circuitry enables or disables the locking control circuitry, and wherein the sensor is configured to remain active for the detection of user gestures irrespective of the lock state of the aerosol generation device, and irrespective of whether the lock enable control circuitry is enabled or disabled.14. A computer readable medium comprising instructions which when executed on a controller in an aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 12, carry out the method of claim 13.", "embedding_index": 494}
{"index": 495, "patent_number": "WO22002742 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (10) comprising: a sensor (11) configured to detect user gestures; a feedback unit (12) configured to provide sensory feedback to a user; and locking control circuitry (13) configured to lock or unlock the aerosol generation device (10) upon detection of a first gesture followed by a second gesture by the sensor (11); wherein the first and second gestures have different characteristics; wherein the sensor (11) is configured to provide a signal to the feedback unit (12) upon detection of the first gesture; and wherein the feedback unit (12) is configured to provide the sensory feedback to the user upon receipt of the signal. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a sensor configured to detect user gestures; a feedback unit configured to provide sensory feedback to a user; and locking control circuitry configured to lock or unlock the aerosol generation device upon detection of a first gesture followed by a second gesture by the sensor; wherein the first and second gestures have different characteristics; wherein the sensor is configured to provide a signal to the feedback unit upon detection of the first gesture and before detection of the second gesture; and wherein the feedback unit is configured to provide the sensory feedback to the user upon receipt of the signal.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first gesture includes touching the sensor for a predetermined time period and wherein the second gesture includes a swipe action.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the sensor comprises a capacitive unit having a plurality of capacitive cells.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the capacitive cells are arranged linearly.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the first gesture comprises touching a first capacitive cell for a predetermined time period.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the first gesture comprises touching a plurality of the capacitive cells for a predetermined time period.7. The aerosol generation device according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the second gesture includes a swipe across the plurality of capacitive cells.8. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the feedback unit comprises a haptic unit.9. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the feedback unit further comprises a light-emitting unit.10. The aerosol generation device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: lock enable control circuitry configured to enable or disable the locking control circuitry upon detection of a third gesture by the sensor or upon receipt of a control command sent to the aerosol generation device by a connected electronic device.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the third gesture comprises a swipe action.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the third gesture comprises: swiping in a first direction along the length of the plurality of capacitive cells; and swiping in a second direction along the length of the plurality of capacitive cells; wherein the second direction is substantially opposite to the first direction.13. A method for locking or unlocking an aerosol generation device comprising a sensor, a feedback unit and locking control circuitry, wherein the method comprises the sequential steps of: detecting, by the sensor, a first gesture entered by a user; providing, by the feedback unit, feedback to the user; detecting, by the sensor, a second gesture entered by the user; and locking or unlocking, by the locking control circuitry, the aerosol generation device; wherein the first and second gestures have different characteristics.14. The method of claim 13, comprising the step of identifying an error in at least one of the steps, during a testing or debugging process.15. A computer readable medium comprising instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to carry out sequential steps comprising: detecting a first gesture entered by a user; providing feedback to the user; detecting a second gesture entered by the user; and locking or unlocking an aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 495}
{"index": 496, "patent_number": "EP4212028 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (11).The article (12) comprises a reservoir body (22) formed of a block of semi-conductor ceramic doped with at least an electrically conductive agent.The semi-conductor ceramic is porous and able to retain a liquid aerosol forming precursor and to release the produced aerosol.The electrically conductive agent is configured to conduct or generate electrical current when powered by the device (11) and to heat the aerosol forming precursor contained in the reservoir body (22) to produce aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (11); the article (12) comprising a reservoir body (22) formed of a block of semi-conductor ceramic doped with at least an electrically conductive agent;the semi-conductor ceramic being porous and able to retain a liquid aerosol forming precursor and to release the produced aerosol;the electrically conductive agent being configured to conduct or generate electrical current when powered by the device (11) and to heat the aerosol forming precursor contained in the reservoir body (22) to produce aerosol.2. The aerosol generating article (12) according to claim 1, in which the semi-conductor ceramic is selected amongst Silicone carbide (SiC) or Molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2).3. The aerosol generating article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, in which the electrically conductive agent is a doping agent selected amongst Yttrium oxide (Y2O3), Scandium oxide (Sc2O3), Silicium (Si), Ti2CN and combinations thereof.4. The aerosol generating article (12) according to claim 3, in which the ratio between the electrically conductive agent and the ceramic in the reservoir body (22) is comprised between 5 percent and 15 percent w/w.5. The aerosol generating article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the reservoir body (22) forms at least an air through-flow channel (26).6. The aerosol generating article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in which the reservoir body (22) is cuboid or hexagonal.7. The aerosol generating article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in which the reservoir body is the reservoir body (22) is cylindrical.8. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising: - an aerosol generating article (12) according to any of claims 1 to 7,- an aerosol generating device (11), the device (11) comprising a heating chamber (20) able to receive the article (12), the device (11) further comprising a power supply (16) and an energy connection system (30) arranged in the heating chamber (20), the power supply (16) being configured to power the energy connection system (30) to produce aerosol by the article (12).9. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 8, wherein the energy connection system (30) is formed by two electrodes arranged in the heating chamber (20) so as to be in contact the reservoir body (22) on two opposite sides of the reservoir body (22).10. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 9, wherein said two opposite sides of the reservoir body (22) extend along the article axis (X) or perpendicularly to the article axis (X).11. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 8, wherein the energy connection system (30) is formed by an induction coil.12. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the energy connection system (30) is arranged so as to contact or face the reservoir body (22) on an entire side of the reservoir body (22).13. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to any of claims 8 to 12, wherein the article (12) is according to claim 6, the assembly (10) comprising a mouthpiece (13), the air through-flow channel (26) being able to guide the generated aerosol released from the semi-conductor ceramic towards the mouthpiece (13).14. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 13, wherein the reservoir body (22) defines with the heating chamber (20) a gap (40) forming a secondary airflow path, the secondary airflow path being able to guide the generated aerosol released from the semi-conductor ceramic towards the mouthpiece (13).15. A manufacturing method of an aerosol generating article (12) according to any of claims 1 to 8 and comprising the following steps: - providing the semi-conductor ceramic as a powder,- providing the electrically conductive agent as a powder,- milling of the semi-conductor ceramic and the electrically conductive agent in a solvent in order to obtain a mixture,- drying, sieving and sintering of the mixture to obtain the reservoir body (22),- adding liquid aerosol forming precursor in the porous reservoir body (22).", "embedding_index": 496}
{"index": 497, "patent_number": "US2023218004 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator includes first and second compartments configured to contain respectively a first aerosol generating substance and a second aerosol generating substance, and an inductively heatable susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the magnetic field generator. The inductively heatable susceptor has a first part positioned in the first compartment and a second part positioned in the second compartment. Each of the first and second aerosol generating substances includes a solid matrix and the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are secured in the solid matrix. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator, the aerosol generating article comprising: first and second compartments containing respectively a first aerosol generating substance and a second aerosol generating substance;an inductively heatable susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the magnetic field generator, the inductively heatable susceptor having a first part positioned in the first compartment and a second part positioned in the second compartment;wherein each of the first and second aerosol generating substances comprises a solid matrix and the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are secured in the solid matrix.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the solid matrix of each of the first and second aerosol generating substances comprises at least one of a porous ceramic and a foam material.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are configured to be heated to first and second temperatures respectively, and one of the first and second temperatures is higher than the other of the first and second temperatures.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are positioned in use with respect to the magnetic field generator so that the first part is heated to the first temperature more rapidly than the second part is heated to the second temperature.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are separated from each other and both the first and second parts comprise an inductively heatable material.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is a continuous susceptor in which the first and second parts are continuous with each other.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor comprises an inductively heatable material and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a non-inductively heatable material which is configured to be heated conductively by heat generated in the first part.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 6, wherein the first and second compartments are separated by a partition wall and the continuous inductively heatable susceptor extends through the partition wall.9. An The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein one of the first and second aerosol generating substances releases a nicotine vapour when heated and the other of the first and second aerosol generating substances releases a second vapour when heated, and wherein the nicotine vapour reacts with the second vapour to form an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles.10. An aerosol generating system comprising: a magnetic field generator comprising a substantially helical induction coil; andthe aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the first and second compartments are positioned inside the substantially helical induction coil; andthe first part of the inductively heatable susceptor is positioned closer to an inner circumference of the substantially helical induction coil than the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor.11. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein a distance between the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor and the inner circumference of the substantially helical induction coil is smaller than a distance between the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor and a central longitudinal axis of the substantially helical induction coil.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are plate susceptors which extend in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the substantially helical induction coil.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein: the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are configured to be heated to first and second temperatures respectively, and one of the first and second temperatures is higher than the other of the first and second temperatures; andthe first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are positioned with respect to the magnetic field generator so that the first part is heated to the first temperature more rapidly than the second part is heated to the second temperature.", "embedding_index": 497}
{"index": 498, "patent_number": "US2023218006 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure concerns an aerosol generation device comprising a wicking element, a heating assembly configured to heat the wicking element, a removable capsule configured to contain a vaporizable material and having an aperture through which the vaporizable material can flow. The device comprises a valve arranged on the removable capsule, the valve having a closed position in which the aperture is closed to retain the vaporizable material in the removable capsule and an open position in which the aperture is open to release the vaporizable material from the removable capsule toward the wicking element. The heating assembly is configured to operate a drying cycle of the wicking element upon detection of a valve position by a valve detector. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a wicking element,a heating assembly configured to heat the wicking element,a receiving interface element configured to receive a removable capsule comprising a valve,a valve detector configured to sense a position of the valve when the removable capsule is received on the receiving interface element,wherein the heating assembly is configured to operate a drying cycle of the wicking element upon detection of a valve position by the valve detector.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the valve detector is further configured to detect if the valve is in the closed position at a time when the removable capsule is being removed from the aerosol generation device.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the valve detector is activated by a mechanical movement.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the valve detector comprises at least one reflective zone, at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating assembly comprises a heater, a battery and a controller all in operative connection.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating assembly is configured to trigger a drying cycle for evaporating the vaporizable material remaining in the wicking element when the valve is in the closed position.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the valve detector is configured to induce the heating assembly to trigger the drying cycle when the valve in the closed position.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the heating assembly is configured to heat the wicking element during the drying cycle.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein during the drying cycle, the heating assembly is configured to operate at a temperature maintained between a temperature necessary to evaporate the vaporizable material and a temperature at which the wicking element would degrade.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the heating assembly further comprises a built-in delay configured to cool the wicking element before the end of the drying cycle.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a visual signal triggered at the end of the drying cycle.12. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of claim 1, and a removable capsule comprising a valve, the removable capsule being configured to contain a vaporizable material and having an aperture through which the vaporizable material can flow, the valve having a closed position in which the aperture is closed to retain the vaporizable material in the removable capsule and an open position in which the aperture is open to release the vaporizable material from the removable capsule toward the wicking element.13. The aerosol generation system of claim 12, wherein the valve is configured to transition from the closed position to the open position when the removable capsule is inserted on the aerosol generation device.14. The aerosol generation system of claim 12, wherein the valve is further configured to transition from the open position to the closed position when the removable capsule is removed from the aerosol generation device.15. A method of performing a drying cycle for the aerosol generation device of claim 1, the method comprising steps of: closing the valve arranged on the removable capsule,activating the valve detector by a mechanical movement of the removable capsule to detect if the valve is in the closed position,heating the wicking element to evaporate the vaporizable material remaining in the wicking element.16. The aerosol generation system of claim 3, wherein the mechanical movement is a rotation of an annular element arranged on the aerosol generation device.", "embedding_index": 498}
{"index": 499, "patent_number": "US2023217997 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer comprising a mouth piece the mouth piece being in fluid connection with a vaporizing section, wherein the vaporizing section comprises at least a first vaporizable substance and a heater to heat the vaporizable substance. According to the invention the vaporizer comprises a substance cartridge comprising the at least one vaporizable substance, wherein the vaporizable substance is provided as a substance section on or as a tape, and the substance section is arranged movable in a predefined transport direction in the substance cartridge. [EN] 1. A vaporizer, comprising: a mouth piece in fluid connection with a vaporizing section, the vaporizing section comprising at least a first vaporizable substance and a heater to heat the vaporizable substance; anda substance cartridge comprising the at least one vaporizable substance, wherein the vaporizable substance is provided as a substance section on or as a tape, and the substance section is movably arranged in a predefined transport direction in the substance cartridge.2. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizable substance comprises at least two substance sections which differ from each other in at least one characteristic feature.3. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the two substance sections are arranged parallel to each other and extend in the transport direction.4. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the two substance sections are separated from each other.5. The vaporizer according to claim 4, further comprising a selector to allow a user to select between the two substance sections.6. The vaporizer according to claim 1, further comprising a drive to move the substance section in the transport direction.7. The vaporizer according to claim 1, the at least one substance section is arranged as a strip which extends in the transport direction.8. The vaporizer according to claim 1, the heater is configured to heat small sections of the tape.9. The vaporizer according to claim 1, the tape comprises a tobacco sheet.10. The vaporizer according to claim 9, the tape comprises an impregnated sheet.11. The vaporizer according to claim further comprising a flow sensor.12. The vaporizer according to claim 1, the heater comprises at least one capacitor.13. The vaporizer according to claim 1, the substance cartridge is replaceable.14. A substance cartridge for a vaporizers, comprising: at least one vaporizable substance, wherein the vaporizable substance is provided as a substance section on or as a tape, and the vaporizable substance is movably arranged in a predefined transport direction in the substance cartridge, wherein the vaporizable substance comprises at least two substance sections which differ from each other in at least one characteristic feature.15. A vaporizer, comprising: a mouth piece in fluid connection with a vaporizing section, the vaporizing section comprising at least a first vaporizable substance and a heater to heat the vaporizable substance,wherein the vaporizable substance is provided as a substance portion on or as a tape.16. The vaporizer of claim 7, wherein the strip extends continuously in the transport direction.17. The vaporizer of claim 9, wherein the tobacco sheet is a porous and/or perforated tobacco sheet.", "embedding_index": 499}
{"index": 500, "patent_number": "WO23131618 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device and extending along an article axis (X). The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprises: - a first tobacco layer (50A) defining a first layer internal surface (60A) and a first layer external surface (62A) designed to be heated by a heater (26) of the aerosol generating device; - a non-tobacco core element (52) in contact with the first layer internal surface (60A) and designed to exert pressure on this internal surface (60A) to push the first layer external surface (62A) toward the heater. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped tobacco article (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (1 1) and extending along an article axis (X), the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) comprising: - a first tobacco layer (50A) defining a first layer internal surface (60A) and a first layer external surface (62A) designed to be heated by a heater (26) of the aerosol generating device (1 1); - a non-tobacco core element (52) in contact with the first layer internal surface (60A), being designed to exert pressure on this internal surface (60A) to push the first layer external surface (62A) toward the heater (26), the non-tobacco core element (52) comprising discontinuous surface portions in contact with the first layer internal surface (60A) and voids extending between the surface portions so as to make the core element resiliently deformable when a compression force is exerted on the layer (50A) in a direction orthogonal to the first layer external surface (62A) so that the non-tobacco core element is designed to exert pressure on this internal surface (60A) to push the first layer external surface (62A) outwardly.2. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, further comprising a second tobacco layer (50B) defining a second layer internal surface (60B) and a second layer external surface (62B) designed to be heated by a heater (26) of the aerosol generating device (1 1); the core element (52) being arranged between the first tobacco layer (50A) and the second tobacco layer (50B) and comprising second discontinuous surface portions to be further in contact with the second layer internal surface (60B) and voids extending between the second surface portions so as to make the core element resiliently deformable when a compression force is exerted on the second layer (50B) in a direction orthogonal to the second layer external surface (62B) so that the non-tobacco core element is designed to exert pressure on the second layer internal surface (60B) to push the second layer external surface (62B) outwardly.3. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the voids form one or several airflow channels extending along the article axis (X).4. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core element (52) extends along the whole length of the or each tobacco layer (50A, 50B).5. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco article (12) extends between a mouth end (46) and an abutting end (44) along the article axis (X), the tobacco article (12) comprising a mouthpiece portion (42) adjacent to the mouth end (46) and a tobacco portion (40) adjacent to the abutting end (44), the tobacco layer(s) (50A, 50B) and the non-tobacco core element (52) being arranged in the tobacco portion (40).6. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core element (52) comprises a plurality of, advantageously at least three, separated corrugations (65) in contact with the or each layer internal surface (60A, 60B), the corrugations (65) extending advantageously longitudinally along the article axis (X).7. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core element (52) is an elastic element configured to exert pressure when compressed, the core element being advantageously made of paper.8. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wrapper (48) assembling together the or each tobacco layer (50A, 50B) with the core element (52), the core element (52) and the wrapper (48) being advantageously made from a single sheet.9. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flat-shaped tobacco presents an article thickness in an orthogonal section to the article axis and the core element presents a core thickness in the orthogonal section to the article axis, the ratio between the core thickness and the article thickness being comprised between 0.2 and 0.8.10. The flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core element (52) is a heat expanding element configured to expand while being heated.11. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising: - a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; - an aerosol generating device (1 1) extending along a device axis (Y) and comprising a heating chamber (20) between a closed end (24) and an opening (25), the heating chamber (20) comprising at least one heater (26); the heating chamber (20) being configured to receive through its opening (25) the flatshaped tobacco article (12), the first layer external surface (60A) facing the or one of the heater(s) (26).12. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 1 1, wherein the flatshaped tobacco article (12) is able to switch from a rest configuration to a compressed configuration in which the core element (52) is compressed and exert pressure on the internal surface(s) (60A, 60B), the flat-shaped tobacco article (12) being in compressed configuration when inserted in the heating chamber (20).13. The aerosol generating assembly (10) according to claim 12, wherein the flatshaped tobacco article (12) presents an orthogonal section to the article axis (X) presenting an article width (Wa) and an article thickness (Da), the opening (25) of the heating chamber (20) presenting a chamber width (Wc) and a chamber height (De), the chamber height (Wc) being smaller than the article thickness (Da) in the rest configuration.14. Method of manufacturing a flat-shaped tobacco article according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the method comprising the following steps: - providing a layer of an elastic element, advantageously a layer of paper, - forming a compressible three-dimensional core element from the layer of elastic material; the core having a flat shape with a thickness and first and second larger sides opposed one another, - attaching a tobacco layer to the first side of the core element; the method further comprising advantageously a step of attaching a second tobacco layer to the second side of the core element to form a sandwiched structure.", "embedding_index": 500}
{"index": 501, "patent_number": "WO21249834 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method of identifying a consumable (1) in an aerosol generating device (2) comprising the steps of receiving and identifying a consumable (1) comprising identification information in the consumable (1) identifiable by identification means of the device (2). The identification information is encoded by at least one variable characteristic representative of different arrangements of at least one layer (10), in the aerosol-generating consumable article (1), such as a glue, seam, bond or separation layer (10), said at least one variable characteristic representative being chosen amongst at least one of geometrical and physical properties of at least one layer (10). The invention relates also to an aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (2) and an aerosol-generating consumable article (1) inserted at least partially in the aerosol generating device (2). [EN] Claims 1. Method of identifying an aerosol-generating consumable article (1) in an aerosol generating device (2) comprising: - providing a consumable article (1) comprising identification information in the consumable article (1) identifiable by identification means of the device (2), - identifying the consumable article (1) based on the identification information by the identification means, wherein the identification information is encoded by at least one variable characteristic identifiable by identification means of the device; the characteristic being representative of different arrangements of at least one layer (10) in the aerosol-generating consumable article (1); the at least one layer (10) being chosen among: a glue layer, a seam, a bond, or a separation layer arranged between two layers of the consumable article (1), the variable characteristic being chosen amongst: the presence and/or shape of said at least one layer (10), a thickness, a width, a cross section, a length of said at least one layer, - surface properties of said at least one layer (10), the optical and/or electrical properties of said at least one layer (10), and combinations thereof.2. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to claim 1, wherein the variable characteristic is the shape of a cutting edge of said at least one layer (10).3. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to claim 1, wherein the variable characteristic is the rugosity of said at least one layer (10).4. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to claim 1, wherein the variable characteristic is the spectral characteristic of at least a portion of said at least one layer (10).5. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to claim 1 wherein the variable characteristic is the non-uniformity of at least one of: a thickness, a width, a cross section of said at least one layer.6. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the variable characteristic comprises the electrical property of a conductive thread arranged in or on said at least one Iaye5 (10).7. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the variable characteristic is the optical property of an insert arranged in or on said at least one layer (10).8. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said at least one layer (10) is a plurality of glue bands.9. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said at least one layer (10) has a variable geometry in its length and/or its width and/or its thickness.10. Method of identifying the consumable article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said at least one layer (10) is made, at least partially, of an intrinsically conducting polymer (ICP).11.An aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (2) and an aerosol-generating consumable article (1) inserted in said aerosol generating device (2), said consumable article (1) comprising: - an aerosol-producing substrate (3), and - a paper wrapper and/or rigidifying component, - and identification information encoded for identifying the consumable in said aerosol-generating device (2) wherein the identification information is encoded by at least one variable characteristic identifiable by identification means of the aerosol-generating device (2), the variable characteristic being representative of different arrangements of at least one layer (10) in the aerosol-generating consumable article (1), the layer (10) being chosen among: a glue layer, a seam, a bond, or a separation layer, and the variable characteristic being chosen amongst: the presence and/or shape of said at least one layer (10), a thickness, a width, a cross section, a length of said at least one layer (1 0), surface properties of said at least one layer (10), the optical and/or electrical properties of said at least one layer (10), and combinations thereof.12. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11 wherein the consumable article (1) comprises an aerosol-producing substrate (3) and a wrapper and/or rigidifying component and the variable characteristic is a geometrical property of a seam or glue layer of the wrapper and/or rigidifying component.13. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11 wherein the consumable article (1) comprises an aerosol-producing substrate (3) and a wrapper and/or rigidifying component and the variable characteristic is the presence and/or shape of cutting edge of the wrapper and/or rigidifying component.14. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 11 wherein the consumable article (1) comprises an aerosol-producing substrate (3) and a wrapper and/or rigidifying component and the variable characteristic is the non-uniformity of the geometry of the wrapper and/or the rigidifying component.15. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 14 wherein said non uniformity is the non-uniformity of the thickness of the wrapper and/or the rigidifying component.16. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein said at least one layer (10) comprises a conductive thread or layer arranged in or on said at least one layer (10)17. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claim 11 to 16, wherein said at least one layer (10) comprises an insert having detectably optical and/or electrical properties.18. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 17 wherein said insert is a rigidifying element of the consumable article (1).", "embedding_index": 501}
{"index": 502, "patent_number": "WO22049212 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) and the use thereof, comprising a filter portion (10) provided to a mouth end (M) and a tobacco-containing substrate portion (20) provided to a distal end (W), wherein the tobacco-containing substrate portion (20) further comprises a non-combustible portion (30) provided at the distal end (W) of the article (100), wherein non-combustible filler material (60) which is not prone to combust or burn is provided to a cigarette paper corresponds to the non-combustible portion (30), forming a non-combustible cigarette paper (65), wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) comprises less than 5.0 weight percent of the non-combustible filler material (60), and the rest of the weight of the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) being made up predominantly of wood pulp and/or tobacco originating fibres. [EN] Claims A heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100), comprising a filter portion (10) provided to a mouth end (M) and a tobacco-containing substrate portion (20) provided to a distal end (W), wherein the tobacco-containing substrate portion (20) further comprises a non-combustible portion (30) provided at the distal end (W) of the article (100), wherein non-combustible filler material (60) which is not prone to combust or burn is provided to a cigarette paper corresponds to the non- combustible portion (30), forming a non-combustible cigarette paper (65), wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) comprises less than 5.0 weight percent of the non-combustible filler material (60), and the rest of the weight of the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) being made up predominantly of wood pulp and/or tobacco originating fibres. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is provided to the cigarette paper and to a tobacco-containing substrate, forming the non-combustible portion (30) comprising the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) and non- combustible tobacco-containing substrate (24), respectively. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible portion (30) including the distal end of the article (100) is circumscribed with a non- combustible paper (65) comprising non-combustible filler material (60), wood pulp and/or tobacco-originating fibres. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating article (100) according to any one of the claims 2 to 3, wherein the non-combustible tobacco-containing substrate (24) of the non-combustible portion (30) comprises at most 10.0 weight percent of the non-combustible filler material (60). The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) comprises higher or equal percentage of non-combustible filler material (60) than the non-combustible tobacco-containing substrate (24). The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) has a thickness ranging from about 35 pm to 150 pm, preferably 40 pm to 100 pm. 7. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) has a mass per unit area of between 20 to 50 g/m2, preferably 25 to 40 g/m28. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is selected from a list consisting of aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide and calcium phosphate and combinations thereof.9. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is inorganic hydroxyapatite ((Caio(OH)2(P04)e; HAP).10. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 9, wherein the inorganic hydroxyapatite (HAP) is provided in form of HAP ultralong nanowires.11. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to claims 9 or 10, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is inorganic hydroxyapatite ((Caio(OH)2(P04)e; HAP) provided as ultra-long HAP nanowires synthesized by using calcium oleate, a precursor and NaH2PO4'2H2O in an aqueous solution, wherein all of which are treated by a solvothermal method.12. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is provided to the non-combustible portion (30) with about 10.0 mm in length of the heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100).13. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a substantial portion or the entire portion of the non-combustible portion (30) forms the tobacco-containing substrate portion (20).14. The heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible cigarette paper (65) completely circumscribes the heat-not-burn article (100) including the distal end (W).15. An heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is provided to form a non-combustible cigarette paper (65) by coating a cigarette paper, or by soaking a cigarette paper with liquid containing the 19 non-combustible filler material (60), or by mixing the non-combustible filler material (60) with a cigarette paper. Use of non-combustible filler material (60) in a heat-not-burn aerosolgenerating article (100) as a non-combustible filler material (60) which is not prone to combust or bum according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, wherein the non-combustible filler material (60) is provided to a cigarette paper corresponds to the non-combustible portion (30), forming a non-combustible cigarette paper (65). Use of a non-combustible filler material in a heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the non-combustible paper comprises at most 10 percent, more preferably less than 5.0 weight percent by dry weight of a non-combustible filler material that is not prone to combust or burn, and the rest being made up predominantly of wood pulp and/or tobacco originating fibres.", "embedding_index": 502}
{"index": 503, "patent_number": "WO21255094 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a technical solution by which the identity of an authorised user of an aerosol generation device can be established. This technical solution advantageously ensures that the aerosol generation device can both calibrate and authorise users fully on the device so that security is not compromised whilst also taking the technical limitations inherent to aerosol generation devices into consideration. Behavioural biometrics are used to ensure that any restrictions imposed on the user of the device cannot be easily overcome or worked around. The measured behavioural biometrics may comprise movement of the device, the position of the device, pressure exerted on the device, time of using the device, how the device is held, or the use of one or more switches of the device. Features extracted from the biometric may be aggregated to create data sets that are then combined to form the user profile. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method for calibrating identification of a user of an aerosol generating device comprising one or more sensors and a memory, the method comprising: initiating a calibration mode of the device; measuring, by the one or more sensors, one or more behavioural biometrics of the user; calculating a user profile based on the measured one or more behavioural biometrics of the user; storing the user profile on the memory; and exiting the calibration mode of the device.2. The method of claim 1, wherein calculating a user profile based on the measured one or more behavioural biometrics of the user comprises: extracting one or more specific features from each respective behavioural biometric; aggregating the one or more specific features from each respective behavioural biometric to create a data set for each respective behavioural biometric; and combining the data sets for each respective behavioural biometric to create a user profile.3. The method of claim 2, wherein extracting one or more specific features comprises computing statistical features.4. The method of claims 1 to 3, wherein measuring the one or more behavioural biometrics comprises measuring one or more of: movement of the device; absolute positioning of the device for determining the position of the device in space; pressure exerted on the device; timing of using the device; how the device is held; or use of one or more switches of the device.5. The method of claims 1 to 4, wherein the device further comprises one of more outputs which indicate to the user the end of measuring one or more behavioural biometrics.6. The method of claims 1 to 5, wherein exiting the calibration mode returns the aerosol generating device to a normal operational state.7. The method of claim 6, wherein the normal operational state of the device is indicated by one or more outputs of the device to the user.8. The method of claims 1 to 7, wherein a first set of sensors can be used to measure more than one behavioural biometric.9. The method of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: initiating an identification mode of the device; measuring, by the one or more sensors, one or more behavioural biometrics of the user based on calibrated user profiles stored on the device; calculating a user profile based on the measured one or more behavioural biometrics of the user; and comparing the calculated user profile to the user profile stored on the memory.10. The method of claim 9, further comprising determining if the calculated user profile and the user profile stored on the memory match.11. The method of claim 10, wherein: if the profiles match, unlocking the device; and if the profiles do not match, keeping the device locked.12. The method of claims 9 to 11, further comprising exiting the identification mode of the device.13. An aerosol generation device comprising: one or more sensors for calibrating and identifying the user of the device; a microprocessor for controlling the one or more sensors; a memory for storing one or more user profiles created by calibrating the device; and a software controlled device management system for performing the calibration and subsequent identification of the user of the device.14. The aerosol generation device of claim 13, configured to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 12.15. A computer readable medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the method of any one of claims 1 to 12.", "embedding_index": 503}
{"index": 504, "patent_number": "US2022183344 AA", "text": "[EN] A nicotine liquid formulation provides an improved sensory experience. Electronic cigarette cartridges including the nicotine liquid formulation, the use of the nicotine liquid formulation or the electronic cigarette cartridge in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigarettes including the nicotine liquid formulation or the electronic cigarette cartridge, and a method of generating an inhalable aerosol including using an electronic vaporization device having the nicotine liquid formulation are also provided. [EN] 1. A nicotine liquid formulation comprising nicotine and a primary acid or a mixture of primary acids in a liquid carrier, wherein a nicotine concentration in the nicotine liquid formulation is 12 mg/ml or above, the primary acid or the mixture of primary acids comprises at least a carboxylic acid, anda molar ratio of the primary acid or the mixture of primary acids to the nicotine in the nicotine liquid formulation is in a range of 0.5:1.0 to 0.85:1.0.2. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid is at least one acid selected from the group of Benzoic acid, Levulinic acid, D/L-Tartaric acid, Capric acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, Fumaric acid, D/L-Lactic acid, D/L-Malic acid, Sorbic acid, Adipic acid, L-Aspartic acid, L-Glutamic acid, Succinic acid, Gluconic acid, Linoleic acid, Saccharic acid, 3,7 dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 2-methyl pentanoic acid, trans-2-Hexenoic acid, Caprylic acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Butyric acid, Linolenic acid, Malonic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phenylacetic acid, Propionic acid, Valeric acid, Decanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, and Octanoic acid.3. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1, further comprising a secondary acid or a mixture of secondary acids.4. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 3, wherein the secondary acid or the mixture of secondary acids is at least one acid selected from the group of Benzoic acid, Levulinic acid, DL-Tartaric acid, Caprylic acid, Caproic acid, Capric acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, Acetic acid, Oxalic acid, Butyric acid, Fumaric acid, DL-Lactic acid, Phosphoric acid, DL-Malic acid, Sorbic acid, Adipic acid, L-Aspartic acid, L-Glutamic acid, Succinic acid, Gluconic acid, Linolenic acid, Linoleic acid, Malonic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phenylacetic acid, Propionic acid, Saccharic acid, Salicylic acid, and Valeric acid.5. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1, wherein the liquid carrier is formed of vegetable glycerol or a mixture of vegetable glycerol and propylene glycol.6. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1, wherein the molar ratio of the primary acid or the mixture of primary acids to the nicotine in the nicotine liquid formulation is in a range of 0.55:1.0 to 0.8:1.0.7. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1, wherein the nicotine concentration in the nicotine liquid formulation is in a range of 12 mg/ml to 40 mg/ml.8. A nicotine liquid formulation comprising nicotine and a primary acid or a mixture of primary acids in a liquid carrier, wherein a nicotine concentration in the nicotine liquid formulation is 12 mg/ml or above,the primary acid or the mixture of primary acids comprises at least a carboxylic acid, andthe nicotine liquid formulation has a pH value in a range from 6 to 8.9. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 8, wherein the pH value of the nicotine liquid formulation is in a range from 6 to 7.10. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 8, wherein the pH value of the nicotine liquid formulation is in a range from 7 to 8.11. An electronic cigarette cartridge comprising the nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1.12. (canceled)13. An electronic cigarette comprising the nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1.14. A method of generating an inhalable aerosol comprising nicotine for delivery to a user, the method comprising: using an electronic vaporization device comprising the nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1 and a heater, the method wherein the step of using comprises:(i) providing an amount of the nicotine liquid formulation to the heater; and(ii) forming an aerosol by heating the amount of the nicotine liquid formulation.15. A mousse comprising a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent, wherein a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam, and a weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-70 wt.- percent of the weight of the foam, wherein the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent includes the nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1.16. A consumable item comprising a non-woven fibrous material including the nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 1 in the non-woven fibrous material.17. The consumable item according to claim 16 in the form of a pod comprising an outer shell or wrapping formed of paper or plastic and being pierceable to permit airflow to flow through the pod.18. The consumable item according to claim 16 in the form of a rod having a paper wrapping and including a mouthpiece formed from a filter.19. The consumable item according to claim 16 wherein the non-woven fibrous material is a fibrous material including cellulose fibers and/or tobacco fibers.20. The nicotine liquid formulation according to claim 3, wherein an amount of the secondary acid or the mixture of secondary acids is less than 50 percent by volume of an amount of the primary acid or the mixture of primary acids.21. An electronic cigarette comprising the electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 11.", "embedding_index": 504}
{"index": 505, "patent_number": "WO21250070 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article with a distal and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction from said proximal end to said distal end. The smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged. The tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by a wrapper, which comprises at least a first layer comprising paper material and a second layer comprising reconstituted tobacco, wherein the first layer is adjoined to the second layer. The first and second layer are attached to one another with glue, wherein the glue is positioned between the first and second layer and is formed as a full layer. The first and second layer have the same or at least similar dimensions. The invention also relates to a method of enhancing a tobacco taste of a smoking article comprising the steps: a) Providing the first and second layer, b) applying a partial or full layer of glue on the first and/or second layer and c) attaching the first and the second layer on one another. [EN] Cigarette Paper - tobacco sheet Lamination Claims 1. Smoking article with a distal end and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction from said proximal end to said distal end, wherein the smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged, wherein the tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by a wrapper (1), characterized in that the wrapper (1) comprises at least a first layer (2) comprising paper material and a second layer (3) comprising reconstituted tobacco, wherein the first layer (2) is adjoined to the second layer (3), wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer are attached to one another with glue, wherein the glue is positioned between the first (2) and second (3) layer and is formed as a full (4) layer, wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer have the same or at least similar dimensions.2. Smoking article according to claim 1, characterized in that the second layer (3) comprises at least one taste enhancer and/or additional flavor/s.3. Smoking article according to claim 2, characterized in that the second layer (3) is coated with taste enhancer/s and/or additional flavor/s.4. Smoking article according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the glue comprises a substance selected from a group of polyvinyl ester, preferably at least one vinyl acetate, preferably polyvinyl acetate and/or ethylene-vinyl acetate.5. Smoking article according to any of previous claims, characterized in that an amount of glue between the first and second layer (3) is larger than 0,5 g/m2, preferably larger than 1 g/m2, preferably larger than 2 g/m2 and/or smaller than 4 g/m2, preferably smaller than 7 g/m2, preferably smaller than 10 g/m2.6. Smoking article according to any of previous claims, characterized in that a weight of the second layer (3) is higher than 25 g/m2, preferably higher than 35 g/m2, preferably higher than 45 g/m2 and/or lower than 200 g/m2, preferably lower than 150 g/m2, preferably lower than 100 g/m2.7. Smoking article according to any of previous claims, characterized in that a weight of the first layer (2) is higher than 5 g/m2, preferably higher than 10 g/m2, preferably than 20 g/m2 and/or lower than 70 g/m2, preferably lower than 60 g/m2, preferably lower than 50 g/m2.8. Wrapper (1) for a combustible smoking product and/or a Heat not Burn product, wherein the wrapper (1) extends in longitudinal direction and in a width direction and comprises a paper based material, which is Tollable, characterized in that the wrapper (1) comprises at least a first layer (2) and a second layer (3), wherein the first layer (2) comprises or is made of a paper material and the second layer (3) comprises or is made of reconstituted tobacco, wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer are attached to one another with glue, wherein the glue is positioned between the first (2) and second (3) layer and is formed as a full layer (4), wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer have the same or at least similar dimensions..9. Wrapper (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the wrapper (1) is a laminate material comprising the first layer (2), the second layer (3) and/or a glue layer.10. Wrapper (1) according to any one of claims 8-9, characterized in that the wrapper (1) is formed as a tillable hollow tube, wherein two opposite longitudinal sides of the wrapper (1) parallel to the longitudinal direction of the wrapper (1) are fixedly glued to each other in an overlapping arrangement.11. Method of enhancing a tobacco taste of a smoking article with a distal and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged, wherein the tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by a wrapper (1), which comprises at least a first layer (2) that comprises a paper material and a second layer (3), wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer are attached to one another with glue, wherein the glue is positioned between the first (2) and second (3) layer and is formed as a full (4) layer, wherein the first (2) and second (3) layer have the same or at least similar dimensions, comprising the steps of: d. Providing the first and second layer (3), wherein the second layer (3) comprises or is made of reconstituted tobacco e. Applying a full layer (4) of glue on the first (2) and/or second (3) layer, f. Attaching the first (2) and the second (3) layer on one another.12. Method according to claim 11, characterized by an additional step of applying a flavor and/or a taste enhancer to the first (2) or second (3) layer.", "embedding_index": 505}
{"index": 506, "patent_number": "US2023210172 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (54) and a porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The porous liquid transfer element (56) has a longitudinal axis (57) and defines an airflow channel (62) extending substantially in a longitudinal direction defined by the longitudinal axis (57). The porous liquid transfer element (56) also includes a recess (60), and at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the recess (60) and at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the airflow channel (62). [EN] 1. A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device (100), the cartridge comprising: an inductively heatable susceptor (54); anda porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54), the porous liquid transfer element (56) having a longitudinal axis (57) and defining an airflow channel (62) extending substantially in a longitudinal direction defined by the longitudinal axis (57), the porous liquid transfer element (56) including a recess (60), wherein at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the recess (60) and at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the airflow channel (62).2. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the recess (60) includes a support surface (80) which supports at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54).3. A cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the support surface (80) is substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (57) and extends substantially in the radial direction.4. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) comprises: a susceptor ring (54) accommodated in the recess (60) and including an inner circumferential edge (54a); andone or more retaining elements (74) extending from the inner circumferential edge (54a) into the airflow channel (62).5. A cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the one or more retaining elements (74) contact an inner surface (78) of the airflow channel (62).6. A cartridge according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the one or more retaining elements (74) comprise a circumferential lip (85) or a tubular rim (85) extending into airflow channel (62).7. A cartridge according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the one or more retaining elements (74) comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced retaining legs (82) extending into the airflow channel (62).8. A cartridge according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is substantially tubular and positioned inside the airflow channel (62) to extend in the longitudinal direction along an inner surface (78) of the airflow channel (62).9. A cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the tubular inductively heatable susceptor (54) includes retaining elements (74) at one or both longitudinal ends thereof, the retaining elements (74) extend outwardly and are accommodated in the recess (60) in the porous liquid transfer element (56).10. A cartridge according to claim 9 when dependent on claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the one or more retaining elements (74) are supported by the support surface (80) of the recess (60).11. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) includes at least one first interference fit element (86) and the porous liquid transfer element (56) includes at least one second interference fit element (88) which cooperates with the at least one first interference fit element (86), preferably wherein the first and second interference fit elements (86, 88) provide a mechanical snap-fit connection between the inductively heatable susceptor (54) and the porous liquid transfer element (56).12. A cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the first and second interference fit elements (86, 88) define a camming profile (90) in a first direction to facilitate positioning of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) in the recess (60) and the airflow channel (62) of the porous liquid transfer element (56).13. A cartridge according to claim 12, wherein the first and second interference fit elements (86, 88) define a non-camming locking profile (92) in a second direction opposite to the first direction to impede removal of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) from the recess (60) and the airflow channel (62).14. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54), the porous liquid transfer element (56) and the airflow channel (62) are all arranged in coaxial alignment about the longitudinal axis (57).15. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is fluid-permeable.16. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (56) comprises a capillary material, preferably wherein the capillary material comprises a porous ceramic material.", "embedding_index": 506}
{"index": 507, "patent_number": "US2023210179 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device (100) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (54) and a porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The porous liquid transfer element (56) has a longitudinal axis (57) and includes a recess (60) accommodating at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The recess (60) includes a support surface (80) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (57) to support at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54). [EN] 1. A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device (100), the cartridge comprising: an inductively heatable susceptor (54); anda porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54), the porous liquid transfer element (56) having a longitudinal axis (57) and including a recess (60) accommodating at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54), the recess (60) including a support surface (80) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (57) to support at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54).2. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inclined support surface (80) tapers away from the longitudinal axis (57) of the porous liquid transfer element (56) and defines an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis or wherein the inclined support surface (80) tapers towards the longitudinal axis (57) of the porous liquid transfer element (56) and defines an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis (57).3. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inclined support surface (80) is substantially frusto-conical and the inductively heatable susceptor (54) has a corresponding substantially frusto-conical shape or wherein the inclined support surface (80) is substantially frusto-pyramidal and the inductively heatable susceptor (80) has a corresponding substantially frusto-pyramidal shape.4. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, further comprising a liquid store (24) for storing vapour generating liquid, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (56) is configured to convey vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the inductively heatable susceptor (54) and the porous liquid transfer element (56) includes an outer surface (58) exposed to an inner space of the liquid store (24).5. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) includes at least one first interference fit element (82) and the porous liquid transfer element (56) includes at least one second interference fit element (84) which cooperates with the at least one first interference fit element (82), preferably wherein the first and second interference fit elements (82, 84) provide a mechanical snap-fit connection between the inductively heatable susceptor (54) and the porous liquid transfer element (56).6. A cartridge according to claim 5, wherein the first and second interference fit elements (82, 84) define a camming profile (86) in a first direction to facilitate positioning of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) on the inclined support surface (80) of the porous liquid transfer element (56).7. A cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the first and second interference fit elements (82, 84) define a non-camming locking profile (88) in a second direction opposite to the first direction to impede removal of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) from the inclined support surface (80).8. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (56) defines an airflow channel (62) extending substantially in a longitudinal direction defined by the longitudinal axis (57), preferably wherein the airflow channel (62) defines a substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber (64).9. A cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) includes an inner circumferential edge (54a) and one or more locating elements (90) which extend from the inner circumferential edge (54a) into the airflow channel (62) to locate the inductively heatable susceptor (54) on the inclined support surface (80).10. A cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the one or more locating elements (90) include at least one first interference fit element (92) and the porous liquid transfer element (56) includes at least one second interference fit element (94) in the airflow channel (62) which cooperates with the at least one first interference fit element (92), preferably wherein the first and second interference fit elements (92, 94) provide a mechanical snap-fit connection between the inductively heatable susceptor (54) and the porous liquid transfer element (56).11. A cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is substantially tubular and positioned inside the airflow channel (62) to extend in the longitudinal direction along an inner surface (78) of the airflow channel (62).12. A cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the substantially tubular inductively heatable susceptor (54) includes retaining elements (74) at one or both longitudinal ends thereof, the retaining elements (74) extend outwardly and are supported by the inclined support surface (80) of the porous liquid transfer element (56).13. A cartridge according to any of claims 8 to 12, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54), the porous liquid transfer element (56) and the airflow channel (62) are all arranged in coaxial alignment about the longitudinal axis (57).14. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is fluid-permeable.15. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (56) comprises a capillary material, preferably wherein the capillary material comprises a porous ceramic material.", "embedding_index": 507}
{"index": 508, "patent_number": "US2023210178 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system comprises a consumable (100) comprising a vaporizable material, a heating device comprising a heating receptacle (200) for receiving, in use, the consumable and comprising a heating element (204). At least one intermediate element (500) is positioned between the consumable and the heating element for absorbing vaporizable material and for acting as a heatshield between the heating and the consumable. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system comprising: a consumable comprising a vaporizable material,a heating device comprising a heating receptable for receiving, in use, the consumable and comprising a heating element;wherein,an intermediate element is positioned between the consumable and the heating element for absorbing the vaporizable material from the consumable and for acting as a heatshield between the heating element and the consumable, andwherein the intermediate element comprises at least two portions, the first portion being in contact with the consumable or the vaporizable material and configured to ensure a wicking of the vaporizable material through the second portion and the second portion being in close contact with the heating element and configured to optimize heat transfer and the vaporization process of the vaporizable material,andwherein the intermediate element is configured such that the vaporization of the vaporizable material occurs in the intermediate element.2. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the consumable comprises: a hollow body having at least one wall configured to hold the vaporizable material, andthe heating receptacle comprises:a wall defining a chamber configured to removably receive at least a portion of the consumable, and the wall further comprises the heating element for evaporating the vaporizable material when in use.3. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the first portion is adapted to cooperate in one side which faces the consumable, with an outside surface of at least one wall of the consumable and the second portion is adapted to cooperate in a second side which faces the consumable, with the heating element.4. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the first portion is configured to act as a vaporizable material retention medium and wherein the first portion holds and transfers the vaporizable material to the second portion and the second portion is configured to act as a heatshield.5. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the first portion and second portion are made of distinct materials.6. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the first portion is a heat resistant mesh that resists to temperatures up to 400 degrees centigrade7. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the first portion comprises cotton or glass fiber and wherein the first portion has a thickness between 1 mm and 8 mm.8. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein the second portion is a mesh made of a mesh material, and wherein pore diameters of the mesh material is greater than pore diameters of the material from which the first portion is made.9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the second portion is made of open cell metallic foam or sintered metal, and wherein the foam has a thickness between 1 mm and 8 mm.10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein the open cell metallic foam has a porosity comprised between 0.8 and 0.5 and a thermal conductivity between 1 W/mk and 20 W/mk.11. The aerosol generation system according to claim 2, wherein the heating element extends along at least an inner portion of the wall, and preferably forms at least a part of the wall of the chamber.12. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the intermediate element is connected to the wall of the consumable, such that, the first portion extends over at least a portion of the wall of the consumable.13. The aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the intermediate element is connected to the heating element of the heating receptacle such that the second portion is in thermal contact with the heating element.14. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the consumable further includes a vaporizable material outlet configured to release the vaporizable material to the intermediate element.15. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein the consumable further comprises at least one groove extending into the wall of the consumable and the at least one groove forms part of an airflow channel configured to enable air flowing from an air inlet to an outlet disposed at an opposite end of the device, and to allow air to flow from the air inlet to an opposite end of the device when in use.16. A method for manufacturing the intermediate element according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises surface treatment techniques including one of: Electroplating, Electroless Plating, Chemical Coating, Anodic Oxidation Process, Hot Dipping, Vacuum Plating, Thermal Spraying, or Metallic Cementation.17. The aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein the first portion has a thickness between 2 mm and 8 mm.18. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, wherein the second portion is made of aluminum or steel and their alloys or conductive ceramic materials.19. The aerosol generation system of claim 18, wherein the foam has a thickness of between 2 mm and 6 mm.", "embedding_index": 508}
{"index": 509, "patent_number": "US2023210173 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device includes a reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material, a heater including a wick which is configured to imbibe liquid by capillarity, and a liquid path for providing liquid from the reservoir to the heater that includes at least one liquid channel that fluidically connects the reservoir to the wick, the liquid channel including a porous pad in contact with the wick. The porous pad improves the reliability in the supply of vaporizable material to the heater. [EN] 1. An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device comprising: a reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material arranged near a mouthpiece end of the aerosolization module,a heater configured for liquid aerosolization; the heater comprising a wick which is configured to imbibe liquid by capillarity, the heater being arranged between the reservoir and a power supply connecting end,a liquid path for providing liquid from the reservoir to the heater,the liquid path comprising at least one liquid channel fluidically connecting the reservoir to the wick, the at least one liquid channel comprising a porous pad in contact with the wick, wherein the porous pad is arranged between the heater and the power supply connecting end, such that the liquid flows substantially in a direction from the power supply connecting end toward the mouthpiece end over a portion of the liquid path.2. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the porous pad is made of cotton.3. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid channel extends from the reservoir to a chamber located between the heater and the power supply connecting end, said chamber containing the porous pad.4. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the reservoir is formed as a single part having at least one external wall, and the at least one liquid channel is arranged along said at least one external wall of the reservoir.5. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein further comprising a heater holder, the porous pad being interposed between a side portion of the heater holder and a lateral end portion of the heater.6. The aerosolization module according to claim 5, wherein the heater and/or the heater holder comprises embedded contacts for electrical connection.7. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid channel comprises two liquid channels and the aerosolization module further comprises a second porous pads, each of said porous pads being in contact with a respective extremity of the wick of the heater.8. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the reservoir comprises a central tube, the heater being placed at a bottom of said central tube.9. The aerosolization module according to claim 8, wherein the reservoir comprises a first volume and a second volume having a symmetrical arrangement around the central tube, each of the first volume and the second volume being connected to a distinct one of the two liquid channels.10. The aerosolization module according to claim 8, wherein the heater has an elongated shape and extends substantially orthogonally to the central tube.11. The aerosolization module according to claim 8, wherein further comprising a heater cover which comprises a hole sealingly fastened to the central tube.12. The aerosolization module according to claim 11, wherein further comprising a spacer interposed between the heater and the heater cover.13. The aerosolization module according to claim 11, wherein each of the at least one liquid channel is formed between external walls of a part forming the reservoir and the heater cover.14. The aerosolization module according to claim 11, wherein a silicone seal is interposed between the hole of the heater cover and the central tube.15. The aerosolization module according to claim 11, wherein further comprising a silicone part interposed between the heater cover and the heater.", "embedding_index": 509}
{"index": 510, "patent_number": "US2023210171 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a A consumable container for filling e-liquid into a heating cavity of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device, a refillable aerosol generation system thereof and a method for using the refillable aerosol generation system are provided. More specifically, a consumable container for filling e-liquid into a heating cavity of an aerosol generation device; comprises includes a shell and the e-liquid, wherein the shell has a flexible wall. [EN] 1. A consumable container for filling e-liquid into a heating cavity of an aerosol generation device, comprising a shell and an e-liquid, wherein the shell has a flexible wall.2. The consumable container according to claim 1, wherein the shell is made of pierceable film.3. The consumable container according to claims 1, wherein the shell has an average thickness of at most 500 micrometres and of at least 5 micrometres.4. The consumable container according to claim 1, wherein the shell comprises or is made of alginate.5. The consumable container according to claim 1, having a pillow, ball, or droplet shape.6. The consumable container according to claim 1, wherein the container has a volume of at most 18 ml, and at least 1 ml.7. The consumable container according to claim 1, wherein the e-liquid comprises vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine and/or other tobacco products.8. An aerosol generation device for use with a consumable container, comprising a cavity for heating an e-liquid in the consumable container and a needle for penetrating a shell of the consumable container.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the needle is arranged inside the cavity.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the needle includes a guiding tube for guiding flow of the e-liquid into the cavity.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the needle is arranged at a cover of the aerosol generation device or outside the cavity of the aerosol generation device.12. A refillable aerosol generation system, comprising the aerosol generation device according to claim 8, and a consumable container for filling e-liquid into a heating cavity of the aerosol generation device, the consumable container comprising a shell and an e-liquid, wherein the shell has a flexible wall.13. The refillable aerosol generation system according to claim 12, wherein the consumable container has a size such that the consumable container is configured to be at least partially set into the heating cavity of the aerosol generation device.14. A method for using a refillable aerosol generation system, wherein the method comprises steps of: penetrating a shell of a consumable container by a needle of an aerosol generation device,filling e-liquid from the consumable container into a heating cavity of the aerosol generation device, andtaking the shell of the consumable container out of the aerosol generation device.15. The method for using a refillable aerosol generation system according to claim 14, wherein in the shell-taking step, the shell is taken out of the aerosol generation device after finishing the refilling step and before a step of consuming of the e-liquid.", "embedding_index": 510}
{"index": 511, "patent_number": "US2023210177 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure concerns a vaporizer element (1) for an aerosol generating device including a structure (3) defining a chamber (5) configured for removably receiving at least a portion of a consumable therein, the consumable being removable from the structure and containing at least one vaporizable material. The structure comprises at least one wick structure (7) for receiving the at least one vaporizable material, the at least one wick structure extending along at least an inner portion of the structure to define at least a portion of the chamber. The vaporizer element includes first and second heating means (37, 39) comprising a braided conductor heating element or a meshed structure, the wick structure extending fully or partially therebetween. [EN] 1. A vaporizer element for an aerosol generating device comprising a structure defining a chamber configured for removably receiving at least a portion of a consumable therein, the consumablebeing removable from the structure and containing at least one vaporizable material, wherein the structure comprises at least one wick structure for receiving the at least one vaporizable material, the at least one wick structure extending along at least an inner portion of the structure to define at least a portion of the chamber, anda first heater and a second heater, the at least one wick structure extending fully or partially between the first and second heater, wherein the first and/or second heater comprise a braided conductor heating element or a meshed structure configured to displace the at least one vaporizable material by capillary action.2. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the structure comprises a base and/or at least one wall extending to define the chamber, and the at least one wick structure extends along or defines at least a portion of the base and/or at least a portion of the at least one wall.3. The vaporizer element according to claim 2, wherein the at least one wick structure fully defines the at least one wall and/or the base.4. The vaporizer element according to claim 2, wherein the at least one wall extends outwards from a first extremity to define an opening at a second extremity for receiving the consumable.5. The vaporizer element according to claim 4, wherein the at least one wick structure extends along an inner surface of the at least one wall between the opening and the first extremity or between the opening and the base, or defines an inner surface of the at least one wall between the opening and the first extremity or between the opening and the base.6. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the at least one wick structure is in thermal contact with the first and/or second heater.7. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the first and/or second heater extends along at least an outer portion of the structure or at least an inner portion of the structure to define at least a portion of the chamber.8. The vaporizer element according to claim 2, wherein the first heater is located in or on the base or defines the base, and the second heater is located in or on the at least one wall or defines at least a portion of the at least one wall.9. The vaporizer element according to previous claim 1, wherein the at least one wick structure only extends between the first and second heaters.10. The vaporizer element according to claim 4, wherein the first heater is located at the first extremity, and the second heater is located between the opening and the first extremity, or at the second extremity of the at least one wall defining the opening.11. (canceled)12. The vaporizer element according to claim 2, wherein the at least one wall extends upwards and laterally outwards to define a truncated and/or tapered chamber for receiving the consumable.13. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, further including a consumable perforating mechanism or consumable opening mechanism configured to permit the release of the at least one vaporizable material from the consumable onto the at least one wick structure and/or the at least one heater.14. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the structure includes the first and second heater, the first and second heater being separately located on the structure and along at least one fluidic communication path of the at least one vaporizable material, and wherein the first heater is configured to generate a first vaporization heating temperature and the second heater is configured to generate a second vaporization heating temperature different than the first vaporization heating temperature.15. (canceled)16. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein each of the first and second heaters extend circumferentially to define portions of the chamber or of the at least one wall.17. The vaporizer element according to claim 4, wherein the first heater is between the first and second extremities, and the second heater is located between the first heater and the second extremity.18. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the first and second heaters -define an intertwined or interlaced network for receiving the at least one vaporizable material.19. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the first heater and/or the second heater includes braided wire and a flexible substrate or blade to which the braided wire is attached, or includes braided wire and at least one clamp to which the braided wire is attached.20. (canceled)21. The vaporizer element according to claim 1, wherein the structure delimits, at least partially, a conical, square or hexagonal shaped holder; or defines a conical, square or hexagonal circumference.22. (canceled)23. The vaporizer element according to claim 4, wherein the at least one wick structure is located at or delimits the first extremity and/or the second extremity.24. (canceled)25. An Aaerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device includes a cavity receiving the vaporizer element, and a plurality of electrical contacts arranged to contact or press against the first heater and/or the second heater permitting to provide current to the first and second heaters for heating the vaporizable material.", "embedding_index": 511}
{"index": 512, "patent_number": "US2021315256 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic smoking device, a dispenser, a smoking system, and a method of supplying a tobacco mousse formulation are provided. The electronic smoking device has an access port configured to receive a tobacco mousse formulation into the electronic smoking device. The dispenser includes a dispensing member configured to dispense a tobacco mousse formulation, in particular into the electronic smoking device. [EN] 1. An electronic smoking device comprising a storage portion containing a tobacco mousse formulation, wherein the storage portion is provided with a heating structure configured to heat the received tobacco mousse formulation within the storage portion.2. The electronic smoking device of claim 1, wherein the heating structure is configured to heat the tobacco mousse formulation within the storage portion without combustion of the tobacco mousse formulation.3. A dispenser comprising: a container portion containing a tobacco mousse formulation; anda dispensing member configured to dispense the tobacco mousse formulation from the container portion.4. The dispenser of claim 3, wherein the container portion comprises, or consists of, a variable volume container.5. The dispenser of claim 4, wherein an internal lining of the variable volume container comprises a water barrier layer.6. The dispenser of claim 3, comprising an actuator, wherein the dispenser is configured to dispense a specific amount of the tobacco mousse formulation when the actuator is operated.7. The dispenser of claim 6, wherein the dispenser comprises a setting structure for setting the specific amount of the tobacco mousse formulation to be dispensed.8. The dispenser of claim 3, wherein the container portion is replaceable.9. A smoking system comprising: an electronic smoking device having an access port configured to receive a tobacco mousse formulation into the electronic smoking device,wherein the access port is configured to guide the tobacco mousse formulation received by the access port into a storage portion of the electronic smoking device; and wherein the storage portion is provided with a heating structure configured to heat the received tobacco mousse formulation within the storage portion; andthe dispenser according to claim 3, configured to dispense the tobacco mousse formulation into the access port of the electronic smoking device.10. The smoking system of claim 9, wherein the dispenser comprises a dispensing member for dispensing the tobacco mousse formulation; andwherein the access port and the dispensing member are configured such that the dispensing member is at least partially insertable into the access port and/or such that the access port is at least partially insertable into the dispensing member.11. The smoking system of claim 10, wherein the dispensing member comprises a first docking interface;wherein the access port comprises a second docking interface; andwherein the first and the second docking interface are configured to be detachably dockable to one another.12. A method of supplying a tobacco mousse formulation to a storage portion of an electronic smoking device or to a storage portion for use in an electronic smoking device, the method comprising dispensing the tobacco mousse formulation into said storage portion.13. The method of claim 12, wherein the dispensing of the tobacco mousse formulation comprises: applying a force to a container portion of the dispenser to effect transmission of the tobacco mousse formulation from the container portion to the electronic smoking device 10.14. Use of the dispenser according to claim 3 for supplying a tobacco mousse formulation to an electronic smoking device or to a storage portion for use in an electronic smoking device.15. Use of a tobacco mousse formulation for the dispenser of claim 3.16. A tobacco mousse formulation suitable for dispensing with the dispenser of claim 3.", "embedding_index": 512}
{"index": 513, "patent_number": "WO21249833 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method to identify coded information arranged on an aerosol-generating consumable article (1) that comprises at least one indicium (10) containing coded information about the article (1), the article (1) to be consumed by using an aerosol generating device (2), the method comprising the steps of - reading the coded information of said indicium (10) by the indicium detection system (100) as the article is moved in or through a cavity (200) of the aerosol-generating device (2) - detecting said coded information during insertion of said aerosol-generating article (1) into said aerosol-generating device (2). The invention relates also to an aerosol-generating device (2) comprising an indicium detection system (100, 100') to detect said readable code during the insertion movement of an article (1). The invention relates further to an article (1) that comprises an indicium (10) that may be read upon insertion in said device (2), and to a system comprising said device (2) and said article (1). [EN] Claims 1. Method for identifying coded information arranged on an aerosol generating consumable article (1) to be consumed by using an aerosol generating device, the article (1) defining an insertion direction (Z) and comprising at least one indicium (10) containing coded information about the article (1) arranged on or inside said article (1), the aerosol-generating device (2) comprising a cavity (200) arranged for insertion of the article (1) along the insertion direction (Z) and comprising an indicium detection system (100), the method comprising: reading the coded information of said indicium (10) by the indicium detection system (100) during the lapse of time of the movement of insertion of said aerosol-generating article (1) in the cavity (200), as the article (1) is moved in or through the cavity (200) of said aerosol-generating device (2).2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said indicium (10) comprises an array of optical layers arranged in the length of said insertion direction (Z), and wherein said indicium detection system (100) comprises at least one optical detector (110).3. The method according to claim 2, wherein at least two of the optical layers have different optical transmission and/or reflection and/or absorption and/or scattering and/or diffraction and/or polarisation properties.4. The method according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the indicium (10) comprises an array of electrically conductive layers arranged in the length of said insertion direction (Z), and wherein the indicium detection system (100) comprises at least one electrical detector (110).5. The method according to claim 4, wherein said conductive layers (10) are metallic layers.6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said conductive layers (10) are conductive ink layers, preferably metal ink layers.7. The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said conductive layers (10) are intrinsic conductive polymer (ICP) layers.8. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the electrical detector is configured to detect an electrical capacitance between the conductive layers and the electrical detector.9. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the electrical detector (100) is configured to detect an electrical inductance generated between the conductive layers and the electrical detector.10. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the electrical detector (100) is configured to detect an electrical resistance between the conductive layers (10) and the electrical detector (100).11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the indicium (10) comprises an array of magnetic layers arranged in the length of said insertion direction (Z), and wherein the indicium detection system comprises at least one magnetic detector configured to detect a magnetic field generated by said magnetic layers.12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the indicium (10) comprises at least a first array (10) and a second (10\") array of detectable layers that are both extending along or parallel to said insertion direction (Z), and wherein the signals (S1, S2) produced by each of said at least a first array (1 O) and a second array (10\") of detectable layers are detected by at least one optical detector (110, 110) and are, preferably, superposed to provide a superposed signal (S3) that provides a unique identification code identifying the aerosol-generating consumable article (1).13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the indicium detection system (100) comprises at least one electrical detector (130) and at least one optical detector (140).14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the indicium (10) comprises at least one electrically detectable layer (10a) and at least one optically detectable layer (10b), both layers being arranged along or parallel to said insertion direction (Z), said indicium detection system (100) comprising at least one electrical detector (130) and at least one optical detector (140).15. An aerosol-generating device (2) comprising, arranged in an outer body (110), a power supply section (120) and a cavity (200) defining a cavity axis (204), said body (110) having an opening (202) accessible at the outer body and being configured to receive a consumable article (1) defining an insertion direction (Z), wherein the aerosol-generating device (2) further comprises an indicium detection system configured in the device to detect said readable code optically and/or electrically upon the insertion said article (1) in the cavity as the article moves in or through the cavity (200).16. An aerosol-generating article (1) for aerosol generating device comprising a cavity, the article defining an insertion direction (Z) and comprising at least one indicium (10) containing coded information about the article (1), said indicium (10) being arranged in the insertion direction (Z), for being read by an indicium detection system of the aerosol-generating device (2) upon insertion of said aerosol-generating article (1) in the cavity as the article moves in or through the cavity of the aerosol-generating device (2).17. An aerosol-generating system comprising said aerosol-generating device (2) according to claim 15 and said aerosol-generating article (1) according to claim 16, the aerosol-generating article (1) being at least partially inserted in said aerosol-generating device (2).", "embedding_index": 513}
{"index": 514, "patent_number": "US2023200447 AA", "text": "[EN] A system includes an aerosol generating device and a portion of aerosol generating substrate, the device including first and second housing elements configured to move between open and closed positions, wherein, in the closed position, the housing elements together define an aerosol generation chamber configured to enclose the portion, and further define an air flow channel including an inlet, an outlet and the chamber, the first housing element including a recess for receiving the portion, wherein the recess includes a flat bottom surface, and the second housing element includes a compression surface for compressing the portion towards the bottom surface, the compression and bottom surfaces being opposing surfaces of the chamber, wherein the portion is cuboid and a thickness of the portion before use in the device is greater than a distance between the compression and bottom surfaces when the first and second housing elements are in the closed position. [EN] 1. A system comprising an aerosol generating device and a portion of aerosol generating substrate, the aerosol generating device comprising first and second housing elements configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein, in the closed position, the first and second housing elements together define an aerosol generation chamber configured to enclose the portion of aerosol generating substrate, and further define an air flow channel comprising an inlet, an outlet and the aerosol generation chamber, the first housing element comprising a recess for receiving the portion of aerosol generating substrate, wherein the recess comprises a flat bottom surface, andthe second housing element comprising a compression surface for compressing the portion of aerosol generating substrate towards the bottom surface of the recess, the compression surface and the bottom surface being opposing surfaces of the aerosol generation chamber,wherein the portion of aerosol generating substrate is cuboid and a thickness D of the portion before use in the aerosol generating device is greater than a distance d between the compression surface and the bottom surface of the recess when the first and second housing elements are in the closed position.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein a compression ratio d/D between the thickness D of the portion before use and the distance d between the compression surface and the bottom surface of the recess is between 0.6 and 0.9.3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second housing elements are connected by a hinge.4. The system according to claim 1, the aerosol generating device further comprising a fastener for holding the first and second housing elements in the closed position.5. The system according to claim 1, the aerosol generating device further comprising a gasket configured to, in the closed position, seal the air flow channel between the inlet and the outlet.6. The system according to claim 1, the aerosol generating device further comprising a heating element arranged to supply heat to the aerosol generation chamber through the bottom surface or the compression surface.7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first housing element and/or the second housing element comprises an insulating member at least partly enclosing the aerosol generation chamber.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second housing element additionally comprises second air flow channel configured to connect to the aerosol generation chamber in the closed position, and to provide the inlet and the outlet.9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the second air flow channel comprises a groove in a surface of the second housing element.10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the second air flow channel comprises a groove in the compression surface.11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the second air flow channel comprises a plurality of grooves in the compression surface connected between the inlet and the outlet.12. The system according to claim 11, wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of distinct inlets connected to the plurality of grooves.13. The system according to claim 11, wherein the plurality of grooves are arranged in parallel between the inlet and the outlet.14. The system according to claim 11, wherein a plurality of sections of the compression surface are separated by the plurality of grooves of the second air flow channel, and each of the plurality of sections of the compression surface is configured to compress the portion of aerosol generating substrate towards the bottom surface of the recess.15. The system according to claim 1, further comprising an electrical power source, wherein the aerosol generating device is a portable handheld device.16. The system according to claim 1, wherein a compression ratio d/D between the thickness D of the portion before use and the distance d between the compression surface and the bottom surface of the recess is between 0.7 and 0.8.", "embedding_index": 514}
{"index": 515, "patent_number": "US2023189887 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (001) comprises a conically shaped heating element (300) configured to generate aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material (200) on a convex slanted surface, and a heat source (320) configured to be positioned inside the conically shaped heating element, and configured to provide a heat gradient when in use along the convex slanted surface. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising a conically shaped heating element configured to generate aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface of said conically shaped heating element, anda heat source configured to heat the conically shaped heating element in use, in such a way that a heat gradient is provided along the slanted surface,the aerosol generating device further comprising a vaporizable material capsule, whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped alignment element with a slanted surface configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element of the aerosol generating device,wherein the slanted surface of the conically shaped alignment element comprises at least a first groove enabling a flow of evaporated vaporizable material.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a vaporizable material releasing means configured to enable the vaporizable material to flow from the vaporizable material capsule into a space located between a surface of the conically shaped alignment element and the conically shaped heating element at a time of mating.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the vaporizable material capsule further comprises a mesh structure located on the slanted surface of the conically shaped alignment element and configured to receive the vaporizable material by capillarity and enabling an evaporation of vaporizable material when heated.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element further comprises at least a second groove enabling a flow of evaporated vaporizable material.5. The aerosol generating device of any one of claims 1 to 2 and 4, further comprising a mesh structure located adjacently to the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element and configured to receive the vaporizable material by capillarity.6. The aerosol generating device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the conical shape of any of the heating element and alignment element is any one of the list comprising a cone, a frusto-cone, a bullet, a frusto-bullet, an ogival shape, a frusto-ogival shape.7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a body element configured to house a power source for the heat source, andan attaching means configured to attach the conically shaped heating element to the body element.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein the attaching means is further configured to removably attach the conically shaped heating element to the body element.9. A vaporizable material capsule for an aerosol generating device, comprising a reservoir containing a charge of vaporizable material, the capsule further comprising a conically shaped alignment element configured to mate with a corresponding conically shaped heating element, anda mesh structure located on a wall of the conically shaped alignment element and configured to receive vaporizable material from the reservoir by capillarity and enabling an evaporation of vaporizable material when heated by said conically shaped heating element and wherein,a slanted surface of the conically shaped alignment element comprises at least a groove enabling a flow of evaporated vaporizable material.10. The vaporizable material capsule according to of claim 9 wherein the conically shaped heating element is part of the vaporizable material capsule and comprises electrical connectors to connect said conically shaped heating element to a power source of an aerosol generating device.11. The vaporizable material capsule according any one of claims 9 and 10, wherein the conically shaped heating element comprises at least a groove enabling a flow of evaporated vaporizable material.", "embedding_index": 515}
{"index": 516, "patent_number": "US2023180834 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating element (1) for an aerosol generating device, the heating element comprising a heating body (10) extending from a first end (10a) to a second end (10b) and provided with at least first and second electric contact parts (12, 13) wherein the eating body (10) is plate-shaped and comprises an opening (11) forming a substantially central airflow passage in the plate-shaped body (10); wherein the heating element is configured to provide a heating gradient between an outer periphery of the plate-shaped body (10) and the opening (11) therein; wherein the heating element further comprises a mesh material (14) on at least one side of the plate-shaped body (10). A thickness of the plate-shaped body measured in a transversal cross-section thereof perpendicular to sides of the plate-shaped body is variable from the outer periphery of the plate to the opening, and gradually diminishes between the outer periphery and the opening. [EN] 1. A heating element (1) for an aerosol generating device, the heating element comprising a heating body (10) extending from a first end (10a) to a second end (10b) and provided with at least first and second electric contact parts (12, 13) wherein the heating body (10) is plate-shaped and comprises an opening (11) forming a substantially central airflow passage in the plate-shaped body (10); wherein the heating element is configured to provide a heating gradient between an outer periphery of the plate-shaped body (10) and the opening (11) therein; wherein the heating element further comprises a mesh material (14) on at least one side of the plate-shaped body (10); andwherein a thickness of the plate-shaped body (10) measured in a transversal cross-section thereof perpendicular to sides of the plate-shaped body is variable from the outer periphery of the plate to the opening (11), and gradually diminishes between the outer periphery and the opening (11).2. The heating element according to claim 1, wherein the plate-shaped body (10) comprises means (15,16) for holding the mesh material (14), preferably ears or lugs extending from the body at its outer periphery3. The heating element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plate-shaped body (10) is a disc.4. The heating element according to any preceding claim, wherein a largest dimension of the opening (11) is at most equal to a width of the plate-shaped body (10), said width being measured from the outer periphery to an outer edge of the opening in a direction passing through the centre of the opening.5. The heating element as defined in one of the preceding claims, wherein the plate-shaped body (10) is made of metal and the mesh material (14) is made of metal, sintered or not, such as nickel, nichrome, kanthal, tungsten, stainless steel.6. A consumable article (20) for an aerosol generating device, the article comprising a reservoir for a vaporizable material (21), the reservoir having a material outlet (25), at least one heating element as defined in one of the preceding claims to heat vaporizable material exiting the reservoir through the reservoir outlet (25) to form an aerosol, and an airflow channel having an air inlet and an outlet for the aerosol generated through heating of the vaporizable material, wherein the heating element is arranged with respect to the reservoir outlet (25) and airflow channel such that vaporizable material (21) exiting through the reservoir outlet (25) permeates through the mesh material towards the outer periphery of the plate-shaped body (10) and the airflow channel passes through the opening in the plate-shaped body (10).7. The article as defined in claim 6, wherein said article (20) comprises at least two heating elements arranged in series along a common longitudinal axis passing through the centre of each of the openings (11), wherein each plate-shaped body (10) of said heating elements is configured to provide a different heating temperature.8. The article as defined in claim 6, wherein each plate-shaped body (10) has a different thickness.9. The article as defined in the preceding claims 6 to 8, wherein said vaporizable material comprise e-liquid and/or wax and/or gel10. An aerosol generating device (30) comprising a heating element as defined in one of claims 1 to 5 or an article (20) as defined in one of claims 6 to 9.11. The aerosol generating device as defined in the preceding claim, wherein said device is an e-cigarette.12. A method of generating an inhalable aerosol or vapor, wherein an article as defined in claims 6 to 9 or a device as defined in one of claim 10 or 11 is provided and wherein the plate-shaped body (10) of each heating element is heated to a predetermined temperature at the periphery of the opening (11) so as to heat a vaporizable material provided to the heating elements to its vaporisation temperature and form an inhalable aerosol.13. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the predetermined temperature provided by the plate-shaped body (10) of each heating element is a different temperature for each plate so that the temperature of the aerosol generated by heating of a vaporizable material provided to the heating elements and circulated inside the airflow path (23) is adjustable.", "embedding_index": 516}
{"index": 517, "patent_number": "WO23117930 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention relates to an e-vaping device tobacco heat stick comprising: a tobacco rod (1) including: a first end (11), a second end (13), opposite to said first end (11), an external peripheral wall (12) extending between said first end (11) and said second end (13), an extension (2) bound to said first end (11) and comprising a filter (4), a sealed closure (3), fastened to said second end (13), comprising a flap (5) including: a proximal portion (51) bound to said second end (13), a distal portion (53), opposite to said proximal portion (51), an intermediate portion (52) extending from said proximal portion (51) to said distal portion (53) and covering said second end (13), wherein: said flap distal portion (53) is folded over a part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12), so as to be fastened onto said part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12). [EN] CLAIMS heat-not-burn aerosol generating article comprising: a tobacco rod (1) including: o a first end (11), o a second end (13), opposite to said first end (11), o an external peripheral wall (12) extending between said first end (11) and said second end (13), an extension (2) bound to said first end (11) and comprising a filter (4), a sealed closure (3) at said second end (13), comprising a flap (5) including: o a proximal portion (51) bound to said second end (13), o a distal portion (53), opposite to said proximal portion (51), o an intermediate portion (52) extending from said proximal portion (51) to said distal portion (53) and covering said second end (13), wherein: said flap distal portion (53) is folded over a part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12), so as to be fastened onto said part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12). heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: a first glue layer (6) is disposed between: o said flap distal portion (53), o and said part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12). heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein: a second glue layer (8) is disposed between: o said flap intermediate portion (52), o and said second end (13). heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein: said sealed closure (3) comprises a supplementary flap (7) which is disposed between: o said second glue layer (8), o and said second end (13). heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 4, wherein: a third glue layer (10) is disposed between: o said flap intermediate portion (52), o and said second glue layer (8). A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to claim 5, wherein: said sealed closure (3) comprises another supplementary flap (9) which is disposed between: o said third glue layer (10), o and said second glue layer (8). A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein: said supplementary flap (7) includes: o a proximal portion (71) bound to said second end (13), o a distal portion (73), covering only said second end (13) but not covering any part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12), o an intermediate portion (72) extending from said proximal portion (71) to said distal portion (73) and covering said second end (13). and/or said another supplementary flap (9) includes: o a proximal portion (91) bound to said second end (13), o a distal portion (93), covering only said second end (13) but not covering any part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12), o an intermediate portion (92) extending from said proximal portion (91) to said distal portion (93) and covering said second end (13). A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of claims 4 to 7, wherein a ratio of a first length (L5) from proximal portion (51) to distal portion (53) of said flap (5) divided by a second length (L7) from proximal portion (71) to distal portion (73) of said supplementary flap (7) ranges from 1.5 to 3. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of claims 4 to 8, wherein a second length (L7) from proximal portion (71) to distal portion (73) of said supplementary flap (7) ranges from 0.3cm to 0.7cm. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein a first length (L5) from proximal portion (51) to distal portion (53) of said flap (5) ranges from 0.8cm to 2cm. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: a thickness of said flap (5) is less than 0.2cm, preferably less than 0.1cm, preferably less than 0.05cm, preferably more than 0.01cm, and/or a thickness of said supplementary flap (7) is less than 0.2cm, preferably less than 0.1cm, preferably less than 0.05cm, preferably more than 0.01cm. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein both first (6) and second (8) glue layers are made as one and same pre-glued layer disposed on said flap (5), preferably covering said flap (5) from proximal portion (51) to distal portion (53) of said flap (5). A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: said flap (5) has a pre-cut triangular or trapezoidal shape, distal portion (53) of said flap (5) including a tip of said triangular or trapezoidal shape, and/or said supplementary flap (7) has a pre-cut triangular or trapezoidal shape, distal portion (73) of said supplementary flap (7) including a tip of said triangular shape. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: said flap (5) is an extension of a wrapper of said tobacco rod (1), o preferably being one piece with said wrapper of said tobacco rod (1), and/or said supplementary flap (7) is another extension of wrapper of said tobacco rod (1), o preferably being one piece with said wrapper of said tobacco rod (1). Tobacco rod for heat-not-burn device tobacco heat stick, comprising: a first end (11), a second end (13), opposite to said first end (11), an external peripheral wall (12) extending between said first end (11) and said second end (13), a sealed closure (3) at said second end (13), comprising a flap (5) including: o a proximal portion (51) bound to said second end (13), o a distal portion (53), opposite to said proximal portion (51), o an intermediate portion (52) extending from said proximal portion (51) to said distal portion (53) and covering said second end (13), wherein: said flap distal portion (53) is folded over a part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12), so as to be fastened onto said part of said tobacco rod external peripheral wall (12).", "embedding_index": 517}
{"index": 518, "patent_number": "WO23118272 A1", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly (10) for an aerosol generating device (100). The induction heating assembly (10) comprises an induction coil (12), a heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate, and a structure (16) arranged around the induction coil (12). The structure (16) comprises a first electromagnetic shield layer (18), a second electromagnetic shield layer (20) arranged outward of the first electromagnetic shield layer (18), and a first thermally insulating layer (22) disposed between the first and second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20). The first thermally insulating layer (22) has an inner surface (26) that contacts an outer surface (28) of the first electromagnetic shield layer (18) and an outer surface (30) that contacts an inner surface (32) of the second electromagnetic shield layer (20). [EN] Claims 1. An induction heating assembly (10) for an aerosol generating device (100), the induction heating assembly (10) comprising: a tubular heating compartment (14) arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate; a helical induction coil (12) surrounding the tubular heating compartment; and a structure (16) arranged around the helical induction coil (12), wherein the structure (16) comprises: a first electromagnetic shield layer (18); a second electromagnetic shield layer (20) arranged outward of the first electromagnetic shield layer (18); a first thermally insulating layer (22) disposed between the first and second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20); wherein the first thermally insulating layer (22) has an inner surface (26) that contacts an outer surface (28) of the first electromagnetic shield layer (18) and an outer surface (30) that contacts an inner surface (32) of the second electromagnetic shield layer (20).2. An induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating assembly further comprises an induction heatable susceptor arranged around the periphery of the tubular heating compartment.3. An induction heating assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the structure (16) comprises a second thermally insulating layer (24) arranged inward of the first electromagnetic shield layer (18).4. An induction heating assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the first thermally insulating layer (22) comprises one or more sheets of thermally insulating material.5. An induction heating assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the first thermally insulating layer (22) comprises air pockets.6. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first thermally insulating layer (22) comprises ceramic fibre, one or more metal oxides, or an aerogel, wherein the ceramic fibre optionally comprises aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and/or ZrO2.7. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20) differ in one of or both of their electrical conductivity and their magnetic permeability.8. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein one of the first or second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20) comprises a ferrimagnetic, non- electrically conductive material; and the other the first or second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20) comprises an electrically conductive material.9. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first electromagnetic shield layer (18) comprises a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material; and the second electromagnetic shield layer (20) comprises an electrically conductive material.10. An induction heating assembly according to claims 8 or 9, wherein the ferrimagnetic, non- electrically conductive material comprises ferrite, nickel zinc ferrite or mu-metal; and wherein the electrically conductive material comprises aluminium, graphite or copper.11. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second electromagnetic shield layer (20) comprises a mesh.12. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20) are substantially uniformly spaced apart by a distance of from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.13. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the structure (16) substantially surrounds the tubular heating compartment (14).14. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the structure (16) comprises one or more further electromagnetic shield layers (18, 20) and/or one or more further thermally insulating layers (22, 24). 1615. An aerosol generating device (100) comprising an induction heating assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 518}
{"index": 519, "patent_number": "US2023200440 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable article for an aerosol generating device includes at least two capsules configured to contain a vaporizable material and each containing a heating element for aerosolising the vaporizable material through an electric actuation of the heating element, wherein the article includes a positive pole bus and a negative pole bus, wherein each heating element is individually connected to the positive pole bus and to the negative pole bus through a positive contact and a negative contact of the heating element, wherein the relative position of the positive and negative contacts of the heating element with respect to the positive pole bus and negative pole bus allows to set the temperature of the heating element in use. [EN] 1. A consumable article for an aerosol generating device, the article comprising at least two capsules, each of the at least two capsules configured to contain a vaporizable material, each of the at least two capsules configured to rotate relative to another one of the at least two capsules and each of the at least two capsules containing a heating element for aerosolising the vaporizable material through an electric actuation of the heating element, wherein the article further comprises a positive pole bus and a negative pole bus, wherein each heating element is individually connected to the positive pole bus and to the negative pole bus through a positive contact and a negative contact of the respective heating element, wherein a relative position of the positive and negative contacts of each heating element with respect to the positive pole bus and negative pole bus allows setting a temperature of the respective heating element in use.2. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein the relative position of the positive and negative contacts of each of the heating elements with respect to the positive and negative pole buses defines an electrical resistance of the respective heating element.3. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein rotation of the at least two capsules determines the relative position of the positive and negative contacts of each of the heating elements with respect to the positive and negative pole buses.4. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein a predetermined relative position of the positive and negative contacts of each of the heating elements with respect to the positive and negative pole buses, enables disconnection of one of the positive and negative contacts from the positive pole bus or the negative pole bus, respectively, thereby disconnecting the respective heating element.5. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two capsules comprise at least one attachment means configured to connect one of the at least two capsules to another of the at least two capsules so that the respective capsules can rotate freely with respect to one another.6. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein each capsule contains a different vaporizable material.7. The article as defined in claim 1, wherein the article and/or the at least two capsules comprise stopping means to block movement of each capsule.8. The article as defined in claim 7, wherein the stopping means comprise mechanical stops.9. The article as defined in claim 6, wherein each heating element comprises a C-shaped plate with an outer periphery and a central opening and mesh material on at least one side of the plate, wherein the outer periphery of the plate and the mesh material are configured to be in contact with vaporizable material.10. The article as defined in claim 9, wherein the plate comprises means for holding the mesh material.11. The article according to claim 9, wherein a thickness of the plate measured in a transversal cross-section thereof perpendicular to sides of the plate is variable between from the outer periphery of the plate to the opening.12. The article as defined in claim 9, wherein a largest dimension of the opening is at most equal to a width of the plate, the width being measured from the outer periphery to an outer edge of the opening in a direction passing through a centre of the opening.13. The article as defined in claim 10, wherein the plate is made of a metal and the mesh material is made of a metal.14. The article as defined in claim 9, wherein the heating elements of each of the at least two capsules are arranged such that the central opening from one of the heating elements is aligned along a longitudinal axis with the central opening of another of the heating elements, thereby defining an air flow channel.15. An aerosol generating device comprising the article as defined in claim 1, wherein the positive and negative pole buses are connected to a power supply.16. The article according to claim 11, wherein the thickness of the plate gradually reduces from the outer periphery to the opening.17. The article as defined in claim 13, wherein the metal of the plate is at least one of nickel, nichrome, kanthal, tungsten, or stainless steel.18. The article as defined in claim 13, wherein the metal of the mesh material is at least one of nickel, nichrome, kanthal, tungsten, or stainless steel.", "embedding_index": 519}
{"index": 520, "patent_number": "WO23117428 A1", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly (10) for an aerosol generating device (100). The induction heating assembly (10) comprises an induction coil (12), a heating compartment (14) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (16), and a susceptor assembly (18). The susceptor assembly (18) comprises a peripheral susceptor (20). The peripheral susceptor (20) is disposed in the heating compartment (14) and arranged such that in use an aerosol generating substrate (16) received in the heating compartment (14) is surrounded by the peripheral susceptor (20). The peripheral susceptor (20) comprises a susceptor tube (22) having a tube wall (26). The susceptor tube (22) is substantially cylindrical and open-ended. Openings (24) extend through the tube wall (26), wherein the openings (24) are arranged in rows (28), each row (28) extending around the circumference of the susceptor tube (22). [EN] Claims 1. An induction heating assembly (10, 76) for an aerosol generating device (100), the induction heating assembly (10, 76) comprising: an induction coil (12); a heating compartment (14) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (16); a susceptor assembly (18), wherein the susceptor assembly (18) comprises: a peripheral susceptor (20), wherein the peripheral susceptor (20) is disposed in the heating compartment (14) and arranged such that in use an aerosol generating substrate (16) received in the heating compartment (14) is surrounded by the peripheral susceptor (20); wherein the peripheral susceptor (20) comprises: a susceptor tube (22) having a tube wall (26), wherein the susceptor tube (22) is substantially cylindrical and open-ended, wherein openings (24) extend through the tube wall (26), wherein the openings (24) are arranged in rows (28), each row (28) extending around the circumference of the susceptor tube (22).2. An induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the openings (24) in adjacent rows (28) are staggered.3. An induction heating assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the openings (24) in each row (28) are uniformly spaced apart.4. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the openings (24) are distributed over the majority of the tube wall (26).5. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rows (28) are spaced apart.6. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rows (28) are uniformly spaced apart.7. An induction heating assembly according to claim 5 or 6, wherein an uninterrupted path (30) is defined through the material of the susceptor tube (22) between respective adjacent rows (28) of openings (24), each uninterrupted path (30) extending around the circumference of the susceptor tube (22).8. An induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the peripheral susceptor (20) is arranged such that in use eddy currents (46) induced in the peripheral susceptor (20) by inductive coupling with the induction coil (12) flow around respective uninterrupted paths (30).9. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the openings (24) are elongated in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (34) of the susceptor tube (22).10. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the openings (24) are elliptical shaped openings (36), wherein the elliptical shaped openings (36) are arranged such that the greatest distance across the elliptical shaped openings (36) is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (34) of the susceptor tube (22).11. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the peripheral susceptor (20) comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of mild steel, stainless steel and low carbon stainless steel.12. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the susceptor assembly (18) further comprises a central susceptor (38) disposed in the heating compartment (14), wherein the peripheral susceptor (20) is arranged spaced apart from and around the central susceptor (38) such that an aerosol generating substrate (16) received in the heating compartment (14) is disposed between the central susceptor (38) and the peripheral susceptor (20).13. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein an airflow channel (40) fluidly connects an air inlet (42) with the heating compartment (14) enabling air to be drawn into a central portion (44) of the heating compartment (14) by passing through the openings (24) extending through the tube wall (26) of the peripheral susceptor (20).14. An induction heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (16) forms part of an aerosol generating article (50), preferably a hollow aerosol generating article (50). 1615. An aerosol generating device (100) comprising an induction heating assembly (10) according to any of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 520}
{"index": 521, "patent_number": "US2020170300 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes a rechargeable power source and an induction coil. The induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, a susceptor and is also arranged to receive, in use, an electromagnetic field generated by an external source to charge the power source. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: a rechargeable power source; andan induction coil; whereinthe induction coil is arranged to heat, in use, a susceptor and is also arranged to receive, in use, an electromagnetic field generated by an external source to charge the power source.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a rectifier arranged to change a high-frequency alternating current induced in the induction coil by an electromagnetic field generated by the external source into a form suitable for charging the rechargeable power source.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 2, wherein the rectifier is arranged to change the high-frequency alternating current from the induction coil into a direct current.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising: an inverter arranged to change a direct current from the power source to an alternating high-frequency current;andan induction controller arranged to be, in use, in electrical connection with the power source, the induction coil, the rectifier, and the inverter such that, in use, the alternating high-frequency current can be selectively supplied to the induction coil and a susceptor can be inductively heated by the induction coil and, in use, a direct current can be selectively supplied to the power source when power is received at the induction coil in the form of an electromagnetic field generated by an external source, to inductively charge the power source.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is substantially cylindrical in shape.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the inverter and the rectifier are the same member arranged to selectively change a direct current from the power source to an alternating high-frequency current, and to selectively change an alternating high-frequency current from the induction coil to a direct current.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the assembly is arranged to receive at least a portion of an external source of an electromagnetic field within its volume.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the assembly is arranged to be, in use, inserted in a volume of an external source of an electromagnetic field.9. A vapour generating device comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claims 1;a heating compartment arranged to receive a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor;an air inlet arranged to provide air to the heating compartment; andan air outlet in communication with the heating compartment.10. The vapour generating device according to claim 9, wherein the heating compartment is arranged to receive a substantially cylindrical vaporisable article.11. A vapour generating device charging system comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1; anda charging device comprising a charging coil arranged to induce a current in the induction coil of the induction heating assembly by producing an electromagnetic field.12. The vapour generating device charging system according to claim 11, wherein the charging device is substantially cylindrical.13. A method of charging a vapour generating device, the method comprising the steps of: placing a charging device in proximity to an induction heating assembly of the vapour generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising a rechargeable power source and an induction heating coil; andtransferring power from the charging device in the form of an electromagnetic field to the induction heating coil of the heating assembly to supply charge to the rechargeable power source.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein a portion of the charging device is at least partially inserted in a volume of the induction heating assembly.15. The method according to claim 13, wherein a portion of the induction heating assembly is at least partially inserted in a volume of the charging device.", "embedding_index": 521}
{"index": 522, "patent_number": "US2023200445 AA", "text": "[EN] A layered heater assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heat conduction layer operable to emit heat through an external surface of the layered heater assembly; a first electrically conductive track operable to generate heat; and an electrical insulation layer between the heat conduction layer and the first 5 electrically conductive track. A method for manufacturing the layered heater assembly, and an aerosol generating device incorporating the layered heater assembly. [EN] 1. A layered heater assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heat conduction layer operable to emit heat through an external surface of the layered heater assembly;a first electrically conductive track operable to generate heat; andan electrical insulation layer between the heat conduction layer and the first electrically conductive track.2. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a second electrically conductive track operable to sense a temperature based on a resistance-temperature characteristic.3. The layered heater assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first and second electrically conductive tracks are formed on a same side of the electrical insulation layer.4. The layered heater assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first and second electrically conductive tracks are formed in a common plane.5. The layered heater assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first electrically conductive track forms an open loop between two electrical contacts at a side of the layered heater assembly, and the second electrically conductive track is confined between the first electrically conductive track and the side of the layered heater assembly.)6. The layered heater assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first electrically conductive track comprises a first material and the second electrically conductive track comprises a second material, the first material being different from the second material.7. The layered heater assembly according to claim 6, wherein the second material is platinum, stainless steel or a ceramic.8. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer, wherein the first electrically conductive track is located between the electrical insulation layer and the protective layer.9. The layered heater assembly according to claim 8, wherein the protective layer is a second electrical insulation layer.10. The layered heater assembly according to claim 8, wherein the protective layer is arranged partly in contact with the electrical insulation layer.11. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, wherein the external surface is configured as a planar heater surface.12. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, wherein the external surface is a bare surface of the heat conduction layer.13. The layered heater assembly according to claim 12, wherein the bare surface is a polished surface.14. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, wherein the electrical insulation layer completely separates the heat conduction layer from the first electrically conductive track.15. The layered heater assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heat conduction layer is metallic.16. The layered heater assembly according to claim 15, wherein the heat conduction layer comprises stainless steel.17. A layered heater assembly according to claim 1, for heating an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.18. An aerosol generating device comprising: a recess configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate; anda layered heater assembly according to claim 1 arranged adjacent to the recess, with the external surface arranged to face the recess.19. The aerosol generating device according to claim 18, wherein the layered heater assembly is configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.20. A method of manufacturing a layered heater assembly for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: forming an electrical insulation layer on a heat conduction layer; andforming a first electrically conductive track on the electrical insulation layer,the heat conduction layer being operable to emit heat through an external surface of the layered heater assembly, and the first electrically conductive track being operable to generate heat.", "embedding_index": 522}
{"index": 523, "patent_number": "US2023200448 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising first and second housing elements configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein, in the closed position, the first and second housing elements together define an aerosol generation chamber configured to enclose a portion of aerosol generating substrate, and further define an air flow channel comprising an inlet, an outlet and the aerosol generation chamber, wherein the first and/or second housing element comprises a sealing member configured to seal at least part of the air flow channel between the inlet and outlet, in the closed position, the first and second housing elements are configured to engage with each other to define the aerosol generation chamber by moving along an approach direction, and the sealing member comprises a wall member extending in the approach direction. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising first and second housing elements configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: in the closed position, the first and second housing elements together define an aerosol generation chamber configured to enclose a portion of aerosol generating substrate, and further define an air flow channel comprising an inlet, an outlet and the aerosol generation chamber,the first and/or second housing element comprises a sealing member configured to seal at least part of the air flow channel between the inlet and outlet, in the closed position,the first and second housing elements are configured to engage with each other to define the aerosol generation chamber by moving along an approach direction, andthe sealing member comprises a wall member extending in the approach direction.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: one of the first and second housing elements comprises the wall member,the other of the first and second housing elements comprises a sliding contact wall extending in the approach direction, andthe wall member is configured to slide against the sliding contact wall when the first and second housing elements move toward the closed position.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the wall member comprises a first wall member extending along a closed end of the air flow channel.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the wall member comprises a second wall member extending along the air flow channel.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the wall member extends continuously from a first end at an open end of the air flow channel, around the aerosol generation chamber, to a second end at the open end of the air flow channel.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first or second housing element comprises a through hole connected to the inlet or outlet of the air flow channel.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the inlet or outlet is a gap between the first and second housing elements in the closed position, the gap corresponding to an open end of the air flow channel.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second housing elements are attached by a hinge.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7 and claim 8, wherein the hinge is arranged at an end of the air flow channel opposing the gap.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the device has an alligator configuration in which a mouthpiece end is configured to open around the hinge, and the first or second housing element extends beyond the hinge to provide a handle end.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first housing element comprises an open-top chamber configured to receive the portion of aerosol generating substrate, and the second housing element comprises a moveable cover for closing the chamber.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the first housing element comprises a platform portion protruding from a main surface, wherein the open-top chamber is formed in the platform portion, the moveable cover is configured to engage with the platform portion and the main surface, and the sealing member is arranged on a side wall of the platform portion or is arranged on a surface of the moveable cover configured to engage with the side wall of the platform portion.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the first housing element comprises a heating element arranged at a bottom surface of the open-top chamber.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the second housing element comprises an inner surface arranged to face the open-top chamber in the closed position, wherein the inner surface comprises a thermally conductive material.", "embedding_index": 523}
{"index": 524, "patent_number": "US2020387955 AA", "text": "[EN] A system includes a smartphone and an electronic cigarette. The smartphone includes a GPS receiver that can determine a position. The smartphone can communicate over a network with a retailer information server that stores information regarding retailers of aerosol generating consumables, including at least a position of the retailers. The smartphone is configured to determine a plurality of distances between the position associated with the smartphone and the respective positions of the retailers. The smartphone can display a map including an indicator for the user's position and icons corresponding to the position of relevant retailers. This can assist a user of the smartphone in locating retailers of aerosol generating consumables. [EN] 1-12. (canceled)13. A system comprising: a positioning module configured to determine a position associated with an electronic user device;a data storage unit configured to store information regarding retailers of aerosol generating consumables, said information including at least a position of the retailers; anda processor configured to determine a plurality of distances between the position associated with the electronic user device and the respective positions of the retailers, and to generate instructions to display information related to at least one of the retailers.14. The system of claim 13, wherein the processor is configured to generate instructions to display information related to at least one of the retailers when the at least one retailer is within a predetermined range of the position associated with the electronic user device.15. The system of claim 13, wherein the stored information regarding retailers includes information on whether the retailers deal with a plurality of types of aerosol generating consumable, and wherein the processor is configured to determine a first consumable type associated with the electronic user device, and to select retailers that deal with the first consumable type.16. The system of claim 15, further comprising an aerosol generating device which is adapted for communicative connection with the electronic user device.17. The system of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to determine the first consumable type based on properties of the aerosol generating device.18. The system of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to determine the first consumable type based on data transferred between the electronic user device and the aerosol generating device.19. The system of claim 13, further comprising an electronic user device including a display for displaying the information related to the at least one retailer.20. The system of claim 19, wherein the positioning module comprises a positioning sensor in the electronic user device.21. The system of claim 13, wherein the stored information regarding retailers includes information on stocks of a plurality of types of aerosol generating consumable, and wherein the processor is configured to determine a first consumable type associated with the electronic user device, and to select retailers that have stock available for the first consumable type.22. The system of claim 13, further comprising a display configured to display position information related to the at least one retailer.23. The system of claim 13, comprising a navigation module configured to generate navigation instructions from the position associated with the electronic user device to the position of at least one retailer, wherein the processor is configured to generate instructions to display the navigation instructions.24. A method comprising: determining a position associated with an electronic user device;retrieving information from a database regarding retailers of aerosol generating consumables, wherein the retrieved information includes at least a position of the retailers;determining a plurality of distances between the position associated with the electronic user device and the respective positions of the retailers; anddisplaying information related to at least one of the retailers on a display of the electronic user device.25. The method of claim 24, wherein the step of displaying information occurs when the at least one retailer is within a predetermined range of the position associated with the electronic user device.26. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to undertake steps comprising: determining a position associated with an electronic user device;retrieving information from a database regarding retailers of aerosol generating consumables, wherein the retrieved information includes at least a position of the retailers;determining a plurality of distances between the position associated with the electronic user device and the respective positions of the retailers; anddisplaying information related to at least one of the retailers on a display of the electronic user device.27. The computer readable memory medium of claim 26, wherein the step of displaying information occurs when the at least one retailer is within a predetermined range of the position associated with the electronic user device.", "embedding_index": 524}
{"index": 525, "patent_number": "WO23111090 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; and a tape casted resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the tape casted resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; and a tape casted resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the tape casted resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber.2. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 1, wherein the tape casted resistive heating layer comprises one or more semiconductors.3. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 2, wherein the one or more semiconductors comprise one or more ceramic semiconductors, such as sintered silicon carbide, liquid phase sintered silicon carbide, and silicon infiltrated silicon carbide.4. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, the heating chamber assembly further comprising a thermally sprayed resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber.5. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the tape casted resistive heating layer comprises one or more electrical insulators.6. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber assembly further comprises an electrical insulation layer between the tape casted resistive heating layer and the heating chamber.7. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 5, wherein the electrical insulation layer comprises functionalized silica coating such as an organosilica coating.8. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber is formed from glass.9. A method of manufacturing a heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: providing a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; tape casting a resistive heating layer, the resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber; and wrapping the taped casted resistive heating layer around an outer surface of the heating chamber.10. A method according to claim 9, the method further comprising thermally spraying a resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein thermally spraying the resistive heating layer comprises atmospheric plasma spraying and/or high velocity oxygen fuel spraying.12. A method according to any of claims 9 to 11, the method further comprising providing an electrical insulation layer between the resistive heating layer and the heating chamber.13. A method according to claim 12, wherein providing an electrical insulation layer between the resistive heating layer and the heating chamber comprises applying the electrical insulation layer by chemical vapour deposition.", "embedding_index": 525}
{"index": 526, "patent_number": "US2023189883 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes: a heating chamber for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable; a consumable port configured to receive the consumable; and a loader configured to move the consumable between a first position at the consumable port and a second position at the heating chamber, wherein the loader is configured to remain within the aerosol generation device at the first position and the second position. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable;a consumable port configured to receive the consumable; anda loader configured to move the consumable between a first position at the consumable port and a second position at the heating chamber,wherein the loader is configured to remain within the aerosol generation device at the first position and the second position.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a heating element and the second position is adjacent to the heating element.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the loader is a slider configured to move the consumable along a loading channel between the consumable port and the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the loading channel comprises one or more protrusions or grooves for mechanically controlling the loader.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, further comprising control circuitry, wherein the loader comprises a plurality of electrical contacts configured to contact with respective electrical contacts of the control circuitry, when the loader is at one or more positions.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, further comprising an air flow channel from an inlet, through the heating chamber and to an outlet, and the loading channel comprises a portion of the air flow channel.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, further comprising a mouthpiece comprising the consumable port.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, further comprising an openable lid comprising the mouthpiece and covering the consumable port in a closed position.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a handle mechanically linked to the loader.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the loader comprises a gripping element configured to grip the consumable as the loader moves between the first and second positions.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the loader comprises a compression element configured to compress the consumable against a wall of the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the loader comprises an ejector element configured to eject the consumable at least partly out of the consumable port.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the loader comprises a loader heating element.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the loader heating element is detachable and the consumable port is configured to enable access to the loader heating element.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a locking element operable to lock the loader in the second position or operable to prevent the loader from returning to the first position.", "embedding_index": 526}
{"index": 527, "patent_number": "WO23110760 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating device (30) configured to operate with a cartridge (10) comprising a first compartment (12) for storing a solid aerosol forming material (20) and a second compartment (13) for storing a liquid aerosol forming substrate (21) comprising a liquid aerosol forming material and a liquid retention structure configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material. The device (30) comprises: - a device body (31) defining a cavity configured to receive a portion of the cartridge (10) comprising the second compartment (13); - a heating element configured to evaporate the liquid aerosol forming material from the second compartment (13) to the first compartment (12); - a vibrating element configured to generate excitation waves inside the second compartment (13) of the cartridge (10) to enhance heat and/or liquid transfer in the second compartment (13). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) configured to operate with a cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) comprising a first compartment (12; 42) for storing a solid aerosol forming material (20) and a second compartment (13; 43) for storing a liquid aerosol forming substrate (21), said liquid aerosol forming substrate (21) comprising a liquid aerosol forming material (27) and a liquid retention structure (25) configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material (27); the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) comprising: - a device body (31; 51) defining a cavity (35) configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) comprising the second compartment (13; 43); - a heating element configured to evaporate the liquid aerosol forming material (27) from the second compartment (13; 43) to the first compartment (12; 42), when said portion of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) is received in the cavity (35) and the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) is operated to generate aerosol; - a vibrating element configured to generate excitation waves inside the second compartment (13; 43) of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) to enhance heat and/or liquid transfer in the second compartment (13; 43), when said portion of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) is received in the cavity (35) and the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) is operated to generate aerosol.2. The aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) according to claim 1, wherein said excitation waves are infrasonic, ultrasonic or sonic waves.3. The aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibrating element is configured to generate said excitation waves with an excitation frequency comprised between 0,5 Hz and 60 kHz.4. The aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said liquid retention structure (25) comprises loosely-packed solid particles (26) configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material (27) in the interstices of particles (26) and/or on their surfaces; preferably, said excitation waves have an amplitude sufficiently large to cause structural reorganization of solid particles (26) contained in the second compartment (13; 43).5. The aerosol generating device (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element and the heating element are integrated in a same protuberant element (32).6. The aerosol generating device (30; 70; 90) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element is configured to penetrate into the second compartment (13; 43) of the cartridge (40; 60; 80).7. The aerosol generating device (30) according to claim 5 and 6, wherein the vibrating element and the heating element form a heating blade.8. The aerosol generating device (50; 70; 90) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: - the cavity (35) is delimited by an internal surface; - the vibrating element is arranged adjacent to the internal surface and is separated from the heating element.9. The aerosol generating device (50; 70; 90) according to claim 8, wherein the vibrating element is a transducer (57).10. An aerosol generating system (1; 2; 3; 4) comprising: - a cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) comprising a first compartment (12; 42) for storing a solid aerosol forming material (20) and a second compartment (13; 43) for storing a liquid aerosol forming substrate (21), said liquid aerosol forming substrate (21) comprising a liquid aerosol forming material (27) and a liquid retention structure (25) configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material (27); - an aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) configured to operate with the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80), the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) being according to any one of the preceding claims.1 1. The aerosol generating system (1; 2; 3; 4) according to claim 10, wherein said liquid retention structure (25) comprises loosely-packed solid particles (26) configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material (27) in the interstices of particles (26) and/or on their surfaces; preferably, the solid particles (26) sizes are comprised between 0,05 mm and 2 mm with maximum dimension and/or the solid particles (26) have densities between 10 kg/m3 and 20 000 kg/m3, preferably between 1 000 kg/m3 and 4 000 kg/m3.12. The aerosol generating system (1; 2; 3; 4) according to claim 11, wherein the solid particles (26) are made of one or several elements chosen in the group comprising: - silica gel; - aerographite; - tungsten; - ceramics; - silica; - glass; - pearlite; - metal such as Al, Fe, mild steel, etc.; - tobacco or tobacco-derived material.13. The aerosol generating system (2; 3; 4) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein: - the second compartment comprises susceptors (44); - the aerosol generating device (50; 70; 90) further comprises an induction heating system configured to heat the liquid aerosol forming substrate (20) comprised in the second compartment (13; 43) of the cartridge (40; 60; 80) by electromagnetic interaction with said susceptors (44).14. The aerosol generating system (2; 3; 4) according to any one of claim 13 taken in combination with claim 1 1, wherein the susceptors (44) are configured to generate vibrations in the second compartment (13; 43) by absorption of at least a part of the excitation waves formed by the vibrating element.15. The aerosol generating system (2; 3; 4) according to claim 14, wherein the susceptors (44) are made in a form of acoustic metamaterials.16. A method of operating an aerosol generating system comprising steps of: - providing a cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) comprising a first compartment (12; 42) for storing a solid aerosol forming material (20) and a second compartment (13; 43) for storing a liquid aerosol forming substrate (21), said liquid aerosol forming substrate (21) comprising a liquid aerosol forming material (27) and a liquid retention structure (25) configured to retain the liquid aerosol forming material (27); - providing an aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) configured to operate with a cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80), the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) being according to any one of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) comprising further a mouthpiece air outlet; - inserting the cartridge in the cavity (35) of the aerosol generating device (30; 50; 70; 90) configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) comprising the second compartment (13; 43); - operating simultaneously the heating element to generate heat to evaporate the liquid aerosol forming material (27) from the second compartment (13; 43) and the vibrating element to generate excitation waves inside the second compartment (13; 43) of the cartridge (10; 40; 60; 80) to enhance heat and/or liquid transfer in the second compartment (13; 43), - delivering an aerosol vapor generated from the liquid aerosol forming material (27) stored in the second compartment (13; 43) to the first compartment (12; 42); - delivering the aerosol vapor generated from the liquid aerosol generating material through the solid aerosol generating material in the first compartment (12; 42) to the mouthpiece air outlet (19).", "embedding_index": 527}
{"index": 528, "patent_number": "WO23111091 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; and a thermally sprayed resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; and a thermally sprayed resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber.2. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 1, wherein the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer comprises one or more semiconductors.3. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 2, wherein the one or more semiconductors comprise one or more ceramic semiconductors, such as sintered silicon carbide, liquid phase sintered silicon carbide, and silicon infiltrated silicon carbide.4. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, the heating chamber assembly further comprising a tape casted resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the tape casted resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber.5. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer comprises one or more electrical insulators.6. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber assembly further comprises an electrical insulation layer between the thermally sprayed resistive heating layer and the heating chamber.7. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 5, wherein the electrical insulation layer comprises functionalized silica coating such as an organosilica coating.8. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber is formed from glass.9. A method of manufacturing a heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: providing a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate; and thermally spraying a resistive heating layer on an outer surface of the heating chamber, the resistive heating layer being configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber.10. A method according to claim 9, wherein thermally spraying the resistive heating layer comprises atmospheric plasma spraying and/or high velocity oxygen fuel spraying.11. A method according to claim 9 or claim 10, the method further comprising thermally tape casting a resistive heating layer and wrapping the tape casted resistive heating layer around an outer surface of the heating chamber.12. A method according to any of claims 9 to 11, the method further comprising providing an electrical insulation layer between the resistive heating layer and the heating chamber.13. A method according to claim 12, wherein providing an electrical insulation layer between the resistive heating layer and the heating chamber comprises applying the electrical insulation layer by chemical vapour deposition.", "embedding_index": 528}
{"index": 529, "patent_number": "US2023189889 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a frusto-conically shaped heating element configured to generate aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a convex slanted surface, and a capsule configured to contain vaporizable material, the capsule including a frusto-conically shaped cavity with a concave slanted surface configured to mate with the heating element. The system further includes a layer of a wick, a mesh or another type of porous element having a thickness configured to fill at least a part of a gap between the convex and concave surfaces when the heating element is mated with the cavity. A diameter of the top surface of the heating element is configured to be smaller than a diameter of the bottom surface of the cavity such that the gap between the convex and concave surfaces corresponds to the thickness of the porous element when the top surface is in contact with the bottom surface. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a frusto-conically shaped heating element configured to generate aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface of the frusto-conically shaped heating element, anda vaporizable material capsule configured to contain a vaporizable material, whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a frusto-conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface configured to mate with the frusto-conically shaped heating element in use,wherein a diameter D1 of a smallest base surface of the frusto-conically shaped heating element is configured to be smaller than a diameter D2 of a smallest base surface of the frusto-conically shaped contacting element of the capsule such that a gap of a determined thickness TH is arranged between the respective slanted surfaces of the heating element and the capsule when the base surfaces of the frusto-conically shaped heating element and contacting element of the capsule are contacted to each other, andwherein an interfacing layer is arranged in the gap contacting the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and the contacting element, the interfacing layer comprising a porous material configured to wick vaporizable material from the slanted surface of the contacting element to the slanted surface of the heating element.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein: the slanted surface of the heating element defines an inclination angle IA with the base surface thereof, and the first diameter D1 is obtained from the determined thickness TH and the inclination angle IA according to the following formula: [Embedded image] D1 = D2 - 2(TH/sin(180-IA)). .3. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the frusto-conically shaped heating element is a male element and the frusto-conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a female element.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the frusto-conically shaped heating element is a female element and the frusto-conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a male element.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the female element is a frusto-conically shaped cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of the capsule from an insertion opening of diameter D4 to the smallest base surface of the contacting element, wherein D4>D2.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the female element is a frusto-conically shaped cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of the heating element from an insertion opening of diameter D3 to the smallest base surface of the heating element, wherein D3>D1.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein a largest base of the male element has a diameter D5 equal to the diameter D4 of the opening of the female element.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the male element has a height HE that is greater than a depth CA of the female element.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the interfacing layer comprises a mesh and/or a wicking material.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the interfacing layer comprises a mesh made of a metal or a metallic alloy.11. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the interfacing layer is compressible.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the interfacing layer is secured to the slanted surface of the contacting element.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the interfacing layer is removably secured to the slanted surface of the contacting element.14. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein: the slanted surfaces of the heating element and the contacting element of the capsule have substantially a same profile.15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is electrically connected to a power source arranged in a body part of the aerosol generating system.16. The aerosol generating system according to claim 6, wherein a largest base of the male element has a diameter D5 equal to the diameter D3 of the opening of the female element.17. The aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the male element has a height HE that is greater than a depth CA of the female element.", "embedding_index": 529}
{"index": 530, "patent_number": "US2023189888 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure concerns a heater (10) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a consumable article (20) of e-liquid. The heater comprises a plurality of elongated heating elements (12) configured to engage with corresponding grooves (22) arranged on a surface of a shell (21) of the consumable article at a time of connecting. The present disclosure also concerns a consumable article for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with the heater. The consumable article is configured to contain an e-liquid and has a shell comprising grooves arranged on the surface of the configured to engage with corresponding elongated heating elements arranged on the heater at a time of connecting. The disclosure also concerns a system (30) comprising the heater and the consumable article. [EN] 1. A heater (10) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a consumable article (20) of e-liquid, comprising: a frame (11);a plurality of elongated heating elements (12) extending substantially perpendicularly to a horizontal plane in which lies the frame (11);wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are configured to engage with corresponding grooves (22) arranged on a surface of a shell (21) of the consumable article (20), at a time of connecting.2. The heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are configured to slide into the corresponding grooves (22) and hold the consumable article (20).3. The heater (10) as defined in the any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are further configured to hold the consumable article (20) by form-fit.4. The heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a number of elongated heating elements (12) is smaller or equal to a number of grooves (22).5. The heater (10) as defined any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises a heating material (13), the heating material (13) comprising a first zone at a first extremity (14) of the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) and a second zone at a second extremity (15) of the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12), the first and second zone enabling to reach respectively a first temperature (T1) and a second temperature (T2) different from each other.6. The heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises a heating part comprising the heating material and a diffusing part comprising a diffusing material configured to transfer the heat produced by the heating material and diffuse the heat by conduction hence generating a heat gradient.7. The heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises at least one patterned zone configured to have a higher electrical current density.8. The heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the patterned zone comprises at least one serpentine and/or at least one pattern of holes and/or at least one pattern of slots.9. The heater (10) as defined in claim 6, wherein the frame (11) comprises the heating material and at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises the diffusing material configured to transfer the heat produced by the heating material.10. The heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims 5 to 9, wherein the heater is configured to generate at least one heating site located on the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) to heat a specific location in the consumable article (20).11. The heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the at least one heating site is further configured to heat a wicking element arranged in the consumable article (20).12. A consumable article (20) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a heater (10) according to claims 1 to 11, the consumable article (20) being configured to contain an e-liquid and having a shell (21) comprising grooves (22) arranged on the surface of the shell (21); wherein the grooves (22) are configured to engage with corresponding elongated heating elements (12) arranged on the heater (10), at a time of connecting.13. The consumable article (20) according to claim 12, wherein the grooves (22) are configured to receive elongated heating elements (12) from the heater (10).14. The consumable article (20) according to any one of claims 12 and 13, further comprising at least a wicking element configured to be in contact with the elongated heating elements when these are engaged and thereby present e-liquid to be heated and transformed into aerosol.15. A system (30) for an aerosol generation device comprising a heater (10) according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of elongated heating elements (12);a consumable article (20) according to claim 12 having a shell (21) comprising grooves (22) arranged on the surface of the shell (21);wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are engaged in the grooves (22) to secure the heater (10) to the consumable article (20).", "embedding_index": 530}
{"index": 531, "patent_number": "US2023189874 AA", "text": "[EN] A flavoring device includes a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface includes a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being the lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device, wherein the flavoring device includes a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein the flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, in which the smoking article is arrangeable. The device includes the shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas. [EN] 1. A flavoring device, in particular for flavoring a fluid stream, such as a smoke and/or vapor of a smoking article, wherein the flavoring device comprises a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface comprises a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being a lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device, wherein the flavoring device comprises a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein a flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, in which a smoking article is arrangeable, wherein the flavoring device comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas.2. The flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein in the inner volume a carrier material is arranged in which the flavoring material is contained.3. The flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein a diameter of a base area of the cylindrically shaped hole equals a diameter of a mouth piece of a smoking article.4. The flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the surface comprise cut-outs, perforations and/or are netlike at least in part.5. The flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the frame includes cellulose acetate, at least one biodegradable polymer, wood, cork, clay and/or zeolite.6. The flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the flavoring material includes a solid material, a crystal, a granule, a gel and/or a liquid.7. The flavoring device according to claim 2, wherein the carrier material includes clay, zeolite, cellulose, cellulose acetate, cotton, granule and/or gel.8. The flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a peel-off strip covering at least all airflow-permeable parts of the first part of the surface.9. The flavoring device according to claim 8, wherein the peel-off strip comprises paper and/or cellulose.10. The flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a gasket at edges of the second part of surface.11. The flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a removable holder, made of non-porous material comprising a circular cross section with a diameter corresponding to a diameter of a base area of the cylindrically shaped hole, the removable holder arranged protruding through the hole.12. A kit comprising a smoking article and the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the flavoring device is placed on a mouth piece of the smoking article with the mouth piece arranged protruding through the hole, wherein the mouth piece comprises air intake openings and the flavoring device is placed over the air intake openings with the second part of the surface, and an air flow of the flavoring device is configured to be in fluid communication with a smoke and/or vapor through the air intake openings.13. The kit according to claim 12, wherein the smoking article further comprises a wrapper with two circumferential perforation lines distanced from each other along a longitudinal axis, wherein a circumferential first part of the wrapper enclosed between the perforation lines is removable from the mouth piece with respect to a second part of the wrapper.14. A method for flavoring smoke and/or vapor of a smoking article comprising a mouthpiece, with air intake openings, wherein a flavoring device comprising: a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface comprises a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being a lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device,and a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein the flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, wherein the flavoring device comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas,is arranged around the smoking article, wherein the flavoring device is positioned on the mouth piece covering the air intake openings.15. The flavoring device according to claim 11, wherein the removable holder is in a stick form.", "embedding_index": 531}
{"index": 532, "patent_number": "US2023189898 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device including: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; and control circuitry configured to control the heating oven, wherein the control circuitry includes a communication module configured to communicate with a remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to enable or disable the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the heating oven,wherein the control circuitry comprises a communication module configured to communicate with a remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to enable or disable the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven.wherein the heating oven comprises an opening and a moveable closure for the opening, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a position of the moveable closure.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to enable the communication module when the moveable closure is in an open position, and/or the control circuitry is configured to disable the communication module when the moveable closure is in a closed position.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the current use state of the heating oven comprises a sequence of changes in the position of the moveable closure.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable closure is a sliding closure configured to move along a rail.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating oven is configured to receive through the opening a consumable that is longer than the heating oven such that the moveable closure is in an open position when an aerosol generating substrate of the consumable is received in the heating oven.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable closure is biased to a closed position.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to control the heating oven to be in one or more aerosol generating states, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a current aerosol generating state of the heating oven.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises an indication of a temperature measured by the temperature sensor.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to transmit a current state to the remote device, wherein the current state is a current phase of an aerosol generation session.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to enable the communication module when the current use state of the heating oven is an inactive state.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to transmit usage data to the remote device.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to receive an instruction from the remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to control the heating oven based on the instruction.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to delay disabling the communication module until a communication session is complete.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a communication indicator operable to indicate whether the communication module is enabled or disabled.15. A system comprising the aerosol generation device according to claim 1 and a remote device, wherein the remote device is configured to run a software application for communicating with the aerosol generation device.16. The system according to claim 15, wherein the communication module is a wireless communication module, and the remote device is a user terminal.17. A method of controlling an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; anda communication module configured to communicate with a remote device,the method comprising enabling or disabling the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven,wherein the heating oven comprises an opening and a moveable closure for the opening, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a position of the moveable closure.18. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions which, when executed by control circuitry of an aerosol generation device, cause the control circuitry to perform the method according to claim 17.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a consumable including an aerosol generating substrate, the consumable being longer than the heating oven, wherein the heating oven is configured to receive the consumable through the opening such that the moveable closure is in an open position when the aerosol generating substrate of the consumable is received in the heating oven.", "embedding_index": 532}
{"index": 533, "patent_number": "WO23110866 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating system comprising: - a storage compartment comprising a liquid aerosol-forming material; - a wick element (18) forming a wick body and arranged in fluid communication with the storage compartment; the wick body being formed by: - a group of flowable solid particles; or - a porous solid monolithic element; - a heater (20); - a vibrating element (22) configured to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18) to create or enhance wicking from the storage compartment to the heater (20). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating system (10) comprising: - a storage compartment (16) comprising a liquid aerosol-forming material; - a wick element (18) forming a wick body and arranged in fluid communication with the storage compartment (16); the wick body being formed by: - a group of flowable solid particles; or - a porous solid monolithic element; - a heater (20); - a vibrating element (22) configured to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18) to create or enhance wicking from the storage compartment (16) to the heater (20).2. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1, wherein said excitation waves are infrasonic, ultrasonic or sonic waves.3. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibrating element is configured to generate said excitation waves with an excitation frequency comprised between 0,5 Hz and 60 kHz, preferably between 10 Hz to 60 kHz and more preferably 20 kHz to 40 kHz.4. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element (22) is arranged adjacent to the wick body.5. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a connecting element (40) connecting the vibrating element (22) and the wick body, and configured to transmit excitation waves from the vibrating element (22) to the wick body.6. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element (22) forms a unidirectional source of excitation waves.7. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vibrating element (22) forms an omnidirectional source of excitation waves.8. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two vibrating elements (22), the vibrating elements (22) being preferably distributed evenly around the wick body.9. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wick body is a group of flowable solid particles, the group of flowable solid particles being formed of a liquid permeable pouch (32) having an interior volume and loosely-packed solid particles (34) stored within the interior volume of the liquid permeable pouch (32).10. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 9, wherein the storage compartment (16) is formed at least partially by the liquid permeable pouch (32), the liquid aerosol forming material being retained inside the pouch (32) in the interstices of the solid particles (34) and/or on their surfaces.1 1. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the liquid permeable pouch (32) is at least partially wrapped in an impermeable wrapper.12. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 11, wherein the wrapper is configured to be removed before operating the system (10) to generate aerosol or to form an opening while operating the system (10) to generate aerosol.13. The aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claim 1 to 8, wherein the wick body is a porous solid monolithic element made of porous ceramic material.14. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 13, wherein the porous ceramic material is aluminum oxide, zirconia, or silicon nitride.15. The aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the storage compartment (16) and the wick element (18) are combined in a same housing.16. A method of operating an aerosol generating system comprising steps of: - providing an aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; 18 - operating simultaneously the heater (20) to generate heat for evaporating the liquid aerosol forming material delivered from the storage compartment (16) to a surface of the heater (20) through the wick element (18) and the vibrating element (20) to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18).", "embedding_index": 533}
{"index": 534, "patent_number": "US2023189884 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizable material capsule includes a container wall having a volume for holding the vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening, a movable element that is slidably attached to the container wall, the movable element having a second opening, wherein the movable element is configured to slide relative to the container wall such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material. [EN] 1. A vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably and rotationally attached to the container wall, the movable element including, a first rotatable device configured to rotate around a rotational axis relative to the container wall, the first rotatable device including a second opening,a second rotatable device configured to rotate around the rotational axis relative to the container wall, the second rotatable device 70, configured for a manual engagement by a user, anda centrally-arranged column mechanically interconnecting the first rotatable device with the second rotatable device;wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall by a rotational movement such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material.2. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the-movement by the movable element relative to the container wall includes a sliding movement to take an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position, such that the second opening only partially covers the first opening, to provide for a fluidic passage with a reduced cross-section that is smaller than a cross-section of the first opening.3. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the first rotatable device includes a disk-like plate, the disk-like plate including the second opening.4. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the second opening includes a slot.5. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the second rotatable device further includes a protruding tab, handle, or lever for the manual engagement.6. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, further comprising: a seal arranged between the container wall and the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element.7. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein an outer surface of the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element includes a reflective coating, the reflective coating exposed to an exterior environment of the vaporizable material capsule when in the open position or in the closed position.8. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, the capsule having a substantially cylindrical shape.9. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein the second opening includes an open area in the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element.10. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the first rotatable device includes a pivotable ball, the pivotable ball including a perforation that forms the second opening.11. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 10, wherein the pivotable ball forms a part of a ball valve together with the first opening.12. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the centrally-arranged column is arranged inside the volume for holding the vaporizable material.13. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein the movable element further includes a support disk that is mechanically attached to an end of the centrally-arranged column.14. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 13, wherein the disk-like plate is attached to an other end of the centrally-arranged column, the disk-like plate, the centrally-arranged column, and the support disk arranged inside the volume for holding the vaporizable material, the volume being cylindrically-shaped.15. A vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably attached to the container wall,wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall such that in an open position, a location of a second opening of the movable element at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material, andwherein the-movement by the movable element relative to the container wall includes a linear movement.16. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 15, wherein the movable element includes a cylinder configured to move linearly relative to the container wall in a direction of a rotational axis of the cylinder, and the second opening is defined by a traversing opening of a cylinder wall or an absence of a cylinder wall above a top or bottom edge of the movable element for permitting the fluidic passage in the open position.17. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 15, wherein the movable element includes a tab or plate configured to move linearly move relative to the container wall, and the second opening includes an opening in the tab or plate.18. A vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably and rotationally attached to the container wall, the movable element including a rotatable cylinder configured to rotate around a rotational axis relative to the container wall the rotatable cylinder including a cut-out section forming a second opening,wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall by a rotational movement such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material.19. The vaporizable material capsule according to claim 18, wherein the movable element further includes a protruding tab, handle, or lever for manual engagement, the movable element attached to the rotatable cylinder and traversing the container wall.", "embedding_index": 534}
{"index": 535, "patent_number": "US2023180851 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device configured to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user includes a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a user electronic device, a controller configured to enable the generation of an aerosol when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available; and a sensor configured to detect an action performed by the user involving the manipulation of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable including the aerosol forming substance, wherein, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface is triggered to search for a wireless link with the user electronic device. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device configured to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a previously paired user electronic device;a controller configured to enable generation of an aerosol when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device is available;a chamber for receiving a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance;a lid configured to be moved from a first position, in which the chamber is closed by the lid, to a second position, in which the chamber is open; anda sensor configured to detect an action performed by the user involving thk--manipulation of the lid to enable the aerosol generating device to receive the consumable,wherein, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface is triggered to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device, andwherein the sensor is configured to detect when the lid is in one of the first position or the second position.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to enable the generation of an aerosol for a predetermined time period when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device is available.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an input device configured to be activated by the user to initiate the generation of an aerosol.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to detect an activation of the input device and, when the generation of an aerosol is not already enabled, trigger, in response to detecting the activation, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an indicator configured to indicate to the user a status of the aerosol generating device.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication interface is a Bluetooth interface.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to detect when the lid is moved towards the first position, and wherein, in response to the sensor detecting the lid has moved towards the first position, the wireless communication interface is disabled.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the chamber is configured for receiving a consumable in the form of a rod comprising tobacco, and wherein the aerosol generating device further comprises a heater configured to heat the consumable within the chamber.9. A method of operating an aerosol generating device to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the steps of: enabling generation of an aerosol when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with a previously paired user electronic device is available;detecting an action performed by the user involving manipulation of a lid of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance; andtriggering, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device;wherein detecting the action comprises detecting whether the lid is in one of a first position or a second position.10. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor on an aerosol generating device, cause the aerosol generating device to perform steps comprising: enabling generation of an aerosol when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with a previously paired user electronic device is available;detecting an action performed by a user involving manipulation of a lid of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance; andtriggering, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device;wherein detecting the action comprises detecting whether the lid is in one of a first position or a second position.", "embedding_index": 535}
{"index": 536, "patent_number": "WO21228901 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention discloses a method comprising establishing a communication between an aerosol-generating device and a personal computing device; detecting an upcoming notification for a user by the personal computing device; providing an indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and inhibiting an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device. [EN] Claims: 1. A method comprising: establishing a communication between an aerosol-generating device and a personal computing device; detecting, by the personal computing device, an upcoming notification for a user from at least one application running on the personal computing device; providing an indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and inhibiting an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.2. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving an acknowledgement at the personal computing device from the aerosol-generating device before inhibiting notifying the indicating of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.3. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising identifying a first gesture pattern made by the user on the surface of the aerosol-generating device to initiate establishing communication between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising detecting, at predetermined intervals, whether the aerosol-generating device is in close proximity of the user.5. The method of claim 4, further comprising providing the indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device and inhibiting the indication on the aerosol-generating device when the aerosol-generating device is not in close proximity of the user.6. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising identifying a second gesture pattern made by the user on the surface of the aerosol-generating device to disable the communication between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device.7. A method of receiving notifications on an aerosol-generating device comprising: establishing a communication with a personal computing device in the vicinity of the aerosol-generating device; receiving a command for an upcoming notification from the personal computing device, wherein the upcoming notification is from at least one application running on the personal computing device; providing an indication to a user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol generating device; and transmitting an acknowledgement message to the personal computing device to inhibit an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the acknowledgement message is transmitted in response to detecting that the aerosol-generating device is being held by the user or receiving a user input confirming receipt of the upcoming notification.9. An aerosol-generating device comprising: a body having an inlet and an outlet with an air channel defined between the inlet and the outlet; a controller configured to: establish a communication with a personal computing device in the vicinity of the aerosol-generating device; receive a command for an upcoming notification from the personal computing device, wherein the upcoming notification is from at least one application running on the personal computing device; provide an indication to a user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and transmitting an acknowledgement message to the personal computing device to inhibit an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.10. The aerosol-generating device of claim 9, further comprising an indicator configured to indicate the upcoming notification to the user.11. The aerosol-generating device of claim 9 or 10, further comprising: a motion sensor configured to detect movements of the user when carrying the device; and a touch-responsive surface to receive an input from the user to initiate establishing or disabling the communication with the personal computing device.12. A system comprising: an aerosol-generating device according to any of claim 9 to 11; and a personal computing device comprising a user application to interact with the aerosol-generating device.13. The system of claim 12, wherein the user application is configured to enable a user to define associations between types of upcoming notification and types of indication on the aerosol-generating device.14. The system of any of claims 12 or 13, wherein the personal computing device is configured to inform the aerosol-generating device of the upcoming notification only if there is a pre-defined association between a type of upcoming notification and a type of indication on the aerosol-generating device.15. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the method of any of claims 1 to 8.", "embedding_index": 536}
{"index": 537, "patent_number": "WO23104703 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (1) comprises a vaporizer unit (14, 114) including a 5 heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid and a cartridge (16, 116) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid. The cartridge (16, 116) is removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14, 114). The cartridge (16, 116) includes a resiliently deformable valve (48) having a closed position for preventing the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) through the valve (48) when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114). The vaporizer unit (14, 114) is configured to contact an external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to deform the valve (48) and move it from the closed position towards an open position in which aerosol generating liquid can flow from the liquid store (24) through the valve (48). The resiliently deformable valve (48) includes first and second portions (50, 52) biased together into contact with each other when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the resiliently deformable valve (48) is in the closed position, and the first and second portions (50, 52) are configured to be deflected away from each other to define an opening (60) between the first and second portions (50, 52) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to move the resiliently deformable valve (48) from the closed position towards the open position. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising: a vaporizer unit (14, 114) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid; and a cartridge (16, 116) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid, the cartridge being removably couplable to the vaporizer unit; wherein the cartridge (16, 116) includes a resiliently deformable valve (48) having a closed position for preventing the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) through the resiliently deformable valve (48) when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the vaporizer unit (14, 114) is configured to contact an external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48) and thereby move it from the closed position towards an open position in which aerosol generating liquid can flow from the liquid store (24) through the resiliently deformable valve (48); wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) includes first and second portions (50, 52) biased together into contact with each other when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the resiliently deformable valve (48) is in the closed position, and the first and second portions (50, 52) are configured to be deflected away from each other to define an opening (60) between the first and second portions (50, 52) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to move the resiliently deformable valve (48) from the closed position towards the open position.2. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer unit (14, 114) includes a valve actuating member (54) arranged to contact the external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48) and thereby move it from the closed position towards the open position as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114).3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the valve actuating member (54) comprises a recess (56) in which the resiliently deformable valve (48) is located when the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114).4. An aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the recess (56) includes a tapered side wall (62) which tapers towards the resiliently deformable valve (48) and is configured to contact the external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48).5. An aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the tapered side wall (62) is configured to contact a side wall (59) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48).6. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the opening (60) is an orifice or a slit.7. An aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the valve actuating member (54) comprises shoulders (64) configured for forcing apart the first and second portions (50, 52) of the resiliently deformable valve (48).8. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) is selected from the group consisting of a duckbill valve, a slit valve and a membrane valve.9. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) is made of silicone or rubber.10. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (34) comprises a coil-and-wick heater or a ceramic heater.", "embedding_index": 537}
{"index": 538, "patent_number": "US2023180833 AA", "text": "[EN] An insulation sleeve for an aerosol generation device, and used therein for a heating assembly therein, includes natural organic fibres. The natural material comprised in the insulation sleeve is easily available and eco-friendly; it also increases the sustainability of the component and devices including it. The cost of manufacturing the insulation sleeve with the natural material is very low. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising an insulation sleeve, wherein the insulation sleeve comprises natural organic fibres.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is configured to detachably contain and to heat an aerosol generation consumable.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the insulation sleeve is configured to insulate heat.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres have a thermal conductivity of at most 0.10 W/m.K.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres comprise at least one of: hemp fibres, banana fibres, sisal fibres, kenaf fibres, and jute fibres.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are banana peel or stalks fibres.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are microfibres having an average diameter of at most 1 mm.8. (canceled)9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined with a binder.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the binder is a dry fibrous binder, an aqueous organic binder, or an inorganic aqueous binder.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the insulation sleeve comprises at least 60 percent of the natural organic fibres, by weight.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve is comprised of a material having a thickness less than 20 mm.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve further comprises casing or packaging material.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve is comprised of a sheet, pad or mat including the natural organic fibres.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the sheet, pad or mat has an average thickness of at most about 5 mm.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve substantially has a shape of a cylinder.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve is arranged between a heating assembly comprised in the aerosol generating device and a housing of the aerosol generating device.18. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the casing or packaging material is Phenol formaldehyde or Urea-formaldehyde.19. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined in a woven manner.20. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined in a non-woven manner.21. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres have a thermal conductivity of at most 0.035 W/m.K.", "embedding_index": 538}
{"index": 539, "patent_number": "WO23104705 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a vaporizer unit (14) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid and a cartridge (16) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid. The cartridge (16) is removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14). The vaporizer unit (14) includes a resilient valve (40) for selectively blocking the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) and the resilient valve (40) is configured to move from a closed position towards an open position as the cartridge (16) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a vaporizer unit (14) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid; a cartridge (16) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid, the cartridge (16) being removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14); wherein the vaporizer unit (14) includes a resilient valve (40) for selectively blocking the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) and the resilient valve (40) is configured to move from a closed position towards an open position as the cartridge (16) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge (16) includes a pressing element (56) configured to cooperate with the resilient valve (40) and thereby move the resilient valve (40) from the closed position towards the open position.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the pressing element (56) comprises a projecting element (58).4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the projecting element (58) is hollow and arranged to convey aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) when the resilient valve (40) is in the open position.5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the resilient valve (40) comprises a ball (46) or plunger movable from the closed position towards the open position and a biasing member (54) configured to bias the ball (46) or plunger to the closed position, preferably wherein the biasing member (54) is a compression spring.6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the vaporizer unit (14) includes a conduit (42) having a liquid inlet (44) and a chamber (48) for receiving at least part of the resilient valve (40).7. An aerosol generating device according to claims 5 and 6, wherein the ball (46) or plunger is positioned in the chamber (48) and arranged to block the liquid inlet (44) when biased to the closed position by the biasing member (54).8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (34) comprises a coil-and-wick heater or a ceramic heater.9. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the vaporizer unit (14) further comprises, in addition to the resilient valve (40), a sealing member (52) configured to seal the coupling between the cartridge (16) and the vaporizer unit (14).10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9 when dependent on claim 5, wherein the ball (46) or plunger is configured to applying a sealing pressure against the sealing member (52) when the ball (46) or plunger is biased to the closed position by the biasing member (54).11. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the cartridge (16) comprises a dedicated coupling element complementarily fitting with a dedicated coupling element of the vaporizer unit (14).12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the coupling elements comprise one of: a threaded connection, a bayonet-type connection, a magnetic connection, a snap-fit connection, an actuatable latch and combinations thereof.", "embedding_index": 539}
{"index": 540, "patent_number": "US2023180843 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device (110). In particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device configured for adjusting a resistance-to-draw (RTD) of the device and for controlling a supplied power based on the RTD. A first aspect of the invention is an aerosol generation device comprising an aerosol generation unit (130) for generating aerosol and an adjusting unit (200) comprising a movable member (210) and configured for being set to a setting of a plurality of settings for mechanically adjusting the resistance-to-draw (RTD) through a mouthpiece (110) by moving the movable member. The plurality of settings allows a user to consistently and predictably adjust the RTD of the device as preferred. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an aerosol generation unit for generating aerosol; andan adjusting unit comprising a movable member and configured for being set to a setting of a plurality of settings for mechanically adjusting the resistance-to-draw (RTD) through a mouthpiece by moving the movable member,wherein the moveable member is configured to move relative to an airflow path of the aerosol generation device to change an effective cross section of the airflow path for changing the RTD.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit for controlling a power supplied to the aerosol generating unit.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a detecting unit for detecting the setting of the adjusting unit, wherein the control unit is configured for controlling the power supplied to the aerosol generating unit based on the detected setting of the adjusting unit.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the detecting unit comprises a potentiometer, a optical sensor, or a hall sensor for detecting the setting of the adjusting unit.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit is configured for changing the supplied power based on data stored in a database.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured for storing the database.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the data comprises one or more database entries that associate a setting of the adjusting unit with a supplied power.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the database comprises one or more lookup tables that comprise one or more entries that each match a setting of the adjusting unit to a supplied power.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the database comprises one or more lookup tables that comprise one or more entries that each match a setting of the adjusting unit to a power difference, and the control unit is configured to change the supplied power based on a nominal power offset by the power difference.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the one or more entries each further match a setting of the adjusting unit to a maximum power, and the control unit is configured to change a supplied power based on the lower power of the nominal power offset by the power difference and the maximum power.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the one or more lookup tables are associated with at least one of: a time of day, a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device and an operating condition of the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member is provided with one or more through holes, and whereinin a setting of the plurality of settings, at least a portion of at least one of the through holes is arranged in the airflow path,wherein changing from a first setting of the adjusting unit to a second setting includes:changing a portion of at least one of the through holes arranged in the airflow path to a different portion arranged in the airflow path; orchanging at least one of the through holes to a different through hole of which at least a portion is arranged in the airflow path.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member is provided with a plurality of through holes and different through holes have different effective cross-sections.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is configured to rotate or pivot relative to the airflow path.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein the moveable member is provided with one or more through holes, andwherein at least one of the through holes extends through the movable member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation or pivot axis of the movable member, orwherein at least one of the through holes extends through the movable member in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation or pivot axis of the movable member.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member comprises an actuating element accessible on and/or from an exterior of the aerosol generation device, that causes the moveable member to move when operated.", "embedding_index": 540}
{"index": 541, "patent_number": "WO23104661 A1", "text": "[EN] Aerosol Generating DeviceAn aerosol generating device (10) is disclosed. The aerosol generating device (10) comprises a housing (12); a container (14) for storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the container (14) is located within the housing (12) such that a first annular airflow passage (16) is defined between an inner surface (18) of the housing (12) and an outer surface (20) of the container (14); a wicking element (22) arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container (14) through an opening (24) in the container (14); and a susceptor (26) arranged to interface with the wicking element (22). The susceptor (26) is configured to be inductively heated to generate an aerosol from the aerosolisable liquid received by the wicking element (22), and the first annular air flow passage (16) is arranged such that the aerosol is transported along the first annular airflow passage (16) to the user for inhalation. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing; a container for storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the container is located within the housing such that a first annular airflow passage is defined between an inner surface of the housing and an outer surface of the container; a wicking element arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container through an opening in the container; and a susceptor arranged to interface with the wicking element, wherein the susceptor is configured to be inductively heated to generate an aerosol from the aerosolisable liquid received by the wicking element, and wherein the first annular air flow passage is arranged such that the aerosol is transported along the first annular airflow passage to the user for inhalation.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the susceptor is formed as a band which surrounds an outer surface of the wicking element.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the wicking element comprises a central channel arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the opening of the container such that aerosolisable liquid is distributed along the length of the wicking element.4. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the wicking element and the susceptor are formed as concentric tubular units.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the radius of the first annular airflow passage varies along the length of the first annular airflow passage, and wherein the distance between the inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the container is varied along the length of the first annular airflow passage such that the cross-sectional area of the first annular airflow passage is substantially constant along the length of the first annular airflow passage.6. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising an inductor configured to inductively heat the susceptor.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the inductor is located on an opposing side of the susceptor to the wicking element, and wherein the wicking element, the susceptor, and the inductor are formed as concentric tubular units.8. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device has a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the susceptor and the wicking element are disposed at the first end, and wherein the container is disposed between the first end and the second end such that the first annular airflow passage extends from the first end to the second end.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein an air outlet is disposed at the second end, and wherein the air outlet is configured to provide the aerosol transported along first annular airflow passage to the user.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 8 or claim 9, further comprising a cap disposed at the first end of the aerosol generating device, wherein the cap is configured to interface with the housing to enclose the wicking element and the susceptor within the interior of the aerosol generating device.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the cap is configured to define a second annular airflow passage between an inner surface of the cap and an outer surface of the susceptor, and wherein the second annular airflow passage is arranged such that the aerosol is transported from the wicking element to the first annular airflow passage.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the cap comprises at least one air inlet configured to supply air to the second annular airflow passage.13. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 9 to 12, wherein the wicking element comprises a central channel arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container, wherein the cap comprises a support rod configured to be received within at least a portion of the length of the central channel, and 18 wherein the support rod comprises a plurality of exterior grooves configured to distribute aerosolisable liquid along the length of the wicking element.14. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the cap comprises polyether ether ketone (PEEK).15. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the wicking element is a ceramic wicking element.16. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising at least one support leg extending between the inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the container.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the at least one support leg is shaped as an aerofoil.", "embedding_index": 541}
{"index": 542, "patent_number": "US2023180853 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate, a heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the heating chamber, and a debris collector. The debris collector is movable between a first position in which the debris collector is configured to collect debris generated inside the heating chamber during heating of an aerosol generating substrate by the heater and a second position in which the debris collector is configured to permit the removal or release of collected debris. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate;a heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the heating chamber; anda debris collector movable between a first position in which the debris collector is configured to collect debris generated inside the heating chamber during heating of an aerosol generating substrate by the heater and a second position in which the debris collector is configured to permit removal or release of collected debris.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes: one or more side walls;a first end having an opening for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; anda second end opposite to the first end;and when the debris collector is in the first position, the debris collector forms part of the one or more side walls, forms part of a closure at the second end, or forms part of the one or more side walls and a closure at the second end.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the debris collector is positioned at the second end of the heating chamber when the debris collector is in the first position.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the debris collector is configured to close the second end of the heating chamber when the debris collector is in the first position.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is removably mounted on the heating chamber such that the debris collector is separated from the heating chamber when moved from the first position to the second position.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is mounted on the heating chamber when the debris collector is in both the first position and the second position.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has a longitudinal axis, and the debris collector is movable between the first position and the second position in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has a longitudinal axis, and the debris collector is movable between the first position and the second position by one or both of a transverse movement and a rotational movement relative to the longitudinal axis.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the debris collector is mounted on the heating chamber by one or both of a guide track and a pivotal mounting to permit one or both of the transverse movement and the rotational movement.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is configured to be switched between a locked state in which movement of the debris collector from the first position to the second position is prevented and an unlocked state in which movement of the debris collector from the first position to the second position is permitted.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, further comprising a controller configured to switch the debris collector from the locked state to the unlocked state after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, further comprising a mechanical lock configured for operation by a user to switch the debris collector from the locked state to the unlocked state.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the debris collector is configured to be retained in the locked state when a temperature proximate the debris collector is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature, and the debris collector is configured to be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state when the temperature proximate the debris collector less than the predetermined temperature.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the debris collector comprises a heat-sensitive material having dimensions which vary dependent upon material temperature, and the heat-sensitive material cooperates with the heating chamber when the temperature proximate the debris collector is greater than or equal to the predetermined temperature to thereby maintain the debris collector in the locked state.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a controller and a detector configured to detect a position of the debris collector and to provide a first position signal or a second position signal to the controller corresponding respectively to the first position or another position of the debris collector, wherein the controller is adapted to permit operation of the heater in response to the first position signal and to prevent operation of the heater in response to the second position signal.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the heat-sensitive material is a shape-memory material.", "embedding_index": 542}
{"index": 543, "patent_number": "US2023180830 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a conically shaped heating element (101) configured to generate an aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface (104), and a vaporizable material capsule (102) configured to contain a vaporizable material (103), whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface (105) configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element in use. An interfacing layer (106) is arranged in said gap contacting the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, the interfacing layer comprising a porous material configured to wick vaporizable material from the slanted surface of the contacting element to the slanted surface of the heating element, and an airflow management system is arranged in the vicinity of the interfacing layer, including fresh air grooves (200) and airflow channel grooves (201) in the walls of the conically shaped contacting element and/or in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and configured respectively to conduct fresh air or the aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a conically shaped heating element configured to generate an aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface, anda vaporizable material capsule configured to contain a vaporizable material, whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element in use,wherein an interfacing layer is arranged in a gap between the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, and the interfacing layer contacting the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, the interfacing layer comprising a porous material configured to wick vaporizable material from the slanted surface of the contacting element to the slanted surface of the heating element, andwherein an airflow management system is arranged in the vicinity of the interfacing layer, including fresh air grooves and airflow channel grooves in the walls of the conically shaped contacting element and/or in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and configured respectively to conduct fresh air or the aerosol.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the conically shaped heating element comprises a cone basis and a cone top, and a plurality of distinct heating zones occupying a corresponding circumferential arc portion on the slanted surface, each extending between the cone basis and the cone top, and the conically shaped contacting element has an opening circumference delimiting the contacting element at the side configured to enter in mating arrangement with the conically shaped heating element, and a bottom at the opposite extremity of the opening circumference, and the conically shaped heating element is removably mated with the vaporizable material capsule.3. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves having respectively a first determined width and a second determined width and extending between the cone basis and the cone top, and being arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel groove, one heating zone.4. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped contacting element, the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves having respectively a first determined width and a second determined width and extending between the opening circumference and the bottom, and being arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.5. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the airflow channel grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the fresh air grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the airflow channel grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the fresh air grooves are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone; and the airflow channel grooves are arranged opposite of every heating zone.6. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the fresh air grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the airflow channel grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the fresh air grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the airflow channel grooves are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one airflow channel groove, one heating zone; and the fresh air grooves are arranged opposite of every heating zone.7. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the airflow channel grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the fresh air grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the airflow channel grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves have respectively a first determined width and a second determined width, and are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.8. The aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the fresh grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the airflow channel grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the fresh air grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the airflow channel grooves and the fresh air grooves have respectively a first determined width and a second determined width, and are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.9. The aerosol generating system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conically shaped heating element is a male element and the conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a female element.10. The aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the conically shaped heating element is a female element and the conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a male element.", "embedding_index": 543}
{"index": 544, "patent_number": "US2023180817 AA", "text": "[EN] A nicotine oral delivery product includes a composition enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein the pouch is permeable for saliva and dissolved compounds of the composition, the composition including a source of nicotine and a cellulose or cellulose derivative, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is in granular form. A method of making the nicotine oral delivery product is also provided. [EN] 1. A nicotine oral delivery product comprising a composition enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein said pouch is permeable for saliva and dissolved compounds of the composition, the composition comprising a source of nicotine and a cellulose or cellulose derivative, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is in granular form.2. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is a cellulose derivative.3. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is a cellulose ether.4. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is carboxymethylcellulose.5. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine provides 0.1 to 30 mg of nicotine per nicotine oral delivery product.6. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 5, wherein the source of nicotine is at least one selected from the group of tobacco, nicotine salt, nicotine base, stabilised nicotine and combinations thereof.7. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine is at least one selected from the group of nicotine salt, nicotine base, stabilised nicotine and combinations thereof.8. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine is stabilised nicotine.9. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 8, wherein the source of nicotine is nicotine polacrilex.10. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative.11. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is cellulose.12. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is microcrystalline cellulose.13. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is in powder form.14. A method of making the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, the method comprising introducing the cellulose or cellulose derivative into the composition in granular form, and enclosing the composition in the water insoluble pouch.15. (canceled)16. The nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is sodium carboxymethylcellulose.", "embedding_index": 544}
{"index": 545, "patent_number": "WO21229069 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a process for plasma treatment of a tobacco product filter material, the plasma treatment preferably being treatment with plasma effluent, a filter comprising the filter material obtainable by the process, a tobacco-vapor product comprising the filter, and the use of the filter in a tobacco-vapor product. In particular, the filter material according to the present invention and the use thereof in a tobacco product, in particular a tobacco-vapor product, allows for enhancing the user experience by removing hot steam from the first two to four puffs and/or offers a more consistent vaping experience. [EN] Claims1. A process of treating a tobacco product filter material comprising the step of applying plasma to the filter material, wherein the plasma is a low-pressure plasma or an atmospheric plasma, and wherein the plasma is applied to the filter material via an effluent of the plasma jet.2. The process of the preceding claim, wherein the plasma comprises an additional gas, preferably oxygen.3. The process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma is atmospheric argon plasma and/or atmospheric helium plasma, preferably atmospheric helium plasma.4. The process of any one of claims l or 2, wherein the plasma is low-pressure argon plasma and/or low-pressure helium plasma, preferably low-pressure argon plasma.5. The process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein plasma effluent refers to the exterior part of the plasma jet, sometimes also referred to as \"plasma plume\".6. The process of the preceding claim, wherein the temperature of the plasma effluent at the surface of the filter material is in the range of o degrees centigrade to too degrees centigrade, preferably 5 degrees centigrade to 70 degrees centigrade, more preferably 15 degrees centigrade to 55 degrees centigrade, most preferably 20 to 50 degrees centigrade7. The process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma effluent is provided via Direct Barrier Discharge (DBD), Spark Discharge or surface DBD, preferably, the plasma effluent is provided via Direct Barrier Discharge (DBD).8. The process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco product filter material is a polymeric material, preferably cellulose acetate, cut or uncut or tow.9. The process of any of the preceding claims, wherein the hydrophilicity, wettability, horizontal and/or vertical wi eking rate, water absorption time and/or water absorption capacity of the tobacco product filter material is increased by the application of the plasma to the tobacco product filter material, preferably, wherein hydrophilicity refers to a contact angle of water droplets on the surface of the treated filter material of less than 90 degrees.10. The process of the preceding claim, wherein the ability of the filter material to remove water vapor from air passing through the filter material is increased by the application of the plasma to the tobacco product filter material, preferably, wherein the ability of the filter material to remove water vapor after the application of the plasma is increased by at least 80 percent, preferably of at least 85 percent, more preferably of at least 90 percent, even more preferably of at least 95 percent, most preferably of at least 99 percent when compared to filter material which was not treated with plasma.11. A filter for a tobacco product, comprising a tobacco product filter material obtainable by the process according to any one of claims 1 to 10.12. The filter of the preceding claim, wherein the tobacco product is a tobacco-vapor product, wherein the filter preferably has two sections, at least one of which has a hollow center.13. The filter of any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the tobacco product filter material represents a filter volume comprised above 200 mm3, preferably between 250 and 600 mm3.14. A tobacco-vapor product, preferably an electronic cigarette having a heating element that atomizes a liquid solution which is inhaled as an aerosol by a user, comprising the filter of any one of claims 11 to 13.15. The tobacco-vapor product of the preceding claim, wherein the tobacco-vapor product does not comprise a flavor-enhancing agent, flavourants sensory enhancing agents, and/ or sensation agent selected from freshening agents, cooling agents, or hot effect agents, natural or synthetic aromas or fragrances such as fruity, confectionery, floral, sweet, woody fragrances and/or coconut, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, mint, or roasted or toasted aromas.17. The use of the preceding claim, wherein the filter is used for removing water vapor from air passing through the filter material during a puff, preferably at least during a first puff.18. The use of any one of claims 16 or 17, wherein the tobacco-vapor product is a product according to any one of claim 14 or 15.", "embedding_index": 545}
{"index": 546, "patent_number": "WO22034019 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid comprises an elongate outer casing (12) with a cavity (14) for receiving a cartomizer (16) at a first end (22), an autonomous power supply device (18), and an electronic circuitry control board (20). The device (10) has a second end (24) longitudinally opposite to the first end (22), such that the autonomous power supply device (18) is positioned between the electronic circuitry control board (20) and the receiving cavity (14), and the electronic circuitry control board (20) is positioned between the second end (24) and the power supply device (18) with its main surface parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device (10). The power supply device (18) is distant from the second end (24) of the device (10) at least a length (LI) representing between a quarter and a third of the total length (L) of the device (10), in particular at least a length (LI) of 15 mm. [EN] CLAIMS Aerosol generating device (10) for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid contained in the device (10) comprising an elongate outer casing (12) comprising a receiving cavity (14) arranged for receiving a cartomizer (16) at a first end (22) of the device (10); the device (10) further comprising: an autonomous power supply device (18), at least one electronic circuitry control board (20), wherein the device (10) comprises a second end (24) longitudinally opposite to the first end (22), wherein the autonomous power supply device (18) is positioned in the outer casing (12) between the electronic circuitry control board (20) and the receiving cavity (14), wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20) is positioned between the second end (24) and the power supply device (18), wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20) is substantially flat, and its main surface is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device (10), and wherein the power supply device (18) is distant from the second end (24) of the device (10) at least a length (LI) representing a quarter, preferably between a quarter and a third of the total length (L) of the device (10), in particular at least a length (LI) of 15 mmm. Aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the power supply device (18) is positioned such that the center of gravity of the device (10) including the cartomizer (16) in the receiving cavity (14) is substantially positioned at the geometric center of the device (10) and/or casing (12). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20), the power supply device (18) and the receiving cavity (14) for the cartomizer (16) are aligned along the longitudinal axis. Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one flexible printed circuit board (32). Aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein at least one flexible printed circuit at least partially extends adjacent a longitudinal surface of the power supply device (18). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 5, wherein at least one flexible printed circuit board (32) is attached to at least one electronic circuitry control board (20). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein at least one electronic circuitry control board (20) comprises non-flexible material sandwiching at least one flexible printed circuit board (32). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a second electronic circuitry control board (28) is positioned between the power supply device (18) and the receiving cavity (14). Aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 8, wherein the second electronic circuitry control board (28) comprises a support of non-flexible material and includes power electrical connectors connected to the power supply device (18). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 8 or 9 wherein the first and second electronic control boards (20, 28) are connected by at least one flexible printed circuit (32). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second end (24) of the comprises an electrical charging connection, such as an USB socket (38), for the autonomous power supply device (18). Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (18) is a rechargeable battery or fuel cell. Aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a rigid frame in the casing (12) and the power supply device (18) is mounted to the frame by at least one energy absorption member such as a foam pad (34) positioned between the frame and the power supply device (18).", "embedding_index": 546}
{"index": 547, "patent_number": "WO21228481 A1", "text": "[EN] Inner frame (1) for a cigarette pack (100), comprising a front panel (10), a first (20) and a second side panel (30), wherein the side panels (20, 30) are directly attached to front panel side edges (12, 14) via bending lines (40, 42), and a first compensating panel (50) directly attached to a side edge (22) of the first side panel 20 via a first folding line (52), wherein the first compensating panel (50) is folded by 180 degrees with respect to the first side panel (20) around the first folding line (52), and an upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is lower than an upper edge (21) of the first side panel (20). [EN] Claims1. Inner frame (1) for a cigarette pack (100), comprising: a. a front panel (10); b. a first (20) and a second side panel (30), wherein the side panels (20, 30) are directly attached to front panel side edges (12, 14) via bending lines (40, 42); and c. a first compensating panel (50) directly attached to a side edge (22) of the first side panel (20) via a first folding line (52), wherein the first compensating panel (50) is folded by 1800 with respect to the first side panel (20) around the first folding line (52), and d. an upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is lower than an upper edge (21) of the first side panel (20). 2. Inner frame according to claim l, further comprising a second compensating panel (6o) attached to a side edge (32) of the second side panel (30) via a second folding line (62), wherein the second compensating panel (60) is folded by 1800 with respect to the second side panel (30) around the second folding line (62) and an upper edge (61) of the second compensating panel (60) is lower than an upper edge (31) of the second side panel.Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 or 2, wherein the upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is arranged lower than an upper edge (124) of a first side wall (122) of a lower box like portion (120) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette box (too) and/or the upper edge (61) of the second compensating panel (60) is arranged lower than an upper edge of a second side wall (122) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette box (too). 4· Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the inner surface (54) of the first compensating panel (50) is glued to the outer surface (24) of the first side panel (20) and/or wherein the inner surface (64) of the second compensating panel (60) is glued to the outer surface (34) of the second side panel (30).5. Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the inner frame (1) is arranged such that the first compensating panel (50) and the second compensating panel (60) is in direct laminar contact with an inner surface of a side panel (122) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette pack (100).6. Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the side panels (20, 30) are bent with respect to the front panel (10) by 90 degrees around the respective bending lines (40, 42).7. Inner frame according to claim 6, wherein the bending lines (40, 42) and the first (52) and second folding lines (62) are parallel to each other and extend in vertical direction (V) of the cigarette pack.8. Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein a lower edge (13) of the front panel (10) is arranged on the same vertical height than a lower edge (53) of the first compensating panel (50) and/or is arranged on the same vertical height than a lower edge (63) of the second compensating panel (60).9. Inner frame according to claim 8, wherein the vertical heights of the lower edges (13, 53, 63) of the front panel (10), the first compensating panel (50) and/ or the second compensating panel (60) are at the bottom level (BL) of a cigarette pack (too).10. Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the lower edges (23, 33) of the first (20) and second side panels (30) are arranged on a higher vertical height than a lower edge (53) of the first compensating panel (50) and/or are arranged on a higher vertical height than a lower edge (63) of the second compensating panel (60).11. Inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the first folding line (52) and/or the second folding line (62) is/are a perforation line or a creasing line.12. Cigarette pack (100) comprising an outer housing (110) and an inner frame (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 11.", "embedding_index": 547}
{"index": 548, "patent_number": "WO23099473 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprising an electronic cigarette (2) with a vaping function and a protective member (3) detachably mounted on the electronic cigarette (2), said electronic cigarette (2) comprising a first electrical connector (26). The protective member (3) comprises a second electrical connector (38) complementary to the first electrical connector (26) and adapted to be coupled to the first electrical connector (26) when the protective element (3) is mounted on the electronic cigarette (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating system comprising an electronic cigarette (2) with a vaping function and a protective member (3) of the cover type detachably mounted on the electronic cigarette (2), said electronic cigarette (2) comprising a first electrical connector (26), said aerosol generating system being characterized in that the second electrical connector (38) of the protective member (3) is complementary to the first electrical connector (26) and configured to be electrically coupled by mechanical engagement to the first electrical connector (26) when the protective member (3) is mounted on the electronic cigarette (2).2. An aerosol generating system according to Claim 1, wherein said protective member (3) comprises an integrated circuit (35) connected electrically to the second electrical connector (38) and said electronic cigarette (2) comprises a controller (25) connected electrically to the first electrical connector (26), said integrated circuit (35) being configured to send a signal to the controller (25) when the first electrical connector (26) is coupled to the second electrical connector (38).3. An aerosol generating system according to Claim 2, wherein said controller (25) is configured to disable the vaping function of the electronic cigarette (2) until reception of said signal.4. An aerosol generating system according to Claim 2 or 3, wherein said signal comprises a second unique code, said controller (25) being configured to compare said second unique code to a first unique code stored in a memory (29) of said electronic cigarette (2).5. An aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein said electronic cigarette (2) has a first surface (22) adjacent to said first electrical connector (26), said first surface (22) being provided with at least one protruding or recessed portion (23), said protective member (3) having a second surface (32) adjacent to said second electrical connector (38) which is provided with at least one complementary portion (33) so as to provide mechanical engagement with said at least one protruding or recessed portion (23) when the protective member (3) is mounted on said electronic cigarette (2).6. An aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein said first electrical connector (26) and said second electrical connector (38) are USB type C connectors.7. An aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein said protective member (3) comprises a battery (34) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).8. An aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein said protective member (3) further comprises a charging coil (36) configured to generate an electric current under the action of an electromagnetic field, said charging coil (36) being electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).9. An aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein said protective member (3) further comprises a communication module (37) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).10. A protective member (3) for an aerosol generating system according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said protective member (3) comprises a second electrical connector (38) configured to be coupled to a first electrical connector (26) of an electronic cigarette (2).11. A protective member (3) according to Claim 10, wherein it comprises an integrated circuit (35) which is connected electrically to the second electrical connector (38). 1612. A protective member (3) according to Claim 10 or 11, wherein it has a second surface (32) adjacent to said second electrical connector (38), said second surface (32) being provided with at least one protruding or recessed portion (23).13. A protective member (3) according to any one of Claims 10 to 12, wherein it comprises a battery (34) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).14. A protective member (3) according to any one of Claims 10 to 13, wherein it comprises a charging coil (36) configured to generate an electric current under the action of an electromagnetic field.15. A protective member (3) according to any one of Claims 10 to 14, wherein it comprises a communication module (37) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).", "embedding_index": 548}
{"index": 549, "patent_number": "WO21219535 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (1) is described. The aerosol generating device includes: a body (10) having an aperture (12) through which a consumable is receivable into the aerosol generating device; a cover (110) moveable along a first direction between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the cover overlays the aperture and in the open position the aperture is exposed; a coupling element having a first end (141) arranged to cooperate with the cover and a second end (142) pivotally attached to the body, such that the coupling element rotates relative to the body as the cover is moved between the closed position and the open position; wherein the coupling element is positioned towards one side of the cover and body such that a plane of rotation of the coupling element is offset from a central plane (2), parallel to the plane of rotation, running through the body and cover. By positioning the coupling element in this manner towards one side of the cover and body it is possible to reduce the size of the cover and associated components, providing a more compact and user friendly device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a body having an aperture through which a consumable is receivable into the aerosol generating device; a cover moveable along a first direction between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the cover overlays the aperture and in the open position the aperture is exposed; a coupling element having a first end arranged to cooperate with the cover and a second end pivotally attached to the body, such that the coupling element rotates relative to the body as the cover is moved between the closed position and the open position; wherein the coupling element is positioned towards one side of the cover and body such that a plane of rotation of the coupling element is offset from a central plane, parallel to the plane of rotation, running through the body and cover.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising a position sensing element for sensing a position of the cover; wherein the position sensing element is positioned adjacent to the coupling element in a direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the coupling element.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the coupling element is positioned on one side of the central plane and the position sensing element is positioned on the other side of the central plane.4. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the coupling element comprises a biasing element, such that the biasing element applies a biasing force to the cover which biases the cover to at least one of the closed or the open position.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the coupling element comprises a rigid element.6. The aerosol generating device of claims 4 and 5, wherein the biasing element is positioned around the rigid element.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the coupling element comprises a traveller positioned around the rigid element and adjacent to the biasing element; wherein the traveller is arranged to move in a direction extending between a first end and a second end of the rigid element as the cover moves between the closed position and the open position, such that the traveller transfers the biasing force between the biasing element and the cover.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, and optionally any of claims 3 to 7, wherein the position sensing element is a magnet and the device further comprises a Hall sensor arranged to sense the position of the magnet.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the Hall sensor is positioned on the body of the device such that the Hall sensor is closer to the magnet when the cover is in the open position than when the cover is in the closed position.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, and optionally any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the biasing element applies a biasing force to the cover which biases the cover to the closed position and the open position.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, and optionally any of claims 5 to 10, wherein the biasing element deforms in order to apply the biasing force.12. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the cover is further moveable from the open position to an activation position at which the aerosol generating device is operable to initiate an activation signal.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 and claim 12, wherein the biasing element is arranged to apply the biasing force so as also to bias the cover away from the activation position.14. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising a guide, wherein a carriage is arranged to move along the guide as the cover moves between the closed position and the open position, the carriage being arranged to interact with the cover, preferably wherein the guide provides an arc- shaped or linear guiding path.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 and claim 14, wherein the biasing element is arranged to apply the biasing force so as to bias the carriage towards a side of the guide, preferably towards a side of the guide away from the body.", "embedding_index": 549}
{"index": 550, "patent_number": "US2023172266 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a power supply module having an power supply; a substrate module having a container for an aerosol substrate; and a heater module configured to detachably engage with the power supply module and having a mouthpiece; a heating element configured to receive power from the power supply and heat the substrate to generate an aerosol; and a receiving means configured to detachably engage with the substrate module and bring the heating element and the substrate together for generating the aerosol. The container of the substrate module is sealed prior to engaging with the heater module. The heater module is configured to break the sealing of the container upon or after engaging with the substrate module. The heater module receiving means is adapted to partly enclose the substrate module when engaged therewith. The power supply module is adapted to partly enclose the heater module when engaged therewith. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a power supply module comprising an electrical power supply;a substrate module comprising a container for an aerosol substrate; anda heater module configured to detachably engage with the power supply module, the heater module comprising: a mouthpiece;a heating element configured to receive power from the electrical power supply and heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; anda receiving means configured to detachably engage with the substrate module and bring the heating element and the aerosol substrate together for generating the aerosol, wherein: the container of the substrate module is sealed prior to engaging with the heater module, and the heater module is configured to break a sealing of the container upon or after engaging with the substrate module,the receiving means is adapted to partly enclose the substrate module when engaged therewith, andthe power supply module is adapted to partly enclose the heater module when engaged therewith.2. (canceled)3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heater module or the substrate module comprises a fluid transfer element configured to transfer liquid from the container to the heating element.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving means comprises a closure component arranged to open for receiving the substrate module and to close for aerosol generation.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the receiving means is a clam-shell container or a container comprising a housing comprising a recess dimensioned for receiving the aerosol substrate and closed by a closing door.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing of the container comprises a first layer that is not soluble in the aerosol substrate and a second layer that is soluble in the aerosol substrate.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the second layer comprises a polysaccharide, starch or protein-based material or biodegradable polyvinylalcohol (PVA) film.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing of the container comprises a foil seal layer comprising a moisture barrier.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the container and/or the sealing of the container comprises a polymer film comprising a gas barrier and/or a moisture barrier layer or coating and at least one support layer.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the gas barrier and/or the moisture barrier layer or coating comprises EVOH, PVOH, SiOx, or natural wax or combinations thereof.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one support layer comprises: paper, polylactic acid (PLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), bio-PET, PBAT, polymer(s) of cellulose-derived or starch-derived biodegradable polymers (BPs), chitosan or microbially synthesized polyesters.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving means comprises a piercing element configured to pierce or cut the sealing of the container.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing of the container is configured to break upon melting, burning or decomposing upon heating by the heating element and the heating element is configured to melt, burn or decompose the sealing of the container.14. The aerosol generation device according to claims 6, wherein the heater module is configured to open the sealing of the container upon commencing aerosol generation.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the substrate module is biodegradable or compostable.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 15, wherein the container and/or the sealing of the container comprises a polysaccharide, starch or protein-based material, paper, polylactic acid (PLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), bio-PET, PBAT, polymer(s) of cellulose-derived or starch-derived biodegradable polymers (BPs), chitosan or microbially synthesized polyesters.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is detachable from the heater module.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical power supply is detachable from the power supply module.19. A heater module for an aerosol generation device, the heater module being configured to detachably engage with a power supply module of the aerosol generation device, the heater module comprising: a mouthpiece;a heating element configured to receive power from an electrical power supply of the aerosol generation device and heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; anda receiving means configured to detachably engage with a substrate module of the aerosol generation device and bring the heating element and an aerosol substrate together for generating an aerosol, wherein: heater module is configured to break a sealing of a container of a substrate module of the aerosol generation device upon or after engaging with the substrate module, andthe receiving means is adapted to partly enclose an substrate module of the aerosol generation device when engaged therewith.20. A substrate module for an aerosol generation device, the substrate module comprising a container for an aerosol substrate, wherein: the substrate module is configured to detachably engage with a receiving means of a heater module of the aerosol generation device, the receiving means being configured to bring a heating element of the aerosol generation device and the aerosol substrate together for generating the aerosol,the container of the substrate module is sealed prior to engaging with the heater module, and the a sealing of the container is adapted to break upon the substrate module engaging with the heater module, andthe receiving means is adapted to partly enclose the substrate module when engaged therewith.21. A package comprising: a plurality of the substrate modules according to claim 20; anda cardboard support.", "embedding_index": 550}
{"index": 551, "patent_number": "WO23099663 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a wicking element (30) for a heating system for an aerosol generating set, the wicking element (30) being manufactured in one single piece by an additive manufacturing technique by forming a plurality of successive porous layers; the plurality of successive porous layers comprising a first porous layer and a second porous layer adjacent to the first porous layer; each of the first and the second porous layers defining a hole pattern comprising a plurality of holes; the hole pattern of the second porous layer being at least partially offset in respect with the hole pattern of the first porous layer so as pairs of facing holes of these porous layers form a flow channel having a transversal area smaller than or equal to the transversal area of each of these holes. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A wicking element (30) for a heating system (20) for an aerosol generating set (10), the wicking element (30) being manufactured in one single piece by an additive manufacturing technique by forming a plurality of successive porous layers; the plurality of successive porous layers comprising a first porous layer and a second porous layer adjacent to the first porous layer; each of the first and the second porous layers defining a hole pattern comprising a plurality of holes; the hole pattern of the second porous layer being at least partially offset in respect with the hole pattern of the first porous layer so as pairs of facing holes of these porous layers form a flow channel (50A, 50B, 50C) having a transversal area smaller than or equal to the transversal area of each of these holes.2. The wicking element (30) according to claim 1, wherein the first porous layer and the second porous layer define substantially the same hole pattern.3. The wicking element (30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holes of the or each hole pattern have a rectangular shape.4. The wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transversal dimensions of the holes of the or each hole pattern are comprised between 10 pm and 150 pm.5. The wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the thickness of each porous layer is comprised between 25 pm and 100 pm.6. The wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hole pattern of the second porous layer is offset according to at least one direction by an offset value, the offset value being less than the transversal dimension of at least one hole of the first porous layer according to this direction.7. The wicking element (34) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of successive porous layers comprises N>2 successive porous layers; each of the porous layers defining a hole pattern comprising a plurality of holes; the hole pattern of each porous layer being at least partially offset in respect with the hole pattern of the or each porous layer adjacent to said porous layer so as facing holes of these porous layers form a flow channel (50A, 50B, 50C) having a transversal area less or equal than the transversal area of each of these holes.8. The wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, made of ceramic, preferably with substantially 0 percent intrinsic porosity.9. The wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, forming a wicking part adapted to transfer an e-liquid and at least one element chosen in the group: - a heat transfer element (40); - a flow passage (42); - a support structure; - an insulation structure.10. A heating system (20) for an aerosol generating set (10), comprising the wicking element (30) according to any one of the preceding claims.11. A manufacturing method of the wicking element (30) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: - forming a first porous layer comprising a plurality of holes according to a hole pattern;- forming a second porous layer comprising a plurality of holes according to a hole pattern at least partially offset in respect with the hole pattern of the first porous layer so as pairs of facing holes of these porous layers form a flow channel (50A, 50B, 50C) having a transversal area less or equal than the transversal area of each of these holes.12. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 1, further comprising a step of forming a non-porous layer.13. The manufacturing method according to claim 12, wherein said non-porous layer is designed to form at least one element chosen in the group: - a heat transfer element (40); - a flow passage (42); - a support structure; - an insulation structure. 1614. The manufacturing method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the additive manufacturing technique used to manufacture the wicking element is a Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing technique.", "embedding_index": 551}
{"index": 552, "patent_number": "WO23094506 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising an orientation sensor (102) which is configured to detect the orientation of the device, a user interface (104) which is configured to receive user inputs and a controller (106) which is configured to enable or disable the user interface. The controller is configured to enable the user interface to accept user inputs when the detected orientation of the device is determined to be within a predefined orientation range. The controller is further configured to disable the user interface when the detected orientation is determined to be outside of the predefined orientation range. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: an orientation sensor configured to detect the orientation of the device; a user interface configured to receive user inputs, wherein the user interface is configured to operate a heating function of the device; and a controller configured to enable the user interface to accept user inputs when the detected orientation of the device is determined to be within a predefined orientation range, and wherein the controller is further configured to disable the user interface when the detected orientation is determined to be outside of the predefined orientation range.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to enable the user interface to accept user inputs when the detected orientation of the device is determined to be within the predefined orientation range for a predefined time period.3. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the user interface comprises a button.4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the orientation sensor comprises a gyroscope.5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the predefined orientation range comprises orientations where the longitudinal axis of the device is confined within a cone defined around a vertical axis.6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the angle subtended by the cone and the vertical axis is at least 60 degrees, and more preferably at least 80 degrees.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 5 or claim 6, further comprising a mouthpiece, and wherein the predefined orientation is where the mouthpiece is pointing upward.8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the device is configured to receive a consumable for heating.9. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising an opening, wherein the opening is configured to receive a solid consumable, and wherein the predefined orientation is where the opening is pointing upward.10. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to disable the user interface immediately when the detected orientation is determined to be outside of the predefined orientation range.11. A method for using an aerosol generating device, comprising: detecting the orientation of the device using an orientation sensor; enabling a user interface to accept user inputs using a controller when the detected orientation of the device is determined to be within a predefined orientation range, the user interface configured to operate a heating function of the device; and disabling the user interface using the controller when the detected orientation is determined to be outside of the predefined orientation range.12. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform steps comprising: determining the orientation of the device based on data from an orientation sensor; enabling a user interface to accept user inputs using a controller when the detected orientation of the device is determined to be within a predefined orientation range, the user interface configured to operate a heating function of the device; and disabling the user interface using the controller when the detected orientation is determined to be outside of the predefined orientation range.", "embedding_index": 552}
{"index": 553, "patent_number": "US2023165309 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater arrangement for an aerosol generating device includes a tubular heating chamber including a cavity arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate, a layer of insulation wrapped so as to circumferentially surround the heating chamber and an insulation support assembly including a rigid surround arranged around the heating chamber; wherein the insulation support assembly is arranged to engage the heating chamber and the insulation layer to hold the insulation layer in position around the heating chamber. Devices utilising such a heating arrangement display improved thermal insulation performance and allow for greater freedom in selecting insulating materials. The heater arrangement is also lower cost compared to conventional insulated heaters, for example those utilising vacuum tubes, as well as being lower weight. The insulation support assembly reduces heat transfer from the heater and also improves ease of assembly. [EN] 1. A heater arrangement for an aerosol generating device, the heater arrangement comprising: a tubular heating chamber comprising a cavity arranged to receive an aerosol generating substrate;a layer of insulation wrapped so as to circumferentially surround the heating chamber;an insulation support assembly comprising a rigid surround arranged around the heating chamber; whereinthe insulation support assembly is arranged to engage the heating chamber and the layer of insulation to hold the layer of insulation in position around the heating chamber.2. The heater arrangement for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation support assembly is arranged to contact the heating chamber only at one or both ends of the heating chamber to support the rigid surround in position around the heating chamber.3. The heater arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the insulation support assembly comprises one or more annular supports wherein the one or more annular supports are mounted around an end of the heating chamber and support the rigid surround in position around the heating chamber.4. The heater arrangement for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the layer of insulation is wrapped around an outer surface of the rigid surround.5. The heater arrangement for an aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the rigid surround comprises a frame comprising a plurality of longitudinal struts running along a length of the tubular heating chamber; wherein the layer of insulation is wrapped around an outer surface formed by the longitudinal struts.6. The heater arrangement of claim 4, wherein the rigid surround comprises a gripping member extending radially outward from the rigid surround, wherein the gripping member is arranged to grip the layer of insulation and hold at least a portion of the layer of insulation in position.7. The heater arrangement of claim 1, wherein the rigid surround comprises a tubular casing arranged to enclose the tubular heating chamber to form a cylindrical cavity between an outer surface of the heating chamber and an inner surface of the casing, wherein the layer of insulation is held within the cavity.8. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the cylindrical cavity has a radial thickness between 2 mm and 4 mm.9. The heater arrangement of claim 7, further comprising an annular support positioned at one end of the tubular heating chamber between the tubular heating chamber and the casing, the annular support extending around a majority of a circumference of the tubular heating chamber.10. The heater arrangement of claim 9, wherein the annular support comprises a plurality of axial struts extending along an axis of the tubular heating chamber and arranged to hold the heating chamber within the casing.11. The heater arrangement of claim 1, further comprising a circumferential lip, wherein the insulation support assembly comprises a connection feature arranged to receive the circumferential lip to hold the heating chamber in position.12. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the tubular casing comprises two semi-cylindrical parts configured to connect along a longitudinal interface to form the tubular casing around the heating chamber.13. The heater arrangement of claim 7, further comprising a gripping member attached to the outer surface of the heating chamber arranged to grip the layer of insulation and hold at least a portion of the layer of insulation in position.14. The heater arrangement of claim 13, wherein the gripping member comprises a barbed clamp arranged to attach to the outer surface of the heating chamber below the layer of insulation, the barbed clamp comprising an outward facing barb configured to grip the layer of insulation.15. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the tubular casing comprises a base surface at least partially enclosing the tubular casing around a closed end of the tubular heating chamber; the tubular casing being arranged to provide a gap between the base surface of the casing and the closed end of the heating chamber.16. The heater arrangement of claim 15, further comprising insulation provided within the gap between the closed end of the tubular heating chamber and the base surface of the tubular casing.17. The heater arrangement of claim 15, wherein the base surface of the tubular casing further comprises an opening to allow electrical connections to the heating chamber to pass through.18. The heater arrangement of claim 17, wherein the base surface is configured such that the opening is directed at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the heating chamber.19. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the tubular heating chamber comprises an open end arranged to receive the aerosol generating substrate and an opposing closed end; where the tubular casing comprises a closed end, the closed end comprising a protrusion extending from an inner surface to engage the closed end of the heating chamber.20. The heater arrangement of claim 19, wherein the closed end of the tubular heating chamber comprises a recess in an outer surface thereof and the protrusion is configured to engage with the recess.21. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the tubular heating chamber comprises an open end arranged to receive the aerosol generating substrate and an opposing closed end, the heater arrangement further comprising: an end cap support, the end cap support welded to an outer surface of the closed end of the heating chamber and arranged to support the tubular casing in position around the heating chamber.22. The heater arrangement of claim 20, wherein the end cap support comprises a substantially disk shaped body with a protrusion extending from the body, wherein the protrusion is welded to the outer surface of the closed end of the tubular heating chamber.23. The heater arrangement of claim 7, wherein the tubular casing is internally coated with a metal heat reflective layer or a metal foil is wound together with the layer of insulation.24. The heater arrangement of claim 1, wherein the layer of insulation comprises ceramic fibre.25. The heater arrangement of claim 24, wherein the layer of insulation comprises one or more metal oxides.26. The heater arrangement of claim 24, wherein the layer of insulation comprises aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and/or ZrO2.27. The heater arrangement of claim 1, wherein the layer of insulation comprises an aerogel.28. The heater arrangement of claim 1, wherein the layer of insulation is a blanket, felt or paper.29. The heater arrangement of claim 1, wherein the insulation support assembly comprises a non-metal material.30. The heater arrangement of claim 29, wherein the non-metal material is a heat resistant polymer.", "embedding_index": 553}
{"index": 554, "patent_number": "WO21219791 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device user authentication unit (200) is provided. The user authentication unit comprises a controller (202) and a motion detection component (204), the motion detection component is configured to detect movement of an aerosol generation device comprising the user authentication unit, and the controller configured to perform steps comprising detecting motion information using the motion detection component (S402), determining whether the detected motion information is characteristic of a user (S404), and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the detected motion information is characteristic of the user (S406). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device user authentication unit, the user authentication unit comprising a controller and a motion detection component, the motion detection component configured to detect movement of an aerosol generation device comprising the user authentication unit, and the controller configured to perform steps comprising: detecting motion information using the motion detection component; determining whether the detected motion information is characteristic of a user; and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the detected motion information is characteristic of the user.2. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 1, wherein determining whether the detected motion information is characteristic of the user comprises: comparing the detected motion information with predetermined motion information stored in memory accessible by the controller; and determining whether the detected motion information matches the predetermined motion information.3. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 2, wherein determining whether the detected motion information matches the predetermined motion information comprises determining whether the detected motion information is within a predefined tolerance of the predetermined motion information.4. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the first action comprises controlling the user authentication unit to unlock the aerosol generation device so that an aerosolisation session can be performed.5. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to control the user authentication unit to perform a second action when the detected motion information is not characteristic of the user.6. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 5, wherein the second action comprises indicating, with an indicator, that the aerosol generation device is locked such that an aerosolisation session cannot be performed.7. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to perform steps comprising: detecting a secondary authentication input when the detected motion information is not characteristic of the user; and controlling the user authentication unit to unlock the aerosol generation device in response to detecting the secondary authentication input so that an aerosolisation session can be performed.8. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the detected motion information comprises movements of the motion detection component due to movement of a hand holding an aerosol generation device comprising the user authentication unit.9. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the controller is further configured to determine the predetermined motion information by: detecting preliminary motion information using the motion detection component; determining characteristic motion information from the detected preliminary motion information; and storing the determined characteristic motion information as the predetermined motion information in memory accessible by the controller.10. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of claim 9, wherein: detecting the preliminary motion information using the motion detection component comprises detecting a plurality of instances of motion information when a user is holding an aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit; and determining the characteristic motion information from the detected preliminary motion information comprises determining one or more common trends in the plurality of instances of motion information.11. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the motion detection component is configured to detect three-dimensional movement.12. The aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim, wherein the detected motion information comprises one or more of: X-Y movement data, Y-Z movement data, X-Z movement data, and movement data as a function of time.13. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device user authentication unit of any preceding claim.14. An aerosol generation device user authentication method performed at a user authentication unit of an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: detecting motion information using a motion detection component; determining whether the detected motion information is characteristic of a user; and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the detected motion information is characteristic of the user.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon which when executed by one or more processors cause the one or more processors to control an aerosol generation device user authentication unit, wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: detecting motion information using a motion detection component; determining whether the detected motion information is characteristic of a user; and controlling the user authentication unit to perform a first action when the detected motion information is characteristic of the user.", "embedding_index": 554}
{"index": 555, "patent_number": "US2023148656 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article includes a wrapper, an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream of the mouth end, and an airflow barrier positioned in the wrapper. The airflow barrier includes a deformable capsule which substantially prevents airflow from the distal end to the mouth end when in an undeformed state. The deformable capsule is deformable by a user into a deformed state which permits airflow from the distal end to the mouth end. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a wrapper;an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream of the mouth end; andan airflow barrier positioned in the wrapper;the airflow barrier comprising a deformable capsule which substantially prevents airflow from the distal end to the mouth end when in an undeformed state and which is deformable by a user into a deformed state which permits airflow from the distal end to the mouth end.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein, when the deformable capsule is in the undeformed state, the deformable capsule spans an inner cross-section of the wrapper to substantially prevent airflow from the distal end to the mouth end.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is configured to permit airflow from the distal end to the mouth end between an outer surface of the deformable capsule and an inner surface of the wrapper when the deformable capsule is in the deformed state.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is configured to be deformed from the undeformed state into the deformed state upon application of a force by a user's fingers.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is configured to be deformed from the undeformed state into the deformed state upon application of a force greater than 24.5 N.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is substantially spherical when in the undeformed state.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is a crushable capsule or a frangible capsule comprising a frangible shell.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the deformable capsule contains a flavourant which is released upon deformation of the deformable capsule by a user from the undeformed state into the deformed state.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein the frangible shell is substantially impermeable when the deformable capsule is in the undeformed state and the flavourant is contained inside the impermeable shell.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule comprises a layer or discrete pieces including a vapour cooling substance.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the deformable capsule is positioned downstream of the aerosol generating substrate.12. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article includes further comprising a vapour cooling element positioned in the wrapper downstream of the aerosol generating substrate and the deformable capsule is positioned downstream of the vapour cooling element.13. The aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein the vapour cooling element comprises a hollow paper tube having a thickness which is greater than a thickness of the wrapper.14. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating article according to claim 1; andan aerosol generating device including: a crushing tool configured to allow a user to apply a force to the deformable capsule to permit deformation of the deformable capsule by the user from the undeformed state into the deformed state; and a heater for heating the aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user.15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the crushing tool comprises a user-operable lever and an associated crushing plate, the user-operable lever is pivotally mounted on a device body of the aerosol generating device and is movable between a first position and a second position, and upon user operation to move the user-operable lever from the first position to the second position, the crushing plate is movable from a retracted position to an advanced position in which the crushing plate compresses the deformable capsule.16. The aerosol generating article according to claim 10, wherein the vapour cooling substance comprises polylactic acid.17. The aerosol generating article according to claim 11, wherein the deformable capsule is positioned upstream of the mouth end.", "embedding_index": 555}
{"index": 556, "patent_number": "US2021032012 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The hinged lid is connected to the reclosable flap that is arranged to cover the access opening. The reclosable flap moves relative to the access opening during movement of the hinged lid. The reclosable flap carries an indicium in a manner such that the indicium is not visible when the lid is in the closed position and such that the indicium becomes visible during movement of the hinged lid from the closed position towards the open position. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a box and a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions, wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel and a second lid panel, wherein the first lid panel is movable relative to the second lid panel during movement of the hinged lid between the open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the box comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is provided at least at a portion of top and front walls of the inner package; anda reclosable flap arranged to cover the access opening and attached to the first lid panel;wherein a ratio between a length of the first lid panel to a distance between a top, front edge of the inner package and a top, front edge of the box is at least 0.3.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the ratio between the length of the first lid panel to the distance between the top, front edge of the inner package and the top, front edge of the box is no more than 0.5.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the first lid panel is hingedly connected to the second lid panel.4. The container of claim 1, wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap and the inner package are provided next to one another around a periphery of the access opening at a coupling region, the coupling region having a resealable adhesive to releasably affix the inner package and the reclosable flap.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the first lid panel comprises an edge that is configured to pivotally contact the inner package during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.6. The container of claim 1, wherein a ratio between a width of the first lid panel to a width of the second lid panel is between 0.5 and 1.0.7. The container of claim 1, wherein the first lid panel is an inner lid front panel, and wherein the second lid panel is an outer lid front panel.8. The container of claim 1, wherein the lid further comprises a third lid panel that is hingedly connected to the box, and wherein a ratio between a length of the first lid panel to a length of the third lid panel is no more than 2.9. The container of claim 8, wherein the ratio between the length of the first lid panel to the length of the third lid panel is at least 1.2.10. The container of claim 8, wherein the third lid panel is a lid back panel.11. A blank for forming the outer housing of the container of claim 1, comprising a box portion and a lid portion, the lid portion comprising a first panel hingedly connected to a second panel, wherein a ratio between a width of the first panel to a width of the second panel is comprised between 0.5 and 1.0.12. The blank of claim 11, wherein a ratio between a length of the first panel to a length of the second panel is no more than 0.5.13. The blank of claim 12, wherein a ratio between a length of the first panel to a length of the second panel is at least 0.3.14. The blank of claim 11, wherein the lid portion further comprises a third panel that is hingedly connected to the box portion, and wherein a ratio between a length of the first panel to a length of the third panel is no more than 2.15. The blank of claim 14, wherein the ratio between the length of the first panel to the length of the third panel is at least 1.2.", "embedding_index": 556}
{"index": 557, "patent_number": "WO21209461 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method (100) for authenticating use of a cartridge with an aerosol generation device comprising a control unit configured to adjust its operation according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the method (100) comprising the following steps: - associating (110) a cartridge unique identifier with a purchasing user identifier to form purchase information; - storing (120) the purchase information in a distant server; - comparing (140) the purchase information with a request for using, wherein the request for using comprises a cartridge unique identifier and a consuming user identifier; - based on said comparison, generating (145) a control command to control the operation of the aerosol generation device according to this control command. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method (100) for authenticating use of a cartridge (11) with an aerosol generation device (10), the aerosol generation device (10) comprising a control unit (20) configured to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device (10) according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the method (100) comprising the following steps: - associating (110), by an associating module (45), a cartridge unique identifier of a purchased cartridge with a purchasing user identifier to form purchase information comprising the cartridge unique identifier of the purchased cartridge and the purchasing user identifier; - storing (120) the purchase information in a distant server (49); - comparing (140) the purchase information with a request for using, wherein the request for using comprises a cartridge unique identifier of a cartridge to be used and a consuming user identifier; - based on said comparison, generating (145) a control command to control the operation of the aerosol generation device (10) according to this control command.2. The method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the associating module (45) is configured to receive the cartridge unique identifier of the purchased cartridge and the purchasing user identifier, wherein the cartridge unique identifier is an identifier uniquely identifies a single cartridge.3. The method (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cartridge (11) contains tobacco precursor.4. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device is an electronic cigarette for non-medical use.5. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the purchase information is formed automatically without medical constraints.6. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step (110) of associating the cartridge unique identifier with the purchasing user identifier comprises determining the cartridge unique identifier based on scanning information via a scan terminal or user input to initiate a purchase so as to form the purchase information comprising the purchased cartridge unique identifier.7. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the purchase information further comprises an aerosol generation device identifier to be associated with the cartridge unique identifier.8. The method (100) according to claim 7, wherein the request for using further comprising aerosol generation device information; the control command being further generated based on the aerosol generation device information.9. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, if while the comparison of the request for using with the purchase information, the request for using matches the purchase information, the control command comprising an unlocking signal and otherwise, the control command comprising a locking signal; said unlocking signal causing normal or adjusted operation of the aerosol generation device (10) with the cartridge (11); said locking signal causing disabling the aerosol generation device (10) to operate with the cartridge (11).10. The method (100) according to claim 9, wherein the request for using matches the purchase information if the cartridge unique identifier comprised in the request for using corresponds to the cartridge unique identifier comprised in the purchase information and if at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled: - the consuming user identifier corresponds to the purchasing user identifier; - the consuming user identifier corresponds to a user of a list of authorized users determined by the purchasing user.11. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the request for using further comprises a secondary user identification element; the control command being further generated basing on the secondary user identification element.12. The method (100) according to claim 11, wherein the secondary user identification element presents a link between the consuming user and the cartridge (11).13. The method (100) according to claim 12, wherein the secondary user identification element comprises an image of at least a part of the consuming users body and at least a part of the cartridge.14. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the request for using further comprises a use location; the control command is further generated based on the use location.15. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the followings steps: - generating (130) the request for using the aerosol generation device with the cartridge; - transmitting (150) to the control unit (20) of the aerosol generation device (10) the control command to control the operation of the aerosol generation device (10) according to this control command.16. The method (100) according to claim 15, wherein the step of generating (130) the request for using is performed by the aerosol generation device and/or by a mobile device (43) associated to the aerosol generation device (10).17. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge unique identifier comprised in the request for using is determined using identification means; the identification means corresponding to at least one of the elements chosen in the group: - photo/video camera; - RF reader; - optic reader; - mechanic/electronic contact surfaces.18. A computer program product comprising software instructions which, when executed by a processor, implement a method (100) according to one of the preceding claims.19. A system (29) for authenticating use of a cartridge (11) with an aerosol generation device (10), the aerosol generation device (10) comprising a control unit (20) configured to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device (10) according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the system (29) comprising means (45, 47) configured to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 17.", "embedding_index": 557}
{"index": 558, "patent_number": "EP4183274 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises a first aerosol generation assembly (2) configured for producing a first aerosol by heating a first aerosol-forming substance, and a second aerosol generation assembly (3) configured for controllably diffusing at least one second aerosol that is a scent into the surroundings, through at least one second aerosol outlet (18). [EN] 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising i) a first aerosol generation assembly (2) configured for producing a first aerosol by heating a first aerosol-forming substance, and ii) a second aerosol generation assembly (3) configured for diffusing at least one second aerosol into the surroundings of said aerosol generation device (1), wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) is configured for controllably diffusing at least one second aerosol that is a scent through at least one second aerosol outlet (18) positioned on said aerosol generation device (1).2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) is configured to automatically activate for diffusing said second aerosol after a chosen or predetermined number of successive user's suctions.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) is configured to automatically activate for diffusing said second aerosol at the same time as said first aerosol generation assembly (2) or after said first aerosol generation assembly (2) has been activated for diffusing said first aerosol.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) is configured for being manually activated by said user for diffusing said second aerosol.5. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein it comprises an external casing (15) housing encompassing at least a part of said second aerosol generation assembly (3).6. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein it comprises an external casing (15) to which said second aerosol generation assembly (3) is attached.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) comprises an exchangeable cartridge (25) comprising at least one second aerosol-forming substance, or an exchangeable cartomizer comprising a cartridge comprising at least one second aerosol-forming substance.8. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) comprises at least two second aerosol outlets (18), and wherein it comprises a controller (16, 19) arranged for controlling selectively access to said second aerosol outlets (18) to control the diffusion of said second aerosol spatially and/or in intensity into said surroundings.9. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) comprises at least two different second aerosol-forming substances and at least two second aerosol outlets (18) associated respectively with said second aerosol-forming substances, and wherein it comprises a controller (16, 19) arranged for controlling selectively access to said second aerosol outlets (18) to control diffusion of different second aerosols, generated respectively from said second aerosol-forming substances, into said surroundings.10. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) comprises at least one porous material (24) impregnated with a second aerosol-forming substance and arranged for releasing said second aerosol from said impregnated second aerosol-forming substance when it is heated to a temperature greater than a threshold.11. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said first (2) and second (3) aerosol generation assemblies have respectively first (13) and second (26) heaters controlled separately and arranged for heating respectively first and second aerosol-forming substances for generating respectively said first and second aerosols.12. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said first aerosol generation assembly (2) has a heater (13) arranged for heating first and second aerosol-forming substances for generating respectively said first and second aerosols.13. An aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein said heater (13) is arranged for heating said first and second aerosol-forming substances respectively to first and second temperatures.14. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said second aerosol generation assembly (3) comprises an ultrasonic vibrating element configured to change said second aerosol-forming substance into said second aerosol.15. An aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein said first aerosol generation assembly (2) comprises a controller (16) arranged for controlling generation of said first and second aerosols, or said first (2) and second (3) aerosol generation assemblies comprise respectively first (16) and second (19) controllers arranged for controlling respectively generation of said first and second aerosols.", "embedding_index": 558}
{"index": 559, "patent_number": "WO23083646 A1", "text": "[EN] A handheld vapour generating system comprises a cartridge (4) removably attached to an aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) supplying an aerosol generating liquid to mixing chamber (14) along a fluid flow path (32). A priming pump (30) may be used to drive movement of fluid along the fluid flow path (32) when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol, in order to expel any air that entered the fluid flow path (32) when the cartridge (4) was attached. The priming pump (30) may comprise a combination of a fixed valve (33) and a moving valve (34) within the fluid flow path (32). Alternatively, a portion of the fluid flow path (32) may comprise a resiliently compressible tube (100) and the priming pump (30) may first form a constriction (120,134,142) in the tube then compress the tube (100) forward of the constriction (120,134,142) to expel fluid. [EN] - 23 - CLAIMS 1. A handheld aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid; a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) containing a supply of the aerosol generating liquid; a fluid flow path (32) for conducting the aerosol generating liquid in a forward direction from the cartridge (4) to the mixing chamber (14) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol; and a priming pump (30) for selectively driving movement of fluid in the forward direction along the fluid flow path (32) when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol.2. A vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the priming pump (30) comprises: a fixed valve (33) in the fluid flow path (32), which permits fluid to pass therethrough only in the forward direction; and a moving valve (34) in the fluid flow path (32), which permits fluid to pass therethrough only in the forward direction and which is configured to move reciprocally along the fluid flow path (32) relative to the fixed valve (33); wherein the moving valve (34) comprises a magnet (70) and is surrounded by an electromagnetic coil (72), which is operable to drive the movement of the moving valve (34) in at least the forward direction.3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the moving valve (34) further comprises a return spring (73) that drives the movement of the moving valve (34) in the backward direction.4. An aerosol generating system according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the fixed valve (33) and the moving valve (34) are ball valves.5. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein: a portion of the fluid flow path (32) comprises a resiliently compressible tube (100); and the priming pump (30) is configured to carry out a first motion that compresses the tube (100) to form a constriction (120,134,142), then to carry out a second motion that further compresses the tube (100) forward of the constriction (120,134,142) to displace the fluid in the forward direction along the fluid flow path (32).6. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the priming pump (30) comprises a first element (140) that is configured to carry out the first motion; and a second element (144) that is configured to be moved independently of the first element (140) to carry out the second motion.7. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the priming pump (30) comprises a single element (104) that is configured carry out the first motion then the second motion.8. An aerosol generating system according to claim 7, wherein the second motion comprises a pivotal movement of the single element (104).9. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 5 to 8, further comprising a button (108) for manual operation of the priming pump (30).10. A handheld vapour generating system according to any preceding claim, further comprising a liquid transfer element (26) for introducing the aerosol generating liquid from the fluid flow path (32) into the mixing chamber (14), wherein: the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises amovable portion (178) that is capable of movement to expose the liquid transfer element (26) to view while the priming means (30) is in use and is capable of movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) from view while the priming means (30) is not in use; the movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) is generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26); and the movable portion (178) comprises a wiper (190) for wiping aerosol generating liquid from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26) during the movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26).11. A handheld vapour generating system according to claim 10, wherein the liquid transfer element (26) is a liquid jet head (82).12. A method of priming a handheld aerosol generating system, the system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid; and a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising a reservoir (16) that contains a supply of the aerosol generating liquid; the method comprising, when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol, selectively operating a priming pump (30) to drive movement of fluid along a fluid flow path (32) in a forward direction from the reservoir (16) towards the mixing chamber (14).13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the priming pump (30) comprises a fixed valve (33) in the fluid flow path (32), which permits fluid to pass therethrough only in the forward direction, and a moving valve (34) in the fluid flow path (32), which permits fluid to pass therethrough only in the forward direction; the moving valve (34) comprising a magnet (70) and being configured to move reciprocally along the fluid flow path (32) relative to the fixed valve (33); the method further comprising operating an electromagnetic coil (72) that surrounds the moving valve (34) to drive the movement of the moving valve (34) in at least the forward direction.14. A method according to claim 12, comprising operating the priming pump (30) to carry out a first motion that compresses the tube (100) to form a constriction (120,134,142), then to carry out a second motion that further compresses - 26 - the tube (100) forward of the constriction (120,134,142) to displace the fluid in the forward direction along the fluid flow path (32).15. A method according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises a liquid transfer element (26) for introducing the aerosol generating liquid from the fluid flow path (32) into the mixing chamber (14); and a movable portion (178) that comprises a wiper (190); the method further comprising: moving the movable portion (178) to expose the liquid transfer element (26) to view while the priming means (30) is in use; and moving the movable portion (178) generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26) to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) from view while the priming means (30) is not in use, whereby, during the movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26), the wiper wipes aerosol generating liquid from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26).", "embedding_index": 559}
{"index": 560, "patent_number": "WO23083645 A1", "text": "[EN] A handheld aerosol generating system comprises a cartridge (4) removably attached to an aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) supplying an aerosol generating liquid (31) from a reservoir (16) to mixing chamber (14) along a fluid flow path (32). A vent (15) maintains the interior of the reservoir (16) substantially at ambient pressure during use. The system is primed before use by introducing air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) to drive movement of fluid along the fluid flow path (32) and expel any air that entered the fluid flow path (32) when the cartridge (4) was attached. The priming means (30) may introduce the air through the vent (15) or through a dedicated port (52), optionally via a three-way rotary valve (60). A liquid jet head (82) may be used to deliver aerosol generating liquid (31) into the mixing chamber (14). The device (2) may comprise a movable portion (78) that can be retracted to expose the liquid jet head (82) to view during priming. The movable portion (78) may then wipe the liquid jet head (82) clean as it slides back into place. [EN] - 23 - CLAIMS 1. A handheld aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid (31); a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising a reservoir (16) that contains a supply of the aerosol generating liquid (31); a fluid flow path (32) for conducting the aerosol generating liquid (31) in a forward direction from the reservoir (16) towards the mixing chamber (14) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol; a vent (15,62) for admitting air into the reservoir (16) to replace aerosol generating liquid (31) that is conducted away from the cartridge (4) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol and thereby to maintain the reservoir substantially at ambient pressure when the system is being used to generate an aerosol; and priming means (30) configured to introduce air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) for driving movement of fluid in the forward direction along the fluid flow path (32) to prime the system when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol.2. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the priming means (30) is configured to introduce the air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) through the vent (15).3. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 2, further comprising means for moving the priming means (30) to selectively engage or disengage with the vent (15).4. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 1, further comprising a port (52,63) distinct from the vent (15,62), wherein the priming means (30) is configured to introduce the air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) through the port (52,63).5. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein: the priming means (30) further comprises means (54) for sealing the vent (15) while introducing the air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) through the port (52).6. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein: the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises an air inlet (64) in communication with the reservoir (16); and the priming means (30) further comprises a three-way valve (60) that can selectively couple the air inlet (64) to the vent (62) to admit air at ambient pressure when the system is being used to generate an aerosol or couple the air inlet (64) to the port (63) to introduce the air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16) when the system is being primed.7. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 6, further comprising a cyclically operating pump (46) in communication with the port (63), wherein the three-way valve (60) can further selectively couple the port (63) to the vent (15) to replenish air in the pump (46) during each operating cycle of the pump (46).8. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the three-way valve (60) is a rotary valve.9. A handheld aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the priming means (30) comprises a manual pump (46) for generating the air at above ambient pressure.10. A handheld aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, further comprising a liquid transfer element (26) for introducing the aerosol generating liquid (31) from the fluid flow path (32) into the mixing chamber (14).11. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the liquid transfer element (26) is a liquid jet head (82).12. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises a movable portion (78) that is capable of movement to expose the liquid transfer element (26) to view while the priming means (30) is in use.13. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein: the movable portion (78) of the aerosol generating device (2) is capable of movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) from view while the priming means (30) is not in use; the movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) is generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26); and the movable portion (78) comprises means for wiping aerosol generating liquid (31) from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26) during the movement to conceal the liquid transfer element (26).14. A method of operating a handheld aerosol generating system, the system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid (31); a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising a reservoir (16) that contains a supply of the aerosol generating liquid (31); and a vent (15); the method comprising: when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol, operating a priming means (30) to introduce air at above ambient pressure into the reservoir (16), thereby to drive movement of fluid along a fluid flow path (32) in a forward direction from the reservoir (16) towards the mixing chamber (14); and when the system is being used to generate an aerosol, admitting air through the vent (15) into the reservoir (16) to replace aerosol generating liquid (31) that is - 26 - conducted away from the cartridge (4), thereby to maintain the reservoir substantially at ambient pressure.15. A method according to claim 14, wherein: the handheld aerosol generating system further comprises a liquid transfer element (26) for introducing the aerosol generating liquid (31) from the fluid flow path (32) into the mixing chamber (14); the method further comprising: moving a movable portion (78) of the aerosol generating device (2) to expose the liquid transfer element (26) to view while the priming means (30) is in use; and moving the movable portion (78) of the aerosol generating device (2) generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26) to conceal the liquid transfer element (26) from view while the priming means (30) is not in use, whereby wiping means on the movable portion (78) wipe aerosol generating liquid (31) from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26).", "embedding_index": 560}
{"index": 561, "patent_number": "WO23083644 A1", "text": "[EN] A handheld aerosol generating system comprises a cartridge (4) removably attached to an aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) supplying an aerosol generating liquid (31) to mixing chamber (14) along a fluid flow path (32). The system is primed before use by reducing the pressure in at least part of the mixing chamber (14) below ambient pressure to draw fluid along the fluid flow path (32) and expel any air that entered the fluid flow path (32) when the cartridge (4) was attached. The said part of the mixing chamber (14) may be isolated from a mouthpiece (10) during the priming operation. A liquid jet head (82) may be used to deliver aerosol generating liquid (31) into the mixing chamber (14). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A handheld aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid (31); a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising a reservoir (16) that contains a supply of the aerosol generating liquid (31); a fluid flow path (32) for conducting the aerosol generating liquid (31) in a forward direction from the reservoir (16) towards the mixing chamber (14) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol; and priming means (35) configured to apply a pressure below ambient pressure to at least a part of the mixing chamber (14), thereby drawing fluid in the forward direction along the fluid flow path (32) when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol.2. A handheld aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, further comprising a liquid transfer element (26) for introducing the aerosol generating liquid (31) from the fluid flow path (32) into the said part of the mixing chamber (14).3. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the liquid transfer element (26) is a liquid jet head (82).4. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the priming means comprises a suction pump (35) in the aerosol generating device (2).5. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises: a mouthpiece (10); and isolating means (34) capable of selectively placing the said part of the mixing chamber (14) in fluid communication with the mouthpiece (10) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol or isolating the said part of the mixing chamber (14) from the mouthpiece (10) during operation of the priming means (35).6. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 5, further comprising a movable portion (78) that is capable of movement between a priming position in which the isolating means (34) forms an enclosure about the said part of the mixing chamber (14) and an aerosol generating position in which the isolating means (34) does not form an enclosure about the said part of the mixing chamber (14).7. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 6, wherein the moveable portion (78) includes the mouthpiece (10).8. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein: the movement of the movable portion (78) from the priming position to the aerosol generating position is generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26); and the movable portion (78) comprises means for wiping aerosol generating liquid (31) from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26).9. A handheld aerosol generating system according to any of claims 4 to 8, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises an impeller (76) in fluid communication with the mouthpiece (10), the impeller (76) being coupled to the suction pump (35) to drive the suction pump (35) when a user rotates the impeller (76) by blowing into the mouthpiece (10).10. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the priming means is a suction pump (35) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2).11. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 10, further comprising a mouthpiece (10) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), whereby removal of the mouthpiece (10) permits attachment of the suction pump (35).12. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein: attachment of the mouthpiece (10) to the aerosol generating device (2) requires the mouthpiece (10) to move generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26); and the mouthpiece (10) comprises means for wiping aerosol generating liquid (31) from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26).13. A handheld aerosol generating system according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein: the suction pump (35) is comprised in a priming unit (38) that is removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2); removal of the suction pump (35) from the aerosol generating device (2) requires the priming unit (38) to move generally parallel to a surface of the liquid transfer element (26); and the priming unit (38) further comprises means for wiping aerosol generating liquid (31) from the surface of the liquid transfer element (26).14. A method of priming a handheld aerosol generating system, the system comprising: an aerosol generating device (2) containing a mixing chamber (14), in which an aerosol can be generated from an aerosol generating liquid (31); and a cartridge (4) removably attached to the aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising a reservoir (16) that contains a supply of the aerosol generating liquid (31); the method comprising, when the system is not being used to generate an aerosol, operating a priming means (35) to apply a pressure below ambient pressure to at least a part of the mixing chamber (14), thereby drawing fluid along a fluid flow path (32) from the reservoir (16) towards the mixing chamber (14).15. A method according to claim 14, wherein: the aerosol generating device (2) further comprises a mouthpiece (10) that is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber (14) when the system is being used to generate an aerosol; the method further comprising isolating the said part of the mixing chamber (14) from the mouthpiece (10) during operation of the priming means (35).", "embedding_index": 561}
{"index": 562, "patent_number": "WO23083962 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating product for use in an aerosol generating article. The aerosol generating product is arranged in a filter section of the aerosol generating article and interacts with a vapor flow which is generated in an aerosol generating section of the article. The generated vapor flows along a flowpath from the heated aerosol generating section to the filter section. The aerosol generating product comprises at least one core which modifies the properties of the vapor. The aerosol generating product further comprises at least a first and a second flavoured layers which are coated onto the common core. The first and the second layers are dissolvable by a moisture comprised in the vapor flow one after another thereby modifying the vapor with a first and a second flavouring. The invention relates also to a method for manufacturing such an aerosol generating product. [EN] Surface treatment for tobacco material Claims 1. An aerosol generating product (1) for use in an aerosol generating article (2), wherein the aerosol generating product (1) is arranged in a filter section (3) of the aerosol generating article (2) for interacting with a vapor flow (vf) which is generatable in an aerosol generating section (4) of the article, wherein the generated vapor flowing along a flowpath (fp) from the heated aerosol generating section (4) to the filter section (3) during use of the aerosol generating article (2), wherein the aerosol generating product (1) comprises at least one core (5) which modifies the properties of the vapor, characterized in that the aerosol generating product (1) further comprises at least a first (6) and a second (7) flavoured layers which are coated onto the common core (5), wherein the first (6) and the second (7) layers are dissolvable by a moisture comprised in the vapor flow (vf) one after another thereby modifying the vapor with a first and a second flavouring, wherein the first (6) and second (7) flavour layers are separated by a protective layer (8) preventing thereby flavour cross-contamination between the flavour layers and wherein the protective layer (8) is non-flavoured.2. Aerosol generating product (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the protective layer (8) is a sugar-based or starch layer.3. Aerosol generating product (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that each coated layer (6, 7, 8) has a thickness between 10 microns and 1000 microns.4. Aerosol generating product (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of cores (p) is formed of granules (9) of tobacco substrate and/or charcoal(10) being arranged in the filter section (3) or in a cavity section (16) or heated aerosol generating section (4).5. Aerosol generating product (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the plurality of cores (p) comprises an aerosol former (11), wherein the aerosol former(11) comprises at least one of the following ingredients: water, monovalent alcohols, polyvalent alcohols, sugar alcohols, sugars and/or polyvalent alcohol esters.6. Aerosol generating product (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plurality of cores (p) comprises a binder (12) such as gums, starch or cellulose derivatives.7. Aerosol generating product (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the core (5) or each of the plurality of cores (p) has a maximum dimension or diameter between 100 and 1000 microns.8. Aerosol generating product (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the core (5) comprises agglomerated tobacco powder (13) having a median particle diameter (D50) equal to or smaller than 50 microns, preferably equal or smaller than 30 microns.9. Aerosol generating product (1) according to claims 1 - 6, characterized in that the core (5) is a capsule (5a) comprising a breakable shell (14) and an inner flavouring liquid (15), wherein the liquid (15) modifies the vapor with a third flavouring.10. A method (100) for manufacturing an aerosol generating product (1) for use in an aerosol generating article (2), wherein the aerosol generating product (1) is arranged in a filter section (3) of the aerosol generating article (2) for interacting with a vapor flow (vf) which is generated in an aerosol generating section (4) of the article (2), wherein - 18- the generated vapor flows along a flowpath (fp) from the heated aerosol generating section (4) to the filter section (3), wherein the aerosol generating product (1) comprises at least one core (5) which modifies the properties of the vapor, characterized by coating (101, 102) the at least one core (5) and optionally one or more further cores (p) successively with a first (6) and a second (7) flavoured layers by spraying a first and a second flavours on the core (5), by coating (101, 102, 103) sequentially the at least one core (5) and optionally one or more further cores (p) with the first flavour to provide the first flavoured layer, a flavour-barrier material to provide a protective layer and the second flavour to provide the second flavoured layer. Method according to claims 10, characterized by coating the core or the plurality of cores in a rotary cylinder. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that the cylinder is rotated at 4 - 7 RPM and / or coating is applied at a temperature between 40 - 50 degrees centigrade", "embedding_index": 562}
{"index": 563, "patent_number": "US2023148664 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an electronic cigarette includes a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening which connects the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a fluid transfer element held within the opening and extending between the liquid store and vaporization chamber, the fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and vaporization chamber by capillary action; a heating element positioned within the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element; wherein the cartridge includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion which are configured to connect together around the fluid transfer element to form the liquid store, the vaporization chamber and the at least one opening. This provides an improved seal around the fluid transfer element to minimize leakage into the vaporization chamber. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprising: a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporization chamber having at least one opening which connects the vaporization chamber to the liquid store;a fluid transfer element held within the at least one opening and arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and the vaporization chamber by capillary action;a heating element positioned within the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element;wherein the cartridge comprises an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion which provide an outer housing of the cartridge and are configured to connect together around the fluid transfer element to form the liquid store and the vaporization chamber.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the upper housing comprises a curved upper supporting surface and the lower housing portion comprises an opposing curved lower supporting surface; wherein the upper and lower supporting surfaces together form the at least one opening holding the fluid transfer element when the upper and lower housing portions are connected together.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening comprises two openings which connect the vaporization chamber to the liquid store and the fluid transfer element is elongate with two opposing ends; wherein the elongate fluid transfer element extends across the vaporization chamber with each of the two opposing ends held in one of the two openings, respectively, and in fluid communication with the liquid store.4. The cartridge according to claim 2, further comprising: an annular seal mounted in each of the at least one openings which connect the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; the annular seal engaged around the fluid transfer element such that liquid is restricted in passing through the respective opening of the at least one opening other than through the fluid transfer element.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the curved upper supporting surface comprises an upper seal segment and the curved lower supporting surface comprises a lower seal segment; wherein the upper and lower seal segments together form the annular seal engaged around the fluid transfer element when the upper and lower housing portions are connected.6. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the annular seal comprises an integral annular body and is sleeved on the fluid transfer element; wherein the upper and lower supporting surfaces provide a seating configured to receive the annular seal.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the upper and lower supporting surfaces are shaped to form a circumferential groove when the upper and lower housing portions are connected, wherein the circumferential groove is configured to receive the annular seal.8. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the circumferential grooves comprises two circumferential surfaces forming a V-shaped cross-section and the annular seal comprises a rounded profile which meets both of the two circumferential surfaces to provide two circumferential contacts between the annular seal and the seating.9. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the annular seal comprises a substantially cylindrical body with a rounded circumferential protrusion extending radially outward to meet the upper and lower supporting surfaces bounding the at least one openings.10. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the annular seal comprises a substantially cylindrical body with an internal circumferential protrusion extending radially inward to press into the fluid transfer element within the annular seal.11. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the annular seal comprises an elastic deformable material.12. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein contacting surfaces of the upper housing portion and the lower housing portion when connected define a plane which runs lengthwise through the fluid transfer element.13. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the lower housing portion comprises air inlets to allow air into the vaporization chamber; wherein the air inlets are provided on a raised portion of a lower internal surface of the vaporization chamber.14. The cartridge according to claim 13, further comprising a liquid absorbing material provided on the lower internal surface of the vaporization chamber around the raised portions.15. An electronic cigarette comprising the cartridge according to claim 1 and a power source arranged to provide power to the heating element.", "embedding_index": 563}
{"index": 564, "patent_number": "US2023148677 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an indicator and a controller connectable to a battery and a heater. The heater is configurable to aerosolise a unit of aerosol generating material in an aerosolisation session and the battery is configurable to provide power to the heater for one or more aerosolisation sessions. The controller is configured to measure a charge level of the battery, determine whether the measured charge level is sufficient for only a predetermined number N of aerosolisation sessions by the heater, and to indicate, using the indicator in a first manner, when the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions by the heater. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising an indicator and a controller connectable to a battery and a heater, the heater configurable to aerosolise a unit of aerosol generating material in an aerosolisation session and the battery configurable to provide power to the heater for one or more aerosolisation sessions, wherein the controller is configured to: measure a charge level of the battery;determine whether the measured charge level is sufficient for only a predetermined number N of aerosolisation sessions by the heater; andindicate, using the indicator in a first manner, when the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions by the heater.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein, when determining whether the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions by the heater, the controller is further configured to: compare the measured charge level to a first predetermined charge level and a second predetermined charge level, wherein the first predetermined charge level corresponds to the battery having a charge level insufficient for N+1 aerosolisation sessions, and the second predetermined charge level corresponds to the battery having a charge level sufficient for N aerosolisation sessions; anddetermine that the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions when the measured charge level is less than the first predetermined charge level and greater than or equal to the second predetermined charge level.3-6. (canceled)7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to: determine whether the measured charge level is sufficient for at least one full aerosolisation session by the heater; andswitch the heater on automatically in response to determining the charge level of the battery is sufficient for at least one full aerosolisation session by the heater; orswitch the heater on in response to detecting an activation instruction when the charge level of the battery is sufficient for at least one full aerosolization session by the heater.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the indicator comprises at least one light emitting source in the aerosol generation device.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to: determine whether the measured charge level of the battery is lower than a charge level required for one full aerosolisation session by the heater; andindicate, using the indicator in a second manner, that the measured charge level is insufficient for an aerosolisation session by the heater in response to determining that the charge level of the battery is lower than a charge level required for one full aerosolization session.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to: determine that the measured charge level is lower than a charge level required for one full aerosolisation session by the heater in response to executing one aerosolisation session after determining that the measured charge level is sufficient for only one full aerosolisation session by the heater.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein when measuring the charge level, the controller is configured to: measure a voltage of the battery; andcompare the measured battery voltage to predetermined battery voltages with corresponding predetermined battery charge levels; anddetermine the measured battery charge level based upon a comparison between the measured battery voltage and the predetermined battery voltages and the corresponding predetermined battery charge levels.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to: determine an available number of aerosolisation sessions that can be sufficiently powered by the battery based upon the measured charge level; andindicate, using the indicator in a third manner, an indication of the available number of aerosolisation sessions that can be sufficiently powered by the battery.13. An aerosol generation device system comprising the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, and further comprising a battery and a heater.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device comprising an indicator and a controller connectable to a battery and a heater, the heater configurable to aerosolise a unit of aerosol generating material in an aerosolisation session and the battery configurable to provide power to the heater for one or more aerosolisation sessions, wherein the method comprises: measuring, by the controller, a charge level of the battery;determining, by the controller, whether the measured charge level is sufficient for only a predetermined number N of aerosolisation sessions by the heater; andindicating, using the indicator in a first manner, when the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions by the heater.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to control an aerosol generation device, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises an indicator and a controller connectable to a battery and a heater, the heater configurable to aerosolise a unit of aerosol generating material in an aerosolisation session and the battery configurable to provide power to the heater for one or more aerosolisation sessions, and wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to: measure, by the controller, a charge level of the battery;determine, by the controller, whether the measured charge level is sufficient for only a predetermined number N of aerosolisation sessions by the heater; andindicate, using the indicator in a first manner, when the measured charge level is sufficient for only N aerosolisation sessions by the heater.16. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to: measure the charge level of the battery before each aerosolisation session.17. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to: measure the charge level of the battery after each aerosolisation session.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to: measure the charge level of the battery when the heater is switched off.19. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a closable opening through which unit of the aerosol generating material is received, and wherein the controller is configured to: measure the charge level of the battery when determining the closable opening is moved to a closed position.20. The aerosol generation device of claim 19, wherein when determining the closable opening is moved to the closed position, the controller is further configured to switch off the heater before determining the charge level of the battery.21. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a closable opening through which unit of the aerosol generating material is received, and wherein the controller is configured to: measure the charge level of the battery when determining the closable opening is moved to an opened position.22. The aerosol generation device of claim 21, wherein when determining the closable opening is moved to the opened position, the controller is further configured to: initiate a standby mode during which the charge level of the battery is measured; andswitch the heater on, and exit the standby mode, in response to determining that the charge level of the battery is sufficient for at least one full aerosolisation session by the heater.", "embedding_index": 564}
{"index": 565, "patent_number": "US2023148670 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator includes first and second discrete compartments configured to contain respectively a first aerosol generating substance and a second aerosol generating substance, and an inductively heatable susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the magnetic field generator. The inductively heatable susceptor has a first part positioned in the first compartment and a second part positioned in the second compartment. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator, the aerosol generating article comprising: first and second discrete compartments configured to contain respectively a first aerosol generating substance and a second aerosol generating substance; andan inductively heatable susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the magnetic field generator, the inductively heatable susceptor having a first part positioned in the first compartment and a second part positioned in the second compartment.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are configured to be heated to first and second temperatures respectively, and one of the first and second temperatures is higher than the other of the first and second temperatures.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article contains a first aerosol generating substance in the first compartment and a second aerosol generating substance in the second compartment, each of the first and second aerosol generating substances comprises a solid matrix and the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are secured in the solid matrix of the respective first and second aerosol generating substances.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are positioned in use with respect to the magnetic field generator so that the first part is heated to the first temperature more rapidly than the second part is heated to the second temperature.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are configured to have different orientations from each other with respect to the magnetic field generator.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first part of the inductively heatable susceptor comprises an inductively heatable material and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a non-inductively heatable material which is configured to be heated conductively by heat generated in the first part.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plate susceptor shaped so that the second part extends from the first compartment into the second compartment.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the first and second compartments are separated by a substantially fluid-impermeable partition wall.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein the partition wall comprises a thermally insulating material configured to minimise heat transfer between the first and second compartments.10. The aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor extends through the partition wall.11. The aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein one of the first and second aerosol generating substances releases a nicotine vapour when heated and the other of the first and second aerosol generating substances releases a second vapour when heated, and wherein the nicotine vapour reacts with the second vapour to form an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles.12. An aerosol generating system comprising: a magnetic field generator comprising a substantially helical induction coil having a longitudinal axis; andthe aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the first and second compartments are positioned inside the helical induction coil; andthe first part of the inductively heatable susceptor extends in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the induction coil and the second part of the inductively heatable susceptor extends in a direction that intersects the first part.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the direction along which the second part extends is substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the first part extends.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, further comprising an aerosol generating device in which the magnetic field generator is incorporated, the aerosol generating device including a cavity having a longitudinal axis, wherein the helical induction coil extends around the cavity such that the longitudinal axes of the helical induction coil and the cavity are substantially parallel.15. The aerosol generating system according to of claim 12, wherein: the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are configured to be heated to first and second temperatures respectively, and one of the first and second temperatures is higher than the other of the first and second temperatures; andthe first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are positioned with respect to the magnetic field generator so that the first part is heated to the first temperature more rapidly than the second part is heated to the second temperature.", "embedding_index": 565}
{"index": 566, "patent_number": "EP4179897 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (4) for an aerosol generating device (2) comprises a liquid storage passage (20) having an inlet (22) open to atmosphere and an outlet (24) for supplying aerosol generating liquid (18) to the aerosol generating device (2), the liquid storage passage (20) being configured to retain aerosol generating liquid (18) by capillary action. The liquid storage passage (20) is preferably a long and narrow passage, which may comprise a plurality of fluidly connected passage sections (30) configured in a serpentine arrangement. The cartridge (4) may comprise a plurality of said liquid storage passages (20) arranged in respective tiers (40). The cartridge (4) is suitable for supplying the aerosol generating liquid (18) to liquid jet heads (28) in the device (2). [EN] 1. A cartridge (4) for an aerosol generating device (2), the cartridge (4) comprising: a liquid store for storing an aerosol generating liquid (18), the liquid store consisting of a liquid storage passage (20) having an inlet (22) open to atmosphere and an outlet (24) for supplying aerosol generating liquid (18) to the aerosol generating device (2), the liquid storage passage (20) being configured to retain aerosol generating liquid (18) by capillary action.2. A cartridge (4) according to claim 1, wherein the cross section of the liquid storage passage (20) is substantially uniform along the length of the liquid storage passage (20).3. A cartridge (4) according to claim 2, wherein the length of the liquid storage passage (20) is at least 50 times the maximum dimension of the uniform cross section.4. A cartridge (4) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the liquid storage passage (20) comprises a plurality of passage sections (30) fluidly connected to form a continuous liquid storage passage (20) between the inlet (22) and the outlet (24).5. A cartridge (4) according to claim 4, wherein the cartridge (4) comprises a first end (32) and a second end (33) together defining a longitudinal direction between the first end (32) and the second end (33).6. A cartridge (4) according to claim 5, wherein each passage section (30) extends between the first end (32) and the second end (33) substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.7. A cartridge (4) according to claim 6, wherein passage sections (30) are connected alternately at opposite ends to form a continuous serpentine liquid storage passage (20).8. A cartridge (4) according to any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the length of each passage section (30) is at least 10 times the maximum dimension of the uniform cross section.9. A cartridge (4) according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the maximum dimension of the uniform cross section is from 2 to 5mm, preferably from 3 to 4mm, more preferably 3mm.10. A cartridge (4) according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid storage passage (20) contains the aerosol generating liquid (18) and a non-evaporating liquid (36) between the aerosol generating liquid (18) and the inlet (22).11. A cartridge (4) according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid store consists of a plurality of said liquid storage passages (20), each liquid storage passage (20) having an inlet (22) open to atmosphere and an outlet (24) for supplying aerosol generating liquid (18) to the aerosol generating device (2), and each liquid storage passage (20) being configured to retain aerosol generating liquid (18) by capillary action.12. A cartridge (4) according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge (4) comprises a first surface, a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface, and a plurality of tiers (40) between the first and second surfaces, and one of said liquid storage passages (20) is arranged in each tier (40).13. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (2) and a cartridge (4) according to any preceding claim, the cartridge (4) being releasably connectable to the aerosol generating device (2).14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generating device (2) comprises an aerosol generating unit (26,28) and the outlet (24) of the liquid storage passage (20) is positioned adjacent to the aerosol generating unit (26,28) to supply aerosol generating liquid (18) to the aerosol generating unit (26,28).15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the aerosol generating unit comprises a liquid jet head (28).", "embedding_index": 566}
{"index": 567, "patent_number": "WO23078818 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention, relates to an electronic cigarette comprising a reservoir (5) configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized. The reservoir (5) has two connection portions each of which having a port (52a, 52b), the connection portions of the reservoir being configured to cooperate with two connection portions (31) of a refill device (3), said electronic cigarette (2) further comprising two valves (54a, 54b) each of which is connected to one of the two connection portions (52a, 52b) of the reservoir (5), said valves (54a, 54b) having a closed configuration in which the ports (52a, 52b) of the reservoir are closed, and an open configuration in which only liquid is able to flow through one of the ports (52a) of the reservoir (5) and towards the inside of the reservoir (5), and only air is able to flow through the other of the ports (52b) of the reservoir (5) towards the outside of the reservoir (5). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette comprising a reservoir (5) configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, said reservoir (5) comprising - a chamber (50), - two connection portions (51) having a coupling end (511) leading into the chamber (50), and a port (52a, 52b) formed at a filling end (510) opposite to the coupling end (511), the connection portions being configured to cooperate with two connection portions (31) of a refill device (3), and two valves (54a, 54b) each being connected to one of the ports (52a, 52b), said valves (54a, 54b) having a closed configuration in which the ports (52a, 52b) are closed, and an open configuration in which only liquid is able to flow through one of the ports (52a) and towards the inside of the reservoir (5), and only air is able to flow through the other of the ports (52b) towards the outside of the reservoir (5), and a vapour generation unit (6) comprising - a wick (61) connected to the reservoir (5) by means of two connectors (53) of the reservoir (5), and - a heating element (60) attached to the wick (61), characterized in that each connector (53) has a end (530) connected to the connection portion (51) and disposed between the valve (54a, 54b) and the chamber (50).2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the valves (54a, 54b) are one-way valves.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 2, wherein each valve (54a, 54b) has an inlet end (540) from which a fluid is able to enter and an outlet end (541) from which the fluid is able to leave, the fluid being able to flow only from the inlet end (540) towards the outlet end (541), one of the valves (54a) being arranged such that fluid can flow towards the inside of the reservoir (5), the other of the valves (54b) is arranged such that fluid can flow towards the outside of the reservoir (5).4. The electronic cigarette according to any of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the valves (54a, 54b) are duckbill valves.5. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the heating element (60) is a coil wrapped in a spiral shape around the wick (61).6. A refill device for an electronic cigarette according to any of claims 1 to 5, the refill device (3) comprising a compartment (30) configured to contain a vaporizable liquid and two connection portions (31) connected to the compartment(30), said connection portions (31) of the refill device (3) being configured to cooperate with the connection portions (52a, 52b) of the electronic cigarette (2) so as to fill the reservoir (5) of the electronic cigarette (2) with said vaporizable liquid.7. The refill device according to claim 6, wherein the connection portions(31) of the refill device (3) are identical.8. The refill device according to claim 7, wherein one of the connection portions (31) of the refill device (3) has a cooperation end configured to force the opening of one of the valves (54a, 54b) of the electronic cigarette (2) when the refill device (3) cooperates with the electronic cigarette (2).9. The refill device according to any of claim 6 or 8, wherein it further comprises a nipple connected to one of the connection portions (31), the nipple being configured to force the opening of one of the valves (54a, 54b) of the electronic 16 cigarette (2) when the refill device (3) cooperates with the electronic cigarette (2).10. The refill device according to any of claims 6 to 9, wherein the compartment (30) is made of an elastic material.11. A refill assembly comprising an electronic cigarette (2) according to any of claims 1 to 5 and a refill device (3) according to any of claims 6 to 10, said refill device (3) being configured to cooperate with said electronic cigarette (2).", "embedding_index": 567}
{"index": 568, "patent_number": "US2023143355 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method for preventing a non-authorized use of an aerosol generation device in a restricted area. The aerosol generation device comprising a control unit configured to adjust operation of the aerosol generation device according to operational settings upon receiving a control command. The method includes determining at least one vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device and, based on the vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device, transmitting to the control unit of the aerosol generation device a disablement control signal or an enablement control signal causing respectively disabling or enabling the aerosol generation device to generate aerosol. [EN] 1. A method for preventing a non-authorized use of an aerosol generation device in a restricted area, the aerosol generation device comprising a control unit configured to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the method comprising the following steps-: determining at least one vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device;based on the vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device, transmitting to the control unit of the aerosol generation device a disablement control signal or an enablement control signal causing respectively disabling or enabling the aerosol generation device to generate aerosol,wherein the disablement control signal is generated if the vibration characteristic is outside of a predetermined vibration pattern of the aerosol generation device.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the disablement control signal and the enablement control signal are generated by comparing the vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device with at least one predetermined threshold.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the enablement control signal is generated if the vibration characteristic is inside of the predetermined vibration pattern of the aerosol generation device.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined vibration pattern is defined by vibration characteristics corresponding to a device outside of any restricted area, the predetermined vibration pattern being defined by vibration characteristics corresponding to a user walking or rest position.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device corresponds to at least one of the elements chosen in the group comprising: vertical oscillation amplitude;vertical oscillation frequency;horizontal oscillation amplitude;horizontal oscillation frequency.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of determining the at least one vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device comprises determining several vibration characteristics of the aerosol generation device, the disablement control signal being determined based on each of the determined vibration characteristics of the aerosol generation device.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of determining the at least one vibration characteristic of the aerosol generation device is performed using an accelerometer integrated into the aerosol generation device or into a mobile device associated with the aerosol generation device.8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the following steps: determining device characteristic of the aerosol generation device;comparing the device characteristic of the aerosol generation device with an updatable database to generate an operation control signal, the database comprising control characteristics defining restrictions in the restricted area;transmitting to the control unit of the aerosol generation device the operation control signal, the operation control signal causing normal operation of the aerosol generation device or adjusted operation the aerosol generation device according to the restrictions of the restricted area.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the step of determining the device characteristic is performed by a processor of the aerosol generation device by a pre-programmed routine or by a scan terminal disposed in the restricted area by scanning the aerosol operation device or a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device.10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising the step of transmitting the device characteristic to a distant server performed by the scan terminal or by the aerosol generation device or a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device.11. The method according to claim 8, wherein each control characteristic of the updatable database comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to emission restrictions;identifier of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;identifier of payloads authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;thresholds of authorized emission composition of the aerosol.12. The method according to claim 8, wherein the device characteristic comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the load;emission composition of the aerosol.13. The method according to claim 8, wherein adjusting the operation of the aerosol generation device includes at least one element chosen in the group comprising: heater temperature control;aerosol composition control;power control;pressure control.14. A system for preventing a non-authorized use of the aerosol generation device in the restricted area, configured to perform the method according to claim 1.15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the disablement control signal is generated if the vibration characteristic is outside of the predetermined vibration pattern of the aerosol generation device for a time period longer than a predetermined time threshold.16. The method according to claim 3, wherein the enablement control signal is generated if the vibration characteristic is inside of the predetermined vibration pattern of the aerosol generation device for a time period longer than a predetermined time threshold.", "embedding_index": 568}
{"index": 569, "patent_number": "US2022081192 AA", "text": "[EN] A packaging for housing a plurality of articles includes an outer packaging and an inner packaging, wherein the inner packaging is moveable in a longitudinal direction in relation to the outer packaging. The outer packaging, made of a first packaging material, is at least partially housing the inner packaging. The inner packaging for housing the articles is made of a second packaging material. In a closed state of the packaging before the first opening thereof the inner packaging is fixedly attached via a first connection to an inner surface of the outer packaging lid. At least one face of the outer packaging lid includes a deformable section such that the first opening of the packaging requires a pressure to be applied upon the deformable section so as to break the first connection between the inner packaging and the inner surface of the outer packaging lid. After breaking the first connection, the inner packaging is arranged to be moveable in a longitudinal direction in relation to the outer packaging. [EN] 1. A packaging for housing a plurality of articles comprising an outer packaging, made of a first packaging material, with an outer packaging container and an outer packaging lid,an inner packaging for housing the articles, made of a second packaging material, with an inner packaging container and an inner packaging lid, andwherein the outer packaging is at least partially housing the inner packaging,wherein in a closed state before a first opening, the inner packaging is fixedly attached via a first connection to an inner surface of the outer packaging lid,at least one face of the outer packaging lid comprises a deformable section such that the first opening requires a pressure to be applied upon said deformable section so as to break said first connection between the inner packaging and the inner surface of the outer packaging lid, wherein after breaking the first connection, the inner packaging is arranged to be moveable in a longitudinal direction in relation to the outer packaging.2. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: when the first connection is broken, the inner packaging is moveable in the longitudinal direction towards a space between an inner packaging container bottom wall and an outer packaging container bottom wall, wherein the inner packaging container bottom wall and the outer packaging container bottom wall are arranged in parallel and at a distance to each other.3. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: an outer surface of the inner packaging is connected to the inner surface of the outer packaging lid by at least one glue point.4. The packaging according to claim 3, wherein: the at least one glue point connects an inner surface of an outer packaging lid front wall to an outer surface of an inner packaging lid front wall and/or an inner surface of an outer packaging lid side wall to an outer surface of an inner packaging side wall.5. The packaging according to claim 2, wherein: an outer packaging container bottom flap is arranged in the space between the inner packaging container bottom wall and the outer packaging container bottom wall, wherein the outer packaging container bottom flap is connected to an inner surface of the outer packaging container bottom wall and/or an inner surface of an outer packaging container side wall as well as to an outer surface of the inner packaging container bottom wall.6. The packaging according to claim 5, wherein: the outer packaging container bottom flap is glued to the outer surface of the inner packaging container bottom wall.7. The packaging according to claim 5, wherein: the outer packaging container bottom flap is moveable together with the inner packaging in the longitudinal direction upon pressure applied on the deformable section of the outer packaging lid.8. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: an outer length of the inner packaging is shorter than an inner length of the outer packaging in the longitudinal direction, so that the inner packaging is moveable within the outer packaging in said longitudinal direction.9. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: said deformable section comprises a partial cut-out which is provided in an outer packaging lid top wall, wherein the partial cut-out is at least partially moveable in the longitudinal direction by applying pressure.10. The packaging according to claim 9, wherein: the partial cut-out is arch-shaped.11. The packaging according to claim 9, wherein: an indication sign is printed and/or arranged on an outer surface of the outer packaging lid top wall on top or adjacent to the deformable section.12. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: the first packaging material and the second packaging material are different.13. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: the first packaging material is a paper, carton and/or cardboard material.14. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein: the second packaging material is a foil material.15. The packaging according to claim 5, wherein: the outer packaging container bottom flap is free of contact towards an outer packaging container front wall and an outer packaging back wall.16. The packaging according to claim 15, wherein: the outer packaging container bottom flap is trapezoidal.", "embedding_index": 569}
{"index": 570, "patent_number": "US2023146843 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer for a vapor generating device includes: a liquid store, a vapor chimney, a heater disposed between the liquid store and the vapor chimney so that: vapor generating liquid coming from the liquid store, is first heated by the heater, so as to be changed to vapor then exiting from cartomizer by the vapor chimney, an absorbent element disposed at an interface between the heater and the vapor chimney: so as to absorb leakage at the interface, and so as to be removable from cartomizer, through the vapor chimney. [EN] 1. A cartomizer for a vapor generating device, comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapor generating liquid,a vapor chimney,a heater disposed between the liquid store and the vapor chimney so that: vapor generating liquid coming from the liquid store,is first heated by the heater,so as to be vaporized then exiting from the cartomizer by the vapor chimney, andan absorbent element disposed at an interface between the heater and the vapor chimney: so as to absorb leakage from vapor generating liquid at the interface,wherein:the absorbent element is disposed at the interface between the heater and the vapor chimney: so as to be removable from the cartomizer, through the vapor chimney.2. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein: the vapor chimney has: a first open end opening outside of the cartomizer, anda second open end at the interface between the heater and the vapor chimney, andthe absorbent element is an absorbent pad disposed: at the second open end of the vapor chimney.3. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein the absorbent pad fills more than 75 percent of a cross-section of the second open end of the vapor chimney.4. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein: the absorbent pad is disposed: away from an external surface of the heater located at the interface between the heater and the vapor chimney, so as not to be in contact with the external surface of the heater, andstill sufficiently close to the external surface of the heater so as to absorb an e-liquid droplet located on or forming on the external surface of the heater.5. The cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein: the absorbent pad is located at a distance from the external surface of the heater, the distance being from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.6. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein: the absorbent pad has a cross section value of at least 90 percent of a cross section value of the vapor chimney,or, the vapor chimney being cylindrical, the absorbent pad being cylindrical, the absorbent pad has a diameter value of at least 95 percent of a diameter value of the vapor chimney.7. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein: the absorbent pad has a square height value which is less than a cross section value of the absorbent pad,or, the absorbent pad being cylindrical, the absorbent pad has a height value which is less than a diameter value of the absorbent pad.8. The cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein: the heater is a wick and coil heater, andthe absorbent element is disposed at an interface between the coil and the vapor chimney.9. The cartomizer according to claim 8, wherein: the absorbent pad is disposed: away from an external surface of the coil located at the interface between the coil and the vapor chimney, so as not to be in contact with the external surface of the coil, andstill sufficiently close to the external surface of the coil so as to absorb an e-liquid droplet located on the external surface of the coil.10. The cartomizer according to claim 1 : further comprising a protective cover of the vapor chimney,and wherein the absorbent element is disposed at the interface between the heater and the vapor chimney, so as to be removable from the cartomizer, through the vapor chimney, by a user of the vapor generating device when removing the protective cover.11. The cartomizer according to claim 1 : further comprising a protective cover plugging the vapor chimney,and wherein the absorbent element is secured to the protective cover so as to be removable from the cartomizer simultaneously with the protective cover.12. The cartomizer according to claim 11, wherein: the protective cover comprises an extension: which protrudes into the vapor chimney, at and end of which is secured the absorbent element.13. The cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein: the protective cover comprises a cap fitting onto the cartomizer, the cap: sealing the vapor chimney,and wherein:the cap is: spherical,and/or made of silicone.14. The cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein: the vapor chimney is elongated or cylindrical,the heater is elongated or cylindrical, andthe vapor chimney being orthogonal to the heater, or the vapor chimney and the heater being disposed relative to each other so as to make a T.15. A vapor generating device comprising the cartomizer according to claim 1 and a power supply to activate the heater.", "embedding_index": 570}
{"index": 571, "patent_number": "US2023144523 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device. In particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device with a panel for hiding one or more interfaces of the device, wherein the panel is movable and/or removable for exposing the one or more interfaces. An aerosol generation device comprises a housing that forms an exterior surface of the device, one or more interfaces, and a panel attached in a fixed position to the housing to conceal the one or more interfaces, and movable from the fixed position to expose the one or more interfaces to the outside of the device. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a housing that forms at least part of an exterior surface of the device;one or more interfaces; and a panel attached in a fixed position to the housing, to conceal the one or more interfaces, and movable from the fixed position to expose the one or more interfaces to the outside of the device.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the panel is guided to make a sliding and/or rotating movement between the fixed position and a second position different from the fixed position.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the panel and/or the housing is provided with a first magnet configured to engage with the housing and/or panel, respectively, to define the fixed position, and/or a second magnet configured to engage with the housing and/or panel, respectively, to define the second position.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the panel is movable to a third position.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the panel is detachable from the housing when it-the panel is in the second position, but not when the panel is in the fixed position, or wherein the panel is detachable from the housing when it is in the third position, but not when it is in the fixed position and not when it is in the second position.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the panel is movable to the third position from the fixed position, or wherein the panel is movable to the third position from the second position.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the panel is movable to the third position by sliding and/or rotating the panel in a direction opposite to a direction that moves the panel from the fixed position to the second position.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the panel is detachable from the housing in the fixed position.9. The aerosol generation device according claim 1, comprising a light-emitting indicator which is concealed by the panel in the fixed position.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the light-emitting indicator is exposed to the outside of the device in a second position and/or when the panel is detached from the housing from the second position.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the panel is provided with a light guide or a transparent or translucent element at a position corresponding to the light-emitting indicator when the panel is in the fixed position.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with a safety vent for a battery provided within the housing, which is concealed by the panel in the fixed position.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more interfaces include an electrical interface for charging a battery of the device and/or a communication interface for data transmission.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more interfaces include an access port which allows access to an internal structure of the housing.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with an opening for discharging generated aerosol to the outside of the device and an associated closing mechanism for closing the opening, and the housing and the panel form a seamless outer surface of the device, with the exception of a boundary between the housing and the panel, and the associated closing mechanism when the opening is closed.", "embedding_index": 571}
{"index": 572, "patent_number": "US2023145098 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating substance, a controller and a rechargeable battery positioned in the housing (16). The controller is configured to detect expansion of the rechargeable battery in the housing. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating substance;a controller;a rechargeable battery positioned in the housing;wherein the controller is configured to detect expansion of the rechargeable battery in the housing.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device includes an electrically conductive component having an electrical characteristic which varies in response to expansion of the rechargeable battery in the housing.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component is positioned in the housing such that the electrically conductive component is deformed by expansion of the rechargeable battery in the housing.4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the electrical characteristic of the electrically conductive component varies based on the deformation of the electrically conductive component.5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to detect expansion of the rechargeable battery based on a detected variation of the electrical characteristic of the electrically conductive component.6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrical characteristic includes an electrical resistance of the electrically conductive component, and wherein the controller is configured to monitor the electrical resistance of the electrically conductive component.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrical characteristic includes an electrical conductivity of the electrically conductive component, and wherein the controller is configured to detect a break in the electrical conductivity.8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component extends around at least part of an outer surface of the rechargeable battery.9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component extends substantially along the whole perimeter of the rechargeable battery.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component extends around an outer surface of the rechargeable battery over a distance which is greater than a perimeter of the rechargeable battery.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein opposite ends of the electrically conductive component are arranged so as to be displaced relative to each other in an axial direction of the rechargeable battery due to expansion of the rechargeable battery.12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component is disposed on an outer surface of the rechargeable battery.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electrically conductive component is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the rechargeable battery.14. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to generate an alert upon detecting expansion of the rechargeable battery.15. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device includes a heater electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and arranged to heat an aerosol generating substance positioned in the cavity, and wherein the controller is configured to electrically disconnect the heater from the rechargeable battery upon detecting expansion of the rechargeable battery.", "embedding_index": 572}
{"index": 573, "patent_number": "WO23078751 A1", "text": "[EN] A temperature measurement system for an aerosol-generating device of the present invention comprises a magnetic field source, a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material, a force sensor, configured to measure an attractive force between the magnetic field source and the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material. The temperature measurement system further comprises a memory, on which pre-recorded data is stored that associates at least one force value with a value that is indicative for the temperature of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material, and a control unit that is configured to determine a temperature information on the basis of a measured force value from the force sensor and the pre- recorded data. A method for measuring a temperature in an aerosol-generating device according to the present invention comprises the steps of providing a magnetic field source, a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material, and a force sensor, measuring, with the force sensor, an attractive force between the magnetic field source and the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material, and determining a temperature information on the basis of a measured force value that is obtained from the force sensor and pre-recorded data that associates at least one force value with a value that is indicative for the temperature of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material. [EN] CLAIMS A temperature measurement system for an aerosolgenerating device (1), comprising a magnetic field source (2), a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4), a force sensor (3), configured to measure an attractive force between the magnetic field source (2) and the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4), a memory (8), on which pre-recorded data is stored that associates at least one force value with a value that is indicative for the temperature of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4), and a control unit (9) that is configured to determine a temperature information on the basis of a measured force value from the force sensor (3) and the pre-recorded data. The temperature measurement system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit (9) is configured to determine whether the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4) has a temperature below and/or above its Curie temperature. The temperature measurement system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pre-recorded data maps a plurality of force values with corresponding temperatures of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4) and wherein the control unit (9) is configured to determine the temperature of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4). The temperature measurement system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the force sensor (3) includes a strain gauge, a load cell, or a system that is configured to transform the force into a displacement and to measure the displacement. An aerosol-generating device (1), comprising the temperature measurement system according to any one of the preceding claims and an oven chamber having an oven wall (5). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4) is provided on the inner surface of the oven wall (5), and wherein the force sensor (3) and the magnetic field source (2) are provided on the outer surface of the oven wall (5) and facing the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 5, comprising a consumable (6), preferably a tobacco stick, that is at least partially inserted in the oven chamber, wherein the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4) is provided inside the consumable (6) within the oven chamber, and wherein the force sensor (3) and the magnetic field source (2) are provided on the outer surface of the oven wall (5) and facing the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the oven chamber consists entirely of nonmagnetic material or comprises a nonmagnetic window (7) between the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4) and the force sensor (3) and magnetic field source (2). Method for measuring a temperature in an aerosolgenerating device (1), comprising the steps of providing a magnetic field source (2), a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4), and a force sensor (3), measuring, with the force sensor (3), an attractive force between the magnetic field source (2) and the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4), and determining a temperature information on the basis of a measured force value that is obtained from the force sensor (3) and pre-recorded data that associates at least one force value with a value that is indicative for the temperature of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material (4). 17", "embedding_index": 573}
{"index": 574, "patent_number": "US2023144428 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method (60) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device in a restricted area, comprising the following of determining (61) a device characteristic; comparing (65) the device characteristic with an updatable database to generate a control signal for the aerosol generation device, the database comprising control characteristics of aerosol generation devices authorizing or non-authorizing using the corresponding aerosol generation device according to emission restrictions in the restricted area; and transmitting (67) to a control unit of the device the control signal, the control signal causing determining adjusted operational settings to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device according to the emission restrictions in the restricted area. [EN] 1. A method (60; 160; 260; 460) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) in a restricted area, the aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) comprising a control unit (20) configured to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the method (60; 160; 260; 460) comprising the following steps, performed when the aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) is in the restricted area:determining (61; 161; 261; 461) a device characteristic of the aerosol generation device;comparing (65; 165; 265; 465) the device characteristic of the aerosol generation device with an updatable database to generate a control signal for the aerosol generation device, the database comprising control characteristics of aerosol generation devices according to emission restrictions in the restricted area, the control characteristics authorizing use of the aerosol generation device according to its device characteristic if the aerosol generation device fulfills the emission restrictions in the restricted area;transmitting (67; 167; 267; 467) to the control unit (20) of the device the control signal, the control signal causing determining adjusted operational settings to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device according to the emission restrictions in the restricted area.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the device characteristic of the aerosol generation device is further determined according to a predetermined emission composition of the aerosol generated by this aerosol generation device.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined emission composition is obtained during a test or a series of tests to measure the quantity of components in the aerosol generated by one or several aerosol generation devices having the same device characteristic that the given aerosol generation device, the predetermined emission composition being preferably publically accessible.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each control characteristic of the updatable database comprises a threshold of authorized emission composition of the aerosol.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the device characteristic comprises an emission composition of the aerosol; the control characteristics authorizing use of the aerosol generation device if the quantity of each component of the aerosol is less than the corresponding threshold in the updatable database, the control characteristics preventing use of the aerosol generation device if the quantity of at least one component of the aerosol is greater than the corresponding threshold in the updatable database.6. The method (260) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device characteristic is determined by a processor of the aerosol generation device (210) by a pre-programmed routine.7. The method (60; 160; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the step (63; 163; 463) of transmitting the device characteristic to a distant server (36; 136; 436).8. The method (60; 160) according to claim 7, wherein the step (61; 161) of determining the device characteristic is performed by a scan terminal (34A,...34N; 134A,...,134N) upon entering the restricted area by scanning the aerosol operation device or a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device; the step (63; 163) of transmitting the device characteristic being performed by the scan terminal (34A,...34N; 134A,...,134N).9. The method (60) according to claim 8, further comprising the following steps: scanning (69) the aerosol operation device or a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device by a scan terminal (34A,...,34N) upon leaving the restricted area;transmitting (71) to the control unit (20) of the device a control signal causing normal operation of the aerosol generation device (10).10. The method (460) according to claim 7, wherein the steps (461, 463) of determining and transmitting the device characteristic are performed by a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device (410).11. The method (160; 260) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising the following steps performed upon entering the restricted area: emitting (157; 257) a broadcast signal indicating entering the restricted area;transmitting (159; 259) to the control unit (20) of the device a control signal causing disabling the operation of the aerosol generation device when the broadcast signal is received;transmitting (171; 271) to the control unit (20) of the device a control signal causing normal operation of the aerosol generation device when the broadcast signal is no more received.12. The method (160; 260) according to claim 11, wherein the broadcast signal is received by the aerosol generation device or by a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device.13. The method (460) according to claim 1 or 7 or 10, further comprising a step (459) of determining a location of the aerosol generation device (410); the control signal being generated further based on the location of the aerosol device using a memorized map including the restricted area.14. The method (460) according to claim 13, wherein said steps are performed at least partially by the aerosol generation device (410) or by a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device (410).15. The method (60; 160; 260; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control signal is generated further based on restrictions imposed by the restricted area, other than the emission restrictions.16. The method (60; 160; 260; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each control characteristic of the updatable database comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;identifier of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;identifier of payloads authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;thresholds of authorized emission composition of the aerosol.17. The method (60; 160; 260; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device characteristic comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the payload;emission composition of the aerosol.18. The method (60; 160; 260; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein adjusting the operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) includes at least one element chosen in the group comprising: heater temperature control;aerosol composition control;power control;pressure control.19. A system (30; 130; 230; 330; 430) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310; 410) in a restricted area, configured to perform the method (60; 160; 260; 460) according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 574}
{"index": 575, "patent_number": "US2023141931 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device can generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The device 2 includes a data storage unit configured to store data relating to user interactions and an interface configured to establish a communicative pairing with a user computation device. Processor is configured to delete any data relating to user interactions with the aerosol generation device that were previously stored in the data storage unit when a user computation device associated with a new user is successfully paired with the interface. In another arrangement, a flag can be set in the data storage unit when a user computation device has successfully paired with the interface so that the storage of data in the data storage unit is enabled when the flag has been set, and otherwise the storage of data in the data storage unit is inhibited. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the device comprising: a data storage unit configured to store data relating to user interactions with the aerosol generation device;an interface configured to establish a communicative pairing with a user computation device; anda controller configured to alter a status of the data storage unit based on a status of a flag that is set in the data storage unit, the flag indicating a status of the communicative pairing between the interface and the user computation device.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to delete the data relating to user interactions with the aerosol generation device that were previously stored in the data storage unit when the flag indicates that a user computation device associated with a new user is successfully paired with the interface.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein, following the deletion of the data, the controller is configured to store additional data relating to interactions with the aerosol generation device.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to send the stored data to the user computation device using the interface when the user computation device associated with the new user is paired.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to store an indication of the new user when the user computation device associated with the new user is successfully paired with the interface.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the indication is received from the user computation device via the interface.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to compare the indication received from the user computation device with a stored indication in the data storage unit in order to determine whether the communicative pairing is with the user computation device associated with the new user.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the interface is configured to establish the communicative pairing with the user computation device using a wireless protocol.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to enable storage of the data in the data storage unit when the flag indicates that the user computation device has successfully paired with the interface, and the controller is otherwise configured to inhibit storage of the data in the data storage unit.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, further comprising one or more sensors configured to detect the user interactions, wherein the one or more sensors are deactivated when storage of the data in the data storage unit is inhibited.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, further comprising one or more sensors configured to detect the user interactions, wherein storage of the data relating to the detected user interactions in the data storage unit is prevented when storage of the data in the data storage unit is inhibited.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein the controller is configured to send the stored data to the user computation device using the interface when the user computation device is paired.13. A method of using an aerosol generation device that can generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the method comprising the steps of: providing a data storage unit configured to store data relating to user interactions with the aerosol generation device;establishing a communicative pairing with a user computation device associated with a new user, using an interface of the aerosol generation device; andaltering a status of the data storage unit based on a status of a flag that is set in the data storage unit, the flag indicating the status of the communicative pairing between the interface and the user computation device.14. A non-transitory computer readable memory product comprising executable instructions that when executed by a computer cause the computer to undertake steps comprising: establishing a communicative pairing with a user computation device associated with a new user, using an interface of an aerosol generation device; andaltering a status of a data storage unit based on a status of a flag that is set in the data storage unit, the data storage unit being which configured to store data relating to user interactions with the aerosol generation device, and the flag indicating the status of the communicative pairing between the interface and the user computation device.15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 575}
{"index": 576, "patent_number": "US2023147341 AA", "text": "[EN] A method is provided for recycling an aerosol generating article comprising a non-liquid aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor. The method comprises a first step of shredding the aerosol generating article to break up the non-liquid aerosol material and the inductively heatable susceptor. The method comprises a second step of separating the inductively heatable susceptor and the non-liquid aerosol generating material. [EN] 1. A method for recycling an aerosol generating article comprising a non-liquid aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor, the method comprising: (i) shredding the aerosol generating article to break up the non-liquid aerosol material and the inductively heatable susceptor; and(ii) separating the inductively heatable susceptor and the non-liquid aerosol generating material.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is a continuous susceptor and step (i) comprises shredding the continuous susceptor.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a particulate susceptor material.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises vibrating the shredded aerosol generating article to separate the inductively heatable susceptor and the non-liquid aerosol generating material.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises depositing the shredded aerosol generating article on a vibrating screen unit having apertures therein to separate the inductively heatable susceptor and the non-liquid aerosol generating material.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the apertures in the vibrating screen unit are sized to allow passage therethrough of the non-liquid aerosol generating material and to retain on a retaining surface thereof the inductively heatable susceptor.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises exposing the shredded aerosol generating article to a magnetic force to separate the inductively heatable susceptor from the non-liquid aerosol generating material.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein step (ii) comprises applying the magnetic force using a magnet.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the magnet is positioned above the shredded aerosol generating article so that the inductively heatable susceptor is attracted towards the magnet.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises: depositing the shredded aerosol generating article on a vibrating screen unit having apertures therein sized to allow passage therethrough of the non-liquid aerosol generating material and to retain on a retaining surface thereof the inductively heatable susceptor; andexposing the inductively heatable susceptor retained on the surface of the vibrating screen unit to a magnetic force to remove the inductively heatable susceptor from the retaining surface.11. The method according to claim 5, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a paper wrapper and a filter, and step (i) comprises shredding the paper wrapper and/or the filter.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the apertures in the vibrating screen unit are sized to retain the shredded paper wrapper and/or the shredded filter on the retaining surface.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises cleaning the separated inductively heatable susceptor.14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises analysing the separated inductively heatable susceptor to determine one or more mechanical or electrical properties thereof.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the step of analysing the separated inductively heatable susceptor is performed after the step of cleaning the separated inductively heatable susceptor.16. The method of claim 8, wherein the magnet is an electromagnet.", "embedding_index": 576}
{"index": 577, "patent_number": "US2023142595 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device generates an aerosol from a consumable. The consumable has a plurality of adjacent layers including a heater layer comprising electrically conductive material and a layer of aerosol substrate on each side of the heater layer and attached to the electrically conductive material. The aerosol generation device comprises a housing and a plurality of electrical contacts. The housing comprises a chamber adapted to hold the consumable. The plurality of electrical contacts are arranged to supply power to the heater layer of the consumable held in the chamber, through one or both outer layers of the plurality of adjacent layers of the consumable. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol from a consumable comprising a plurality of adjacent layers including a heater layer comprising electrically conductive material and a layer of aerosol substrate on each side of the heater layer and attached to the electrically conductive material, the device comprising: a housing comprising a chamber adapted to hold the consumable; anda plurality of electrical contacts arranged to supply power to the heater layer of the consumable held in the chamber, through one or both outer layers of the plurality of adjacent layers of the consumable.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber is adapted such that, when the consumable is inserted into the chamber, the consumable is positioned so that the electrical contacts to supply power to the heater layer.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises an opening through which the consumable can be inserted into and removed from the chamber, and the aerosol generation device further comprises a cover arranged to move between an open position in which the opening is open and a closed position in which the opening is closed.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the cover is attached to the housing by a hinge.5. An aerosol generation device according claim 1, further comprising a piercing element including a piercing electrical contact of the plurality of electrical contacts of the aerosol generation device, the piercing element being adapted to pierce the consumable and form an electrical connection between the piercing electrical contact and the heater layer.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the piercing element has a needle-type, crown-type, blade-type or punch-type tip.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the piercing element includes multiple piercing electrical contacts of the plurality of electrical contacts of the aerosol generation device, the multiple piercing electrical contacts being arranged to form multiple electrical connections with the heater layer.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the chamber comprises an opening through which the consumable can be inserted into and removed from the chamber, and the aerosol generation device further comprises a cover arranged to move between an open position in which the opening is open and a closed position in which the opening is closed, andwherein the cover is arranged to push the piercing element into the consumable as the cover moves to the closed position.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, further comprising an actuator arranged to drive the piercing element into the consumable.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber has a width dimension orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the chamber, and wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are arranged to extend within the chamber in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chamber and to extend at least along 30 percent of the width dimension of the chamber.11. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber has a longitudinal direction, and wherein the plurality of electrical contacts comprise at least two contacts spaced apart along the longitudinal direction by a distance of at least 50 percent, of a length of the chamber in the longitudinal direction.12. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an electrical contact of the plurality of electrical contacts of the aerosol generation device is arranged to form an electrical connection with a respective electrical contact of the consumable positioned in the consumable between the heater layer and one of the outer layers of the plurality of adjacent layers.13. A system for generating an aerosol comprising: an aerosol generation device according to claim 1; and the consumable comprising the plurality of adjacent layers including the heater layer and the layer of aerosol substrate on each side of the heater layer.14. A system according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a piercing element including a piercing electrical contact of the plurality of electrical contacts of the aerosol generation device, the piercing element being adapted to pierce the consumable and form an electrical connection between the piercing electrical contact and the heater layer, and wherein at least one of the layers of aerosol substrate of the consumable is arranged to be pierced by the piercing element of the aerosol generation device.15. A system according to claim 13, wherein the heater layer comprises electrically conductive material comprising a metal and/or carbon.16. A system according to claim 15, wherein the heater layer has a resistance above 10 Ohms.17. A system according to 13, wherein the heater layer is formed of one or more of a sintered metal, a wire wool, a mesh, a film, a tape, a non-woven material and a meandering track.", "embedding_index": 577}
{"index": 578, "patent_number": "US2023105451 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a Heat-Not-Burn smoking construction with at least one tobacco segment, at least one cooling tube and a filter comprising an upstream hollow filter segment and a downstream filled filter segment. The filter segments are wrapped with at least one first combining wrapper. The cooling tube and the filter are surrounded by a second combining wrapper or tipping paper extending partially on the tobacco segment to attach the filter and cooling tube to the tobacco segment. The cooling tube is formed between the filter and the tobacco segment by the first combining wrapper, which surrounds the filter and forms a cavity between the tobacco segment and the filter to provide a cavity that extends a length beyond the upstream hollow filter segment. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing one or two heat-not-burn smoking constructions. [EN] 1. A Heat-Not-Burn smoking construction, wherein the smoking construction extends in a length direction and comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco is provided, at least one cooling tube, and a filter comprising at least an upstream hollow filter segment and a downstream filled filter segment adjacent to the upstream hollow filter segment, wherein the filter segments are wrapped with at least one first combining wrapper, wherein the cooling tube and the filter are surrounded by a second combining wrapper extending partially on the tobacco segment to attach the filter and the cooling tube to the tobacco segment, wherein the cooling tube is formed between the filter and the tobacco segment by the first combining wrapper, which surrounds the filter and forms a cavity between the tobacco segment and the filter that extends along a certain length beyond the upstream hollow filter segment.2. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the cooling tube comprises a paper material.3. The smoking construction according to claims 1, wherein the cooling tube extends along the longitudinal axis and has a length between about 15 mm and about 45 mm.4. The smoking construction according to claim 1, whereinthe first combining wrapper is thicker and/or has a higher basis weight than the second combining wrapper.5. The smoking construction according to claims 1, wherein the cooling tube forms an empty cavity.6. The smoking construction according to claims 1, wherein the length of the cooling tube is larger than or equal to a length of the filter.7. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the length of the cooling tube is larger or equal to a length of the tobacco segment.8. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein ventilation holes are provided in the cooling tube.9. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the filled filter segment comprises acetate or paper tow.10. (canceled)11. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco segment comprises reconstituted tobacco including strands of tobacco sheet and/or folded sheets comprising tobacco powder, and/or more than about wt. 5 percent of glycerin.12. The smoking construction according to claims 1, wherein the cooling tube comprises a tubular reinforcement material.13. The smoking construction according to claim 2, wherein the paper material has a weight higher than about 60 gsm.14. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the cooling tube is filled with a filler material.15. The smoking construction according to claim 1, wherein the second combining wrapper overlaps the first combining wrapper along at least a part of the length of the first combining wrapper.16. The smoking construction according to claim 8, wherein the ventilation holes are formed by lasering through the first and second combining wrapper.17. A method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking construction comprising the steps of: providing a tobacco segment and at least a first filter formed of at least two filter segments;wrapping the first filter with at least one first combining wrapper to obtain a first wrapped filter wherein a cooling tube is formed as a cavity surrounded by the first combining wrapper, wherein a length of the cooling tube is longer than a length of the first filter creating thereby a cavity at at least one side of the wrapped filter; andwrapping the first wrapped filter and at least a part of the tobacco segment with a second combining wrapper such that the cavity is situated between the filter and the tobacco segment.18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising an additional step of wrapping the first and a second filter with the first combining wrapper to obtain a double length wrapped filter, wherein a double length tube is formed between the first and second filter and wherein the length of the double length tube is equal to or longer than a length of the first and second filter together to create a cooling tube between the first and second filter.19. The method according to claim 17, further comprising an additional step of wrapping a double length filled filter segment and two hollow filter segments with a double length first combining wrapper to obtain a double length wrapped filter, wherein the double length first combining wrapper forms two cavities, which form cooling tubes, wherein at least one hollow filter segment is positioned between a cooling tube and the double length first filter.20. The method according to claim 18, further comprising an additional step of cutting the double length wrapped filter to create a first and a second wrapped filter comprising a first cooling tube and a second cooling tube.21. A method for manufacturing two heat-not-burn smoking constructions comprising the steps of: providing theft tobacco segment and the first and second wrapped filter according to claim 15;placing the tobacco segment between the first and second wrapped filter such that the cooling tube of each wrapped filter is positioned between the tobacco segment and a filter segment of each wrapped filter;wrapping each of the first and second wrapped filter and at least two parts of the tobacco segment with two separate second combining wrappers or wrapping the tobacco segment and the first and second wrapped filter with one common combining wrapper to create a double length smoking construction such that the cavity of each wrapped filter is created between each first and second filter and the tobacco segment; andcutting the double length smoking construction at a middle of the tobacco segment to create two smoking constructions.", "embedding_index": 578}
{"index": 579, "patent_number": "US2023129563 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a partially opaque portion for rendering an illumination unit non-visible when the illumination unit is not emitting light. An aerosol generation device has a housing and an illumination unit capable of emitting light and covered by an exterior wall of the housing, the exterior wall including or substantially consisting of a light-transmissive portion arranged such that light emitted by the illumination unit is transmitted through the light-transmissive portion, wherein the illumination unit is not visible through the light-transmissive portion from the exterior of the device when the illumination unit does not emit light. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device having a housing and an illumination unit capable of emitting light and covered by an exterior wall of the housing, the exterior wall comprising or substantially consisting of a light-transmissive portion arranged such that light emitted by the illumination unit is transmitted through the light-transmissive portion, wherein the illumination unit is not visible through the light-transmissive portion from an exterior of the device when the illumination unit does not emit light.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light-transmissive portion comprises a laminar structure including a partially or fully transparent layer and a partially light-reflective layer.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2 wherein the partially or fully transparent layer is arranged closer the illumination unit than the partially light-reflective layer.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the partially light-reflective layer comprises a coating created by a physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and/or non-conducting vacuum metallization (NCVM) process.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the partially light-reflective layer comprises an aluminum, copper, or bronze material.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the laminar structure comprises a light-diffusive layer.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the light-diffusive layer forms an exterior surface of the light-transmissive portion.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein one or more layers of the laminar structure are colored or tinted.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a main body on which the illumination unit is arranged, and a panel member that is movably and/or detachably attached to the main body and that comprises or substantially consists of the exterior wall of the housing.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein a shape and/or a length and/or a width and/or a radius of the light-transmissive portion corresponds to a shape and/or a length and/or a width and/or a radius, respectively, of the illumination unit.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the length and/or the width and/or the radius of the light-transmissive portion is so small that the light-transmissive portion is not visibly discernible from the exterior of the device when the illumination unit does not emit light.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the illumination unit is positioned such that at least parts of the light emitted by the illumination unit passes through the light-transmissive portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface of the exterior wall of the housing.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the light-transmissive portion and at least parts of the housing adjacent to the light-transmissive portion and/or substantially the entire exterior wall of the housing are provided with substantially the same exterior surface finish.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the exterior surface finish is a glossy, mirrored, or matte finish.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein the light-transmissive portion comprises a laminar structure including a partially or fully transparent layer, a partially light-reflective layer, and a light-diffusive layer, and wherein the exterior surface finish is provided by one of the partially light-reflective layer, the light-diffusive layer, and a combination thereof.16. The aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims 1, wherein the illumination unit comprises one or more LED light sources or LED light strips.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the illumination unit comprises a plurality of light sources arranged in a straight or curved line.", "embedding_index": 579}
{"index": 580, "patent_number": "WO21185692 A1", "text": "[EN] A consumable article for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The consumable article comprises an aerosol generating substrate comprising a cylindrical outer surface. The consumable article further comprises a strip removably attached to the cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the strip directly interfaces with the cylindrical outer surface, and wherein the strip comprises a tab which extends away from the cylindrical outer surface such that a user can grip the tab to pick up the consumable article. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A consumable article for an aerosol generating device comprising: an aerosol generating substrate comprising a cylindrical outer surface; and a strip removably attached to the cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the strip directly interfaces with the cylindrical outer surface, and wherein the strip comprises a tab which extends away from the cylindrical outer surface such that a user can grip the tab to pick up the consumable article.2. The consumable article of claim 1, wherein the strip surrounds at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface.3. The consumable article of claim 2, wherein the strip surrounds the entire cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating substrate.4. The consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein a first portion of the strip overlaps with a second portion of the strip, and wherein the first and second portions of the strip are bonded at the overlap.5. The consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the tab is located at an end portion of the strip in a circumferential direction with respect to the cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating substrate.6. The consumable article of any preceding claim, further comprising a hole extending through the aerosol generating substrate in a direction parallel to the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating substrate.7. The consumable article of claim 6, wherein the hole and the cylindrical outer surface of the aerosol generating surface are concentric.8. The consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating substrate has a solid or semi-solid form.9. The consumable article of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises a foam tobacco material.10. An aerosol generating device comprising: a body portion; a chamber for receiving a consumable article of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the chamber is disposed within the body portion, and wherein the chamber is configured such that the tab of the consumable article protrudes from the device when the consumable article is received within the chamber; and an outer shell, wherein the outer shell can be moved relative to the body portion to adjust an opening area of the chamber.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, further configured such that when the consumable article is received within the chamber and the outer shell is moved to conceal the chamber, the tab of the consumable article can be pulled by a user to remove the strip from the aerosol generating substrate whilst the aerosol generating substrate is retained within the device.12. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device of claim 10 or claim 11; and a consumable article of any one of claims 1 to 9 received within the chamber of the aerosol generating device.13. A system comprising a packaging and a plurality of consumable articles according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the packaging comprising: an inner portion comprising a cavity in which the plurality of consumables articles are held; and an outer portion, wherein the outer portion is movable relative to the inner portion to reveal or conceal the cavity.14. The system of claim 13, wherein the packaging is configured such that the tab of each of the plurality consumable articles held within the cavity protrudes from the packaging when the outer portion is moved to reveal the cavity, thereby allowing a user to grip the tab to pick up each consumable article.15. The system of claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the cavity is a cylindrical cavity having substantially the same circumference as each of the plurality of consumable articles, thereby allowing the plurality of consumable articles to be arranged in a line along the length of the cavity, with the cylindrical axis of each of the plurality of consumable articles orientated parallel to the cylindrical axis of the cavity.", "embedding_index": 580}
{"index": 581, "patent_number": "US2021120873 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet. The capsule further includes a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber, a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece, and a housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit, wherein the fluid transfer element is fluidly connected to the liquid store by at least one liquid inlet and the fluid transfer element provides a capillary action on liquid received therein, wherein the heater is provided at a position that is substantially adjacent the liquid inlet, or at a position between the liquid inlet and the mouthpiece. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a tubular fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber,a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece portion, anda housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit,wherein the tubular fluid transfer element is fluidly connected to the liquid store by at least one liquid inlet which abuts an external surface of the tubular fluid transfer element and the tubular fluid transfer element provides a capillary action on liquid received therein, wherein the heater is provided in contact with an internal surface of the tubular fluid transfer element and at a position that is substantially adjacent to the at least one the liquid inlet, or at a position between the at least one liquid inlet and the mouthpiece portion, wherein the housing comprises an inner housing and an outer housing that are assembled together, wherein the vaporizing chamber is located substantially within the inner housing and the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner housing and the outer housing, and wherein the inner housing is provided with a flange that encircles an inner circumference of the tubular fluid transfer element to prevent the tubular fluid transfer element collapsing into the vaporizing chamber.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the tubular fluid transfer element is located within the main vapor channel and has a longitudinal component coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the capsule, whereby the capillary action on liquid in the tubular fluid transfer element is towards the mouthpiece portion, counter-acting an effect of gravity and thereby regulating a flow of liquid from the liquid store to the tubular fluid transfer element.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid inlet is provided at a bottom of the tubular fluid transfer element, at a distance of 0-1 mm from the bottom of the tubular fluid transfer element.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.8 to 1.3 mm.5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are assembled using a first joint and a second joint, wherein the second joint is located radially inwardly of the first joint, and wherein the second joint enables a movement between the inner housing and the outer housing in an axial direction of the capsule such that a relative axial position of the inner housing and the outer housing is configured to be varied.6. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the inner housing has a first shoulder and a second shoulder defining a groove there-between, wherein the outer housing has a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is configured to extend into the groove at a variable depth.7. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are sealed together by a compressible seal having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width thereof.8. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are sealed together by a compressible seal having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width thereof, and wherein the seal is provided in the groove defined in the inner housing.9. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape with a transversal projection, projecting in a direction transverse to an axial compressible direction of the seal, wherein the transversal projection is configured to seal against the inner housing or the outer housing once a compression threshold has been reached.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a capillary height of the tubular fluid transfer element exceeds an axial height of a heating coil of the heater.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a heating coil of the heater has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of a height of the tubular fluid transfer element.12. The capsule according to claim 11, wherein the tubular fluid transfer element has a capillary height corresponding to the actual height of the tubular fluid transfer element.13. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein convection of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K and power density is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2.14. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.95 and 1.15 mm.15. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 1.03 and 1.14 mm.16. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a heating coil of the heater has a height corresponding to 25 percent -45 percent of a height of the tubular fluid transfer element.17. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein a heating coil of the heater has a height corresponding to 35 percent of a height of the tubular fluid transfer element.18. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein the power density is between 1.220 to 2.320 Watt/mm2.19. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein the power density is between 1.15 to 1.16 Watt/mm2.", "embedding_index": 581}
{"index": 582, "patent_number": "US2023134738 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method (60) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device in a restricted area, comprising the steps of determining (61) a travelling speed; determining (65), if said speed is above a predetermined threshold, that the aerosol generation device is in the restricted area and disabling device; determining (67) a device characteristic of the aerosol generation device; comparing (71) the device characteristic with an updatable database to generate a second control signal; and transmitting (73) to the device a second control signal causing normal operation of the aerosol generation device or adjusted operation the aerosol generation device according to the restrictions of the restricted area. [EN] 1. A method (60) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device (10; 210) in a restricted area, the aerosol generation device (10; 210) comprising a control unit (20) configured to adjust the operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) according to operational settings upon receiving a control command; the method (60) comprising the following steps: determining (61) a travelling speed of the aerosol generation device (10; 210);if the travelling speed of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) is above a predetermined threshold or equal to this threshold, determining (65) that the aerosol generation device (10; 210) is in the restricted area and transmitting to the control unit (20) of the device a first control signal causing disabling the aerosol generation device (10; 210) to generate aerosol;determining (67) a device characteristic of the aerosol generation device (10; 210);comparing (71) the device characteristic of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) with an updatable database to generate a second control signal, the database comprising control characteristics defining restrictions in the restricted area;transmitting (73) to the control unit (20) of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) the second control signal, the second control signal causing normal operation of the aerosol generation device or adjusted operation the aerosol generation device in the restricted area according to the restrictions of the restricted area.2. The method (60) according to claim 1, further comprising the following step: if the travailing speed is below said predetermined threshold, preferably during a time period longer than a predetermined time threshold, transmitting (77) to the control unit (20) of the aerosol generation device (10; 210) a third control signal causing enabling normal operation of the aerosol generation device (10; 210).3. The method (60) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the travelling speed is determined using a GNSS receiver.4. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step (61) of determining the travelling speed is performed by the aerosol generation device (10; 210) or by a mobile device (134) associated to the aerosol generation device (10; 210).5. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step (67) of determining the device characteristic is performed by a processor of the aerosol generation device (210) by a pre-programmed routine (223).6. The method (60) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step (67) of determining the device characteristic is performed by a scan terminal (34) disposed in the restricted area by scanning the aerosol operation device (10) or a mobile device associated to the aerosol generation device (10).7. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the step (69) of transmitting the device characteristic to a distant server (36; 136).8. The method (60) according to claims 6 and 7, wherein the step (69) of transmitting the device characteristic is performed by the scan terminal (34).9. The method (60) according to claim 7, wherein the step (69) of transmitting the device characteristic is performed by the aerosol generation device (10) or a mobile (134) device associated to the aerosol generation device (10).10. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each control characteristic of the updatable database comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;identifier of aerosol generation devices authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;identifier of payloads authorized or non-authorized to be used in the restricted area according to the emission restrictions;thresholds of authorized emission composition of the aerosol.11. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device characteristic comprises at least one element chosen in the group comprising: brand and/or model of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the aerosol generation device;identifier of the payload;emission composition of the aerosol.12. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein adjusting the operation of the aerosol generation (10; 210) device includes at least one element chosen in the group comprising: heater temperature control;aerosol composition control;power control;pressure control.13. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the restricted area is a public transport.14. The method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second control signal prevails over the first control signal.15. A system (30; 130; 230) for preventing a non-authorized using of an aerosol generation device (10; 210) in a restricted area, configured to perform the method (60) according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 582}
{"index": 583, "patent_number": "US2023133479 AA", "text": "[EN] An energy storage assembly device for an aerosol generation device includes a housing intended for housing a battery; a vent component configured to vent pressurized gases from within the housing upon a predetermined pressure in the housing; whereby the housing has an elongated shape; and the housing includes on a circumference of the housing at a first extremity which is free on the inside from being filled by the battery, a first plurality of holes blinded by a blinding member, the first plurality of holes and the blinding member each being part of the vent component. [EN] 1. An energy storage assembly device for an aerosol generation device, comprising a housing intended for housing a battery;a vent component configured to vent pressurized gases from within the housing upon a predetermined pressure in the housing;whereby the housing has an elongated shape; andthe housing comprises on a circumference of the housing at a first extremity which is free on an inside from being filled by the battery, a first plurality of holes blinded by a blinding member, the first plurality of holes and the blinding member each being part of the vent component.2. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member has towards the first plurality of holes a first visual aspect different from and contrasting with a second visual aspect of the housing as visible from an outside, in a way that any blinding member alteration is easily visually detected by an intended user.3. The energy storage assembly device of claim 2, wherein each of the holes of the first plurality of holes has an oval shape, oriented according to a longitudinal direction of the elongated shape.4. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises on a circumference of the housing at a second extremity, opposite to the first extremity, which is free on an inside from being filled by the battery, a second plurality of holes blinded by a second blinding member, the second plurality of holes and the second blinding member each being part of the vent component.5. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member blinds the first plurality of holes from an inside of the housing.6. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member comprises a sleeve configured to deform when the predetermined pressure occurs inside the housing to open the first plurality of holes.7. The energy storage assembly device of claim 6, wherein the blinding member is configured to be pushed away from the first plurality of holes to open at least a part of the first plurality of holes when the predetermined pressure occurs inside the housing.8. The energy storage assembly device of claim 7, wherein the blinding member comprises a carrier configured to carry a printed circuit board assembly that is configured to connect to the battery through breakable electrical connections.9. The energy storage assembly device of claim 5, wherein the inside of the housing comprises a plurality of fixation points configured to fix the blinding member to the inside of the housing.10. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member blinds the first plurality of holes from an outside of the housing.11. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member comprises a water-repellent coated sheet of material.12. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, wherein the blinding member is made out of a same material as a wall of the housing;further wherein a first wall thickness of housing wall portions corresponding to the blinding member blinding the first plurality of holes, is smaller than a second normal wall thickness of the housing, in order to enable a preferred rupture point at a location of the first plurality of holes.13. The energy storage assembly device of claim 1, further comprising a battery housed in the housing, the battery comprising venting apertures configured to vent pressurized gases from inside the battery.14. The energy storage assembly device of claim 11, wherein the material is silicon rubber.15. The energy storage assembly device of claim 11, wherein the material is aluminum.", "embedding_index": 583}
{"index": 584, "patent_number": "WO23073098 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a pod including a temperature- switchable material for an aerosol -generating device in which leakage of an aerosol -generating liquid material (e-liquid) during transit and storage is prevented. This is achieved by a pod comprising a porous wick and a reservoir including a discharge opening for an aerosol- generating liquid material, wherein (i) the porous wick is coated with a temperature-switchable material on a surface of the porous wick sealing the discharge opening o f the reservoir so that the temperature-switchable material is arranged between the discharge opening of the reservoir and the porous wick; or (ii) the porous wick is coated with a temperature- switchable material on a surface of the porous wick opposite of the surface of the porous wick sealing the discharge opening so that the porous wick is arranged between the temperature-switchable material and the reservoir; or (ill) the porous wick is made of the temperature- switchable material and is arranged so that a surface of the porous wick seals the discharge opening of the reservoir, wherein the temperature-switchable material is an amphiphilic material being impermeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material below a transition temperature of between 25 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade and becoming permeable for an aero sol -generating liquid material when being exposed to a temperature above said transition temperature. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an an aerosol-generating device comprising the pod. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) comprising a porous wick (2); and a reservoir (3) including a discharge opening (4) for an aerosol-generating liquid material, wherein (i) the porous wick (2) is coated with a temperature- switchable material (6) on a surface of the porous wick (2) sealing the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) so that the temperature-switchable material (6) is arranged between the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3) and the porous wick (2); or (ii) the porous wick (2) is coated with a temperature- switchable material (6) on a surface of the porous wick (2) opposite of the surface of the porous wick (2) sealing the discharge opening (4) so that the porous wick (2) is arranged between the temperature- switchable material (6) and the reservoir (3); or(iii) the porous wick (2) is made of the temperature- switchable material (6) and is arranged so that a surface of the porous wick (2) seals the discharge opening (4) of the reservoir (3), wherein the temperature-switchable material (6) is an amphiphilic material being impermeable for an aerosolgenerating liquid material below a transition temperature of between 25 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade and becoming permeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material when being exposed to a temperature above said transition temperature.2. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the transition temperature is between 50 degrees centigrade and 100 degrees centigrade3. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the temperature-switchable material (6) is a porous material made from silicon alkoxide.4. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein the silicon alkoxide contains at least one of phenyltriethoxysilane (PhTEOS), methyltriethoxysilane (MTEOS) and tetraethyl-orthosilicate (TEOS).5. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the silicon alkoxide contains phenyltriethoxysilane (PhTEOS) or methyltriethoxysilane (MTEOS) and tetraethyl-orthosilicate (TEOS) in a ratio of 1:3 to 2:1.6. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the porous material made from silicon alkoxide is a sol-gel foam.7. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to option (ii) or option (iii) of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the temperature-switchable material (6) comprises a vapor channel structure (7) forming channels in a surface of the porous wick (2) opposite of the surface sealing the discharge opening (4).8. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein the vapor channel structure (7) has a geometrical structure selected from the group consisting of pin fins, rectangular channels, circular channels, re-entrant cavities and flow mixer structures.9. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the pod (1) further comprises a heat transfer material layer (8) arranged adjacent to the vapor channel structure (7) comprised in the temperature-switchable material (6).10. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to claim 9, further comprising a metal mesh (9) with a temperature-switchable coating, the metal mesh (9) being arranged between the vapor channel structure (7) of the temperature-switchable material (6) and the heat transfer material layer (8) and the metal mesh (9) being in direct contact with the heat transfer material layer (8).11. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the thickness of the temperature-switchable material (6) is between 0.001 mm and 10 mm in a pod (1) according to option (i) or option (ii) and wherein the thickness of the temperature-switchable material (6) is between 0.01 mm and 10 mm in a pod (1) according to option (iii).12. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to option (i) or (ii) of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the porous wick (2) is made of ceramic, silica or cotton.13. The pod (1) for an aerosol-generating device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising an airflow channel (5) configured to allow air entering the pod(1) through an inlet (5a), being guided through a porous wick(2) and/or along a surface of the porous wick (2), and exiting the pod (1) though an outlet (5b).14. An aerosol-generating device (10) comprising the pod (1) as defined in any one of claims 1 to 13 and a heater unit (11) configured to distribute heat to the porous wick (2) and the temperature-switchable material (6) of the pod (1).", "embedding_index": 584}
{"index": 585, "patent_number": "US2023137057 AA", "text": "[EN] Present invention relate to an aerosol-generating material and an aerosol-generating article, comprising a mixed arrangement of randomly-oriented fibres and an aerosol-generating substrate in a semi-solid state such as a foam or a paste. Present invention also relates to a manufacturing method of producing the aerosol-generating material and the aerosol-generating article. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating material, comprising a mixed arrangement of randomly-oriented fibres and an aerosol-generating substrate in a semi-solid state..2. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1, wherein the fibres are coated with the aerosol-generating substrate.3. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1, wherein the fibres are formed from the aerosol-generating substrate.4. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1, wherein the fibres have a length of less than 5.0 mm.5. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1, wherein the fibres are provided on a surface of the aerosol-generating substrate or are mixed with the aerosol-generating substrate.6. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate is adhered to the fibres with a binder or a glue.7. An aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating material according to claim 1.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 7, wherein the aerosol-generating material is adhered to one or more surfaces of a support element.9. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 8, wherein the support element is a frame, a woven or a non-woven fabric, a backing material and/or a sheet.10. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating material comprising the steps of: a. providing a semi-solid aerosol-generating substrate;b. providing randomly-oriented fibres to the aerosol-generating substrate to form an arrangement of randomly-oriented substrate-coated fibres; andc. drying the randomly-oriented substrate-coated fibres.11. The method according to claim 10, further comprising: a. providing a binder or a glue to the fibres; and/orb. providing the fibres to the aerosol-generating substrate by mixing, spraying, dipping, bathing or coating.12. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating article, comprising the steps of: a. providing an arrangement of randomly-oriented substate-coated fibres to one or more surfaces of a support element by spraying, filling, dipping, bathing, coating or extruding; andb. drying the arrangement applied to the support element.13. The method according to claim 12, further comprising a step of removing the support element from the arrangement after the drying step.14. The method according to claim 12, further comprising a step of forming the arrangement into a determined shape by molding, cutting, folding, rolling or stamping.15. (canceled)16. The aerosol-generating material of claim 1, wherein the semi-solid state comprises a foam or a paste.17. The aerosol-generating material of claim 4, wherein the fibres have a length of between about 0.2 mm to about 3.5 mm.18. The aerosol-generating material of claim 4, wherein the fibres have a length of between about 0.5 mm and about 2.0 mm.", "embedding_index": 585}
{"index": 586, "patent_number": "WO23073206 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10) having a cartridge (14) for thermal connection to a base part (16) having at least one heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid L and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; and a deformable thermal interface membrane (50) configured, when the cartridge is thermally connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the heat source to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid, wherein the thermal interface membrane has a thickness < 100 11m and is comprised of at least two materials having different thermal conductivities. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; and a thermal interface membrane configured, when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the heat source to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid, wherein the thermal interface membrane is comprised of at least two materials having different thermal conductivities, the membrane having a thickness < 100 pm.2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal interface membrane has a heater interface surface configured to receive heat from the heat source in the base part and a heating target interface surface configured to deliver heat to a heating target within the cartridge, and wherein the thermal interface membrane comprises a high thermal conductive section having a first thermal conductivity and at least one low thermal conductive section having a second thermal conductivity lower than the first thermal conductivity, a first surface of the high thermal conductive section being comprised in the heater interface surface and a second surface of the high thermal conductive section being comprised in the heating target interface surface.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the thermal interface membrane comprises at least one high thermal conductive section made of material with a high thermal conductivity of >0.7 W/m.K and at least one low thermal conductive section made of material with a low thermal conductivity <0.7 W/m.K.4. The cartridge as claimed in claim 3, wherein the high thermal conductive section has a thermal conductivity of>10W/m.K, preferably > 100 W/m.K.5. The cartridge as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 wherein the high thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane is selected from at least one of a metal, flexible loaded polymers and graphene sheets and the low thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane comprises an insulative material selected from at least one of polymers, flexible ceramics, a poly imide such as Kapton and/or Nomex.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the high thermal conductive section is located at the core of the thermal interface membrane and the low thermal conductive section surrounds the core.7. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the or each low thermal conductive section is located laterally adjacent the high thermal conductive section.8. The cartridge as claimed in claim 2, or any one of claims 3 to 7 as dependent on claim 2, wherein the low thermal conductive section laterally encloses the high thermal conductive section so as to provide an insulating rim around the first surface and the second surface, whilst leaving both said surfaces exposed.9. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 8 wherein the at least one high thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane comprises a material with isotropic properties to provide an even spread of heat in both an in-plane and an out-of- plane direction of the thermal interface membrane.10. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 8 wherein the at least one high thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane comprises a material with anisotropic properties, with lower thermal conductivity in an out-of-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane compared to its thermal conductivity in an in-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane or higher thermal conductivity in an in-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane compared to its thermal conductivity in an out-of-plane direction.11. The cartridge as claimed in claim 10 wherein the at least one high thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane having anisotropic properties with lower thermal conductivity in an out-of-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane compared to its thermal conductivity in an in-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane comprises graphene sheets having in-plane thermal conductivities of >1500 W/m.K, preferably 1700 W/mK and out-of-plane thermal conductivities of <50 W/mK, preferably 20 W/m.K or the at least one high thermal conductive section of the thermal interface membrane having anisotropic properties with lower thermal conductivity7 in an in-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane compared to its thermal conductivity7 in an out-of-plane direction of the thermal interface membrane comprises carbon nanotube loaded sheets.12. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a fluid transfer medium is provided in the cartridge between the liquid store and the vaporisation chamber for transferring liquid from the liquid store to the thermal interface membrane by capillary7 action.13. The cartridge as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one of the thermal interface membrane and the fluid transfer medium further comprises at least one surface structure extending from their surface in the direction of the vaporization chamber, being from an intended top membrane surface facing away from the base part of the device and/or from a bottom surface of the fluid transfer medium facing towards the base part of the device.14. The cartridge as claimed in claim 13 wherein the surface structures are selected from at least one of fins, pin fins, wall mounted ribs, baffles and rods extending into the vaporization chamber.15. The cartridge as claimed in claim 13 or claim 14 wherein the surface structures are staggered across one or both of the fluid retention and membrane surfaces.16. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge has a vapour flow channel extending from an inlet, through the chamber to the outlet, the channel and/or chamber having at least one narrowing therein.17. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a power supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims thermically connected to the base part via the thermal interface membrane.", "embedding_index": 586}
{"index": 587, "patent_number": "WO23072986 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate portion (15) and a gripping portion (16) arranged successively along an article axis, the device comprising: - a heating chamber (70) extending according to a chamber axis (Z) and configured to receive the substrate portion of the tobacco article, the heating chamber comprising a heater extending along the chamber axis (Z); - a maintaining structure (74) configured to be engaged with the gripping portion (16) of the tobacco article to maintain the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article inside the heating chamber (70) at a distance (G) from the heater. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate portion (15) and a gripping portion (16) arranged successively along an article axis (X), the device (10) comprising: - a heating chamber (70) extending according to a chamber axis (Z) and configured to receive the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12), the heating chamber (70) comprising a heater extending along the chamber axis (Z); - a maintaining structure (74) configured to be engaged with the gripping portion (16) of the tobacco article (12) to maintain the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) inside the heating chamber (70) at a distance (G) from the heater, wherein the maintaining structure (74) defines a reception cavity (78) configured to extend along the chamber axis (Z) and being able to receive and retain the gripping portion (16) of the tobacco article (12) along the chamber axis (Z), the reception cavity (78) defining an opening (80), a flow channel extending from the heating chamber (70) through the reception cavity (78) to said opening (80).2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein said distance (G) is adapted to ensure convection heat transfer from the heater to the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12).3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said distance (G) is formed according to an axis perpendicular to the chamber axis (Z).4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is arranged exterior to the heating chamber (70).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the heating chamber (70) defines an open end (76) usable for inserting the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) inside the heating chamber (70); - the maintaining structure (74) is arranged adjacent to the open end (76) of the heating chamber (70) or to face the open end (76) of the heating chamber (70).6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is formed by a mouthpiece (32).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is removable from a housing (34) of the device (10).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is configured to be engaged with the gripping portion (16) of the tobacco article (12) when it is removed from the housing (34) of the device (10).9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco article (12) is a flat-shaped tobacco article (12) and wherein the heater comprises a heating plate (72), advantageously two heating plates (72) facing each other.10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is configured to maintain the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) inside the heating chamber (70) at a distance (G) from each heating plate (72).1 1. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the maintaining structure (74) is configured to maintain the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) inside the heating chamber (70) at a same distance (G) from each heating plate (72).12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (70) encloses a loop shaped free space (86) configured to surround the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12).13. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (70) is configured for being contactless with a free end (18) of the substrate portion (15).", "embedding_index": 587}
{"index": 588, "patent_number": "US2023136898 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a partially opaque portion for rendering an illumination unit non-visible when the illumination unit is not emitting light. An illumination unit for an aerosol generation device includes a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources is configured to operate in a first power operation mode illuminating the light source at a first brightness level, and a second power operation mode for illuminating the light source at a second brightness level different from the first brightness level, wherein one or more light sources of the plurality of light sources form a contiguous illumination region when the one or more of the plurality of light source are emitting light, and wherein the illumination region is configured to provide to a user visual feedback that indicates a state of the aerosol generation device or a consumable used with the aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. An illumination unit for an aerosol generation device, comprising: a plurality of light sources,wherein one or more light sources of the plurality of light sources form a contiguous illumination region when the one or more light sources of the plurality of light sources are emitting light;wherein each light source of the plurality of light sources is configured to operate in:a first power operation mode with a first brightness level illuminating a portion of the illumination region at the first brightness level, anda second power operation mode with a second brightness level different from the first brightness level for illuminating the portion at the second brightness level different from the first brightness level;wherein the illumination region is configured to provide to a user visual feedback that indicates a state of the aerosol generation device or a consumable used with the aerosol generation device.2. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein the illumination region comprises a region illuminated at the first brightness level and/or a region illuminated at the second brightness level.3. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein a full extent of the illumination region is: either an extent of a region illuminated at the first brightness level, when the illuminated region contains only the region illuminated at the first brightness level,or a combined extent of a region illuminated at the first brightness level and a region illuminated at the second brightness level, when the illumination region contains only the region illuminated at the first brightness level and the region illuminated at the second brightness level,or an extent of a region at the second brightness level, when the illumination region contains only the region illuminated at the second brightness level.4. The illumination unit according to claim 3, wherein the visual feedback is based on a relation between the extent of the region at the second brightness level and the full extent of the illumination region.5. The illumination unit according to claim 4, wherein full extent of the illumination region is indicative of a maximum range of values for states indicated by the visual feedback.6. The illumination unit according to claim 5, wherein the extent of the region illuminated at the second brightness level is indicative of a sub-range within the maximum range of values, and an extent of the sub-range in relation to an extent of the maximum range of values corresponds to the extent of the region illuminated at the second brightness level in relation to the full extent of the illumination region.7. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein each light source of the plurality of light sources is an LED which is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors.8. The illumination unit according to claim 7, wherein the illumination region is illuminated in a color.9. The illumination unit according to claim 8, wherein different colors of the illumination region are indicative of different states of the aerosol generation device or a consumable used with the aerosol generation device.10. The illumination unit according to claim 1, configured to form one or more patterns on the illumination region, wherein each pattern of the one or more patterns is indicative of different states of the aerosol generation device or a consumable used with the aerosol generation device.11. The illumination unit according to claim 10, wherein at least one pattern of the one or more patterns includes a moving pattern.12. The illumination unit according to claim 11, wherein a moving direction of the at least one pattern of the one or more patterns indicates a change in a state indicated by the at least one pattern of the one or more patterns.13. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein states of the aerosol generation device or a consumable used with the aerosol generation device comprise information on at least one of: elapsed and/or remaining start-up time period of the device, user's vaping progress on the device, time of use of the device since start-up, consumed and/or remaining amount of aerosol generation substrate in the consumable, an operational temperature of the device, and depletion level of a battery of the device.14. The illumination unit according to claim 13, wherein the start-up time period is a time period required for heating-up a heating unit comprised by the aerosol generation device before the user can start consuming the consumable.15. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of light sources are arranged in a straight or curved line and the illumination region comprises a curved or bent shape.16. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein the second brightness level is higher than the first brightness level.17. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein the first brightness level is at least 2 percent of a maximum brightness of each light source of the plurality of light sources, and at most 30 percent of the maximum brightness of each light source of the plurality of light sources.18. The illumination unit according to claim 1, wherein the second brightness level is at least 70 percent of a maximum brightness of each light source of the plurality of light sources.", "embedding_index": 588}
{"index": 589, "patent_number": "WO23073191 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10) comprising a disposable cartridge (14) for thermal connection to a reusable base part (16) having at least one heating element (20) which protrudes from the base part and is configured to move upwardly (20e) into the cartridge when the heating element is activated by a power supply, the cartridge having a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid L and having a liquid outlet, a vaporization chamber (32) in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet and a deformable thermal interface membrane (50). Connection of the base part to the cartridge causes the protruding part of the heating element to deform the membrane and thermically connect the two parts. [EN] CLAIMS A vapour generating device comprising a reusable base part and a disposable cartridge containing a vapour generating liquid, the base part comprising: a housing releasably connectable to a part of the cartridge, and a heating element for heating of the vapour generating liquid when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, wherein the heating element at least partially protrudes beyond a perimeter of the housing; and the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing the vapour generating liquid; a liquid outlet, a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet, and an interface membrane having at least one region of high thermal conductivity; wherein the protruding part of the heating element of the base part protrudes into the vaporization chamber to deform the membrane in the at least one region of high thermal conductivity to provide thermal contact betw een the cartridge and the base part. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base part includes a support member coupled to the heating element and at least one of the heating element and support member is configured to move outw ardly from the perimeter of the housing when the heating element is activated by a pow-er supply. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the heating element is selected from a resistive track, a ceramic heater, and a susceptor made of material selected from aluminium, brass, copper, tungsten, nichrome, FeCrAl, CuNi, Ag, palladium and mild steel. The vapour generating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 w-herein the heating element has an overall curved or domed geometry, where the edges of the heating element are chamfered or filleted to increase the surface area, preferably by a factor of 1.05 to 1.15. The vapour generating device of claim 4, wherein the heating element comprises a curved surface configured to contact the interface membrane, the curved surface preferably having a radius of curvature in the range 3-10mm. The vapour generating device of claim 5, further comprising an edge surface surrounding the curved surface, the edge surface having a different curvature to the curved surface. The vapour generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the heating element comprises a ceramic heater body having a top surface comprising the curved surface and a lower surface opposed to the top surface and separated from the top surface by a side wall, wherein the lower surface comprises a cavity. The vapour generating device of claim 7, wherein the ceramic heater body has a thickness which is at least 0.2mm and which does not exceed 0.4mm. The vapour generating device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein movement of the heating element occurs when the heating element is at or above a threshold temperature. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 9 wherein the support member is configured to deform or extend when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 9 wherein the support member is configured to elastically deform when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to be substantially reset to its original shape when the temperature of the heating element is at a temperature below the threshold temperature. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 11 wherein the support member is comprised of or substantially consists of a shape memory alloy (SMA) and the threshold temperature corresponds to the transformation temperature of the SMA. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 11 or 12 wherein the support member is configured to extend in one dimension when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to retract to be substantially reset to its original length when the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature. The vapour generating device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein an exposed top contact surface of the protruding portion of the heating element defines a heater footprint, and wherein the cartridge comprises a target to be heated, the dimensions of the target to be heated being larger than the dimensions of the heater footprint, wherein the target to be heated is preferably the region of high thermal conductivity in the interface membrane. The vapour generating device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the interface membrane has a thickness of <100 pm and the at least one region of high thermal conductivity comprises a material with a thermal conductivity of > 0.7W/m.K, preferably > 1 W/m.K, more preferably > lOW/m.K and especially > 100 W/m.K. The vapour generating device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a fluid transfer medium is provided in the cartridge between the liquid store and the vaporisation chamber for absorbing liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber via the liquid outlet, preferably wherein the fluid transfer medium comprises a porous ceramic wick. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 16 wherein movement of the heating element towards the vaporization chamber causes contact of the interface membrane with the fluid transfer medium thereby providing good thermal contact. The vapour generating device as claimed in claim 16 or claim 17 wherein the support member for the heating element and the fluid transfer medium comprise a magnetic material such that, when an attractive magnetic force is applied between the support member and the fluid transfer medium contact between the heating element and the fluid transfer medium is established, preferably wherein contact occurs when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature, the threshold temperature being below the Curie temperature of the heating element, and the attractive magnetic force between the support element and the fluid transfer medium is reduced or eliminated at or below- the Curie temperature of the heating element such that the heating element is extended to the fluid transfer medium above the threshold temperature.", "embedding_index": 589}
{"index": 590, "patent_number": "WO23066759 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a smoking device (100) operatable by vibration generated through tactile movement, comprising - A casing (10), wherein at least one side of the casing is provided with an undulating surface profile (20), whereby vibration signals are produced by tactile movement over said undulating surface profile (20); - An electronic system (30)configured to activate or deactivate the device based on the vibration signals. [EN] Claims 1. A smoking device (100) operatable by vibration generated through tactile movement, comprising - A casing (10), wherein at least one side of the casing is provided with an undulating surface profile (20), whereby vibration signals are produced by tactile movement over said undulating surface profile (20); - An electronic system (30) configured to activate or deactivate the smoking device (100) based on the vibration signals.2. The smoking device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the electronic system (30) comprises one or more input/output devices, and a signal conditioning or processing device (40) for converting vibration signals generated from the tactile movement over the undulating surface profile (20) of the smoking device (100), into electrical signals which are fed to the electronic system (30) to activate or deactivate corresponding output device based on the vibration signals.3. The smoking device (100) according to claim 2, wherein the signal conditioning or processing device (40) is a transducer.4. The smoking device (100) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the input device comprises one or more sensors, wherein the sensor comprises a piezoelectric sensor, an accelerator, MEMS, or a microphone.5. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibration signals are generated from mechanical vibration or sound waves.6. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the claim 2 to 5, wherein the input device comprises a transducer.7. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the undulating surface profile (20) comprises peaks and grooves, forming at least two, three, four or five, six or more different undulating surface profiles to generate different vibration signals.8. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the claim 2 to 7, wherein the output device comprises one or more LED lights, piezo electric igniter, on/off button, temperature control, loud speakers and/or power status.9. The smoking device (100) according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the height difference between the peaks and the grooves of the undulating surface profile (20) is between 0.5 mm and 10 mm, or preferably between 1 mm and 7 mm, or preferably between 2 mm and 5 mm, or more preferably about 4 mm.10. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the claim 7 to 9, wherein the distance between one peak to another peak of the undulating surface profile (20) is between 0.5 mm and 8 mm, or preferably between 1 mm and 6 mm, or preferably between 1.5 mm and 5 mm, or more preferably about 3 mm.11. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the claim 7 to 10, wherein the distance between one groove to another groove of the undulating surface profile (20) is between 0.5 mm and 6 mm, or preferably between 1 mm and 5 mm, or preferably between 2 mm and 4 mm, or more preferably about 3 mm.12. The smoking device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the undulating surface profile (20) is made up of a multiple buttons, sheets, rods, cuboids, round, triangular, trapezoid and/or any 3D objects, arranged on one or two sides of the casing (10). 17 A method of operating a smoking device (100) according to claim 1, comprising the step of - generating a vibration through a tactile movement on the undulating surface profile (20) of the casing of the smoking device (100); - converting vibration signals to electrical signals through a signal conditioning or processing device (40); - activating or deactivating an output device and/or a function of the smoking device (100).", "embedding_index": 590}
{"index": 591, "patent_number": "US2022144497 AA", "text": "[EN] A reclosable package includes a cavity for storing products arranged within a container extending along a longitudinal direction and having back and front sides joined to each other at longitudinal sides, and further having upper and bottom sides, both extending along intersecting directions to the longitudinal direction, wherein a zipper is arranged at one of either the upper or bottom sides, the zipper reversibly connecting two closure parts of the container, wherein respective end portions of the two closure parts are sealed to each other as a sealed closure, the sealed closure being folded flat and attached to either the front or back side before the first opening of the package, wherein, before the first opening of the reclosable package, a tear-off strip is arranged between the zipper and the sealed closure, the tear-off strip connecting unsealed first and second portions of each of the two closure parts. [EN] 1. A reclosable package, comprising a cavity for storing products arranged within a container, surrounding the cavity,the container extending along a longitudinal direction and having a back side anda front side joined to each other at longitudinal sides parallel to the longitudinal direction and further having an upper side and a bottom side, both extending along intersecting directions to said longitudinal direction,wherein a zipper is arranged at one of either the upper side or the bottom side of the container, the other one of the upper side or the bottom side being permanently sealed,the zipper reversibly connecting two closure parts of the container,wherein respective end portions of the two closure parts of the container are sealed to each other as a sealed closure, the sealed closure being folded flat and attached to either the front side or the back side of the container before a first opening of the reclosable package,wherein, before said first opening of the reclosable package, a tear-off strip is arranged between the zipper and the sealed closure, the tear-off strip connecting unsealed first and second portions of each of the two closure parts of the container.2. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the tear-off strip is free of contact to both the zipper and the sealed closure.3. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: a longitudinal extension of the zipper is arranged running in parallel to a width direction of the container.4. The reclosable package according to claim 3, wherein: the longitudinal extension of the zipper is arranged running in parallel to a longitudinal extension of the sealed closure and/or to a longitudinal extension of the tear-off strip.5. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: a length of the zipper exceeds a length of the tear-off strip and/or the length of the tear-off strip exceeds a length of the sealed closure.6. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: a flavouring source is arranged within the cavity.7. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the zipper is a safety zipper comprising a locking device for securing a closed state of the zipper.8. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the zipper comprises a first side part and a second side part, reversibly connectable with each other, wherein each of the first and second side parts of the zipper is secured to one of the two closure parts of the container.9. The reclosable package according to claim 8, wherein: the zipper further comprises a slider, reversibly connecting the first and the second side parts of the zipper.10. The reclosable package according to claim 9, wherein: the first side part of the zipper comprises a first profile and the second side part of the zipper comprises a second profile, wherein the first and second profiles are adapted to interlock with each other.11. The reclosable package according to claim 10, wherein: the first profile and the second profile each comprise a plurality of slits, extending perpendicular to the a longitudinal extension of the zipper and/or being evenly distributed over a length of the first and second profiles.12. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the container further comprises two halves being fin-sealed to each other at said longitudinal sides, and the upper side or the bottom side which is free from the zipper.13. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the container is made of a foil material.14. The reclosable package according to claim 1, further comprising: the package an outer packaging, surrounding the container, wherein the outer packaging is made of cardboard.15. A method for preparing a reclosable package, the method comprising the following steps: providing two halves of a container,sealing the two halves of the container at two longitudinal sides to form a tube, extending along a longitudinal direction parallel to the two longitudinal sides,providing a zipper comprising a slider and a first side part and a second side part, the slider reversibly connecting the first and second side parts of the zipper,securing each of the first and second side parts of the zipper to one of two closure parts of the container,closing the zipper,filling the tube with at least one product,sealing the tube at a position below the at least one product, wherein the tube forms the two closure parts of the container, being located above the at least one product,securing an end portion of each of the two closure parts of the container to a front side or a back side of the container by a sealed closure.16. The reclosable package according to claim 1, wherein: the container is made of a metallized foil material.", "embedding_index": 591}
{"index": 592, "patent_number": "WO23067060 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a flat-shaped consumable article (12) for an aerosol generating device, extending along an article axis and comprising: - a tobacco substrate (25) defining at least a first pair of opposite lateral surface extending along the article axis; - a support structure (26) comprising an outlet portion arranged successively with the tobacco substrate (25) along the article axis and a substrate portion extending from the outlet portion along the article axis and configured to be engaged with said first pair of opposite lateral surfaces to maintain the tobacco substrate together with the support structure (26). The substrate portion comprises a pair of legs configured to extend along at least a part of the corresponding lateral surface. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) for an aerosol generating device (1 1), the flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) extending along an article axis (X) and comprising: - a tobacco substrate (25; 125) defining at least a first pair of opposite lateral surfaces (33A, 33B) extending along the article axis (X); - a support structure (26; 126) comprising an outlet portion (41; 141) arranged successively with the tobacco substrate (25; 125) along the article axis (X) and a substrate portion (42; 142) extending from the outlet portion (41; 141) along the article axis (X) and configured to be engaged with said first pair of opposite lateral surfaces (33A, 33B) to maintain the tobacco substrate (25; 125) together with the support structure (26; 126), the outlet portion (41; 141) comprising an airflow passage extending from the tobacco substrate (25; 125); the substrate portion (42; 142) comprising a pair of legs (53A, 53B), each leg (53A, 53B) being configured to extend along at least a part of the corresponding lateral surface (33A, 33 B).2. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco substrate (25; 125) further defines a second pair of opposite lateral surfaces (34A, 34B) extending along the article axis (X), the second pair of opposite lateral surfaces (34A, 34B) being at least 5 times, advantageously 10 times, wider than the first pair of lateral surfaces (33A, 33B).3. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 1 12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each leg (53A, 53B) defines an internal surface (64) configured to be engaged with the corresponding lateral surface (33A, 33B) of the tobacco substrate (25; 125).4. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to claim 3, wherein the internal surface (64) of each leg (53A, 53B) defines a cross-sectional shape complementary to the cross-sectional shape of the corresponding lateral surface (33A, 33B) of the tobacco substrate (25; 125); advantageously, the cross-sectional shape of the internal surface (64) of each leg (53A, 53B) having a concave rounded shape and the cross-sectional shape of the corresponding lateral surface (33A, 33B) having a convex rounded shape.5. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 1 12) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein each leg (33A, 33B) defines a tapered portion (56) extending until a leg end (57) and defining at the leg end (57) a taper angle.6. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 1 12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (26; 126) is made of one single piece.7. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (26; 126) is made of an injection moulded a paper pulp material.8. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 1 12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (26; 126) comprises tobacco powder or a flavouring agent.9. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 1 12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wrapper (21) wrapping the tobacco substrate (25; 125) with or without at least a part of the support structure (26; 126).10. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outlet portion (41; 141) is hollow and preferably either empty or comprising supporting elements arranged inside the outlet portion (41; 141).11. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims taken in combination with claim 2, wherein the tobacco substrate (25; 125) comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of flow channels (36A, 36B) extending along the article axis (X) and formed on at least one of the lateral surface of the second pair of opposite lateral surfaces (34A, 34B).12. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to claim 1 1, wherein the outlet portion (41; 141) comprises at least two edges (46A, 46B; 146A, 146B) extending perpendicularly to the article axis (X), at least a part of each edge (46A, 46B; 146A, 146B) being intended to be in contact with the tobacco substrate (25; 125).13. The flat-shaped consumable article (112) according to claim 12, wherein each edge (146A, 146B) comprises a recess portion (136A, 136B) arranged to face the corresponding flow channel (36A, 36B).14. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (26; 126) comprises at least one visual characteristic, such a colour, a symbol or an image, defining a flavour of the tobacco substrate.15. The flat-shaped consumable article (12; 112) according to claim 14 taken in combination with claim 7, wherein said visual characteristic is a colour obtained by mixing the paper pulp material with one or several dyes during injection moulding.", "embedding_index": 592}
{"index": 593, "patent_number": "US2020031568 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, includes an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap, which is attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. Blanks for forming the outer housing and a method of forming the container are also provided. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap;wherein the hinged lid is connected to the reclosable flap so that there is a first opening stage and a second opening stage, and wherein in the first opening stage the hinged lid is operable to lift a first portion of the reclosable flap away from the inner package so that a two-dimensional area of the reclosable flap is separated from a corresponding two-dimensional area of the inner package at substantially the same time, and wherein in the second opening stage the hinged lid is operable to peel a second portion of the reclosable flap away from the inner package.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel and a second lid panel, the first lid panel being relatively movable to the second lid panel, and wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the first lid panel.3. The container of claim 2, wherein, in the first opening stage, the reclosable flap is arranged to pivot away from the inner package together with the first lid panel so that the two-dimensional area of the reclosable flap is separated from the corresponding two-dimensional area of the inner package at substantially the same time.4. The container of claim 1, wherein, in the second opening stage, the hinged lid is arranged to apply a tension to the reclosable flap in order to peel the second portion of the reclosable flap away from the inner package.5. The container of claim 1, wherein, in the first opening stage, substantially no tension is applied to the reclosable flap.6. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap;wherein the hinged lid is connected to the reclosable flap so that there is a first closing stage and a second closing stage, and wherein in the first closing stage the hinged lid is operable to roll a second portion of the reclosable flap onto the inner package, and wherein in the second closing stage the hinged lid is operable to lower a first portion of the reclosable flap onto the inner package so that a two-dimensional area of the reclosable flap contacts a corresponding two-dimensional area of the inner package at substantially the same time.7. The container of claim 6, wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel and a second lid panel, the first lid panel being relatively movable to the second lid panel, and wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the first lid panel.8. The container of claim 7, wherein, in the second closing stage, the reclosable flap is arranged to pivot towards the inner package together with the first lid panel so that the two-dimensional area of the reclosable flap is brought into contact with the corresponding two-dimensional area of the inner package at substantially the same time.9. The container of claim 6, wherein, in the first closing stage, the hinged lid is arranged to apply a tension to the reclosable flap in order to roll the second portion of the reclosable flap over the inner package.10. The container of claim 6, wherein, in the second closing stage, substantially no tension is applied to the reclosable flap.11. The container of claim 1, further comprising an inner frame within the outer housing.12. The container of claim 2, wherein the first lid panel comprises an edge that is configured to pivotally contact the inner package or an inner frame disposed within the outer housing during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.13. The container of claim 12, wherein the edge of the first lid panel is opposite a rotation axis of the first lid panel.14-15. (canceled)16. The container of claim 6, further comprising an inner frame within the outer housing.17. The container of claim 7, wherein the first lid panel comprises an edge that is configured to pivotally contact the inner package or an inner frame disposed within the outer housing during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.18. The container of claim 17, wherein the edge of the first lid panel is opposite a rotation axis of the first lid panel.", "embedding_index": 593}
{"index": 594, "patent_number": "WO23067160 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco substrate (25) for use in an aerosol generating device, comprising a first conducting surface (34A) comprising an airflow path (41, 51) formed in recess on the first conducting surface (34A); wherein the airflow path (41, 51) comprises a flow inlet (42, 52A, 52B), a flow outlet (43A, 43B, 53) and a flow groove extending along the first conducting surface (34A) between said flow inlet (42, 52A, 52B) and said flow outlet (43A, 43B, 53); wherein the flow groove's width and/or depth and/or cross-sectional shape vary (ies) along its length. [EN] 23 CLAIMS 1. A tobacco substrate (25) for use in an aerosol generating device (1 1), comprising a first flow conducting surface (34A) comprising an airflow path (41, 51) formed in recess on the first flow conducting surface (34A); wherein the airflow path (41, 51) comprises a flow inlet (42, 52A, 52B), a flow outlet (43A, 43B, 53) and a flow groove extending along the first flow conducting surface (34A) between said flow inlet (42, 52A, 52B) and said flow outlet (43A, 43B, 53); wherein the flow grooves width and/or depth and/or cross-sectional shape vary (ies) along its length.2. The tobacco substrate (25) according to claim 1, wherein the first flow conducting surface (34A) comprises a plurality of airflow paths (41, 51).3. The tobacco substrate (25) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one or each airflow path (41, 51) comprises a plurality of flow outlets (43A, 43B) and/or a plurality of flow inlets (52A, 52B).4. The tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second flow conducting surface (34B) comprising one or several airflow paths (41, 51) formed in recess on the second flow conducting surface (34B).5. The tobacco substrate (25) according to claim 4, wherein the second flow conducting surface (34B) is opposite to the first flow conducting surface (34A).6. The tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each airflow path (41, 51) is embossed or debossed on the corresponding surface (34A, 34B) of the tobacco substrate (25).7. The tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of the preceding claims, having a flat shape and formed from a tobacco sheet, preferably having a thickness comprised between 0,5 and 5 mm.8. The tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising tobacco, an aerosol forming agent and preferably, a binder.9. A consumable article (12) comprising a tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of the preceding claims.10. A producing method for producing a tobacco substrate (25) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a step of embossing or debossing a tobacco sheet to form an airflow path.11. The producing method according to claim 10, further comprising a step of cutting an embossed or debossed tobacco sheet.12. The producing method according to claim 1 1, wherein the step of cutting is carried out simultaneously with the step of embossing or debossing or after the step of embossing or debossing.13. The producing method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, further comprising a step of extruding tobacco dough into a tobacco sheet, the step of extruding being carried out before the step of embossing or debossing.14. The producing method according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the tobacco sheet is embossed or debossed using a predetermined pattern of an optimized airflow path arrangement on a flow conducting surface (34A, 34B) of a tobacco substrate (25).15. An optimization method (200) of airflow path arrangement on a flow conducting surface (34A, 34B) of a tobacco substrate (25), comprising the following steps: - providing (210) dimensions and geometry of a tobacco layer (310) and of a built volume (320) modelling a layer of the tobacco substrate (25) containing one or several airflow paths (41, 51), the built volume (320) being adjacent to the tobacco layer (310) in the tobacco substrate (25) to form said flow conducting surface; - providing (220) boundary conditions of the built volume (320); - providing (230) material input data; - determining (240) an internal structure of the built volume (320) by applying a structure construction method inside the built volume (320) respecting the boundary conditions and the material input data, the structure construction method being based on an optimization criterion; - using the determined internal structure of the built volume (320), determine (260) a pattern of an optimized airflow path arrangement on said flow conducting surface (34A, 34B) of the tobacco substrate (25), the pattern comprising geometry, shape and number of airflow paths in the built volume (320).", "embedding_index": 594}
{"index": 595, "patent_number": "US2023129806 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a reservoir storing an aerosol-forming liquid having first and second mixed compounds having first and second boiling points, a heater for vaporizing the aerosol-forming liquid mixed with air in an aerosol chamber to generate an aerosol, a power source storing electrical energy, and a controller arranged, during each inhalation phase of a vaping session, for controlling supply of electrical power to the heater according to a chosen profile in which the electrical power varies over time depending on the first and second boiling points in order to control a vaporization ratio of the first and second compounds in the aerosol chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a reservoir storing an aerosol-forming liquid comprising at least first and second mixed compounds having respectively first and second boiling points,a heater for vaporizing said aerosol-forming liquid mixed with air in an aerosol chamber to generate an aerosol,a power source storing electrical energy, anda controller arranged for controlling a supply of electrical power to said heater during each inhalation phase of a vaping session,wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile in which said electrical power varies over time depending on said first and second boiling points in order to control a vaporization ratio of said first and second compounds in said aerosol chamber.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile that allows minimizing said vaporization ratio of said first and second compounds in said aerosol chamber.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile comprising a first phase having a first duration at a first electrical power, a second phase having a second duration at a second electrical power greater than said first electrical power, and a third phase having a third duration at a third electrical power greater than said second electrical power.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein said first, second and third durations are equal to a chosen first value.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein said chosen first value is between 150 ms and 250 ms.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile comprising a first phase having a first duration at a first electrical power, a second phase having a second duration at an electrical power equal to zero, a third phase having a third duration at said first electrical power, a fourth phase having a fourth duration at an electrical power equal to zero, and a fifth phase having a fifth duration at said first electrical power.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein said first, third and fifth durations are equal to a chosen second value.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein said chosen second value is between 70 ms and 130 ms.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein said second and fourth durations are equal to a chosen third value.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said chosen third value is between 10 ms and 50 ms.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile comprising a phase having a chosen duration during which said electrical power strictly increases.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein said controller is arranged for controlling said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile comprising a phase during which said electrical power varies as a logarithmic function.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein said chosen duration is between 550 ms and 650 ms.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery.15. A method for controlling aerosol generation by an aerosol generation device comprising i) a reservoir storing an aerosol-forming liquid comprising at least first and second mixed compounds having respectively first and second boiling points, ii) a heater for vaporizing said aerosol-forming liquid mixed with air in an aerosol chamber to generate an aerosol, iii) a power source storing electrical energy, and iv) a controller arranged for controlling a supply of electrical power to said heater during each inhalation phase of a vaping session, wherein the method comprises a step in which said controller controls said supply of electrical power according to a chosen profile in which said electrical power varies over time depending on said first and second boiling points in order to control a vaporization ratio of said first and second compounds into said aerosol chamber.", "embedding_index": 595}
{"index": 596, "patent_number": "US2023096771 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device including a heating element arranged for heating an aerosol substrate such as a tobacco stick; an energy supply configured to power said heating element; a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the heating element; a controller configured to control, as soon as said aerosol generation device is turned on, power supplied from said energy supply to the heating element to heat up the heating element to a first temperature comprised within an operational temperature range wherein power can only be supplied to the heating element at an activation time of said aerosol device when said aerosol device is turned on, if the temperature of the heating element is lower than a predetermined activation temperature. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating element arranged for heating an aerosol substrate;an energy supply configured to power said heating element;a temperature sensor configured to measure temperature of said heating element;a controller configured to control, as soon as said aerosol generation device is turned on, power supplied from said energy supply to the heating element to heat up the heating element to a first temperature within an operational temperature range,wherein the power can only be supplied to said heating element at an activation time, when said aerosol generation device is turned on, if the temperature of said heating element is lower than a predetermined activation temperature.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said activation time is when said aerosol device is turned on upon user's request in order to start a vaping cycle, and wherein the power is prevented from being supplied to said heating element, at said activation time, as long as the temperature of said heating element is above said predetermined activation temperature threshold.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said aerosol substrate is a tobacco stick.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein a temperature control scheme of said controller is adjusted so that the temperature of said heating element at the end of a vaping cycle is below said predetermined activation temperature.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein said vaping cycle includes a final heat-off phase during which power is switched off to said heating element for a predetermined time period.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined activation temperature is set to be at most equal to approximately 170 degrees centigrade7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is configured to further delay power supply to said heating element, after said activation time until another predetermined temperature threshold, set below said activation temperature, is reached by said heating element.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is configured to generate a low power supply mode at said activation time when said aerosol device is turned on, if a temperature below said activation temperature is detected for said heating element.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising an active user interface for receiving user input to turn said aerosol generation device on.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9 wherein said active user interface is a push button.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a passive user interface arranged for providing indication on mode or status of said aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein said passive user interface is configured as a central LED display.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a vibrator arranged to provide feedback on state transitions of said aerosol generation device.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a slider arranged to cover said heating element in a first position, and to leave space for insertion of said aerosol substrate in a second position, wherein said aerosol generation device can only be turned on when said slider is in said second position.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said power is supplied to said heating element until said heating element reaches said first temperature so that an amount of energy provided to the aerosol substrate remains within a predetermined range irrespective of the temperature of said heating element at the activation time.", "embedding_index": 596}
{"index": 597, "patent_number": "WO21170832 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (1) is described. The aerosol generating device includes: a housing (10); a tubular heating chamber (20) arranged to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; an elongate battery (30); a frame (60) within the housing, the frame arranged to hold the battery and heating chamber within the frame such that the heating chamber and the battery are aligned end-on within the housing with a first end (21) of the tubular heating chamber facing a first end (31) of the battery; wherein the frame comprises a dividing wall (61) arranged between the first end of the battery and the adjacent first end of the heating chamber. By providing a tubular heating chamber and an elongate battery which are aligned end-on within the housing, the surface area of the thermal interface between the heating chamber and battery is significantly reduced, thereby reducing heat transfer to the battery. This further allows for a more compact, user-friendly arrangement but without increasing heat transfer to the battery, as would usually be associated with reducing the size of the device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing; a tubular heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber operable to heat the aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; an elongate battery; a frame within the housing, the frame arranged to hold the battery and heating chamber within the frame such that the heating chamber and the battery are aligned end-on within the housing with a first end of the tubular heating chamber facing a first end of the battery; wherein the frame comprises a dividing wall arranged between the first end of the battery and the adjacent first end of the heating chamber2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 wherein the dividing wall extends across the internal cross section of the housing to provide a thermal barrier between the heating chamber and the battery.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2 wherein the dividing wall meets the internal surface of the housing.4. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 1 to 3 wherein the frame comprises: a battery frame arranged to hold the battery; and a heating chamber frame arranged to hold the heating chamber; wherein a first end of the battery frame is connected against a first end of the heating chamber frame such that the heating chamber frame and battery frame are aligned end-on within the housing.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 comprising a dividing wall extending across the internal cross section of the housing to provide a thermal barrier between the heating chamber and the battery; wherein the dividing wall comprises one or both of the first end of the battery frame and the first end of the heating chamber frame.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5 wherein the heating chamber frame is configured to hold the heating chamber such that there is a gap between the first end of the tubular heating chamber and the dividing wall.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 5 or 6 wherein the battery frame comprises: a closed first end which extends across the internal cross section of the housing; and one or more longitudinal struts running along the length of the battery which are arranged to leave a majority of a side surface of the battery exposed within the housing.8. The aerosol generating device of claims 4 to 7 wherein the heating chamber frame has an L shaped structure comprising a base surface connected to the battery frame and a longitudinal portion which extends lengthwise up the longitudinal length of the assembled heating chamber to hold the heating chamber within the housing.9. The aerosol generating device of claims 4 to 8 wherein the heating chamber comprises a heating cup, a thin film heater wrapped around the outer surface of the heating cup and a heat insulation tube.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9 further comprising one or more heating chamber supports, the heating chamber supports arranged to hold the heater cup and extend out of the insulating tube of the heating chamber and connect into the heating chamber frame to hold the heating chamber within the frame.11. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim further comprising: flexible electrical connections which are arranged to bend around a portion of the wall positioned between the heating chamber and battery to connect electrical components either side of the portion of the dividing wall.12. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim comprising a first PCB extending across the cross section of the housing and arranged between the first end of the battery and the adjacent first end of the heating chamber.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12 wherein the first PCB is a power PCB to which the heating chamber and the battery are connected.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 12 or 13 wherein the first PCB is received within a recessed portion of the dividing wall.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14 further comprising a second PCB extending along the length of the housing wherein the first PCB is connected to the second PCB by a flexible connection which bends around a portion of a dividing wall, the dividing wall extending across the cross section of the housing between the first end of the tubular heating chamber and the adjacent first end of the battery.16. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 12 to 15 wherein the first end of the battery frame and the first end of the heating chamber frame are closed and the first PCB is positioned between the closed end of the battery frame and the closed end of the heating chamber frame; such that the battery is thermally insulated from the heating chamber by a dividing wall comprising the closed end of the battery frame, the first PCB and the closed end of the heating chamber frame.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16 wherein the battery frame comprises a top end plate at the first end of the battery frame having a recessed portion arranged to receive the first PCB.18. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim further comprising a heater arranged to heat the internal volume of the tubular heating chamber, wherein the heater is positioned external to the tubular heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 597}
{"index": 598, "patent_number": "WO21175807 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a rolled sheet (100), comprising a foam coated thereto, wherein the foam comprises an aerosol-generating substrate. The rolled sheet can be used as an aerosol-generating article for oven type vaping device or internal heating vaping device. Present invention also relates to a manufacturing process of the rolled sheet (100). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article comprising a rolled sheet coated on at least one of its surface with a foam of tobacco-containing aerosol generating substrate.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the foam is applied to both surface of the rolled sheet.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the rolled sheet is only partially coated or fully coated with the foam.4. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of perforations are provided to the rolled sheet.5. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rolled sheet has a wavy surface, embossed or debossed surface, a studded surface, a pointed surface or a corrugated surface.6. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rolled sheet has a corrugated sheet structure.7. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rolled sheet comprises a multiple layers of sheets stacked on top of each other, wherein at least one, two, three or four sheets are coated with the foam to form the rolled sheet.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 7, wherein the sheets coated with the foam are separated by one or more sheets without coating.9. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rolled sheet is an inert and/or porous and/or flexible material such as a plastic material, reconstituted tobacco.10. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rolled sheet is fibrous material such as a woven or an unwoven material.11. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 1-10, comprising the steps of a. Providing a sheet; b. Coating at least one face of the sheet with a foam of aerosol generating substrate, c. Rolling up the sheet to form the aerosol-generating article.12. The method according to claim 11, further comprises the step of stacking up multiple sheets on top of each other, wherein the sheets comprises only sheets coated with a said foam of aerosol-generating substrate or a mix of coated or uncoated sheets.13. The method according to claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising a step of cutting the rolled sheet perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.14. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising a step of providing a fastening means to the rolled sheet to prevent unrolling of the sheet.15. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, further comprising a step of providing a wrap to the rolled sheet for packaging purpose.", "embedding_index": 598}
{"index": 599, "patent_number": "WO23062043 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (20) configured to receive a consumable article (40) containing aerosolisable liquid is disclosed. The aerosol generating device (20) comprises a sensor (30) arranged to penetrate the consumable article (40) when the consumable article (40) is received by the aerosol generating device (20), wherein the sensor (30) is configured to sense the water content of the aerosolisable liquid contained within the consumable article (40); a short-range wireless reader (28) configured to read data indicative of an aspect of a composition of the aerosolisable liquid from a short-range wireless transponder (50) in the consumable article (40); and control circuitry (26) configured to control a supply of power to the consumable article (40) to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, wherein the supply of power is controlled based on the water content and the aspect of the composition of the aerosolisable liquid. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device configured to receive a consumable article containing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises: a sensor arranged to penetrate the consumable article when the consumable article is received by the aerosol generating device, wherein the sensor is configured to sense the water content of the aerosolisable liquid contained within the consumable article; a short-range wireless reader configured to read data indicative of an aspect of a composition of the aerosolisable liquid from a short-range wireless transponder in the consumable article; and control circuitry configured to control a supply of power to the consumable article to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, wherein the supply of power is controlled based on the water content and the aspect of the composition of the aerosolisable liquid.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the supply of power is controlled such that the aerosol generated by the consumable article provides a predetermined dose of active ingredient to the user.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein controlling the supply of power comprises controlling the duration and magnitude of the supply of power.4. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising a battery configured to supply power to the consumable article when the consumable article is received by the aerosol generating device.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the short-range wireless reader comprises a radio-frequency identification, RFID, reader.6. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the sensor is configured to sense the water content of the aerosolisable liquid by measuring the capacitance of the aerosolisable liquid.7. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the sensor is configured to sense the water content of the aerosolisable liquid by measuring the conductivity of the aerosolisable liquid.8. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the data indicative of the aspect of the composition of the aerosolisable liquid comprises data indicative of one or more of: a concentration of active ingredient; a concentration of propylene glycol; a concentration of glycerin; and a concentration of flavourings.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the concentration of active ingredient is a concentration of nicotine.10. A consumable article configured to be received by an aerosol generating device, comprising: a container for storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the container comprises an inlet configured to be penetrated by a sensor of the aerosol generating device when the consumable article is received by the aerosol generating device; a heating element configured to receive power from the aerosol generating device and to supply heat to the aerosolisable liquid to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user; and a short-range wireless transponder configured to store data indicative of an aspect of a composition of the aerosolisable liquid.11. The consumable article of claim 10, wherein the inlet comprises a valve configured to prevent leakage of the aerosolisable liquid from the container.12. The consumable article of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the short-range wireless transponder comprise a radio-frequency identification, RFID, transponder. 1613. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device of any of claims 1 to 9; and a consumable article of any of claims 9 to 12.14. A method of operating an aerosol generating device, comprising: receiving a consumable article comprising a container storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein receiving the consumable article comprises: penetrating, with a sensor of the aerosol generating device, an inlet of the container of the consumable article; sensing, with the sensor of the aerosol generating device, the water content of the aerosolisable liquid contained within the consumable article; reading, with a short-range wireless reader of the aerosol generating device, data indicative of an aspect of the composition of the aerosolisable liquid from a short-range wireless transponder in the consumable article; and controlling, with control circuitry of the aerosol generating device, a supply of power to the consumable article to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, wherein the supply of power is controlled based on the water content and the aspect of the composition of the aerosolisable liquid.", "embedding_index": 599}
{"index": 600, "patent_number": "EP4166011 A1", "text": "[EN] Aerosol generating article for an aerosol generating device comprising an aerosolizable substance, a filter element at a mouth end of the article and a spacer element arranged between the aerosolizable substance and the filter element, wherein the aerosolizable substance, the filter element and/or the spacer element are at least partially wrapped by a wrapper which comprises at least one first layer circumferentially wrapped around the a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating article. According to the invention the wrapper comprises at least one second layer arranged above the first layer and being peelable, wherein the maximum diameter X1 of the aerosol generating article is reducible to a minimum diameter X2 by peeling the second layer off the aerosol generating article. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating article (1) for an aerosol generating device (2) comprising an aerosolizable substance (3), a filter element (4) at a mouth end (5) of the article (1) and a spacer element (6) arranged between the aerosolizable substance (3) and the filter element (4), wherein the aerosolizable substance (3), the filter element (4) and/or the spacer element (6) are at least partially wrapped by a wrapper (7) which comprises at least one first layer (7a) circumferentially wrapped around the a longitudinal direction (L) of the aerosol generating article (1),characterized in that the wrapper (7) comprises at least one second layer (7b) arranged above the first layer (7a) and being peelable, wherein the maximum diameter X1 of the aerosol generating article (1) is reducible to a minimum diameter X2 by peeling the second layer (7b) off the aerosol generating article (1).2. Aerosol generating article according to claim 1,characterized in that the first layer (7a) comprises an oil absorbent material.3. Aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the first layer (7a) comprises an abrasive material.4. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-3,characterized in that the first layer (7a) comprises paper.5. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-4,characterized in that in the longitudinal direction (L) the second layer (7b) extends along the full length of the filter element (4) and at least partially along the length of the spacer element (6).6. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-5,characterized in that the second layer (7b) extends in the longitudinal direction (L) at least along the length of the first layer (7a).7. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-6,characterized in that the material of the second layer (7b) has a porosity which is lower than a porosity of the material of the first layer (7a).8. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-7,characterized in that the second layer (7b) has a longitudinal seam (11).9. Aerosol generating article according to claim 8,characterized in that the longitudinal seam (11) is arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction (L).10. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-9,characterized in that the second layer (7b) also comprises a pull tab (10) to easily peel off the second layer (7b).11. Aerosol generating article according to claims 1-10,characterized in that the first layer (7a) is a tipping paper (7) configured for wrapping the filter element (4), the spacer element (6) and at least a part of the tobacco rod (3).12. Aerosol generating article according to claim 11,characterized in that the second layer (7b) at least partially covers the tipping paper.13. An aerosol generating system (8) comprising an aerosol generating device (2) and an aerosol generating article (1) according to claims 1-12,characterized in that the generating device (2) comprises a heating cavity (9) for insertion of at least one aerosol generating article (1), wherein for an inner diameter X of the heating cavity (9) applies X2<X<X1.14. A method for cleaning the aerosol generating device (2) with the aerosol generating article (1) according to claims 1-12, characterized in thatfirst the aerosol generating article (1) is consumed in the device (2);then the second layer (7b) is peeled off the article (1) to uncover the first layer (7a); and finally the aerosol generating article (1) is inserted into the heating cavity (9) with its mouth end (5) first for cleaning the cavity (9) with the first layer (7a) by wiping the surfaces (12) of the cavity (9) with it.", "embedding_index": 600}
{"index": 601, "patent_number": "EP4166013 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a tobacco pouch (100) comprising a first sheet portion (10), a second sheet portion (20) and a third sheet portion (30), wherein the first sheet portion (10) forms a flap, the second sheet portion (20) and the third sheet portion (30) form an open tobacco compartment (55) for accepting tobacco-containing substrate (120), wherein at least one of the sheet portions (10, 20, 30) is made of at least two sheet layers, forming a cavity-comprising sheet portion (44) for accommodating an absorbent material (70) and/or a flavour substance (80), wherein the cavity-comprising sheet portion comprises a plurality of micro-perforations (66). [EN] 1. Tobacco pouch (100) comprising a first sheet portion (10), a second sheet portion (20) and a third sheet portion (30), wherein the first sheet portion (10) forms a flap, the second sheet portion (20) and the third sheet portion (30) form an open tobacco compartment (55) for accepting tobacco-containing substrate (120), wherein at least one of the sheet portions (10, 20, 30) is made of at least two sheet layers, forming a cavity-comprising sheet portion (44) for accommodating an absorbent material (70) and/or a flavour substance (80), wherein the cavity-comprising sheet portion comprises a plurality of micro-perforations (66).2. The tobacco pouch (100) according to claim 1, wherein at least one perforation (88) is provided to the cavity-comprising sheet portion (44) for introducing the absorbent material (70) and/or the flavour substrate (80).3. The tobacco pouch (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first sheet portion (10), second sheet portion (20) and/or the third sheet portion (30) comprises at least two sheet layers, joined to form a cavity for accommodating the absorbent material (70) and/or the flavour substance (80).4. The tobacco pouch (100) according to claim 3, wherein the cavity extends between all the sheet portions.5. The tobacco pouch (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second sheet portion (20) and/or the third sheet portion (30) comprises at least two sheet layers, joined to form a cavity for accommodating absorbent material (70) and/or flavour substance (80), wherein the plurality of micro-perforations (66) is provided to the sheet portions facing to the open tobacco compartment (55) and/or to the other sheet portions not facing to the open tobacco compartment (55).6. The tobacco pouch (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a sealing means is provided to seal the perforations (88) such as the perforations for introducing the absorbent material (70) and/or the flavour substance (80).7. The tobacco pouch (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a compartment is provided within the cavity-comprising sheet portion (44) to accommodate the flavour substance (70) such as flavour capsules (80).8. The tobacco pouch (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a holding means for holding at least one cigarette is provided to the third sheet portion of the tobacco pouch (100), wherein the holding means for holding at least one cigarette have at least one passage comprising a first opening and a second opening for the insertion of a cigarette therethrough.9. The tobacco pouch (100) according to the claim 8, wherein the holding means for holding at least one cigarette comprises a flexible strap arranged to form a passage with the third sheet portion of the tobacco compartment into which a cigarette is insertable.10. The tobacco pouch (100) according to the claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the holding means for holding at least one cigarette comprises a flexible strap and wherein an adhering means is provided in between each passage, and between the strap and the third portion to hold each cigarette.11. The tobacco pouch (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a mesh is provided on one or more of the micro-perforations (66) so that liquid is prevented from seeping out through the one or more of the micro-perforations (66).", "embedding_index": 601}
{"index": 602, "patent_number": "US2023100677 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a consumable having a rod-shaped portion containing aerosol generating substrate; a heating chamber having a first end, a second end and a side wall extending around the heating chamber between the first and second ends, the heating chamber being configured to receive the rod-shaped portion of the consumable; and a heater configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber from the side wall, wherein: a width of the chamber is greater than a width of the rod-shaped portion, the consumable includes a resilient portion around a length axis of the rod-shaped portion, the heating chamber further includes a plurality of inward protrusions extending from the side wall and distributed around an inner perimeter of the heating chamber, and the protrusions are configured to engage with and apply pressure to the resilient portion in order to position the consumable within the chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising: a consumable comprising a rod-shaped portion containing aerosol generating substrate;a heating chamber comprising a first end, a second end and a side wall extending around the heating chamber between the first and second ends, the heating chamber being configured to receive the rod-shaped portion of the consumable; anda heater configured to deliver heat to the heating chamber from the side wall, wherein:a width of the heating chamber is greater than a width of the rod-shaped portion,the consumable comprises a resilient portion around a length axis of the rod-shaped portion,the heating chamber further comprises a plurality of inward protrusions extending from the side wall and distributed around an inner perimeter of the heating chamber, andthe plurality of inward protrusions are configured to engage with and apply pressure to the resilient portion in order to position the consumable within the heating chamber.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of inward protrusions are configured symmetrically relative to the length axis to assist positioning the consumable at a center of the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the first end of the heating chamber is open to receive the rod-shaped portion and the second end of the heating chamber is closed.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein, when the resilient portion is compressed perpendicular to the length axis of the rod-shaped portion by a force of 0.4N, the consumable exhibits a strain ratio of below 10 percent.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein, when the resilient portion is compressed perpendicular to the length axis of the rod-shaped portion by a force of 8N, the consumable exhibits a strain ratio of below 15 percent.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein, when the resilient portion is compressed perpendicular to the length axis of the rod-shaped portion by a force of 0.4N, the consumable exhibits a strain ratio of between 1 percent and 8 percent.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped portion comprises a wrapper surrounding the aerosol generating substrate, and the resilient portion comprises a portion of the wrapper.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 7, wherein the wrapper comprises cellulose paper or cellulose paper layered with aluminium foil.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises tobacco.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises randomly oriented tobacco strands containing tobacco powder and an aerosol former.11. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the tobacco strands have a substrate density of between 0.3 mg/mm3 and 0.6 mg/mm3.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol generating substrate comprises between 60 and 85 weight percent of tobacco lamina and between 8 and 20 weight percent of the aerosol former and between 5 and 15 weight percent of filler, based on a total weight of the aerosol generating substrate.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is a compressed tobacco substrate or a mousse.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 9, wherein the heater is configured to heat an interior of the heating chamber to at least 190 degrees centigrade15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the heater is configured to heat the interior of the heating chamber to between 230 degrees centigrade and 260 degrees centigrade16. The aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the heater is configured to maintain the interior of the heating chamber at at least 190 degrees centigrade for a predetermined puff sequencing time.17. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of inward protrusions are ribs extending along the side wall parallel to the length axis of the rod-shaped portion when the rod-shaped portion is received in the heating chamber.18. The aerosol generating system according to claim 17, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is arranged in a predetermined section of the rod-shaped portion extending along the length axis, and a length of the ribs is at least 50 percent of a length of the predetermined section.19. The aerosol generating system according to claim 18, wherein the length of the ribs is between 60 percent and 70 percent of the length of the predetermined section.", "embedding_index": 602}
{"index": 603, "patent_number": "US2023080936 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an electrical power source; a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; first control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber; and a housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end. The electrical power source, the heating chamber and the first control circuitry are arranged in an internal volume of the housing, the heating chamber being arranged between the first control circuitry and the mouth end, and the first control circuitry being arranged between the heating chamber and the electrical power source. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol;first control circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber; anda housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end,wherein the electrical power source, the heating chamber and the first control circuitry are arranged in an internal volume of the housing, the heating chamber being arranged between the first control circuitry and the mouth end, and the first control circuitry being arranged between the heating chamber and the electrical power source.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the mouth end, the heating chamber, the first control circuitry and the electrical power source are arranged along a common line.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the first control circuitry comprises a first PCB.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first PCB is arranged in a plane transverse to the common line.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first PCB comprises electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source and electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein, on a surface of the first PCB, a first electrical contact for the electrical power source is adjacent to a first electrical contact for the heating chamber and a second electrical contact for the electrical power source is adjacent to a second electrical contact for the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the first PCB is a double-sided PCB, and the electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source are arranged on one side of the double-sided PCB and the electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber are arranged on another side of the double-sided PCB.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein, in the first PCB, a first electrical contact for the electrical power source is directly connected to a first electrical contact for the heating chamber or a second electrical contact for the electrical power source is directly connected to a second electrical contact for the heating chamber.9. The aerosol generation device according to claims 3, wherein the first PCB is arranged as a thermal barrier between the heating chamber and the electrical power source.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a heating chamber frame configured to support the heating chamber, and a power source frame configured to support the electrical power source.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the first control circuitry is supported between the heating chamber frame and the power source frame.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising second control circuitry, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to support a higher power than the second control circuitry, the first control circuitry being configured to communicate with the second control circuitry using logical signalling.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the second control circuitry comprises a second PCB.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the first control circuitry comprises a first PCB, and the second PCB is connected to the first PCB by a flexible PCB portion.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the second control circuitry is arranged alongside the heating chamber.16. Control circuitry for an aerosol generation device comprising an electrical power source and a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol, the control circuitry comprising: a first PCB configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber, wherein the first PCB comprises electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source and electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber; anda second PCB, wherein the first PCB is configured to support a higher power than the second PCB, the first PCB being configured to communicate with the second PCB using logical signalling.17. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the second PCB is connected to the first PCB by a flexible PCB portion.18. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the first PCB is a double-sided PCB comprising contacts on both sides.19. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the second PCB comprises a main logical board configured to perform central control of the rest of the control circuitry.20. The control circuitry according to claim 19, further comprising a third PCB which is a user interface board.21. The control circuitry according to claim 20, further comprising a fourth PCB comprising a charging board through which power may be supplied to recharge the electrical power source.22. The control circuitry according to claim 21, further comprising a fifth PCB which comprises a Hall sensor.23. The control circuitry according to claim 22, wherein the second PCB is connected to the first, third, fourth and fifth PCBs by flexible portions.", "embedding_index": 603}
{"index": 604, "patent_number": "US2023084962 AA", "text": "[EN] A battery unit includes a housing having a vent hole; a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery including a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; and a fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement being configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing. A breakable seal may be positioned across the vent hole of the housing, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery. An aerosol generation device includes a heating chamber and the battery unit, wherein the housing further includes a mouth end and an opposing end, the vent hole disposed at the opposing end. [EN] 1-22. (canceled)23. A battery unit for an aerosol generation device comprising: a housing comprising a vent hole;a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery comprising a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; anda fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement being configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing.24. The battery unit according to claim 23, further comprising a seal positioned across the vent hole of the housing, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery.25. The battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a first heat shield wall which is positioned closer to a first end of the battery and the vent hole of the housing is positioned closer to a second end of the battery which is opposite to the first end.26. The battery unit according to claim 25, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises a second heat shield wall which is positioned adjacent a side of the battery.27. The battery unit according to claim 26, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises an opening which is positioned adjacent a side of the battery for leaving the battery exposed; the opening extending along the second heat shield wall.28. The battery unit according to claim 26, wherein the second heat shield wall is separated from the housing such as to leave a cavity therebetween.29. The battery unit according to claim 24, wherein the housing comprises a first material and the seal is a housing portion comprising a second material, the second material being weaker than the first material.30. The battery unit according to claim 24, wherein the housing comprises a first material and the seal is a housing portion comprising a second material, the second material having a lower melting point than the first material.31. The battery unit according to claim 30, wherein the first material is a metal and the second material is a plastic.32. The battery unit according to claim 29, wherein the seal is a plug comprising a plastic material or a cover comprising a plastic or foil.33. The battery unit according to claim 30, wherein the seal comprises a resilient element configured to engage with the housing to snap the seal into place during assembly, but configured to inhibit external removal of the seal from the housing.34. The battery unit according to claim 33, wherein the resilient element is a tab or a protrusion configured to engage with an interior of the housing around an edge of the vent hole.35. The battery unit according to claim 23, comprising a cavity within the housing adjacent to at least one of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery, the cavity being configured to receive fluid released during degassing of the battery.36. The battery unit according to claim 23, comprising an absorbent material arranged within the housing to absorb fluid released during degassing of the battery.37. The battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a battery frame supporting the battery within the housing.38. The battery unit according to claim 37, wherein: the battery comprises a first end having a first electrical contact, a second end having a second electrical contact, the second end opposing the first end, and a side wall extending between the first end and the second end, andthe battery frame is configured to support at least one of the first end and the second end, and to leave at least a part of the side wall of the battery exposed within the housing.39. The battery unit according to claim 37, wherein the battery frame comprises a part extending across an internal volume of the housing and connected to the housing, to form a shield part between a first end of the battery and one portion of the internal volume of the housing.40. The battery unit according to claim 39, wherein the shield part is a heat shield.41. The battery unit according to claim 39, wherein the battery frame further comprises one or more open regions extending along a side wall of the battery or a second end of the battery, the second end opposing the first end, the one or more open regions forming part of the fluid directing arrangement.42. The battery unit according to claim 41, wherein the battery frame further comprises two supports arranged to extend along opposing side wall parts of the battery.43. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; andthe battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the housing further comprises a mouth end and an opposing end, the vent hole disposed at the opposing end.44. The aerosol generation device according to claim 43, further comprising a seal positioned across the vent hole, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery.45. The aerosol generation device according to claim 43, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a battery frame supporting the battery within the housing, wherein the battery frame comprises a part extending across an internal volume of the housing and connected to the housing, to form a shield part between a first end of the battery and one portion of the internal volume of the housing, and wherein the shield part is arranged between the battery and the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 604}
{"index": 605, "patent_number": "WO21175899 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (100) for an aerosol-generating vaping device (200), wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (3) and a heating element (5), wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a foam or a mousse arranged on a support (8) and wherein the heating element (5) is also arranged on the support (8) and configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate (3) to generate an aerosol upon stimulation by an energy source. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article (100) for an aerosol-generating vaping device (200), wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (3) and a heating element (5), wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a foam or a mousse arranged on a support (8) and wherein the heating element (5) is also arranged on the support (8) and configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate (3) to generate an aerosol upon stimulation by an energy source.2. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is provided to the support (8) such that an energy source is capable of stimulating the heating element (5) through the support (8).3. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a tobacco-containing foam or mousse.4. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (8) comprises a heat- and/or electrically conductive metal or a metallic alloy.5. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (8) is a base plate or a flask.6. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a top plate (10), an internal wall (12) and an external wall (14), wherein the heating element (5) is extending from the base plate within an inner channel (15) defined by the internal wall (12) whereas the aerosol-generating substrate is contained between the internal wall (12) and the external wall (14).7. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of elongated air channels (17) are provided within the aerosol-generating substrate (3), wherein the air channels (17) are preferably parallel or substantially parallel to each other.8. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a protective component (22) such as a mesh component or a housing component is provided to surround the heating element (5) in order to prevent debris or ash from the aerosol-generating substrate from reaching to the heating element (5).9. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (5) comprises a heating wire.10. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) has a cross section perpendicular to elongated air channel (17), wherein the cross section when viewed in a plane view, comprises a symmetrical geometry.11. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the claims 1 - 9, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) has a cross section perpendicular to elongated air channel (17), wherein the cross section when viewed in a plane view, comprises a non-symmetrical geometry.12. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises one or more safety switch components (19), wherein said safety switch components (19) are activated when being placed in a correct position such that the heating element (5) of the aerosol-generating article (100) is stimulated by an energy source.", "embedding_index": 605}
{"index": 606, "patent_number": "WO21175897 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to an aerosol-generating consumable article (100) comprising at least a tobacco-containing strand (10), wherein the strand (10) is formed of foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse. It also relates to a method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating consumable article (100), comprising the steps of (a) forming at least one continuous strand (10) from a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse; (b) conditioning the foamed strand (10), preferably into one or more spools. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating consumable article (100) comprising at least a tobacco-containing strand (10), wherein the strand (10) is formed of a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse.2. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one strand (10) has an inner core carrier element covered by the tobacco-containing material.3. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the inner core carrier element is made of a material that is inert, heat-resistant, flexible and/or elastic.4. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one strand (10) has a mean diameter of less than 2 mm, preferably less than 1 mm.5. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco material in the strand (10) has a thickness of the foamed tobacco-containing material between 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably between 0.08 mm to 1 mm, or between 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm.6. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one strand (10) has a cross section profile that is round, square, polygon, ovule or irregular shapes.7. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any preceding claim, comprising a plurality of tobacco-containing strands (10) arranged in a sheet or a mat form.8. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 7, wherein the sheet or mat is formed of a woven or non-woven arrangement of strands (10).9. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 7 or 8, comprising a portion of a said sheet or mat cut or carved therefrom.10. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating consumable article (100), comprising the steps of Forming at least one continuous strand (10) from a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse; · Conditioning the foamed strand (10), preferably into one or more spools.11. The method according to claim 10, further comprising one or more of the following steps: Providing a carrier element before or during the foaming step, and Foaming the at least one strand (10) by covering at least partly or fully the carrier element with the foamed tobacco- containing material.12. The method according to any of claims 10 or 11, further comprising the steps of: Drying the foamed tobacco-containing material of the strand (10).13. The method according to any one of the previous method claim, wherein the foamed tobacco-containing material is applied to the inner core carrier element by bathing, spraying, coating, painting, dipping, extruding.14. The method according to any one of claim 10 to 13, further comprising the step of forming a sheet or mat from the conditioned strand (10), the sheet or mat preferably being formed of a woven or non-woven arrangement of a plurality of strand segments cut from the continuous strand (10).15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the step of portioning the sheet or mat to form individual aerosol-generating consumable article portions.", "embedding_index": 606}
{"index": 607, "patent_number": "WO21175911 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with a removable cartridge (14) and comprising a device body (40) extending along a device axis (Y) and a heater comprising a heater contact surface (54). The device body (40) defines a cavity (60) delimited by cavity walls (62, 63, 64) defining a cavity inner surface (61), the heater contact surface (54) being adjacent to the cavity inner surface (61). The cavity walls (62, 63, 64) comprises a support wall (62). The cavity (60) is configured to receive the removable cartridge (14) so as a cartridge axis (X) coincides with the device axis (Y) and at least the support wall (62) exerts pressure to a mouthpiece end (21) of a cartridge body (20) for abutting an aerosol generating element contact surface (34) of the removable cartridge (14) against the heater contact surface (54). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (12; 112) designed to operate with a removable cartridge (14; 114), the removable cartridge (14; 114) comprising a cartridge body (20) extending between a mouthpiece end (21) and a heat receiving end (22) along a cartridge axis (X) and defining an outer surface (26), the removable cartridge (14; 114) further comprising an aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) arranged at the heat receiving end (22) of the cartridge body (20); the aerosol generation device (12; 112) comprising: - a device body (40) extending between a mouthpiece end (41) and a battery end (42) along a device axis (Y); - a battery (44) adjacent to the battery end (41) of the device body (40); - a heater (46; 146) configured to be powered by the battery (44) and comprising a heater contact surface (54; 154); the device body (40) defining a cavity (60; 160) adjacent to the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40) and delimited by cavity walls (62, 63, 64; 162, 163, 164) defining a cavity inner surface (61), the heater contact surface (54; 154) being adjacent to the cavity inner surface (61); the cavity walls (62, 63, 64; 162, 163, 164) comprising a support wall (62; 162) arranged at the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40); the aerosol generation device (12; 112) being characterized in that the cavity (60; 160) is configured to receive the removable cartridge (14; 114) so as the cartridge axis (X) coincides with the device axis (Y) and at least the support wall (62; 162) exerts pressure to the mouthpiece end (21) of the cartridge body (20) for maintaining the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) of the removable cartridge (14; 114) abutted against the heater contact surface (54; 154) in use.2. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 1, wherein the support wall (62; 162) defines an opening (68) forming an aerosol outlet when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity.3. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a mouthpiece mounted at the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40).4. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a resilient member (56) configured to exert pressure to the cartridge body (20) substantially according to the cartridge axis (X) when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity (60; 160).5. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 4, wherein the resilient member (56) supports the heater (46; 146) and configured to have the heater contact surface (54; 154) pressed against the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) of the removable cartridge (14; 114) when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity (60; 160).6. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater contact surface (54; 154) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the device axis (Y).7. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one cavity wall (62, 63, 64) comprises an insertion opening (80) suitable for insertion of the removable cartridge (14); preferably, the insertion opening (80) extending along the device axis (Y) and forming a side opening in respect with the device body (40).8. The aerosol generation device (112) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cavity (160) is formed by a fixed part (158) and a movable part (159), an insertion opening (180) suitable for insertion of the removable cartridge (114) being formed when the movable part (159) is moved at least partially away from the fixed part (158).9. The aerosol generation device (112) according to claim 8, wherein the movable part (159) comprises the support wall (162) and the heater (146) is adjacent to the fixed part (158); preferably the movable part (159) being adapted to receive at least partially the removable cartridge (114) when the movable part (159) is moved at least partially away from the fixed part (158).10. The aerosol generation device (112) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the movable part (159) is hinged to the fixed part (158).11. A removable cartridge (14; 114) comprising a cartridge body (20) extending between a mouthpiece end (21) and a heat receiving end (22) along a cartridge axis (X) and defining an outer surface (26), the removable cartridge (14; 114) further comprising an aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) arranged at the heat receiving end (22) of the cartridge body (26); the removable cartridge (14; 114) being characterized in that it is adapted to be received in the cavity (60; 160) of the aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims.12. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to claim 11, wherein the mouthpiece end (21) of the cartridge body (20) forms a mouthpiece.13. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) comprises a flexible or deformable material.14. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the cartridge axis (X).15. An aerosol generation set (10; 110) comprising: - an aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and - a removable cartridge (14; 114) according to any one of claims 11 to 14.", "embedding_index": 607}
{"index": 608, "patent_number": "WO23025693 A2", "text": "[EN] A smoking device (2) comprises an optical sensing system (5) for reading indicia (10) on a consumable article (1). Means are provided for adapting a characteristic of the optical sensing system (5) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5). The adapting means may change the focal length of an optical element (120) by applying a potential difference to change a refractive index of the optical element (120) or to change the curvature of an optical surface (130). The optical surface (130) may be an interface between two immiscible liquids (122,124) that have different electrical properties. The adapting means may alternatively move an element of the optical sensing system (5) in response to the distance of the indicia (10), for example by changing a shape of a support of an optical element (120). The optical element may comprise a pinhole (20) and the adapting means may change the size of its aperture. [EN] - 44 - CLAIMS 1. A smoking device (2) comprising: a housing having a cavity (200) for at least partially receiving a consumable article (1); an optical sensing system (5) that is configured to read indicia (10) on a consumable article (1) received in the cavity (200); and adapting means for adapting a characteristic of the optical sensing system (5) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5).2. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system (5) comprises an optical element that comprises an optical surface; and wherein the adapting means is configured to adapt a focal length of the optical element by changing a curvature of the optical surface.3. A smoking device (2) according to claim 2, wherein: the optical element comprises a body of liquid (122) in contact with a substrate (140), the optical surface being an interface between a surface (130) of the liquid that is not in contact with the substrate (140) and a gas; and the device further comprises a circuit for applying a potential difference between the liquid and the substrate; wherein the adapting means is configured to change the curvature of the optical surface by changing the potential difference between the liquid (122) and the substrate (140).4. A smoking device (2) according to claim 3, wherein the liquid (122) is in contact with a reflective surface (148) of the substrate (140).5. A smoking device (2) according to claim 4, wherein the reflective surface (148) of the substrate (140) is curved to act as a concave mirror.6. A smoking device (2) according to claim 2, wherein the optical element comprises a body of liquid, the optical surface being a surface of the liquid; and wherein - 45 - the adapting means is configured to change the curvature of the optical surface by changing the quantity of liquid in the body.7. A smoking device (2) according to claim 6, wherein the optical element further comprises a reservoir (152) of liquid coupled to the body of liquid; and a heater (154) controllable to change the temperature of the liquid in the reservoir (154), whereby liquid can be displaced from the reservoir (154) towards the body of liquid by thermal expansion of the liquid in the reservoir (154).8. A smoking device (2) according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the body of liquid is contained within a cell (150) comprising a resilient membrane (156) that defines the optical surface.9. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the adapting means is configured to move at least one optical element (120) of the optical sensing system (5) to maintain the optical element (120) at a predetermined distance from the indicia (10).10. A smoking device (2) according to claim 9, wherein the optical element (120) is formed in or mounted on a support element (171); and wherein the adapting means is configured to move the optical element (120) relative to the indicia (10) by changing a shape of the support element (171).11. A smoking device (2) according to claim 9, wherein the optical element (120) is formed in or mounted on a central plate (170) and wherein the distance of the central plate (170) from the indicia (10) is controlled using electric charges.12. A smoking device (2) according to claim 11, further comprising at least one charge plate (El, E2, E3, E4) generally parallel to the central plate (170); and means for controlling the electrical charge on the charge plate (El, E2, E3, E4) in order to attract or repel the central plate 170. - 46 -13. A smoking device (2) according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the central plate (170) is supported on a resilient support element.14. A smoking device (2) according to any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the optical element comprises a pinhole (20).15. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system (5) comprises a pinhole (20); and wherein the adapting means is configured to adapt a size of the pinhole (20) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5).", "embedding_index": 608}
{"index": 609, "patent_number": "US2023114975 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device, a second end having a vapor outlet, a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing; a holder arranged to attach to the seal; a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet; a pair of electrodes arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device; where the holder comprises an airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing;a holder arranged to attach to the seal;a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the vapor outlet;a pair of electrodes, wherein the pair of electrodes are arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device;wherein the holder comprises an airflow passageway.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the air flow passageway extends from a surface of the holder into the vaporizer housing.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway is formed as a chimney or tubular extension protruding in the vaporizing housing.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main gas flow channel extends from the holder, through the seal, to the vaporizer housing.5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer housing comprises a vaporizing chamber surrounding the airflow passageway.6. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway is located substantially centrally within a surface of the holder.7. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway comprises a plurality of grooves on an external surface of the airflow passageway.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of grooves are substantially straight.9. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of grooves extend longitudinally along the external surface of the airflow passageway.10. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the holder comprises a plurality of channels located within an internal surface of the holder.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of channels.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein an interface is formed between an internal surface of the seal and an internal surface of the holder.13. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the heating element comprises first and second lead wires, and wherein the first and second lead wires are located at the interface between the seal and the holder.14. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the first and second lead wires of the heating element are compressed between the seal and the holder at the interface.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.", "embedding_index": 609}
{"index": 610, "patent_number": "WO23057616 A1", "text": "[EN] Provided is a method for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device by means of a server and of a communication device, the method comprising the steps of: sending from the aerosol generating device to the server an authentication result message indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device; and, based on the authentication result message, sending, from the server to the communication device, an instruction message instructing the communication device to allow management of the aerosol generating device on the communication device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Method for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the method comprising the steps of: - sending from the aerosol generating device (102) to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102); - based on the authentication result message (104), sending, from the server (103) to the communication device (101), an instruction message (105) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generating device (102) using the communication device (101).2. The method according to claim 1, wherein to allow management of the aerosol generating device (102) using the communication device (101) comprises the steps of: - based on the instruction message (105), sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) a user input management message (201) indicating a management operation for the aerosol generating device (102) input by the user (100) by input-means of the communication device (101); - based on the user input management message (201), sending a management message (202) from the server (103), instructing the aerosol generating device (102) to perform the management operation.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein to allow management of the aerosol generating device on the communication device comprises the step of: - providing a web-interface (301) at the communication device, allowing a user (100) to enter user input (302) indicating a management operation for the aerosol generation device (102), wherein the user input management message (201) is obtained based on said user input.4. The method according to one of claims 3, wherein the web-interface (301) is accessible via a user interface provided by the communication device, preferably a website displayed by an internet browser provided at the communication device, wherein the internet browser preferably is a built-in or common internet web browser.5. The method according to one of claims 1 to 4, comprising the further steps of: - sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) a configuration start message (401) indicating a user intention for management of the aerosol generating device (102); - based on the configuration start message, sending an authentication initiation message (402) from the server (103) to the aerosol generating device (102), instructing the aerosol generating device (102) to perform the user authentication.6. The method according to claim 5, comprising the further steps of: - based on the authentication initiation message (402), providing an authentication interface (501) at the aerosol generating device (102) to a user (100), allowing for the user authentication.7. The method according to one of claims 1 to 6, comprising the further steps of: - sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) an identifier message (601) indicating an identifier of the aerosol generating device (102); - storing (602) at the server (103) the identifier, - wherein sending the instruction message (105) based on the authentication result message (104) comprises: - based on the identifier (601), verifying (603) the authentication result message (104) at the server (103), and- sending the instruction message (105) based on the result of the verifying (603).8. System (10) for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the system (10) comprising: An aerosol generating device (102) configured to send to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102); A server (103) configured to, based on the authentication result message (104), send an instruction message (105) from the server (103) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generation device (102) on the communication device (101).9. An aerosol generating device (102) for performing an authentication-based configuration of the aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the aerosol generating device (102) comprising: Transmission means (1021) configured to send to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102).10. A server (103) for performing an authentication-based configuration of the aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the server (103) comprising: Transmission means (1031) configured to, based on an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating (102) and received from the aerosol generating device (102), send an instruction message (105) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generation device (102) on the communication device (101).", "embedding_index": 610}
{"index": 611, "patent_number": "WO23057631 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (100) defining an external surface (110) and comprising substrate part (102) and a mouthpiece part (108). The device (10) comprising: - a housing (12); - a cavity (30) formed in the housing (12) and configured to receive the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100); - a heater (46) arranged at least partially in the housing (12) and configured to heat the substrate part (102); - a LED (50) configured to be at one operational state during a vaping session and emit light in this operational state, the LED (50) being arranged on the housing (12) so as the light emitted by the LED (50) is reflected from the external surface of the consumable article (100) when the LED (50) is at said operational state. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (100) defining an external surface (110) and comprising substrate part (102) and a mouthpiece part (108); the aerosol generating device (10) comprising: - a housing (12); - a cavity (30) formed in the housing (12) and configured to receive the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100) so as the mouthpiece part (108) protrudes at least partially from the cavity (30); - a heater (46) arranged at least partially in the housing (12) and configured to heat the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100); - a LED (50) configured to be at one operational state during a vaping session and emit light in this operational state, the LED (50) being arranged on the housing (12) so as the light emitted by the LED (50) is reflected from the external surface of the consumable article (100) to be visible by a user, when the LED (50) is at said operational state.2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the housing (12) defines an insertion opening usable to insert the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100) in the cavity (30), the LED (50) being arranged adjacent to the insertion opening.3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the LED (50) extends at least partially around the insertion opening.4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to 2 or 3, further comprising a sliding cover (40) arranged on the housing (12) and slidable between a closed position in which the insertion opening is closed and an open position in which the insertion opening is able to receive the consumable article (100); the LED (50) being arranged under the sliding cover (40).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (50) is arranged to be invisible from the exterior of the housing (12).6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (50) is arranged at a predetermined distance from said external surface of the consumable article (100), when the substrate part (102) is received in the cavity (30).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein said distance is chosen based on a beam angle of the LED (50).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein said distance is chosen: - substantially equal to 0,3 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 30 degrees and 50 degrees; - substantially equal to 0,5 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 20 degrees and 40 degrees; - between 0,8 mm and 1 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 10 degrees and 30 degrees.9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a controller (34) configured to control: - the operation of the heater (46) during a vaping session according to a heating profile chosen in a group of heating profiles comprising at least two different heating profiles; - the operational state of the LED (50) depending on the heating profile used by the controller (34) during said vaping session, said operational state being chosen in a group of operational states comprising at least two different operational states;10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9, wherein said group of heating profiles comprises a default heating profile and at least one customized heating profile.1 1. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the or each customized heating profile is uploaded by a user to the controller (34), preferably using a wireless data connection.12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the or each customized heating profile is chosen depending on the nature and/or on the flavour of a substrate contained in the substrate part (102). 1713. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein said group of operational states comprises: - no light emitting state; - an emitting state with a first light emitting characteristic.14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 13 taken in combination with claim 10, wherein the controller (34) is configured to cause: - the no light emitting state of the LED (50) when the default heating profile is used; and/or - the emitting state with a first light emitting characteristic of the LED (50) when said customized heating profile is used.15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 14, wherein: - said group of heating profiles comprises at least two different customized heating profiles; - said group of operational states further comprises an emitting state with a second light emitting characteristic; - the controller (34) is further configured to cause the emitting state with the first light emitting characteristic or the emitting state with the second light emitting characteristic depending on the customized heating profile used during the vaping session.", "embedding_index": 611}
{"index": 612, "patent_number": "US2023082862 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating substrate for vaping includes a semi-solid substrate, wherein up to about 1.0 percent of the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of one or more carboxylic acids dissolved in an alcohol solution. A method of manufacturing the aerosol-generating substrate and a use thereof in an aerosol-generating substrate for vaping are also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating substrate for vaping, comprising a semi-solid substrates, wherein up to about 1.0 weight percent of a total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of a carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution, wherein one or more carboxylic acids are dissolved in the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution, wherein the semi-solid substrate is provided in the form of a foam.2. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises between 0.2 weight percent and 1 weight percent of the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution in the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate.3. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about 0.05 v/v percent and about 0.2 v/v percent.4. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids has a hydrocarbon chain length between 9 and 30 carbons.5. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids is at least one of Benzoic acid, Levulinic acid, D/L-Tartaric acid, Capric acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, Fumaric acid, D/L-Lactic acid, D/L-Malic acid, Sorbic acid, Adipic acid, L-Aspartic acid, L-Glutamic acid, Succinic acid, Gluconic acid, Linoleic acid, Saccharic acid, 3,7 dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 2-methyl pentanoic acid, trans-2-Hexenoic acid, Caprylic acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Butyric acid, Linolenic acid, Malonic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phenylacetic acid, Propionic acid, Valeric acid, Decanoic acid, Hexanoic acid or Octanoic acid.6. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only saturated fatty acid.7. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid and decanoic acid.8. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid or decanoic acid.9. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate further comprises at least one of propylene glycol, 1, 3 propanediol, glycerol, water, gum, flavourant, additives, nicotine, or binder.10. (canceled)11. An aerosol-generating article comprises the aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1.12. A method of preparing an aerosol-generating substrate for vaping, comprising a semi-solid substrate in the form of a foam, comprising the steps of: a. providing an aerosol-generating substrate comprising at least one of propylene glycol 1, 3-Propanediol, glycerol or water;b. providing one or more carboxylic acids to an alcohol solution, followed by incorporating the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution to the aerosol-generating substrate to form a mixture, such that up to about 1 weight percent of a total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution; andc. constantly mixing the mixture for a certain amount of time, and heating the mixture above room temperature, creating the semi-solid substrate in the form of a foam.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about 0.05 v/v percent and about 0.2 v/v percent.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the mixture is heated at approximately 45 degrees centigrade and/or aerated or mixed for approximately 5 minutes.15. An aerosol-generating substrate obtainable by the method according to claim 12.16. The method according to claim 12, further comprising, after step b, adding at least one of gum, nicotine, flavourant or binder into the mixture.17. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises about 0.2 weight percent of the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution in the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate.18. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about between 0.08 v/v percent and 0.15 v/v percent.19. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of 0.1 v/v percent.20. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids has a hydrocarbon chain length between 10 and 20 carbons.21. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid and decanoic acid in a ratio of 10/90 of stearic acid/decanoic acid.", "embedding_index": 612}
{"index": 613, "patent_number": "US2023112161 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device, a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizing housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizing housing and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizing housing to the mouthpiece; an airflow passageway extending between the first end and the vaporizing housing; where the vaporizer housing includes at least one aperture located within a sidewall of the vaporizer housing, the aperture forming part of the airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the mouthpiece portion to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the mouthpiece portion;an airflow passageway extending between the first end and the vaporizer housing;wherein the vaporizer housing comprises at least one aperture located within a sidewall of the vaporizer housing, the at least one aperture forming part of the airflow passageway.2. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a first seal comprising a pair of shoulder portions.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the vaporizer housing comprises a pair of cutouts.4. The capsule according to claim 3, wherein the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts are configured to cooperate with each other such that the fluid transfer element is held between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.5. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.6. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed in a radial direction of the fluid transfer element between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.7. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein each shoulder portion of the pair of shoulder portions comprises a substantially curved surface, and wherein each substantially curved surface has a curvature which substantially corresponds to a curvature of an external surface of the fluid transfer element.8. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of posts arranged to provide an electrical connection between a main body of an electronic cigarette and the capsule.9. The capsule according to claim 8, wherein an interface is formed between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts.10. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the heating element comprises first and second ends, and wherein the first and second ends are located at the interface between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein the first and second ends of the heating element form lead wires which are compressed between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts at the interface.12. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a first holder arranged to retain the vaporizer housing.13. The capsule according to claim 12, further comprising a second holder configured to receive the first holder.14. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein the second holder comprises at least one airflow inlet as part of the airflow passageway arranged to allow intake air to flow through the at least one aperture into the vaporizer housing.15. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the airflow passageway forms part of the main vapor channel.16. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 1 wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.", "embedding_index": 613}
{"index": 614, "patent_number": "WO23057577 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device battery verification system. The system comprises a battery measurement module (152), a battery verification module (154), and a controller (104). The battery measurement module is configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery (104) connected to an aerosol generation device (100). The battery verification module is configured to determine whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements. The controller is configured to set the aerosol generation device to an operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and further configured to set the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement. [EN] 35 Claims 1. An aerosol generation device battery verification system, the system comprising: a battery measurement module configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; a battery verification module configured to determine whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and a controller configured to set the aerosol generation device to an operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and further configured to set the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.2. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply a first battery pulse and a second battery pulse at a predetermined time interval after the first battery pulse, and the battery measurement module is configured to measure the plurality of battery voltage measurements based upon the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse.3. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 2, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as discharging battery pulses in which power flows from the battery to a heater of the aerosol generation device; and/or wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as charging battery pulses in which power flows to the battery from a second power source. 36 The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 3, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as discharging battery pulses when a state of charge of the battery is greater than a predetermined state of charge threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as charging battery pulses when a state of charge of the battery is not greater than a predetermined state of charge threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second power source comprises one or more supercapacitors in the aerosol generation device; or wherein the second power source comprises an external power source to which the aerosol generation device is connected. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an internal resistance of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated internal resistance is within a predetermined internal resistance range. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise battery voltage measurements measured before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse; and the battery verification module is configured to calculate the internal resistance of the battery based upon the battery voltage measurements before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the predetermined internal resistance range is based upon a state of charge of the battery. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 9, wherein the predetermined internal resistance range is based upon a state of charge of the battery and an ambient temperature proximal to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating a change in voltage of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the change in voltage of the battery falls within a predetermined voltage change range. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse; and the change in voltage of the battery is determined as a difference between the first open circuit battery voltage and the second open circuit battery voltage.13. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an available capacity of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated available capacity of the battery is within a predetermined capacity range.14. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 13, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse; and the battery verification module is configured to calculate the available capacity of the battery based upon the first open circuit battery voltage, the second open circuit battery voltage, and an integrated current during the second battery pulse.15. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an available capacity of the battery and an internal resistance of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated available capacity of the battery is within a predetermined capacity range for the calculated internal resistance of the battery.16. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 15, wherein the battery verification module is configured to: calculate the available capacity of the battery based upon a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and the 39 second battery pulse, a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse, and an integrated current during the second battery pulse; and calculate the internal resistance of the battery based upon battery voltage measurements before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse; wherein the predetermined capacity range based upon a relationship between internal resistance and capacity range of the battery. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the operable state comprises an unlocked state in which an aerosolisation session can be performed, and the restricted state comprises a locked state in which an aerosolisation session cannot be performed. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system further comprises a temperature sensor module configured to determine an ambient temperature proximal to the aerosol generation device, and the battery measurement module is configured to perform the plurality of battery voltage measurements when the determined ambient temperature is greater than a predetermined temperature threshold, and configured to not perform the plurality of battery voltage measurements when the determined ambient temperature is not greater than a predetermined temperature threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the system is configured to be communicatively coupled to an external device; the external device is configured to receive an input indicating a type of battery connected to the aerosol generation device, and determine the verification requirement for the battery; and 40 the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to receive the verification requirement from the external device.20. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the battery measurement module is configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements in response to a battery being connected to the aerosol generation device.21. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim.22. An aerosol generation device battery verification method, the method comprising: performing a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; determining whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and setting the aerosol generation device to a operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and setting the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device battery verification system cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: performing a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; determining whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and 41 setting the aerosol generation device to a operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and setting the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.", "embedding_index": 614}
{"index": 615, "patent_number": "WO23057206 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (1) comprises sensing means for detecting when an aerosol generating article (10) is inserted into or withdrawn from a heating chamber (12) of the device (1). A roller (26) is mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) such that an article (10) moving along a pre-defined insertion path engages a surface of the roller (26) and causes it to rotate. The sensing means determines a direction of rotation of the roller (26). The sensing means may be responsive to a property of the roller (26), such as its radius or a magnetic field. The property may vary with angle about the roller axis (28) to define one or more indexes (54) that can be detected by one or more sensors (34) disposed adjacent to the roller (26). [EN] - 24 - Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (1) comprising: a heating chamber (12) for receiving an aerosol generating article (10) that may be inserted into the heating chamber (12) along a pre-defined insertion path (20) or withdrawn from the heating chamber (12) along the same insertion path (20); a roller (26) mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) that is generally perpendicular to the insertion path (20) such that an aerosol generating article (10) moving along the insertion path (20) engages a surface of the roller (26), thereby causing the roller (26) to rotate; and sensing means (34) for determining a direction of rotation of the roller (26).2. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein: the roller (26) comprises a property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28); the sensing means comprises at least one sensor (34) capable of measuring the variation in the property as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34) to determine the direction of rotation of the roller (26).3. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 2, wherein: the variation in the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines an index (54) at an index angular position on the roller (26); the sensing means comprises a first sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a first sensor angular position about the roller axis (28) and a second sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a second sensor angular position about the roller axis (28); and the angle between the first and second sensor angular positions is less than 180 degrees.4. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the sensing means further comprises: a timer for measuring, as the roller (26) rotates, a first time interval from when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position to when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position, and a second time interval from when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position to when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position; and a comparator for comparing the first interval with the second interval to determine the direction of rotation of the roller (26).5. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the sensing means further comprises: a third sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a third sensor angular position about the roller axis (28); and a timer for measuring, as the roller (26) rotates, a first time when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position, a second time when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position, and a third time when the third sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the third sensor angular position; and a comparator for determining the direction of rotation of the roller (26) from the order in which the first time, the second time and the third time occur.6. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 2, wherein: the property of the roller (26) varies with angle about the roller axis (28) in a pattern that is not mirror-symmetric.7. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 6, wherein: the variation of the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines a first index (54) at a first index angular position on the roller (26) and a second index (55) at a second index angular position on the roller (26); the sensor (34) is capable of distinguishing between the first and second indexes (54,55); and the angle between the first and second index angular positions is less than 180 degrees.8. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 6, wherein: the variation of the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines first, second and third indexes (54) respectively at first, second and third index angular positions on the roller (26); and the angles between the first, second and third index angular positions are all different.9. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein: the property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28) is a magnetic property; and the or each sensor (34) is capable of detecting changes in a magnetic field as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34).10. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the roller (26) comprises one or more permanent magnets (38) arranged to create the magnetic property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28).11. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28) is a radius of the roller (26); and wherein the or each sensor (34) is capable of detecting changes in the radius of the roller (26) as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34).12. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 11, wherein the or each sensor (34) comprises a sensor element (45) that engages the surface of the roller (26) and moves towards and away from the roller axis (28) in response to changes in the radius of the roller (26) as the roller rotates. - 27 -13. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the or each sensor (34) further comprises an electrical switch, which is toggled between ON and OFF conditions as the sensor element (45) moves towards and away from the roller axis (28).14. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, further comprising: a heater (8) for heating an aerosol generating article (10) received in the heating chamber (12); a counter for counting revolutions of the roller (26); and a controller (6) for activating the heater (8) when the counter has counted a predetermined number of revolutions.15. A method of determining when an aerosol generating article (10) is inserted into or withdrawn from a heating chamber (12) of an aerosol generating device (1), the method comprising: moving an aerosol generating article (10) along a pre-defined insertion path (20) to or from the heating chamber (12); engaging the aerosol generating article (10) with a surface of a roller (26) that is mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) that is generally perpendicular to the insertion path (20), thereby causing the roller (26) to rotate; and using sensing means to determine a direction of rotation of the roller (26).", "embedding_index": 615}
{"index": 616, "patent_number": "WO23051964 A1", "text": "[EN] There is disclosed an aerosol generation device (10), comprising a chamber (4) for receiving a consumable cartridge (6), the consumable cartridge (6) comprising an aerosol generating material, and a sealing element (22). The chamber (4) comprises: a first end (12) through which the consumable cartridge (6) is received; a second end (14); and an internal side wall extending from the first end (12) to the second end (14), the side wall defining the chamber between the first and second ends. The sealing element (22) is located in the chamber(4), the sealing element (22) configured to provide a fluidic seal between the consumable cartridge (6), when received in the chamber (4), and the internal side wall of the chamber (4). The sealing element (22) comprises a valve (24), the valve (24) configured such that, flow of fluid is prevented through the valve in a direction towards the first end (12) of the chamber (4). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a chamber for receiving a consumable cartridge, the consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol generating material, the chamber comprising: a first end through which the consumable cartridge is received; a second end; and an internal side wall extending from the first end to the second end, the side wall defining the chamber between the first and second ends; a sealing element located in the chamber, the sealing element configured to provide a fluidic seal between the consumable cartridge, when received in the chamber, and the internal side wall of the chamber, the sealing element comprising: a valve, the valve configured such that, flow of fluid is prevented through the valve in a direction towards the first end of the chamber.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the sealing element is comprised of a plastic material.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the sealing element is comprised of Polyether ether ketone (PEEK).4. The aerosol generation device of claim 2 or 3, wherein the sealing element is comprised of silicone.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein a first axis is defined between the first and second ends of the chamber, and wherein the chamber has a width perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the sealing element has a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, the cross section having an outline that is substantially matched to the width of the chamber thereby to provide a seal between the sealing element and the internal side wall of the chamber.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the sealing element has an annular cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, the annular cross section comprising an inner diameter that is configured to receive the consumable cartridge, and comprising an outer diameter that is substantially matched to the width of the chamber thereby to provide a seal between the sealing element and the internal side wall of the chamber.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the valve is a check valve.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the valve is a ball check valve.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the valve is a diaphragm check valve.10. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the sealing element comprises a plurality of valves.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of valves are positioned around a circumference of the sealing element.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, further comprising a heater, wherein the sealing element is located between the first end of the chamber and the heater.13. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device is an electronic cigarette. 1914. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, further comprising the consumable cartridge.", "embedding_index": 616}
{"index": 617, "patent_number": "WO23017131 A2", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an electronic smoking device comprising at least one battery assembly for supplying the electronic smoking device with power, a measuring assembly for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge, wherein the battery assembly comprises a galvanic element, characterized in that the galvanic element is at least partially integrated in a housing, wherein the housing surrounds at least the measuring assembly, the control unit, the cartridge and the aerosol generating assembly of the electronic smoking device. The in- vention relates also to a housing for an electronic smoking device and a method for manufac- turing this housing. [EN] Electronic smoking device with a battery housing Claims 1. An electronic smoking device (1) comprising at least one battery assembly (2) for supplying the electronic smoking device (1) with power, a measuring assembly (3) for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit (4) to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly (5) which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge (6), wherein the battery assembly (2) comprises a galvanic element (7), characterized in that the galvanic element (7) is at least partially integrated in a housing (8), wherein the housing (8) surrounds at least the measuring assembly (3), the control unit (4), the cartridge (6) and the aerosol generating assembly (5) of the electronic smoking device (1).2. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the battery assembly and/or the housing comprises at least one graphene layer.3. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing is a functional part of the galvanic element.4. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing consists of one basic material, preferably being a polymer or aluminum.5. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing consists of a polycarbonate-based graphene material, wherein preferably the graphene is dispersed and dissolved in the basic material and/or the polymer material of the housing and/or the aluminium material of the housing.6. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the housing comprises graphene in a ratio of more than 0.1 weight percent, preferably more than 0.7 weight percent, also preferably more than 1.5 weight percent, more preferred more than 3 weight percent and less than 5 weight percent, preferably less than 4 weight percent, more preferred less than 3 weight percent with respect to the housing weight.7. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing comprises a wall thickness of at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 3 mm, also preferably at least 5 mm, more preferred at least 7 mm, most preferred at least 10 mm.8. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing comprises a touchable outer surface which comprises at least one insulating layer.9. A housing for an electronic smoking device (1), wherein the electronic smoking device (1) comprises at least one battery assembly for supplying the electronic smoking device with power, a measuring assembly for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge, wherein the battery assembly comprises a galvanic element, characterized in that the galvanic element is at least partially integrated in the housing, wherein the housing surrounds at least the measuring assembly, the control unit, the cartridge and the aerosol generating assembly of the electronic smoking device.10. A method (100) for manufacturing a housing for an electronic smoking device (1), comprising following steps providing (101) the ingredients comprising polycarbonate, 1,3-dioxolane-based dispersion, single layer and/or few layer graphene; dissolving (102) the polycarbonate in the 1,3-dioxolane-based dispersion creating thereby a polycarbonate dispersion; adding (103) single layer graphene and/or few layer graphene to the polymer dispersion thereby creating a polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion; drying (104) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion thereby creating a polycarbonate-based graphene material; forming (105) the housing for the electronic smoking device from the polycarbonate-based graphene material.11. Method for manufacturing according to claim 10, characterized by stirring (102a) the polycarbonate dispersion for at least 3 h.12. Method for manufacturing according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the drying step (104) is achieved by a vacuum oven at at least 80 degrees centigrade13. Method for manufacturing according to claims 10 - 12, characterized in that the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion is drying (104) for at least 12 h.14. Method for manufacturing according to claims 10 - 13, characterized by mixing (103a) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion by means of ultra-soni- cation for at least 2 h.15. Method for manufacturing according to claim 14, characterized by mixing (103a) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion maintaining (103b) a temperature in range of 25 degrees centigrade to 40 degrees centigrade thereby dispersing all ingredients homogeneously.", "embedding_index": 617}
{"index": 618, "patent_number": "US2020115145 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for smoking articles has an outer housing including a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions. An inner package has an access opening through which smoking articles can be removed. The access opening can be covered by a reclosable flap when the hinged lid is in the closed position. With the lid in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around the periphery of the access opening. The overlap region includes a first adhering region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap, and a first non-adhering region. The first non-adhering region includes a portion of the periphery of the access opening. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions; andan inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap;wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around a periphery of the access opening, the overlap region comprising a first adhering region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap, and a first non-adhering region, the first non-adhering region including a portion of the periphery of the access opening.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the first non-adhering region extends from an edge of the access opening to an exterior edge of the overlap region.3. The container of claim 1, further comprising means for attaching the reclosable flap to the hinged lid.4. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is connected to the inner package so as to be movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line.5. The container of claim 4, wherein the hinge line of the reclosable flap is provided at a first side of the access opening, and wherein the first non-adhering region is provided at a second side of the access opening.6. The container of claim 5, wherein the first non-adhering region is provided adjacent the hinge line.7. The container of claim 6, wherein the first non-adhering region has a dimension, extending along the reclosable flap and away from the hinge line, that is at least 4 mm.8. The container of claim 4, wherein the first non-adhering region is provided in a strip that is substantially parallel to the hinge line.9. The container of claim 1, wherein the package has a top wall and a front wall, and wherein the first adhering region is provided at least partially at the top wall and at least partially at the front wall.10. The container of claim 9, wherein the adhering region has a length, extending along the inner package and away from the front wall along the top wall, which is at least 4 mm.11. The container of claim 1, wherein the overlap region comprises a second non-adhering region, and wherein the first adhering region is between the first and second non-adhering regions.12. The container of claim 11, wherein the second non-adhering region includes a portion of the periphery of the access opening.13. The container of claim 1, wherein the overlap region comprises a second adhering region.14. A method of manufacturing a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;providing an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing, wherein the inner package comprises an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed;providing a reclosable flap to cover the access opening of the inner package, wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around a periphery of the access opening;providing a first adhering region in the overlap region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap; andproviding a first non-adhering region, the first non-adhering region including a portion of the periphery of the access opening.15. The method of claim 14, comprising the additional step of: positioning the reclosable flap on the inner package with respect to the access opening such that the first non-adhering region includes a pre-defined portion of the periphery of the access opening.", "embedding_index": 618}
{"index": 619, "patent_number": "WO23052469 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising a vapor generation unit (5) adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, the vapor generation unit (5) comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), a reservoir (2) configured to store an aerosol forming material and a filter module (12) comprising a filter (13) disposed so as to remove particles from said aerosol forming material passing from said reservoir (2) towards the vapor generation unit (5). The filter module (12) is removable from the aerosol-generating device (1) to be cleaned or exchanged. If clogging of the filter occurs, the filter can be changed or cleaned, allowing a long-term use of the aerosol-generating device (1). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol-generating device (1) comprising: - a vapor generation unit (5) adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, the vapor generation unit (5) comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), - a reservoir (2) configured to store an aerosol forming material; and - a filter module (12) comprising a filter (13) disposed so as to remove particles from said aerosol forming material passing from said reservoir (2) towards the vapor generation unit (5), wherein the filter module (12) is removable from the aerosol-generating device (1) to be cleaned or exchanged.2. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein it has an elongated shape along a main axis of extension (X), and the filter (13) extends in a plane transverse to this main axis.3. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the filter module (12) is removable from the rest of the aerosol-generating device by translation of the filter module in a direction perpendicular to a main axis of extension of said aerosol generating device.4. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter (13) comprises a mesh.5. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the mesh is made of stainless steel.6. Aerosol-generating device (1) according claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the mesh has a porosity lower than 50 percent and preferably equal to 34 percent.7. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter module (12) comprises a housing, the filter (13) being incorporated in the housing.8. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a slot (14) for insertion and removal of the filter module (12).9. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a release mechanism configured such that the actuation of the release mechanism results in the release of the filter module for removal from the aerosol-generating device (1).10. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the actuation of the release mechanism is performed by pressing on a dedicated push-button.11. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the actuation of the release mechanism is performed by sliding a release command.12. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the release mechanism is configured to be actuated only by an adapted tool.13. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the release mechanism is configured to be actuated only by a pin tool (15).Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a capsule of aerosol forming material as reservoir (2) and the filter module is interposed between the capsule and the vapor generation unit (5), the filter module (12) being in fluidic communication with said capsule and with said vapor generation unit (5).14. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the capsule comprises a pad (18) of porous material at the outlet of the capsule, thereby forming a first filtration stage of aerosol forming material before it reaches the filter (13).15. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 14, wherein the pad (18) is made of cotton.", "embedding_index": 619}
{"index": 620, "patent_number": "WO23052463 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation article is disclosed. The article comprises a housing, a substrate arranged within the housing, the substrate configured to generate an aerosol when heated; at least one heating element arranged within the housing and adjacent the substrate; wherein each heating element comprises: a susceptor; and an insulator; wherein the susceptor and the insulator, with the insulator at least partially surrounding the susceptor, are configured such that, in use, when an electromagnetic field is applied by an aerosol generation device, the heating element heats the adjacent substrate without damaging the housing of the article. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation article comprising: a housing, a substrate arranged within the housing, the substrate configured to generate an aerosol when heated; at least one heating element arranged within the housing and adjacent the substrate; wherein each heating element comprises: a susceptor; and an insulator, wherein the insulator comprises a solid insulator material; wherein the susceptor and the insulator, with the insulator at least partially surrounding the susceptor and contacting the susceptor, are configured such that, in use, when an electromagnetic field is applied by an aerosol generation device, the heating element heats the adjacent substrate without damaging the housing of the article.2. The article of claim 1, wherein the article is an elongate shape such that an article axis is defined between two longitudinally opposing ends of the article.3. The article of claim 2, wherein the susceptor comprises a first end and a second end, and the heating element is arranged within the housing such that the first end and the second end are axially aligned along the article axis.4. The article of claim 3, wherein the insulator surrounds the susceptor such that the first end and the second end of the susceptor are exposed by the insulator.5. The article of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the insulator fully encapsulates the susceptor.6. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the susceptor is a cylindrical tube shape.7. The article of claim 6 wherein a thickness of the tube walls is between 50pm and 150pm.8. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the insulator is substantially the same shape as the susceptor.9. The article of any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the insulator comprises a plurality of projections of insulator material extending from the heating element.10. The article of claim 9, wherein the plurality of projections extend from the heating element perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the article.11. The article of any preceding claim, wherein an outer diameter of the heating element is between 5mm and 8mm.12. The article of any preceding claim, wherein a length of the heating element is greater than or equal to 6mm.13. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one heating element comprises a plurality of heating elements.14. The article of claim 13, wherein the plurality of heating elements are axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the article and sequentially arranged along a length of the article, and wherein the substrate is arranged between adjacent heating elements.15. An aerosol generation system comprising: the aerosol generation article of any preceding claim; and an aerosol generation device comprising a heating chamber and at least one induction coil; wherein, in use, the device is configured to receive the article in the heating chamber such that the induction coil is aligned with the susceptor.", "embedding_index": 620}
{"index": 621, "patent_number": "WO21152099 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a packaging (1) for smoking articles, wherein the packaging (1) has a substantially cuboid shape in a closed state and comprises a packaging body (2) with a top opening (3) being closable with a lid (4) hingedly connected to a back side (5) of the packaging body (2), wherein the lid (4) comprises a rectangular top panel (6) and front, back and side panels (7, 8, 9a, 9b) being arranged to each other in right angles, wherein the extent (10) of the front panel (7) in a longitudinal direction (L) from top to bottom of the lid (4) is larger than the extent (11) of the back panel (8) in the longitudinal direction (L). The invention is characterized in that the side panels (9a, 9b) are each separable into an upper and a lower part (12, 13) along a perforation line (14) running from a lower front corner (15) of the respective side panel (9a, 9b) to an intermediate point (16) of a rear edge (17) of the respective side panel (9a, 9b). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such packaging. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging (1) for smoking articles, wherein the packaging (1) has a substantially cu boid shape in a closed state and comprises a packaging body (2) with a top opening (3) being closable or closed with a lid (4) connected to the packaging body (2), wherein the lid (4) comprises a rectangular top panel (6) and front, back and side panels (7, 8, 9a, 9b) being arranged to each other in right angles, wherein lid (4) is hingedly connected to a back side (5) of the packaging body (2) at the back panel (8), wherein the extent (10) of the front panel (7) in a longitudinal direction (L) from top to bottom of the lid (4) is larger than the extent (11) of the back panel (8) in the longitudi nal direction (L), characterized in that the side panels (9a, 9b) are each separable into an upper and a lower part (12, 13) along a perforation line (14) running from a lower front corner (15) of the respective side panel (9a, 9b) to an intermediate point (16) of a rear edge (17) of the respective side panel (9a, 9b) and in that the lower parts (13) of the side panels (9a, b) are af fixed to the packaging body (2).2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower parts (13) of the side panels (9a, b) are glued to the packaging body (2).3. Packaging (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the packaging body (2) comprises double layered side panels (21a, b), each with an inside layer (31) and an outside layer (32) and the lower parts (13) of the side panels (9a, b) of the lid (4) are glued to the inside layer (31) of the side panels (21a, b) of the packaging body (2).4. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the packaging body (2) comprises a front panel (19) and a back panel (20), wherein the extent (10a) of the front panel (19) is smaller than the extent (11a) of the back panel (20) in the longitudinal direction (L) and the packaging body (2) further com prises side panels (21 a, b), each having an angled upper edge (22), which connects an upper edge (23) of the front panel (19) with an upper edge (24) of the back panel (20), wherein the lower parts (13) of the lids (4) side panels (9a, b) are affixed to the respective side panels (21 a, b) of packaging body (2) at a fixation area (25) near the angled upper edge (22).5. Packaging (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perforation line (14) comprises cuts (14a) alternating with webs (14b), wherein the perforation line (14) starts at the lower front corner (15) with a cut (14a).6. Packaging (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that a width (18) of the webs (14b) measured along the perforation line (14) is 0.04 to 3 mm.7. Packaging (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the cuts (14a) comprise a length (27) along the perforation line (14) of 0.1 to 20 mm.8. Packaging (1) according to any one of the claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the number of cuts (14a) equals the number of webs (14b) in the perforation line (14).9. Packaging (1) according to any one of the claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the number of cuts (14a) is four and the number of webs (14b) is four.10. Packaging (1) according to any one of the claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the length of the cuts (14a) along the perforation line (14) decreases monotonically or strictly monotonically from the lower front corner (15) to the intermediate point (16).11. Packaging (1) according to any one of the claims 5 to 10, characterized in that the width of the webs (14a) along the perforation line (14) decreases monotonically or strictly monotonically from the lower front corner (15) to the intermediate point (16).12. Packaging (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front panel (7) and the side panels (9a, b) each have a rectangular shape.13. Packaging (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an angle (b) between the perforation line (14) and a front edge (30) of the side panels (9a, b) is 55 degrees - 62 degrees, preferably 57 degrees - 60 degrees, even more preferred 59 degrees - 58 degrees.14. Method for manufacturing a packaging (1) for smoking articles, wherein the packag ing (1) has a substantially cuboid shape in a closed state and comprises a packaging body (2) with a top opening (3) being closable with a lid (4) hingedly connected to a back side (5) of the packaging body (2), wherein the lid (4) comprises a rectangular top panel (6) and front, back and side panels (6, 7, 8, 9a, 9b) being arranged to each other in right angles, wherein the extent (10) of the front panel (7) in a longitudinal di rection (L) from top to bottom of the lid (4) is larger than the extent (11) of the back panel (8) in the longitudinal direction (L), characterized in that the side panels (9a, 9b) are formed to be separable into an upper and a lower part (12, 13) along a perforation line (14) running from a lower front corner (15) of the re spective side panel (9a, 9b) to an intermediate point (16) of a rear edge (17) of the respective side panel (9a, 9b) and after folding the packaging (1) around a collation of smoking articles (27), the lower parts (13) of the lid (4) are permanently affixed to respective side panels (21 a, b) of the packaging body (2).15. Method according to claim 14 characterized in that at least one additional manufacturing step is carried out after the folding of the pack aging (1) but before the affixation of the lower parts (13) of the lids side panels (9a, b).", "embedding_index": 621}
{"index": 622, "patent_number": "WO23052413 A1", "text": "[EN] Electronic smoking device (1) for vaporizing a smoking article (2), with a heating section (4) comprising a longitudinal cavity (5) and at least one heating element (6) arranged inside the cavity, wherein the smoking article is at least partially insertable into the cavity along its longitudinal direction, and wherein the heating element at least partially encloses the smoking article. The heating section further comprises a mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism (7) which clamps the smoking article inside the cavity by reducing a space inside the cavity in which the smoking article is arranged. [EN] Adjustable HnB heating engine Patent Claims Electronic smoking device (1) for vaporizing a smoking article (2), with a heating section (4) comprising a longitudinal cavity (5) and at least one heating element (6) arranged inside the cavity (5), wherein the smoking article (2) is at least partially insertable into the cavity (5) along its longitudinal direction, and wherein the heating element (6) at least partially encloses the smoking article (2), characterized in that the heating section (4) further comprises a mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism (7) which clamps the smoking article (2) inside the cavity (5) by reducing a space (8) inside the cavity (5) in which the smoking article (2) is arranged, wherein the mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism (7) comprises at least two individual conical threaded screw elements (9) arranged rotatably with respect to a rotation axis (A) which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cavity. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cavity (5) has a longitudinal shape, wherein the clamping mechanism (7) is arranged at the innermost end side of the cavity (5) inside the device (1). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that at least two heating elements (6) extend along the longitudinal shape of the cavity (5), wherein the heating elements (6) enclose the part of the smoking article (2) which is arranged inside the cavity (5). Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two conical threaded screw elements (9) are arranged in a conical threaded nut (10). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the conical threaded screw elements (9) are rotatable with respect to a rotation axis (A) which extends perpendicular and centrally through the conical threaded nut (10) and thereby parallel to the longitudinal extension of the cavity (5). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that an elastic element (12) is arranged between the conical threaded screw elements (9) which circumferentially pushes them away from the rotation axis (A) with their threaded part into the threaded part of the conical threaded nut (10). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 3 and any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that each heating element (6) is attached parallel to the rotation axis (A) to one conical threaded screw element (9) of the clamp mechanism (7). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 3 and any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that a distance (D) between the heating elements (6) and thereby the space (8) for the smoking article (2) inside the cavity (5) is adjustable by rotation of the conical threaded screw element (9) around the rotation axis (A). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the smoking article (2) is clampable parallel to the rotation axis (A) in between the heating elements (6) by reducing the distance (D) between them. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 8-9, characterized in that the distance (D) between the heating elements (6) is adjustable to different sizes of smoking articles (2). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 3 and any one of claims 5-9, characterized in that the heating elements (6) comprise an at least partially round shape around the rotation axis (A) for greater contact area with cylindrical shaped smoking articles (2). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claims 4-11, characterized in that the clamping of the smoking article (2) is executable upon a haptic interaction of a consumer with the electronic smoking device (1) and/or with an electric motor by rotation of the conical threaded screw elements (9) inside the conical threaded nut (10) around the rotation axis (A). Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises at least one sensor (11) for detecting the presence and/or the characteristics of a smoking article (2) inside the cavity (5). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the sensor (11) is integrated inside the heating elements (6). Electronic smoking device (1) according to claims 13-14, characterized in that the sensor (11) comprises at least two electrodes to measure the impedance of the smoking article (2).", "embedding_index": 622}
{"index": 623, "patent_number": "WO23052070 A1", "text": "[EN] A consumable article for a vapour generating device comprises: a store of liquid (L) for vaporisation in the vapour generating device (10); and a shape memory foam (20; 20') having a compressed temporary shape in which pores of the shape memory foam (20; 20') are closed so as to prevent passage of the liquid (L) through and out of the shape memory foam (20; 20'), wherein the shape memory foam (20; 20') is responsive to a stimulus to change from the temporary shape to an expanded permanent shape in which the pores are open so as to allow passage of the liquid (L) through and out of the shape memory foam (20; 20') for said vaporisation. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A consumable article for a vapour generating device, comprising: a store of liquid (L) for vaporisation in the vapour generating device (10); and a shape memory foam (20; 20) having a compressed temporary shape in which pores of the shape memory foam (20; 20) are closed so as to prevent passage of the liquid (L) through and out of the shape memory foam (20; 20), wherein the shape memory foam (20; 20) is responsive to a stimulus to change from the temporary shape to an expanded permanent shape in which the pores are open so as to allow passage of the liquid (L) through and out of the shape memory foam (20; 20) for said vaporisation.2. A consumable article according to claim 1, comprising a container (18; 18) which stores at least a portion of the liquid (L), the shape memory foam (20; 20) being located at an outlet of the container (18; 18) so that: in the compressed temporary shape the shape memory foam (20; 20) prevents passage of the liquid (L) from the container (18; 18); and in the expanded permanent shape the shape memory foam (20; 20) allows passage of the liquid (L) from the container (18; 18) and through and out of the shape memory foam (20; 20) for said vaporisation.3. A consumable article according to claim 2, wherein: a first portion of the liquid (L) is stored in the container (18; 18); and a second portion of the liquid (L) is stored within the shape memory foam (20; 20) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is in the compressed temporary shape.4. A consumable article according to claim 2 or 3, comprising a wick (16; 16) arranged to receive the liquid (L) from the shape memory foam (20; 20) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is in the expanded permanent shape.5. A consumable article according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: the wick (16; 16) is spaced from the shape memory foam (20; 20) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is in the compressed temporary shape; and the shape memory foam (20; 20) is arranged to expand into direct contact with the wick (16; 16) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is changed from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape, thereby to provide a path for the liquid (L) from the container (18; 18) to the wick (16; 16).6. A consumable article according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: the wick (16; 16) is arranged to be in direct contact with the shape memory foam (20; 20) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is in the compressed temporary shape; and the shape memory foam (20; 20) is arranged to expand into the container (18; 18) when the shape memory foam (20; 20) is changed from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape, thereby to provide a path for the liquid (L) from the container (18; 18) to the wick (16; 16).7. A consumable article according to claim 6, wherein the shape memory foam (20; 20) is partially embedded in the wick (16; 16).8. A consumable article according to any of claims 3 to 7, comprising a heater (22; 22) for vaporising the liquid (L) received by the wick (16; 16), the heater (22; 22) being arranged to provide a heat stimulus for said change of the shape memory foam (20; 20) from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape.9. A consumable article according to any of claims 3 to 7, wherein the wick (16; 16) is arranged to interface with a heater (22) of the vapour generating device (10) when the consumable article is coupled to the vapour generating device (10), in order to provide a heat stimulus to the shape memory foam (20; 20) for said change of the shape memory foam (20; 20) from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape and to vaporise the liquid (L) received by the wick (16; 16).10. A consumable article according to claim 1, wherein the liquid (L) is stored within the shape memory foam (20) when the shape memory foam (20) is in the compressed temporary shape.11. A consumable article according to claim 10, comprising a wick (16) arranged to receive the liquid (L) from the shape memory foam (20) when the shape memory foam (20) is in the expanded permanent shape.12. A consumable article according to claim 11, comprising a heater (22, 26) arranged to provide a heat stimulus for said change of the shape memory foam (20) from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape, optionally wherein said heater (22, 26) is further arranged for vaporising the liquid (L) received by the wick (16) or wherein an additional heater (22) is arranged for vaporising the liquid (L) received by the wick (16).13. A consumable article according to claim 11, wherein the wick (16) is arranged to interface with a heater (22) of the vapour generating device (10) when the consumable article is coupled to the vapour generating device (10), in order to provide a heat stimulus to the shape memory foam (20) for said change of the shape memory foam (20) from the compressed temporary shape to the expanded permanent shape and to vaporise the liquid (L) received by the wick (16).14. A consumable article according to claim 10, wherein the compressed shape memory foam (20) is configured to be insertable into the vapour generating device (10), optionally wherein the compressed shape memory foam (20) is contained in an expandable protective pouch (28), the pouch (28) being openable so as to allow passage of the liquid (L) to a wick (16) of the vapour generating device (10) when the consumable article is inserted into the vapour generating device (10) and the shape memory foam (20) is in the expanded permanent shape. 2215. A vapour generating device (10) comprising a consumable article according to any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 623}
{"index": 624, "patent_number": "US2023078670 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a heater assembly for an aerosol generating device. The heater assembly includes a tubular heating chamber and a flexible thin film heater comprising a heating element track supported on a surface of a flexible electrically insulating backing film; wherein the flexible thin film heater is wrapped around an outer surface of the heating chamber with the backing film toward the heating chamber. The invention further includes a temperature sensor comprising a temperature sensing element configured to sense a local temperature, wherein the temperature sensing element is positioned so as to overlap with a portion of heating element track. Because the temperature sensing element overlaps with a portion of the heating element track, the temperature sensor provides a more accurate reading of the temperature of the heating element itself. [EN] 1. A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device comprising: a tubular heating chamber;a flexible thin film heater comprising a heating element track supported on a surface of a flexible electrically insulating backing film; wherein the flexible thin film heater is wrapped around an outer surface of the heating chamber with the backing film toward the heating chamber; anda temperature sensor comprising a temperature sensing element configured to sense a local temperature, wherein the temperature sensing element is positioned so as to overlap with a portion of heating element track.2. The heater assembly of claim 1 wherein the temperature sensing element comprises a temperature sensing head positioned adjacent to a point on the heating element track.3. The heater assembly of claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the temperature sensing element is held between the outer surface of the heating chamber and a portion of the heating element track.4. The heater assembly of claim 3 wherein the temperature sensing element is held in direct contact with the outer surface of the heating chamber.5. The heater assembly of claim 3 or claim 4 wherein the heating chamber comprises one or more indentations on an outer surface of the heating chamber and the temperature sensing element is positioned within an indentation.6. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the temperature sensor is fixed to the outer surface of the heating chamber with an adhesive.7. The heater assembly of any of claims 3 to 6 wherein the temperature sensor is separated from the portion of heating element track by the backing film.8. The heater assembly of any of claims 3 to 6 wherein the temperature sensor is in direct contact with the portion of the heating element track.9. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the thin film heater further comprises two contact legs for connection to a power source, the contact legs extending away from the heater track along the length of the heating chamber; and the temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensing element and elongated electrical connections, the elongated electrical connections oriented substantially in the same direction as the contact legs of the heating element.10. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises Polyimide or PTFE.11. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the flexible thin film heater further comprises a heat shrink layer positioned on the electrically insulating backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element track between the electrically insulating backing film and the heat shrink layer.12. An aerosol generating device comprising a heater any preceding claim.13. A method of fabricating a heater assembly comprising: providing a tubular heating chamber;providing a temperature sensor having a temperature sensing element configured to sense a local temperature;providing a flexible thin film heater comprising a heating element track supported on a surface of a flexible electrically insulating backing film; andwrapping the thin film heater around an outer surface of the heating chamber with the backing film toward the heating chamber;wherein the method comprises positioning the temperature sensing element such that it overlaps with a portion of the heating element track.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the method comprises positioning the temperature sensor against the outer surface of the tubular heating chamber.15. The method of claim 14 wherein the temperature sensing element is positioned within an indentation provided in an outer surface of the heating chamber.16. The method of claim 14 or 15 comprising: fixing the temperature sensor to the outer surface of the heating chamber with an adhesive.", "embedding_index": 624}
{"index": 625, "patent_number": "US2023076474 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device includes a vapour generating means configured to generate aerosol; a receiver configured to receive a positioning signal; a processor configured to determine a direction from a determined position of the vapour generating device to an area of interest; and an indicator configured to indicate to a user of the vapour generating device the direction to the area of interest. The vapour generating device enables a user to be guided to an area of interest such as a designated vaping area or a retail establishment selling vaping supplies. [EN] 1. A vapour generating device comprising: a vapour generating means configured to generate aerosol; a receiver configured to receive a positioning signal;a processor configured to determine a direction from a determined position of the vapour generating device to an area of interest; andan indicator configured to indicate to a user of the vapour generating device the direction to the area of interest;wherein the vapour generating device is an e-cigarette.2. The vapour generating device of claim 1, wherein the receiver is a GNSS receiver configured to receive a GNSS signal to determine a GNSS coordinate of the vapour generating device.3. The vapour generating device of claim 1, wherein the indicator is a visual indicator.4. The vapour generating device of claim 3, wherein the visual indicator has a region for indicating a forwards direction, a region for indicating a backwards direction, a region for indicating a left direction, and a region for indicating a right direction.5. The vapour generating device of claim 3, wherein the visual indicator comprises a plurality of LED strips; each having an end configured to indicate a specific direction.6. The vapour generating device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of LED strips are arranged to form a cross shape.7. The vapour generating device of claim 3, wherein the visual indicator is arranged in a circular shape.8. The vapour generating device of claim 1, further comprising a receiving unit configured to receive location information of the area of interest.9. The vapour generating device of claim 8, wherein the receiving unit is a Bluetooth module.10. The vapour generating device of claim 8, wherein the location information of the area of interest comprises a map of a geographical area, the map comprising locations of a plurality of areas of interest within the geographical area.11. The vapour generating device of claim 10, wherein the processor is further configured to determine which of the plurality of areas of interest is closest to the vapour generating device and determine a direction to the closest of the plurality of areas of interest, such that the indicator indicates to the user the direction to the closest of the plurality of areas of interest.12. The vapour generating device of claim 1, wherein the area of interest is a designated vaping area or a retail establishment.13. A method performed on a vapour generating device of indicating a direction to an area of interest, wherein the vapour generating device is an e-cigarette, the method comprising: receiving a positioning signal at a receiver;determining, at a processor, a direction from a determined position of the vapour generating device to an area of interest; andindicating, by an indicator, to a user of the vapour generating device the direction to the area of interest.14. The method of claim 13, further comprising repeating the steps of receiving, determining and indicating, such that the-an indication to the user is updated as the user navigates towards the area of interest.", "embedding_index": 625}
{"index": 626, "patent_number": "US2022151283 AA", "text": "[EN] A device for filling tubular sleeves with cut vegetal material includes a hopper; a nozzle; an auger arranged between the hopper and the nozzle such that rotation of the auger results in transportation of contents of the hopper into the nozzle; and a drive means coupler configured to operatively couple the auger to a detachable drive means such that the auger is rotated by the drive means. A method for use of the device is also provided. [EN] 1. A device for filling tubular sleeves with cut vegetal material, the device comprising: a hopper;a nozzle;an auger arranged between the hopper and the nozzle such that rotation of the auger results in transportation of contents of the hopper into the nozzle; anda drive means coupler configured to operatively couple the auger to a detachable drive means such that the auger is rotated by the detachable drive means.2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a detachable drive means, wherein the detachable drive means is a manual drive means comprising a handle.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the handle comprises a hinge configured to allow the handle to be folded away when not in use.4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a detachable drive means, wherein the detachable drive means comprises one or both of a battery-powered motor and a mains-powered motor.5. The device of claim 1, wherein the drive means coupler comprises a driven shaft operatively coupled to the auger and configured to engage with a drive shaft of a drive means during use such that the drive shaft rotates the driven shaft and the auger rotates with the driven shaft.6. The device of claim 5, wherein the driven shaft is keyed for connection to the drive shaft.7. The device of claim 1, wherein the drive means coupler comprises an external surface having one or more recessed features and/or one or more protruding features configured to engage with corresponding features of a drive means to hold the drive means and the drive means coupler together in an interference fit during use.8. The device of claim 1, wherein the drive means coupler comprises a magnet configured to attract a corresponding magnet of a drive means to hold the drive means and drive means coupler together during use.9. The device of claim 1, wherein the drive means coupler comprises a planetary gear train comprising a ring gear and a sun gear connected by a plurality of planet gears.10. The device of claim 9, having a sun:planet:ring tooth ratio of 7:29:65.11-13. (canceled)14. The device of claim 1, wherein the hopper comprises a lid configured to reversibly close the hopper.15-17. (canceled)18. The device of claim 1, further comprising a sliding agitator configured to agitate contents of the hopper.19. The device of claim 18, wherein the sliding agitator comprises a track and a spar descending from the track, the spar having a flange configured to slide along the track.20. The device of claim 19, wherein the spar comprises a distal bulb portion configured to extend into the hopper.21. The device of claim 19, wherein the spar comprises a grip portion ascending from the flange, configured to be slid along the track by hand.22. The device of claim 1, further comprising a sprung hammer.23. The device of claim 22, wherein the sprung hammer is a wishbone spring hammer formed of plastic configured to flex within an elastic range of material deformation of the plastic.24-27. (canceled)28. The device of claim 1, further comprising clamp means configured to grip a tubular sleeve onto the nozzle, wherein said clamp means are configured such that the grip can be adjusted to provide different fill weights.29. The device of claim 28, wherein the clamp means comprise: a sprung hammer configured to grip a tubular sleeve onto the nozzle; anda manually rotatable collar having an internal cam profile configured to be followed by the sprung hammer to, in use, adjust the grip provided by the sprung hammer.30. The device of claim 29, wherein the cam profile is a spline tangential to the sprung hammer at least three points, one of the at least three points being a neutral point of the sprung hammer.31. The device of claim 1, further comprising a nozzle housing arranged in spaced relation surrounding the nozzle such that a tubular sleeve can be fitted onto the nozzle between the nozzle and the nozzle housing.32. The device of claim 1, wherein the auger is operatively coupled to the drive means coupler via a trunk portion configured to rotate with the auger, the trunk portion extending into the hopper and presenting a substantially smooth outer surface, configured to slide past cut vegetal material without trapping the cut vegetal material, to an interior of the hopper.33. The device of claim 1, further comprising a guard configured to prevent tobacco egress out of the hopper through the drive means coupler.34. The device of claim 33, wherein: the auger is operably coupled to the drive means coupler through an axial aperture in a back wall of the hopper; andthe guard comprises a backstop configured to plug into said axial aperture from a side nearer to the drive means coupler and having a rim extending radially out beyond edges of said axial aperture.35. The device of claim 34, wherein: the drive means coupler comprises a driven shaft operatively coupled to the auger and configured to engage with a drive shaft of a drive means during use such that the drive shaft rotates the driven shaft and the auger rotates with the driven shaft;the auger is operably coupled to the driven shaft through an axial aperture in a back wall of the hopper; andthe guard comprises a baffle configured to rotate with the driven shaft, the baffle extending radially out beyond edges of said axial aperture.36. The device of claim 34, wherein: the drive means coupler comprises a driven shaft operatively coupled to the auger and configured to engage with a drive shaft of a drive means during use such that the drive shaft rotates the driven shaft and the auger rotates with the driven shaft;the auger is operably coupled to the driven shaft through the axial aperture in the back wall of the hopper;the guard comprises a baffle configured to rotate with the driven shaft, the baffle extending radially out beyond edges of said axial aperture;the backstop is located between the hopper and the baffle; andthe baffle extends radially out beyond the rim of the backstop.37-39. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 626}
{"index": 627, "patent_number": "US2023095597 AA", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure concerns an aerosol generating device (12) comprising: an outer casing (16); a receiving cavity (18); a power supply (22); power connectors (26) arranged in the receiving cavity (18) for connecting a cartridge (14) to the power supply (22), the cartridge comprising a precursor storage portion (31) delimited transversally by a storage portion wall; and a socket (20) delimited transversally by a socket lateral wall. The socket is configured to be in a disengaged configuration in which the socket is away from the receiving cavity and in an engaged configuration in which the socket is inserted at least partially in the receiving cavity. The socket housing is adapted to receive the cartridge such that the storage portion wall faces at least partially the socket inner surface (35). The socket is adapted to guide the cartridge for electrical connection to the power connectors. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device (12; 112) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: an outer casing (16; 116) defining an internal volume;a receiving cavity (18; 118) arranged in the outer casing (16; 116) and delimited by a cavity inner surface extending along the longitudinal axis (X);a power supply (22; 122) arranged in the internal volume;power connectors (26; 126) arranged in the receiving cavity (18; 118) for connecting a cartridge (14) to the power supply (22), the cartridge (14) extending along a cartridge axis (Y) and comprising a precursor storage portion (31) for storing an aerosol precursor, the precursor storage portion (31) being delimited transversally by a storage portion wall extending along the cartridge axis (Y);a socket (20; 120) comprising a socket housing (30; 130) extending along a socket axis (Z), the socket housing (30; 130) delimited transversally by a socket lateral wall extending along the socket axis (Z), the socket lateral wall defining a socket outer surface (33; 133) and a socket inner surface (35; 135) opposite to the socket outer surface (33; 133);the socket (20; 120) being configured to be in a disengaged configuration in which the socket (20; 120) is away from the receiving cavity (18; 118) and in an engaged configuration in which the socket (20; 120) is inserted at least partially in the receiving cavity (18; 118) so as the socket axis (Z) coincides with the longitudinal axis (X) and the cavity inner surface faces the socket outer surface (33; 133);the socket housing (30; 130) being adapted to receive said cartridge (14) so as the storage portion wall faces at least partially the socket inner surface (35; 135;the socket (20; 120) being adapted to guide said cartridge (14) for electrical connection to the power connectors (26; 126).2. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claim 1, wherein the socket (20; 120) is able to be switched from the disengaged configuration to the engaged configuration by a movement of translation along the longitudinal axis (X) without possible rotation in respect with the receiving cavity (18; 118).3. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cartridge (14) comprises an interfacing bottom, the socket (20; 120) comprising an interfacing wall (34; 134) extending perpendicularly to the socket axis (Z) and adapted to be in contact with the interfacing bottom of said cartridge (14).4. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claim 3, wherein the interfacing wall (34; 134) comprises at least a through-passage (36; 136) arranged to allow the power connectors (26; 126) to traverse the interfacing wall (34; 134) and be uncovered in the socket housing (30; 130) when the socket (20; 120) is in the engaged configuration.5. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claim 3, wherein the socket (20; 120) comprises electrical connectors traversing the interfacing wall (34; 134) of the socket (20; 120), the electrical connectors being arranged to provide electrical contact between the power connectors (26; 126) of the aerosol generating device (12; 112) and the cartridge (14).6. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the socket (20; 120) comprises magnetic attachment members arranged on the interfacing wall (34; 134), the magnetic attachment members being adapted to magnetically engage with complementary magnetic engagement members of the cartridge (14).7. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer casing (16; 116) comprises an end edge (21; 121) defining an opening to the receiving cavity (18; 118), the socket (20; 120) comprises an outward flange (32) arranged for abutting on the end edge (21) of the outer casing (18; 118).8. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the socket (20; 120) comprises removable fastening means configured to removably fix the socket (20; 120) in the receiving cavity (18; 118) in the engaged configuration.9. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (12; 112) comprises a frame arranged in the internal volume of the outer casing (16; 116) and adapted for attachment of the power supply (22); the socket (20; 120) comprising at least a clipping member (29), such as a tab, adapted to engage with a complementary clipping member, such as a side recess, arranged on the outer casing (16; 116) and/or the frame.10. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (12; 112) further comprises an electronic circuit board (24) arranged in the internal volume, the power connectors (26; 126) being attached to the electronic circuit board (24); the device (12; 112) further comprising a sealing member (40; 140) arranged between the electronic circuit board (24) and the receiving cavity (18; 118).11. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claim 10, wherein the sealing member (40; 140) comprises through-passages adapted to receive the power connectors (26; 126), the through-passages being arranged to prevent liquid ingress from the receiving cavity (18; 118) to the electronic circuit board (24).12. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to claims 3 and 11, wherein the sealing member (40; 140) comprises shape-fitting means complementary to shape-fitting means arranged on the interfacing wall (34; 134) of the socket (20; 120).13. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the socket housing (30; 130) extends at least according to the half, advantageously the three quarter, in particular of the whole length of the receiving cavity (18; 118) according to the longitudinal axis (X), when the socket (20; 120) is in the engaged configuration.14. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the socket housing (30; 130) is in a tight contact with the cavity inner surface, when the socket (20; 120) is in the engaged configuration.15. The aerosol generating device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: the receiving cavity (18; 118) is adapted to receive a first type cartridge (14A) when the socket (20; 120) is in the disengaged configuration;the socket housing (30; 130) is adapted to receive a second type cartridge (14B) when the socket (20; 120) is in the engaged configuration.", "embedding_index": 627}
{"index": 628, "patent_number": "WO23046830 A1", "text": "[EN] Provided is an aerosol generation device (1), comprising an outer body (10); an opening (11) accessible on the outer body (10) and configured to receive a consumable article (2), wherein the opening (11) is configured to generate a friction sound when a consumable article (2) including embossed features (21) on its wrapper (20), the embossed features (21) preferably containing information about the consumable article (2), slides on the opening into the aerosol generation device; a sensor (12) configured to detect the friction sound; and a controller (13) configured to analyze the friction sound and identify the consumable article (2) based on the friction sound. Provided is further a consumable article (2) for an aerosol device (1), wherein the consumable article (2) is configured to be slid into an opening (11) of an aerosol generation device (1), and the consumable article (2) preferably includes embossed features (21) on its wrapper (20) and the embossed features (21) contain information about the consumable article (2). Provided is furthermore a method (preferably a computer-implemented method) executed by an aerosol generation device of identifying a consumable article inserted into the aerosol generation device, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a friction sound generated when the consumable article including embossed features on its wrapper, the embossed features preferably containing information about the consumable article, is slid on the opening into the aerosol generation device; analyzing the friction sound; and identifying the consumable article based on the friction sound, as well as a corresponding computer program. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an outer body; an opening accessible on the outer body and configured to receive a consumable article, wherein the opening is configured to generate a friction sound when a consumable article including embossed features on its wrapper, the embossed features preferably containing information about the consumable article, slides on the opening into the aerosol generation device; a sensor configured to detect the friction sound; and a controller configured to analyze the friction sound and identify the consumable article based on the friction sound.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a sound guide extending from the opening to the sensor to transfer the friction sound.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a flexible strip next to the opening to amplify the friction sound and direct vibration to the sensor.4. The aerosol generation device of any of claims 1-3, wherein the sensor includes a microphone or a piezoelectric transducer.5. The aerosol generation device of any of claims 1-4, wherein the controller is configured to influence the operation of the aerosol generation device in accordance with the identified consumable article. A consumable article for an aerosol device, wherein the consumable article is configured to be slid into an opening of an aerosol generation device, and the consumable article includes embossed features on its wrapper and the embossed features preferably contain information about the consumable article. The consumable article according to claim 6, wherein the embossed features are such that when the consumable article slides on an opening of the aerosol generation device into the aerosol generation device, the opening generates a friction sound due to the embossed features. The consumable article of claim 6 or 7, wherein the embossed features are sequentially arranged along a direction of insertion into the aerosol generation device. The consumable article according to claim 8, wherein the embossed features are arranged uniformly over the article in a direction orthogonal to the direction of insertion. The consumable article according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the embossed features vary both in a direction of insertion into the aerosol generation device and a direction orthogonal to the direction of insertion. The consumable article according to any of claims 6 to 10, wherein the wrapper is a paper wrapper. The consumable article according to any of claims 6 to11, wherein the information is coded information. The consumable article according to any of claims 6 to12, wherein the embossed features have a profile of less than 30 millimeters and more 10 millimeters. The consumable article according to any of claims 6 to13, wherein the are arranged with predefined heights corresponding to predefined value of the sound volume generated when inserted the consumable article is inserted into the aerosol generation device. A system comprising an aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 5 and a consumable article according to any of claims 6 to 14. A method executed by an aerosol generation device of identifying a consumable article inserted into the aerosol generation device, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a friction sound generated when the consumable article including embossed features on its wrapper, the embossed features preferably containing information about the consumable article, is slid on the opening into the aerosol generation device; analyzing the friction sound; and identifying the consumable article based on the friction sound. A computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the method of claim 16.", "embedding_index": 628}
{"index": 629, "patent_number": "WO23047278 A1", "text": "[EN] A refilling station (100) for a capsule (200) of a vaping device (300), including a receptacle (10) for receiving the capsule (200), a reading device (20) for reading information from the capsule (200) when the capsule (200) is inserted into the receptacle (10), a refilling device (30) for injecting e-liquid (250) into a volume (240) of the capsule (200) when the capsule (200) is inserted to the receptacle (10), a verification system (40) for checking one or more features of the capsule (200) when the capsule (200) is inserted to the receptacle (10), the one of more features includes a state of a heating element (210) of the capsule (200; and a controller (50) for controlling an operation of the scanning device (20), the refilling device (30), and the verification system (40). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A refilling station (100) for a capsule (200) of a vaping device (300), comprising: a receptacle (10) for receiving the capsule (200); a reading device (20) for reading information from the capsule (200) when the capsule (200) is inserted into the receptacle (10); a refilling device (30) for injecting e-liquid (250) into a volume (240) of the capsule (200)when the capsule (200) is inserted to the receptacle (10); a verification system (40) for checking one or more features of the capsule (200) when the capsule (200) is inserted to the receptacle (10), the one or more features includes a state of a heating element (210) of the capsule (200); and a controller (50) for controlling an operation of the scanning device (20), the refilling device (30), and the verification system (40).2. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the verification system (40) includes an optical inspection device (42, 44) including a camera (42) having an image sensor.3. The refilling station (100) according to claim 2, wherein the one or more features checked by the optical inspection device (42, 44) includes a fill level of a reservoir (240) of the capsule (200).4. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the verification system (40) includes an electric measurement device (46), and the one or more features includes an electric characteristic of a heating element (210) of the capsule (200).5. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the reading device (20) includes an optical reader for reading information from a code (220) from the capsule (200).6. The refilling station (100) according to claim 5, wherein the code (220) includes at least one of a barcode, a matrix code, a QR code, and an optical marker.7. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the reading device (20) includes a RFID reader for reading information from an RFID tag (220) of the capsule that includes the information.8. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the refilling device (30) includes a helical needle (32) in fluidic connection with a liquid reservoir (38), and an actuation assembly (34) configured to introduce and retract the helical needle (32) via a port (230) into and from the capsule (200).9. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle (10) includes a tray (14) and a capsule holder (12).10. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the capsule holder (12) is configured to hold the capsule (200) such that the capsule (200) has a defined position relative to the refilling device (30).11. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the refilling device (30) includes a motor (31) and a gearing (33) configured to apply a translational and a rotational movement to the helical needle (32).12. The refilling station (100) according to claim 8, wherein the refilling device (30) includes a fluidic duct (37) providing for a fluidic connection between the fluidic reservoir (38) and the helical needle (32), and rotatable fluidic interconnection element (39).13. The refilling station (100) according to claim 1, wherein the state of the heating element (210) includes a quality issue of the heating element (210) including at least one of burnt portions of heating element (210), particles that are caught up or attached to the heating element (210), color change of the heating element (210), disconnection of electrical contacts of the heating element (210). 1814. A liquid refilling system comprising a refilling station (100) and a liquid container (200), the refilling station (100) including, a receptacle (10) for receiving the liquid container (200), a refilling device (30) for injecting liquid (250) into a volume (240) of the liquid container (200) when the liquid container (200) is placed in the receptacle (10), and a controller (50) for controlling an operation the refilling device (30), wherein the refilling device (30) includes, a helix-shaped liquid conduit (32) in fluidic connection with a liquid reservoir (38), and an actuation assembly (34) configured to provide for a combined rotational and translational movement to introduce and retract the helix-shaped liquid conduit (32) into and from the capsule (200), wherein the liquid container (200) includes, a refill port (230) having a tubular helical structure (232) that is complementarily shaped to the helix-shaped liquid conduit (32).15. The liquid refilling system of claim 14, where the refill port (230) of the liquid container (200) includes a valve (235) that is configured to be traversed by the helix-shaped liquid conduit (32).16. A refillable capsule (200) of a vaping device (300), comprising: a refill port (230) having a tubular helical structure (232), and a valve (235) arranged to prevent liquid from exiting an volume (240) of refillable capsule (200) via the tubular helical structure (232).17. The refillable capsule (200) of claim 16, wherein the valve (235) is configured to be traversed by a helix-shaped liquid conduit (32) that is introduced to tubular helical structure (232). 1918. The refillable capsule (200) of claim 16, wherein the valve (235) is configured to open at a given liquid pressure inside the helix-shaped liquid conduit (32) such the liquid can be provided via the helix-shaped liquid conduit (32) to the volume (240).", "embedding_index": 629}
{"index": 630, "patent_number": "US2023066172 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device. In particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device with heating elements provided between a ceramic heater base and a heating chamber. An aerosol generation device comprises a heating chamber for heating and receiving at least part of a consumable, a ceramic heater base, and one or more heating elements arranged between the ceramic heater base and the heating chamber and configured to heat at least parts of the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber for heating and receiving at least part of a consumable;a ceramic heater base; andone or more heating elements arranged between the ceramic heater base and the heating chamber and configured to heat at least parts of the heating chamber.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an interior surface of the heating chamber comprises one or more interior chamber protrusions for compressing at least part of the consumable received by the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein an exterior surface of the heating chamber comprises one or more exterior chamber indentations corresponding to the one or more interior chamber protrusions.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein an interior surface of the ceramic heater base comprises one or more interior base protrusions.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the one or more interior base protrusions correspond to the one or more exterior chamber indentations.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein one or more of the one or more heating elements are arranged in the one or more exterior chamber indentations.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the one or more heating elements arranged in the exterior chamber indentations substantially abut respective exterior chamber indentations so that there is no gap therebetween.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the one or more of the one or more heating elements are provided on the interior base protrusions of the ceramic heater base.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein at least one temperature sensor is provided between the heating chamber and the ceramic heater base.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is provided on one of the one or more interior base protrusions that are provided with one or more heating elements.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more heating elements comprise metal heating elements that are printed on a surface of the ceramic heater base or embedded in a sintered ceramic material of the ceramic heater base.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic heater base comprises at least two ceramic heater base elements that divide the ceramic heater base in a circumferential direction of the heating chamber and along a longitudinal direction corresponding to an insertion/removal direction of the consumable into/from the aerosol generation device.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic heater base elements have a maximum thickness of 0.5 to 1.5 mm.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic heater base has a polygonal cross-section.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic heater base extends at least partially along a length of the heating chamber in a longitudinal direction and is provided circumferentially around the heating chamber.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic heater base comprises a porous ceramic material.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein an insulating member is provided between the ceramic heater base and an outside of the aerosol generation device and at least partially envelops the heating chamber and the ceramic heater base.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 17, wherein the insulating member comprises an aerogel layer, a vacuum layer or a tube and/or a heat reflective metal coating.", "embedding_index": 630}
{"index": 631, "patent_number": "US11615384 BA", "text": "[EN] Provided is a system that receives tracking data associated with a user and including at least one information chosen from a group comprising purchase information of a product, usage information of this product, and cumulative sharing information related to this product or to a domain having any relation with this product. The system controls a distributed ledger technology network to execute a smart contract on the received tracking data by applying at least one rule on these received tracking data. The system assigns a status level chosen from at least two predefined status levels to the user based on the executed smart contract, at least one predefined status level corresponding to at least one privilege associated with a management of the distributed ledger technology network and/or the product. The system controls allocation of a first amount of electronic currency to the user based on his assigned status level. [EN] 1. A system, comprising: a plurality of nodes of a decentralized peer-to-peer network, at least one node of said plurality of nodes comprising circuitry configured to: receive tracking data associated with a user from a device associated with said user, wherein said tracking data includes at least one of purchase information of a product, usage information of said product, cumulative sharing information related to said product, or cumulative sharing information related to a domain having a relation with said product;transmit said received tracking data to at least one node operator associated with said decentralized peer-to-peer network to verify said received tracking data, wherein said at least one node operator is external to said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said at least one node operator is coupled to said decentralized peer-to-peer network via a chainlink, andsaid verification comprises an off-chain verification of said tracking data by said at least one node operator;transfer, via said chainlink, said verified tracking data from said at least one node operator to said decentralized peer-to-peer network as on-chain data subsequent to said off-chain verification;control execution of a smart contract on said verified tracking data, wherein said execution of said smart contract comprises execution of at least one algorithm for replication of said verified tracking data across said plurality of nodes of said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said smart contract comprises a plurality of rules, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a first rule for said verification of said received tracking data;compare a usage of said product over a first predetermined time period with at least one usage threshold based on said execution of said smart contract, wherein said usage of said product is defined by said usage information, andsaid at least one usage threshold is defined in said smart contract;assign a status level chosen from at least two predefined status levels to said user based on a result of said comparison, wherein at least one predefined status level corresponding to at least one privilege associated with at least one of a management of said decentralized peer-to-peer network or said product, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a second rule for assigning each predefined status level of said at least two predefined status levels; andtransfer a first amount of an electronic currency to a digital wallet associated with said user based on said assigned status level, wherein said electronic currency is one of a token or a coin, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a third rule for said transfer of said electronic currency.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said circuitry is further configured to receive said tracking data from at least one of said product, said device associated with said user, an application executable on said product, or said application executable on said device, andsaid application is associated with said digital wallet that stores said first amount of said electronic currency.3. The system according to claim 2, wherein, when said decentralized peer-to-peer network is associated with an online community of product users, said application is configured to control access to at least one of a content sharing platform for said online community, a social networking platform for said online community, an instant messaging platform for said online community, an electronic commerce platform for said online community, or provide a reference to a cryptocurrency exchange.4. The system according to claim 2, wherein said application is configured to acquire at least one of said purchase information, said usage information, or said cumulative sharing information related to said product, andsaid usage information includes at least one of a number of refill units that have been consumed by said user with said product, a frequency of usage of said product, a method of usage of said product, compliance of usage of said product to at least one usage norm or regulation, or a type of said product.5. The system according to claim 1, wherein each usage threshold is chosen from a group comprising a first usage threshold and a second usage threshold lower than said first usage threshold, andsaid circuitry is further configured to: compare said usage of said product defined by said usage information with said first usage threshold and said second usage threshold, andassign one of a first status level of said at least two predefined status levels to said user when said usage of said product is greater than said first usage threshold, said first status level being associated with a first privilege for participation in a said management of said decentralized peer-to-peer network, or a second status level of said at least two predefined status levels to said user when said usage of said product is smaller than or equal to said first usage threshold and greater than said second usage threshold, said second status level being associated with a second privilege for participation in a testing activity associated with said product.6. The system according to claim 5, wherein said first status level is also associated with said second privilege.7. The system according to claim 5, wherein said circuitry is further configured to control transfer of a second amount of said electronic currency to said user based on said participation in at least one of said management of said decentralized peer-to-peer network, or said testing activity.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said cumulative sharing information related to said domain having said relation with said product defines at least one of publication of at least one content item related to said product or said domain having said relation with said product, sharing of said published at least one content item, reactions to said published at least one content item, editing of said published at least one content item, recommendations of said product or at least one subject of said domain, reviews of said product or at least one subject of said domain, followers of said published at least one content item or subscribers of said published at least one content item, and whereinsaid circuitry is further configured to: compare at least one of a number of published content items, a number of published and shared content items, a number of reactions to said published content items, a number of comments in response to said published content items, a number of forwards of said published content items, a number of followers and a number of subscribers over a second predetermined time period with at least one activity threshold defined in said smart contract; andassign said status level to said user based on each result of a comparison to an activity threshold.9. The system according to claim 1, wherein said electronic currency is a digital token associated with said decentralized peer-to-peer network and said electronic currency is switched for at least one of a fiat currency, a cryptocurrency, or redeemable for a transaction on an integrated electronic commerce platform.10. The system according to claim 1, wherein each rule of said smart contract is defined by a manufacturer of said product and is associated with at least one of a usage threshold, an activity threshold, said first rule for said verification of said tracking data, said second rule for said assignment of each predefined status level, information on eligibility criteria to join said decentralized peer-to-peer network, or a rule for authentication of information of said user.11. A method, comprising: in a system comprising a plurality of nodes of a decentralized peer-to-peer network:receiving tracking data associated with a user from a device associated with said user, wherein said tracking data includes at least one of purchase information of a product, usage information of said product, cumulative sharing information related to said product, or cumulative sharing information related to a domain having a relation with said product;transmitting said received tracking data to at least one node operator associated with said decentralized peer-to-peer network to verify said received tracking data, wherein said at least one node operator is external to said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said at least one node operator is coupled to said decentralized peer-to-peer network via a chainlink, andsaid verification comprises an off-chain verification of said tracking data by said at least one node operator;transferring, via said chainlink, said verified tracking data from said at least one node operator to said decentralized peer-to-peer network as on-chain data subsequent to said off-chain verification;controlling execution of a smart contract on said verified tracking data, wherein said execution of said smart contract comprises execution of at least one algorithm for replication of said verified tracking data across said plurality of nodes of said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said smart contract comprises a plurality of rules, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a first rule for said verification of said received tracking data;comparing a usage of said product over a first predetermined time period with at least one usage threshold based on said execution of said smart contract, wherein said usage of said product is defined by said usage information, andsaid at least one usage threshold is defined in said smart contract;assigning a status level chosen from at least two predefined status levels to said user based on a result of said comparison, wherein at least one predefined status level corresponding to at least one privilege associated with at least one of a management of said decentralized peer-to-peer network or said product, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a second rule for assigning each predefined status level of said at least two predefined status levels; andtransferring an amount of an electronic currency to a digital wallet associated with said user based on said assigned status level, wherein said electronic currency is one of a token or a coin, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a third rule for said transfer of said electronic currency.12. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of a computing device, cause said computing device to execute operations, said operations comprising: in a system comprising a plurality of nodes of a decentralized peer-to-peer network:receiving tracking data associated with a user from a device associated with said user, wherein said tracking data includes at least one of purchase information of a product, usage information of said product, cumulative sharing information related to said product, or cumulative sharing information related to a domain having a relation with said product;transmitting said received tracking data to at least one node operator associated with said decentralized peer-to-peer network to verify said received tracking data, wherein said at least one node operator is external to said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said at least one node operator is coupled to said decentralized peer-to-peer network via a chainlink, andsaid verification comprises an off-chain verification of said tracking data by said at least one node operator;transferring, via said chainlink, said verified tracking data from said at least one node operator to said decentralized peer-to-peer network as on-chain data subsequent to said off-chain verification;controlling execution of a smart contract on said verified tracking data, wherein said execution of said smart contract comprises execution of at least one algorithm for replication of said verified tracking data across said plurality of nodes of said decentralized peer-to-peer network,said smart contract comprises a plurality of rules,said plurality of rules comprises a first rule for said verification of said received tracking data;comparing a usage of said product over a first predetermined time period with at least one usage threshold based on said execution of said smart contract, wherein said usage of said product is defined by said usage information, andsaid at least one usage threshold is defined in said smart contract;assigning a status level chosen from at least two predefined status levels to said user based on a result of said comparison, wherein at least one predefined status level corresponding to at least one privilege associated with at least one of a management of said decentralized peer-to-peer network or said product, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a second rule for assigning each predefined status level of said at least two predefined status levels; andtransferring an amount of an electronic currency to a digital wallet associated with said user based on said assigned status level, wherein said electronic currency is one of a token or a coin, andsaid plurality of rules comprises a third rule for said transfer of said electronic currency.", "embedding_index": 631}
{"index": 632, "patent_number": "US2023064474 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating device includes a fluid permeable heater and a porous liquid transfer element. The porous liquid transfer element is configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the fluid permeable heater and has one or more recesses accommodating at least part of the fluid permeable heater. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge comprising: a fluid permeable heater;a porous liquid transfer element configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the fluid permeable heater, the porous liquid transfer element having one or more recesses accommodating at least part of the fluid permeable heater.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the fluid permeable heater comprises a resistive heater.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the fluid permeable heater comprises an inductively heatable susceptor.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the porous liquid transfer element comprises a capillary material.5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the fluid permeable heater is arranged in coaxial alignment with the porous liquid transfer element.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a liquid store configured to store vapour generating liquid and a closure for sealing the liquid store wherein the closure comprises a recess supporting a vapour generating unit formed by the fluid permeable heater and the porous liquid transfer element.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the porous liquid transfer element includes an outer surface exposed to an inner space of the liquid store.8. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the outer surface extends around an entire periphery of the porous liquid transfer element.9. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the closure includes at least one air inlet for conveying air to the vapour generating unit.10. The cartridge according to claim 6, further comprising a vapour outlet channel, wherein the closure, the vapour generating unit and the vapour outlet channel are arranged in abutting coaxial alignment.11. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the porous liquid transfer element defines a substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber.12. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the porous liquid transfer element defines a substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber fluidly connected to the vapour outlet channel.13. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the fluid permeable heater comprises a pair of heater rings which are spaced from each other in an axial direction of the substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber.14. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the fluid permeable heater comprises a substantially tubular heater which is positioned inside the substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber and which extends axially along an inner surface of the substantially cylindrical vaporization chamber.15. The cartridge according to claim 14, wherein the substantially tubular heater includes a plurality of perforations.16. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the capillary material comprises a porous ceramic material.", "embedding_index": 632}
{"index": 633, "patent_number": "WO23041586 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol-generating article wrapper (1), comprising at least one layer of cellulosic material having a thickness (t) extending from a first surface (1a) to a second surface (1b) opposite the first one of at least 35 micrometers and a tensile strength of at least 25 N/15 mm. The wrapper material comprises at least part of an indicium (I) etched in said at least one layer over a determined depth (d) less than its thickness (t) from one of the first or second surface (1a, 1b). The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such aerosol-generating article wrapper (1) comprising a step of etching at least part of an indicium (I) into the wrapper (1) by evaporating wrapper material with a laser beam (5a) according to indicium vector lines over a determined depth (d) less than the thickness (t) of said cellulosic material layer. The invention finally relates to an aerosol-generating article comprising such wrapper around at least a portion thereof, wherein the etched indicium (I) in the wrapper is arranged at an outer facing surface of the aerosol-generating article (10). [EN] Claims An aerosol-generating article wrapper (1), comprising at least one layer of cellulosic material having a thickness (t) extending from a first surface (1a) to a second surface (1 b) opposite the first one of at least 35 micrometers and a tensile strength of at least 25 N/15 mm, characterized in that said wrapper material comprises at least part of an indicium (I) etched in said at least one layer over a determined depth (d) less than its thickness (t) from one of the first or second surface (1a, 1 b). An aerosol-generating article wrapper (1) according to claim 1, wherein said determined depth (d) of the etched indicium (I) is at least a tenth, preferably a fifth of the thickness (t) of the cellulosic material layer. An aerosol-generating article wrapper (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the determined depth of the etched indicium (I) is at most 2/3, preferably at most half of the thickness (t) of the cellulosic material layer. An aerosol-generating article wrapper according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one layer of cellulosic material has a basis weight of at least 34 g/m2, preferably at least 40 g/m2. An aerosol-generating article wrapper according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one layer of cellulosic material has a porosity of at most 15 CU (Coresta Units). An aerosol-generating article wrapper according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one layer of cellulosic material further comprises perforations (16) extending from the first to the second surfaces (1a, 1 b) of the at least one layer, wherein the perforations (16) and the indicium (I) are offset from each other by a non-zero distance (g) in the at least one layer of wrapper material (1). A method for manufacturing a wrapper material (1) according to any preceding claim, comprising the steps of: a. providing a laser marking device comprising a laser source (5) having a nominal power of between about 20 W and 100 W, and b. providing an aerosol-generating article wrapper (1) material, said wrapper material comprising at least one layer of cellulosic material having a thickness (t) extending from a first surface (1a) to a second surface (1 b) opposite the first one of at least 35 micrometers and a tensile strength of at least 25 N/15 mm, c. etching at least part of an indicium (I) into the wrapper material by evaporating wrapper material with a laser beam (5a) according to indicium vector lines over a determined depth (d) less than the thickness (t) of said cellulosic material layer. A method according to claim 7, wherein the laser beam (5a) is directed from an emission point (S) perpendicularly to one of the first or second surfaces (1a, 1 b) of the wrapper material (1), a distance between said laser beam emission point (S) and the first or second surfaces of the aerosol-generating article wrapper material being at least 50 mm. A method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the determined depth (d) of the etched indicium (I) is at least a tenth, preferably a fifth of the thickness (t) of the cellulosic material layer. A method according to any of claims 7 to 9, wherein the determined depth of the etched indicium (I) is at most 2/3, preferably at most half of the thickness (t) of the cellulosic material layer. A method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the at least one layer of cellulosic material has a basis weight of at least 34 g/m2, preferably at least 40 g/m2. A method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the at least one layer of cellulosic material has a porosity of at most 15 CU (Coresta Units). A method according to any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the aerosol-generating material wrapper (1) is provided as a continuous web of material wound on a reel and the method further comprises the steps of: a. unreeling said web from the reel and circulating it along a processing direction (F) substantially perpendicular to a direction of the laser beam (5a) at a determined linear speed, and b. sequentially etching the indicium (I) or part thereof into the web of wrapper material (1) at regular intervals along a length of the wrapper material web along the processing direction (F). 1514. A method according to claim 13, wherein the laser beam (5a) is moved over the surface of the wrapper material (1) at a linear speed of at least 5 m/min, preferably at least 15 m/min.15. A method according to any one of claims 7 to 14, wherein the at least one indicium (I) or part of an indicium (I) is etched into the wrapper material (1) once wrapped around a portion of an aerosol-generating article (10).16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the laser beam (5a) is moved over the surface of the wrapper material (1) at a linear speed of at least 50 m/min, preferably at least 100 m/min.17. An aerosol-generating article (10) comprising a wrapper material (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 around at least a portion thereof, wherein the etched indicium (I) in the wrapper is arranged at an outer facing surface of the aerosol-generating article(10).", "embedding_index": 633}
{"index": 634, "patent_number": "WO23041686 A1", "text": "[EN] The recycling device (14) is configured for: - grinding raw tobacco leaves into ground tobacco, said ground tobacco comprising primary finely divided tobacco and oversized tobacco particles; - producing cigarettes from finely divided tobacco; and - rejecting the oversized tobacco particles; and comprises: - a cutting mechanism (20) comprising a receiving element for receiving the oversized tobacco particles, a cutter configured for cutting the oversized tobacco particles into supplementary finely divided tobacco and a collector configured for collecting the supplementary finely divided tobacco; - a dosing mechanism (40) comprising an inlet configured to receive the supplementary finely divided tobacco and a conveyor configured to convey a specific throughput of supplementary finely divided tobacco to the cigarette-making machine (12); and - a drive system (60) configured to control the operation of the cutting mechanism (20) and the dosing mechanism (40). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A recycling device (14) for a cigarette-making machine (12) configured for: - grinding raw tobacco leaves into ground tobacco, said ground tobacco comprising primary finely divided tobacco and oversized tobacco particles; - producing cigarettes from finely divided tobacco; and - rejecting the oversized tobacco particles; the recycling device (14) comprising: - a cutting mechanism (20) comprising a receiving element (22) for receiving the oversized tobacco particles rejected by the cigarette-making machine (12), a cutter (26) configured for cutting the oversized tobacco particles into supplementary finely divided tobacco and a collector (32) configured for collecting the supplementary finely divided tobacco; - a dosing mechanism (40) comprising an inlet (42) configured to receive the supplementary finely divided tobacco from the collector (32) and a conveyor (44) configured to convey a specific throughput of supplementary finely divided tobacco to the cigarettemaking machine (12); and - a drive system (60) configured to control the operation of the cutting mechanism (20) and the dosing mechanism (40).2. The recycling device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the receiving element (22) of the cutting mechanism (20) comprises a hopper (24) and at least one flap (25) separating the hopper (24) and the cutter (26).3. The recycling device (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cutter (26) comprises at least one cutting wheel (27) mounted with blades (29).4. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cutter (26) further comprises at least a scraper (28) configured to push the supplementary finely divided tobacco towards the collector (32).5. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the collector (32) of the cutting mechanism (20) comprises a hopper (34) connected to the inlet (42) of the dosing mechanism (40) by a conduit (36).6. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dosing mechanism (40) further comprises a vacuum source (46), the inlet (42) of the dosing mechanism (40) being connected to the vacuum source (46), the supplementary finely divided tobacco being drawn from the collector (32) to the inlet (42) by the vacuum.7. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inlet (42) of the dosing mechanism (40) is connected to the conveyor (44) via a cyclone system (48).8. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveyor (44) comprises a screw conveyor (54).9. The recycling device (14) according to claim 8, wherein the dosing mechanism (40) further comprises at least one actuator (52) configured to actuate the screw conveyor (54).10. The recycling device (14) according to claims 9, wherein the at least one actuator (52) comprises at least one motor (58) configured to power the screw conveyor (54), the drive system (60) being configured to drive said at least one motor (58) with variable speeds.11. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dosing mechanism (40) further comprises an auxiliary outlet (50) configured to evacuate excessive quantities of the supplementary finely divided tobacco.12. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive system (60) is configured to control the operation of the cutting mechanism (20) and the dosing mechanism (40) according to an operational state of the cigarette-making machine (12).13. The recycling device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cutter (26) of the cutting mechanism (20) is configured for cutting the oversized tobacco particles in supplementary finely divided tobacco particles of length comprised between 1 mm and 2 mm.14. A cigarette-making installation comprising a cigarette-making machine (12) configured for: 18 - grinding raw tobacco leaves into ground tobacco, said ground tobacco comprising primary finely divided tobacco and oversized tobacco particles; - producing cigarettes from finely divided tobacco; and - rejecting the oversized tobacco particles; the cigarette-making installation further comprising a recycling device according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 634}
{"index": 635, "patent_number": "US2023077741 AA", "text": "[EN] An article for an aerosol generation device comprising a tobacco material configured to generate an aerosol is disclosed. The article includes a wrapper. The wrapper comprises an information code for storing information on the article. The information code is optically recognizable. The information code includes a code unit having a pattern for storing information on the article. The code unit is repeated on the article. Each code unit comprises a reference element indicating the presence and, preferably, the position of the code units. [EN] 1. Article for an aerosol generation device, comprising a tobacco material configured to generate an aerosol and a wrapper, the wrapper comprising an optically recognizable information code for storing information on the article, the information code including a code unit having a pattern which codes the information, the code unit being repeated on the article, wherein the code unit comprises a reference element for indicating the presence and the position of the pattern to an optical reading device of the pattern.2. Article according to claim 1, wherein the reference element includes a picture, dots, lines, or any combination thereof.3. Article according to claim 1, wherein the reference element includes two or more lines which form at least a part of a border of the code unit.4. Article according to claim 1, wherein the reference element is at least partially superimposed by the pattern.5. Article according to claim 1, wherein the code units of the information code are arranged in a tessellating shape.6. Article according to claim 1, wherein the article comprises a first part and a second part, wherein the first part does not comprise the tobacco material, and wherein the information code is located on the first part.7. Article according to claim 1, wherein the article comprises a circumference and at least one circumferential area, wherein the code unit is repeated along the circumference of the circumferential area.8. Article according to claim 7, wherein the pattern represents a binary code, wherein the pattern includes a plurality of individual elements, each of the elements being a dot and/or a line, the individual elements being positioned in predetermined positions of the pattern, wherein the presence or absence of an individual element in a predetermined position represents binary information.9. Article according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined positions of the individual elements are arranged according to a regular grid defined by grid lines.10. Article according to claim 9, wherein the individual elements comprise lines arranged between intersections of the grid lines and/or the dots arranged at intersections of the grid lines.11. Article according to claim 9, wherein the grid is formed of abscise and ordinate lines crossing at 90 degrees or is formed of a circle crossed by a plurality of radial lines.12. Article according to claim 11, wherein the predetermined positions of the individual elements are arranged along a circle or a plurality of concentrically arranged circles.13. Article according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined positions of the individual elements are arranged along a band.14. Article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern includes an analog code.15. Article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern includes one or more individual elements, each of the elements being a dot and/or a line, the one or more individual elements being positioned along a predetermined distance or in a predetermined area, wherein the position of an individual element along the distance or in the area represents information.16. Article according to claim 15, wherein the individual elements are arranged according to a regular grid defined by grid lines.17. Article according to claim 15, wherein the individual elements comprise lines arranged between intersections of the grid lines and/or the dots arranged at intersections of the grid lines.18. Article according to claim 16, wherein the grid is formed of abscise and ordinate lines crossing at 90 degrees or is formed of a circle crossed by a plurality of radial lines.19. Article according to claim 18, wherein the predetermined range or area of the individual elements is arranged along at least one circle or a plurality of concentrically arranged circles.20. Article according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined range or area of the individual elements is arranged along a band.21. Article according to claim 1, wherein the reference elements have a first color and the pattern has a second color, the second color being different from the first color.22. Article according to claim 1, wherein the article comprises an outer wrapper covering the wrapper having the information code at least partially and wherein the outer wrapper is at least partially transparent or translucent such that the information code can be detected with visible light.23. Article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern and/or reference element comprises a plurality of individual elements, wherein at least some of the plurality of individual elements have a length and/or width of less than 100 micro m.", "embedding_index": 635}
{"index": 636, "patent_number": "US2023079988 AA", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device; a second end having a vapor outlet; a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing; a holder arranged to attach to the seal; a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet; and a pair of electrodes at least partially embedded within the structure of the holder and arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing;a holder arranged to attach to the seal;a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the vapor outlet; anda pair of electrodes, wherein the pair of electrodes are at least partially embedded within a structure of the holder, and wherein the pair of electrodes are arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main gas flow channel extends from the holder, through the seal, to the vaporizer housing.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a plurality of channels located within an internal surface of the holder.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein an interface is formed between an internal surface of the seal and an internal surface of the holder.5. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the heating element comprises first and second lead wires, and wherein the first and second lead wires are located at the interface between the seal and the holder.6. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the first and second lead wires of the heating element are compressed between the seal and the holder at the interface.7. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein each electrode of the pair of electrodes comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein the first ends of each electrode are located at the interface between the seal and the holder.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein a first end of the heating element and a first end of a first electrode of the pair of electrodes are located at a first point on the interface between the seal and the holder.9. The capsule according to claim 8, wherein a second end of the heating element and a first end of a second electrode of the pair of electrodes are located at a second point on the interface between the seal and the holder.10. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein second ends of each electrode of the pair of electrodes are held within a main body of the holder.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein each electrode of the pair of electrodes has a substantially rectangular cross-section.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a pair of apertures and a portion of each electrode of the pair of electrodes is arranged to extend across each aperture, respectively.13. The capsule according to claim 12, further comprising a pair of cover portions, each cover portion located within each aperture of the pair of apertures, respectively, and arranged to substantially cover the portion of each electrode of the pair of electrodes which extends through each aperture, respectively.14. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing;a holder arranged to attach to the seal;a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the vapor outlet;a pair of electrodes; wherein the electrodes are arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device; andan interface formed between an internal surface of the seal and an internal surface of the holder and wherein the heating element and the electrodes are in contact with each other at the interface.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.16. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 14, wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.", "embedding_index": 636}
{"index": 637, "patent_number": "US2023077819 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an optical code detector. More specifically, an aerosol generation device, comprises: a casing defining an opening for insertion of an aerosol generation carrier; a heating chamber configured to partially contain the aerosol generation carrier such that at least a portion of the aerosol generation carrier extends outside the heating chamber; and an optical detection unit comprising an image detector arranged for optically detecting a code provided on a section of a surface of the portion of the aerosol generation carrier extending outside the heating chamber. The heating chamber is configured to heat a portion of the aerosol generation carrier inserted in the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a casing defining an insertion opening for insertion of an aerosol generation carrier;a heating chamber configured to partially contain a first portion of the aerosol generation carrier such that at least a second portion of the aerosol generation carrier extends outside the heating chamber, the heating chamber configured to heat the first portion of the aerosol generation carrier inserted in the heating chamber; andan optical detection unit comprising an image detector arranged for optically detecting a code provided on a section of a surface of the second portion of the aerosol generation carrier extending outside the heating chamber.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the optical detection unit is configured to receive light through an optical aperture formed in a component of the aerosol generation device, the optical aperture being located outside the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the optical aperture is located above the heating chamber, when the aerosol generation device is held such that an insertion direction of the aerosol generation carrier is from top to bottom.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the component in which the optical aperture is formed is made of a material having a lower thermal conductivity than the material which forms an inner surface of the heating chamber, and wherein the optical aperture is closed by a transparent material.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the optical aperture is positioned at an outer surface of the casing, outside the insertion opening.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a cavity which optically links the optical aperture to the image detector.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, comprising a light source configured to illuminate the code on the surface of the aerosol generation carrier when the aerosol generation carrier is maximally inserted into the insertion opening, such that the-light is reflected by the code to the image detector, wherein the light source is located inside the cavity.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein a mirror is positioned in the cavity such that the mirror reflects the light reflected by the code to the image detector, and wherein the mirror is configured to change the direction of the light by an angle of at least 45 degrees.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein one end of the cavity is positioned between the insertion opening and the heating chamber.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the image detector is positioned below the insertion opening when the aerosol generation device is held such that an insertion direction of the aerosol generation carrier is from top to bottom.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a closure, the closure being configured to move between a closing position of the insertion opening and an opening position of the insertion opening, and wherein the optical detection unit is configured to be activated when: (i) the closure is moved from the closing position to the opening position;(ii) the closure is moved from either the closing position or the opening position to an activation position; and/or(iii) the aerosol generation carrier is maximally inserted to the heating chamber.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the optical detection unit is activated by manually actuating the closure of the aerosol generation device.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the optical detection unit is activated for a predetermined time after the closure is moved to the activation position or the opening position.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the optical aperture is positioned in a front end of the closure.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the closure is configured to cover the optical aperture when the closure is in the closing position, and wherein the closure is configured to expose the optical aperture to the section of the second portion the aerosol generation carrier where the code is provided when the closure is moved to the opening position.16. The aerosol generation claim 10, wherein the optical detection unit is activated when the closure is moved so as to trigger a Hall sensor, a tact switch, an infrared or proximity sensor, or an electrical contact sensor.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to, based on an image detected by the optical detection unit: (i) identify and/or authenticate the aerosol generation carrier; (ii) carry out a program of a data retrieval protocol; and/or (iii) set a device setting; wherein the image detector is a camera.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to be activated to heat the aerosol generation carrier after the code has been processed by the aerosol generation device.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to stop heating the aerosol generation carrier after the aerosol generation device has sent an instruction to the heating chamber and by-based on processing the code.20. A system comprising: an aerosol generation device according to claim 1; and an aerosol generation carrier on which the code is provided, wherein the code is located outside of the heating chamber of the aerosol generation device when the aerosol generation carrier is maximally inserted into the insertion opening.21. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 637}
{"index": 638, "patent_number": "US2023079458 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating system comprises an aerosol-generating article having an indicium arranged on an outer surface thereof and an aerosol-generating device usable with the article. The aerosol-generating device includes a cavity, a heater, and an optical reader system. The cavity has an opening accessible at the outer body part and is configured to receive a consumable article comprising an indicium arranged on the article. The optical reader system includes at least one waveguide that has an incoupling surface, an outcoupling surface, and a detector. The waveguide is configured to illuminate the indicium in the cavity with a light beam and to transmit a reflected light beam provided by the indicium to the detector (30) of the optical reader system. A related method for authenticating a consumable article is also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating system comprising: an aerosol generating article extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising at least one indicium containing information about the article arranged on a surface thereof, andan aerosol-generating device comprising: a cavity having an opening configured to receive the aerosol generating article,a heater arranged about the cavity to heat said aerosol generating article after insertion thereof in the cavity,an optical reader system comprising at least one optical detector, a power supply unit, anda control unit configured to control at least the heater and the optical reader system,whereinsaid optical reader system is configured to illuminate said indicium in said cavity with a light beam, said optical reader system including at least one waveguide having an incoupling surface and an outcoupling surface, said waveguide being configured to transmit at least a reflected light beam from said indicium to said outcoupling surface to outcouple said reflected light beam to said at least one optical detector.2. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein an incoupling structure is arranged at the incoupling surface.3. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 2, wherein an outcoupling structure is arranged at the outcoupling surface.4. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 3, wherein at least a portion of said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure is selected from the group consisting of: a diffractive structure, a flat or curved wedged portion of the waveguide, an array of microprisms, a hologram layer, a metasurface, an electrostatic addressable micromirror or microshutter array, a lens, and a mirror.5. The aerosol-generating device system according to claim 4, wherein said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure is configured for focusing and/or deviating, in at least one plane, a light beam incident on said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure.6. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 3, wherein said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure is an achromatic structure providing the same incoupling and outcoupling efficiency respectively, and/or focusing in a spectral band of at least 50 nm.7. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 3, wherein said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure has a focal length equal or greater than a length of the waveguide.8. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 3, wherein said incoupling structure and/or said outcoupling structure has a focal length smaller than a length of the waveguide, and wherein focusing structures are arranged on at least one side of the waveguide, said focusing structures being configured as relay structures to transmit an image from at least a portion of said indicium to the outcoupling surface or out of the waveguide to a distance from the output surface.9. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein said waveguide is an optical fiber or an optical fiber bundle.10. The aerosol-generating system according to according to claim 1, wherein said waveguide is a flat optical waveguide.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein an optical focusing element is arranged between said cavity and said incoupling surface.16. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein said optical focusing element is monolithically integrated into or onto said waveguide.17. (canceled)18. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein said waveguide is at least partially wrapped around a length of said cavity.19. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said waveguide is configured to transmit light, provided by an emitter, to said indicium.20. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said waveguide is realized on at least one of surface of the heater.21. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein said detector is a detector array.22. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein at least one optical filter is arranged between said outcoupling surface and said detector, and/or between said cavity and said incoupling surface.23. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein an optical spectrometer is arranged between said outcoupling surface and said detector.24. (canceled)25. A method for authenticating a consumable article using the aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, comprising the steps of: inserting at least a portion of the aerosol generating article comprising the indicium in the cavity of the aerosol generating device,illuminating the indicium on the surface of the aerosol generating article with the light beam and collecting the reflected light beam from the indicium through the waveguide and guiding said reflected light beam to the optical detector of the optical reader system,authenticating the aerosol generating article, via the control unit, by computing information contained in the reflected light impinging on the optical detector.26. The method according to claim 25, further comprising a step of commanding the heater with the control unit based on the information computed in the authentication step.", "embedding_index": 638}
{"index": 639, "patent_number": "WO21148361 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette (10) comprises a main body portion (14), a liquid store (22) and a vaporizing unit (24). The vaporizing unit (24) comprises a plurality of fluidic channels (32) configured to receive liquid from the liquid store (22) and having an inner surface (32b) configured to be heated to vaporize liquid in the fluidic channels (32). The liquid store (22) comprises a first reservoir (50) containing a vapor generating liquid to be vaporized in the fluidic channels (32) to form an inhalable vapor and a second reservoir (52) containing a cleaning liquid. [EN] Claims 1. An electronic cigarette (10) comprising: a main body portion (14); a liquid store (22); and a vaporizing unit (24) comprising a plurality of fluidic channels (32) configured to receive liquid from the liquid store (22) and having an inner surface (32b) configured to be heated to vaporize liquid in the fluidic channels (32); wherein the liquid store (22) comprises a first reservoir (50) and a second reservoir (52), the first reservoir (50) contains a vapor generating liquid to be vaporized in the fluidic channels (32) to form an inhalable vapor and the second reservoir (52) contains a cleaning liquid.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning liquid is a flavor-neutral liquid, preferably wherein the flavor-neutral liquid consists of, or comprises, one or more selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerine and water.3. The electronic cigarette according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizing unit (24) is arranged in the main body portion (14) and the main body portion (14) further comprises a liquid supply unit (60) configured to selectively supply liquid to the vaporizing unit (24) from the first reservoir (50) or the second reservoir (52).4. The electronic cigarette according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the main body portion (14) comprises a first inlet conduit (62) from the first reservoir (50) and a second inlet conduit (64) from the second reservoir (52).5. The electronic cigarette according to claims 3 and 4, wherein the liquid supply unit (60) comprises a rotary mechanism (68) configured to be rotated in order to selectively align one of the first and second inlet conduits (62, 64) with the vaporizing unit (24) to permit liquid to be supplied to the vaporizing unit (24) from the first reservoir (50) or the second reservoir (52).6. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the liquid supply unit (60) comprises a valve, and a supply conduit (65) extends from an outlet of the valve to the vaporizing unit (24).7. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the liquid supply unit (60 comprises a pump (66).8. The electronic cigarette according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a control unit (20) and a memory configured to store a program, wherein the program contains instructions to execute a cleaning program having a heating profile.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the control unit (20) is configured to control the operation of the vaporizing unit (24) to cause the temperature in the fluidic channels (32) to increase, then decrease and then increase again.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8 or claim 9, further comprising a user interface (17) configured to enable a user to activate the cleaning program.11. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the control unit (20) is configured to detect depletion of the vapor generating liquid in the first reservoir (50) and to subsequently initiate the cleaning program.12. The electronic cigarette according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic cigarette comprises a first vapor outlet (80) for inhalable vapor generated by heating vapor generating liquid from the first reservoir (50) and a second vapor outlet (82) for vapor generated by heating cleaning liquid from the second reservoir (52).13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the electronic cigarette (10) is configured so that vapor generated by heating cleaning liquid from the second reservoir (52) is diverted through the second vapor outlet (82) if a user exhales into the first vapor outlet (80).14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12 or claim 13 when dependent on any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the second vapor outlet (82) is configured to be automatically opened when the cleaning program is initiated, such that vapor generated by heating cleaning liquid from the second reservoir (52) is discharged from the second vapor outlet (82) but not from the first vapor outlet (80).15. The electronic cigarette according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic cigarette includes a cartridge (26) comprising an integrated first reservoir (50) and second reservoir (52).", "embedding_index": 639}
{"index": 640, "patent_number": "US2023077134 AA", "text": "[EN] Nicotine containing article for smokeless and oral usage comprising a wrapping material and a nicotine containing product, the nicotine containing product being arranged inside the wrapping material, wherein the wrapping material encloses the nicotine containing product from all sides and thereby forms the nicotine containing article in the shape of a pouch, and wherein the wrapping material is fluid permeable and thereby allows a fluid, preferably with nicotine absorbed from the nicotine containing product, to pass through it. According to the invention at least a part of the wrapping material also comprises cooling agent which causes a cooling effect when using the nicotine containing article, wherein the cooling agent is neutral in taste and/or odour. [EN] 1. Nicotine containing article (1) for smokeless and oral usage comprising a wrapping material (2) and a nicotine containing product (3), the nicotine containing product (3) being arranged inside the wrapping material (2), wherein the wrapping material (2) encloses the nicotine containing product (3) from all sides and thereby forms the nicotine containing article (1) in the shape of a pouch, and wherein the wrapping material (2) is fluid permeable and thereby allows a fluid, preferably with nicotine absorbed from the nicotine containing product (3), to pass through it, characterized in that,at least a part of the wrapping material (2) also comprises a cooling agent (5) which causes a cooling effect when using the nicotine containing article (1), wherein the cooling agent (5) is neutral in taste and/or odour.2. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) is arranged on the surface area of the wrapping material (2).3. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that, the cooling agent (5) is absorbed inside the wrapping material (2).4. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the maximum amount of cooling agent per square metre of wrapping material is more than 0.2 g/m2, preferably more than 0.3 g/m2, more preferably 0.4 g/m2 and most preferably 0.5 g/m2.5. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) comprises at least one substance which provides a cooling effect.6. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) comprises at least one of the following substances: WS-5 (Ethyl 3-(p-menthane-3-carboxamido)acetate)WS-12 ((lR,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-p-menthanecarboxamide)WS-3 (N-Ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide)WS-14 (N-tert-Butyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide)WS-23 (2-isopropyl-N,2,3-trimethylbutyramide).7. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the wrapping material (2) and/or the nicotine containing product (3) comprise a flavouring agent (4) with at least one flavouring component.8. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) comprises nicotine and thereby intensifies the effect of the nicotine containing product (3).9. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the nicotine containing product (3) is a tobacco product.10. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the nicotine containing product (3) is a fibre which contains nicotine and/or is enriched with nicotine.11. Nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that,the nicotine containing product (3) comprises a pasty consistency.12. Nicotine containing article (1) according claim 1, characterized in that,the nicotine containing product (3) comprises a moist consistency.13. Method for manufacturing a nicotine containing article (1) according to at claim 1, wherein the method comprises the following steps: arranging the nicotine containing product (3) at least partially inside the wrapping material (2);enclosing the nicotine containing product (3) inside the wrapping material (2) by wrapping the wrapping material (2) around it;sealing the wrapping material (2) to form a pouch;and is characterized in that, the method further includes a step in which the taste and/or odour neutral cooling agent (5) is at least partially applied to the wrapping material (2) and/or pouch.14. Method for manufacturing a nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) is applied to the wrapping material (2) before and/or after the manufacturing process of the nicotine containing article (1).15. Method for manufacturing a nicotine containing article (1) according to claim 13 characterized in that,the cooling agent (5) is applied to the wrapping material (2) by spraying, painting and/or immersing the wrapping material (2) into the cooling agent (5).", "embedding_index": 640}
{"index": 641, "patent_number": "WO23030879 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system (1) comprises an aerosol generating device (10) and an aerosol generating article (100). The aerosol generating device (10) comprises a heating chamber (18) having an open first end (26), a closed second end (34), and a chamber wall (30) defining an interior volume of the heating chamber (18). The aerosol article (100) comprises an elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) having a proximal end (112) and a distal end (114) upstream of the proximal end (112). The elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) is positioned in the heating chamber (18) with the distal end (114) at the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18) and is spaced from an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) to define an airflow path (40) between the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) from the open first end (26) of the heating chamber (18) to the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18). The aerosol generating article (100) further comprises at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) positioned in the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) that extends fully to the distal end (114) of the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising: an aerosol generating device (10) comprising a heating chamber (18), the heating chamber (18) comprising an open first end (26), a closed second end (34), and a chamber wall (30) defining an interior volume of the heating chamber (18); and an aerosol generating article (100) comprising: an elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) having a proximal end (112) and a distal end (114) upstream of the proximal end (112), the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) being positioned in the heating chamber (18) with the distal end (114) at the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18) and being spaced from an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) to define an airflow path (40) between the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) from the open first end (26) of the heating chamber (18) to the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18); and at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) positioned in the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and extending fully to the distal end (114) of the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102); wherein the aerosol generating substrate (102) includes an aerosol former and the elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) is arranged to heat the aerosol generating substrate (102) in use of the aerosol generating system (1) to vaporise at least a proportion of the aerosol former, and wherein a proportion of the aerosol former that is not vaporised in use of the aerosol generating system (1) migrates towards an outer surface of the aerosol generating article (100) where it evaporates and is entrained in an airflow along the airflow path (40).2. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) extends fully from the proximal end (112) to the distal end (114) of the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102).3. An aerosol generating system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) has a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end (112) and the distal end (114), and the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) extends in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.4. An aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) is a substantially rod-shaped aerosol generating substrate and the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) is located in a radially central position within the rod-shaped aerosol generating substrate (102) and extends along the longitudinal axis.5. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) are circumscribed by a fluid-permeable wrapper (110) and an outer surface (111) of the fluid-permeable wrapper (110) is spaced from the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (18) to define said airflow path (40).6. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the fluid-permeable wrapper (110) is a paper wrapper.7. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (10) further comprises an induction heating arrangement (46) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field for penetrating the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) to thereby inductively heat the at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116).8. An aerosol generating system according to claim 7, wherein the induction heating arrangement (46) comprises an induction coil (48) extending around the heating chamber (18). - 19 -9. An aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, further comprising a filter segment at a proximal end (104) of the aerosol generating article (100) and at least one tubular segment upstream of the filter segment.10. A method of operating an aerosol generating system (1) comprising: an aerosol generating device (10) comprising a heating chamber (18), the heating chamber (18) comprising an open first end (26), a closed second end (34), and a chamber wall (30) defining an interior volume of the heating chamber (18); and an aerosol generating article (100) comprising: an elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) including an aerosol former and having a proximal end (112) and a distal end (114) upstream of the proximal end (112), the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) being positioned in the heating chamber (18) with the distal end (114) at the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18) and being spaced from an inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) to define an airflow path (40) between the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and the inner surface (36) of the chamber wall (30) from the open first end (26) of the heating chamber (18) to the closed second end (34) of the heating chamber (18); and at least one elongate inductively heatable susceptor (116) positioned in the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102) and extending fully to the distal end (114) of the elongate aerosol generating substrate (102); wherein the method comprises the steps of heating, by the aerosol generating device (10), the inductively heatable susceptor (116) to heat the aerosol generating substrate (102) and thereby vaporise at least a proportion of the aerosol former, and entraining in an airflow along the airflow path (40) a proportion of the aerosol former that has not been vaporised during said heating step and that has migrated towards, and evaporated from, an outer surface of the aerosol generating article (100).", "embedding_index": 641}
{"index": 642, "patent_number": "WO23030962 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generation assembly for generating a vapour that can be inhaled by a user, the assembly comprising a base part providing at least one surface for mounting a plurality of components; a first component mounted on said base part and forming a liquid jet device comprising a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, said first component being configured to generate drops of a liquid on demand; and at least one second component mounted on said base part and forming an air flow management device, said second component being configured to manage air that is to be mixed with said drops to generate the vapour to be inhaled by the user. [EN] Claims 1. A vapour generation assembly for generating a vapour that can be inhaled by a user, the assembly comprising: a planar base part providing at least one surface for mounting a plurality of components; a first component mounted on said base part and forming a liquid j et device comprising a fluid chamber, an ej ection noz zle and a supply channel embedded in a substrate, said first component being configured to generate drops of a liquid on demand; at least one second component mounted on said base part and forming an air flow management device, said second component being configured to manage air that is to be mixed with said drops to generate the vapour to be inhaled by the user.2. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one second component comprises an air pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of air to be mixed with the drops and/or air mixed with the drops.3. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one second component comprises a heating arrangement configured to pre-heat air before it is mixed with said drops.4. The vapour generation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base part is formed as one piece.5. The vapour generation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base part is formed from a printed circuit board, preferably a planar printed circuit board. The vapour generation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base part is formed from a flexible printed circuit board. The vapour generation assembly according to claims 2 and 5, wherein the air pressure sensor comprises a membrane arranged co-planar in an opening of the printed circuit board. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 3 and any one of 5 and 6, wherein the heating arrangement comprises a heating wire formed as a trace on said printed circuit board. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 3 and any one of 5 and 6, wherein the heating arrangement comprises a heating wire being through-hole mounted to said printed circuit board. The vapour generation assembly according to 7 or 8, wherein the printed circuit board compri ses one or more openings arranged to guide an air flow in thermal vicinity to said heating wire. The vapour generation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a cover arranged to form a mixing chamber together with said base part. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 11, wherein said cover comprises features to guide and/or limit airflow in the mixing chamber. The vapour generation assembly according to claim 12, wherein said features guiding and/or limiting the airflow interact with opening in the base part. An inhalation device comprising a vapour generation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13, a power source, and a control and driving circuit, the inhalation device further being configured to hold an amount of a liquid from which said drops can be generated.", "embedding_index": 642}
{"index": 643, "patent_number": "WO23030960 A1", "text": "[EN] A control unit for an inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, the control unit being configured to: control supply of voltage to a heating element of the liquid jet device based on a pulse train, wherein the pulses of the pulse train have a pulse width and a given voltage, and wherein the pulse width is less than or equal to 1.5Mus. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device comprising: at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand; a power supply unit configured to supply voltage to the liquid jet device at a given voltage; and a control unit configured to control supply of voltage to a heating element of the liquid jet device based on a pulse train, wherein the pulses of the pulse train have a pulse width and a given voltage, and the pulse width is less than or equal to 1.5ps, wherein the liquid jet device comprises a fluid chamber, a plurality of ejection nozzles, a supply channel and the heating element configured to heat the liquid in order to cause ejection through the plurality of ejection nozzles, and wherein the plurality of ejection nozzles have a shower head type design, in which at least some of the plurality of ejection nozzles associated with the heating element are provided at the edge of the fluid chamber.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein a ratio of the given voltage in volts to the pulse width in ps is greater than or equal to 8.3. The inhalation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the pulse width is less than or equal to 1.2ps and/or the given voltage is greater than or equal to 12V.4. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the pulse width is less than or equal to 0. 8ps and/or the given voltage of greater than or equal to 14V.5. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the given voltage corresponds to a peak voltage of the pulse train excluding any overshoot.6. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising: sensing means for detecting inhalation through a mouthpiece opening of the inhalation device by a user, wherein the control unit is further configured to initiate controlling supply of voltage to the heating element in response to detecting inhalation through the mouthpiece opening of the inhalation device by the user.7. The inhalation device according to claim 6, wherein the inhalation device is configured to generate aerosol only for a predetermined length of time following detecting inhalation through the mouthpiece opening of the inhalation device by the user.8. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid j et device comprises multiple heating elements, each heating element being associated with a respective plurality of ej ection noz zles; and wherein the control unit is configured to control supply of voltage to each of the heating elements based on the pulse train.9. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating element is arranged in a vicinity o f the fluid chamber; and wherein the control unit is configured to control the heating element to heat a first amount of the liquid to at least a vapori zation temperature, so that a vapour bubble expels a drop of the liquid through the plurality of ej ection noz zles.10. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid j et device is in the form of a microelectromechanical system, MEMS.11. The inhalation device according to claim 10, wherein the heating element is a resistor deposited on a substrate of the MEMS.12. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the inhalation device further comprises an air conduit and a mixing chamber in which air from the air conduit is mixed with the drops of the liquid.13. The inhalation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a reservoir configured to store an amount of the liquid.14. A method performed by a control unit of an inhalation device with at least one liquid j et device for producing drops of a liquid on demand and a power supply unit for supplying voltage to the liquid j et device at a given voltage, the method comprising: controlling supply of voltage to a heating element of the liquid j et device based on a pulse train, wherein the pulses of the pulse train have a pulse width and a given voltage wherein the pulse width is less than or equal to 1. 5ps, wherein the liquid j et device comprises a fluid chamber, a plurality of ej ection noz zles, a supply channel and the heating element for heating the liquid in order to cause ejection through the plurality of ejection nozzles, and wherein the plurality of ejection nozzles have a shower head type design, in which at least some of the plurality of ejection nozzles associated with the heating element are provided at the edge of the fluid chamber.15. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by a control unit of an inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand and a power supply unit for supplying voltage to the liquid jet device at a given voltage, cause the control unit to perform the method of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 643}
{"index": 644, "patent_number": "US2023074217 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device includes a heating element supported within a housing and extending along the length of the housing, an air flow path arranged to transport air over the heating element, and a liquid supply configured to supply liquid to the heating element, wherein the heating element includes a woven sheet of electrically conductive fibres, and wherein the fibres are arranged with a regular orientation to form a woven mesh that transports liquid by capillary action, in use. The woven sheet includes a first array of electrically conductive fibres extending in a first direction. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating element supported within a housing and extending along a length of the housing;an air flow path arranged to transport air over the heating element; anda liquid supply configured to supply liquid to the heating element,wherein the heating element comprises a woven sheet of electrically conductive fibres,wherein the electrically conductive fibres are arranged with a regular orientation to form a woven mesh configured to transports liquid by capillary action, in use, andwherein the woven sheet comprises: a first array of electrically conductive fibres extending in a first direction.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive fibres are displaced at regular intervals.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the woven sheet further comprises: a second array of electrically conductive fibres extending in a second direction,wherein the first array of electrically conductive fibres and the second array of electrically conductive fibres intersect to form the woven mesh.4. The heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the mesh is woven such that each fibre in the first array alternately winds over opposite sides of subsequent fibres of the second array.5. The heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the mesh is woven such that each fibre in the second array alternately winds over opposite sides of subsequent fibres of the first array.6. The heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first and second directions are substantially orthogonal.7. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the woven sheet of the heating element comprises one or more slots extending inwardly from at least one edge of the woven sheet.8. The heating apparatus of claim 3, further comprising at least one additional fibre woven into the mesh, wherein the at least one additional fibre comprises a different material to the electrically conductive fibres of the first and second arrays.9. The heating apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a third array of electrically conductive fibres extending in a third direction, wherein the third array of electrically conductive fibres is arranged to intersect with the first array of electrically conductive fibres and the second array of electrically conductive fibres.10. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the third direction is substantially orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction.11. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein at least two of the first, second and third arrays of electrically conductive fibres comprise different materials and/or different fibre thicknesses.12. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one region of the mesh is stretched or compressed relative to a surrounding region of the mesh.13. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a thickness of the mesh in a central region is greater than a thickness of the mesh in a peripheral region.14. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liquid supply at least partially surrounds the housing and is configured to directly interface with the heating element along the length of the housing.15. An aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating element is secured within the aerosol generating device by stitching the woven mesh.", "embedding_index": 644}
{"index": 645, "patent_number": "WO23031343 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a consumable article comprising a substrate portion (14). The device comprises a heating chamber (25) extending along a chamber axis (X), configured to receive at least the substrate portion (14) and comprising a plurality of contact walls (40, 41) designed to be in contact with an external surface of the substrate portion (14). The plurality of contact walls (40, 41) comprises a bottom wall (40) and at least one lateral wall (41). The heating chamber (25) further comprises an inlet portion (50) comprising an inlet hole (52A, 52B) of an airflow path extending through the substrate portion (14). Said inlet portion (50) extends on the bottom wall (40) and/or on the or at least one lateral wall (41) to create an airflow gradient at least at a region of the heating chamber (35) adjacent to this inlet portion. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (12) comprising a substrate portion (14) containing a solid substrate and defining an external surface; the aerosol generating device (10) comprising a heating chamber (25) extending along a chamber axis (X) and configured to receive at least the substrate portion (14) of the consumable article (12); the heating chamber (25) comprising a plurality of contact walls (40, 41) designed to be in contact with the external surface of the substrate portion (14) of the consumable article (12), the plurality of contact walls (40, 41) comprising a bottom wall (40) arranged substantially perpendicularly to the chamber axis (X) and at least one lateral wall (41) arranged substantially parallel to the chamber axis (X), the bottom wall (40) being in contact with the or each lateral wall (41) along a common border (42); the heating chamber (25) further comprising a heating element (34) extending from a centre (C) of the bottom wall (40) parallel to the or at least one lateral wall (41); the heating chamber (25) further comprising an inlet portion (45; 50; 60) comprising an inlet hole (52A, 52B; 62A, 62B) of an airflow path extending through the substrate portion (14) of the consumable article (12) when it is received in the heating chamber (25) and when the device (10) is operated to generate aerosol; said inlet portion (45; 50; 60) extending on the bottom wall (40) and/or on the or at least one lateral wall (41) to create an airflow gradient at least at a region of the heating chamber (35) adjacent to this inlet portion, said airflow gradient extending from the centre (C) of the bottom wall (40) until the common border (42).2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein said inlet portion (50; 60) extends: on the bottom wall (40), according to each transversal direction (Y) perpendicular to the chamber axis (X) and passing through a centre (C) of the bottom wall (40), from the common border (42) until 3/8, preferably 1/4, of the total length (L1) of the bottom wall (40) according to this direction (Y); or on the or at least one lateral wall (41), according to the chamber axis (X), preferably from the common border (42) until 2/3 of the total length (L2) of this lateral wall (41) according to this axis (X).3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said inlet portion (45; 50; 60) comprises a plurality of inlet holes (52A, 52B; 62A, 62B).4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein: - the inlet portion (45) extends on the bottom wall (40); - the concentration and/or the dimensions of the inlet holes increase(s) from the centre (C) of the bottom wall (40) to the common border (42).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: - the inlet portion (45; 50) extends on the bottom wall (40); - the inlet holes (50A, 50B) are arranged symmetrically in respect with the centre (C) of the bottom wall (40).6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein: - the inlet portion (60) extends on the or at least one lateral wall (41); - at least two inlet holes (60A, 60B) are arranged according to the chamber axis (X), preferably homogeneously according to the chamber axis (X).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the inlet portion (60) extends on a unique lateral wall (41) forming a cylindrical wall.8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein at least two inlet holes (60A, 60B) are arranged to face each other.9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7 and 8, wherein a plurality of inlet holes are arranged circumferentially on said cylindrical wall (41).10. The aerosol generating device (10) to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the substrate portion (14) of the consumable article (12) is wrapped in a wrapper (18), the wrapper (18) comprising a plurality of openings; the inlet holes (60A, 60B) of the inlet portion (60) being arranged to face said openings.11. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (25) comprises several inlet portions (45, 50, 60). 1812. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 1, wherein at least one inlet portion (45, 50) extends on the bottom wall (40) and at least one inlet portion (60) extends on the or at least one lateral wall (41).13. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (25) further defines an open end (31) opposite to the bottom wall (40).14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each inlet portion (45; 50; 60) forms a unique air permeable portion on the corresponding contact wall (40, 41).15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or at least one inlet hole (52A, 52B; 62A, 62B) is arranged adjacent to the common border (42).", "embedding_index": 645}
{"index": 646, "patent_number": "WO23030853 A1", "text": "[EN] A control unit for an inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, the control unit being configured to: control supply of power to one or more heating elements of the liquid jet device based on a pulse train having pulses defined by a voltage and a pulse width; monitor a value indicative of a fluid temperature of the liquid jet device, and reduce the power supplied to the one or more heating elements of the liquid jet device when the monitored value exceeds a first threshold value. [EN] 24 Claims 1. A control unit for an inhalation device with at least one liquid j et device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, the control unit being configured to: control supply of power to one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device based on a pulse train having pulses defined by a voltage and a pulse width; monitor a value indicative of a fluid temperature of the liquid j et device, and reduce the power supplied to the one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device when the monitored value exceeds a first threshold value.2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to reduce the power supplied to the one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device by reducing the pulse width of the pulses of the pulse train and/or by reducing the voltage of the pulses of the pulse train.3. The control unit according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the value indicative of the fluid temperature of the liquid j et device comprises a number of drops produced by the liquid j et device or a fluid temperature of the liquid j et device.4. The control unit according to any preceding claim, wherein the control unit is configured to further reduce the power supplied to the one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device when the monitored value exceeds a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value.5. The control unit according to any preceding claim, wherein an initial pulse width of the pulses of the pulse train is less than or equal to 1. 5ps and/or wherein a reduced pulse width of the pulses of the pulse train is less than or equal to 0. 8ps.6. An inhalation device with at least one liquid j et device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, the liquid j et device comprising a fluid chamber, at least one ej ection noz zle, a supply channel and a heating element configured to heat the liquid in order to cause ej ection through the at least one ej ection noz zle, the inhalation device further comprising a control unit according to any of claims 1 to 5.7. The inhalation device according to claim 6 wherein the liquid j et device comprises multiple heating elements, each heating element being associated with a respective one or more ej ection noz zles; and wherein the control unit is configured to control the supply of power to each of the heating elements based on the pulse train.8. The inhalation device according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the heating element is arranged in a vicinity o f the fluid chamber; and wherein the control unit is configured to control the heating element to heat a first amount of the liquid to at least a vapori zation temperature, so that a vapour bubble expels a drop of the liquid through the at least one ej ection noz zle.9. The inhalation device according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the liquid j et device is in the form of a microelectromechanical system, MEMS.10. The inhalation device according to claim 9, wherein the heating element is a resistor deposited on a substrate of the MEMS.11. The inhalation device according to claim 10, further comprising a temperature sense resistor, TSR, deposited on the substrate and configured to detect the fluid temperature of the liquid j et device.12. The inhalation device according to any of claims 6 to 11, wherein the inhalation device further comprises an air conduit and a mixing chamber in which air from the air conduit is mixed with the drops of the liquid.13. The inhalation device according to any of claims 6 to 12, further comprising a reservoir configured to store an amount of the liquid.14. A method performed by a control unit for an inhalation device with at least one liquid j et device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, the method comprising: controlling supply of power to one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device based on a pulse train having pulses defined by a voltage and a pulse width; monitoring a value indicative of a fluid temperature of the liquid j et device, and reducing the power supplied to the one or more heating elements of the liquid j et device when the monitored value exceeds a first threshold value.15. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by a control unit of an inhalation device with at 27 least one liquid j et device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, cause the control unit to perform the method of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 646}
{"index": 647, "patent_number": "EP4144240 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a disposable capsule (20) and a plurality of capsule assembly for use in a vaping device, wherein the capsule (20) having a housing for containing liquid substance, comprisinga male connector (12) provided on one side of the housing and a female connector (14) provided on another side of the housing, wherein the male connector (12) and the female connector (14) comprises a surface to mate with a female connector and a male connector of other capsules, respectively,the female connector (14) comprises a substantially circular base area having an accepting lip element having a primary sealed opening (15),the male connector (12) comprises a substantially circular base area with a dome structure having a primary sealed opening (15),wherein when a male connector (12) of a capsule and a female connector (14) of another capsule, or vice versa, are mated, the primary sealed openings (15) are ruptured, thereby allowing liquid substance of the capsules to communicate. [EN] 1. A disposable capsule (20) for use in a vaping device, wherein the capsule (20) having a housing for containing liquid substance, comprising a male connector (12) provided on one side of the housing and a female connector (14) provided on another side of the housing, wherein the male connector (12) and the female connector (14) comprises a surface to mate with a female connector and a male connector of other capsules, respectively,the female connector (14) comprises a substantially circular base area having an accepting lip element having a primary sealed opening (15),the male connector (12) comprises a substantially circular base area with a dome structure having a primary sealed opening (15),wherein when a male connector (12) of a capsule and a female connector (14) of another capsule, or vice versa, are mated, the primary sealed openings (15) are ruptured, thereby allowing liquid substance of the capsules to communicate.2. The capsule (20) according to claim 1, wherein the male connector (12) and the female connector (14) are provided on an opposite side of the disposable capsule (20).3. The capsule (20) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein two, three or four pairs of male connectors (12) and female connectors (14) are provided to the capsule (20), wherein each pair of the male connector (12) and the female connector (14) are arranged on an opposite side of the capsule (20).4. The capsule (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the accepting lip of the female connector (14) comprises a surface and a periphery complimentary to the male connector (12) such that when the female connector (14) and the male connector (12) are mated, the accepting lip of the female connector (14) surround the male connector (12) in a water-tight manner.5. The capsule (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a valve (33) is provided to the capsule (20).6. The capsule (20) according to claim 5, wherein the at least one valve (33) is provided to the male connector (12) and/or the female connector (14) and/or nipple (22, 24) of the capsule (20).7. The capsule (20) according to any one of the claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the valve (33) is a flanged duckbill valve.8. The capsule (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the primary sealed opening (15) of the female connector (14) and/or the secondary sealed opening (25) of the nipple (24) is a tearable opening.9. The capsule (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the primary sealed opening (15) of the male connector (12) and/or the secondary sealed opening (25) of the nipple (22) is a pressure-sensitive opening.10. The capsule (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a nipple (22, 24) with a secondary sealed opening (22) is provided on top of the male connector (12) and the female connector (14) of the capsule (20), respectively, wherein the secondary sealed openings (25) are only ruptured after the primary sealed openings (15) are ruptured.11. A plurality of disposable capsules (20) assembly according to any one of the preceding claims interconnected to form a capsule assembly.", "embedding_index": 647}
{"index": 648, "patent_number": "EP4144237 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a vaping device (100) comprising a housing having a holding end (HE) and a mouth end (ME), comprising a power supply section (220), a vaporizing section (240), a capsule storage portion (260), the power supply section (220) comprises an electrical power supply (222) and a controller (224), the controller (224) is configured to control the electrical connection from the power supply (222) to a heating or a fuelling element (242) in order to generate heat, the vaporizing section (240) comprises the heating or fuelling element (242), a liquid channel (244) and a vapour channel (246), the heating or fuelling element (242) is connected through the liquid channel (244) to one end of the capsule storage portion (260), the capsule storage portion (260) is capable of accepting a plurality of capsule (20) arranged next to each other, forming an interconnected capsule assembly, the vapour channel (246) comprises a vapour inlet and a vapour outlet, allowing vapour to be released from the vaping device, characterized in that at least one spring element (25) is provided to the capsule storage portion (260), slidable or movable along the capsule storage portion (260) in a longitudinal direction, wherein the spring element (25) is configured in such a way to be urged to a first position when no capsule (20) are being loaded in the capsule storage portion (260), and the spring element (25) is pushed to a second or further positions when one or more capsule (20) are being loaded to the capsule storage portion (260). [EN] 1. A vaping device (100) comprising: A housing having a holding end (HE) and a mouth end (ME), comprising a power supply section (220), a vaporizing section (240), a capsule storage portion (260),the power supply section (220) comprises an electrical power supply (222) and a controller (224), the controller (224) is configured to control the electrical connection from the power supply (222) to a heating or a fueling element (242) in order to generate heat,the vaporizing section (240) comprises the heating or fueling element (242), a liquid channel (244) and a vapour channel (246),the heating or fueling element (242) is connected through the liquid channel (244) to one end of the capsule storage portion (260),the capsule storage portion (260) is capable of accepting a plurality of capsule (20) arranged next to each other, forming an interconnected capsule assembly,the vapour channel (246) comprises a vapour inlet and a vapour outlet, allowing vapour to be released from the vaping device,characterized in that at least one spring element (25) is provided to the capsule storage portion (260), slidable or movable along the capsule storage portion (260) in a longitudinal direction, wherein the spring element (25) is configured in such a way to be urged to a first position when no capsule (20) are being loaded in the capsule storage portion (260), and the spring element (25) is pushed to a second or further positions when one or more capsule (20) are being loaded to the capsule storage portion (260).2. The vaping device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the capsule storage portion (260) is substantially elongated, wherein the spring element (25) is movable or slidable in a longitudinal direction along the elongated capsule storage portion (260).3. The vaping device (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the spring element (25) is provided to move or slide along a rod element arranged parallel to the elongated capsule storage portion (260).4. The vaping device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule storage portion (260) comprises two or more parallel sections, each section is configured to accept a plurality of capsule (20).5. The vaping device (100) according to claim 4, wherein one heating or fueling element is provided to vaporize the liquid substance fed by two capsules (20).6. The vaping device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one dominant spring element (225) is provided to the power supply section (220) such that the vaporizing section (240) is urged towards the capsule storing portion (260).7. The vaping device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule storing portion (260) is an elongated portion of at least 5 cm preferably at least 8 cm.", "embedding_index": 648}
{"index": 649, "patent_number": "US2022081191 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods includes an outer housing; and an inner liner for storing consumer goods, wherein the inner liner is arranged within the outer housing; and the outer housing includes a closing flap for opening and closing the container, wherein the closing flap is integral with the outer housing and includes a top panel and a front panel; and the inner liner includes an opening for allowing access to the consumer goods within the inner liner in an open configuration of the container, said opening being closed by a reclosable inner liner flap in a closed configuration of the container, wherein the inner liner flap is attached to the inner liner at least partially by a re-sealable adhesive; and wherein the closing flap is permanently attached to the inner liner flap. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a. an outer housing; andb. an inner liner for storing consumer goods, wherein the inner liner is arranged within the outer housing; andc. the outer housing comprising a closing flap for opening and closing the container, wherein the closing flap is integral with the outer housing and comprises a top panel and a front panel; andd. the inner liner comprises an opening for allowing access to the consumer goods within the inner liner in an open configuration of the container, said opening being closed by a reclosable inner liner flap in a closed configuration of the container, wherein the reclosable inner liner flap is attached to the inner liner at least partially by a re-sealable adhesive; and whereine. the closing flap is permanently attached to the reclosable inner liner flap.2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening in the inner liner extends at least partially to a front panel thereof, and the opening is accessible through a cutout in a front panel of the outer housing for facilitating access to the consumer goods in the open configuration of the container.3. The container according to claim 2, wherein the cutout in the front panel of the outer housing has a length measured in a longitudinal direction of the outer housing that is at least 50 percent of a length of the container in said longitudinal direction.4. The container according to claim 2, wherein the cutout in the front panel of the outer housing reveals at least a portion at the front panel of the inner liner arranged between the opening of the inner liner and at least a side of the cutout in a longitudinal direction of the outer housing.5. The container according to claim 2, wherein the reclosable inner liner flap comprises a front panel, which is located within the boundaries of the cutout of the front panel of the outer housing in the closed configuration of the container.6. The container according to claim 5, wherein the reclosable inner liner flap adheres to the revealed portion at the front panel of the inner liner by the re-sealable adhesive in the closed configuration of the container.7. The container according to claim 1, wherein, in the closed configuration of the container, the closing flap is re-sealably adhered to a front of the container by the re-sealable adhesive between the reclosable inner liner flap and inner liner, only.8. The container according to claim 1, wherein the re-sealable adhesive is part of the reclosable inner liner flap.9. The container according to claim 1, wherein the re-sealable adhesive is part of the inner liner.10. The container according to claim 1, wherein a box portion of the outer housing comprises a fully open top side arranged below the top panel of the closing flap in the closed configuration of the container.11. The container according to claim 10, wherein the inner liner is movable within the outer housing partially out of the fully open top side.12. The container according to claim 10, wherein the outer housing comprises tabs that are permanently adhered to a bottom panel of the inner liner and are pivotally arranged within the outer housing.13. The container according to claim 1, wherein the closing flap comprises a gripping tab at a lower edge of the front panel of the closing flap.14. The container according to claim 2, wherein the front panel of the closing flap has a length measured in a longitudinal direction of the container that is larger than a length of the cutout in the front panel of the outer housing.15. The container according to claim 1, further comprising an inner frame arranged within the inner liner.16. The container according to claim 2, wherein the cutout in the front panel of the outer housing has a length measured in a longitudinal direction of the outer housing that is 60-70 percent of a length of the container in said longitudinal direction.", "embedding_index": 649}
{"index": 650, "patent_number": "US2020404968 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating system includes a vapour generating space for containing a vapour generating material and a heater for heating the vapour generating material to generate a first vapour. The vapour generating system further includes an air inlet, an air outlet, an air flow passage connecting the air inlet and the air outlet via the vapour generating space, an outer surface and a cooling chamber. The cooling chamber includes a liquid which is vaporisable to form a second vapour and the cooling chamber is positioned between the heater and the outer surface and/or between the air flow passage and the outer surface. [EN] 1. A vapour generating system comprising: a vapour generating space for containing a vapour generating material;a heater for heating the vapour generating material to generate a first vapour;an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow passage connecting the air inlet and the air outlet via the vapour generating space;an outer surface; anda cooling chamber comprising a liquid which is vaporisable to form a second vapour;wherein the cooling chamber is positioned between the heater and the outer surface and/or between the air flow passage and the outer surface.2. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the cooling chamber comprises a wick to transfer the liquid from a first position in the cooling chamber to a second position in the cooling chamber.3. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the first position in the cooling chamber is closer to the outer surface than the second position in the cooling chamber.4. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the liquid has a boiling point less than approximately 60 degrees centigrade, preferably less than approximately 50 degrees centigrade, preferably less than approximately 40 degrees centigrade5. The vapour generating system according to claim 2, wherein the wick comprises a mesh structure.6. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heater comprises an induction heatable susceptor and the vapour generating system comprises an induction coil arranged to generate an alternating electromagnetic field for inductively heating the induction heatable susceptor, the cooling chamber being positioned between the induction coil and the outer surface.7. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the wick includes an electrically conductive material and is arranged to provide an electromagnetic shield for the induction coil.8. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the wick extends substantially across at least one side of the induction coil.9. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, further comprising a ferrimagnetic, non-electrically conductive material positioned between the wick and the induction coil and extending substantially across at least one side of the induction coil.10. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the air flow passage is positioned between the induction coil and the outer surface.11. The vapour generating system according to claim 6, wherein the cooling chamber comprises an inner wall proximate the induction coil, the inner wall including a metal having good heat conductivity and electromagnetic shielding properties.12. The vapour generating system according to claim 1, wherein the cooling chamber is positioned between the outer surface and a portion of the air flow passage connecting the vapour generating space to the air outlet.13. A vapour generating device comprising: a vapour generating space for receiving a vapour generating material;an induction coil for heating the vapour generating material to generate a first vapour;an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow passage connecting the air inlet and the air outlet via the vapour generating space;an outer surface;a cooling chamber comprising a liquid which is vaporisable to form a second vapour;wherein the cooling chamber is positioned between the induction coil and the outer surface and/or between the air flow passage and the outer surface.14. The vapour generating device according to claim 13, wherein the cooling chamber comprises a wick to transfer the liquid from a first position in the cooling chamber to a second position in the cooling chamber, the wick including an electrically conductive material and being arranged to provide an electromagnetic shield for the induction coil.15. A vapour generating device comprising: a vapour generating space for receiving a vapour generating material;a resistive heater for heating the vapour generating material to generate a first vapour;an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow passage connecting the air inlet and the air outlet via the vapour generating space;an outer surface;a cooling chamber comprising a liquid which is vaporisable to form a second vapour;wherein the cooling chamber is positioned between the resistive heater and the outer surface and/or between the air flow passage and the outer surface.", "embedding_index": 650}
{"index": 651, "patent_number": "EP4140333 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a cartridge (14) for storing a vaporizable material for an aerosol generating device. The cartridge (14) comprises a cartridge body (51) defining an internal surface (54).The cartridge (14) further comprises a coating (67) covering the internal surface (54) of the cartridge body (51) and being extractable from the cartridge body (51) before recycling the cartridge body (51). [EN] 1. A cartridge (14) for storing a vaporizable material for an aerosol generating device (12), the cartridge (14) comprises a cartridge body (51) defining an internal surface (54); the cartridge (14) being characterized in that it further comprises a coating (67) covering the internal surface (54) of the cartridge body (51) and being extractable from the cartridge body (51) before recycling the cartridge body (51).2. The cartridge (14) according to claim 1, wherein the coating (67) is extractable from the cartridge body (51) with at least one internal element (58, 60, 62) of the cartridge body (51) having been in contact with the vaporizable material.3. The cartridge (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coating (67) covers at least one internal element (58, 60, 62) of the cartridge body (51) different from the internal surface (54).4. The cartridge according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said internal element (58, 60, 62) is chosen in the group comprising: - a liquid transport element (62);- a heater (60);- a susceptor;- an airflow channel (58).5. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) is extractable using a removal process comprising at least one operation chosen in the group comprising: - applying pressure inside the cartridge body (51);- applying heat, preferably by increasing surrounding temperature;- applying a mechanical action;- applying electromagnetic radiations, such as UV rays.6. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) comprises a foil or film.7. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) is impermeable or water repellent.8. The cartridge (14) according to claim 7, wherein the coating (67) comprises a peelable tie or seal layer.9. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) is applied by spraying or painting on the corresponding surface (54).10. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) is applied on the corresponding surface (54) using heat to harden it.11. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (67) is applied on the internal surface (54) of the cartridge body before assembling the cartridge.12. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizable material is liquid.13. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal surface (54) delimits a storage portion (56) of the cartridge adapted to store the vaporizable material.14. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge body (51) is made of polypropylene or PET.", "embedding_index": 651}
{"index": 652, "patent_number": "US2021259314 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for a personal vaporizing device includes a liquid store, a liquid transfer element, a heating element, a first power terminal and a second power terminal connected to the heating element, and a memory configured to store a first reference value indicating the resistance of the heating element at a reference temperature or reference. A method of manufacturing such a cartridge is also provided. A main body of a personal vaporizing device has a cartridge seating configured to receive such a cartridge. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a personal vaporizing device, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store,a liquid transfer element,a heating element,a first power terminal and a second power terminal connected to the heating element, anda memory configured to store a first reference value indicating resistance of the heating element at a reference temperature or a reference temperature range of the heating element.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the memory further comprises a predetermined temperature coefficient of resistivity related to a material of the heating element.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the memory is configured to store a second reference value indicating resistance of an open loop of an electronic circuit, the open loop extending between the first and second power terminals and including the heating element.4. The cartridge according to claim 3, wherein endpoints of the open loop are the first and second power terminals.5. The cartridge according to claim 3, further comprising one or more data terminals configured to provide the first and/or second reference values to a main body of the personal vaporizing device.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a mouthpiece portion.7. A method of manufacturing the cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first reference value is obtained by measuring the resistance of the heating element and measuring an ambient temperature.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the ambient temperature substantially corresponds to a temperature of the heating element and/or to the reference temperature.9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the ambient temperature corresponds to a temperature of the heating element, which differs from the reference temperature, and wherein a resistance reference value at the reference temperature is calculated by adjusting the measured resistance of the heating element by using the formula R=Rref[1+a(T-Tref)], where R is a current resistance of the heating element at the ambient temperature, Rref is the reference resistance value of the heating element at the reference temperature Tref, a is a temperature coefficient of resistance of a material of the heating element and T is a current temperature in degrees centigrade of the heating element.10. A method of manufacturing the cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the first reference value is obtained by measuring the resistance of the heating element and measuring an ambient temperature, wherein the ambient temperature substantially corresponds to a temperature of the heating element and/or to the reference temperature, and wherein obtaining the second reference value includes a step of measuring the resistance of the open loop after assembly of the open loop while a temperature of the heating element substantially corresponds to the reference temperature or lies within the reference temperature range.11. A main body of a personal vaporizing device, the main body having a cartridge seating configured to receive a cartridge comprising: a heating element,a first power terminal and a second power terminal connected to the heating element to thereby form an open loop between the first and second power terminals, which form end-points of the open loop, and including the heating element connected between the first and second power terminals; wherein the cartridge seating comprises:a first pair of electrical connectors configured to establish an electrical circuit when connected to respective ones of the first and second power terminals of the cartridge whereby power may be supplied to the heating element from the main body via the first pair of electrical connectors and the first and second power terminals, anda second pair of electrical connectors configured to establish a measuring circuit when connected to respective ones of the first and second power terminals for measuring voltage between the first and second power terminals of the cartridge whilst power is supplied to the first and second power terminals via the first pair of electrical connectors.12. The main body according to claim 11, wherein the main body further comprises a controller configured to determine resistance of the open loop between the first and second power terminals by the voltage measured by the measuring circuit; and to determine an estimate of resistance of the heating element on the basis of the determined resistance of the open loop.13. The main body according to claim 12, wherein the controller is further configured to obtain a first reference value indicating the resistance of the heating element at a reference temperature or a reference temperature range of the heating element; and to determine an estimate of a temperature of the heating element by comparing the determined resistance of the open loop with the resistance indicated by the first reference value.14. The main body according to claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to determine a current temperature by executing a functional relationship of R=Rref[1+a(T-Tref)], where R is a current resistance of the heating element at an ambient temperature T, Rref is a reference resistance value of the heating element at a reference temperature Tref, a is a temperature coefficient of resistance of a material of the heating element and T is a current temperature in degrees centigrade of the heating element.15. The main body according to claim 13, wherein the controller is further configured: to determine a difference between the resistance of the heating element and the resistance of the open loop based on the obtained second reference value; andto determine an estimate of a value of the current resistance of the heating element by subtracting the determined difference between the resistance of the heating element and the resistance of the open loop from the determined resistance of the open loop.16. The main body according to claim 15, wherein the controller obtains the first and/or second reference values from the cartridge.17. The main body according to claim 16, further comprising data connectors for obtaining the first and/or second reference values from the cartridge.18. The main body according to claim 14, wherein the main body is configured to regulate power applied to the heating element in the cartridge depending on the determined current resistance or current temperature of the heating element.19. A method of manufacturing the cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first reference value is obtained by measuring the resistance of the heating element and measuring an ambient temperature before assembly of the heating element into the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 652}
{"index": 653, "patent_number": "US2022000176 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette and a mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette are provided. The mouthpiece portion has a liquid store, an atomizer-receiving portion, a vapour outlet and a vapour flow tube. The liquid store has a liquid opening in a bottom portion thereof; the mouthpiece portion has an axially moveable closing member which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The axially moveable closing member is biased towards the closed position to seal the liquid opening. The closing member is urged towards the open position when an atomizer is present in the atomizer receiving portion. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece portion comprising a mouthpiece having a liquid store, an atomizer-receiving portion, a vapour outlet, and a vapour flow tube, the vapour flow tube having an axial extension between the atomizer-receiving portion and the vapour outlet; wherein the liquid store has a liquid opening in a bottom portion thereof, and wherein the mouthpiece portion further comprises an axially moveable closing member which is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the axially moveable closing member is biased towards the closed position to seal the liquid opening, and wherein the axially moveable closing member is urged towards the open position when an atomizer is present in the atomizer-receiving portion; andwherein the axially moveable closing member has a sealing end provided with a horizontal flange, and wherein the flange is configured to seal against a bottom surface of the liquid store comprising the liquid opening.2. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the axially moveable closing member is guided by the vapour flow tube.3. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the axially moveable closing member is guided by an internal side of the liquid store.4. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the closing member is a tubular sleeve.5. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 4, wherein the tubular sleeve is located around the vapour flow tube.6. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the sealing end further comprises a resilient seal connected to the horizontal flange and configured to seal against the bottom surface of the liquid store comprising the liquid opening and close the liquid opening.7. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the axially moveable closing member is moveable in an axial direction when a liquid refill arrangement is present in the atomizer-receiving portion.8. An electronic cigarette comprising a mouthpiece portion provided with a mouthpiece, a power supply portion and an atomizer, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises an atomizer-receiving portion configured to receive an upper portion of the atomizer, and wherein the power supply portion comprises an atomizer seating configured to receive a lower portion of the atomiser; wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises a liquid store having a liquid opening in a bottom portion thereof and a vapour flow tube extending from the atomizer-receiving portion to the mouthpiece;wherein the mouthpiece portion further comprises an axially moveable closing member which is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the closing member is biased towards the closed position to seal the liquid opening, and wherein the closing member is urged towards the open position when the atomizer is received in the atomizer-receiving portion; and wherein the axially moveable closing member has a sealing end provided with a horizontal flange, and wherein the flange is configured to seal against a bottom surface of the liquid store comprising the liquid opening.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the axially moveable closing member is guided by the vapour flow tube.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the axially moveable closing member is guided by an internal side of the liquid store.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the atomizer comprises at least one liquid inlet, a fluid transfer element and a heating element, and wherein the at least one liquid inlet is configured to extend into the atomizer-receiving portion of the mouthpiece portion such that the atomizer abuts the axially moveable closing member and the axially moveable closing member is released from a surface of the liquid store comprising the liquid opening such that a fluidic connection between the liquid store and the fluid transfer element is established through the at least one liquid inlet when the mouthpiece portion is connected to the power supply portion and the atomizer is present in the atomizer seating.", "embedding_index": 653}
{"index": 654, "patent_number": "WO21122994 A2", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of operating an aerosol- generating device, the method comprising the steps of retrieving an aerosol-delivery profile of a user stored on the aerosol-generating device or a personal computing device; obtaining a user schedule from a calendar application on a server or the personal computing device; customising the retrieved aerosol-delivery profile for the user at least based on the user schedule; and controlling an operation of the aerosol-generating device based on the customised aerosol-delivery profile. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A computer-implemented method of operating an aerosol-generating device, the method comprising the steps of: retrieving an aerosol-delivery profile of a user stored on the aerosol-generating device or a personal computing device, wherein the aerosol-delivery profile comprises a workday profile and a non-workday profile; obtaining a user schedule from a calendar application on a server or the personal computing device; customising one of the workday profile and the non-workday profile in the retrieved aerosol-delivery profile for the user at least based on the user schedule; and controlling an operation of the aerosol-generating device based on the customised aerosol-delivery profile.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the aerosol-delivery profile includes information related to an amount of substance to be delivered to the user in the aerosol.3. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: receiving an input from the user on the personal computing device to set a recurring event for each day during a week; and restricting the use of the aerosol-generating device during the recurring event.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: establishing a communicative pairing between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device to allow the aerosol-generating device to obtain the user schedule from the personal computing device, wherein the user schedule is obtained by the aerosol-generating device on a periodic basis.5. The method of anyone of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: establishing a communicative pairing between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device to allow the aerosol-generating device to receive a controlling command, wherein the controlling command is generated by the personal computing device based on the customised aerosol-delivery profile, and controlling the operation of the aerosol-generating device based on the received controlling command.6. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising: monitoring usage of the aerosol-generating device over time; and modifying the aerosol-delivery profile based on the usage.7. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising exchanging the aerosol- delivery profile and/or the user schedule with other aerosol-generating devices or their respective other personal computing devices connected on a network.8. The method of claim 7, further comprising: searching, in a predetermined area, for the other aerosol-generating devices or the respective personal computing devices having an aerosol-generating device control application, to identify candidate devices; and identifying one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices to exchange aerosol-delivery profile and/or user schedule.9. The method of claim 8, wherein said identifying one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices comprises: comparing device ID of the candidate devices with previously stored device IDs; and identifying one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices based on the comparison.10. The method of claim 8, wherein said identifying one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices comprises: sending a list of the candidate devices to a server storing user profiles and a configurable rule; and identifying, by the server, one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices based on user profiles associated with the candidate devices and the configurable rule.11. The method of any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising: determining a time slot based on the exchanged user schedule; and displaying a message on the user computing device indicating one or more matching users, each associated with at least one of the trusted devices with a matching user profile, available at the determined time slot.12. A computer-implemented method of exchanging aerosol-delivery profiles, the method comprising the steps of: searching, in a predetermined area, for other aerosol-generating devices or other personal computing devices having an aerosol-generating device control application, to identify candidate devices; identifying one or more of the candidate devices as trusted devices to exchange aerosol-delivery profile and/or user schedule; determining a time slot based on the exchanged user schedule; and displaying a message on the user computing device indicating one or more matching users, each associated with at least one of the trusted devices with a matching user profile, available at the determined time slot.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising sending a message to the one or more matching users to plan a meet-up at the determined time slot.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the message further comprises a location for the meet-up.15. The method of claim 13 or 14, wherein the message is only sent to the at least one trusted device in close proximity of the user computing device.16. A data processing system for generating a customisable aerosol-delivery profile for a user, the system comprising means for carrying out a method according to any of claims 1 to 11.17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 15.", "embedding_index": 654}
{"index": 655, "patent_number": "US2023034238 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol by heating a liquid aerosol substrate, the device comprising: a reusable section (200) comprising a heating element (210, 610); and a consumable (100) comprising the liquid aerosol substrate (110), wherein the consumable is adapted to supply the liquid aerosol substrate to the heating element in use, wherein the consumable or the reusable section comprises an aerosol generation chamber (120, 620), the aerosol generation chamber comprising a heater cradle (160) adapted to hold the heating element, the heater cradle comprising a first opening (161) adapted to receive the heating element into the heater cradle, and a capillary opening (162) adapted to draw the liquid aerosol substrate into the heater cradle in use. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol by heating a liquid aerosol substrate, the device comprising: a reusable section comprising a heating element; anda consumable comprising the liquid aerosol substrate,wherein the consumable is adapted to supply the liquid aerosol substrate to the heating element in use,wherein the consumable or the reusable section comprises an aerosol generation chamber, the aerosol generation chamber comprising a heater cradle adapted to hold the heating element, the heater cradle comprising a first opening adapted to receive the heating element into the heater cradle, and the heater cradle comprising a capillary opening adapted to draw the liquid aerosol substrate into the heater cradle in use.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the reusable section further comprises an electrical power source connected to the heating element.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein: the consumable comprises the aerosol generation chamber, and the aerosol generation chamber contains the liquid aerosol substrate and has a consumable opening adapted to receive the heating element into the aerosol generation chamber; andthe reusable section comprises a loading mechanism configured to position the heating element in the aerosol generation chamber.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein: the loading mechanism is adapted move between an open position and a closed position,the loading mechanism is configured to receive and hold the consumable in the open position, andthe loading mechanism and the heating element are arranged with respect to one another such that the heating element moves through the consumable opening as the loading mechanism moves from the open position to the closed position.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the loading mechanism comprises a positioning element adapted to engage a corresponding element on the consumable, such that the consumable is aligned to receive the heating element.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the consumable opening comprises a consumable seal.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the heating element comprises a rigid leading portion adapted to break the consumable seal when the heating element moves through the consumable opening.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the first opening is the capillary opening.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein: the reusable section comprises the aerosol generation chamber,the heating element is arranged in the aerosol generation chamber, andthe reusable section is adapted to receive the liquid aerosol substrate from the consumable into the aerosol generation chamber.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the reusable section is configured to compress the consumable in order to drive the liquid aerosol substrate into the aerosol generation chamber.11. An aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the consumable comprises a weak spot or an outlet for the liquid aerosol substrate.12. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the reusable section comprises a piercing element arranged to pierce the consumable.13. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the consumable comprises an inlet for air.14. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the reusable section is adapted to drive air into the consumable, in order to drive the liquid aerosol substrate into the aerosol generation chamber.15. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a mesh of electrically conductive fibres configured to transport liquid through the heating element by capillary action in use.", "embedding_index": 655}
{"index": 656, "patent_number": "US2023009690 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a power system having at least one supercapacitor and at least one battery. The power system is operable in a plurality of selectable operating modes. The aerosol generation device further includes a controller. The controller is configured to control a power flow of the at least one supercapacitor and a power flow of the at least one battery based on the selected operating mode. The plurality of operating modes includes a float mode in which a heater associated with the aerosol generation device is maintained substantially at an aerosol generation temperature. In the float mode the controller is configured to control a power flow of the power system to maintain the heater substantially at the aerosol generation temperature, and control the at least one battery to charge the at least one supercapacitor. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a power system comprising at least one supercapacitor and at least one battery, wherein the power system is operable in a plurality of selectable operating modes; anda controller, wherein the controller is configured to control a power flow of the at least one supercapacitor and a power flow of the at least one battery based on a selected one of the plurality of operating modes;wherein the plurality of operating modes comprises a float mode in which a heater associated with the aerosol generation device is maintained substantially at an aerosol generation temperature, and wherein in the float mode the controller is configured to:control a power flow of the power system to maintain the heater associated with the aerosol generation device substantially at the aerosol generation temperature; andcontrol the at least one battery to charge the at least one supercapacitor.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a post-session mode, and wherein in the post-session mode the controller is configured to: when the at least one supercapacitor is not substantially charged at an end point of the float mode, control the at least one battery to continue to charge the at least one supercapacitor beyond the end point of the float mode in the post-session mode.3. The aerosol generation device of claims 1, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a first preheating mode in which the heater associated with the aerosol generation device is heated to a predetermined temperature using the power system, and wherein in the first preheating mode the controller is configured to: control both the at least one supercapacitor and the at least one battery to provide power to the heater.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a second preheating mode in which the heater associated with the aerosol generation device is heated to a predetermined temperature using the power system, and wherein in the second preheating mode the controller is configured to: control the at least one supercapacitor to provide power to the heater, without the at least one battery providing power to the heater.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a first charging mode, and wherein in the first charging mode the controller is configured to: control the at least one supercapacitor to charge, from an external power source connectable to the aerosol generation device, until the at least one supercapacitor is fully charged, then control the at least one battery to charge from the external power source.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a second charging mode, and wherein in the second charging mode the controller is configured to: control the at least one supercapacitor to charge, from an external power source connectable to the aerosol generation device, until the at least one supercapacitor reaches a predetermined charge level, and then control both the at least one supercapacitor and the at least one battery to charge from the external power source.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the predetermined charge level is: greater than 50 percent of a full charge.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the plurality of operating modes further comprises a third charging mode, and wherein in the third charging mode the controller is configured to: control both the at least one supercapacitor and the at least one battery to charge from an external power source connectable to the aerosol generation device.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein in the third charging mode the controller is configured to: control both the at least one supercapacitor and the at least one battery to charge from an external power source connectable to the aerosol generation device when the external power source has a suitable power capability.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the at least one supercapacitor comprises at least one hybrid supercapacitor and/or at least one asymmetric supercapacitor and/or at least one pseudo supercapacitor.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the at least one supercapacitor is configured to store enough energy to power the associated heater to aerosolise at least one aerosol generating consumable receivable in the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is arranged to receive an aerosol generating consumable comprises comprising a tobacco rod.13. A method of controlling a power system of an aerosol generation device, wherein the power system comprises at least one supercapacitor and at least one battery, and the power system is operable in a plurality of selectable operating modes, the method comprising: controlling, by a controller, a power flow of the at least one supercapacitor and a power flow of the at least one battery based on a selected one of the plurality of operating modes; andwherein the plurality of operating modes comprises a float mode in which a heater associated with the aerosol generation device is maintained substantially at an aerosol generation temperature, and in the float mode the method further comprising:controlling, by the controller, a power flow of the power system to maintain the heater associated with the aerosol generation device substantially at the aerosol generation temperature; andcontrolling, by the controller, the at least one battery to charge the at least one supercapacitor.14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to control a power system of an aerosol generation device, wherein the power system comprises at least one supercapacitor and at least one battery, and the power system is operable in a plurality of selectable operating modes; wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to: control a power flow of the at least one supercapacitor and a power flow of the at least one battery based on a selected one of the plurality of operating modes; andwherein the plurality of operating modes comprises a float mode in which a heater associated with the aerosol generation device is maintained substantially at an aerosol generation temperature, and in the float mode the instructions further cause the one or more processors to: control a power flow of the power system to maintain the heater associated with the aerosol generation device substantially at the aerosol generation temperature; andcontrol the at least one battery to charge the at least one supercapacitor.15-32. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 656}
{"index": 657, "patent_number": "WO21122418 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising a heater (220) which heats an aerosol forming substrate (108), a wireless communication interface (114) which communicates with wireless enabled devices, and a controller (112) which controls the operation of the device. The controller (112) is configured to enable generation of an aerosol when the wireless interface (114) establishes that a link is available with a user electronic device (116). The controller (112) is further configured to disable aerosol generation but enable pre-heating of the aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface (114) has not established that a wireless link is available with the user electronic device (116). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating device comprising: a heater configured to heat an aerosol forming substrate to generate an aerosol; a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a user electronic device; and a controller configured to enable the generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available; wherein the controller is configured to enable pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has not established that a wireless link is available with the user electronic device; wherein the wireless communication interface is configured to search for a wireless link for a predetermined time period; and wherein the controller is configured to disable pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link is not available within the predetermined time period.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to enable aerosol generation until the end of the vaping session, after the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link is available with a user electronic device.3. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an indicator configured to indicate to the user a status of the aerosol generating device.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the indicator comprises an elongate light source configured to indicate the relative completion of a scanning or vaping operation, or the relative amount of a consumable resource remaining in the aerosol generating device.5. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the wireless communication interface is configured to stop searching for a wireless link if a wireless link with a user electronic device is found.6. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the controller is configured to enable pre-heating for a predetermined time period when the wireless communication interface has not established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available.7. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the controller is configured to enable pre-heating of the aerosol forming substrate up to a predetermined temperature, which is below the temperature of vapour generation.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, further comprising a temperature sensor for determining the temperature of the aerosol forming substrate.9. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol forming substrate comprises tobacco.10. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the wireless communication interface is a Bluetooth interface.11. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the user electronic device is a smartphone.12. The aerosol generating device of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a memory in which identifiers for user electronic devices are stored.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to enable the generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user when an identifier for a user electronic device in wireless communication with the aerosol generating device matches an identifier stored in the memory.14. A method of operation for an aerosol generating device, comprising the steps of: establishing, for a predetermined time period, whether or not a wireless link between the aerosol generating device and a user electronic device is available; enabling the generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link is available with the user electronic device; enabling pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has not established if a wireless link is available with the user electronic device; and disabling pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link is not available within the predetermined time period.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform steps comprising: establishing, for a predetermined time period, whether or not a wireless link between an aerosol generating device and a user electronic device is available; enabling the generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available; enabling pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has not established if a wireless link is available with the user electronic device; and disabling pre-heating of an aerosol forming substrate when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link is not available within the predetermined time period.", "embedding_index": 657}
{"index": 658, "patent_number": "US2023015765 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporiser for an aerosol generating device comprises: a heating element including a sheet of heating material; a tubular heater housing arranged to hold the heating element within the heater housing; and a liquid store. The heater housing comprises a longitudinal gap running along the length of the tubular heater housing, and the heating element is arranged such that a peripheral edge of the heating element is supported within the gap. The gap is arranged to allow a liquid to pass from the liquid store into the heater housing to be vaporised by the heating element during use. The size of the gap is variable to change the rate of liquid flow through the gap, and, in particular, to maintain an optimum liquid flow rate despite a varying viscosity of the vaporisable liquid due to temperature or to differing types of vaporisable liquid being used. [EN] 1. A vaporiser for an aerosol generating device, the vaporiser comprising: a heating element comprising a sheet of heating material;a tubular heater housing arranged to hold the heating element within the heater housing; and a liquid store;wherein the heater housing comprises a longitudinal gap running along the length of the tubular heater housing and the heating element is arranged such that a peripheral edge of the heating element is supported within the gap;wherein the gap is arranged to allow a liquid to pass from the liquid store into the heater housing to be vaporised by the heating element during use; andwherein a size of the gap is variable so as to change the rate of liquid flow through the gap.2. The vaporiser of claim 1 wherein the sheet of heating material comprises a sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh arranged to transport liquid by capillary action.3. The vaporiser of claim 1 wherein the heater housing is configured such that the size of the gap varies with temperature.4. The vaporiser of claim 3 wherein a portion of the heater housing adjacent to the gap comprises a material which expands with increasing temperature such that the size of the gap decreases as the temperature of the portion of the heater housing increases.5. The vaporiser of claim 3 wherein a portion of the heater housing adjacent to the gap comprises a shape memory alloy configured to change shape when exposed to increasing temperature, so as to change the size of the gap in the heater housing.6. The vaporiser of claim 1 wherein the heater housing further comprises a gasket configured to mechanically vary the size of the gap.7. The vaporiser of claim 6 further comprising a user control for operating the gasket to allow a user to change the size of the gap in the heater housing.8. The vaporiser of claim 6 further comprising a sensing element wherein the gasket is configured to change the size of the gap according to a sensed parameter of the heating element or the liquid store.9. The vaporiser of claim 8 wherein the sensing element is configured to sense one or more of: the temperature of a liquid in the liquid store;the temperature of the heating element; andinformation provided in a machine-readable ID.10. The vaporiser of claim 1 wherein the size of the gap is variable across a range of at least 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm.11. The vaporiser of claim 1 further comprising a vaporisable liquid held within the liquid store, the vaporisable liquid comprising vegetable glycerine (VG) and propylene glycol (PG), wherein: the size of the gap is variable to a value in a range of 0.05 to 0.25 mm and the ratio of VG:PG is 30:70; orthe size of the gap is variable to a value in a range of 0.15 to 0.35 mm and the ratio of VG:PG is 50:50; orthe size of the gap is variable to a value in a range of 0.2 to 0.45 mm and the ratio of VG:PG is 70:30.12. An aerosol generating device comprising: the vaporiser of claim 1; anda power source arranged to provide current to the heating element of the vaporiser.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12 further comprising: a cartridge seating configured to receive a removable cartridge; anda removable cartridge wherein the vaporiser is provided within the removable cartridge.14. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the cartridge comprising the vaporiser of claim 1.15. The vaporiser of claim 1 wherein the size of the gap is variable across a range of at least 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm.", "embedding_index": 658}
{"index": 659, "patent_number": "WO23016819 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) for heating an aerosol generating substrate, e.g., an aerosol generating liquid (21) or a non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78), to generate an aerosol for inhalation comprises a heat pipe (36) and a heater (34). The heat pipe is partially filled with a liquid which is vaporisable to form a vapour and has a first end (38) arranged to be positioned away from the aerosol generating substrate (21) and an opposite second end (40). The heater is positioned at the first end of the heat pipe for heating and vaporising the liquid. The heat pipe comprises at least one heat transfer surface (46) positioned away from the first end for transferring heat from the vapour inside the heat pipe to the aerosol generating substrate to thereby heat the aerosol generating substrate. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10, 60, 70, 100) for heating an aerosol generating substrate (21, 78) to generate an aerosol for inhalation, the aerosol generating device comprising: a heat pipe (36, 90) comprising: a liquid which is vaporisable to form a vapour; a first end (38) arranged to be positioned away from the aerosol generating substrate (21, 78); a second end (40); a heater (34) positioned at the first end (38) of the heat pipe (36, 90) for heating and vaporising the liquid; and at least one heat transfer surface (46) positioned away from the first end (38) of the heat pipe (36, 90) for transferring heat from the vapour to the aerosol generating substrate (21, 78) to thereby heat the aerosol generating substrate (21, 78).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least the second end (40) is arranged to be positioned adjacent to the aerosol generating substrate (21, 78) to position the at least one heat transfer surface (46) adjacent to the aerosol generating substrate (21, 78).3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein a portion of the heat pipe (90) extending from a position between the first end (38) and the second end (40) of the heat pipe (90) to a position at the second end (40) of the heat pipe (90) is arranged to be positioned adjacent to the aerosol generating substrate (78) to position the at least one heat transfer surface (46) adjacent to the aerosol generating substrate (78).4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heat pipe (36) comprises a heat transfer element (48) positioned at the second end (40) and the heat transfer surface (46) is at least partly defined by the heat transfer element (48).5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein the heat transfer element (48) includes a plurality of openings (50).6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (34) comprises a resistive heating element.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the heater (34) is attached to an outer surface (42) of the heat pipe (36, 90) at the first end (38).8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the heater (34) is embedded in a side wall (44) of the heat pipe (36, 90) at the first end (38).9. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the heater (34) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (64) and the aerosol generating device comprises an induction coil (62) arranged to generate an alternating electromagnetic field for inductively heating the inductively heatable susceptor (64).10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (64) is positioned inside the heat pipe (36, 90) at the first end (38).11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (64) comprises an elongate susceptor element.12. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heat pipe (36, 90) includes a wick positioned inside the heat pipe (36, 90) to convey condensed liquid, held in the heat pipe (36, 90), from the second end (40) to the first end (38), and the wick comprises an inductively heatable susceptor material.13. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid has a boiling point up to approximately 350 degrees centigrade14. An aerosol generating system (1, 2) comprising an aerosol generating device (10, 60) and a cartridge (12) containing an aerosol generating liquid (21) releasably connectable to the aerosol generating device (10, 60), the aerosol generating device (10, 60) comprising: a heat pipe (36) comprising: a liquid which is vaporisable to form a vapour; a first end (38) arranged to be positioned away from the aerosol generating liquid (21); a second end (40) arranged to be positioned adjacent to the aerosol generating liquid (21); a heater (34) positioned at the first end (38) of the heat pipe (36) for heating and vaporising the liquid; and a heat transfer surface (46) at the second end (40) of the heat pipe (36), the heat transfer surface (46) being positioned adjacent to the aerosol generating liquid (21) for transferring heat from the vapour to the aerosol generating liquid (21) to thereby heat the aerosol generating liquid (21).15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the cartridge (12) comprises a liquid store (20) and a liquid transfer element (28) configured to convey aerosol generating liquid (21) from the liquid store (20) to the heat transfer surface (46).16. An aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the heat pipe (36) comprises a heat transfer element (48) positioned at the second end (40) in contact with the liquid transfer element (28), and the heat transfer surface (46) is at least partly defined by the heat transfer element (48).17. An aerosol generating system (3, 4) comprising an aerosol generating device (70, 100) and an aerosol generating article (72) comprising a non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78), the aerosol generating device (70, 100) comprising: a heat pipe (90) comprising: a liquid which is vaporisable to form a vapour; a first end (38) arranged to be positioned away from the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78); a second end (40); a heater (34) positioned at the first end (38) of the heat pipe (90) for heating and vaporising the liquid; and at least one heat transfer surface (46) positioned away from the first end (38) of the heat pipe (90) for transferring heat from the vapour to the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78) to thereby heat the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78).18. An aerosol generating system according to claim 17, wherein a portion of the heat pipe (90) extending from a position between the first end (38) and the second end (40) of the heat pipe (90) to a position at the second end (40) of the heat pipe (90) is positioned in the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78) to position the at least one heat transfer surface (46) in the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78).19. An aerosol generating system according to claim 17 or claim 18, wherein the aerosol generating device (70, 100) includes a heating chamber (74) for receiving the non-liquid aerosol generating substrate (78), and the heat pipe (90) extends into the heating chamber (74) so that the at least one heat transfer surface (46) is positioned in the heating chamber (74).", "embedding_index": 659}
{"index": 660, "patent_number": "US2023020407 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device is disclosed comprising a heater for generating an aerosol and a vapour flow passage configured to transport the generated aerosol from the heater to a mouth end of the vapour flow passage. The vapour flow passage is extendable such that a length between the heater and the mouth end is adjustable. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a heater for generating an aerosol; anda vapour flow passage configured to transport the generated aerosol from the heater to a mouth end of the vapour flow passage,wherein the vapour flow passage is extendable such that a length between the heater and the mouth end is adjustable.2. The aerosol generation device according claim 1 comprising a sliding mechanism or a screw mechanism for extending the vapour flow passage.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 further comprising: two contact points arranged to provide a current to the heater between the contact points; and a heater control arranged to change the position of a contact point on the heater to adjust the distance between the contact points through which a current is applied.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 wherein the heater control comprises a sliding mechanism or a screw mechanism.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 further comprising a power source, wherein the heater control is configured to measure the resistance between the two contact points and adjust an applied voltage from the power source based on the measured resistance.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the heater control is further configured to adjust the length of the vapour flow passage between the heater and the mouth end.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 wherein the heater comprises a mesh of electrically conductive fibres configured to transport liquid through the heater by capillary action in use.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 wherein the device comprises a mouthpiece defining at least a portion of the vapour flow passage; wherein the mouthpiece is extendable to adjust the length of the vapour flow passage between the heater and the mouth end.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8 wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a consumable cartridge and the consumable cartridge comprises the mouthpiece.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 wherein the heater comprises a planar sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10 further comprising a heater cradle for supporting the heater within the device; wherein the heater cradle comprises: two parts which meet at an interface which runs along a length of the cradle; wherein the heater is supported within a longitudinal gap at the interface between the two heater cradle parts.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11 further comprising a liquid store positioned around the heater cradle such that liquid is drawn from the liquid store to the heater by capillary action through the heater.", "embedding_index": 660}
{"index": 661, "patent_number": "WO23017143 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol delivering system (10) for an aerosol generating device (11) and/or a cartridge (12), the aerosol delivering system (10) comprising a main reservoir (31) storing a liquid vaporisable material, a vaporising unit (32) configured to vaporise the vaporisable material and a priming bulb (33) arranged between the main reservoir (31) and the vaporising unit (32). The priming bulb (33) comprising a bulb inlet connected to the main reservoir (31) and a bulb outlet connected to the vaporising unit (32), and being configured, upon its actuating, to expel a predetermined quantity of vaporizable material from the bulb outlet and suck the same quantity of vaporizable material from the bulb inlet. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) for an aerosol generating device (11; 11 1) and/or a cartridge (12), the aerosol delivering system (10; 110) comprising a main reservoir (31) storing a liquid vaporisable material, a vaporising unit (32) configured to vaporise the vaporisable material and a priming bulb (33) arranged between the main reservoir (31) and the vaporising unit (32); the priming bulb (33) comprising a bulb inlet (51) connected to the main reservoir (31) and a bulb outlet (54) connected to the vaporising unit (32), and being configured, upon its actuating, to expel a predetermined quantity of vaporizable material from the bulb outlet (54) and suck the same quantity of vaporizable material from the bulb inlet (51).2. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to claim 1, further comprising a secondary reservoir (34) arranged between the vaporising unit (32) and the priming bulb (33), the secondary reservoir (34) being connected to the bulb outlet (54).3. The aerosol delivering system (10; 110) according to claim 2, wherein the secondary reservoir (34) defines an internal volume (60) configured to receive the predetermined quantity of vaporisable material.4. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the predetermined quantity of vaporisable material corresponds to a dose of the vaporisable material for a single vaping session.5. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the priming bulb (33) is configured to be actuated by a user before starting a vaping session.6. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the priming bulb (33) comprises a housing (50) defining an internal volume (60) of the priming bulb (33).7. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to claim 6, wherein the priming bulb (33) further comprises an inlet valve allowing a flow passage from the bulb inlet (51) to the internal volume (60) of the priming bulb (33) and an outlet valve allowing a flow passage from the internal volume (60) of the priming bulb to the bulb outlet (54).8. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to claim 7, wherein the inlet valve and the outlet valve form one single piece (62).9. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to claim 8, wherein said piece (62) comprises a support part (64) and a flexible part (66) extending around the support part (64), the support part (64) defining a through hole (69).10. The aerosol delivering system (10; 110) according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the housing (50) of the priming bulb (33) is made at least partially from an elastic material.1 1. The aerosol delivering system (10; 110) according to claim 10, wherein actuating the priming bulb corresponds to a compression of its housing (50).12. The aerosol delivering system (10; 1 10) according to any one of claims, wherein the bulb inlet (51) and the bulb outlet (54) are formed by two concentric conduits.13. A cartridge (12) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (1 1), the cartridge (12) comprising an aerosol delivering system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.14. An aerosol generating device (11 1) comprising an aerosol delivering system (1 10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.", "embedding_index": 661}
{"index": 662, "patent_number": "WO23016935 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) for use with an aerosol generating device (102) comprises a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising at least first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material. The first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material have different thermal diffusivities. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) for use with an aerosol generating device (102), the aerosol generating article comprising: a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) comprising at least first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material; wherein the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material have different thermal diffusivities; wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material has a higher thermal diffusivity than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material and wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material forms an outer layer (22) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) relative to the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material forms an external layer (22) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material encloses the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material and forms a continuous outer layer at least partially surrounding the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material, optionally forming an external surface (24) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material form at least oppositely disposed first and second external layers (22) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material has one or more of a lower density (o) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material, a lower specific heat capacity Cp) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material, and a higher thermal conductivity (k) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material has a lower density o) and a lower specific heat capacity Cp) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises a non-liquid aerosol generating material and an aerosol-former, and the weight ratio of aerosol-former to non-liquid aerosol generating material is lower in the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material than in the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the weight ratio is from 1:8 to 1: 12 in the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material and from 1:5 to 1: 10 in the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.9. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14) comprises recesses (30) or embossings in a surface (14b) of the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).10. A method for producing an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any preceding claim, wherein the method comprises extruding the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material to form the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the method comprises co-extruding the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material to form the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).12. A method according to claim 10, wherein the method comprises separately extruding the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material and thereafter assembling the separately extruded first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material to form the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate (14).13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the step of assembling the separately extruded first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material comprises laminating the first and second portions (16, 18) of aerosol generating material.14. An aerosol generating system (100) comprising: an aerosol generating device (102) including a heater (104); and an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any of claims 1 to 9; wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material has a higher thermal diffusivity than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material, and wherein at least part of the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material is positioned closer to the heater (104) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.15. A method for generating an aerosol in an aerosol generating device (102) including a heater (104) by heating an aerosol generating article (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material has a higher thermal diffusivity than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material, and wherein the method comprises positioning at least part of the first portion (16) of aerosol generating material closer to the heater (104) than the second portion (18) of aerosol generating material.", "embedding_index": 662}
{"index": 663, "patent_number": "US2023046810 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device comprising includes a heating element supported within a housing and extending along the length of the housing and an air flow path arranged to transport air over the heating element, wherein the air flow path includes an air inlet located on a lateral portion of the housing with respect to the length of the housing. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating element supported within a housing and extending along a length of the housing; andan air flow path arranged to transport air over the heating element,wherein the air flow path comprises an air inlet located on a lateral portion of the housing with respect to the length of the housing.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a sheet of heating material.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating element extends between a first point and a second point along the length of the housing, and the air inlet is located at a position between the first and second points.4. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion that cooperatively engage along the length of the housing to define an interface, and wherein the heating element is supported in the interface between the first and second housing portions.5. The heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the air inlet is located at the interface.6. The heating apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a liquid supply configured to supply liquid to the heating element.7. The heating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the heating element comprises a sheet of heating material comprising a wicking structure for transporting liquid from the liquid supply by capillary action.8. The heating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the sheet of heating material comprises a mesh of electrically conductive fibres.9. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a sheet of heating material comprising slots extending inwardly from an edge of the sheet.10. The heating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the liquid supply is arranged to supply liquid to the heating element through a first portion of the interface, and wherein the air inlet is arranged to transport air to the heating element through a second portion of the interface.11. The heating apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first and second portions of the interface are on opposite sides of the housing.12. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein an air flow coming from the air inlet can be adjusted to alter air flow to the heating element.13. The heating apparatus of claim 12, wherein a size of the air inlet is adjustable to alter air flow to the heating element.14. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the air inlet comprises a first series of apertures.15. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the air flow path is arranged to direct air along a portion of a length of the heating element such that the air is preheated prior to being transported over a remainder portion of the heating element.16. The heating apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a sliding member configured to adjust the size of the air inlet.", "embedding_index": 663}
{"index": 664, "patent_number": "US2023021401 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a planar heating element including a mesh of electrically conductive fibres, a heating rod in contact with a central portion of the planar heating element to provide a central region of high current density, thereby providing a temperature gradient across the planar heating element during use, a liquid store, and a liquid transport element arranged between the liquid store and the planar heating element and configured to transport liquid from the liquid store to the planar heating element under capillary action during use, wherein the liquid transport element is arranged in contact with an edge portion of the mesh. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a planar heating element comprising a mesh of electrically conductive fibres;a heating rod in contact with a central portion of the planar heating element to provide a central region of high current density, thereby providing a temperature gradient across the planar heating element during use;a liquid store; anda liquid transport element arranged between the liquid store and the planar heating element and configured to transport liquid from the liquid store to the planar heating element under capillary action during use;wherein the liquid transport element is arranged in contact with an edge portion of the mesh.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element comprises a porous or fibrous material.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the liquid transport element comprises cotton or a ceramic.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the planar heating element is configured to transport liquid by capillary action in use.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the planar heating element comprises slots extending inwardly from an edge of the planar heating element.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the slots are arranged such that the planar heating element comprises a square wave shape.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element comprises a first wicking material and a second wicking material, wherein the first wicking material has a higher resistance to thermal degradation than the second wicking material.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element comprises ceramic material and the mesh is arranged on or embedded in the ceramic material such that liquid is transported to the mesh through the ceramic material.9. (canceled)10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the liquid transport element is in contact with a plurality of contact portions of the mesh.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising: a heater housing arranged to hold the planar heating element within the heater housing, wherein the heater housing comprises a gap arranged to allow a liquid to pass from the liquid store into the heater housing; whereinthe liquid transport element is arranged within gap in the heater housing.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising: a tubular heater housing having one or more longitudinal gaps running along a length of the heater housing; whereinthe liquid store surrounds the tubular heater housing;the planar heating element runs axially through the tubular heater housing; andone or more liquid transport elements are positioned within the one or more longitudinal gaps and arranged to transport liquid from the liquid store through the one or more longitudinal gaps in the tubular heater housing to the planar heating element.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the one or more liquid transport elements are arranged to fill the one or more longitudinal gaps.", "embedding_index": 664}
{"index": 665, "patent_number": "US2023035271 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device and a consumable article. In particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device with an electrical interface for connecting with an electrical interface of the consumable article for determining the thermal properties of a heat transfer element of the consumable article. The aerosol generation device includes a heating element having a contacting surface providing a thermal interface, circuitry and an electrical interface. The electrical interface of the aerosol generation device is configured to be electrically connected with an electrical interface of the consumable article when the consumable article is connected to the aerosol generation device such that an electrical circuit is formed between the circuitry of the aerosol generation device and an electrical interface of the consumable article. The aerosol generation device is further configured to obtain a temperature of the heat transfer element by means of the electrical circuit. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating element having a contacting surface providing a thermal interface;electrical circuitry; andan electrical interface, whereinthe electrical interface of the aerosol generation device is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical interface of a consumable article when the consumable article is connected to the aerosol generation device such that an electrical circuit is formed between the electrical circuitry of the aerosol generation device and the electrical interface of the consumable article, andwherein the aerosol generation device is configured to obtain a temperature of a heat transfer element of the consumable article by means of the electrical circuit.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device is configured to mechanically connect with the electrical interface of the consumable article to releasably secure the consumable article to the aerosol generation device.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device comprises one or more second electrical connectors complementary to one or more corresponding first electrical connectors of the consumable article.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the one or more first and second electrical connectors of the aerosol generation device comprise one or more pogo pins and one or more complementary pogo pin receptables.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the electrical circuit is configured such that an electrical resistance of the heat transfer element of the consumable article can be measured in the aerosol generation device.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol general device is configured to control the power supplied to the heating element based on the temperature of the heat transfer element obtained by the aerosol generation device.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the power control is based on a predetermined threshold temperature.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein controlling the power supplied to the heating element comprises turning the heating element on or off and/or adjusting an amount of power supplied to the heating element.9. A consumable article for use with an aerosol generation device comprising a heating element having a contact surface forming a thermal interface, and an electrical interface, the consumable article comprising: a heat transfer element configured to be heated by the heating element of the aerosol generation device when contacted by the thermal interface of the heating element;an aerosol generation substrate configured to be heated by the heat transfer element; andan electrical interface electrically connectable with the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device when the consumable article is connected to the aerosol generation device such that an electrical circuit is formed between the electrical interface of the consumable article and an electrical circuitry of the aerosol generation device, thereby enabling the aerosol generation device to obtain a temperature of the heat transfer element by means of the electrical circuit.10. The consumable according to claim 9, wherein the electrical interface of the consumable article is configured to mechanically connect with the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device to releasably secure the consumable article to the aerosol generation device.11. The consumable article according to claim 9, wherein the electrical interface of the consumable article comprises one or more first electrical connectors or more second electrical connectors corresponding to the one or more first electrical connectors for connecting with the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device.12. The consumable article according to claim 11, wherein the one or more first electrical connectors comprise one or more pogo pins and the one or more second electrical connectors comprise one or more pogo pin receptables, and/or vice versa.13. The consumable article according to claim 9, wherein the electrical interface of the consumable article is integrally formed in the heat-transfer element.14. The consumable article according to claim 9, wherein the heat-transfer element comprises of a metal, a metal alloy, or a heat conductive ceramic.15. A system comprising: an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating element having a contacting surface providing a thermal interface;electrical circuitry; andan electrical interface; anda consumable article connectable to the aerosol generation device, the consumable article comprising: a heat transfer element heatable when contacted by the thermal interface of the heating element;an aerosol generation substrate heatable by the heat transfer element; andan electrical interface in connection with the heat transfer element;wherein the electrical interface of the aerosol generation device is configured to be electrically connected with the electrical interface of the consumable article when the consumable article is connected to the aerosol generation device such that an electrical circuit is formed between the electrical circuitry of the aerosol generation device and the electrical interface of the consumable article, andwherein the aerosol generation device is configured to obtain the temperature of the heat transfer element by means of the electrical circuit.", "embedding_index": 665}
{"index": 666, "patent_number": "US2023025261 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of authenticating a consumable for use with an aerosol generating device, includes initiating a communication between the aerosol generating device and a first entity to obtain the consumable from the first entity for use with the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device being associated with a device ID and the consumable being associated with a consumable ID; sending the device ID and the consumable ID from the first entity to a second entity, wherein the second entity is configured to associate and store the device ID with the consumable ID; and verifying use of the consumable with the aerosol generating device. [EN] 1. A method of authenticating a consumable for use with an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: initiating a communication between the aerosol generating device and a first entity to obtain the consumable from the first entity for use with the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device being associated with a device ID and the consumable being associated with a consumable ID;sending the device ID and the consumable ID from the first entity to a second entity, wherein the second entity is configured to associate and store the device ID with the consumable ID; andverifying use of the consumable with the aerosol generating device.2. The method of claim 1, wherein use of the consumable with the aerosol generating device is verified based on an association between the device ID and the consumable ID.3. The method of claim 2, further comprising: storing the consumable ID of the consumable that is used with the aerosol generating device at the aerosol generating device regardless of whether the consumable is authenticated or not; andsending the consumable ID stored at the aerosol generating device together with the device ID from the aerosol generating device to the second entity.4. The method of claim 3, further comprising: comparing the device ID and the consumable ID received from the aerosol generating device to the association between the device ID and the consumable ID received from the first entity to determine whether use of the consumable with the aerosol generating device is verified or not.5. The method of claim 1, further comprising sending the consumable ID by the first entity to the aerosol generating device after the consumable is obtained.6. The method of claim 5, further comprising storing the consumable ID in the aerosol generating device, and unlocking the aerosol generating device for use based on the stored consumable ID.7. The method of claim 6, further comprising scanning the consumable ID to compare with the consumable ID received from the first entity and stored at the aerosol generating device.8. The method of claim 1, further comprising sending an unlocking command by the first entity to the aerosol generating device after the consumable is obtained, wherein the unlocking command comprises information indicating a number of items in a pack of the consumable to be allowed for use with the aerosol generating device.9. The method of claim 8, wherein the unlocking command further comprises information indicating a time period of usage associated with the consumable.10. The method of claim 8, further comprising automatically locking the aerosol generating device when the number of items in the pack of the consumable are used.11. The method of claim 1, further comprising initiating a contactless payment using a contactless payment interface to provide an identity of the aerosol generating device to the first entity when a security condition is satisfied.12. The method of claim 11, further comprising communicating wirelessly with a personal computing device, wherein the security condition comprises detecting the personal computing device to be in a vicinity of the aerosol-generating device.13. An aerosol generating device comprising: a processor to execute the steps in the method of claims 12;a memory for storing the device ID and/or the consumable ID; anda communication unit configured to communicate with at least one of the first entity, the second entity, and the personal computing device.14. A remote server comprising: a memory;a communication interface configured to receive a first device ID for an aerosol generating device and a first consumable ID for a consumable from a first entity, and a second device ID for the aerosol generating device and a second consumable ID for the consumable from a personal computing device; anda processor configured to compare the first device ID and the first consumable ID with the second device ID and the second consumable ID respectively to verify an authenticity of the consumable.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising software instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to carry out the method according to claim 1.16. The method of claim 4, further comprising: sending a notification to the aerosol generating device when use of the consumable with the aerosol generating device is not verified.17. The method of claim 7, further comprising deleting the consumable ID from the aerosol generating device when a comparison of the scanned consumable ID with the consumable ID received from the first entity and stored at the aerosol generating device is a match.18. The method of claim 9, further comprising automatically locking the aerosol generating device when the time period of usage associated with the consumable is expired.", "embedding_index": 666}
{"index": 667, "patent_number": "WO21122693 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided a method performed by an electrical charger device (10) for an electronic cigarette (20), and an electrical charger device. The method comprises: establishing a communicative pairing (32) between the electrical charger device (10) and a computing device (30); establishing a communicative pairing between the electrical charger device (10) and the electronic cigarette (20); acquiring data relating to a user of the electronic cigarette; determining a charge level to be provided to the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data; and charging the electronic cigarette when the electrical charger device and the electronic cigarette are electrically connected based on the determined charge level. The data acquired from the electronic cigarette may include a health status of a battery. The determination of charging level may be further based on configurable rules regarding maximum usage level of the electronic cigarette. The charger device may comprise a biometric sensor (18) to receive biometric user data such as a fingerprint. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method performed by an electrical charger device for an electronic cigarette, the method comprising: establishing a communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and a computing device; establishing a communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and the electronic cigarette; acquiring data relating to a user of the electronic cigarette from the computing device and from the electronic cigarette; determining a charge level to be provided to the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data; and charging the electronic cigarette, when the electrical charger device and the electronic cigarette are electrically connected, to the determined charge level.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the acquired data from the electronic cigarette includes a health status of a battery of the electronic cigarette.3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the determination of charging level is further based on configurable rules regarding a desired maximum usage level of the electronic cigarette.4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the acquired data including usage amount of the electronic cigarette over a predetermined period of time and/or data related to a user of the electronic cigarette over a predetermined period of time.5. The method according to any preceding claims, wherein the determination of charge level is further based on predicted usage amount of the electronic cigarette predicted based on acquired data and/or a previously predicted usage amount.6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the charging being based on the determined charge level providing charging according to a charging scheme, the method further comprising: storing biometric user data in the electrical charger device; acquiring biometric data from a user seeking to charge the electronic cigarette; establishing whether the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data; and authorising charging of the electronic cigarette according to the charging scheme based on the established match.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: storing biometric user data in the electrical charger device; acquiring biometric data from a user seeking to charge the electronic cigarette; establishing whether the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data; and authenticating the electrical charger device for connection to a further device based on the established match.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: storing biometric user data in the electrical charger device; acquiring biometric data from a user seeking to charge the electronic cigarette; establishing whether the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data; and permitting the acquiring, by the electrical charger device, of data relating to a user of the electronic cigarette based on the established match.9. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the biometric data comprises a fingerprint.10. The method of any one of claims 6 to 9, further comprising updating the stored biometric user data when the owner of the electronic cigarette and/or electrical charger device is changed.11. The method of any one of claims 6 to 10, further comprising receiving an ID tag associated with the electronic cigarette at the electrical charger device.12. An electrical charger device, comprising: an interface configured to establish a communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and a computing device and configured to establish a communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and an electronic cigarette; and a controller configured to acquire data relating to a user of the electronic cigarette from the computing device and the electronic cigarette, determine a charge level to be provided to the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data and to charge the electronic cigarette when the electrical charger device and the electronic cigarette are electrically connected based on determined charge level.13. The electrical charger device according to claim 12, further comprising a biometric sensor configured to receive biometric user data.", "embedding_index": 667}
{"index": 668, "patent_number": "WO21122475 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation article with optical code and a system comprising the article and an aerosol generation device. More specifically, a consumable (1) for an aerosol generation device (2), comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (11) and a wrapper (12), the consumable (1) comprising information which is coded in the form of at least one machine-readable optical pattern (102) which is applied on a first surface (14) of a component of the consumable (1) and is covered by an outer wall (13) of the wrapper (12), wherein the outer wall (13) is light-permeable such that the optical pattern (102) can be read by an optical detection unit (23) of the aerosol generation device (2) through the wall when the consumable (1) is attached to the aerosol generation device (2) for consumption. [EN] Claims 1. A consumable (l) for an aerosol generation device (2), comprising an aerosol generating substrate (11) and a wrapper (12), the consumable (1) comprising information which is coded in the form of at least one machine-readable optical pattern (102) which is applied on a first surface (14) of a component of the consumable (1) and is covered by an outer wall (13) of the wrapper (12), wherein the outer wall (13) is light- permeable such that the optical pattern (102) can be read by an optical detection unit (23) of the aerosol generation device (2) through the wall when the consumable (1) is attached to the aerosol generation device (2) for consumption.2. The consumable (1) according to claim 1, wherein the wrapper (12) comprises multiple layers, wherein the first surface (14) is an inner surface of the outermost layer or an inner or outer surface of an internal layer of the wrapper.3. The consumable (1) according to any one of the previous claims, wherein information which is coded in the form of at least one second machine-readable optical pattern (102) is applied on a second surface (15), of a component of the consumable (1), which is covered by the outer wall (13) of the wrapper (12), the second surface (15) being distinct from the first surface (14) of the consumable (1).4. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one machine-readable optical pattern (102) represents a lD, 2D barcode, a QR code, dots, or an image.5. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the information is coded in the form of at least two machine-readable optical patterns (102) applied on at least two separate surface areas, whose reflectivity or diffraction properties are different from one another.6. The consumable (1) according to claim 5, wherein each surface area is on a separate band (105) surrounding or enclosing a section of the aerosol-generating substrate (11).7. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (13) of the wrapper (12) is at least partially transparent such that the optical pattern (102) is visible from outside.8. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pattern (102) is applied on the first surface (14) by printing a material which reflects the light detected by the optical detection unit (21), wherein the material reflects UV, visible and/or infrared light.9. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pattern (102) is applied on the first surface (14) by printing at least two materials having different reflectivity characteristics.10. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first surface (14) is a surface of a plug wrap (16), tipping paper (17), tobacco wrapper (18), and/or paper tube (103).11. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first surface (14) is an outer surface of an inner tubular element (103) covered by the wrapper (12) and positioned, on the longitudinal axis of the consumable, between the aerosol generating substrate (11) and a filter element (105).12. The consumable (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the tubular element (103) is a hollow tube which is more rigid than the outer wall (13) of the wrapper (12).13. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall of the wrapper (12) has a thickness of less than 70 pm, preferably less than 60 pm, more preferably less than 50 pm, even more preferably less than 40 pm and most preferably less than 30 pm and/or a density of less than 60 gsm, preferably less than 50 gsm, more preferably less than 40 gsm, even more preferably less than 30 gsm and most preferably less than 20 gsm.14. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (13) is the outmost layer and/or wrapper (17) of the consumable (1).15. The consumable (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall (13) is a portion of the outmost layer or wrapper (12), which wraps around or covers an inner element of the consumable (1).16. A system comprising the consumable of any one of the preceding claims and an aerosol generation device (2) for use of the consumable, the aerosol generation device (2) comprising an optical detection unit (23) configured to read the optical pattern (102) when the consumable (1) is attached to the aerosol generation device (2) for consumption.17. The system of claim 16, wherein the aerosol generation device (2) comprises a light source (21) configured to emit UV, visible and/ or infrared light, to be detected by the optical detection unit (23), the optical detection unit (23) is a camera or image scanner.18. The system of any one of claims 16 or 17, wherein the consumable (1) has an insertion section which is configured to be inserted and contained within the device (2), and a protrusion section which is configured to protrude out of the device (1), when the consumable (1) is attached to the aerosol generation device (2) for consumption; and the optical pattern (102) is arranged on the insertion section and/or the protrusion section of the consumable (1).19. The system of claim 18, wherein the optical detection unit (23) comprised by the device (2) is arranged within the device (1) and faces an inner space which is enclosed by the device (2); or the optical detection unit (23) is attached to the device (2) and/or arranged within the device (2), in a way that it faces towards the protrusion section of the consumable (1), when the consumable (1) is attached to the aerosol generation device (2) for consumption.20. The system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the optical detection unit (23) is a camera or image scanner.", "embedding_index": 668}
{"index": 669, "patent_number": "US2023042197 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating consumable article comprising at least one indicium containing coded information about the article arranged on a surface of said article. The coded information is implemented in at least one array of readable code elements that are readable upon illumination by an optical magnification reader system, said readable code elements having a density of at least 10 elements per square mm of said indicium. The invention is also related to an aerosol-generating device configured to receive a consumable article. The aerosol-generating device comprises an optical magnification reader system configured to provide an optically magnified image of at least a portion of said indicium on a detector and to read said coded information, to recognize the authenticity of the consumable article. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating consumable article comprising at least one indicium containing coded information about the article arranged on a surface of said article, whereinsaid coded information is implemented in at least one array of readable code elements that are readable upon illumination by an optical magnification reader system, said readable code elements having a density of at least 10 elements per square mm of said indicium.2. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein said readable code elements are structural and/or coloured code elements.3. The consumable article according to claims 1, wherein at least three of the coloured code elements have different colours.4. The consumable article according to claim 3, wherein at least one portion of said indicium comprises at least eight code elements having a different colour.5. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the code elements are labile code elements.6. The consumable article according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said indicium comprises a waveguide.7. An aerosol-generating device comprising: an outer body part, a power supply and a cavity defining a cavity axis, said body part having an opening being configured to receive a consumable article according to claim 1 upon insertion of said article, wherein the aerosol-generating device further comprises an optical magnification reader system defining an entry aperture and comprising at least one focusing optical element and at least one detector, said optical magnification reader system being arranged in the outer body part and configured to provide an optically magnified image, magnified by a magnification factor M equal or greater than 1, of at least a portion of said indicium, on said detector and to read said coded information, andwherein the aerosol-generating device further comprises a control unit configured to recognize authenticity of the consumable article based on the content of the information read by the optical magnification reader system in the indicium arranged on the consumable.8. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7 wherein the magnification factor of said optical magnification reader system is at least a factor of 2.9. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said optical magnification reader system comprises at least one concave optical mirror.10. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said optical magnification reader system comprises at least one adaptable optical element configured to adapt a focal length thereof.11. The aerosol-generating device according to 7, wherein said optical magnification reader system comprises an optical waveguide arranged between said entry aperture and said detector.12. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 11 wherein said optical waveguide comprises a diffractive light incoupler and/or a diffractive light outcoupler.13. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said optical magnification reader system is configured to read at least two indicia arranged on said aerosol-generating consumable article.14. The aerosol-generating device according to 7, wherein said optical magnification reader system comprises at least one polarizer.15. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein said detector is placed in said device so that, in operation of the device, the temperature of said detector remains lower than 45 degrees centigrade16. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8 wherein the magnification factor of said optical magnification reader system is at least a factor of 10.17. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8 wherein the magnification factor of said optical magnification reader system is at least a factor of 20.18. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8 wherein the magnification factor of said optical magnification reader system is at least a factor of 50.", "embedding_index": 669}
{"index": 670, "patent_number": "US2020290794 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, includes an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap, which is attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. Blanks for forming the outer housing and a method of forming the container are also provided. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap; andwherein the reclosable flap is attached to a first lid panel of the hinged lid, and wherein the first lid panel is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap and the first lid panel cooperate to generate a biasing force on the hinged lid.3. The container of claims 1, wherein the first lid panel rotates about a rotation axis relatively to the second lid panel throughout movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.4. The container of claims 1, wherein the first lid panel is initially fixed relative to the second lid panel.5. The container of claims 1, further comprising an inner frame within the outer housing.6. The container of claim 5, wherein the inner frame is positioned inside the inner package.7. The container of claims 1, wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap and the inner package are provided next to one another around a periphery of the access opening at a coupling region, the coupling region having a resealable adhesive to releasably affix the inner package and the reclosable flap.8. The container of claim 5, wherein the first lid panel comprises an edge that is configured to pivotally contact the inner package or the inner frame during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.9. The container of claims 1, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the inner package and is movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line.10. The container of claims 1, wherein the reclosable flap extends beyond the a periphery of the access opening.11. A blank for forming the outer housing of the container of claim 1, comprising a box portion and a lid portion, the lid portion comprising a first panel hingedly connected to a second panel, where the first panel is connected to a third panel by one or more breakable connections.12. A blank for forming the outer housing of the container of claim 1, comprising a box portion and a lid portion, the lid portion comprising first, second and third panels, the first and third panels connected to the second panel, wherein the first panel is surrounded by the second and third panels.13. A method of forming a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an inner package of consumer goods comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap;folding a blank about the inner package to form an outer housing with a hinged lid;attaching the reclosable flap to a first lid panel of the hinged lid;wherein the step of folding the blank comprises a step of forming the hinged lid in a way such that the first lid panel can move relative to a second lid panel when the container is in use.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of forming the hinged lid comprises not applying permanent adhesive to fix the first lid panel to any other lid panel.15. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of forming the hinged lid comprises folding the first lid panel against the second lid panel without permanently adhering the first and second lid panels.16. The blank of claim 11, wherein the one or more breakable connections are disposed along edges of the first panel that are inclined with respect to an axis of rotation between the first panel and the second panel.17. The blank of claim 16, wherein the one or more breakable connections are positioned at a distance of 0.3 mm or more to an axis of rotation between the first panel and the second panel.18. The blank of claim 11, wherein the one or more breakable connections are provided substantially symmetrically with respect to the first panel.19. The blank of claim 11, wherein the one or more breakable connections each has a width that is between 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm.", "embedding_index": 670}
{"index": 671, "patent_number": "WO23011927 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device (10) comprises: a tubular body (12) comprising a bore (14) and having a longitudinal axis (Z); a heater (26) arranged to vaporise a liquid (L); a mouthpiece (16) located at an end of the bore (14) and configured for a user to apply a suction force (F) to draw the vaporised liquid (V) along the bore (14) from the heater (26) to the mouthpiece (16); and first and second baffles (28, 30) located in the bore (14) between the heater (26) and the mouthpiece (16). The first and second baffles (28, 30) are staggered apart from each other around the longitudinal axis (Z) and staggered apart from each other along the longitudinal axis (Z). Each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable by the suction force (F) to partially obstruct the width of the bore (14), thereby to cause the vaporised liquid (V) to follow a tortuous path around the first and second baffles (28, 30) to the mouthpiece (16) and to block the passage of drops of non- vaporised liquid (Ld1, Ld2) to the mouthpiece (16). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A vapour generating device (10) comprising: a tubular body (12) comprising a bore (14) and having a longitudinal axis (Z); a heater (26) arranged to vaporise a liquid (L); a mouthpiece (16) located at an end of the bore (14) and configured for a user to apply a suction force (F) to draw the vaporised liquid (V) along the bore (14) from the heater (26) to the mouthpiece (16); and first and second baffles (28, 30) located in the bore (14) between the heater (26) and the mouthpiece (16), the first and second baffles (28, 30) being staggered apart from each other around the longitudinal axis (Z) and staggered apart from each other along the longitudinal axis (Z), wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable by the suction force (F) to partially obstruct the width of the bore (14), thereby to cause the vaporised liquid (V) to follow a tortuous path around the first and second baffles (28, 30) to the mouthpiece (16) and to block the passage of drops of nonvaporised liquid (Ld1, Ld2) to the mouthpiece (16).2. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the first and second baffles (28, 30) are staggered apart from each other around the longitudinal axis (Z) such as to be at opposite sides of the bore (14).3. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the first and second baffles (28, 30) are movable so that in combination the first and second baffles (28, 30) obstruct the full width of the bore (14) such as to preclude a direct line of sight along the bore (14) between the mouthpiece (16) and the heater (26).4. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct half of the width of the bore (14).5. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct more than half of the width of the bore (14).6. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 5, wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct more than half of the width of the bore (14).7. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the first and second baffles (28, 30) are movable so that in combination the first and second baffles (28, 30) obstruct less than the full width of the bore (14) such as to allow a direct line of sight along the bore (14) between the mouthpiece (16) and the heater (26).8. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct more than half of the width of the bore (14) and the other of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct less than half of the width of the bore (14).9. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is movable to obstruct less than half of the width of the bore (14).10. A vapour generating device (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is hingedly connected to an interior wall of the tubular body (12).11. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein each one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) comprises a generally rigid panel (28a, 30a) which includes a thinned flexible portion (28b, 30b) that forms said hinged connection. 1712. A vapour generating device (10) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the interior wall of the tubular body (12) comprises first and second recesses each configured to accommodate one of the first and second baffles (28, 30) such that the width of the bore (14) is unobstructed by the first and second baffles (28, 30), the first and second baffles (28, 30) being movable from the recesses by the suction force (F) in order to partially obstruct the width of the bore (14) as described.13. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (26) is located in the bore (14).14. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the tubular body (12) comprises a reservoir for storing the liquid (L).15. A vapour generating device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the degree of movement of the first and second baffles (28, 30) is directly proportional to the magnitude of the suction force (F).", "embedding_index": 671}
{"index": 672, "patent_number": "US2023042080 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided an electrical charger device and method performed by an electrical charger device for an electronic cigarette. The electrical charger device comprises an interface configured to establish a wireless communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and an electronic cigarette, the wireless communicative pairing being establishable when the electronic cigarette and the electrical charger device are within communication range of one another; and a controller configured to acquire data related to the electronic cigarette, and configured to prohibit use of the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data and configurable rules. [EN] 1. An electrical charger device, comprising: an interface configured to establish a wireless communicative pairing between the electrical charger device and an electronic cigarette, the wireless communicative pairing being establishable when the electronic cigarette and the electrical charger device are within communication range of one another; anda controller configured to acquire data related to the electronic cigarette, and configured to prohibit use of the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data and configurable rules.2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the configurable rules include prohibiting use of the electronic cigarette based on a distance between the electronic cigarette and the electrical charger device.3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to prohibit use of the electronic cigarette if the distance is below a predetermined threshold.4. The device of claim 1, wherein the acquired data is an ID tag associated with the electronic cigarette, and the controller is configured to compare the acquired ID tag with an ID tag stored in memory in the electrical charger device.5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the controller being configured to prohibit use of the electronic cigarette is based on the acquired ID tag matching the ID tag stored in memory in the electrical charger device.6. The device according to claim 4, further comprising the controller being configured to send a message to a computing device based on the comparison.7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the computing device is a mobile phone or a server.8. The device according to claim 4, wherein the ID tags stored in memory comprise ID tags for electronic cigarettes authorised for use with the electrical charger device.9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to prohibit use of the electronic cigarette when the electrical charger device is in a first mode, and wherein the controller is further configured to: store user biometric data;acquire biometric data from a user seeking to charge the electronic cigarette;establish whether the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data; andactivate the first mode based on a result of the match.10. The device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to: store user biometric data;acquire biometric data from a user seeking to charge the electronic cigarette;establish whether the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data;allow selection, by a user and based on a result of the match, of a threshold distance within which to prohibit use;receive the threshold distance selection; andset the threshold distance based on the received threshold distance.11. The device according to claim 9, wherein the biometric data comprises a fingerprint.12. The device of claim 9, wherein the controller is further configured to update the stored user biometric data when a user of the electronic cigarette and/or electrical charger device is changed.13. The device of claim 9, wherein the controller is further configured to send an ID tag associated with the electrical charger device to the electronic cigarette.14. The electrical charger device according to claim 1, further comprising a biometric sensor configured to receive user biometric data.15. A method performed by an electrical charger device for an electronic cigarette, the method comprising: establishing a wireless communicative pairing establishable when the electronic cigarette and the electrical charger device are within communication range of one another;acquiring data related to the electronic cigarette; andprohibiting use of the electronic cigarette based on the acquired data and configurable rules.", "embedding_index": 672}
{"index": 673, "patent_number": "US2020008474 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosol, a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry is configured to determine a characteristic associated with a second order time derivative of a property of electrical energy through the heating system, and to determine a property related to the flow of the flow path based on the characteristic of the second order time derivative. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the system comprising: an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol;a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; andelectrical circuitry configured to determine a characteristic associated with a second order time derivative of a property of electrical energy through the heating system, andto determine a property related to the flow of the flow path based on the characteristic of the second order time derivative.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the property of the electrical energy is based on an electrical current through the heating system.3. The system of claim 1, wherein the property related to the flow is one or more of: an amount of one or more components of the aerosol, a start of an inhale, an end of an inhale, and a duration of an inhale.4. The system of claim 1, wherein the characteristic associated with the second order time derivative is based on a property of an oscillation in the second order time derivative.5. The system of claim 4, wherein the property of the oscillation comprises one of: an amplitude, an area, and a period, of the oscillation.6. The system of claim 4, wherein the oscillation comprises and/or is bounded by a maximum and adjacent minimum associated with initiation and/or a maximum and adjacent minimum associated with termination of a user inhale through the flow path.7. The system of claim 6, wherein the characteristic is a peak to peak amplitude of the maxima and adjacent minima.8. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to apply electrical energy to preheat the heating system prior to a user inhale through the flow path.9. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to generate instructions for a user interface to display information based on the determined property of the flow.10. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine the property related to the flow based on a stored relationship between the property related to the flow and the characteristic associated with the second order time derivative.11. The system of claim 1, wherein the electrical circuitry includes one or more electronic processors communicatively coupled to a memory.12. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes a housing arranged to house at least part of the flow path, the heating system and a precursor transmission unit for transmission of precursor to the heating system from a storage.13. A method of determining a property of a flow of an aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the aerosol generation system comprising an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol, and a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, the method comprising: determining a characteristic associated with a second order time derivative of a property of electrical energy through the heating system; anddetermining the property related to the flow based on the characteristic of the second order time derivative.14. A computer program comprising instructions which when executed on programmable electric circuity, executes the method of claim 13.15. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry configured to implement the method of claim 13.16. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 673}
{"index": 674, "patent_number": "US2023042987 AA", "text": "[EN] A control device of an aerosol generating device includes a main control unit, and is connectable to a battery and a heater coil. The main control unit is configured to carry out one or more execution loops, a first execution loop includes applying a first power output to the heater coil for a first number of steps, disabling the first power output and thereby switching off the heater coil in a second number of steps, measuring a first heater coil voltage of the heater coil in a third number of steps, pausing with the heater coil switched off for a fourth number of steps, and measuring a first off-load battery voltage of the battery in a fifth number of steps. The main control unit is further configured to calculate an updated power output based upon the first heater coil voltage and first off-load battery voltage. [EN] 1. A control device of an aerosol generating device, the control device comprising a main control unit, and connectable to a battery and a heater coil, the main control unit configured to carry out one or more execution loops, a first execution loop of the one or more execution loops comprising: applying a first power output to the heater coil for a first number of steps of the first execution loop;disabling the first power output and thereby switching off the heater coil in a second number of steps, following the first number of steps, of the first execution loop;measuring a first heater coil voltage of the heater coil in a third number of steps, following the second number of steps, of the first execution loop with a smaller power output than the first power output applied to the heater coil;pausing with the heater coil switched off for a fourth number of steps, following the third number of steps, of the first execution loop; andmeasuring a first off-load battery voltage of the battery in a fifth number of steps, following the fourth number of steps, of the first execution loop, wherein the first off-load battery voltage corresponds to the battery being in an off-load state in which a heating load is not being applied;wherein each step in the first number of steps, the second number of steps, the third number of steps, the fourth number of steps, and the fifth number of steps corresponds to a predetermined time period; andwherein the main control unit is further configured to calculate an updated power output based upon the first heater coil voltage and the first off-load battery voltage.2. The control device of claim 1, wherein the main control unit is further configured to apply the updated power output to the heater coil in a subsequent execution loop that is subsequent to the first execution loop.3. The control device of claim 2, wherein the main control unit is further configured to calculate the updated power output based upon the first heater coil voltage and the first off-load battery voltage in a calculation loop separate from the one or more execution loops.4. The control device of claim 3, wherein the main control unit is configured to carry out the calculation loop and the one or more execution loops using separate processing functionalities.5. The control device of claim 3, wherein the main control unit is further configured to carry out a second execution loop, wherein the first execution loop is offset from the subsequent execution loop by at least the second execution loop and wherein the second execution loop comprises: applying the first power output to the heater coil for a first number of steps of the second execution loop;and wherein the main control unit carries out the calculation loop at least partially in parallel to the second execution loop.6. The control device of claim 5, wherein the main control unit is further configured to carry out a third execution loop between the first execution loop and the subsequent execution loop, wherein the third execution loop comprises: applying the first power output to the heater coil for a first number of steps of the third execution loop; andupdating the first power output to the updated power output in response to determining that the updated power output is available from the calculation loop.7. The control device of claim 1, wherein each of the first power output and the updated power output is a pulse width modulated output with an associated duty cycle.8. The control device of claim 1, wherein the main control unit is configured to calculate a temperature of the heater coil based upon a resistance of the heater coil, and further configured to calculate the updated power output based on a difference between the calculated heater coil temperature and a target heater coil temperature.9. The control device of claim 8, further comprising a heater coil measurement sub-circuit, the heater coil measurement sub-circuit comprising a battery terminal connected to the heater coil and a test resistor arranged therebetween.10. The control device of claim 9, wherein the heater coil measurement sub-circuit is arranged to apply a smaller power than the first power output to the heater coil to measure the first heater coil voltage.11. The control device of claim 9, wherein the main control unit is configured to calculate the resistance of the heater coil based on the first heater coil voltage, a resistance of the test resistor, and the first off-load battery voltage.12. The control device of claim 1, wherein the main control unit is further configured to, in the second number of steps, set the heater coil to a high voltage and measure a first on-load battery voltage before switching off the heater coil.13. The control device of claim 1, further comprising a first transistor, wherein a pulse width modulation input switches the first transistor to apply a pulse width modulation output to the heater coil.14. An aerosol generating device comprising the control device of claim 1.15. A method of operating a control device of an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: in a first execution loop: applying a first power output to a heater coil for a first number of steps of the first execution loop;disabling the first power output and thereby switching off the heater coil in a second number of steps, following the first number of steps, of the first execution loop;measuring a first heater coil voltage of the heater coil in a third number of steps, following the second number of steps, of the first execution loop with a smaller power output than the first power output applied to the heater coil;pausing with the heater coil switched off for a fourth number of steps, following the third number of steps, of the first execution loop; andmeasuring a first off-load battery voltage of a battery in a fifth number of steps, following the fourth number of steps, of the first execution loop, wherein the first off-load battery voltage corresponds to the battery being in an off-load state in which a heating load is not being applied;wherein each step in the first number of steps, the second number of steps, the third number of steps, the fourth number of steps, and the fifth number of steps corresponds to a predetermined time period; andthe method further comprising calculating an updated power output based upon the first heater coil voltage and the first off-load battery voltage.16. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out: in a first execution loop:applying a first power output to a heater coil for a first number of steps of the first execution loop;disabling the first power output and thereby switching off the heater coil in a second number of steps, following the first number of steps, of the first execution loop;measuring a first heater coil voltage of the heater coil in a third number of steps, following the second number of steps, of the first execution loop with a smaller power output than the first power output applied to the heater coil;pausing with the heater coil switched off for a fourth number of steps, following the third number of steps, of the first execution loop; andmeasuring a first off-load battery voltage of a battery in a fifth number of steps, following the fourth number of steps, of the first execution loop, wherein the first off-load battery voltage corresponds to the battery being in an off-load state in which a heating load is not being applied;wherein each step in the first number of steps, the second number of steps, the third number of steps, the fourth number of steps, and the fifth number of steps corresponds to a predetermined time period; andfurther comprising calculating an updated power output based upon the first heater coil voltage and the first off-load battery voltage.", "embedding_index": 674}
{"index": 675, "patent_number": "WO21110736 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber (108) for an aerosol generation device (100) is provided. The aerosol generation device (100) has a heater (124) positioned externally of the heating chamber (108), and the heating chamber (108) is arranged to receive an elongate substrate carrier (114) having an aerosol substrate (128) arranged towards a first end (134) of the elongate substrate carrier (114). The heating chamber (108) comprises a tubular side wall (126) defining an interior volume and an open first end (110) through which the substrate carrier (114) is receivable into the interior volume and through which air can flow towards the aerosol substrate (128). A contact surface (168) is provided, which is exposed to the interior volume for contacting the substrate carrier (114) at or proximate to the second end of the interior volume. The heating chamber further comprises a second end (111) distal to the open first end (110). A heating region (164) is provided via which heat from the externally positioned heater (124) is applied to the heating chamber (108). The heating chamber also includes a thermal guard (166) at the second end (111) for inhibiting heat flow from the heating region (164) to the at least one contact surface (168). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating chamber (108) for an aerosol generation device (100), which aerosol generation device (100) has a heater (124) positioned externally of the heating chamber (108), the heating chamber (108) being for receiving an elongate substrate carrier (114) having an aerosol substrate (128) arranged towards a first end (134) of the elongate substrate carrier (114) and the heating chamber (108) comprising: a tubular side wall (126) defining an interior volume and having a first end (110), through which first end (110) the elongate substrate carrier (114) is receivable into the interior volume and air can flow towards the aerosol substrate (128), and a second end (111) distal to the first end (110); a heating region (164) via which heat from the externally positioned heater (124) is applied to the heating chamber (108); a contact surface (168) exposed to the interior volume for contacting the substrate carrier (114) at or proximate to the second end of the interior volume; and a thermal guard (166) at the second end (111) for inhibiting heat flow from the heating region (164) to the at least one contact surface (168).2. The heating chamber (108) of claim 1, wherein the at least one contact surface (168) faces the first end (110) of the tubular side wall (126).3. The heating chamber (108) of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the thermal guard (166) comprises a first material and the tubular side wall (126) comprises a second material, the first material having a lower thermal conductivity than the second material.4. The heating chamber (108) of claim 3, wherein the thermal guard is made of ceramic and/or the tubular side wall is made of metal.5. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one contact surface (168) is a surface of the thermal guard (166).6. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the thermal guard (166) is annular.7. The heating chamber (108) of any one the preceding claims, wherein the thermal guard (166) is a separate element attached to the tubular side wall (126).8. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact surface (168) extends from the tubular side wall (126) into the interior volume.9. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a base (112) at the second end (111) of the tubular side wall (126).10. The heating chamber (108) of claim 9, wherein the heating region (164) comprises a part of the base (112).11. The heating chamber (108) of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the heating region (164) comprises a part of the tubular side wall (108).12. The heating chamber (108) of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the thermal guard (166) comprises a part of the base (112).13. The heating chamber (108) of claim 12, wherein the thermal guard (166) extends inwardly from the base (112) towards the interior volume to provide a platform for supporting the substrate carrier (114).14. The heating chamber (108) of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the thermal guard (166) extends across a full width of the base (112).15. The heating chamber (108) of any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the thermal guard (166) is a separate element attached to the base (112).16. The heating chamber (108) of any preceding claim, further comprising an insert (192) comprising the thermal guard (166), wherein the insert (192) is arranged for removable insertion into the interior volume of the heating chamber (108).17. The heating chamber (108) of claim 16, wherein the insert comprises a mesh or wire net or a plurality of rod-shaped elements.18. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising the heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims and the heater (124), wherein the heater (124) is mounted to the tubular side wall (126) and the heating region (164) is defined by a region of the tubular side wall (126) at least partially overlapped by the heater (124).19. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 18, wherein the heater (124) is mounted on a surface of the tubular side wall (126) facing away from the interior volume.20. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 18 or claim 19, comprising: an electrical power source (120); and control circuitry (122) configured to control supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater (124).21. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of claims 18 to 20, further comprising a spacer (190) for retaining the substrate carrier (114) in a central configuration within the heating chamber (108).22. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 21, wherein the spacer (190) is releasably coupled to the aerosol generation device (100).23. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device (100) of any one of claims 18 to 22 and the substrate carrier (114).", "embedding_index": 675}
{"index": 676, "patent_number": "US2023000164 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention is generally directed towards an aerosol generating device. More specifically, the invention is directed towards an aerosol generating device comprising an air flow channeling assembly with non-linear air flow channels. In a first aspect, the invention provides an aerosol generating device comprising a chamber configured to receive and supply heated air to an aerosol generating substrate, an air flow channeling assembly configured to deliver outside air into the chamber comprising a plurality of nonlinear air flow channels, wherein each air flow channel extends along a side wall of the chamber from an inlet opened toward the outside of the device to an outlet for discharging the delivered air to the chamber, and a heating unit configured to apply heat to the air flow channels. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a chamber configured to receive and supply heated air to an aerosol generating substrate;an air flow channeling assembly configured to deliver outside air into the chamber, comprising a plurality of nonlinear air flow channels, wherein each air flow channel extends along a side wall of the chamber from an inlet opened toward the outside of the device to an outlet for discharging the delivered air to the chamber; anda heating unit configured to apply heat to the air flow channels.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of nonlinear air flow channels is formed by a plurality of tubes.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of tubes is arranged as an n-tuple helix, with the number n matches the number of tubes.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the n-tuple helix comprises at least two congruent helices.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein windings of each of the plurality of helices are evenly spaced apart in a direction of a winding axis of the n-tuple helix and/or a distance in the direction of the winding axis of the n-tuple helix between a winding of one of the helices and a neighboring winding of another of the helices is at most 2 mm.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein an outside wall of the aerosol generating device and/or the side wall of the chamber do not form part of the confining physical boundary of the air flow channel within the aerosol generating device.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the air flow channel is formed by a thermally conductive material.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the thermally conductive material comprises material with a thermal conductivity equal or larger than[Embedded image] 100 W m · K.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating unit is additionally configured to heat the side wall of the chamber.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the heating unit.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a position of the air inlets and/or air outlets of the plurality of air flow channels are provided, respectively, in a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the chamber.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises an opening at the bottom of the chamber that is opposite another opening of the chamber that is configured to allow the aerosol generating substrate to be at least partially or fully inserted into the chamber, the bottom of the chamber being in communication with each of the plurality of air outlets.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, comprising a diffuser element arranged at the air outlets such that air exiting the air outlets passes through the diffuser.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the diffuser element comprises a porous material.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least 50 percent of the length of the non-linear air flow channels extends along the side wall.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein distance in the direction of the winding axis of the n-tuple helix between a winding of one of the helices and a neighboring winding of another of the helices is at most 0.5 mm.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein an entire length of the non-linear air flow channels extends along the side wall.", "embedding_index": 676}
{"index": 677, "patent_number": "WO21116354 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a heater assembly for an aerosol generating device. The heater assembly includes a flexible electrically insulating backing film, a flexible heating element supported on a surface of the electrically insulating backing film and a cover film positioned on the surface of the electrically insulating backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element between the cover film and the backing film. Together the backing film, heating element and cover film form a thin film heater assembly and a layer of graphite is arranged against an outer surface of the thin film heater assembly, the layer of graphite at least partially overlapping with the heating element. The heater assembly further includes a tubular heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol generating consumable; wherein the thin film heater assembly is wrapped around the outer surface of the tubular heating chamber with the electrically insulating backing film toward the heating chamber. In this way, the graphite layer acts to spread the heat generated by the heating element uniformly within the plane of the thin film heater assembly during use. In particular, the high thermal conductivity of graphite means that heat is spread rapidly laterally within the thin film heater assembly to prevent localised hot spots, for example is regions close to the heating element. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device, the heater assembly comprising: a flexible electrically insulating backing film; a flexible heating element supported on a surface of the electrically insulating backing film; a cover film positioned on the surface of the electrically insulating backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element between the cover film and the backing film; wherein together the backing film, heating element and cover film form a thin film heater assembly; a layer of graphite arranged against an outer surface of the thin film heater assembly, the layer of graphite at least partially overlapping with the heating element; and a tubular heating chamber arranged to receive an aerosol generating consumable; wherein the thin film heater assembly is wrapped around the outer surface of the tubular heating chamber with the electrically insulating backing film toward the heating chamber.2. The heater assembly of claim 1 wherein the layer of graphite is arranged between the electrically insulating backing film of the thin film heater assembly and the outer surface of the heating chamber.3. The heater assembly of claim 1 wherein the layer of graphite is arranged against the outer surface of the cover film of the thin film heater assembly.4. The heater assembly of claim 1 further comprising a second layer of graphite; wherein a first layer of graphite is arranged between the electrically insulating backing film and the outer surface of the heating chamber; and the second layer of graphite is arranged against the outer surface of the cover film.5. The heater assembly of any of claims 1 to 4 further comprising an electrically insulating sealing layer arranged around an outer surface of the wrapped thin film heater assembly and one or more graphite layers.6. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the heating element is a planar heating element comprising a heater track which follows a circuitous path over a heating area within the plane of the heating element; wherein the layer of graphite covers an area of the surface of the thin film heater assembly which corresponds with the heating area of the heating element.7. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the layer of graphite is provided by an adhesive graphite sheet comprising a graphite layer and at least one adhesive layer.8. The heater assembly of claim 7 wherein the adhesive graphite sheet comprises a graphite layer having a thickness between 5 and 30 microns and an adhesive layer having a thickness between 0 and 35 microns, wherein preferably the graphite layer has a thickness between 10 and 12 microns and the adhesive layer has a thickness between 5 and 10 microns.9. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the thermal conductivity of the graphite layer is between 700 and 2000 W/m.K.10. The heater assembly of any preceding claim wherein the graphite layer comprises a graphite polymer film.11. The heater assembly of any preceding claim further comprising a temperature sensor comprising a sensing part; wherein the sensing part is positioned in an area of the thin film heater assembly which is covered by the layer of graphite.12. A method of fabricating a heater assembly comprising: providing a heating element supported on a surface of a flexible dielectric backing film; and attaching a layer of cover film onto the surface of the dielectric backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element between the cover film and the dielectric backing film, wherein together the attached backing film, heating element and cover film form a thin film heater assembly; positioning a layer of graphite arranged against an outer surface of the thin film heater assembly, the layer of graphite at least partially overlapping with the heating element; and wrapping the thin film heater assembly around the outer surface of a tubular heating chamber, arranged to receive an aerosol generating consumable, with the dielectric backing film toward the outer surface of the heating chamber.13. The method of claim 12 wherein the layer of graphite is provided by an adhesive graphite sheet comprising a graphite layer and at least one adhesive layer and the step of positioning the layer of graphite comprises: sticking the adhesive graphite sheet to the dielectric backing film; and/or sticking the adhesive graphite sheet to the cover film.14. The method of claim 12 or 13 further comprising: providing a cover film comprising a heat shrink layer and heating the thin film heater assembly to shrink the heat shrink layer, securing the thin film heater assembly against the tubular heating chamber.15. The method of claim 14 further comprising sticking an adhesive graphite sheet to the outer surface of the tubular heater chamber before wrapping the thin film heater assembly around the outer surface of a tubular heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 677}
{"index": 678, "patent_number": "WO21110778 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (100) comprises a heating chamber (108) having a tubular wall (114) extending around a central axis X the tubular wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber (108). The heating chamber (108) has an open end (110) and is arranged to receive a substrate carrier (130) comprising an aerosol substrate (132) through the open end (110) into the interior volume of the heating chamber (108) along the central axis X. A heater (118) extends around the heating chamber (108) to supply heat to the heating chamber (108). The heating chamber 108 also comprises a baffle (142) having a sealing surface (143) facing out of the open end (110). The baffle (142) is arranged to deform such that the sealing surface (143) is deflected to face more towards the central axis X and hence towards a side wall of the substrate carrier (130) when the substrate carrier (130) is inserted into the heating chamber (108). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising: a heating chamber (108) having a tubular wall (114) extending around a central axis (X), the tubular wall (114) defining an interior volume of the heating chamber (108), the heating chamber (108) having an open end (110) and being arranged to receive a substrate carrier (130) comprising an aerosol substrate (132) through the open end (110) into the interior volume along the central axis (X); a heater (118) extending around the heating chamber (108) to supply heat to the heating chamber (108); and a baffle (142) having a sealing surface (143) facing out of the open end (110), the baffle (142) being arranged to deform such that the sealing surface (143) is deflected to face more towards the central axis (X) and hence towards a side wall of the substrate carrier (130) when the substrate carrier (130) is inserted into the heating chamber (108).2. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 1, wherein a distance between an innermost portion of the baffle (142) and the central axis (X) is less than a distance between an inner surface of the tubular wall (114) and the central axis (X).3. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the baffle (142) is arranged proximate to the open end (110) of the heating chamber (108).4. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) is resiliently deformable.5. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) is a membrane comprising at least two portions (450) defined by a slit (452) therebetween, the portions (450) being configured to be deformably partable to receive the substrate carrier (130) into the heating chamber (108).6. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) has at least one perforation (346) configured to allow air flow therethrough.7. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) is arranged at least partially inside the heating chamber (108).8. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the baffle (142) is located outside the heating chamber (108), arranged adjacent or spaced away from the open end (110) of the heating chamber (108).9. The aerosol generation device (100) of any preceding claim, wherein the baffle (142) encircles the central axis (X).10. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) is made from a material having a first thermal conductivity and the tubular wall (114) is made from a material having a second thermal conductivity, wherein the first thermal conductivity is less than the second thermal conductivity.11. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) is resiliently deformable from a sealing configuration to an inflow configuration upon suction through the substrate carrier (130) by a user to permit air flow between the baffle (142) and the substrate carrier (130) into the interior volume of the heating chamber (108).12. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the baffle (142) defines an opening (144) for receiving the substrate carrier (130) therethrough, wherein the opening (144) has a width smaller than a width of the substrate carrier (130).13. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: an electrical power source (120); and control circuitry (122) configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source (120) to the heater (118).14. The aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (108) comprises a base (112) arranged at the opposite end of the tubular wall (114) to the open end (110), preferably wherein a distance between the baffle (142) and the base (112) of the heating chamber (1085) is approximately equal to a length of the aerosol substrate (132) carried by the substrate carrier (130).15. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device (100) of any one of the preceding claims and the substrate carrier (130).", "embedding_index": 678}
{"index": 679, "patent_number": "US2020062492 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The reclosable flap has a hinge line about which it can move and a ratio between a first distance measured when the hinged lid is in the open position along a straight line between a lower front edge of the lid and the hinge line and a second distance that is a length along the reclosable flap between the hinge line and the free end is between 70 percent and 100 percent. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a box and a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions, wherein a lower front edge of the lid abuts a free edge of a box front wall when the lid is in the closed position;an inner package of consumer goods within the box comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed; anda reclosable flap movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line and arranged to cover the access opening, the reclosable flap having a free end attached to the hinged lid;wherein, in a first open position in which a lid top wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to a box back wall, a straight line between the lower front edge of the lid and the hinge line measures a first distance;wherein a length along the reclosable flap between the hinge line and the free end measures a second distance;wherein a ratio between the first distance and the second distance is between 70 percent and 100 percent.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the ratio is at least 75 percent.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the ratio is no more than 95 percent.4. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is at least 20 percent of a distance from the top, back edge of the inner package to a top, front edge of the inner package.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is no more than 40 percent of a distance from the top, back edge of the inner package to a top, front edge of the inner package.6. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the inner package so that a portion of the reclosable flap is movable relative to the inner package during lid movement, while another portion of the reclosable flap is not movable relative to the inner package during lid movement, wherein the hinge line delimits the movable and non-movable portions of the reclosable flap.7. The container of claim 1, wherein the access opening is provided by a cut line or a line of weakness that defines a flap in an outer surface of the inner package, wherein the hinge line of the reclosable flap substantially coincides with a hinge line of the flap in the outer surface of the inner package.8. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to a first lid panel of the hinged lid, and wherein the first lid panel is movable relative to a second lid panel during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions.9. The container of claim 8, wherein the first lid panel is substantially perpendicular to a lid front wall in the first open position.10. The container of claim 8, wherein an angle between the first lid panel and a lid front wall decreases when the hinged lid is rotated from a first open position to a second open position, wherein the first open position is provided between the closed position and the second open position.11. The container of claim 1, wherein a portion of the reclosable flap is held in a substantially flat, tensioned configuration between the hinge line and the hinged lid when the hinged lid is in the open position.12. The container of claim 11, wherein a distance between the hinge line and the lower front edge of the lid increases when the hinged lid is rotated from a first open position to a second open position, wherein the first open position is provided between the closed position and the second open position.13. The container of claim 12, wherein in the second open position, a top, back edge of the lid is in contact with the box back wall, wherein a ratio of the distance between the hinge line and the lower front edge of the lid when the substantially flat portion of the reclosable flap is in the second open position to the length distance between the hinge line and the lower front edge of the lid when the substantially flat portion of the reclosable flap is in the first open position is at least 1.5.14. The container of claim 1, wherein the first and second distances are measured in a first open position in which the lid is rotated substantially 180 degrees from the closed position.15. A method of forming a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an inner package of consumer goods comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap that is movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line;folding a blank about the inner package to form an outer housing with a hinged lid such that a lower front edge of the lid abuts a free edge of a box front wall when the lid is in a closed position;attaching a free end of the reclosable flap to the hinged lid so that a ratio between a first distance measured when the hinged lid is in an open position and along a straight line between the lower front edge of the lid and the hinge line and a second distance that is a length along the reclosable flap between the hinge line and the free end is between 70 percent and 100 percent.", "embedding_index": 679}
{"index": 680, "patent_number": "WO21110749 A1", "text": "[EN] A holder (109) is insertable into an aerosol generation device (100) arranged for heating an aerosol substrate (128) carried by a substrate carrier (114) to generate an aerosol. The holder (109) is arranged, when inserted into the aerosol generation device (100), for receiving the aerosol substrate (128) carried by the substrate carrier (114). The holder (109) has a rim (107) defining an opening (110), the rim (107) extending around a central axis (C) at a first radial distance (R1) from the central axis (C), along which central axis (C) the substrate carrier (114) is insertable through the opening (110) into the holder (109). The holder further comprises at least two engagement elements (140), each of the engagement elements (140) having an elongate portion (144) extending generally parallel to the central axis (C) between a first end (142a) joined to the rim (107) and a second end (142b) distal from the rim (107). Each engagement element (140) does not have any electrical heating element for supplying heat to the aerosol substrate (128) and each elongate portion (144) is located a second radial distance (R2) from the central axis (C), wherein the second radial distance (R2) is smaller than the first radial distance (R1). [EN] Claims: 1. A holder (109) insertable into an aerosol generation device (100), which aerosol generation device (100) is arranged for heating an aerosol substrate (128) carried by a substrate carrier (114) to generate an aerosol, the holder (109) being arranged when inserted into the aerosol generation device (100) for receiving the aerosol substrate (128) carried by the substrate carrier (114) and the holder (109) comprising: a rim (107) defining an opening (110), the rim (107) extending around a central axis (C) at a first radial distance (Ri) from the central axis (C), along which central axis (C) the substrate carrier (114) is insertable through the opening (110) into the holder (109); and at least two engagement elements (140), each of the engagement elements (140) having an elongate portion (144) extending generally parallel to the central axis (C) between a first end (142a) joined to the rim (107) and a second end (142b) distal from the rim (107), each engagement element (140) not having any electrical heating element for supplying heat to the aerosol substrate (128) and each elongate portion (144) being located a second radial distance (R2) from the central axis (C), wherein the second radial distance (R2) is smaller than the first radial distance (Ri).2. The holder (109) according to claim 1, wherein each engagement element (140) has a supporting portion (148) extending towards the central axis (C) from the second end of the elongate portion (144) to provide a platform for limiting insertion of the substrate carrier (114) along the central axis (C).3. The holder (109) according to claim 2, wherein the supporting portions (148) of the at least two engagement elements (140), preferably a plurality of engagement elements, extend to meet one another.4. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the engagement elements (140) is a rod.5. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement elements (140) are evenly spaced around the rim (107).6. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement elements (140) are spaced apart from one another by an air gap.7. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a tubular side wall (126) extending around the at least two engagement elements (140), the tubular side wall (126) defining a heating chamber (108).8. The holder (109) according to claim 7, wherein elongate elements (144) are spaced apart from an inner surface (142) of the tubular side wall (126).9. The holder (109) according to claims 7 or 8, further comprising a base (112) located further from the rim (107) than the second end of the engagement elements (140).10. The holder (109) according to any of claims claim 7 to 9, wherein the side wall (126) and/or base (112) is a mesh or has one or more apertures.11. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first end of the elongate portion (144) of each engagement element (140) has a portion sloping towards the second end of the elongate portion (144) and towards the central axis (C).12. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement elements (144) comprise a material having a higher thermal transfer coefficient than the material of the rim (107).13. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement elements (140) are metal.14. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim (107) is made of heat resistant plastic, preferably Polyether Ether Ketone, PEEK.15. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement elements (140) are parallel to the central axis (C) towards their second ends (142b).16. The holder (109) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 15, wherein the engagement elements (140) bow inwardly in an arc having a closest approach to the central axis (C).17. A system comprising a holder (109) according to any one of claims 1 to 16 and a substrate carrier (114), wherein the second radial distance (R) is less than half the width or diameter of the substrate carrier (114).18. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising the holder (109) according to any one of claims 1 to 16 retained in a recess in the aerosol generation device (100).19. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 18, wherein the holder (109) is removable from the aerosol generation device (100).20. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising the system according to claim 17, wherein the holder (109) is retained in a recess in the aerosol generation device (100).", "embedding_index": 680}
{"index": 681, "patent_number": "US2023025598 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device configured to heat a consumable comprising tobacco includes: a housing; and a reel arranged to rotate on an axis of rotation within the housing so as to wind a consumable around the reel. The consumable has a winding dimension along which it is wound around the reel. The reel comprises a positioning means for positioning the consumable along the winding dimension before the consumable is wound around the reel, and the reel comprises an engagement means for engaging with the consumable when the reel rotates. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device configured to heat a consumable comprising tobacco, the device comprising: a housing; anda reel arranged to rotate on an axis of rotation within the housing so as to wind the consumable around the reel, the consumable having a winding dimension along which it is wound around the reel,the reel comprising:a positioning means for positioning the consumable along the winding dimension before the consumable is wound around the reel; andan engagement means for engaging with the consumable when the reel rotates.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the reel comprises a reel hole configured to receive an end of the consumable along the winding dimension.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the reel hole is a slot, and the consumable is in the shape of a sheet.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the reel hole has an end configured to position the end of the consumable.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein a side of the reel hole is configured to engage with the consumable when the reel rotates.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising a heating unit arranged on an inner surface of the housing or an outer surface of the reel.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the heating unit comprises one or more heating elements arranged to extend around the axis of rotation of the reel.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the heating unit comprises a plurality of heating elements separated from one another along the axis of rotation of the reel.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising a flow channel between an inner surface of the housing and an outer surface of the reel, the flow channel being configured to allow flow of an aerosol generated from the consumable.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the housing comprises an insertion hole configured to allow the consumable to be inserted into the flow channel.11. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising a protrusion and a guide groove configured to guide movement of the protrusion between a plurality of positions, wherein one of the protrusion and the guide groove is formed on the housing and the other of the protrusion and the guide groove is formed on the reel.12. An aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the guide groove comprises a first path which extends around the axis of rotation of the reel, and wherein, when the reel rotates, the protrusion is guided along the first path between a start position and an end position.13. An aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the guide groove comprises a second path which extends along the axis of rotation of the reel between an attached position and a detached position, and wherein the housing and the reel are configured to be attached to or detached from each other by guiding the protrusion along the second path.14. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the attached position of the second path is between the start position and the end position of the first path.15. An aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein, for each of the plurality of positions, the position is an end or a corner of the guide groove.16. An aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein, for each of the plurality of positions, the aerosol generation device comprises a respective position indicator configured to indicate when the protrusion is at the position.", "embedding_index": 681}
{"index": 682, "patent_number": "WO23006742 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation article (2) can be used in an aerosol generation device (1) comprising a heating chamber (7), and comprises a wrapper (4) containing an aerosol generation substrate (8) and comprising a deformable circumferential portion (5) configured to be deformed from a first shape into a second shape after having been inserted and heated at a heating temperature in the heating chamber (7) during aerosol generation. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation article (2) for use in an aerosol generation device (1) comprising a heating chamber (7), said article (2) comprising a wrapper (4) containing an aerosol generation substrate (8), wherein said wrapper (4) comprises a deformable circumferential portion (5) configured to be deformed from a first cross-sectional shape into a second cross- sectional shape after having been heated at a heating temperature in said heating chamber (7) during aerosol generation.2. Aerosol generation article according to claim 1, wherein: said first cross-sectional shape corresponds to a cross- sectional shape of the heating chamber (7); and said second cross-sectional shape does not correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the heating chamber (7).3. Aerosol generation article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the deformable circumferential portion (5) is configured to expand from said first cross sectional shape into said second cross-sectional shape in at least one direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the article (2).4. Aerosol generation article according to claim 3, wherein the deformable circumferential portion (5) is configured to expand from said first cross-sectional shape into said second cross-sectional shape in a plurality of radial directions perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the article (2).5. Aerosol generation article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said deformable circumferential portion (5) comprises a shape-memory material having a shape memory effect with a transition temperature above a predefined ambient temperature.6. Aerosol generation article according to claim 5, wherein said material is a shape-memory material having a shape memory effect with a transition temperature between 50 degrees centigrade and 200 degrees centigrade7. Aerosol generation article according to claim 5 or 6, wherein said shape-memory material comprises at least one metal.8. Aerosol generation article according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein said shape-memory material is arranged in the form of a sheet or at least one wire or a combination thereof.9. Aerosol generation article according to claim 8, wherein said sheet has a flat or tubular configuration.10. Aerosol generation article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said deformable circumferential portion (5) comprises a bimetallic element.11. Aerosol generation article according to claim 10, wherein said deformable circumferential portion (5) is arranged in the form of a sheet having a flat or tubular configuration.12. Aerosol generation article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said deformable circumferential portion (5) extends along a part of an axial length of said wrapper (4).13. Aerosol generation article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said deformable circumferential portion (5) extends from an end of said wrapper (4).14. Aerosol generation article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it is in the form of a rod or a flat plate.15. Aerosol generation article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said aerosol generation substrate comprises a tobacco material or at least one polyol.16. Method for using an aerosol generation device (1) comprising a heating chamber (7), wherein it comprises inserting at least partly an aerosol generation article (2) according to any one of the preceding claims into said heating chamber (7), heating said aerosol generation article (2) at a heating temperature for generating aerosol, and removing said aerosol generation article (2) from said aerosol generation device (1) to allow said deformable circumferential portion (5) to deform to said second cross-sectional shape.", "embedding_index": 682}
{"index": 683, "patent_number": "WO23006369 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device, such as a micro heater or resistor, having at least one nozzle to produce liquid drops on demand, wherein at least one nozzle is closable by a valve. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, having at least one nozzle to dispense liquid drops on demand in a mouthpiece (12), wherein the inhalation device (10) further comprises a valve (40); wherein the at least one nozzle is closable by the valve(40).2. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is in the form of a MEMS.3. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the valve (40) is a flap valve.4. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (40) is adapted to cover the at least one nozzle.5. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (40) is adapted to be opened by pressure applied by liquid drops ejected from the at least one nozzle and/or by a negative pressure generated by a user during inhalation.6. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (40) is biased into a state closing at least one nozzle.7. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve member (42) extends essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the inhalation device (10).", "embedding_index": 683}
{"index": 684, "patent_number": "WO23006368 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, to produce liquid drops on demand, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is replaceable; wherein the inhalation device (10) has an elongated shape with a longitudinal axis, the liquid jet device (24) being removable in a direction essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis. [EN] Claims 1. An inhalation device (10) with at least one liquid jet device (24), such as a micro heater or resistor, to produce liquid drops on demand, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is replaceable; wherein the inhalation device (10) has an elongated shape with a longitudinal axis, the liquid jet device (24) being removable in a direction essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis; characterized in that the liquid jet device (24) is mounted on a daughterboard (22) extending essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the inhalation device (10).2. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is in the form of a MEMS.3. The inhalation device (10) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the daughterboard (22) is replaceable.4. The inhalation device (10) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the daughterboard (22) is connected to a motherboard (30) by a pin and socket connection.5. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid jet device (24) is movable or made accessible by a pin or tool insertable form outside the inhalation device (10) or adapted to open a door (34).6. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, further comprising storage means for storing information regarding the liquid jet device.7. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, further comprising display means for displaying information regarding the liquid jet device.8. The inhalation device (10) of one of the preceding claims, further comprising a reservoir (16) for containing a liquid; wherein the liquid jet device (24) and the reservoir (16) are structurally distinct.", "embedding_index": 684}
{"index": 685, "patent_number": "US2019216128 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of manufacturing liquid-filled capsules for use in smoking articles includes providing a capsule shell defining a cavity and having an open end; dispensing a volume of liquid into the cavity through the open end of the shell, whereby a clearance is left between an upper surface of the liquid dispensed into the cavity and the open end of the shell and sealing the open end of the shell with a portion of sheet material to provide a liquid-filled capsule containing the volume of liquid. An apparatus for manufacturing liquid-filled capsules includes a holder for holding one or more capsule shells; a conveyor for moving or transporting the holder; a filling station for dispensing a liquid into a cavity of each of the capsule shells; and a sealing station for covering and sealing an open end of each capsule shell. A liquid-filled capsule is also provided. [EN] 1. A method of manufacturing liquid-filled capsules for use in smoking articles, the method comprising the steps of: providing a capsule shell defining a cavity and having an open end;dispensing a volume of liquid into the cavity through the open end of the shell, whereby a space or clearance is provided between an upper surface of the liquid dispensed into the cavity and the open end of the shell; andsealing the open end of the shell with a portion of sheet material to provide a liquid-filled capsule containing the volume of liquid.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the clearance is at least 0.4 mm.3. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of dispensing the liquid into the shell comprises providing the capsule with a filling ratio above a predetermined minimum, whereby the filling ratio of the capsule is a ratio of the volume of liquid dispensed to a filling capacity of the cavity, and wherein the predetermined minimum of the filling ratio is 0.5.4. A method according claim 1, wherein the step of sealing the open end of the shell comprises: covering the open end of the capsule shell with the portion of sheet material;fusing or bonding the portion of sheet material to seal said end of the shell; andcutting excess sheet material from the portion of sheet material at the sealed end of the shell.5. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: inspecting the liquid-filled capsule or a component thereof for a manufacturing defect;identifying the capsule as defective if a manufacturing defect is detected; andrejecting a capsule identified as defective.6. A method according to claim 5, further comprising the steps of: providing a holding device to hold the capsule shell; andconveying the holding device together with the capsule shell between at least two steps selected from the steps of: dispensing the liquid into the cavity, sealing the open end of the shell, inspecting the capsule or a component thereof, identifying the capsule as defective, and rejecting a capsule identified as defective.7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the holding device is configured to hold a plurality of capsule shells and wherein the method includes the steps of: positioning a plurality of capsule shells on the holding device;referencing a position of each individual shell relative to the holding device; andconveying the holding device with a position reference conveyor system between at least two steps selected from the steps of: dispensing the liquid into the cavity, sealing the open end of the shell, inspecting the capsule or a component thereof, identifying the capsule as defective, and rejecting a capsule identified as defective.8. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of sealing the open end of the shell comprises the steps of: covering the open end of each of a plurality of capsule shells with the portion of sheet material;fusing or bonding the portion of sheet material to seal said end of each of the plurality of shells; andcutting excess sheet material from the portion of sheet material at the sealed end of each shell.9. An apparatus for manufacturing liquid-filled capsules for use in smoking articles, comprising: a holder for holding one or more capsule shells;a conveyor for moving or transporting the holder with the one or more capsule shells;a filling station for dispensing a liquid into a cavity of each of the capsule shells held by the holder, wherein the filling station is configured to leave a pre-defined space or clearance between the liquid dispensed into the cavity and an open end of each shell; anda sealing station for covering and sealing the open end of each capsule shell with a sheet material to form a capsule.10. An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the filling station comprises one or more nozzles in fluid connection with a supply reservoir of the liquid, wherein each nozzle is configured to dispense a predetermined volume of the liquid to a respective one of the shells.11. An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the sealing station comprises: a supply roll of the sheet material, a heat-sealing device for fusing the sheet material to a rim at the open end of each shell, and a cutting device for cutting excess sheet material from the rim at the end of each capsule.12. An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the holder for holding one or more capsule shells comprises a tray.13. A liquid-filled capsule for use in smoking articles, the capsule comprising: a capsule shell defining a cavity and having an end providing a filling opening; a volume of liquid contained within the cavity; and a cap which covers and seals the end; wherein a pre-defined clearance is provided between an upper surface of the liquid contained in the cavity and the end of the shell.14. A capsule according to claim 13, wherein the pre-defined clearance 49 is at least 0.5 mm.15. A capsule according to claim 13, wherein an end region of the shell comprises a pre-defined rupture region at which the shell is configured to break preferentially.16. A method according to claim 3, wherein the step of dispensing the liquid into the shell further comprises providing the capsule with the filling ratio within a pre-defined range from 0.5 to 0.9.17. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the sealing station further comprises a feed roller to drive the supply roll of the sheet material.18. An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the conveyor for moving or transporting the holder comprises one or more of a robotic conveyor arm, a conveyor belt, and a turntable.19. An apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a rejecting station at which any defective capsule is able to be removed.20. A capsule according to claim 13, wherein a filling ratio of the capsule is above a predetermined minimum, whereby the filling ratio of the capsule is a ratio of the volume of liquid contained to a filling capacity of the cavity, and wherein the predetermined minimum of the filling ratio is 0.5.", "embedding_index": 685}
{"index": 686, "patent_number": "US2022408808 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette is described which comprises an outer housing sleeve having an open end and a closed end and a functional insert comprising electrical components, wherein the functional insert is arranged to be introduced through the open end of the outer housing sleeve and is held within the outer housing sleeve. By grouping the functional electronic components together on the functional insert and by providing the device housing in the form of a sleeve, the assembly process is simplified as the functional components can be assembled in a first assembly step and then subsequently sleeved within the outer housing in a single step, thus reducing the complexity of the assembly procedure. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: an outer housing sleeve having an open end and a closed end;a functional insert comprising a battery and electronic circuitry for supplying power from the battery to a cartridge during use;wherein the functional insert is arranged to be introduced through the open end of the outer housing sleeve and is held within the outer housing sleeve.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the functional insert comprises a cartridge seating for receiving a removable cartridge containing a liquid to be vaporized.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2 wherein the cartridge seating is arranged such that a cartridge lies fully within the outer housing sleeve when received in the cartridge seating during use.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the functional insert comprises a first end positioned at the open end of the housing sleeve and a second end positioned towards the closed end of the housing sleeve, the electronic cigarette further comprising: a mouthpiece at the first end of the functional insert, the mouthpiece moveable between an open position and a closed position.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4 wherein the mouthpiece is moveable by a hinge mechanism connecting the mouthpiece to the first end of the functional insert.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5 wherein the hinge mechanism comprises an L-shaped lever which connects a central point on the mouthpiece to a point near the an edge of the first end of the functional insert.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the outer housing sleeve further comprises a rim extending circumferentially around an inner surface of the sleeve at the open end, and wherein the functional insert is configured to engage with the rim.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7 wherein the functional insert comprises a circumferential rim extending around the outer surface of the functional insert, wherein the circumferential rim of the functional insert is arranged to contact the rim of the housing sleeve to hold the functional insert in position within the housing sleeve.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the housing sleeve comprises a first aperture on an inner surface at the open end and the functional insert comprises a second, corresponding, aperture arranged to align with the first aperture to allow the housing sleeve and functional insert to be attached with a fastener through the aligned apertures.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the functional insert comprises a first shell portion and a second shell portion, and wherein the first and second shell portions are configured to connect along a longitudinal interface to enclose the electronic circuitry within.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the first shell portion and the second shell portion are offset in relation to each other, such that one shell portion extends further than the other in a direction towards the closed end of the housing sleeve.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the first and second shell portions comprise a thermoplastic material suitable for thermoplastic or ultrasonic welding.13. The electronic cigarette of claims10 wherein the first shell portion and the second shell portion comprise engaging structures configured to attach to each other, wherein the engaging structures provide a snap-lock or friction fit connection.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the housing sleeve further comprises at least one guide rail arranged along an inner surface and the functional insert comprises a slot configured to engage with the guide rail.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the guide rail further comprises an aperture for receiving a fastener to attach the insert to the housing sleeve.16. The electronic cigarette of claim 2 wherein the functional insert comprises a first end comprising an opening to the cartridge seating and a second end at the opposite end of the functional insert, and wherein the first end of the functional insert is angled such that the functional insert has an increased length along a longitudinal line passing through the cartridge seating.17. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the functional insert is elongate and the functional insert comprises a battery and a cartridge seating, and wherein the battery and the cartridge are positioned side-by-side along the elongate axis of the functional insert.", "embedding_index": 686}
{"index": 687, "patent_number": "US2022408797 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes a rod including smokable material wrapped by a wrapper, a mouthpiece connected to an end of the rod, wherein a machine-readable code is printed onto an outer surface of the wrapper, the printed machine-readable code being proximate a distal edge of the wrapper. A method for manufacturing a smoking article is also provided. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising: a rod comprising smokable material wrapped by a wrapper; anda mouthpiece connected to an end of the rod;wherein a machine-readable code is printed onto an outer surface of the wrapper, the printed machine-readable code being proximate a distal edge of the wrapper.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the machine readable code is printed with ink comprising ground tobacco.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the ink also contains water, humectant, solvents, pigments, dyes, resins, lubricants, solubilizers, surfactants, particulate matter and/or fluorescents.4. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the ground tobacco comprises a maximum particle size of 30 micro m.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the wrapper, being a background of the printed machine-readable code, is of relatively lighter color than the machine-readable code, being a foreground, which is of relatively darker color.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a symbol contrast between the machine-readable code and the wrapper is at least of grade C.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the machine-readable code is a QR-code or a barcode.8. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the machine-readable code comprises a margin around the machine-readable code having the same color of either the background or the foreground.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the machine-readable code is positioned less than 5 mm from the distal edge of the wrapper.10. A method for manufacturing a smoking article comprising a rod comprising smokable material wrapped by a wrapper, a mouthpiece connected to the rod, and a machine-readable code printed on an outer surface of the wrapper, wherein the machine-readable code is proximate to a distal edge of the wrapper, comprising the steps: printing of machine-readable codes onto a surface of a continuous wrapper material, wherein the machine-readable codes are positioned in a defined code distance to each other;forming a continuous rod by wrapping a smokable material with the continuous wrapper material, so that the surface containing the printed machine-readable codes does not contact the smokable material;forming rods by cutting the continuous rod at defined cut positions in relation to the machine-readable codes; andassembling a mouthpiece to each of the rods.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of printing the machine-readable codes uses an ink mixed of at least ground tobacco and a humectant and/or water.12. The method according to claim 10, wherein a cutting position of the continuous rod is determined by sensing a position of the machine-readable codes with a sensor and adding an adjustable offset to the position of the machine-readable codes.13. The method according to claim 10, wherein the machine-readable codes are printed onto the continuous wrapper material in pairs, wherein each pair consists of two of the machine-readable codes positioned next to each other along a feeding direction of the continuous wrapper material with a spacing between the two codes which is smaller than a defined distance between the pairs.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the continuous rod is cut at a cut position between the two codes of a pair.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the continuous rod is cut at a second cut position in a middle between two of the pairs.16. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a symbol contrast between the machine-readable code and the wrapper is of grade A.17. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the machine-readable code is positioned less than 0.5 mm from the distal edge of the wrapper.", "embedding_index": 687}
{"index": 688, "patent_number": "US2022408816 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device having a housing comprises a first aerosol generating unit and a chamber. The first aerosol generating unit is adapted to generate a first type of vapor from a solid substrate. The first aerosol generating unit further comprises a receiving interface for a consumable. The interface includes a plurality of heating elements with spikes that are arranged such that they are inserted into the consumable when the consumable is received by the interface. At least a part of the interface is arranged in the chamber of the housing. The spikes of the heating elements are arranged in at least two arrays and the opposing arrays of heating elements with spikes are configured to heat uniformly a region of the consumable between the opposing arrays. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device having a housing, comprising: a first aerosol generating unit adapted to generate a first type of vapor, from a solid substrate, the first aerosol generating unit comprising a receiving interface for a consumable, wherein the receiving interface comprises a plurality of heating elements including spikes arranged such that the spikes are inserted into the consumable when the consumable is received by the receiving interface, anda chamber in which at least a part of the receiving interface is arranged and in which the spikes of the heating elements are arranged in at least two arrays, andwherein the at least two arrays of the spikes of the heating elements are configured to heat a region of the consumable therebetween, and wherein the spikes at generally opposing sides of the chamber connect to each other to form a closed circuit.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber has a cylindrical shape and a central axis, and wherein the at least two arrays extend along a direction of the central axis or along a direction of a circumference of the cylindrical shape.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the spikes extend along an axial or radial direction of the chamber.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the spikes of the at least two arrays are arranged at the generally opposing sides of the chamber such that the consumable can be held in the receiving interface by the spikes.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the spikes of the at least two arrays extend into the chamber from the generally opposing sides of the chamber, and wherein the at least two arrays are offset relative to one another.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the spikes at least partly overlap.7. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving interface comprises a temperature sensor, and wherein the temperature sensor is adapted to be inserted into the consumable.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a controller, wherein at least portions of the heating elements are independently controllable by the controller.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the chamber includes a first heating zone and a second heating zone, each comprising one or more of the heating elements, and wherein the controller is configured to control the first and second heating zones independently of each other.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the spikes of the heating elements include an air duct configured to allow an airflow through the spikes into the consumable.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the first and second aerosol generating units are connected by an air flow passage, wherein the second aerosol generating unit includes a second unit inlet for receiving the first type of vapor through the air flow passage, and wherein there is no inlet in the housing for providing air flow into the second aerosol generating unit without passing through the first aerosol generating unit.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a second aerosol generating unit adapted to generate a second type of vapor, from a liquid substrate, wherein the first aerosol generating unit is arranged upstream or downstream of the second aerosol generating unit with respect to a direction of airflow through the aerosol generating device during normal operation by the user.13. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating device according to claim 1; andthe consumable, wherein the consumable comprises the solid substrate.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 13, further comprising a liquid substrate, wherein only one of the solid substrate and the liquid substrate contains nicotine15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 14, wherein the solid substrate contains nicotine.16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the temperature sensor is a thermocouple.17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the temperature sensor is arranged at a downstream end of the receiving interface along a direction of airflow.", "embedding_index": 688}
{"index": 689, "patent_number": "WO21105379 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol from an elongate consumable. In the device, a heating chamber comprises a side wall, an end wall and an opening opposite the end wall. The opening is arranged to receive the elongate consumable into the heating chamber. A side heater supplies heat into the heating chamber from the side wall. An end heater supplies heat into the heating chamber from the end wall. A controller controls the side heater and the end heater. The controller activates both heaters during a first period and activates only one of the heaters during a second period. In the first period, the elongate consumable is heated to or toward at least an aerosol-generating temperature. In the second period, the elongate consumable is maintained at or above the aerosol-generating temperature. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol from an elongate consumable, the device comprising: a heating chamber comprising a side wall, an end wall and an opening opposite the end wall, the opening being arranged to receive the elongate consumable into the heating chamber; a side heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the side wall; an end heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the end wall; and a controller arranged to control the side heater and the end heater, the controller being configured to activate the side heater and the end heater during a first period and to activate only one of the side heater and the end heater during a second period, wherein the first period is a time in which the elongate consumable is heated from a first temperature to or toward at least an aerosol generating temperature higher than the first temperature, and the second period is a time in which the elongate consumable is to be maintained at or raised above the aerosol-generating temperature.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the side heater or the end heater is arranged on an inner surface of the heating chamber.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the side heater and the end heater are arranged on an outer surface of the heating chamber.4. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the side heater or the end heater comprises a resistive track.5. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the side heater is separated from the end heater by a spacing element which is a thermal insulator.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the spacing element is a part of the side wall or end wall.7. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a cap comprising a tubular portion arranged to allow the consumable to be inserted into and removed from the heating chamber.8. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising an air flow channel arranged to allow air to flow through the consumable in the heating chamber, wherein the airflow channel comprises: an aperture through the end wall, or one or more inward protrusions from the side wall.9. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising an inner chamber adapted to be removably inserted into the heating chamber and adapted to receive the consumable, the inner chamber comprising a second side wall and a second end wall.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, further comprising an air flow channel arranged to allow air to flow through the consumable in the heating chamber, wherein the airflow channel comprises: an aperture through the end wall and the second end wall, or one or more inward protrusions from the second side wall.11. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to measure a temperature of the heating chamber during the second period by measuring a resistance of the one of the side heater and the end heater that is not activated during the second period.12. A system comprising an aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim and an elongate consumable arranged in the heating chamber.13. A controller for an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber comprising a side wall, an end wall and an opening opposite the end wall, the opening being arranged to receive the elongate consumable into the heating chamber; a side heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the side wall; and an end heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the end wall, the controller being configured to activate the side heater and the end heater during a first period and to activate only one of the side heater and the end heater during a second period, wherein the first period is a time in which the elongate consumable is heated from a first temperature to or toward at least an aerosol-generating temperature higher than the first temperature, and the second period is a time in which the elongate consumable is to be maintained at or raised above the aerosol-generating temperature.14. A method of controlling an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber comprising a side wall, an end wall and an opening opposite the end wall, the opening being arranged to receive the elongate consumable into the heating chamber; a side heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the side wall; and an end heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber from the end wall, the method comprising activating the side heater and the end heater during a first period and activating only one of the side heater and the end heater during a second period, wherein the first period is a time in which the elongate consumable is heated from a first temperature to or toward at least an aerosol- generating temperature higher than the first temperature, and the second period is a time in which the elongate consumable is to be maintained at or raised above the aerosol-generating temperature.", "embedding_index": 689}
{"index": 690, "patent_number": "US2023010449 AA", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device defines a receptacle for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate containing at least one vaporizable substance; an atomizer configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-forming substrate; a first sensor configured to generate a first signal or first data associated with a presence of at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol; a second sensor configured to generate a second signal or second data associated with a further characteristic of the generated aerosol or of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the at least one vaporizable substance; and at least one controller configured to separately analyze both the first signal or first data and the second signal or second data to determine first and second analysis results, and configured to determine an operation mode of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on both the first and second analysis results. [EN] 1. An inhalation device comprising: a receptacle for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate containing at least one vaporizable substance;an atomizer configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-forming substrate;a first sensor configured to generate a first signal or first data associated with a presence of at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol;at least a second sensor configured to generate a second signal or second data associated with a further characteristic of the generated aerosol or of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the at least one vaporizable substance; andat least one controller configured to separately analyze both the first signal or first data and the second signal or second data to determine first and second analysis results, and configured to determine an operation action or operation mode of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on both the first and second analysis results.2. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to determine an operation action or mode of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on a conjunction of the first and second analysis results.3. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to determine an operation mode or action of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on a separate evaluation of both the first and second analysis results.4. The inhalation device according to claim 3, wherein the at least one controller is configured to independently evaluate the first and second analysis results.5. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to analyze the first signal or first data independently of the second signal or second data.6. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to determine an operation mode or action of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on a combination of the first and second analysis results.7. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to analyze the second signal or second data to determine an identity of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the vaporizable substance, or to validate the aerosol-forming substrate, substance or generated aerosol as suitable for the inhalation device.8. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to analyze the second signal or second data to determine whether an operation condition or operation behavior of the inhalation device is in conformity with a predetermined operation condition or operation behavior, or to determine whether an inhalation device element is located in a predefined position in or on the inhalation device.9. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to determine an operation mode or action of the inhalation device or to determine whether to alter the operation of the inhalation device based on both (i) the at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol detected by the first sensor; and (ii) a determined identity of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the vaporizable substance determined using the second sensor, or validation or non-validation of the aerosol-forming substrate, substance or generated aerosol as suitable for the inhalation device or an operation condition or operation behavior of the inhalation device being in conformity with a predetermined operation condition or operation behavior, or an inhalation device element being located in a predefined position in or on the inhalation device.10. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to permit operation of the atomizer or permit continued operation of the atomizer when (i) the at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol detected by the first sensor is determined to be a conditionally or provisionally authorized chemical substance; and (ii) a determined identity of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the vaporizable substance corresponds to an authorized aerosol-forming substrate or authorized vaporizable substance, or the aerosol-forming substrate,vaporizable substance or generated aerosol is validated as being suitable for the inhalation device, or an operation condition or operation behavior of the inhalation device is in conformity with a predetermined operation condition or operation behavior, or an inhalation device element is located in a predefined position in or on the inhalation device.11. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one controller is configured to determine (a) whether the at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol detected by the first sensor is a conditionally or provisionally authorized chemical substance; and (b) whether a determined identity of the aerosol-forming substrate or the vaporizable substance corresponds to an authorized aerosol-forming substrate or authorized vaporizable substance, or whether the aerosol-forming substrate, aerosol-forming substance or generated aerosol is validated as being suitable for the inhalation device, or whether an operation condition or operation behavior of the inhalation device is in conformity with a predetermined operation condition or operation behavior, or an inhalation device element is located in a predefined position in or on the inhalation device.12. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the second sensor is configured to directly contact the aerosol-forming substrate to perform a measurement to generate the second signal or second data.13. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the first analysis result concerns user safety, and the second analysis result concerns aerosol-forming substrate identification, or vaporizable substance identification, or validation of the aerosol-forming substrate, substance or generated vapor as suitable for the inhalation device.14. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the first sensor comprises or consists solely of a combustion gas sensor configured to detect the presence of at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol.15. The inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the second sensor comprises or consists solely of a temperature sensor, a chemical sensor, a mass sensor, a pH sensor, a photo-sensor, a Hall sensor, a capacitance sensor, an optical emission sensor, or a humidity sensor.16. An inhalation device control method, providing the inhalation device comprising: a receptacle for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate containing a vaporizable substance, an atomizer configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-forming substrate, a first sensor configured to generate a first signal or first data associated with a presence of at least one chemical substance in the generated aerosol, at least a second sensor configured to generate a second signal or second data associated with a further characteristic of the generated aerosol or of the aerosol-forming substrate or of the vaporizable substance; and at least one controller; separately analyzing, by the at least one controller, both the first signal or first data and the second signal or second data to determine first and second analysis results; anddetermining an operation mode or action of the inhalation device or determining whether to alter an operation of the inhalation device based on both the first and second analysis results.", "embedding_index": 690}
{"index": 691, "patent_number": "US2022400775 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable capsule with a base, connectable to the inhaler body. The inhaler body includes a first NFC tag and the removable capsule includes a second NCF tag, the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag being configured to exchange data when the removable capsule is connected to the inhaler body. The inhaler body includes an opening for receiving the removable capsule and at least one aperture for facilitating the electromagnetic connection between the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable capsule with a base, the removable capsule being connectable to the inhaler body, wherein the inhaler body comprises a first NFC tag and the removable capsule comprises a second NCF tag, the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag being configured to exchange data when the removable capsule is connected to the inhaler body,wherein the inhaler body comprises an opening for receiving the removable capsule, andwherein the inhaler body comprises at least one aperture for facilitating an electromagnetic connection between the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one aperture comprises two apertures diametrically opposed to each other.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one aperture is filled with a material that lets through electromagnetic waves.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the material is transparent to visible light.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the material is colourless transparent polycarbonate.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the removable capsule comprises at least one element for attenuating electromagnetic noise.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the element for attenuating electromagnetic noise is a ferrite sheet.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein that the base is made of a non-metallic material and the removable capsule further comprises at least one ferrous plug for connection with the inhaler body.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the inhaler body is made of a non-metallic material.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the inhaler body is made of glass and/or plastic.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the first NFC tag is disposed over at least a half of a circumference of the inhaler body and/or the second NFC tag is disposed over at least a half of a circumference of the removable capsule.12. An inhaler body for an electronic cigarette comprising a first NFC tag, the inhaler body configured to connect to a removable capsule, the first NFC tag configured to exchange data with a second NFC tag of the removable capsule when the removable capsule is connected to the inhaler body, wherein the inhaler body further comprises an opening for receiving the removable capsule, andwherein the inhaler body further comprises at least one aperture for facilitating an electromagnetic connection between the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag.13. The inhaler body according to claim 12, wherein the inhaler body is made of a non-metallic material.", "embedding_index": 691}
{"index": 692, "patent_number": "US2022386683 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device is air permeable and includes tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor, a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate, a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, and 30-70 percent humectant. The aerosol releasing substrate further has a soft granular texture. A method of producing a soft granular aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device, which is air permeable, includes the steps: a) forming a mixture by mixing tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor, a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate, a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, and 30-70 percent humectant, and b) forming a soft granular structure from the mixture. [EN] 1. An aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device, the aerosol releasing substrate being air permeable and comprising: tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor,a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate, anda degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer,wherein the aerosol releasing substrate contains 30-70 percent humectant,wherein the aerosol releasing substrate has a soft granular texture.2. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the aerosol releasing substrate has particle sizes greater than 0.3 mm and smaller than 10 mm.3. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,a weight of the tobacco and/or the inhalable agent is greater than 5 weight percent a weight of the aerosol releasing substrate and smaller than 70 weight percent of the weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.4. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the tobacco particles and/or the inhalable agent contains at least one sort of tobacco, an extract of tobacco and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent, wherein the sort of tobacco has a particle size (Dv90) greater than 100 micro m and smaller than 1000 micro m.5. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the humectant comprises glycerol, propylene glycol, ethanol and/or water.6. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the humectant comprises propylene glycol and glycerol, and a ratio of the propylene glycol and glycerol is between 80:20 and 20:80.7. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer comprises carboxymethylcellulose and/or hydroxyalkylated carbohydrates.8. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein the degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer is in an amount greater than 8 percent and smaller than 30 percent by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.9. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,the gelling agent is a non-protein containing polysaccharide and/or comprises gellan gum, lecithin, agar and/or mixtures thereof.10. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, where in the gelling agent is in an amount greater than 2 percent and smaller than 12 percent by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.11. The aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1, wherein,a bulk density of the aerosol releasing substrate is greater than 100 kg/m3 and lower than 500 kg/m3.12. (canceled)13. A method of producing a granular aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device, the aerosol releasing substrate being air permeable, the method comprising the steps: a) forming a mixture by mixing tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor, a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate, a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, and 30-70 percent humectant, and b) forming a granular structure from the mixture.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein,the step of forming the granular structure further comprises sieving the mixture to produce a granular texture of the aerosol releasing substrate.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising feeding the substrate in an extruder between the step of forming the mixture and the step of forming the granular structure, andwherein the step of forming the granular structure further comprises extruding the substrate through a die with multiple holes and cutting.16. The method according to claim 13, wherein,the mixture is aged.17. The method according to claim 13, wherein,the mixture is aged for 1 to 10 hours and/or at temperatures below 60 degrees centigrade18. The method according to one of the claim 13, wherein,the step of forming the mixture and the step of forming the granular structure take place at temperatures below 60 degrees centigrade19. The method according to claim 14, wherein,the mixture is sieved down to particle sizes greater than 0.3 mm and up to particle sizes smaller than 10 mm.20. The method according to one of the claim 13, wherein,a bulk density of the aerosol releasing substrate is greater than 100 kg/m3 and lower than 500 kg/m3.21. A pod containing the aerosol releasing substrate according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 692}
{"index": 693, "patent_number": "WO23001745 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10), for use with an aerosol generating device (30, 70) having a heating chamber (42), consists of a porous liquid storage material (12) for storing an aerosol generating liquid and which is configured for insertion into the heating chamber (42). The porous liquid storage material (12) includes an opening (14) for receiving an elongate heating element (60) of an aerosol generating device (30, 70). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10) for use with an aerosol generating device (30, 70) having a heating chamber (42), the aerosol generating article (10) consisting of: a porous liquid storage material (12) for storing an aerosol generating liquid and configured for insertion into the heating chamber (42), the porous liquid storage material (12) including an opening (14) for receiving an elongate heating element (60) of an aerosol generating device (30, 70).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the porous liquid storage material (12) comprises a self-supporting material.3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the porous liquid storage material (12) comprises a high retention material, preferably a porous ceramic material.4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the opening (14) is positioned substantially centrally within the cross-section of the porous liquid storage material (12).5. An aerosol generating system (100, 200) comprising: an aerosol generating device (30, 70) comprising a heating chamber (42) and an elongate heating element (60) which projects into the heating chamber (42); and an aerosol generating article (10) positioned in the heating chamber (42), the aerosol generating article (10) consisting of: a porous liquid storage material (12) storing an aerosol generating liquid; and an opening (14) in which the elongate heating element (60) is positioned for heating and vaporising the stored aerosol generating liquid.6. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein the elongate heating element (60) is in thermal contact with an inner surface (20) of the porous liquid storage material (12) defined by the opening (14).7. An aerosol generating system according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the elongate heating element (60) comprises a pin heater or a blade heater.8. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 5 to 7, wherein the aerosol generating device (30, 70) comprises a further heating element (62) which surrounds the porous liquid storage material (12).9. An aerosol generating system according to claim 8, wherein the further heating element (62) is mounted on a side wall (43) of the heating chamber (42) or defined by a side wall (43) of the heating chamber (42).10. An aerosol generating system according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the further heating element (62) is in thermal contact with an outer surface (18) of the porous liquid storage material (12).11. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 5 to 10, wherein the heating element (60, 62) comprises a resistance heating element (72, 74).12. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 5 to 10, wherein the heating element (60, 62) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (80, 82) and the aerosol generating device (30) further comprises an induction heating arrangement (52) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field for penetrating the inductively heatable susceptor (80, 82) to thereby inductively heat the inductively heatable susceptor (80, 82).13. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the induction heating arrangement (52) comprises an induction coil (54) extending around the heating chamber (42).14. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 5 to 13, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) is as defined in any of claims 2 to 4.", "embedding_index": 693}
{"index": 694, "patent_number": "WO23001886 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100) comprises a liquid store (20) for containing a vapour generating liquid and a vaporization device (36) including a heating element (42) comprising a substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) positioned beneath the liquid store and arranged coaxially with respect to a central longitudinal axis (11) of the cartridge. The cartridge includes at least one channel or opening (40) which connects the liquid store to the vaporization device and a porous liquid transfer element (38) positioned adjacent to the channel or opening and arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the at least one channel or opening to the vaporization device. The inductively heatable susceptor is arranged in thermal proximity to the porous liquid transfer element to heat and vaporize the vapour generating liquid. [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100), the cartridge (10) comprising: a liquid store (20) for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vaporization device (36) including a heating element (42) comprising at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) positioned beneath the liquid store (20) and arranged coaxially with respect to a central longitudinal axis (11) of the cartridge (10); at least one channel or opening (40) which connects the liquid store (20) to the vaporization device (36); and a porous liquid transfer element (38) positioned adjacent to the at least one channel or opening (40) and arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the at least one channel or opening (40) to the vaporization device (36) by capillary action; wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor(44) is arranged in thermal proximity to the porous liquid transfer element (38) to heat and vaporize the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporization device (36) by the porous liquid transfer element (38).2. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) extends around an outer surface (48) of the porous liquid transfer element (38).3. A cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) fully surrounds the outer surface (48) of the porous liquid transfer element (38).4. A cartridge according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) includes an inner surface (46) that contacts the outer surface (48) of the porous liquid transfer element (38). P51119WO5. A cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the outer surface (48) of the porous liquid transfer element (38) is substantially frusto-conical and the inner surface (46) of the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) has a corresponding substantially frusto-conical shape.6. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) comprises a susceptor ring, a plurality of susceptor rings spaced along the central longitudinal axis (11) of the cartridge (10), or a susceptor tube.7. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) comprises an electrically conductive material, preferably a metal selected from the group consisting of mild steel, stainless steel and low carbon stainless steel.8. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) has a thickness up to 150 pm, preferably between 30 pm and 150 pm, more preferably 100 pm.9. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one channel or opening (40) is configured to provide a sufficient supply of vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (20) to the porous liquid transfer element (38) whilst limiting thermal energy transfer from the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44) or the porous liquid transfer element (38) to the liquid store (20).10. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid store (20) comprises a sealing element (24) at a distal end (16) and the sealing element (24) includes the at least one channel or opening (40). P51119WO11. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one channel or opening (40) extends obliquely with respect to the central longitudinal axis (11) of the cartridge (10).12. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (38) comprises a porous ceramic.13. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous liquid transfer element (38) includes a proximal end adjacent to the liquid store (20) and an opposite distal end having a step.14. A cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the cartridge (10) further comprises an induction coil surrounding the at least one substantially cylindrical inductively heatable susceptor (44).15. A vapour generating system (106) comprising a vapour generating device (100) and a cartridge (10) according to any preceding claim releasably connected to the vapour generating device (100). P51119WO", "embedding_index": 694}
{"index": 695, "patent_number": "WO23001685 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device comprises an air inlet, a vapour outlet, an airflow passage (32) extending between the air inlet and the vapour outlet, and a vaporizing unit (30) for vaporizing a vapour generating substance to generate a vapour for delivery to a user through the airflow passage via the vapour outlet. The vapour generating device comprises a rotary airflow regulator (34) and a rotational biasing member. The rotary airflow regulator is positioned in the airflow passage and configured for rotation in a first direction (A) by an airflow through the airflow passage from the air inlet to the vapour outlet resulting from a user inhalation. The rotational biasing member is configured to apply a torque to the rotary airflow regulator in a second direction (B) opposite to the first direction, and is configured to prevent rotation of the rotary airflow regulator in the first direction resulting from a user inhalation when the applied torque exceeds a threshold value corresponding to the user inhalation. [EN] Claims 1. A vapour generating device (10) comprising: an air inlet (23); a vapour outlet (24); an airflow passage (32) extending between the air inlet (23) and the vapour outlet (24); a vaporizing unit (30) for vaporizing a vapour generating substance to generate a vapour for delivery to a user through the airflow passage (32) via the vapour outlet (24); a rotary airflow regulator (34) positioned in the airflow passage (32) and configured for rotation in a first direction (A) by an airflow through the airflow passage (32) from the air inlet (23) to the vapour outlet (24) resulting from a user inhalation; and a rotational biasing member (40) configured to apply a torque to the rotary airflow regulator (34) in a second direction (B) opposite to the first direction (A), wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is configured to prevent rotation of the rotary airflow regulator (34) in the first direction (A) resulting from a user inhalation when the applied torque exceeds a threshold value corresponding to the user inhalation.2. A vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is configured for movement from a first state to a second state by a user inhalation and the applied torque exceeds the threshold value in the second state.3. A vapour generating device according to claim 2, wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is coupled to the rotary airflow regulator (34) and is configured for movement from the first state to the second state by rotation of the rotary airflow regulator (34) resulting from a user inhalation.4. A vapour generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is configured to apply said torque to the rotary airflow regulator (34) in a direction (B) opposite to a torque applied to the rotary airflow regulator (34) resulting from a user inhalation.5. A vapour generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is configured to rotate the rotary airflow regulator (34) in the second direction (B) in the absence of a torque applied thereto in the first direction (A) resulting from a user inhalation.6. A vapour generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the rotary airflow regulator (34) is positioned upstream of the vaporizing unit (30) in an airflow direction through the airflow passage (32) from the air inlet (23) towards the vapour outlet (24).7. A vapour generating device according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the rotary airflow regulator (34) is positioned downstream of the vaporizing unit (30) in an airflow direction through the airflow passage (32) from the air inlet (23) towards the vapour outlet (24).8. A vapour generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the rotary airflow regulator (34) comprises a paddle wheel (36) having an axle (38).9. A vapour generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the rotational biasing member (40) is a spirally wound torsion spring (42).10. A vapour generating device according to claims 8 and 9, wherein the spirally wound torsion spring (42) is coupled to the axle (38) to apply said torque to the paddle wheel (36).11. A vapour generating device according to claim 2 or claim 3 or any of claims 4 to 10 when dependent on claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the vapour generating device (10) includes a pretension mechanism (44) configured to apply a pretension force to the rotational biasing member (40) when in the first state, such that the pretensioned rotational biasing member (40) is configured to apply a torque to the rotary airflow regulator (34) in the second direction (B) which is less than the threshold value.12. A vapour generating device according to claim 11, wherein the pretension mechanism (44) is user adjustable to allow adjustment of the pretension force.13. A vapour generating device according to claim 12, wherein the pretension mechanism (44) comprises a friction guide (46) in which the rotational biasing member (40) is mounted and a user adjustable dial (48) for applying a rotational pretension force to the rotational biasing member (40).", "embedding_index": 695}
{"index": 696, "patent_number": "WO23001981 A1", "text": "[EN] A method (300) of operating an aerosol-generating device is disclosed comprising detecting (301) puffs taken by a user; counting (302) user puffs in succession and disabling (304) aerosol generation when the number of puffs reaches a predetermined value; enabling (307) the aerosol generation and resetting the count of user puffs when a reset condition is satisfied, wherein the reset condition is satisfied when a current orientation of the aerosol-generation device is different to the orientation of the aerosol-generating device at the last user puff based on a rotation of the aerosol-generating device about a main longitudinal axis of the aerosol-generating device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method (300) of operating an aerosol-generating device comprising: detecting (301) puffs taken by a user; counting (302) user puffs in succession and disabling (304) aerosol generation when the number of puffs reaches a predetermined value; and enabling (307) the aerosol generation and resetting the count of user puffs when a reset condition is satisfied, wherein the reset condition is satisfied when a current orientation of the aerosol-generation device is different to the orientation of the aerosol-generating device at the last user puff based on a rotation of the aerosol-generating device about a main longitudinal axis of the aerosol-generating device.2. The method of claim 1, comprising the step of storing an orientation of the aerosol generating device at the last user puff.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the rotation is at least 140 degrees, preferably at least 160 degrees, and more preferably at least 180 degrees.4. The method of any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device is also configured to provide a first alert signal when the number of puffs reaches the predetermined value and aerosol generation is disabled.5. The method of any of the preceding claims, comprising the step of providing a second alert signal when the count of user puffs has been reset and aerosol generation is enabled.6. The method of any of the preceding claims, wherein the reset condition includes the elapse of a predetermined time period since the last user puff.7. An aerosol-generating device (100) comprising: a body having a main longitudinal axis (105), an inlet (102) and an outlet (103) with an air channel defined between the inlet and the outlet; an orientation sensor (208) configured to determine rotational orientation around the main longitudinal axis; a puff detector (209) configured to detect puffs taken by a user; and a controller (204) configured to: start a counter to count the puffs in succession and disable aerosol generation when the number of puffs reaches a predetermined value; and enable aerosol generation and reset the counter when a reset condition is satisfied, wherein the reset condition is satisfied when a current orientation of the aerosol-generation device is determined to be different to the orientation of the aerosol-generating device at the last user puff, based on a rotation of the aerosol-generating device about the main longitudinal axis.8. The device of claim 7, further comprising: a data storage unit (207) configured to store information regarding the orientation of the device at the last user puff, as determined by the orientation sensor.9. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the controller is also configured to provide a first alert signal when the predetermined value is reached and aerosol generation is disabled.10. A computer readable medium having stored thereon executable instructions which when executed by a processor in an aerosol generation device cause the processor to perform the steps of any of claims 1 to 6.", "embedding_index": 696}
{"index": 697, "patent_number": "WO21105295 A1", "text": "[EN] A computer implemented method is provided for controlling operation of an aerosol generation device. In the method, the aerosol generation device receives a context message comprising contextual data about one or more contextual parameters relating to the present context of the aerosol generation device (S601). The aerosol generation device determines, whether an operation of the aerosol generation device is to be disabled, wherein the determination is at least partially based on the received contextual data (S604). In case the determination is affirmative, the operation of the aerosol generation device is disabled (S605). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A computer implemented method for controlling an operation of an aerosol generation device, comprising the following steps: - Receiving, by the aerosol generation device (102), a context message comprising contextual data about one or more contextual parameters relating to the present context of the aerosol generating device (S601); - Determining, by the aerosol generation device, whether an operation of the aerosol generation device is to be disabled, wherein the determination is at least partially based on the received contextual data (S604); - In case the determination is affirmative, disabling the operation of the aerosol generation device (S605), characterized in that the context message includes an expiration date or period.2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the contextual parameters include at least one of: a position of a communication device, in particular a GNSS position, user specific data, a consumable profile, a user profile, and environmental conditions, in particular temperature, humidity, weather.3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the contextual data includes data specifying areas in which the use of an aerosol generation device is not authorized or permitted.4. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the step of: - Receiving a computational rule by the aerosol generation device (S602) - Determining whether an operation of the aerosol generation device is to be disabled is based on the computational rule.5. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device verifies the received context message using consumer data and/or consumable data stored on the aerosol generation device.6. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the step of: - Obtaining, by the aerosol generation device, local contextual data from a local storage unit of the aerosol generation device (S603); wherein the step of determining whether an operation of the aerosol generation device is to be disabled is based on both, the contextual data comprised by the context message and the local contextual data.7. Method according to claim 6, wherein the local contextual data comprises at least one of: data about past usage of the aerosol generating device, in particular puff records, a consumer identity, consumer settings, and device settings.8. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the step of: - Sending a context request for a context message from the aerosol generation device to a communication device (S701).9. Method according to claim 8, wherein the context request is sent in reaction to the aerosol generation device determining that it does not have a valid context message, in particular when the expiration date of the most recent context message has passed (S705).10. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps performed by the communication device: - Obtaining the contextual data; and - Transmitting the context message to the aerosol generation device.11. Method according to claim 10, wherein the step of transmitting the context message is performed in reaction to the communication device detecting a change of its position, in particular a change in GNSS information.12. Aerosol generation device configured to execute the steps according to any one of the claims 1 to 9.13. System comprising an aerosol generation device according to claim 12 and a communication device, wherein the communication device is configured to execute the steps according to any one of the claims 10 to 11.14. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed cause an aerosol generation device and/or a communication device to carry out the steps of the method of any one of claims 1 to 11.", "embedding_index": 697}
{"index": 698, "patent_number": "WO21105185 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (2) comprising a memory (40), a microcontroller (44) and a communication module (42). The memory (40) is configured to store an execution parameter variable between an on state and an off state. The communication module (42) is configured to establish a connection with an external computing device (52). The microcontroller (44) is configured to execute an optional functionality of the aerosol generation device (2) when the execution parameter is in the on state. The aerosol generation device (2) further comprises a modifying unit (46) configured to modify the state of the execution parameter upon receiving by the communication module (42) an option setting command from the external computing device (52). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (2) comprising a memory (40), a microcontroller (44) and a communication module (42), and characterized in that: the memory (40) is configured to store an execution parameter variable between an on state and an off state, the execution parameter being associated to an optional functionality of the aerosol generation device (2); the communication module (42) is configured to establish a connection with an external computing device (52); the microcontroller (44) is configured to execute a software resource implementing the optional functionality of the aerosol generation device (2) when the associated execution parameter is in the on state; and the aerosol generation device (2) further comprises a modifying unit (46) configured to modify the state of the execution parameter upon receiving by the communication module (42) an option setting command from the external computing device (52).2. The aerosol generation device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the memory (40) is further configured to store a software parameter variable between an installed state and a non-installed state; the software parameter being in the installed state when said software resource is available to be executed by the microcontroller (44) and in the non-installed state when said software resource is not available to be executed by the microcontroller (44).3. The aerosol generation device (2) according to claim 2, wherein the communication module (42) is further configured to download said software resource from the external computing device (52) upon receiving the option setting command when the software parameter is in the not-installed state and preferably, when the aerosol generation device (2) is not operated to generate aerosol.4. The aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the memory (40) is an Electronic Erasable Programmable Memory (EEPROM), preferably the execution parameter corresponding to at least one option bit of this memory.5. The aerosol generation device (2) according to claim 4 combining with claim 2 or 3, wherein the software parameter corresponds to at least one option bit of the memory (40).6. The aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the modifying unit (46) is configured to modify the state of the execution parameter to the off state after the microcontroller (44) executes said software resource a predetermined number of times.7. The aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the optional functionality is a fast charging option.8. The aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one battery cell (23) and a voltage regulator (25) able to charge the battery cell (23) from an external current; the microcontroller (44) being able to drive the voltage regulator to deliver, from the external current, a power of specific voltage and/or density value to charge the battery cell (23).9. The aerosol generation device (2) according to claim 8, wherein said software resource is configured, when executed by the microcontroller (44), to drive the voltage regulator (25) for implementing the optional functionality, preferably the optional functionality being a fast charging option.10. The aerosol generation device (2) according to claim 9, wherein said software resource is configured, when executed by the microcontroller (44), to: - measure voltage and density values of the battery cell (23); - obtain a distribution of amplitudes in a frequency domain from the measured values; - determine voltage and density values to be delivered from the voltage regulator (25) using said distribution of amplitudes.11. The aerosol generation device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the microcontroller (44) is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP).12. A computing device (52) comprising: - a first communication module (61) configured to establish a connection with a distant server; - a second communication module (62) configured to establish a connection with an aerosol generation device (2); the computing device (52) being characterized in that it further comprises a computing module (68) configured to generate a request to the distant server to perform a triggering event and upon receiving from the distant server a positive response through the first communication module (61), to generate an option setting command; the second communication module (62) being further configured to transmit the option setting command to the aerosol generation device (2) to activate an optional functionality of this device.13. The computing device (52) according to claim 12, wherein the option setting command is generated further to a triggering event, preferably the triggering event being purchasing the optional functionality by a user.14. A method (100) of enabling an aerosol generation device (2) to execute an optional functionality, comprising the following steps: - establish (110) a connection with an external computing device (52); - modify (120) a state of an execution parameter upon receiving an option setting command from the external computing device (52), the execution parameter being variable between an on state and an off state; - execute (140) a software resource implementing an optional functionality of the aerosol generation device (2) when the execution parameter is in the on state.15. A method (200) of distant controlling an aerosol generation device (2), comprising the following steps: - establish (210) a connection with a distant server; - generate (220) a request to the distant server to perform a triggering event; - in case of receiving from the distant server a positive response to the request: + generate (230) an option setting command; + establish (240) a connection with the aerosol generation device (2); + transmit (245) the option setting command to the aerosol generation device (2) to activate an optional functionality of this device.", "embedding_index": 698}
{"index": 699, "patent_number": "WO21094376 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method for preparing a tobacco product (20), which comprises the steps of providing raw tobacco (2) having a content of reducing sugars of at least 4 percent by weight, mixing (7) and infusing (10) the raw tobacco (2) with a first solvent (9), removing tobacco material (2a) to obtain an infused tobacco liquid (14), heating the infused tobacco liquid (14) to evaporate the first solvent (9a), caramelize (18) and form a tobacco product (20) having a syrup-like, jam-like and/or honey-like texture. The invention also relates to a tobacco liquid solution (22), an aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco liquid solution (22), a smoking article containing the tobacco product (20), an aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco product (20), a snus or a chewing article containing the tobacco product (20) and a tobacco product (20) for use in an aerosol generating device. [EN] Claims 1. Method for preparing a tobacco product (20), comprising the steps: providing raw tobacco (2) having a content of reducing sugars of at least 4 percent by weight, mixing (7) and infusing (10) the raw tobacco (2) with a first solvent (9), removing tobacco material (2a) to obtain an infused tobacco liquid (14), heating the infused tobacco liquid (14) to evaporate the first solvent (9a), caramel ize (18) and form a tobacco product (20) having a syrup-like, jam-like and/or honey-like texture.2. Method according to claim 1 characterized in that, the first solvent (9) is water and the infused tobacco liquid (14) is heated between 100 degrees centigrade and 190 degrees centigrade3. Method according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that, the mixture of raw tobacco (2) and first solvent (9) comprises at least 10 weight percent of raw tobacco (2).4. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, the raw tobacco (2) comprises a maximum content of reducing sugars of 30 percent by weight.5. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, the viscosity of the caramelized tobacco product (20) is between 10 Pa.s and 100 Pa.s at 60 degrees centigrade6. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, the infusion (10) of the raw tobacco (2) with the first solvent (9) lasts at least 10 minutes, preferably 20 minutes, especially preferably 1 hour, before tobacco material (2a) is removed.7. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims characterized in that, tobacco material (2a) is removed (12) by filtration.8. Method for preparing a tobacco liquid solution (22) characterized in that, it comprises mixing a second solvent (24) with the caramelized tobacco product (20) produced according to any of the preceding claims.9. Method according to claim 8 characterized in that, the second solvent (24) comprises water, or propylene glycol, or glycerol or combina tions thereof.10. Method according to claims 8 or 9 characterized in that, the caramelized tobacco product (20) is diluted with the second solvent (24) in a ratio between 1:1 and 1:20.11. Method according to any of the claims 8 - 10 characterized in that, the total sugar content is comprised between 15 and 75 weight percent of the tobacco liquid (22) solution.12. Tobacco liquid solution (22) characterized in that it comprises a mixture of tobacco product (20) and a second solvent (24), wherein the tobacco liquid solution contains (22) caramelized sugar and has a total sugar content between 15 and 75 percent by weight of the tobacco liquid solution (22).13. Tobacco liquid solution (22) according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of: alkaloids, essential oils and combinations thereof.14. An aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco liquid solution (22) according to any one of claims 12 or 13.15. An aerosolisable product for an aerosol generation device containing the tobacco prod uct (20) obtained by the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.16. A smoking article containing the tobacco product (20) obtained by the method accord ing to any one of claims 1 to 7.17. A snus or chewing article containing the tobacco product (20) obtained by the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.18. A tobacco product (20) according to any of the claims 1 to 7 for use in an aerosol generation device comprising caramelized sugar and having syrup-like, jam-like and/or honey-like texture.", "embedding_index": 699}
{"index": 700, "patent_number": "EP3818849 A1", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge 10 for an aerosol generation device is disclosed. The consumable cartridge 10 comprises a casing 12, a first heating element 14 provided within the casing 12 and arranged to be inductively heated, and where the first heating element 14 defines a cavity within. A second heating element 16 is provided radially within the cavity and is arranged to be conductively heated by receiving heat energy from the first heating element 14. Aerosol forming material is arranged within the casing such that an aerosol is formed when the aerosol forming material is heated by the first and second heating elements. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a casing;a first heating element provided within the casing arranged to be inductively heated, where the first heating element defines a cavity;a second heating element provided radially within the cavity, the second heating element arranged to be conductively heated by receiving heat energy from the first heating element; anda solid or semi-solid aerosol forming material provided within the casing adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the first and second heating elements.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, where a first portion of the aerosol forming material is arranged between the casing and the first heating element and a second portion of the aerosol forming material is provided within the cavity.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, where the first portion of the aerosol forming material has a higher density than the second portion of aerosol forming material.4. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the second heating element comprises a mesh.5. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the first heating element comprises a sheet of susceptor material.6. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where at least a portion of the second heating element is in contact with the first heating element.7. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the first heating element is arranged to circumferentially surround the second heating element.8. The consumable cartridge of claim 7, where the first heating element fully circumferentially surrounds the second heating element.9. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the second heating element is spirally wound within the cavity defined by the first heating element.10. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the first heating element and the second heating element are provided as a single sheet which is rolled together with the aerosol forming material, where the second heating element is rolled into the first heating element.11. The consumable cartridge of claim 10, where the single sheet is layered between two layers of aerosol forming material before the second heating element is rolled into the first heating element.12. The consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, where the casing comprises paper.13. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a battery;a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field upon receiving electrical energy from the battery; andthe consumable cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first heating element is configured to generate heat in response to the magnetic field, and wherein the aerosol forming material can form an aerosol upon receiving heat that is formed by the first and second heating elements.", "embedding_index": 700}
{"index": 701, "patent_number": "WO23285534 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device has a base with open microchannels, which are at least partially covered by a heatable mesh, which is inductively or indirectly heatable by means for inductively or indirectly heating the mesh, such as such as the base and/or a contacting heater and/or a heat trans fer membrane and/or a susceptor. Further, a method of generating an aerosol from a base with open microchannels, which are at least partially covered by a mesh, is presented, in which the mesh is inductively or indirectly heated. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device having a base with open microchannels, which are at least partially covered by a heatable mesh, which is inductively or indirectly heatable by means for inductively or indirectly heating the mesh, such as the base and/or a contacting heater and/or a heat transfer membrane and/or a susceptor.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, the base being heatable.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 or 2, the base being in fluid connection with a preferably unidirectional wick and/or a fluid channel having at least one pump.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3, at least one pump being preferably spaced from the base by a minimum of 1 mm and/or a maximum of 100, preferably 5 and most preferred 2 mm.5. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the base being in fluid connection with an outlet channel having a pressure sensor.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, the pressure sensor being spaced from any heatable component by at least 1 mm.7. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, having a reservoir between an outlet and an inlet end of the base, preferably with a one way valve upstream of the reservoir.8. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the base and/or the mesh and/or one or more channels being at least partially coated so as to increase hydrophilicity.9. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the mesh being made of a sintered single layer alloy mesh.10. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, an hydraulic diameter of the microchannels ranging between 900 nanometers and 1 millimeter, preferably between 50 and 600 micrometers.11. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the mesh having a porosity of 0.5 to 0.85.12. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the base having a rectangular, square, circular or oval footprint.13. The aerosol generating device of one of the preceding claims, the microchannels extending substantially straight, in case of a rectangular footprint of the base preferably parallel to two sides, in case of a circular or oval footprint radially.14. A method of generating an aerosol from a base with open microchannels, which are at least partially covered by a mesh, in which the mesh is inductively or indirectly heated.15. The method of claim 14, in which also the base is heated.", "embedding_index": 701}
{"index": 702, "patent_number": "WO23285605 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising one or more walls adapted to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber further comprising: a pair of arc electrodes arranged on the one or more walls to form a spark gap.5An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber comprising one or more walls adapted to receive an aerosol substrate, and a pair of arc electrodes arranged on the one or more walls to form a spark gap; and a power source connected to the pair of arc electrodes and configured to apply a voltage between the pair of arc electrodes that is greater than a predetermined 10breakdown voltage of the spark gap, in order supply heat to the heating chamber. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising one or more walls adapted to receive an aerosol substrate, the heating chamber further comprising: a pair of arc electrodes arranged on the one or more walls to form a spark gap.2. A heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the spark gap has a breakdown voltage of at least 500V, wherein the breakdown voltage is preferably less than 10kV.3. A heating chamber according to any preceding claim, wherein the arc electrodes comprise nickel, iridium or platinum.4. A heating chamber according to any preceding claim, wherein the one or more walls are thermally conductive, and the pair of arc electrodes is arranged on an outer surface of the one or more walls.5. A heating chamber according to claim 4, wherein the heating chamber comprises an inner volume defined by an inner surface of the one or more walls, the inner surface of the one or more walls comprises a protrusion extending into the inner volume, the outer surface of the one or more walls comprises a recess corresponding to the protrusion, and the spark gap extends across the recess.6. A heating chamber according to claim 5, wherein the heating chamber is a tubular heating chamber, and the protrusion is a rib extending along an axis of the tubular heating chamber.7. A heating chamber according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of pairs of arc electrodes are arranged on the one or more walls, each pair forming a respective spark gap across the recess, and the pairs of electrodes being spaced axially along the tubular heating chamber.8. A heating chamber according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the inner surface of the one or more walls comprises a plurality of ribs arranged around the axis of the tubular heating chamber, the outer surface of the one or more walls comprises a recess corresponding to each protrusion, and a respective pair of arc electrodes is arranged on the one or more walls to form a spark gap across each recess.9. A heating chamber according to any preceding claim, further comprising a planar heater extending around the one or more walls.10. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber comprising one or more walls adapted to receive an aerosol substrate, and a pair of arc electrodes arranged on the one or more walls to form a spark gap; and a power source connected to the pair of arc electrodes and configured to apply a voltage between the pair of arc electrodes that is greater than a predetermined breakdown voltage of the spark gap, in order supply heat to the heating chamber.11. An aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the predetermined breakdown voltage is at least 500V.", "embedding_index": 702}
{"index": 703, "patent_number": "WO21094380 A1", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-generating inhaler (100, 200) comprising a housing having an air flow path defined between an air inlet (102) and an air outlet (103) of the housing, wherein the air outlet allows generated aerosol to exit; a galvanometer (204) disposed on the body of the inhaler, wherein the galvanometer is configured to measure galvanic skin response to determine a stress level of a user of the inhaler; and a controller (206) configured to control the release of the aerosol based on the determined stress level. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An aerosol-generating vaping device comprising: a housing having an air flow path defined between an air inlet and an air outlet of the housing, wherein the air outlet allows generated aerosol to exit; a galvanometer disposed on the body of the vaping device, wherein the galvanometer is configured to measure galvanic skin response to determine a stress level of a user of the vaping device; and a controller configured to control the release of the aerosol based on the determined stress level, wherein the controller is further configured to determine a baseline galvanic skin response for the user using the measurements made by the galvanometer over different periods of time.2. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 1, wherein the galvanometer is integrated in an activation switch of the vaping device such that the users skin comes in contact with the galvanometer when the user interacts with the activation switch to activate the vaping device.3. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the galvanometer is disposed at a side surface of the vaping device such that the users skin comes in contact with the galvanometer when the user holds the vaping device during use.4. The aerosol-generating vaping device of any preceding claim, wherein the vaping device further comprises an accelerometer to detect movements of the user when using the vaping device.5. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 4, wherein the controller is configured to ignore the galvanic skin response measured by the galvanometer based on the movements detected by the accelerometer.6. The aerosol-generating vaping device of any preceding claim, wherein the baseline galvanic skin response comprises a range with an upper baseline limit and a lower baseline limit.7. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to increase or decrease the amount of substance in the aerosol when the measured galvanic skin response is outside the baseline galvanic skin response.8. The aerosol-generating vaping device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to determine a number of puffs inhaled by the user per unit of time, or an average duration of puffs.9. A method of operating an aerosol-generating vaping device comprising: activating the vaping device to release aerosol from the vaping device; measuring galvanic skin response to determine a stress level of a user using a galvanometer disposed on the body of the vaping device; and controlling the release of the aerosol based on the determined stress level, wherein a baseline galvanic skin response is determined for the user using the measurements made by the galvanometer over different periods of time.10. The method of claim 9 further comprising detecting movements of the user when using the vaping device.11. The method of claim 10 further comprising ignoring the galvanic skin response measured by the galvanometer based on the detected movements.12. The method of any of claim 9 to 11, wherein the baseline galvanic skin response comprises a range with an upper baseline limit and a lower baseline limit.13. The method of any of claims 9 to 12 further comprising increasing or decreasing the amount of substance in the aerosol when the measured galvanic skin response is outside the baseline galvanic skin response.14. The method of any of claims 9 to 13 further comprising increasing or decreasing the amount of substance in the aerosol based on a number of puffs inhaled by the user per unit of time or an average duration of puffs.15. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to: receive measurements of galvanic skin response of a user; determine a baseline galvanic skin response for the user using the measurements received over different periods of time; and control aerosol release based on the baseline galvanic skin response.", "embedding_index": 703}
{"index": 704, "patent_number": "US2022386681 AA", "text": "[EN] A method brings an aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device into a stable shape, wherein the aerosol releasing substrate contains: 20-70 percent aerosol former as well as tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor. The aerosol releasing substrate also contains a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate and a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer. The method includes the steps of: a) producing the aerosol releasing substrate and b) pressing the aerosol releasing substrate with pressure and heat and by using a mold into a desired shape. An aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device, is an air permeable compressed mass and includes tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, a gelling agent, a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, as well as 20-70 percent aerosol former. [EN] 1. A method to bring an aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device into a stable shape, wherein the aerosol releasing substrate comprises: 20-70 percent aerosol former,tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor,a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate anda degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, comprising the steps of:a. producing said aerosol releasing substrate, andb. pressing said aerosol releasing substrate with pressure and heat and by using a mold into a desired shape.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: temperatures T above 60 degrees centigrade and temperatures T below 200 degrees centigrade are used.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate is pressed in the mold by press forming the substrate under pressures above 1 bar pressures below 50 bars.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate is wrapped in paper sheet layer.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate is pressed into a stably shaped sheet.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: the sheet of aerosol releasing substrate is pressed to a thickness smaller than 5 mm.7. The method according to claim 5, wherein: the step of pressing further comprises forming grooves or recesses on at least one side of the sheet.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate is a granular or foam material before pressing.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the substrate is produced by adding the gelling agent in an amount greater than 2 percent and smaller than 12 percent by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the substrate is produced by adding the degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer in an amount greater than 8 percent and smaller than 30 percent, by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the step of producing includes mixing the aerosol former with the tobacco particles and/or the inhalable agent, the gelling agent and the degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer to create a mixture, followed by aging the mixture for at least 4 hours.12. An aerosol releasing substrate for use in a heat-not-burn device, the aerosol releasing substrate being air permeable and comprising: tobacco particles and/or an inhalable agent, which contains at least one of a stimulant and/or a flavor,a gelling agent for gelling the aerosol releasing substrate,a degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer, and20-70 percent aerosol former,wherein the aerosol releasing substrate is a compressed mass.13. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the gelling agent is a non-protein containing polysaccharide and/or comprise gellan gum, lecithin, agar and/or mixtures thereof.14. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the aerosol former comprises glycerol, propylene glycol, ethanol and/or water.15. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the aerosol former comprises propylene glycol and glycerol, and a ratio of the propylene glycol to the glycerol is between 80:20 and 20:80.16. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate has a sheet shape.17. The substrate according to claim 16, wherein: the sheet comprises grooves or recesses on at least one side of the sheet.18. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate has a thickness greater than 0.1 mm, and smaller than 5 mm.19. The substrate according to claim 18, wherein: the aerosol releasing substrate has a width greater than 5 mm, and smaller than 30 mm, and a length greater than 5 mm and smaller than 30 mm.20. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the gelling agent is in an amount greater than 2 percent, smaller than 12 percent, by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.21. The substrate according to claim 12, wherein: the degradation preventing and/or thickening stabilizer is in an amount greater than 8 percent and smaller than 30 percent by weight of the aerosol releasing substrate.22. A method of using the substrate according to claim 12, comprising: heating the substrate by an oven at volatilization temperatures of the aerosol former in a heat-not-burn device to deliver aerosol.", "embedding_index": 704}
{"index": 705, "patent_number": "US2022378100 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article comprising a disposable shaped cartridge and a foamed aerosol-generating material provided in the cartridge, wherein the disposable shaped cartridge comprises a base, a top, an internal wall and an external wall, wherein the base and the top of the cartridge are connected to the internal wall and the external wall, wherein the internal wall is provided to form one or more longitudinal channels void of and extending through the foamed aerosol-generating material. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating article in form of a shaped cartridge comprising a foamed aerosol-generating material, wherein the shaped cartridge is disposable and comprises a base, a top, an internal wall and an external wall, wherein the base and the top of the cartridge are connected to the internal wall and the external wall, wherein the internal wall delimits one or more longitudinal channels void of and extending through the foamed aerosol-generating material.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more longitudinal channels extend from the base of the cartridge to the top and/or to the external wall of the cartridge.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more longitudinal channels extend predominantly parallel to or about a longitudinal axis of the cartridge.4. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more longitudinal channels are configured to fit about a heat-generating element of a heating device.5. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more longitudinal channels are straight or spiral.6. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the one or more longitudinal channels comprises a circular, edged, oval or irregular profile.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the cross section perpendicular to the external wall of the cartridge has a circular, square, rectangular, triangular, ridge or spoke, polygon or an irregular shape.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the base of the cartridge is substantially flat and/or edged such as to increase the contact points with a heat-generating element of a heating device.9. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the base of the cartridge has a surface complimentary to a shape of a heat-generating element of a heating device such as to increase the contact points between the base and the heat-generating element for the transmission of heat to the cartridge.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge is made of a material comprising temperature-resistant polymeric foam, porous ceramic or non-oriented fibres.11. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein one or more openings are provided to the cartridge for filling of materials such as the aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrates and/or a carrier matrix.12. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the shaped cartridge is air permeable and/or has a mesh structure.13. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge has one or more individual compartments, wherein the compartments are filled with same or different materials, comprising aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate and/or a stiff carrier matrix.14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein between 10 percent and 33- percent of the total volume of the cartridge is comprised of the longitudinal channels which are void of the foamed aerosol-generating material.15. A vaping system, comprising: an aerosol-generating article according to claim 1; anda vaping device comprising a heating-generating element fit within the one or more longitudinal channels within the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 705}
{"index": 706, "patent_number": "US2022386682 AA", "text": "[EN] An improved aeration of foam as well as a method of forming the foam for an aerosol-generating article includes (a) mixing an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-forming agent and optionally a solvent and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent, preferably under heating; (b) adding to the mixture a tobacco-containing agent and/or an inhalable agent; (c) adding a foam-stabilizing agent; (d) cooling of the mixture; wherein the mixture is aerated after the adding of the foam-stabilizing agent and/or after cooling of the mixture, and wherein sodium bicarbonate is added to the mixture before cooling of the mixture, wherein the sodium bicarbonate content is less than 1 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam. [EN] 1. A method of forming a foam for an aerosol-generating article, comprising mixing an aerosol-forming agent and a foam-forming agent to create a mixture;adding to the mixture a tobacco-containing agent and/or an inhalable agent;adding a foam-stabilizing agent; andcooling the mixture;wherein the mixture is aerated after the step of adding the foam-stabilizing agent and/or after the step of cooling the mixture, andwherein sodium bicarbonate is added to the mixture before the step of cooling the mixture, wherein the sodium bicarbonate content is less than 1 weight percent based on a total weight of the foam.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sodium bicarbonate content is between about 0.25 wt. and 0.75 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam.3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of adding a binder to the mixture.4. The method according to claim 4, wherein the binder content is less than 15 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam-stabilizing agent has a viscosity between 300 mPas and 3000 mPas.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam-forming agent has a gel strength between 300 g/cm3 and 3000 g/cm3, and/or wherein the foam-forming agent has a viscosity between 300 mPas and 3000 mPas.7. A foam comprising: a tobacco-containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-forming agent, sodium bicarbonate, and a foam stabilizing agent,wherein a weight of the tobacco-containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 weight percent of a weight of the foam,wherein a weight of the aerosol-forming agent is 10-80 weight percent of the weight of the foam, andwherein a weight of the sodium bicarbonate is less than 1 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam.8. The foam according to claim 7, wherein the weight of the sodium bicarbonate is between 0.25 weight percent and 0.75 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam.9. The foam according to claim 7, wherein the foam has a pore volume of at least 5 vol. percent based on the total volume of the foam.10. The foam according to claim 7, wherein the foam-forming agent is a non-protein containing polysaccharide, and a weight of the foam-forming agent is less than 20 weight percent of the total weight of the foam.11. The foam according to claim 7, further comprising a solvent and/or an acid and/or an ester in an amount of up to 15 wt.- percent based on the total weight of the foam.12. The foam according to claim 7, wherein the foam is an open pored foam.13. The foam according to claim 7, wherein at least 20 percent of bubbles in the foam have a diameter between 25 micro m and 50 micro m, and/orat least 15 percent of the bubbles have a diameter between 51 micro m and 100 micro m, and/orat least 11 percent of the bubbles have a diameter between 101 micro m and 171 micro m.14. The foam according to claim 7, further comprising a binder, wherein the binder content is less than 15 weight percent based on the total weight of the foam.15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of mixing includes mixing a solvent and/or at least one non-tobacco flavoring agent into the mixture.16. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of mixing is carried out under heating.17. The foam according to claim 7, wherein the foam has an aeration of between 12 and 20 vol. percent based on the total volume of the foam.", "embedding_index": 706}
{"index": 707, "patent_number": "WO23280813 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device and comprises: a body (4) comprising a reservoir (5) storing an aerosol-forming liquid, and containment walls arranged externally relative to the reservoir (5) and formed of a polymer multilayer structure (19) comprising at least one protection layer (20), acting as a barrier against moisture and/or gas or as an absorber of gas and/or moisture, and outer (21) and inner (22) layers laminated respectively on both outer and inner sides of the protection layer (20); a heater (18) for aerosolizing the aerosol-forming liquid in an aerosol chamber (7) to generate an aerosol; at least one air inlet (11) set upstream of the aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith; and an aerosol outlet (16) set downstream of the aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (2), said cartomizer (1) comprising: - a body (4) comprising a reservoir (5) arranged for storing an aerosol forming liquid and containment walls (30) arranged externally relative to said reservoir (5), - a heater (18) for aerosolizing said aerosol-forming liquid in an aerosol chamber (7) to generate an aerosol, - at least one air inlet (11) set upstream of said aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith, and - an aerosol outlet (16) set downstream of said aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith, wherein at least said containment walls (30) of said body (4) are formed of a polymer multilayer structure (19) comprising at least one protection layer (20) and outer (21) and inner (22) layers laminated respectively on both outer and inner sides of said protection layer (20), said protection layer (20) acting as a barrier against moisture and/or gas or as an absorber of gas and/or moisture.2. Cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said protection layer (20) acts as a barrier against both moisture and gas.3. Cartomizer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said protection layer (20) has a water vapor transmission rate that is less than 10 g/m2/24 hours.4. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said protection layer (20) has an oxygen transmission rate that is less than 10 cm3/m2/24 hours.5. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said protection layer (20) is chosen from a group comprising Ethylene vinyl alcohol, Cyclic Olefin Copolymer, and a combination thereof.6. Cartomizer according to claim 5, wherein said protection layer (20) comprises at least one layer of Ethylene vinyl alcohol or Polyvinyl alcohol and at least one layer of Cyclic Olefin Copolymer.7. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one of said outer layer (21) and inner layer (22) is a thermoplastic co-polyester layer or a polyolefin layer.8. Cartomizer according to claim 7, wherein said polyolefin layer is chosen from a group comprising polypropylene, polyethylene, Polyvinylidene fluoride or a combination thereof.9. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said air inlet (11) and said aerosol outlet(s) (16) are closed by a removable protection element (31).10. Cartomizer according to claim 9, wherein each of said removable protection elements (31) acts as a gas and/or moisture barrier.11. Cartomizer according to claim 10, wherein each of said removable protection elements (31) has a water vapor transmission rate that is less than 10 g/m2/24 hours and/or an oxygen transmission rate that is less than 10 cm3/m2/24 hours.12. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein each of said removable protection elements (31) is a label or sticker comprising at least one layer made of aluminium and/or a film of Polyethylene terephthalate coated with Polyvinylidene chloride or Ethylene vinyl alcohol or Cyclic Olefin Copolymer.13. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein said multilayer structure is defined by co-injection molding or by co extrusion.14. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein said body (4) comprises i) a mouthpiece (8) comprising said aerosol outlet (16) and allowing a user to inhale said generated aerosol through said aerosol outlet (16), ii) an outer wall (17) defining a cavity, and iii) a central conduit (9) leading to said aerosol outlet (16), and wherein said reservoir (5) is delimited at least partially by said outer wall (17) and said central conduit (9).15. Aerosol generation device (2) comprising an electrical and control device (3), wherein it further comprises an exchangeable cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, physically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (3).", "embedding_index": 707}
{"index": 708, "patent_number": "WO23281435 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol smoking system (100), comprising a smoking liquid cartridge (101) and an inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus. The aerosol generation apparatus is configured to load the cartridge on a docking surface on its outer periphery and a die of the inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus is located on the docking surface, and the aerosol generation apparatus further comprises a piercing pin protruding above the docking surface to bring smoking liquid from the cartridge to the inside of the aerosol generation apparatus.The smoking liquid cartridge comprises a smoking liquid container, a frame configured to hold the smoking liquid container inside a periphery of the frame, an extracting structure comprising a foam and a membrane, the extracting structure being located in the frame and in contact with the smoking liquid container such that the foam is enabled to contact smoking liquid from within the smoking liquid container and the membrane forms a wall adjacent to the foam on an outer periphery of the frame such that smoking liquid may transit through the foam to the membrane, a wiper mounted to the frame such to come into contact with the docking surface and configured to wipe the die before the smoking liquid cartridge is loaded on the docking surface, and a mouthpiece. The smoking liquid container is shaped such to form a passage for aerosols flowing between the die and the mouthpiece, and in the aerosol generation apparatus, the piercing pin is further configured to pierce the membrane. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol smoking system (100), comprising a smoking liquid cartridge (101) and an inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus, wherein the aerosol generation apparatus is configured to load the cartridge on a docking surface on its outer periphery and a die of the inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus is located on the docking surface, and the aerosol generation apparatus further comprises a piercing pin protruding above the docking surface to bring smoking liquid from the cartridge to the inside of the aerosol generation apparatus, the smoking liquid cartridge comprising a smoking liquid container, a frame configured to hold the smoking liquid container inside a periphery of the frame, an extracting structure comprising a foam and a membrane, the extracting structure being located in the frame and in contact with the smoking liquid container such that the foam is enabled to contact smoking liquid from within the smoking liquid container and the membrane forms a wall adjacent to the foam on an outer periphery of the frame such that smoking liquid may transit through the foam to the membrane, a wiper mounted to the frame such to come into contact with the docking surface and configured to wipe the die before the smoking liquid cartridge is loaded on the docking surface, and a mouthpiece, whereby the smoking liquid container is shaped such to form a passage for aerosols flowing between the die and the mouthpiece, and in the aerosol generation apparatus, the piercing pin is further configured to pierce the membrane.2. The aerosol smoking system of claim 1, wherein in the aerosol generation apparatus, the piercing pin further comprises a conduit connecting one extremity of the piercing pin to the die, and is configured to bring smoking liquid from the smoking liquid cartridge to the inside of the aerosol generation apparatus.3. The aerosol smoking system of any one of claim 1 and 2, wherein the foam is configured to bring smoking liquid to the membrane by capillarity.4. The aerosol smoking system of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising holding means configured for removably holding the smoking liquid cartridge in intimate contact with the docking surface, and for positioning the membrane against the piercing pin and pierce the membrane.5. A smoking liquid cartridge for use with an inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus, the cartridge comprising a smoking liquid container, a frame configured to hold the smoking liquid container inside a periphery of the frame, an extracting structure comprising a foam and a membrane, the extracting structure being located in the outer frame and in contact with the smoking liquid container such that the foam is enabled to contact smoking liquid from within the liquid container and the membrane forms a wall on an outer periphery of the frame such that smoking liquid may transit through the foam to the membrane, a wiper mounted to the frame and enabled to wipe a die of the inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus, and a mouthpiece, whereby the smoking liquid container is shaped such to form a passage enabling aerosols to flow through the cartridge to the mouthpiece.6. A method for assembling a smoking liquid cartridge and an inkjet aerosol generation apparatus into an aerosol smoking system, the method comprising, providing the aerosol generation apparatus configured to load the cartridge on a docking surface on its outer periphery and in which a die of the inkjet technology aerosol generation apparatus is located on the docking surface, providing the smoking liquid cartridge comprising a smoking liquid container, a frame configured to hold the smoking liquid container inside a periphery of the frame, an extracting structure comprising a foam and a membrane, the extracting structure being located in the frame and in contact with the smoking liquid container such that the foam is enabled to contact smoking liquid from within the smoking liquid container and the membrane forms a wall on an outer periphery of the frame such that smoking liquid may transit through the foam to the membrane, and a wiper mounted to the frame such to come into contact with the docking surface and configured to wipe the die before the smoking liquid cartridge is loaded on the docking surface, and loading the smoking cartridge by a sliding motion onto the docking surface, and wiping the die, and piercing the membrane by means of a piercing pin protruding above the docking surface and configured to bring smoking liquid from the smoking liquid cartridge to the inside of the aerosol generation apparatus.7. The method of claim 6, further comprising providing the smoking liquid cartridge with a mouthpiece, and shaping the smoking liquid container such to form a passage for aerosols to flow between the die and the mouthpiece.", "embedding_index": 708}
{"index": 709, "patent_number": "WO23281437 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol smoking system, comprising a mouthpiece and a thermal bubble jet technology aerosol generation apparatus, wherein the aerosol generation apparatus is configured with a die located on its outer periphery, the mouthpiece is configured to be removably mountable on the outer periphery of the aerosol generation apparatus, by sliding the mouthpiece over the die on the outer periphery to an operating position. The mouthpiece further comprises a wiper that protrudes from the mouthpiece on a side facing the die when the mouthpiece in mounted on the outer periphery, and the wiper is configured to wipe fluid from the die during the sliding of the mouthpiece before the mouthpiece reaches the operating position. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol smoking system, comprising a mouthpiece and a thermal bubble jet technology aerosol generation apparatus, wherein the aerosol generation apparatus is configured with a die located on its outer periphery, the mouthpiece is configured to be removably mountable on the outer periphery of the aerosol generation apparatus, by sliding the mouthpiece over the die on the outer periphery to an operating position, and the mouthpiece further comprising a wiper that protrudes from the mouthpiece on a side facing the die when the mouthpiece in mounted on the outer periphery, and the wiper is configured to wipe fluid from the die during the sliding of the mouthpiece before the mouthpiece reaches the operating position.2. The aerosol smoking system of claim 1, further comprising a piece of foam positioned in fluidic contact with the wiper and configured to absorb fluid from the wiper.3. The aerosol smoking system of claim 2, in which the piece of foam is mounted on the outer periphery of the aerosol generation system.4. The aerosol smoking system of claim 2, in which the piece of foam is mounted on the mouthpiece.5. The aerosol smoking system of claim 4, further comprising a further piece of foam mounted on the outer periphery in proximity to the die and configured to absorb fluid displaced by the wiper during the sliding of the mouthpiece when the mouthpiece is mounted on the outer periphery.", "embedding_index": 709}
{"index": 710, "patent_number": "WO21175721 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention discloses a container for consumer goods comprising a box having a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, side walls, and an access opening; a lid pivotally attached to the rear wall of the box and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid comprises a flap that extends beyond the access opening and overlaps a free edge of the front wall of the box when the lid is in the closed position; a protruding tab formed on the front wall of the box; and a recess formed in the flap of the lid such that the protruding tap engages with the recess when the lid is moved to the closed position. [EN] Claims: 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a box having a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, sidewalls, and an access opening; a lid pivotally attached to the rear wall of the box and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid comprises a flap that extends beyond the access opening and overlaps a free edge of the front wall of the box when the lid is in the closed position; a protruding tab formed on the front wall of the box; and a recess formed in the flap of the lid such that the protruding tap engages with the recess when the lid is moved to the closed position.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the recess is formed by making an incision in an inner layer of the flap of the lid.3. The container of claim 2, wherein a part of the inner layer containing the incision is embossed.4. The container of claim 2 or 3, wherein the incision is substantially trapezoidal in shape.5. The container of claim 4, wherein the protruding tab is substantially trapezoidal in shape.6. The container of any preceding claim, wherein when the lid is moved to the closed position, the protruding tab automatically engages with the recess to lock the box and the lid together.7. The container of any preceding claim, wherein, in the closed position, the protruding tab is contained inside the recess.8. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the protruding tab is formed as a folded cut portion below the free edge of the front wall of the box.9. The container of any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the protruding tab is formed substantially at the center of the free edge of the front wall of the box.10. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the front portion of the lid including the flap extends to at least 50 percent, and preferably about 65 percent of the height of the container.11. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the lid is attached to the wall of the box by a hinge joint.12. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the container is used for storing smoking articles.", "embedding_index": 710}
{"index": 711, "patent_number": "US2022142250 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a body and a closure. The body has an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device. The closure is moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure; the closure is stable in each of the closed position and the open position. The closure is further moveable from the open position to an activation position. At the activation position, the aerosol generation device is operable to initiate an activation signal. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a body having an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device; anda closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure, the closure being stable in each of the closed position and the open position,wherein the closure is further moveable from the open position to an activation position at which the aerosol generation device is operable to initiate an activation signal.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure being moveable between the closed position and the open position and/or between the open position and the activation position comprises the closure being slidable relative to the body.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein a direction of movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position is tangential to the body.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein a direction of further movement of the closure from the open position to the activation position is towards the body of the aerosol generation device.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the direction of the further movement of the closure from the open position to the activation position is the same as the direction of the movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position, with the activation position being beyond the open position relative to the closed position.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the direction of the further movement of the closure from the open position to the activation position is transverse to the direction of the movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is biased towards the closed position from a first range of positions between the closed position and the open position and towards the open position from a second range of positions between the closed position and the open position, the first range of positions being closer to the closed position than the second range of positions and the second range of positions being closer to the open position than the first range of positions.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the first range of positions is substantially adjacent to the second range of positions.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein there is a constant bias throughout the first range of positions and/or the second range of positions.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is biased away from the activation position towards the open position.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a resilient element coupled between the body and the closure such that at least a portion of movement of the closure between the closed position and the open position and/or between the open position and the activation position is resisted by the resilient element.12-32. (canceled)33. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is further moveable to at least one further activation position at which the device is operable to initiate a second activation signal.34. The aerosol generation device of claim 33, wherein the closure is slideable to reach the at least one further activation position.35. The aerosol generation device of claim 33, wherein a direction of further movement of the closure to the at least one further activation position is towards the body of the aerosol generation device.36. The aerosol generation device of claim 33, wherein the direction of the further movement of the closure to the at least one further activation position is the same as a direction of movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position.37. The aerosol generation device of claim 35, wherein a/the direction of the further movement of the closure to the at least one further activation position is transverse to a direction of movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position.38. The aerosol generation device of claim 33, wherein the aerosol generation device is arranged to initiate a different activation signal for each of the activation position and the at least one further activation position.39. The aerosol generation device of claim 33, wherein the closure is biased away from the at least one further activation position.40. The aerosol generation device of claim 39, wherein a resilient element is arranged to bias the closure away from the at least one further activation position.41. The aerosol generation device of claim 40, wherein there is a different biasing force for each of the activation position and the at least one further activation position.42-45. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 711}
{"index": 712, "patent_number": "WO23275735 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for cleaning an aerosol generating apparatus of an aerosol smoking system, the aerosol generating apparatus using inkjet technology, the aerosol generating apparatus being configured to generate the aerosol from a smoking liquid provided in a smoking liquid cartridge when the smoking liquid cartridge is connected to the aerosol generating apparatus. The method comprises providing a docking station for the aerosol generating apparatus, providing a cleaning cartridge containing cleaning liquid, whereby the cleaning cartridge is substantially identical to a smoking liquid cartridge in which the smoking liquid is replaced by the cleaning liquid, connecting the cleaning cartridge to the aerosol generating apparatus, inserting the aerosol generating apparatus into a holding mechanism configured to removably hold the aerosol generating device on the docking station; connecting an electrical connector of the docking station to the aerosol generating apparatus such to electrically power a battery charging system of the aerosol generating apparatus, thereby charging the battery; and triggering a triggering mechanism configured to trigger a cleaning process inside the aerosol generating apparatus, whereby the cleaning process involves leading cleaning liquid from the cleaning cartridge to the aerosol generating apparatus of the inkjet technology and evaporate the cleaning liquid. [EN] Claims 1. A method for cleaning an aerosol generating apparatus of an aerosol smoking system, the aerosol generating apparatus using inkjet technology, the aerosol generating apparatus being configured to generate the aerosol by heating a smoking liquid provided in a smoking liquid cartridge when the smoking liquid cartridge is connected to the aerosol generating apparatus, the method comprising providing (200) a docking station for the aerosol generating apparatus, providing (201) a cleaning cartridge containing cleaning liquid, whereby the cleaning cartridge is substantially identical to a smoking liquid cartridge in which the smoking liquid is replaced by the cleaning liquid, connecting (202) the cleaning cartridge to the aerosol generating apparatus, inserting (203) the aerosol generating apparatus into a holding mechanism configured to removably hold the aerosol generating device on the docking station; connecting (204) an electrical connector of the docking station to the aerosol generating apparatus such to electrically power a battery charging system of the aerosol generating apparatus, thereby charging the battery; and triggering (205) a triggering mechanism configured to trigger a cleaning process inside the aerosol generating apparatus, whereby the cleaning process involves leading cleaning liquid from the cleaning cartridge to the aerosol generating apparatus of the inkjet technology and evaporate the cleaning liquid.2. The method of claim 1, further comprising exchanging data between the aerosol generating apparatus and a microcontroller of the docking station, the data being at least one of the list comprising: number of puffs since placed in the docking station, fluid changes, battery status.3. The method of claim 2, further comprising triggering the triggering mechanism by means of the microcontroller in case the microcontroller determines from the data that the cleaning process is due to be executed.4. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising activation of the triggering mechanism upon receiving a selection by a user over a selecting device.5. The method of any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising absorbing any aerosol of cleaning liquid produced during the cleaning process by means of a foam containing cover of the holding mechanism configured to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generating apparatus.6. A smoking liquid cartridge enabled to contain smoking liquid for an aerosol generating apparatus of an aerosol smoking system using inkjet technology, whereby the liquid is arranged inside the cartridge with a first portion of the liquid being cleaning liquid, which is configured to be fired through a die of the aerosol generating apparatus and to clean it, and a second portion of the liquid being a smoking liquid, which may be evaporated after the cleaning liquid has been used up.7. A docking station for cleaning an aerosol generating apparatus of an aerosol smoking system, configured to implement the method according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 712}
{"index": 713, "patent_number": "WO23274866 A1", "text": "[EN] There are provided heating assemblies (10) for an aerosol generating device comprising an elongated heating cup (12) comprising a tubular wall (14) forming a cavity for receiving a tubular aerosol generating article therein and a resistive heater (16) arranged for heating upon application of an electrical current thereto; the resistive heater being arranged in thermal conduction on the outer surface of the tubular wall; wherein the tubular wall comprises, at its circumference, a successively circumferential and alternate distribution of substantially planar wall portions (14a) and convex wall portions (14b); wherein the number of substantially planar wall portions is three or more; and, wherein the substantially planar wall portions are substantially planar both at the outer surface and inner surface of the tubular wall. Also provided are systems comprising aerosol generating devices with such heating assemblies and aerosol generating devices. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device comprising an elongated heating cup comprising a tubular wall forming a cavity for receiving a tubular aerosol generating article therein and a resistive heater arranged for heating upon application of an electrical current thereto; the resistive heater being arranged in thermal conduction on the outer surface of the tubular wall; wherein the tubular wall comprises, at its circumference, a successively circumferential and alternate distribution of substantially planar wall portions and convex wall portions; wherein the number of substantially planar wall portions is three or more; and, wherein the substantially planar wall portions are substantially planar both at the outer surface and inner surface of the tubular wall.2. Heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the substantially planar wall portions are evenly distributed at the circumference of the tubular wall.3. Heating assembly according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the number of substantially planar wall portions is from three to five.4. Heating assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each substantially planar wall portion is covered by a resistance track of the heater.5. Heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the resistance tracks of different substantially planar wall portions are placed in series or parallel.6. Heating assembly according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the resistance tracks of different substantially planar wall portions are connected by lower resistance connection tracks.7. Heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein the lower resistance connection tracks are positioned on the convex wall portions.8. Heating assembly according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the lower resistance connection tracks are wider than the resistance tracks on the substantially planar wall sections.9. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular wall comprises a metal or metal alloy of substantially constant thickness.10. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the resistive heater is formed as a thin film wrapped about the tubular wall of the heating cup.11. Heating assembly according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the resistive heater comprises heating tracks printed on the outer surface of the tubular wall.12. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular wall has an electrically insulating layer thereon.13. Heating assembly according to claim 12, wherein the electrically insulating layer is a coating or polymer film.14. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the substantially planar wall portions end before a bottom wall of the heating cup, the distance between the bottom wall of the heating cup and the end of the substantially planar wall portions being at least 2 mm.15. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the substantially planar wall portions are configured to compress an aerosol generating article received in the heating cup at the location of the substantially planar wall portions.16. Heating assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the convex wall portions define an airflow path between an aerosol generating article received in the heating cup and the heating cup.17. A system comprising an aerosol generating device with a heating assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims and an aerosol generating article configured to be inserted in the cavity such that the aerosol generating article is compressed at the location of the substantially planar wall portions.", "embedding_index": 713}
{"index": 714, "patent_number": "US2018368478 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes an inhalation outlet; a chamber for holding a material, the material capable of generating a vapour when heated; a heater for heating material held in the chamber; an air inlet connected by an air inlet passage to the chamber; a vapour-cooling module providing a fluidic connection between the chamber and inhalation outlet, the module configured to cool a vapour passing there through. Suction at the inhalation outlet causes air to enter the chamber via the air inlet, thereby transporting vapour generated in the chamber through the module to the inhalation outlet, such that the temperature of the vapour exiting the device through the inhalation outlet is substantially lower than the temperature of the vapour generated in the chamber. The device thereby provides a means whereby a vapour generated in the chamber is substantially cooled during transport from the chamber through the mouthpiece to the user. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: an inhalation outlet;a chamber for holding a material, the material capable of generating a vapour when heated;a heater for heating material held in the chamber;a vapour-cooling module providing a fluidic connection between the chamber and inhalation outlet, the module configured to cool a vapour passing therethrough;wherein, in use, suction at the inhalation outlet whilst heating the material in the chamber, causes vapour generated in the chamber to pass through the vapour-cooling module to the inhalation outlet, such that the temperature of the vapour exiting the device through the inhalation outlet is substantially lower than the temperature of the vapour generated in the chamber.2. The device of claim 1 wherein the vapour-cooling module comprises an extended vapour-cooling passageway providing the fluidic connection between the chamber and the inhalation outlet, the vapour-cooling passageway having a length sufficient such that, in use, the temperature of the vapour is substantially reduced during transport of the vapour through the vapour-cooling passageway.3. The device of claim 2 wherein a volume of the vapour-cooling passageway is 600 mm3 or greater.4. The device of claim 2 further comprising: an air inlet connected by an air inlet passage to the chamber.5. The device of claim 4 wherein the vapour-cooling passageway between the chamber and inhalation outlet is substantially longer than the air inlet passage.6. The device of claim 2 wherein the extended vapour-cooling passageway is a substantially linearly extended passageway running through the vapour-cooling module.7. The device of claim 2 wherein a portion of the vapour-cooling passageway follows a curved path.8. The device of claim 7 wherein at least a portion of the extended vapour-cooling passageway follows a substantially helical path.9. The device of claim 7 wherein the curved path is substantially confined to a cross sectional plane of the device.10. The device of claim 9 wherein the device further comprises an elongate body and the curved path is substantially confined to a plane normal to an elongate axis of the device.11. The device of claim 10 wherein the vapour-cooling passageway has multiple curved portions each substantially confined to a neighbouring parallel plane.12. The device of claim 9 wherein the curved path is coiled within the cross sectional plane such that it substantially fills a cross sectional area of the device.13. The device of claim 7, wherein one or more curved portions of the vapour-cooling passageway form a removable component of the vapour-cooling module.14. The device of claim 2 wherein a cross-sectional area of the vapour-cooling passageway varies along its length.15. The device of claim 4 wherein the size of one or both of the air inlet and the inhalation outlet is adjustable.16. The device of claim 4 wherein the size of the inhalation outlet is always greater than the size of the air inlet or vice versa.17. The device of claim 1 wherein the heater is configured to heat but not burn the material held in the chamber.18. The device of claim 1 wherein the chamber is configured to receive a cartridge containing the material and the heater is configured to heat the material within the cartridge.19. The device of claim 1 wherein the vapour-cooling module is positioned at one end of the device and the inhalation outlet is positioned on the vapour cooling module such that the vapour-cooling module acts as a mouthpiece.20. The device of claim 2 wherein the vapour cooling module forms a detachable component such that the vapour-cooling module may be removed to expose the chamber.21. The device of claim 20 wherein a chamber-interfacing end of the detachable vapour cooling module comprises a protrusion within which lies a chamber-interfacing end of the vapour-cooling passageway, such that, when the vapour cooling module is attached to the device, the protrusion provides the fluidic connection with the chamber.22. The device of claim 21 further comprising an air inlet connected by an air inlet passage to the chamber, wherein the air inlet is provided in the vapour cooling module and the air inlet passage also runs through the protrusion, alongside but separated from the vapour-cooling passageway.23. The device of claim 21 wherein a chamber interfacing end of the protrusion is pointed such that it may pierce a cartridge held in the chamber upon connection of the vapour-cooling module to the device.24. An aerosol generating device, comprising: an inhalation outlet;a chamber for holding a material, the material capable of generating a vapour when heated;a heater for heating material held in the chamber;an extended vapour-cooling passageway providing a fluidic connection between the chamber and the inhalation outlet, the vapour-cooling passageway of sufficient length such as to substantially reduce the temperature of the generated vapour during passage there through; whereinat least a portion of the vapour-cooling passageway forms a removable component of the device.25. The device of claim 24 wherein a portion of the vapour-cooling passageway follows a curved path, the curved path portion of the vapour-cooling passageway forming the removable component of the device.26. The device of claim 25 wherein the curved portion of the vapour-cooling passageway follows a substantially helical path.27. The device of claim 26 wherein the curved path is substantially confined to a cross sectional plane of the device.28. The device of claim 27 wherein the device further comprises an elongate body and the curved path is substantially confined to a plane normal to an elongate axis of the device.29. The device of claim 27 wherein the curved path is coiled within the cross sectional plane such that it substantially fills a cross sectional area of the device.30. The device of claim 29 wherein the curved portion of the vapour-cooling passageway is formed of multiple consecutive coiled sections each substantially confined to a neighbouring parallel plane.31. (canceled)32. A kit comprising: the device of claim 1 and a cartridge containing a material capable of generating a vapour when heated.", "embedding_index": 714}
{"index": 715, "patent_number": "EP4111890 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises:- a reservoir (5) storing an aerosol-forming liquid,- a heater (18) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating this aerosol-forming liquid to induce generation of an aerosol that can be inhaled by a user during a puff, and- an electrical and control device comprising a controller arranged for controlling electrical power supply to this heater (18) and, after each puff, for estimating a first quantity of aerosol-forming liquid consumed from at least an electrical power supplied to the heater (18), a puff duration and a flow rate of the generated aerosol, and a second quantity remaining in the reservoir (5) by subtracting the estimated first quantity from the last second quantity remaining before the puff, and for triggering an alert for the user when this estimated second quantity is smaller than a chosen threshold. [EN] 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising i) a reservoir (5) storing an aerosol-forming liquid, ii) a heater (18) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating said aerosol-forming liquid to induce generation of an aerosol that can be inhaled by a user during a puff, and iii) an electrical and control device (3) comprising a controller (27) arranged for controlling electrical power supply to said heater (18) and, after each puff, for estimating a first quantity of aerosol-forming liquid consumed, and a second quantity remaining in said reservoir (5) by subtracting said estimated first quantity from a last second quantity remaining before said puff, wherein said controller (27) is arranged after each puff for estimating said first quantity from at least an electrical power supplied to said heater (18), a puff duration and a flow rate of said generated aerosol, and for triggering an alert for said user when said estimated second quantity is smaller than a chosen threshold.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said electrical and control device (3) comprises an electrical circuit (36) arranged for estimating the electrical power supplied to said heater (18) during each puff.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said electrical and control device (3) comprises a puff sensor (37) arranged for detecting when said user inhales during a puff, and for informing said controller (27) each time such a detection starts and ends, and wherein said controller (27) is arranged for determining said puff duration from a time interval between a puff start detection and a puff end detection.4. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it comprises i) an aerosol path (9) through which said generated aerosol flows when said user sucks in via an aerosol outlet (16), and ii) a pressure sensor (38) set in said aerosol path (9) and arranged for estimating a pressure drop during a puff and for providing said estimated pressure drop to said controller (27), and wherein said controller (27) is arranged for estimating said generated aerosol flow rate from said estimated pressure drop.5. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said controller (27) is arranged for estimating said first quantity from a result of said estimated electrical power supplied to said heater (18) multiplied by said estimated puff duration multiplied by said estimated generated aerosol flow rate.6. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said controller (27) is arranged after each puff for estimating said first quantity from also an ambient temperature and/or a puff start temperature and/or an orientation of said aerosol generation device (1) during said puff and/or a ratio of quantities of two different constituents of said aerosol-forming liquid.7. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said controller (27) is arranged, when it is informed of a predetermined quantity of aerosol-forming liquid stored in said reservoir (5) when it is full, for estimating said second quantity remaining in said reservoir (5) after a puff by subtracting a sum of every first quantity estimated since a first puff with the full reservoir (5) from said predetermined quantity.8. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein it comprises a cartomizer (2) comprising a body (4) mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (3) and comprising said reservoir (5), said heater (18), an aerosol chamber (7) in which said aerosol is generated, at least one air inlet (11) set upstream of said aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith, and an aerosol outlet (16) set downstream of said aerosol chamber (7) and in fluid communication therewith and through which said user inhales.9. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said electrical and control device (3) comprises a user interface (28) arranged for providing said triggered alert to said user.10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said user interface (28) comprises a buzzer arranged for emitting a predefined sound message representative of said triggered alert.11. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said user interface (28) comprises a display screen arranged for displaying a predefined message representative of said triggered alert.12. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said user interface (28) comprises a haptic feedback arranged for vibrating a chosen part of said aerosol generation device (1) to alert the user.13. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein said electrical and control device (3) comprises a power source (23) storing electrical energy and to which said controller (27) is electrically coupled.14. Aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein said power source (23) is a rechargeable battery.15. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 715}
{"index": 716, "patent_number": "WO21170769 A1", "text": "[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette is provided. In an embodiment, the capsule has a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprises: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizing housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, where the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizing housing and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizing housing to the mouthpiece; a first seal comprising a first pair of shoulder portions; and a second seal comprising a second pair of shoulder portions; where the first and second pair of shoulder portions are configured to cooperate with each other such that the fluid transfer element is held between the first and second pair of shoulder portions; and where the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed between the first and second pair of shoulder portions. [EN] Claims 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizing housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizing housing and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizing housing to the mouthpiece; a first seal comprising a first pair of shoulder portions; and a second seal comprising a second pair of shoulder portions; wherein the first and second pair of shoulder portions are configured to cooperate with each other such that the fluid transfer element is held between the first and second pair of shoulder portions; and wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed between the first and second pair of shoulder portions.2. The capsule according to claim 1 wherein the first and second pair of shoulder portions are each radially extending shoulder portions such that each pair of shoulder portions extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the capsule.3. The capsule according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein each shoulder portion comprises a substantially curved surface.4. The capsule according to claim 3 wherein the curved surface on each of the shoulder portions is a concave surface.5. The capsule according to either claim 3 or claim 4 wherein each curved surface has a curvature which substantially corresponds to a curvature of an external surface of the fluid transfer element.6. The capsule according to any of the preceding claims wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed in a radial direction of the fluid transfer element between the first and second seals.7. The capsule according to any preceding claim further comprising a first holder arranged to retain the vaporizer housing.8. The capsule according to claim 7 further comprising a second holder configured to receive the first holder.9. The capsule according to claim 8 wherein an interface is formed between the first and second holders.10. The capsule according to claim 9 wherein the heating element comprises first and second lead wires, and wherein the first and second lead wires are located at the interface between the first and second holders.11. The capsule according to claim 10 wherein the first and second lead wires of the heating element are compressed between the first and second holders at the interface.12. The capsule according to any of claims 8 to 11 wherein the second holder comprises an airflow passageway arranged to allow intake air to flow into the vaporizing housing.13. The capsule according to claim 12 wherein the airflow passageway forms part of the main vapor channel.14. The capsule according to claim 12 or claim 13 wherein the air flow passageway has a length which is greater than a thickness of the first holder such that the airflow passageway extends in a vertical direction further into the vaporizing housing than the first holder, when the capsule is held in a vertical position.15. The capsule according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein it comprises an airflow passageway extending into the vaporizer housing and is formed as a chimney or tubular extension protruding in the vaporizing housing.16. The capsule according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein it comprises a pair of electrodes, wherein the electrodes are at least partially embedded within the structure of the holder, and wherein the electrodes are arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device.17. The capsule according to any preceding claims wherein the first and second seals are made of a resilient or compressible material.18. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizing housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizing housing and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizing housing to the mouthpiece; a first seal comprising a first pair of shoulder portions; and a second seal comprising a second pair of shoulder portions; wherein the first and second pair of shoulder portions are configured to cooperate with each other such that the fluid transfer element is located between the first and second pair of shoulder portions; and wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed between the first and second pair of shoulder portions.", "embedding_index": 716}
{"index": 717, "patent_number": "WO22268807 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a removable cartridge and comprising a cavity configured to receive the removable cartridge, a battery (35), a heater circuit (42), a control module (32) configured to be powered by the battery (35) and to control the powering of the heater circuit (42) to heat a vaporizable material, and a power circuit (41) connecting the battery (35) to the control module (32). The power circuit (41) comprises a switch portion (47) configured to disconnect the control module (32) from the battery (35) when the removable cartridge (14) is not received in the cavity (23), and connect the control module (32) to the battery (35) when the removable cartridge (14) is received at least partially in the cavity (23). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (12) configured to operate with a removable cartridge (14) comprising a vaporizable material, the aerosol generating device (12) comprising: - a cavity (23) configured to receive the removable cartridge (14); - a battery (35); - a heater circuit (42); - a control module (32) configured to be powered by the battery (35) and to control the powering of the heater circuit (42) to heat the vaporizable material; - a power circuit (41) connecting the battery (35) to the control module (32); the aerosol generating device (12) being characterized in that the power circuit (41) comprises a switch portion (47) configured to: - disconnect the control module (32) from the battery (35) when the removable cartridge (14) is not received in the cavity (23); - connect the control module (32) to the battery (35) when the removable cartridge (14) is received at least partially in the cavity (23).2. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claim 1, wherein the switch portion (47) comprises a pair of device power contacts (49A, 49B) configured to be short circuited by a by-pass conductor (57) comprised in the removable cartridge (14).3. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claim 2, wherein the pair of device power contacts (49A, 49B) is designed to be in contact with a pair of cartridge power contacts (69A, 69B) of the removable cartridge (14) connected to opposite ends of the by pass conductor (57).4. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the pair of device power contacts (49A, 49B) protrudes from a wall (25) of the cavity (23) configured to be in contact with a contact surface (55) of the removable cartridge (14).5. The aerosol generating device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a pair of device heater contacts (45A, 45B) connected to the control module (32) via the heater circuit (42) and configured to power a heating element (64) comprised in the removable cartridge (14).6. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claim 5 taken in combination with claim 2, wherein the pair of device heater contacts (45A, 45B) is different from the pair of device power contacts (49A, 49B).7. The aerosol generating device (12) according to claims 6 and 4, wherein the pair of device heater contacts (45A, 45B) protrudes from said wall (25) of the cavity (23).8. A removable cartridge (14) configured to operate with an aerosol generating device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims and comprising connection means configured to cause the switch portion (47) of the power circuit (41) of the aerosol generating device (12) to connect the control module (32) to the battery (35) when the removable cartridge (14) is received at least partially in the cavity (23).9. The removable cartridge (14) according to claim 8, wherein the connection means comprise a by-pass conductor (57) extending between a pair of cartridge power contacts (69A, 69 B).10. The removable cartridge (14) according to claim 9, wherein the pair of cartridge power contacts (69A, 69B) protrudes from a contact surface (55) of the cartridge (14).11. The removable cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a heating element (64) and a pair of cartridge heater contacts (65A, 65B) configured to connect the heating element (64) to the heater circuit (42) of the aerosol generating device (12).12. The removable cartridge (14) according to claim 11 taken in combination with claim 9, wherein the pair of cartridge heater contacts (65A, 65B) is different from the pair of cartridge power contacts (69A, 69B).13. The removable cartridge (14) according to claim 12 and 10, wherein the pair of cartridge heater contacts (65A, 65B) protrudes from the contact surface (55) of the cartridge (14).14. An aerosol generating set (10), comprising: - an aerosol generating device (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 7; - a removable cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 8 to 13.", "embedding_index": 717}
{"index": 718, "patent_number": "WO22268801 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises a body (16) comprising a casing (7) with an opening (9) and an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding this casing opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7). The body (16) further comprises a vibration generator (18) arranged for generating an initial vibration when a user holds the body (16) with a chosen grip pose, this initial vibration having an initial spectrum chosen for allowing it to propagate through the body (16), at least up to an area comprising the occluding element (5), and to be modified by the user's hand in the grip pose in a modified vibration with a modified spectrum, and a vibration- sensitive actuator (19) arranged for causing the occluding element (5) to move to its open position when it is subject to the modified vibration. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising a body (16) comprising a casing (7) with an opening (9) and an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding said casing opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7), wherein said body (16) further comprises i) a vibration generator (18) arranged for generating an initial vibration when a user holds said body (16) with a chosen grip pose, said initial vibration having an initial spectrum chosen for allowing it to propagate through said body (16), at least up to an area comprising said occluding element (5), and to be modified by said users hand in said grip pose in a modified vibration with a modified spectrum, and ii) a vibration-sensitive actuator (19) arranged for causing said occluding element (5) to move to said open position when it is subject to said modified vibration.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said vibration-sensitive actuator (19) is arranged for causing said occluding element (5) to move from said open position to said closed position when it is subject to said initial vibration.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said vibration-sensitive actuator (19) comprises at least one strip (22) set in front of a face of said occluding element (5) when it is in its closed position and comprising a plurality of small hairs acting cooperatively to translate said occluding element (5) from its closed position to its open position when they are subject to said modified vibration.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein said vibration-sensitive actuator (19) comprises first and second strips (22) set respectively in front of first and second opposite faces of said occluding element (5) when it is in its closed position and comprising a plurality of small hairs acting cooperatively to translate said occluding element (5) from its closed position to its open position when they are subject to said modified vibration.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said modified spectrum is chosen in order to comprise at least one resonant frequency of said small hairs or a continuous set of broadband frequencies, and/or depending on at least one property of a material of said small hairs, and/or depending on a geometry of said small hairs.6. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said vibration-sensitive actuator (19) comprises a mechanism transforming said modified vibration into a directional movement of said occluding element (5).7. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said initial spectrum comprises frequencies comprised between 100 Hz and 100 kHz.8. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a part of said body (16) has at least one vibrational property that is modified by said users hand in said grip pose, this modification inducing said modification of said initial vibration into said modified vibration.9. Aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein said vibrational property modification is induced by a deformation of a part of said body (16) when said users hand in said grip pose exerts a pressure on said body part.10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein said vibrational property modification is induced by an impedance imparted by said users hand in said grip pose on a part of said body (16).11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said casing 7 is configured for receiving a consumable (2) comprising at least an aerosol-forming substance (8), and wherein the aerosol generation device (1) comprises an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising said casing (7) and arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol that may be inhaled by said user.12. Aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generation device (1) comprises a rechargeable battery (15) storing electrical energy that is used by said aerosol generation unit (3) for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into said aerosol.13. Aerosol generation device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein said aerosol-forming substance comprises a tobacco material or at least one polyol.14. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 718}
{"index": 719, "patent_number": "WO21083955 A1", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-generating vaping device (100, 200) comprising: a body (101) having an airflow path defined between an air inlet (102) and an air outlet (103) of the body, wherein the air outlet allows generated aerosol to exit; a sensor (204) disposed on the body of the vaping device, wherein the sensor is configured to measure a heart rate of a user of the vaping device; and a controller (206) configured to control the release of aerosol based on the measured heart rate, and to determine a baseline heart rate for the user using the measured heart rate from the sensor over a predetermined period of time, wherein an amount of substance in the aerosol is increased when the measured heart rate is lower than the baseline herat rate or decreased when the measured heart rate is higher than the baseline heart rate. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An aerosol-generating vaping device comprising: a body having an airflow path defined between an air inlet and an air outlet of the body, wherein the air outlet allows generated aerosol to exit; a sensor disposed on the body of the vaping device, wherein the sensor is configured to measure a heart rate of a user of the vaping device; and a controller configured to control the release of aerosol based on the measured heart rate, and to determine a baseline heart rate for the user using the measured heart rate from the sensor over a predetermined period of time, wherein an amount of substance in the aerosol is increased when the measured heart rate is lower than the baseline heart rate or decreased when the measured heart rate is higher than the baseline heart rate.2. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to inhibit the release of aerosol when the measured heart rate is over a predefined threshold greater than the baseline heart rate.3. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the sensor is an optical sensor that uses light to penetrate the users skin to measure the heart rate.4. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 3, wherein the sensor is integrated in an activation switch of the vaping device such that the users skin comes in contact with the sensor when the user interacts with the activation switch to activate the vaping device.5. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 4, wherein, on activating the vaping device, the sensor is configured to measure the heart rate of the user before starting generation of aerosol for a vaping session, and the controller is further configured to control the release of aerosol during the vaping session based on the heart rate measured before the vaping session.6. The aerosol-generating vaping device of any preceding claim, wherein the sensor is disposed at a side surface of the vaping device such that the users skin comes in contact with the sensor when the user holds the vaping device during use.7. The aerosol-generating vaping device of any preceding claim, wherein the vaping device further comprises an accelerometer to detect movements of the user when using the vaping device so as to determine the impact of the movements on the measured heart rate.8. The aerosol-generating vaping device of claim 7, wherein the controller is configured to modify the heart rate measured by the sensor based on the movements detected by the accelerometer.9. A method of operating an aerosol-generating vaping device comprising: activating the vaping device to release aerosol from the vaping device; measuring a heart rate of a user with a sensor disposed on the body of the vaping device; controlling the release of aerosol based on the measured heart rate; and determining a baseline heart rate for the user using the measured heart rate from the sensor over a predetermined period of time, wherein an amount of substance in the aerosol is increased when the measured heart rate is lower than the baseline heart rate or decreased when the measured heart rate is higher than the baseline heart rate.10. The method of claim 9 further comprising detecting movements of the user when using the vaping device for determining the impact of the movements on the measured heart rate.11. The method of claim 10 further comprising modifying the heart rate measured by the sensor based on the detected movements.12. The method of any of any preceding claim further comprising inhibiting the release of aerosol when the measured heart rate is over a predefined threshold, greater than the baseline heart rate.13. The method of any of claims 9 to 12 further comprising increasing or decreasing an amount of substance in the aerosol based on the number of puffs taken by the user in a predetermined period of time.", "embedding_index": 719}
{"index": 720, "patent_number": "US2022370735 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an internal clock, a communication interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to record one or more events and apply one or more internal timestamps respectively to the one or more events, the one or more initial timestamps relative to an initial internal time point; receive, by the communication interface, a present external time point; update the internal clock from a present internal time point, relative to the initial internal time point, to the present external time point; and adjust the one or more internal timestamps respectively to one or more external timestamps based upon the difference between the present internal time point and the present external time point. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an internal clock;a communication interface; anda controller configured to: record one or more events and apply one or more internal timestamps respectively to the one or more events, the one or more initial timestamps relative to an initial internal time point;receive, by the communication interface, a present external time point;determine an activation time point, wherein the activation time point is determined as a difference between the present external time point and a present internal time point;update the internal clock from the present internal time point, relative to the initial internal time point, to the present external time point; andadjust the one or more internal timestamps respectively to one or more external timestamps based upon the difference between the present internal time point and the present external time point;wherein the controller is configured to adjust a first internal timestamp of the one or more internal timestamps respectively to a first external timestamp of the one or more external timestamps by:determining a difference between the first internal timestamp and the initial internal time point; andadding the difference between the first internal time-stamp and the initial internal time point to the activation time point.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to start the internal clock from the initial internal time point in response to determining that the aerosol generation device has exited a low power state.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive the present external time point, by the communication interface, from an application executed on an electronic device in communication with the aerosol generation device.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to update the internal clock to the present external time point when the aerosol generation device first connects to the electronic device.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the present external time point comprises a present clock time of the electronic device.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the communication interface is a Bluetooth interface, and the controller is configured to receive the present external time point by a Bluetooth connection to the electronic device using the Bluetooth interface.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to update the internal clock by writing the present external time point to the internal clock of the aerosol generation device.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the low power state is a power state in which a portion of operating circuitry used by the aerosol generation device in a fully operational state is disabled.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the internal clock of the aerosol generation device is disabled prior to exiting the low power state.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the low power state is configured for shipping and/or storage of the aerosol generation device.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the initial internal time point, the present internal time point and the one or more internal timestamps are epoch times relative to a reference point internal to the aerosol generation device, and the present external time point and the one or more external timestamps are epoch times relative to a reference point external to the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the one or more events comprise data relating to an inhalation on the aerosol generation device.13. An aerosol generation device internal clock adjustment method, the method comprising: recording one or more events and applying one or more internal timestamps respectively to the one or more events, the one or more initial timestamps relative to an initial internal time point;receiving a present external time point;determining an activation time point, wherein the activation time point is determined as a difference between the present external time point and a present internal time point;updating an internal clock of an aerosol generation device from the present internal time point, relative to the initial internal time point, to the present external time point; andadjusting the one or more internal timestamps respectively to one or more external timestamps based upon the difference between the present internal time point and the present external time point;wherein adjusting a first internal timestamp of the one or more internal timestamps respectively to a first external timestamp of the one or more external timestamps comprises:determining a difference between the first internal timestamp and the initial internal time point; andadding the difference between the first internal time-stamp and the initial internal time point to the activation time point.14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out the steps of: recording one or more events and applying one or more internal timestamps respectively to the one or more events, the one or more initial timestamps relative to an initial internal time point;receiving a present external time point;determining an activation time point, wherein the activation time point is determined as a difference between the present external time point and a present internal time point;updating an internal clock of an aerosol generation device from the present internal time point, relative to the initial internal time point, to the present external time point; andadjusting the one or more internal timestamps respectively to one or more external timestamps based upon the difference between the present internal time point and the present external time point;wherein adjusting a first internal timestamp of the one or more internal timestamps respectively to a first external timestamp of the one or more external timestamps comprises:determining a difference between the first internal timestamp and the initial internal time point; andadding the difference between the first internal time-stamp and the initial internal time point to the activation time point.", "embedding_index": 720}
{"index": 721, "patent_number": "US2022395025 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating element comprising a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion; and a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate, the columnar portion being formed from a strip of aerosol generation substrate, wherein an axial portion of the strip extends through a gap between a pair of the elongate portions of the heating element, and the strip is wound around the heating element. [EN] 1. A consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a heating element comprising a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion; anda columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate, the columnar portion being formed from a strip of aerosol generation substrate, wherein an axial portion of the strip extends through a gap between a pair of the elongate portions of the heating element, and the strip is wound around the heating element.2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the axial portion is an end of the strip.3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pair of the elongate portions of the heating element are arranged to hold the axial portion by applying pressure to the axial portion.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is an inductive heating element.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate portions extend from the base portion by more than half of a length of the columnar portion.6. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation substrate comprises reconstituted tobacco.7. The consumable according to claim 1, further comprising packaging enclosing the heating element and the columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate.8. A method for manufacturing a consumable for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: holding a heating element in a clamp;arranging an axial portion of a strip of aerosol generation substrate between a pair of elongate portions of the heating element;rotating the heating element and/or the strip of aerosol generation substrate around the axial portion, to wind the strip of aerosol generation substrate around the heating element and to form a columnar portion; andreleasing the consumable, comprising the heating element and the columnar portion, from the clamp.9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising holding the axial portion in the clamp.10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the clamp is configured to hold the axial portion by applying pressure to the pair of elongate portions of the heating element.11. The method according to claim 8, wherein the clamp is a chuck and wherein rotating the heating element around the axial portion comprises rotating the chuck.12. The method according to claim 8, comprising forming the heating element by bending and cutting a wire.13. The method according to claim 8, wherein the strip is part of a continuous ribbon of aerosol generation substrate, and the method comprises cutting the ribbon after the rotating step.14. The method according to claim 8, comprising driving an exposed part of the heating element into the columnar portion after the rotating step.15. A system for manufacturing a consumable for an aerosol generating device, the system comprising: a clamp adapted to hold a heating element;a feeder arranged to feed a strip of aerosol generation substrate to arrange an axial portion of the strip between a pair of elongate portions of the heating element;a rotor configured to rotate the clamp and/or the feeder around the axial portion, to wind the strip of aerosol generation substrate around the heating element and to form a columnar portion,wherein the clamp is configured to release the consumable, comprising the heating element and the columnar portion, after formation of the columnar portion.16. The system according to claim 15, further comprising a punch configured to form the heating element by bending and cutting a wire.", "embedding_index": 721}
{"index": 722, "patent_number": "WO21083921 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10, 50) comprises a housing (16) defining a cavity (18) for receiving an aerosol generating material (26), a power source (20), a controller (22) and a plurality of heating circuits (40a-e) for heating the aerosol generating material (26). Each heating circuit comprises an electrical circuit component (42a-e, 52a-e) movable between a first position in which the electrical circuit component does not extend into the aerosol generating material (26) and a second position in which the electrical circuit component extends into the aerosol generating material (26). The controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to independently supply electrical energy to one or more of the heating circuits (40a-e) when the electrical circuit components are in the second position. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (10, 50) comprising: a housing (16) defining a cavity (18) for receiving an aerosol generating material (26); a power source (20) and a controller (22); a plurality of heating circuits (40a-e) for heating the aerosol generating material (26), each heating circuit comprising an electrical circuit component (42a-e, 52a-e) movable between a first position in which the electrical circuit component does not extend into the aerosol generating material (26) and a second position in which the electrical circuit component extends into the aerosol generating material (26); wherein the controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to independently supply electrical energy to one or more of the heating circuits (40a-e) when the electrical circuit components are in the second position.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to sequentially supply electrical energy to one or more of the heating circuits when the electrical circuit components are in the second position.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the cavity (18) is an elongate cavity having a longitudinal axis and the electrical circuit components are spaced along the longitudinal axis.4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the electrical circuit components (42a-e, 52a-e) are simultaneously movable between the first and second positions.5. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electrical circuit components (42a-e, 52a-e) are sequentially movable between the first and second positions.6. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the aerosol generating device (10, 50) comprises a positioning mechanism (54, 58) configured to move the electrical circuit components between the first position and the second position in a direction substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the positioning mechanism (54) comprises a radially movable pusher (56).8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the radially movable pusher (56) is configured for manual activation by a user.9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein the positioning mechanism (58) is arranged for sequentially moving the electrical circuit components from the first position to the second position.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the positioning mechanism (58) comprises an axially movable pusher (60), which may be configured for manual activation by a user.11. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein: each electrical circuit component comprises a pair of electrical contacts (42a- e); and the controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to independently supply electrical energy to one or more pairs of the electrical contacts (42a-e) when the electrical contacts are in the second position.12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to sequentially supply electrical energy to one or more pairs of the electrical contacts (42a-e) when the electrical contacts are in the second position.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein: the electrical contacts (42a-e) are spaced from a heating element (27) positioned in the aerosol generating material (26) when the electrical contacts are in the first position and; the electrical contacts are arranged to contact the heating element (27) at different locations when the electrical contacts are in the second position.14. An aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the heating element (27) is mounted on the housing (16) and projects into the cavity (18).15. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein each electrical circuit component comprises a heating element (52a-e).16. An aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein the controller (22) is configured to control the power source (20) to sequentially supply electrical energy to one or more of the plurality of heating elements (52a-e) when the heating elements are in the second position.17. An aerosol generating device according to any of claims 14 to 16, wherein the or each heating element (27, 52a-e) comprises a resistive heating element.18. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising an aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 13 and an aerosol generating article (24) positioned in the cavity (18), wherein the aerosol generating article (24) comprises an aerosol generating material (26) and a heating element (27) positioned in the aerosol generating material (26).", "embedding_index": 722}
{"index": 723, "patent_number": "US2022046990 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes a tubular side wall having an open first end, the tubular side wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber. A metallic layer is provided in direct contact with the heating chamber and covering a portion of an outer surface of the side wall. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a tubular side wall having an open first end, the tubular side wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber; anda metallic layer in direct contact with the heating chamber and covering a portion of an outer surface of the side wall.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the metallic layer is an electroplated layer.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall has a first thickness and the metallic layer has a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.4. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the metallic layer has a thickness of between 10 micro m and 50 micro m.5. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the metallic layer comprises a metal having a thermal conductivity of at least 150 W/mK.6. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall comprises a metal having a thermal conductivity of 50 W/mK or less.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall has a thickness of 90 micro m or less.8. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein a portion on the outer surface of the tubular side wall adjacent to the open end is not covered by the metallic layer.9. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall further comprises a second end opposite the open first end, and wherein the portion on the outer surface of the tubular side wall adjacent to the second end is not covered by the metallic layer.10. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall further comprises a base connected to a second end of the tubular side wall opposite the open first end.11. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall further comprises a plurality of protrusions extending radially inwardly from an interior surface of the tubular side wall.12. The heating chamber of claim 11, wherein the portion of the outer surface of the tubular side wall corresponding to at least one of the plurality of protrusion on the interior surface is covered by the metallic layer.13. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a heater located at least partially on the metallic layer.14. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 1 secured in the device;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber, the heater being located on the metallic layer on the surface of the tubular side wall that faces in a direction opposite to the interior volume; andcontrol circuitry arranged to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 14, wherein the heating chamber is removable from the device.16. The heating chamber according to claim 5, wherein the metallic layer is copper.17. The heating chamber according to claim 6, wherein the tubular side wall is stainless steel.18. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the heater is located entirely on the metallic layer.", "embedding_index": 723}
{"index": 724, "patent_number": "US2022400742 AA", "text": "[EN] A filter component for an aerosol-generating article includes a core including filtration material wrapped around by a first wrapper, wherein the first wrapper is air impermeable and includes a plurality of corrugations of sinusoidal waveform extending longitudinally along a sinuous air flow path from and/or to a longitudinal end of the filter component at least. [EN] 1. A filter for an aerosol-generating article comprising: a first filter component having a core comprising filtration material wrapped around by a first wrapper, wherein the first wrapper is air impermeable and comprises a plurality of corrugations of sinusoidal waveform extending longitudinally along a sinuous air flow path from and/or to a longitudinal end of the first filter component at least; anda second filter component coaxially arranged longitudinally at an end of the first filter component, and maintained therewith with an outer wrapper wrapped around both the first and second filter components.2. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first filter component further comprises a second wrapper configured to wrap around the first wrapper such that the plurality of corrugations define channels between the first wrapper and the second wrapper.3. The filter of claim 2, wherein the second wrapper comprises perforations in fluid communication with the channels to create an air flow through the channels by drawing on the filter component.4. The filter of claim 1, wherein a wave length of the sinusoidal waveform is in a range of 1 mm to 3 mm.5. The filter of claim 1, wherein an amplitude of the sinusoidal waveform is in a range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm.6. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first wrapper comprises plastic material.7. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first wrapper has Modulus of Elasticity in a range of 1.09 to 2.28 GPa.8. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first wrapper has Elongation at Break in a range of 2.5 to 24 percent.9. The filter of claim 1, wherein the second filter component is at least partially hollow along a longitudinal axis of the second filter component.10. An aerosol-generating article comprising a charge of aerosol-generating substrate and the filter according to claim 1 attached at an end thereof such that the first filter component is abutting against said charge of the aerosol-generating substrate.11. The aerosol-generating article of claim 10, further comprising a paper tube disposed between the first filter component and the second filter component.12. The aerosol-generating article of claim 10, further comprising a paper tube disposed between the aerosol-generating substrate and the second filter component.13. A method of forming a filter for an aerosol-generating article, the method comprising: forming a first filter component with a plurality of corrugations of sinusoidal waveform extending longitudinally at least partly along a sinuous air flow path on an air impermeable first wrapper from an end thereof;providing a core of filtration material in the first filter component;wrapping the first wrapper around the core;forming a second filter component coaxially arranged longitudinally at an end of the first filter component; andwrapping an outer wrapper around both the first and second filter components to maintain the first and second filter components together.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the plurality of corrugations are formed by pressing and heating the first wrapper between two embossing rollers.15. The method of claim 13, wherein a second wrapper is wrapped around the first wrapper such that the plurality of corrugations define air channels between the first wrapper and the second wrapper.16. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first wrapper comprises polylactic acid.", "embedding_index": 724}
{"index": 725, "patent_number": "WO22263260 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette (2) with remote temperature measurement is disclosed. The electronic cigarette (2) includes a power pack (4) configured to supply power to a removable capsule (16), the removable capsule (16) containing a heater (36) configured to vaporise an aerosol forming substance. The power pack (4) includes a power source (6); electrical contacts (14, 45) configured to connect the power source (6) to the heater (36) in the removable capsule (16); and a temperature sensor (40) configured to measure the temperature of the heater (36) in the removable capsule (16). The temperature sensor (40) is located in an airflow path to the heater (36). The electronic cigarette power pack (4) also includes a resistive element (42) electrically connected to the power source (6), wherein the temperature sensor (40) is positioned so that it can detect heat generated by the resistive element (42). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette power pack configured to supply power to a removable capsule, the removable capsule containing a heater configured to vaporise an aerosol forming substance, the electronic cigarette power pack comprising: a power source; electrical contacts configured to connect the power source to the heater in the removable capsule; and a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the heater in the removable capsule, wherein the temperature sensor is located in an airflow path to the heater.2. The electronic cigarette power pack of claim 1, further comprising a resistive element electrically connected to the power source, wherein the temperature sensor is positioned so that it can detect heat generated by the resistive element.3. The electronic cigarette power pack of claim 2, wherein the resistive element is electrically connected in series with the heater when the removable capsule is connected to the electrical contacts.4. The electronic cigarette power pack of claim 3, wherein the resistive element has an electrical resistance that is smaller than that of the heater.5. The electronic cigarette power pack of claim 4, wherein the resistive element has an electrical resistance that is at least an order of magnitude smaller than that of the heater.6. The electronic cigarette power pack of any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the temperature sensor is positioned between the resistive element and the heater, in use.7. The electronic cigarette power pack of any preceding claim, further comprising a processor configured to calculate the temperature of the heater based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and a predetermined relationship.8. The electronic cigarette power pack of claim 7, wherein the processor is further configured to calculate the temperature of the heater based on a measurement of the ambient temperature by the temperature sensor that is taken before power is supplied to the heater by the power source, or a measurement of the ambient temperature by a separate temperature sensor.9. The electronic cigarette power pack of any preceding claim, further comprising a control unit configured to control the power supplied to the heater based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.10. An electronic cigarette comprising the electronic cigarette power pack of any preceding claim and the removable capsule, the removable capsule containing the heater.11. A method for measuring the temperature of a heater located in a capsule that is removable from an electronic cigarette power pack according to any of claims 1 to 9, the method comprising the steps of: measuring a temperature at the temperature sensor; and calculating a temperature of the heater based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.", "embedding_index": 725}
{"index": 726, "patent_number": "WO22263256 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises a body (16) comprising: - an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising a casing (7) for receiving a consumable (2) comprising an aerosol-forming substance (8) through an opening (9), and arranged for transforming this aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol, - an external wall (21) comprising a sensor (4) for detecting an information representative of a quantity of a chosen substance when it is in contact with a user's finger, - an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding the opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7), and - a controller (6) arranged, when the substance quantity is greater than a first threshold, for triggering positioning of the occluding element (5) into its open position, and then for controlling working of the aerosol generation unit (3) according to the detected user's information. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising a body (16) comprising an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising a casing (7), arranged for receiving a consumable (2) comprising an aerosol-forming substance (8) through an opening (9), and arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user, wherein said body (16) further comprises: - an external wall (21) comprising at least one sensor (4) arranged for detecting an information representative of a quantity of a chosen substance when it is in contact with a finger of said user, - an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding said opening (9) when said aerosol generation unit (3) does not produce aerosol and an open position authorizing access to said casing (7), and - a controller (6) arranged, when said detected users information is representative of a substance quantity that is greater than a first threshold, for triggering positioning of said occluding element (5) into its open position to allow insertion of said consumable (2) into said casing (7), and then for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said detected users information.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for analyzing said detected users information to determine if it is representative of a substance quantity that is greater than said first threshold, and in the affirmative for determining an allowed substance quantity increase for said user from a comparison between said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and stored data representative of a usual users substance quantity, and then for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said determined substance quantity increase.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for analyzing said detected users information to determine if it is representative of a substance quantity that is greater than said first threshold, and in the affirmative for determining i) a time elapsed since a last use of said aerosol generation device (1), ii) an estimated substance quantity said user should have just after said last use from said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and said determined elapsed time, and iii) if said user is a specific user that regularly uses said aerosol generation device (1) from a comparison between said determined estimated substance quantity and a usual substance quantity of said specific user after a use of said aerosol generation device (1) and represented by stored data, and then in the affirmative for determining an allowed substance quantity increase for said user from a comparison between said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and stored data representative of said usual specific users substance quantity, and then for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said determined substance quantity increase.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a communication interface (18) arranged for transferring said detected users information to a communication equipment (19) arranged for analyzing said detected users information to determine if it is representative of a substance quantity that is greater than said first threshold, and in the affirmative for determining an allowed substance quantity increase for said user from a comparison between said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and stored data representative of a usual users substance quantity, and then for transferring said determined substance quantity increase to said communication interface (18), and wherein said controller (6) is arranged for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said determined substance quantity increase.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a communication interface (18) arranged for transferring a time elapsed since a last use of said aerosol generation device (1) and said detected users information to a communication equipment (19) arranged for analyzing said detected users information to determine if it is representative of a substance quantity that is greater than said first threshold, and in the affirmative for determining i) an estimated substance quantity said user should have just after said last use from said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and said determined elapsed time, and ii) if said user is a specific user that regularly uses said aerosol generation device (1) from a comparison between said determined estimated substance quantity and a usual substance quantity of said specific user after a use of said aerosol generation device (1) and represented by stored data, and then in the affirmative for determining an allowed substance quantity increase for said user from a comparison between said substance quantity represented by said detected users information and stored data representative of said usual specific users substance quantity, and then for transferring said determined substance quantity increase to said communication interface (18), and wherein said controller (6) is arranged for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said determined substance quantity increase.6. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for adapting a heating profile of said aerosol generation unit (3) depending on said determined substance quantity increase.7. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for adapting said heating profile of said aerosol generation unit (3) depending on at least one user preference.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for adapting said heating profile of said aerosol generation unit (3) depending on a model describing how users metabolize an inhaled primary substance into said chosen substance over time, and/or a model relating substance quantities to subjective feelings of craving in said chosen substance by users, and/or data pertaining to delivery profiles of said inhaled primary substance that are optimally satisfying users at different levels of craving and in different settings, and/or at least one users physiology information, and/or at least one user metric, and/or at least one information relative to said aerosol-forming substance (8) received in said casing (7).9. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said sensor (4) is arranged for analyzing a chemical composition of a chosen element present on, or being part of, said users finger.10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said element is chosen from a group comprising the sweat, the skin and an interstitial fluid.11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said sensor (4) implements a sensing technology chosen from a group comprising spectrometry, electrochemical sensing and electronic nose.12. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said chosen substance is nicotine or a nicotine metabolite.13. Aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein said nicotine metabolite is cotinine.14. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein it comprises a rechargeable battery (15) storing electrical energy that is used by said aerosol generation unit (3) for generating said aerosol.15. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 726}
{"index": 727, "patent_number": "US2022400759 AA", "text": "[EN] A mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette includes a cartridge comprising a liquid store having a housing configured to store a liquid to be vaporized, the cartridge comprising a main vapor channel extending therethrough, between an air inlet opening through a vaporization chamber and to a vapor outlet opening; a mouthpiece connectable to a main body of the electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece comprising a vapor channel for receiving vapor from the main vapor channel of the cartridge. The cartridge is axially displaceable by a consumer with respect to the mouthpiece in the axial direction and movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are open, and in the second position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are closed. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece portion comprising: a cartridge comprising a liquid store having a housing configured to store a liquid to be vaporized, the cartridge comprising a main vapor channel extending therethrough, between an air inlet opening through a vaporization chamber to a vapor outlet opening;a mouthpiece connectable to a main body of the electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece comprising a vapor channel for receiving vapor from the main vapor channel of the cartridge; andwherein the cartridge is axially displaceable by a consumer with respect to the mouthpiece in an axial direction thereof and movable between a first position and a second position, and wherein in the first position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are open, and in the second position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are closed; andwherein the cartridge is axially displaceable by the consumer with respect to a main body of the electronic cigarette to selectively open and close the main vapor channel.2. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is stationary and attached to a main body of the electronic cigarette.3. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, further comprising a first sealing element to which the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge abuts when the cartridge is in its first position, wherein the first sealing element is preferably arranged at or within the mouthpiece.4. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet opening of the cartridge comprises a second sealing element which selectively closes the air inlet opening, wherein the second sealing element is preferably an elastic membrane.5. An electronic cigarette having a mouthpiece portion according to claim 1 and a main body, wherein the main body comprises a cartridge seating configured to receive the cartridge.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge seating comprises an opening pin which when the cartridge is in the first position, protrudes through the second sealing element.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the opening pin is hollow and provides an air channel therethrough.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein, for setting the first position of the cartridge, the cartridge is moved in the axial direction away from the mouthpiece and for setting the second position of the cartridge, the cartridge is moved in the axial direction toward the mouthpiece.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the electronic cigarette is arranged such that the axial movement of the cartridge is actuated by the user.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the axial movement of the cartridge is conducted by a rotational movement of the cartridge with respect to the main body.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the cartridge and/or the main body comprise at least one inclined plane for transforming a rotational movement of the cartridge into the axial movement of the cartridge.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the axial movement of the cartridge is less than 10 mm.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, further comprising an electric switch that is actuated by the axial displacement of the cartridge.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein the electric switch comprises electric contacts arranged at the main body and electrical contacts arranged at the liquid cartridge, wherein the cartridge electric contacts contact the main body electric contacts when the cartridge is displaced to the first position.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the axial movement of the cartridge is less than approximately 5 mm.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the axial movement of the cartridge is less than approximately 3 mm.17. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the axial movement of the cartridge is less than approximately 2 mm.", "embedding_index": 727}
{"index": 728, "patent_number": "WO22263466 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating article (10) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: - a storage portion (12) storing a vaporizable material able to generate aerosol while heating; - a mouthpiece portion (14) comprising a filter (18); - a tubular support (16) defining an inner surface and extending along the longitudinal axis (X) between the storage portion (12) and the mouthpiece portion (14). The tubular support (16) further defines successively along the longitudinal axis (X) a mixing portion adjacent to the storage portion (12) and a hollow portion adjacent to the mouthpiece portion (14). The mixing portion (22) comprises a plurality of mixing elements (26) protruding from the inner surface of the tubular support (16) and configured to generate in the hollow portion longitudinal vortices within an airflow passing through the tubular support (16) from the storage portion (12) to the mouthpiece portion (14). The mixing elements (26) are connected in a centre region of the mixing portion. [EN] CLAIMS 1.- An aerosol generating article (10) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: - a storage portion (12) storing a vaporizable material able to generate aerosol while heating; - a mouthpiece portion (12) comprising a filter (18); - a tubular support (16) defining an inner surface (20) and extending along the longitudinal axis (X) between the storage portion (12) and the mouthpiece portion (14); the tubular support (16) further defining successively along the longitudinal axis (X) a mixing portion (22) adjacent to the storage portion (12) and a hollow portion (24) adjacent to the mouthpiece portion (12); the mixing portion (22) comprising a plurality of mixing elements (26) protruding from the inner surface (20) of the tubular support (16) and configured to generate in the hollow portion (24) longitudinal vortices (V) within an airflow (F) passing through the tubular support (16) from the storage portion (12) to the mouthpiece portion (14); the mixing elements (26) being connected in a centre region (28) of the mixing portion (22), the mixing elements (26) being stationary relatively to the tubular support (16).2.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 1, wherein each mixing element (26) forms a fin.3.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 2, wherein each mixing element (26) forms a leading edge (30) extending from the inner surface (20) to a centre region (28) of the mixing portion (22), the leading edge (30) being arranged to first meet the airflow (F) passing through the tubular support (16) from the storage portion (12) to the mouthpiece portion (14).4.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 3, wherein the leading edge (30) forms a flat shape.5.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein each mixing element (26) further comprises a smooth surface (32) extending longitudinally and transversally from the centre region (28) to the inner surface (20).6.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 5, wherein the smooth surface (32) of each mixing element (26) has gradually increasing transversal dimensions from the centre region (28) to the inner surface (20).7.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each mixing element is made of a solid or porous material.8.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each mixing element (26) is made of a polymeric material, especially a bioplastic material, or compressed paper or moulded paper pulp..9.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mixing elements (26) and the tubular support (16) form a single piece.10.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mixing elements (26) are made by injection moulding or 3D printing.11.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a plurality of inlet venting holes (34) arranged between the storage portion (12) and the mixing elements (26).12.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to claim 11, wherein the inlet venting holes (34) are arranged circumferentially on the tubular support (16).13.- The aerosol generating article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the hollow portion (24) is comprised between 2 and 6 hydraulic diameters of the mixing portion (24).", "embedding_index": 728}
{"index": 729, "patent_number": "US2022395018 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article wrapper includes a non-perforated air permeable base paper having a naturally high porosity of 40-80 cm3/min air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of this base paper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa, wherein the smoking article wrapper has at least one embossed surface area and at least one non-embossed surface area. The air permeability of the smoking article wrapper is such that it provides a mean volumetric flow rate of greater than or equal to 40 cm3/min air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of this smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa. The embossed area includes an embossing having a depth of greater than or equal to 16 micro m. A smoking article including the smoking article wrapper and respective methods to produce such a smoking article wrapper and a smoking article are also provided. [EN] 1. A smoking article wrapper comprising a non-perforated air permeable base paper having a naturally high porosity of 40-80 cm3/min of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the base paper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa, wherein the smoking article wrapper has at least one embossed surface area and at least one non-embossed surface area, wherein an air permeability of the smoking article wrapper provides a mean volumetric flow rate of greater than or equal to 40 cm3/min of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa and in that the at least one embossed surface area comprises an embossing having a depth of greater than or equal to 16 micro m.2. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein the smoking article wrapper provides an air permeability in a range of a mean volumetric flow rate of 40-60 cm3 min-1 of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa.3. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein the depth of the embossing is in a range of 16-30 micro m.4. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein the base paper has a weight of 25-60 g/m2.5. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein the at least one non-embossed surface area of the base paper provides an air permeability in a range of a mean volumetric flow rate of 42-75 cm3 min-1 of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the base paper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa.6. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein the base paper comprises a filler, wherein a content of the filler is 30-60 percent (w/w).7. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein a percentage of the at least one embossed surface area is less than 50 percent of a total surface area of the smoking article wrapper.8. A smoking article comprising the smoking article wrapper according to claim 1.9. The smoking article according to claim 8, further comprising a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is wrapped in the smoking article wrapper.10. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein a CO/Tar value of the smoking article is between 1 and 1.43.11. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein a tar level of the smoking article according to DIN ISO 4387:2018-09 is between 1 mg and 10 mg.12. A method for producing a smoking article wrapper, which is permeable for air and provides a mean volumetric flow rate of greater than or equal to 40 cm3 min-1 of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa, comprising: providing a non-perforated air-permeable base paper having a naturally high porosity of 40-80 cm3 min-1 of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the base paper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa,generating an embossing having a depth of greater than or equal to 16 micro m by application of pressure on parts of a surface area of the base paper.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the smoking article wrapper provides an air permeability in a range of a mean volumetric flow rate of 42-75 cm3 min-1 of air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the base paper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa and/or has a weight of 25-60 g/m2.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of generating the embossing includes application of pressure on less than 50 percent of the surface area of the base paper.15. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of generating the embossing includes application of pressure of at least 4 MPa.16. A method for producing a smoking article, comprising: manufacturing a smoking article wrapper with the method according to claim 12,providing a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating substrate, andwrapping the aerosol generating substrate in the smoking article wrapper.", "embedding_index": 729}
{"index": 730, "patent_number": "EP4101322 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer unit (30, 130, 230, 330) for a vapour generating device (10) comprises: a liquid store (32) for containing a vapour generating liquid; a heating element (36) in fluid communication with a vapour outlet (24) of the vapour generating device (10) and configured to heat vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to generate a vapour to be inhaled; and a liquid transfer unit (40) configured to transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to the heating element (36). The liquid transfer unit (40) comprises: a liquid regulating arrangement (42) for actively controlling the flow of vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32); and a hollow liquid distribution element (46) in communication with the liquid regulating arrangement (42). The hollow liquid distribution element (46) comprises a liquid distribution surface (48) having a plurality of liquid outlets (50) arranged to transfer the vapour generating liquid to the heating element (36). [EN] 1. A vaporizer unit (30, 130, 230, 330) for a vapour generating device (10), the vaporizer unit (30, 130, 230, 330) comprising: a liquid store (32) for containing a vapour generating liquid;a heating element (36) in fluid communication with a vapour outlet (24) of the vapour generating device (10) and configured to heat vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to generate a vapour to be inhaled;a liquid transfer unit (40) configured to transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to the heating element (36), the liquid transfer unit (40) comprising: a liquid regulating arrangement (42) for actively controlling the flow of vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32); anda hollow liquid distribution element (46) in communication with the liquid regulating arrangement (42), the hollow liquid distribution element (46) comprising a liquid distribution surface (48) having a plurality of liquid outlets (50) arranged to transfer the vapour generating liquid to the heating element (36).2. A vaporizer unit according to claim 1, wherein the hollow liquid distribution element (46) includes at least two liquid inlets (54a, 54b) in communication with the liquid regulating arrangement (42).3. A vaporizer unit according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the liquid distribution surface (48) comprises a porous surface or a perforated surface.4. A vaporizer unit according to any preceding claim, wherein the hollow liquid distribution element (46) comprises a hollow tube (52) in communication with the liquid regulating arrangement (42), the plurality of liquid outlets (50) are formed as openings (51) in a side wall (52a) of the hollow tube (52), and preferably wherein the heating element (36) comprises a heating coil disposed around the hollow tube (52).5. A vaporizer unit according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating element (36) is positioned externally of the hollow liquid distribution element (46), adjacent to the plurality of liquid outlets (50).6. A vaporizer unit according to any preceding claim, wherein the hollow liquid distribution element (46) comprises a wicking material or wherein the vaporizer unit further comprises a wicking element (60) positioned between the hollow liquid distribution element (46) and the heating element (36).7. A vaporizer unit according to any preceding claim, wherein: the vaporizer unit comprises a first liquid store (132a) for containing a first vapour generating liquid and a second liquid store (132b) for containing a second vapour generating liquid;the liquid transfer unit (40) comprises a first liquid regulating arrangement (42a) for actively controlling the flow of the first vapour generating liquid from the first liquid store (132a) and a second liquid regulating arrangement (42b) for actively controlling the flow of the second vapour generating liquid from the second liquid store (132b); andthe hollow liquid distribution element (46) has a first end (53a) in communication with the first liquid regulating arrangement (42a) and a second end (53b) in communication with the second liquid regulating arrangement (42b).8. A vaporizer unit according to claim 7, wherein one or both of the first liquid regulating arrangement (42a) and the second liquid regulating arrangement (42b) comprises a ring element (62a, 62b) configured to change between a first cross-section to at least partially close a flow path (56a, 56b) from the first or second liquid store (132a, 132b) to the hollow liquid distribution element (46) and a second cross-section to at least partially open the flow path (56a, 56b) from the first or second liquid store (132a, 132b) to the hollow liquid distribution element (46), wherein the second cross-section is larger than the first cross-section.9. A vaporizer unit according to claim 8, wherein the ring element (62a, 62b) is configured to change between the first cross-section and the second cross-section based on the temperature of the ring element (62a, 62b), preferably wherein the ring element (62a, 62b) includes a shape memory alloy.10. A vaporizer unit according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the ring element (62a, 62b) is positioned around the hollow liquid distribution element (46) at a position between an end (53a, 53b) of the liquid distribution element (46) and the heating element (36) to increase or decrease the pressure applied to the liquid distribution element (46).11. A vapour generating device (10) comprising: a vaporizer unit (30, 130, 230, 330) according to any preceding claim;a vapour outlet (24);a sensor (28) in fluid communication with the vapour outlet (24) for generating a signal indicative of the amount of vapour generated by the vaporizer unit during a predetermined time period; anda controller (20) configured to control the operation of at least one of the heating element (36) and the liquid regulating arrangement (42) in response to the signal to thereby control the amount of vapour generated by the vaporizer unit.12. A vapour generating device according to claim 11, wherein the controller (20) is configured to control the operation of the heating element (36) by varying the electrical power supplied to the heating element (36) and/or to control the operation of the liquid regulating arrangement (42) to actively control the flow rate of vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to the heating element (36).13. A vapour generating device according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the sensor (28) comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, and a vapour concentration sensor.14. A method for controlling vapour generation in the vapour generating device (10) according to any of claims 11 to 13, the method comprising controlling, by the controller (20), the operation of the at least one heating element (36) by varying the electrical power supplied to the heating element and/or controlling, by the controller (20), the liquid regulating arrangement (42) to actively control the flow rate of vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (32) to the heating element (36).15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the method comprises: in response to an activation of the vapour generating device (10), supplying electrical power to the heating element (36) and the liquid regulating arrangement (42) to generate a vapour;determining, by the controller (20), the amount of vapour generated during a predetermined time period based on the signal from the sensor (28);evaluating, by the controller (20), whether an increased or decreased quantity of vapour is needed; andincreasing or decreasing the electrical power supplied to one or both of the heating element (36) and the liquid regulating arrangement (42) to thereby control the amount of vapour generated by the vaporizer unit.", "embedding_index": 730}
{"index": 731, "patent_number": "WO21069525 A1", "text": "[EN] A consumable comprising a plurality of adjacent layers comprising: a heater layer (11) comprising electrically conductive material; and a layer of aerosol substrate (12) on each side of the heater layer (11), each of the layers of aerosol substrate (12) being attached to the electrically conductive material. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A consumable comprising a plurality of adjacent layers comprising: a heater layer comprising electrically conductive material; and a layer of aerosol substrate on each side of the heater layer, each of the layers of aerosol substrate being attached to the electrically conductive material.2. A consumable according to claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive material comprises a metal and/or carbon.3. A consumable according to claim 2, wherein the heater layer is formed of one or more of a sintered metal, a wire wool, a mesh, a non-woven material and a meandering track.4. A consumable according to claim 3, wherein the heater layer is resistive.5. A consumable according to claim 4, wherein the heater layer has a resistance above 10 Ohms, preferably above 20 Ohms, for example of approximately 30 Ohms.6. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater layer is enclosed at its edges by the layers of aerosol substrate.7. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of adjacent layers comprises a plurality of heater layers each of which has a layer of aerosol substrate on each side of the heater layer.8. A consumable according to any claim 3 to 5, wherein the plurality of adjacent layers comprises alternating heater layers and aerosol substrate layers.9. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein each of the plurality of adjacent layers has a cross-section with a rectangular, serpentine, triangular or circular shape.10. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of adjacent layers is formed into a hollow tube.11. A consumable according to any preceding claim, comprising one or more holes through the plurality of adjacent layers.12. A consumable according to claim 11, wherein the one or more holes are adapted to receive electrical contacts.13. A consumable according to claim 12, further comprising a plurality of electrical contacts embedded in the one or more holes and connected to the heater layer.14. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol substrate comprises a foam comprising: an inhalable agent; an aerosol forming agent; a foam forming agent; and a foam stabilizing agent, wherein the inhalable agent is 0.1 - 33 wt percent of the foam, and the aerosol forming agent is 10 - 80 wt percent, preferably 40 - 70 wt percent, of the foam.15. A consumable according to claim 14, wherein the inhalable agent is a tobacco ingredient.16. A consumable according to claim 15, wherein the aerosol substrate comprises tobacco powder with a particle size of 20 pm to 300 pm.17. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein each layer of aerosol substrate has a thickness of 80 pm to 500 pm.18. A consumable according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater layer is flexible.", "embedding_index": 731}
{"index": 732, "patent_number": "US2022361573 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device comprises a chamber, a housing and a cover. The chamber is adapted to receive a consumable. The housing contains the chamber and comprises an opening through which the consumable can be removed from the chamber. The cover is configured to move between an open position where the opening of the housing is exposed and a closed position where the opening of the housing is closed. The aerosol generation device is adapted to generate an inhalable vapor from the consumable. The cover comprises one or more dislodging elements adapted to dislodge the consumable such that, when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position: an attachment is weakened between the chamber and the consumable, and the consumable is partially ejected from the chamber without becoming attached to the cover. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a chamber adapted to receive a consumable;a housing containing the chamber and comprising an opening through which the consumable can be removed from the chamber; anda cover configured to move between an open position in which the opening of the housing is exposed and a closed position in which the opening of the housing is closed;wherein the aerosol generation device is adapted to generate an inhalable vapor from the consumable, andwherein the cover comprises one or more dislodging elements adapted to dislodge the consumable such that, when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position: an attachment is weakened between the chamber and the consumable, andthe consumable is partially ejected from the chamber without becoming attached to the cover.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment comprises at least one of: (a) friction between the consumable and the chamber; and (b) a bond formed between the consumable and the chamber when the consumable is heated in the chamber.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured such that a new consumable can be inserted through the opening when the cover is in the open position, and the aerosol generation device is configured such that a user may operate the aerosol generation device to generate and inhale the inhalable vapor from the consumable when the cover is in the closed position.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more dislodging elements comprise two or more dislodging elements.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein each of the one or more dislodging elements is adapted to engage with a flange part of the consumable.6. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein each of the one or more dislodging elements is a snap-fit connector.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the one or more dislodging elements each comprise an engagement member configured to move substantially perpendicular to a direction of motion of the cover so as to form a snap-fit connection.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the engagement member is a resilient member.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the cover comprises a resilient seal arranged such that, when the cover is in the closed position, the resilient seal contacts the flange part of the consumable.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises a sensor arranged to detect when the cover is pressed against the housing, and wherein the resilient seal is arranged to bias the cover away from the housing.11. An aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising control circuitry configured to control the aerosol generation device to start generation of the inhalable vapor when the sensor detects that the cover is pressed against the housing.12. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is attached to the housing when the cover is in the open position.13. An aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the cover is attached to the housing by a hinge.14. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the hinge comprises a detent axle configured such that the cover is stable at each of the open position and the closed position.15. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the hinge comprises a torsion spring, wherein the cover or the housing includes a magnet, wherein the torsion spring is configured to bias the cover towards the open position, and wherein the magnet is configured to hold the cover in the closed position.16. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein a first dislodging element of the one or more dislodging elements is arranged such that, when the first dislodging element dislodges the consumable, the consumable is located between the first dislodging element and the hinge.17. An aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generation device is elongate along a longitudinal direction, and wherein the hinge is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.18. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a mouthpiece and a flow channel through which the inhalable vapor can flow.19. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises an abutting surface against which the cover can abut, the abutting surface comprising the opening, and wherein the chamber is recessed within the housing relative to the abutting surface.20. An aerosol generation device according to claim 19, wherein the one or more dislodging elements are arranged to extend through the opening when the cover is in the closed position.", "embedding_index": 732}
{"index": 733, "patent_number": "US2022386702 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an external housing and display unit configured to receive user input and display operational status of the electronic cigarette. The external housing includes an aperture for receiving the display unit. A sensor is integrated into the display unit to detect user characteristics. A controller of the electronic cigarette is configured to retrieve information from the sensor and control the operation of the electronic cigarette. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: an external housing;a sensor configured to detect a characteristic from a user;a display unit located in an aperture of the external housing and configured to receive user input and display operational status of the electronic cigarette, wherein the sensor is integrated into the display unit.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a display of the display unit comprises a plurality of layers, where a first layer of the plurality of layers is configured to sense an input from a user and activate the sensor.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 2, wherein a second layer of the plurality of layers is an input area of the sensor.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the second layer is activated based on activation of the first layer.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the first layer and the second layer are superposed.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the second layer is a pixeled layer and wherein the first layer defines a reading zone of the pixeled second layer.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a movement or position in space of the electronic cigarette.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is a biometric sensor.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the sensor is an optical sensor.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the sensor is a fingerprint reader.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein the sensor is a heart rate sensor.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising an additional sensor located on the external housing of the electronic cigarette.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the external housing comprises an electrically conductive material and is connected to a circuit configured to register a heartbeat of a user.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising a controller configured to retrieve information from the sensor and control operation of the electronic cigarette.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is provided as an exterior surface comprising at least one electronic component.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the exterior surface is a top surface on an insert of the electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 733}
{"index": 734, "patent_number": "EP4098134 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating consumable (14) comprising:- a flavouring portion (24) configured to generate a flavoured aerosol;- a cartomizer portion (26) configured to generate an aerosol vapour;- an airflow path (28) comprising an upstream part extending through the cartomizer portion (26) and a downstream part extending through the flavouring portion (24).The cartomizer portion (26) comprises a reservoir (54) storing an aerosol vapour precursor and a cartomizer heater (56) configured to heat the aerosol vapour precursor to form the aerosol vapour and release it into the upstream part of the airflow path (28).The flavouring portion (24) comprises a storage portion (36) storing a flavoured aerosol precursor under pressure, and a releasing mechanism (38) configured to release the flavoured aerosol precursor from the storage portion (36) to form the flavoured aerosol in a mouthpiece section (34).The flavouring portion (24) further comprises a flavouring heater (40) arranged in the mouthpiece section (24) and configured to heat the flavoured aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating consumable (14) comprising: - a flavouring portion (24) configured to generate a flavoured aerosol;- a cartomizer portion (26) configured to generate an aerosol vapour;- an airflow path (28) comprising an upstream part extending through the cartomizer portion (26) and a downstream part extending through the flavouring portion (24); the cartomizer portion (26) comprising a reservoir (54) storing an aerosol vapour precursor and a cartomizer heater (56) configured to heat the aerosol vapour precursor to form the aerosol vapour and release it into the upstream part of the airflow path (28); the flavouring portion (24) comprising a storage portion (36) storing a flavoured aerosol precursor under pressure, and a releasing mechanism (38) configured to release the flavoured aerosol precursor from the storage portion (36) to form the flavoured aerosol in a mouthpiece section (34); the flavouring portion (24) further comprising a flavouring heater (40) arranged in the mouthpiece section (24) and configured to heat the flavoured aerosol.2. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece section (34) is in fluid communication with the downstream part of the airflow path (26).3. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece section (34) is integrated into the downstream part of the airflow path (26).4. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the releasing mechanism (38) comprises a metering valve (41) opening and closing the storage portion (36), and an expansion chamber (42) arranged between the metering valve (41) and the mouthpiece section (34).5. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 4, wherein the releasing mechanism (38) further comprises an actuator (44) configured to cause opening of the metering valve (41).6. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavouring portion (24) is mounted on the cartomizer portion (26), the cartomizer portion (26) is configured to be mounted on an aerosol generating device (12).7. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartomizer portion (26) comprises a pair of contacts (60) designed to connect the cartomizer heater (56) to an external electric circuitry (20).8. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flavouring portion (24) comprises a pair of contacts (50) to connect the flavouring heater (40) to an external electric circuitry (20).9. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 7 and 8, wherein the cartomizer portion (26) further comprises an internal circuit (52) designed to connect said pair of contacts (50) of the flavouring portion (24) to the external electric circuitry (20).10. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 9, wherein said pair of contacts (60) of the cartomizer portion (26) is further designed to connect the internal circuit (52) to the external circuitry (20).11. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to claim 9, wherein the cartomizer portion (26) further comprises another pair of contacts (62) different from said pair of contacts (60) and designed to connect the internal circuit (52) to the external circuitry (20).12. The aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartomizer heater (56) comprises a wick (58) in fluid communication with the reservoir (54) and a heating element wound around the wick (58).13. An aerosol generating set (10), comprising: - an aerosol generating consumable (14) according to any one of the preceding claims;- an aerosol generating device (12) configured to operate with the aerosol generating consumable (14) and comprising a control module (22) configured to control powering of the cartomizer heater (56) and the flavouring heater (40).", "embedding_index": 734}
{"index": 735, "patent_number": "US2022378099 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating material holder includes a first portion made of heat conductive material and a second portion, preferably made of heat conductive material, wherein the first portion is configured to be receivable by a heating element of a heating device and the second portion is configured for receiving a charge of aerosol-generating material to be heated by the heating element to generate an aerosol. An aerosol-generating article including the holder is also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating material holder, comprising a first portion made of heat conductive material and a second portion the first portion being configured to be receivable by a heating element of a heating device and the second portion being configured for receiving a charge of aerosol-generating material to be heated by the heating element to generate an aerosol, wherein the first portion comprises at least one guiding member at a free end or on a free edge thereof to automatically guide insertion of the heating element into the first portion without deformation of the heating element.2. The holder according to claim 1, wherein a sheathing component and/or a slit opening is further provided to the first portion of the holder for accepting the heating element of the heating device.3. The holder according to claim 1, further comprising a connecting component connecting the first portion and the second portion, wherein the connecting component is arranged such that the first portion is rotatable with respect to the second portion.4. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises mating members configured such that the holder can be inserted into the heating device in a mating contact with the heating element without deformation thereof or of the first portion.5. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the at least one guiding member comprises an inclined surface arranged to guide the heating element into the first portion by sliding during insertion.6. The holder according to claim 5, wherein the at least one guiding member has a conical or frustoconical shape.7. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is air permeable.8. The holder according to claim 7, wherein the second portion comprises at least one perforation, each of the at least one perforation having an opening area of at least 0.03 mm2.9. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the first portion and at least part of the second portion contacting the first portion are made of metal.10. The holder according to claim 1, wherein heat insulating material is arranged to dampen heat conducted from the first portion to the second portion.11. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the first portion of the holder is provided in form of a tuning fork, configured to be receivable in mating engagement with a heating surface of a heating element of a heating device.12. The holder of claim 11, wherein the tuning fork comprises a first branch and a second branch symmetrically arranged about a longitudinal plan of symmetry of the first portion.13. The holder of claim 12, wherein said first and second branches are flexible in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal plan of symmetry.14. An aerosol-generating article, comprising the holder according to claim 1 and a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in the second portion of the holder.15. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 14, further comprising a filter connected to an outlet of the second portion of the holder.16. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is made of heat conductive material.17. The holder according to claim 7, wherein the second portion comprises at least one perforation, each of the at least one perforation having an opening area of between 0.125 mm2 and 10 mm2.18. The holder according to claim 7, wherein the second portion comprises at least one perforation, each of the at least one perforation having an opening area of between 0.196 mm2 and 5 mm2.19. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the metal is brass, copper, bronze, aluminium, zinc, titanium or a combination thereof, an alloy made of two or more metals, or a composite material comprising a metal material and a non-metal material.", "embedding_index": 735}
{"index": 736, "patent_number": "US2019142066 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (30) for use with an aerosol generating system (10) includes a reservoir (32) for storing an aerosol-forming liquid (34) and an induction heatable element (36). The cartridge (30) employs a capillary element (38) to convey the aerosol-forming liquid (34) from the reservoir (32) to the induction heatable element (36) and the induction heatable element (36) is arranged to heat the conveyed aerosol-forming liquid to vaporise it. [EN] 1. A cartridge for use with an aerosol generating system, the cartridge comprising: a reservoir for storing an aerosol-forming liquid;an induction heatable element; anda capillary element for conveying the aerosol-forming liquid from the reservoir to the induction heatable element, the induction heatable element being arranged to heat the conveyed aerosol-forming liquid to vaporise it.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element has a first end in contact with the aerosol-forming liquid in the reservoir and an opposite second end arranged to transfer the conveyed aerosol-forming liquid onto the induction heatable element.3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the second end of the capillary element contacts the induction heatable element and is shaped to define an outlet which enables the conveyed liquid to be transferred from the second end onto the induction heatable element.4. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the second end of the capillary element is located adjacent to, but spaced apart from, the induction heatable element.5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element is selected from the group consisting of a capillary tube and a capillary wick.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge includes a plurality of said capillary elements for conveying the aerosol-forming liquid from the reservoir to the induction heatable element.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element contacts the induction heatable element.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element is located adjacent to, but spaced apart from, the induction heatable element.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element comprises a porous body.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the porous body includes mineral wool.11. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the porous body includes a porous ceramic material.12. The cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the induction heatable element is encapsulated by the porous body.13. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the induction heatable element comprises a substantially circular disc or a ring.14. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises: a second reservoir for storing a second aerosol-forming liquid which differs in composition from the aerosol-forming liquid;a second induction heatable element; anda second capillary element for conveying the second aerosol-forming liquid from the second reservoir to the second induction heatable element, the second induction heatable element being arranged to heat the conveyed second aerosol-forming liquid to vaporise it.15. The cartridge according to claim 14, wherein the induction heatable elements are arranged to be heated to different temperatures by the aerosol generating system.16. The cartridge according to claim 15, wherein the induction heatable elements are formed of different materials and/or have different dimensions.17. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge further comprises a non-liquid flavour-release medium and a further induction heatable element arranged to heat the non-liquid flavour-release medium.18. The cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the non-liquid flavour-release medium is adhered to a surface of the further induction heatable element.19. The cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the non-liquid flavour-release medium is packed around the further induction heatable element.20. The cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the cartridge includes one or more further capillary elements for conveying the aerosol-forming liquid from the reservoir to the non-liquid flavour-release medium.21. The cartridge according to claim 20, wherein each of the one or more further capillary element is selected from the group consisting of a capillary tube and a capillary wick.22. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises a housing in which the reservoir is located, the housing having one or more air inlets through which ambient air can flow into the housing and a mouthpiece defining an outlet through which an aerosol can be inhaled by a user.23. An aerosol generating system comprising: a cartridge according to claim 1 and an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the induction heatable element.24. The aerosol generating system according to claim 23, wherein the induction heating arrangement comprises an induction coil.25. The aerosol generating system according to claim 23, wherein the aerosol generating system comprises a body in which the induction heating arrangement is accommodated and a cavity formed in the body in which the cartridge is removably inserted.26. The aerosol generating system according to claim 23, further including a capsule comprising: a shell containing a non-liquid flavour-release medium;an induction heatable element disposed inside the shell and arranged to heat the non-liquid flavour-release medium;at least part of the shell comprising an air permeable material.27. The aerosol generating system according to claim 23, further including a subsidiary induction heatable element arranged to be heated by the induction heating arrangement; wherein at least part of the subsidiary induction heatable element is accessible to enable the temperature of the subsidiary induction heatable element to be directly measured, and wherein a predetermined relationship between the temperature of the subsidiary induction heatable element and the temperature of the induction heatable element enables the temperature of the induction heatable element to be determined indirectly.28. An aerosol generating system comprising: an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat at least one induction heatable element and thereby heat one or more of an aerosol-forming liquid and a non-liquid flavour-release medium; anda subsidiary induction heatable element arranged to be heated by the induction heating arrangement;wherein at least part of the subsidiary induction heatable element is accessible to enable the temperature of the subsidiary induction heatable element to be directly measured, and wherein a predetermined relationship between the temperature of the subsidiary induction heatable element and the temperature of the at least one induction heatable element enables the temperature of the at least one induction heatable element to be determined indirectly.29. A method for determining the temperature of at least one induction heatable element in an aerosol generating system comprising an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the at least one induction heatable element and thereby heat one or more of an aerosol-forming liquid and a non-liquid flavour-release medium, and a subsidiary induction heatable element arranged to be heated by the induction heating arrangement, at least part of the subsidiary induction heatable element being accessible, the method comprising: directly measuring the temperature of the accessible part of the subsidiary induction heatable element and determining the temperature of the at least one induction heatable element based on a predetermined relationship between the temperature of the subsidiary induction heatable element and the temperature of the at least one induction heatable element.", "embedding_index": 736}
{"index": 737, "patent_number": "WO22243277 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises: - an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol- forming substance (4) mixed with air into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive draws, and - an air flow channel (3) having an inner surface (17), at least one inlet (10) and an outlet (11), allowing air, sucked by the user, to pass through and to be mixed with the aerosol-forming substance (4), and comprising at least one area having an inner section and comprising at least one flexible baffle (18) extending from the inner surface (17) on a part of the inner section and configured during a draw for deflecting when the draw pressure in this area exceeds a predetermined threshold to reduce a pressure drop between sub-areas located upstream and downstream of this area. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising: i) an aerosol generation unit (2) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming substance (4) mixed with air into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user through successive draws, and ii) an air flow channel (3) having an inner surface (17), at least one inlet (10) and an outlet (11), and allowing air, sucked by said user, to pass through a vaporization area (3a) and to be mixed with said aerosol-forming substance, wherein said air flow channel (3) comprises at least one area (17a) having an inner cross-section (d1) and comprising at least one flexible baffle (18) extending from said inner surface (17) and operable to reduce said inner cross-section of said area to a minimum cross- sectional area (d2), said at least one flexible baffle (18) configured during a draw for deflecting to increase said minimum cross-sectional area (d2) to an increased cross-sectional area (d3) when the draw pressure in said area exceeds a predetermined threshold to reduce a pressure drop between sub-areas located upstream and downstream of said area, wherein deflection of said at least one flexible baffle (18) is operable to increase a mean free air flow path between the at least one inlet (10) and the outlet (11).2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the or each flexible baffle (18) is configured for having a deflection that varies with a difference between the draw pressure in said area and said predetermined threshold.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the or each flexible baffle (18) extends in a direction perpendicular to an extension axis of said airflow channel area.4. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the or each flexible baffle (18) is configured for deflecting in a direction of an extension axis (22) of said air flow channel area.5. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said air flow channel (3) comprises at least two first sub-parts (20-1, 20-2) each comprising an inlet (10) and a second sub-part (21) communicating with said first sub-parts (20-1, 20-2) and comprising said outlet (11).6. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said air flow channel (3) comprises at least two areas (17a) each comprising at least one flexible baffle (18).7. Aerosol generation device according to the combination of claims 5 and 6, wherein each airflow channel area (17a) belongs to one of said first sub-parts (20-1, 20-2).8. Aerosol generation device according to the combination of claims 5 and 6, wherein each airflow channel area (17a) belongs to said second sub-part (21).9. Aerosol generation device according to the combination of claims 5 and 6, wherein each of said first (20-1, 20-2) and second (21) sub-parts comprises at least one airflow channel area (17a).10. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein at least two successive flexible baffles (18) extend from opposite parts of said inner surface (17) and belong to successive air flow channel areas (17a) separated therebetween by a chosen distance.11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein at least one air flow channel area (17a) comprises two flexible baffles (18) arranged opposite to each other with a passage therebetween to allow air to pass through.12. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein at least one airflow channel area (17a) comprises a plurality of flexible baffles (18) together defining the minimum cross-sectional area (d2) when undeflected and operable to deflect to together define the increased cross-sectional area (d3).13. Aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein each of said plurality of flexible baffles comprises a curved surface having a convex side presented towards said inlet (10).14. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein at least one flexible baffle defines a spiral surface.15. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said aerosol generation device (1) constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 737}
{"index": 738, "patent_number": "US2022377853 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of fabricating a thin film heater includes a first step of etching a metal sheet from two opposing sides to provide a planar heating element; and a second step of attaching the heating element to a flexible electrically insulating backing film. The method allows for the fabrication of a thin film heater which provides more uniform heating and allows for greater range of selection of the properties of the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the parameters of the etching process. A heater assembly and an aerosol generating device incorporating the thin film are also described. [EN] 1. A method of fabricating a thin film heater comprising: etching a metal sheet from two opposing sides to provide a planar heating element; andattaching the planar heating element to a flexible electrically insulating backing film.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the etching step comprises photoetching the metal sheet.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the planar heating element is attached to a surface of the flexible electrically insulating backing film using an adhesive.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the etching step comprises etching the metal sheet to provide two or more connected heating elements.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the etching step comprises etching the metal sheet to provide two or more connected heating elements supported within a support frame.6. The method of claim 4, further comprising: detaching each of the two or more connected heating elements and attaching each of the two or more connected heating elements to a corresponding piece of the flexible electrically insulating backing film.7. The method of claim 4, wherein the attaching step includes attaching the two or more connected heating elements to a common flexible electrically insulating backing film; andfurther comprising cutting the common flexible electrically insulating backing film between the two or more heating elements to provide multiple assemblies comprising a single heater element attached to a flexible backing film.8. The method of claim 1, wherein the etching step comprises etching the metal sheet to form a-the planar heating element comprising: a heater track which follows a circuitous path covering a heating area within a plane of the planar heating element; andtwo extended contact legs for connection to a power source.9. The method of claim 8, wherein a length of the two extended contact legs is substantially equal to or greater than dimensions of the heating area.10. The method of claim 8, further comprising: attaching a second flexible film layer so as to enclose the heater track between the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the second flexible film layer.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the second flexible film layer comprises a heat shrink material.12. The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises polyimide.13. The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises PTFE.14. The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film has a thickness of less than 50 micro m.15. A thin film heater fabricated by the method of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 738}
{"index": 739, "patent_number": "WO22243204 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a tubular heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate and one or more heating units; and the one or more heating units, wherein each heating unit comprises: an elongate support configured to extend along the tubular heating chamber, the elongate support having a convex surface configured to protrude inward from a side wall of the tubular heating chamber, to form a rib protrusion; and a heating element secured to the elongate support. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating chamber assembly for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber assembly comprising: a tubular heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol generation substrate and one or more heating units; and the one or more heating units, wherein each heating unit comprises: an elongate support configured to extend along the tubular heating chamber, the elongate support having a convex surface configured to protrude inward from a side wall of the tubular heating chamber; and a heating element secured to the convex surface of the elongate support, wherein: for each of the one or more heating units, the side wall of the tubular heating chamber comprises an elongate slot configured to receive the heating unit and to allow the elongate support to protrude into the tubular heating chamber to form a rib protrusion, or for each of the one or more heating units, the side wall of the tubular heating chamber comprises a rib protrusion on an inner surface and a corresponding recess on an outer surface, wherein the convex surface is configured to conform with the recess and the heating unit is configured to transmit heat into the heating chamber through the side wall.2. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is secured to the convex surface of the elongate support.3. A heating chamber assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tubular heating chamber has an opening and extends along an axis from the opening, and the elongate support of each heating unit is configured to extend along the axis of the tubular heating chamber.4. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the side wall of the tubular heating chamber comprises the elongate slot and the one or more heating units each comprise a stopping member configured to prevent the heating unit from passing entirely through the slot.5. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the side wall of the tubular heating chamber comprises the rib protrusion on the inner surface and the corresponding recess on the outer surface, and the protrusion and recess are formed by stamping.6. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the convex surface follows a smooth curve, preferably an arc of a circle.7. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating element is a thin film heater.8. A heating chamber assembly according to any of the preceding claim, wherein the support is made of heat conductive material.9. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating unit comprises a wrap around the heating element and the support.10. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the one or more heating units are secured by a sleeve or wrap arranged around an outer surface of the side wall.11. A heating chamber according to claim 10, wherein the sleeve or wrap comprises an insulator or is surrounded by an insulator.12. A heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein a plurality of the heating units are arranged symmetrically around a center of the tubular heating chamber.13. An aerosol generation device comprising a heating chamber assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the one or more heating units comprises a first heating unit and a second heating unit, and the aerosol generation device comprises control circuitry independently connected to the first heating unit and to the second heating unit.", "embedding_index": 739}
{"index": 740, "patent_number": "WO22243057 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises: - an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising a casing (7), arranged for receiving a consumable (2) comprising an aerosol-forming substance (8) through an opening (9), and arranged for transforming this aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol, - a sensor (4) arranged for detecting information representative of this consumable (2) when it is located in its sensing range, - an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding the opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to the casing (7), and - a controller (6) arranged, when the detected information is representative of a consumable (2) adapted to the aerosol generation unit (3), for triggering positioning of the occluding element (5) into its open position to allow introduction of the consumable (2) into the casing (7), and for controlling working of the aerosol generation unit (3) according to the detected information. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising: i) an aerosol generation unit (3) comprising a casing (7), arranged for receiving a consumable (2) comprising an aerosol-forming substance (8) through an opening (9), and arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming substance (8) into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user, and ii) an occluding element (5) moveable between a closed position occluding said opening (9) and an open position authorizing access to said casing (7), wherein the aerosol generation device (1) further comprises: - a radar sensor (4) arranged for detecting at least one information representative of said consumable (2) when said consumable (2) is located in a sensing range, and - a controller (6) arranged, when said detected information is representative of a consumable (2) adapted to said aerosol generation unit (3), for triggering positioning of said occluding element (5) into its open position to allow introduction of said consumable (2) into said casing (7), and/or for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said detected information.2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said detected information is representative of a physical characteristic of the consumable (2).3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the physical characteristic comprises one or more of a consumable surface profile, a consumable density profile, a consumable shape, a consumable size, and a thickness of a paper surrounding said aerosol forming substance (8).4. Aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein said radar sensor (4) uses a frequency comprised between 1 MHz and 300 GHz.5. Aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein said radar sensor operates at around 60GHz, and said detected information is a time series of frequency and amplitude values.6. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for analyzing said detected information to determine at least one property of said consumable (2), then for determining if said consumable (2) corresponding to each determined property is adapted to said aerosol generation unit (3), and in the affirmative for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (2) according to said determined property.7. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the aerosol generation device (1) comprises a communication interface (18) arranged for transferring said determined information to a communication equipment (19) configured to analyze said detected information to determine at least one property of said consumable (2), then to determine if said consumable (2) corresponding to each determined property is adapted to said aerosol generation unit (3), and in the affirmative to transfer said determined property to said communication interface (18), and wherein said controller (6) is arranged for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (2) according to said determined property.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the determined property comprises one of more of an authenticity, a composition, a flavor, a brand, a tobacco variety, a type of interaction with said aerosol generation unit (3), an advertising to be delivered to a communication equipment of said user, and delivering of digital goods to said user.9. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said controller (6) is arranged for controlling a pre-heating of said casing (7) by said aerosol generation unit (3) once said occluding element (5) is positioned in its open position.10. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device (1) constitutes an electronic cigarette.11. A method of operating an aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, the method comprising: - detecting, using the radar sensor, at least one information representative of said consumable (2) when said consumable (2) is located in a sensing range, - determining a physical characteristic of said consumable (2) using said detected information, and - when said detected information is representative of a consumable (2) adapted to said aerosol generation unit (3), for triggering positioning of said occluding element (5) into its open position to allow introduction of said consumable (2) into said casing (7), and/or for controlling working of said aerosol generation unit (3) according to said detected information.12. The method of operating an aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein determining a physical characteristic of said consumable (2) using said detected information comprises determining a density profile of an aerosol-forming substance (8) comprised in said consumable (2) using pattern recognition.13. A method of manufacturing a consumable for use with an aerosol generation device (1) of any one of claims 1-11, the method comprising controlling a density profile of an aerosol-forming substance (8) comprised in said consumable (2) such that the density profile is indicative of at least one property of the consumable (2).14. The method of manufacturing a consumable according to claim 13, wherein the at least one property comprises one of more of an authenticity, a composition, a flavor, a brand, a tobacco variety, a type of interaction with said aerosol generation unit (3), an advertising to be delivered to a communication equipment of said user, and delivering of digital goods to said user.15. A consumable for use in an aerosol generation device (1) of any one of claims 1-11, the consumable comprising an aerosol-forming substance (8) having a controlled density profile, said density profile being indicative of at least one property of the consumable (2).", "embedding_index": 740}
{"index": 741, "patent_number": "US2022346458 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of estimating and indicating a depletion level of the consumable in an aerosol generation device having a processor, a memory and a status indicator includes the step of generating and storing on the memory usage data on a usage of the aerosol generation device by a user. The usage data is read from the memory and a depletion level, preferably in remaining number of puffs on the consumable is calculated based on the usage data. The calculated depletion level of the consumable and/or whether the consumable has been consumed is signaled is signaled to the status indicator. [EN] 1. A method of estimating and indicating a depletion level of a consumable in an aerosol generation device having a processor, a memory and a status indicator, the method comprising the steps of: generating and storing on the memory usage data on a usage of the aerosol generation device by a user;reading the usage data from the memory and calculating a depletion level based on the usage data; andsignaling the calculated depletion level of the consumable and/or whether the consumable has been consumed to the status indicator,wherein the usage data comprises puff records and event records, andwherein the method further comprises the step of grouping the puff records in sessions based on the event records.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the depletion level is calculated in response to a detection of an insertion of a consumable.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the usage data comprises at least one of: a number of puffs per consumable, parameters on an airflow of puffs a frequency of puffs, a duration and/or a frequency of usage sessions, or a time of a session.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the puff records include at least one of: parameters on an airflow of puffs or a time stamp.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the event records include at least one of: a type of event, a type of consumable, a consumable identification number, or a time stamp.6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of receiving a profile for a type of inserted consumable and calculating a remaining number of puffs additionally based on the type of inserted consumable.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the calculation of the depletion level is based on an average number of puffs on previous consumables.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the depletion level is calculated or re-calculated based on usage data in response to an activation of the aerosol generation device.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the calculation or the re-calculation is based on a time and/or usage data on the immediately preceding session.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the depletion level is calculated or re-calculated based on usage data periodically or in response to a detection of a puff, wherein the calculation or the re-calculation uses usage data on the current session.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the calculation or the re-calculation compares the usage data to the usage data on past sessions.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the depletion level is calculated or re-calculated by calculating a depletion puff number and reducing the depletion puff number by a number of detected puffs after an insertion of the consumable.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of generating includes generating the usage data with the help of at least one of: a puff sensor, a consumable replacement detector a consumable recognition unit for detecting an identification tag of the consumable, or a user input interface.14. The method according to one of the preceding claims 1, wherein the depletion level is indicated to a user with a display.15. Control circuitry comprising a processor and memory, wherein the control circuitry is configured to execute the method according to claim 1.16. An aerosol generation device having a processor, a memory and a status indicator, and being configured to perform the method according to claim 1, and to indicate the calculated depletion level of the consumable and/or whether the consumable has been consumed by means of the status indicator.17. The method according to claim 1, wherein the depletion level is a remaining number of puffs on the consumable.18. The method according to claim 3, wherein the parameters on the airflow of puffs include volume, duration and/or strength.19. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of generating includes generating the usage data with the help of at least one of: a consumable replacement detector, including an ejection sensor (251) and/or an insertion sensor.20. The method according to claim 14, wherein the display is a bargraph, a speaker, or a vibrator.", "embedding_index": 741}
{"index": 742, "patent_number": "WO22238537 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) comprising: - an atomizer configured to generate aerosol from a vaporizable material; - an airflow path (30) configured to conduct an airflow between an air inlet (31) and an air outlet (32) and comprising an upstream portion (41) extending between the air inlet (31) and the atomizer (26), and a downstream portion (42) extending between the atomizer (26) and the air outlet (32); - a heater arranged in the airflow path (30) and being separated from the atomizer (26); - a temperature sensor (48) arranged in the downstream portion (42) of the airflow path (30) and configured to generate temperature measurements relative to the temperature of the airflow passing through this portion (42); - a microcontroller (24) configured to operate the heater, according to said temperature measurements. [EN] 14 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10; 110) comprising: - an atomizer (26; 126) configured to generate aerosol from a vaporizable material using an ultrasonic mesh or an inkjet technology; - an airflow path (30; 130) configured to conduct an airflow between an air inlet (31; 131-1, 131-2) and an air outlet (32; 132), the airflow path (30; 130) in fluid communication with the atomizer (26; 126) and comprising an upstream portion (41; 141-1, 141 -2) extending between the air inlet (31; 131-1, 131-2) and the atomizer (26; 126), and a downstream portion (42; 142) extending between the atomizer (26; 126) and the air outlet (32; 132); - a heater (54) arranged in the airflow path (30; 130) and being separated from the atomizer (26; 126); - a temperature sensor (48; 148) arranged in the downstream portion (42; 142) of the airflow path (30; 130) and configured to generate temperature measurements relative to the temperature of the airflow passing through this portion (42; 142); - a microcontroller (24) configured to operate the heater (54), according to said temperature measurements.2. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 1, wherein the microcontroller (24) is configured to operate the heater (54) to achieve a target temperature of the airflow passing through the downstream portion (42; 142) of the airflow path (30; 130).3. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 2, wherein the microcontroller (24) is configured to compare the temperature measurements with the target temperature, and operate the heater (54) further to this comparison.4. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a mouthpiece (34), the air outlet (32; 132) being arranged in the mouthpiece (34).5. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 4, wherein the temperature sensor (48; 148) is adjacent to the mouthpiece (34). 156. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (54) is arranged in the upstream portion (41; 141-1, 141 -2) of the airflow path (30; 130).7. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (54) is connected to a battery (22) of the device through the microcontroller (24).8. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow path (30; 130) further comprises a heating part formed by an insulated block (52), the heater (54) being arranged inside the insulated block (52).9. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 8, wherein the insulated block (52) is made from ceramic.10. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater (54) comprises a coil, the airflow path (30; 130) passing through the coil.11. The aerosol generating device (110) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two heaters (54); at least a part of the airflow path (130) comprising two branches (141 -1, 141 -2), each heater (54) being arranged in a respective branch (141-1, 141-2) of the airflow path (130) and being operable by the microcontroller (24).12. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims taken in combination with claim 2, wherein the target temperature is set by a user.13. The aerosol generating device (10; 110) according to claim 12, wherein the target temperature is set by the user using an external device connected to the aerosol generating device (10; 110).", "embedding_index": 742}
{"index": 743, "patent_number": "US2022361574 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device includes an open first end through which a substrate carrier including aerosol substrate is insertable along a length of the heating chamber. The heating chamber further includes a side wall, and a plurality of thermal engagement elements for contacting and providing heat to the substrate carrier. The heating chamber further includes a plurality of gripping elements, spaced apart from the thermal engagement elements along a length of the side wall, each gripping element extending inwardly from the interior surface of the side wall into the interior volume at a different location around the side wall, wherein the gripping elements are located closer to the open first end than the thermal engagement elements. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: an open first end through which a substrate carrier including aerosol substrate is insertable in a direction along a length of the heating chamber;a side wall defining an interior volume of the heating chamber;a plurality of thermal engagement elements for contacting and providing heat to the substrate carrier, each of the plurality of thermal engagement elements extending inwardly from an interior surface of the side wall into the interior volume at a different location around the side wall; anda plurality of gripping elements, spaced apart from the plurality of thermal engagement elements along a length of the side wall, each of the plurality of gripping elements extending inwardly from the interior surface of the side wall into the interior volume at a different location around the side wall; wherein the plurality of gripping elements are located closer to the open first end than the thermal engagement elements.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements comprise a deformed portion of the side wall.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the side wall has a substantially constant thickness.4. The heating chamber according to claim 3, wherein the substantially constant thickness is lower than 1.2 mm.5. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the side wall is formed of metal.6. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements comprise an embossed portion of the side wall.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has a central axis along which the substrate carrier is insertable; wherein the plurality of gripping elements each have an innermost portion for gripping the substrate carrier located a first radial distance from the central axis; and the plurality of thermal engagement elements each have an innermost portion for contacting the substrate carrier located a second radial distance from the central axis; the first radial distance being larger than the second radial distance.8. The heating chamber according to claim 7, wherein the first radial distance is at least 0.05 mm larger than the second radial distance.9. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements and the plurality of gripping elements are formed as a single integral part of the side wall.10. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements have a different profile in a plane parallel to the length of the heating chamber from a profile of the plurality of gripping elements in a plane parallel to the length of the heating chamber.11. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements have the same shape as one another.12. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of gripping elements have the same shape as one another.13. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein a total number of the plurality of thermal engagement elements is the same as a total number of the plurality of gripping elements.14. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements extend a first distance along the length of the side wall and the plurality of gripping elements extend a second distance along the length of the side wall, wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance.15. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of gripping elements has a pointed or rounded profile projecting inwardly into the interior volume.16. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a heat generator arranged to provide heat to the substrate carrier.17. The heating chamber according to claim 16, wherein the heat generator is located so as to extend a fifth distance along the side wall such that at least part of the heat generator is located adjacent to at least part of a portion of the side wall corresponding to a location of the plurality of thermal engagement elements.18. The heating chamber according to claim 17, wherein the heat generator is located such that the heat generator is not located adjacent to any part of a portion of the side wall corresponding to a location of the plurality of gripping elements.19. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a bottom at a second end of the side wall, opposite the open first end.20. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further comprising a substrate carrier, the substrate carrier having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is positioned further from the open first end than the second portion when the substrate carrier is inserted into the heating chamber, and wherein the first portion includes an aerosol substrate.21. The heating chamber according to claim 20, wherein the plurality of thermal engagement elements are arranged to contact the first portion of the substrate carrier.22. The heating chamber according to claim 20, wherein the plurality of gripping elements are arranged to grip the second portion of the substrate carrier.23. The heating chamber according to claim 20, wherein the second portion does not contain aerosol substrate.24. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 1;a heat generator arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber;control circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heat generator; andan outer housing enclosing the electrical power source, the heating chamber), the heat generator, and the control circuitry, wherein the outer housing has an aperture formed therein for accessing the interior volume of the heating chamber.25. The heating chamber according to claim 7, wherein the first radial distance is between 0.1 and 0.5 mm larger than the second radial distance.26. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of gripping elements has a pointed profile projecting inwardly into the interior volume, wherein the pointed profile is triangular.27. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of gripping elements has a rounded profile projecting inwardly into the interior volume, wherein the rounded profile is a portion of a sphere.", "embedding_index": 743}
{"index": 744, "patent_number": "US2022295885 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprises a liquid store and a vaporizer. The vaporizer includes at least one heating element and an absorbing structure. The absorbing structure has at least one channel fluidically connected to the liquid store by a supply conduit. The at least one channel is open in a direction perpendicular to a capillary flow direction within the at least one channel, and the at least one channel is configured to conduct liquid from the liquid store to the at least one heating element. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an electronic cigarette, comprising: a liquid store; anda vaporizer,the vaporizer including at least one heating element and an absorbing structure, the absorbing structure having at least one channel fluidically connected to the liquid store by a supply conduit, the at least one channel being open in a direction perpendicular to a capillary flow direction within the at least one channel,wherein the at least one channel is configured to conduct a liquid from the liquid store to the at least one heating element;wherein the absorbing structure is divided into a plurality of segments, and wherein each segment of the plurality of segments comprises a respective channel of the at least one channel and each segment is thermally coupled to a respective heating element; andwherein the plurality of segments are equally-dimensioned and are joined at a location where the supply conduit is fluidically connected to an opening through which the liquid from the liquid store is received and transferred to each channel of the at least one channel, the plurality of segments radiating outwardly from the location.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the absorbing structure is thermally conductive.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a control circuitry arranged at least partially in the vaporizer; the control circuitry being configured to individually control each heating element of the at least one heating element.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the absorbing structure is defined on a substrate, and wherein the at least one channel is formed on a first side of the substrate.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the at least one heating element is formed on a second side of the substrate, the second side opposing the first side.6. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the substrate comprises a porous ceramic material.7. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged on the first side of the substrate.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer has a planar shape.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the at least one heating element is shaped as a track and is aligned with the at least one channel.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein a bottom of the at least one channel is coated.11. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the supply conduit is configured to draw and transfer the liquid by capillary action into at the least one channel.12. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer further comprises a pair of electrical contacts, each electrical contact of the pair of electrical contacts being arranged adjacent to a respective side of said at least one channel, wherein the electrical contacts of the pair of electrical contacts form part of an electrical control circuit when the cartridge is arranged in the electronic cigarette, andwherein the electrical contacts are configured to establish a closed circuit and enable a supply of power to the at least one heating element only when the liquid is present in the at least one channel.13. The cartridge according to claim 12, further comprising a first electrical power circuit connected to the electrical contacts and a second electrical power circuit connected to the at least one heating element.14. The cartridge according to claim 13, wherein at least one electrical terminal of the first electrical power circuit is arranged on an outer circumference of the cartridge.15. The cartridge according to claim 14, wherein the electrical contacts and the second electrical power circuit have a common negative terminal.16. An electronic cigarette comprising: a cartridge seating,a power supply unit, anda control circuitry,wherein the cartridge seating comprises a first pair of electrical terminals configured to power at least one heating element and a second pair of electrical terminals configured to establish at least one control circuit,wherein the control circuitry includes a controller configured to detect an electrical parameter of the at least one control circuit and to control a supply of power to the at least one heating element such that the power is supplied to the at least one heating element only when the detected electrical parameter is within a predefined parameter range.17. A method of manufacturing a vaporizer for a cartridge for an electronic cigarette, comprising the steps of: providing a planar substrate having recesses defining channels,positioning a pair of electrical contacts at respective predetermined positions in relation to the channels,depositing at least one resistive heating element onto the planar substrate.18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the heater is deposited in the recesses.19. The cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged at a bottom portion of the at least one channel.20. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the bottom of the at least one channel is coated by an impervious coating.", "embedding_index": 744}
{"index": 745, "patent_number": "US2020187562 AA", "text": "[EN] An electrically operated aerosol generation system has a replaceable atomizer. The system includes a housing and an atomizer that can be received within a bore in a grasp ring of the housing. A power supply unit can be connected to the housing. A reservoir contains vaporizable liquid which can be supplied to the atomizer. A mouthpiece assembly is provided and can be actuated relative to the housing in order to separate and eject the atomizer from the housing when the power supply unit is removed. [EN] 1. An electrically operated aerosol generation system, comprising: a housing;an atomizer that can be received by the housing;a reservoir configured to supply vaporisable liquid to the atomizer;a mouthpiece assembly which is actuatable relative to the housing in order to eject the atomizer from the housing; anda power supply unit configured for connection with the housing.2. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein the atomizer is slidably received in the housing, and is held in place by frictional engagement.3. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece assembly is arranged to actuate the atomizer between an operative position in which vaporisable liquid can be supplied to the atomizer from the reservoir, and an inoperative position in which vaporisable liquid cannot be supplied to the atomizer from the reservoir.4. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 3, wherein the mouthpiece assembly is in an extended position when the atomizer is received in the housing and the mouthpiece assembly is in a retracted position when the atomizer is ejected from the housing.5. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 3, wherein the mouthpiece assembly is configured to close or to block a flow path between the atomizer and the reservoir in the inoperative position.6. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 5, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a sealing portion which closes or blocks the flow path.7. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein a connection between the power supply unit and the housing inhibits actuation of the mouthpiece assembly.8. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, further comprising a viewing window in the housing for a user to inspect the volume of vaporisable liquid in the reservoir.9. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece assembly comprises an elongate member having an airflow channel extending longitudinally thereof.10. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece assembly is configured for translational or sliding movement relative to the housing, when actuated.11. The electrically operated aerosol system of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece assembly is configured for rotational movement, when actuated.12. A method of removing an atomizer from an electrically operated aerosol generation system that includes a housing, an atomizer that can be received by the housing, a reservoir configured to supply vaporisable liquid to the atomizer, a mouthpiece assembly which is actuatable relative to the housing, and a power supply unit configured for connection with the housing, the method comprising the step of: actuating the mouthpiece assembly relative to the housing in order to eject the atomizer from the housing.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of disconnecting the power supply unit before actuating the mouthpiece assembly.", "embedding_index": 745}
{"index": 746, "patent_number": "US2022322498 AA", "text": "[EN] A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device includes a flexible heating element; a temperature sensor; and a flexible dielectric backing film with an adhesive on a surface of the flexible dielectric backing film, wherein the temperature sensor and the flexible heating element are supported adjacent to each other on the adhesive on the surface of the flexible backing film. The heater assembly allows for a more precise measurement of the heater temperature to be obtained while simplifying the assembly process. [EN] 1. A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device comprising: a flexible heating element;a temperature sensor; anda flexible dielectric backing film with an adhesive on a surface of the flexible dielectric backing film, wherein the temperature sensor and the flexible heating element are supported adjacent to each other on the adhesive on the surface of the flexible dielectric backing film.2. The heater assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a second flexible dielectric film which opposes the flexible dielectric backing film to at least partially enclose the heating element; wherein at least a portion of the temperature sensor is positioned between the flexible dielectric backing film and the second flexible dielectric film.3. The heater assembly of claim 2, wherein the second flexible dielectric film comprises a layer of heat shrink material which opposes the flexible dielectric backing film.4. The heater assembly of claim 2, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises an edge region which is folded over on itself or over the second flexible dielectric film to at least partially enclose the temperature sensor within the fold.5. The heater assembly of claim 2, wherein the temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensor head and electrical connections arranged to transport signals from the temperature sensor head; wherein the temperature sensor head is enclosed between the flexible dielectric backing film and the second flexible dielectric film.6. The heater assembly of claim 2, wherein the temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensor head and electrical connections arranged to transport signals from the temperature sensor head; wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises an opening or a through-hole in the flexible dielectric backing film and the temperature sensor is positioned such that the temperature sensor head lies on the opening or the through-hole and is exposed through the flexible dielectric backing film.7. The heater assembly of claim 2, wherein the flexible heating element is a planar heating element comprising a heater track which follows a circuitous path over a heating area within a plane of the planar heating element and two contact legs for connection to a power source, the two contact legs extending away from the heater track in the plane of the planar heating element; wherein at least the heating area of the planar heating element is enclosed between the flexible dielectric backing film and the second flexible dielectric film.8. The heater assembly of claim 7, wherein the circuitous path is shaped so as to leave a vacant region on the flexible dielectric backing film, unoccupied by the planar heating element; wherein the temperature sensor is held by the adhesive in the vacant region of the flexible dielectric backing film.9. The heater assembly of claim 7, wherein the temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensor head and elongated electrical connections, the elongated electrical connections oriented substantially in a same direction as the two contact legs of the planar heating element.10. The heater assembly of claim 1, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises a first piece of film which supports the flexible heating element and a second piece of film which supports the temperature sensor, the first piece of film attached to the second piece of film.11. The heater assembly of claim 1, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises Polyimide.12. The heater assembly of claim 1, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises PTFE.13. The heater assembly of claim 1, wherein a thin film heater subassembly includes the flexible heating element, the temperature sensor and the flexible dielectric backing film, wherein the heater assembly further comprises: a heating chamber; wherein the thin film heater subassembly is wrapped around a surface of the heating chamber with the temperature sensor held adjacent to the heating chamber.14. The heater assembly of claim 13, wherein the heating chamber comprises one or more indentations on an outer surface of the heating chamber and the thin film heater subassembly is wrapped around the heating chamber such that at least part of the temperature sensor is positioned within an indentation of the one or more indentations.15. An aerosol generating device comprising the heater assembly according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 746}
{"index": 747, "patent_number": "US2022304385 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber; and a thermoelectric cell. The aerosol generating device is configured to supply electrical power to the thermoelectrical cell and the thermoelectric cell is arranged such that, when electrical power is supplied to the thermoelectric cell, heat is transferred through the thermoelectrical cell to the heating chamber by the thermoelectrical cell. A control unit is configured to control the heat transferred by the thermoelectrical cell so as to regulate an internal temperature of the heating chamber. A method of controlling the aerosol generating device includes controlling the heat transferred through the thermoelectric cell so as to regulate the internal temperature of the heating chamber. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber; anda thermoelectric cell;wherein the aerosol generating device is configured to supply electrical power to the thermoelectrical cell and the thermoelectric cell is arranged such that, when electrical power is supplied to the thermoelectric cell, heat is transferred through the thermoelectrical cell to the heating chamber by the thermoelectrical cell.2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric cell comprises a heat receiving surface and a heat emitting surface, and wherein when electrical power is supplied to the thermoelectric cell heat is transferred from the heat receiving surface to the heat emitting surface.3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the heat emitting surface is arranged in contact with, or forms at least part of, a wall of the heating chamber.4. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the heat emitting surface conforms to a surface relief of the wall of the heating chamber.5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the heating chamber is cylindrical and the heat emitting surface extends circumferentially around the heating chamber.6. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is configured to receive a consumable aerosol generating substrate.7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit configured to regulate the heat transferred by the thermoelectrical cell so as to control an internal temperature of the heating chamber.8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit is configured to maintain the internal temperature of the heating chamber within a range of 150 to 350 degrees Celsius.9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, further comprising a heater configured to supply heat to the heating chamber.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the control unit is configured to regulate the heat supplied to the heating chamber by the heater so as to control the internal temperature of the heating chamber.11. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, further comprising one or more temperature sensors, each temperature sensor being configured to measure one or more of: an internal temperature of the heating chamber, a temperature of a surface of the thermoelectrical cell, and a temperature of the heater.12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the control unit is configured to receive a temperature measurement from at least one of the one or more temperature sensors, and wherein the control unit is further configured to regulate the internal temperature of the heating chamber based on said temperature measurement.13. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a power source configured to supply the electrical power to the thermoelectric cell.14. A control unit for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to control the heat transferred by the thermoelectrical cell so as to regulate an internal temperature of the heating chamber.15. A method of controlling an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, the method comprising the step of: controlling the heat transferred through the thermoelectrical cell so as to regulate an internal temperature of the heating chamber.16. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a heater configured to supply heat to the heating chamber.17. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit is configured to maintain the internal temperature of the heating chamber within a range of 190 to 310 degrees Celsius.18. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit is configured to maintain the internal temperature of the heating chamber within a range of 230 to 260 degrees Celsius.", "embedding_index": 747}
{"index": 748, "patent_number": "WO21043690 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of manufacturing a heating chamber (100) for an aerosol generating device (200) includes the steps: providing a metal tubular member (10) comprising a tubular side wall (11) with an open end (12); the tubular side wall having a thickness of no more than 0.15 mm; inserting the tubular member into a tubular mould (20), the inner surface of the tubular mould having a shaping profile with at least one protrusion (17, 19) or recess; sealing the open end of the tubular member; and injecting a fluid under pressure into the tubular member to outwardly deform the tubular member such that it conforms to the shaping profile of the surrounding tubular mould. By using a fluid pressure to shape the tubular member, a required profile shape can be transferred to the tubular member with high precision, while maintaining the thickness of the chamber walls below 0.15 mm to provide efficient heat transfer to a consumable during use. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method of manufacturing a heating chamber for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: providing a metal tubular member comprising a tubular side wall with an open end and an opposing closed end; the tubular side wall having a thickness of no more than 0.15 mm; inserting the tubular member into a tubular mould, the inner surface of the tubular mould having a shaping profile with at least one protrusion or recess; sealing the open end of the tubular member; and injecting a fluid under pressure into the tubular member to outwardly deform the tubular member such that it conforms to the shaping profile of the surrounding tubular mould.2. The method of claim 1 wherein the shaping profile of the tubular mould comprises an annular groove in the inner surface of the mould, the annular groove extending around the circumference of the tubular mould such that, after injecting the fluid, the tubular member comprises an annular flange.3. The method of claim 2 wherein the tubular mould comprises: a cylindrical body with the annular groove formed by a section of the length of the cylindrical body which has a greater internal diameter than the remainder of the cylindrical body; such that the annular flange comprises a corresponding section of the length of the tubular member which has greater diameter than the remainder of the length of the tubular member.4. The method of claim 2 or claim 3 further comprising: cutting the tubular member through the annular flange to provide a tubular member of reduced length with an annular collar at the open end.5. The method of claim 3 or claim 4 further comprising cutting the annular flange to provide a planar circumferential lip around the open end of the tubular member.6. The method of any preceding claim further comprising: applying an inward pressure on the outer surface of the tubular member as fluid is injected under pressure into the tubular member to provide one or more inwardly extending protrusions on an inner surface of the tubular member.7. The method of claim 6 wherein applying an inward pressure comprises: pressing a plurality of elongate ridges into the outer surface of the tubular member as fluid is injected under pressure into the tubular member to provide a plurality of corresponding elongate protrusions running lengthwise on the inner surface of the tubular member, the protrusions positioned around the circumference of the tubular member.8. The method of claim 6 or 7 wherein the inwardly applied pressure is provided by one or more movable portions of the tubular mould; and the one or more inwardly extending protrusions are provided by applying an inward pressure with the one or more movable portions of the tubular mould when the tubular member is inserted into the tubular mould and a fluid is injected under pressure.9. The method of claim 8 wherein the tubular mould comprises a first moveable portion and a second moveable portion disposed at different positions along the length of the tubular mould, the method further comprising: applying an inward pressure with the first moveable mould portion to provide plurality of elongate protrusions running lengthwise on the inner surface of the tubular member; and applying an inward pressure with a second moveable mould portion to provide a plurality of point protrusions arranged periodically around the circumference of the internal surface of the tubular member.10. The method of any preceding claim wherein the step of providing a tubular member comprises: punching a metal sheet to provide a metal disk blank; and deep drawing the metal disk blank to form the tubular member with an open end and a closed end.11. The method of claim 10 wherein deep drawing the metal disk blank comprises: forming the metal disk blank into an initial metal cup; annealing under vacuum or inert gas; and deep drawing the initial metal cup into an elongated tubular cup with a reduced tubular wall thickness.12. The method of claim 10 or claim 11 wherein deep drawing is performed from the metal disk blank so as to provide a tubular member having a tubular wall with a side thickness of 0.05 to 0.1 mm, more preferably of 0.07 to 0.09 mm.13. The method of any of claims 10 to 12 wherein deep drawing is performed so as to provide a tubular member having an internal diameter of less than 8 mm and a length of greater than 30 mm.14. The method of any of claims 10 to 13 wherein the metal sheet has a thickness of 0.2 to 0.6 mm and the deep drawing is performed so as to provide a tubular cup with a base wall at the closed end having a thickness of 0.2 to 0.6 mm.15. A heating chamber for an aerosol generating device manufactured by the method of any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 748}
{"index": 749, "patent_number": "WO22233827 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating article for use in an inhalation device, the aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating material section comprising a charge of an aerosol-generating material; a filter section comprising at least one filter element and a hollow spacer tube arranged between the aerosol-generating material section and the at least one filter element, wherein an RFID tag is arranged on the aerosol-generating article along a length of the hollow spacer tube and, wherein the RFID tag is a capacitive-coupled RFID tag not having an antenna. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol-generating article for use in an inhalation device, the aerosol-generating article comprising: an aerosol-generating material section comprising a charge of an aerosol-generating material; a filter section comprising at least one filter element and a hollow spacer tube arranged between the aerosol-generating material section and the at least one filter element, wherein an RFID tag is arranged on the aerosol-generating article along a length of the hollow spacer tube and, wherein the RFID tag is a capacitive-coupled RFID tag not having an antenna.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the RFID tag is provided on the hollow spacer tube, preferably on an outer surface of the hollow spacer tube or inside a thickness of the hollow spacer tube.3. The aerosol-generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising: at least one paper wrapper wrapped around a length of the hollow spacer tube; wherein the RFID tag is provided on the at least one paper wrapper, preferably inside a thickness of at least one paper wrapper or between the at least one paper wrapper and the hollow spacer tube.4. The aerosol-generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the hollow spacer tube is formed of rolled paper.5. An inhalation device for use with an aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claims, the inhalation device comprising: a heating cavity configured to receive therein at least a part of the aerosol-generating article and comprising an opening for inserting said part of the aerosol-generating article; a heating element configured to heat the aerosol-generating material section of the aerosol-generating article received in the heating cavity; and an RFID reader comprising at least a pair of reading electrodes configured to provide a radio frequency signal able to read a capacitive- coupled RFID tag, wherein the reading electrodes are arranged at or next to the opening of the heating cavity and away from the heating element.6. The inhalation device according to claim 5, wherein the reading electrodes are arranged on or within a wall of the heating cavity adjacent to the opening of the heating cavity.7. The inhalation device according to claim 5, wherein the reading electrodes are arranged in a portion of the inhalation device extending from the opening of the heating cavity.8. The inhalation device according to any of claims 5 to 7, wherein the reading electrodes are electrode rings spaced from each other along a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the cavity.9. The inhalation device according to claim 8, wherein the reading electrodes are spaced from each other by a distance comprised between about 0.2 to about 5 mm, preferably between about 0.5 to 2 mm.10. The inhalation device according to any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the reading electrodes are formed within a band of insulating material.11. The inhalation device according to claim 10, wherein: the heating element is arranged to surround a longitudinal section of the wall of the heating cavity; and the reading electrodes are formed of a first electrically conductive metal; the wall of the heating cavity is formed of a second thermally conductive metal different from the first electrically conductive metal.12. An inhalation system comprising: an inhalation device according to any of claims 6 to 11; and an aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a longitudinal position of the RFID tag of the aerosol generating article corresponds to a longitudinal position of the RFID reader of the inhalation device when the aerosol-generating material section of aerosol-generating article is received in the heating cavity of the inhalation device; and wherein the inhalation device further comprises a control unit connected to the RFID reader and configured to authenticate the aerosol generating article and/or control operation of the heating element based on information received, via the RFID reader, from the RFID tag of the aerosol-generating article.13. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating article according to any of claims 1 to 4, the method comprising: providing, on a paper web, a capacitive-coupled RFID tag not having an antenna; and winding the paper web into a form of a hollow tube.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein providing the capacitive- coupled RFID tag on the paper web comprises any one of depositing, adhering or printing the capacitive-coupled RFID tag on the paper web.15. The method according to claim 13 or claim 14, further comprising: providing, on the paper web, a plurality of capacitive-coupled RFID tags additional to the capacitive-coupled RFID tag; and cutting the paper web into segments such that each segment has a capacitive-coupled RFID tag provided thereon.", "embedding_index": 749}
{"index": 750, "patent_number": "US2022354183 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes: a heating chamber arranged to hold an aerosol generating medium; a heater arranged, in use, to heat the heating chamber; a temperature measuring means arranged to measure the temperature of the heater or heating chamber; at least one indicator configured to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed; a memory storing one or more rules, each rule defining an operating process of the heater and the indicator; control circuitry configured to select a rule stored in the memory and operate the heater and indicator according to the selected rule, such that the indicator is operated to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed, thereby signalling when the aerosol generating device is ready for use. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber arranged to hold an aerosol generating medium;a heater arranged, in use, to heat the heating chamber;a temperature sensor arranged to measure a temperature of the heater or the heating chamber;at least one indicator configured to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed;a memory storing one or more rules each defining an operating process of the heater and the at least one indicator;control circuitry configured to select a rule of the one or more rules stored in the memory and operate the heater and the at least one indicator according to the selected rule, such thatthe at least one indicator is operated, in use, to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed, thereby signalling when the aerosol generating device is ready for use.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the memory stores a first rule of the one or more rules and the control circuitry is configured to operate the heater and the at least one indicator according to the first rule, the first rule comprising: operating the heater to heat the heating chamber to a first use temperature during a first heat-up period and then maintaining the heating chamber at the first use temperature; andoperating the at least one indicator to signal that the device is ready for use when an initialisation heating time has elapsed, where the initialisation heating time is longer than the first heat-up period.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the first rule further comprises: operating the at least one indicator when the first use temperature has been maintained for a heating period of 10 to 60 seconds to signal the device is ready for use.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the memory additionally stores a second rule of the one or more rules and the control circuitry is further configured to operate the heater and the at least one indicator according to the second rule, the second rule comprising: operating the heater to heat the heating chamber to a second use temperature during a second heat-up period and then maintaining the heating chamber at the second use temperature; andoperating the at least one indicator when the second use temperature is first reached to signal the device is ready for use.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, further comprising a user input operable to instruct the control circuitry to select the first rule or the second rule.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more rules defines an operating process of the at least one indicator in which the at least one indicator is operated: when the measured temperature reaches one or more intermediate temperatures, where the one or more intermediate temperatures are between an initial temperature and the use temperature; and/orwhen one or more intermediate heating times have elapsed, where the one or more intermediate heating times are between a heater start time and the initialisation heating time.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to select a rule from the one or more rules according to one or more of: a user input;an initial temperature measured by the temperature sensor;a property of the heater;a measured ambient temperature; anda remaining energy level of a battery of the aerosol generating device.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more rules comprises a heating curve defining a change in heating temperature over time; wherein the control circuitry is configured to select a heating curve and operate the heater to heat the heating chamber according to the selected heating curve.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more rules comprises a table containing a plurality of intermediate temperatures and the use temperature, and the control circuitry is configured to operate the heater to heat the heating chamber to each of the plurality of intermediate temperatures and the use temperature.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of intermediate temperatures are determined by the control circuitry according to an initial temperature measured by the temperature sensor.11. The aerosol generating device of claims 1, further comprising: a battery, wherein the control circuitry is configured to measure power supplied by the battery; whereinat least one of the one or more rules comprises a plurality of heat-up rates each corresponding to a power level supplied by the battery, and the control circuitry is configured to select one of the plurality of heat-up rates based on a measurement of the power supplied by the battery.12. The aerosol generating device of claims 8, wherein the control circuitry is configured to select a rule of the one or more rules according to an initial temperature measured by the temperature sensor.13. The aerosol generating device of claims 1, wherein the at least one indicator comprises one or more of: a visual indicator;a haptic indicator; andan acoustic indicator.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the at least one indicator comprises the visual indicator, wherein said visual indicator comprises a light emitting indicator that changes colour and/or is progressively lit during heating-up.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14, wherein the light emitting indicator changes colour and/or is progressively lit: when the heating temperature reaches one or more intermediate temperatures, where the one or more intermediate temperatures are between an initial temperature and the use temperature.16. The aerosol generating device of claim 14, wherein the light emitting indicator changes colour and/or is progressively lit: when one or more intermediate heating times have elapsed, where the one or more intermediate heating times are between a heater start time and the initialisation heating time.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the light emitting indicator comprises a plurality of LEDs and the plurality of LEDs are illuminated in sequence as a plurality of intermediate heating times have elapsed.18. The aerosol generating device of claim 17, wherein the plurality of intermediate heating times span a time period of more than 15 seconds.", "embedding_index": 750}
{"index": 751, "patent_number": "US2022312843 AA", "text": "[EN] A thin film heater includes a flexible heating element and a flexible electrically insulating backing film supporting the heating element; wherein the backing film includes one or both of a fluoropolymer or Polyetheretherketone. By using a fluoropolymer or Polyetheretherketone, improved dielectric and mechanical properties are provided, which are particularly suited to application in an aerosol generating device. A method of fabricating a thin film heater is also provided. [EN] 1. A thin film heater configured to be wrapped around a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device, the thin film heater comprising: a flexible heating element;a flexible electrically insulating backing film supporting the flexible heating elementwherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises one or both of a fluoropolymer or Polyetheretherketone (PEEK).2. The thin film heater of claim 1 wherein the thin film heater is sufficiently flexible to allow it be wrapped into a tubular configuration.3. The thin film heater of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film further comprises one or more of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Perfluoroalkoxy Polymer (PFA), Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), or Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE or PTFCE).4. The thin film heater of claim 3, wherein one side of the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises an at least partially defluorinated surface layer.5. The thin film heater of claim 4, further comprising an adhesive layer provided on the at least partially defluorinated surface layer.6. The thin film heater of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film comprises PEEK, the thin film heater further comprising an adhesive layer provided on a surface of the flexible electrically insulating backing film in contact with the flexible heating element.7. The thin film heater of claim 5, wherein the flexible heating element is supported on the at least partially defluorinated surface layer of the flexible electrically insulating backing film and attached to the at least partially defluorinated surface layer with the adhesive layer.8. The thin film heater of claim 1, further comprising a second flexible electrically insulating film which opposes the flexible electrically insulating backing film to at least partially enclose the flexible heating element between the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the second flexible electrically insulating film.9. The thin film heater of claim 8, wherein the second flexible electrically insulating film comprises one or both of a fluoropolymer or PEEK.10. The thin film heater of claim 8, wherein the second flexible electrically film overlaps with the flexible electrically insulating backing film and extends beyond the flexible electrically insulating backing film in a wrapping direction.11. The thin film heater of claim 8, wherein the second flexible electrically insulating film is at least approximately twice a length of the film flexible electrically insulating backing film in a wrapping direction.12. The thin film heater of claim 8, wherein the second flexible electrically insulating film comprises a heat shrink material.13. The thin film heater of claim 8, wherein the second flexible electrically insulating film comprises a heat shrink film positioned over the flexible electrically insulating backing film so as to cover the flexible heating element and to extend beyond an area of the flexible electrically insulating backing film.14. The thin film heater of claim 8, further comprising a heat shrink film positioned on the second flexible electrically insulating film so as to at least partially overlap the second flexible electrically insulating film.15. The thin film heater of claim 1, further comprising one or more sealing layers, the one or more sealing layers arranged around the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the flexible heating element to seal the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the flexible heating element.16. The thin film heater of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film has a thickness of less than 80 micro m.17. An aerosol generating device comprising: the thin film heater according to claim 1; anda tubular heating chamber; wherein the thin film heater is wrapped around an outer surface of the tubular heating chamber and arranged to supply heat to the heater chamber.18. The aerosol generating device of claim 17, wherein the thin film heater further comprises a heat shrink film which opposes the flexible electrically insulating backing film to at least partially enclose the flexible heating element between the flexible electrically insulating backing film and the heat shrink film; wherein the heat shrink film extends around the thin film heater and the tubular heating chamber to attach the flexible electrically insulating backing film of the thin film heater against the outer surface of the tubular heating chamber.19. The aerosol generating device of claim 17, further comprising: an electrical power source connected to the flexible heating element of the thin film heater; andcontrol circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the thin film heater; whereinthe electrical power source and/or the control circuitry are configured to limit a maximum temperature of the thin film heater to a predefined temperature value below a melting temperature of the flexible electrically insulating backing film.20. The aerosol generating device according to claim 17, further comprising a sealing layer arranged around an outer surface of the thin film heater to seal the thin film heater between the sealing layer and the tubular heating chamber; wherein the sealing layer has a lower thermal conductivity than the flexible electrically insulating backing film.21. The thin film heater of claim 5, wherein the adhesive layer is a silicon adhesive.22. The thin film heater of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrically insulating backing film has a thickness of less than 50 micro m.", "embedding_index": 751}
{"index": 752, "patent_number": "US2022304116 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of fabricating a thin film heater includes providing a heating element supported on a surface of a flexible dielectric backing film; and attaching a layer of heat shrink film onto the surface of the dielectric backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element between the heat shrink film and the dielectric backing film. The method provides a much more precise and consistent method of assembling the heater assembly and improves the thermal properties and heat transfer to a heating chamber. [EN] 1. A method of fabricating a heater assembly comprising: providing a heating element supported on a surface of a flexible dielectric backing film; andattaching a layer of heat shrink film onto the surface of the flexible dielectric backing film so as to at least partially enclose the heating element between the heat shrink film and the flexible dielectric backing film.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of attaching includes attaching the layer of heat shrink film to extends beyond a surface area of the flexible dielectric backing film in one or more directions.3. The method of claim 1, wherein the layer of heat shrink film is attached using an adhesive provided on the surface of the flexible dielectric backing film which supports the heating element.4. The method of claim 1, wherein the heating element is a planar heating element comprising a heater track which follows a circuitous path over a heating area within a plane of the heating element; and two contact legs for connection to a power source, the two contact legs extending away from the heater track in the plane of the heating element; wherein the step of attaching includes attaching the layer of heat shrink film so as to enclose the heater track between the flexible dielectric backing film and the heat shrink film, leaving the contact legs exposed.5. The method of claim 4, wherein the layer of heat shrink film comprises an alignment region which extends beyond the heating element by a predetermined distance in a direction opposite to a direction of the two contact legs.6. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step: cutting a marginal part of the alignment region of the layer of heat shrink film so that a distance in which the alignment region extends beyond the heating element is reduced to the predetermined distance.7. The method of claim 4, wherein the layer of heat shrink film comprises an attachment region which extends beyond the flexible dielectric backing film in a direction approximately perpendicular to a direction of the two contact legs.8. The method of claim 1, further comprising: attaching a temperature sensor to the surface of the flexible dielectric backing film adjacent to the heating element; andthe step of attaching the layer of heat shrink film includes attaching the layer of heat shrink film over the heating element and the temperature sensor.9. The method of claim 8, wherein the layer of heat shrink film is attached so as to leave an edge region of the flexible dielectric backing film next to the temperature sensor exposed, the edge region comprising an adhesive and the edge region being folded over the heat shrink film so as to seal an edge of the heat shrink film next to the temperature sensor.10. The method of claim 8, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film comprises a through-hole in a region adjacent to the heating element, wherein the step of attaching the temperature sensor includes attaching the temperature sensor such that the temperature sensor lies on the through-hole.11. The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible dielectric backing film and the heat shrink film both comprise a corresponding arrangement of through-holes; wherein the method comprises: positioning the heating element and the flexible dielectric backing film on a positioning fixture comprising an arrangement of pins with relative positions corresponding to positions of the through-holes of the flexible dielectric backing film, such that the pins extend through the through-holes of the flexible dielectric backing film; andpositioning the heat shrink film onto the heating element and the flexible dielectric backing film such that the pins of the positioning fixture enter the through-holes of the heat shrink film, thereby aligning the heat shrink film with the flexible dielectric backing film.12. The method of claim 1, wherein the assembled flexible dielectric backing film with the heating element and the heat shrink film forms a thin film heater assembly; the method further comprising: wrapping the thin film heater assembly around an outer surface of a tubular heating chamber with the flexible dielectric backing film in contact with the outer surface of the tubular heating chamber; andheating the thin film heater assembly to shrink the heat shrink film, securing the thin film heater assembly against the tubular heating chamber.13. The method of claim 12, wherein the heating element is a planar heating element comprising a heater track which follows a circuitous path over a heating area within a plane of the heating element and two contact legs for connection to a power source, the two contact legs extending away from the heater track in the plane of the heating element;wherein the step of attaching includes attaching the layer of heat shrink film so as to enclose the heater track between the flexible dielectric backing film and the heat shrink film, leaving the contact legs exposed;wherein the layer of heat shrink film comprises an alignment region which extends beyond the heating element by a predetermined distance in a direction opposite to a direction of the two contact legs; andwherein the step of wrapping includes using the alignment region of the layer of heat shrink film to align the thin film heater assembly to the tubular heating chamber.14. The method of claim 12, wherein the heat shrink film comprises a material which preferentially shrinks in a preferential shrinking direction when heated; wherein the layer of heat shrink film is arranged so that the preferential shrinking direction corresponds with a wrapping direction.15. A heater assembly fabricated using the method of claim 1.", "embedding_index": 752}
{"index": 753, "patent_number": "US2022312840 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette comprises an absorbing structure and a plurality of heating elements. The heating elements are connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette. The absorbing structure is divided into segments, and each segment is thermally coupled to a respective heating element. [EN] 1. A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette, comprising an absorbing structure and a plurality of heating elements, each of the plurality of heating elements being connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette, wherein the absorbing structure is divided into a plurality of segments, and wherein each segment of the plurality of segments is thermally coupled to a respective heating element of the plurality of heating elements.2. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the absorbing structure comprises at least one channel configured to conduct liquid to at least one heating element of the plurality of heating elements.3. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein each segment of the plurality of segments comprises a respective channel of the at least one channel.4. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein each of the at least one channel is open in a direction perpendicular to a capillary flow direction within the respective at least one channel.5. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the at least one channel follows a serpentine path.6. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein power is supplied from the power supply unit to any of the plurality of heating elements only when the liquid is present in a corresponding one of the at least one channel, such that each one of the plurality of segments is individually activated upon the liquid being present in said one of the plurality of segments.7. The vaporizer according to claim 2, further comprising a pair of electrical contacts, each electrical contact of the pair of electrical contacts being arranged adjacent to a respective side of the at least one channel and being configured as an open loop of an electrical control circuit, wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to close when liquid is present in the at least one channel, such that supply of power to one of the plurality of heating elements is only enabled when the liquid is present in a corresponding one of the at least one channel.8. The vaporizer according to claim 7, wherein the electrical contacts of the pair of electrical contacts are positioned at an end of the at least one channel.9. The vaporizer according to claim 2, further comprising a supply conduit configured to draw the liquid from a liquid store and conduct said liquid into the at least one channel.10. The vaporizer according to claim 9, wherein the supply conduit is connectable to a liquid transfer element.11. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein each of the at least one channel comprises microfluidic channels defined by a network of channel structures.12. The vaporizer according to claim 11, wherein separations are positioned between each of the channel structures, the separations having a linear shape in a longitudinal direction of the at least one channel.13. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the absorbing structure has a first layer in which the at least one channel is arranged and a second layer which comprises at least one heating element of the plurality of heating elements.14. An electronic cigarette comprising: the vaporizer according to claim 1,a power supply unit, andcontrol circuitry,wherein at least one heating element of the plurality of heating elements is controllable by the control circuitry,and wherein the control circuitry is configured such that power is supplied from the power supply unit to the at least one heating element only when there is liquid present in at least one channel to which the at least one heating element is thermally coupled.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 14, wherein the absorbing structure comprises a plurality of segments, each segment of the plurality of segments being connected to a respective heating element of the plurality of heating elements, and wherein each of the plurality of heating elements is individually controllable by the control circuitry.", "embedding_index": 753}
{"index": 754, "patent_number": "US2022295877 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette is fluidically connectable to a liquid store and electrically connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette. The vaporizer comprises at least one heating element connectable to the power supply unit, an absorbing structure comprising at least one channel configured to receive liquid from the liquid store and conduct the liquid to the at least one heating element, and a pair of electrical contacts. Each electrical contact is arranged about the sides of the at least one channel. The electrical contacts are connectable to an electrical control circuitry when arranged in the electronic cigarette, and the electrical contacts are configured to establish a closed circuit and enable a supply of power to the at least one heating element only when liquid is present in the at least one channel. [EN] 1. A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette, the vaporizer being fluidically connectable to a liquid store and electrically connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette, the vaporizer comprising: at least one heating element being connectable to the power supply unit,an absorbing structure comprising at least one channel configured to receive liquid from the liquid store and conduct the liquid to the at least one heating element, anda pair of electrical contacts, each electrical contact of the pair of electrical contacts being arranged adjacent to a respective side of said at least one channel,wherein the electrical contacts of the pair of electrical contacts are connectable to an electrical control circuitry when arranged in the electronic cigarette, andwherein the electrical contacts are configured to establish a closed circuit and enable a supply of power to the at least one heating element only when the liquid is present in the at least one channel.2. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein each electrical contact of the pair of electrical contacts is located in a respective wall of the at least one channel.3. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein the electrical contacts are positioned at an end of the at least one channel.4. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least one channel is open in a direction perpendicular to a capillary flow direction within the at least one channel.5. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least one channel is a microfluidic channel and wherein the absorbing structure comprises a plurality of microfluidic channels.6. The vaporizer according to claim 5, wherein the microfluidic channel of each of the at least one channel are formed is defined by a network of channel structures.7. The vaporizer according to claim 6, wherein the microfluidic channel of each of the at least one channel comprises a plurality of protrusions.8. The vaporizer according to any one of the preceding claim 1, wherein the absorbing structure is a planar substrate on which the at least one channel and the at least one heating element are arranged.9. The vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer further comprising a supply conduit configured to connect to a liquid transfer element and draw the liquid by capillary action into the at least one channel.10. The vaporizer according to claim 9, wherein the absorbing structure is divided into a plurality of segments, and wherein each segment of the plurality of segments comprises a respective channel of the at least one channel thermally coupled to a respective heating element of the at least one heating element, and wherein each of the channels has a first end connected to the supply conduit.11. The vaporizer according to claim 10, wherein only a single channel is defined in each segment of the absorbing surface structure.12. The vaporizer according to any one of the preceding claim 1, wherein the at least one channel has an elongated structure.13. An electronic cigarette comprising the vaporizer according to claim 1, wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises the power supply unit and the electrical control circuitry, wherein at least a first channel of the at least one channel is thermally coupled to a respective at least a first heating element of the at least one heating element, and wherein the at least a first heating element is controllable by the electrical control circuitry such that the power is supplied from the power supply unit to the at least a first heating element only when the liquid is present in the at least a first channel to which the respective at least a first heating element is thermally coupled.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein the electrical control circuitry further comprises at least one switch, wherein each of the at least one switch is configured to sense whether the liquid is present in a corresponding channel of the at least one channel and to selectively activate a respective one of the at least one heating element thermally coupled to that corresponding channel.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 14, wherein each of the at least one switch is configured to sense a change in capacitance or resistance due to an amount of the liquid present in the corresponding channel in order to determine that the liquid is present in the corresponding channel.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, wherein the vaporizer comprises a plurality of the at least one channel and a plurality of the at least one heating element, and wherein each of the plurality of heating elements is individually controllable by the electrical control circuitry.17. The vaporizer according to claim 2, wherein each electrical contact of the pair of electrical contacts is located on opposing sides of the at least one channel in a horizontal plane.18. The vaporizer according to claim 12, wherein the at least one channel follows a serpentine path.", "embedding_index": 754}
{"index": 755, "patent_number": "US2022346447 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an electrical power source; a heating chamber; a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater; a frame; and a housing having an internal volume containing the electrical power source, the heating chamber, the heater, the control circuity and the frame. The frame is arranged between a first volume of the internal volume containing the heater and the heating chamber, and a second volume of the internal volume containing the electrical power source. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an electrical power source;a heating chamber;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber;control circuitry configured to control the a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater;a frame; anda housing having an internal volume containing the electrical power source, the heating chamber, the heater, the control circuitry and the frame,wherein the frame is arranged between a first volume of the internal volume containing the heater and the heating chamber, and a second volume of the internal volume containing the electrical power source.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the housing is an elongate housing for handholding, and the first volume, the frame and the second volume are each arranged along an elongate direction of the housing.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first volume contains a region of air or vacuum adjacent to the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber and the heater are held by the frame such that the heating chamber and the heater do not touch the housing.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the electrical power source and the control circuitry are held by the frame.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry comprises a component mounted on a first PCB that is arranged along the frame and in the second volume.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the first PCB is a double-sided PCB.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, further comprising a second PCB that is arranged along the frame and between the first volume and the second volume.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the second PCB is a single-sided PCB and the control circuitry further comprises a component mounted on the second PCB and in the second volume.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the first PCB and the second PCB are connected by a flexible PCB portion, and the first PCB, the second PCB and the flexible PCB portion are arranged around the frame.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the first volume of the internal volume contains the control circuitry.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 11, wherein the frame is arranged to prevent fluid flow from the second volume to the first volume.13. The aerosol generation device of claim 11, wherein the electrical power source is held by the frame.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second frame arranged between a first part of the second volume containing the control circuitry and a second part of the second volume containing the electrical power source.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 14, wherein the control circuitry comprises a component mounted on a PCB held between the frame and the second frame.", "embedding_index": 755}
{"index": 756, "patent_number": "US2022287371 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a mouthpiece portion for an electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece portion comprising a liquid store having a housing and being configured to store a liquid to be vaporized; a main vapor channel extending through the liquid store, between a vaporization chamber and a vapor outlet opening; a mouthpiece comprising a vapor inlet and a vapor out let; wherein the mouthpiece portion is configured to provide a relative rotatable movement between the mouthpiece and the housing of the liquid store, between a first position and a second position; and wherein the mouthpiece portion is configured to be open and only dispense vapor through the mouthpiece vapor outlet when the mouthpiece portion is in the first position, in which the vapor outlet opening of the main vapor channel is aligned with the vapor inlet of the mouthpiece. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece portion for an electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece portion comprising: a liquid store having a housing and being configured to store a liquid to be vaporized;a main vapor channel extending through the liquid store, between a vaporization chamber and a vapor outlet opening; a mouthpiece comprising a vapor inlet and a vapor outlet,wherein the mouthpiece portion is configured to provide a relative rotatable movement between the mouthpiece and the housing of the liquid store, between a first position and a second position, andwherein the mouthpiece portion is configured to be open and only dispense vapor through the mouthpiece vapor outlet when the mouthpiece portion is in the first position, in which the vapor outlet opening of the main vapor channel is aligned with the vapor inlet of the mouthpiece.2. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the liquid store is stationary and the mouthpiece is rotatable or wherein the mouthpiece is stationary and the liquid store is rotatable.3. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece portion is configured as a cartridge, further comprising a vaporizer and wherein the cartridge is configured to be received into a cartridge seating of an electronic cigarette.4. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece portion is closed when the vapor outlet opening of the main vapor channel of the liquid store is misaligned with the vapor inlet of the mouthpiece.5. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, further comprising a selectively operable vapor closure arranged at the mouthpiece for closing the vapor outlet opening of the main vapor channel of the liquid store.6. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece further comprises an air closing element that opens an air inlet opening of the liquid store when the mouthpiece portion is in the first position and that closes the air inlet opening of the liquid store when the mouthpiece portion is in the second position.7. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the angle of rotation of the mouthpiece between the second position and the first position is equal to or less than about 180 degrees.8. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, further comprising a first seal arranged either at the mouthpiece or the liquid store for sealing between the vapor outlet opening of the main vapor channel and the vapor inlet of the mouthpiece.9. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 8, wherein the mouthpiece further comprises an air channel with an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening.10. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 9, further comprising a second seal arranged either at the mouthpiece or the liquid store for sealing between the air inlet opening of the mouthpiece and an air inlet opening to the vaporization chamber.11. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the vapor inlet and a vapor closure of the mouthpiece are arranged at the mouthpiece mirror inverted with respect to a rotational axis of the mouthpiece and the liquid store.12. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein a vaporizer is arranged within the main vapor channel, whereby the mouthpiece portion is configured as a cartridge.13. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises an electric switch that is actuated by the relative rotatable movement of the mouthpiece.14. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 13, wherein the electric switch comprises electric contacts arranged at the liquid store and an electrically conducting element at the mouthpiece, wherein the electrically conducting element electrically connects the electric contacts when the mouthpiece is rotated to the first position of the mouthpiece portion.15. The mouthpiece portion according to claim 1, wherein the liquid store further comprises an air inlet valve that opens an air inlet opening of the liquid store when the mouthpiece portion is in the first position and that closes the air inlet opening of the liquid store when the mouthpiece portion is in the second position, and wherein the mouthpiece comprises an actuating pin for selectively opening the air inlet valve.", "embedding_index": 756}
{"index": 757, "patent_number": "EP4082362 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhalation device (1) comprises an aerosol generation unit (3), a chamber (4) for receiving an exchangeable cartridge (2) containing an aerosolisable liquid, an inlet (5) fluidly connected to the aerosol generation unit (3) and configured for engaging the exchangeable cartridge (2) in the chamber (4) to establish a fluid communication between the exchangeable cartridge (2) and the aerosol generation unit (3), and a lid (6) having an open position allowing access to the chamber (4) and a closed position in which it closes the chamber (4), and causing the exchangeable cartridge (2) to be pressed against the inlet (5) to induce the engagement when it changes from the open position to the closed position. [EN] 1. Inhalation device (1) comprising at least one aerosol generation unit (3), a chamber (4) for receiving an exchangeable cartridge (2) containing an aerosolisable liquid, and an inlet (5) fluidly connected to said aerosol generation unit (3) and configured for engaging with said exchangeable cartridge (2) in said chamber (4) to establish a fluid communication between said exchangeable cartridge (2) and said aerosol generation unit (3), wherein it further comprises a lid (6) having an open position allowing access to said chamber (4) and a closed position in which it closes said chamber (4), and causing said exchangeable cartridge (2) to be pressed against said inlet (5) to induce said engagement when said lid (6) changes from said open position to said closed position.2. Inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises a mechanism (14) coupled to said lid (6) and arranged for moving said exchangeable cartridge (2) towards said inlet (5) to induce said engagement when said lid (6) changes from said open position to said closed position.3. Inhalation device according to claim 2, wherein said mechanism (14) comprises a pusher (15) arranged for moving linearly said exchangeable cartridge (2) towards said inlet (5).4. Inhalation device according to claim 3, wherein said chamber (4) comprises a space for receiving said exchangeable cartridge (2) between said pusher (15) and said inlet (5) when said lid (6) is in said open position.5. Inhalation device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said pusher (15) comprises a surface contacting a bottom of said exchangeable cartridge (2) when said exchangeable cartridge (2) is moved.6. Inhalation device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein said pusher (15) is coupled to said lid (6) by a gearing mechanism (16).7. Inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein said lid (6) is configured to push said exchangeable cartridge (2) towards said inlet (5) when it changes from said open position to said closed position.8. Inhalation device according to claim 7, wherein said inlet (5) comprises a part that is set in said chamber (4) in a position substantially perpendicular to said lid (6) in said closed position and to said exchangeable cartridge (2).9. Inhalation device according to claim 8, wherein said chamber (4) comprises a space for receiving said exchangeable cartridge (2) between said inlet (5) and an opening (13) that is accessible when said lid (6) is in said open position.10. Inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said aerosol generation unit (3) comprises at least one liquid jet device (20) arranged for producing liquid drops of aerosol on demand.11. Inhalation device according to claim 10, wherein said liquid jet device (20) comprises a micro heater or a resistive heater.12. Inhalation device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said liquid jet device (20) comprises a micro electro-mechanical system die.13. System (7), wherein it comprises an inhalation device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, and an exchangeable cartridge (2) containing an aerosolisable liquid and arranged for being received in said chamber (4) of said inhalation device (1).14. System according to claim 13, wherein said inhalation device (1) comprises a needle defining said inlet (5), and said exchangeable cartridge (2) comprises at least one septum (27) configured for being perforated by said needle (5) to establish a fluid communication with said aerosol generation unit (3) of said inhalation device (1).15. System according to claim 14, wherein said exchangeable cartridge (2) comprises at least one sealing member arranged for surrounding said needle (5) sealingly.", "embedding_index": 757}
{"index": 758, "patent_number": "WO21037833 A1", "text": "[EN] A tobacco product manufacturing apparatus comprises a tobacco product rod maker, a filter tipping assembly downstream of the tobacco product rod maker and an in-line wrapping paper processing assembly as part of the filter-tipping assembly. The filter tipping assembly comprises a filter processing sub-assembly that is configured to receive single-length or double-length tobacco rods from the tobacco product rod maker, to attach a tobacco product filter to the tobacco rods and to wrap wrapping paper around the tobacco rods with the attached tobacco product filter. The wrapping paper processing assembly includes a supply bobbin configured to hold a continuous web of wrapping paper, a wrapping paper flavouring unit configured to receive the continuous web of wrapping paper from the supply bobbin and to treat the wrapping paper in order to apply flavouring to the continuous web of wrapping paper and a wrapping paper feeder coupled to the filter processing sub-assembly and configured to feed the flavoured wrapping paper to the filter processing sub-assembly), wherein the wrapping paper comprises tipping paper, wherein the in-line wrapping paper processing assembly (4) includes an in-line tipping paper processing assembly, wherein the wrapping paper processing unit (7) includes a tipping paper flavouring unit and wherein the wrapping paper feeder (5) includes a tipping paper feeder, the in-line tipping paper processing assembly (4) further comprising: a tipping paper splicing unit (6a) coupled upstream to the tipping paper flavouring unit (7) and adapted to cut the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin in half. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10), comprising: a tobacco product rod maker (1); a filter tipping assembly (2) downstream of the tobacco product rod maker (1), the filter tipping assembly (2) comprising a filter processing sub- assembly (2a) configured to receive single-length or double-length tobacco rods from the tobacco product rod maker (1), to attach a tobacco product filter to the tobacco rods and to wrap wrapping paper around the tobacco rods with the attached tobacco product filter; and an in-line wrapping paper processing assembly (4) as part of the filter-tipping assembly (2) and coupled to the filter processing sub-assembly (2a), the wrapping paper processing assembly (4) including a supply bobbin (6) configured to hold a continuous web of wrapping paper, a wrapping paper processing unit (7) configured to receive the continuous web of wrapping paper from the supply bobbin and to treat the wrapping paper in order to apply flavouring to the continuous web of wrapping paper and a wrapping paper feeder (5) coupled to the filter processing sub-assembly (2a) and configured to feed the flavoured, printed and/or embossed wrapping paper (5) to the filter processing sub-assembly (2a), wherein the wrapping paper comprises tipping paper, wherein the in-line wrapping paper processing assembly (4) includes an in-line tipping paper processing assembly, wherein the wrapping paper processing unit (7) includes a tipping paper flavouring unit and wherein the wrapping paper feeder (5) includes a tipping paper feeder, the in-line tipping paper processing assembly (4) further comprising: a tipping paper splicing unit (6a) coupled upstream to the tipping paper flavouring unit (7) and adapted to cut the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin in half.2. The cigarette manufacturing apparatus (10) according to claim 1, wherein the wrapping paper processing unit (7) is additionally configured to treat the wrapping paper in order to apply printing to the continuous web of wrapping paper.3. The cigarette manufacturing apparatus (10) according to claim 2, the in-line tipping paper processing assembly (4) further comprising: a tipping paper printing unit (8) configured to imprint the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin (6) with graphical print marks.4. The tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the wrapping paper processing unit (7) is additionally configured to treat the wrapping paper in order to apply embossing to the continuous web of wrapping paper.5. The tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10) according to claim 4, the in-line tipping paper processing assembly (4) further comprising: a tipping paper embossing unit (9) configured to emboss the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin (6).6. The tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, the in-line tipping paper processing assembly (4) further comprising: a tipping paper gluing unit (7a) coupled downstream to the tipping paper flavouring unit (7) and configured to apply adhesive to the flavoured tipping paper.7. A method (M) for manufacturing a tobacco product, the method (M) comprising: unwinding (M1) a continuous web of wrapping paper comprising tipping paper from a supply bobbin (6) of a wrapping paper processing sub- assembly (4) of a filter tipping assembly (2) of a tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10); splicing the continuous web of tipping paper to cut the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin in half; treating (M2) the wrapping paper in the wrapping paper processing assembly (4); and feeding the treated wrapping paper to a filter processing sub- assembly (2a) of the tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10).8. The method (M) according to claim 7, wherein the wrapping paper processing assembly (4) includes an in-line tipping paper processing assembly of the tobacco product manufacturing apparatus (10).9. The method (M) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein graphical marks are printed on the continuous web of tipping paper.10. The method (M) according to claim 9, wherein the graphical marks are printed by a tipping paper printing unit (8) configured to imprint the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin (6).11. The method (M) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the continuous web of tipping paper is embossed by a tipping paper embossing unit (9) configured to emboss the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin (6).12. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the step of splicing the continuous web of tipping paper to cut the continuous web of tipping paper from the supply bobbin in half is carried out by a tipping paper splicing unit (6a) coupled upstream to the tipping paper flavouring unit (7).13. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 12, further comprising a step of applying an adhesive to the flavoured tipping paper before attachment of a tobacco rod with a tobacco product filter.", "embedding_index": 758}
{"index": 759, "patent_number": "EP2976952 A1", "text": "[EN] A device for making a smoking article is provided having a casing with an elongate structure and a cavity for receiving smokable material in use. The casing has an aperture for receiving a smoking article tube at an insertion end thereof. The aperture is connected to the cavity such that, in use, smokable material within the cavity is driven into the tube so that a smoking article is created. The cavity is arranged such that, at an end opposite to the insertion aperture, the cavity has a region of increased cross-sectional area in a direction perpendicular to the direction of tube insertion. [EN] 1. A device for making a smoking article, the device comprising: a casing having an elongate structure and defining a cavity for receiving smokable material in use, the casing having an aperture for receiving a smoking article tube at an insertion end thereof, the aperture being connected to the cavity, such that, in use smokable material within the cavity is driven into the tube so that a smoking article is created, wherein the cavity is arranged such that it has a region of increased cross-sectional area in a direction perpendicular to the direction of tube insertion at an end opposite to the insertion aperture.2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the smokable material within the cavity is driven into the tube by the smoking article tube being slid into the casing.3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the cavity is arranged such that a cross section of the cavity increases linearly or non-linearly toward the end opposite to the insertion aperture.4. A device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the elongate direction of the casing is aligned with the direction of tube insertion.5. A device according to any of preceding claims, wherein the insertion aperture is arranged to allow the insertion of the tube into the cavity.6. A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the casing further comprises an opening for receiving smokable material therethrough in use, the opening being connected to the cavity.7. A device according to claim 6, wherein in use, smokable material is placed in the cavity via the opening.8. A device according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the device further comprises a closure having a portion arranged to cover the opening and press smokable material into the cavity in use.9. A device according to claim 8, wherein in use, the smokable material is pressed into the cavity using the closure.10. A device according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the closure is arranged to fasten the tube within the insertion aperture in use.11. A device according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the said portion of the closure has a shape corresponding to the shape of the opening.12. A device according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the closure is connected to the casing by a pivot such that, in use, the closure may be moved with respect to the casing so as to open and close the opening.13. A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device further comprises a tongue for assisting the driving of smokable material within the cavity into the tube, the tongue being arranged so as to enter the tube along with the smokable material.14. A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cavity is arranged such that it has more than one region of increased cross-sectional area in a direction perpendicular to the direction of tube insertion.", "embedding_index": 759}
{"index": 760, "patent_number": "US2022287358 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article wrapper includes at least one coated surface area and at least one non-coated surface area, wherein the smoking article wrapper is combustible and provides a mean volumetric flow rate of at least 40 CU, wherein the at least one coated surface area provides a glossiness of at least 4 GU, the at least one non-coated surface area provides a glossiness of less than 4 GU and the difference of glossiness between the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface area is more than 2 GU. A smoking article includes such a smoking article wrapper. A method for producing a smoking article includes such a smoking article wrapper by printing a polymer on parts of the smoking article wrapper by flexography. [EN] 1. A smoking article wrapper, such as a cigarette paper, comprising at least one coated surface area and at least one non-coated surface area, wherein the smoking article wrapper is combustible and provides a mean volumetric flow rate of at least 40 cm3min-1 air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kPa, the at least one coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper provides a glossiness of at least 4 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015, the at least one non-coated surface area provides a glossiness of less than 4 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015 and a difference of glossiness between the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface area is more than 2 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015.2. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the glossiness of the at least one coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper is between 4-10 GU, according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015.3. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the glossiness of the at least one non-coated surface area is between 1-4 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015.4. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a difference of opacity between the at least one coated surface area and the at least one non-coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper is less than 2 percent.5. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: an opacity of the at least one coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper is more than 70 percent.6. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: a percentage of the at least one coated surface area is less than 80 percent of a total surface area of the smoking article wrapper.7. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one coated surface area comprises a coating of 0.5 to 20 g/m2.8. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one coated surface area comprises a polymer as a coating agent, wherein the polymer is at least one of EVA, PVA, any other copolymer of ethylene, any other copolymer of propylene, PE, or any other film forming polymer.9. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one non-coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper provides a volumetric flow rate in a range of 20-120 cm3min-1 air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kP.10. The smoking article wrapper according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one coated surface area of the smoking article wrapper provides a volumetric flow rate in a range of 5-80 cm3min-1 air passing through a sample of 1 cm2 of the smoking article wrapper at an applied pressure difference of 1 kP.11. A smoking article comprising the smoking article wrapper according to claim 1.12. The smoking article according to claim 11, further comprising: a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is wrapped in the smoking article wrapper.13. A method for producing a smoking article comprising a smoking article wrapper having a glossiness of at least 4 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015 in first parts of a surface of the smoking article wrapper and a glossiness of less than 4 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015 in other second parts of the surface, wherein a difference of glossiness between the first and second parts is more than 2 GU according to DIN EN ISO 2813:2015, the method comprising: printing a polymer on areas of the smoking article wrapper by flexography.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the polymer is at least one of EVA, PVA, any other copolymer of ethylene, any other copolymer of propylene, PE, or any other film forming polymer.15. The method according to claim 13, wherein the step of printing includes printing the polymer as emulsion, suspension or in molten form, and the method further comprises drying the polymer after the step of printing.16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the step of drying is performed under at least temporally increased pressure.", "embedding_index": 760}
{"index": 761, "patent_number": "US2022225665 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device including a fluidic pathway that is in fluidic connection with a container holding an aerosol-forming liquid, a heating element that is in operative connection with the fluidic pathway, the heating element configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid when inside the fluidic pathway to generate an aerosol, a power device for controlling power delivered to the heating element to control a heating power of the heating element, and a controller for controlling the power device to selectively make a first power delivery to the heating element to vaporize a portion of the aerosol-forming liquid to form a gas gap before making a second power delivery to the heating element, wherein the gas gap comprises an area of the fluidic pathway in contact with a heating surface of the heating element in which the aerosol-forming liquid has vaporised to form a gas, wherein the first power delivery is at a value below the second power delivery. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a fluidic pathway that is in fluidic connection with a container holding an aerosol-forming liquid;a heating element that is in operative connection with the fluidic pathway, the heating element configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid when inside the fluidic pathway to generate an aerosol;a power device for controlling power delivered to the heating element to control a heating power of the heating element; anda controller for controlling the power device to selectively make a first power delivery to the heating element to vaporize a portion of the aerosol-forming liquid to form a gas gap before making a second power delivery to the heating element, wherein the gas gap comprises an area of the fluidic pathway in contact with a heating surface of the heating element in which the aerosol-forming liquid has vaporised to form a gas;wherein the first power delivery is at a value below the second power delivery.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to make the first power delivery at a beginning of an inhalation period by the user during a heater gas gap formation HGGF cycle, and after the HGGF cycle the controller is configured to make the second power delivery for a remaining time of the inhalation period.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the HGGF cycle has a duration below 500 ms, or below 300 ms, or below 150 ms.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the power device includes a power switch configured to selectively make the power delivery to the heating element.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the power device includes a DC-DC converter to control a voltage that is delivered to the heating element.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein after the inhalation period, the controller determines whether a wait period for a next inhalation period has revolved, and based on the determination the controller makes the first power delivery at a beginning of the next inhalation period or the second power delivery without making the first power delivery.7. A method for controlling a power supply for an aerosol generating device, wherein the aerosol generating device comprise a container, a fluidic pathway, a heating element in operative connection with the fluidic pathway, and a power device, the method comprising the steps of: detecting user inhalation of the aerosol generating device to determine an occurrence of an inhalation period;determining a power profile to be delivered to the heating element from the power device during the inhalation period, wherein the power profile defines selection of a first power delivery to the heating element to vaporize a portion of the aerosol-forming liquid to form a gas gap before a second power delivery to the heating element, wherein the gas gap comprises an area of the fluidic pathway in contact with a heating surface of the heating element in which the aerosol-forming liquid has vaporised to form a gas, and wherein the first power delivery is at a value below the second power delivery; andcontrolling the power device to make power delivery to the heating element based on the determined power profile.8. The method for controlling a power supply of claim 7, wherein the first power delivery is performed at a beginning of the inhalation period during a heater gas gap formation (HGGF) cycle, and thereafter the second power delivery is performed for a remaining time of the inhalation period.9. The method for controlling a power supply of claim 8, wherein the HGGF cycle has a duration below 500 ms, or below 300 ms, or below 150 ms.10. The method for controlling a power supply of claim 7, further comprising a step of: determining by a controller whether a wait period for a next inhalation period has revolved, and if the wait period has revolved, performing the first power delivery at a beginning of the next inhalation period.11. The method for controlling a power supply of claim 7, further comprising a step of: determining by a controller whether a wait period for a next inhalation period has revolved, and if the wait period has not revolved, performing the second power delivery at a beginning of the next inhalation period.12. A cartridge for generating an aerosol, comprising: a liquid container for holding an aerosol-forming liquid;a fluidic pathway that is in fluidic connection with the liquid container;a heating element that is in operative connection with the fluidic pathway, the heating element configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid when inside the fluidic pathway to generate an aerosol;a memory storing data related to a power profile needed by the heating element to generate the aerosol, wherein the power profile defines selection of a first power delivery to the heating element to vaporize a portion of the aerosol-forming liquid to form a gas gap before a second power delivery to the heating element, wherein the gas gap comprises an area of the fluidic pathway in contact with a heating surface of the heating element in which the aerosol-forming liquid has vaporised to form a gas, and wherein the first power delivery is at a value below the second power delivery; anda controller for sending the data related to the power profile to an external device upon connection of the cartridge with the external device so that the external device can deliver power to the heating element of the cartridge based on the power profile.13. The cartridge for generating an aerosol according to claim 12, further comprising: first terminals arranged on the cartridge, the terminals configured to provide for an electric connection with the holder to receive electric energy of the first power delivery.14. The cartridge for generating an aerosol according to claim 12, further comprising: second terminals arranged on the cartridge, the terminals configured to provide the data to the holder.15. The cartridge for generating an aerosol according to claim 12, wherein the memory further stores data related to a second power delivery that is performed at a remaining time of the inhalation period.", "embedding_index": 761}
{"index": 762, "patent_number": "EP4079168 A1", "text": "[EN] A portable device (1) is intended for flavouring a shredded tobacco substrate (3) and comprises:- a first compartment (5) configured to receive a shredded tobacco substrate (3),- a second compartment (6) configured to receive a flavour container (4) comprising a flavouring agent,- a mixing compartment (7) coupled to the first and second compartments,- an access control means (8) configured to control accesses between the first compartment (5), second compartment (6) and mixing compartment (7) to allow release of the shredded tobacco substrate (3) and flavouring agent into the mixing compartment (7) so that they mix together to produce a flavoured tobacco substrate (2). [EN] 1. Portable device (1) intended for flavouring a shredded tobacco substrate (3) and comprising a first compartment (5) configured to receive a shredded tobacco substrate (3), wherein it further comprises: - a second compartment (6) configured to receive a flavour container (4) comprising a flavouring agent,- a mixing compartment (7) coupled to said first (5) and second (6) compartments, and- an access control means (8) configured to control accesses between said first compartment (5), second compartment (6) and mixing compartment (7) to allow release of said shredded tobacco substrate (3) and flavouring agent into said mixing compartment (7) so that they mix together to produce a flavoured tobacco substrate (2).2. Portable device according to claim 1, wherein said access control means (8) comprises at least a shutter controlling access of said shredded tobacco substrate (3) to an outlet (9) of said first compartment (5).3. Portable device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is configured to allow release of said shredded tobacco substrate (3) and flavouring agent into said mixing compartment (7) by gravity.4. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said mixing compartment (7) is adapted to mix said shredded tobacco substrate (3) and flavouring agent when it is shaken by a user.5. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said mixing compartment (7) comprises a first opening (11) allowing a user to retrieve said produced flavoured tobacco substrate (2).6. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said mixing compartment (7) further comprises a heater (12) configured to heat said flavoured tobacco substrate (2) to generate an aerosol when it is supplied with electrical energy, and an aerosol opening (13) for releasing said generated aerosol, and wherein it further comprises a power source (14) storing electrical energy and a control device (10) for controlling supply of electrical energy to said heater (12).7. Portable device according to claim 6, wherein it further comprises an aerosol pipe (17) communicating with said aerosol opening (13) and comprising an outlet (18) for delivering said generated aerosol to a user.8. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first compartment (5) is located above said second compartment (6), and said second compartment (6) is located above said mixing compartment (7) and communicates at least with said mixing compartment (7).9. Portable device according to claim 8, wherein said first compartment (5) communicates with said second compartment (6) under control of said access control means (8).10. Portable device according to claim 8, wherein said first compartment (5) communicates with said mixing compartment (7) under control of said access control means (8).11. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second compartment (6) further comprises a piercing element (21) adapted to pierce said flavour container (4) to release said flavouring agent.12. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first compartment (5) further comprises a reservoir (23) containing a liquid, and a sprayer (24) coupled to said reservoir (23) and arranged to spray liquid on said shredded tobacco substrate (3) to moisten the latter.13. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first compartment (5) is detachable from said second compartment (6).14. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second compartment (6) further comprises an ejector configured to eject said flavour container (4).15. Portable device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said flavour container (4) is a rigid capsule or a pouch.", "embedding_index": 762}
{"index": 763, "patent_number": "US2019116883 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device (10), the device comprising: a target (11); a laser emitter (13) configured to emit light and vaporise a vaporisable material at the target in use; and an optional light guide (14) for guiding light emitted from the laser emitter to the target. There is also provided an aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device and further comprising an outer shell (400A, 400B) for receiving the aerosol generating device in use. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device, the device comprising: a target; anda laser emitter configured to emit light to vaporise a vaporisable material at the target.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a light guide for guiding light emitted from the laser to the target.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the target comprises fibres or yarn.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a material of the target comprises Kevlar, ceramic and/or metal.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the target comprises a first region and a second region, the first region having a lower density than the second region, whereby liquid is drawn from the first region to the second region via capillary action.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein each of the first region and the second region comprise fibres or yarn of the same material, the fibres or yarn being thicker in the first region than the second region.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the laser emitter is configured to emit light in a wavelength spectrum matching the an absorption peak of a surface material of the target.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the laser emitter emits light in the infrared spectrum and the absorption peak of the surface material of the target is in the infrared spectrum.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a reservoir for containing the vaporisable material, wherein the reservoir is removable from the aerosol generating device.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the device further comprises a perforable member located between the reservoir and the target which prevents liquid communication between the reservoir and the target until said member is pierced in use.11. An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device of claim 1, the system further comprising an outer shell for receiving the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating device is configured to be at least partially insertable and removable from the outer shell.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 17, wherein the laser emitter is configured to be received and held within the outer shell, the reservoir is configured to be received in abutment to the outer shell and the reservoir and the target are configured to be removable from the outer shell.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the system further comprises control electronics that permits activation of the laser emitter once the aerosol generating device is received by the outer shell.15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 17, wherein the aerosol generating device further comprises a light guide for guiding light emitted from the laser to the target, wherein the reservoir and the target are each at least partially formed as a hollow cylinder, whereby the reservoir at least partially surrounds the target, and the reservoir and the outer shell are rotatable relative to one another, whereby relative rotation of the reservoir with respect to the outer shell causes relative rotation between the light guide and the target.16. A method of generating an aerosol with an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: generating laser light with a laser emitter; anddirecting the laser light to form an aerosol from a vaporisable material.17. The aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating device further comprises a reservoir for containing the vaporisable material, wherein the reservoir is removable from the aerosol generating device.", "embedding_index": 763}
{"index": 764, "patent_number": "EP3753864 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a collation (1) of cigarettes (2) extending in a first, second and third spatial direction (X, Y, Z), which are all perpendicular to each other, wherein the collation (1) comprises a plurality of parallel cigarettes (2) all arranged with their longitudinal axis (L) parallel to the third spatial direction (Z), wherein the cigarettes (2) are arranged in at least six rows (4) each comprising a defined number m of cigarettes and the rows (4) extend in the first spatial direction (X) and are arranged above each other in the second spatial direction (Y) forming the collation (1) with a rectangular cross section (1a) in a sectional plane (A) spanned by the first and second spatial direction (X, Y), wherein the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of each row (4) with regard to the sectional plane (A) are displaced in the first spatial direction (X) with respect to the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the directly adjacent rows (4) in the second spatial direction (Y). The invention is characterized in that at least two adjacent rows (8) each comprising n cigarettes (2) are arranged with the centers (6) of their cigarettes (2) directly above the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the other of the two adjacent rows (8) and in the second spatial direction (Y) the adjacent rows (8) are arranged between at least two other cigarette rows (4). [EN] 1. A collation (1) of cigarettes (2) extending in a first, second and third spatial direction (X, Y, Z), which are all perpendicular to each other, wherein the collation (1) comprises a plurality of parallel cigarettes (2) all arranged with their longitudinal axis (L) parallel to the third spatial direction (Z), wherein the cigarettes (2) are arranged in at least six rows (4) each comprising a defined number m of cigarettes and the rows (4) extend in the first spatial direction (X) and are arranged above each other in the second spatial direction (Y) forming the collation (1) with a rectangular cross section (1a) in a sectional plane (A) spanned by the first and second spatial direction (X, Y), wherein the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of each row (4) with regard to the sectional plane (A) are displaced in the first spatial direction (X) with respect to the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the directly adjacent rows (4) in the second spatial direction (Y),characterized in that at least two adjacent rows (8) each comprising n cigarettes (2) are arranged with the centers (6) of their cigarettes (2) directly above the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the other of the two adjacent rows (8) and in the second spatial direction (Y) the adjacent rows (8) are arranged between at least two other cigarette rows (4).2. A collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to claim 1,characterized in that, four corner cigarettes (14a-d) of topmost and lowest row (12a, 12b) of the rows (4) are arranged above and below the first and last cigarette (8a, 8b) of the two adjacent rows (8) in the second spatial direction (Y), wherein the topmost and lowest row (12a, 12b) are arranged with the centers (6) of their cigarettes (2) above the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the two adjacent rows (8).3. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that in the second spatial direction (Y) an equal number of rows (4, 12a, 12b) comprising m cigarettes (2), wherein 2 less than or equal to m less than or equal to n or m = n-1, is arranged above and below the adjacent rows (8) each comprising n cigarettes (2).4. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that with regard to the second spatial direction (Y) the topmost and lowest rows (12a, 12b) of the collation (1) comprise 2 < m < n cigarettes (2).5. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the topmost and lowest row (12a, 12b) comprise the same number m of cigarettes (2).6. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the topmost or lowest row (12a, 12b) comprise m-1 cigarettes (2), wherein the other of the two rows (12a, 12b) comprises m cigarettes.7. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the rows (4, 8, 12a, 12b) each comprise n or n-2 cigarettes (2), wherein n is an even number and the cigarettes (2) of the rows (4, 12a, 12b) comprising n-2 cigarettes (2) are positioned mirror inverted in the collation (1) with regard to a mirror plane (M1) spanned by the second and third spatial direction (Y, Z), which extends through the center (19) of the collation (1).8. Collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the total number of rows (4, 8, 12a, 12b) is lower than the number n of cigarettes (2) in any of the adjacent rows (8).9. A pack (16) of cigarettes comprising an outer rigid or semi-rigid packaging (18),characterized in thatthe pack (16) further comprises the collation (1) of cigarettes (2) according to at least one of the claims 1-8.10. Method for producing a collation (1) of cigarettes (2), which extends in a first, second and third spatial direction (X, Y, Z), which are all perpendicular to each other, wherein the collation (1) comprises a plurality of parallel cigarettes (2) which are arranged in a receiving pocket (20) with their longitudinal axis (L) parallel to the third spatial direction (Z), wherein the cigarettes (2) are arranged in multiple rows (4) each comprising a predefined number of cigarettes (2) and the rows (4) extend in the first spatial direction (X) and are arranged subsequently above each other in the second spatial direction (Y) forming the collation (1) with a rectangular cross section (1a) in a sectional plane (A) spanned by the first and second spatial direction (X, Y), wherein the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of each row (4) with regard to the sectional plane (A) are displaced in the first spatial direction (X) with respect to the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the preceding rows (4) in the second spatial direction (Y),characterized in that at least two adjacent rows (8) are arranged directly above each other in the second spatial direction (Y), wherein the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the first adjacent row (8) are arranged directly above the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the second adjacent row (8) and the adjacent rows (8) are arranged between at least two other cigarette rows (4) in the second spatial direction (Y).11. Method according to claim 10characterized in that four corner cigarettes (14a-d) of topmost and lowest row (12a, 12b) of the rows (4) are arranged above and below the first and last cigarette (8a, 8b) of the two adjacent rows (8) in the second spatial direction (Y), wherein the topmost and lowest row (12a, 12b) are arranged with the centers (6) of their cigarettes (2) directly above the centers (6) of the cigarettes (2) of the two adjacent rows (8).12. Method according to claim 10 or 11,characterized in that the rows of cigarettes (4, 8) are placed in the receiving pocket (20) in the following order:- Placing a first row (4a) comprising m cigarettes (2), wherein 2 less than or equal to m less than or equal to n, in the receiving pocket (20);- Placing a second row (4b) comprising n-1 cigarettes (2) in the receiving pocket (20) on top of the first row (4a);- Placing at least two adjacent rows (8) each comprising n cigarettes (2) in the receiving pocket (20) on top of the second row (4b);- Placing a third row (4c) comprising n-1 cigarettes (2) in the receiving pocket (20) on top of the adjacent rows (8);- Placing a fourth row (4d) comprising m cigarettes (2), wherein 2 less than or equal to m less than or equal to n, in the receiving pocket (20) on top of the third row (4c);13. Method according to at least one of the claims 10-12,characterized in that after the assembly of the collation (1) of cigarettes (2) one or more cigarettes (2) are removed from the first, second, third and/or fourth row (4a-d).14. Method according to at least one of the claims 10-13,characterized in that the corner cigarettes (14a-d) of the first and fourth row (4a, 4d) are left at their positions, wherein the corner cigarettes (14a-d) are arranged above and below the first and last cigarette (8a, 8b) of the adjacent rows (8) in the second spatial direction (Y).15. Method according to at least one of the claims 10-14,characterized in that the centermost cigarettes (5) of the second and third row (4b, 4c) are removed after the assembly of the collation (1) of cigarettes (2) and the collation (1) of cigarettes (2) is then splitted into two sub collations (1a, 1b) along a splitting plane (B) passing through the center of the collation (1) of cigarettes (2) and being parallel to the second and third spatial directions (Y, Z).", "embedding_index": 764}
{"index": 765, "patent_number": "WO22214463 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a storage compartment (10) for an aerosol generation device storing a vaporizable material (12) and extending according to a longitudinal direction from an inlet end (38) defining an air inlet (20) to an outlet end (40) defining an air outlet (24); the storage compartment (10) comprising a plurality of heating and flow guiding elements (26) configured to heat the vaporizable material (12) by cooperating with at least a part of a heating system of the aerosol generation device and/or to guide an airflow; wherein: - the heating and flow guiding elements (26) are arranged inside the storage compartment (10) to contribute to formation of one or several airflow paths configured to guide airflow between the air inlet (20) and the air outlet (24), the length of the or each airflow path being greater than the distance between the inlet end (38) and the outlet end (40) according to the longitudinal direction; - the air inlet (20) opens directly to the vaporizable material (12) stored in the storage compartment. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A storage compartment (10) for an aerosol generation device storing a vaporizable material (12) and extending according to a longitudinal direction from an inlet end (38) defining an air inlet (20) to an outlet end (40) defining an air outlet (24); the storage compartment (10) comprising a plurality of heating and flow guiding elements (26) configured to heat the vaporizable material (12) by cooperating with at least a part of a heating system of the aerosol generation device and to guide an airflow; wherein: - the heating and flow guiding elements (26) are arranged inside the storage compartment (10) in the longitudinal direction or at an angle to the longitudinal direction, to contribute to formation of one or several airflow paths configured to guide airflow in the longitudinal direction between the air inlet (20) and the air outlet (24), the length of the or each airflow path being greater than the distance between the inlet end (38) and the outlet end (40) according to the longitudinal direction; - the air inlet (20) opens directly to the vaporizable material (12) stored in the storage compartment.2. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet (20) is formed at the periphery of the inlet end (38) and the air outlet (24) is formed at the center of the outlet end (40).3. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inlet end (38) comprises a non-permeable cap (30) arranged in the center of the inlet end (38) substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction.4. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 3, wherein the non- permeable cap (30) is adjacent to at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) or forms a single piece with at least one heating and flow guiding element (26).5. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) forms a plate.6. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) defines at least one hole (32) and is arranged transversally to a direction connecting the air inlet (20) and the air outlet (24); at least one airflow path passing through said hole (32).7. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 6, wherein at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) defines a plurality of holes (32), each hole (32) being crossed by at least one airflow path.8. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 7, wherein the density and/or the dimensions of the holes (32) increase(s) according to the longitudinal direction.9. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) extends between the inlet end (38) and the outlet end (40) parallel to the longitudinal direction or with an angle with this direction.10. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) is arranged so that a portion of at least one airflow path guides the airflow in a direction opposite to the longitudinal direction.11. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 10, wherein at least two heating and flow guiding elements (26) are arranged so as to form at least three parallel portions of at least one airflow path.12. The storage compartment (10) according to claim 11, wherein at least two portions among said three parallel portions form cross-sections of different dimensions.13. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating system of the aerosol generation device is an inductive heating system comprising a coil, at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) being a susceptor able to generate heat when it is placed in a magnetic field created by the coil.14. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of claim 1 to 12, wherein the heating system of the aerosol generation device comprises at least one blade heater (36) arranged inside the storage compartment, each heating and flow guiding element (26) forming at least a part of at least one blade heater (36) or being in contact with this blade heater (36).15. The storage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the heating system of the aerosol generation device comprises a heater cup (34) arranged outside the storage compartment, at least one heating and flow guiding element (26) being in contact with the heater cup (34).16. An aerosol generating article comprising a storage compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the storage compartment (10) forms a first section, wherein the article comprises a second section (14) adjacent the storage compartment (10) providing support to the compartment and defining an air path (16), and a third section (18) comprising a filter downstream the second section (14).17. An aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein it forms a cylindrical stick.18. An aerosol generating article according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the second section comprises at least one hollow tubular member.19. An aerosol generating article according to claim 18, wherein the hollow tubular member is a paper tube and/or a filter tube.20. An aerosol generating article according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein the filter comprises at least one segment made of cellulose acetate or paper filtering material.", "embedding_index": 765}
{"index": 766, "patent_number": "US2022322747 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a liquid store, a vaporizer, a fluid transfer element, a sensing unit and control circuitry. The sensing unit is configured to measure flow of vaporizable liquid in the fluid transfer element and the control circuitry is configured to control at least one aspect of the electronic cigarette based on the measured flow rate. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a liquid store;a vaporizer;a fluid transfer element configured to conduct liquid from the liquid store to the vaporizer;a sensing unit configured to measure a flow rate of liquid in the fluid transfer element; andcontrol circuitry configured to control at least one aspect of the electronic cigarette based on the measured flow rate.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the vaporizer includes a first heater.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the sensing unit includes a second heater and a temperature sensor separated from one another along the fluid transfer element between the vaporizer and the liquid store.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the second heater is wound around the fluid transfer element.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the second heater is provided inside the fluid transfer element.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the sensing unit includes a resistive sensor configured to measure the resistance of a heater element in the second heater in order to measure temperature of the heater element.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the sensing unit includes a thermocouple configured to measure the temperature of the heater element.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the sensing unit further comprises a timer for monitoring a time at which changes in temperature are applied by the second heater and a time at which temperature measurements are made by the temperature sensor.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to reduce or suspend operation of the vaporizer when the flow rate measured by the sensing unit is below a predetermined threshold.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to modify operation of the vaporizer dependent on the flow rate measured by the sensing unit.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element comprises a porous material.12. A method of operating the electronic cigarette of claim 1, comprising the steps of: conducting liquid from the liquid store to the vaporizer using the fluid transfer element;measuring the flow rate of liquid in the fluid transfer element with the sensing unit; andcontrolling at least one aspect of the electronic cigarette based on the measured flow rate.", "embedding_index": 766}
{"index": 767, "patent_number": "US2022279845 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for use in a personal vaporizer device, especially for use in an electronic cigarette, includes a housing enclosing a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized in the personal vaporizer device, specifically in an electronic cigarette, the housing having an opening. The cartridge further includes at least one permeable member arranged within the housing, the permeable member being configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to the opening in the housing by capillary action. At least one membrane compartment is set into the opening in a top portion of the housing. The at least one permeable member is arranged in the at least [EN] 1. A cartridge for use in an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising: a housing enclosing a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized in the electronic cigarette, the housing having an opening;at least one permeable member arranged within the housing and configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to the opening in the housing by capillary action, at least one compartment being set into the opening in a top portion of the housing, the at least one permeable member being arranged in the at least one compartment.2. The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: an airflow channel extending along a central axis of symmetry of the housing through the reservoir.3. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the housing has a cylindrical shape with an axial longitudinal extension, a first distal end and a second distal end, the opening being located at the first distal end or the second distal end.4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the at least one compartment comprises a compartment wall having a plurality of compartment openings.5. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the at least one permeable member is formed of a wicking material selected from one of or a combination of the group of an open cell polymer foam, a natural fibrous textile, a synthetic textile, porous ceramics, ceramic wools, silica twines, silica braids, a stainless steel mesh, and nanoporous material having an organic or inorganic framework supporting a regular, porous structure.6. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the at least one permeable member is flush with a top rim of the housing.7. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the at least one permeable member is recessed within the housing by a setback distance with respect to a top rim of the housing.8. The cartridge of claim 6, further comprising: a tear-off film arranged over the top rim of the housing and sealing the at least one permeable member within the cartridge in a liquid-tight manner.9. The cartridge of claim 8, the at least one compartment comprising at least two compartments arranged symmetrically around a central axis of symmetry of the housing.10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein components of the at least two compartments are separated by gaps between respective compartment walls.11. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the housing is substantially tubular in shape, the at least two compartments having the shape of a ring or a ring segment.12. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the housing is made from a thermoplastic.13. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a removable the cartridge according to claim 1;a main body, the main body having a cartridge seating configured to receive the removable cartridge and an atomizer having a heater and a fluid transfer element connected to the heater, the at least one permeable member configured to convey liquid by capillary action from the reservoir of the cartridge to the opening in the cartridge, so that liquid is conveyed from the reservoir to the atomizer when the fluid transfer element is brought into contact with the at least one permeable member.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, wherein the at least one fluid transfer element is configured to be in direct contact with the permeable member of the cartridge upon placing the cartridge into the cartridge seating of the main body.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14, wherein the at least one fluid transfer element is configured to compress the permeable member such that the fluid transfer element at least partially protrudes into the cartridge.16. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, further comprising: a mouthpiece removably attached to the main body and enclosing the cartridge seating, the mouthpiece being configured to transfer vaporized liquid from the atomizer through an airflow channel running along a central axis of symmetry of the main body through the reservoir of the cartridge to a mouthpiece opening and then to a user of the electronic cigarette.17. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged at a bottom portion of the cartridge seating.18. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, wherein the fluid transfer element is formed of a wicking material selected from one of or a combination of the group of silica twines, silica braids, cotton, a stainless steel mesh, and nanoporous material having an organic or inorganic framework supporting a regular, porous structure.19. The cartridge of claim 7, further comprising: a tear-off film arranged over the top rim of the housing and sealing the at least one permeable member within the cartridge in a liquid-tight manner.20. The cartridge of claim 12, wherein the thermoplastic is polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, or polyethylene.", "embedding_index": 767}
{"index": 768, "patent_number": "US2022273036 AA", "text": "[EN] An elongate aerosol generation device having a housing includes: a top end at which an aerosol is provided; a bottom end which is opposed to the top end; and four sides between the bottom end and the top end in a substantially quadrilateral arrangement of two larger opposing sides and two smaller opposing sides. The bottom end is adapted such that the device can stand on the bottom end, and the four sides are smoothly curved in a direction from the bottom end to the top end. [EN] 1. An elongate aerosol generation device for vaporising tobacco products, the device having a housing comprising: a top end at which an aerosol is configured to be provided;a bottom end which is opposed to the top end; andfour sides between the bottom end and the top end in a substantially quadrilateral arrangement of two larger opposing sides and two smaller opposing sides,wherein the bottom end is adapted such that the device can stand on the bottom end, and the four sides are smoothly curved in a direction from the bottom end to the top end.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bottom end comprises a flat surface.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein each adjacent pair of the four sides is smoothly connected by a respective curved connection portion, and the four sides are smoothly curved around a longitudinal axis from the bottom end to the top end.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bottom end is smoothly connected to each of the four sides by a respective curved connection portion.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the top end is smoothly connected to each of the four sides by a respective curved connection portion, and the top end is smoothly curved in a direction from one to the another of each pair of opposing sides.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the top end comprises a sliding lid for opening and closing access to the aerosol generation device, the sliding lid being arranged to slide along a part of a smooth curve of the top end between the two smaller opposing sides.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein a curvature of each of the four sides and the top end is lower than a curvature of the connection portions.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein each of the connection portions is curved along a length of the connection portion according to a parallel curvature of an adjacent side.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a heater sub-assembly comprising a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to or in the heating chamber, the heater sub-assembly being suspended within the housing.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, further comprising: a heater sub-assembly comprising a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to or in the heating chamber, the heater sub-assembly being suspended within the housing,wherein the sliding lid is for opening and closing access to the heating chamber.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a power-and-control sub-assembly comprising an electrical power source and control circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to a heater, the power-and-control sub-assembly being suspended within the housing.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 11, further comprising: a heater sub-assembly comprising a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to or in the heating chamber, the heater sub-assembly being suspended within the housing,wherein the heater sub-assembly and the power-and-control sub-assembly are suspended within the housing using a mounting cap attached to an access sub-assembly.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the bottom end comprises a recessed surface.", "embedding_index": 768}
{"index": 769, "patent_number": "US2021378309 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber comprises includes a tubular side wall having an open first end; and a flanged portion at the open first end of the tubular wall, the flanged portion extending outwardly away from the tubular side wall. The flanged portion) is gripped between a first washer and a second washer. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generating device, the heating chamber comprising: a tubular side wall having an open first end; anda flanged portion at the open first end of the tubular wall, the flanged portion extending radially outwardly away from the tubular side wall;wherein the flanged portion is gripped between a first washer and a second washer.2. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the first and second washers are formed from a thermally insulating material.3. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the first and second washers are formed from polyether ether ketone (PEEK).4. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber fits through a central aperture of the second washer.5. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the flanged portion is received in a recess in the second washer.6. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the flanged portion extends all the way around the heating chamber.7. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the flanged portion extends obliquely away from the tubular side wall.8. The heating chamber according to claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall has a thickness of 90 micro m or less.9. The heating chamber according to claim 1, further having a base at a second end of the tubular side wall, opposite the open first end.10. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a metal or an alloy.11. The heating chamber of claim 10, wherein the tubular side wall and the flanged portion comprise a metal, preferably wherein the metal is stainless steel, yet more preferably the metal is 300 series stainless steel, yet more preferably where the metal is selected to be one of: 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel and 321 stainless steel.12. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a material having a thermal conductivity of 50 W/mK or less.13. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the flanged portion comprises a first material and the side wall comprises a second material, the first material having lower thermal conductivity than the second material.14. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is at least in part produced by deep drawing.15. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 1;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.16. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein heating chamber is secured to the aerosol generation device by the flanged portion, preferably wherein the flanged portion is located between two portions of the aerosol generation device to secure the heating chamber to the aerosol generation device.17. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the heater is provided on an external surface of the tubular side wall.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the heater is located adjacent to the external surface of the tubular side wall.19. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, wherein the heating chamber is removable from the aerosol generation device.20. The aerosol generation device of claim 15, further comprising an outer casing housing the electrical power source, the heating chamber, the heater and the control circuitry, wherein the heating chamber is held spaced from an inner surface of the outer casing by the first washer and the second washer.", "embedding_index": 769}
{"index": 770, "patent_number": "US2022248762 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for manufacturing an aerosol generation device includes forming an intermediate sub-assembly by fixing a heater sub-assembly against a power-and-control sub-assembly, the heater sub-assembly including a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to the heating chamber, and the power-and-control sub-assembly including an electrical power source and control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater; attaching an access sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the access sub-assembly including means for opening and closing access to the heating chamber; and attaching a housing sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the housing sub-assembly including a housing for at least a part of the intermediate sub-assembly. Also provided is a power-and-control sub-assembly, a sub-assembly including a heater sub-assembly fixed against a power-and-control sub-assembly, and an aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: forming an intermediate sub-assembly by fixing a heater sub-assembly against a power-and-control sub-assembly, the heater sub-assembly comprising a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to or in the heating chamber, and the power-and-control sub-assembly comprising an electrical power source and control circuitry configured to control the a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater; andattaching a housing sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the housing sub-assembly comprising a housing for at least a part of the intermediate sub-assembly.2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the power-and-control sub-assembly by: aligning a heater sub-assembly support frame and an electrical power source support frame with a first PCB therebetween, the first PCB having a component of the control circuitry mounted thereon; andattaching the heater sub-assembly support frame to the electrical power source support frame.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: the first PCB is connected to a second PCB by a flexible PCB portion, andforming the power-and-control sub-assembly further comprises wrapping the flexible PCB portion around the heater sub-assembly support frame and attaching the second PCB to the heater sub-assembly support frame such that the heater sub-assembly support frame is between the first PCB and the second PCB.4. The method according to claim 2, wherein two or more of the heater sub-assembly support frame, the electrical power source support frame and the first PCB each comprise first guide members, and aligning the heater sub-assembly support frame and the electrical power source support frame with the first PCB therebetween comprises aligning the first guide members.5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the power-and-control sub-assembly using only snap-fit or press-fit mechanical connections.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the heater sub-assembly and the power-and-control sub-assembly each comprise second guide members, and fixing the heater sub-assembly against the power-and-control sub-assembly comprises aligning the second guide members.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein fixing the heater sub-assembly against the power-and-control sub-assembly comprises attaching a mounting cap to one or both of the heater sub-assembly and the power-and-control sub-assembly, and wherein the heater sub-assembly, the power-and-control sub-assembly and the mounting cap are adapted to interlock with each other such that, when the mounting cap is attached to the one or both of the heater sub-assembly and the power-and control sub-assembly, the heater sub-assembly is fixed against the power-and-control sub-assembly.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein attaching the housing sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly consists only of using an attachment means to attach a point on the housing to a point on the intermediate sub-assembly.9. The method according to claim 9, wherein the attachment means is a fastening means.10. The method according to claim 10, wherein the fastening means is a screw.11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising attaching an access sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the access sub-assembly comprising means for opening and closing access to the heating chamber.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the access sub-assembly and the intermediate sub-assembly are adapted to form one or more snap-fit or press-fit connections with each other.13. A sub-assembly for manufacturing an aerosol generation device, the sub-assembly comprising a heater sub-assembly fixed against a power-and-control sub-assembly, wherein the power-and-control sub-assembly comprises an electrical power source and control circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to a heater, the heater sub-assembly comprises the heater and a heating chamber, and the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to or in the heating chamber.14. The sub-assembly according to claim 13, wherein the power-and-control sub-assembly comprises a heater sub-assembly support frame attached to an electrical power source support frame with a first PCB therebetween, the first PCB having a component of the control circuitry mounted thereon.15. The sub-assembly according to claim 14, wherein the first PCB is connected to a second PCB by a flexible PCB portion, the flexible PCB portion is wrapped around the heater sub-assembly support frame, andthe second PCB is attached to the heater sub-assembly support frame such that the heater sub-assembly support frame is between the first PCB and the second PCB.16. The sub-assembly according to claim 13, wherein the control circuitry comprises a PCB having exposed electrical contacts for testing and/or for connection to the heater sub-assembly.17. The sub-assembly according to claim 13, further comprising a mounting cap attached to one or both of the heater sub-assembly and the power-and-control sub-assembly, wherein the heater sub-assembly, the power-and-control sub-assembly and the mounting cap are adapted to interlock with each other such that the heater sub-assembly is fixed against the power-and-control sub-assembly.18. An aerosol generation device comprising the sub-assembly of claim 13 as an intermediate sub-assembly, and further comprising: a housing sub-assembly comprising a housing for at least a part of the intermediate sub-assembly, wherein the housing sub-assembly is attached to the intermediate sub-assembly.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 18, further comprising an access sub-assembly comprising means for opening and closing access to the heating chamber, wherein the access sub-assembly is attached to the intermediate sub-assembly.20. The aerosol generation device according to claim 19, wherein the sub-assembly further comprises a mounting cap attached to one or both of the heater sub-assembly and the power-and-control sub-assembly, wherein the heater sub-assembly, the power-and-control sub-assembly and the mounting cap are adapted to interlock with each other such that the heater sub-assembly is fixed against the power-and-control sub-assembly, wherein the access sub-assembly is only attached to the mounting cap.", "embedding_index": 770}
{"index": 771, "patent_number": "US2022287362 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a body, a closure, a resilient element and a rigid element. The body has an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device. The closure is moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure. The rigid element has a first end arranged to cooperate with the closure and a second end pivotally coupled to the body such that the rigid element rotates relative to the body as the closure moves between the closed position and the open position. The resilient element is mounted on the rigid element and is arranged to provide a resilient force that biases the closure towards at least one of the closed position and the open position. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a body having an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device;a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure;a rigid element having a first end arranged to cooperate with the closure and a second end pivotally coupled to the body such that the rigid element rotates relative to the body as the closure moves between the closed position and the open position; anda resilient element mounted on the rigid element, the resilient element being arranged to provide a resilient force that biases the closure towards at least one of the closed position and the open position.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged to be displaced with the closure in a first direction as the closure moves between the closed position and the open position, and wherein at least a first end of the resilient element is arranged to move in a second direction as the closure moves between the closed position and the open position, the second direction being transverse to the first direction.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the second direction is parallel to a length of the rigid element between the first end thereof and the second end thereof.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the second direction extends towards the body from the closure.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, the rigid element having a traveller arranged to move in a direction extending between the first end and the second end of the rigid element as the closure moves between the closed position and the open position, the traveller cooperating with the resilient element to transfer the resilient force between the resilient element and the closure.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient element deforms in order to provide the resilient force, a direction of the deformation being guided by the rigid element.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 0, wherein the direction of the deformation is parallel to a length of the rigid element between the first end and the second end of the rigid element.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient element is a helical compression spring.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 8, wherein the rigid element comprises a shaft on which the helical compression spring is located.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a guide, wherein a carriage is arranged to move along the guide as the closure moves between the open position and the closed position, the carriage being arranged to interact with the closure.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the resilient element is arranged to provide the resilient force so as to bias the carriage towards a side of the guide.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is stable in each of the closed position and the open position.13. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is further moveable from the open position to an activation position at which the aerosol generation device is operable to initiate an activation signal.14. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the resilient element is arranged to provide the resilient force so as also to bias the closure away from the activation position.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to deform in at least one of: a direction out of a plane defined by the aperture; a direction aligned with an axis of the aperture; and/or a direction aligned with a direction in which the aerosol substrate is receivable when the closure is moved between the closed position and the open position.16. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the guide provides an arc-shaped or linear guiding path.17. The aerosol generation device of claim 11, wherein the side of the guide is away from the body.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 12, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to bias the closure towards the closed position from a first range of positions between the closed position and the open position and to bias the closure towards the open position from a second range of positions between the closed position and the open position, the first range of positions of the closure being closer to the closed position than the second range of positions and the second range of positions of the closure being closer to the open position than the first range of positions.", "embedding_index": 771}
{"index": 772, "patent_number": "US2022258520 AA", "text": "[EN] A layer-structure includes at least a base layer with a top surface and a top layer, wherein the top layer is arranged above the base layer in a height direction, wherein a first color section is partially provided in and/or on the top surface of the base layer, the first color section and the top surface of the base layer having a luminance contrast, wherein the luminance contrast, defined as Weber contrast, has a value that is at least 0.20, and wherein the first color section and the top surface of the base layer are covered by the top layer, so that a watermark visual appearance is provided. [EN] 1. A layer-structure, comprising at least a base layer with a top surface and a top layer, wherein the top layer is arranged above the base layer in a height direction, wherein a first color section is partially provided in and/or on the top surface of the base layer, the first color section and the top surface of the base layer having a luminance contrast, wherein the luminance contrast, defined as Weber contrast, has a value that is at least 0.20, and wherein the first color section and the top surface of the base layer are covered by the top layer, so that a watermark visual appearance is provided.2. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the value of the luminance contrast, defined as Weber contrast, is at least 0.25.3. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the top layer consists of a metallic gloss ink composition comprising metallic particles.4. The layer-structure according to claim 3, wherein: the metallic gloss ink composition is printed on the top surface of the base layer and the first color section.5. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the first color section is provided as line textures and/or solid design elements.6. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the first color section consists of an ink composition, said ink composition being printed on the top surface of the base layer.7. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the first color section has a color with a tone value range between 50 percent and 100 percent.8. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: a bottom surface of the top layer is in contact with the first color section and the top surface of the base layer.9. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: a primer layer is arranged between the base layer and the top layer in the height direction of the layer-structure.10. The layer-structure according to claim 9, wherein: the primer layer is in contact with the top surface of the base layer, the first color section and a bottom surface of the top layer, covering the top surface of the base layer and the first color section.11. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: the top layer is continuous and/or has a uniform thickness throughout.12. The layer-structure according to claim 1, wherein: at least a second color section is provided in and/or on the top surface of the base layer.13. The layer-structure according to claim 12, wherein: the first color section consists of an ink composition, said ink composition being printed on the top surface of the base layer, and the at least second color section consists of the same ink composition as the first color section.14. A method of producing a layer-structure, comprising the steps: a) providing a base layer with a top surface;b) providing a first color section in and/or on parts of the top surface of the base layer;c) providing a top layer above the base layer in a height direction of the layer-structure, covering the first color section and the top surface of the base layer;wherein the first color section and the top surface of the base layer have a luminance contrast, wherein the luminance contrast, defined as Weber contrast, has a value that is at least 0.20.15. The method according to claim 14, comprising the additional step: d) providing a primer layer between the base layer and the top layer;wherein the step d) is conducted after the step b).16. A packaging material comprising the layer-structure according to claim 1.17. A packaging comprising a folded blank of the packaging material according to claim 16.18. The layer-structure according to claim 12, wherein: the first color section consists of an ink composition, said ink composition being printed on the top surface of the base layer, and the at least second color section consists of a different ink composition than the first color section, having a different color and/or different components.", "embedding_index": 772}
{"index": 773, "patent_number": "US2022285785 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device including: a housing having a mouth end and an opposing end, the opposing end having a vent hole; a battery within the housing, the battery having a vent point in an outer surface of the battery, the vent point arranged such that fluid is released preferentially from the vent point during degassing of the battery; and a fluid directing arrangement within the housing. The fluid directing arrangement is configured to define a fluid flow path from the vent point of the battery to the vent hole of the housing. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end, the opposing end comprising a vent hole;a battery within the housing, the battery comprising a vent point in an outer surface of the battery, the vent point arranged such that fluid is released from the vent point during degassing of the battery; anda fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement configured to define a fluid flow path from the vent point of the battery to the vent hole of the housing.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the vent point is positioned at one end of the battery and the fluid directing arrangement comprises an annular support positioned between said one end of the battery and the vent hole such that the fluid flow path is directed through the annular support from the vent point towards the vent hole.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the vent point is positioned at one end of the battery, the device further comprising: a vibrator element positioned adjacent to said one end of the battery; wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a vibrator element support which is configured to hold the vibrator element and direct the fluid flow path around the vibrator element from the vent point to the vent hole.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises: a baffle positioned between a side surface of the battery and an adjacent inner surface of the housing to seal a space between the battery and the housing and restrict a fluid flow towards the mouth end of the housing.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the baffle comprises a concave surface directed towards the vent hole in the housing such that a fluid flow towards the baffle is redirected in an opposing direction towards the vent hole.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises a deflector plane positioned adjacent to the vent point of the battery, the deflector plane configured to redirect a fluid towards the baffle.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a vibrator element positioned between a side surface of the battery and an adjacent inner surface of the housing.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, further comprising a vibrator element positioned between a side surface of the battery and an adjacent inner surface of the housing, and wherein the baffle is a support for the vibrator element.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an absorbent pad.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, wherein the absorbent pad is annular and positioned adjacent to the vent point of the battery.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 9, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises an annular support and the absorbent pad is positioned within the annular support.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a sticker positioned over the vent hole on an outer surface of the housing, the sticker configured to be displaced to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a cavity within the housing adjacent to the vent point configured to receive a fluid expelled from the battery during degassing.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a battery support frame which holds the battery, the battery support frame positioned across an internal volume of the housing so as to seal the battery in one portion of the internal volume of the housing.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the vent hole comprises a supporting element arranged across the vent hole to prevent opposing edges of the vent hole from closing.16. A housing for an aerosol generating device, the housing comprising a mouth end, an opposing end comprising a vent hole; and a fluid directing arrangement within the housing, wherein the fluid directing arrangement is configured to define a fluid flow path from the vent hole of the housing to a vent point in an outer surface of a battery when the battery is received within the housing, the vent point for releasing fluid during degassing of the battery.", "embedding_index": 773}
{"index": 774, "patent_number": "US2022297926 AA", "text": "[EN] An insert for a packet of smoking articles includes a substantially rigid and flat support structure; at least one breath freshening article disposed on the support structure; and an outer cover configured to enclose the support structure and the at least one breath freshening article. A packet of smoking articles is also provided including the insert. [EN] 1. An insert for a packet of smoking articles comprising: a substantially rigid and flat support structure;at least one breath freshening article disposed on the support structure; andan outer cover configured to enclose the support structure and the at least one breath freshening article.2. The insert of claim 1, wherein the support structure is a cardboard stiffener or a plastic stiffener.3. The insert of claim 1, wherein the at least one breath freshening article is a plurality of breath freshening strips.4. The insert of claim 3, wherein the plurality of breath freshening strips are stacked on top of one another.5. The insert of claim 3, wherein the plurality of breath freshening strips are arranged as a sheet or band of strips with each strip attached to its adjacent strip or strips via a line of weakness.6. The insert of claim 1, wherein the outer cover is a wrapper disposed on opposing surfaces of the support structure and is configured to form a peripheral seal around the support structure so as to protect the at least one breath freshening article.7. The insert of claim 6, wherein the wrapper is made of a heat sealable paper or a heat sealable foil.8. The insert of claim 6, wherein the wrapper is configured to stick to at least one of the surfaces of the support structure forming a median seal such that the insert is divided into two pockets on either side of the median seal, each pocket configured to contain a stack of breath freshening articles of the at least one breath freshening article.9. The insert of claim 6, wherein the wrapper comprises at least one opening mechanism formed in the peripheral seal along a longitudinal direction.10. The insert of claim 9, wherein the at least one opening mechanism comprises an incision formed at an edge of the peripheral seal such that the wrapper can be opened by tearing the peripheral seal along the incision.11. The insert of claim 1, wherein a thickness of the insert is less than 3 mm.12. A packet of smoking articles comprising the insert of claim 1.13. The packet of claim 12, wherein the insert is configured to be placed between an inner frame and a liner of the packet.14. The packet of claim 12, wherein a number of the at least one breath freshening article in the insert is at least equal to a number of smoking articles in the packet.15. A method of manufacturing a packet of smoking articles comprising a step of inserting the insert of claim 1 into a packet of smoking articles.", "embedding_index": 774}
{"index": 775, "patent_number": "WO22207536 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating assembly (200) for an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed. The heating assembly (200) comprises: a tubular heating chamber (202) comprising an opening (204) for receiving an aerosol substrate; and a thin film heater (207) that is wrapped around an outer surface (203) of the heating chamber (202) and configured to supply heat to the heating chamber (202). The thin film heater (207) comprises a flexible heating element (208) and a first electrically insulating backing film (206) comprising mica. The flexible heating element (208) is adhesively coupled to a first side (209) of the first electrically insulating backing film (206) and an opposing second side (211) of the first electrically insulating backing film (206) contacts the outer surface of the heating chamber (203). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a tubular heating chamber comprising an opening for receiving an aerosol substrate; and a thin film heater that is wrapped around an outer surface of the heating chamber and configured to supply heat to the heating chamber, wherein the thin film heater comprises a flexible heating element and a first electrically insulating backing film comprising mica, and wherein the flexible heating element is adhesively coupled to a first side of the first electrically insulating backing film and an opposing second side of the first electrically insulating backing film contacts the outer surface of the heating chamber.2. The heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the first electrically insulating backing film comprises at least one of: muscovite; and phlogopite.3. The heating assembly of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first electrically insulating backing film comprises a mica paper.4. The heating assembly of claim 3, wherein the mica paper is impregnated with a binder.5. The heating assembly of claim 4, wherein the binder comprises: resin; woven cloth or web; or non-woven cloth or web.6. The heating assembly of claim 5, wherein the binder comprises resin, and wherein the resin comprises: silicone resin, polyester; polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); or polyether ether ketone (PEEK).7. The heating assembly of claim 5, wherein the binder comprises non- woven cloth or web, and wherein the non-woven cloth or web comprises at least one of: glass; and polyester.8. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the first electrically insulating backing film has a thickness of less than 120 pm.9. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the first electrically insulating backing film is a phlogopite mica tape having a thickness between 80 and 120 pm.10. The heating assembly of claim 9, wherein the tape has a dielectric strength of more than 1.1 KV/layer.11. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the thin film heater comprises a second electrically insulating backing film disposed on an opposing side of the heating element to the first electrically insulating backing film such that the heating element is at least partially enclosed between the first electrically insulating backing film and the second electrically insulating backing film.12. The heating assembly of claim 11, wherein the second electrically insulating backing film comprises mica.13. The heating assembly of claim 12, wherein the second electrically insulating backing film is a phlogopite mica tape having a thickness between 80 and 120 pm.14. The heating assembly of claim 13, wherein the tape has a dielectric strength of more than 1.1 KV/layer.15. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the flexible heating element comprises a metal resistive track.16. The heating assembly of claim 15, wherein the metal resistive track is a chemically etched metal resistive track.17. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the flexible heating element is adhesively coupled to the first side of the first electrically insulating backing film using a silicon-based adhesive.18. The heating assembly of any preceding claim, further comprising: a heat shrink film that is wrapped around the thin film heater to secure the thin film heater to the heating chamber.19. The heating assembly of claim 18, wherein the heat shrink film comprises: polyimide; or polyether ether ketone (PEEK).20. The heating assembly of any of the preceding claims, wherein the thin film heater is wrapped around an outer surface of the heating chamber having a diameter of less than 10 mm, preferably comprised between 6.5 mm and 9 mm, more preferably 7 and 8.5 mm.", "embedding_index": 775}
{"index": 776, "patent_number": "US2022279860 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of enabling an operation of an aerosol generation device including at the aerosol generation device: determining whether an aerosol generation device held operation enablement message is valid or invalid, and enabling the operation if the aerosol generation device held operation enablement message is determined to be valid, at the personal computing device attempting to obtain a server generated operation enablement message, transmitting the server generated operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device if the server generated operation enablement message is obtained, and generating a personal computing device generated operation enablement message and transmitting the personal computing device operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device if the server generated operation enablement message is not obtained. The aerosol generation device uses whichever of the operation enablement messages it receives from the personal computing device as the aerosol generation device held operation enablement message. [EN] 1. A method for enabling an operation of an aerosol generation device, comprising the steps of: attempting to obtain a server generated operation enablement message,transmitting the server generated operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device if the server generated operation enablement message is obtained, andgenerating a personal computing device generated operation enablement message and transmitting the personal computing device generated operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device if the server generated operation enablement message is not obtained.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the server generated operation enablement message remains valid for a first period of time and the personal computing device generated operation enablement message remains valid for a second period of time, the first period of time being longer than the second period of time.3. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step: storing the server generated operation enablement message if successfully obtained.4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: receiving an aerosol generation device originating operation enablement request; and in responsetransmitting the server generated operation enablement message or the personal computing device generated operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device.5. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: providing an unlock interface to a user; andupon the user successfully unlocking the unlock interface, transmitting the personal computing device generated operation enablement message to the aerosol generation device.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of attempting to obtain the server generated operation enablement message comprises transmitting an operation enablement request to a remote server.8. The method of claim 1, wherein the server generated operation enablement message and/or the personal computing device generated operation enablement message comprise data indicative of a time to be valid for.9-10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps: receiving, at the aerosol generation device, and using the server generated operation enablement message or the personal computing device generated operation enablement message as an aerosol generation device held operation enablement message;determining whether the aerosol generation device held operation enablement message is valid or invalid, andenabling the operation if the aerosol generation device held operation enablement message is determined to be valid.12. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step: disabling the operation of the aerosol generation device, wherein the disabling of the operation of the aerosol generation device is performed at an end of a period of time commencing from a time at which the operation of the aerosol generation device is enabled.13. The method of claim 7, further comprising the steps: receiving an/the operation enablement request;authenticating a user of the aerosol generation device;generating the server generated operation enablement message;digitally signing the server generated operation enablement message such that the server generated operation enablement message comprises verifiable data; andtransmitting the server generated operation enablement message such that the operation of the aerosol generation device is enabled when the aerosol generation device determines that the verifiable data of the server generated operation enablement message is authentic.14. The method of claim 1, wherein the server generated operation enablement message is stored on a personal computing device, and wherein the server generated operation enablement message is stored in a browser storage of a web browser of the personal computing device.15. (canceled)16. The method of claim 7, further comprising the steps of: on the remote server;receiving the operation enablement request to generate the server generated operation enablement message;authenticating a user of the aerosol generation device;generating the server generated operation enablement message;digitally signing the server generated operational enablement message such that the server generated operational enablement message comprises verifiable data; andtransmitting the server generated operation enablement message.17. The method of claim 16, wherein the operation enablement request to generate the server generated operation enablement message comprises data indicative of an age of a user of the aerosol generation device.18-20. (canceled)21. The method of claim 1, wherein the server generated operation enablement message comprises verification information and/or verifiable data.22. The method of claim 21, wherein the verification information comprises a public key of a public/private key pair and the verifiable data comprises a digital signature signed using a private key of the public/private key pair.23. The method of claim 22, wherein the public/private key pair is a public/private key pair generated at a remote server.24-25. (canceled)26. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of: on the personal computing device:launching a progressive web application on the web browser;accessing the browser storage of the web browser, the browser storage storing one or more consumer apparatus identifiers each corresponding to a candidate aerosol generation device;determining one of the candidate consumer apparatus as the selected aerosol generation device with which to open a short-range wireless communication connection;receiving the consumer apparatus identifier corresponding to the selected aerosol generation device and causing the personal computing device to open the short-range wireless communication connection between the personal computing device and the selected aerosol generation device using the received consumer apparatus identifier corresponding to the selected aerosol generation device.27-29. (canceled)30. The method of claim 26, wherein the personal computing device receives, from the selected aerosol generation device, an indication of a functioning of the selected aerosol generation device via the short-range wireless communication connection.31. (canceled)32. The method of claim 30, further comprising the step of: on the personal computing device:transmitting the indication of the functioning of the selected aerosol generation device to a remote server via a long-range communication connection.33. The method of claim 32, further comprising the steps of: prior to transmitting the indication of the functioning of the selected aerosol generation device to the remote server:determining whether the long-range communication connection is available to the personal computing device; andin response to determining that the long-range communication connection is available to the personal computing device, causing the long-range communication connection to be set up between the personal computing device and the remote server.34-38. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 776}
{"index": 777, "patent_number": "US2022312833 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for producing filters for smoking articles includes: providing a filter rod, the filter rod having a cylinder shape with a first filter rod end, a second filter rod end and a circumferential filter rod surface; providing an outer wrapper; wrapping the outer wrapper around the filter rod along a filter rod circumferential direction covering at least parts of the circumferential filter rod surface; obtaining a wrapped filter rod; cutting the wrapped filter rod perpendicular to a filter rod longitudinal direction into outer and inner wrapped filter rod segments, wherein first and second outer wrapped filter rod segments include the first and second filter rod ends, respectively, and have a length being less than 10 percent of a total length of the filter rod and/or less than 10 mm; and obtaining the inner wrapped filter rod segments as the filters and disposing the outer wrapped filter rod segments. [EN] 1. A method for producing filters for smoking articles, comprising the steps: providing a filter rod, the filter rod having a cylinder shape with a first filter rod end, a second filter rod end and a circumferential filter rod surface;wrapping an outer wrapper around the filter rod along a filter rod circumferential direction covering at least parts of the circumferential filter rod surface to obtain a wrapped filter rod;cutting the wrapped filter rod perpendicular to a filter rod longitudinal direction into outer wrapped filter rod segments and an inner wrapped filter rod segment, wherein the outer wrapped filter rod segments include a first outer wrapped filter rod segment comprising the first filter rod end and a second outer wrapped filter rod segment comprising the second filter rod end, each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment having a length being less than 10 percent of a total length of the filter rod and/or less than 10 mm; andobtaining the inner wrapped filter rod segments as the filters and disposing the outer wrapped filter rod segments.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the step of cutting the wrapped filter rod includes obtaining at least two inner wrapped filter rod segments.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is less than 8 percent of the total length of the filter rod.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is less than 8 mm.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the outer wrapper is fixed to the filter rod by a glueing connection, wherein the glueing connection is arranged on an inner surface of the outer wrapper, the inner surface of the outer wrapper being in contact with the circumferential filter rod surface.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: at least parts of the inner surface of the outer wrapper are self-adhesive.7. The method according to claim 1, wherein: an outer surface of the outer wrapper is printed.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the filter rod comprises a filter tow and a plug wrap.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the filter rod comprises a fibrous material, the fibrous material being selected from the group of cellulose acetate, cellulose, flax, hemp, cotton and polylactic acid.10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: a first flavoring element and a second flavoring element arranged inside the filter rod, wherein a central plane of the filter rod extending perpendicular to the filter rod longitudinal direction defines a first side and a second side of the filter rod, wherein the first flavoring element is arranged on the first side of the filter rod and the second flavoring element is arranged on the second side of the filter rod, wherein the first flavoring element and the second flavoring element are each arranged at a distance to the central plane, the distance being between 3 mm and 20 mm.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein: the distance at which each of the first flavoring element and the second flavoring element are arranged to the to the central plane of the filter rod is between 5 mm and 15 mm.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the outer wrapper consists of a paper, carton and/or cardboard material, wherein the outer wrapper (30) is textured, structured, coated and/or perforated.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein: length of the outer wrapper in the filter rod longitudinal direction is the same as the total length of the filter rod in the filter rod longitudinal direction.14. The method according to claim 1, wherein: when the step of cutting the wrapped filter rod includes cutting the filter rod and/or the outer wrapper perpendicular to the filter rod longitudinal direction.15. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is less than 4 percent of the total length of the filter rod.16. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is 3.85 percent of the total length of the filter rod.17. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is less than 4 mm.18. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the length of each of the first outer wrapped filter rod segment and the second outer wrapped filter rod segment is 3 mm.19. The method according to claim 10, wherein: the distance at which each of the first flavoring element and the second flavoring element are arranged to the to the central plane of the filter rod is between 8 mm and 12 mm.20. The method according to claim 10, wherein: the distance at which each of the first flavoring element and the second flavoring element are arranged to the to the central plane of the filter rod is 10 mm.", "embedding_index": 777}
{"index": 778, "patent_number": "WO22200341 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generating device for vaping comprising an outer case (8), an atomizer (2) to create an inhalable vapor, a battery (4) and a microcontroller (6), characterized in that at least a controlling part of an external surface (10) of the outer case is electrically resistive, and in that the device comprises: an generating unit (18b) generating an electric field (20) in the controlling part; a mapping unit (28b) establishing a time dependent map of the electric field or the electrical potential distribution in the controlling part; an analyzing unit to detect variations in the map representative of the presence and/or movements of a user's finger on the outer case controlling part, then to determine a specific interaction of the user with the controlling part, to compare the detected specific interaction with registered patterns associated with commands, and to send the corresponding command to the microcontroller. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generating device for vaping comprising an outer case (8) which accommodates an atomizer (2) for heating a vaporizable substance to create an inhalable vapor, a power source (4) for powering the atomizer, a microcontroller (6) supplied by the power source (4), with a controlling unit (60) for controlling the atomizer (2), and a user interface enabling a user to send commands to the controlling unit (60), characterized in that at least a part of an external surface of the outer case, referred to as the controlling part of the outer case, is made of an electrically resistive material, and in that the user interface comprises: - an electric field-generating unit (18a, 18b) configured to generate an electric field (20) in the controlling part of the outer case according to a reference map, - a mapping unit (28a, 28b, 30, 32) configured to establish a time dependent map of the electric field or the electrical potential distribution in the controlling part of the outer case, - an analyzing unit (34, 36, 38) configured to detect perturbations and/or variations over a time period in the map, representative of the presence and/or movements of a users finger on the controlling part of the outer case, the analyzing unit being further configured to determine a specific interaction of the user with the controlling part of the outer case, to compare the detected specific interaction with registered patterns associated with corresponding commands and, if the detected specific interaction matches a registered pattern, to send the corresponding command to the controlling unit (60) of the microcontroller.2. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the controlling part of the outer case (8) extends along the entire external surface (10) of the outer case.3. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electrically resistive of the controlling part is chosen among any material having a surface resistivity comprised between 500 Ohms and 100M Ohms per square, conducting plastics, ABS or a polycarbonates loaded with metallic or carbon-based particles, electrically insulating materials coated with electrically conducting paint, solid materials first covered with a dielectric paint and subsequently covered with an electrically conducting paint.4. Aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electric field-generating unit is configured to provide a voltage in the order of 1 to 10V DC or 1 to 10V AC with a frequency up to 500kHz.5. Aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electric field-generating unit includes two generating electrodes (18a, 18b) connected to the microcontroller (6) and supplied by the power source (4), the two generating electrodes contacting an internal face (12) of the outer case at two opposite points of the controlling part, the two generating electrodes being set at two different constant electrical potentials.6. Aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein each of the generating electrodes includes a spring loaded pogo pin, the spring urging the pogo pin in contact with the internal face (12) of the outer case.7. Aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mapping unit includes a plurality of measuring points distributed on the controlling part of the outer case, with, for each measuring point, a pair of electrical contacts (28a, 28b), and a measuring unit (30) for frequently measuring the electrical potential difference between the two electrical contacts of each pair.", "embedding_index": 778}
{"index": 779, "patent_number": "WO22200487 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating device comprising a primary liquid reservoir, a secondary liquid reservoir and a mouthpiece sequentially arranged one after another. The primary liquid reservoir comprises an aerosolisable liquid which is transportable towards the secondary liquid reservoir through at least one opening thereby creating a liquid flow path. The aerosol generating device further comprises at least one aerosol generating unit arranged in the liquid flow path for generating inhalable aerosol which flows to the mouthpiece thereby creating an aerosol flow path. The primary liquid reservoir further comprises a variable volume surrounded by an at least in part non-rigid surrounding wall which is mechanically deformable and/or extendable. The aerosolisable liquid is extractable and/or refillable of the primary liquid reservoir through the opening to the aerosol generating unit during pressurization of the primary liquid reservoir. The aerosolisable liquid occupies the entire volume of the primary liquid reservoir and/or the primary liquid reservoir is sealed in gas-tight manner. [EN] Aerosol generating device with an at least in part non-rigid e-liquid reservoir Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (1) comprising a primary liquid reservoir (2), a second ary liquid reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (4) sequentially arranged one after another, wherein the primary liquid reservoir (2) comprises an aerosolisable liquid (5) which is transportable towards the secondary liquid reservoir (3) through at least one opening (9) thereby creating a liquid flow path (If), wherein the aerosol generating device (1) further comprises at least one aerosol generating unit (6) arranged in the liquid flow path (If) for generating inhalable aerosol which flows to the mouthpiece (4) thereby creating an aerosol flow path (af), characterized in that the primary liquid reservoir (2), which is mechanically deformable and/or extendable, comprises a variable volume (7) surrounded by an at least in part non-rigid surround ing wall (8), wherein the aerosolisable liquid is extractable to the aerosol generating unit (6) during pressurization of the primary liquid reservoir (2) and/or the primary liq uid reservoir (2) is refillable through the opening (9), wherein the aerosolisable liquid (5) occupies the entire volume (7) of the primary liquid reservoir (2) and/or the pri mary liquid reservoir (2) is sealed in gas-tight manner.2. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the primary liquid reservoir (2) is a flexible bag.3. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surrounding wall (8) comprises a concertina bladder structure.4. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the primary liquid reservoir (2) is a tube.5. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 4, characterized in that the surrounding wall (8) comprises a rigid cylindrical shape which is connected to a deformable and/or an adjustable bottom.6. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (9) is a nozzle (9a), preferably a one way nozzle (9a), which seals the primary liquid reservoir (2) against the liquid flow path (If), wherein the nozzle (9) is a connection between the primary liquid reservoir (2) and the secondary liquid reservoir (3).7. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit (6) comprises means (6a) for generating aerosol, prefera bly a heater.8. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit (6) is arranged between the primary liquid reservoir (2) and the secondary liquid reservoir (3).9. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the secondary liquid reservoir (3) comprises at least one channel () which leads the generated aerosol from the aerosol generating unit (6) to the mouthpiece.10. A primary liquid reservoir (2) of an aerosol generating device (l)according to claim 1, characterized by a variable volume (7) surrounded by an at least in part non-rigid surrounding wall (8) which is mechanically deformable and/or extendable, wherein the aerosolisable liquid is extractable and/or refillable of the primary liquid reservoir (2) through the opening (9) to the aerosol generating unit (6) during pressurization of the primary liquid reser- voir (2), wherein the aerosolisable liquid (5) occupies the entire volume (7) of the pri mary liquid reservoir (2) and/or the primary liquid reservoir (2) is sealed in gas-tight manner11. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device (1) comprising a primary liquid reservoir (2), a secondary liquid reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (4), wherein the primary liquid reservoir (2) comprises an aerosolisable liquid (5) which is transporta ble towards the secondary liquid reservoir (3) through at least one opening (9) thereby creating a liquid flow path (If) comprising following steps: providing the primary and secondary liquid reservoirs (2, 3) and the mouth piece (4); arranging the primary liquid reservoir (2) sequentially after the secondary liq uid reservoir (3); connecting the primary liquid reservoir (2) to the secondary liquid reservoir (3) with the opening (9); connecting the secondary liquid reservoir (3) to the mouthpiece (4); installing the primary and secondary liquid reservoirs (2, 3) and the mouth piece (4) in a housing.12. Method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 13, characterized by arranging an aerosol generating unit (6) at least in the secondary liquid reservoir (3).13. Method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by arranging the aerosol generating unit (6) between the primary and the secondary liq uid reservoir (3).14. A method for refilling the primary liquid reservoir (2) according to claimsl - 12 comprising following steps providing a refilling reservoir comprising an refillable aerosolisable liquid; arrange the refilling reservoir to the mouthpiece (4); applying pressure to the primary liquid reservoir (2) with the refilling reservoir, wherein the aerosolisable liquid flows from the refilling reservoir through the mouthpiece (4) to the opening (9).15. An aerosol generating device (1) comprising a primary liquid reservoir (2), a second ary liquid reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (4) sequentially arranged one after another, wherein the primary liquid reservoir (2) comprises an aerosolisable liquid (5) which is transportable towards the secondary liquid reservoir (3) through at least one opening (9) thereby creating a liquid flow path (If), wherein the aerosol generating device (1) further comprises at least one aerosol generating unit (6) arranged in the liquid flow path (If) for generating inhalable aerosol which flows to the mouthpiece (4) thereby creating an aerosol flow path (af), characterized in that the primary liquid reservoir (2), which is mechanically deformable and/or extendable, comprises a variable volume (7) surrounded by an at least in part non-rigid surround ing wall (8), wherein the aerosolisable liquid is extractable to the aerosol generating unit (6) during pressurization of the primary liquid reservoir (2) and/or the primary liq uid reservoir (2) is refillable through the opening (9), wherein the aerosolisable liquid (5) occupies the entire volume (7) of the primary liquid reservoir (2) and/or the pri mary liquid reservoir (2) is sealed in gas-tight manner, wherein the aerosol generating unit (6) is arranged between the primary liquid reservoir (2) and the secondary liquid reservoir (3).16. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit represents an initial section of the aerosol flow path.17. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit is arranged parallel to the opening of the primary liquid reservoir.18. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 15 - 17, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit is formed as a heating ring, preferably comprising a nar row through-hole.19. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 15 - 18, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit preferably seals the opening of the primary liquid reservoir in a one-way (single use) manner being in fluid connection to the mouthpiece and the secondary liquid reservoir.", "embedding_index": 779}
{"index": 780, "patent_number": "WO22200486 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating device (1) comprising a first reservoir (2), a second reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (7) sequentially arranged one after another along a predefined direction (V). The first reservoir comprises an aerosolisable liquid which is transportable towards the second reservoir through at least one opening (5) thereby creating a liquid flow path (lf). The aerosol generating device further comprises at least one aerosol generating unit (8) arranged in the second reservoir for generating inhalable aerosol which flows to the mouthpiece thereby creating an aerosol flow path (af). According to the invention, the first reservoir comprises a mechanically deformable failure area (9) which allows a predefined transportation of the aerosolisable liquid along the liquid flow path as consequence of a force application (cf) on the first reservoir. The invention relates also to a first reservoir comprising a failure area. [EN] Aerosol generating device comprising a reservoir with a failure area Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (1) comprising a first reservoir (2), a second reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (7) sequentially arranged one after another along a predefined direction (V), wherein the first reservoir (2) comprises an aerosolisable liquid which is transportable towards the second reservoir (3) through at least one opening (5) thereby creating a liquid flow path (If), wherein the aerosol generating device (1) fur ther comprises at least one aerosol generating unit (8) arranged in the second reser voir (3) for generating inhalable aerosol which flows to the mouthpiece (4) thereby creating an aerosol flow path (af), characterized in that the first reservoir (2) comprises a mechanically deformable failure area (9) which al lows a predefined transportation of the aerosolisable liquid along the liquid flow path (If) as consequence of a force application (cf) on the first reservoir (2).2. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the force (cf) can be effected at least in part along a longitudinal and/or transversal direction (L, T) of the aerosol generating device (1) resulting a compression of the aerosol generating device (1) and extraction of the aerosolisable liquid, wherein the longitudinal and transversal directions (L, T) are perpendicular to the predefined di rection (V) of the aerosol generating device (1) and to each other.3. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first reservoir (2) of the aerosol generating device (1) is deformable at least in part along the longitudinal (L) and/or transversal (T) direction.4. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a housing (11) of the aerosol generating device (1) is deformable at least in part along the longitudinal (L) and/or transversal (T) direction.5. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the force (cf) can be effected at least in part along or against the predefined direction (V).6. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the aerosol generating unit (8) comprises means for generating aerosol, preferably a coil (8a), also preferably a heater.7. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mouthpiece (7) is movable with respect to the housing of the aerosol generating device (1) along and/or against the predefined direction (V), wherein the mouthpiece (7) provides force (cf) on the first reservoir (2) and/or the failure area (9).8. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fibrous material, preferably a wick, comprised in the second reservoir (3) supplies the aerosol generating unit (8) with the aerosolisable liquid.9. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first reservoir (2) comprises a non-rigid material at least in part.10. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second reservoir (3) comprises at least one channel () which leads the generated aerosol from the aerosol generating unit (6) to the mouthpiece (7).11. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (5) is a nozzle (5a), preferably a one way nozzle (5a), which seals the first reservoir (2) against the liquid flow path (If).12. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (5) is a mechanical and fluidic connection between the first reservoir (2) and the second reservoir (3).13. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mouthpiece (7) is connected movably to the housing (11).14. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the breaking point is a notch, a perforation or a scribe mark which decisively weakens the failure area (9) by the notch effect.15. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the failure area (9) is connected to an external safety mark or indicator.16. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first reservoir (2) comprises means for determining the fill level of the aerosolisa- ble liquid in the first reservoir..17. A first reservoir (2) for an aerosol generating device (1), wherein the first reservoir (2), a second reservoir (3) and a mouthpiece (4) of the aerosol generating device (1) are sequentially arranged one after another along a predefined direction (V), wherein the first reservoir (2) comprises an aerosolisable liquid (5) which is transportable towards the second reservoir (3) through at least one opening (9) thereby creating a liquid flow path (If), characterized in that the first reservoir (2) comprises a mechanically deformable failure area (9) which al lows a predefined transportation of the aerosolisable liquid along the liquid flow path (If) as a consequence of a force application (cf) on the first reservoir (2).", "embedding_index": 780}
{"index": 781, "patent_number": "WO22200113 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises an aerosol generation unit (5) transforming an aerosol-forming material into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user, a wireless communication interface (6) having wireless communications with a communication equipment (2), a digital user interface (7) receiving user inputs for controlling the aerosol generation unit (5), and a controller (8) controlling the digital user interface (7) according to a current status of the wireless communication interface (6) depending on the establishment, or not, of a wireless communication with the communication equipment (2). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising: an aerosol generation unit (5) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming material into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user, a wireless communication interface (6) arranged for having wireless communications with a communication equipment (2), and a digital user interface (7) arranged for receiving user inputs at least for controlling said aerosol generation unit (5), wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises: a controller (8) arranged for controlling said digital user interface (7) according to a current status of said wireless communication interface (6) depending on the establishment, or not, of a wireless communication with said communication equipment (2), and wherein said digital user interface (7) is arranged for receiving text information input by said user and defining user inputs, and said controller (8) is further arranged for controlling said wireless communication interface (6) to transmit said text information received by said digital user interface (7) to said communication equipment (2).2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein said controller is operable to switch said digital user interface (7) between an inactive mode, forbidding its use by said user when said wireless communication interface (6) has a first status, and an active mode, allowing receiving user input(s) when said wireless communication interface (6) has a second status.3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein said digital user interface (7) is arranged for displaying a keyboard for receiving user input(s) in said active mode.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein said digital user interface (7) comprises a multi-touch digital screen displaying said keyboard.5. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said controller (8) is arranged for switching automatically said digital user interface (7) from said inactive mode to said active mode when said current status goes from said first status to said second status.6. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein said wireless communication interface (6) has said first status when there is no wireless communication established between said wireless communication interface (6) and said communication equipment (2), and has said second status when a wireless communication has been established between said wireless communication interface (6) and said communication equipment (2).7. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said wireless communication interface (6) is arranged to communicate with said communication equipment (2) using a Bluetooth Human Interface Device HID Profile.8. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said controller (8) is further arranged for unlocking or locking said aerosol generation device (1) depending on said current status of said wireless communication interface (6).9. Aerosol generation device according to claim 8 taken in combination with any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein said controller (8) is arranged for unlocking said aerosol generation device (1) to enable aerosol generation by said aerosol generation unit (5) when said current status is said second status.10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 8 or 9 taken in combination with any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein said controller (8) is arranged for locking said aerosol generation device (1) to prohibit aerosol generation by said aerosol generation unit (5) when said current status is said first status.11. Aerosol generation device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device constitutes an electronic cigarette.12. Method intended for being performed in an aerosol generation device (1) comprising an aerosol generation unit (5) arranged for transforming an aerosol-forming material into an aerosol that may be inhaled by a user, a wireless communication interface (6) arranged for having wireless communications with a communication equipment (2), a digital user interface (7) arranged for receiving user inputs at least for controlling said aerosol generation unit (5), and a controller (8) arranged for controlling said digital user interface (7), wherein the method comprises: - controlling said digital user interface (7) according to a current status of said wireless communication interface (6) depending on the establishment, or not, of a wireless communication with said communication equipment (2), - receiving text information input by said user using said digital user interface, and - transmitting said text information received by said digital user interface (7) to said communication equipment (2).13. Method according to claim 12, wherein controlling said digital user interface (7) according to a current status of said wireless communication interface (6) comprises: - determining whether a wireless communication has been established between said wireless communication interface (6) and said communication equipment (2), and if so - switching said digital user interface (7) into an active mode to receive user input(s).14. Method according to claim 13, wherein said switching induces displaying a keyboard with said digital user interface (7) to receive text information input by said user and defining user inputs, when said digital user interface (7) is in said active mode.15. Method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the method further comprises: unlocking said aerosol generation device (1) to enable aerosol generation by said aerosol generation unit (5) if a wireless communication has been established between said aerosol generation device (1) and said communication equipment (2).", "embedding_index": 781}
{"index": 782, "patent_number": "WO21099423 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (200) for heating a consumable (300) comprising a columnar portion of aerosol substrate (310). The device comprises: a body (210) comprising a heating chamber for heating the columnar portion, the heating chamber comprising a first side wall (212), a first end wall (214) and a penetrative heater (216) protruding from the first end wall into the heating chamber, wherein the penetrative heater is arranged such that, when a consumable is inserted into the heating chamber, the penetrative heater penetrates into the columnar portion of aerosol substrate; an inner chamber (230) adapted to be removably inserted into the heating chamber and adapted to receive the consumable, the inner chamber comprising a second side wall (232) and a second end wall (234) connected to the second side wall; wherein the second end wall comprises an aperture adapted to fit around the penetrative heater; and a cap (220) adapted to hold the inner chamber in the heating chamber. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device for heating a consumable comprising a columnar portion of aerosol substrate, the device comprising: a body comprising a heating chamber for heating the columnar portion, the heating chamber comprising a first side wall, a first end wall and a penetrative heater protruding from the first end wall into the heating chamber, wherein the penetrative heater is arranged such that, when a consumable is inserted into the heating chamber, the penetrative heater penetrates into the columnar portion of aerosol substrate; an inner chamber adapted to be removably inserted into the heating chamber and adapted to receive the consumable, the inner chamber comprising a second side wall and a second end wall connected to the second side wall; wherein the second end wall comprises an aperture adapted to fit around the penetrative heater; and a cap adapted to hold the inner chamber in the heating chamber.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the second end wall and the second side wall are adapted to spread heat from the penetrative heater.3. An aerosol device according to claim 2, wherein the second side wall and the second end wall comprise a material with a thermal conductivity of at least 25 W/m.K.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the second side wall and/or the second end wall comprises a metallic material or graphite.5. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the cap comprises an inhibitor portion adapted to prevent the inner chamber from moving while the cap is engaged with the body.6. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the cap comprises an opening adapted to receive the consumable and to allow the consumable to be inserted into and removed from the heating chamber.7. An aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the cap further comprises an outer tubular portion arranged to fit over at least part of the body in the holding position of the inner chamber.8. An aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the cap comprises an inner tubular portion arranged to abut against the inner chamber in position in the heating chamber.9. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the inner chamber comprises a flange adapted to remain outside the heating chamber.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein a thermal conductivity of the flange is substantially lower than a thermal conductivity of the second side wall and the second end wall.11. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a side heater arranged to supply heat into the heating chamber through the first side wall.12. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the second side wall and the second end wall are adapted to reflect heat within the heating chamber.13. An aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein respective inner surfaces of the second side wall and the second end wall comprise a heat reflective layer or a heat reflective coating.14. An aerosol generation device according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the first side wall and first end wall comprise a heat resistant material.15. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heating chamber comprises a tubular insulation.16. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the body or the inner chamber comprises an attachment part for releasably attaching the inner chamber to the body.17. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the cap or the inner chamber comprises an attachment part for releasably attaching the inner chamber to the cap.18. An aerosol generation device according to claim 17, wherein the cap or the inner chamber are attached by a friction fit or screw fit connection.19. A chamber adapted to be inserted as an inner chamber into a heating chamber of an aerosol generation device and adapted to receive a consumable, the chamber comprising a side wall and an end wall, wherein the second end wall comprises an aperture adapted to fit around a penetrative heater of the heating chamber, and the second end wall and the second side wall are adapted to spread heat from the penetrative heater.", "embedding_index": 782}
{"index": 783, "patent_number": "EP4062775 A1", "text": "[EN] Tobacco product for an aerosol generating device, wherein the tobacco product comprises an aerosolizable agent and a shell, the aerosolizable agent being encapsulated by the shell, wherein the shell comprises a hydrocolloidal material, is fluid tight at an ambient storage temperature of the tobacco product and decomposable by heat. According to the invention the aerosolizable agent comprises tobacco particles and an aerosol former which are aerosolizable by heat. [EN] 1. Tobacco product (2) for an aerosol generating device (1), wherein the tobacco product (2) comprises an aerosolizable agent (3) and a shell (4), the aerosolizable agent (3) being encapsulated by the shell (4), wherein the shell (4) comprises a hydrocolloidal material, is fluid tight at an ambient storage temperature of the tobacco product (2) and decomposable by heat,characterized in that, the aerosolizable agent (3) comprises tobacco particles (5) and an aerosol former (6) which are aerosolizable by heat.2. Tobacco product (2) according to claim 1,characterized in that, the shell has a maximum thickness of 100 microns, preferably between 1 and 40 microns and most preferably between 1 and 10 microns.3. Tobacco product (2) according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that, wherein the tobacco particles (5) have a mean particle size (D90) equal to or less than 100 microns, preferably equal to or less than 50 microns and most preferably equal to or less than less than 30 microns.4. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the aerosol former (6) comprises at least one of the following ingredients: polyhydric alcohols or diols such as polypropylene glycol (PG), triethylene glycol, 1-3-butanediol and/or glycerin esters of polyhydric alcohols such as glycerol mon-, di- or triacetate triethyl citrate or myristates including ethyl myristate and/or isopropyl myristate aliphatic esters of mono-, di- or polycarboxylic acids, such as methyl stearate, dimethyldodecanedioate and/or dimethyl tetradecanedioate5. Tobacco product (2) according to claim 4,characterized in that, the aerosol aerosolizable agent (3) further comprises at least one of the following binder and/or gelling agents: gum, such as gellan gum, xanthan gum, arabic gum, locust bean gum and/or agar agar cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose (MC), or ethyl cellulose polysaccharides such as starches organic acids such as alginic acid conjugate base salts of organic acids such as sodium-alginate, agar, or pectins.6. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the shell (4) comprises a hydrocolloidal material which has a melting point of at least 50 degrees centigrade, preferably 60 degrees centigrade, and more preferably 70 degrees centigrade, and a maximum melting point of 100 degrees centigrade, preferably 90 degrees centigrade, and more preferably 80 degrees centigrade7. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, shell (4) comprises at least one of the following hydrocolloidal materials: alginate, cellulose, gelatin, carrageenan, gelan gum, guar gum, arabic gum,xanthan gum, pectin and/or combinations the materials.8. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the tobacco product (2) comprises at least one non-tobacco flavour and/or a tobacco flavour distinct from the tobacco powder.9. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the aerosol former (6) comprises a semi-liquid and/or pasty consistency.10. Tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the tobacco product (2) comprises particles, preferably metal particles, which generate heat on contact with an induction field.11. Aerosol generating article (7) with a tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating article (7) comprises at least one tobacco section (11) and at least one filter section (9) with a filter (9a), and/or at least one hollow tubular element (20) between the tobacco section (11) and the filter section (9),characterized in that, the aerosol generating article (7) further comprises at least one cavity (8, 21), wherein the tobacco product (2) is arranged inside the cavity (8, 21).12. Aerosol generating article (7) according to claim 11,characterized in that, the cavity (8) is arranged inside the filter section (9), preferably inside the filter (9a).13. Aerosol generating device (1) for using a tobacco product (2) according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 -10,characterized in that, the aerosol generating device (1) comprises a cavity (10) which is configured to accept the tobacco product (2) and to heat the tobacco product by a heating element (12) to a temperature at which the shell is decomposed and the tobacco particles (5) and aerosol former (6) of the aerosolizable agent (3) are aerosolizable.14. Method for generating an inhalable aerosol (13) with a tobacco product (2) according to one of the claims 1 -10,characterized in that, tobacco product (2) is first arranged inside the cavity (10) of the aerosol generating device (1), and afterwards the cavity (8) is heated to a temperature at which the aerosolizable agent (3) releases an inhalable aerosol (13).15. Method for generating an inhalable aerosol (13) according to claim 14,characterized in that, the shell (4) of the tobacco product (2) is first decomposed by heat, before the inhalable aerosol (13) which is released by the aerosolizable agent (3) dissipates into an aerosol outlet of the device (1) or of an aerosol generating article (7).", "embedding_index": 783}
{"index": 784, "patent_number": "US2022240577 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for use in a personal vaporizer device, especially for use in an electronic cigarette, includes a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized in the personal vaporizer device, the housing having an opening in the top portion, a membrane compartment set into the opening in the top portion of the housing and attached to the inner walls of the housing, and a permeable membrane element held in the membrane compartment, the permeable membrane element being configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to opening in the top portion of the housing by capillary action. [EN] 1. A cartridge for use in a personal vaporizer device, the cartridge comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized in the personal vaporizer device, the housing having an opening in a top portion;a membrane compartment set into the opening in the top portion of the housing and attached to the inner walls of the housing; anda permeable membrane element held in the membrane compartment, the permeable membrane element being configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to the opening in the top portion of the housing by capillary action.2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the membrane compartment comprises a compartment wall having a plurality of compartment openings forming a sieve structure.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the compartment wall of the membrane compartment is one of or a combination of a side wall and a bottom wall.4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the permeable membrane element is formed of a wicking material selected from one of or a combination of the group of an open cell polymer foam, a natural fibrous textile, a synthetic textile, porous ceramics, ceramic wools, silica twines, silica braids, a stainless steel mesh, and nanoporous material having an organic or inorganic framework supporting a regular, porous structure.5. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the permeable membrane element is flush with a top rim of the housing.6. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the permeable membrane element is sunk within the housing by a setback distance with respect to a top rim of the housing.7. The cartridge of claim 5, further comprising: a tear-off film arranged over the top rim of the housing and sealing the permeable membrane element within the cartridge in a liquid-tight manner.8. The cartridge of claim 6, further comprising: a tear-off film arranged over the top rim of the housing and sealing the permeable membrane element within the cartridge in a liquid-tight manner; anda sealing pad attached to a back of the tear-off film, the sealing pad having a thickness corresponding to the setback distance of the upper surface of the permeable membrane element.9. The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: a liquid retention barrier arranged within the reservoir, the liquid retention barrier preventing at least a partial amount of liquid in an upper portion of the reservoir from flowing back into a lower portion of the reservoir.10. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the housing is substantially tubular in shape, the membrane compartment being set into a circular opening concentric with a circular cross-section of the housing.11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the permeable membrane element is disc-shaped having a diameter between 50 percent and 90 percent of a diameter of the substantially tubular housing.12. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the housing is made from a thermoplastic.13. A personal vaporizer device, comprising: a vaporizer housing having a hollow chamber formed as a receptacle for a cartridge with a permeable membrane element, configured to convey liquid from a liquid reservoir of the cartridge to an opening in a top portion of the cartridge by capillary action;an atomizer section having a heating device configured to vaporize liquid conveyed from the liquid reservoir of the cartridge into the personal vaporizer device; anda mouthpiece connected to the vaporizer housing, the mouthpiece being configured to transfer vaporized liquid from the atomizer section through a mouthpiece opening to a user of the personal vaporizer device.14. The personal vaporizer device of claim 13, further comprising: a vaporizer rear part configured to be removably attached to the vaporizer housing, thereby enclosing the receptacle for the cartridge.15. The personal vaporizer device of claim 14, wherein the vaporizer rear part includes a battery compartment for an electric energy storage.16. The personal vaporizer device of claim 13, wherein the heating device of the atomizer section is configured to be in direct contact with the permeable membrane element of the cartridge upon placing the cartridge into the receptacle of the vaporizer housing.17. The personal vaporizer device of claim 13, wherein the atomizer section further includes a wick to which the heating device is connected, the wick having a wick contact surface being configured to be in direct contact with the permeable membrane element of the cartridge upon placing the cartridge into the receptacle of the vaporizer housing.18. The personal vaporizer device of claim 17, wherein the wick is formed of a wicking material selected from one of or a combination of the group of silica twines, silica braids, cotton, a stainless steel mesh, and nanoporous material having an organic or inorganic framework supporting a regular, porous structure.19. The personal vaporizer device of claim 17, further comprising: an electrical energy storage configured to deliver electric energy to the heating device, the heating device being an electrically resistive metal coil wound around the wick.20. The personal vaporizer device of claim 13, wherein the atomizer section is arranged between the vaporizer housing and the mouthpiece of the personal vaporizer device.21. The personal vaporizer device of claim 20, wherein the mouthpiece is connected to the vaporizer housing in such a way that air inlets to the atomizer section are arranged between the vaporizer housing and the mouthpiece of the personal vaporizer device.22. The cartridge of claim 12, wherein the thermoplastic is polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, or polyethylene.23. A personal vaporizer system, comprising: a cartridge comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the housing having an opening in a top portion;a membrane compartment set into the opening in the top portion of the housing and attached to inner walls of the housing; anda permeable membrane element held in the membrane compartment, the permeable membrane element being configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to the opening in the top portion of the housing by capillary action; anda personal vaporizer device comprising: a vaporizer housing having a hollow chamber formed as a receptacle for the cartridge;an atomizer section having a heating device configured to vaporize liquid conveyed from the reservoir of the cartridge into the personal vaporizer device; anda mouthpiece connected to the vaporizer housing, the mouthpiece being configured to transfer vaporized liquid from the atomizer section through a mouthpiece opening to a user of the personal vaporizer device.", "embedding_index": 784}
{"index": 785, "patent_number": "EP3815554 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises a housing (16) defining a compartment (18) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (32) and a stationary heater (40) positioned adjacent to an outer surface (36) of the aerosol generating substrate (32) and arranged to heat a portion of the aerosol generating substrate (32) positioned adjacent to the heater (40). The aerosol generating device (10) further comprises a support element (44) for supporting the aerosol generating substrate (32), a capture element (50) and a release element (56). The cooperation between the support element (44), capture element (50) and release element (56) provides indexed rotational movement of the support element (44), and corresponding indexed rotational movement of the aerosol generating substrate (32), in the compartment (18) so that successive portions of the outer surface (36) of the aerosol generating substrate (32) are sequentially positioned adjacent to the stationary heater (40). [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a housing (16) defining a compartment (18) for receiving an aerosol generating substrate (32), the compartment (18) having an open end (20), a closed end (22) and a longitudinal axis extending between the open and closed ends (20, 22);a stationary heater (40) positioned adjacent to an outer surface (36) of the aerosol generating substrate (32) and arranged to heat a portion of the aerosol generating substrate (32) positioned adjacent to the heater (40);a support element (44) in the compartment (18) for supporting the aerosol generating substrate (32), the support element (44) including a plurality of circumferentially spaced first engaging formations (48);a capture element (50) fixed to an inner surface of the compartment (18), the capture element (50) including a plurality of circumferentially spaced second engaging formations (52);a release element (56) movable in the compartment (18) along the longitudinal axis upon actuation by a user, the release element (56) including a plurality of circumferentially spaced third engaging formations (58);wherein: the support element (44) is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to provide indexed rotational movement of the aerosol generating substrate (32) in the compartment (18) to sequentially position portions of the outer surface (36) of the aerosol generating substrate (32) adjacent to the heater (40);the support element (44) is movable in the compartment (18) along the longitudinal axis between first and second positions and is biased to the first position, the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) cooperate when the support element (44) is in the first position to prevent rotational movement of the support element (44) in the compartment (18), and the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) do not cooperate when the support element (44) is in the second position to allow rotational movement of the support element (44) in the compartment (18); andupon actuation of the release element (56) by a user, the third engaging formations (58) are configured to engage the first engaging formations (48) to move the support element (44) from the first position to the second position to disengage the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) and thereby permit indexed rotational movement of the support element (44), and corresponding indexed rotational movement of the aerosol generating substrate (32), in the compartment (18).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the support element (44) is configured to engage the aerosol generating substrate (32) to retain the aerosol generating substrate (32) in the compartment (18) and such that the aerosol generating substrate (32) rotates in unison with the support element (44).3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the support element (44) includes a retainer (46) to retain the aerosol generating substrate (32) on the support element (44).4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the support element (44) is positioned proximate the closed end (22) of the compartment (18).5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the device (10) includes a biasing element (54) to bias the support element (44) to the first position, preferably wherein the biasing element (54) is positioned at the closed end (22) of the compartment (18).6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the third engaging formations (58) are configured to impart a rotational force to the first engaging formations (48) when the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) are disengaged to thereby rotate the support element (44) in the compartment (18).7. An aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein each of the third engaging formations (58) includes an inclined surface (58a, 58b) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the compartment (18) and configured to impart said rotational force to the first engaging formations (48).8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the second engaging formations (52) are configured to impart a rotational force to the first engaging formations (48) during biased movement of the support element (44) from the second position to the first position to thereby rotate the support element (44) in the compartment (18).9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein each of the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) includes an inclined surface (48b, 52b) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the compartment (18), and wherein the inclined surfaces (48b, 52b) are configured to cooperate with each other to impart said rotational force.10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein each of the first and second engaging formations (48, 52) includes a flat surface (48a, 52a) which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the compartment (18), and wherein the flat surfaces (48a, 52a) are configured to cooperate with each other when the support element (44) is biased to the first position to prevent rotational movement of the support element (44) in the compartment (18).11. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the support element (44) is configured to rotate in substantially equal predetermined rotational increments.12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein each predetermined rotational increment corresponds substantially to a distance that the heater (40) extends around an inner surface of the compartment (18).13. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (10) according to any preceding claim and an aerosol generating substrate (32) positioned in the compartment (18).14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the compartment (18) and the aerosol generating substrate (32) have a substantially circular cross-section.", "embedding_index": 785}
{"index": 786, "patent_number": "EP4059367 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating device (1) allowing a user to consume a consumable contained in a cartomizer (2), comprising: a casing (11) comprising a power supply unit and a receiving cavity for receiving the cartomizer (2); an outer wall (12) comprising or preferably made of glass material, on at least an external surface of the casing (11); and a capacitive touch interface (13) comprising at least one capacitive sensor (131) positioned under the outer wall (12); wherein the capacitive touch interface (13) is configured to sense a capacitive coupling generated by a touching of the outer wall (12) by a finger of a user. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating device (1) allowing a user to consume a consumable contained in a cartomizer (2), comprising: - a casing (11) comprising a power supply unit and a receiving cavity for receiving the cartomizer (2);- an outer wall (12) comprising or preferably made of glass material, on at least an external surface of the casing (11); and- a capacitive touch interface (13) comprising at least one capacitive sensor (131) positioned under the outer wall (12); wherein the capacitive touch interface (13) is configured to sense a capacitive coupling generated by a touching of the outer wall (12) by a finger of a user.2. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall (12) comprises at least one permanent visual indicator (121) in the area above the at least one capacitive sensor (131) which indicates to the user an operation performed by the aerosol generating device (1) and/or a position for the user to touch for operation when the finger of the user touches the outer wall (12) in the area.3. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one indicator is formed by a light-transparent sub-area (123) and light-opaque sub-area (124) of the area above the at least one capacitive sensor (131).4. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the capacitive touch interface (13) comprises an LED (132) configured to illuminate the area of the outer wall (12) located above the at least one capacitive sensor (131).5. Aerosol generating device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the capacitive touch interface (13) comprises a light guide (133) configured to diffuse light emitted by the LED (132).6. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the glass material has a Young's modulus of at least 70 MPa, preferably at least 74 MPa, more preferably at least 78 MPa and most preferably at least 80 MPa, and of at most 94 MPa, preferably at most 90 MPa, more preferably at most 86 MPa and most preferably at most 82 MPa.7. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the glass material has a yield strength of at least 95 MPa, preferably at least 200 MPa, more preferably at least 300 MPa and most preferably at least 400 MPa, and of at most 800 MPa, preferably at most 700 MPa, more preferably at most 600 MPa and most preferably at most 500 MPa.8. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the glass material has a dielectric constant of at least 7, preferably at least 7.5, more preferably at least 8, and most preferably at least 8.5, and of at most 10.5, preferably at most 10, more preferably at most 9.5 and most preferably at most 9 at 1 MHz.9. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the average thickness of the outer wall is at least 0.3 mm, preferably at least 0.4 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm and most preferably at least 0.55 mm, and at most 1 mm, preferably at most 0.9 mm, more preferably at most 0.8 mm and most preferably at most 0.7 mm.10. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the glass material is an alkali-aluminosilicate material.11. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the at least one capacitive sensor (131) comprises a series of the capacitive sensors (131) aligned in the longitudinal direction of the device (1); and the capacitive touch interface (13) comprises a flexible printed circuit (134) extending below the outer wall.12. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the casing (11) comprises an opening, and the outer wall (12) is hermetically mounted on the opening.13. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (12) extends in the longitudinal direction along at least 60 percent of the length, preferably at least 70 percent of the length, more preferably at least 80 percent of the length, in particular at least 95 percent of the length, and most preferably substantially the whole length of the device (1).14. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (12) is a plate of glass material.15. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (12) is configured to form substantially the entire external surface of the casing (11).", "embedding_index": 786}
{"index": 787, "patent_number": "EP4059552 A1", "text": "[EN] A control device (1) equips an aerosol generation device (2) comprising a porous body (3) storing liquid substance until vaporized and a heater (4) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating this porous body (3) to vaporize the liquid substance for generating an aerosol. This control device (1) comprises at least a processor (14) and a memory (15) arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of the heater (4), during a vaping session comprising successive inhalation phases, with a maximal electrical power that decreases between the first and last inhalation phases. [EN] 1. Control device (1) for an aerosol generation device (2) comprising a porous body (3) storing liquid substance until vaporized and a heater (4) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating said porous body (3) to vaporize said liquid substance for generating an aerosol, said control device (1) comprising at least a processor (14) and a memory (15) arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with electrical power during a vaping session comprising successive inhalation phases during which a user inhales said generated aerosol, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4), during said vaping session, with a maximal electrical power that decreases between a first inhalation phase and a last inhalation phase.2. Control device according to claim 1, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with an approximately constant maximal electrical power and then an approximately constant first intermediate electrical power, smaller than this approximately constant maximal electrical power, during respectively first and second successive parts of each inhalation phase, said approximately constant maximal electrical power decreasing between said first and last inhalation phases.3. Control device according to claim 2, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with an approximately constant first intermediate electrical power that decreases between said first and last inhalation phases.4. Control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with an approximately constant second intermediate electrical power after an end of an inhalation phase and before a beginning of a following inhalation phase.5. Control device according to the combination of claims 3 and 4, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4), before an inhalation phase, with an approximately constant second intermediate electrical power that is lower than the approximately constant first intermediate electrical power of said inhalation phase.6. Control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with an approximately constant pre-heating electrical power during a pre-heating phase occurring before said first inhalation phase.7. Control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling supply of said heater (4) with an approximately constant pre-heating electrical power that is greater than the maximal electrical power supplied during said first inhalation phase.8. Control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said processor (14) and memory (15) are arranged for performing operations consisting of controlling an end of electrical power supply of said heater (4) when occurs an event chosen from a group comprising a termination of said vaping session by said user, an elapsed time having reached a first limit since a last inhalation phase, and a duration of said vaping session exceeding a second limit.9. Aerosol generation device (2) comprising: - a battery (5) storing electrical energy,- a porous body (3) storing liquid substance until vaporized, and- a heater (4) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating said porous body (3) to vaporize said liquid substance for generating an aerosol during a vaping session comprising inhalation phases during which a user inhales said generated aerosol, wherein it further comprises a control device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, electrically coupled to said battery (5).10. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein said battery (5) is rechargeable.11. Aerosol generation device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.12. Method for controlling an aerosol generation device (2) comprising a porous body (3) storing liquid substance until vaporized and a heater (4) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating said porous body (3) to vaporize said liquid substance for generating an aerosol, during a vaping session comprising successive inhalation phases during which a user inhales said generated aerosol, wherein it comprises a step in which said heater (4) is supplied during said vaping session with a maximal electrical power that decreases between a first inhalation phase and a last inhalation phase.13. Computer program product comprising a set of instructions arranged, when executed by processing means, to perform the method according to claim 12 for controlling an aerosol generation device (2) comprising a porous body (3) storing liquid substance until vaporized and a heater (4) arranged, when supplied with electrical power, for heating said porous body (3) to vaporize said liquid substance for generating an aerosol, during a vaping session comprising successive inhalation phases during which a user inhales said generated aerosol.", "embedding_index": 787}
{"index": 788, "patent_number": "US2022232883 AA", "text": "[EN] A cigarette has a tipping wrapper connecting a mouthpiece rod and a tobacco rod, wherein the mouthpiece rod and the tobacco rod each have a cylindrical shape with a respective longitudinal axis arranged as a surface normal of the base area of the respective cylindrical shape, wherein the tipping wrapper is circumferentially wrapped around the mouthpiece rod and the tobacco rod at least in part along their consecutively arranged longitudinal axes, has an inner surface directed towards the mouthpiece rod and tobacco rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and includes at least wood pulp. The tipping wrapper further includes at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al(OH)3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of more than 100 sec (Bekk) on the outer surface. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article with a tipping wrapper connecting a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating material rod, wherein the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod each have a cylindrical shape with a respective longitudinal axis arranged as a surface normal of a base area of the respective cylindrical shape, wherein the wrapper is circumferentially wrapped around the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod at least in part along their consecutively arranged longitudinal axes, has an inner surface directed towards the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and comprises at least wood pulp, wherein the tipping wrapper further comprises at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of more than 100 sec on the outer surface.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper further comprises at least 4 percent CaCO3.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the porosity of the wrapper is equal to or less than 3.0 C.U.4. The aerosol generating article according to preceding claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has an opacity of more than 78 percent.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a brightness of more than 80 percent.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a basis weight equal to or larger than 36 gsm and equal to or smaller than 47 gsm.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a thickness equal to or larger than 35 micro m and equal to or smaller than 50 micro m.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper comprises perforations.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper comprises a printing on at least a part of the outer surface.10. A tipping wrapper for connecting a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating material rod of an aerosol generating article, wherein the wrapper has an inner surface applicable in use towards the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and comprises at least wood pulp and a calcined clay filler, wherein the wrapper further comprises at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al(OH)3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of greater than or equal to 100 sec (Bekk) on the outer surface.11. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the smoothness of the outer surface is 100-250 sec (Bekk).12. The wrapper according to claim 9, further comprising: ns 4-20 percent CaCO3.13. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 10-30 percent clay.14. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 0-15 percent Al(OH)3.15. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 0 percent Al(OH)3, has a porosity of less than 2 C.U., and a CaCO3 content of less than 5 percent.", "embedding_index": 788}
{"index": 789, "patent_number": "WO22189360 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating module (1) for an aerosol generation device (100), the heating module comprising a heating chamber (10) configured to receive and heat an aerosol substrate, a rigid support (40) surrounding the heating chamber, and a first thermal insulation layer (20) surrounding the rigid support. [EN] Claims 1. A heating module for an aerosol generation device, the heating module comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive and heat an aerosol substrate; a rigid support surrounding the heating chamber; and a first thermal insulation layer surrounding a surface of the rigid support or a first thermal insulation layer is surrounded by a surface of the rigid support; and wherein the rigid support comprises at least one through hole, preferably a plurality of through-holes.2. The heating module according to claim 1, wherein a first end of the at least one through hole is, and preferably a first end of each of the plurality of the through holes are, covered by the first thermal insulation layer.3. The heating module according to claim 1or 2, wherein the at least one through hole has, or each of the plurality of through holes have, a circular, oblong or polygonal cross-section.4. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the rigid support has a thickness of between 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm, preferably wherein the thickness is about 0.5 mm.5. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the rigid support comprises a thermally insulating material.6. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the first thermal insulation layer comprises a flexible wrap.7. The heating module according to any preceding claim wherein the first thermal insulation layer comprises a ceramic fiber, preferably wherein the ceramic fiber comprises aluminium oxide, silicon oxide (Si02), magnesium oxide (MgO), calcium oxide (CaO) and/or zirconium oxide (Zr02).8. The heating module according to claim 2, further comprising a heat diffusion layer arranged to surround the first thermal insulation layer, wherein the heat diffusion layer preferably comprises graphite.9. The heating module according to claim 8, further comprising a second thermal insulation layer arranged to surround the first thermal insulation layer.10. The heating module according to claim 9, further comprising a second heat diffusion layer arranged to surround the second thermal insulation layer.11. The heating module according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein a second end of the at least one through hole is covered by the first diffusion layer.12. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a spacer element arranged to define an air gap between the heating chamber and the rigid support.13. The heating module according to claim 12, wherein the spacer element comprises end portions arranged to enclose ends of the air gap between the heating chamber and the rigid support.14. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the rigid support comprises two half portions configured to engage with each other to surround the heating chamber.15. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the ridig support circumferentially surrounds the heating chamber so as to define an air gap between the longitudinal surface of the heating chamber and the tubular support structure and the air gap preferably extends across at least 50 percent, preferably at least 90 percent, more preferably substantially 100 percent, of the longitudinal surface of the heating chamber.", "embedding_index": 789}
{"index": 790, "patent_number": "WO22189605 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a vaping device biometric data authentication method (100) comprising a calibration step (10) which comprises steps of: transforming at least one original biometric data set into an original cryptographic hashed result, and erasing at least each of the at least one original biometric data set, so that no vulnerable data is available on the device. The invention also relates to a vaping device comprising a microprocessor running firmware configured for implementing the method (100) and to a computer- readable storage medium storing instructions of a computer program for implementing the method (100). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Vaping device biometric data authentication method (100) comprising a calibration step (10) which comprises steps of: transforming (11) at least one original biometric data set into an original cryptographic hashed result, and erasing (17) at least each of the at least one original biometric data set, so that no vulnerable data is available on the device.2. The method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of acquiring (12) the at least one original biometric data set, the at least one original biometric data set comprising at least one physiological property, and/or at least one behaviour property.3. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 or 2, wherein the transforming step (11) comprises a step of processing (13) each of the at least one original biometric data set, which comprises a step of extracting at least one feature from each of the at least one original biometric data set, providing at least one original extracted feature for each of the at least one original data set.4. The method (100) according to claim 3, wherein the step of erasing (17) at least the at least one original biometric data set is performed when the at least one original extracted feature has been provided.5. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 3 or 4, wherein the transforming step (11) comprises a step of normalizing (14) each of the at least one original extracted feature, providing at least one original normalized feature for each of the at least one original extracted feature.6. The method (100) according to claim 5, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of erasing the at least one original extracted feature when the at least one original normalized feature has been provided.7. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 5 or 6, wherein the transforming step (11) comprising a step of hashing (15) a combination of the at least one original normalized feature using a cryptographic hashing function, providing the original cryptographic hashed result.8. The method (100) according to claim 7, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of erasing the at least one original normalized feature when the original cryptographic hashed result has been provided.9. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 8, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of storing (16) the original cryptographic hashed result as reference data in a permanent memory storage of the device, and wherein the method (100) comprises an unlocking step (20) which comprises a step of comparing (28) a measurement result with the reference data, the device being unlocked if the measurement result corresponds the reference data.10. The method (100) according to claim 9, wherein the unlocking step (20) comprising steps of: measuring (22) at least one biometric data set; - transforming (21) the at least one biometric data set into a cryptographic hashed result, comprising steps of: - processing (23) the biometric data set, which comprises a step of extracting at least one feature from each of the at least one the biometric data set, proving at least one extracted feature for each of the at least one biometric data set; - normalizing (24) each of the at least one extracted feature, providing at least one normalized feature for each of the at least one extracted feature; - hashing (25) the at least one normalized feature using the cryptographic hashing function, providing the cryptographic hashed result; and temporarily storing (26) the cryptographic hashed result as the measurement result; running the comparing step (28); and erasing (27) at least each of the at least one biometric data set.11. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 10, wherein during at least one of the transforming steps 11, 21, at least a heater and/or a vaping control circuit of the vaping device is switched off to preserve power.12. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 10 or 11, wherein the step of erasing (27) at least each of the at least one biometric data set is performed when the at least one extracted feature has been provided.13. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 10 to 12, wherein the unlocking step (20) comprises a step of erasing each of the at least one extracted feature when the at least one normalized feature has been provided, and/or wherein the unlocking step (20) comprises a step of erasing each of the at least one normalized feature when the cryptographic hashed result has been provided.14. A vaping device (200) comprising a microprocessor (301) running firmware configured for implementing a method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 13.15. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions of a computer program for implementing a method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 13.", "embedding_index": 790}
{"index": 791, "patent_number": "EP4056217 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises a container (2-1) for storing an aerosol-forming material, an aerosol generation unit (3-1) comprising at least one micro electro-mechanical system die (12-1) arranged for transforming the aerosol-forming material into an aerosol, and a mouthpiece (4) comprising an outlet (11) through which a user inhales the aerosol. This aerosol generation unit (3-1) is installed into the mouthpiece (4) with its micro electro-mechanical system die (12-1) in the vicinity of this outlet (11) in order that the aerosol is generated in an area (13) located just before the outlet (11) to prevent deposit of aerosol on an inner face (14) of a wall of the mouthpiece (4). [EN] 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising at least one container (2-j) for storing an aerosol-forming material, at least one aerosol generation unit (3-k) comprising at least one micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming material into an aerosol, and a mouthpiece (4) comprising an outlet (11) through which a user inhales said aerosol, wherein each aerosol generation unit (3-k) is installed into said mouthpiece (4) with its micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) in the vicinity of said outlet (11) in order that said aerosol is generated in an area (13) located just before said outlet (11) to prevent deposit of aerosol on an inner face (14) of a wall of said mouthpiece (4).2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises one aerosol generation unit (3-1) comprising a printed circuit board (15-1) hermetically attached to said inner face (14) before said outlet (11) and comprising said micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) facing said outlet (11).3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein said micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) is separated from said outlet (11) by a distance comprised between 3 mm and 7 mm.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises first (3-1) and second (3-2) aerosol generation units comprising respectively first (15-1) and second (15-2) printed circuit boards comprising respectively first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies and attached to said inner face (14) before said outlet (11) in such a way that said first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies are facing each other to generate said aerosol therebetween.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein it comprises first (16-1) and second (16-2) conduits coupled to each container (2-j) and respectively to said first (15-1) and second (15-2) printed circuit boards for feeding said first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies with aerosol-forming material.6. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it comprises a filter (17) coupled to each container (2-j) and to each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) and arranged for filtering said aerosol-forming material before the latter reaches each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k).7. Aerosol generation device according to the combination of claims 5 and 6, wherein said filter (17) comprises two outlets connected respectively to said first (16-1) and second (16-2) conduits for feeding them separately with filtered aerosol-forming material.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said filter (17) is installed into said mouthpiece (4).9. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises two containers (2-j) comprising a same aerosol-forming material.10. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises two containers (2-j) comprising two different aerosol-forming materials.11. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein it comprises a battery (5) storing electrical energy that is used by each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) for generating said aerosol.12. Aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein said battery (5) is rechargeable.13. Aerosol generation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 791}
{"index": 792, "patent_number": "US2020068953 AA", "text": "[EN] A device for heating a vapour forming substance includes a compartment for receiving a vapour forming substance. The compartment is divided into plural regions. A heater is provided for heating a vapour forming substance in the compartment in use to generate vapour therefrom. The device further includes means for controlling the heater such that a region adjacent to the heater can be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater. The heater extends in the longitudinal direction of the compartment. [EN] 1-18. (canceled)19. A device for heating a vapour forming substance, the device comprising: a compartment for receiving a vapour forming substance in use, the compartment extending along a longitudinal direction and being divided into plural regions;a heater for heating a vapour forming substance in the compartment in use to generate vapour therefrom, wherein the heater extends in the longitudinal direction of the compartment; anda controller for controlling the heater such that a region of the plural regions that is adjacent to the heater can be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.20. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a driving mechanism for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.21. The device according to claim 19, wherein the heater is positioned around a portion of an outer periphery of the compartment.22. The device according to claim 19, wherein the heater comprises an induction coil.23. The device according to claim 22, further comprising an electromagnetic shield positioned between the induction coil and the compartment, the shield being arranged to define a gap through which electromagnetic radiation can pass from the induction coil to the compartment in use.24. The device according to claim 23, wherein the shield is rotatable about the compartment.25. The device according to claim 23, wherein the shield extends around three quarters of an outer periphery of the compartment.26. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment.27. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a divider positioned within the compartment to define the plural regions.28. The device according to claim 27, wherein the divider is constructed to prevent the passage of air therethrough.29. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a motor for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater, wherein the divider is rotatable by the motor.30. The device according to claim 29, wherein an end of the compartment defines an aperture to allow air to pass through the selectively heated region.31. The device according to claim 30, wherein the aperture has a cross-section that corresponds to a cross-section of one of the regions defined by the divider.32. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment, wherein the divider is arranged to spread across a cross-sectional area which is smaller than that of the portion of vapour forming substance such that when the portion of vapour forming substance is inserted into the compartment, any wrapper on the outer periphery of the portion passes around the divider.33. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment, wherein the divider has a longitudinal length which is at least 50 percent of a length of the portion of vapour forming substance.34. The device according to claim 27, wherein the divider comprises an electromagnetic shielding material.35. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a clip or a biased retainer member for retaining a portion of vapour forming substance on the device in use.36. The device according to claim 19, further comprising an inlet positioned to provide air substantially only into one of the regions of the compartment adjacent to the heater37. A system for heating a vapour forming substance comprising: the device according to claim 19;an inlet for allowing air to enter the compartment;a power supply for the heater; anda controller for controlling the power supply.38. The system for heating a vapour forming substance according to claim 37, further comprising a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment and a mouthpiece extending out from the device.39. A system for heating a vapour forming substance comprising: the device according to claim 20;an inlet for allowing air to enter the compartment;a power supply for the heater;a motor for driving the driving mechanism for generating relative motion; anda controller for controlling the means for driving and the power supply.40. The system for heating a vapour forming substance according to claim 39, further comprising a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment and a mouthpiece extending out from the device.41. A system for heating a vapour forming substance, comprising: the device according to claim 19;a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment; anda mouthpiece extending out from the device.42. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a motor for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.", "embedding_index": 792}
{"index": 793, "patent_number": "WO22179809 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a case (10) and a vaporizer (12), the case (10) having a chamber or recess (18) for accommodating the vaporizer (12), the vaporizer (12) being connected to the case (10) only by a combination of at least one magnet (24, 26) and at least one ferritic element (24, 26) and being tiltable about at least one edge (22) of a step or inclination (20) so as to allow removal of the vaporizer (12) from the case (10). Further, the vaporizer (12) is elongate, at least one magnet (24, 26) or ferritic element (24, 26) is located substantially at a center of the elongate vaporizer (12), and an edge (22) is formed near both ends of the vaporizer (12). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a case (10) and a vaporizer (12), the case (10) having a chamber or recess (18) for accommodating the vaporizer (12), the vaporizer (12) being connected to the case (10) only by a combination of at least one magnet (24, 26) and at least one ferritic element (24, 26) and being tiltable about at least one edge (22) of a step or inclination (20) so as to allow removal of the vaporizer (12) from the case (10), wherein the vaporizer (12) is elongate, at least one magnet (24, 26) or ferritic element (24, 26) is located substantially at a center of the elongate vaporizer (12), and an edge (22) is formed near both ends of the vaporizer (12).2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein at least one surface of the vaporizer (12) forms at least part of one surface of the combination of case (10) and vaporizer (12).3. The aerosol generating system of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one edge (22) is located at a position corresponding to 15 to 30 percent, in particular 17 to 23 percent of the vaporizer's length from an end thereof.4. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum tilt angle is defined by the inclination (20) or a stop.5. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein at a maximum tilt angle as defined by the inclination (20) or the stop in cooperation with the edge (22), the magnet (24, 26) and ferritic element (24, 26) still are attracted to each other.6. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the case (10) has a recess (18) having at least one edge (30) adapted to align the vaporizer (12) during tilting.7. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is removable from the case (10) by only overcoming the magnetic force.8. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the case (10) essentially has the shape of a cuboid, and the vaporizer (12) is provided on one of the largest or second-largest surfaces.9. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is provided eccentrically.10. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is provided adjacent at least one edge (22) of the case (10).11. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the edge (22) is provided in the chamber or recess (18) of the case (10).12. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the area adjacent at least one edge (22), preferably both edges (22), the step(s) and/or inclination (s) (20) lack any magnet.", "embedding_index": 793}
{"index": 794, "patent_number": "US2019281894 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a ceramic heating element having a current conducting heating member on and/or in a body of ceramic material which is impenetrable to the liquid; a liquid delivery member to deliver liquid from a liquid storage to the heating element; a battery; and an electric circuit for electrically connecting the heating element to the battery. The body of ceramic material is to contact or be in close proximity to the liquid delivery member, to vaporize the liquid when the ceramic heating element produces heat. The electronic cigarette further includes a cartomizer part, having the liquid storage and the liquid delivery member, and a battery holding part, having the battery, the ceramic heating element, and the electric circuit. In an assembled state, the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are assembled. In a disassembled state, the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are separated. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a liquid storage;a heating element;a liquid delivery member configured to deliver liquid from the liquid storage to the heating element;a battery; andan electric circuit configured to electrically connect the heating element to the battery for the heating element to produce heat, and further configured to electrically disconnect the battery from the heating element,wherein the heating element is a ceramic heating element comprising a current conducting heating member on and/or in a body of ceramic material, the body of ceramic material being impenetrable to the liquid,wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to heat the liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member to vaporize the liquid when the ceramic heating element produces heat, andwherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a cartomizer part and a battery holding part, the electronic cigarette being configured to be brought in an assembled state in which the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are assembled, and further being configured to be brought in a disassembled state in which the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are separated from one another,wherein the cartomizer part comprises the liquid storage and the liquid delivery member; andwherein the battery holding part comprises the battery, the ceramic heating element, and the electric circuit.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to contact the liquid delivery member.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a separating structure for moving the body of ceramic material and the liquid delivery member away from each other to a distance at which the liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member is not vaporized when the ceramic heating element produces heat.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the electric circuit comprises an electric switch operable to electrically connect the battery to the ceramic heating element, and further operable to electrically disconnect the battery from the ceramic heating element.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the electric circuit comprises an electric connector, and wherein the connector is configured to connect the ceramic heating element to the electric circuit when the ceramic heating element is mounted in the battery holding part, and wherein the connector is further configured to disconnect the ceramic heating element from the electric circuit when the ceramic heating element is removed from the battery holding part.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein the battery holding part comprises a ceramic heating element removal structure for facilitating a removal of the ceramic heating element from the battery holding part.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic heating element has a positive temperature coefficient of electrical resistance.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic material comprises aluminum nitride, AlN, alumina, Al2O3, or silicon nitride, Si3N4.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic heating element comprises a co-fired ceramic.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the heating member comprises at least one of titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, and molybdenum-manganese alloy.11. A method of cleaning the electronic cigarette of claim 1, the method comprising: moving the battery holding part and the cartomizer part apart, whereby liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member is not vaporized when the ceramic heating element produces heat; andelectrically connecting the battery to the ceramic heating element for the heating element to produce heat.12. A method of cleaning the electronic cigarette of claim 5, the method comprising: moving the battery holding part and the cartomizer part apart;removing the ceramic heating element from the battery holding part; andmounting another ceramic heating element in the battery holding part.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to be in close proximity to the liquid delivery member.", "embedding_index": 794}
{"index": 795, "patent_number": "US2022248745 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol-generating article includes a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in a container, wherein the aerosol-generating material is provided in a form of shaped individual elements including a foam-like material. The aerosol-generating article further includes a sealing portion provided to one longitudinal end of the container, and made of an air permeable material and/or having an air permeable structure such that air is capable of flowing therethrough. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating article, comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in a container, wherein the aerosol-generating material is provided in a form of shaped individual elements comprising a foam-like material, wherein the aerosol-generating article further comprises a sealing portion provided to one longitudinal end of the container, and made of an air permeable material and/or having an air permeable structure such that air is capable of flowing therethrough.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container is air permeable.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 2, wherein the container comprises an air permeable material and/or an air permeable structure.4. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the air permeable material is selected from the group of cellulose acetate, paper, metal, heat resistant plastic, activated charcoal, and a combination thereof.5. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent having a weight of 0.1-66 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.6. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 5, wherein the tobacco originating agent is selected from the group of tobacco, tobacco flavour, nicotine, and derivatives of nicotine.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-stabilizing agent, and a foam-forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent has a weight of 10-80 weight percent of a weight of the foam.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a tubular wall made of a material selected from the group consisting of paper, metal, plastic, silica or a combination thereof.9. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claim 1, wherein the container is filled up to at most 95 percent of a space therein.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the shaped individual elements of the aerosol-generating material are in a form of pods, granules, elongated fibres, elongated spirals or a combination thereof.11. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a bundle of elongated fibres, wherein each elongated fibre has an average diameter of between 0.3 and 5 mm.12. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter attached at a longitudinal end of the container (22).13. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 12, wherein the filter comprises cellulose acetate, paper, heat resistant plastic or polymer, activated charcoal, a flavourant, or a combination thereof.14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the sealing portion is provided with gel, silica, gum, slurry, or matrix.15. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 3, wherein the container comprises the air permeable structure, and the air permeable structure is micro holes or mesh.16. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent having a weight of 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.17. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-stabilizing agent, and a foam-forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent has a weight of 30-70 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.18. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container is filled up to at most 50 percent of a space therein.19. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a bundle of elongated fibres, wherein each elongated fibre has an average diameter of between 0.5 and 1 mm.", "embedding_index": 795}
{"index": 796, "patent_number": "WO22175406 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method for controlling quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generating article used in a vaporizer device. The method comprises inserting the aerosol-generating article into the vaporizer de-vice, starting a vaping session by heating a heating element of the vaporizer device to a target temperature pursuant a predetermined dynamical heating pro-file, determining a temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article as a thermal response of the heating and or cooling, comparing the determined temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article with a characteristic temperature profile associated to an aerosol-generating article with defined quality and origin and triggering a signal indicating a deviation of the determined temperature profile from the characteristic temperature profile. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a system for controlling the quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generating article according to the method is provided. [EN] Claims 1. Method for controlling quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generat ing article used in a vaporizer device, the method comprising the following steps: - Inserting the aerosol-generating article into the vaporizer device; - Starting a vaping session by heating a heating element of the va porizer device to a target temperature pursuant a predetermined dynamical heating profile, including at least one heating step and at least one cooling step; - Determining a temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article as a thermal response of the heating; - Comparing the determined temperature profile of the aerosol-gener ating article with a characteristic temperature profile associated to an aerosol generating article with defined quality and origin; and - Triggering a signal indicating a deviation of the determined temper- ature profile from the characteristic temperature profile.2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined dynam ical heating profile comprises a steep increase of the temperature.3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one cooling step is limited in amplitude compared to the at least one heating step.4. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter mining the temperature profile is based on detecting thermal parameters of the heated aerosol-generating article.5. Method according to claim 4, wherein the thermal parameters to be measured selected from the group consisting of thermal resistance, capacity and inductance.6. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter mining the temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article is based on measuring radiated emission of the heated aerosol-generating article.7. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter- mining the temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article is based on measuring a power consumption of the heating element of the vaporizer de vice.8. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sig nal triggered if the determined temperature profile lies outside a tolerable limit of the characteristic temperature profile indicates deviation quality and/or unknown origin of the aerosol-generating article.9. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sig nal is an output signal to a consumer of the aerosol-generating article and/or a server.10. System for controlling the quality and/or origin of an aerosol-gen erating article by a method according to one of the preceding claims, compris ing: - A control unit for sending and receiving signals and for processing the received signals; - A vaporizer device provided with a heating chamber to incorporate the aerosol-generating article and with a heating element controlled by the con trol unit for heating and/or cooling the incorporated aerosol-generating article; - Sensor means for determining a temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article; and - Output means for signals indicating a warning and/or error related to aerosol-generating article.11. System according to claim 12, wherein the sensor means for de termining the temperature profile are configured to measure thermal parameter values of the heated aerosol-generating article such as thermal resistance, ca pacity and/or inductance.12. System according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the sensor means comprise at least one photodetector for detecting radiated emission of the heated aerosol-generating article.13. System according to claim 12, wherein the at least one photode tector comprises a p-n or a p-i-n junction with or without optical filter means.14. System according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 13, wherein the system is configured to be implemented by a firmware update.", "embedding_index": 796}
{"index": 797, "patent_number": "EP4042887 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is electrically connected to a power source (230) to heat but not burn an aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in a heating chamber (1120), comprising- A heating assembly, comprising a heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) having a longitudinal axis, comprising a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550), wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) has a hollow cavity to allow the aerosol-generating article to longitudinally move through the hollow cavity of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the heating element is made of a heat conducting material;- A driving assembly, comprising a guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) having a longitudinal axis, mechanically connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) such that the longitudinal axis of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is configured substantially parallel to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to allow the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) to be moved longitudinally in relation with the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) so that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is moved in heating engagement with different portions of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in the heating chamber (1120).The invention also relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) as described above. [EN] 1. A heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is electrically connected to a power source (230) to heat but not burn an aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in a heating chamber (1120), comprising - A heating assembly, comprising a heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) having a longitudinal axis, comprising a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550), wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) has a hollow cavity to allow the aerosol-generating article to longitudinally move through the hollow cavity of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510);- A driving assembly, comprising a guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) having a longitudinal axis, mechanically connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) such that the longitudinal axis of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is configured substantially parallel to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to allow the heating element (110,210, 310, 410, 510) to be moved longitudinally in relation with the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) so that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is moved in heating engagement with different portions of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in the heating chamber (1120).2. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 1, wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is provided in form of a ring, a C-shaped element, one or two half pipes, a sleeve, a clamp-like element and/or a substantially tube-like element.3. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein one or more connecting elements (125) are provided to the heating assembly and/or to the driving assembly, preferably is provided to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to form the driving assembly, wherein a side of the connecting element (125) is connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) while another side of the connecting element (125) is connected to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520).4. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is movable in a stepwise manner relative to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), wherein each step comprises an equal distance next to each other.5. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the position of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is adjustable relative to the guiding element in a stepwise manner on the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), the distance of each step next to each other is approximately about 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm or 14 mm.6. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber is between about 5 mm and about 20 mm, preferably between about 10 mm and about 25 mm, preferably between about 12 mm and 20 mm.7. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more piercing elements, preferably spikes (312, 412, 512) are provided on the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the piercing elements (312, 412, 512) are penetrable into the aerosol-generating article.8. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the diameter of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is adjustable, between a first released position to a second locked position, such that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is movable along the aerosol-generating article in released position and, is lockable in heating engagement with a portion of the aerosol-generating article in the locked position.9. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more piercing elements (312, 412, 512) are provided to the heating assembly, preferably to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the piercing elements (312, 412, 512) comprise a hollow cavity to allow liquid substance to flow from an end to an end.10. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) comprises a flavouring module configured to supply the heating element in flavouring fluid.11. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 10, wherein the flavouring module comprises a storing element (560) arranged between the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) and the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), serving as a loading compartment to accept one or more flavouring capsules, wherein when the flavouring capsule is squeezed, liquid substance is released from the loading compartment to flavour the aerosol-generating article through one or more piercing element (312, 412, 512) provided to the heating assembly, preferably on the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510).12. An aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) comprising a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims.13. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 11, comprising an aerosol purification assembly.14. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 12, comprising - An air-tight casing comprising at least one opening for receiving an aerosol-generating article;- An inhalation chamber, wherein the inhalation chamber comprises the heating chamber (1120) to receive the aerosol-generating article, wherein at least one non-return valve is provided to the inhalation chamber to allow air or aerosol to be inhaled from the inhalation chamber through the mouthpiece;- An exhalation chamber, wherein the exhalation chamber comprises at least one non-return valve provided to allow air or aerosol to be exhaled to the exhalation chamber through a mouth end;- A filter assembly provided to the exhalation chamber or to the mouth end, wherein the filter assembly is in communication with the mouthpiece to filter the exhaled air or aerosol before being released out of the smoking system;- A heating means for heating the aerosol-generating article,characterized in that the heating means comprises a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 10.15. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is provided in the inhalation chamber.", "embedding_index": 797}
{"index": 798, "patent_number": "US2022211109 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor. The aerosol generating device includes: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil and a second planar coil; a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; and an airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil; and a second planar coil;a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; andan airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes an opening through which the aerosol generating article is inserted into the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article is substantially plate-shaped, a cross-section of the heating chamber has major surfaces and side surfaces and the first and second planar coils are positioned outwardly of the major surfaces of the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor includes a major surface which is parallel with the major surfaces of the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes projections or grooves for supporting the aerosol generating article in the heating chamber and for providing said airflow path around a surface of the aerosol generating article between the air inlet and the air outlet.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generator includes at least one additional planar coils, wherein the first, second, and at least one additional planar coils surround the heating chamber and are activated sequentially.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has a curved cross-sectional shape and the first and second planar coils lie on a curved plane surrounding the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the second planar coil includes a capacitor, electrical power is supplied intermittently to the first planar coil, and the first and second planar coils are arranged to face each other.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the second planar coil includes a capacitor and the aerosol generating device includes an electromagnetic shield positioned between the second planar coil and an outer cover.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generator is configured to supply electrical power to the first and second planar coils to cause current to flow in the first and second planar coils in opposite directions.11. An aerosol generating device for heating an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil and a second planar coil;a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; andan airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber includes an opening through which the aerosol generating article can be inserted into the heating chamber.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein a across-section of the heating chamber has major surfaces and side surfaces and the first and second planar coils are positioned outwardly of the major surfaces of the heating chamber.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber includes projections or grooves for supporting a plate-shaped aerosol generating article in the heating chamber and for providing said airflow path around a surface of the plate-shaped aerosol generating article between the air inlet and the air outlet.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the electromagnetic field generator includes at least one additional planar coil, wherein the first, second, and at least one additional planar coils surround the heating chamber and are configured to be activated sequentially.16. A plate-shaped aerosol generating article comprising aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor positioned in the aerosol generating material.17. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a foam material or one or more aerosol generating sheets.18. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a substantially planar susceptor element formed as an endless loop in a flat plane.19. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of substantially planar susceptor elements each formed as an endless loop in a respective flat plane.20. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 19, wherein the plurality of planar susceptor elements are distributed throughout the aerosol generating material.21. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 20, wherein a surface in which each of the plurality of planar susceptor elements lies is substantially parallel to major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.22. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 18, wherein the endless loop is polygonal.23. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 18, wherein the endless loop is curved.24. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of strips of susceptor material.25. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 24, wherein each of the plurality of strips has two parallel major faces and two end faces, and the plurality of strips are arranged so that their major faces are substantially parallel to major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.26. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 25, wherein the plurality of strips are aligned with each other within the aerosol generating material such that a normal direction to one of the major faces of each of the plurality of strips is directed in substantially a same direction.27. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 26, wherein the plurality of strips are spaced apart in a same plane between major edges of the aerosol generating article.28. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 26, wherein the plurality of strips are arranged in multiple planes between the major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.29. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a particulate susceptor material.", "embedding_index": 798}
{"index": 799, "patent_number": "US2018343916 AA", "text": "[EN] A cigarillo includes a tobacco rod element having tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which binds or holds the tobacco cut filler within the rod element; and an outer wrapper of natural tobacco leaf which encompasses or covers the tobacco rod element, wherein the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a pattern imprinted or impressed therein. A method of producing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf for use in manufacturing a cigarillo includes providing a substantially continuous web of a support material having a surface profile, which typically includes surface profile elements such as projections; arranging a plurality of natural tobacco leaves extended flat over the web of support material; and layering the substantially continuous web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported thereon, whereby the surface profile of the web impresses or imprints a pattern into the plurality of natural tobacco leaves. [EN] 1. A smoking article, especially a cigarillo, comprising: a tobacco rod element comprising tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which holds the tobacco cut filler within the rod element; andan outer wrapper of natural tobacco leaf which encompasses or envelops the tobacco rod element;wherein the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a pattern imprinted therein.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a substantially regular pattern, of a series of raised portions and/or depressions formed regularly spaced apart over a surface of the natural tobacco leaf.3. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is formed in a surface of the natural tobacco leaf facing away from the tobacco cut filler.4. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern, comprises elongate and/or substantially linear portions which extend transverse to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article.5. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the substantially linear portions are regularly spaced apart by an interval in the range of from about 1 mm to about 10 mm.6. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the binder layer is selected from the group consisting of: paper and homogenised or reconstituted tobacco material.7. A smoking article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter arranged adjacent to the tobacco rod element, wherein the outer wrapper encompasses or covers at least a part of the filter to attach the filter to the tobacco rod element.8. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the outer wrapper is wrapped cylindrically or helically around the tobacco rod element.9. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the smoking article has a length in the range of about 70 mm to about 100 mm and a diameter in the range of about 7.5 mm to about 8.5 mm.10. A method of manufacturing a smoking article, such as a cigarillo, comprising the steps: fabricating a tobacco rod element comprised of tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which binds the tobacco cut filler in the rod element;providing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf, wherein the cover layer comprises a pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf; andwrapping or covering the tobacco rod element with the cover layer of natural tobacco leaf.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the step of providing the cover layer of natural tobacco leaf comprises feeding or delivering the natural tobacco leaf to be wrapped around the tobacco rod element supported on a web of material, wherein the web of material comprises a surface profile which impresses the pattern into the natural tobacco leaf.12. A method according to claim 10, wherein the pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf of the cover layer is a regular pattern comprising elongate linear portions which are spaced apart over a surface of the tobacco leaf and extend transverse to a longitudinal axis of the cigarillo, wherein the cover layer is wrapped around the tobacco rod element with the pattern formed in a surface of the natural tobacco leaf facing away from the tobacco cut filler.13. A method of producing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf for use in manufacturing a cigarillo, comprising: providing a substantially continuous web of a support material having a surface profile comprising surface profile elements;arranging a plurality of natural tobacco leaves extended flat over the web of support material; andlayering the substantially continuous web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported thereon, whereby the surface profile of the web impresses or imprints a pattern into the plurality of natural tobacco leaves.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein the step of layering the web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves comprises rolling the web into a roll, tension of the web during the rolling having a value which provides the roll with a Shore A hardness in the range of 50 to 54.15. A method according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported on the web are held in a flat and/or a stretched condition between layers of the web.16. A smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the substantially linear portions are regularly spaced apart by an interval in the range of from about 2 mm to about 5 mm.17. A smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the binder layer is paper, and wherein the paper is white or coloured to match a colour of the outer wrapper of the cigarillo.18. A smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the outer wrapper comprises flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaf.19. A method according to claim 12, wherein the elongate linear portions include a series of raised portions and/or depressions.20. A method according to claim 13, wherein the surface profile elements include projections.21. A method according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves are arranged on the web in spaced, generally parallel arrangement.22. A method according to claim 21, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves are arranged on the web extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the web.", "embedding_index": 799}
{"index": 800, "patent_number": "WO22167583 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises: - a heating chamber (3) mainly extending in an axial direction (X), bounded by an open end (4) through which an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) is insertable and a bottom end (5) opposed to the open end (4); - detection means (10) configured to detect an axial position along the axial direction (X) of an end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3); - a plurality of heaters (8) for heating the aerosol substrate (21) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3), arranged along the axial direction (X) of the heating chamber (3); and - a microcontroller (9) configured to activate only heaters (8) being located axially between the axial position of the end of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3). [EN] 25 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: - a heating chamber (3) mainly extending in an axial direction (X), bounded by an open end (4) through which an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) is insertable and a bottom end (5) opposed to the open end (4); - detection means (10) configured to detect an axial position along the axial direction (X) of an end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3); - a plurality of heaters (8) for heating the aerosol substrate (21) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3), arranged along the axial direction (X) of the heating chamber (3); and - a microcontroller (9) configured to activate only heaters (8) being located axially between the axial position of the end of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3).2. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 1, wherein said detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3), configured to contact the end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3).3. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 2, wherein said detection means (10) further comprise an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the elastic member (12) being configured to exert a force along the axial direction (X) when it is compressed.4. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 3, wherein said detection means (10) further comprise a sensor (13) connected to the microcontroller (9), the sensor (13) being configured to measure the force transmitted by the elastic member (12) when it is compressed.5. The aerosol generating device according to Claims 3 or 4, wherein said elastic member (12) is a spring.6. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein said plurality of heaters (8) are identical ring-shaped and arranged equidistant from each other along the axial direction (X), each heater (8) of the plurality of heaters (8) encircling the heating chamber (3).7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the heaters (8) are in number between 2 and 6 and have a width between 1 and 10 mm in the axial direction (X).8. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein said microcontroller (9) is further configured to adapt the duration of activation of the heaters (8) depending on the axial position of the end of the article (20) inserted into the heating chamber (3).9. A method for controlling the heating of an aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, said method comprising, upon insertion of an article (20) through the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3), the steps of: - determination (S302) by the detection means (10) of the axial position of an end (23) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3); and - activation (S303) of heaters (8) located between the axial position of the end (23) of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3).10. The method for controlling the heating according to Claim 9, wherein the detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3) and an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the following step is performed before the step of determination (302) of the axial position of the aerosol substrate (21): - detection (S301) by a sensor (13) of a force exerted by the elastic member (12) when it is compressed.11. The method for controlling the heating according to Claim 9 or 10, wherein the following step is performed after the step of activation (303) of the heaters (8): - deactivation (S305) of the heaters (8) after a predetermined heating time based on the axial position of the end (23) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3).12. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (1) according to Claims 1 to 8, and an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) configured to be inserted in the heating chamber (3) of the aerosol generating device (1).13. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 12, wherein the heating chamber (3) and the article (20) are cylindrical.14. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 13, wherein said heating chamber (3) comprise a side wall (6) exerting a frictional force along the axial direction (X) on the article (20).15. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 14, wherein the detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3) and an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the elastic member (12) being configured to exert a force along the axial direction (X) when it is compressed and the force exerted by the elastic member (12) being less than the frictional force exerted by the side wall (6) on the article (20).", "embedding_index": 800}
{"index": 801, "patent_number": "WO22167580 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article for an aerosol generating device comprises a substrate carrier (3) comprising a filter (4), for receiving an aerosol substrate (2). The substrate carrier is configured to support at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) containing a predetermined amount of aerosol substrate (2) for forming an aerosol when heated. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating article for an aerosol generating device comprising: a substrate carrier (3) comprising a filter (4), for receiving an aerosol substrate (2), said substrate carrier being configured to support at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) containing a predetermined amount of aerosol substrate (2) for forming an aerosol when heated, wherein said substrate carrier comprises an assembly rod (8) for receiving the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).2. The aerosol generating article according to Claim 1, wherein said assembly rod (8) is configured to fit in a hole (1 1) of each of said at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).3. The aerosol generating article according to Claims 1 or 2, wherein said at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) are removably mounted on said assembly rod (8).4. The aerosol generating article according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein said substrate carrier (3) further comprises a case (6) with an open end (7), said case (6) forming a vapour cooling region and being arranged between the filter (4) and the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).5. The aerosol generating article according to Claim 4, wherein said open end (7) of the case (6) forms an axial abutment for one of said at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10).6. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (50) and an aerosol generating article (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein said aerosol generating device (50) comprises a heating chamber (52) mainly extending in an axial direction, bounded by an open end through which said aerosol generating article (1) is receivable and a bottom end (53) opposed to the open end.7. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 6, wherein said aerosol generating device (50) comprises several heaters (54) for heating the aerosol substrate (2) between 150 and 350 degrees centigrade, activated depending on the number of stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) in the heating chamber (52) of the aerosol generating device (50).8. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 7, wherein the heating chamber (52) comprises a base plate (55) pressing one of the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10) against an open end (7) of a case (6) of the aerosol generating article (1), the case (6) forming a vapour cooling region and being arranged between the filter (4) and the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).9. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 8, wherein said base plate (55) includes a hole (56) for receiving the assembly rod (8) of the aerosol generating article (1), said assembly rod (8) being configured to receive the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).10. An aerosol substrate portion configured to be supported by an aerosol generating article (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5,.wherein said aerosol substrate portion has a hole (11) configured to receive the assembly rod (8) of said aerosol generating article (1). 1 1. The aerosol substrate portion according to Claim 10, wherein said aerosol substrate portion has a shape of a hollow cylinder, said hole (1 1) substantially extending along a central axis (Y) of said aerosol substrate portion (1).12. The aerosol substrate portion according to Claim 1 1, wherein said aerosol substrate portion is wrapped with a paper material only on the inner (12) surface and the outer circumferential surface (13).", "embedding_index": 801}
{"index": 802, "patent_number": "US2019037918 AA", "text": "[EN] A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material includes a body defining a storage environment and an electronic device. The electronic device includes an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal in response to the input signal; wherein at least the output means is arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate and the output means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment. The electronic device includes an appropriately adapted protective layer A user may therefore assess the freshness and quality of a tobacco material within the product, without any risk or altering the properties of the tobacco material via egression from the electronic device to the storage environment. [EN] 1. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal in response to the input signal;wherein at least the output means is arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate and the output means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal, and wherein the input means comprises at least one of a wireless signal receiver and a sensor.2. The product according to claim 1, further comprising a barrier layer arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.3. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one cut or opening.4. The product according to claim 3, wherein the barrier layer comprises a deformable region, the product further comprising an activation means adapted to cause deformation of the deformable region so as to selectively broaden the at least one cut or opening such that the input means are directly exposed to the external stimulus for a predefined time period, the at least one cut or opening otherwise remaining closed so as to prevent direct exposure of the input means to the storage environment.5. The product according to claim 4, wherein the activation means is at least one of a piezoelectric element and a substantially flexible region of the substrate.6. The product according to claim 4, wherein the activation means include a user-actuatable switch.7. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer is a selective barrier.8. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow air through.9. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to prevent the passage of select compounds through the selective barrier into the storage environment.10. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow the passage of electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined frequency range.11. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer is a part of, integrally formed with or attached to the protective layer.12. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is made of printable material.13. The product according to claim 1, wherein the input means are arranged on the substrate.14. The product according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is substantially flexible.15. The product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is an integrated electronic device.16. The product according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the input means and the output means is printed on the substrate.17. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is laminated.18. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is a varnish.19. The product according to claim 1, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate and the output means.20. The product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises: a power source;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on the substrate; andwherein the protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.21. The product according to claim 20, wherein at least one of the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means is printed on the substrate.22. The product according to claim 20, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry.23. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source;an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.24. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source;an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal; andwherein a barrier layer is arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.25. The product according to claim 24, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one cut or opening.", "embedding_index": 802}
{"index": 803, "patent_number": "US2018338522 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers, and a tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter, wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising: a tobacco rod;a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers; anda tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter;wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre, and the at least one plug of filtration material forming the filter has a plasticizer content of between about 5 percent and about 10 percent.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is less than about 90 percent.3. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is higher than about 85 percent.4. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the basis weight is between about 42 and 48 grams per square metre.5. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers are non-porous wrappers.6. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a thickness of between about 50 to 60 microns.7. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material is a single plug of filtration material wrapped with the single filter wrappers.8. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material further includes at least one first plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material and at least one second plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material, the first and second plugs of non-wrap acetate filtration material being overwrapped by the single filter wrapper holding both first and second plugs in a spaced relationship to define a cavity there between.9. A smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the filter comprises at least one fluid-releasing member positioned in the cavity.10. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers comprises a waterproof non porous wrapper.11. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter has a length of between about 20 mm to 30 mm.12. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter has, at any part thereof, a circumference of between about 20 mm to about 25 mm.13. A smoking article according to claim 11, wherein the filter has a tow weight in the range from about 90 mg to about 160 mg.14. A filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising: at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers;wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre, and the at least one plug of filtration material forming the filter has a plasticizer content of between about 5 percent and 10 percent.15. Use of the filter according to claim 14 in a smoking article.", "embedding_index": 803}
{"index": 804, "patent_number": "US2019037916 AA", "text": "[EN] A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute includes an integrated electronic device with: a power source; an input means comprising a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate. Use of packaging for holding a tobacco product or tobacco substitute includes such a product with an integrated electronic device. [EN] 1. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising an integrated electronic device with: a power source;an input means comprising a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate.2. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the digital processing means comprises printed dopant poly-silicon transistors.3. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the digital processing means comprises a memory.4. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is at least one of a humidity sensor, a light sensor, a motion sensor, a temperature sensor and/or a gas sensor.5. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the input means further comprise a wireless signal receiver.6. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the output means comprises at least one of a display, a lighting means, a sound generator and/or a wireless signal emitter.7. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the power source comprises at least one of a battery, energy harvesting means and electromagnetic charging means.8. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises synthetic and/or natural material in a sheet form.9. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 8, wherein the substrate comprises a laminate.10. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 8, wherein the substrate comprises folding and/or creasing lines.11. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer covering all of the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry.12. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 11, wherein the protective layer further comprises a removable portion covering the input means.13. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, further comprising a removable protective layer covering all of the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means, the circuitry and the input means.14. Use of packaging for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising a product according to claim 1.15. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising an integrated electronic device with: a power source;a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output to generate an output signal, wherein the output is at least one of a display, a light, a sound generator and/or a wireless signal emitter;transistors to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the sensor, the output and the transistors;wherein the power source, the sensor, the output, the transistors and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate.", "embedding_index": 804}
{"index": 805, "patent_number": "US2022211104 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber arranged to receive a consumable along a first direction and heat the consumable to generate an inhalable vapour, and a grip for holding the device, wherein the first direction and the longitudinal axis of the device are angularly offset from each other. By providing an aerosol generating device configured in this manner the smoking experience of the user is enhanced. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a body, a heating chamber, a battery, and a PCB; wherein the body comprises a grip arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device;the heating chamber, the battery, and the PCB are arranged within the body; andthe heating chamber comprises an internal surface extending in a first direction, and the heating chamber is configured to receive a consumable along the first direction;such that an angle between the first direction and the longitudinal axis of the device is between 5 degrees and 45 degrees.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein a perimeter of the grip is between 30 mm and 160 mm.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an air inlet passing from an exterior of the device into the heating chamber, the air inlet being located away from the grip.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber further comprises a bevelled opening.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a heating element; wherein the heating element is a heater surrounding the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a heating element, wherein the heating element is an electromagnetic inductor surrounding or positioned next to the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the battery is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the PCB is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, further comprising a thermal insulator disposed around the heating chamber and/or between the heating element and the battery and/or the PCB.10. The aerosol generating device of clam 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has an elongate cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the elongate cross section has a minimum width in a range of 15 mm and 25 mm and a maximum width in a range of 25 mm and 50 mm.12. An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device of claim 1 and a consumable; wherein the consumable comprises a mouthpiece and a vapour generating substance.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the consumable is a straight stick or rod.14. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the vapour generating substance is solid or semi-solid.15. A smoking device comprising a heating chamber and a PCB or a battery; wherein the heating chamber comprises an internal surface extending in a first direction and is configured to accept a vapour generating substance; andwherein the PCB or the battery is configured to extend along a second direction;wherein an angle between the first direction and the second direction is between 5 degrees and 45 degrees.", "embedding_index": 805}
{"index": 806, "patent_number": "US2022225663 AA", "text": "[EN] A moisture meter includes an energy source for supplying electrical energy to the moisture meter, a logic, a sensor for measuring ambient moisture, a memory and an output for outputting at least one value characteristic for a measured moisture and at least one carrier on which the energy source, the logic, the sensor, the memory and the output are arranged. The moisture meter is encapsulated within a hermetic barrier. [EN] 1. A moisture meter comprising an energy source for supplying electrical energy to the moisture meter, a logic, a sensor for measuring ambient moisture, a memory and an output for outputting at least one value characteristic for a measured moisture and at least one carrier on which the energy source, the logic, the sensor, the memory and the output are arranged, wherein the moisture meter is encapsulated within a hermetic barrier.2. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one carrier includes a flexible carrier.3. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier is a hermetic coating.4. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the sensor is a capacity moisture sensor.5. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the output is a display.6. The moisture meter according to claim 5, wherein: the display comprises at least one light emitting diode and/or an electrochromic display.7. The moisture meter according to claim 1, further comprising: an activation switch.8. The moisture meter according to claim 7, wherein: the activation switch is a capacitive switch.9. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier is transparent at least in portions thereof.10. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier comprises a multilayer film including at least a parylene layer.11. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the energy source is a printed battery.12. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one carrier includes a flexible printed circuit board.13. A tobacco container comprising a cavity for receiving a charge of tobacco material and further comprising the moisture meter according to claim 1 arranged in the cavity and configured to measure the ambient moisture within the cavity.14. The tobacco container according to claim 13, wherein the moisture meter is arranged on a wall of the cavity with said sensor facing towards an interior of the cavity.15. The tobacco container according to claim 13, further comprising at least one transparent window in a wall of the cavity, wherein the moisture meter is arranged in the container with the output facing said at least one transparent window.16. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the sensor is a co-planar capacity moisture sensor.", "embedding_index": 806}
{"index": 807, "patent_number": "US2022211101 AA", "text": "[EN] A cartridge for an aerosol generating device includes a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces. Each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and the thickness of the slab is between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm. A wrapper is wrapped around the slab, and the wrapper extends from the front end face of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces, wherein each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and wherein a thickness of the slab between the two major surfaces is between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm.2. The cartridge of claim 1, comprising a wrapper extending around the two major surfaces and the two edge surfaces.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper has a thickness which is between 10 nm and 1000 nm.4. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper includes an overlapping portion on one of the edge surfaces.5. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper includes two ends which face one another without overlapping one another.6. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein an adhesive is provided between the wrapper and the aerosol generating substrate.7. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein an airflow route is provided from the rear end surface to the front end surface, and wherein the airflow route is provided between the wrapper and the aerosol generating substrate.8. The cartridge of claim 7, wherein the airflow route is provided by one or more grooves or channels in the aerosol generating substrate.9. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper extends from the front end surface of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece through which a user can generate an airflow past or through the slab in order to inhale an aerosol.10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece comprises an internal supporting structure to maintain a shape of the mouthpiece as the mouthpiece extends from the front end surface of the slab.11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the internal supporting structure is a corrugated support structure.12. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the wrapper also extends from the rear end surface of the slab to form an air inlet portion.13. The cartridge of claim 1, including a support element for increasing rigidity of the slab in a plane that is parallel to the two major surfaces.14. An aerosol generating device, comprising: the cartridge of claim 1; anda heater positioned adjacent at least one of the major surfaces.15. A method of manufacturing a cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: providing a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces which can be exposed to an airflow, wherein each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and wherein a thickness of the slab between the two major surfaces us between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm.16. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the cartridge comprising: a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces which can be exposed to an airflow; anda wrapper which is wrapped around the slab, wherein the wrapper extends from the front end surface of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece through which a user can generate an airflow past or through the slab in order to inhale an aerosol.", "embedding_index": 807}
{"index": 808, "patent_number": "US2022225675 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device includes a casing; an aperture in the casing through which aerosol generating material is insertable into the aerosol generation device; a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture, an open position in which the aperture is unobstructed by the closure, and an activation position that is different from the open position; and a detector arranged to detect movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position and between the open position and the activation position. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a casing;an aperture the casing through which aerosol generating material is insertable into the aerosol generation device;a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture, an open position in which the aperture is unobstructed by the closure, and an activation position that is different from the open position; anda detector arranged to detect movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position and between the open position and the activation position.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the detector is configured to interact with a sensing element to perform detection.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the detector comprises a contactless sensor for detecting at least one of the movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the activation position contactlessly.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the contactless sensor is a Hall effect sensor and the sensing element comprises one or more magnetic elements.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the contactless sensor is a photodetector and the sensing element is the closure and the closure covers the detector in the open position.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the closure or the casing has an acoustic element arranged to emit a sound when the closure moves from the closed position to the open position, and the contactless sensor is an acoustic sensor.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the contactless sensor is a light responsive proximity sensor, and the sensing element is at least one light reflective element.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the contactless sensor is an inductive sensor and the sensing element is at least one conductive element.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 3, wherein the contactless sensor is an ultrasound sensor and the sensing element is at least one acoustically reflective element.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the detector comprises an activation sensor configured to detect the movement of the closure from the open position to the activation position, the movement of the closure from the activation position to the open position or when the closure is in the activation position.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the activation sensor is any one of: a tactile switch, a slider switch, a force sensitive resistor, a capacitive touch sensor, a rotary encoder, a Hall effect sensor, two Hall effect sensors, a rocker switch, or an electrical contact detector.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a detector module configured to receive signals from the detector indicative of the position of the closure.13. The aerosol generation device of claim 12, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to be in an off mode when the closure is in the closed position, to be in a standby mode when the closure is in the open position or moves to the open position, and to be in an activation mode when the closure is in the activation position or moves to or returns from the activation position.14. The aerosol generation device of claim 13, wherein, when in the standby mode, the aerosol generation device comprises a user interface display to display a current battery level.15. The aerosol generation device of claim 13, wherein when in the activation mode, the aerosol generation device is configured to permit heating the of aerosol generating material loaded via the aperture.16. (canceled)17. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is moveable to a further activation position, and the detector is arranged to detect movement to or from the further activation position.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the detector comprises a further activation sensor configured to detect movement of the closure from the closed position to the further activation position, movement of the closure from the further activation position to the closed position, or when the closure is in the further activation position.19. (canceled)20. An aerosol generation device comprising; a casing;an aperture in the casing through which aerosol generating material is insertable into the aerosol generation device;a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture, and an open position in which the aperture is unobstructed by the closure; anda detector comprising a contactless sensor arranged to detect movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position.21. The aerosol generation device of claim 20, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to be in an off mode when the closure is in the closed position and to be in a standby mode when the closure is in the open position or moves to the open position.22. The aerosol generation device of claim 21, further comprising a button, and the aerosol generation device is configured to be in an activation mode only when the button is activated and when the closure is in the open position.23-31. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 808}
{"index": 809, "patent_number": "US2021378307 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes a tubular side wall having an open first end, wherein the tubular side wall has a thickness of 90 micro m or less. An aerosol generation device includes the heating chamber, an electrical power source, a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber, and control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater. [EN] 1. A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the heating chamber comprising: a tubular side wall having an open first end;wherein the tubular side wall has a thickness of 90 micro m or less.2. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a base at a second end of the tubular side wall, opposite the first end.3. The heating chamber of claim 2, wherein the base is integral with the tubular side wall.4. The heating chamber, of claim 1, wherein the base fully closes the tubular side wall at the second end.5. The heating chamber of claim 2, wherein the base has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tubular side wall.6. The heating chamber of claim 1, comprising a flanged portion that extends radially outwardly from the heating chamber at the first open end.7. The heating chamber of claim 6, wherein the flanged portion comprises a first material and the tubular side wall comprises a second material, the first material having lower thermal conductivity than the second material.8. The heating chamber of claim 7, wherein the first material or the second material comprises a metal.9. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall and the flanged portion are formed of the same material, preferably wherein the material is a metal.10. The heating chamber of claim 8, wherein the metal is a stainless steel, preferably a 300 series stainless steel, and yet more preferably selected from a group comprising 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel and 321 stainless steel.11. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the second material of the side wall has a thermal conductivity of 50 W/mK or less.12. The heating chamber of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber is produced by deep drawing.13. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of protrusions formed on an inner surface of the side wall.14. The heating chamber of claim 13, wherein the protrusions are formed by indenting an outer surface of the side wall.15. The heating chamber of claim 1, further comprising a heater located adjacent to an external surface of the side wall, preferably wherein the heater is located on the external surface of the side wall.16. The heating chamber of claim 15, wherein the heater extends around only a portion of the side wall.17. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;the heating chamber according to claim 1;a heater arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the heater is provided on an/the external surface of the tubular side wall.19. The aerosol generation device of claim 17, wherein the heating chamber is removable from the aerosol generation device.20. A method of forming a heating chamber for an aerosol generation device, the method comprising: providing a blank having a first thickness;deep drawing the blank to form a tubular side wall with an open first end, the tubular side wall having a thickness of 90 micro m or less.21. The method of claim 20, further comprising forming one or more inwardly directed protrusions by deforming the tubular side wall.", "embedding_index": 809}
{"index": 810, "patent_number": "US2020163373 AA", "text": "[EN] A wrapping paper for a smoking article includes a base paper, wherein the base paper comprises a fibrous material, a filler material, and one or more burning additives. A paper porosity of the base paper is of 10 to 60 CU. A total amount of the one or more burning additives is of 0.1 to 0.7 wt.- percent based on the a dry weight of the base paper. [EN] 1. A wrapping paper for a smoking article, comprising a base paper, wherein the base paper comprises a fibrous material, a filler material, and one or more burning additives, wherein: a. a paper porosity of the base paper is 10 to 60 CU; andb. a total amount of the one or more burning additives is 0.1 to 0.7 wt.- percent based on a dry weight of the base paper.2. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein the one or more burning additives is selected from the group consisting of citrate salts, acetate salts, phosphate salts, tartrate salts, nitrate salts, or mixtures thereof.3. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein a basis weight of the base paper is 20 to 26 g/m2.4. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein an amount of the filler material is 17 to 28 wt.- percent based on the dry weight of the base paper.5. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein the filler material is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, kaolin, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, alumina trihydrate, precipitated silica and silicates (PSS), or mixtures thereof.6. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein a diffusion capacity of the base paper is 1.0 to 2.0 cm/s.7. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of burn-suppressing regions that are provided apart from each other.8. The wrapping paper according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of burn-suppressing regions are provided on a surface of the base paper.9. The wrapping paper according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of burn-suppressing regions are provided embedded in a matrix of the base paper.10. The wrapping paper according to claim 7, wherein a diffusion capacity of the plurality of burn-suppressing regions is 0.10 to 0.35 cm/s.11. The wrapping paper according to claim 10, wherein a ratio of the diffusion capacity of the plurality of burn-suppressing regions to a diffusion capacity of the base paper is in the range of 5 percent to 35 percent.12. The wrapping paper according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of burn-suppressing regions contain at least one additive that reduces a diffusion capacity of the base paper, and wherein the at least one additives is selected from the group consisting of alginates, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetates, modified and unmodified starches, cellulose derivatives, inorganic ions, natural gums, or mixtures thereof.13. The wrapping paper according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of burn-suppressing regions are in a form of stripes.14. The wrapping paper according to claim 1, wherein the fibrous material is a cellulosic fibrous material.15. A smoking article, comprising a charge of smokable material surrounded by a wrapping paper according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 810}
{"index": 811, "patent_number": "US2020346846 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap, which is attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The reclosable flap moves relative to the inner package about a hinge line. The first lid panel is substantially perpendicular to a lid front wall when the hinged lid is in a first open position in which a lid top wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to a box back wall. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a box and a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions, wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel and a second lid panel, wherein the first lid panel is movable relative to the second lid panel during movement of the lid between the open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the box comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed; anda reclosable flap movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line and arranged to cover the access opening, a portion of the reclosable flap being attached to the first lid panel;wherein the first lid panel is substantially perpendicular to a lid front wall when the hinged lid is in a first open position in which a lid top wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to a box back wall.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is at least 20 percent of a distance from the top, back edge of the inner package to a top, front edge of the inner package.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is no more than 40 percent of a distance from the top, back edge of the inner package to a top, front edge of the inner package.4. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the inner package so that a portion of the reclosable flap is movable relative to the inner package during lid movement, while another portion of the reclosable flap is not movable relative to the inner package during lid movement, wherein the hinge line delimits the movable and non-movable portions of the reclosable flap.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the access opening is provided by a cut line or a line of weakness that defines a flap in an outer surface of the inner package, wherein the hinge line of the reclosable flap substantially coincides with a hinge line of the flap in the outer surface of the inner package.6. The container of claim 1, wherein an angle between the first lid panel and the lid front wall decreases when the hinged lid is rotated from the first open position to a second open position, wherein the first open position is provided between the closed position and the second open position.7. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is substantially the same or shorter than a length of the first lid panel.8. The container of claim 1, wherein the hinge line is positioned at a top wall of the inner package at a distance from a top, back edge of the inner package that is substantially the same or shorter than a length of the portion of the reclosable flap attached to the first lid panel.9. The container of claim 8, wherein a ratio between the length of the portion of the reclosable flap attached to the first lid panel and the distance from the hinge line to the top, back edge of the inner package is between 1 and 3.10. The container of claim 9, wherein the ratio between the length of the portion of the reclosable flap attached to the first lid panel and the distance from the hinge line to the top, back edge of the inner package is at least 1.1.11. The container of claim 9, wherein the ratio between the length of portion of the reclosable flap attached to the first lid panel and the distance from the hinge line to the top, back edge of the inner package is no more than 2.5.12. A method of forming a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an inner package of consumer goods comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap that is movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line;folding a blank about the inner package to form an outer housing with a hinged lid in a way such that a first lid panel can move relative to a second lid panel when the container is in use;attaching a free end of the reclosable flap to the first lid panel so that the first lid panel is substantially perpendicular to a lid front wall when the hinged lid is in a first open position in which a lid top wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to a box back wall.", "embedding_index": 811}
{"index": 812, "patent_number": "EP4029385 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a manual cigarette making device (100), comprising a housing comprising a first member (10) and a second member (20) that are pivotally connected (55) to each other to be foldable; wherein the second member (20) comprises a stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) and a movable tobacco compacting portion (24), wherein the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) is connected to the first member (10) while the movable tobacco compacting portion (24) is slidable in relation to the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22); a hollow protruding part (50) mounted externally to an end wall of the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) to receive the end of a cigarette sleeve (200) to be filled with a charge of tobacco; a tobacco pushing rod and an integral tobacco receiving portion (25) provided to the second member (20), mounted in an axial alignment, wherein at least the integral tobacco receiving portion (25) is capable of longitudinally passing through the hollow protruding part (50) while the movable tobacco compacting portion (24) is slidable in relation to the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) such that at least the integral tobacco receiving portion (25) is slidable into the cigarette sleeve (200); characterised in that one or more perforations (80) are provided to the first member (10), wherein each of the perforation (80) is capable of introducing a liquid substrate to the charge of tobacco provided to the integral tobacco receiving portion (25). Present invention also relates to a method of manually making cigarette with flavour application using a manual cigarette making device (100). [EN] 1. A manual cigarette making device (100), comprising a housing comprising a first member (10) and a second member (20) that are pivotally connected (55) to each other to be foldable; wherein the second member (20) comprises a stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) and a movable tobacco compacting portion (24), wherein the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) is connected to the first member (10) while the movable tobacco compacting portion (24) is slidable in relation to the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22); a hollow protruding part (50) mounted externally to an end wall of the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) to receive the end of a cigarette sleeve (200) to be filled with a charge of tobacco; a tobacco pushing rod and an integral tobacco receiving portion (25) provided to the second member (20), mounted in an axial alignment, wherein at least the integral tobacco receiving portion (25) is capable of longitudinally passing through the hollow protruding part (50) while the movable tobacco compacting portion (24) is slidable in relation to the stationary tobacco compacting portion (22) such that at least the integral tobacco receiving portion (25) is slidable into the cigarette sleeve (200);characterised in that one or more perforations (80) are provided to the first member (10), wherein each of the perforation (80) is capable of introducing a liquid substrate to the charge of tobacco provided to the integral tobacco receiving portion (25).2. The device (100) according to the claim 1, wherein the perforations (80) are perforations designated for accepting syringe injection.3. The device (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the perforations (80) or holes are integrated with syringes for the injection of the liquid substance within a cavity of the manual cigarette making device (100).4. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations (80) are provided longitudinally on the first member (10) corresponding to the integral tobacco receiving portion (25).5. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a reservoir is provided at the first member, wherein the liquid solution is introduced into the reservoir through the one or more perforations (80).6. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir is a cavity or a material that is capable of soaking liquid e.g. a sponge.7. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations (80) have an equal distance from each other.8. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one to ten perforations (80) are provided to the first member.9. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco pushing rod and the integral tobacco receiving portion (25) are provided to the movable tobacco compacting portion (24).10. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more channels (90) connecting the one or more perforations (80) are provided to the first member or to the rectangular shape structure (15).11. The device (100) according to claim 10, wherein at least one perforation is designed to accept syringe injection such that liquid substance via the channel (90) is distributed through other perforations to flavour the charge of tobacco.12. A method of producing a flavoured cigarette using a manual cigarette making device, comprising the steps of a. Providing a charge of tobacco to the integral tobacco receiving portion (25);b. Mounting a hollow cigarette tube (200) to the hollow protruding part (50), wherein step (b) can be performed in any step before the step (e);c. Folding the pivotally connected first member (10) towards the second member (20), thereby closing the two members (10, 20) with each other;d. Applying liquid substance through the one or more perforations (80) provided to the first member (10) such that the liquid substance is in contact with the charge of tobacco provided in the integral tobacco receiving portion (25);e. Shifting the charge of tobacco into the hollow cigarette tube (200) so as to form a ready-made cigarette with flavour application.", "embedding_index": 812}
{"index": 813, "patent_number": "EP4029386 A1", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating article comprising: a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a vapour generating material; a filter comprising a mouthpiece end and an attachment end opposite the mouthpiece end, the attachment end arranged to be attached to the first end of the body; an airflow passageway within the filter configured to allow a vapour to flow into the filter through the attachment end from the first end of the body and out of the filter through the mouthpiece end; a restrictor arranged to adjust the cross sectional area of the air flow passageway to alter the pressure of the air flow within the airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A vapour generating article comprising: a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body arranged to contain a vapour generating material;a filter comprising a mouthpiece end and an attachment end opposite the mouthpiece end, the attachment end arranged to be attached to the first end of the body;an airflow passageway within the filter configured to allow a vapour to flow into the filter through the attachment end from the first end of the body and out of the filter through the mouthpiece end;a restrictor arranged to adjust the cross sectional area of the air flow passageway to alter the pressure of the air flow within the airflow passageway.2. The vapour generating article according to claim 1 wherein the restrictor is arranged to reduce the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway to increase the pressure drop of the air flow within the airflow passageway.3. The vapour generating article according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the restrictor is arranged to reduce the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway by application of pressure to the filter.4. The vapour generating article according to any preceding claim wherein the restrictor is arranged to increase the cross sectional area of the airflow passageway to decrease the pressure drop of the air flow within the airflow passageway.5. The vapour generating article according to any preceding claim wherein the restrictor is arranged to increase the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway by removal of pressure from the filter.6. The vapour generating article according to any preceding claim wherein the restrictor comprises a shape memory alloy.7. The vapour generating article according to claim 6 wherein the shape memory alloy forms a noose around the filter and the noose is arranged to adjust the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway by adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the filter.8. The vapour generating article according to claim 6 wherein the shape memory alloy comprises at least one shape memory alloy actuated flap that abuts the filter.9. The vapour generating article according to claim 6 wherein the shape memory alloy comprises at least one shape memory alloy actuated blade that abuts the filter.10. The vapour generating article according to any preceding claim wherein the restrictor comprises an actuator configured to actuate the restrictor in order to adjust the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway.11. The vapour generating article according to claim 10 wherein the actuator comprises an electronic circuit coupled to the shape memory alloy and a controller to control the electronic circuit, wherein the controller is arranged to pass an electrical current through the restrictor to cause the restrictor to change shape under the action of heating the restrictor via the electrical current.12. The vapour generating article according to claim 10 wherein the actuator comprises a primary heater and heat from the primary heater is arranged to change the shape of the shape memory alloy.13. The vapour generating article according to any of claims 1 to 5 wherein the filter comprises the restrictor.14. The vapour generating article according to claim 13 wherein the restrictor comprises a material that does not immediately return to its original shape once the application of pressure to the restrictor has been removed.15. The vapour generating article according to claim 14 wherein the material comprises polyurethane foam.16. The vapour generating article according to any of claims 13 to 15 wherein the restrictor comprises a manually operable restrictor wherein manual application of pressure to the restrictor reduces the cross-sectional area of the airflow passageway.17. The vapour generating article according to any of claims 14 to 16 wherein the material forms the filter and the airflow passageway passes through the material filter.18. The vapour generating article according to any of claims 14 to 16 wherein the filter comprises at least two segments, wherein a first segment comprises the restrictor and a second segment does not comprise the restrictor.19. The vapour generating article according to claim 18 wherein the at least two segments are located adjacent each other.20. A vapour generating system comprising: a vapour generating article according to any of claims 1 to 19; anda vapour generating device configured to receive the vapour generating article and generate a vapour from the vapour generating material.", "embedding_index": 813}
{"index": 814, "patent_number": "US2016100624 AA", "text": "[EN] A plug (25) of vaporisable material for a vapour generating device (1) which generates a vapour by heating at least the base of the plug (25) is disclosed. The plug (25) comprises vaporisable material shaped such that it defines a cavity (26) within the vaporisable material. [EN] 1. A plug of a vaporisable material for a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating at least the base of the plug, the plug comprising: the vaporisable material shaped such that it defines a cavity within the vaporisable material, wherein the cavity is frusto-conical in shape, with an apex adjacent to the base of the plug.2. The plug of claim 1 wherein the cavity is positioned such that there is a predetermined thickness of the vaporisable material between the cavity and the base of the plug.3. The plug of claim 2, wherein the ratio of overall plug depth to thickness of the vaporisable material between the base of the plug and the cavity is in the range of thirteen to one and four to one.4. The plug of claim 2, wherein the thickness of the vaporisable material is 1.5 mm +/-0.5 mm.5. A plug according to any of claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped such that the cross-sectional area of the cavity substantially parallel to the base increases as the distance within the cavity to the base increases.6. A plug according to claim 5 wherein the increase in the cross-sectional area in the cavity is non-linear in relation to the distance to the base.7. The plug of claim 6, where the angle of inclination of the inclined side of the frusto-conical cavity is in the range of 10 to 15 degrees with respect to a line perpendicular to the base of the plug.8. The plug of claim 7, where the angle of inclination of the inclined side of the frusto-conical cavity is around 12 degrees with respect to a line perpendicular to the base of the plug.9. The plug of claim 8 wherein the vaporisable material comprises tobacco.10. A capsule containing a plug of the vaporisable material according to claim 9.", "embedding_index": 814}
{"index": 815, "patent_number": "WO22148833 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a vapour delivering assembly (14), comprising: - a storage portion (62) for storing a vaporisable material; - a flow channel (63) configured to conduct the vapour to a flow outlet; - a cavity (73) opening to the flow channel (63); - an enhancer assembly (74) comprising an enhancer support (81), a vapour enhancer (82) mounted on the enhancer support (81) and an actuator (83), the enhancer support (81) being moveable by the actuator (83) through the cavity (73) between a deactivated position in which the vapour enhancer (82) is received entirely into the cavity (73) and an activated position in which the vapour enhancer (82) protrudes from the cavity (73) to the flow channel (63), the vapour enhancer (82) comprising an enhancing substance releasable by interaction with the vapour when the enhancer support (81) is in the activated position. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A vapour delivering assembly (14; 114), comprising: - a storage portion (62; 162) for storing a vaporisable material, the vaporisable material being intended to be heated by a heating system (34, 64; 134) to form vapour; - a flow channel (63; 163) delimited by a wall and configured to conduct the vapour formed by the heating system (34, 64; 134) to a flow outlet; - a cavity (73; 173) formed by a recess in the wall delimiting the flow channel (63; 163) and opening to the flow channel (63; 163); - an enhancer assembly (74; 174) comprising an enhancer support (81), a vapour enhancer (82) mounted on the enhancer support (81) and an actuator (83), the enhancer support (81) being moveable by the actuator (83) through the cavity (73; 173) between a deactivated position in which the vapour enhancer (82) is received entirely into the cavity (73; 173) and an activated position in which the vapour enhancer (82) protrudes from the cavity (73; 173) to the flow channel (63; 163), the vapour enhancer (82) comprising an enhancing substance releasable by interaction with the vapour conducted by the flow channel (63; 163) when the enhancer support (81) is in the activated position.2. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to claim 1, wherein said actuator (83) is a manual actuator.3. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to claim 2, forming an external surface (85; 185), the actuator (83) protruding from said external surface (85; 185) to be actuated by a user.4. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the enhancer assembly (74; 174) further comprises a biasing element (87) configured to exert a biasing force to the enhancer support (81) to retain it in one of the said positions, called biased position.5. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to claims 3 and 4, wherein the actuator (83) is formed by a push button configured to overcome the biasing force to move the enhancer support (81) from said biased position to the other position.6. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the enhancer support (81) is moveable between said positions according to a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the vapour conducted by the flow channel (63; 163) at least in a portion of the flow channel (63; 163) adjacent to the cavity (73; 173).7. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein in the activated position of the enhancer support (81), the vapour enhancer (82) is extracted entirely from the cavity (73; 173).8. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the enhancing substance is formed by a soluble substrate printed on the vapour enhancer (82).9. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the enhancing substrate is enclosed in at least partially soluble shell formed by the vapour enhancer (82).10. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the enhancing substance is configured to be released further to heat, pH value, pressure and/or moisture caused by the vapour conducted by the flow channel (63; 163).11. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the enhancing substance comprises a nicotine substance and/or a flavour substance.12. The vapour delivering assembly (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the vapour delivering assembly (14) is a removable cartridge intended to operate with an aerosol generation device (12); or - the vapour delivering assembly (14) is integrated into an aerosol generation device (112).13. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vapour enhancer (82) carries the whole amount of the enhancing substance comprised in the delivering assembly (14; 114).14. The vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flow channel (63; 163) extends along an assembly axis (X) and the cavity (73; 173) extends substantially perpendicularly to the assembly axis (X).15. An aerosol generation assembly (10; 110), comprising: - a vapour delivering assembly (14; 114) according to any one of the preceding claims; - an aerosol generation device (12; 112) comprising at least a part of the heating system (34, 64; 134) intended to heat the vaporisable material to form vapour.", "embedding_index": 815}
{"index": 816, "patent_number": "WO22148877 A1", "text": "[EN] Electronic smoking device comprising a mouth piece, the mouth piece having partially contact with teeth and being attached to a body section, wherein the body section comprises a battery and an electronic chipset. According to the invention the mouth piece further comprises at least one sensor, whereas the sensor is a biometric contact sensor designed for capturing toothprints. [EN] Electronic smoking article with tooth identification Claims 1. Electronic smoking device (1) comprising a mouth piece (2), the mouth piece (2) having partially contact with teeth (4) and being attached to a body section (7), wherein the body section (7) comprises a battery (5) and an electronic chipset (6), characterized in that, the mouth piece (2) further comprises at least one sensor (3), whereas the sensor (3) is a biometric contact sensor (3) designed for capturing toothprints.2. The electronic smoking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the mouth piece (2) is replaceable and especially detachable and attachable to the body section (7).3. The electronic smoking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the mouth piece (2) further comprises at least one wired and/or wireless data connection (10) to the body section (7).4. The electronic smoking device according to the previous claim, characterized in that, the sensor (3) of the mouth piece and the chipset (6) of the body section are communicating with each other via a data connection (10).5. The electronic smoking device according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that, the chipset (6) has interfaces for at least one wireless communication protocol.6. The electronic smoking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, the chipset (6) and by that the electronic smoking device (1) is also connected to the internet and/or an user account of a customer.7. The electronic smoking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, the chipset (6) is able to differentiate between a child and an adult via the data from the sensor (3).8. The electronic smoking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, the chipset (6) comprises a storage unit to be able to store at least one tooth (4) profile.9. The electronic smoking device according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device (1) is locked and can be unlocked by the chipset (6) with corresponding data from the sensor (3).10. The electronic smoking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the sensor (3) provides data which is characteristic for a contact with at least one tooth (4).11. The electronic smoking device according to claim 10, characterized in that, the sensor (3) is a pressure and/or light based sensor (3).12. The electronic smoking device according to claim 10 and 11, characterized in that, the sensor (3) is attached at least partially on the surface area of the mouth piece (2).13. The electronic smoking device according to claims 10 to 12, characterized in that, the surface (9) of the sensor (3) is made of a material with reversibly deformable and/or plastic deformable properties and/or of a silicon based material.14. The electronic smoking device according to claim 13, characterized in that, a mouth piece (2) with a plastic deformation surface (9) of the sensor (3) is personalisable by a first bite of a customer.15. A method for operating an electronic smoking device (1) comprising a mouth piece (2), the mouth piece (2) having partially contact with teeth (4) and being attached to a body section (7), wherein the body section (7) comprises a battery (5) and an electronic chipset (6), ch aracterized in that, first at least one tooth has to be placed on the sensor (3), then the data from the sensor (3) is provided to the chipset (6) and analysed by the chipset (6) and afterwards the chipset (6) operates the electronic smoking device (1) when a predefined toothprint and/or adult is recognized.", "embedding_index": 816}
{"index": 817, "patent_number": "EP4026442 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising:- an aerosol generation device (12) defining a cover receiving part (12R) adjacent to a mouthpiece end;- a cover (14) designed to be inserted on the cover receiving part;- retaining means (16) movable between a locking position in which the cover is retained on the cover receiving part and an unlocking position in which the cover is free to move in respect with the cover receiving part along a device axis, by passing through an intermediate position, the retaining means moving from the locking position to the intermediate position when the cover is actuated according to a first predetermined movement; and- unlocking means (18) moving the retaining means from the intermediate position to the unlocking position when the unlocking means are actuated according to a second predetermined movement different from the first predetermined movement. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising: - an aerosol generation device (12) extending between a battery end (20) and a mouthpiece end (22) along a device axis (X) and defining a cover receiving part (12R) adjacent to the mouthpiece end (22);- a cover (14) extending along a cover axis, designed to be inserted on the cover receiving part (12R) and defining an external surface (14A);- retaining means (16) movable between a locking position (PL1, PL2) in which the cover (14) is retained on the cover receiving part (12R) and an unlocking position (PUNL) in which the cover (14) is free to move in respect with the cover receiving part (12R) along the device axis (X), by passing through an intermediate position (PINT), the retaining means (16) being configured to move from the locking position to the intermediate position (PINT) when the cover (14) is actuated according to a first predetermined movement; and- unlocking means (18) designed to cause the retaining means (16) to move from the intermediate position (PINT) to the unlocking position (PUNL) when the unlocking means (18) are actuated according to a second predetermined movement different from the first predetermined movement.2. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1, wherein the first predetermined movement is pushing or pulling of the cover (14) along the device axis (X).3. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the unlocking means (18) comprise a pressing portion (60) arranged on the external surface (14A) of the cover (14), the second predetermined movement being pressing of the pressing portion (60).4. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the retaining means (16) comprise at least one pair of cooperating elements (44, 46) in the locking position (PL1, PL2), preferably two pairs of cooperating elements (44, 46), the or each pair of cooperating elements (44, 46) comprising a cover element (44A, 46A) and a device element (44B, 46B), the cover element (44A, 46A) being configured to be movable with respect to the device element (44B, 46B) along the device axis (X) while moving the retaining means (16) from the locking position (PL1, PL2) to the intermediate position (PINT).5. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 4, wherein one of the elements of the or each pair of cooperating elements (44, 46) is formed by a protrusion (45A, 47A) and the other is formed by a groove (45B, 47B); the groove (45B, 47B) comprising a locking portion (54) extending along the device axis (X) and configured to retain the protrusion (45A, 47A) in the groove (45B, 47B) and an unlocking portion (56) adjacent to an end of the locking portion (54) and configured to release the protrusion (45A, 47A) from the groove (45B, 47B) after the cover (14) is pushed or pulled along the device axis (X).6. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 5, wherein the unlocking portion (56) extends perpendicularly to the locking portion (54).7. The aerosol generation device (12) according to 5 or 6, wherein: - the retaining means (16) are configured to move from the locking position (PL1, PL2) to the intermediate position (PINT) when the cover (14) is pushed along the device axis (X) during the first predetermined movement;- the locking portion (54) and the unlocking portion (56) are successively arranged according to the device axis (X) following the direction from the mouthpiece end (22) to the battery end (20).8. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 4 to 7 taken in combination with claim 3, wherein the pressing portion (60) and the or each cover element (44A, 46A) are arranged on a deformable part of the cover (14) so as when the pressing portion (60) is pressed in the intermediate position (PINT), the or each cover element (44A, 46A) moves away from the corresponding device element (44B, 46B), and wherein said deformable part is elastically deformable so as, when the cover (14) is inserted on the cover receiving part (12R), the retaining means (16) pass from the unlocking position (PUNL) to the intermediate position (PINT).9. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims taken in combination with claim 3, wherein the pressing portion (60) is formed by two pressing parts (60A, 60B) arranged on the external surface (14A) of the cover (14) facing each other.10. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 9 taken in combination with claim 4, wherein each pressing part (60A, 60B) extends on the external surface (14A) of the cover (14) between two planes perpendicular to the cover axis and wherein the retaining means (16) comprise two pairs of cooperating elements (44, 46), each cover element (44A, 46A) being arranged on the internal surface (14B) of the cover (14) between said two planes.11. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claims 4 and 9, wherein the cover (14) comprises a pair of narrow sides (38A, 38B) facing each other and a pair of wide sides (38C, 38D) facing each other, each side (38A to 38D) extending along the cover axis and wherein the retaining means (16) comprise two pairs of cooperating elements (44, 46), each cover element (44A, 46A) being arranged on one of the wide sides (38C, 38D) and each pressing part (60A, 60B) being arranged on one of the narrow sides (38A, 38B).12. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation device (12) further defines a cover fixing part (12F) adjacent to the battery end (20) and designed to receive at least partially and fix the cover (14) while using the aerosol generation device (12), the aerosol generation device (12) further comprising fixing means designed to fix the cover (14) on the cover fixing part (12F), wherein the fixing means are formed by the retaining means (16).13. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (14) further comprises an absorbent element (42) for leakage capture from the aerosol generation device (12), in the locking position (PL1, PL2) of the retaining means (16), the mouthpiece (36) of the aerosol generation device (12) being adapted to be in contact with the absorbent element (42), the absorbent element (42) comprising preferably foam comprising an antimicrobial component, the foam comprising preferably Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB).14. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece (36) and/or the cover (14) are made of an antimicrobial material.15. Method for using an aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, when the cover (14) is inserted into the cover receiving part (12R) and the retaining means (16) are in the locking position, the method comprising a step of unlocking the retaining means (16), the step of unlocking comprising:- moving the retaining means (16) from the locking position (PL1, PL2) to the intermediate position (PINT) by actuated the cover (14) according to the first predetermined movement; and- actuating the unlocking means (18) according to the second predetermined movement to move the retaining means (16) from the intermediate position (PINT) to the unlocking position (PUNL).", "embedding_index": 817}
{"index": 818, "patent_number": "EP4026435 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation assembly system with modularized elements, an aerosol generation system thereof, an aerosol generating consuming system thereof and an assembling method therefor are disclosed. The aerosol generation assembly system comprises a main body 10 and at least one modularized unit, wherein the modularized unit is configured to be mounted into the main body. The modularized unit comprises socket modules 11 of at least two different models, each configured to be assembled with the main body to form an aerosol generation system which allows a user to consume a substrate contained in a container 32 received and contained by the socket module, wherein each of the socket modules is configured to receive a container. However, a first one of the socket modules is not configured to receive a second container, which is to be received in a second socket module. Partial modifications and upgrades of the aerosol generation device are thereby simplified. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation assembly system comprising a main body and at least one modularized unit, wherein the modularized unit is configured to be mounted into the main body, the modularized unit comprises a plurality of socket modules, each of the socket modules is configured to be assembled with the main body to form an aerosol generation system which allows a user to consume a substrate contained in a container received and contained by the socket module of the aerosol generation assembly system, wherein each of the socket modules is configured to receive and contain a container, wherein - a first one of the pluralities of socket modules is configured to receive a first container and contain it such that the substrate in the first container can be consumed,- a second one of the pluralities of socket modules is configured to receive a second container and contain it such that the substrate in the second container can be consumed, and- the first one of the pluralities of socket modules is not configured to receive the second container and/or contain it such that the substrate in the second container can be consumed.2. The aerosol generation assembly system according to the preceding claim, wherein the socket modules are configured to be permanently assembled to the main body.3. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the socket module is hermetically connected to the main body.4. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the main body comprises a silicone gasket configured to be connected with the socket module for sealing the connection between the main body and the socket module.5. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the main body comprises a device outer housing comprising a battery unit and a device chassis therein, the socket module comprises an opening and is configured to be connected to the device chassis, the containers are configured to be electronically connected to the device chassis directly via electronic connectors, and the electronic connectors are configured to pass through the opening of the socket module to connect with the containers.6. The aerosol generation assembly system according to the preceding claim, wherein the chassis comprises a PCB configured with electronic connectors, preferably pogo pins, configured to electronically connect with the containers.7. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of claims 5 or 6, wherein the modularized units of the aerosol generation assembly system comprise a plurality of device outer housings, and/or a plurality of battery units and/or a plurality of device chassis, wherein one of the plurality of the device outer housings is configured to connect with at least one of the plurality of battery units but not with the other battery units, and/or with at least one of the plurality of device chassis but not with the other device chassis, and/orone of the plurality of the battery units is configured to connect with at least one of the plurality of the device outer housings but not with the other device outer housings, and/or with at least one of the plurality of device chassis but not with the other device chassis, and/orone of the plurality of the device chassis is configured to connect with at least one of the plurality of the device outer housings but not with the other device outer housings, and/or with at least one of the plurality of battery units but not with the other battery units.8. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims 5 to 7, wherein - a first one of the pluralities of device chassis is configured to be connected to the first one of the pluralities of socket modules,- a second one of the pluralities of device chassis is configured to be connected to the second one of the pluralities of socket modules, and- the first one of the pluralities of device chassis is not configured to be connected to the second one of the pluralities of socket modules due to an aspect of the second one of the pluralities of socket modules.9. The aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first one of the plurality of socket modules is not configured to receive the second container and/or contain it such that the substrate in the second container can be consumed due to an aspect of the second container, preferably a shape of the second container.10. An aerosol generation system allowing a user to consume a substrate contained in a container, and configured to be assembled with a socket module comprised by an aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generation system is configured to be assembled with the step of: - determining a socket module from the plurality of the socket modules according to an aspect of a container; and- assembling the determined socket module with the main body comprised by the aerosol generation assembly system to form the aerosol generation system.11. An assembling method for assembling an aerosol generation system allowing a user to consume a substrate contained in a container, and configured to be assembled with a socket modules comprised by an aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the assembling method comprised the steps of: - determining a socket module from the plurality of the socket modules according to an aspect of a container; and- assembling the determined socket module with the main body comprised by the aerosol generation assembly system to form the aerosol generation system.12. A aerosol generation consuming system, comprising a plurality of containers comprising a substrate, and the aerosol generation assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, wherein the plurality of containers are configured to be received and contained in aerosol generation system according to claim 10.13. The aerosol generation consuming system according to claim 12, wherein the containers are cartridges and/or tanks, and the substrates are e-liquids.14. The aerosol generation consuming system according to any one of claims 12 or 13, wherein each of the containers is configured to be electronically connected to the aerosol generation assembly system.", "embedding_index": 818}
{"index": 819, "patent_number": "EP4026434 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention is directed to an aerosol generation device 1. The aerosol generating device allowing a user to consume a consumable (2), comprises: an outer casing comprising a frame 11 which comprises conductive material, and a receiving cavity (13) arranged for receiving the consumable (2), and a printed circuit board assembly 12; wherein the ground 124 of the PCBA is electrically connected to the frame 11. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating device (1) allowing a user to consume a consumable, comprising: - an outer casing comprising a frame (11) which comprises conductive material, and a receiving cavity (13) arranged for receiving the consumable (2), and- a printed circuit board assembly (12); wherein the ground (124) of the PCBA (12) is electrically connected to the frame (11).2. Aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the PCBA (12) comprises an area of exposed copper acting as the ground (124) of the PCBA.3. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, comprising an internal chassis and/or board (14), wherein an electrical power supply unit (15) is mounted on the internal chassis and/or board (14).4. Aerosol generating device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the PCBA (12) is attached to the frame (11) through an attaching means (15) mounted on each of the internal chassis and/or board (14), the PCBA (12) and the frame (11), to hold them together.5. Aerosol generating device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the attaching means (131) is a threaded section for a screw to pass through or a bayonet type.6. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the frame (11) forms an outer edge of the device (1).7. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (1) has a substantially cuboid shape with right angle corners and/or curved corners.8. Aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (1) has two substantially parallel main surfaces (16) and one or more circumferential side surfaces (17) between the two main surfaces (16).9. Aerosol generating device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the frame (11) forms at least part of the one or more circumferential side surfaces (17).10. Aerosol generating device according to claims 8 or 9, wherein the circumferential side surfaces (17) have a width configured to completely cover and protect at least one of the PCBAs (123) arranged substantially perpendicular to the main surfaces and/or parallel to the circumferential side surfaces (17) inside the aerosol device (1).11. Aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims 8 to 10, wherein the one or more circumferential side (17) surfaces have curved sections that connect the two opposite main surfaces (16) substantially on the two opposite main surfaces, so that the circumferential side surfaces (17) of the frame (11) are capable of protecting the main surfaces (16) if the aerosol generating device drops or is stressed by an external distorted force.12. Aerosol generating device according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the frame (11) comprises one or more overhang members, ribs and/or guiding means configured to allow mechanical protection of components within the device in case of device drop or impact and/or torsion of the device.13. Aerosol generating device according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the frame comprises at least one, preferably two corners at the base of the frame.14. Aerosol generating device according to any one of preceding claims, wherein the frame comprises or preferably consists of metal, preferably aluminum.15. Printed circuit board assembly for an aerosol generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ground (124) of the PCBA (12) is configured to be electrically connected to a conductive frame of the aerosol generating device.", "embedding_index": 819}
{"index": 820, "patent_number": "CN306263809 S", "text": "[MT] 1. The design product name: Smoking accessory bracket. 2 This design uses of products: Is smoking accessory bracket. 3. The design product design points are: That shape. 4. The best design elements show a picture or photo: Design a perspective view. 5. Design 1 right view and left view of symmetry, omitting the design design 1 1 right view; 2 right view and left view of symmetry 2. Design Design Design is omitted 2 right view. 6. Specify design a basic design. ", "embedding_index": 820}
{"index": 821, "patent_number": "WODM209145 D", "text": "[EN] [Source: Claim 1] The ornamental design for an electronic cigarette or a part of an electronic cigarette as shown and described [EN] The ornamental design for an electronic cigarette or a part of an electronic cigarette as shown and described", "embedding_index": 821}
{"index": 822, "patent_number": "US2019246690 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes a rod element of smokeable material connected to a filter element by a tipping wrapper. The filter element includes a liquid-filled directional capsule having a predefined rupture region at which the directional capsule is designed to break upon application of external force to release liquid contained therein. An indicator is provided at the tipping wrapper, or else is identifiable through the tipping wrapper, for encouraging a consumer to apply a crushing force in a particular location that can improve the user experience. [EN] 1. A smoking article, comprising: a rod element of smokeable material connected to a filter element by a tipping wrapper,the filter element having a first end for connection to the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user, the filter element comprising:a liquid-filled directional capsule arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element, the directional capsule having a predefined rupture region at which the directional capsule is designed to break upon application of external force to release liquid contained therein, wherein the directional capsule comprises a predefined crushing region; andan indicator provided at the tipping wrapper, or identifiable through the tipping wrapper, for indicating a predefined force application region, the predefined force application region overlying the predefined crushing region.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the liquid-filled directional capsule extends a length along the filter element from a rupture end of the directional capsule to a base end of the directional capsule, and the predefined crush region is located between the rupture region of the directional capsule and 60 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule.3. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the predefined crush region is located between the rupture region of the directional capsule and 35 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule.4. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the predefined crush region is located between 15 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule and 60 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule.5. The smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the predefined crush region is located between 15 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule and 35 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end of the directional capsule.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the indicator includes a directional element.7. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the indicator has a centroid that overlies the predefined crush region of the directional capsule.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is arranged to provide a sensory contrast with a region around it.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter element comprises a filter wrapper, and the indicator is provided at the filter wrapper.10. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is viewable through a region in the tipping wrapper.11. The smoking article according to claim 10, wherein the indicator comprises a marking on the directional capsule.12. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the directional capsule contains a liquid volume of at least 0.05 ml.13. A liquid-filled directional capsule for use in a smoking article, the liquid-filled directional capsule comprising: a reservoir containing liquid;a predefined rupture region designed to break upon application of external force to release liquid contained in the reservoir;a predefined crushing region; andan indicator provided at an outer surface for indicating the predefined crushing region.14. A liquid-filled directional capsule for use in smoking articles, comprising a shell defining a cavity that contains a volume of liquid, and comprising a predefined crush region, the shell adapted to break at a predefined rupture region upon application of an external force at the crush region so as to release at least 50 percent of the volume of liquid contained within the cavity.15. The liquid-filled directional capsule according to claim 14, wherein the directional capsule extends a length from a rupture end to a base end, and the predefined crush region is located between the rupture region of the directional capsule and 60 percent of the length of the directional capsule measured from the rupture end.16. The liquid-filled directional capsule according to claim 13, wherein, when installed in a smoking article, the indicator is identifiable through the smoking article mouthpiece element.", "embedding_index": 822}
{"index": 823, "patent_number": "US2022142247 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device has a body, a closure, and a resilient element. The body has an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable. The closure is moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure. The resilient element is arranged so as to bias the closure towards the closed position from a first range of positions between the closed position and the open position and to bias the closure towards the open position from a second range of positions between the closed position and the open position. The first range of positions of the closure is closer to the closed position than the second range of positions. The second range of positions of the closure is closer to the open position than the first range of positions. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a body having an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device;a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure; anda resilient element arranged so as to bias the closure towards the closed position from a first range of positions between the closed position and the open position and to bias the closure towards the open position from a second range of positions between the closed position and the open position, the first range of positions of the closure being closer to the closed position than the second range of positions and the second range of positions of the closure being closer to the open position than the first range of positions, a first end of the resilient element being arranged to cooperate with the closure so as to move in a first direction between a first position when the closure is in the closed position and a second position when the closure is in the open position, the resilient element being oriented to deform in a second direction transverse to the first direction, towards and/or away from the body relative to the closure to provide the biasing as the first end of the resilient element moves between the first position and the second position.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first range of positions is substantially adjacent to the second range of positions.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged to resist movement of the closure away from the closed position.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the resilient element is arranged to resist movement of the closure away from the closed position when the closure is in the first range of positions.5. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged to resist movement of the closure away from the open position.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the resilient element is arranged to resist movement of the closure away from the open position when the closure is in the second range of positions.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is stable in each of the closed position and the open position.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to provide a biasing force resisting movement away from the closed position when the first end of the resilient element is at the first position and the resilient element is arranged so as to provide a biasing force resisting movement away from the open position when the first end of the resilient element is at the second position.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is a spring.10-12. (canceled)13. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a guide, wherein the first end of the resilient element is arranged to move along the guide between the first position and the second position.14. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the guide has an arc-shaped guiding or linear path.15. (canceled)16. The aerosol generation device of claim 16, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to bias the first end of the resilient element towards a side of the guide, wherein the side is a side either furthest from or closest to the closure.17. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to force the first end of the resilient element directly towards the closure away from the body.18. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to force the first end of the resilient element directly away from the closure towards the body.19. (canceled)20. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein a direction of movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position is towards or away from the body.21. (canceled)22. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element is arranged so as to maximally deform when the first end of the resilient element is midway between the first position and the second position, or when the first end of the resilient element is at a position offset from midway between the first position and the second position.23. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the closure is further moveable to an activation position at which the aerosol generation device is operable to initiate an activation signal.24-27. (canceled)28. The aerosol generation device of claim 0, wherein the closure is further moveable to a further activation position at which the device is operable to initiate a further activation signal.29-51. (canceled)52. The aerosol generation device of claim 23, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises an activation detector arranged so as to detect a position of the closure and/or a movement of the closure in order to initiate the activation signal.53-55. (canceled)56. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the resilient element being oriented to deform comprises the resilient element being arranged so as to compress or to extend.57-65. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 823}
{"index": 824, "patent_number": "US2020114095 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge is provided in connection with an inhaler device 10. The consumable cartridge includes a casing defining a cavity, the casing having a first region and a second region. An elastic bladder is located within the cavity of the casing and encloses a vaporizing liquid. The first region of the casing includes a pierceable portion, and the second region includes a pre-perforated portion. The bladder is disconnected from the casing in the first region, and is configured to rupture or to be cut when it is pierced by a piercing member of the inhaler device such that the ruptured or cut area of the bladder creates an opening which is significantly larger than the cross sectional area of the piercing. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an inhaler device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a casing defining a cavity, the casing comprising a first region and a second region; andan elastic bladder located within the cavity of said casing and enclosing a vaporizing liquid;wherein the first region of the casing comprises a pierceable portion, and the second region comprises a pre-perforated portion; and wherein the bladder is disconnected from the casing in the first region, and wherein the bladder is configured to rupture or to be cut when it is pierced by a piercing member of the inhaler device such that the ruptured or cut area of the bladder creates an opening which is significantly larger than the cross sectional area of a piercing.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the casing extends axially between the first region which is located at one axial end of the casing and the second region which is located at an axially opposite end of the casing, and wherein the casing comprises a main part which includes the first region and a cover which is attached to the main part.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the cover is perforated and located at the second region so as to form the pre-perforated portion.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the bladder is fixedly connected to the casing at a connection point which is distal from the pierceable portion.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 4, wherein the connection point is located on the main part of the casing adjacent to the cover or is located on the cover.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 4, wherein the bladder is attached to the casing between the main part and the cover.7. The consumable cartridge of claim 4, wherein elasticity of the bladder and the location of the connection point enables the bladder to disconnect from the piercing member after the bladder has been ruptured or cut.8. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the pierceable portion of the cartridge is a weakening of the casing.9. The consumable cartridge claim 1, wherein the pierceable portion of the cartridge is an aperture covered by a sealing membrane or film.10. The consumable cartridge claim 2, wherein the cover comprises a porous material.11. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the cover is formed from a separate part and sealed to the main part of the casing by heat treatment or adhesive.12. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein an axial cross section of the casing is substantially circular.13. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein an axial cross section of the casing is non-circular.14. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein a volume of the bladder is smaller than a volume of the cavity, such that an air pocket is created inside the consumable cartridge.15. An inhaler device configured to receive a consumable cartridge according to claim 1, the inhaler device comprising a mouthpiece section and a power supply unit, wherein the inhaler device comprises: a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a wick located inside a vaporizing chamber,a cartridge chamber configured to receive the consumable cartridge, anda piercing member located inside the cartridge chamber, said piercing member having a tip portion and a liquid conveying portion,wherein the wick is located inside the piercing member and has an exposed liquid conveying portion, which extends outside the piercing member, wherein the heater is located at the exposed liquid conveying portion, and wherein an abutment portion having an abutment surface closes off the cartridge chamber such that the abutment portion seals the perforated portion of the consumable cartridge.16. The inhaler device according to claim 15, wherein the cartridge chamber further comprise a resilient member configured to exert an expelling force on the consumable cartridge from the cartridge chamber such that the consumable cartridge is separated from the cartridge chamber when the mouthpiece section and the power supply unit are separated from each other.17. The inhaler device according to claim 15, wherein the piercing member is tubular.", "embedding_index": 824}
{"index": 825, "patent_number": "WO22129489 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (12) configured to operate with a removable cartridge (14) comprising a storage portion for storing a liquid vaporizable material, a flow channel and a valve moveable by a switching element between an unlocked position allowing flow passage from the storage portion to the flow channel and a locked position inhibiting flow passage from the storage portion to the flow channel; the aerosol generation device defining a device body (21) comprising: - a cartridge fixing end (24) designed to receive the cartridge (14) to allow the aerosol generation device to operate with the cartridge (14); - a control element (85) configured to be engaged with the switching element, when the cartridge is extracted from the cartridge fixing end (24), to move the valve between said positions by a manual action exerted to the control element (85) by a user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (12) configured to operate with a removable cartridge (14), the cartridge (14) comprising a storage portion (62) for storing a liquid vaporizable material, a flow channel (63) and a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position allowing flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63) and a locked position inhibiting flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63); the aerosol generation device (12) defining a device body (21) comprising: - a cartridge fixing end (24) designed to receive the cartridge (14) to allow the aerosol generation device (12) to operate with the cartridge (14); - a control element (85) configured to be engaged with the switching element (75), when the cartridge (14) is extracted from the cartridge fixing end (24), to move the valve (71) between said positions by a manual action exerted to the control element (85) by a user.2. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1, wherein the control element (85) presents a complementary shape to an external shape of the switching element (75).3. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: - the switching element (75) defines at least one aperture (82, 84) and/or at least one protrusion; - the control element (85) defines at least one protrusion (92, 94) and/or at least one aperture configured to be engaged respectfully with said aperture (82, 84) and/or said protrusion of the switching element (75).4. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 3, wherein: - the switching element (75) defines at least two apertures (82, 84); - the control element (85) defines at least two protrusions (92, 94) configured to be engaged simultaneously with said apertures (82, 84) to move the switching element (75) according to a rotating or push/pulling or sliding action.5. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said manual action exerted by the user is a rotating or push/pulling or sliding action exerted on the control element (85).6. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the device body (21) further comprises a battery end (22); - the control element (85) is arranged on said battery end (22).7. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the device body (21) comprises a external surface (28) defining a connector (40); - the control element (85) is arranged on the external surface (28).8. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 7, wherein: - the connector (40) is a charging connector designed to charge a battery of the device (12) from an external source; - the control element (85) and the connector (40) are arranged on the external surface (28) so as to prevent from using the control element (85) with the switching element (75) while the connector (40) is connected to the external source.9. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the connector (40) comprises a pair of pins (42, 44), the pins (42, 44) being integrated into the control element (85).10. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 9, wherein: - the control element (85) forms at least two protrusions (92, 94); - each pin (42, 44) is integrated into one of said protrusions (92, 94) or forms this protrusion.11. An aerosol generation assembly (10), comprising: - a cartridge (14) comprising a storage portion (62) for storing a liquid vaporizable material, a flow channel (63) and a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position allowing flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63) and a locked position inhibiting flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63); - an aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with said cartridge (14). 1712. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge (14) defines a cartridge body (51) comprising at least one lateral wall, the switching element (75) being arranged on said lateral wall.13. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 12, wherein the switching element (75) defines at least two apertures (82, 84) formed in said lateral wall, the valve (71) being arranged inside the cartridge body (51) facing said apertures (82, 84).14. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein: - the device body (21) comprises an external surface (28) defining a charging connector (40); - the control element (85) is arranged on the external surface (28); - the assembly (10) further comprises an external connector (95) connected to an external source and configured to cooperate with the charging connector (40) to charge a battery of the device (12), the external connector (95) being configured to cover the control element (85) when the external connector (95) is connected to the charging connector (40).15. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 14, wherein the external connector (95) defines an internal surface (97) configured to face the external surface (28) when the external connector (95) is connected to the charging connector (40), the internal surface (97) presenting a complementary shape to the shape of the control element (85).", "embedding_index": 825}
{"index": 826, "patent_number": "WO22129332 A1", "text": "[EN] Electronic smoking device comprising a battery and a mouth piece, the mouth piece being in a fluid connection to a vaporizing section, wherein the vaporizing section comprises a substance cartridge with at least one vaporizable substance, a transport mechanism and a heating section, whereas the vaporizable substance is transportable with the transport mechanism from the cartridge to the heating section and heatable in the heating section. According to the invention the vaporizable substance is provided as a continuous filament, wherein the electronic smoking device further comprises a deposit section whereas the filament is decomposable with heat into incontinuous parts of residues and vapour and the residues are releaseable into the deposit section. [EN] Claims 1. Electronic smoking device (1) comprising a battery (12) and a mouth piece (2), the mouth piece (2) being in a fluid connection (9) to a vaporizing section (3), wherein the vaporizing section (3) comprises a substance cartridge (8) with at least one vaporizable substance (7), a transport mechanism (4) and a heating section (5), whereas the vaporizable substance (7) is transportable with the transport mechanism (4) from the cartridge (8) to the heating section (5) and heatable in the heating section (5), characterized in that, the vaporizable substance is provided as a continuous filament (7) and the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises a deposit section (6) whereas the filament (7) is decomposable with heat into incontinuous parts of residues (11) and vapour (10) and the residues (11) are releaseable into the deposit section (6).2. The electronic smoking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the deposit section (6) is accessible from the outside of the electronic smoking device (1) and emptyable.3. The electronic smoking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) comprises at least one rotatable unit which feeds the filament (7) to the heating section (5).4. The electronic smoking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) comprises at least one drive gear and/or roller unit (13) for transporting the filament (7) towards the heating section (5).5. The electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) is manually driven by the customer and/or electrically driven.6. The electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the fluid connection (9) comprises at least one channel for fluids between an outer hull (14) of the electronic smoking device (1) and the vaporizing section (3) whereas the outer hull (14) encloses the fluid channel and the vaporizing section (3).7. The electronic smoking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, the fluid connection (9) is accessible via an access in the outer hull (14) and/or by detaching the vaporizing section (3).8. The electronic smoking device according to claim 6 and 7, characterized in that, the outer hull (14) enclosures the fluid connection (9) so that the fluid connection (9) comprises a channel from the heating section (5) to the mouthpiece (2) and thus allows the vapour (10) to flow from the heating section (5) to the mouthpiece (2) on a predefined path (V).9. The electronic smoking device according to at least one of the previous claims, characterized in that, the heating section (5) comprises a heat resistant material which is porous and/or comprises at least one through hole from the outside to the inside of the heating section (5) where the filament (7) is heated.10. The electronic smoking device according to claim 9, characterized in that, the material used in the heating section (5) is ceramic and/or a semiconductor material which can withstand at least temperatures up to 350 degrees centigrade - 15- The electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the vaporizing section (3) further comprises the deposit section (6), whereas the vaporizing section (3) is exchangeable and by that mountable and demountable from the electronic smoking device (1). The electronic smoking device according to claim 11, characterized in that, all components of the vaporizing section (3) are individually exchangeable and by that mountable and demountable from the electronic smoking device (1). The electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the filament (7) stored in the substance cartridge (8) is winded and/or folded. Method for manufacturing a cartridge comprising a filament (7) for placing in an electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the filament (7) includes at least tobacco particles and/or a different vaporizable substance as a first component, wherein all used ingredients combined form a substance which is afterwards placed inside a cartridge (8). The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, tobacco particles have an average particle size from 10 micrometres to 30 micrometres.", "embedding_index": 826}
{"index": 827, "patent_number": "EP4014768 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) comprising a multilayer optoelectronic element (9). The multilayer optoelectronic element comprises the following layers (10) in the following order along the height direction of the multilayer optoelectronic element: a flexible printed circuit board (1), having at least a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) arranged on its surface, a light guide layer (4), arranged on the light emitting diode carrying side of the flexible printed circuit board, and a cover layer (5), arranged on the light guide layer opposite to the flexible printed circuit board. The housing is characterized in that the cover layer is at least in some areas an outer surface (s0) of the electrical smoking device. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a housing for an electronical smoking device comprising multilayer optoelectronic element. [EN] 1. A housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) comprising a multilayer optoelectronic element (9), comprising the following layers (10) in the following order along the height direction (h) of the multilayer optoelectronic element (9): a flexible printed circuit board (1), having at least a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) arranged on its surface (s1),a light guide layer (4), arranged on the light emitting diode (2) carrying side (1a) of the flexible printed circuit board (1), anda cover layer (5), arranged on the light guide layer (4) opposite to the flexible printed circuit board (1),characterized in thatthe cover layer (5) is at least in some areas (6) an outer surface (so) of the electrical smoking device (7).2. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to claim 1,characterized in that the total high of the multilayer optoelectronic element is less than or equal to 2 mm, preferably less than or equal to 1.7 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 1.5 mm, most preferably less than or equal to 1.3 mm.3. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the light emitting diode (2) is extending from the surface (s1) of a carrier layer of the flexible printed circuit board (1) in the height direction (h), wherein the light emitting diode (2) is preferably a side firing diode, emitting light in a direction perpendicular to the height direction (h), wherein the side firing diode is preferably arranged in a recess (34) of the light guide layer (4).4. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the flexible printed circuit board (1) comprises a multilayer core (35a) comprising at least one polymer layer, and conductive circuit pattern affixed thereto, wherein the multilayer core preferably comprises greater than or equal to 3, preferably greater than or equal to 4, more preferably greater than or equal to 5, most preferably greater than or equal to 7 layer, from which an inner layer preferably comprises a Polyimide.5. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the flexible printed circuit board (1) is less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 0.25 mm, most preferably less than or equal to 0.15 mm.6. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the light guide layer (4) comprises a polymer, preferably a polyacrylate.7. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the light guide layer (4) comprises a recess (34) into which an electric component (33) mounted on the flexible printed circuit board (1) extends.8. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the light guide layer (4) is greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 0.3 and less than or equal to 0.7 mm, most preferably greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.9. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the cover layer (5) comprises a glass, preferably a tempered glass, wherein the cover layer (5) provides means for detecting a changing capacity, preferably by means comprising a conductive layer within the cover layer (5).10. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the cover layer is greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 0.3 and less than or equal to 0.7 mm, most preferably greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.11. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the cover layer (5) has a Young's Modulus of greater than or equal to 60 and less than or equal to 90 GPa, preferably greater than or equal to 70 and less than or equal to 80 GPa, more preferably greater than or equal to 72 and less than or equal to 78 GPa, most preferably greater than or equal to 74 and less than or equal to 76 GPa and/or a shear modulus of greater than or equal to 10 and less than or equal to 50 GPa, preferably greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 40 GPa, more preferably greater than or equal to 25 and less than or equal to 35 GPa, most preferably greater than or equal to 28 and less than or equal to 32 GPa.12. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the electrical smoking device (7) comprises a mouthpiece (14) arranged in an end portion (15) of the electrical smoking device (7) along its length direction (I), wherein the height of the multilayer optoelectronic element (9) extends perpendicular with respect to the length direction (I) of the electrical smoking device (1).13. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the electrical smoking device (1) comprises a mouthpiece (14) arranged in an end portion (15) of the electrical smoking device (1) along its length direction (I), wherein the light guide layer (4) extends over greater than or equal to 10 percent, preferably greater than or equal to 20 percent, more preferably greater than or equal to 30 percent, more preferably greater than or equal to 40 percent, most preferably greater than or equal to 50 percent of the length of the electrical smoking device (1) along its length direction (I).14. The housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the multilayer optoelectronic element (9) is touch sensitive and provides means for giving a signal after being touched.15. Method for manufacturing a housing (8) for an electrical smoking device(7), preferably according to any preceding claim,characterized by- providing a flexible printed circuit board (1),- arranging a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) on a surface (s1) of flexible printed circuit board (1),- providing a light guide layer (4),- arranged the on light guide layer (4) the light emitting diode (2) carrying side of the flexible printed circuit board (1),- providing a cover material (5),- arranging the cover material (5) as a layer on the light guide layer (4) opposite to the flexible printed circuit board (1), wherein the cover material (5) is at least in some areas (6) an outer wall (s0) of the electrical smoking device (7).", "embedding_index": 827}
{"index": 828, "patent_number": "EP4017213 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a printed circuit board assembly for an aerosol generation device, comprising: a printed circuit board substrate having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon, a heating module configured to heat a consumable, for generating an aerosol, and connected to the printed circuit board substrate via terminals; a switching module having a first terminal electrically coupled to a power source and a second terminal electrically coupled to a first terminal of the heating module, wherein a conductive heat-dissipation area arranged on the printed circuit board substrate is electrically coupled between the second terminal of the switching module and the first terminal of the heating module. [EN] 1. A printed circuit board assembly (1) for an aerosol generation device, comprising: - a printed circuit board (10) having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon,- a heating module (102) configured to heat a consumable, for generating an aerosol, and connected to the printed circuit board (10) via terminals (1021, 1022), and- a switching module (101) having a first terminal (1011) electrically coupled to a power source (100) and a second terminal (1012) electrically coupled to a first terminal (1021) of the heating module; wherein a conductive heat-dissipation area (103) arranged on the printed circuit board (10) is electrically coupled between the second terminal (1012) of the switching module (101) and the first terminal (1021) of the heating module (102).2. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 90 percent of the area of a layer of the printed circuit board (10).3. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the average length of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 100 percent of the distance between the first terminal (1011) of the switching module and the first terminal (1021) of the heating module and/or the average width of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent and most preferably at least 90 percent of the average width of the printed circuit board (10).4. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the average length of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) is at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 90 percent of the length of the printed circuit board (10).5. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a distance between the first terminal (1011) of the switching module and the first end of the printed circuit board (10) is less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of a long side of the printed circuit board (10), and a distance between the first terminal (1021) of the heating module and the second end of the printed circuit board (10) is less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of the long side of the printed circuit board (10).6. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) comprises or is a pad of a copper-clad foil.7. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) comprises or is a polygon applied on the printed circuit board (10).8. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) is arranged on an outmost surface of an outmost layer of the printed circuit board (10).9. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating module has a second terminal (1022) coupled to a signal ground (103) of the printed circuit board (1).10. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the switching module (101) comprises a MOSFET.11. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the MOSFET (101) is a P-channel FET, the first terminal of the switching module is a source terminal (1011) of the P-channel FET, and the second terminal of the switching module is a drain terminal (1012) of the P-channel FET.12. The printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a part of the circuit board (1) is formed by a flexible printed circuit board.13. An aerosol generation device (2), comprising a printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.14. The aerosol generation device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein a first end of the printed circuit board (10) in a longitudinal direction of the printed circuit board (10) is at a first end of the aerosol generation device (2) in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2), and a second end of the printed circuit board (10) is at a second end of the aerosol generation device (2).15. The aerosol generation device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first end of the printed circuit board (10) has a distance to the first end of the aerosol generation device (2) corresponds to less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2), and a second end of the printed circuit board (10) has a distance to the second end of the aerosol generation device (2) corresponds to less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2).", "embedding_index": 828}
{"index": 829, "patent_number": "US2022153459 AA", "text": "[EN] A method includes folding a packaging from a single piece of foldable material, wherein the foldable material includes a back panel with adjacent back side panels, a rectangular top panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent square top side panels, a lid panel adjacent to the top panel with adjacent lid side panels, a rectangular bottom panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent polygonal bottom side panels and a front panel adjacent to the bottom panel with adjacent front side panels, wherein all of the panels are integral with each other in the single piece of foldable material. The method includes: a) wrapping the packaged good in an inner liner; b) placing an inner stiffener at at least two adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good; and c) folding the foldable material around the inner stiffener and the wrapped packaged good forming a packaging. [EN] 1. A method for folding a packaging from a single piece of foldable material for a packaged good, wherein the foldable material comprises a rectangular back panel with adjacent rectangular left and right back side panels, a rectangular top panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent square left and right top side panels, a lid panel adjacent to the top panel with adjacent left and right lid side panels, a rectangular bottom panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent polygonal left and right bottom side panels and a front panel adjacent to the bottom panel with adjacent left and right front side panels, wherein the back panel, the top panel, the lid panel, the bottom panel, and the front panel and all of the left and right back side panels, the left and right top side panels, the left and right lid side panels, the left and right bottom side panels, and the left and right front side panels are integral with each other in said single piece of foldable material,the method comprising the steps of: a) wrapping the packaged good in an inner liner;b) placing an inner stiffener at at least two adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good; andc) folding the foldable material around the inner stiffener and the wrapped packaged good forming a packaging.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the inner stiffener is placed at at least five adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: the inner stiffener is affixed to the inner liner at least one fixation point.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one fixation point is located on an upper part of a front panel of the inner stiffener, a top panel of the inner stiffener, a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, a bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or at least one side panel of the inner stiffener.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein: at least one additional fixation point is located between the foldable material and inner stiffener.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein: the front panel of the inner stiffener comprises a perforation between the upper part and the lower part of the inner stiffener and at a first opening of the assembled packaging the top panel and the upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener are simultaneously removable together with an upper part of the inner liner.7. A packaging of a foldable material comprising: a rectangular front panel, a rectangular back panel, a rectangular bottom panel and rectangular left and right at least double-layered side panels, wherein the front panel, the back panel, the bottom panel, and the left and right side panels all together surround an inner cavity of the packaging, wherein the packaging further comprises a lid, which is hingedly connected to the back panel and with which a top opening of the packaging is closable, and four lower corners arranged between a first edge of the front panel, a second edge of the back panel, third edges of the left and right side panels and all edges of the bottom panel, wherein the foldable material fully encloses the inner cavity at the four lower corners and all edges of the bottom panel in directions of the left and right side panels, the front panel and the back panel without any through holes, wherein the packaging further comprises an inner liner and an inner stiffener comprising at least a front panel and a top panel.8. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the inner stiffener further comprises a bottom panel and two side panels.9. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the foldable material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.3 mm.10. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the foldable material comprises a weight of at least 80 gsm and/or a maximum weight of 240 gsm.11. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the front panel of the inner stiffener comprises a perforation line along which the top panel and an upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener are separable from a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener.12. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the inner liner and the inner stiffener are affixed to each other at at least one fixation point.13. The packaging according to claim 12, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one fixation point is located on an upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, the top panel of the inner stiffener, a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, a bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or at least one side panel of the inner stiffener.14. The packaging according to claim 13, wherein: at least one additional fixation point is located between the inner stiffener and the foldable material.15. The packaging according to claim 14, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one additional fixation point is arranged at the lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, the bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or the side panels of the inner stiffener.", "embedding_index": 829}
{"index": 830, "patent_number": "US2021378305 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a power supply portion and a replaceable cartridge. The replaceable cartridge has a fluid transfer element with a first wicking part configured to extend into a liquid store in the cartridge and a second wicking part configured to extend outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store. The fluid transfer element is configured to fluidically couple the liquid store to a heater in the power supply portion. The replaceable cartridge is removably coupled to the power supply portion such that the second wicking part can be engaged and disengaged from the heater and, when disengaged, the fluid transfer element is a part of the cartridge. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a power supply portion comprising a heater;a replaceable cartridge comprising a liquid store;wherein the replaceable cartridge further comprises a fluid transfer element comprising a first wicking part configured to extend into the liquid store and a second wicking part extending outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store and configured to be received in the heater to fluidically couple the liquid store to the heater, wherein the fluid transfer element is configured to extend between the liquid store and the heater when the replaceable cartridge is connected to the power supply portion; andwherein the replaceable cartridge is removably couplable to the power supply portion such that the second wicking part can be engaged and disengaged from the heater and, when disengaged, the fluid transfer element is a part of the replaceable cartridge.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the replaceable cartridge has a housing and wherein a first end of the housing is configured as a first connection portion; the power supply portion has a housing and wherein a first end of the housing of the power supply portion is configured as a second connection portion; andthe first connection portion of the replaceable cartridge is configured to connect to the second connection portion of the power supply portion.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the first connection portion is configured as a free end protruding from the housing of the replaceable cartridge and defining a cavity into which the second connection portion of the power supply portion is received.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the first connection portion is tubular and extends at least partially over the second wicking part.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the second connection portion of the power supply portion is configured as a free end, protruding from the housing of the power supply portion into which the first connection portion of the replaceable cartridge is received.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the housing of the replaceable cartridge comprises a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end is configured as a mouthpiece portion.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the replaceable cartridge further comprises a flow tube having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is proximal to the second wicking part and the second opening is in the mouthpiece portion, such that vapour can pass from the second wicking part to the mouthpiece portion.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the power supply portion further comprises a receiving cavity, configured to receive the second wicking part, and wherein the receiving cavity is tubular with the heater arranged on an inner surface of the receiving cavity.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the receiving cavity has openings arranged to allow vapour to pass therethrough.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the openings are in the form of slits.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the heater is a spirally coiled heater attached to the inner surface of the receiving cavity.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the heater forms at least a part of the receiving cavity.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the receiving cavity comprises a ceramic body with integrated resistive heating wires.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein there is a gap between the heater and the second wicking part when the second wicking part is located inside the heater.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the liquid store comprises a porous element, wherein the porous element is arranged to transfer liquid to the fluid transfer element.16. A cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising a liquid store; wherein the cartridge further comprises a fluid transfer element comprising a first wicking part extending into the liquid store and a second wicking part extending outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store and configured to be received in a heater in an electronic cigarette to fluidically couple the liquid store to the heater, wherein the fluid transfer element is configured to extend between the liquid store and the heater when the cartridge is connected to the electronic cigarette; andwherein the cartridge is removably coupleable to the electronic cigarette such that the second wicking part is engageable and disengageable from the heater.", "embedding_index": 830}
{"index": 831, "patent_number": "US2020146351 AA", "text": "[EN] A reservoir assembly is provided for a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article or an e-cigarette. The reservoir assembly comprises a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, wherein the housing and/or the reservoir define a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir for vaporization of the liquid. The reservoir assembly further comprises a mouthpiece provided in or on the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth. The mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the flow path is closed or blocked when the mouthpiece is in the first position and wherein the flow path is open in the second position. Also provided is a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article or an e-cigarette, which includes such a reservoir assembly. [EN] 1. A reservoir assembly for a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article, comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the housing and/or the reservoir defining a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir towards means for vaporizing the liquid; anda mouthpiece provided in or on the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth;wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, and wherein the flow path is closed or blocked when the mouthpiece is in the first position and wherein the flow path is open in the second position.2. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein a part of the mouth-piece is configured to close or to block the flow path in the first position.3. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the flow path comprises a flow port formed in a wall of the reservoir, and wherein the mouthpiece comprises a sealing portion which covers or blocks the flow port when the mouthpiece is in the first position.4. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be substantially retracted into the housing in the first position.5. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to extend or project from the housing in the second position.6. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece comprises an elongate member having the channel extending longitudinally thereof, and wherein the mouthpiece is movable in the longitudinal direction between the first position and the second position.7. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased, especially by spring means, towards the first position.8. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for translational or sliding movement between the first position and the second position.9. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for rotational movement between the first position and the second position.10. A reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, an aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position when the aerosol generating means is inserted into or received in the housing, andwherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the second position to the first position when the aerosol generating means is removed or withdrawn from the housing.11. A reservoir assembly for an inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer device or electronic smoking article, comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the housing and/or the reservoir defining a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir for vaporization; andvalve means provided in the housing for movement between a closed position which prevents liquid flow from the reservoir along the flow path and an open position which permits liquid flow from the reservoir along the flow path.12. A reservoir assembly according to claim 11, comprising a mouthpiece provided in the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position of the mouthpiece corresponds to the closed position of the valve means and the second position of the mouthpiece corresponds to the open position of the valve means.13. A personal vaporizer device, especially an e-cigarette, comprising: the reservoir assembly according to claim 1; andan aerosol generating means for vaporizing the liquid from the reservoir; anda power supply for powering the aerosol generating means to vaporize the liquid from the reservoir.14. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 13, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, the aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position upon insertion of the aerosol generating means into the housing.15. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 13, wherein the power supply is a battery unit and includes a casing configured for connection with the housing of the reservoir assembly, wherein the casing is configured for connection with the housing in a friction fit or in a threaded or a latched connection.16. A reservoir assembly according to claim 7, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased towards the first position by spring means.17. A personal vaporizer device, especially an e-cigarette, comprising: the reservoir assembly according to claim 11; andan aerosol generating means for vaporizing the liquid from the reservoir; anda power supply for powering the aerosol generating means to vaporize the liquid from the reservoir.18. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 17, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, the aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position upon insertion of the aerosol generating means into the housing.19. A personal vaporizer device according to claim 17, wherein the power supply is a battery unit and includes a casing configured for connection with the housing of the reservoir assembly, wherein the casing is configured for connection with the housing in a friction fit or in a threaded or a latched connection.", "embedding_index": 831}
{"index": 832, "patent_number": "WO22117639 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation assembly (10), comprising: - a cartridge (14) forming a cartridge body (51) comprising a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position and a locked; - an aerosol generation device (12) forming a device body (21) defining a cartridge fixing end (24) and a male portion (40) extending from the cartridge fixing end (24) and defining a recess (42) configured to receive an unlocking element (45); the cartridge body (51) further comprising a female portion (70) configured to receive the male portion (40) when the cartridge (14) is fixed; the switching element (75) being arranged in the female portion (70) and configured to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the unlocking element (45) is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation assembly (10), comprising: - a cartridge (14) forming a cartridge body (51) comprising a storage portion (62) for storing a vaporizable material, a flow channel (63) and a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position allowing flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63) and a locked position inhibiting flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63); - an aerosol generation device (12) forming a device body (21) defining a cartridge fixing end (24) and a male portion (40) extending from the cartridge fixing end (24) and defining a recess (42) configured to receive an unlocking element (45), the cartridge fixing end (24) being configured to fix the cartridge (14); the cartridge body (51) further comprising a female portion (70) configured to receive the male portion (40) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (21); the switching element (75) being arranged in the female portion (70) and configured to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the unlocking element (45) is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).2. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the switching element (75) is configured to cause the locked position of the valve (71) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24) without the unlocking element (45) in the recess (42).3. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the switching element (75) comprises biasing means (83) and a moveable member (85) mounted on the basing means (83) and configured to cause the locked position of the valve (71) when it is biased by the biasing means (83).4. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 3, wherein the moveable member (85) is configured to overcome the biasing means (83) by cooperating with the unlocking element (45) when it is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).5. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the female portion (70) is delimited by an internal wall (73), the moveable member (85) protruding from the internal wall (73).6. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 5, wherein the dimensions of the recess (42) are adapted to receive the unlocking element (45) so as to abut the moveable member (85) against the internal wall (73).7. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the valve (71) comprises a closing member (81) connected to the moveable member (85) of the switching element (75) and configured to close or open a pass section (66) formed between the storage portion (62) and the flow channel (63), guided by the moveable member (85).8. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 7, wherein the biasing means (83) comprise a hinge member connecting the closing member (81) to the moveable member (85) and a spring controlling the hinge member.9. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the female portion (70) forms a cavity extending inside the cartridge body (51).10. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 9, wherein the cartridge body (51) further defines a cavity opening, the male portion (40) being configured to slide into the cavity through the cavity opening while fixing the cartridge (14) to the cartridge fixing end (24).11. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recess (42) defines a complementary shape to at least a part of the shape of the unlocking element (45).12. The aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the unlocking element (45) is a coin.13. An aerosol generation set, comprising: - an aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; 15 - an unlocking element (45) configured to be received in the recess (42) of the male portion (40) of the aerosol generation device (12) to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).14. An activating method of an aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising the following steps: - put an unlocking element (45) into the recess (42); - slide the male portion (40) of the aerosol generation device (12) into the female portion (70) of the cartridge (14); - fix the cartridge (14) on the cartridge fixing end (24); - activate the aerosol generation device (10) to generate aerosol.", "embedding_index": 832}
{"index": 833, "patent_number": "WO22117566 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a method (100) for characterizing user inhales while using an aerosol generation device, the method (100) comprising the following steps: - generating (110) a plurality of measurements of at least one measurable characteristic representative the operation of the aerosol generation device; - detecting a user puff (120); - using the measurements during the detected puff, determining (130) at least one puff parameter from a predetermined relationship modelling the behaviour of the or each measurable characteristic during the user puff; - determining (140) at least one key puff indicator of the user puff using the or each determined puff parameter. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method (100) for characterizing user inhales while using an aerosol generation device (10), the method (100) comprising the following steps: - generating (110) a plurality of measurements of at least one measurable characteristic representative the operation of the aerosol generation device (10); - detecting a user puff (120); - using the measurements during the detected puff, determining (130) at least one puff parameter from a predetermined relationship modelling the behaviour of the or each measurable characteristic during the user puff; - determining (140) at least one key puff indicator of the user puff using the or each determined puff parameter.2. The method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the or each puff parameter presents a constant value over time in said predetermined relationship.3. The method (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said predetermined relationship comprises a first component representing the measurable characteristic in absence of user puff and a second component representing a variation of the measurable characteristic due to the user puff.4. The method (100) according to claim 3, wherein the or each puff parameter is comprised in the second component.5. The method (100) according to claim 4, wherein the second component presents an exponential function over time and comprises a first puff parameter scaling the argument of the said function and a second puff parameter defining the magnitude of said function.6. The method (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the first component presents a linearly increasing function over time.7. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said measurable characteristic is the temperature in a location where it depends on an air flow passing through the aerosol generation device (10) or the power of a heater (32) intended to heat a precursor of the aerosol generation device (10).8. The method (100) according to claim 7, wherein said temperature is measured using a temperature sensor (34).9. The method (100) according to claim 7, wherein said temperature is derived from measured electric properties of the heater (32) of the aerosol generation device (10).10. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one puff indicator comprises one or more elements of a list of elements including: a puff duration, a puff intensity, and a puff volume. 1 1. The method (100) according to claim 10 taken in combination with claim 5, wherein: - the puff duration is equal or proportional to the first puff parameter; - the puff intensity is equal or proportional to the second puff parameter or to a fraction of the second puff parameter and the value of the first component at the beginning of the user puff; - the puff volume is equal or proportional to the product of the puff duration and the puff intensity.12. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step (150) of determining an average value and/or a distribution of at least one key puff indicator over a vaping session.13. The method (100) according to claim 12, further comprising a step (160) of adjusting device settings by analysing said average value and/or distribution.14. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user puff is detected by comparing at least one measurable value with a threshold or by detecting a predetermined pattern representative of at least one measurable value.15. An aerosol generation device (10) comprising means (24) configured to carry out the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 833}
{"index": 834, "patent_number": "EP4008201 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device (3) and comprises:- a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured for heating the aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, and rotatable relative to the first part (4) between closed and open positions,- at least one fluid path (6-1, 6-2) defined between the reservoir (7) and heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) either facing an inlet (16) in the open position to allow the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8), or offset from the inlet (16) in the closed position to prevent the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8),- a valve (17-1, 17-2) arranged in each fluid path (6-1, 6-2) and being opened in the open position and closed in the closed position. [EN] 1. Cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (3), said cartomizer (1) comprising: - a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured, when it is fed with air and aerosol-forming precursor, for heating the latter to generate an aerosol, and rotatable relative to said first part (4) between closed and open positions, and- at least one fluid path (6-j) defined between said reservoir (7) and said heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) in said first part (4) and an inlet (16) located in said second part (5), said outlet (15) facing said inlet (16) in said open position to allow said aerosol-forming precursor to leave said reservoir (7) to reach said heating chamber (8), and said outlet (15) being offset from said inlet (16) in said closed position to prevent said aerosol-forming precursor to reach said heating chamber (8), wherein it further comprises at least one valve (17-j) arranged in said fluid path (6-j) and configured to be opened in said open position and closed in said closed position.2. Cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein each valve (17-j) is arranged in the outlet (15) of its fluid path (6-j).3. Cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein said inlet (16) of each fluid path (6-j) comprises another valve.4. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each valve (17-j) comprises a resealable wall configured to open when it is subject to a constraint in the open position and to automatically close when said constraint disappears in the closed position.5. Cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises an element (18) arranged for constraining said resealable wall in the open position to force the opening of said corresponding valve (17-j).6. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises a first sub-part (19) protruding from said first part (4) to be housed in said second part (5) and comprising said outlet (15), and a second sub-part (20) defined in said second part (5) and comprising said inlet (16), said first (19) and second (20) sub-parts of each fluid path (6-j) being aligned with each other in the open position and being spatially separated in the closed position.7. Cartomizer according to the combination of claims 2 to 6, wherein each first sub-part (19) comprises an end defining its outlet (15) and comprising said valve (17-j), and each element (18) is an end of a second sub-part (20) which comprises said inlet (16).8. Cartomizer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said second part (5) comprises a first recess (21) having a variable height decreasing between a first value in a first zone (Z1) and a second value smaller than said first value in a second zone (Z2), said first zone (Z1) housing said first sub-part (19) with its outlet (15) in said closed position and being empty in said open position, and said second zone (Z2) housing said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) in said closed position and housing said first sub-part (19) and said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) in said open position.9. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths comprising respectively first (17-1) and second (17-2) valves.10. Cartomizer according to the combination of claims 8 and 9, wherein said first recess (21) is associated with said first fluid path (6-1), and wherein said second part (5) comprises a second recess (22) associated with said second fluid path (6-2) and having a variable height decreasing between said first value in a first zone (Z1') and said second value in a second zone (Z2'), said first zone (Z1') housing a first sub-part (19) of said second fluid path (6-2) with its outlet (15) in said closed position and being empty in said open position, and said second zone (Z2') housing said inlet (16) of a second sub-part (20) of said second fluid path (6-2) in said closed position and housing said first sub-part (19) of said second fluid path (6-2) and said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) of said second fluid path (6-2) in said open position.11. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said second part (5) is rotatably mounted on an external face of a housing (9) of said first part (4) in order to be an extension of said first part (4).12. Cartomizer according to claim 10 taken in combination with claim 11, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths are respectively located at first and second distances from an axis of rotation of said second part (5).13. Cartomizer according to claim 12, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths and said axis of rotation are located in a same plane.14. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein it comprises a pulling force element (25) configured to provide an attraction force between said first (4) and second (5) parts.15. Aerosol generation device (3) comprising an electrical and control device (2), wherein it further comprises a cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (2).", "embedding_index": 834}
{"index": 835, "patent_number": "EP4008202 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device (3) and comprises:- a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) of aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) heating the aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, movable relative to the first part (4), and comprising with the first part (4) complementary fastening elements holding them attached together in a closed or open position when they are set together in a first or second relative position,- a fluid path (6-1, 6-2) defined between the reservoir (7) and heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) either facing an inlet (16) in the open position to allow the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8), or offset from the inlet (16) in the closed position to prevent the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8). [EN] 1. Cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (3), said cartomizer (1) comprising: - a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured, when it is fed with air and aerosol-forming precursor, for heating the latter to generate an aerosol, and movable relative to said first part (4) between relative closed and open positions, and- at least one fluid path (6-j) defined between said reservoir (7) and said heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) in said first part (4) and an inlet (16) located in said second part (5), said outlet (15) facing said inlet (16) in said open position to allow said aerosol-forming precursor to leave said reservoir (7) to reach said heating chamber (8), and said outlet (15) being offset from said inlet (16) in said closed position to prevent said aerosol-forming precursor to reach said heating chamber (8), wherein said first part (4) and said second part (5) comprise respectively complementary first (25) and second (26) fastening elements arranged for holding said second part (5) attached to said first part (4) either in said closed position when they are set together in a first relative position, or in said open position when they are set together in a second relative position.2. Cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said second fastening element (26) comprises two bayonet mount legs, and said first fastening element (25) comprises two first bayonet mount members (27) arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (28) in said open position and two second bayonet mount members (26) arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said closed position.3. Cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said first fastening element (25) comprises two bayonet mount legs, and said second fastening element (26) comprises two first bayonet mount members arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said open position and two second bayonet mount members arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said closed position.4. Cartomizer according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said first bayonet mount members (27) are distant from corresponding second bayonet mount members (28) along a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of said second part (5) in order that said first part (4) is spaced from said second part (5) in said closed position.5. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said first (27) and second (28) bayonet mount members are recesses.6. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it comprises at least one valve (17-j) arranged in said fluid path (6-j) and configured to be opened in said open position and closed in said closed position.7. Cartomizer according to claim 6, wherein each valve (17-j) is arranged in the outlet (15) of its fluid path (6-j), preferably wherein said inlet (16) of each fluid path (6-j) comprises another valve.8. Cartomizer according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein each valve (17-j) comprises a resealable wall configured to open when it is subject to a constraint in said open position and to automatically close when said constraint disappears in said closed position, preferably wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises an opening element (18) arranged for constraining said resealable wall in the open position to force the opening of said corresponding valve (17-j).9. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises a first sub-part (19) comprising said outlet (15) and protruding from said first part (4) to be housed in said second part (5) at least in said open position, and a second sub-part (20) defined in said second part (5) and comprising said inlet (16), said first (19) and second (20) sub-parts of each fluid path (6-j) being positioned adjacent to each other in said open position and being spatially separated in said closed position.10. Cartomizer according to the combination of claims 7 to 9, wherein each first sub-part (19) comprises an end defining its outlet (15) and comprising said valve (17-j), and each opening element (18) is an end of a second sub-part (20) which comprises said inlet (16).11. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein it comprises first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths comprising respectively first (17-1) and second (17-2) valves.12. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said second part (5) is rotatably mounted on an external face of a housing (9) of said first part (4) in order to be an extension of said first part (4).13. Cartomizer according to claim 9 or 10 taken in combination with claims 11 and 12, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths and an axis of rotation of said second part (5) are located in a same plane.14. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein it comprises a pulling force element (33) configured to provide an attraction force between said first (4) and second (5) parts.15. Aerosol generation device (3) comprising an electrical and control device (2), wherein it further comprises a cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (2).", "embedding_index": 835}
{"index": 836, "patent_number": "US2018343922 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating system is provided for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer device, for generating an aerosol or a vapour from a liquid to be heated. The system comprises: at least one supply channel for conveying a liquid to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; and heating means arranged at an outlet of the at least one supply channel and configured to heat the substance as it emerges from the outlet of the at least one channel. The heating means preferably comprises at least one heating element which extends across a width or an outlet opening of the supply channel and is typically confined to the outlet of the supply channel. [EN] 1. A heating system for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol or a vapour from a liquid to be heated, the system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a liquid to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means arranged at an outlet of the at least one supply channel and configured to heat the liquid as it emerges from the outlet of the at least one channel;wherein the heating means comprises at least one heating element which is arranged substantially outside of the at least one supply channel and extends across an outlet opening of the at least one supply channel.2. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating means is substantially confined to the outlet of the at least one supply channel.3. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is a plurality of supply channels for conveying the liquid to be heated under capillary action or surface tension forces, wherein the heating means is arranged at an outlet of each supply channel and is configured to heat the liquid as it emerges from the outlet of each channel.4. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is formed in a body member which is configured to extend from the supply reservoir to a vapour chamber in the inhaler device from which the aerosol or vapour is inhaled.5. A heating system according to claim 4, wherein the body member includes a groove or recess at an outlet of each supply channel for accommodating the heating element, wherein the groove or recess extends transverse to a longitudinal extent of the supply channel.6. A heating system according to claim 4, wherein each supply channel is formed as a capillary tube and/or a capillary slot, wherein the body member in which each supply channel is formed is comprised of glass or a ceramic.7. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has a length in the range of 2 to 20 mm.8. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has an inner diameter in the range of 0.1 to 3.0 mm.9. An inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette or personal vaporizer device, for producing an aerosol and/or vapour from a liquid or a gel to be heated, wherein the inhaler device includes a heating system according to claim 1.10. A method of heating a substance, especially a liquid or gel, in an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, the method comprising: conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir through at least one supply channel by capillary action or surface tension forces; andheating the substance at an outlet of the at least one supply channel as the substance emerges from the outlet of the at least one supply channel to vaporize the substance;wherein the step of heating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating elements provided outside of the at least one supply channel and which extends across the outlet of the at least one supply channel.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the step of heating the substance is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the step of heating the substance is carried out in a pulsed or alternating manner.13. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive wire, strip, foil, or coating.14. A heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive strip, foil, or coating provided as a layer or coating around the outlet opening of the at least one supply channel.15. A heating system according to claim 7, wherein the at least one supply channel has a length in the range of 5 to 10 mm.16. A heating system according to claim 8, wherein the at least one supply channel has an inner diameter in the range of 0.7 to 2.0 mm.", "embedding_index": 836}
{"index": 837, "patent_number": "WO22112239 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention concerns an aerosol generation device comprising an electronic system (16) for generating a random encryption key at a given instant. The system (16) comprises - a noise generator circuit (26) configured to generate an electrical noise; - a sample and hold circuit (28) configured to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant; - an analog to digital converter (30) configured to convert the sampled signal in a digital signal corresponding to the voltage of the sampled signal forming the value of a seed number; and - a pseudorandom number generator module (32) configured to generate a sequence of random numbers forming the encryption key based on the seed number. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (10) comprising an electronic system (16) for generating a random encryption key at a given instant, the system (16) comprising: - a noise generator circuit (26) configured to generate an electrical noise; - a sample and hold circuit (28) configured to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant; - an analog to digital converter (30) configured to convert the sampled signal in a digital signal corresponding to the voltage of the sampled signal forming the value of a seed number; and - a pseudorandom number generator module (32) configured to generate a sequence of random numbers forming the encryption key based on the seed number.2. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the system (16) further comprises a control unit (34) configured to command the sample and hold circuit (28) to generate the sampled signal at the given instant.3. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the system (16) further comprises further an encryption module (36) able to encrypt data, notably the aerosol generation device (10) users data, based on the encryption key.4. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 3, further comprising a communication module (44) configured to send the encrypted data to an external computing device (20) via an encrypted transfer protocol, notably a short-range encrypted transfer protocol.5. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the communication module (44) is configured to send the encryption key to the external computing device (20), notably via a Diffie-Hellman key-exchange protocol.6. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the noise generator circuit (26) is configured to generate a white electronic noise presenting a substantially flat frequency spectrum.7. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pseudorandom number generator (32) is based on a linear-feedback shift register.8. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises a filter circuit (38) configured to limit the bandwidth of the electrical noise.9. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises an amplification circuit (40) configured to amplify the electrical noise.10. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises a post-processing module (42) configured to verify if the seed number is within a predetermined range associated to the pseudorandom number generator module (32).11. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising further a power circuit (46) configured to power the noise generator circuit (26), the sample and hold circuit (28) and the analog to digital converter (30).12. A method for generating a random encryption key for an aerosol generation device (10) at a given instant, the method comprising at least the following steps: - generating (110) an electrical noise; - sampling (120) the electrical noise to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant; - converting (150) the sampled signal in a digital signal forming the value of a seed number; and - generating (170) the encryption key based on the seed number.13. The method of generating according to claim 12 further comprising a step (180) of encryption data, notably the aerosol generation device (10) users data, based on the encryption key.14. The method of generating according to claim 13 further comprising a step (190) of sending the encrypted data to an external computing device (20) via an encrypted transfer protocol, notably a short-range encrypted transfer protocol.", "embedding_index": 837}
{"index": 838, "patent_number": "WO22112401 A1", "text": "[EN] A smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging comprising a front panel, a back panel, left and right side panels, a lower panel and a lid (10), which together surround a volume for housing a collation of smoking articles and forming a body section, on which the lid (10) is hinged, wherein the front panel extends from the lid to the lower panel in an insertion direction and from the left to the right side panel in a width direction, wherein the lower panel extends from the front to the back panel in a front direction. According to the invention a partially transparent pouch (12) comprises two sections and at least one in between the sections in the insertion direction back and forth movable medium (13), wherein the pouch is applied on an inside facing inner surface of the front panel, wherein the front panel comprises at least one cutout (11), wherein at least one section is at least partially visible arranged in the cutout, whereas the other section is arranged behind the front panel with respect to the front direction. [EN] A smoking articles box with a transparent pouch Claims 1. A smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging (2) comprising a front panel (3), a back panel (4), left and right side panels (5a, b), a lower panel (6) and a lid (10), to gether surrounding a volume (7) for housing a collation of smoking articles (8) and forming a body section (9), on which the lid (10) is hinged, wherein the front panel (3) extends from the lid (10) to the lower panel (6) in an insertion direction (I) and from the left (5a) to the right side panel (5b) in a width direction (W), wherein the lower panel (6) extends from the front (3) to the back (4) panel in a front direction (F), characterized in that a partially transparent pouch (12) comprises two sections (15a, b) and at least one, in between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direction (I) back and forth movable medium (13), wherein the pouch (12) is applied on an inside facing inner surface (14a) of the front panel (3), wherein the front panel (3) comprises at least one cutout (11), wherein at least one section (15b) is at least partially visible arranged in the cut out (11) and the other section (15a) is arranged behind the front panel (3) with re spect to the front direction (F).2. The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pouch (12) further comprises of a front face (12a) and a back face (12b), the front face (12a) facing away from the inner volume of the box (1) against the front direction (F) and the back face (12b) facing towards the inner volume in the direction of the front direction (F), whereas at least one of them comprises a communication mes sage (13b, c), preferably an imagery.3. The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pouch (12) comprises at least partially a transparent material.4. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the pouch (12) comprises a fluid-tight sealing (18).5. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the medium (13) comprises coloured particles (13a), preferably opaque particles.6. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the front panel (3) comprises a second cutout (11a) wherein at least one section (15b) is at least partially visible arranged in the cutout (11) and the other section (15a) is at least partially visible arranged in the second cutout (11a).7. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises an inner frame (17), which is adhered on the inside faced inner surface (14a), wherein the pouch (12) is arranged between the in ner frame (17) and the front panel (3).8. The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner frame (17) is fixed to the inner surface (14a) by an adhesive.9. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises a material, preferably cardboard, with a weight of at least 80 gsm, preferably 100 gsm, even more preferred 120 gsm and/or a maxi mum weight of 240 gsm, preferably 210 gsm, even more preferred 180 gsm.10. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm, preferably 0.09 mm, even more pre ferred 0.1 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.4 mm, preferably 0.25 mm, even more preferred 0.2 mm.11. The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the transparent material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm, preferably 0.09 mm, even more preferred 0.1 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.4 mm, preferably 0.25 mm, even more preferred 0.2 mm, preferably the same thickness as the material.12. A pouch (12) for a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11, characterized in that the pouch (12) further comprises two sections (15a, b) and at least one in between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direction (I) back and forth movable medium (13), preferably coloured particles (13a).13. The pouch (12) according to claims 12, characterized in that a front face (12a), which is directed against the front direction (F) and/or a back face (12b), which is directed with respect to the front direction (F) are printed or sprayed with ink (20).14. The pouch (12) according to claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the pouch further comprises a between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direc tion (I) back and forth movable second medium (13a), wherein the second medium (13a) comprises a liquid, preferably distilled water.15. A method for manufacturing a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11, comprising the steps: a) Providing a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11; b) Providing a pouch (12) according to claims 12-14; c) Filling the pouch (12) with at least one back and forth movable medium (13); d) Sealing the pouch (12); e) Attaching the pouch (12) to the smoking articles box (1).", "embedding_index": 838}
{"index": 839, "patent_number": "EP4006513 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device 20 configured to receive a consumable 24 comprising a heater 25, wherein the device comprises: current source control circuitry 21 configurable to receive a variable input from a power source and to supply a regulated fixed current output to the heater; voltage measurement control circuitry 22 configurable to measure the voltage across the heater; and a calculation module 23 configured to: calculate a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; and calculate a temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, TCR. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device configured to receive a consumable comprising a heater, wherein the device comprises: current source control circuitry configurable to receive a variable input from a power source and to supply a regulated current output to the heater;voltage measurement control circuitry configurable to measure the voltage across the heater; anda calculation module configured to: calculate a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; andcalculate a temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, TCR.2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the current source control circuitry comprises an operational amplifier circuit.3. The device according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a storage module configured to store the TCR.4. A method for measuring a temperature of a heater of a consumable for an aerosol generation device, wherein the method comprises: receiving a variable input from a power source;supplying a regulated current output to the heater;measuring a voltage across the heater;calculating a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; andcalculating the temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, TCR.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the current is supplied using an independent current source.6. The method according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein supplying the current to the heater comprises:setting the current; andsupplying the set current to the heater.7. The method according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the method further comprises: determining the TCR.8. The method according to claim 7, wherein determining the TCR comprises: determining a first TCR for a first heater;determining a second TCR for a second heater; andcalculating the TCR by averaging the first and second TCRs.9. The method according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to receive a consumable, and wherein the determined TCR is stored in the aerosol generation device.10. The method according to any of claims 4 to 9, wherein the method further comprises: inserting the consumable into the aerosol generation device; andcalibrating the consumable at a first temperature when inserted by calculating the resistance of the heater at the first temperature.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the first temperature is room temperature or ambient temperature, and wherein calibrating the consumable at the first temperature comprises: supplying a first current to the heater;measuring a first voltage across the heater; andcalculating a first resistance of the heater using the supplied first current and the measured first voltage.12. A computer readable medium comprising instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to carry out steps comprising: supplying a regulated current output from a variable input;measuring a voltage;calculating a resistance using the current and the voltage; andcalculating a temperature using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance.", "embedding_index": 839}
{"index": 840, "patent_number": "WO22106541 A1", "text": "[EN] 1. Electronic smoking device (1) comprising a first compartment (2), a vapor generating device (22) for generating vapor a second compartment (4) comprising a liquid storage tank (42) arranged at least partially inside the second compartment, wherein the second compartment (4) is releasably attachable to the first compartment (2) and comprises at least one duct (24) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device. According to the invention upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2) liquid is urged from the tank to the vapor generating device through the duct (24). [EN] Claims Electronic smoking device (1) comprising a first compartment (2), a vapor generating device (22) for generating vapor a second compartment (4) comprising a liquid storage tank (42) arranged at least partially inside the second compartment, wherein the second compartment (4) is releasably attachable to the first compartment (2) and comprises at least one duct (24) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device, characterized in that upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2) liquid is urged from the tank to the vapor generating device through the duct (24), wherein the first and second compartments comprise an attachment which is configured when connected to apply an internal pressure on at least one part of the tank so to urge liquid to the vapor generating device. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the tank (42) has at least one changeable or flexible wall section is selected from a group of wall sections which comprise twistable wall sections, accordion like or concertina like wall sections, wall sections which are moveable with respect to each other and wherein the wall section (44) especially limits the liquid inside the tank. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a volume of the tank (42) is decreasable. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the volume of the tank (42) is decreasable upon attaching the second compartment to the first compartment (2). Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the attachment is configured such that the second compartment (4) is rotatable with respect to the first compartment (2) for attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2). Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (2) has a connector (26, 46) for establishing a fluid connection between the tank and the duct upon attaching the second compartment to the first compartment. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the connector (26, 46) comprises a sealing means for sealing the fluid connection between the storage tank (42) and the duct (24). Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 7 or8, characterized in that the connector (26, 46) comprises a foam element and especially a foam wick. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 7 to9, characterized in that it comprises at least one force gauge configured at the connection to determine the force exerted to connect the storage tank to the duct. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a control unit configured to operate a function and/or prompt the user to operate a priming step, in response to the level of force detected by the force gauge. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first compartment (2) and the second compartment (4) are attachable to each other via a compartment attachment wherein this compartment connector comprises a thread or a bayonet coupling. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vapor generator comprises at least one vaporizing die fluidly connected to the duct. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a second duct (28) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device. Electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank (42) comprises a sealing element which can be opened (e.g. pierced or broken) upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2).", "embedding_index": 840}
{"index": 841, "patent_number": "EP4000428 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a disposable capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device (40), wherein the capsule unit (20) comprises an elongated body with a longitudinal axis (A), having a mouth end (21) and a distal end (22) located opposite to the mouth end (21), wherein the capsule unit (20) is attachable to the vaping device (40), comprising a casing defining the elongated body, having a cavity (23) for retaining a quantity of a liquid solution (29); a longitudinal channel (25) provided within the cavity (23) of the casing parallel to the longitudinal axis (A), extending from the mouth end (21) thereof; a receiving portion (24) located adjacent to the distal end (22) configured to accommodate an atomizer of the vaping device (40); at least one, two, three, four or more resealable valves (28) provided circumferentially around the longitudinal channel (25) for controlling the flow of liquid solution such that the liquid solution vaporized by the atomizer travels along the longitudinal channel (25) towards the mouth end (21). [EN] 1. A disposable capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device (40), wherein the capsule unit (20) comprises an elongated body with a longitudinal axis (A), having a mouth end (21) and a distal end (22) located opposite to the mouth end (21), wherein the capsule unit (20) is attachable to the vaping device (40), comprising a casing defining the elongated body, having a cavity (23) for retaining a quantity of a liquid solution (29), a longitudinal channel (25) provided within the cavity (23) of the casing parallel to the longitudinal axis (A), extending from the mouth end (21) thereof, a receiving portion (24) located adjacent to the distal end (22) configured to accommodate an atomizer (42) of the vaping device (40), at least one, two, three, four or more re-sealable valves (28) provided circumferentially around the longitudinal channel (25) for controlling the flow of liquid solution such that the liquid solution vaporized by the atomizer travels along the longitudinal channel (25) towards the mouth end (21).2. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 1, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) are provided at the same axial plane circumferentially of the longitudnal channel (25).3. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) are provided next to the receiving portion (24), preferably within 20 mm, 15 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm or 5 mm of the distal end (22) of the disposable capsule unit (20).4. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cavity (23) of the capsule unit (20) contains a quantity of liquid solution (29) that enables at least one session of use and to prime the solution, wherein the quantity of the liquid solution for one session is assumed to be approximately 0.1 ml.5. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) is connectable at the mouth end (21) with an aerosol mist outlet.6. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) further comprises a mouthpiece formed integrally at the mouth end (21).7. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each re-sealable valve comprises a deformable membrane with at least one slit.8. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 7, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) comprise crossed slit valves, wherein the crossed slit valves are initially connected but at least partially ruptured when the disposable capsule unit (20) is used for the first time where an external force or a displacement transverse to the crossed slit valve is applied or exerted against the re-sealable valves.9. The disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 10, wherein slit (150) of the crossed slit valves define the outline of flaps (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) which are designed to compressed against or project towards each other along the slit (150) to form the re-sealable valves (28).10. The capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the flaps (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) are configured to project towards or compress against each other upon the slit (150) are ruptured, serving as re-sealable valves (28) to control-release of the solution.11. The capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) further comprises an identifier, the identifier is provided to communicate with a reader to indicate information about a number of sessions performed, the quantity of liquid solution and/or about the quality of liquid solution contained in the capsule unit (20).12. An electronic cigarette system comprising - a disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, connectable through the receiving portion (24) of the capsule unit (20) to an (42) atomizer of a vaping device (40);- a vaping device (40) comprising: - a body portion comprising an electrical component, including a battery unit,- an atomizer (42) for generating an inhalable aerosol mist from a solution, wherein the atomizer (42) is configured to open the at least one resealable valve (28) when the capsule unit (20) is mounted to the vaping device (40).- optionally a mouthpiece with an aerosol mist outlet.13. The vaping device (40) according to claim 14, wherein the mouthpiece is disposable and provides a mouthpiece casing configured to securely connect to the capsule unit (20) disposed within.", "embedding_index": 841}
{"index": 842, "patent_number": "US2021386114 AA", "text": "[EN] A filter for an aerosol generating article includes a first end for attachment to an aerosol generating article; a second end which is a mouth end which can be received in the mouth of a user; and tipping paper wrapped around the filter. The tipping paper provides four haptic regions which provide different touch experiences for a user's lips at the mouth end, wherein first and second haptic regions provide a first touch experience and third and fourth haptic regions provide a second touch experience. Rotation of the filter allows different haptic regions to contact the user's lips, and haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter may provide a same or different touch experience for both the upper and lower lip of the user. [EN] 1. A filter for an aerosol generating article, the filter comprising: a first end for attachment to an aerosol generating article;a second end which is a mouth end which can be received in a mouth of a user; andtipping paper wrapped around the filter,wherein the tipping paper provides first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions which provide different touch experiences for a user's lips at the mouth end,wherein the first and second haptic regions provide a first touch experience, and the third and fourth haptic regions provide a second touch experience, andwherein a rotation of the filter allows different ones of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions to contact the user's lips.2. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions provide different touch experiences using one or more of: perforations, textured tipping paper, embossing, debossing, and surface smoothness.3. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first haptic region is provided opposite the second haptic region and the third haptic region is provided opposite the fourth haptic region at the mouth end.4. The filter of claim 1, wherein haptic regions of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter provide a same touch experience for both upper and lower lips of the user.5. The filter of claim 1, wherein haptic regions of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter provide a different touch experience.6. The filter of claim 1, wherein the filter can be rotated through 90 degrees to move between the first touch experience and the second touch experience.7. The filter of claim 6, wherein the mouth end has a cross-sectional shape with a plurality of flat sides.8. The filter of claim 7, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the mouth end is a rounded square, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions are provided respectively on the four sides of the rounded square.9. The filter of claim 1, wherein the first end has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially circular to match a cross-sectional shape of an aerosol generating device.10. The filter of claim 1, wherein the mouth end comprises a hollow filter segment.11. An aerosol generating article comprising a charge of tobacco containing substrate and the filter according to claim 1 attached at an aerosol delivery end of said charge.12. The aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises reconstituted tobacco.13. The aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises extruded or moulded tobacco containing substrate elements.14. The aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises tobacco cut-filler.", "embedding_index": 842}
{"index": 843, "patent_number": "US2022079214 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter rod, and tipping paper. The filter rod includes a first filter portion and a second filter portion. The first filter portion includes acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device. The second filter portion is biodegradable and extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material. The tipping paper surrounds the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material. The second filter portion encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions. The tipping paper includes a line of weakening extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened, and preferably removed, by a user. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material;a filter rod, the filter rod comprising: a first filter portion which comprises acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device;a second filter portion which is biodegradable and which extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material; andtipping paper surrounding the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material such that the filter rod and the rod of aerosol generating material are coupled together along a common longitudinal axis,wherein the second filter portion encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions, andwherein the tipping paper comprises a line of weakening extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened by a user.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the second filter portion is a paper-based material.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends over more than 50 percent of a length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends along an entire length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising another line of weakening parallel to the line of weakening in the tipping paper.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein a tab is formed in the tipping paper between the two parallel lines of weakening to allow the tipping paper to be gripped by a user.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein two notches are provided in the tipping paper at the mouth end respectively adjacent the parallel lines of weakening, and wherein the tab is provided between the notches.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening is a line of perforations.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is a smoking article.10. A method of producing an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing a rod of aerosol generating material;providing a filter rod, the filter rod comprising: a first filter portion which comprises acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device;a second filter portion which is biodegradable and which extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material and which encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions;providing tipping paper surrounding the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material such that the filter rod and the rod of aerosol generating material are coupled together along a common longitudinal axis; andapplying a line of weakening to the tipping paper extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened, and preferably removed, by a user.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is a line of perforations.12. The method of claim 11, wherein the line of perforations is created using a laser or a perforating wheel.13. The method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is applied to the tipping paper before the tipping paper is attached to the aerosol generating device.14. The method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends over more than 50 percent of a length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.15. The method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends along an entire length on the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.16. The method claim 10, wherein the second filter portion is a paper-based material.17. The method claim 10, wherein the step of applying the line of weakening comprises applying two lines of weakening extending in parallel from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material.18. The method according to claim 17, wherein two notches are provided in the tipping paper at the mouth end respectively adjacent the parallel lines of weakening, and wherein a tab is provided between the notches.19. The method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is applied to the tipping paper after the tipping paper is attached to the aerosol generating device.", "embedding_index": 843}
{"index": 844, "patent_number": "WO22101257 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging comprising a first front panel (11a), a back panel, two side panels and a lower panel, which together surround a cavity for housing a collation of smoking articles and forming a body section. The smoking articles box further comprises a front lid panel, two side lid panels, a back lid panel and an upper lid panel, which together form a lid being hinged on the body section and an inner pack-aging, which is arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging. An essential feature of the invention is a second front panel (lib), which is hinged by a hinge on the first front panel or the body section at least in part and comprises an upper edge, which together with two lower edges of the side lid panels and two upper edges of the inner packaging and/or the outer packaging forms a holder (2) for holding an electric smart device when the smoking articles box is arranged on a flat surface, whereby the surface of the upper lid panel and a first edge located between the back panel and the lower panel are in contact with the flat surface. The second front panel comprises a tapering (31) from the hinge to a lateral edge of the second front panel, wherein the tapering is formed by a course of the upper edge extending in a straight-line, wherein the upper edge suitable to support the electric smart device in at least partially upright position, thereby being a supporting part of the holder. The invention also relates to a blank and a method for manufacturing such a smoking articles box. [EN] A smoking articles box comprising a holderClaims A smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging (4a) comprising a first front panel (1 1 a), a back panel (10), two side panels (12a, 12b) and a lower panel (13), which together surround a cavity (5) for housing a collation of smoking articles (3) and forming a body section (6), wherein the smoking articles box (1) further comprises a front lid panel (14), two side lid panels (15), a back lid panel (16) and an upper lid panel (17), which together form a lid (7) being hinged on the body section (6) and an inner packaging (4b), which is arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (4a), c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y a second front panel (1 1 b), which is hinged by a hinge (h) on the first front panel(l l a) or the body section (6) at least in part and comprises an upper edge (22), which together with two lower edges (20) of the side lid panels (15) and two upper edges (21c, 21 d, 21 a, 21 b) of the inner packaging (4b) and/or the outer packaging (4a) forms a holder (2) for holding an electric smart device (19) when the smoking articles box (1) is arranged on a flat surface (s1), whereby the surface (s2) of the upper lid panel (17) and a first edge (18) located between the back panel (10) and the lower panel (13) are in contact with the flat surface (s1), wherein the second front panel(l l b) comprises a tapering (31) from the hinge (h) to a lateral edge (29) of the second front panel (11 b), wherein the tapering (31) is formed by a course of the upper edge (22) extending in a straight-line (II), wherein the upper edge (22) suitable to support the electric smart device (19) in at least partially upright position, thereby being a supporting part (32) of the holder (2). The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner packaging (4b) further comprises two upper edges (21c, 21 d), which are touching an inner surface (s3) of the upper lid panel (17) when the lid (7) is closed, wherein the inner packaging (4b) is arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (4a). The smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two upper edges (21 a, 21 b)are touching an inner surface (s3) of the upper lid panel (17) when the lid (7) is closed. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the inner packaging (4b) is fixed to the outer packaging (4a) by at least one glue dot. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the inner packaging (4b) comprises a foldable material (28), preferably cardboard. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the inner packaging (4b) comprises two side inserts (24a, 24b) and a front insert (25), which adhere at least in part to the outer packaging (4a). The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the side panels (12a, 12b) and the bottom panel of the body section (6) comprise two foldable material layers. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the second front panel (11 b) is hinged on a lower (26) or a lateral (27) edge of the body section (6) at least in part. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the second front panel (11 b) comprises a closure panel (28), which is hinged on the lateral edge (29) of the second front panel (11 b), wherein the lateral edge (27) of the body section (6) comprises a gap (30), which together with the closure panel (28) forms a closure (31). 10. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the second front panel (11 b) extending in a lateral direction (I) along the lateral edge (27) is arrangeable in an angle (a) to the first panel (11a), when the smoking articles box (1) is arranged on a flat surface (s1) thereby forming the holder (2) for the electric smart device (19), wherein the angle (a) amounts in range of 20 degrees - 90 degrees, preferably 45 degrees.11. The smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the second front panel (11 b) comprises an angle (33) measured between the upper edge (22) and the lateral edge (29) of the second front panel (1 1 b) which amounts between 1 15 degrees and 145 degrees.12. A blank (100) consisting of a foldable material (101) and comprising at least foursided front panel (102a), a rectangular back panel (103), a rectangular bottom panel (104) and four-sided left and right side panels (105a, 105b), wherein the blank (100) further comprises a rectangular front lid panel (106), four-sided left and right side lid panels (107a, 108a, 107b, 108b), a rectangular back lid panel (109) and a rectangular upper lid panel (1 10), which together are able to form a lid (7), wherein the front panel (102) comprises three edges (1 11 a, 11 1 b, 1 11 e), which respectively connect the front panel (102) with the left and right side panels (105a, 105b) and the bottom panel (104), characterized in that the blank (100) further comprises two four-sided panels (1 12a, 112b) connected to each other on a common mirror axis (m) forming a second front panel (102b), wherein one of the four-sided panels (112a, 1 12b) is connected to one of the edges (1 11 a, 11 1 b, 1 11 e) of the front panel (102 a), wherein the four-sided panel (112b) comprises a tapering (31) from the connected edge (1 11 a or 1 11 b) to the mirror axis (m), wherein the tapering (31) is formed by a course of an upper edge (22) extending in a straight-line (II), wherein a first four-sided second front panel (1 12a) is a reflection of a second four-sided second front panel (1 12b) through the mirror axis (m).13. The blank (100) according to claim 12, characterized in that - 21 - the foldable material (101) comprises a weight of at least 80 gsm, preferably 100 gsm, even more preferred 120 gsm and/or a maximum weight of 240 gsm, preferably 210 gsm, even more preferred 180 gsm.14. The blank (100) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the foldable material (101) has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm, preferably 0.09 mm, even more preferred 0.1 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.4 mm, preferably 0.25 mm, even more preferred 0.2 mm.15. The blank (100) according to claim 12 - 14, characterized by embossed lines (1 13) extending between the front panel (102a), the back panel (103), the bottom panel (104), the left side panel (105a), the right side panel (105b), the front lid panel (106), the left side lid panels (107b, 108b), the right side lid panels (107a, 108a), the back lid panel (109), the upper lid panel (1 10) and the second front panel (102b) comprising two panels (1 12a, 112b).16. A method for manufacturing a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1 -10, c o m p r i s i n g t h e s t e p s: a) Providing a blank (100) according to claims 11 - 14; b) Punching outer edges (114) along an entire circumference (115) of the blank (100); c) Folding the blank (100) at the embossed lines (1 13) thereby forming an outer packaging (4a); d) Arranging an inner packaging (4b) inside the outer packaging (4a);17. A smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging (4a) comprising a first front panel (1 1 a), a back panel (10), two side panels (12a, 12b) and a lower panel (13), which together surround a cavity (5) for housing a collation of smoking articles (3) and forming a body section (6), wherein the smoking articles box (1) further comprises a front lid panel (14), two side lid panels (15), a back lid panel (16) and an upper lid panel (17), which together form a lid (7) being hinged on the body section (6) and an inner packaging (4b), which is arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (4a), - 22 - c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y a second front panel (1 1 b), which is hinged on a lower edge (26) of the body section (6) at least in part and comprises an upper edge (22), which together with two lower edges (20) of the side lid panels (15) and two upper edges (21c, 21 d, 21 a, 21 b) of the inner packaging (4b) and/or the outer packaging (4a) forms a holder (2) for holding an electric smart device (19) when the smoking articles box (1) is arranged on a flat surface (s1), whereby the surface (s2) of the upper lid panel (17) and a first edge (18) located between the back panel (10) and the lower panel (13) are in contact with the flat surface (s1), wherein the second front panel (11 b) expands along a length direction (L) and comprises a length (I2) at its lateral edge (29) which is longer than a length (11) of a lateral edge (29) of the first front panel (11 a) measured along the same length direction (L) in a folded position whereby a surface (34) of the second front panel (1 1 b) is parallel to a surface (35) of the first front panel (1 1 a).18. A system (36) comprising a smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging (4a) comprising a first front panel (1 1 a), a back panel (10), two side panels (12a, 12b) and a lower panel (13), which together surround a cavity (5) for housing a collation of smoking articles (3) and forming a body section (6), wherein the smoking articles box (1) further comprises a front lid panel (14), two side lid panels (15), a back lid panel (16) and an upper lid panel (17), which together form a lid (7) being hinged on the body section (6) and an inner pack-aging (4b), which is arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (4a), characterized in that a second front panel (11 b), which is hinged by a hinge (h) on the first front panel (11 a) or the body section (6) at least in part and comprises an upper edge (22), which together with two lower edges (20) of the side lid panels (15) and two upper edges (21 c, 21 d, 21 a, 21 b) of the inner packaging (4b) and/or the outer packaging (4a) forms a holder (2) for holding an electric smart device (19) when the smoking articles box (1) is arranged on a flat surface (s1), whereby the surface (s2) of the upper lid panel (17) and a first edge (18) located between the back panel (10) and the lower panel (13) are in contact with the flat surface (s1), wherein the upper edge (22) supports the electric smart device (19) in at least partially upright position when the second front panel (1 1 b) is in an unfolded position, thereby being a supporting part (..) of the holder (2). - 23 - A blank (100) consisting of a foldable material (101) and comprising at least foursided front panel (102a), a rectangular back panel (103), a rectangular bottom panel (104) and four-sided left and right side panels (105a, 105b), wherein the blank (100) further comprises a rectangular front lid panel (106), four-sided left and right side lid panels (107a, 108a, 107b, 108b), a rectangular back lid panel (109) and a rectangular upper lid panel (1 10), which together are able to form a lid (7), wherein the front panel (102) comprises three edges (1 11 a, 11 1 b, 1 11 e), which respectively connect the front panel (102) with the left and right side panels (105a, 105b) and the bottom panel (104), characterized in that the blank (100) further comprises two four-sided panels (112a, 1 12b) connected to each other on a common mirror axis (m) forming a second front panel (102b), wherein the four-sided panel (1 12b) is connected to an edge (11 1f) of the bottom panel (104) and the four-sided panel (1 12a) is connected to the edge (11 1 e) of the four-sided front panel (102a), wherein each of the two four-sided panels (112a, 1 12b) of the second front panel (102b) comprises a length (I2) being measured perpendicular to the mirror axis (m) and the four-sided front panel (102a) comprises a length (I3), wherein the length (I3) of the four-sided front panel (102a) is shorter than the length (I2) of the two four-sided second front panels (1 12a, 112b).", "embedding_index": 844}
{"index": 845, "patent_number": "US2019364971 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat precursor to generate the aerosol, a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry is configured to: measure a property of the electrical energy through the heating system, determine one or more characteristics from the result of the measurement of the measured property of the electrical energy, select, based on the determined characteristics, one from a plurality of different stored relationships between the measured property of the electrical energy and a property of the flow, and determine the property of the flow based on relationship. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the system comprising: an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol;a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; andelectrical circuitry configured to: measure a property of the electrical energy through the heating system;determine one or more characteristics from the result of the measurement of said measured property of the electrical energy;select, based on the one or more determined characteristics, one from a plurality of different stored relationships between the measured property of the electrical energy and a property of the flow; anddetermine the property of the flow based on said relationship.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the property of the electrical energy comprises the electrical current or power through or the electrical potential over the heating system.3. The system of claim 1, wherein the property related to the flow is an amount of one or more components of the aerosol in the flow path.4. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more determined characteristics is based on one of more of an: amplitude, area or period of an oscillation of a property of said electrical energy or a time derivative thereof;an initiation time of a user inhale through the flow path;a duration of a user inhale through the flow path; anda duration of an application of electrical energy to the heating system.5. The system of claim 1, wherein said stored relationships comprise an output value as the property of the flow related to one or more input values, each comprising at least one of the one or more determined characteristics or another characteristic of the flow.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to determine if said one or more input values can be obtained based on the result of the measurement of said measured property of the electrical energy through the heating system, and to select said relationship based on the one or more input values obtained.7. The system of claim 6, wherein a first relationship of the plurality of different stored relationships comprises as input a first set of one or more input values and a second relationship of the plurality of different stored relationships comprises a different second set of one or more input values, the circuitry being configured to determine the property of the flow based on the first relationship if the first set of input values are obtainable, or else based on the second relationship if the second set of input values are obtainable.8. The system of any of claim 7, wherein the second set of input values form a subset of the first set of input values.9. The system of claim 7, wherein the first set of one or more input values includes amplitude or period or area of an oscillation of a property of said electrical energy or a time derivative thereof, and the second set of one or more input values does not include an amplitude of an oscillation of a property of said electrical energy or a time derivative thereof.10. The system of claim 7, wherein the first and second sets of input values includes a duration of a user inhale through the flow path and/or a duration of an application of electrical energy to the heating system.11. The system of claim 6, wherein the output value is determined from an output value determined from a prior user inhale.12. A method of determining a property of a flow of an aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor, the aerosol generation system comprising an electrically operated heating system to heat said precursor to generate the aerosol, and a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, wherein the heating system is arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, the method comprising: measuring a property of the electrical energy through the heating system;determining one or more characteristics from the result of the measurement of said measured property of the electrical energy;selecting, based on the one or more determined characteristics, one from a plurality of different stored relationships between the measured property of the electrical energy and a property of the flow; anddetermining the property of the flow based on said relationship.13. A computer program comprising instructions which, when executed on programmable electric circuitry, executes the method of claim 12.14. Electric circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generation system, said circuitry configured to implement the method of claim 12.15. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising the computer program of claim 13.", "embedding_index": 845}
{"index": 846, "patent_number": "WO22096341 A1", "text": "[EN] The present application relates to a smoking articles box (1) for housing a charge of smoking articles (10) with an outer packaging (2) surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles, wherein the outer packaging comprises a body section (22) and a lid (24), the lid (24) being hinged on the body section (22), with an inner lifter body (4) arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (2) and suited for supporting at least a part of the smoking articles, wherein the inner lifter body (4) comprises at least two sections (42, 44) folded with respect to each. According to the invention the inner lifter body comprises a front panel (42), the front panel (42) being displaceable with respect to the outer packaging along a longitudinal direction (L) of the smoking articles (10), wherein the front panel (42) comprises a display surface (42a) which displays information to a consumer, the display surface (42a) becoming at least partially visible upon displacement of the front panel (42) with respect to the outer packaging. [EN] Claims Smoking articles box (1) for housing a charge of smoking articles (10) with an outer packaging (2) surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles, wherein the outer packaging comprises a body section (22) and a lid (24), the lid (24) being hinged on the body section (22), with an inner lifter body (4) arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (2) and suited for supporting all of the smoking articles, wherein the inner lifter body (4) comprises at least two sections (42, 44) folded with respect to each other, characterized in that the inner lifter body comprises a front panel (42), the front panel (42) extending along a width direction (B) of the smoking articles box (1) and being displaceable with respect to the outer packaging along a longitudinal direction (L) of the smoking articles (10), wherein the front panel (42) comprises a display surface (42a) which displays information to a consumer, the display surface (42a) becoming at least partially visible upon displacement of the front panel (42) with respect to the outer packaging. Smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner lifter body (4) comprises a support section (44) for supporting the smoking articles (10) at an end face of the smoking articles (10). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that upon displacement of the front panel (42) at least a part of the smoking articles (10) is also displaceable along their longitudinal direction (L). Smoking articles box (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the smoking articles (10) being displaceable along their longitudinal direction (L) are arranged next to each other in the direction (B) being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L) of the smoking articles (10) and parallel to a plain of the front panel (42). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner lifter body (4) is made of a paper or a cardboard material. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner lifter body (4) comprises a backwall section (46). Smoking articles box (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the backwall section (46) is shorter than the front panel in the longitudinal direction (L). Smoking articles box (1) according to one of the preceding claims 6 - 7 characterized in that the backwall section (46) comprises an adhesive section to be attached to another element of the Smoking articles box (1). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner lifter body (4) consists exclusively of the front panel (42) a support section (44) and a backwall section (46) which are attached to each other. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lifter body (4) comprises a flap (5) attached to the front panel (42). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises an inner packaging (6) arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (2) and suited for housing the smoking articles (10). - 14 - Smoking articles box (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the inner lifter body (4) is arranged at least partially inside the inner packaging (6). Smoking articles box (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lifter body (4) and thereby preferably also the front panel (42) comprise the same size in the width direction (B) as the inner packaging (6). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 - 13 characterized in that the inner packaging (6) comprises a front face (21) arranged adjacent to the front panel (42), wherein the front face (21) comprises a recess (34). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 - 13 characterized in that the front panel (42) is displaceable with respect to the outer packaging (2) by a distance that is larger than 0,3 cm, preferably large than 0,5 cm, preferably larger than 0,8 cm and preferably larger than 1cm and/or the front panel (42) is displaceable with respect to the outer packaging (2) by a distance that is smaller than 4 cm, preferably smaller than 3 cm, preferably smaller than 2,5 cm und preferably smaller than 2,0 cm.", "embedding_index": 846}
{"index": 847, "patent_number": "US2022079234 AA", "text": "[EN] A fluid transfer component is configured to establish a fluidic connection between a liquid store and a heater in an electronic cigarette. The fluid transfer component includes a liquid uptake member configured to connect with a housing of the liquid store, a chamber configured to receive liquid from the liquid store by the liquid uptake member, and a fluid transfer element including a compressible wick configured to transport liquid from the chamber to the proximity of the heater by capillary action and a flexible contact surface configured to deform in the axial direction of the fluid transfer component, wherein the flexible contact surface is configured to release liquid from the compressible wick for transfer to the heater when the fluid transfer element is compressed. [EN] 1. A fluid transfer component for an electronic cigarette, the fluid transfer component being configured to establish a fluidic connection between a liquid store and a heater in an electronic cigarette, wherein the fluid transfer component comprises: a liquid uptake member configured to connect with a housing of the liquid store;a chamber configured to receive liquid from the liquid store by the liquid uptake member; anda fluid transfer element comprising a compressible wick configured to transport liquid from the chamber to a proximity of the heater by capillary action and a flexible contact surface configured to deform in an axial direction of the fluid transfer component, wherein the flexible contact surface is configured to release liquid from the compressible wick for transfer to the heater when the fluid transfer element is compressed.2. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer component is releasably connectable to the liquid store by the liquid uptake member.3. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, wherein the liquid uptake member is an elongated tube extending from the chamber and provided with a tip configured to be received in the liquid store such that liquid can enter the elongated tube at the tip for transfer to the chamber.4. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, wherein the liquid uptake member is arranged to form a friction fit with an opening in the liquid store.5. The fluid transfer component of claim 3, wherein the tip comprises a pointed end of the elongated tube arranged to pierce a housing of the liquid store.6. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element further comprises a mesh arranged on a surface of the compressible wick such that the mesh forms the flexible contact surface, and wherein the mesh is arranged to allow liquid to pass there-through when a compression is applied to the compressible wick.7. The fluid transfer component of claim 6, wherein the mesh is hydrophobic.8. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer component is removably attachable to the electronic cigarette.9. The fluid transfer component of claim 1, fluidically coupled to a liquid store of a cartridge by the liquid uptake member.10. An electronic cigarette for use with the fluid transfer component of claim 1, the electronic cigarette comprising a wick compressor and a heater; wherein the wick compressor is arranged to move relative to the fluid transfer element from a first position separated from the fluid transfer element to a second position pressing against the flexible contact surface of the fluid transfer element to compress the compressible wick such that liquid is releasable from the compressible wick and adsorbable on the heater.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the heater is arranged on the wick compressor such that the heater is pressed against the flexible contact surface of the fluid transfer element when the wick compressor moves from the first position to the second position and a portion of liquid releasable from the compressible wick is adsorbable on the heater; and wherein the heater is arranged to vaporise an adsorbed portion of liquid when the wick compressor has moved from the second position to the first position.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the heater is proximal to but separated from the fluid transfer element and the wick compressor, and arranged such that when the wick compressor is pressed against the flexible contact surface of the fluid transfer element when moving from the first position to the second position a portion of liquid releasable from the compressible wick is adsorbable on the heater; and wherein the heater is arranged to vaporise an adsorbed portion of liquid when the wick compressor has moved from the second position to the first position.13. A method of operating the electronic cigarette of claim 10, the method comprising: moving the wick compressor to press against the flexible contact surface of the fluid transfer element such that liquid is released from the fluid transfer element;establishing a fluidic bridge between the released liquid and the heater such that a portion of the released liquid is adsorbed onto the heater; andheating the adsorbed liquid by the heater to generate a vapour when the fluidic bridge is broken.", "embedding_index": 847}
{"index": 848, "patent_number": "EP3995009 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention discloses an aerosol generating device comprising: a body (101) having a mouthpiece (102) at one end for inhalation of aerosol; a rechargeable battery (203) housed within the body; a glass opening 302 defined in the surface of the body; and a wireless charging receiver (104) configured to wirelessly charge the battery, wherein the wireless charging receiver is disposed in the body adjacent to the glass opening, so that it is as close as possible to a charging pad 301 when the e-cigarette 100 is placed laterally thereon. The material selection of thin glass allows minimal current loss between the charging pad and the receiver. The size of the wireless charging receiver is substantially the same as that of the glass opening. The e-cigarette can also be charged using a wired USB connection, and logic circuitry protects the battery from overcharging by preventing simultaneous wired and wireless charging. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a body having a mouthpiece at one end for inhalation of aerosol;a rechargeable battery housed within the body;a glass opening defined in the surface of the body; anda wireless charging receiver configured to wirelessly charge the battery, wherein the wireless charging receiver is disposed in the body adjacent to the glass opening, and the size of the wireless charging receiver is substantially the same as that of the glass opening.2. The device of claim 1, wherein the wireless charging receiver has a rectangular profile and is disposed laterally within the body of the device.3. The device of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a wired charging receiver disposed within the body, separately from the wireless charging receiver.4. The device of claim 3, further comprising a logic switch configured to enable only one of the wireless charging receiver and the wired charging receiver at the same time to charge the battery.5. The device of claim 4, wherein the logic switch is further configured to prioritise the wired charging receiver over the wireless charging receiver.6. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the wireless charging receiver is disposed on a flexible printed circuit alongside other components in the device.7. A logic circuitry for the aerosol generating device of claim 1 configured to: determine if the device is being actively charged; anddisable a wireless charging receiver if the device is determined being actively charged via a wired charging receiver.", "embedding_index": 848}
{"index": 849, "patent_number": "EP3996232 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprising a battery pack (2), several electrical components (3) and at least one voltage regulator (4), said battery pack (2) supplying power to said electrical components (3). A voltage regulator (4) is directly mounted between at least one of said electrical components (3) and the battery pack (2). [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising a battery pack (2), several electrical components (3) and at least one voltage regulator (4), said battery pack (2) supplying power to said electrical components (3), characterized in that a voltage regulator (4) is directly mounted between at least one of said electrical components (3) and the battery pack (2).2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 wherein a voltage regulator (4) is mounted between each of the electrical components (3) and the battery pack (2).3. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said regulators (4) are linear voltage regulators, preferably Low-Dropout regulators.4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the Low-dropout regulators have a low quiescent current (IQ), preferably inferior to 50MuA.5. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the Low-dropout regulators have a high power supply rejection ratio, preferably at least equal to 50dB at a frequency ranging between 1kHz and 100kHz, and at least equal to 20dB at a frequency superior to 1MHz.", "embedding_index": 849}
{"index": 850, "patent_number": "WO22090209 A1", "text": "[EN] Smoking articles box (1) for housing a charge of smoking articles (10) with an outer packaging (2) with a plurality of sidewalls (22, 26, 36) surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles and a lid (12), the lid (12) being hinged on at least one sidewall (22), with an inner packaging (6) and or an inner frame (6) arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (2) and suited for housing the smoking articles (10). According to the invention the smoking articles box (1) comprises an expandable compartment (8), the expandable compartment (8) being confined by at least one of the sidewalls (22). [EN] Patent claims Smoking articles box (1) for housing a charge of smoking articles (10) with an outer packaging (2) with a plurality of sidewalls (22, 26, 36) surrounding a volume for housing the smoking articles (10) and a lid (12), the lid (12) being hinged on at least one sidewall (22), with an inner packaging (6) and/or an inner frame (6) arranged at least partially inside the outer packaging (2) and suited for housing the smoking articles (10) all in the same compartment and not separated from each other, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises an expandable compartment (8), the expandable compartment (8) being confined by at least one of the sidewalls (22), which is a back wall (22) of the outer packaging (2), wherein the lid (12) is hinged to the back wall (22), and the compartment (8) being expandable upon opening the lid (12) and pulling the back wall (22) away from the main body of the box (1). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the expandable compartment (8) is confined by at least one compartment side wall (32), wherein preferably this compartment sidewall (32) has a first sidewall section (32a) and a second sidewall section (32b) which are foldable with respect to each other. Smoking articles box (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first sidewall section (32a) and the second sidewall section (32b) are foldable with respect to each other with respect to a folding line, wherein the first sidewall section (32a) and the second sidewall section (32b) are also arranged symmetrically with respect to this folding line. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 - 4, characterized in that in an expanded state of the compartment (8) the at least one compartment sidewall (32) has a triangular shape. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one compartment sidewall (32) is connected directly to a sidewall (36) of the outer packaging (2). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 - 7, characterized in that at least one sidewall section (32a) is connected in a swiveling manner to a sidewall (36) of the outer packaging (2). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 - 8, characterized in that at least one sidewall section (32b) is glued to the backwall (22) of the outer packaging (2). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 - 8, characterized in that the lid (12) is hinged on the backwall (22) of the outer packaging Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 - 8, characterized in that at least one compartment sidewall (32) comprises a display surface (31) for displaying information. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartment (8) comprises a size which is big enough to house flat objects (20) and especially credit cards, ID- cards paper money and the like. Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side wall (22, 32) is pivotable with respect to a bottom wall of the outer packaging (2) to expand the expandable compartment (8). Smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner packaging or inner frame (6) comprises a back wall section, which is arranged adjacent to the back wall (22) of the outer packaging. Folding sample (50) to fold a smoking articles box (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) can be folded from a piece of material with the shape of the folding sample (50) Method for producing an outer packaging (2) of a smoking articles box (1) providing an expandable compartment (8) according to claim 1 with the steps:- providing a foldable sample (50), having a front section, two side walls (36) and a bottom section, wherein a compartment sidewall (32) is connected to each side wall (36), the compartment sidewalls each comprising a first compartment sidewall section (32a) and a second compartment sidewall section (32b)- glueing the front section (26) of the outer packaging to the bottom section of the outer packaging (2)- glueing a backwall (22) of the outer packaging (2) to a compartment sidewall section (32b).", "embedding_index": 850}
{"index": 851, "patent_number": "US2022132923 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body including: a power unit and a cartridge seating including a cavity arranged to receive the cartridge in a retained position within the cavity, wherein, in the retained position, opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating are in contact and the cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit; the electronic cigarette further including: a magnet arranged to provide a magnetic force to draw the removable cartridge into the retained position; wherein the cartridge, the cartridge seating and the magnetic force are configured such that when the cartridge is released within the cavity, the cartridge is accelerated under the force of the magnet such that an audible signal is generated upon contact between the opposing surfaces when as the cartridge is received in the retained position to provide a reliable audible indication to a user. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body comprising: a power unit and a cartridge seating, the cartridge seating comprising a cavity arranged to receive the removable cartridge in a retained position within the cavity, wherein, in the retained position, opposing surfaces of the removable cartridge and the cartridge seating are in contact and the removable cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit; the electronic cigarette further comprising:a magnet arranged to provide a magnetic force to draw the removable cartridge into the retained position; whereinthe removable cartridge, the cartridge seating and the magnetic force are configured such that when the removable cartridge is released within the cavity, the removable cartridge is accelerated under the magnetic force such that an audible signal is generated upon contact between the opposing surfaces as the removable cartridge is received in the retained position.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cartridge seating includes the magnet and the removable cartridge comprises ferromagnetic material.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the magnets and the ferromagnetic material provide a total flux density between 4000 and 10,000 gauss.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the magnetic force applied by the magnet and a mass of the removable cartridge are configured such that an acceleration of the removable cartridge under the magnetic force is at least 12 m/s2.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the magnetic force applied by the magnet, a mass of the removable cartridge and a depth of the cavity of the cartridge seating are configured such that the removable cartridge reaches a speed of at least 0.4 m/s upon contact between the opposing surfaces when the removable cartridge is released from an opening of the cavity.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein each of the opposing surfaces has a Brinell harness value of greater than 50 or a Hardness Rockwell R-scale value of greater than 75.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the magnet is configured such that the magnetic force is sufficient to draw the removable cartridge into the retained position only when the removable cartridge is partially inserted into the cavity by a user.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7, wherein the magnet is configured such that the magnetic force is sufficient to draw the removable cartridge into the cavity only when the removable cartridge is inserted at least 10 percent of a depth of the cavity by a user.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cavity comprises a base having an inner base surface with a recessed portion.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the base of the cavity comprises electrical connectors and the magnet, which is at least two magnets, wherein the electric connectors are in a central portion of the base and the at least two magnets are on opposite sides of the electric connectors.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the electrical connectors are arranged to contact corresponding electrical contacts on the removable cartridge, wherein the electrical connectors are raised from the inner base surface of the cavity and are elastically sprung so as to be retractable into the inner base surface upon contact with the removable cartridge.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the opposing surfaces include: a surface of a rim surrounding an opening of the cavity and an opposing surface of the removable cartridge; or the inner base surface of the cavity and an opposing base surface of the removable cartridge.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the removable cartridge and/or the cartridge seating are configured such that there are one or more gaps between the removable cartridge and the cartridge seating as the removable cartridge is drawn into the retained position.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 13 wherein the removable cartridge comprises ribs running along a longitudinal axis of the removable cartridge.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the removable cartridge has a mass between 2 g and 10 g and a base comprising a ferromagnetic material; the magnets has a total flux density of between 500 and 5000 gauss; the cavity has an insertion depth of at least 10 mm; and the opposing surfaces comprise metal or rigid plastic.16. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the magnetic force applied by the magnet, a mass of the removable cartridge and a depth of the cavity of the cartridge seating are configured such that the removable cartridge reaches a speed of at least 0.7 m/s upon contact between the opposing surfaces when the removable cartridge is released from an opening of the cavity.", "embedding_index": 851}
{"index": 852, "patent_number": "EP3991576 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device and comprises a first housing (4) comprising at least one reservoir (5) storing an aerosol-forming precursor and a heating chamber (7) configured for heating the aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol. The heating chamber (7) and reservoir (5) are rotatable relative to each other between a closed position in which the aerosol-forming precursor is prevented from leaving the reservoir (5) and an open position in which the aerosol-forming precursor can leave the reservoir (5) to reach the heating chamber (7). [EN] 1. Cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (2), said cartomizer (1) comprising a first housing (4) comprising: - at least one reservoir (5) storing an aerosol-forming precursor, and- a heating chamber (7) configured, when it is fed with air and aerosol-forming precursor, for heating the latter to generate an aerosol, and fluidly coupled to a mouthpiece (8) by an aerosol passage (9), wherein said heating chamber (7) and said reservoir (5) are rotatable relative to each other between a closed position in which said aerosol-forming precursor is prevented from leaving said reservoir (5) and an open position in which said aerosol-forming precursor can leave said reservoir (5) to reach said heating chamber (7).2. Cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said reservoir (5) or said heating chamber (7) comprises a fastening member configured for fastening said cartomizer (1) to said aerosol generation device (2) and for rotating said heating chamber (7) and said reservoir (5) relative to each other to the open position.3. Cartomizer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it comprises a first sleeve (6) defining said heating chamber (7) and rotatably arranged relative to said reservoir (5) between said closed and open positions.4. Cartomizer according to claim 3, wherein said first sleeve (6), or respectively said reservoir (5), has at least one first fastening member (19) configured to cooperate with a corresponding and complementary second fastening member (20) of an electrical and control device (3) of said aerosol generation device (2) for connecting mechanically said first sleeve (6), or respectively said reservoir (5), to said electrical and control device (3) to allow said first sleeve (6), or respectively said reservoir (5), to rotate relative to said reservoir (5), or respectively said first sleeve (6), between said closed and open positions.5. Cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein each first fastening member (19) is a bayonet mount recess arranged for receiving and holding a part of a bayonet mount leg defined by said corresponding second fastening member (20).6. Cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein each first fastening member (19) is a bayonet mount leg arranged for being engaged into, and held by, a bayonet mount recess defined by said corresponding second fastening member (20).7. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein said reservoir (5) comprises at least one first opening (14) and said first sleeve (6) comprises at least one second opening (15) which matches with a corresponding first opening (14) in said open position and is offset relative to said corresponding first opening (14) in said closed position.8. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein said first sleeve (6) is sealed with respect to said reservoir (5) in the vicinity of said aerosol passage (9) to prevent said aerosol-forming precursor stored in said reservoir (5) to reach said aerosol passage (9) in said closed and open positions.9. Cartomizer according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein said reservoir (5) has an annular shape and a central passage defining said aerosol passage (9) and communicating with a recess (22) housing a part of said first sleeve (6).10. Cartomizer according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said heating chamber (7) comprises an electrical heating device (36) arranged for heating said aerosol-forming precursor to generate said aerosol when it receives electrical energy originating from a power source (23) of an electrical and control device (3) of said aerosol generation device (2).11. Cartomizer according to the combination of claims 7 and 10, wherein said heating chamber (7) comprises an aerosol-forming precursor transport element (35) to transport aerosol-forming precursor from said second opening (15) of said first sleeve (6) to said heating device (36).12. Cartomizer according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said heating device (36) is a resistive heater and/or an inductive heater.13. Cartomizer according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first housing (4) comprises a first threaded portion (24) arranged for being screwed relatively to a corresponding second threaded portion (25) of an electrical and control device (3) of said aerosol generation device (2), until reaching a final position in which said cartomizer (1) is in said open position.14. Aerosol generation device (2) comprising an electrical and control device (3), wherein it further comprises a cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (3).15. Aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein said electrical and control device (3) comprises a power source (23) storing electrical energy, a controller (27) electrically coupled to said power source (23) and controlling operation of said cartomizer (1) during a vaping session, and a user interface (28).", "embedding_index": 852}
{"index": 853, "patent_number": "EP3991582 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device (10) comprises: a liquid transfer element (40) including an opening portion (42) configured to open a cartridge (12) containing an aerosol generating liquid; and an inductively heatable susceptor (50) in contact with the liquid transfer element (40). The liquid transfer element (40) is configured to convey aerosol generating liquid from the opened cartridge (12) towards the inductively heatable susceptor (50). An aerosol generating system (1) is also described comprising the aerosol generating device (10) and a cartridge (12) containing an aerosol generating liquid releasably connected to the aerosol generating device (10). [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a liquid transfer element (40) including an opening portion (42) configured to open a cartridge (12) containing an aerosol generating liquid; andan inductively heatable susceptor (50) in contact with the liquid transfer element (40);wherein the liquid transfer element (40) is configured to convey aerosol generating liquid from the opened cartridge (12) towards the inductively heatable susceptor (50).2. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the opening portion (42) comprises a projection (44).3. An aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the projection (44) is hollow and/or formed of porous material.4. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the opening portion (42) is configured to pierce the cartridge (12).5. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the opening portion (42) includes a tapered end (46).6. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (50) is encapsulated by the liquid transfer element (40).7. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (50) is substantially planar.8. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device (10) includes an electromagnetic field generator (60) positioned adjacent to the liquid transfer element (40) for inductively heating the inductively heatable susceptor (50).9. An aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the electromagnetic field generator (60) comprises a planar induction coil (66).10. An aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the planar induction coil (66) is a flat spiral coil.11. An aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the liquid transfer element (40) comprises a substantially rigid porous material.12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the liquid transfer element (40) comprises a porous ceramic material.13. An aerosol generating system (1) comprising an aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims and a cartridge (12) containing an aerosol generating liquid releasably connected to the aerosol generating device (10).14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the cartridge (12) comprises a sealing element (32) and the opening portion (42) comprises a piercing projection (44) configured to pierce the sealing element (32).15. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the cartridge (12) comprises a valve and the opening portion (42) comprises a projection for opening the valve.", "embedding_index": 853}
{"index": 854, "patent_number": "US2021100289 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes a casing, a heating element provided within the casing and arranged to be heated by receiving energy from the aerosol generation device, and a solid or semi-solid aerosol forming material provided within the casing that forms an aerosol when heated. The heating element includes a plurality of thermally or electrically conducting wires and/or fibres. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a casing;a heating element provided within the casing arranged to be heated by receiving energy from the aerosol generation device, wherein the heating element comprises a plurality of thermally or electrically conducting wires and/or fibres; anda solid or semi-solid aerosol forming material provided within the casing adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the heating element.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, where the heating element comprises a plurality of fibres, and wherein each fibre is in contact with at least one additional fibre.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the average length of fibres of the plurality of fibres is less than a length of the casing.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material is arranged between the casing and the heating element.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating element is arranged between the casing and the aerosol forming material.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material and the heating element comprise a plurality of respective fibres interspersed in a single bundle.7. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material and the heating element are rolled together.8. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, further comprising two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes are configured to receive electrical energy from the aerosol generation device and wherein the two electrodes provide the electrical energy to the heating element.9. The consumable cartridge of claim 8, wherein an outer surface of the heating element is oxidised.10. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises a mesh.11. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a battery; andthe consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material can form an aerosol upon receiving heat that is formed by the heating element receiving energy from the battery.12. A method of generating aerosol comprising: inserting a consumable cartridge comprising a casing, a heating element and a solid or semi-solid aerosol forming material into a chamber of an aerosol generating device, wherein the heating element and the aerosol forming material are provided within the casing, and wherein the heating element comprises a plurality of thermally or electrically wires and/or fibres;providing energy from the aerosol generating device for the heating element to be heated; andheating the aerosol forming material in the consumable.", "embedding_index": 854}
{"index": 855, "patent_number": "US2022022550 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a main body having a receiving cavity configured to receive a removable consumable including a substance to be vaporized, and an electrical circuitry, wherein the electrical circuitry includes a heating circuit that is connectable to a heater configured to supply energy to the consumable such as to vaporize the substance, and wherein the electrical circuitry further includes an open control circuit including and connected to at least two electrical contact points arranged as a pair and configured to establish a closed electrical circuit when they are in contact with a conductive surface on the removable consumable, the conductive surface being separate from the heater. The open control circuit includes a plurality of closable branches, wherein each branch of the open control circuit is provided with a pair of electrical contact points. The electrical circuitry further includes a controller. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a main body having a receiving cavity configured to receive a removable consumable comprising a substance to be vaporized, andan electrical circuitry,wherein the electrical circuitry comprises a heating circuit that is connectable to a heater configured to supply energy to the consumable, andwherein the electrical circuitry further comprises an open control circuit comprising and connected to at least two electrical contact points arranged as a pair and configured to establish a closed electrical circuit when the at least two electrical contact points are in contact with a conductive surface on the removable consumable, the conductive surface being separate from the heater, wherein the open control circuit comprises a plurality of closable branches,wherein each branch of the plurality of closable branches of the open control circuit is provided with a pair of the at least two electrical contact points,wherein the electrical circuitry further comprises a controller, wherein the controller is configured to sense which pair of electrical contact points is connected by a conductive surface on the consumable, andwherein the controller is further configured to set an operating temperature to which the heater heats a portion of the consumable based on which pair of the electrical contact points is connected.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least two electrical contact points are located inside the receiving cavity.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the heating circuit and the open control circuit are connected in series.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the heating circuit and the open control circuit are connected in parallel.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a first electrical contact point and a second electrical contact point within each pair are provided at the same longitudinal position in the receiving cavity, and wherein the pairs are provided at different positions in a longitudinal direction of the receiving cavity.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of closable branches of the open control circuit are heating circuits, wherein the heating circuits deliver electrical energy to the heater based on an electrical resistance of the respective heating circuit.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the open control circuit comprises, set within each of the plurality of closable branches, a positive temperature coefficient thermistor, wherein each positive temperature coefficient thermistor has a different Curie temperature.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein each positive temperature coefficient thermistor is arranged to be subject to heat when the consumable is being heated by the heater such that the electrical resistance of the respective heating circuit depends on a temperature to which the consumable is heated.9. The electronic smoking system according to claim 12, further comprising a heater located within the consumable.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising a heater located in the main body of the electronic cigarette.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to set different heating profiles, according to which the heater heat the portion of the consumable.12. An electronic smoking system comprising the electronic cigarette according to claim 1 and further comprising a consumable for the electronic cigarette, the consumable comprising a vaporizable substance and a housing, wherein the housing is provided with an electrically conductive pattern configured to close the open control circuit in the electronic cigarette when contacted by a pair of the at least two electrical contact points in the electronic cigarette.13. The electronic smoking system according to claim 12, wherein the electrically conductive pattern is a continuous pattern which enables the consumable to close the open control circuit irrespectively of an angular position of the consumable in relation to the receiving cavity.14. The electronic smoking system according to claim 12, wherein the electrically conductive pattern is formed in a shape of a ring, positioned around a circumference of the consumable.15. The electronic smoking system according to claim 12, wherein the electrically conductive pattern is at least partially printed onto an outer layer of the consumable.16. The electronic smoking system according to claim 12, wherein the electrically conductive pattern is printed using graphene and/or metallic nanoparticle ink.17. A method of operating an electronic smoking system, the smoking system comprising an electronic cigarette and a consumable including an electrically conductive pattern provided at least partially on an outside of the consumable, the method comprising the steps of: inserting the consumable into a receiving cavity of the electronic cigarette,contacting, by the electrically conductive pattern, at least one pair of electrical contacts of the receiving cavity of the electronic cigarette, thereby closing at least one of different branches of a control circuit of the electronic cigarette; andheating at least a portion of the consumable according to a heating profile, the heating profile being selected based on which one of the branches of the control circuit of the electronic cigarette has been closed.18. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the heater is located within the receiving cavity.", "embedding_index": 855}
{"index": 856, "patent_number": "EP3636084 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device (100) has a heating chamber (108) for receiving a substrate carrier (114) containing an aerosol substrate (128). The heating chamber (108) comprises an open end (110); a base (112); and a tubular side wall (126) between the open end (110) and the base (112). The heating chamber (108) is formed as a single element. A method of forming the heating chamber comprises providing a blank having a first thickness and deep drawing the blank to form the tubular side wall (126) having the open end (110) and the base (112) opposite the open end (110). [EN] 1. A heating chamber (108) for an aerosol generation device (100), the heating chamber (108) comprising: an open end (110);a base (112); anda tubular side wall (126) between the open end (110) and the base (112),wherein the heating chamber (108) is formed as a single element.2. The heating chamber (108) of claim 1, wherein the tubular side wall (126) and the base (112) are formed from the same material, preferably wherein the material is a metal, more preferably wherein the tubular side wall (126) and the base (112) are stainless steel, yet more preferably the stainless steel is selected a 300 series stainless steel, and yet more preferably selected from a group comprising 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel and 321 stainless steel.3. The heating chamber (108) of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the heating chamber (108) is at least in part produced by deep drawing.4. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular side wall (126) and the base (112) form a cup-shape.5. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base (112) entirely closes an end of the tubular side wall (126) at which the base (112) is located.6. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, comprising a flanged portion (138) formed integrally with the heating chamber (108), the flanged portion (138) extending radially outwardly from the tubular side wall (126) at the open end (110) of the heating chamber (108), preferably wherein the flanged portion (138) extends all the way around the heating chamber (108) and/or preferably wherein the flanged portion (138) extends obliquely away from the tubular side wall (126).7. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular side wall (126) has a first thickness and the base (112) has a second thickness greater than the first thickness, preferably wherein the tubular side wall (126) has a (the first) thickness of 90 micrometres or less.8. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating chamber (108) has one or more inwardly directed protrusions (140) extending from the tubular side wall (126).9. The heating chamber (108) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base (112) has a platform (148) extending from a portion of the base (112) towards the open end (110) from an interior surface of the base (112).10. An aerosol generation device (100) comprising: an electrical power source (120);the heating chamber (108) according to any one of claims 1 to 8;a heater (124) arranged to supply heat to the heating chamber (108); andcontrol circuitry (122) configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source (120) to the heater (124).11. The aerosol generation device (100) of claim 10, wherein the heating chamber (108) is removable from the aerosol generation device (100).12. A method of forming a heating chamber (108) for an aerosol generation device (100), the method comprising: providing a blank having a first thickness;deep drawing the blank to form a tubular side wall (126) having a first open end (110) and a base (112) at a second end of the tubular side wall (126), opposite the first open end (110).13. The method of claim 12, wherein the tubular side wall (126) is formed with a thickness less than a thickness of the base (112), preferably wherein the base (112) has approximately the first thickness.14. The method of claims 12 or claim 13, further comprising a step of: heating and drawing the heating chamber (108) to thin the tubular side wall (126).15. The method of any one of claims 12 to 13, wherein the deep drawing includes forming a flanged portion (138) at the first open end (110).16. The method of any one of claims 12 to 15, further including a step of forming one or more inwardly directed protrusions (140) by deforming of the tubular side wall (126).17. The method of any one of claims 12 to 16, further including a step of forming a platform (148) extending from a portion of the base (112) towards the first open end (110) from an interior surface of the base (112), by deforming the base (112).", "embedding_index": 856}
{"index": 857, "patent_number": "US2019176430 AA", "text": "[EN] A blank has an upper surface and a reverse surface. The upper surface is printed in a conventional manner and includes outer side panels and inner side panels. Attachment regions are provided on the inner side panels of the outer surface, and corresponding attachment regions are provided on the outer side panels of the reverse surface. During assembly the respective attachment regions are arranged to face one another and an adhesive is provided therebetween. In the present method, the attachment regions of the upper surface initially have a surface tension in the range from around 34 dynes/cm to 60 dynes/cm before the upper surface is printed. The attachment regions are treated in order to maintain a surface tension in the desired range of 34 dynes/cm to 60 dynes/cm, following printing and before any adhesive is applied. This is achieved by applying an auxiliary printing medium to the attachment regions. [EN] 1. A method of printing a blank for forming a container, comprising the steps of: providing a blank having first and second, opposite surfaces, where the first surface has at least one attachment region for attachment to the second surface at a corresponding attachment region during assembly of a container, wherein the first blank surface has a surface tension in a predetermined range, suitable for application of an adhesive;applying a main substance onto at least the first blank surface to obtain at least one printed surface, the main substance being an ink, a varnish, a lacquer, or a combination thereof; andtreating the attachment region of the first blank surface to maintain a surface tension in the predetermined range by applying a medium to the attachment region of the first blank surface or by physically manipulating the attachment region of the first blank surface.2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the predetermined range is between 34 dynes/cm and 60 dynes/cm.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of treating the attachment region of the first blank surface involves discharging a gas, a plasma, a high voltage, or a combination thereof.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of treating the attachment region of the first blank surface involves scorching, grating, abrading, or any combination thereof.5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of treating the attachment region of the first blank surface involves applying an auxiliary substance being an ink, a varnish, a lacquer, or a combination thereof.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary substance is applied simultaneously with the main substance.7. The method according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary substance is applied over discontinuous areas of the attachment region of the first blank surface.8. The method according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary substance is applied in a regular distribution on the attachment region of the first blank surface.9. The method according to claims 5 to 8, where the auxiliary substance is applied onto between 10 percent and 97 percent of the surface of the attachment region of the first blank surface.10. The method according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary substance comprises solid particles dispersed throughout a fluid, the largest solid particle size comprised between 1 micrometer and 40 micrometers.11. The method according to any preceding claim 1, further comprising a step of forming a plurality of score lines or perforations in the attachment regions of the at least one printed surface.12. A blank for forming a container, comprising: first and second, opposite surfaces, where the first surface has at least one attachment region for attachment to the second surface at a corresponding attachment region during assembly of a container; anda main substance applied on the first surface to obtain a printed surface, the main substance being an ink, a varnish, a lacquer, or a combination thereof, wherein before application of the main substance the first blank surface has a surface tension in a predetermined range, suitable for application of an adhesive, and wherein the attachment region of the first blank surface is treated to maintain a surface tension within the predetermined range by applying a medium to the attachment region of the first blank surface or by physically manipulating the attachment region of the first blank surface, following application of the main substance.13. The blank for forming a container according to claim 12, wherein the blank is a laminated blank comprising a base board and a laminate layer, and wherein the laminate layer is the first surface.14. A container comprising: first and second, opposite surfaces, where the first surface has at least one attachment region for attachment to the second surface at a corresponding attachment region;a main substance applied on the first surface to obtain a printed surface, the main substance being an ink, a varnish, a lacquer, or a combination thereof, wherein before application of the main substance the first blank surface has a surface tension in a predetermined range, suitable for application of an adhesive, and wherein the attachment region of the first blank surface is treated to maintain a surface tension within the predetermined range by applying a medium to the attachment region of the first blank surface or by physically manipulating the attachment region of the first blank surface, following application of the main substance; andan adhesive provided on the treated attachment region, wherein the first and second blank surfaces overlap at the corresponding attachment regions with the adhesive provided therebetween.15. A method of forming a container comprising the steps of: providing a blank according to claim 13;providing an adhesive to the treated attachment region;folding the blank to form a container such that the first and second blank surfaces overlap at the corresponding attachment regions with the adhesive therebetween; andbonding the corresponding attachment regions together with the adhesive.16. The method according to claim 1 wherein the predetermined range is between 36 dynes/cm and 50 dynes/cm.17. The method according to claim 5, where the auxiliary substance is applied onto between 15 percent and 85 percent of the surface of the attachment region of the first blank surface.18. The method according to claim 5, where the auxiliary substance is applied onto between 22 percent and 72 percent of the surface of the attachment region of the first blank surface.19. The method according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary substance comprises solid particles dispersed throughout a fluid, the largest solid particle size comprised between 4 micrometers and 35 micrometers.", "embedding_index": 857}
{"index": 858, "patent_number": "US2018325166 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers, and a tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter, wherein the tipping material has a basis weight of at least 50 grams per square metre, and a thickness of between about 40 and about 55 microns. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising: a tobacco rod;a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers; anda tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter;wherein the tipping material has a basis weight of at least 50 grams per square metre, and a thickness of between about 40 and about 55 microns.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is less than about 90 percent.3. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is higher than about 85 percent.4. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is of between about 85 percent and about 95 percent.5. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the basis weight of the tipping material is between about 50 and about 80 grams per square metre.6. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of between about 20 and about 50 grams per square metre.7. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers are non-porous wrappers.8. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plug of filtration material forming the filter has a plasticizer content of between about 5 percent and 10 percent.9. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping material has a thickness of between about 45 to 52 microns.10. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material is a single plug of filtration material wrapped with the single filter wrapper.11. A smoking article according to claim 10, wherein the plug of filtration material extends along the whole length of the filter.12. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plug of filtration material includes at least one first plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material.13. A smoking article according to claim 12, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material further includes at least one second plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material, the first and second plugs of non-wrap acetate filtration material being overwrapped by the single filter wrapper holding both first and second plugs in a spaced relationship to define a cavity there-between.14. A smoking article according to claim 13, wherein the filter comprises at least one fluid-releasing member positioned in the cavity.15. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers comprises a waterproof non-porous wrapper.", "embedding_index": 858}
{"index": 859, "patent_number": "EP3977874 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention thus relates to a vaping device comprising a body (4), an atomizer (2) for generating an inhalable vapor, a microcontroller accommodated into the body for controlling the atomizer and a user interface for bilateral communication of data with the microcontroller. The user interface comprises a first optical sensor for data reception (7), such as an infrared sensor like a photodiode or a phototransistor, connected to the microcontroller and able to receive light signals from an external communicating apparatus having a light source, to convert the light signals into electrical signals and to transmit the electrical signals to the microcontroller. Such a first optical sensor for data reception constitute means for communication between an ancillary device such as a smartphone, and the vaping device, that are cheap and resistant to attacks and that enable a user to send program data to the e-vaping device from a smartphone in a easy and reliable way. [EN] 1. A vaping device comprising a body (4), an atomizer (2) for generating an inhalable vapor, a microcontroller (6) accommodated into the body for controlling the atomizer and a user interface for bilateral communication of data with the microcontroller, characterized in that the user interface comprises a first optical sensor for data reception (7), connected to the microcontroller (6) and able to receive light signals from an external communicating apparatus having a light source, to convert the light signals into electrical signals and to transmit the electrical signals to the microcontroller.2. The vaping device according to claim 1, wherein the body has a recess (9, 11) where the first optical sensor for data reception is accommodated, the recess and the first optical sensor for data reception being covered by a layer of translucent or semi-translucent material (10), this layer being flush with an external face of the body.3. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the first optical sensor for data reception (7) is hidden by said translucent or semi-translucent layer but is associated with a visual indication for locating the first optical sensor for data reception.4. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first optical sensor for data reception (7) is covered by a suitable light guide configured to focus light toward the first optical sensor for data reception.5. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first optical sensor for data reception includes a photodiode or a phototransistor (7).6. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the microcontroller (6) is configured to treat the electrical signals emitted by the first optical sensor for data reception (7) according to a data protocol chosen among the Morse code, a binary based code.7. The vaping device according to claim 6, wherein the protocol is based on light pulses having a frequency of more than 50 Hz.8. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the vaping device comprises an ambient light sensor (7; 12) connected to the microcontroller (6), the microcontroller being configured to adjust the sensitivity of the first optical sensor for data reception (7) according to the signal received from the ambient light sensor.9. The vaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the microcontroller includes a fuzzy logic circuit which controls a potentiometer connected to the first optical sensor for data reception, resulting in a stable voltage output independent of the ambient light intensity.10. The vaping device according to claim 9, wherein the ambient light sensor is the first optical sensor for data reception (7).11. The vaping device according to any one of claim 1 to 10, wherein the user interface includes a second optical sensor for data reception, the first optical sensor for data reception (7) and the second optical sensor for data reception being located on opposite sides of the body (4), the microcontroller (6) being configured to determine which one of the first or second optical sensor for data reception currently receives the highest light intensity and to use this sensor for the current data reception, the other sensor being then temporary used for ambient light measurements.12. A method for programming a vaping device which comprises a body (4), an atomizer (2) for generating an inhalable vapor, a microcontroller (6) accommodated into the body (4) for controlling the atomizer and a user interface for bilateral communication of data with the microcontroller, the method being characterized in that it comprises: - using a vaping device whose user interface comprises a first optical sensor for data reception (7), connected to the microcontroller (6) and able to convert light signals into electrical signals and to transmit the electrical signals to the microcontroller, and using a smartphone having a light source for emitting light signals,- defining vaping program data in an application implemented in the smartphone,- converting these vaping program data into light signals and causing the light source of the smartphone to emit these light signals in direction of the vaping device,- reception of these light signals by the first optical sensor for data reception (7) of the vaping device and treatment by the microcontroller (6) of the corresponding electrical signals transmitted by the first optical sensor for data reception (7).13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the light signals are received in batch, each batch containing a call signal indicating the beginning of the batch, program data signals to program the vaping device, a checksum signal indicating the end of the batch, the checksum signal being preceded by a control signal.14. A system for programming a vaping device which comprises a body (4), an atomizer (2) for generating an inhalable vapor, a microcontroller (6) accommodated into the body (4) for controlling the atomizer and a user interface for bilateral communication of data with the microcontroller, the system further comprising a smartphone, characterized in that the vaping device comprises a first optical sensor for data reception (7), connected to the microcontroller (6) and able to convert light signals into electrical signals and to transmit the electrical signals to the microcontroller (6), and in that the smartphone comprises a light source for emitting light signals and an application for defining vaping program data and for converting these vaping program data into light signals.15. An application for smartphone characterized in that it comprises instructions which, when loaded and run on the smartphone of the system of claim 14, causes the system to perform the method of claim 12 or 13.", "embedding_index": 859}
{"index": 860, "patent_number": "EP3977877 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a cleaning tool (100) for cleaning a heating chamber (250) of an aerosol generation device, wherein the cleaning tool (100) is substantially elongated having a longitudinal central axis, comprising a grip portion (10) provided in form of a housing (12), a rod element (20) and a cleaning body (30) which are axially aligned, wherein a rotating mechanism is provided to the cleaning tool (100), configured in such a manner that the rod element (20) is axially slidable in-and-out at least partially into the housing (12) through the actuations of the grip portion (10) such that a linear motion is translated into a rotational motion around the longitudinal central axis to rotate the rod element (20) and the cleaning body (30). [EN] 1. A cleaning tool (100) for cleaning a heating chamber (250) of an aerosol generation device, wherein the cleaning tool (100) is substantially elongated having a longitudinal central axis, comprising a grip portion (10) provided in form of a housing (12), a rod element (20) and a cleaning body (30) which are axially aligned, wherein a rotating mechanism is provided to the cleaning tool (100), configured in such a manner that the rod element (20) is axially slidable in-and-out at least partially into the housing (12) through the actuations of the grip portion (10) in such a manner that a linear motion of the grip relative to the rod element induces a rotational motion of the rod element (20) around the longitudinal central axis to drive the cleaning body (30) in rotation.2. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 1, wherein a cleaning head (340) is provided to a longitudinal end of the cleaning tool (100), preferably in contact with the end wall of heating chamber.3. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the cleaning body (30) and/or the cleaning head are provided with brushes, wipes and/or a cleaning substance.4. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod element (20) comprises a first section (24) and a second section (26), wherein the first section (24) comprises a male screw thread profile complimentary to the female screw thread profile on the interior of the grip portion (10) whereas the second section (26) comprises an end to accept the insertion of the cleaning body (30).5. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 4, wherein the first section (24) of the rod element (20) comprises a hollow interior for the insertion of one or more springs thereto.6. The cleaning tool (100) according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the first section (24) of the rod element (20) is at least partially axially slidable in-and-out of the grip portion (10) in form of a housing (12).7. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the grip portion (10) in form of a housing (12) comprises a female screw thread profile provided on the interior of the housing serving as a thread insert to accept complimentary male screw thread profile of the rod element (20).8. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of claim 4 to claim 7, wherein the thread profiles (14, 24) create a helical line of contact between the crest and the ramp of the thread profiles.9. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rotating mechanism is operated manually or semi-automatically.10. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning body (30) and/or the cleaning head are rotatable bi-directionally in a clockwise and an anti-clockwise direction.11. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning body (30) and the cleaning head are detachable from the cleaning tool (100).12. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning head is connected to the cleaning body (30), wherein the cleaning head is movable forwardly to a projected position and is movable rearwardly to a retracted position.13. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more springs are provided to the cleaning tool (100) such that the one or more springs urge the cleaning head and/or the grip portion rearwardly.14. The cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning body (30) is provided with brushes, arranged spirally around the longitudinal central axis such that spiral grooves are formed in between the brushes.15. A kit comprising an aerosol generation device and a cleaning tool (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 860}
{"index": 861, "patent_number": "WO16050688 A1", "text": "[EN] A breakable capsule (1) comprises a shell (2) defining a cavity (3) arranged to retain a liquid in use. The shell further comprises at least one recess (7) formed on the inner surface of the shell, the recess shaped to define a rupture point in the shell when the shell is subjected to an external force. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A breakable capsule for use in a smoking article comprising a shell defining a cavity arranged to retain a liquid in use, wherein the shell further comprises one recess formed on the inner surface of the shell, the recess shaped to define a rupture point in the shell when the shell is subjected to an external force, wherein the shell further comprises a protrusion formed on an outer surface of the shell to aid rupture of the shell, wherein the recess and the protrusion are located adjacent to each other, wherein the combination of the recess and the protrusion allows a better control of the breaking location of the capsule near the root of the protrusion.2. A breakable capsule according to claim 1, wherein the recess and/or the protrusion have a circular cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the capsule.3. A breakable capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein shape of the recess and/or the protrusion cross section in the longitudinal direction is conical.4. A breakable capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a section of the recess in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is of a smaller surface area than the surface area of the section of the protrusion which is in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.5. A breakable capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shell is made of an elastically deformable material.6. A breakable capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shell comprises an end wall.7. A breakable capsule according to claim 6, wherein the range of thickness of the end wall is 0.25 to 0.40mm, the ratio of the depth of the recess to the thickness of the end wall in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the capsule is between 0.10 to 0.20, and the ratio of a height of the protrusion in the same direction to the thickness of the end wall is between 0.10 to 0.80.8. A breakable capsule according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the capsule is substantially cylindrical and the shell comprises a peripheral wall, and an open end closed by a seal member opposing the end wall.9. A breakable capsule according to claim 8, wherein the end wall is thinner than the peripheral wall.10. A breakable capsule according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the protrusion is integral to the end wall. 1 1. A breakable capsule according to any one of the claims 8 to 10, wherein the thickness of the peripheral wall towards the end wall is less than the thickness towards the open end.12. A breakable capsule according to any one of the claims 8 to 1 1, further comprising at least one rib extending in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the capsule, the rib formed in the peripheral wall to aid the rupture around the recess when the peripheral wall is subjected to an external force.13. A smoking article comprising a filter element and a breakable capsule according to any proceeding claim, wherein the breakable capsule is disposed in a filter element.14. A smoking article according to claim 13, wherein the smoking article further comprises a combustible tobacco rod connected to the filter element.", "embedding_index": 861}
{"index": 862, "patent_number": "US2022022553 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette has a mouthpiece portion with a liquid store, and a power supply portion with a power source and electrical circuitry. The electronic cigarette has a display configured to display an image; the display is integrated into the housing of the electronic cigarette. The display can be integrated into the housing of the liquid store, and the housing of the liquid store can be at least partially transparent. The display can be at least partially transparent, and can be an OLED display. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising a mouthpiece portion and a power supply portion, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises a mouthpiece and a liquid store, wherein the liquid store has a housing, and wherein the power supply portion comprises a power source and an electrical circuitry; wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a display having a plurality of light-emitting diodes or pixels configured to display an image;wherein the display is integrated into the mouthpiece portion and wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises a power supply connector and a data connector configured to be engaged with cooperating connectors on the power supply portion, wherein the mouthpiece portion is removably attached to the power supply portion.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes or pixels are integrated into the housing of the liquid store.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the housing of the liquid store is at least partially transparent.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the display follows the a shape of the liquid store.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the display is at least partially transparent.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein the plurality of light-emitting diodes or pixels comprise flexible sheets of an organic electroluminescent material.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a protective layer arranged over the display.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein a touch responsive interface is integrated with the display.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the display is connected to a controller and is configured for two-way communication, enabling a user to obtain operating information and modify settings of the electronic cigarette by the touch responsive interface.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the power supply connector and the data connector comprise a first plurality of protrusions arranged on the mouthpiece portion and the cooperating connectors on the power supply portion comprise a second plurality of protrusions on the power supply portion, wherein the first plurality of protrusions and the second plurality of protrusions are arranged to be in alignment when the mouthpiece portion and the power supply portion of the electronic cigarette are in connection.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the display presents at least one of: a battery charge status, a coil temperature, a power setting, a number of remaining puffs, information relevant to the device, a device status, and information relevant to a consumable.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein display information is stored as a program in a memory of the electrical circuitry and wherein the electrical circuitry further comprises a communication module configured to receive information to modify the program on in the memory.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the communication module is a means for wired communication.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the communication module is a means for wireless communication.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14, wherein the means for wireless communication uses at least one of Bluetooth, WiFi, or near-field communication.16. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the communication module is a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver.17. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the communication module is a USB port.18. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the communication module is a USB-C port, a micro-USB port, a nano-USB port, or a lightning cable port.", "embedding_index": 862}
{"index": 863, "patent_number": "WO18007300 A1", "text": "[EN] A smoking article (2) is disclosed including a filter (12) with first and second filter segments (14, 16) in axial alignment. A filter wrapper (18) is provided around the filter (12), and a tipping wrapper (20) is provided around the filter wrapper (18). Perforations (22) are provided by a laser in the filter wrapper (18) and the tipping wrapper (20). The perforations (22) are positioned substantially at the position of the interface between the first and second filter segments (14, 16). The (perforations 22) provide a rupture line in the filter (12). A user can break the filter (12) along the rupture line defined by the perforations (22) in order to detach the second filter segment (16). In this way, smoke deliveries can be increased from a first predefined level to a second predefined level. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Smoking article, comprising: a smokeable rod comprising smokeable material circumscribed by an outer wrapper, the smokeable rod having a filter end, and a smoke end, a filter rod having a smoke end, a mouth end, a plurality of filter segments in axial alignment and circumscribed by a filter wrapper, where adjacent filter segments abut at corresponding filter interfaces, and the smoke end of the filter rod abuts the filter end of the smokeable rod, a tipping wrapper surrounding the filter rod and at least the filter end of the smokeable rod to attach the filter and smokeable rods, and where the filter and tipping wrappers comprise a plurality of perforations circumferentially arranged around the filter rod, the perforations positioned substantially at the position of a filter interface such that the filter rod is divided into a first set of filter segments, including the smoke end, and a second set of filter segments, including the mouth end, the perforations being configured to: (i) reduce smoke deliveries from a mainstream smoke flowing from the smoke end to the mouth end through the smokeable and filter rods by admission of air into the mainstream smoke, and (ii) provide a rupture line such that smoke deliveries are increasable from a first predefined level to a second predefined level by detaching the first set of filter segments from the second set of filter segments.2. Smoking article, according to claim 1, where the filter and tipping wrappers further comprise at least one ventilation region so as to reduce smoke deliveries from the mainstream smoke, the at least one ventilation region located upstream or downstream the perforations.3. Smoking article, according to claim 2, where the ventilation region comprises ventilation holes in at least one of the filter and tipping wrappers.4. Smoking article, according to claim 3, where the ventilation holes are circumferentially arranged, scattered or arranged in an array.5. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, where at least one filter segment comprises at least one of a particulate material, a frangible capsule, a cavity, or a recess.6. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, where the tipping wrapper further comprises a window such that at least a portion of the filter rod is viewable through the window.7. Smoking article, according to claim 6, where the filter wrapper is transparent or translucent at least in a region of the window such that at least a portion of a filter segment is viewable through the window.8. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, where the first set of filter segments comprises one filter segment.9. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, where the second set of filter segments comprises one filter segment.10. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of perforations in the filter wrapper are substantially aligned with the plurality of perforations in the tipping wrapper. 1 1. Smoking article, according to any preceding claim, wherein the number of perforations per cm of the rupture line is at least12. 12. A method of manufacturing a smoking article, comprising the steps of: providing a smokeable rod comprising smokeable material circumscribed by an outer wrapper, the smokeable rod having a filter end, and a smoke end; providing a filter rod, having a smoke end, a mouth end, and a plurality of filter segments in axial alignment with a filter wrapper, where adjacent filter segments abut at corresponding filter interfaces, and the smoke end of the filter rod abuts the filter end of the smokeable rod; providing the filter rod and at least the filter end of the smokeable rod with a tipping wrapper thereby to attach the filter and smokeable rods; and providing a plurality of perforations in the filter and tipping wrappers, circumferentially around the filter rod, and positioning the perforations substantially at the position of a filter interface such that the filter rod is divided into a first set of filter segments, including the smoke end, and a second set of filter segments, including the mouth end, thereby to: (i) reduce smoke deliveries from a mainstream smoke flowing from the smoke end to the mouth end through the smokeable and filter rods by admission of air into the mainstream smoke, and (ii) provide a rupture line such that smoke deliveries are increasable from a first predefined level to a second predefined level by detaching the first set of filter segments from the second set of filter segments.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of providing ventilation holes in the filter and tipping wrappers so as to reduce smoke deliveries from the mainstream smoke, wherein the ventilation holes are provided in a region located upstream or downstream the perforations.14. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the plurality of perforations in the filter and tipping wrappers are substantially aligned.15. The method of claim 14, wherein the plurality of perforations in the filter and tipping wrappers are provided by a laser.", "embedding_index": 863}
{"index": 864, "patent_number": "US2019161222 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of producing a pack of smoking articles includes providing a pre-assembled pack of smoking articles comprising an inner pack having a flexible sheet in which a group of smoking articles is wrapped or enclosed and a re-closable flap movable between a closed position preventing access to the smoking articles and an open position for accessing the smoking articles, and an outer pack comprising a container which holds and substantially encompasses the inner pack, the outer pack having a lid in a closed position preventing access to the inner pack; creating a space or gap between the lid of the outer pack and the inner pack; and attaching the re-closable flap of the inner pack to the lid of the outer pack via and/or through the space or gap. An apparatus for producing a pack of smoking articles per the above method is also provided. [EN] 1. A method of producing a pack of smoking articles, comprising: providing a pre-assembled pack of smoking articles comprising an inner pack comprising a flexible sheet in which a group of smoking articles is wrapped and having a re-closable flap movable between a closed position for preventing access to the smoking articles and an open position for accessing the smoking articles, and an outer pack comprising a container which holds and substantially encompasses the inner pack, the outer pack having a lid in a closed position preventing access to the inner pack, where the lid is movable between the closed position and an open position for accessing the inner pack;creating a space between the lid of the outer pack and the inner pack to provide access to a portion of the re-closable flap;attaching the re-closable flap of the inner pack to the lid of the outer pack via the space; andsubsequently, transporting the pack to a wrapping station to wrap the pack individually in a clear film.2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising introducing attaching means via the space for attaching the flap of the inner pack to the lid of the outer pack, wherein the attaching means is introduced into the space for contact with the flap of the inner pack and/or with the lid of the outer pack.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the step of introducing the attaching means comprises applying adhesive means onto the lid and/or onto the flap of the inner pack.4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the adhesive means comprises at least one of: an adhesive element or strip and an adhesive medium.5. A method according to claim 3, wherein the adhesive means comprises at least one of: a drying adhesive, a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a hot-melt adhesive.6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the space is created between an inner surface of the lid and an outer surface of the inner pack and measures less than about or equal to 8 mm.7. A method according to claim 2, wherein the step of creating the space between the lid of the outer pack and the inner pack comprises relatively moving the lid of the outer pack relative to the container from the closed position.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the lid is pivotally connected to the container of the outer pack, such that the lid is configured for pivoting between the closed position and the open position, wherein the step of relatively moving the lid from the closed position comprises relatively pivoting the lid with respect to the container through an angle (beta) of less than about or equal to 35 degrees.9. A method according to claim 7, further comprising: relatively moving the lid of the outer pack back to the closed position after introducing the attaching means;wherein the step of moving the re-closable lid of the outer pack back to the closed position presses the attaching means into contact with either or both an outer surface of the re-closable flap of the inner pack and an inner surface of the lid of the outer pack.10. A method according to claim 2, wherein the attaching step comprises bringing an inner surface of the re-closable lid and an outer surface the re-closable flap into direct contact with one another or indirect contact through the attaching means.11. An apparatus for producing a pack of smoking articles, comprising: a receiving unit for receiving a pre-assembled pack of smoking articles comprising an inner pack comprised of a group of smoking articles wrapped in a flexible sheet having a re-closable flap which is movable between a closed position preventing access to the smoking articles and an open position for accessing the smoking articles, and an outer pack comprising a container holding and substantially encompassing the inner pack, wherein the outer pack has a lid for movement between a closed position preventing access to the inner pack and an open position for accessing the inner pack;an attaching unit for creating a space between the lid of the outer pack and the inner pack and for introducing attaching means into the space for attaching the re-closable flap of the inner pack to the lid of the outer pack.12. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the attaching unit is configured to introduce the attaching means as an adhesive element or medium onto an outer surface of the flap of the inner pack and/or onto an inner surface of the lid of the outer pack via the space.13. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the attaching unit is configured to move the lid of the outer pack relative to the container from the closed position to an at least partially open position to create the space.14. An apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the attaching unit is configured to move the re-closable lid of the outer pack back to the closed position after introducing the attaching means, thereby to press the attaching means into contact with either or both of an outer surface of the flap of the inner pack and an inner surface of the lid of the outer pack.15. An apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: a sensor device for detecting an application of the attaching means to the lid of the outer pack and/or to the flap of the inner pack; anda sorting mechanism for rejecting the pack if the application of the attaching means is detected as having failed.16. A method according to claim 4, wherein the adhesive medium is an adhesive in fluid state.", "embedding_index": 864}
{"index": 865, "patent_number": "EP3960002 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a tobacco mousse dispenser that comprises a filter and a tobacco mousse portion wrapped in a hollow and rod-shaped receptacle; and a shiftable filter and rod wrap configured to surround at least a portion of the hollow and rod-shaped receptacle on its circumferential periphery. The tobacco mousse dispenser is configured to enable a release of the tobacco mousse portion by pressing the filter through the shiftable filter and rod wrap in direction of the tobacco mousse portion while holding the shiftable filter rod wrap. [EN] 1. A tobacco mousse dispenser (100) comprising: a filter (103) and a tobacco mousse portion (101) wrapped in a hollow and rod-shaped receptacle; anda shiftable filter and rod wrap (102) configured to surround at least a portion of the hollow and rod-shaped receptacle on its circumferential periphery;whereby the tobacco mousse dispenser (100) is configured to enable a release of the tobacco mousse portion (101) by pressing the filter (103) through the shiftable filter and rod wrap (102) in direction of the tobacco mousse portion (101) while holding the shiftable filter rod wrap (102).2. The tobacco mousse dispenser of claim 1, whereby the filter (103) and the tobacco mousse portion (101) are both disposable and biodegradable.3. The tobacco mousse dispenser of any one of claims 1 and 2, whereby the tobacco mousse dispenser (100) has an overall cylindrical shape.4. The tobacco mousse dispenser of any one of claims 1 to 3, whereby the hollow and rod-shaped receptable is made from filter paper.", "embedding_index": 865}
{"index": 866, "patent_number": "US2022039465 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a main body portion and a mouthpiece portion, the mouthpiece portion being moveably connected to the main body portion by a connection mechanism. The main body portion includes a first cartridge seating configured to receive a first cartridge and the mouthpiece portion includes a second cartridge seating configured to receive a second cartridge. The connection mechanism is configured to enable the mouthpiece portion to move relative to the main body portion between: a closed position in which the first cartridge seating is enclosed in the electronic cigarette; and an open position in which the first cartridge seating is exposed such that a first cartridge can be received, while the main body and the mouthpiece portion remain connected to each other by the connection mechanism. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a main body portion and a mouthpiece portion, the mouthpiece portion being moveably connected to the main body portion by a connection mechanism;the main body portion comprising a first cartridge seating configured to receive a first cartridge and the mouthpiece portion comprising a second cartridge seating configured to receive a second cartridge; wherein the connection mechanism is configured to enable the mouthpiece portion to move relative to the main body portion between:a closed position in which the first cartridge seating is enclosed in the electronic cigarette; andan open position in which the first cartridge seating is exposed such that a first cartridge can be received therein, while the main body portion and the mouthpiece portion remain connected to each other by the connection mechanism.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the electronic cigarette is arranged such that, when the mouthpiece portion is brought to the closed position, a vapour flow path is created between the first cartridge and the second cartridge.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the main body portion further comprises a power supply and electrical circuitry; wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to connect an atomizer of the first cartridge to the power supply when the first cartridge is received in the first cartridge seating.4. The kit according to claim 14, wherein the second cartridge comprises a tobacco substrate.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising a biasing element configured to bias the mouthpiece into the closed position.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the connection mechanism provides a slideable connection between the mouthpiece portion and the main body portion such that the mouthpiece portion slides in a linear motion between the open position and the closed position.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the connection mechanism provides rotational connection between the mouthpiece portion and the main body portion such that the mouthpiece portion rotates relative to the main body portion between the open position and the closed position.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein the main body portion is elongate and an axis of rotation of the mouthpiece portion is substantially parallel with an elongate axis of the main body.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the connection mechanism is a hinge mechanism such that the mouthpiece portion pivots about the hinge mechanism between the open position and the closed position.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the hinge mechanism comprises an internal lever fixedly connected at one end to the mouthpiece portion and rotatably connected at an opposite end in a receiving portion located in the main body portion.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the internal lever is L-shaped and connects a central point in the mouthpiece portion to a point near an edge of the main body portion.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the receiving portion comprises an elongate slot which is configured to retain a rotating end of the internal lever while enabling the rotating end to both rotate in the elongate slot and move linearly along the elongate slot.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the main body portion is elongate and the elongate slot is at least approximately aligned with an elongate axis of the main body portion such that when the mouthpiece portion moves to the open position the mouthpiece portion both rotates relative to the main body portion and moves linearly away from the main body portion.14. A kit comprising: the electronic cigarette according to claim 1;a first cartridge arranged to be received by the first cartridge seating; anda second cartridge arranged to be received by the second cartridge seating.15. The kit according to claim 14, wherein the first cartridge comprises an atomizer and a liquid store.", "embedding_index": 866}
{"index": 867, "patent_number": "EP3954234 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises:- an outside casing;- a main electronic circuit board (PCB; 12) arranged in the casing;- a vibration generator (14) arranged between the casing and the electronic circuit board (12) to provide haptic feedback to a user;wherein the vibration generator (14) is a generally plate- or disc-shaped linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14) positioned between the casing and the main electronic circuit board (PCB; 12) and the linear resonant actuator (14) comprises a front surface (28) and a rear surface (20) representing the large surfaces of the generally plate- or disc-shaped linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14), the front surface (28) facing in a direction, where electrical connection from the linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14) to the main electronic circuit board (12) is made, and the linear resonant actuator (14) being mounted on the casing or a chassis (26) provided in the casing via the rear surface (20) of the LRA. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: - an outside casing;- a main electronic circuit board (PCB; 12) arranged in the casing;- a vibration generator (14) arranged between the casing and the electronic circuit board (12) to provide haptic feedback to a user; wherein the vibration generator (14) is a generally plate- or disc-shaped linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14) positioned between the casing and the main electronic circuit board (PCB; 12) and the linear resonant actuator (14) comprises a front surface (28) and a rear surface (20) representing the large surfaces of the generally plate- or disc-shaped linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14), the front surface (28) facing in a direction, where electrical connection from the linear resonant actuator (LRA; 14) to the main electronic circuit board (12) is made, and the linear resonant actuator (14) being mounted on the casing or a chassis (26) provided in the casing via the rear surface (20) of the LRA.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the linear resonant actuator (14) is fixed to the casing or the chassis (26) via an adhesive layer.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the LRA comprises electrical connectors (24) on the rear surface (20) facing the same direction as the front surface (28), which are electrically connected to the main electronic circuit board (12) by contact with electrical connectors (18), such as pogo pins mounted onto the main electronic circuit board (PCB; 12).4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the electrical connectors (24) of the LRA are flat and pressed against the electrical connectors (18) of the main electronic circuit board (12) without soldering.5. The aerosol generation device of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the LRA is arranged with its front surface (28) facing the electronic circuit board (12) with a gap in-between.6. The aerosol generation device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the LRA is received in a seat of the casing or chassis (26) configured to position the LRA in a predetermined position and prevent the LRA from moving in at least two perpendicular directions.7. The aerosol generation device of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LRA is configured to generate vibration along an axis perpendicular to the front surface (28) and the rear surface (20).8. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the main electronic board (PCB; 12) provides AC signals to drive the LRA to generate vibration.9. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the main electronic circuit board (12) comprises a host processor and a haptic feedback driver with a smart-loop architecture to communicate with the host processor, the host processor generating commands of patterns for controlling vibration patterns of the LRA.", "embedding_index": 867}
{"index": 868, "patent_number": "EP3954231 A1", "text": "[EN] A capsule (100) has a first end (1) to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end (3) arranged as a mouthpiece portion (5) having a vapour outlet (6). The capsule further comprises a vaporising chamber 40 having an air inlet 46 and a vapour outlet 47, a storage reservoir (30) to store liquid to be vaporised; a heating element 41 to vaporise liquid received from the storage reservoir; a vapour flow path 75 extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece, and a vapour draining chamber 77 arranged to collect liquid condensate from the vapour flow path. Free ends (71a) of the electrical contact elements 70 for the heating element are folded flush with the surface of the base (22) of the holder 44 for the heating element to couple a seal member 80 to the holder, forming a lower housing portion (20). [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a vaporising chamber having an air inlet and a vapour outlet;a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the storage reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece; anda vapour draining chamber arranged to collect liquid condensate from the vapour flow path.2. The capsule according to claim 1 wherein the heating element comprises a capillary-type heating element.3. The capsule according to claim 1 or clam 2 wherein the vapour flow path comprises a vapour conduit extending from the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber.4. The capsule according to any preceding claim wherein the vapour flow path comprises a main portion which extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to the axial direction of the capsule.5. The capsule according to claim 4 wherein the main portion extends linearly and substantially adjacent to a length of an internal wall of the capsule.6. The capsule according to claims 4 or 5, wherein the vapour draining chamber extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to the extension of the main portion of the vapour flow path.7. The capsule according to claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 wherein, when the capsule is held vertically in its operative configuration, the vapour draining chamber is arranged substantially below the main portion of the vapour flow path so that liquid condensate in the main portion of the vapour flow path can flow into the vapour draining chamber under the action of gravity.8. The capsule according to any of claims 4 to 7 further comprising a connecting conduit, arranged between the main portion of the vapour flow path and the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber, further arranged to fluidly couple the main portion of the vapour flow path with the vapour outlet of the vaporising chamber.9. The capsule according to any preceding claim further comprising a capsule holder and a seal member, and wherein the vapour draining chamber is delimited by the capsule holder and the seal member.10. The capsule according to claim 9 wherein the capsule holder is arranged to form a lower end of the capsule when the capsule is held vertically in its operative configuration.11. The capsule according to claim 9 or claim 10 wherein the capsule holder and seal member are arranged to form a fluid tight seal around the vapour draining chamber.12. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage with the electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a vaporising chamber having an air inlet and a vapour outlet;a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a heating element configured to vaporise liquid received from the storage reservoir and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece; anda vapour draining chamber arranged to collect liquid condensate from the vapour flow path.", "embedding_index": 868}
{"index": 869, "patent_number": "WO18007257 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a smoking article (1), especialiy a cigarette, cigarillo, or the like, comprising: a rod element (2) of smokeable material, especially a tobacco rod element; and a filter element (3) which is joined to the rod element (2) by a tipping sheet (4) wrapped around at least part of the rod element (2) of smokeable material and at least part of the filter element (3). The tipping sheet (4) comprises a textured outer surface (5) which presents a pattern (P) of raised surface profile elements (6) distributed over the outer surface (5). The tipping sheet (4) includes a bonding region (7) in which an adhesive (8) is applied, wherein the raised surface profile elements (6) in the bonding region (7) have a height (h) less than or equal to a thickness (t) of the adhesive (8). The invention also provides an associated method of manufacturing a smoking article (1) and an apparatus and method of producing tipping sheets (4) for use in manufacturing a smoking article (1). [EN] A smoking article (1), comprising: a rod element (2) of smokeabie material; and a filter element (3) which is joined to the rod element (2) by a tipping sheet (4) wrapped around at least part of the rod element (2) of smokeabie material and at least part of the fitter element (3); wherein the tipping sheet (4) has a textured outer surface (5) which presents a pattern (N) of raised surface profile elements (6) distributed over the outer surface (5), wherein the tipping sheet (4) includes a bonding region (7) in which an adhesive (8) is applied, wherein the raised surface profile elements (6) in the bonding region (7) have a height (h) less than or equal to a thickness (t) of the adhesive (8).A smoking article (1) according to claim, wherein the bonding region (7) is a region in which the tipping sheet (4) overlaps with itself; and wherein the thickness (t) of the adhesive (8) is in the range of about 10 pm to about 30 pm.A smoking article (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the bonding region (7) is elongate and extends in a longitudinal direction of the smoking article.A smoking article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tipping sheet (4) is generally rectangular and is wrapped cylindrically around at least part of the rod element (2) and the filter element (3).A smoking article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the raised surface profile elements (6) outside of the bonding region (7) have a height (h) greater than 25 pm; and/or wherein the raised surface profile elements (6) outside the bonding region (7) constitute or occupy less than 35 percent of the outer surface area (5) of the tipping sheet (4).6. A smoking article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the raised surface profile elements (6) include a plurality of elongate or linear elements which are arranged to extend at least partially transverse to a longitudinal extent or a longitudinal axis of the smoking article; wherein the plurality of elongate or linear elements (6) extend at least partially parallel to one another and/or wherein the plurality of elongate or linear elements (6) intersect with one another.7. A smoking article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the pattern (N) of raised surface profile elements (6) is embossed in the tipping sheet (4).8. A smoking article (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a length of the smoking article is in the range of about 70 mm to about 100 mm, and wherein a diameter of the smoking article is in the range of about 4.5 mm to about 8.5 mm.9. A method of manufacturing a smoking article, comprising the steps: providing a rod element (2) of smokeable material; arranging a filter element (3) adjacent an end (8) of the rod element (2) of smokeable material; providing a tipping sheet (4) comprising a plurality of raised profile elements (6) distributed over an outer surface (5) thereof; wrapping the tipping sheet (4) around part of the rod element (2) of smokeable material and at least part of the filter element (3) in order to join the filter element (3) to the rod element (2), and applying an adhesive (8) in a bonding region (7) of the tipping sheet (4), whereby a thickness (t) of the adhesive (8) is greater than or equal to a height (h) of the surface profile elements (6) in the bonding region (7).10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of wrapping the tipping sheet (4) around at least part of the rod element (2) and at least part of the filter element (3) comprises overlapping the tipping sheet (4) with itself in the bonding region (7), wherein the adhesive (8) is applied in the bonding region (7) with a thickness (t) in the range of about 0 pm to 40 pm.11. A method according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the step of providing the tipping sheet (4) comprises forming, preferably embossing, a pattern (N) of raised surface profile elements (6) over the outer surface (5) of the tipping sheet (4).12. A method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, comprising the step of forming the raised surface profile elements (6) in the bonding region (7) with a height (h) less than about 25 pm.13. A method of producing tipping sheets (4) for use in manufacturing a smoking article (1), comprising: feeding a web of tipping sheet material (M) along a process path; forming a plurality of surface profile elements (6) over a surface of the tipping sheet material; and cutting tipping sheets (4) from the web of tipping sheet material (), whereby each tipping sheet (4) has a pattern (N) of the surface profile elements (6) distributed over a surface (5) thereof and includes a bonding region (7) for receiving an adhesive, the surface profile elements (6) in the bonding region (7) having a height which is less than about 25 pm.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein the step of forming the plurality of surface profile elements (6) over the surface (5) of the tipping sheet material (M) comprises embossing the tipping sheet material (M) between a pair of feed rollers (R1, R2); and/or wherein the step of forming the bonding region (7) on the surface (5) of the tipping sheet material {) comprises flattening or compressing the plurality of surface profile elements (6) in that region (7); and/or wherein the surface profile elements (6) have a height dimension (h) greater than 25 pm; and/or wherein the surface profile elements (6) cover or occupy less than35 percent of the surface area (5) of each tipping sheet (4); and/or wherein the bonding region (7) is elongate and extends along an edge portion of the tipping sheet (4).15. An apparatus for producing tipping sheets for use in manufacturing a smoking article, comprising: an embossing device (R1, R2) for forming a plurality of surface profile elements (6) over a surface of the tipping sheet material (M); a device for flattening or compressing the plurality of surface profile elements (6) in a region (7) to a height which is less than about 25 pm; and a cutting device (C) for cutting tipping sheets (4) from the web of tipping sheet material (M), wherein each tipping sheet (4) has a pattern of the surface profile elements (5) distributed over a surface (5) thereof and the region (7) for receiving an adhesive.", "embedding_index": 869}
{"index": 870, "patent_number": "US2016058066 AA", "text": "[EN] A vaporisable material for use in a vapour-generating device comprising tobacco having a moisture content of from about 3 to 5 wt percent, and further comprising a humectant in an amount of at least 20 wt percent is disclosed. The invention also relates to use of the vaporisable material in a vapour-generating device, and to a sealed package containing the vaporisable material and a device containing the sealed package of vaporisable material. [EN] 1. A vaporisable material for use in a vapour-generating device, comprising tobacco having a moisture content of from about 3 to 5 wt percent, and further comprising a humectant in an amount of at least 20 wt percent.2. A vaporisable material according to claim 1, wherein the humectant is propylene glycol.3. A vaporisable material according to claim 1, wherein the humectant is present in an amount from about 20 to 60 wt percent.4. A sealed package containing the vaporisable material as defined in claim 1.5. Use of the vaporisable material as defined in claim 1 in a vapour-generating device.6. A vapour-generating device comprising the vaporisable material as defined in claim 1.7. A vapour-generating device comprising a vaporisable material, wherein the vaporisable material is contained in a sealed package according to claim 4.8. A vapour-generating device according to claim 6, wherein the device is capable of maintaining the moisture content of the tobacco component of the vaporisable material within the range of from about 3 to 5 wt percent, preferably at about 4 wt percent.9. A vapour-generating device according to claim 6, wherein the device is a tobacco heating device.10. A vapour-generating device according to claim 8, wherein the device is a tobacco heating device.", "embedding_index": 870}
{"index": 871, "patent_number": "US2020245685 AA", "text": "[EN] A fluid supply system for an electronic cigarette includes a valve having a first body, a second body, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force between the first body and the second body. The valve can be operated between an open position and a closed position in response to the relative angular position of the first body in relation to the second body.The valve further includes an actuator, which is configured to create a force counter-acting against the biasing force from the biasing member, wherein the position of the valve is changed when the force from the actuator exceeds the biasing force. [EN] 1. A fluid supply system for an electronic cigarette comprising: a fluid transfer element connected to a liquid store and configured to supply liquid to a heating element,a second body, anda first body moveable relative to the second body between a first position and a second position, such that when the first body is in the first position, the first body is configured to apply a compression force in order to compress the fluid transfer element relative to the second body and to restrict flow of the liquid there-through,and when the first body is in the second position, the first body is released or partially released from the second body such that flow of the liquid through the fluid transfer element is increased,and wherein the first body is operably connected to a biasing member and a variable length actuator comprising a shape memory alloy, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to bias the first body towards one of the first and the second positions and the actuator is configured to apply an actuating force which acts counter to the biasing force,whereby the first body is moved from the first position towards the second position, when the actuating force exceeds the biasing force.2. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the first body comprises a first closing surface and the second body comprises an abutment surface configured as a second closing surface, and wherein the fluid transfer element is compressed between the first closing surface and the second closing surface when the first body is in the first position.3. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element comprises a wick.4. The fluid supply system according to claim 3, wherein the fluid transfer element further comprises a conduit with a flexible outer wall.5. The fluid supply system according to claim 4, wherein the wick has a covered portion located inside the conduit and an exposed portion in contact with a heater.6. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the biasing member is configured to bias the first body towards the fluid transfer element.7. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the variable length actuator is configured to shorten in length under the influence of heat.8. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the variable length actuator is a wire.9. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the first body is configured to be linearly moveable thereby to compress the fluid transfer element against the second body.10. The fluid supply system according to claim 1, wherein the first body encircles the fluid transfer element.11. A consumable for an electronic cigarette, the consumable comprising: a vaporizing unit comprising a fluid transfer element,a liquid store, anda valve member in the form of a first body which is moveable relative to a second body between a first position and a second position, such that when the first body is in the first position the first body presses against the fluid transfer element and the second body such that liquid flow from the liquid store to the vaporizing unit is closed, and when the first body is in the second position the liquid flow from the liquid store to the vaporizing unit is opened,wherein the first body is operably connected to a biasing member and an actuator, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to bias the first member towards one of the first and second positions and the actuator is configured to apply an actuator force which acts counter to the biasing force, whereby the first member is movable from the first position towards the second position when the actuator force exceeds the biasing force.12. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein the first body comprises at least one liquid channel having a liquid inlet and wherein the second body comprises at least one liquid channel from the liquid store to an outlet, and wherein the valve member is closed when the liquid inlet of the first body is misaligned with the outlet in the second body.13. The consumable according to claim 12, wherein the second body is configured to be releasably mounted to a housing of an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 871}
{"index": 872, "patent_number": "US2021401038 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a plurality of liquid reservoirs configured to store different liquids, each of the liquid reservoirs being fluidically coupled to a heater, a memory configured to store at least one program defining which heater is activated and a duration of time for the activation, a timer configured to regulate the time during which each heater is activated, a controller configured to selectively control the activation of each heater according to the at least one program on the memory, wherein the electronic cigarette is configured to produce a vapour with variations in its composition over time during the course of a vaping session. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a plurality of liquid reservoirs configured to store different liquids, at least one heater, wherein each of the plurality of liquid reservoirs is fluidically coupled to the at least one heater,a regulating arrangement configured to selectively enable delivery of liquid from at least one of the plurality of liquid reservoirs to the at least one heater,a memory configured to store at least one program defining which of the plurality of liquid reservoirs is enabled for liquid delivery to the at least one heater and a duration of time for activation,a controller configured to selectively control enablement of each of the plurality of liquid reservoirs according to the at least one program on the memory, anda timer configured to regulate a time during which each of the plurality of liquid reservoirs is enabled,whereby the electronic cigarette is configured to produce a vapour with variations in its composition over time during the course of a vaping session.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the regulating arrangement comprises at least one valve.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the regulating arrangement comprises the at least one heater, and the at least one heater includes a plurality of heaters, and wherein each of the plurality of liquid reservoirs is fluidically coupled to one of the plurality of heaters.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein each of the plurality of liquid reservoirs is coupled to a dedicated one of the plurality of heaters.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to selectively control activation of each of the plurality of heaters according to the at least one program on the memory.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the timer is configured to regulate the time during which each of the plurality of heaters is activated.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein at least two of the plurality of heaters can be activated at separate times or at least two of the plurality of heaters can be activated at the same time.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid reservoirs comprise liquids of different nicotine strength and wherein the variations in vapour composition includes a variation in nicotine strength.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid reservoirs comprise liquids of different flavors and wherein the variations in vapour composition includes a variation in flavor.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid reservoirs are provided on a support forming a unitary cartridge assembly and wherein the at least one program is located on the memory on the cartridge assembly.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one program is located on the memory on a main body of the electronic cigarette.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one program contains different heating profiles in order to achieve different flavour strengths.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one program comprises a set of different heating profiles, and wherein each of the set of different heating profiles is linked to a specific composition and/or flavour.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one program can be created by a user.15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the at least one program is based on a sensor input.16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one heaters is in the form of needles each with a capillary tube.17. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein each of the at least one heaters is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position.18. A cartridge assembly for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge assembly having a plurality of liquid reservoirs formed as separate compartments, wherein the cartridge further comprises a memory configured to store at least one program, wherein the at least one program comprises instructions which enable a regulating arrangement in the electronic cigarette to produce a vapour with variations in its composition over time during the course of a vaping session.", "embedding_index": 872}
{"index": 873, "patent_number": "EP3944777 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating system 34 for an aerosol generation assembly 10 including an aerosol generation device 12 and a cartridge 14 comprises: a heating circuit comprising an AC source 80 connected to a battery of the device 12, a coil 82 intended to be arranged around a storage portion 66 of the device 12 along the cartridge axis and connected to the AC source 80, and susceptor filings 84 arranged or able to be arranged in the storage portion 66 along the cartridge axis; a control module configured to control the operation of the heating circuit to generate heat into the storage portion 66 by currents induced in the susceptor filings (84) by the coil (82). A measuring circuit to generate measurements relative to the precusor level in the storage portion comprises a pair of capacitor electrodes 91, 92. [EN] 1. A heating system (34; 134) for an aerosol generation assembly (10; 110) comprising an aerosol generation device (12; 112) and a cartridge (14; 114) designed to operate with the aerosol generation device (12; 112), the aerosol generation device (12; 112) comprising a battery and the cartridge (14; 114) comprising a storage portion (66; 166) for storing an aerosol forming precursor and extending along a cartridge axis (Y) between a device end and a mouthpiece end; the heating system (34; 134) comprising: - a heating circuit (72) comprising an AC source (80) connected to the battery, a coil (82) intended to be arranged around the storage portion (66; 166) along the cartridge axis (Y) and connected to the AC source (80), and susceptor filings (84) arranged or able to be arranged in the storage portion (66; 166) along the cartridge axis (Y);- a control module (76) configured to control the operation of the heating circuit (72) to generate heat into the storage portion (66; 166) by currents induced in the susceptor filings (84) by the coil (82).2. The heating system (34; 134) according to claim 1, wherein the susceptor filings (84) are fixed into the storage portion (66; 166) along the cartridge axis (Y) on insulating supports.3. The heating system (34; 134) according to claim 1, wherein the susceptor filings (84) are suspended in the precursor or mixed with the precursor and able to be arranged at least temporary along the cartridge axis (Y).4. The heating system (34; 134) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the AC source (80) and the coil (82) are arranged within the aerosol generation device (12; 112).5. The heating system (34; 134) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a measuring circuit (74) configured to generate measurements relative to a precursor level in the storage portion (66; 166), the control module (76) being configured to control the operation of the heating circuit (72) basing on these measurements.6. The heating system (34; 134) according to claim 5, wherein the control module (76) is configured to control the operation of both circuits (72, 74) using time-division multiplexing where the operation times of both circuits are mutually exclusive.7. The heating system (34; 134) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the measuring circuit (74) comprises a pair of electrodes (91, 92; 191, 192) configured to be arranged on opposite sides of the storage portion (66, 166), said measurements being measurements of the capacitance between the electrodes (91, 92; 191, 192).8. The heating system (34; 134) according to claim 7, wherein each electrode (91, 92; 191, 192) is configured to be adjacent to one of the ends of the cartridge (14; 114) perpendicularly to the cartridge axis (Y).9. The heating system (34; 134) according to any one of claims 7 to 8, wherein one of the electrodes (92; 192) is arranged between the storage portion (66; 166) and a mouthpiece (40) of the aerosol generation device (12; 112) or the cartridge (14; 114).10. The heating system (34; 134) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the measuring circuit (74) further comprises a function generator (93) configured to generate a measuring signal on at least one of the electrodes (91, 92; 191, 192), a buffer (95) configured to acquire a response signal from one of the electrodes (91, 92; 191, 192) and an amplifier (96) configured to amplify the response signal and to deliver the amplified response signal to the control module (76).11. The heating system (34) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the measuring circuit (74) is arranged entirely within the aerosol generation device (12), the pair of electrodes (91, 92) being designed to be in contact with a cartridge housing (51) delimiting the storage portion (66).12. The heating system (134) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein at least one of the electrodes (191, 192) forms partially a cartridge housing delimiting the storage portion (166).13. A cartridge (14; 114) designed to operate with an aerosol generation device (12; 112) and comprising:- a storage portion (66; 166) for storing an aerosol forming precursor and extending along a cartridge axis (Y) between a device end and a mouthpiece end;- a cartridge housing (51) delimiting the storage portion (66; 166);- susceptor filings (84) arranged or able to be arranged in the storage portion (66; 166) along the cartridge axis (Y) and able to interact with an electrical current induced by a coil (82) of the heating system (34; 134) according to any one of the preceding claims, to generate heat.14. An aerosol generation device (12; 112) designed to operate with a cartridge (14; 114) and comprising: - a battery;- a control module (76) and at least a part of a heating circuit (72) of the heating system (34; 134) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.15. An aerosol generation assembly (10; 110) comprising: - a cartridge (14; 114) according to claim 13;- an aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 873}
{"index": 874, "patent_number": "US2022007717 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a cartridge assembly including a plurality of liquid reservoirs, each provided as a separate cartridge, each accommodating a single liquid reservoir; and a main body having a cartridge seating that is configured to be releasably connectable to the cartridge assembly; the main body having an elongate shape and including a power supply and a regulating arrangement configured to selectively enable the delivery of liquid from at least one liquid reservoir to at least one heater of the electronic cigarette; wherein the cartridge seating includes a tubular receiving cavity; and wherein the separate cartridges are shaped such that their combined axial cross-sections corresponds to an axial cross-section of the tubular receiving cavity. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a cartridge assembly comprising a plurality of liquid reservoirs, each provided as a separate cartridge, each accommodating a single liquid reservoir; anda main body having a cartridge seating that is configured to be releasably connectable to the cartridge assembly;the main body having an elongate shape and comprising a power supply and a regulating arrangement configured to selectively enable delivery of liquid from at least one of the plurality of liquid reservoirs to at least one heater of the electronic cigarette;wherein the cartridge seating comprises a tubular receiving cavity; andwherein the separate cartridges are shaped such that their combined axial cross-sections correspond to an axial cross-section of the tubular receiving cavity.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising an atomizer assembly configured to connect to the cartridge seating, wherein the atomizer assembly comprises a plurality of compartments, each compartment containing a separate atomizer comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the cartridge seating comprises a plurality of electrical connectors configured to connect to the atomizer assembly.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the cartridge assembly comprises an integrated atomizer comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element, and wherein the cartridge seating comprises a plurality of electrical connections configured to connect to each liquid reservoir in the cartridge assembly.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the plurality of electrical connections are configured as resilient contacts.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the atomizer assembly comprises a plurality of piercing members.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cartridge seating further comprises a piercing member configured as a fluid transfer element.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cartridge seating comprises guiding elements configured to position the cartridge assembly in an angular position such that the cartridge assembly is aligned with connectors in the cartridge seating.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises user controls configured to enable a user to control an amount of liquid that is used from each liquid reservoir to generate an aerosol.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the user controls are at least one of a scroll wheel, a set of two buttons, a rocker button, or a rotary dial.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the user controls are a rotary dial that is located at a distal end of the main body opposite to a mouthpiece portion, or mouthpiece connector, of the electronic cigarette.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 11, wherein a display is located at an end portion of the main body, distal to the cartridge seating and wherein the rotary dial is arranged around the end portions.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of liquid reservoirs comprises a flavorant.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein at least two of the plurality of liquid reservoirs comprise aerosol producing compositions of different nicotine strengths.15. A consumable for an electronic cigarette, the consumable comprising a heater and a liquid reservoir, wherein a housing of the consumable has an axial cross-section in a shape of a fraction of a circle.16. The consumable according to claim 15, wherein the liquid reservoir comprises a vaporization chamber, a first portion of a vapor outlet channel from the vaporization chamber and a groove.17. The consumable according to claim 16, further comprising a connector.18. The consumable according to claim 17, wherein the consumable comprises an airflow diverter, configured to generate turbulence in the vapor outlet channel.19. The consumable according to claim 15, wherein the fraction of the circle is a half-circle.20. A kit comprising: a first consumable for an electronic cigarette, the first consumable comprising a heater and a liquid reservoir, wherein a housing of the first consumable has an axial cross-section in a shape of a fraction of a circle, wherein the liquid reservoir comprises a vaporization chamber, a first portion of a vapor outlet channel from the vaporization chamber, and a groove; anda second consumable for an electronic cigarette, the second consumable comprising a heater and a liquid reservoir, wherein a housing of the second consumable has an axial cross-section in a shape of a fraction of a circle, wherein the liquid reservoir of the second consumable comprises a vaporization chamber, a first portion of a vapor outlet channel from the vaporization chamber of the liquid reservoir of the second consumable, and a groove,wherein the grooves of the liquid reservoirs of the first and second consumables form a vapor outlet channel.21. The kit according to claim 20, wherein the first and second consumables further comprise respective inter-locking connectors.", "embedding_index": 874}
{"index": 875, "patent_number": "EP3944776 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention concerns a heating system (34) for an aerosol generation assembly comprising an aerosol generation device and a cartridge. The heating system (34) comprising a magnetic core (84) disposed at least partially around a storage portion (66) of the cartridge, a primary and a secondary windings (81, 82) wound around the magnetic core (84) on opposite sides of the magnetic core (84), a load (83) connected electrically to the secondary winding (82), an AC source (77) connected electrically to the primary winding (81) and able to generate an alternative current, and a heating control module (75) connecting a battery and the AC source (77), and configured to control the operation of the AC source (77) to generate aerosol by heat transfer from the magnetic core (84) to the aerosol forming precursor contained in the storage portion (66). [EN] 1. A heating system (34) for an aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising an aerosol generation device (12) and a cartridge (14) designed to operate with the aerosol generation device (12), the aerosol generation device (12) comprising a battery and the cartridge (14) comprising a storage portion (66) for storing an aerosol forming precursor and a cartridge housing (51) delimiting the storage portion (66); the heating system (34) comprising: - a magnetic core (84) disposed at least partially around the storage portion (66);- a primary winding (81) and a secondary winding (82) wound around the magnetic core (84) on opposite sides of the magnetic core (84);- a load (83) connected electrically to the secondary winding (82);- an AC source (77) connected electrically to the primary winding (81) and able to generate an alternative current;- a heating control module (75) connecting the battery and the AC source (77), and configured to control the operation of the AC source (77) to generate aerosol by heat transfer from the magnetic core (84) to the aerosol forming precursor contained in the storage portion (66).2. The heating system (34) according to claim 1, wherein the heating control module (75) is configured to control the operation of the AC source (77) based on the precursor temperature and/or the time of operating and/or the rate of the aerosol flow.3. The heating system (34) according any one of the preceding claims, wherein the magnetic core (84) forms a closed shape.4. The heating system (34) according to claim 3, wherein the magnetic core (84) forms a rectangular shape comprising a first pair of parallel sides (85, 86) and a second pair of parallel sides (93, 94).5. The heating system (34) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the magnetic core presents a fixed magnetic core part integrated into the aerosol generation device (12) and a removable magnetic core part integrated into the cartridge (14), the removable magnetic core part being in connection with the fixed magnetic core part when the cartridge (14) is inserted into the aerosol generation device (12).6. The heating system (34) according to claim 5, wherein the removable magnetic core part forms at least partially the cartridge housing (51) and presents a contact surface in contact with the aerosol forming precursor.7. The heating system (34) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the primary winding (81) and the secondary winding (82) are wound around the fixed magnetic core part.8. The heating system (34) according to any one of claims 5 to 7 taken in combination with claim 4, wherein the fixed magnetic core part and the removable magnetic core part form respectively the first pair of parallel sides (85, 86) and the second pair of parallel sides (93, 94).9. The heating system (34) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the primary winding (81), the secondary windings (82), the load (83), the AC source (77) and the heating control module (75) are integrated into the aerosol generation device (12).10. A cartridge (14) designed to operate with an aerosol generation device (12) and comprising: - a storage portion (66) for storing an aerosol forming precursor;- a cartridge housing (51) delimiting the storage portion (66);- a removable magnetic core part of the magnetic core (84) of the heating system (34) according to any one of the preceding claims.11. The cartridge (14) according to claim 10, wherein: - the cartridge housing (51) is extending along a cartridge axis (Y);- said removable magnetic core part is integrated into the cartridge housing (51) and extends along the cartridge axis (Y).12. An aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with a cartridge (14) and comprising: - a battery;- a fixed magnetic core part of the magnetic core (84) of the heating system (34) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.13. The aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 12, wherein:- the aerosol generation device (12) is extending along a device axis (X) coinciding with a cartridge axis (Y) when a cartridge (14) is inserted into the aerosol generation device (12);- said fixed magnetic core part extends perpendicularly to the device axis (X).14. An aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising: - a cartridge (14) according to claim 10 or 11;- an aerosol generation device (12) according to claim 12 or 13.", "embedding_index": 875}
{"index": 876, "patent_number": "WO14079711 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a pack (P) of smoking articles (C), comprising a frame (2) of a semi-rigid material having preferably a major panel (3), side flaps (4) and an end flap (5), which are arranged adjacent a face, opposite sides, and an end, respectively, of a charge (G) of smoking articles; and a flexible barrier sheet (12) around the charge (G) and the frame (2), forming a sealed enclosure; wherein at least one of the side flaps (4) has a cut-out region (7) such that said at least one side flap (4) is discontinuous over a length (L) of the respective opposite side of the charge (G) of smoking articles (C). The present invention also provides a method of packaging smoking articles in such a pack (P). [EN] 1. Claims: A pack (P) of smoking articles (C), comprising: a frame (2) of a semi-rigid material having a major panel (3) arranged adjacent a face of a charge (G) of smoking articles; and a flexible barrier sheet (12) around the frame (2) and the charge (G), forming a sealed enclosure; wherein the frame (2) supports the flexible barrier sheet (12) over the face of the charge (G) of smoking articles and inhibits damage to the smoking articles (C) and/or to the flexible barrier sheet (12) from external pressure applied to the pack.2. A pack (P) according to claim 1, wherein the frame (2) is attached to the flexible barrier sheet (12). A pack (P) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the frame (2) includes side flaps (4) arranged adjacent opposite sides of the charge (G) of smoking articles, each of the side flaps (4) having at least one cut-out region (7) such that each side flap (4) is discontinuous over a length of the respective opposite side of the charge of smoking articles, wherein the side flaps (4) are substantially symmetrical with respect to the major panel (3). A pack (P) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the major panel (3) of the frame (2) includes a reinforced region (9). A pack (P) according to claim 4, wherein the reinforced region (9) comprises a multi-layered or folded portion of the semi-rigid material, which is preferably bonded to the major panel (3). A pack (P) according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the reinforced region (9) of the major panel (3) is formed from flaps (8) derived from the cut-out regions (7) of said side flaps (4). A pack (P) according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the flexible barrier sheet (12) is wrapped around the charge (G) of smoking articles (C) and the frame (2), and forms the sealed enclosure via one or more sealed seams (13, 14), wherein at least one of the sealed seams (13, 14) is arranged to extend in the cut-out region (7) and/or in the reinforced region (9). A pack (P) according to any of claims 3 to 7, wherein each of the side flaps (4) of the frame (2) is in hinged attachment with the major panel (3) along a respective edge, whereby an opposite edge of each side flap (4) is a free edge remote from the major panel (3); and/or wherein the frame (2) encompasses two minor sides and only one major face of a cuboid shape formed by the charge (G) of smoking articles (C). A pack (P) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the flexible barrier sheet (12) is comprised of a metal foil, a plastics laminate or a metallized plastics film; and/or wherein the barrier sheet (12) has a re-sealable access aperture (16) and is preferably continuous in the location of the access aperture (16); and/or wherein the barrier sheet (12) is continuous over at least one end of the charge (G) of smoking articles. 10. A pack (P) according to any of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a soft outer wrap of flexible sheet material, or a rigid or semi-rigid outer casing. 11. A method of packaging smoking articles, comprising the steps of: providing a frame of semi-rigid material, the frame having at least one major panel; placing the frame over or around a charge of the smoking articles in such a way that the major panel abuts and/or covers a face of the charge of smoking articles; wrapping or enclosing the charge of smoking articles and the frame with a flexible barrier sheet to form a sealed enclosure around the charge and the frame. 12. A method according to claim 11, further comprising the step of attaching the frame to the flexible barrier sheet. 13. A method according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the charge and the frame are wrapped or enclosed with the flexible barrier sheet by sealing portions of the barrier sheet together to form one or more seams. 14. A method according to any of claims 11 to 13, wherein the frame includes side flaps at laterally opposite sides of the major panel and preferably at least a partial end flap at an end of the major panel, wherein each of the side flaps has a cut-out region such that each side flap is discontinuous over the respective side of the major panel, and wherein at least one of the seams formed in the flexible barrier sheet extends in the cut-out region of said side flaps. A method according to any of claims 11 to 14, further comprising the step of forming a reinforced region in the major panel of the frame, preferably by bonding a reinforcing flap from each cut-out region to the major panel, before the step of placing the frame over or around the charge of the smoking articles wherein the major panel of the frame has a reinforced region and at least one of the seams formed in the flexible barrier sheet extends in the reinforced region of the major panel, and wherein the step of providing the frame preferably comprises providing a blank and assembling the blank into the frame.", "embedding_index": 876}
{"index": 877, "patent_number": "US2018029398 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of marking a package of articles, especially consumer articles, such as cigarettes or the like, includes providing a package of one or more article and a first wrapping material. The package is wrapped with the first wrapping material. A marking is provided on a region of the enclosure. The step of providing a marking on the region of the enclosure includes irradiating the wrapped package with a laser beam, and the first wrapping material is substantially transparent to the laser beam, at least in the region to be marked. An apparatus for marking a package of articles, such as a pack of cigarettes, is also described. [EN] 1. A method of marking a package of articles, the method comprising the following method steps: providing a package of one or more articles, the package comprising an enclosure that accommodates the one or more articles;providing a first wrapping material and wrapping the package with the first wrapping material; andproviding a marking on a region of the enclosure after wrapping the package with the first wrapping material;wherein the step of providing a marking on the region of the enclosure comprises irradiating the wrapped package with a laser beam, wherein the first wrapping material is substantially transparent to the laser beam, at least in the region to be marked.2. The method of claim 1, wherein the region of the enclosure includes a surface or coating which is sensitive to irradiation with the laser beam, such that the laser beam marks the region.3. The method of claim 1, wherein a plurality of the packages are provided and wrapped with the first wrapping material, the method further comprising: at least one of collecting and arranging the plurality of wrapped packages into a group; andproviding a second wrapping material and wrapping the group of wrapped packages with the second wrapping material before the step of providing a marking on a region of the enclosure of at least one, and preferably each, wrapped package;wherein the second wrapping material is substantially transparent to the laser beam, at least in each region.4. The method of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first wrapping material and the second wrapping material is substantially unaffected by the laser beam.5. The method of claim 1, wherein the enclosure of the package comprises a material selected from the group of: paper, card, cardboard, and plastic.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the laser beam has a wavelength in the range of about 1000 micro m to 1100 micro m.7. The method of claim 1, wherein the laser beam has a power in the range of about 1 W to about 100 W.8. The method of claim 1, wherein the laser beam is irradiated onto the wrapped package via one or more wave guides and via one or more optical fibres.9. The method of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first wrapping material and the second wrapping material is selected from the group consisting of: polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinylchloride, and bioplastic such as polylactic acid, cellulose acetate, and cellophane.10. The method of claim 1, wherein the marking provided with the laser beam comprises at least one of a code and data specific to the one or more articles.11. A wrapped package of one or more articles, wherein the package comprises a laser marking obtained by a method, comprising the method steps: providing a package of one or more articles, the package comprising an enclosure that accommodates the one or more articles;providing a first wrapping material and wrapping the package with the first wrapping material; andproviding a marking on a region of the enclosure after wrapping the package with the first wrapping material;wherein the step of providing a marking on the region of the enclosure comprises irradiating the wrapped package with a laser beam, wherein the first wrapping material is substantially transparent to the laser beam, at least in the region to be marked.12. An apparatus for marking a package of articles, wherein the package comprises an enclosure which accommodates the articles, wherein the package is wrapped with a wrapping material that substantially surrounds the enclosure; the apparatus comprising: a marking unit comprising a laser for irradiating the wrapped package with a laser beam to provide a marking on a region of the enclosure, wherein the wrapping material is substantially transparent to the laser beam, at least in the region to be marked.13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the laser generates a laser beam having at least one of a wavelength in the range of about 1000 micro m to 1100 micro m, and a power in the range of about 1 W to 100 W.14. The apparatus of claim 12, comprising a wrapping unit that is configured to wrap the package with the wrapping material, so that the wrapping material substantially covers or surrounds the enclosure.15. The apparatus of claim 12, comprising a bundling unit comprised in the wrapping unit for at least one of collecting and arranging a plurality of packages into a group and wrapping the group of packages in the wrapping material.16. The method of claim 2, wherein the surface or coating of the region includes an ink layer that is sensitive to the laser beam.17. The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of the packages are provided individually or separately wrapped with the first wrapping material.18. The method of claim 4, wherein at least one of the first wrapping material and the second wrapping material is neither burnt nor broken by the laser beam.19. The method of claim 1, wherein the laser is a fiber laser.20. The method of claim 1, wherein the laser beam is irradiated onto the wrapped package as an image via a stencil, diaphragm, or screen.21. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the bundling unit is comprised in the wrapping unit and is configured to wrap the group of packages in the wrapping material.", "embedding_index": 877}
{"index": 878, "patent_number": "US2021386120 AA", "text": "[EN] An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving, in use, an aerosol generating article, and an induction coil assembly. The induction coil assembly substantially surrounds the heating chamber and includes an electrically insulating layer and an electrically conductive track. The induction coil assembly has a substantially tubular construction and at least part of the induction coil assembly overlaps with another part of the induction coil assembly in an axial direction. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising a heating chamber for receiving, in use, an aerosol generating article, and an induction coil assembly substantially surrounding the heating chamber, the induction coil assembly comprising an electrically insulating layer and an electrically conductive track, wherein the induction coil assembly has a substantially tubular construction and wherein at least part of the induction coil assembly overlaps with another part of the induction coil assembly in an axial direction.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil assembly has a spiral construction.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a connector leg electrically connected to an end of the electrically conductive track and which projects from the electrically conductive track.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a base that supports an axial end of the induction coil assembly.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 4, wherein the base comprises a slot or opening for receiving the connector leg.6. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an electromagnetic shield that substantially surrounds the induction coil assembly.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 6, wherein there is a gap between the induction coil assembly and the electromagnetic shield.8. An induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, the induction heating assembly comprising a heating chamber for receiving, in use, an aerosol generating article, and an induction coil assembly substantially surrounding the heating chamber, the induction coil assembly comprising an electrically conductive track, wherein at least part of the electrically conductive track overlaps with another part of the electrically conductive track in an axial direction.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 8, wherein the induction coil assembly comprises an electrically insulating layer that is located at least between the overlapping parts of the electrically conductive track.10. A method of manufacturing an induction heating assembly comprising the steps of: forming a heating chamber; andforming or positioning an induction coil assembly substantially around the heating chamber, the induction coil assembly comprising (i) an electrically insulating layer and an electrically conductive track, wherein the induction coil assembly has a substantially tubular construction and wherein at least part of the induction coil assembly overlaps with another part of the induction coil assembly in an axial direction, or (ii) an electrically conductive track, wherein at least part of the electrically conductive track overlaps with another part of the electrically conductive track in an axial direction.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of forming or positioning the induction coil assembly comprises winding the electrically insulating layer and/or the electrically conductive track around the heating chamber such that the induction coil assembly has a spiral construction.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber is defined by one or more walls of a support, wherein the electrically insulating layer and/or the electrically conductive track is/are wound around the one or more walls, and wherein the support comprises at least one flange that extends outwardly from the one or more walls and guides the electrically insulating layer and/or the electrically conductive track during the winding process.13. The method according to claim 10, wherein the induction coil assembly comprises a connector leg electrically connected to an end of the electrically conductive track and wherein the step of forming or positioning the induction coil assembly is carried out so that the connector leg projects from the electrically conductive track.14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of electrically connecting the connector leg to a connector of a body assembly of an aerosol generating device.15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of forming or positioning an electromagnetic shield substantially around the induction coil assembly.", "embedding_index": 878}
{"index": 879, "patent_number": "US2022015429 AA", "text": "[EN] A vapour generating device includes a heating chamber arranged to receive a vapour generating substance and a lid arranged to close the heating chamber. The device further includes a locking mechanism arranged to prevent the lid from moving from a closed position to an open position when a temperature of the heating chamber exceeds a predetermined threshold. The locking mechanism has a portion which changes its shape and/or volume based on its temperature and the change activates the locking mechanism. [EN] 1. A hand-held vapour generating device comprising: a heating chamber arranged to receive a vapour generating substance;a vapour-generating unit arranged to generate a vapour from the vapour-generating substance;a mouthpiece, in fluid communication with the heating chamber, for allowing a user to inhale the generated vapour;a lid arranged to close the heating chamber; anda locking mechanism arranged to prevent the lid from moving from a closed position to an open position when a temperature of the heating chamber exceeds a predetermined threshold, wherein the locking mechanism has a portion which changes its shape and/or volume based on its temperature and the change activates the locking mechanism.2. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a bi-metallic portion.3. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a biasing mechanism arranged to bias the lid in an open position.4. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a locking member arranged to retain the lid in the closed position.5. The vapour generating device according to claim 4, wherein the locking member is moveable between a first position and a second position.6. The vapour generating device according to claim 5, wherein the locking member is arranged to prevent the lid from moving from a closed position to an open position when the locking member is in the first position.7. The vapour generating device according to claim 5, wherein the locking member is arranged to allow the lid to move from a closed position to an open position when the locking member is in the second position.8. The vapour generating device according to claim 5, wherein the locking member is biased towards the first position.9. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one intermediate part arranged to be connected to the bi-metallic portion of the locking mechanism.10. The vapour generating device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one intermediate part is moveable between a third position and a fourth position.11. The vapour generating device according to claim 10, wherein when the temperature of the heating chamber exceeds a predetermined threshold, the bi-metallic portion is arranged to have a shape such that the intermediate part is in the third position.12. The vapour generating device according to claim 10, wherein when the temperature of the heating chamber is lower than a predetermined threshold, the bi-metallic portion is arranged to have a shape such that the intermediate part is in the fourth position.13. The vapour generating device according to claim 5, wherein the locking member is arranged to be in the first position when the intermediate parts are in the third position.14. The vapour generating device according to claim 10, wherein when the temperature of the heating chamber exceeds the predetermined threshold, the bi-metallic portion is arranged to move the intermediate part into the third position.15. The vapour generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a heat insulator, the heat insulator arranged between the bi-metallic portion and an outer surface of the vapour generating device.", "embedding_index": 879}
{"index": 880, "patent_number": "WO22013222 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article (1) with a distal (2) and a proximal (3) end and extending in a longitudinal direction (L). The smoking article (1) comprises a longitudinal axis (A), along which at least one tobacco segment (4) comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment (5)are arranged. At least a part of the filter segment (5) is surrounded by a tipping wrapper (6) for holding the article (1) and at least a part of a surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) comprises a layer of wax (8). The part of the tipping wrapper (6) is coated by the wax (8) such that ventilation holes (9) of the tipping wrapper (6) are free of wax (8). The present invention also relates to a method of producing said smoking article (1), comprising the steps of: a) Providing the smoking article (1) and/or components (6) desired for a wax coating, b melting the wax (8) and c) coating desired areas of the smoking article (1) and/or its desired components (6) with the wax (8). [EN] Claims 1. Smoking article (1) with a distal (2) and a proximal end (3) and extending in a longitu dinal direction (L), wherein the smoking article (1) comprises a longitudinal axis (A), along which at least one tobacco segment (4) comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment (5) are arranged, wherein at least a part of the filter segment (5) is sur rounded by a tipping wrapper (6) for holding the article (1), characterized in that at least a part of a surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) comprises a layer of wax (8), wherein the part of the tipping wrapper (6) is coated by the wax (8) such that ventila tion holes (9) of the tipping wrapper (6) are free of wax.2. Smoking article (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the wax (8) comprises at least one biodegradable wax (8) selected from a group out of animal waxes, plant waxes and/or modified waxes.3. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the wax (8) comprises beeswax.4. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the wax (8) is soluble in fat, at least partially soluble in alcohol and/or insoluble in wa ter.5. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the wax (8) has a density preferably larger than 0.80 g/cm3, preferably larger than 0.90 g/cm3, preferably larger than 0.95 g/cm3 and/or smaller than 1 g/cm3, preferably smaller than 0.98 g/cm3 and preferably smaller than 0.97 g/cm3.6. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the wax (8) is meltable at temperatures preferably above 50 degrees centigrade, preferably above 55 degrees centigrade, preferably above 60 degrees centigrade and/or below 80 degrees centigrade, preferably below 70 degrees centigrade and prefera bly below 65 degrees centigrade7. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that at least one surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) is completely coated by the wax (8) and/or a wax (8) coated area of the surface (7) the tipping wrapper (6) is preferably larger than 700 mm2, preferably larger than 750 mm2, preferably larger than 800 mm2 and/or preferably smaller than 1000 mm2, preferably smaller than 950 mm2, prefera bly smaller than 900 mm2.8. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that the layer of wax (8) is arranged on an outside surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6).9. Smoking article (1) according to any of previous claims, characterized in that a layer of the wax (8) coating on the tipping wrapper (6) has a thickness preferably thicker than 1pm, and/or thinner than 100pm.10. Method of producing a smoking article (1) with a distal and a proximal end and ex tending in a longitudinal direction (L), wherein the smoking article (1) comprises a lon gitudinal axis (A), along which at least one tobacco segment (4) comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment (5) are arranged, wherein at least a part of the filter segment (5) is surrounded by a tipping wrapper (6) for holding the article (1), wherein at least a part of a surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) comprises a layer of wax, wherein the part of the tipping wrapper (6) is coated by the wax (8)such that ventila tion holes (9) of the tipping wrapper (6) are free of wax (8) comprising the steps of: a. Providing the smoking article (1) and/or components desired for a wax (8)coating, b. melting the wax (8) at temperatures preferably above 50 degrees centigrade, preferably above 55 degrees centigrade, preferably above 60 degrees centigrade and/or below 80 degrees centigrade, preferably below 70 degrees centigrade and pref erably below 65 degrees centigrade, c. coating desired areas of the smoking article (1) and/or its desired components with the wax (8) at temperatures preferably above 50 degrees centigrade, preferably above 55 degrees centigrade, preferably above 60 degrees centigrade and/or below 80 degrees centigrade, preferably below 70 degrees centigrade and preferably below 65 degrees centigrade11. Method according to claim 10, characterized by drying the wax.12. Method according to at least one of claims 10-11, characterized by an additional step of producing ventilation holes (9) in the part of the tipping wrapper (6), which is coated by the wax.13. Method according to at least one of claims 10-12, characterized in that at least one surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) is completely coated by the wax (8) and/or a wax (8) coated area the surface (7) of the tipping wrapper (6) is preferably larger than 700 mm2, preferably larger than 750 mm2, preferably larger than 800 mm2 and/or preferably smaller than 1000 mm2, preferably smaller than 950 mm2, prefera bly smaller than 900 mm2.14. Method according to at least one of claims 10-13, characterized in that a heatable nozzle, heatable roller and/or brush is used for coating the desired areas with wax.15. Method according to at least one of claims 10-14, characterized in that the wax (8) comprises at least one biodegradable wax (8) selected from a group out of animal waxes, plant waxes and/or modified waxes.", "embedding_index": 880}
{"index": 881, "patent_number": "WO22013224 A1", "text": "[EN] Method for calibration of a vaping device (1), wherein the vaping device (1) comprises a void (3) into which a cartridge (2) containing an aerosolisable liquid is insertable, and a calibration switch (7) arranged on a first mating surface (5). A calibration cartridge (2a) has a shape matching the void (3) of the vaping device (1) at least in part and a calibration actuator (8) arranged on a second mating surface (4). The method comprising the steps: a. Insertion of the calibration cartridge (2a) into the void (3), wherein the first and second mating surfaces (4, 5) are brought in contact with each other and the calibration actuator (8) actuates the calibration switch (7), thereby initiating a calibration; b. Calibration of the vaping device (1); c. Removing the calibration cartridge (2a) from the vaping device (1) after calibration is finished, thereby disengaging the calibration actuator (8) from the calibration switch (7). [EN] Method for calibration of a vaping device, vaping device, calibration cartridge and set of vap- ing device and calibration cartridge Claims 1. Method for calibration of a vaping device (1), wherein the vaping device (1) comprises a void (3), in which a cartridge (2) containing an aerosolisable liquid is insertable, with a first mating surface (5), wherein the vaping device (1) further comprises a calibration switch (7) arranged on the first mating surface (5), using a calibration cartridge (2a) comprising a shape matching the void (3) of the vaping device (1) at least in part and a second mating surface (4) being a part of the calibration cartridges surface (6) and a calibration actuator (8) arranged on the second mating surface (4), comprising the steps: a. Insertion of the calibration cartridge (2a) into the void (3) of the vaping device (1), wherein the respective first and second mating surfaces (4, 5) are brought in con tact with each other and the calibration actuator (8) of the calibration cartridge (2a) actuates the calibration switch (7) of the vaping device (1) thereby initiating a calibra tion; b. Calibration of the vaping device (1) initiated by the preceding actuation of the calibration switch (7); c. Removing the calibration cartridge (2a) from the vaping device (1) after the calibration is finished, thereby disengaging the calibration actuator (8) from the cali bration switch (7).2. Method for calibration of a vaping device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that, After removing the calibration cartridge (2a) from the vaping device (1), the cartridge (2) con taining the aerosolisable liquid and comprising no calibration actuator (8) is inserted into the void (3).3. Method for calibration of a vaping device (1) according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that, the calibration is aborted if the calibration cartridge (2a) is removed from the vaping device (1), thereby disengaging the calibration actuator (8) from the calibration switch (3), before the calibration is finished.4. Vaping device (1) comprising a void (3), in which a cartridge (2) is insertable, with a first mating surface (5), characterized in that the vaping device (1) further comprises a calibration switch (7) arranged on the first mating surface (5).5. Vaping device (1) according to claim 4 characterized in that, the calibration switch (7) is a magnetic, electric, optical or momentary switch.6. Vaping device (1) according to claim 5 characterized in that, the calibration switch (7) is a circular or ring shaped button (15) arranged on a first part (9) of the first mating surface (5) being arranged perpendicular to an insertion direction (A).7. Vaping device (1) according to claim 6 characterized in that, the shape of the void (3) comprises a 2-fold rotational symmetry with the insertion direction (A) protruding through a center (X) of the vaping device (1) as symmetry axis.8. Vaping device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that a depression (11), having a shape equal to the calibration switch (7) in a depressed state, is located at the respective symmetric position (13) of the calibration switch (7).9. Calibration cartridge (2a) being at least in part insertable into a void (3) of a vaping device (1) and comprising a second mating surface (4) being a part of the cartridges surface (6) characterized in that, the calibration cartridge (2a) comprises a calibration actuator (8) arranged on the second mating surface (4).10. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to claim 9, characterized in that the calibration actuator (8) is a magnetic, electric or optical actuator or a protrusion (10) for mechanical actuation.11. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to claim 10, characterized in that the protrusion (10) comprises a circular shape or a ring shape and is arranged on a first part (12) of the second mating surface (4) being arranged perpendicular to an insertion direction (A).12. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to claim 11, characterized in that the shape of the calibration cartridge (2a) comprises a 2-fold rotational symmetry with the in sertion direction (A) protruding through a center (Y) of the calibration cartridge (2a) as sym metry axis.13. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a second protrusion (14), having an equal shape to the first protrusion (10), is located at the respective symmetric position (16) of the protrusion (10).14. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to at least one of the claims 9-13, characterized in that the calibration cartridge (2a) comprises the same weight as corresponding consumable con taining cartridges (2) used in vaping devices.15. Calibration cartridge (2a) according to at least one of the claims 9-14, characterized in that the calibration cartridge (2a) comprises a different color as corresponding consumable con taining cartridges (2) used in vaping devices.16. Set of vaping device (1) according to at least one of the claims 4 - 8 and calibration cartridge (2a) according to at least one of the claims 9 - 15.", "embedding_index": 881}
{"index": 882, "patent_number": "EP3939439 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method of producing an aerosol-generating article with a distal end and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal axis between said distal and proximal ends. The aerosol-generating article comprises at least one aerosol-generating substrate segment. At least a part of the distal end and/or the proximal end is covered with a binding agent. The method comprises the steps of: a) Providing the aerosol-generating article, b) providing the binding agent in a liquid form and/or bringing the binding agent into a liquid form, c) applying the binding agent onto at least a part of the distal end and/or the proximal end of the aerosol-generating article and d) solidifying the binding agent. [EN] 1. Method of producing an aerosol-generating article (10) with a distal (11) end and a proximal (12) end and extending in a longitudinal axis (13) between said distal (11) and proximal (12) ends, wherein the aerosol-generating article (10) comprises at least one aerosol-generating substrate segment (14), wherein at least a part of the distal (11) end and/or the proximal (12) end is covered with a binding agent, comprising the steps of: a. Providing (1) the aerosol-generating article (10),b. Providing (2) the binding agent in a liquid form and/or bringing (3) the binding agent (16) into a liquid form,c. Applying (6) the binding agent (16) onto at least a part of the distal (11) end and/or the proximal (12) end of the aerosol-generating article (10)d. Solidifying (7) the binding agent (16).2. Method according to claim 1,characterized in that after solidifying the binding agent (16) sticks onto the distal (11) end and/or the proximal (12) end of the aerosol-generating article (10).3. Method according to at least one of claims 1-2,characterized in that the binding agent (16) comprises at least one material of a group of materials that contains sugars, starches, starch based glues, agar agar, gel, waxes and/or flavors and/or combinations thereof.4. Method according to at least one of claims 1-3,characterized in that the wax comprises at least one biodegradable wax selected from a group out of animal waxes, plant waxes and/or modified waxes.5. Method according to at least one of claims 1-4,characterized in that the binding agent (16) solidifies by cooling and/or drying of the binding agent (16).6. Method according to at least one of claims 1-5,characterized in that the application (6) of the binding agent (16) takes place in a horizontal or vertical position of the aerosol-generating article (10), wherein a face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (13) and the position of the aerosol-generating article (10).7. Method according to claim 6,characterized by an additional step of an automatic, preferably contactless and preferably optical recognition of a position of the face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end of at least one aerosol-generating article (10).8. Method according to any one of claims 5-7,characterized by an additional step of adjusting a distribution element of an application unit (20) to the position of the face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end.9. Method according to at least one of claims 5-8,characterized in that during application (6) of the binding agent (16), the distribution element of the application unit (20) faces (11a, 12a) a center of the face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end.10. Method according to at least one of claims 6-10,characterized in that the application (6) of the binding agent (16) onto the face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end takes place after formation of the at least one aerosol-generating substrate segment (14) of the aerosol-generating article (10).11. Method according to at least one of claims 8-10,characterized in that the distribution element comprises a nozzle.12. Method according to at least one of claims 1-11,characterized in that during application (6) a quantity of preferably below 1.5mg, preferably below 1mg, preferably below 0.8mg of the binding agent (16) is applied to the face (11a, 12a) of the distal (11) and/or a proximal (12) end.13. Aerosol-generating article (10) with a distal (11) end and a proximal (12) end and extending in a longitudinal axis (13) between said distal (11) and proximal (12) ends, wherein the aerosol-generating article (10) comprises at least one aerosol-generating substrate segment (14), wherein at least a part of the filter segment (15) is surrounded by a tipping wrapper for holding the aerosol-generating article (10),characterized in that at least a part of the distal (11) end and/or the proximal (12) end is covered with a binding agent (16) to avoid tobacco from falling out of the aerosol-generating article (10).14. Aerosol-generating article (10) according to claim 13,characterized in that the binding agent (16) comprises a material selected from a group of materials that contains, flavors, sugars, starches, starch based glues, agar agar, gel and/or at least one biodegradable wax selected from a group that contains animal waxes, plant waxes and/or modified waxes.15. Aerosol-generating article (10) according to any of claims 13-14,characterized in that the wax comprises beeswax.", "embedding_index": 882}
{"index": 883, "patent_number": "EP3939443 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) is configured for use with an electrically-operated aerosol generating device (40, 60) having a heater (58, 62). The aerosol generating article (10) has a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12). The aerosol generating article (10) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (16) at the distal end (12), an air outlet (28) at the mouth end (14) and a primary air inlet (24) upstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16). The aerosol generating article (10) also comprises a secondary air inlet (26) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16). The secondary air inlet (26) is selectively blocked when the aerosol generating article (10) is positioned in an aerosol generating device (40, 60) to substantially prevent airflow from the secondary air inlet (26) to the air outlet (28). [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article (10) configured for use with an electrically-operated aerosol generating device (40, 60) having a heater (58, 62), the aerosol generating article (10) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16) at the distal end (12);an air outlet (28) at the mouth end (14); anda primary air inlet (24) upstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16) and a secondary air inlet (26) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16);wherein the secondary air inlet (26) is selectively blocked when the aerosol generating article (10) is positioned in an aerosol generating device (40, 60) to substantially prevent airflow from the secondary air inlet (26) to the air outlet (28).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the secondary air inlet (26) is positioned closer to the distal end (12) than to the mouth end (14).3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) includes a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod.4. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3, wherein the secondary air inlet (26) extends through the wrapper (22).5. An aerosol generating article according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) includes a plurality of secondary air inlets (26) spaced circumferentially around the wrapper (22).6. An aerosol generating article according to claim 5, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) includes first and second rows (30, 32) of circumferentially spaced secondary air inlets (26) in the wrapper (22), and the second row (32) is positioned downstream of the first row (30).7. An aerosol generating article according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the wrapper (22) cooperates with an inner surface (53a) of a cavity (53) of an aerosol generating device (40, 60) when at least part of the aerosol generating article (10) is positioned in the cavity (53) to substantially block the secondary air inlet (26).8. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) includes a vapour cooling element (18) positioned in the wrapper (22) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16) and the secondary air inlet (26) is provided in the vapour cooling element (18).9. An aerosol generating article according to claim 8, wherein the vapour cooling element (18) comprises a hollow tube (18a) and the secondary air inlet (26) is provided in a wall (19) of the hollow tube (18a).10. An aerosol generating article according to claim 8 or claim 9 when dependent on any of claims 3 to 7, wherein the hollow tube (18a) is a paper tube having a thickness which is greater than a thickness of the wrapper (22).11. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising a mouthpiece filter (20) at the mouth end (14).12. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising ventilation holes (34) between the mouth end (14) and the secondary air inlet (26) having an open surface area lower than an open surface area of the secondary air inlet (26).13. An aerosol generating system (1, 2) comprising: an aerosol generating article (10) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16) at the distal end (12);an air outlet (28) at the mouth end (14);a primary air inlet (24) upstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16) and a secondary air inlet (26) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16);an electrically-operated aerosol generating device (40, 60) including a cavity (53) for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating article (10) and a heater (58, 62) for heating the aerosol generating substrate (16);wherein the secondary air inlet (26) is substantially blocked when at least part of the aerosol generating article (10) is positioned in the cavity (53) to substantially prevent airflow from the secondary air inlet (26) to the air outlet (28).14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generating article (10) is as defined in any of claims 2 to 12.", "embedding_index": 883}
{"index": 884, "patent_number": "US2021386119 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber arranged to receive a consumable and heat the consumable to generate an inhalable vapour; a consumable picker arranged to engage and retain a consumable, wherein the consumable picker is movable relative to the heating chamber between: a first, external position in which the consumable picker is positioned external to the device; and a second, internal position in which the consumable picker lies within the heating chamber; such that a user may engage a consumable with the consumable picker in the first position and subsequently move the consumable picker to the second position, thereby moving the consumable picker with the retained consumable into the heating chamber for heating. By providing an aerosol generating device including a consumable picker configured in this way, the process of exchanging the consumable is greatly simplified. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber arranged to receive a consumable and heat the consumable to generate an inhalable vapour;a consumable picker arranged to engage and retain a consumable such that it may pick up a consumable, wherein the consumable picker is movable relative to the heating chamber between:a first, external position in which the consumable picker is positioned external to the device; anda second, internal position in which the consumable picker lies within the heating chamber; such thata user may engage a consumable with the consumable picker in the first position to pick up the consumable with the consumable picker and subsequently move the consumable picker to the second position, thereby moving the consumable picker with the retained consumable into the heating chamber for heating.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the consumable picker comprises a protrusion.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 2, wherein the protrusion has a tapered shape.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising: a heating chamber lid, moveable between an open position to allow access to the heating chamber and closed position in which the heating chamber is enclosed; whereinthe consumable picker is coupled to the heating chamber lid such that movement of the lid between the open and closed position moves the consumable picker between the external and internal position to simultaneously insert the consumable picker into the chamber and close the heating chamber opening.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the consumable picker forms part of the heating chamber lid and extends from an internal surface of the heating chamber lid such that when the heating chamber lid is in the closed position the consumable picker extends into the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 4, wherein the consumable picker is a separate component to the lid and the consumable picker and the lid are mechanically coupled such that movement of the consumable picker between the external and internal position drives movement of the lid between the open and closed position and/or movement of the lid between the open and closed position drives movement of the consumable picker between the external and internal position.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 6, comprising a user actuation means arranged to drive the movement of the heating chamber lid and the consumable picker.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises: an elongate body and a sleeve, the elongate body moveable within the sleeve in a direction corresponding to the elongate axis; whereinthe consumable picker forms part of the body with the protrusion extending from one end of the body; such thatrelative movement of the sleeve and body provides movement between the first position in which the protrusion extends out of the sleeve and the second position in which the protrusion is retracted within the sleeve.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein the heating chamber is provided by the internal volume defined by an end face of the body and the surrounding internal surface of the sleeve when the consumable picker is in the second position in which the protrusion is retracted within the sleeve.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the consumable picker comprises a heating element arranged to heat the consumable when received in the heating chamber.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a releasing means configured to release the consumable from consumable picker upon actuation by the user.12. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating device according to claim 1;a consumable formed such that it will be retained after being engaged by the consumable picker.13. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the consumable picker comprises a protrusion and the consumable has a central cavity shaped such that the protrusion of the consumable picker may be inserted into the cavity and the consumable retained on the protrusion.14. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, further comprising: a consumable package arranged to hold a plurality of consumables, each in a corresponding orientation such that a face of the consumable which is capable of being engaged with the consumable picker faces outwards, allowing a user to select a consumable by engaging the face with the consumable picker.15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the consumable comprises a mouthpiece such that, when the consumable is engaged by the consumable picker and moved to the internal position within the chamber, the mouthpiece extends outside of the chamber allowing a user to inhale the generated vapour through the consumable.", "embedding_index": 884}
{"index": 885, "patent_number": "US2021354906 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods includes an outer housing including a box portion closable by a lid portion and having front and back walls and two side walls; and an inner frame within the outer housing including a front panel glued to an inner surface of the front wall and two side panels glued to respective side walls; wherein the inner frame includes at least one horizontal cut across part of the front panel and part of one of the side panels, and at least first, second and third folding lines extending vertically and parallel to each other from the at least one horizontal cut to an upper edge of the inner frame for defining at least one foldable portion; and the horizontal cut being positioned, in un-folded condition of the inner frame at or below an upper edge of the front wall of the box portion. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: a. an outer housing comprising a box portion having a top opening closable by a lid portion, the box portion comprising a front wall and a back wall connected to each other by a bottom wall opposite the top opening and two side walls, and the lid portion comprising a front panel connected to a back panel by a top wall and opposite side panels, the lid portion being hingedly attached to the box portion at a hinge line between the back panel and the back wall; andb. an inner frame arranged within the outer housing and comprising a front panel and first and second side panels, wherein the front panel of the inner frame is glued to an inner surface of the front wall of the box portion of the outer housing and the first and second side panels of the inner frame are glued to the respective side walls of the box portion of the outer housing; whereinc. the inner frame comprises at least one horizontal cut across part of the front panel of the inner frame and part of the first side panels of the inner frame, and at least a first folding line, a second folding line and a third folding lines extending vertically and parallel to each other from the at least one horizontal cut to an upper edge of the inner frame for defining at least one foldable portion which can be folded to an inside of the container for selectively limiting space within the container; andd. the at least one horizontal cut being positioned, in an un-folded condition of the inner frame at or below an upper edge of the front wall of the box portion.2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first folding line is a first vertical crease or perforated line at a first end of the at least one horizontal cut in the front panel of the inner frame.3. The container according to claim 2, wherein the second folding line is a second vertical crease or perforated line at a second end of the at least one horizontal cut at the first side panel of the inner frame.4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the third vertical folding line is a third crease or perforated line above the at least one horizontal cut and between the front panel of the inner frame and the first side panel of the inner frame of the inner frame.5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame comprises at the at least one horizontal cut one or more breakable connections between the foldable portion and non-foldable portions of the inner frame.6. The container according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame comprises a first glue portion at the front panel of the inner frame below the at least one horizontal cut and/or the inner frame comprises a second glue portion at the first side panel of the inner frame below the at least one horizontal cut.7. The container according to claim 1, further comprising an inner liner for storing consumer goods, wherein the inner liner is arranged within the outer housing and within the inner frame and the inner liner comprises a removable portion defining an access opening through which consumer goods can be taken out; and wherein the inner liner comprises at least one L-shaped perforation for separating the removable portion from a remainder of the inner liner.8. The container according to claim 7, wherein the at least one L-shaped perforation comprises a horizontal portion that extends along the front wall, one of the side walls and the back wall of the box portion of the outer housing.9. The container according to claim 8, wherein the at least one L-shaped perforation comprises a vertical portion that extends along the back wall of the box portion of the outer housing.10. The container according to claim 7, wherein the inner liner is wrapped in a loop around vertically arranged consumer goods, wherein a wrapping axis is vertically arranged and the inner liner is closed at a top and a bottom of the inner liner.11. The container according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame further comprises a second horizontal cut extending across part of the front panel of the inner frame and part of the second side panels of the inner frame, for defining a second foldable portion which can be folded to the inside of the container for selectively limiting the space within the container.12. The container according to claim 11, wherein the inner frame at the front panel of the inner frame comprise a fourth vertical crease or perforated line at a first end of the second horizontal cut.13. The container according to claim 11, wherein the inner frame at the second side panel of the inner frame comprise a fifth vertical crease or perforated line at a second end of the second horizontal cut.14. An Inner frame for a container for consumer goods, wherein the inner frame comprises at least one horizontal cut across part of a front panel of the inner frame and part of a side panels of the inner frame and at least a first folding line, a second folding line and a third folding line extending vertically and parallel to each other from the at least one horizontal cut to an upper edge of the inner frame, for defining at least one foldable portion which can be folded to an inside of the container for selectively limiting space within the container.15. The inner frame according to claim 14, wherein: a. the first folding line is a first vertical crease or perforated line at a first end of the at least one horizontal cut in the front panel;b. the second folding line is a second vertical crease or perforated line at a second end of the at least one horizontal cut at the side panel of the inner frame; andc. the third vertical folding line is a third crease or perforated line above the at least one horizontal cut and between the front panel and the side panel the of the inner frame.", "embedding_index": 885}
{"index": 886, "patent_number": "US2021392952 AA", "text": "[EN] A dispenser for dispensing solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables to a vaporizer includes a first store for storing at least one solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therein, and a first lid. The first store includes an opening for dispensing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough, and the first lid is arranged such that it closes the opening in the first store when in a closed position. Further, the dispenser is arranged such that, in use, engaging a vaporizer with the dispenser loads a heating chamber in the vaporizer with a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the first store by aligning the opening in the first store with an opening in the heating chamber. [EN] 1. A dispenser for dispensing solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables to a vaporizer, wherein the dispenser comprises: a first store for storing at least one solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therein, wherein the first store comprises an opening for dispensing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough; anda first lid, wherein the first lid is arranged such that it closes the opening in the first store when in a closed position;wherein the dispenser is arranged such that, in use, engaging a vaporizer with the dispenser loads a heating chamber in the vaporizer with a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the first store by aligning the opening in the first store with an opening in the heating chamber.2. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser further comprises: a second store having a capacity for storing at least one solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable, wherein the second store comprises an opening for receiving a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough;and, the dispenser is arranged such that, in use, engaging a vaporizer with the dispenser to unload a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within a heating chamber in the vaporizer aligns the opening in the second store with an opening in the heating chamber.3. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the first store and the second store are conjoined such that the opening of the second store is at an end of the body of the conjoined stores distal to the opening of the first store.4. The dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the conjoined stores comprise a movable divider for defining the first store and the second store such that when the first store is full of unused solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables the first store is larger than the second store, and when there are no unused solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables within the first store the second store is larger than the first store.5. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser further comprises: an opening for ejecting a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough;wherein the dispenser is arranged such that, in use, engaging a vaporizer with the dispenser to unload a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within a heating chamber in the vaporizer aligns the opening in the dispenser with an opening in the heating chamber.6. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the dispenser further comprises a second lid, wherein the second lid is arranged such that it closes the opening in the second store or the opening in the dispenser when in a closed position.7. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the first store and/or the second store are either independently or simultaneously detachable from the dispenser housing.8. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser further comprises an indicator or a window for determining the number of solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables stored in the first store.9. The dispenser according to claim 1, comprising one or more sensors configured to detect when the dispenser loads the heating chamber in the vaporizer with the solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable.10. The dispenser according to claim 1, comprising a detectable element configured to be detected by a sensor of the vaporizer when the vaporizer is engaged with the dispenser.11. A vaporizer for use in combination with the dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer comprises: a heating chamber for receiving and heating a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable to generate vapor therefrom, the heating chamber comprising an opening for receiving and ejecting a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough; anda third lid, wherein the third lid is arranged such that it closes the opening in the heating chamber when in a closed position;wherein the vaporizer is arranged such that, in use, engaging the vaporizer with the dispenser loads the heating chamber with a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the first store by aligning the opening in the first store with the opening in the heating chamber to receive the consumable.12. The vaporizer according to claim 11, wherein the third lid is locked in its closed position until a corresponding switch on the vaporizer is activated thereby allowing the third lid to open.13. The vaporizer according to claim 11, comprising one or more sensors configured to detect when the dispenser loads the heating chamber in the vaporizer with the solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable.14. The vaporizer according to claim 13, wherein the one or more sensors comprises a first sensor configured to detect a detectable element of the dispenser when the vaporizer is engaged with the dispenser.15. The vaporizer according to claim 13, wherein the one or more sensors comprises a second sensor configured to detect that the third lid is in the closed position.16. The vaporizer according to claim 14, comprising a control circuit configured to detect that the dispenser has loaded the heating chamber in response to the second sensor detecting that the third lid is in the closed position after the first sensor detects that the vaporizer is engaged with the dispenser.17. The vaporizer according to claim 11, wherein each lid is biased in a closed position when no external force is being exerted upon said lids.18. A solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable supply system comprising a vaporizer and the dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer and the dispenser are arranged such that, in use, engaging the vaporizer with the dispenser biases the first lid and the third lid into their respective open positions and aligns the opening in the heating chamber with the opening in the first store thereby allowing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the first store to be received from the first store into the heating chamber.19. The supply system according to claim 18, wherein the vaporizer and the dispenser are arranged such that, in use, engaging the vaporizer with the dispenser to unload the heating chamber either: biases the second lid and the third lid into their respective open positions and aligns the opening in the heating chamber with the opening in the second store thereby allowing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the heating chamber to be received from the heating chamber into the second store; orbiases the first and/or second lid(s) and the third lid into their respective open positions and aligns the opening in the heating chamber with the opening in the dispenser thereby allowing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the heating chamber to be ejected from the system.20. The supply system according to claim 18, wherein the vaporizer and the dispenser are arranged such that a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable may be received from the first store into the heating chamber by gravity.21. The supply system according to claim 18, wherein the vaporizer and the dispenser are arranged such that a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable may be received from the heating chamber into the second store or ejected from the system by gravity.", "embedding_index": 886}
{"index": 887, "patent_number": "US2021169150 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette has an electrical heater for heating an aerosol forming substrate to generate an inhalable aerosol. Control circuitry is provided to control the supply of electrical power to the electrical heater. A first battery has a first operating voltage, when fully charged, which is above a first threshold, and the first battery supplies electrical power to the control circuitry when in use. A second battery has a second operating voltage, when fully charged, which is below the first threshold, and the second battery supplies electrical power to the electrical heater, when in use. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: an electrical heater for heating an aerosol forming substrate to generate an inhalable aerosol;control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power to the electrical heater;a first battery having a first operating voltage, when fully charged, which is above a first threshold, wherein the first battery is electrically connected to the control circuitry and is configured to supply electrical power to the control circuitry when in use; anda second battery having a second operating voltage, when fully charged, which is below the first threshold, wherein the second battery is electrically connected to the electrical heater and is configured to supply electrical power to the electrical heater, when in use.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the first threshold is in the range of 3-3.3V.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the second operating voltage of the second battery, when fully charged, is below a second threshold and the second threshold is less than the first threshold.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the second threshold is in the range of 2.5-3V.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry comprises a voltage multiplier configured to transform the voltage supplied to the electrical heater by the second battery.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the first battery has a first charge capacity and the second battery has a second charge capacity which is larger than the first charge capacity.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein first charge capacity of the first battery provides a first operational duration and the second charge capacity of the second battery provides a second operational duration, during normal use of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first operational duration is equal to or larger than the second operational duration.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the second battery is a Lithium-ion battery, such as a Lithium Titanate Oxide, LTO, battery.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the first and second batteries are rechargeable and the electronic cigarette comprises charging circuitry.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the charging circuitry comprises first and second charging integrated circuits for the first and second batteries, respectively.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the first and second charging integrated circuits are respectively connected to a common electrical charging input.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry includes feedback from the electrical heater or sensors associated with the electrical heater so that the supply of electrical power to the electrical heater is at least partially dependent on the feedback.13. A method of operating an electronic cigarette which includes an electrical heater for heating an aerosol forming substrate to generate an inhalable aerosol, control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power to the electrical heater, a first battery, and a second battery, wherein the method comprises the steps of: supplying electrical power to the control circuitry from the first battery, wherein the first battery has a first operating voltage, when fully charged, that is above a first threshold; andsupplying electrical power to the electrical heater from the second battery, wherein the second battery has a second operating voltage, when fully charged, which is below the first threshold.", "embedding_index": 887}
{"index": 888, "patent_number": "WO22002938 A1", "text": "[EN] This aerosol generation device (10) comprises a housing (11) comprising: - a power block (22); - a heating system (24) configured to generate aerosol from a precursor; - a control module (40) connecting electrically the heating system (24) to the power block (22) and configured to control the operation of the heating system (24); - at least two operation temperature sensors (42), each operation temperature sensor (42) being arranged in an internal area of the housing (11) and configured to generate temperature measurements relative to the temperature in this area; - a monitoring module (44) configured to perform an analysis of the temperature measurements generated by each operation temperature sensor (42) and basing on this analysis, detect an operation fault of the aerosol generation device (10). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (10), comprising a housing (11) comprising: - a power block (22); - a heating system (24) configured to generate aerosol from a precursor; - a control module (40) connecting electrically the heating system (24) to the power block (22) and configured to control the operation of the heating system (24); - at least two operation temperature sensors (42), each operation temperature sensor (42) being arranged in an internal area of the housing (11) and configured to generate temperature measurements relative to the temperature in this area; - a monitoring module (44) configured to perform an analysis of the temperature measurements generated by each operation temperature sensor (42) and basing on this analysis, detect an operation fault of the aerosol generation device (10).2. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring module (44) is further configured to generate a warning signal in case of detection of at least one operation fault.3. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the monitoring module (44) is further configured to transmit the warning signal to a user.4. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the monitoring module (44) is further configured to transmit the warning signal to the control module (40).5. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the control module (40) is further configured to deactivate the operation of the device (10) or to control it according to a degraded operation mode, upon receiving the warning signal.6. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the analysis performed by the monitoring module (44) comprises comparing at least some temperature measurements with predetermined profiles and/or at least some temperature measurements between them.7. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the analysis performed by the monitoring module (44) comprises comparing at least some temperature measurements issued from one or several operation temperature sensors (42) over time, with predetermined profiles.8. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein at least one predetermined profile presents an expected temperature behavior of the device (10) during a predetermined operating cycle.9. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module (40) and the monitoring module (44) are integrated into a same electronic component (28).10. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each operation temperature sensor (42) is associated to an internal area of the housing (11) different from an area defined by the heating system (24).11. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operation temperature sensors (42) are arranged in different internal areas of the housing (11).12. The aerosol generation device (10) according to claim any one of the preceding claims, wherein the analysis performed by the monitoring module (44) comprises comparing at least some temperature measurements generated by different operation temperature sensors.13. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each operation temperature sensor (42) is integrated into a component of the aerosol generation device (10) chosen in the group consisting of: - a pressure sensor (32); - a battery charger (38) comprised in the power block (22); - an inertial sensor (34); - a controller (28) integrating the control module (40).14. A monitoring method (100) of an aerosol generation device (10) comprising a housing (11), the method (100) comprising the following steps: - generate (110) temperature measurements by at least two operation temperature sensors (42), each operation temperature sensor (42) being arranged in an internal area of the housing (11); - perform (120) an analysis of the temperature measurements generated by each temperature sensor (42); - basing on this analysis, detect (130) an operation fault of the aerosol generation device (10).", "embedding_index": 888}
{"index": 889, "patent_number": "WO21259730 A1", "text": "[EN] An electrical fuse system (2; 20) comprising a chamber (6) for receiving a battery (8) and an electrical contact (4; 22) disposed within the chamber (6) and configured to conduct electricity between the battery (8) and an electrical load (14) is disclosed. The electrical contact (4; 22) comprises a shape memory alloy configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged to form an interface (5; 26) with an electrical terminal (10) of the battery (8) in a first position, thereby forming an electrical path between the battery (8) and the electrical load (14), wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged to disconnect from the electrical terminal (10) of the battery (8) in the second position, thereby disconnecting the electrical path between the battery (8) and the electrical load (14), and wherein the shape memory alloy is configured to move from the first position to the second position when a temperature of the battery (8) exceeds a threshold temperature. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electrical fuse system comprising: a chamber for receiving a battery; and an electrical contact disposed within the chamber and configured to conduct electricity between the battery and an electrical load, wherein the electrical contact comprises a shape memory alloy configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged to form an interface with an electrical terminal of the battery in a first position, thereby forming an electrical path between the battery and the electrical load, wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged to disconnect from the electrical terminal of the battery in the second position, thereby disconnecting the electrical path between the battery and the electrical load, and wherein the shape memory alloy is configured to move from the first position to the second position when a temperature of the battery exceeds a threshold temperature.2. The electrical fuse system of claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy is arranged to lie parallel to the electrical terminal of the battery at the interface in the first position.3. The electrical fuse system of claim 2, wherein the interface formed between the shape memory alloy and the electrical terminal of the battery in the first position is substantially planar.4. The electrical fuse system of any preceding claim, wherein the shape memory alloy is configured to retract in a direction perpendicular to the interface between the shape memory alloy and the electrical terminal of the battery when moving from the first position to the second position.5. The electrical fuse system of any preceding claim, wherein the shape memory alloy has a planar surface, and wherein the planar surface is arranged to form the interface with the electrical terminal of the battery.6. The electrical fuse system of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the shape memory alloy has a curved surface, and wherein a maximum of the curved surface is arranged to form the interface with the electrical terminal of the battery.7. The electrical fuse system of claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy is substantially \"U\"-shaped, and wherein an apex of the \"U\" is arranged to form the interface with the electrical terminal of the battery.8. The electrical fuse system of claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy is substantially dome-shaped, and wherein an apex of the dome is arranged to form the interface with the electrical terminal of the battery.9. The electrical fuse system of any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the shape memory alloy is configured to increase a radius of curvature of the curved surface when moving from the first position to the second position, such that the shape memory alloy retracts from the electrical terminal of the battery.10. The electrical fuse system of any preceding claim, wherein the shape memory alloy is a one-way shape memory alloy.11. The electrical fuse system of any preceding claim, wherein the electrical contact comprises a spring loaded electrical contact.12. The electrical fuse system of claim 11, wherein the spring loaded electrical contact is configured to be compressed when the battery is received within the chamber such that a restoring force is applied to the battery, thereby holding the battery within the chamber.13. An aerosol generating device comprising an electrical fuse system according to any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 889}
{"index": 890, "patent_number": "US2015047662 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises two reservoirs, each arranged to contain a separate aerosol producing composition; means for drawing the compositions from the reservoirs to generate an aerosol for inhalation for a user, and means for mixing the compositions after they have been drawn from the reservoirs, the mixing means being arranged to allow a user to select the relative proportions of the two compounds in the aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating device comprising: at least two reservoirs, each arranged to contain a separate aerosol producing composition; means for drawing the compositions from the reservoirs to generate an aerosol for inhalation for a user; and means for mixing the compositions after they have been drawn from the reservoirs, the mixing means being arranged to allow a user to select the relative proportions of the two compounds in the aerosol.2. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, further comprising: a power source; at least one heater assembly; means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly; and control means for selectively controlling the heating of liquid from one or more of the reservoirs by the heater assembly, such that, when power is supplied to the heater assembly together with the selected liquid, an aerosol is generated for inhalation by a user.3. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 2, wherein the means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the at least one heater assembly is a switch activated by a user drawing air through the electronic cigarette.4. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein the control means is a user-activated valve which can be operated to selectively connect one or another of the liquid reservoirs, or every liquid reservoir at the same time to a transfer element forming part of the at least one heater assembly.5. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein the at least one heater assembly comprises a heating element associated with each liquid reservoir, and the control means is arranged such that a user can select the amount of power to be applied to each heating element to thereby control the amount of liquid from each reservoir that is used to generate the aerosol.6. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 5, wherein the control means is arranged to allow alternate pulsed power supply to each heating element of the heater assembly.7. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 4, wherein the at least one heater assembly has a heating element associated with each liquid reservoir and the control means comprises a valve for controlling the flow of air over each heating element, thereby controlling the amount of liquid that is used from each reservoir to generate the aerosol.8. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, further comprising an elongated body into which said reservoirs and said control means are embedded, said elongated body further comprising at least one air intake and at least one mouthpiece section for a user to draw air inside the elongated body to mix with said aerosol and to inhale the mixed aerosol composition through the mouthpiece.9. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 2, wherein the power source is lodged in said elongated body and the at least one heater assembly and the at least two reservoirs are lodged in the mouthpiece of the elongated body.10. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the reservoirs are arranged to hold the compounds under pressure; and the means for drawing the compounds from the reservoirs comprises two valves, one for each reservoir.11. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 10, wherein each of the valves is arranged to provide a predetermined amount of its respective compound.12. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 10, wherein the means for controlling the relative proportions of the compounds comprises means for varying the dose of compound provided by one or both of the valves.13. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the means for drawing the compounds from the reservoirs is a source of high pressure gas; and wherein the means for enabling a user to control the relative proportions of the compounds is a variable proportion valve.14. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the reservoirs are refillable.15. An aerosol-generating device comprising: at least two reservoirs, each arranged to contain a separate aerosol producing composition; means for drawing the compositions from the reservoirs to generate an aerosol for inhalation for a user; means for mixing the compositions after they have been drawn from the reservoirs, the mixing means being arranged to allow a user to select the relative proportions of the two compounds in the aerosol; a power source; at least one heater assembly; means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly; control means for selectively controlling the heating of liquid from one or more of the reservoirs by the heater assembly, such that, when power is supplied to the heater assembly together with the selected liquid, an aerosol is generated for inhalation by a user; and an elongated body into which said reservoirs and said control means are embedded, said elongated body further comprising at least one air intake and at least one mouthpiece section for a user to draw air inside the elongated body to mix with said aerosol and to inhale the mixed aerosol composition through the mouthpiece.16. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 15, wherein the means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the at least one heater assembly is a switch activated by a user drawing air through the electronic cigarette.17. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 16, wherein the control means is a user-activated valve which can be operated to selectively connect one or another of the liquid reservoirs, or every liquid reservoir at the same time to a transfer element forming part of the at least one heater assembly.18. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 17, wherein the at least one heater assembly comprises a heating element associated with each liquid reservoir, and the control means is arranged such that a user can select the amount of power to be applied to each heating element to thereby control the amount of liquid from each reservoir that is used to generate the aerosol.19. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 18, wherein the reservoirs are arranged to hold the compounds under pressure; and the means for drawing the compounds from the reservoirs comprises two valves, one for each reservoir.20. An aerosol-generating device comprising: at least two refillable reservoirs, each arranged to contain a separate aerosol producing composition; means for drawing the compositions from the reservoirs to generate an aerosol for inhalation for a user; means for mixing the compositions after they have been drawn from the reservoirs, the mixing means being arranged to allow a user to select the relative proportions of the two compounds in the aerosol; a power source; at least one heater assembly; means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly; control means for selectively controlling the heating of liquid from one or more of the reservoirs by the heater assembly, such that, when power is supplied to the heater assembly together with the selected liquid, an aerosol is generated for inhalation by a user; and an elongated body into which said reservoirs and said control means are embedded, said elongated body further comprising at least one air intake and at least one mouthpiece section for a user to draw air inside the elongated body to mix with said aerosol and to inhale the mixed aerosol composition through the mouthpiece.", "embedding_index": 890}
{"index": 891, "patent_number": "US2018282056 AA", "text": "[EN] A lid for a pack for consumer goods, in particular a pack for smoking articles, comprising a container and a lid being pivotable about a hinge with a lid top wall, a lid front wall, a lid back wall and two opposite lid side walls, wherein the lid further comprises a reinforcement structure bonded to a contact surface of the lid top wall comprising a lid top wall counter panel, a first stabilizing flap and a second stabilizing flap, and wherein the reinforcement structure is further configured such that at least a part of an edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of an edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a second edge of the lid top wall counter panel. [EN] 1. A pack for consumer goods, in particular a pack for smoking articles, comprising: a container forming a compartment delimited by a container bottom wall from which extend a container front wall, a container back wall and two opposite container side walls each connecting the container front wall with the container back wall, wherein the container front wall, the container back wall and the two container side walls delimit a top opening opposite the container bottom wall which provides access in the compartment; anda lid comprising a lid top wall, a lid front wall, a lid back wall and two opposite lid side walls each connecting the lid front wall with the lid back wall, the lid being pivotable about a hinge to one of the container front wall, the container back wall, or one of the container side walls between a closed position and an open position, wherein the lid closes the top opening of the container in its closed position while being tilted backward in its open position to allow access to the compartment in the container through the top opening;wherein the lid further comprises a reinforcement structure bonded to a contact surface of the lid top wall comprising:a lid top wall counter panel, extending from the lid front wall or the lid back wall, anda first stabilizing flap extending from a first lid side wall of the two lid side walls and a second stabilizing flap extending from a second lid side wall of the two lid side walls;and wherein the reinforcement structure is further configured such that at least a part of an edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of an edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a second edge of the lid top wall counter panel.2. The pack of claim 1, wherein at least the lid top wall counter panel comprises an indicium printed on an inner surface of the lid top wall counter panel opposite the contact surface of the lid top wall to which the lid top wall counter panel is bonded.3. The pack of claim 1, wherein the lid front wall comprises another reinforcement structure bonded to a lid front wall panel of the lid front wall.4. The pack of claim 1, wherein the lid top wall counter panel has a rectangular shape and a maximum dimension of the lid top wall counter panel in a direction from the first lid side wall to the second lid side wall is smaller than a maximum distance between the two lid side walls.5. The pack claim 1, wherein the lid top wall counter panel has a trapezoidal shape with a first base edge adjacent to the lid front wall and a second base edge parallel to and smaller than the first base edge adjacent to the lid back wall.6. The pack of claim 1, wherein the two lid side walls are each formed of two side flaps.7. The pack of claim 1, wherein the two container side walls are each formed of two container side flaps.8. A packaging blank for folding a pack for consumer goods, in particular a pack for smoking articles, comprising: a lid top wall panel, a lid top wall counter panel, a first stabilizing flap and a second stabilizing flap;wherein the packaging blank is foldable into the pack in a way so that a lid top wall of a lid of the pack comprises the lid top wall panel, the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap and an outer surface of the lid top wall panel forms an outer surface of the lid top wall;and wherein the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap are each bondable directly to a contact surface of the lid top wall panel opposite to the outer surface of the lid top wall panel in a way that at least a part of an edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of an edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of a second edge of the lid top wall counter panel.9. The packaging blank of claim 8, wherein the lid top wall counter panel has a rectangular shape and a maximum dimension of the lid top wall counter panel in a longitudinal direction thereof is smaller than a maximum dimension of the lid top wall panel in a longitudinal direction thereof, and wherein a dimension of the first and the second stabilizing flaps in the a longitudinal direction of the blank is substantially equal to 50 percent of a difference between the maximum dimensions of the lid top wall panel and lid top wall counter panel respectively.10. The packaging blank of claim 8, wherein the lid top wall counter panel has a trapezoidal shape with a larger base edge adjacent to the lid top wall panel and a smaller base edge parallel and opposite the larger base edge, and wherein the first and the second stabilizing flaps each have a quadrilateral shape with a top free edge configured to align with lateral sides of the lid top wall counter panel upon folding and bonding of the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap to the contact surface of the lid top wall panel.11. The packaging blank of claim 8, wherein the packaging blank further comprises: a lid front wall panel separated from the lid top wall panel by a first folding line;a lid front wall counter panel separated from the lid front wall panel by a second folding line and separated from the lid top wall counter panel by a third folding line;a lid back wall panel separated from the lid top wall panel by a fourth folding line opposite to the first folding line;a first pair of side flaps being each separated from the lid front wall panel by at least one folding line;a second pair of side flaps, being each separated from the lid back wall panel by at least one folding line;the first stabilizing flap being separated from a first side flap of the second pair by a fifth folding line; andthe second stabilizing flap, being separated from a second side flap of the second pair by a sixth folding line.12. The packaging blank of claim 11, wherein the packaging blank further comprises: a container back wall panel separated from the lid back wall panel by a seventh folding line;a container bottom wall panel separated from the container back wall panel by an eighth folding line;a container front wall panel separated from the container bottom wall panel by a ninth folding line;a first pair of two container side flaps being each separated from the container back wall panel by at least another folding line;a second pair of two container side flaps being each separated from the container front wall panel by at least another folding line;a first reinforcement tongue separated from a first container side flap of the first pair by a tenth folding line; anda second reinforcement tongue separated from a second container side flap of the first pair by an eleventh folding line.13. A method for forming a pack by folding of the blank according to claim 8, wherein the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap are bonded directly to the contact surface of the lid top wall panel opposite the outer surface of the lid top wall panel such that at least a part of the edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of the edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the second edge of the lid top wall counter panel.14. A method for forming a pack by folding of the blank according to claim 11, wherein: the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap are bonded directly to the contact surface of the lid top wall panel opposite the outer surface of the lid top wall panel such that at least a part of the edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of the edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the second edge of the lid top wall counter panel;a lid front wall counter panel is folded about the second folding line and bonded to the lid front wall panel such that the lid front wall panel forms an outer surface of a lid front wall;a first lid side wall is formed by bonding the first side flap of the first pair and the first side flap of the second pair; anda second lid side wall opposite to the first lid side wall is formed by bonding the second side flap of the first pair and the second side flap of the second pair.15. A method for forming a pack by folding of the blank according to claim 12, wherein: the lid top wall counter panel, the first stabilizing flap and the second stabilizing flap are bonded directly to the contact surface of the lid top wall panel opposite the outer surface of the lid top wall panel such that at least a part of the edge of the first stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the first edge of the lid top wall counter panel and at least a part of the edge of the second stabilizing flap is aligned with at least part of the second edge of the lid top wall counter panel;a lid front wall counter panel is folded about the second folding line and bonded to the lid front wall panel such that the lid front wall panel forms an outer surface of a lid front wall;a first lid side wall is formed by bonding the first side flap of the first pair and the first side flap of the second pair;a second lid side wall opposite to the first lid side wall is formed by bonding the second side flap of the first pair and the second side flap of the second pair;a container back wall is formed of the container back wall panel, wherein the lid is linked with the container back wall via a hinge which is realized by the seventh folding line;a container bottom wall is formed by bonding the first reinforcement tongue and the second reinforcement tongue to the container bottom wall panel;a container front wall opposite to the container back wall is formed of the container front wall panel;a first container side wall is formed by bonding of the first container side flap of the first pair and the first container side flap of the second pair; anda second container side wall opposite to the first container side wall is formed by bonding of the second container side flap of the first pair and the second container side flap of the second pair.", "embedding_index": 891}
{"index": 892, "patent_number": "EP3922111 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article with a distal and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction. The smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged, wherein the tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by a wrapper. The wrapper has a basis weight between 10 grams per square metre and 80 grams per square metre and comprises a laminate of at least an outer first layer, an inner second layer and a glue layer, wherein a porosity of the first layer is lower than a porosity of the second layer. The present invention further relates to a method of producing the wrapper, comprising the steps of: a) Providing the first and second layer, wherein a porosity of the first layer is lower than a porosity of the second layer, b) applying a partial or full layer of glue on the first and/or second layer, and c) attaching the first and the second layer on one another. [EN] 1. Smoking article with a distal and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged, wherein the tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by a wrapper,characterized in that the wrapper has a basis weight between 10 g/m2 and 80 g/m2 and comprises a laminate of at least an outer first layer, an inner second layer and a glue layer, wherein a porosity of the first layer is lower than a porosity of the second layer.2. Smoking article according to claim 1,characterized in that the porosity of the first layer is higher than 5 CU, preferably higher than 10 CU, preferably higher than 15 CU and/or lower than 500 CU, preferably lower than 300 CU, preferably lower than 150 CU.3. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the porosity of the second layer is higher than 500 CU, preferably higher than 1000 CU, preferably higher than 2500 CU and/or lower than 70000 CU, preferably lower than 60000 CU, preferably lower than 50000 CU.4. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that a weight of the first layer is higher than a weight of the second layer.5. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in thata weight of the first layer is higher than 5 g/m2, preferably higher than 10 g/m2, preferably higher than 20 g/m2 and/or lower than 70 g/m2, preferably lower than 60 g/m2, preferably lower than 50 g/m2.6. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that a weight of the second layer is higher than 2 g/m2, preferably higher than 5 g/m2, preferably higher than 10 g/m2 and/or lower than 40 g/m2, preferably lower than 30 g/m2, preferably lower than 20 g/m2.7. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the glue layer is positioned at least section wise between the first and second layer and/or is formed as a full or partial layer, wherein a partial glue layer comprises a pattern.8. Smoking article according to claim 7,characterized in that the glue comprises a substance selected from a group of polyvinyl ester, preferably at least one vinyl acetate, preferably polyvinyl acetate and/or ethylene-vinyl acetate.9. Smoking article according to any of claims 7-8,characterized in that an amount of glue between the first and second layer is larger than 0,5 g/m2, preferably larger than 1 g/m2, preferably larger than 2 g/m2 and/or smaller than 7 g/m2, preferably smaller than 5 g/m2, preferably smaller than 3 g/m2.10. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that an opacity of the first layer is higher than an opacity of the second layer.11. Smoking article according to claim 10,characterized in thatthe opacity of the first layer is higher than 40 percent, preferably higher than 50 percent, preferably than 60 percent and/or lower than 100 percent, preferably lower than 95 percent, preferably lower than 90 percent.12. Smoking article according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the first and/or second layer consists of or comprises a paper material.13. Wrapper for a combustible smoking product and/or a Heat not Burn product, wherein the wrapper extends in longitudinal direction and in a width direction and comprises a paper based material, which is rollable,characterized in that the wrapper has a basis weight between 10 g/m2 and 80 g/m2 and comprises a laminate of at least an outer first layer, an inner second layer and a glue layer, wherein a porosity of the first layer is lower than a porosity of the second layer.14. Wrapper according to a claim 13,characterized in that a porosity of the wrapper is higher than 5 CU, preferably higher than 10 CU, preferably higher than 15 CU and/or lower than 200 CU, preferably lower than 150 CU, preferably lower than 100 CU.15. Method of producing a laminated wrapper to suppress spots and stains on a smoking article with a distal and a proximal end and extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the smoking article comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tobacco segment comprising tobacco and at least one filter segment comprising at least one or more parts are arranged, wherein the tobacco segment and/or the filter segment is/are surrounded by the wrapper, which has a basis weight between 10 g/m2 and 80 g/m2 and comprises a laminate of at least an outer first layer, an inner second layer, comprising the steps of: d. Providing the first and second layer, wherein a porosity of the first layer is lower than a porosity of the second layer,e. Applying a partial or full layer of glue on the first and/or second layer,f. Attaching the first and the second layer on one another.", "embedding_index": 892}
{"index": 893, "patent_number": "EP3922114 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a tobacco pouch (10, 20) comprising a first portion (17, 27), a second portion (18, 28) and a third portion (19, 29), wherein the first portion (17, 27) forms a flap (17'), the second portion (18, 28) and the third portion (19, 29) form an open tobacco compartment (11, 21), wherein a holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette (14) is provided to the third portion (19, 29) of the tobacco pouch (10, 20), wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette have at least one passage (15) comprising a first opening and a second opening for the insertion of a cigarette therethrough. [EN] 1. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) comprising a first portion (17, 27), a second portion (18, 28) and a third portion (19, 29), wherein the first portion (17, 27) forms a flap (17'), the second portion (18, 28) and the third portion (19, 29) form an open tobacco compartment (11, 21), wherein a holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette (14) is provided to the third portion (19, 29) of the tobacco pouch (10, 20), wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette have at least one passage (15) comprising a first opening and a second opening for the insertion of a cigarette therethrough.2. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to claim 1, wherein the passage (15) of the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette (14) is arranged such that the cigarettes are held substantially parallel to the long axis (X) of the tobacco compartment.3. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the claims 1 or 2, wherein the holding means (13) for holding at least one cigarette comprises at least two independent passages (15) to hold at least two cigarettes, each in a respective passage (15), such that the held cigarettes are not in contact with each other.4. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette (14) comprises a flexible strap arranged to form a passage (15, 25) with the third portion (19, 29) of the tobacco compartment (11, 21) into which a cigarette is insertable.5. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette (14) comprises a flexible strap and wherein an adhering means (15a) is provided in between each passage (15), and between the strap and the third portion to hold each cigarette.6. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette comprises one or more half pipe structures, wherein the diameter of the half pipe structure is about the same as the diameter of a cigarette, preferably the diameter of the half pipe structure is stretchable, ranging from 5.0 mm to 8.0 mm.7. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the width of the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette is less than the length of a cigarette (14) to be held, advantageously smaller than half the length of a cigarette (14) to be held.8. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette is made of a plastic.9. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette is attached to the third portion (19, 29) of the tobacco compartment (11, 21) by means of a heat treatment.10. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding means (13, 23) for holding at least one cigarette is at least partially detachable and reattachable.11. Tobacco pouch (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein an anchoring area (26) for a cigarette paper booklet is provided on the third portion (29) of the tobacco compartment.12. Tobacco pouch (20) according to claim 11, wherein the anchoring area (26) is provided with an adhesive for attaching the cigarette paper booklet.13. Tobacco pouch (20) according any one of the claims 10 to 12, wherein the anchoring area (26) is provided on the same third portion (29) of the tobacco pouch (20) as the holding means (23) for holding at least one cigarette.14. Tobacco pouch (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco pouch (10, 20) comprises a longitudinal sheet comprising a first portion (17, 27), a second portion (18, 28) and a third portion (19, 29), wherein the first portion (17, 27) of the longitudinal sheet forms the flap (17'), the second portion (18, 28) and the third portion (19, 29) forms the open tobacco compartment (11, 21) by sealing two parallel ends.15. Tobacco pouch (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flap (17', 27') is foldable to cover the third portion (19, 29) such that the open tobacco compartment (11, 21) is covered.", "embedding_index": 893}
{"index": 894, "patent_number": "EP3918927 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates an e-liquid for vaping, comprising an aerosol-forming agent as a base solution of the e-liquid, wherein the e-liquid comprises one or more extracts (10) from tobacco-containing material (4) such as vaporized extracts (8) comprising tobacco-derived components, having a specific boiling point, wherein the boiling point of the extract (10) is not higher than the boiling point of the base solution. [EN] 1. An e-liquid for vaping, comprising an aerosol-forming agent as a base solution of the e-liquid, wherein the e-liquid comprises one or more extracts (10) from tobacco-containing material (4) such as vaporized extracts comprising tobacco-derived components, having a specific boiling point, wherein the boiling point of the extract (10) is not higher than the boiling point of the base solution.2. The e-liquid according to claim 1, wherein the extract (10) is a distillate.3. The e-liquid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the boiling point of the extract (10) and/or the base solution is less than about 300 degrees centigrade, preferably less than 200 degrees centigrade, preferably about 100 degrees centigrade, preferably between 150 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade4. The e-liquid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the boiling point of the extract (10) and/or the base solution is between about 75 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade, preferably between 160 degrees centigrade and 290 degrees centigrade, more preferably between 271 degrees centigrade and 300 degrees centigrade or most preferably between 240 degrees centigrade and 290 degrees centigrade5. The e-liquid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the e-liquid comprises two or more solvents as a base solution, wherein one, two or more of the solvents are aerosol-forming agents.6. The e-liquid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing material has an average particle size of about less than about 5 mm, preferably less than about 3 mm or less than about 2 mm, or more preferably between about 0.01 mm and about 1 mm.7. The e-liquid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the extracts are extracted from tobacco-containing material with one or more solvents selected from a list consisting of propanol glycol, glycerine, 1,3-propane-diol, water and ethanol.8. A method of producing e-liquid for vaping, comprising the steps of: a. Providing tobacco-containing material into fine particles, preferably through milling, pulverization, granulation, filtration and combinations thereof;b. Providing the fine particles of tobacco-containing material in a solvent, thereby producing a tobacco-containing solvent mixture; optional mixing the tobacco-containing solvent mixture;c. Extracting the tobacco-containing solvent mixture with a distillation at a temperature not higher than the boiling point of the base solution to provide a first solution which comprises distillate including tobacco-derived components.d. Collecting the first solution.9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising a step in between step (a) and step (b) by filtering out fine particles having particle sizes larger than 5 mm, preferably larger than about 3 mm or larger than about 2 mm, or more preferably larger than about 1 mm to provide filtered fine particles.10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, further comprising a step of providing the distillate or the vaporized extract including tobacco-derived components to a further solvent, forming a second solution as a base solution of the e-liquid, and followed subsequently by collecting the second solution.11. The method according to any one of the claims 8-10, further comprising a step of purifying the distillate including tobacco-derived components obtained from the tobacco-containing solvent mixture such as to provide a purified distillate including tobacco-derived components.12. The method according to any one of the claims 8-11, further comprising a step of double distillation.13. The method according to any one of the claims 8-12, wherein the distillate is obtained through simple distillation, steam distillation, dry distillation, vacuum distillation, fractional distillation and/or short path distillation.14. An e-liquid obtainable from one of the methods of claim 8 to claim 13.", "embedding_index": 894}
{"index": 895, "patent_number": "US2020180851 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap, which is attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel during rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The reclosable flap is attached to the hinged lid such that a portion of the reclosable flap is substantially coplanar with a planar wall of the hinged lid. An indicium is provided at the portion of the reclosable flap that is coplanar with the planar wall. A method of forming the container is also provided. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the hinged lid such that a portion of the reclosable flap is substantially coplanar with a planar wall of the hinged lid when the hinged lid moves between the open and closed positions; andan indicium provided by a printing medium;wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel attached to the reclosable flap,wherein the first lid panel is movable relative to a second lid panel during movement of the hinged lid between the open and closed positions, wherein the planar wall of the hinged lid is provided by the first lid panel;wherein the indicium is provided at the portion of the reclosable flap that is coplanar with the planar wall, and wherein the indicium is provided at a position on the reclosable flap that is offset from the access opening when the hinged lid is in the closed position.2-3. (canceled)4. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is embedded in the reclosable flap.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is provided at an inner surface of the reclosable flap.6. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is provided at an outer surface of the reclosable flap.7. (canceled)8. The container of claim 1, wherein a protective layer is arranged to cover the printing medium to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the consumer goods within the inner package.9. (canceled)10. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is text, a symbol, an image, a pattern, or a combination thereof.11. A method of forming a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an inner package of consumer goods comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed;providing a reclosable flap to cover the access opening of the inner package, wherein the reclosable flap comprises an indicium provided by a printing medium;folding a blank about the inner package to form an outer housing with a hinged lid; andattaching the reclosable flap to the hinged lid by attaching the reclosable flap to a first lid panel,wherein the step of folding the blank comprises a step of forming the hinged lid in a way such that the first lid panel can move relative to a second lid panel when the container is in use, wherein a planar wall of the hinged lid is provided by the first lid panel;wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the hinged lid such that at least a portion of the reclosable flap with the indicium is substantially coplanar with the planar wall of the hinged lid when the hinged lid moves between open and closed positions, and wherein the indicium is provided at a position on the reclosable flap that is offset from the access opening when the hinged lid is in the closed position.12. (canceled)", "embedding_index": 895}
{"index": 896, "patent_number": "US2020337377 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a housing with an aperture leading to a receiving chamber within the housing wherein the receiving chamber is configured to receive and accommodate a capsule; a piercing member configured to pierce the capsule within the receiving chamber; and a slidable cover configured to be moved between an open position in which a capsule can be introduced through the aperture and a closed position in which the slidable cover covers the aperture; wherein the piercing member and the slidable cover are coupled and configured to be moved in unison. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising: a housing having an aperture leading to a receiving chamber within the housing, wherein the receiving chamber is configured to receive and accommodate a capsule;a piercing member configured to pierce the capsule within the receiving chamber; anda slidable cover configured to be moved between an open position in which a capsule can be introduced through the aperture and a closed position in which the slidable cover covers the aperture;wherein the piercing member and the slidable cover are coupled and configured to be moved in unison.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the piercing member is movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and wherein the piercing member extends into the receiving chamber in the extended position when the slidable cover is in the closed position and wherein the piercing member is retracted from the receiving chamber in the retracted position when the slidable cover is in the open position.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the piercing member is moveable in an axial direction of the electronic cigarette.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the slidable cover is moveable in the axial direction of the electronic cigarette.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein the slidable cover is rotatable around the axial direction of the electronic cigarette, whereby the slidable cover can be moved between the opened position and the closed position depending on an angular position of the slidable cover in relation to a center axis of the electronic cigarette.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the piercing member is provided with at least one inlet opening configured to receive liquid from the capsule when the at least one inlet opening is located inside the capsule.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the piercing member further comprises a delivery structure configured to conduct the liquid stored in the capsule from the at least one inlet opening of the piercing member towards a vaporizer structure of the electronic cigarette.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7, further comprising a liquid intermediate storage portion, wherein the piercing member comprises a tip with at least one outlet opening connected to the delivery structure; and wherein the piercing member is configured such that the at least one outlet opening is fluidically connected to the liquid intermediate storage portion when the piercing member is in the extended position.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the liquid intermediate storage portion is connected to a wick extending to, or through, a heater structure of the electronic cigarette for transporting the liquid from the liquid intermediate storage portion to the heater structure.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the piercing member is provided with a catch configured to engage with the capsule such that, when the piercing member is being retracted from the extended position towards the retracted position, the capsule is pulled from a capsule seating within the receiving chamber11. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a biasing structure that is arranged and configured to bias the slidable cover into the closed position.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with an abutment limiting the movement of the slidable cover.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a controlling circuit configured to activate or deactivate the electronic cigarette based on a position of the slidable cover.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the aperture is formed in a lateral side of the housing.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a mouthpiece, wherein the slidable cover is slidable with respect to the mouthpiece.16. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the piercing member further comprises a conduit configured to conduct the liquid stored in the capsule from the at least one inlet opening of the piercing member towards a vaporizer structure of the electronic cigarette.17. The electronic cigarette of claim 16, further comprising a pad of a fibrous or porous material, wherein the piercing member comprises a tip with at least one outlet opening connected to the delivery structure; and wherein the piercing member is configured such that the at least one outlet opening is fluidically connected to the liquid intermediate storage portion when the piercing member is in the extended position.18. The electronic cigarette of claim 17, wherein the fibrous or porous material includes cotton, silica, ceramics, or silicon.19. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a spring that is arranged and configured to bias the slidable cover into the closed position.", "embedding_index": 896}
{"index": 897, "patent_number": "US2021298357 AA", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable capsule. The inhaler body includes a power unit, a control circuitry and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule. The capsule includes a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporization chamber, a vapor outlet, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element. The fluid transfer element has a liquid uptake portion located inside the liquid store and a liquid delivery portion in contact with the heater inside the vaporization chamber. A main vapor flow channel extends from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet. A first seal sealingly connects the vaporization chamber and the vapor flow channel, whereby the seal is configured to compress the fluid transfer element in the radial direction of the fluid transfer element in order to control the flow of liquid into the vaporization chamber. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable capsule, wherein the inhaler body comprises a power unit, a control circuitry and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporization chamber,a vapor outlet,a vaporizing unit comprising a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element has a liquid uptake portion located inside the liquid store and a liquid delivery portion in contact with the heating element inside the vaporization chamber,a main vapor flow channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet via a tube or chimney, anda seal configured to sealingly connect the vaporization chamber and the tube or chimney to form the main vapor flow channel, whereby the seal is additionally configured to compress the fluid transfer element in a radial direction of the fluid transfer element in order to control a flow of liquid into the vaporization chamber.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the electronic cigarette is configured to power the heating element so as to provide an effective power density of between 0.7 and 1.0 Watt/mm2.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a gauge of a heating wire of the heating element is greater than 0.18 mm.4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein an effective percentage of a surface area of the heating element in contact with the fluid transfer element is between 20 and 40 percent of the surface area of a heating wire of the heating element.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit is configured to produce aerosol with a vapor density of at least 3.5 mg per 55 ml inhalation.6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizing unit is configured to produce aerosol with a vapor density of at least 5.5 mg per 55 ml inhalation.7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to provide a pulse width modulated control such that a constant power is generated from the power unit across a predetermined range of power unit voltage levels.8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the inhaler body has an axial length of less than 120 mm.9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element has a longitudinal extension, which is transverse to a longitudinal direction of the capsule.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the heating element is provided on an outside circumference of the fluid transfer element.11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the heating element is wound around the fluid transfer element.12. The electronic cigarette according to claim 11, wherein a liquid inlet to the vaporization chamber is provided solely through the fluid transfer element and through liquid delivery channels formed from porous structures of the fluid transfer element.13. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporization chamber,a vapor outlet,a vaporizing unit comprising a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element has a liquid uptake portion located inside the liquid store and a liquid delivery portion in contact with the heating element inside the vaporization chamber,a main vapor flow channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet, anda seal configured to sealingly connect the vaporization chamber and the main vapor flow channel, whereby the seal is configured to compress the fluid transfer element in a radial direction of the fluid transfer element in order to control a flow of liquid into the vaporization chamber.14. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein an effective circumference of a heating wire of the heating element in contact with the fluid transfer element is between 20 and 40 percent of the effective circumference of the heating wire.15. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein the vapor outlet is provided as a mouthpiece portion of the capsule.", "embedding_index": 897}
{"index": 898, "patent_number": "EP3915409 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a conically shaped heating element (101) configured to generate the aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface (104) of said conically shaped heating element, and a vaporizable material consumable (102) configured to contain a vaporizable material (103), whereby the vaporizable material consumable comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface (106) configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element. The system further comprises a movable element (108) that is located in the conically shaped contacting element and is configured to be actuated at a time of mating with the conically shaped heating element to form a fluidic passage (105) such that vaporizable material may flow out of the vaporizable material consumable toward the conically shaped heating element. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a conically shaped heating element configured to generate the aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface of said conically shaped heating element, and a vaporizable material consumable configured to contain a vaporizable material, whereby the vaporizable material consumable comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element, a movable element that is located in the conically shaped contacting element and is configured to be actuated at a time of mating with the conically shaped heating element to form a fluidic passage such that vaporizable material may flow out of the vaporizable material consumable toward the conically shaped heating element.2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the movable element is provided in a wall of the contacting element slanted surface.3. The aerosol generating system of any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the movable element comprises a plurality of lids that are distributed in a symmetrical manner in the conically shaped contacting element.4. The aerosol generating system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when actuated, the movable element is configured to open at least a valve, which is configured to release the vaporizable material in the fluidic passage toward an area to be heated.5. The aerosol generating system of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movable element is configured to close the fluidic passage and stop vaporizable material flowing out of the vaporizable material consumable when the conically shaped heating element is un-mated from the contacting element.6. The aerosol generating system of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising at least one fixed pushing element formed on the conically shaped heating element, configured to correspond to the movable element, such that the at least one fixed pushing element interacts with the movable element at the time of mating to actuate the movable element.7. The aerosol generating system of claim 6, wherein the at least one fixed pushing element protuberates from the slanted surface of the heating element.8. A vaporizable material consumable for an aerosol generating system, comprising a conically shaped contacting element with a slanted surface, a movable element that is located inside the conically shaped contacting element and is actuatable to form a fluidic passage such that vaporizable material flows out of the vaporizable material consumable.9. The vaporizable material consumable of claim 8, wherein the movable element is provided in a wall of the slanted surface.10. The vaporizable material consumable of claim any one of claim 8 to 9, wherein the movable element comprises a plurality of lids that are distributed in a symmetrical manner in the conically shaped contacting element.11. The vaporizable material consumable of any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein when actuated, the movable element opens at least a valve, which is configured to release the vaporizable material in the fluidic passage.", "embedding_index": 898}
{"index": 899, "patent_number": "WO20127242 A1", "text": "[EN] A device (2) is disclosed for use in a commercial outlet. The device includes a trigger unit configured to detect a user touch. The trigger unit can include a touch pad (6a, 6b, 6c) and a microcontroller (14). A transmitter (12) is configured to transmit a signal to a receiver (20; 24; 32a, 32b, 32c) upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit so that a visual display can be provided to the user. A power supply (10) is configured to supply electrical power to the trigger unit and the transmitter. The trigger unit has an active mode in which it draws a first amount of power from the power supply and an inactive mode in which it draws a second amount of power from the power supply, which is less than the first amount. The trigger unit transitions between the active mode and the inactive mode at a first frequency which is selected so that the inverse of the first frequency is longer than a predicted duration of the effect of the user touch. [EN] Claims 1. A device for use in a commercial outlet, comprising: a trigger unit configured to detect a user touch; a transmitter configured to transmit a signal to a receiver upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit so that a visual display or other media content can be provided to the user; and a power supply configured to supply electrical power to the trigger unit and the transmitter; wherein the trigger unit has an active mode in which it draws a first amount of power from the power supply and an inactive mode in which it draws a second amount of power from the power supply, which is less than the first amount, and wherein the trigger unit transitions between the active mode and the inactive mode at a first frequency which is selected so that the inverse of the first frequency is longer than a predicted duration of the effect of the user touch.2. The device of claim 1, comprising a plurality of separate trigger units connected to the transmitter.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal that is indicative of the trigger unit that detected the user touch.4. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first frequency is at least 1 Hz, preferably around 2Hz.5. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the trigger unit comprises a capacitive sensor configured so that the effect of a user touch has a duration that is longer than the user touch itself.6. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein, upon detection of a touch event, the trigger unit is configured to transition between the active mode and the inactive mode at a second frequency which is higher than the first frequency and is selected so that the inverse of the second frequency is longer than a predicted duration of the user touch.7. The device of claim 6, wherein the second frequency is at least 8Hz and is preferably around 16Hz.8. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the active mode has a duration which is shorter than the duration of the inactive mode.9. The device of claim 8, wherein the active mode has a duration which is less than 10 microseconds, preferably around 1 microsecond.10. A system for use in a commercial outlet, comprising: the device of any of the preceding claims; a receiver configured to receive the signal from the transmitter; and a visual display or media player configured to provide a visual display or other media content to the user on receipt of a signal from the receiver.11. The system of claim 10, wherein the receiver is provided in a relay unit that is configured to receive the signal from the transmitter and is configured to generate a second signal for transmission to a second receiver. 12 The system of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the visual display is configured to display static and/or moving images to a user.13. The system of any of claims 10 to 12, wherein the visual display comprises one or more lighting units arranged in the commercial outlet.14. A method of operating a device in a commercial outlet, comprising the steps of: detecting a user touch using a trigger unit; transmitting a signal to a receiver upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit so that a visual display or other media content can be provided to the user; providing a power supply to the trigger unit and the transmitter; and transitioning the trigger unit between an active mode in which it draws a first amount of power from the power supply and an inactive mode in which it draws a second amount of power from the power supply, which is less than the first amount, wherein the transitioning is performed at a first frequency which is selected so that the inverse of the frequency is longer than a predicted duration of the effect of the user touch.15. A computer readable memory medium comprising executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the steps of: detecting a user touch using a trigger unit; transmitting a signal to a receiver upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit so that a visual display or other media content can be provided to the user; and transitioning the trigger unit between an active mode in which it draws a first amount of power from a power supply and an inactive mode in which it draws a second amount of power from the power supply, which is less than the first amount, wherein the transitioning is performed at a first frequency which is selected so that the inverse of the frequency is longer than a predicted duration of the effect of the user touch.", "embedding_index": 899}
{"index": 900, "patent_number": "WO16074890 A1", "text": "[EN] A processing system for a web includes a conveying mechanism configured to feed a continuous web of material along a conveying path in the processing system, a first printing cylinder having a first diameter and a first printing pattern, the first printing cylinder being arranged adjacent to the conveying path and configured to print a first image pattern on at least one surface of the continuous web, at least one second printing cylinder having a second diameter different from the first diameter and a second printing pattern, the second printing cylinder being arranged adjacent to the conveying path and configured to print a second image pattern on top of the first image pattern on the continuous web, and a system controller coupled to the conveying mechanism and configured to control the conveying mechanism according to at least one registration procedures, wherein the system controller is configured to selectively disable at least one of the registration procedures when printing the first and second image patterns to print a final random image pattern on the at least one surface of the continuous web. [EN] Claims 1. Processing system (100) for a web (W), comprising: a conveying mechanism (11) configured to feed a continuous web (W) of material along a conveying path in the processing system (100); a first printing cylinder (1) having a first diameter (dl) and a first printing pattern, the first printing cylinder (1) being arranged adjacent to the conveying path and configured to print a first image pattern on at least one surface of the continuous web (W); at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) having a second diameter (d2) different from the first diameter (dl) and a second printing pattern, the second printing cylinder (2, 3) being arranged adjacent to the conveying path and configured to print a second image pattern on top of the first image pattern on the continuous web (W); and a system controller (7) coupled to the conveying mechanism (11) and configured to control the conveying mechanism (11) according to at least one registration procedure, wherein the system controller (7) is configured to selectively disable at least one of the registration procedures when printing the first and second image patterns to print a final random image pattern on the at least one surface of the continuous web (W).2. Processing system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first printing pattern and/or the second printing pattern are different,3. Processing system (100) according to one of the claims 1 or 2, wherein the registration procedures comprise one or more of control of web conveying speed, control of lateral web alignment, control of conveying path length between the printing cylinders (1; 2; 3) and control of web tension.4. Processing system (100) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the system controller (7) is further coupled to the first printing cylinder (1) and the at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) and configured to drive the first printing cylinder (1) and the at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) at different rotational speed.5. Processing system (100) according to claim 4, wherein the system controller (7) is further configured to drive the first printing cylinder (1) and the at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) at the same tangential speed,6. Method (M) for processing a web (W), the method (M) comprising: conveying (Ml) a continuous web (W) of material along a conveying path in a processing system (100) by a conveying mechanism (11); printing (M2) a first image pattern on at least one surface of the continuous web (W) using a first printing cylinder (1) having a first diameter (dl) and a first printing pattern; printing (3) a second image pattern on top of the first image pattern on the continuous web (W) using at least one second printing cylinder (2, 3) having a second diameter (d2) different from the first diameter (dl) and a second printing pattern; and selectively disabling (4) at least one registration procedure for the conveying mechanism (11) when printing the first and second image patterns to print a final random image pattern on the at least one surface of the continuous web (W).7. Method (M) according to claim 6, wherein the first image pattern and/or the second image pattern comprise random image patterns,8. Method () according to one of the claims 6 and 7, wherein the first printing pattern and the second printing pattern comprise different patterns.9. Method (M) according to one of the claims 6 to 8, wherein the registration procedures comprise one or more of control of web conveying speed, control of lateral web alignment, control of conveying path length between the printing cylinders (1; 2; 3) and control of web tension.10. Method (M) according to one of the claims 6 to 9, wherein the continuous web (W) material comprises one of cardboard, paper, cellulose, textile fabric, plastic, metal or a laminate combination thereof.11. Method (M) according to one of the claims 6 to 10, wherein, the first printing cylinder (1) and the at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) are driven at different rotational speed. 12, Method (M) according to claim 11, wherein the first printing cylinder (1) and the at least one second printing cylinder (2; 3) are driven at the same tangential speed,13. Method () according to one of the claims 6 to 12, wherein printing (M2; M3) the first and second printing pattern comprises transferring compositions onto the at least one surface of the web (W) comprising at least one of an ink, a varnish and a wax onto the at least one surface of the web (W).14. A. web (Wp) of material, comprising a random pattern printed on a surface thereof, wherein the random pattern is obtained according to the method (M) of one of the claims 6 to 13.15. Package comprising at least one part thereof made from a web (Wp) according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 900}
{"index": 901, "patent_number": "WO20141093 A1", "text": "[EN] A tracker device (51) is disclosed for use in a commercial outlet. The tracker device (51) can be accommodated in a tray (40) along with a plurality of smoking product containers (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e) in a stack. A front panel (48) in the tray is configured to support the front-most smoking product container (50e) in the stack. A biased pusher (54) is configured to push against the rear-most smoking product container (50a) so that the stack is pushed towards the front panel. A trigger unit in the tracker device (51) is configured to detect a movement of the device which is indicative of a removal of the front-most smoking product container from the tray. A transmitter (62) is configured to transmit a signal to a receiver (70) upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit. A power supply (66) is configured to supply electrical power to the trigger unit and the transmitter. [EN] Claims 1. A device for use in a commercial outlet, comprising: a housing that is sized and shaped to be accommodated in a tray which is configured to accommodate a plurality of smoking product containers in a stack; a trigger unit configured to detect a movement of the housing, which is indicative of a removal of a front-most smoking product container from the tray; a transmitter configured to transmit a signal to a receiver upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit; and a power supply configured to supply electrical power to the trigger unit and the transmitter.2. The device of claim 1, wherein the trigger unit comprises a sensor that is configured to measure a distance to a surface that is fixed relative to the movement of the device.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the sensor is an optical sensor.4. The device of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a sensor for detecting removal of all smoking product containers from the tray.5. The device of claim 4, wherein the sensor is an optical sensor, a switch, or a motion sensor.6. The device of claim 5, wherein the optical sensor or switch is provided on a front facing surface of the housing.7. The device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the trigger unit has an active mode in which it draws a first amount of power from the power supply and an inactive mode in which it draws a second amount of power from the power supply, which is less than the first amount, and the trigger unit is configured to transition from the inactive mode to the active mode.8. The device of claim 7, further comprising a motion sensor, separate from the trigger unit, configured to detect a movement of the device and to provide a signal to the trigger unit to cause it to transition from the inactive mode to the active mode.9. The device of claim 8, wherein the motion sensor is further configured to detect removal of all smoking product containers from the tray.10. The device of claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the motion sensor includes an accelerometer.11. A tray for use in a commercial outlet, configured to accommodate a plurality of smoking product containers in a stack, the tray comprising: a front panel configured to support the front-most smoking product container in the stack; a biased pusher configured to push against the rear-most smoking product container so that the stack is pushed towards the front panel; and the device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the device is positioned in the tray among the plurality of smoking product containers.12. The tray of claim 11, wherein the device is integrated with another movable component in the tray, such as the biased pusher.13. A system for use in a commercial outlet, comprising: the device of any of claims 1 to 10; and a receiver configured to receive the signal from the transmitter.14. A method of operating a device in a commercial outlet, comprising the steps of: providing a tray that is configured to accommodate a plurality of smoking product containers in a stack, the tray comprising a front panel configured to support the front-most smoking product container in the stack, and a pusher configured to push against the rear-most smoking product container so that the stack is pushed towards the front panel; providing the device of any of claims 1 to 10 in the tray among the plurality of smoking product containers; detecting a movement of the device which is indicative of a removal of the front-most smoking product container from the tray; transmitting a signal to a receiver upon receipt of a signal from the trigger unit; and providing a power supply to the trigger unit and the transmitter.15. The method of claim 14, wherein the device is positioned between the pusher and the rear-most smoking product container.", "embedding_index": 901}
{"index": 902, "patent_number": "WO21213909 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permeable to a vapor flow (F) directed into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interaction with the flavoring material (8). The invention is characterized by a sealing (14) removably arranged at the capsule (1), wherein the sealing (14) seals the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1). [EN] Claims 1. Capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permeable to a vapor flow (F) di rected into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interaction with the flavoring mate rial (8), characterized by a sealing (14) removably arranged at the capsule (1), wherein the sealing (14) seals the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).2. Capsule (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises at least one sealing layer (15) removably arranged on the outside (18) of the capsule (1).3. Capsule (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that two flexible sealing layers (15) are removably arranged parallel to the respective sur faces (16a, b) of top and bottom wall (4, 6) on the outside (18) of the capsule (1) and af fixed to an outer surface (20) of the capsule (1), wherein the sealing layers (15) seal the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).4. Capsule (1) according to claim 2 or 3 characterized in that it comprises a cylindrical shape and a flexible sealing layer edge (22) protrudes parallel to the side wall (2), creating a respective overlap area (24) of the sealing layer (15) with the side wall (2), and is circumferentially affixed thereto.5. Capsule (1) according to any of the claims 2 - 4 characterized in that the respective sealing layers (15) are not affixed to the top and bottom wall (4, 6).6. Capsule (1) according to any of the claims 2 - 5 characterized in that a first surface (15a) of the sealing layer (15), which is directed towards the inside (8) of the capsule (1), is coated with glue (17) which can be activated by heat.7. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material comprises a metal, a polymer and/or a biodegradable polymer, preferably aluminum, silicon, PET and/or PLA.8. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material is a composite material comprising at least two different mate rial layers affixed planarly to each other.9. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises a thickness of at least 10 pm, preferably 15 pm, and up to 100 pm, preferably 50 pm, even more preferred 40 pm.10. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material is impermeable to water and vapor and that it is air-tight.11. Method for sealing a capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permea ble to a vapor flow (F) directed into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interac tion with the flavoring material (10), comprising the steps: Placing at least one sealing (14) at the capsule (1); Removably affixing the sealing (14) to the capsule (1), wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) is sealed with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).12. Method according to claim 11 characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises two sealing layers (15) the edges (22) which are arranged parallel to the respective surfaces (16a, b) of top and bottom wall (4, 6) on the outside (18) of the capsule (1) and the sealing layers (15) are folded towards the side wall (2), creating a respective overlap area (24) of the sealing layer (15) with the side wall (2).13. Method according to claim 11 or 12 characterized in that the sealing layers (15) are affixed only to the sidewall (2) of the capsule (1) and the affix ation is carried out circumferentially in the overlap area (24).14. Method according to any of the claims 11 to 13 characterized in that a first surface (15a) of the sealing layers (15), which is directed towards the inside (8) of the capsule (1), is coated with glue (17) and that the sealing layers (15) are affixed to the capsule (1) by heat activation of the glue (17).15. Method according to any of the claims 11 to 13 characterized in that the sealing layers (15) are affixed to the capsule (1) by ultrasonic welding.", "embedding_index": 902}
{"index": 903, "patent_number": "US2020253275 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device contains an aerosol forming material such as tobacco that can release vapour upon receiving heat from a heater. The cartridge includes a casing with a tab that moves between an open position and a closed position, where the open position extends from the casing to allow rapid cooling of the tab so that the user can easily grip the tab and extract the cartridge from the aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a casing;an aerosol forming material provided within the casing adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the aerosol generation device; anda tab arrangeable in a position which extends from the casing, wherein the tab can be gripped by a user to remove the consumable cartridge from the aerosol generation device.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is configured to move between a first position and a second position.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is formed by at least one line of weakening at a surface of the casing.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the tab is hingedly attached to the casing to allow movement between the first position and second position.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab comprises a visual indicator, wherein the visual indicator is indicative of temperature.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 5, wherein information in the visual indicator indicative of temperature is provided using colour.7. The consumable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the tab is formed of a foldable material.8. The consumable cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the tab and a top surface of the cartridge are formed from a single sheet.9. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a heater; andthe consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material can form an form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the heater.10. (canceled)11. A method of generating aerosol comprising: inserting a consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol forming material into a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device;moving a tab from a first position to a second position to expose an outlet from the consumable cartridge;applying with the device heat to the aerosol forming material in the consumable cartridge;extracting the consumable cartridge from the device by gripping the tab.12. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is formed of a metallic sheet.13. The consumable cartridge of claim 12, wherein the metallic sheet is aluminium foil.", "embedding_index": 903}
{"index": 904, "patent_number": "US2020281266 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes an aerosol forming material such as tobacco that can release vapour upon receiving heat from a heater. The cartridge includes a slot for receiving the heater. The slot can partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: an aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the aerosol generation device; anda partitioning element configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and in a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the partitioning element is further configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a third portion, and wherein the airflow path extends in the third portion in the first direction.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the partitioning element is further configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a fourth portion, and wherein the airflow path extends in the fourth portion in the second direction.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the airflow path is sinuous between the first and second portions.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, further comprising an outer casing, and wherein the partitioning element is attached to the outer casing.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the partitioning element comprises a heating element.7. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material is arranged to form a guide within which the partitioning element can be positioned.8. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the first and second portions have respective first and second lengths, that are parallel to the respective first and second directions, and wherein a length of the partitioning element is less than the first and second lengths.9. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a heater;a consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the heater; anda partitioning element configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and in a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.10. A method of generating aerosol comprising: supplying air flow to a consumable, the consumable including aerosol forming material partitioned to at least first and second portions, wherein said flow extends through the first portion in a first direction and the second portion in an opposed second direction.", "embedding_index": 904}
{"index": 905, "patent_number": "WO20126992 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method and a device of manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco. [EN] Claims 1. A method of manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco, comprising the steps of: providing a packaging, preferably an empty packaging; inserting loose tobacco material into the packaging; introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging; and closing the packaging after inserting the loose tobacco material and introducing the at least one volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging, wherein the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is applied by injection or spraying.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the loose tobacco material is inserted into the packaging before the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is introduced.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the loose tobacco material is inserted into the packaging after the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is introduced.4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is applied by dripping.5. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the amount of volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is between and including 0.2 and 8 weight percent, preferably between and including 0.3 and 7 weight percent, further preferably between and including 0.5 and 4 weight percent, particularly preferably between and including 1 weight percent and 3 weight percent, of the amount of loose tobacco material, based on the weight of the loose tobacco material.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the amount of volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is between and including 0.2 g and 2.0 g.7. The method according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the amount of loose tobacco material is between and including 30 g to 50 g.8. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the step of closing the packaging comprises sealing the packaging.9. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the packaging is a pouch.10. A device for manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco, comprising: a unit for providing a packaging which is configured to provide a packaging to the device; a unit for transporting the packaging through the device which is configured to transport the packaging from the unit for providing the packaging through the device; a unit for inserting loose tobacco material into the packaging which is configured to insert loose tobacco into the packaging while the packaging is located on the unit for transporting the packaging; a unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging which is configured to introduce at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging while the packaging is located on the unit for transporting the packaging; and a unit for closing the packaging after inserting the loose tobacco material and introducing the at least one volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging which is configured to close the packaging and which is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging after the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, and the unit for inserting loose tobacco material, wherein the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging comprises a unit for dosing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol dosing unit, which is configured to measure an amount of at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, introduced into one packaging, and at least one pipe or tube that is configured to be inserted into the packaging such that the at least one pipe or tube is introduced below an upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.11. The device of claim 10, wherein the unit for inserting loose tobacco is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging before the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, into the packaging.12. The device of claim 10, wherein the unit for inserting loose tobacco is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging after the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, into the packaging.13. The device of any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the at least one pipe or tube is configured to be inserted into the packaging at least 5 mm below the upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.14. The device of claim 13, wherein the at least one pipe or tube is configured to be inserted into the packaging at least 10 mm below the upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.", "embedding_index": 905}
{"index": 906, "patent_number": "WO20127143 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method of producing a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use, as well as to a method for producing portioned smokeless tobacco products for oral use, and a portioned smokeless tobacco product for oral use. [EN] Claims 1. A method for producing a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use, the method comprising the steps of: providing a dry tobacco preparation comprising divided tobacco material and at least one salt; adding water and a humectant to the dry tobacco preparation to obtain a moist tobacco preparation; and heating the moist tobacco preparation in a first heating step and a second heating step to obtain a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use; wherein the first heating step comprises heating the moist tobacco preparation for a first time period to a first target temperature between 58 degrees centigrade and 8o degrees centigrade, and wherein the second heating step comprises heating the moist tobacco preparation for a second time period to a second target temperature between and including 8o degrees centigrade to 110 degrees centigrade2. The method of claim 1, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated to a first target temperature for a first time period of between and including 30 to 180 minutes during the first heating step.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated to a second target temperature for a second time period of 20 to 50 minutes during the second heating step.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising a step of cooling the moist tobacco preparation after the second heating step to a target temperature of 30 degrees centigrade or less.5. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising a step of adding at least one pH adjuster to the moist tobacco preparation to adjust the pH of the moist tobacco preparation to a predefined pH range after the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation in the first and second heating steps.6. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising at least one step of adding water to the moist tobacco preparation to adjust its moisture to a predefined moisture level after the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation in the first and second heating steps.7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation is performed within a vessel.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated in at least one of the first and second heating steps through heating of a vessel wall in contact with the moist tobacco preparation.9. The method of claim 8, wherein the vessel wall is heated through circulation of a first fluid, wherein the temperature of the first fluid is in the range of 95 degrees centigrade to 105 degrees centigrade, preferably about ioo degrees centigrade10. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated in the second heating step by direct contact with a second fluid at a temperature higher than the temperature of the moist tobacco preparation after the first heating step.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the temperature of the second fluid is in the range of ioo degrees centigrade to 110 degrees centigrade12. A method for producing portioned smokeless tobacco products for oral use, the method comprising the steps of: providing a smokeless tobacco composition obtained by the method of any of claims 1 to 11; and portioning the smokeless tobacco composition into individual portions for oral use.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising a step of enclosing each individual portion in a saliva-permeable pouch.14. A portioned smokeless tobacco product for oral use, obtained by the method of claim 12 or 13.", "embedding_index": 906}
{"index": 907, "patent_number": "US2016066617 AA", "text": "[EN] A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material is disclosed. The method comprises reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size. The invention also relates to vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method. [EN] 1. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing the plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres comprises a step of cutting the plant fibres.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the method comprises a 1 further step of sieving the plant fibres after the cutting step to separate fibres of different particle sizes.4. A method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.5. A method according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: i. drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less; ii. cutting the plant fibres; iii. sieving the cut plant fibres after the cutting step to separate the plant fibres of different particle sizes; iv. adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres; and v. mixing the plant fibres with the humectants.6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the vaporisable material comprises tobacco.7. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres by cutting the plant fibres and further characterised in that the plant fibres are not crushed or ground.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the plant fibres are cut to a particle size of less than 1.5 mm.9. A method according to claim 8, comprising a further step of mixing the plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size after the cutting step.10. A method according to claim 7, comprising a further step of adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres.11. A method according to claim 7, comprising an initial step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.12. Vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method of claim 1.13. Vaporisable material comprising plant fibres having particle size values ranging from 0.85 to 0.25 mm and a humectant, and preferably comprising particles having particle size values within two more of the ranges 0.85-0.60 mm, 0.60-0.40 mm and 0.40-0.25 mm.14. A capsule containing the vaporisable material according to claim 12.15. A capsule containing the vaporisable material according to claim 13.16. Vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method of claim 7.", "embedding_index": 907}
{"index": 908, "patent_number": "US2019239558 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article includes a rod element including smokeable material and a filter element having a first end for connection to an end of the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user. A liquid-filled capsule is arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element and the liquid-filled capsule is configured to break upon application of an external force to release the liquid. A tipping wrapper connects the filter element and rod element. The tipping wrapper has a wet tensile strength of at least about 0.15 kN/m. The smoking article is resistant to breakage even after the liquid is released. [EN] 1. A smoking article, comprising: a rod element comprising smokeable material;a filter element having a first end for connection to an end of the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user;a liquid-filled capsule arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element, the liquid-filled capsule configured to break upon application of an external force to release liquid contained therein; anda tipping wrapper which connects the filter element and the rod element;wherein the tipping wrapper has a wet tensile strength of at least 0.15 kN/m.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper has a dry tensile strength of at least 1 kN/m.3. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the dry tensile strength of the tipping wrapper is no more than 5 kN/m.4. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the wet tensile strength of the tipping wrapper is no more than 0.55 kN/m.5. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein a dry tensile strength to wet tensile strength ratio is no more than 15.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper is wrapped about the filter element such that a principal stress direction of the tipping wrapper is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the filter element.7. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the principal stress direction is a cross direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of a roll of tipping wrapper material.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the liquid-filled capsule is a directional capsule.9. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the directional capsule comprises a predefined rupture region configured to break upon application of the external force, and the rupture region is directed towards the first end of the filter element.10. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the directional capsule comprises a predefined rupture region configured to break upon application of the external force, and the rupture region is directed towards the second end of the filter element.11. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter element further comprises fibrous filtration material between the capsule and the first end of the filter element.12. The smoking article according to claim 11, wherein the fibrous filtration material extends between the capsule and the first end of the filter element at least 7 mm.13. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the capsule contains a liquid volume of at least 0.05 ml.14. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper comprises: fibrous material; anda wet-strength additive which acts to increase bonding between fibres of the fibrous material.15. The smoking article according to claim 14, wherein the fibrous material is paper, and the wet-strength additive is selected from a natural resin, a synthetic resin, or a combination thereof.", "embedding_index": 908}
{"index": 909, "patent_number": "US2016235121 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention pertains to an aerosol transferring adapter for an aerosol generating device, comprising a liquid storage component and a mouthpiece. The liquid storage component comprises a liquid reservoir for holding a liquid used to generate an aerosol, an airflow channel leading through the liquid reservoir, and a connector fitting arranged around the airflow channel. The mouthpiece comprises at least two mouthpiece compartments being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from at least one mouthpiece inlet to at least one mouthpiece outlet, and a mouthpiece fitting arranged around the mouthpiece inlet and configured to be alignably connected to the connector fitting of the liquid storage component. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece (10b) for an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from at least one mouthpiece inlet (5a) to at least one mouthpiece outlet (8), and a mouthpiece fitting (5) arranged around the mouthpiece inlet (5a), which mouthpiece fitting (5) is configured to be alignably connected to an aerosol generating device (100).2. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) comprises an aerosol modifying medium arranged therein.3. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a flavourant, tobacco, tobacco derivative(s) or a combination thereof.4. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a filtration material.5. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a moisturizing/drying pad.6. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein at least two of the mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) comprise different aerosol modifying mediums arranged therein.7. An aerosol transferring adapter (10) for an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: a liquid storage component (10a) comprising:a liquid reservoir (11) for holding a liquid (11a) used to generate an aerosol, an airflow channel (2) leading from the liquid reservoir (11), and a connector fitting (3) arranged around the airflow channel (2); and a mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 1, the mouthpiece fitting (5) being configured to be alignably connected to the connector fitting (3) of the liquid storage component (10a).8. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, further comprising: at least one sealing ring (4) fitted between the connector fitting (3) and the mouthpiece fitting (5) fluidly sealing the interface between the liquid storage component (10a) and the mouthpiece (10b) against the environment.9. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, wherein the connector fitting (3) and the mouthpiece fitting (5) realize complementary snap-fit parts or interlocking clearances.10. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, wherein the mouthpiece (10b) is rotatable against the liquid storage component (10a), the rotation causing the airflow channel (2) to connect to a different compartment of the at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) depending on the rotation position of the mouthpiece (10b).11. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 10, further comprising: one or more alignment marks (7a; 7b) in the outer housing of the mouthpiece (10b) and/or the liquid storage component (10a) configured to indicate the rotation position of the mouthpiece (10b) to a user of the aerosol generating device (100).12. An aerosol generating device (100), comprising: an aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7; anda heating element (102) coupled to the liquid reservoir (11) at a liquid interface (1) and configured to heat liquid (11a) in the liquid reservoir (11), thereby generating aerosol in the airflow channel (2).13. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 12, further comprising: an electrical power source (101) coupled to the heating element (102) and configured to provide the heating element (102) with electrical energy.14. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 13, further comprising: a housing (103) enclosing at least the heating element (102) and the electrical power source (101).15. A method (20) for transferring aerosol within an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: generating (21) aerosol by volatilizing compounds of a liquid composition in a liquid reservoir (11) of the aerosol generating device (100);guiding (22) the generated aerosol to a mouthpiece (10b) of the aerosol generating device (100), the mouthpiece (10b) comprising at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from a mouthpiece inlet (5a) to a mouthpiece outlet;aligning (23) the position of the mouthpiece (10b) with respect to the liquid reservoir (11); andguiding (24) the generated aerosol through at least one of the mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) depending on the aligned position of the mouthpiece (10b) with respect to the liquid reservoir (11).", "embedding_index": 909}
{"index": 910, "patent_number": "US2020108992 AA", "text": "[EN] A wrapped container of consumer goods, includes a container for housing consumer goods enclosed by a wrapper with a tear tape, a label positioned between the container and the wrapper, the label and the tear tape arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed, wherein at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container. [EN] 1. A wrapped container of consumer goods, comprising: a container for housing consumer goods enclosed by a wrapper with a tear tape,a label positioned between the container and the wrapper at a side or rear wall of the container, the label and the tear tape arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed,wherein at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container.2. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is located between distal ends of the tear tape.3. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is substantially rectangular and is positioned such that a shortest side of the rectangular label is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container.4. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is positioned at a height of less than 50 percent of a total height of the container, the height measured from a bottom edge of the container along the longitudinal axis of the container.5. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label comprises a weakening arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed at least at the weakening.6. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the tear tape comprises first and second bands that intersect each other at an intersection to form first and second intersecting branches.7. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the first and second bands are arranged such that opening of the wrapper follows a first opening stage along the first branch from a first end thereof, followed by a second stage along the first and second intersecting branches from said intersection until at least one of a second end of the first branch and an end of the second branch.8. The wrapped container according to claim 7, wherein the at least a portion of the tear tape is one of the first and second bands.9. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein one of the first and second bands is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container.10. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the label is located between the intersection of the first and second bands and a distal end of one of the first and second bands.11. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the container comprises a plurality of walls, wherein the intersection between the first and second bands and the label are provided at the same wall of the container.12. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a box with an open top end closed by a lid hinged to the box along a hinge line, and wherein an end of the tear tape is provided near a longitudinal edge connecting a box front wall to a box side wall.13. A method of manufacturing a wrapped container of consumer goods, the method comprising the steps of: providing a container of consumer goods;providing a sheet of wrapping material;applying a label to one of the sheet of wrapping material and the container;applying a tear tape to the sheet of wrapping material;applying the wrapping material comprising the tear tape to the container such that at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container, and such that the label is adhered to both the container and the tear tape of the wrapping material, such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed; andsealing the container with the wrapping material.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the tear tape is affixed to the label by the application of a heat-activatable adhesive to one or both of the tear tape and the label.15. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of providing a weakening in the label.", "embedding_index": 910}
{"index": 911, "patent_number": "US2019321572 AA", "text": "[EN] A refilling assembly for use with an aerosol inhaler or electronic cigarette includes a supply reservoir containing an aerosol forming substance or aerosol precursor and a supply conduit in fluid communication with the supply reservoir for supplying the aerosol forming substance to a receiving reservoir, which is a tank in the aerosol inhaler or electronic cigarette. A return conduit is provided to receive fluid from the tank when the aerosol forming substance is supplied by the supply conduit. A protrusion or connection member is provided to achieve a sealed connection between the tank, the supply conduit and the return conduit. A displaceable member is operable to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, towards the receiving reservoir. [EN] 1. A refilling assembly for refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol inhaler with an aerosol forming substance, the system comprising: a supply reservoir to contain the aerosol forming substance;a supply conduit in fluid communication with the supply reservoir for supplying the aerosol forming substance to the receiving reservoir;a return conduit configured to receive fluid from the receiving reservoir when the aerosol forming substance is supplied to the receiving reservoir by the supply conduit;a connection member configured to provide a sealed connection between the receiving reservoir, the supply conduit and the return conduit; anda displaceable member operable to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, to the receiving reservoir.2. The refilling assembly of claim 1, further comprising a return reservoir in fluid communication with the return conduit, the return reservoir configured to receive fluid from the receiving reservoir.3. The refilling assembly of claim 2, wherein the supply reservoir and the return reservoir are arranged in a common housing.4. The refilling assembly of claim 2, wherein a sealed circuit is provided for transmission of fluid between the supply reservoir and the return reservoir, via the receiving reservoir, the sealed circuit including the supply reservoir, the supply conduit, the connection member, and the return conduit.5. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member comprises a deformable wall of the supply reservoir.6. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member is displaceable from a first position in order to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, towards the receiving reservoir, and wherein the displaceable member is biased towards the first position.7. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member is displaceable from a first position to a second position in order to displace a first volume of the aerosol forming substance which is substantially matched to a volume of the receiving reservoir.8. The refilling assembly of claim 1, further comprising an electric pump which includes the displaceable member.9. The refilling assembly of claim 8, wherein the electric pump is a peristaltic pump configured to pump the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir towards the receiving reservoir.10. The refilling assembly of claim 9, wherein the displaceable member includes a first engagement member to provide a constriction to move along the supply conduit for pumping of the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir to the receiving reservoir, and wherein the displaceable member includes a second engagement member to provide a constriction to move along the return conduit for pumping of the fluid from the supply reservoir to the receiving reservoir.11. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein an outlet of the supply conduit is arranged to point in a first direction and an inlet of the return conduit is arranged to point in a second direction, wherein the first and second directions are different from one another.12. The refilling assembly of claim 11, wherein the inlet and the outlet are peripherally disposed about a common axis and the first and second directions are arranged on respective radially extending lines that are separated by 90-270 degrees.13. A system for refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol generation system with an aerosol forming substance, the system comprising: the refilling assembly of claim 1; anda storage portion including the receiving reservoir adapted to be connected to the connection member.14. (canceled)15. A method of refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol generation system with an aerosol forming substance, the method comprising the steps of: actuating a displaceable member to displace the aerosol forming substance from a supply reservoir, through a supply conduit, to the receiving reservoir; andreceiving fluid from the receiving reservoir in a return conduit.16. The refilling assembly of claim 11, wherein the inlet and the outlet are peripherally disposed about a common axis and the first and second directions are arranged on respective radially extending lines that are separated by 120-240 degrees.", "embedding_index": 911}
{"index": 912, "patent_number": "US2021030062 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article comprises includes a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid, a liquid absorbing material for absorbing aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir and a non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir The liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device to generate a flavoured aerosol for inhalation by a user. An aerosol generating system and a method for generating a flavoured aerosol are also described. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid;a liquid absorbing material for absorbing aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir; anda non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir;wherein the liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously by the inductively heatable susceptor when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is distributed in the liquid absorbing material.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is distributed in the non-liquid flavour generating material.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material is distributed in the liquid absorbing material.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material and the liquid absorbing material are arranged separately, preferably wherein the liquid absorbing material is arranged to be positioned closer to a heater or an induction coil than the non-liquid flavour generating material when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material includes an aerosol forming liquid in an amount less than approximately 20 percent on a dry weight basis.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material includes water in an amount less than approximately 15 percent on a dry weight basis.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material is not positioned downstream of the liquid absorbing material relative to an aerosol flow direction within the article.10. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device comprising a cavity; andthe aerosol generating article according to claim 1 positioned in the cavity;the aerosol generating device further comprising an atomiser for heating the aerosol generating article to generate an aerosol from aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material from the reservoir and to generate a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material.11. A method for generating a flavoured aerosol, the method comprising: providing an aerosol generating article comprising a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid, a liquid absorbing material and a non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir;transferring aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir to the liquid absorbing material;generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material;generating a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material; andmixing the aerosol and the flavour to generate a flavoured aerosol.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material comprises heating the liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material.13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material comprises heating the non-liquid flavour generating material.14. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material provides greater than approximately 85 percent of the total aerosol content of the flavoured aerosol.15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generated by the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material does not flow through the non-liquid flavour generating material.", "embedding_index": 912}
{"index": 913, "patent_number": "WO21185808 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (1) is disclosed for use in an aerosol-generating device. The cartridge comprises a tubular outer body (2), an internal compartment (14), first and second air-permeable end caps (4,6), and at least one heating member (8). The internal compartment is for accommodating a solid or semisolid aerosol-generating substrate (16), and the first and second air-permeable end caps are configured to retain the aerosol-generating substrate and to allow an airflow in the internal compartment. The least one heating member is configured to extend within the internal compartment and to heat the aerosol¬ generating substrate contained therein, wherein the heating member is fixedly connected to one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cartridge for use in an aerosol-generating device, the cartridge comprising: a tubular outer body; an internal compartment for accommodating a solid or semi-solid aerosol-generating substrate; first and second air-permeable end caps configured to retain the aerosol-generating substrate and to allow an airflow in the internal compartment; and at least one rod shaped heating member configured to extend within the internal compartment and to be in direct contact, and thereby heat, the aerosol-generating substrate contained therein, wherein the heating member is fixedly connected to one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body.2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating member is further connected to an electrical connector arranged at an outer surface of said one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the electrical connector is integral with the heating member.4. The cartridge of claim 2 or 3, wherein the heating member comprises an electrical resistor that can be electrically heated when electricity is supplied through the electrical connector.5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heating member comprises an inductively energizable susceptor material.6. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular outer body comprises a thermal insulator.7. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating member extends along more than a third, preferably more than half, of the length of the internal compartment between the first and second air-permeable end caps.8. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, comprising the aerosol-generating substrate contained within the internal compartment.9. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises tobacco.10. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and/or second end cap is removable to allow access to the internal compartment for removal and replacement of the aerosol-generating substrate.11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the first and/or second end cap comprises a thread and the tubular outer body comprises a corresponding complementary thread for attaching the first and/or second end cap to the tubular outer body.12. The cartridge of any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first and second end caps are fixed in place so that access to the internal compartment is prevented.13. An aerosol-generating device, comprising: a housing; a cartridge according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge is removably receivable in a compartment of the housing; an airflow channel arranged in the housing to allow an airflow from outside the housing into the internal compartment of the cartridge through at least one of the first and second end caps; a power source, wherein the power source is configured to supply energy to the heating member and thereby generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating substrate; and a mouthpiece through which a user can inhale the generated aerosol, wherein the mouthpiece is fluidly connected to the internal compartment of the cartridge and the airflow channel.14. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 13 as being dependent upon any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the power source comprises an electrical connector configured to contact said electrical connector of the cartridge when the cartridge is arranged in said compartment of the housing.15. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 13 as being dependent upon claim 5, further comprising an inductor electrically connected to the power source, wherein the inductor is configured to energize the susceptor in the cartridge to generate an aerosol through heating of the aerosol-generating substrate contained in the cartridge.", "embedding_index": 913}
{"index": 914, "patent_number": "EP3881689 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a pouch for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope with a front wall that opposes a back wall and is affixed to the back wall alongside of at least two lateral edges of the envelope. A lid covers at least a portion of the front wall in a closed state of the envelope. The pouch also comprises a first compartment for the reception of loose articles, wherein said first compartment being delimited by the back wall. The pouch further comprises a second compartment being delimited from the first compartment. Moreover, the pouch comprises an additional stabilizing sleeve removably arranged in the first or second compartment. The invention also relates to a method of producing said pouch and comprising the steps of a) providing the envelope, b) folding the envelope to provide the pouch with the first and second compartment, c) providing the additional sleeve, which is folded and d) arranging the sleeve in a compartment of the pouch. [EN] 1. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall (20) alongside of at least two lateral edges (3a, 3b) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front wall (10) in a closed state of the envelope (3), wherein the pouch (1) comprises a first compartment (6) for the reception of loose articles, the first compartment (6) being delimited by the back wall (20), the pouch (1) further comprises a second compartment (7) being delimited from the first compartment (6),characterized in that the pouch comprises an additional stabilizing sleeve (50) removably arranged in the first (6) or second (7) compartment.2. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 1,characterized in that A stiffness of the material of the sleeve (50) is higher than a stiffness of the material of the envelope (3).3. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) is foldable from an unfolded state to a folded state and/or vice versa and/or the sleeve (50) is foldable by exertion of pressure on at least a first sleeve side edge and an opposing second sleeve side edge.4. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) consists of or comprises one coherent piece comprising at least a sleeve front panel and a sleeve back panel.5. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a flap, which is affixed to the sleeve front and/or sleeve back panel.6. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a protrusion (70), which is positioned at an upper edge of the sleeve (50).7. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) is shaped rectangular.8. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises at least a first spacer section, which is able to space the sleeve front panel from the sleeve back panel.9. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 8,characterized in that the spacer section is a cutout folding web, which is affixed to the sleeve front panel and the sleeve back panel.10. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that at least a part of an inner face of the cutout folding web is affixed to an inner surface of the sleeve front or sleeve back panel.11. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a paper, carton, cardboard or plastics material.12. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the outer envelope (3) of the Pouch (1) consists of or comprises one coherent piece comprising the lid (4), the back (20) wall, the front (10) wall and an intermediate wall (30) partially delimiting the second compartment (7).13. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 12,characterized in that a front part of the envelope (3), which is connected to the back wall (20) at a lower edge (3c) of the envelope (3), is folded such that the front part defines the front wall (10) and the intermediate wall (30).14. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 12,characterized in that the front part of the envelope (3) is folded such that at least a part of the intermediate wall (30) and/or at least a part of the front wall (10) is a double layer of the material of the envelope (3).15. Method of producing a pouch (1) for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall (20) alongside of at least two lateral edges (3a, 3b) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front wall (10) in a closed state of the envelope (3), wherein the pouch (1) comprises a first compartment (6) for the reception of loose articles, the first compartment (6) being delimited by the back wall (20), the pouch (1) further comprises a second compartment (7) being delimited from the first compartment (6), wherein the pouch comprises an additional sleeve (50) arranged in the first (6) or second (7) compartment, comprising the steps of: a. Providing the envelope (3),b. folding the envelope (3) to provide the pouch with the first (6) and second (7) compartment,c. providing the additional sleeve (50), which is folded or unfolded,d. arranging the sleeve (50) in a compartment of the pouch (1).", "embedding_index": 914}
{"index": 915, "patent_number": "WO21180825 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette (100) is provided and comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis; a first component (112) and a second component (114) configured to introduce first and second characteristics respectively to an aerosol inhaled by a user, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and a slider (116) configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved from their respective first position to their respective second position, in the airflow. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a tubular body having a longitudinal axis; a first component and a second component housed within the tubular body, configured to alter first and second characteristics respectively of an aerosol inhaled by a user, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and a slider configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved from their respective first position to their respective second position, in the airflow.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, comprising a first slider associated with the first component and a second slider associated with the second component.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, comprising a mechanism configured to be activated when the first component is moved from its first position to its second position, wherein activation of the mechanism causes movement of the second component from its second position to its first position.4. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular body includes a tapered internal channel and the slider is configured to move the first or second component longitudinally against the tapered internal channel from the first position to the second position.5. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second components include respective flavourings with different characteristics.6. The electronic cigarette of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second components are air-permeable filters that can be delivered to the airflow in the respective second positions.7. The electronic cigarette of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first and second components comprise a respective liquid reservoir and vaporiser.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7, wherein the first and second components comprise respective first and second liquid reservoirs positioned either side of the vaporiser.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 7 or claim 8, comprising electrical contacts configured to engage with the vaporiser of the first component or the second component when the first component or the second component is in its respective second position.10. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the slider is biased towards the first position.11. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the slider includes a locking mechanism that can securely position the first or second component in the second position.12. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, comprising a rotatable member engageable with the slider, the rotatable member configured to selectively position the slider with respect to the first or second component.13. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding clams, further comprising at least a third component configured to introduce a third characteristic to the aerosol, wherein the third component has a respective first position in which the third component is not positioned in the airflow and a second position, longitudinally displaced from the first position, in which the third component is positioned in the airflow, and wherein the slider is configured to selectively move the third component longitudinally so that it can be moved from its first position to its second position where it can introduce the third characteristic to the aerosol in the airflow.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, wherein the first, second and third components are positioned annularly around the longitudinal axis in their respective first positions.15. A method of introducing a characteristic into an aerosol, the method comprising: arranging a first component and a second component configured to introduce first and second characteristics respectively to an aerosol, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow, which flows mainly in a longitudinal direction, and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and arranging a slider configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved between their respective first positions and their respective second positions, in the airflow.", "embedding_index": 915}
{"index": 916, "patent_number": "US2017150751 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an improved method for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition wherein the tobacco material can be cooled down, after being heated to a temperature of 80 degrees centigrade or more, to a temperature of below 25 degrees centigrade during a time period of 20 min or less. [EN] 1. A method for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a tobacco material in a vessel;(b) heating the tobacco material to a temperature of 80 degrees centigrade or more;(c) introducing a cryogenic fluid through a first opening of the vessel to cool down the temperature of the tobacco material to a temperature of below 25 degrees centigrade during a time period of 20 min or less.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein 0.01 -10 kg cryogenic liquid are used per kg tobacco material.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is introduced ata flow rate of 0.01 or more kg/min/kg tobacco material.4. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step of adding water to the tobacco material prior to the heating step (b) or during the heating step (b).5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the additional step of adding water to the tobacco material during the heating step (b) comprises introducing steam.6. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step of adding a salt to the tobacco prior to the heating step (b) or during the heating step (b).7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco material is stirred during the step (c).8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is introduced in the vessel for a period of 4 minutes.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide.10. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step (d) of adding a buffer to the tobacco material to adjust the pH to a value in the range of 7.0 to 9.0.11. A tobacco composition obtainable by the method according to claim 1.12. Use of the tobacco composition according to claim 11 for a smokeless tobacco product.13. A smokeless tobacco product comprising the tobacco composition according to claim 11.14. A portioned smokeless tobacco product comprising the tobacco composition according to claim 11.", "embedding_index": 916}
{"index": 917, "patent_number": "WO21175754 A1", "text": "[EN] A flavour adjuster (4; 104; 204) is disclosed for an electronic cigarette (2). The flavour adjuster (4; 104; 204) includes a flavour disc (16; 116; 216) comprising a plurality of holes (26a, 26b, 26c, 26d; 126a, 126b, 126c, 126d; 226a, 226b, 226c, 226d) and each hole is configured to accommodate a flavourant. A mask disc (14; 114; 214) is provided, which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, and which comprises a single hole (24; 124; 224) that can be rotated to align with a hole in the flavour disc so that the airflow can pass through the aligned holes. The flavour disc and the mask disc are engageable with one another in order to prevent relative rotation of the respective discs. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flavour adjuster for an electronic cigarette, the flavour adjuster comprising: a flavour disc comprising a plurality of holes, wherein each hole is configured to accommodate a flavourant; and a mask disc which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, wherein the mask disc comprises at least one hole that can be rotated to align with one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc so that an airflow can pass through the aligned holes, wherein the flavour disc and the mask disc are engageable with one another in order to prevent relative rotation of the respective discs.2. The flavour adjuster of claim 1, wherein one of the mask disc and the flavour disc comprises a projection that can engage with a corresponding recess in the other of the mask disc and the flavour disc.3. The flavour adjuster of claim 2, wherein the recess comprises a sealing member which can seal against the projection.4. The flavour adjuster of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the projection is provided on the mask disc and the recess is provided by one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.5. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, wherein the flavour disc and the mask disc are configured to engage with one another in a longitudinal direction, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the flavour adjuster.6. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, wherein each of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc accommodates a different flavourant that can provide a different flavour adjustment.7. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a filter disc which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc and/or the mask disc, wherein the filter disc comprises a plurality of holes with at least one element positioned in at least one hole to adjust a characteristic of the vapour.8. The flavour adjuster of claim 7, wherein the filter disc is engageable with the flavour disc or the mask disc in order to prevent relative rotation of the discs.9. The flavour adjuster of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the at least one element in the filter disc comprises a flavourant configured to adjust the flavour of the vapour or a nicotine booster configured to adjust the amount of nicotine in the vapour.10. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a pressure drop adjustment disc having a plurality of holes with different sizes, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc is rotatable to selectively align one of its plurality of holes with the hole in the mask disc and to adjust airflow through the pressure drop adjustment disc.11. The flavour adjuster of claim 10, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc comprises two holes having different sizes.12. The flavour adjuster of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc includes a ventilation hole which can be rotated to selectively draw atmospheric air into the airflow.13. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a mixing disc positioned between the mask disc and the flavour disc, and which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, wherein the mixing disc comprises a channel configured to receive the airflow from the hole in the mask disc and guide the airflow into at least two of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.14. The flavour adjuster of claim 13, wherein the mixing disc further comprises a hole that can be rotated into alignment with a selected one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.15. An electronic cigarette comprising: a vapour generation device positioned in an airflow and configured to generate a vapour for inhalation by a user; a mouthpiece through which the user can inhale the generated vapour; and the flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 917}
{"index": 918, "patent_number": "WO21176394 A1", "text": "[EN] The safety means comprise at least a control circuit, said circuit comprising a first hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a first element of an aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a second element of an aerosol generating device. Said loops are independent from each other, and each of said loops is further configured to directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A control circuit for an aerosol generation device, said circuit comprising a first hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a first element of the aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a second element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said loops are independent from each other, and wherein each of said loops is further configured to directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device.2. The control circuit as defined in claim 1, wherein said circuit comprises a third hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a third element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said third element is a current flowing between the first element (12) and the second element (20).3. The control circuit as defined in claim 1 or 2, wherein said first element is a battery (12) of the aerosol generation device and the property of said first element is the temperature of the battery (12) wherein said second element is a heater (20) of the aerosol generation device and the property of said second element is the temperature of the heater (20).4. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a first thermistor (13) in said first loop and a second thermistor (21) in said second loop, said thermistors being configured to measure the temperature of said first and second element.5. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said loops are connected through wired-or means such that the wired-or means output a triggering signal in response to receiving a fault signal from any safety loop. 8. 6.The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said protection means comprise a multi-disconnection circuit (16,17) between said first and second elements of the devicewherein the multi-disconnection circuit comprise at least two switches (18,17) in series.7. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1-8, wherein said circuit comprises an OR-gate (40,41) in each of said safety loops, said OR-gates receiving the signal corresponding to the monitored property and a test signal.8. The control circuit as defined in one of the preceding claims, wherein said circuit comprises means to generate a periodical self-test of at least one safety loop.9. The control circuit as defined in claim 8, wherein said means to generate the self-test comprise an additional OR gate for said at least one safety loop such that said loop may receive either a measured signal corresponding to a measured property or a test signal, said protection means being activated either by the measured signal or by the test signal.10. The control circuit as defined in claim 9, wherein said test signal is generated automatically or by a user.11. A method of controlling an aerosol generation device, with a circuit using at least a first hardware safety loop monitoring a property of a first element of the aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop monitoring a property of a second element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said loops are independent from each other, and wherein each of said loops directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device when a predetermined condition is met.12. The method as defined in claim 11, wherein said loop(s) execute(s) a periodical self-test routine to check its operation capability, wherein said self-test stimulates a condition activating said protection means.13. The method as defined in claim 12, wherein said self-test is activated automatically or by a user.14. The method as defined in one of claims 12 or 13, wherein when the self-test is foiled a warning is send and/or the device is disabled.15. A device comprising a control circuit as defined in one of the preceding claims 1 to 10 and/or using a method as defined in one of the preceding claims 11 to 14.", "embedding_index": 918}
{"index": 919, "patent_number": "US2018368477 AA", "text": "[EN] An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour (V) for inhalation includes a body portion for generating the vapour for inhalation; and a mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and including at least one channel for conveying the vapour to the user. The mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion, especially translational movement and/or rotational movement, between a first position and a second position in order to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state, respectively. A corresponding method of operating an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette is also provided. [EN] 1. An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour for inhalation, the device comprising: a body portion; anda mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and including at least one channel for conveying vapour generated to the user;wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion, or at least part thereof, between a first position and a second position to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state in which the device is able to generate the vapour for inhalation, respectively.2. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion at least partially in the axial direction between the first and the second positions.3. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion at least partially in rotation about the axis between the first and the second positions.4. An inhaler device according to any one of claims 1, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased to the first position via compression spring to maintain the device in the deactivated state against a predetermined biasing force.5. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined biasing force is selected to exceed an expected manual strength of a child to render switching of the device to an activated state child resistant.6. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the mouth-piece comprises a sleeve member which surrounds an end region of the body portion, wherein the sleeve member is configured to be displaced axially and rotated about ta longitudinal axis defined by the body portion for movement relative to the body portion between the first and second positions.7. An inhaler device according to claim 6, wherein the sleeve member includes a slot defining a path for the movement of the mouthpiece between the first and second positions.8. An inhaler device according to claim 7, wherein the body portion includes a follower element, registered in the slot, and wherein opposite ends of the slot define the respective first and second positions for the mouthpiece relative to the body portion.9. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion comprises one or more of: a reservoir or receptacle for holding or storing a substance to be vaporized;aerosol generating means for vaporizing the substance;a power supply for supplying power, especially electrical power, to the aerosol generating means; anda control unit for controlling operation of the aerosol generating means.10. An inhaler device according to claim 9, wherein, in the first position, an electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means is interrupted to switch the device to the deactivated state, and wherein, in the second position, the electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means is completed to switch the device to the activated state.11. A method of operating an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette, comprising a body portion, and a mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and having at least one channel for conveying vapour to the user, the method comprising: moving the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between a first position and a second position in order to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state, respectively.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein moving the mouthpiece to the first position interrupts an electrical connection between a power supply and an aerosol generating means in the body portion to switch the device to the deactivated state, and wherein moving the mouthpiece to the second position completes the electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means to switch the device to the activated state.13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the moving of the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between the first and the second positions is at least partially in the axial direction.14. A method according to claim 11, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the moving of the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between the first and the second positions is at least partially in rotation about the axis.15. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the mouth-piece comprises a sleeve member which surrounds an end region of a casing the body portion, wherein the sleeve member is configured to be displaced axially and rotated about a longitudinal axis defined by the body portion for movement relative to the body portion between the first and second positions.16. An inhaler device according to claim 8, wherein the follower element is a pin.", "embedding_index": 919}
{"index": 920, "patent_number": "US2019009976 AA", "text": "[EN] A package for storing smoking articles includes a body having a plurality of walls defining a volume, including a front wall and a rear wall, and an opening; a lid for closing the opening and having a plurality of walls and being hinged on the rear wall, allowing the lid to be moved between closed and open positions; a locking tab; and an engagement recess for engaging the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position. The locking tab is connected to one of either the front wall of the body or an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is located on the other one. The locking tab and the engagement recess each have a respective engagement edge for mutual engagement. The engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line. [EN] 1. A package for storing smoking articles, the package comprising: a body comprising a plurality of walls defining a volume for storing the smoking articles, including a front wall and a rear wall substantially opposite the front wall, and an opening for accessing the volume and inserting or removing any smoking articles stored therein;a lid for closing the opening of the body, the lid comprising a plurality of walls and being hinged on the rear wall of the body, allowing the lid to be moved between a closed position and an open position;a locking tab;an engagement recess for engaging with the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position;wherein the locking tab is connected to one of either (a) the front wall of the body of the package or (b) an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is located on the other one of either (a) the front wall of the body of the package, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess each have a respective engagement edge for mutual engagement between the locking tab and the engagement recess, wherein the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.2. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of both the locking tab and the engagement recess follow a curved line.3. A package according to claim 2, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess follows a first curved line and the engagement edge of the locking tab follows a second curved line which is parallel to and offset in a longitudinal direction of the package from the first curved line when the lid is in the closed position.4. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of the locking tab is inscribed in a first ellipse.5. A package according to claim 4, wherein each end of the engagement edge is located at a different respective end of a major axis of the first ellipse and a locking tab hinge extends along the major axis of the first ellipse.6. A package according to claim 5, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess is inscribed in a second ellipse.7. A package according to claim 6, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends along at least half of the second ellipse between vertices on a major axis of the second ellipse and wherein the major axis of the second ellipse is parallel to the locking tab hinge when the lid is in the closed position.8. A package according to claim 7, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends to, and is fully delimited by, the second ellipse.9. A package according to claim 7, wherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are arranged such that, when the lid is in the closed position, the major axis of the first ellipse is coaxial and smaller than the major axis of the second ellipse.10. A package according to claim 1, wherein the locking tab is located on the front wall of the body and connected to the front wall of the body by a fold line and wherein the engagement recess is located on the inner side of the front wall of the lid.11. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement recess is located on the front wall of the body and is formed by a cut-out therein and wherein the locking tab is formed on the inner side of the front wall of the lid.12. A package according to claim 1, wherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are arranged such that the locking tab fits into the engagement recess in the closed position of the lid and engages with the engagement recess in a hooking fashion upon opening of the lid towards the open position.13. A package according to claim 1, further comprising an inner frame and wherein the front wall of the body of the package comprises a front wall of the inner frame.14. A blank or set of blanks for forming the package of claim 1, the blank or set of blanks comprising: a plurality of panels for forming the walls of the body and the lid of the package, including a front wall panel for forming the front wall of the body and a rear wall panel for forming the rear wall of the body;a crease line for forming a hinged connection between the lid and the rear wall panel, the hinged connection allowing the lid to be moved between the closed position and the open position;wherein the locking tab is formed on one of either (a) the front wall panel or (b) a panel for forming the inner side of the front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is formed on the other one of either (a) the front wall panel, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are located to allow mutual engagement between the respective engagement edges of the locking tab and the engagement recess and are formed such that the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.15. A method of forming a package comprising folding the blank or set of blanks of claim 14.16. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess is inscribed in a second ellipse.17. A package according to claim 16, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends along at least half of the second ellipse between vertices on a major axis of the second ellipse and wherein the major axis of the second ellipse is parallel to a locking tab hinge when the lid is in the closed position.18. A package according to claim 17, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends to, and is fully delimited by, the second ellipse.19. A blank for forming a package for storing smoking articles, the blank comprising: a plurality of panels for forming a body and a lid of the package, the body comprising a plurality of walls defining a volume for storing the smoking articles, including a front wall and a rear wall substantially opposite the front wall, and an opening for accessing the volume and inserting or removing any smoking articles stored therein, the lid for closing the opening of the body, the lid comprising a plurality of walls, the plurality of panels including a front wall panel for forming the front wall of the body and a rear wall panel for forming the rear wall of the body;a crease line for forming a hinged connection between the lid and the rear wall panel, the hinged connection allowing the lid to be moved between a closed position and an open position;wherein a locking tab is formed on one of either (a) the front wall panel or (b) a panel for forming an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and an engagement recess for engaging with the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position is formed on the other one of either (a) the front wall panel, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are located to allow mutual engagement between respective engagement edges of the locking tab and the engagement recess and are formed such that the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.", "embedding_index": 920}
{"index": 921, "patent_number": "EP3861875 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an electronic smoking system comprising an aerosol generating device with a compressed fluid reservoir and a tank mount and as well as a tank to be mounted in the tank mount. The tank (1) comprises a cavity (7), which comprises at least a first compartment (8), which is fillable with a vaporizable liquid and a second compartment (9) in which a pressure generator and a pressure regulator is arranged. In a state in which the tank is mounted in the tank mount, the compressed fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the second compartment with the fluid communication preferably to be controllable by the pressure regulator.The invention also relates to a method of pressurizing vaporizable liquids in a tank of an aerosol generating device. The device comprises a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable. The cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with the vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged. The method comprises the steps of: a) Generating a pressure directed from the second compartment to the orifice, b) regulating the pressure by using a mechanical and/or electrical operated pressure regulator and c) transferring the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol comprising a tank mount, suitable for removably mounting a tank for vaporizable liquids,characterized in that, the device comprises a compressed fluid reservoir, which is fillable with compressed fluid and which is connected in fluid communication to at least a device pressurization port, wherein the pressurization port is arranged at the tank mount.2. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1,characterized in that it comprises a pressure regulator arranged between the device pressurization port and the compressed fluid reservoir.3. Tank to be removably mounted on a tank mount of an aerosol generating device, comprising a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable, wherein the cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with a vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged,characterized in that, the tank comprises a pressure regulator, which regulates a pressure of the vaporizable liquid directed from the pressure generator against the orifice to create a flow of the vaporizable liquid from the second compartment through the orifice and out of the tank.4. Tank according to claim 3,characterized in that it comprises a separator separating the first compartment and the second compartment, wherein this separator is at least partially movable with respect to the cavity.5. Tank according to the preceding claim,characterized in that the separator is able to transfer the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid by being movable.6. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the pressure generator comprises or is a compressed gas.7. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the pressure regulator comprises at least one of a screw, a compressor or a valve.8. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, It comprises at least a tank pressurization port, which is in fluid connection to the second compartment and is preferably removably connectable to a countering device pressurization port.9. Tank according to the preceding claim,characterized in that, The pressure regulator is arranged between the tank pressurization port and the second compartment.10. Tank according to at least one of claims 7-9,characterized in that, The pressure regulator is able to regulate an opening of the valve.11. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, It comprises a gauge for detecting a filling level of the vaporizable liquid and/or pressure of the liquid, wherein the gauge is preferably linked to the pressure regulator via data technology, wherein preferably the gauge is able to send a regulation signal to the pressure regulator in order to trigger the opening of the valve.12. An electronic smoking system comprising an Aerosol generating device according to claim 1-2 and a tank according to claim 3-11, wherein the tank is mounted in the tank mount,characterized in that,the tank is fluidically and/or electronically connected to the aerosol generating device so that the compressed fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the second compartment, wherein preferably that fluid communication is controllable by the pressure regulator.13. An electronic smoking system according to the preceding claim,characterized in that, it comprises a window and/or a display able to show a level of the pressure or a filling level of the vaporizable liquid.14. Method of pressurizing vaporizable liquids in a tank of an aerosol generating device comprising a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable, wherein the cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with the vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged, comprising the steps of: a. Generating pressure directed from the second compartment to the orifice,b. Regulating the pressure by using a mechanical and/or electrical operated pressure regulator,c. Transferring the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid.15. Method according to claim 14,characterized by, two additional steps: d. opening the orifice,e. releasing the pressure by allowing the vaporizable liquid to flow from the first compartment through the orifice and out of the tank.", "embedding_index": 921}
{"index": 922, "patent_number": "US2014261469 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of transferring a portion (12) of smokable material from a casing (11) into a smokable tube (202), the method comprising advancing at least one of the casing and the portion of smokable material toward the other to advance the casing and the portion into the tube by a first distance less than the length of the space within the tube, at least partially withdrawing the casing from the tube, while holding the portion in the tube, and further driving the tobacco portion into the tube, as well as a corresponding device. [EN] 1. A method of transferring a portion of smokable material from a casing into a smokable tube, the method comprising: advancing at least one of the casing and the portion of smokable material toward the other to advance the casing and the portion into the tube by a first distance less than the length of the space within the tube;at least partially withdrawing the casing from the tube, while holding the portion in the tube; andfurther driving the tobacco portion into the tube.2. A method for producing a smoking article by transferring a portion of smokable material from a casing into a smokable tube, the method comprising: advancing at least one of the casing and the portion of smokable material toward the other to advance the casing and the portion into the tube and to drive a distal end of the portion to a closed end of the tube;at least partially withdrawing the casing from the tube, while holding the portion in the tube; andfurther driving the tobacco portion toward the tube to remove the cigarette tube from the casing.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the casing is a separate part of a consumable comprising the smokable portion and the casing.4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the step of displacing the casing and the portion of smokable material into the smokable tube by a first distance leaves a gap between the portion and a closed end of the tube.5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the first distance is less than a longitudinal length of the portion prior to insertion.6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the first distance is less than: around nine tenths of the length of the portion; oraround four fifths of the length of the portion; oraround three-quarters of the length of the portion; oraround half of the length of the portion; oraround a quarter of the length of the portion; oraround 10 percent of the length of the portion.7. A method according to claim 4, wherein displacing the portion within the casing is carried out by a portion driving member of a cigarette tube filling device.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the casing is engaged by a cigarette tube filling device to displace the casing.9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the casing comprises an adaptor arranged to be engaged by a cigarette tube filling device.10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the cigarette tube filling device comprises movable casing engagement means for engaging the casing such that the machine can displace the casing in a longitudinal manner.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the casing engagement means comprises a clamp.12. A method according to claim 10, wherein tube end adapter means are provided at the open end of the smokable tube.13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the tube end adapter comprises flexible members.14. A method according to claim 12, wherein the tube end adapter comprises a substantially frustro-conical member.15. A method according to claim 12, wherein the tube end adapter comprises a plurality of converging members having first ends located outside the tube and at a larger diameter than the tube and second ends at or within the tube end.16. A method according to claim 12, further comprising displacing the portion and the smokable tube by driving an end of the portion.17. A method according to claim 16, wherein the portion and the smokable tube are displaced until the tube abuts an end stop.18. A method according to claim 16, wherein the portion and the smokable tube are displaced by driving against an end of the portion until the smokable tube is removed from an outer side of the casing.19. A method according to claim 18, wherein the smokable tube is held in place by a tube retaining part of a machine during withdrawal of the casing.20. A method according to claim 19, wherein: once the portion is transferred into the tube, the casing is partially withdrawn, such that a first part of the portion in the tube is not in the casing, a second part of the portion in the tube remains in the casing and a part of the tube covers an end part of the casing.21. A method according to claim 20, wherein the portion is driven against a closed end of the tube to remove the tube from the casing.22. A method according to claim 21, wherein the length of the portion prior to transfer to the cigarette tube is greater than the length of the void within the cigarette tube.23. A method according to claim 22, wherein: a length of the smokable tube is measured; andan optimal end position to which the end of the portion should be driven is calculated.24. A method according to claim 23, further comprising: after at least partially withdrawing the casing from the smokable tube while holding the portion in the tube, further driving both the casing and the portion toward the cigarette tube.25. A method according to claim 24, further comprising the step of: withdrawing the casing from the cigarette tube after the step of further driving the casing and the portion toward the cigarette tube.26. A method according to claim 25, wherein the portion is held in a substantially fixed position relative to the tube while the casing is withdrawn.27. A method according to claim 26, wherein the step of at least partially withdrawing the casing relative to the tube comprises: withdrawing the casing by a distance of up to around 30 percent of the length of the tube; orwithdrawing the casing by a distance of between around 3 percent to around 30 percent of the length of the tube; orwithdrawing the casing by a distance of between around 10 percent and 30 percent of the length of the tube; orwithdrawing the casing by a distance of between around 10 percent and 25 percent of the length of the tube; orwithdrawing the casing by a distance of between around 3 percent and 10 percent or 25 percent of the length of the tube.28. A method according to claim 27, further comprising the step of driving the second transfer member against the end of the tobacco portion in the filled cigarette tube to finish the cigarette end.29. A tube filling device arranged to carry out the method of claim 2.30. A tube filling device for transferring a portion of smokable material from a casing to a smokable tube comprising: a tube receiving area for receiving a smokable tube to be filled;portion displacement means for displacing the portion relative tothe casing; and casing displacement means for engaging and displacing the casing.31. A device according to claim 30, wherein the casing displacement means and the portion displacement means are movable relative to one another.32. A device according to claim 31, wherein the casing displacement means are movable relative to the tube receiving area.33. A device according to claim 32, wherein the casing displacement means and the portion displacement means are movable relative to one another and relative to the tube receiving area.34. A device according to claim 33, wherein the casing displacement means comprises casing engagement means.35. A device according to claim 34, wherein the casing engagement means comprises clamping means.36. A device according to claim 35, wherein the tube receiving area comprises tube engagement means for engaging the tube.37. A device according to claim 36, wherein the tube engagement means comprises clamping means and/or an end stop.38. A device according to claim 37, wherein the casing displacement means is driven by a first drive mechanism and the portion displacement means is driven by a second drive mechanism, such that each may be driven independently of the other.39. A device according to claim 38, wherein the portion displacement means is arranged to actuate a casing engagement means of the casing displacement means.", "embedding_index": 922}
{"index": 923, "patent_number": "WO21105184 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an outer housing sleeve having an open end and a closed end, with an air inlet positioned towards the closed end. The electronic cigarette further includes a functional insert comprising electrical components and a cartridge seating arranged to receive a removable cartridge, wherein the functional insert is arranged to be introduced through the open end of the outer housing sleeve and is held within the outer housing sleeve. The electronic cigarette further includes an air channel plug arranged within the outer housing sleeve between the closed end of the outer housing sleeve and the functional insert, the air channel plug comprising: an air channel arranged to provide at least a portion of an air flow route connecting the air inlet to the cartridge seating. By providing an air channel plug in the base of the outer housing sleeve at the closed end, protection is provided to the electronic components such that the device is more resistance to accidental damage. Furthermore, the air flow route from the air inlet into the device is better defined since the air channel plug blocks air entering the device other than through the air inlet and air channel so that air is correctly delivered to the cartridge seating. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an outer housing sleeve having an open end and a closed end, with an air inlet positioned towards the closed end; a functional insert comprising electrical components including a power source and a cartridge seating arranged to receive a removable cartridge, wherein the functional insert is arranged to be introduced through the open end of the outer housing sleeve and is held within the outer housing sleeve; an air channel plug arranged within the outer housing sleeve between the closed end of the outer housing sleeve and the functional insert, the air channel plug comprising: an air channel arranged to provide at least a portion of an air flow route connecting the air inlet to the cartridge seating.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the air channel plug provides a seal across the cross section of the internal volume of the outer housing sleeve such that air flow into the outer housing sleeve from the air inlet is restricted to passing through the air channel.3. The electronic cigarette or claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the air channel plug extends from the closed end of the outer housing sleeve over more than 25 percent of the length of the housing sleeve measured from the closed end to the open end.4. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the air channel plug comprises a resilient deformable material.5. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the air channel is arranged through the air channel plug such that the airflow route passes through the air channel plug.6. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the functional insert is configured to contact the air channel plug within the outer housing sleeve.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6 wherein the air channel plug is configured to connect to the functional insert within the outer housing sleeve.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7 wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a charging port wherein the charging port is positioned at least partially within the air channel plug and is connected to the power source, thereby providing a connection between the air channel plug and the functional insert.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 7 or claim 8 wherein the functional insert comprises a PCB and the air channel plug comprises a slot arranged to receive an end of the PCB, thereby providing a connection between the air channel plug and the functional insert.10. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the air channel plug is configured to engage with the closed end of the housing.11. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the functional insert comprises a first end positioned at the open end of the housing sleeve and a second end positioned towards the closed end of the housing sleeve, the electronic cigarette further comprising: a mouthpiece hingedly connected to an end of the functional insert positioned at the open end of the housing sleeve.12. The electronic cigarette according to any preceding claim further comprising: an airflow sensor; an air flow sensor housing comprising an internal cavity arranged to hold the air flow sensor and an airflow through channel separated from the internal cavity; wherein the airflow through channel is arranged to direct incoming air from the air channel of the air channel plug through the airflow sensor housing to the cartridge seating.", "embedding_index": 923}
{"index": 924, "patent_number": "WO15117873 A1", "text": "[EN] An outer packet part for e.g. cigarette packaging, comprising: front and back walls parallel to one another and connected in a spaced relationship by top and bottom walls to form an enclosure; wherein: said outer packet part is configured to have an inner packet part disposed therein, and to allow movement of said inner packet part therein between a closed position and an open position; and grip-enhancing means are provided on an outer surface of at least one of said walls to help a user grip the outer packet part while moving the inner packet part. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An outer packet part (1 1, 21) for packaging (10, 20) comprising: a front wall (18a, 28a), a back wall (18b, 28b), a top wall (15, 25) and a bottom wall (16, 26); said front and back walls being parallel to one another and connected in a spaced relationship by at least said top wall and said bottom wall to form an enclosure; wherein: said outer packet part is configured to have an inner packet part (12, 22) disposed therein, and to allow movement of said inner packet part relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position; and one or more grip-enhancing means (14, 24) are provided on an outer surface of at least one of said walls and are configured to help a user grip the outer packet part while moving the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.2. An outer packet part according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the grip-enhancing means is located: substantially within a substantially median section (17a, 17b) of the front and/or back walls; and/or adjacent an edge of the top wall or the back wall.3. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the grip-enhancing means comprises a coating having a friction coefficient from 0.2 to 2.0.4. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the grip-enhancing means comprises raised features on the outer surface of the outer packet part.5. An outer packet part according to claim 4, wherein the raised features comprise embossed ribs, lines or dots, or varnish ribs, lines or dots, or extruded or deposited ribs, lines or dots of a particulate and/or synthetic material.6. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, comprising a plurality of said grip-enhancing means regularly spaced from one another at a pitch of at least 0.5 mm, preferably up to 5.0 mm.7. An outer packet part according to claim 4 or either of claims 5 or 6 as dependent thereon, wherein the grip-enhancing means have a height from 0.02 mm to 0.10 mm.8. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, wherein movement of the inner packet part from the open position to the closed position comprises linear movement or rotational movement.9. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the grip-enhancing means extends along at least one line inclined relative to at least one longitudinal side of the outer packet part.10. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the grip-enhancing means is configured to indicate orientation of the packaging to a user by touch. 1 1. An outer packet part according to claim 10, wherein said at least one of the grip-enhancing means is configured to indicate orientation by asymmetry: in its shape or in the shape of a group of grip-enhancing means it is comprised in; in its size or the size of a group of grip-enhancing means it is comprised in; in its height or in the height of a group of grip-enhancing means it is comprised in; in its depth or the depth of a group of grip-enhancing means it is comprised in; or in its texture or in the texture of a group of grip-enhancing means it is comprised in.12. An outer packet part according to any preceding claim, comprising means for reversible connection with the inner packet part configured such that the inner packet part can be removed and replaced.13. A blank for forming an outer packet part according to any preceding claim, comprising: at least two main panels (18a, 18b, 28a, 28b) for forming the front and back walls; at least one connecting panel (19, 29) between said two main panels and articulated thereon along fold lines; and at least one flap (15a, 15b, 16a, 16b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b) articulated along a fold line at each longitudinal end of at least one of the two main panels to form the top wall and the bottom wall; wherein at least one of the two main panels or at least one of said flaps comprises the grip-enhancing means on an outer surface thereof.14. A method of making an outer packet part according to any of claims 1 to 12, comprising folding a blank according to claim 13.15. Packaging (10, 20) comprising an inner packet part and an outer packet part according to any of claims 1 to 12, the inner packet part being disposed within the outer packet part and movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position.", "embedding_index": 924}
{"index": 925, "patent_number": "WO21105173 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette (1) is described which includes a housing (10) comprising an air inlet (17); a vaporiser (60); a pressure sensor (90) configured to activate the vaporiser in response to a sensed change in air pressure; and a pressure sensor housing (80) comprising an internal cavity (81) arranged to hold the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor housing comprises a pressure channel (82) running between the internal cavity and a pressure channel opening (84) on the outer surface of the pressure sensor housing. The pressure channel is arranged to place the pressure sensor in communication with the vaporiser. The pressure sensor housing further comprises a main airflow through channel (83) providing an air flow route between the air inlet and the vaporiser. In this way, because the pressure sensor is housed within a cavity in the pressure sensor housing and because the incoming air flow from the inlet is directed through the main airflow through channel and does not pass over the pressure sensor, the responsiveness of the pressure sensor is increased. In particular, the pressure in the cavity drops rapidly upon user inhalation, triggering the pressure sensor. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette comprising a housing comprising an air inlet; a vaporiser; a pressure sensor configured to activate the vaporiser in response to a sensed change in air pressure; a pressure sensor housing positioned between the air inlet and vaporiser, the pressure sensor housing comprising an internal cavity arranged to hold the pressure sensor; wherein the pressure sensor housing comprises a pressure channel running between the internal cavity and a pressure channel opening on the outer surface of the pressure sensor housing, the pressure channel arranged to place the pressure sensor in communication with the vaporiser; the pressure sensor housing further comprising: a main airflow through channel providing an air flow route between the air inlet and the vaporiser.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the pressure channel and main airflow through channel are separated within the pressure sensor housing.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 or claim 2 wherein a first side of the pressure sensor housing faces the vaporiser and a second opposing side of the pressure sensor housing faces the air inlet; wherein the pressure channel opening is on the first side of the pressure sensor housing.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3 wherein the main airflow through channel runs through the pressure sensor housing from the second side to the first side.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 3 or claim 4 wherein the pressure sensor housing forms a seal across the internal volume of the electronic cigarette between the inlet and the vaporiser.6. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the pressure sensor housing comprises an elastic material.7. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the vaporiser comprises a vaporiser air inlet wherein the vaporiser air inlet is larger than the housing air inlet.8. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim further comprising an internal cavity within the housing, the internal cavity positioned between the pressure sensor housing and the vaporiser.9. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim wherein the pressure sensor comprises a planar pressure sensing surface and the pressure channel is arranged substantially normal to the plane of the pressure sensing surface.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9 wherein the main air flow through channel is arranged substantially normal to the plane of the pressure sensing surface.11. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim further comprising an air inlet tube arranged between the air inlet in the housing and the pressure sensor housing wherein the air inlet tube is connected to the main airflow through channel of the pressure sensor housing such that together the air inlet tube and the main airflow through channel provide an air flow route from the air inlet to the vaporiser.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 11 wherein the pressure channel opening is provided on a protruding portion of the pressure sensor housing, the protruding portion sleeved within or around the air inlet tube to provide a sealed connection between the air inlet tube and the main airflow through channel of the pressure sensor housing.13. The electronic cigarette according to any preceding claim wherein the pressure sensor housing comprises one or more lead wire through holes running through the housing for connections between the electrical components of the device to pass through the pressure sensor housing, wherein the holes comprise a film sealing one side of the lead wire through holes to prevent air passing through the lead wire through holes.14. The electronic cigarette according to any preceding claim further comprising an air channel plug positioned within the housing between the air inlet and the pressure sensor housing wherein the air channel plug comprises an air inlet channel and the air channel plug is arranged to provide a seal across the internal volume of the housing such that air entering the air inlet is restricted to passing through the air channel to the pressure sensor housing.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the air channel plug extends from an inner surface of the housing at the air inlet to the pressure sensor housing and the air channel connects the air inlet with the main airflow channel of the pressure sensor housing.16. The electronic cigarette of any preceding claim further comprising a PCB wherein the plane of the PCB is arranged substantially normal to the pressure sensing surface of the pressure sensor.", "embedding_index": 925}
{"index": 926, "patent_number": "US2018000159 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means; aerosol delivery means; and an aerosol guiding device (1). The aerosol guiding device comprises a chamber having an air inlet (14) and an air outlet (12) and the aerosol delivery means is configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use. An airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet, and the relative dimensions of the air inlet and the air outlet are selected to provide pressure control means for controlling the pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet. There is also provided an aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet. Aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use, an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet, and the relative dimensions of the air inlet and the air outlet are selected to provide pressure control means for controlling the pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means;aerosol delivery means; andan aerosol guiding device,wherein the aerosol guiding device comprises a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet, the aerosol delivery means being configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use, wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet, and wherein the relative dimensions of the air inlet and the air outlet are selected to provide pressure control means for controlling the pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are of the same dimensions.3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises an upstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air inlet and a downstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air outlet.4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber if provided is between 20 and 40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the pressure control means is configured to provide a pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet of between 75 and 110 mmWC in use.6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises an outer shell for housing the chamber of the aerosol guiding device.7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol guiding device is insertable and removable from the aerosol generating system.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means is located outside the device and/or in close proximity to a narrowest part of the chamber.9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means comprises a heater, wherein the heater comprises any one of a ceramic, a coil of wire, inductive heating means, ultrasonic heating means, and piezoelectric heating means.10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means further comprises a wick that is received by the chamber and the wick is in communication with a liquid reservoir.11. An aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet;wherein aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use,wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet,and wherein the relative dimensions of the air inlet and the air outlet are selected to provide pressure control means for controlling the pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet.12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are of the same dimensions.13. The device according to claims 11, wherein the chamber comprises an upstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air inlet and a downstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air outlet.14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber is between 20 and 40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.15. The device according to claim 11, wherein the pressure control means is configured to provide a pressure differential between the air inlet and the air outlet of between 75 and 110 mmWC in use.16. The system according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet has smaller dimensions than the air outlet or the air inlet has larger dimensions than the air outlet.17. The system according to claim 3, wherein the taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber if provided is between 3 and 7 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.18. The device according to claim 11, wherein the air inlet has smaller dimensions than the air outlet or the air inlet has larger dimensions than the air outlet.19. The device according to claim 13, wherein the taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber is between 3 and 7 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.", "embedding_index": 926}
{"index": 927, "patent_number": "WO21122524 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device (200) comprising an optical reader system (200) and an aerosol generating article (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (3) and comprising at least one indicium (10) containing information about the article (1) arranged on a surface (5) of said article (1). The indicium (10) comprises at least one array of structures having greatest dimensions smaller than 5 micro m that are readable upon illumination by the optical reader system (200), said array of structures being arranged according to an optically readable pattern or code, said optical reader system comprising at least one light source (300, 302, 304, 306) emitting light having wavelengths between 250 nm and 5 micro m The present invention further relates to an aerosol-generating consumable article (1) comprising at least one indicium (10) containing information about the article (1) arranged on its surface. The indicium (10) comprises at least one array of structures having dimensions smaller than 5 micro m that are readable upon illumination by an optical reader system (200). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating system comprising an optical reader system (200) and an aerosol generating article (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (3) and comprising at least one indicium (10) containing information about the article (1) arranged on a surface (5) of said article (1), wherein the indicium (10) comprises at least one array of structures having greatest dimensions smaller than 5pm that are readable upon illumination by the optical reader system (200), said array of structures being arranged according to an optically readable pattern or code, said optical reader system comprising at least one light source (300, 302, 304, 306) emitting light having wavelengths between 250 nm and 5 pm.2. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein structures have greatest dimensions smaller than 1 pm, preferably smaller than 500 nm, still preferably smaller than 200 nm.3. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said at least one array of structures are arranged as light reflecting structures and/or light diffractive structures.4. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said pattern consists in a plurality of light beams provided by said indicium upon the illumination with a light beam of at least a portion of said indicium.5. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said array of structures is arranged on a support fixed on an outer surface (5) of the aerosol-generating article (1).6. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 5, wherein said support is a lacquer layer provided on an outer surface (5) of the aerosol-generating article (1).7. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 6, wherein said outer surface (5) is a surface of a wrapper of said article (1).8. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein said support is made at least partially of a material chosen from: glasses, T1O2, or Hf02, or Ta20s, or Zr02, or AIN, or AI2O3, or ZnO, or S1O2, or S13N4, or CaF2 or MgO, or combinations thereof.9. The aerosol-generating system according to claims 5 to 7, wherein said support is made at least partially of transparent polymer chosen from: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene naphtholate (PEN), Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyesters, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene furanoate, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polymers based on poly (bis - cyclopentadiene) condensates, colorless polyimide (CP), cellulose, PEEK polymers, a combination thereof.10. The aerosol-generating system according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said array of structures is realized on, or inside, a waveguide (100) that is arranged on at least a portion of a circumference of said outer surface (5) of the article (1), said waveguide (100) being configured to guide light and having at least one incoupling surface (110) and at least one outcoupling surface (120).11. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 10, wherein at least a portion of said waveguide is a leaky waveguide and is arranged to behave, upon illumination with an incident light, as a zero-order filter.12. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein said incoupling surface (110) and/or said outcoupling surface (120) has an area that is greater than 10 percent, preferably greater than 30 percent, even more preferably greater than 50 percent of a greatest surface area of said support.13. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein said indicium (10, 11) has a plurality of incoupling surfaces.14. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein said indicium (10, 11) has a plurality of outcoupling surfaces.15. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein at least one of the surfaces of said waveguide is arranged, over at least 50 percent of its entire length, as an incoupling surface and/or an outcoupling surface.16. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein said indicium (10, 11) provides at least two projected light beams (I4, I5) upon illumination by at least two different light beams (I4, I5), said two projected light beams having a different projection angle (Q1-Q4), defined relative to the local normal N of the incidence area of the indicium (10,11).17. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of optically readable indicia (10, 11, 13).18. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 17, wherein said optically readable indicia (10, 11, 13) are different from one another.19. The aerosol-generating system according to claim 17 or 18, wherein said optically readable indicia (10, 11, 13) are arranged according to parallel strips.20. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein said array of structures is arranged to provide reflected and/or diffracted light upon direct illumination of a predetermined portion of said array by a light beam.21. The aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 5 to 20, wherein said support is made of a flexible and at least partially transparent material.22. The aerosol-generating system according claim 21, wherein said flexible material is resistant to temperatures up to 250 degrees centigrade, preferably up to 300 degrees centigrade, more preferably up to 400 degrees centigrade23. An aerosol-generating system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein further comprising a control unit (250) configured to read and decipher said optically readable pattern or code to determine authenticity of the consumable article.24. An aerosol generating article (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (3) and comprising at least one indicium (10), containing information about the article (1), arranged on a surface (5) of said article (1), the indicium (10) comprising at least one array of structures having greatest dimensions smaller than 5pm, said array of structures being arranged according to an optically readable pattern or code.", "embedding_index": 927}
{"index": 928, "patent_number": "WO21123321 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a consumable article and an aerosol generation device for use with the consumable article. The consumable article comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a plurality of magnetic elements which form a pattern representing coded information. The aerosol generation device is configured for reading the code. It comprises a magnetic sensor configured to detect a plurality of signals caused by a plurality of magnetic elements comprised by the consumable article passing the magnetic sensor. [EN] Claims 1. A consumable article for use with an aerosol generation device, the consumable comprising: an aerosol generating substrate arranged in a wrapper; and a plurality of magnetic elements which form a pattern representing coded information.2. Consumable article according to the preceding claim, wherein the magnetic elements include ferromagnetic and/or ferrimagnetic elements.3. Consumable article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are disposed at an exterior wall of the wrapper.4. Consumable article according to any one of claims l or 2, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are disposed at an interior wall of the wrapper, facing the aerosol generating substrate.5. Consumable article according to any one of claims l or 2, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are disposed about an exterior surface and/or within the aerosol generating substrate.6. Consumable article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements comprise a plurality of magnetic rings.7. Consumable article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements form a magnetic spiral, the number of windings of the spiral preferably corresponds to the number of magnetic elements in the plurality of magnetic elements.8. Consumable article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are formed by one or more magnetic wires.9. Consumable article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the encoded information is based on at least one of the length, width, height, and/or thickness of elements of the plurality of magnetic elements.10. Consumable article according to the preceding claim, wherein the encoded information is further based on at least one of: the distance between neighboring elements of the plurality of magnetic elements, and/or the number of magnetic elements. li. 11.Consumable article according to the preceding claim, wherein the neighboring elements in the plurality of neighboring elements, are equidistantly, symmetrically, asymmetrically or irregularly spaced apart from each other.12. Consumable article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are disposed along the direction of the consumable which corresponds to the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device and/or along a circumference of the consumable.13. Aerosol generation device comprising: a cavity for at least partially receiving a consumable article, preferably a consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 12; a heating element configured for applying heat to the cavity; a magnetic sensor, preferably a hall effect sensor; wherein the magnetic sensor is configured to detect a plurality of signals caused by a plurality of magnetic elements comprised by the consumable article passing the magnetic sensor.14. Aerosol generation device according to the preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured for controlling the operation of the aerosol generation device based on at least one of the detected number, the detected magnitude, the detected shape, the detected temporal distance and the temporal distribution of the plurality of signals during insertion or removal of the consumable.15. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 13 or 14, wherein the aerosol generation device comprises an outer housing, and the magnetic sensor is provided substantially at an opening of the housing through which the consumable is inserted into or removed from the cavity.16. Aerosol generation device according to the preceding claim, wherein the magnetic sensor is provided, in a direction parallel and/or a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion or removal of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device, within 15 mm, preferably within 10 mm, more preferably within 8 mm, even more preferably within 6 mm, even more preferably within 4 mm from the opening of the housing through which the consumable is inserted or removed into and from the cavity.17. Aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the magnetic sensor is configured to detect the plurality of signals caused by a plurality of magnetic elements comprised by the consumable passing the magnetic sensor during insertion or removal of the consumable into or from the cavity and/or during rotation of the consumable in the cavity.18. Aerosol generation system comprising an aerosol generation device according to any one of claims 13 to 17 and a consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 12.", "embedding_index": 928}
{"index": 929, "patent_number": "EP3838011 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus (20) for an aerosol generation device is disclosed comprising a heating element (22) comprising one or more planar sheets of electrically conductive material, where the planar sheet comprises at least one fold (32) and is configured to transport liquid by capillary action in use. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generation device, the heating apparatus comprising: a heating element comprising one or more planar sheets of electrically conductive material, each comprising at least one fold, where the planar sheet is configured to transport liquid by capillary action in use.2. The heating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive material comprises fibres arranged to form a mesh.3. The heating apparatus according to claims 1 or 2 wherein the at least one fold is across a length or a width of the planar sheet.4. The heating apparatus according to claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the folded planar sheet comprises a concertina shape.5. The heating apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 4 wherein the planar sheet further comprises one or more slots extending inwardly from at least one of each side of the planar sheet.6. The heating apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the slots are arranged such that the planar sheet comprises a square-wave shape.7. The heating apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the at least one pair of slots are arranged such that each slot in the pair extends toward the other.8. The heating apparatus according to any of the preceding claims wherein the planar sheet further comprises one or more holes, and wherein the at least one fold is arranged across a hole.9. The heating apparatus according to claims 7 and 8 wherein each hole is positioned between each pair of slots.10. The heating apparatus according to any of the preceding claims further comprising a support positioned along a fold in order to provide structural stability to the planar sheet.11. The heating apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the support comprises two contact points arranged to allow a current to be applied to the support.12. The heating apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the support is u-shaped and the planar sheet is folded over the support.13. The heating apparatus according to any of the preceding claims further comprising: a heating element housing having one or more gaps, the housing configured to accommodate the one or more planar sheets within the housing; anda liquid store arranged outside of the heating element housing, wherein at least a portion of each sheet is arranged so as to interface with the liquid store through the one or more gaps.14. A cartridge for an aerosol generation device comprising the heating apparatus according any of the claims 1 to 13.15. An aerosol generation device comprising the heating apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 13.", "embedding_index": 929}
{"index": 930, "patent_number": "EP3838013 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating element (20) for an aerosol generation device is disclosed comprising a first electrically conductive component (28) and a second electrically conductive component (30), where the second component (30) has a higher electrical conductivity than the first component (28) and where the first and second components are arranged such that, in use, the second component (30) provides a preferential current path between electrical contact points of the heating element (20). [EN] 1. A heating element for an aerosol generation device, the heating element comprising: two contact points arranged to allow a current to be applied to the heating element in use;a first electrically conductive component; anda second electrically conductive component, the second component having a higher electrical conductivity than the first component, wherein the first and second components are arranged such that, in use, the second component provides a preferential current path across the heating element between the contact points.2. The heating element according to claim 1 wherein the first and/or second components comprise a mesh of electrically conductive fibres configured to transport liquid through the heating element by capillary action in use.3. The heating element according to claim 2 where both the first and second components comprise a mesh of electrically conductive fibres and wherein one or more of the following properties differ between the first and second components to provide the difference in conductivity: fibre thickness;porosity of the mesh;material of the electrically conductive fibres;density of the mesh.4. The heating element according to claim 2 or 3 wherein the first and/or second component comprises a sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh, the sheet following a serpentine path.5. The heating element according to any of claims 2 to 4 wherein the first component comprises a sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh and the second component comprises an electrically conductive wire running through the surrounding mesh.6. The heating element according to any of claims 2 to 4 wherein the first component comprises a sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh and the second component comprises a fibrous material woven into sheeting of electrically conductive fibre mesh.7. The heating element according to any preceding claim, wherein the second component comprises a central layer and the first component comprises two surrounding layers, the central layer of the second component arranged between the surrounding layers of the first component.8. The heating element according to claim 7 wherein surrounding layers of the first component each comprise a sheet of electrically conductive fibre mesh.9. The heating element according to claim 8 wherein the central layer comprises a continuous conductive sheet.10. The heating element according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first component comprises a different electrically conductive material to the second component.11. The heating element according to any preceding claims 1 to 9, wherein the electrically conductive material of the first component is the same as the electrically conductive material of the second component.12. The heating element according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and/or second electrically conductive component is porous.13. The heating element according to any of the preceding claims wherein the contact points are positioned at a same side of the heating element and the second component is arranged to form a preferential current path which travels out from one contact point over a heating area of the heating element before returning to the other contact point.14. The heating element according to any of the preceding claims wherein the first component is arranged at an edge region of the heating element and the second component is arranged at a central region, such that the preferential current path provides increased heating at a central region relative to an edge region during use.15. An aerosol generation device, comprising: the heating element according to any of the preceding claims; and a liquid supply configured to supply a liquid to the heating element to form an aerosol during use.", "embedding_index": 930}
{"index": 931, "patent_number": "EP3838010 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a heater (1) for an aerosol generating device (100). The heater includes a capillary sheet (10) comprising a sheet of heat conductive fibre mesh configured to provide capillary action in use and a heating element (20) in contact with the sheet of conductive fibre mesh and arranged to heat the sheet of conductive fibre mesh. By using a dedicated heating component, in particular a heating element in contact with the mesh in order to transfer heat to the mesh, the mesh heater material and structure can be configured to optimise the wicking properties and the heating element can be optimised to provide the required heating function. [EN] 1. A heater for an aerosol generating device comprising: a capillary sheet comprising a sheet of heat conductive fibre mesh configured to provide capillary action in use;a heating element in contact with the sheet of heat conductive fibre mesh and arranged to heat the sheet of conductive fibre mesh.2. The heater of claim 1 wherein the heating element is a resistive heating element comprising two contact points to which a power source may be connected to provide a current through the heating element to heat the heating element.3. The heater of any preceding claim wherein the heating element is in contact with a portion of the capillary sheet and arranged to preferentially heat the contacted portion of the capillary sheet.4. The heater of any preceding claim wherein the heating element provides structural support to the capillary sheet.5. The heater of any preceding claim wherein the heating element is a heating rod.6. The heater of claim 5 wherein the capillary sheet is folded around the heating rod such that the heating rod provides structural support to the capillary sheet.7. The heater of any preceding claim wherein the heating element is welded to the capillary sheet at one or more welding contact points.8. The heater of any preceding claim comprising a plurality of heating elements each in contact with a different position on one or more capillary sheets.9. An aerosol generating device comprising: the heater of any preceding claim; anda liquid store; whereinone or more peripheral edges of the capillary sheet are in contact with the liquid store such that liquid is drawn from the liquid store through the capillary sheet during use.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 9 wherein the heating element comprises a U-shaped heating rod and the capillary sheet is folded over a central portion of the U-shaped heating rod, with opposite edges of the capillary sheet extending into the liquid store.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 9 or 10 wherein the heating element comprises a heating rod and one or more capillary sheets are welded along the length of the heating rod.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11 wherein the heating rod has a periodically changing diameter along its length with a plurality of wider diameter portions separated by narrower diameter portions and one or more capillary sheets are welded to the wider diameter portions.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 11 or 12 wherein the heating rod has a cross-sectional shape comprising a regular polygon defined by three or more flat surfaces wherein one or more capillary sheets are welded to the flat surfaces of the heating rod along its length.14. The aerosol generating device of any of claims 9 to 13 comprising a tubular heater housing wherein the liquid store surrounds the tubular heater housing; wherein the capillary sheet runs along the length of the tubular heater housing with one or more peripheral edges of the capillary sheet extending radially through a longitudinal gap in the tubular heater housing to interface with the liquid store; andthe heating element is a rod which runs axially through the tubular heater housing along a surface of the capillary sheet.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 14 comprising two heating rods positioned either side of the capillary sheet to heat opposing sides of the capillary sheet.", "embedding_index": 931}
{"index": 932, "patent_number": "EP3838012 A1", "text": "[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising a first and second heating element supported by a housing, wherein the first and second heating elements each comprise a sheet of heating material and are arranged adjacent to each other, extending in the same direction along the length of the housing, a liquid supply configured to supply liquid to the first and second heating elements, an air flow path arranged to transport air over the first and second heating elements. [EN] 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising; a first and second heating element supported by a housing, wherein the first and second heating elements each comprise a sheet of heating material and are arranged adjacent to each other, extending in the same direction along the length of the housing; a liquid supply configured to supply liquid to the first and second heating elements; an air flow path arranged to transport air over the first and second heating elements.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liquid supply at least partially surrounds the housing and is configured to directly interface with the first and second heating element along the length of the housing.3. The heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the sheets of heating material each comprise a wicking structure for transporting liquid from the liquid supply by capillary action.4. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sheets of heating material each comprise a mesh of conductive fibres.5. The heating element of claim 4, wherein the mesh is a sintered mesh with a random arrangement of fibres.6. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the housing comprises a first portion and a second portion that cooperatively engage along the length of the housing, and wherein the first and second heating elements are supported between the housing portions.7. The heating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the housing comprises a third portion arranged between the first and second portion, wherein the housing portions cooperatively engage along the length of the housing, wherein the first heating element is supported between the first and second portions, and wherein the second heating element is supported between the second and third portions.8. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sheets of heating material are substantially parallel.9. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the first and second heating elements are arranged to define a gap between the sheets of heating material.10. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the gap comprises a conducting material and/or a wicking material.11. The heating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the gap comprises an air gap comprising a portion of the air flow path.12. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sheets of heating element each comprise one or more slots extending inwardly from at least one edge of each sheet.13. The heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the sheets of heating material is folded about a fold line, wherein the fold line lies parallel to the length of the housing.14. The heating apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a support structure extending adjacent to the fold line.15. The heating apparatus of claim 14, wherein the support structure is configured to conduct electricity to the adjacent sheet of heating material.", "embedding_index": 932}
{"index": 933, "patent_number": "EP3838428 A1", "text": "[EN] A cleaning tool (200) for cleaning a heating chamber of an aerosol generation device, wherein the heating chamber comprises a side wall, an end wall, and protrusion that protrudes from a central portion of the end wall into the heating chamber. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning head (210), and the cleaning head comprises: an inner wipe (211) configured for cleaning the protrusion; and an outer wipe (212) configured for cleaning the end wall. [EN] 1. A cleaning tool for cleaning a heating chamber of an aerosol generation device, wherein the heating chamber comprises a side wall, an end wall, and protrusion that protrudes from a central portion of the end wall into the heating chamber, wherein the cleaning tool comprises a cleaning head, and the cleaning head comprises: an inner wipe configured for cleaning the protrusion; andan outer wipe configured for cleaning the end wall.2. A cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the inner wipe and/or the outer wipe comprises a flexible wipe.3. A cleaning tool according to claim 2, wherein the outer wipe comprises one or more rigid protrusions and the inner wipe comprises a flexible blade.4. A cleaning tool according to claim 3, wherein the outer wipe further comprises a base portion attached to the one or more rigid protrusions, and the inner wipe is adapted to attach within the base portion.5. A cleaning tool according to claim 2, wherein the outer wipe comprises one or more rigid protrusions and a flexible wipe.6. A cleaning tool according to claim 5, wherein the outer wipe comprises a base portion attached to the one or more rigid protrusions, and the flexible wipe is adapted to attach within the base portion, the outer wipe and the one or more rigid protrusions being arranged such that the outer wipe can extend or bend to reach the end wall.7. A cleaning tool according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the inner wipe comprises a flexible central blade configured for cleaning the protrusion, the central blade being shorter than the flexible wipe of the outer wipe.8. A cleaning tool according to claim 7, wherein the central blade and the flexible wipe of the outer wipe are formed as a single flexible element.9. A cleaning tool according to any of claims 3 to 8, wherein the cleaning tool is for a heating chamber comprising one or more ribs arranged along the side wall around an inner perimeter of the heating chamber, and the one or more rigid protrusions of the outer wipe are spaced to fit past the one or more ribs when the cleaning tool is appropriately aligned.10. A cleaning tool according to any of claims 3 to 9, wherein the cleaning tool is for a heating chamber comprising one or more ribs arranged along the side wall around an inner perimeter of the heating chamber, and the one or more rigid protrusions of the outer wipe are arranged to rotate alongside the one or more ribs.11. A cleaning tool according to any of claims 3 to 10, wherein the one or more rigid protrusions are barbs.12. A cleaning tool according to any preceding claim, comprising a shaft, and arranged such that a user can hold one end of the shaft while using the cleaning head in the heating chamber, the shaft comprising a visual indicator arranged to indicate to the user when the cleaning head is near to the end wall.13. A cleaning tool according to any preceding claim, further comprising a cap for covering the cleaning head, and a tether attaching the cap to the cleaning head.14. A cleaning tool according to any preceding claim, comprising a cap for covering the cleaning head, wherein the cap is adapted to releasably attach to the cleaning head: in a first position at which the cleaning head is covered andin a second position at which the cleaning head is not covered and the cap is arranged as a handle or as a handle extension.", "embedding_index": 933}
{"index": 934, "patent_number": "WO21099491 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette (1) comprises a vaporizing unit (16) and a liquid store (18). The vaporizing unit (16) comprises a plurality of fluidic channels (20) configured to receive liquid from the liquid store (18) and a surface (20a) of the fluidic channels (20) is configured to be heated to vaporize liquid in the fluidic channels (20). The fluidic channels (20) are separated into a plurality of groups (G1 to Gi), each group (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) is thermally connected to a separate heating element (19), and the groups (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) have different cross-sectional areas. [EN] Claims 1. An electronic cigarette (1) comprising a vaporizing unit (16) and a liquid store (18), wherein: the vaporizing unit (16) comprises a plurality of fluidic channels (20) configured to receive liquid from the liquid store (18), a surface (20a) of the fluidic channels (20) is configured to be heated to vaporize liquid in the fluidic channels (20), the fluidic channels (20) are separated into a plurality of groups (G1 to Gi), each group (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) is thermally connected to a separate heating element (19), and the groups (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) have different cross-sectional areas.2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the length of the fluidic channels (20) in one group is different from the length of the fluidic channels (20) in another group.3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a controller (50) configured to selectively operate one or more of the separate heating elements (19) to selectively heat one or more of the corresponding groups (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20).4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, further comprising a control interface (54) configured to allow a user to select different heating profiles and wherein the controller (50) is configured to receive instructions from the control interface (54) and selectively operate one or more of the heating elements (19) corresponding to the selected heating profile.5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 4, further comprising a communication unit (56) enabling transfer of data from a computing device, said data comprising operating instructions for the heating elements (19).6. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 5, further comprising a cartridge detection unit (60), configured to read an indicium on a cartridge (12) and send instructions to the controller (50) about the type of cartridge (12).7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the indicium comprises a computer-readable code.8. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 7, wherein the cartridge (12) comprises a conductive label, configured to be measured by the controller (50).9. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 8, wherein the controller (50) is configured to execute a calibration cycle to determine which heating element (19), or group of heating elements (19), should be activated.10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the controller (50) is configured to execute the calibration cycle by activating all of the heating elements (19) and by measuring the electrical resistance of each heating element (19).11. The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein the controller (50) is configured to sequentially activate the heating elements (19) to sequentially heat the corresponding groups (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) and to indicate to a user which group (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) is being heated, enabling the user to select a preferred heating element (19) or group of heating elements for activation via the control interface (54).12. The electronic cigarette according to any of claims 3 to 11, wherein the controller (50) is configured to activate a variable number of heating elements (19) in order to regulate the vapor volume.13. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the vapor volume is user-selectable.14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the controller (50) is configured to change the number of activated heating elements (19) and corresponding groups (G1 to Gi) of fluidic channels (20) in order to provide a consistent vapor volume over time.", "embedding_index": 934}
{"index": 935, "patent_number": "EP3834633 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a filter for an aerosol-generating article. The filter comprises filter material and at least one flavored filter segment, through which an aerosol stream is passable from a distal to a proximal segment end of said flavored segment. The filter contains at least one capsule and at least one dehydrated flavoring agent that is distributed at least partially inside said flavored segment. The present invention also relates to a method to produce a filter segment comprising the steps of: a. providing a filter material, preferably consisting of at least one acetate, b. producing at least one dehydrated flavoring agent, c. impregnating the filter material with at least one dehydrated flavoring agent and d. plasticizing the filter material. [EN] 1. A filter (10) for an aerosol-generating article (1), comprising at least one flavored filter segment (11) containing filter material (12), through which an aerosol stream (6) is passable from a distal (14) to a proximal (13) segment end of said flavored segment (11),characterized in that it comprises at least one capsule (20) arranged in said filter material (12) and at least one dehydrated flavoring agent (15) that is distributed at least partially inside said flavored segment (11).2. A filter (10) according to claim 1,characterized in that the flavoring agent (15) is a powder.3. A filter(10) according to any one of the preceding claims,characterized in that said capsule (20) is spaced from the proximal (13) segment end along a longitudinal direction (7) of the filter.4. A filter (10) according to any one of the preceding claims,characterized in that said capsule (20) comprises a liquid substance and allows the release of said liquid substance by activation.5. A filter(10) according to claim 4,characterized in that said liquid substance comprises an aqueous solution.6. A filter (10) according to claim 4 or 5,characterized in that, said liquid substance comprises a flavor solved in a liquid.7. A filter (10) according to any one of claims 4 to 6,characterized in that said capsule (20) allows the release of said substance in a specific direction (8) with respect to the longitudinal direction (7) of the filter.8. A filter (10) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the filter (10) and/or the capsule (20) has a circular or oval cross section.9. A filter (10) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the filter comprises a carbon filter segment (30) containing activated carbon (31).10. An aerosol-generating article (1), comprising an aerosol-generating material segment having a proximal end and a distal end and a filter according to any one of claims 1 to 9 attached at the proximal end of the aerosol-generating material segment.11. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 10, characterized in that the aerosol-generating material segment comprises tobacco.12. Method to produce a flavored filter segment (11) for a filter (10) according to any of claims 1-9 comprising the steps of: a. providing a filter material (12), preferably consisting of cellulose acetate,b. providing at least one dehydrated flavoring agent (15),c. impregnating the filter material (12) with at least one dehydrated flavoring agent (15),d. forming a rod from the filter material (12) impregnated in step c.e. cutting the rod into individual flavored segments (11).13. Method to produce a flavored filter segment (11) according to claim 12,characterized in that impregnation of the filter material (12) with at least one dehydrated flavoring agent (15) takes place just before or after the addition of a plasticizer to the filter material (12) during the production process of the filter rod.14. Method to produce a flavored filter segment according to any one of claims 12-13,characterized in that the flavoring agent (15) comprises a powder.15. Method to produce a filter segment according to any one of claims 12-14,characterized in that during step d. a plurality of capsules (20) are periodically incorporated into the filter rod (11) and each cut flavored segment (11) comprises at least one capsule arranged therein.", "embedding_index": 935}
{"index": 936, "patent_number": "WO18167116 A1", "text": "[EN] A package for smoking articles is disclosed comprising an inner container (4, 104) and an outer container (6, 106). The inner container is slidable relative to the outer container, and the inner container includes at least one compartment for holding a plurality of smoking articles. A slide rail can be provided as a slot (10) in the inner container (4) or as a folded flap (110) on the outer container (106). A tab can be provided on the outer container or a tab (116) can be provided on the inner container for sliding on the slide rail. The sliding interaction between the tab (116) and the slot (10) or flap (110) is provided inwardly of an outer wall (17, 117) of the outer container (6, 106). [EN] Claims 1. A package for smoking articles, the package comprising: an outer container having an outer wall; an inner container that is movable relative to the outer container, wherein the inner container is provided inwardly of the outer wall and comprises at least one compartment for holding a plurality of smoking articles; a slide rail provided on one of the outer container and the inner container, and a tab provided on the other of the outer container and the inner container, wherein the tab is configured to slide with respect to the slide rail, and the slide rail and tab provide, in respective relative positions, a closed position for the inner container, and first and second open positions; wherein the slide rail and the tab are provided inwardly of the outer wall of the outer container.2. The package of claim 1, wherein the slide rail is provided by a slot in one of the outer container and the inner container, and the tab is arranged to be received in the slot.3. The package of claim 1, wherein the slide rail is provided by a folded flap on one of the outer container and the inner container.4. The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the tab is arranged to loop over the slide rail in order to engage with the slide rail.5. The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the slide rail and tab are biased together.6. The package of any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the slide rail comprises a major surface which is angled relative to the outer wall of the outer container.7. The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first open position is reached by sliding the inner container in a first direction from the closed position, relative to the outer container, and wherein the second open position is reached by sliding the inner container in a second direction from the closed position, relative to the outer container, wherein the first and second directions are opposite to one another.8. The package of claim 7, wherein the slide rail comprises first and second limit stops for limiting movement of the tab relative to the rail between the first and second open positions.9. The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the slide rail is less than the width of the outer container or the inner container, on which the slide rail is provided.10. A blank for forming a container for a smoking article package, comprising: an outer surface; two major longitudinal panels, a base panel, and at least one of (i) a plurality of minor longitudinal side panels and (ii) a top panel, where the panels can be assembled to form a container for holding smoking articles; wherein at least one major longitudinal panel comprises a tab projecting from the outer surface of the major longitudinal panel. 1 1. The blank of claim 10, wherein the tab is formed by cutting.12. The blank of any of claims 10 and 1 1, wherein the at least one major longitudinal panel comprising the tab is double-layered.13. The blank of any of claims 10 to 12, comprising a circumferential contour extending around the blank, and wherein edges of the tab form part of the circumferential contour.14. A blank for forming a container for a smoking article package, comprising: two major longitudinal panels, a base panel, and at least one of (i) a plurality of minor longitudinal side panels and (ii) a top panel, where the panels can be assembled to form a container for holding smoking articles; wherein at least one major longitudinal panel comprises a slide rail.15. The blank of claim 14, further comprising reinforcement panels to form at least one double-layered major longitudinal panel, wherein one of the reinforcement panels comprises a folded flap that forms the slide rail.", "embedding_index": 936}
{"index": 937, "patent_number": "WO16107780 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a method for assessing a product (C), especially a smoking article or a filter element therefor, to determine product quality and/or product integrity, the method comprising the steps of: passing a gas sample (G) through the product (C); directing the gas sample (G) to a sensor assembly (S) downstream of the product (C) for detecting at least one flavour compound (X); and analysing the gas sample (G) with the sensor assembly (S) to detect the at least one flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G). The invention furthermore provides a system (1) for assessing a product (C), especially a smoking article or a smoking article filter element, to determine product quality and/or product integrity, comprising: holder means (H) for holding the product (C) in a testing zone (2) having a gas inlet (I) to a gas outlet (O); means for providing or generating flow of a gas sample (G) through the testing zone (2) from the inlet (I) to the outlet (O); and a sensor assembly (S) arranged downstream of the testing zone (2) to which the gas sample (G) is directed for detecting a flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G). [EN] A method for assessing a product (C), especially a smoking article or a filter element therefor, to determine product quality and/or product integrity, the method comprising the steps of: passing a gas sample (G) through or around the product (C); directing the gas sample (G) to a sensor assembly (S) downstream of the product (C) for detecting at least one flavour compound (X); and analysing the gas sample (G) with the sensor assembly (S) to detect the at least one flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G).A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of analysing the gas sample (G) with the sensor assembly (S) includes establishing a response signal from the sensor assembly (S) and comparing the response signal with a reference signal to detect a presence of the at least one flavour component (X) in the gas sample (G).A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the step of passing the gas sample (G) through the product (C) comprises: holding the product (C) in a testing zone (2) between a gas inlet (I) and a gas outlet (O); and generating a flow or stream of the gas sample (G) through the testing zone (2) from the gas inlet (I) to the gas outlet (O).A method according to claim 3, wherein the step of generating a flow or stream of the gas sample (G) through the testing zone (2) comprises: introducing pressurized gas at the gas inlet (I) of the testing zone (2); and/or connecting the gas outlet (O) of the testing zone (2) to an underpressure or vacuum source.5. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of passing the gas sample (G) through the product (C) comprises streaming the gas sample (G) through the product (C) at a flow rate in the range of about 0.1 l/min to about 20 l/min, preferably in the range of about 5 l/min to 15 l/min.6. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of: diluting the gas sample (G) downstream of the product (C) before the step of analysing the gas sample (G) with the sensor assembly (S); and/or heating the gas sample (G) downstream of the product (C) before the step of analysing the gas sample (G) with the sensor assembly (S).7. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of regenerating a sensor (S1, S2, S3) of the sensor assembly (S) after detecting the at least one flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G); wherein the step of regenerating the sensor (S1, S2, S3) preferably includes passing a clean gas (CG) to that sensor.8. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor assembly (S) comprises at least one sensor (S1, S2, S3) selected from the group of: metal oxide sensors, thermo-conductivity sensors, and flame- ionization sensors.9. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor assembly (S) comprises a plurality of sensors (S1, S2, S3), and wherein the step of directing the gas sample (G) to the sensor assembly (S) comprises switching a flow path of the gas flow (G) from one sensor (S1, S2, S3) to another sensor (S1, S2, S3) after detecting the flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G).10. A system (1) for assessing a product (C), especially a smoking article or a smoking article filter element, to determine product quality and/or product integrity, comprising: holder means (H) for holding the product (C) in a testing zone (2) having a gas inlet (I) to a gas outlet (O); means for providing or generating flow of a gas sample (G) through the testing zone (2) from the inlet (I) to the outlet (O); and a sensor assembly (S) arranged downstream of the testing zone (2) to which the gas sample (G) is directed for detecting a flavour compound (X) in the gas sample (G).11. A system (1) according to claim 10, wherein the sensor assembly (S) comprises at least one sensor (S1, S2, S3) and a signal processing device configured to establish a response signal from the sensor (S1, S2, S3) and to compare the response signal with a reference signal for detecting the presence of the flavour compound in the gas sample (G) from the outlet (O) of testing zone (6).A system (1) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the sensor assembly (S) comprises at least one sensor (S1, S2, S3) selected from the group consisting of: metal oxide sensors, such as tin oxide sensors, thermo- conductivity sensors, and flame-ionization sensors.A system (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the means for generating the flow of the gas sample (G) through the testing zone (2) comprises a pressurized sample gas connected for introduction at the gas inlet (I) of the testing zone (2) and/or an under-pressure or a suction applied at the gas outlet (O) of the testing zone (2).A system (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the holder means (H) for holding the product (C) comprises a first holder member (H1) at the inlet (I) of the testing zone (2) and a second holder member (H2) at the outlet (O) of the testing zone (2), wherein the first and second holder members (H1, H2) preferably include one or more sealing elements (4) for engaging and sealing around the product (C).15. A system (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 14, further comprising: means for diluting the gas sample (G) downstream of the testing zone (2) and upstream of the sensor assembly (S); and/or at least one heater (HE) for heating the gas sample (G) downstream of the testing zone (2) and upstream of the sensor assembly (S).16. A system (1) according to any of claims 10 to 15, further comprising means for regenerating each sensor (S1, S2, S3) in the sensor assembly (S), the regenerating means preferably comprising means for supplying air, oxygen and/or nitrogen to each sensor (S1, S2, S3).", "embedding_index": 937}
{"index": 938, "patent_number": "EP3822188 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a packaging (1) for an electronic device (2) and charging device (9) comprising a cable (10) and a first and second connector (11, 12), the packaging comprising a receptacle (3) having an inner cavity (4), in which the electronic device (2) is arrangeable, and an opening (5), through which the electronic device (2) is removable and insertable into the inner cavity (4) of the receptacle (3), a lid (6), with which the opening (5) of the receptacle (3) is closable, a retainer (7), comprising a counterpart recess (8) for the electronic device (2) for receiving the electronic device (2) at least in part, wherein the retainer (7) with the electronic device (2) is placeable in the inner cavity (4) of the receptacle (3), wherein the first and second connectors are arrangeable at respective ends (10a, 10b) of the cable (10) and the electronic device (2) is connectable with the cable (10) via the first connector (11) and the cable (10) is connectable with a power supply system (13) via the second connector (12), wherein an orifice (14) of the receptacle (3) through which the cable (10) is passable from the inner cavity (4) to the outside of the receptacle (3) and a passage (15) of the retainer (7) through which the electronic device (2) is connectable with the first connector (11) of the charging device (9). [EN] 1. Packaging (1) for an electronic device (2) and charging device (9) comprising a cable (10) and a first and second connector (11, 12) arranged such that the electronic device (2) is connectable with the cable (10) via the first connector (11) and the cable (10) is connectable with a power supply system (13) via the second connector (12), the packaging (1) comprising a receptacle (3) having an inner cavity (4), in which the electronic device (2) is arrangeable, and an opening (5), through which the electronic device (2) is removable and insertable into the inner cavity (4) of the receptacle (3), a lid (6), with which the opening (5) of the receptacle (3) is closable, a retainer (7), comprising a counterpart recess (8) for the electronic device (2) for receiving the electronic device (2) at least in part, wherein the retainer (7) with the electronic device (2) is placeable in the inner cavity (4) of the receptacle (3),characterized by an orifice (14) of the receptacle (3) through which the cable (10) of the charging device (9) is passable from the inner cavity (4) to the outside of the receptacle (3) and a passage (15) of the retainer (7) through which the electronic device (2) is connectable with the first connector (11) of the charging device (9).2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1,characterized in that, the orifice (14) is located at a bottom part (16) of a side wall (3a) of the receptacle (3).3. Packaging (1) according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the orifice (14) is sealed by a closure wall (14a), which is connected to the receptacle side wall (3a) via a prescored perforation (14b).4. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in thatthe retainer (7) comprises an outwardly extending flange (17) resting on support edges (18) of receptacle (7)5. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the receptacle comprises a laminated material (19).6. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the laminated material (19) comprises a center layer (20) out of cardboard.7. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the laminated material (19) comprises two paper layers (21) each laminated on one of the two sides of the center layer (20).8. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the orifice (14) of the receptacle runs through all layers of laminated material (19) and the material of the outermost layer (21) of the laminated material (19) forms the closure wall (14a) and is connected only thereto.9. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that a gap is present between the counterpart recess (8) and the receptacle.10. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the packaging (1) comprises further compartments (22) for storing accessories.11. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that the passage (15) consists of a passage area of recessed walls (23a-e), which are permeable for an electromagnetic field.12. Packaging (1) according to at least one of the claims 1-10,characterized in that the passage (15) consists of a second orifice (15) in a wall (23a-e) of the recess (8) through which the first connector (11) is connectable with the electronic device (2).13. Packaging (1) according to claim 12,characterized in that, the position of the second orifice (15) in the wall (23a-e) of the recess (8) aligns with the position of a charging socket (24) of the electronic device (2) when the device is received in the counterpart recess (8).14. Packaging (1) according to claim 12 or 13,characterized in that the second orifice (15) of the retainer (7) is sealed by an adhesive label (25) or is by a closure wall (26), which is connected to at least one of the recessed walls (23a-e) via a prescored perforation (26a).15. Packaging (1) according to claim 12, 13 or 14,characterized in that the packaging (1) comprises a cuboid shape and the first orifice (14) is located at a lower corner of one of the side walls (3a) and the second orifice (15) is located at the bottom wall (23e) of the retainer.", "embedding_index": 938}
{"index": 939, "patent_number": "EP3821722 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall alongside of at least three outer edges (3a, 3b, 3c) of the envelope. A lid (4) is covering at least a portion of the front wall and an opening at an area between non-fixed edges of the front and the back wall and a first storage compartment (6) defined by the front and the back wall. A second compartment (7) is arranged in the first compartment and contains at least one tobacco sheet (8). The invention also relates to a method of integrating a tobacco sheet into a pouch for housing loose articles, comprising the steps of: a) Providing a second compartment, which is arranged in the first storage compartment and b) filling the second compartment with at least one tobacco sheet. [EN] 1. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall (20) alongside of at least three outer edges (3a, 3b, 3c) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front wall (10) and an opening (5) at an area between non-fixed edges (15, 25) of the front (10) and the back wall (20) and a first storage compartment (6) defined by the front (10) and the back (20) wall,characterized by a second compartment (7), which is arranged in the first compartment (6) and contains at least one tobacco sheet (8).2. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (3) according to claim 1,characterized in that the tobacco sheet (8) is/or comprises reconstituted tobacco binder.3. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the second compartment (7) is closed.4. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the outer envelope (3) of the Pouch (1) consists of or comprises one coherent piece comprising the lid (4), the back (20) wall and the front (10) wall, and preferably an intermediate wall (30).5. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the second compartment (7) is defined by the front (10) or the back (20) wall and an intermediate wall (30), which is arranged between the front (10) and the back (20) wall and is affixed to at least two inner edges (11, 12, 21, 22) of the front (10) or the back (20) wall.6. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of claims 1-3,characterized in that the second compartment (7) is defined by an inner pocket (40) comprising at least an inner front (41) panel and an inner back (42) panel that are affixed alongside of at least two edges (40a, 40b) of the inner pocket (40).7. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to claim 6,characterized in that the inner pocket is affixed to the front (10) wall or the back (20) wall or to a fixation area of the front (10) and the back (20) wall.8. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that an inner (14, 24) surface of the front wall (14), the back wall (24) and/or the lid (4a) is laminated with a first lamination material.9. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that an inner (41a, 42a) and/or outer (41b, 42b) surface of the inner front (41) and/or back (42) panel is laminated with a first lamination material or an inner (31) and/or outer (32) surface of the intermediate wall (30) is laminated with a first lamination material.10. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the lamination material is aluminum.11. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the intermediate wall (30) or the inner front (41) and back panel (42) is/are made of a material impermeable to moisture.12. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the intermediate wall (30) and/or the inner front (41) panel and/or the inner back (42) panel is/are perforated.13. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the intermediate wall (30) or the inner front (41) panel and/or the inner back (42) panel is/are transparent.14. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the intermediate wall (30) or the inner front (41) panel and/or the inner back (42) panel is/are opaque.15. Method of integrating a tobacco sheet (8) into a Pouch (1) for housing loose articles (2) comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front (10) wall that opposes a back (20) wall and is affixed to the back (20) wall alongside of at least three outer edges (3a, 3b, 3c) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front (10) wall and an opening (5) at an area between non-fixed edges (15, 25) of the front (10) and the back (20) wall and a first storage compartment (6) defined by the front (10) and the back (20) wall, comprising the steps of: a. Providing a second compartment (7), which is arranged in the first storage compartment (6),b. Filling the second compartment (7) with at least one tobacco sheet (8).", "embedding_index": 939}
{"index": 940, "patent_number": "WO21089485 A1", "text": "[EN] An inhaler (10) is disclosed comprising an air flow channel (18) extending between an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (16), a fluid oscillation circuit (28) and a liquid injection mechanism (24). The fluid oscillation circuit (28) is configured to oscillate air flow in the air flow channel (18) by diverging and returning a portion of the air from and to the air flow channel (18). In use liquid is injected into the air flow channel (18) using the liquid injection mechanism (24) which is dispersed into droplets by an oscillating air flow in the air flow channel (18) and delivered to a user via the air outlet (16). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An inhaler including an aerosol generating system, the inhaler comprising: an air flow channel extending between an air inlet and an air outlet in a mouthpiece for supporting an air flow; a fluid oscillation circuit configured to diverge a portion of air from the air flow channel and return said portion back to the air flow channel such that the air flow in the airflow channel is oscillated; and a liquid injection mechanism configured to inject liquid into the air flow path so that it is vaporised by the oscillation in the air flow channel.2. The inhaler of claim 1, wherein the fluid oscillation circuit is arranged laterally of the airflow channel.3. The inhaler of claims 1 or 2, wherein the fluid oscillation circuit comprises at least one feedback channel configured to diverge and return the portion of the air flow from and to the air flow channel respectively to cause the airflow to oscillate between a first pattern and a second pattern.4. The inhaler of claim 3, comprising a single feedback channel, wherein airflow in the single feedback channel is in a first direction in the first pattern and in a second direction in the second pattern, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.5. The inhaler of claim 3, comprising first and second feedback channels, wherein the air flow that diverges from the air flow channel is substantially in the first feedback channel in the first pattern, and substantially in the second feedback channel in the second pattern.6. The inhaler of claim 3, wherein the liquid injection mechanism includes a liquid outlet positioned in the fluid oscillation circuit at a position where the air flow in the air flow channel is against a first side of the air flow channel in the first pattern and against a second side of the air flow channel in the second pattern.7. The inhaler of any of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid injection mechanism is configured to inject liquid at a position in the air flow channel which is upstream of the position at which the at least one feedback channel returns the diverging airflow to the airflow channel.8. The inhaler of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a liquid reservoir configured to supply liquid to the liquid injection mechanism.9. The inhaler of claim 8, further comprising a pump configured to pump liquid from the liquid reservoir to the liquid injection mechanism.10. The inhaler of any of the preceding claims, wherein a constriction is provided in the air flow channel between the fluid oscillation circuit and the air inlet to facilitate a turbulent air flow in the fluid oscillation circuit.11. The inhaler of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a heater configured to heat air in the air flow channel.12. The inhaler of claim 11, wherein the heater is provided in the fluid oscillation circuit or between the fluid oscillation circuit and the air outlet.13. The inhaler of claim 11 or 12, further comprising an electrical battery configured to supply electrical power to the heater.14. An electronic cigarette comprising the inhaler of any of the preceding claims and one or more electrical components.15. A method of generating an aerosol in an inhaler comprising the steps of: providing an air flow in an air flow channel that extends between an air inlet and an air outlet in a mouthpiece; oscillating the air flow in the air flow channel by using a fluid oscillation circuit configured to diverge a portion of air from the air flow channel and return said portion back to the airflow channel; and injecting liquid into the air flow path so that it is vaporised by the oscillation of the air flow in the fluid oscillation circuit.", "embedding_index": 940}
{"index": 941, "patent_number": "WO21089656 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge (12) for an electronic cigarette (1) comprises a housing (22) configured to contain a vapor generating liquid and a connecting portion (24) configured to mechanically connect to a cartridge seating (10) of the electronic cigarette (1) and to fluidically connect to a vaporizing unit (16) of the electronic cigarette (1). The housing (22) is collapsible and is configured to deform from an initial shape in response to an increasing negative pressure as liquid is depleted from the cartridge (12) and to at least partly return to its initial shape such that liquid present in a heating block of the vaporizing unit (16) can flow back into the cartridge (12). [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (12) for an electronic cigarette (1), the cartridge (12) comprising a housing (22) configured to contain a vapor generating liquid and a connecting portion (24) configured to mechanically connect to a cartridge seating (10) of the electronic cigarette (1) and to fluidically connect to a vaporizing unit (16) of the electronic cigarette (1), wherein the housing (22) is collapsible and configured to deform from an initial shape in response to an increasing negative pressure as liquid is depleted from the cartridge (12), and wherein the housing (22) is configured to at least partly return to its initial shape.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the housing (22) is deformable in a radial direction.3. The cartridge according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the housing (22) is deformable in an axial direction, such that it shortens in length.4. The cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the housing (22) comprises bellows.5. The cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the housing (22) is provided with a shape memory, wherein the shape memory is configured to expel liquid from the housing (22).6. The cartridge according to any preceding claim, wherein the connecting portion (24) is sealed by a membrane (26).7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the membrane (26) is positioned inside the connecting portion (24).8. The cartridge according to the claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the membrane (26) is resealable.9. The cartridge according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the membrane (26) comprises a flexible material such as silicone or rubber.10. The cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge (12) further comprises a peel-off tab.11. The cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting portion (24) further comprises a second connector, configured to hermetically seal against the inner surface of a cartridge seating (10).12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge (12) comprises a sealing groove (66), configured to receive a mating annular seal (68) located in the cartridge seating (10) of the electronic cigarette (1).13. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge comprises an annular seal, configured to be received in a mating sealing groove in the cartridge seating (10) of the electronic cigarette (1).14. The cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting portion (24) is configured to attach to the cartridge seating (10) of the electronic cigarette (1) in a screwed or bayonet connection.15. An electronic cigarette (1) comprising a cartridge (12) according to any one of the preceding claims and a main body (4), wherein the main body (4) comprises a micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) vaporizing unit (16).16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 15, further comprising a biasing member (32) configured to compress the collapsible housing (22) to expel liquid therefrom.", "embedding_index": 941}
{"index": 942, "patent_number": "WO21089490 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic cigarette is disclosed comprising a housing sleeve (42) and an insert. The housing sleeve comprises an opening (50) along a length of the housing sleeve for receiving the insert, which comprises an electronic component (12). T he insert further comprises a lid (48) sized and shaped to match the opening, and the lid comprises a display. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: an insert comprising at least one electronic component; a housing sleeve comprising a body with a first end and a second end, wherein the housing sleeve comprises an opening along a length of the body between the first end and the second end, and wherein the opening is arranged to receive the insert within the housing sleeve, wherein the insert further comprises a lid sized and shaped to match the opening, and wherein the lid comprises a display.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the at least one electronic component comprises one or more of: a battery, a printed circuit board, PCB, and a sensor.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the at least one electronic component is an airflow sensor.4. The electronic cigarette of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lid comprises a material of higher flexibility than the housing sleeve.5. The electronic cigarette of any claims 1 to 4, wherein the display has a connection rim, preferably in metal.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the insert comprises a wireless antenna positioned below the lid and that is arranged to communicate data therethrough.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the housing sleeve comprises a metallic material.8. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the housing sleeve has a closed end and an open end.9. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the opening is located at a major surface or at a side of the housing sleeve.10. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims further comprising a closing element at the first end.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 10, wherein the closing element comprises a port, the port configured to provide electrical or data communication access to the at least one electronic component.12. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims further comprising a cartridge seating or a liquid store at the second end.13. A method of manufacturing the electronic cigarette according any of the preceding claims, comprising: providing an insert comprising at least one electronic component; providing a housing sleeve comprising a body with a first end and a second end, wherein the housing sleeve comprises an opening along a length of the body between the first end and the second end, and wherein the opening is arranged to receive the insert within the housing sleeve; and mounting the insert within the housing sleeve via the opening.", "embedding_index": 942}
{"index": 943, "patent_number": "WO21083933 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (100) comprising a container formed of reconstituted tobacco material, wherein the reconstituted tobacco comprises up to 5 percent dry weight of non-tobacco materials out of the total dry weight materials of the container. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the container of such aerosol-generating article (100). The method comprises the steps of a) preparing a suspension of tobacco material and a solvent to form a pulp of tobacco material, b) Separating the solvent from the pulp of tobacco material, for example by pressing, c) introducing the pulp of tobacco material in a mould and d) drying the pulp of tobacco material to form a container of reconstituted tobacco comprising up to 5 percent dry weight of non-tobacco material out of the total dry weight materials of the container. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article (100) comprising a container for containing aerosol-generating material, wherein the container is made of reconstituted tobacco material comprising up to 5 percent dry weight of non-tobacco materials out of the total dry weight materials for forming the container.2. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein said container is made of a single shaped part component or an assembly of a plurality of component parts or panels.3. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the container comprises only biodegradable materials.4. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container comprises up to 1 percent by weight of humectants of the total dry weight of the reconstituted tobacco material forming the container.5. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the container forms a cavity, said cavity being filled with a charge of aerosol-generating material.6. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claims, wherein the reconstituted tobacco is selected from the list consisting of tobacco dust, stalk, stem and root.7. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises tobacco material.8. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein a protective layer of substantially impervious material is provided to a surface of the aerosol-generating article.9. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the non-tobacco materials in the reconstituted tobacco material forming the container of the aerosol-generating article further comprises a binder and/or cellulose or a cellulose- based compound.10. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any preceding claims, further comprising a lid for closing the cavity of the container, said lid preferably being made of the same material as the container.11. A method of manufacturing a container for containing aerosol generating material, comprising the steps of a. Preparing a suspension of tobacco material and a solvent to form a pulp of tobacco material; b. Separating the solvent from the pulp of tobacco material; c. Introducing the pulp of tobacco material into a mould and apply pressure thereto to press form the pulp of tobacco material; d. Drying the moulded pulp of tobacco material to form a container of reconstituted tobacco comprising up to 5 percent dry weight of non-tobacco material out of the total dry weight materials of the container.12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising a step of finishing the moulded container by removing excess material or applying a coating or anti-molding composition to at least a surface of said component.13. The method of any of claims 11 or 12, further comprising a step of assembling a plurality of moulded components together to form said container, comprising a plurality of components made of reconstituted tobacco material.14. The method of any of claims 11 or 12, wherein the moulded container comprising a cavity and the method further comprises any of the following steps: a. Providing an aerosol-generating material in the cavity the container; b. Providing a lid for closing, sealing and/or overwrapping of the cavity of the container.15. The method of any one of the claims 11-13, comprising the steps of: a. Providing a container formed of reconstituted tobacco according to any one of the claims 1 -10; b. Filling a charge of aerosol-generating material into the cavity of the container; c. Closing the cavity of the container with a lid of same material as the container, d. Sealing the lid to the container to form said aerosol generating article, comprising the charge of aerosol-generating material in a sealed container, and e. Storing the aerosol-generating article thus obtained.", "embedding_index": 943}
{"index": 944, "patent_number": "US2020237002 AA", "text": "[EN] A valve for an electronic cigarette includes a valve having a first body, a second body, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force between the first body and the second body. The valve can be operated between an open position and a closed position in response to the relative angular position of the first body in relation to the second body.The valve further includes an actuator, which is configured to create a force counter-acting against the biasing force from the biasing member, wherein the position of the valve is changed when the force from the actuator exceeds the biasing force. [EN] 1. A valve for an electronic cigarette, the valve comprising a first body, a second body and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force between the first body and the second body, the first body and the second body being rotatably connected to each other about a rotation axis such that the valve can be operated in an open position and a closed position based on an angular position of the first body in relation to the second body,wherein the valve further comprises a variable length actuator comprising a shape memory alloy configured to change its length under the influence of heat, and which is configured to apply an actuator force which acts counter to the biasing force, wherein the actuator force is applied at a radial distance from the rotation axis, and wherein the valve is changed from the closed position to the open position when the actuator force exceeds the biasing force.2. The valve according to claim 1, wherein the variable length actuator has a first portion connected to the first body and a second portion connected to the second body.3. The valve according to claim 1, wherein the variable length actuator is a wire.4. The valve according to claim 1, wherein the valve has a cylindrical outer surface, and wherein the variable length actuator at least partially encircles the outer surface of the valve.5. The valve according to claim 4, wherein the valve has a groove or a channel configured to accommodate the variable length actuator.6. The valve according to claim 5, wherein the groove is located on an outer periphery on the cylindrical outer surface.7. The valve according to claim 1, wherein the radial distance at which the actuator force is applied substantially corresponds to a radius of the valve.8. The valve according to claim 1, wherein the biasing member is configured to bias the valve towards the closed position.9. The valve according to any of the preceding claims 1, wherein the first body comprises a first closing surface and the second body comprises a second closing surface, wherein the variable length actuator is configured to change a distance between the first closing surface and the second closing surface.10. A fluid supply system for an electronic cigarette comprising the valve according to claim 1, and wherein the fluid supply system further comprises a fluid supply conduit configured to transport fluid from a liquid store, wherein the valve is configured to compress the fluid supply conduit in response to a relative angular position between the first valve body and the second valve body, such that a flow rate of liquid from the liquid store can be regulated.11. A consumable for an electronic cigarette, the consumable comprising: a vaporizing unit,a liquid store, anda valve member in the form of a first body which is moveable relative to a second body between a first position and a second position, such that when the first body is in the first position the first body is sealed against the second body such that liquid flow from the liquid store to the vaporizing unit is closed, and when the first body is in the second position the liquid flow from the liquid store to the vaporizing unit is opened,wherein the first body is operably connected to a biasing member and an actuator, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to bias the first member towards one of the first and second positions and the actuator is configured to apply an actuator force which acts counter to the biasing force, whereby the first member is movable from the first position towards the second position when the actuator force exceeds the biasing force.12. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein the first body is configured as a cylindrical member configured to be rotated around an axis and is located within the liquid store.13. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein the first body is removably connected to a rotor and wherein the rotor is operatively connected to the actuator and the biasing member.14. The consumable according to claim 13, wherein the rotor and the first body comprise corresponding engagement structures.15. The consumable according to claim 13, wherein the consumable can only be connected and disconnected from the rotor when the first body is in the first position and the liquid flow from the liquid store to the vaporizing unit is closed.16. The consumable according to claim 11, wherein the first body comprises at least one liquid channel having a liquid inlet and wherein the second body comprises at least one liquid channel from the liquid store to an outlet, and wherein the valve member is closed when the liquid inlet of the first body is misaligned with the outlet in the second body.", "embedding_index": 944}
{"index": 945, "patent_number": "WO20078565 A1", "text": "[EN] Packaging comprising a container for holding one or more consumer goods, a lid hingedly connected to the container, and a flap hingedly connected to the container, the flap comprising a holding portion for holding one or more items. Blank system for forming the packaging and method of forming the packaging. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging comprising: a container for holding one or more consumer goods, the container comprising a container opening for accessing the one or more consumer goods; a lid hingedly connected to the container and moveable between an open position in which the container opening is revealed and a closed position in which the container opening is at least partially occluded by the lid; and a flap hingedly connected to the container and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein when the flap is in its open position the lid is moveable between its open and closed positions and when the flap is in its closed position the flap prevents the lid from moving between its open and closed positions, the flap comprising a holding portion for holding one or more items; the packaging being configured such that, when both the lid and the flap are in their respective closed positions, the holding portion overlies a portion of the lid.2. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a front panel, which is comprised in the portion of the lid that the holding portion overlies when both the lid and the flap are in their respective closed positions.3. The packaging of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein a front face of the container comprises the container opening and a container front wall which at least partially bounds the container opening.4. The packaging of claim 3, wherein a top face of the container comprises the container opening.5. The packaging of either of claims 3 or 4, wherein the container opening extends from a top edge of the front face of the container at least halfway towards a bottom edge of the front face of the container.6. The packaging of any of claims 3 to 5, wherein, when in the closed position, the lid extends over the front face of the container from a top edge of the front face of the container at least halfway towards a bottom edge of the front face of the container.7. The packaging of any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the container further comprises a lid securing feature on the container front wall for maintaining the lid in its closed position.8. The packaging of claim 7, wherein the lid securing feature is located closer to a bottom edge of the container front face than the container opening.9. The packaging of either of claims 7 or 8, wherein the lid securing feature is configured to secure to the container front wall a portion of the lid distal from its hinged connection to the container.10. The packaging of claim 9, wherein the lid securing feature comprises a lid receiving slit or lid receiving aperture in the container front wall and the portion of the lid distal from its hinged connection to the container is a lid tongue portion configured to be received by and engage with the lid receiving slit or lid receiving aperture.11. The packaging of any of claims 7 to 10, wherein the lid securing feature is located on the container front wall such that, when the flap is in the closed position and the lid is in the open position, the holding portion overlies the lid securing feature.12. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the flap comprises: a flap panel; and a holding panel hingedly connected to the flap panel and moveable between an open position in which the one or more items are accessible and a closed position in which the one or more items are held against the flap panel.13. The packaging of claim 12, wherein the holding panel is hingedly connected to the flap panel along a bottom edge of the flap panel.14. The packaging of either of claims 12 or 13, further comprising the one or more items affixed to the holding panel.15. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the flap comprises: a flap panel; and a pocket affixed to the flap panel and configured to receive the one or more items.16. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the container comprises a flap securing feature for maintaining the flap in its closed position.17. The packaging of claim 16, wherein the flap securing feature comprises a flap receiving slit or flap receiving aperture in the container and the flap comprises a flap tongue portion configured to be received by and engage with the flap receiving slit or flap receiving aperture.18. The packaging of claim 17, wherein the flap is hingedly connected to the container along a first container side wall and the flap receiving slit or flap receiving aperture is provided along a second container side wall, opposite to the first container side wall.19. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein a hinge connecting the flap to the container is perpendicular to a hinge connecting the lid to the container.20. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the one or more items are configured to be used together with the one or more consumer goods.21. A blank system comprising one or more blanks for forming the packaging of any preceding claim, the blank system comprising: a container portion comprising at least two container panels for forming the container, including a container rear panel; a lid portion articulated along a fold line to the container portion, the lid portion comprising at least one lid panel for forming the lid, including a lid front panel; a flap portion comprising at least one flap panel; and a holding portion comprising at least one holding portion panel, including a holding portion front panel; wherein the difference between the lengths of the container rear panel and the shortest part of the lid front panel is less than the length of the holding portion front panel.22. The blank system of claim 21, wherein the difference between the lengths of the container rear panel and the shortest part of the lid front panel is less than 80 percent of the length of the holding portion front panel.23. The blank system of either of claims 21 or 22, wherein the flap portion is articulated along a fold line to the container portion.24. The blank system of claim 23, wherein the articulation of the lid portion to the container portion is perpendicular to the articulation of the flap portion to the container portion.25. The blank system of either of claims 23 or 24, wherein the lid portion and the flap portion are articulated to the same container panel.26. The blank system of any of claims 21 to 25, wherein the holding portion is articulated along a fold line to the flap portion.27. The blank system of claim 26, wherein the articulation of the holding portion to the flap portion is perpendicular to the articulation of the flap portion to the container portion.28. The blank system of any of claims 21 to 27, wherein the container portion comprises a container front panel that comprises a shaped edge configured to partially bound the container opening when the packaging is assembled.29. The blank system of claim 28, wherein the shortest length of the container front panel from an edge opposite the shaped edge to the shaped edge is greater than or equal to the length of the holding portion front panel.30. The blank system of any of claims 21 to 29, wherein the lid front panel comprises a lid tongue portion and the container portion comprises a lid receiving slit or aperture configured to receive and engage with the lid tongue portion.31. The blank system of claim 30 as dependent on claim 28, wherein the container front panel comprises the lid receiving slit or aperture, and the length of the part of the container front panel from the edge opposite the shaped edge to the lid receiving slit or aperture is shorter than the length of the holding portion front panel.32. The blank system of claim 31, wherein the length of the part of the container front panel from the edge opposite the shaped edge to the lid receiving slit or aperture is less than 60 percent of the length of the holding portion front panel.33. The blank system of any of claims 21 to 32, wherein the container portion, the lid portion, the flap portion and the holding portion are formed in one blank.34. The blank system of any of claims 21 to 33, wherein the length of the shortest part of the lid front panel is greater than or equal to 70 percent of the length of the container rear panel.35. A method of making packaging according to any of claims 1 to 20, comprising folding the one or more blanks according to any of claims 21 to 34.", "embedding_index": 945}
{"index": 946, "patent_number": "US2017202263 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a method of forming a filter rod (R) of separated fibres and/or randomly oriented filter material fibres (F) for the tobacco processing industry, the method comprising: supplying separated filter material fibres (F) to an inlet (I) of a conveyor device (2), conveying the separated filter material fibres (F) along a process path (P) in a conveying direction (D) from the inlet (I) to an outlet (O) of the conveyor device (2), whereby a strand (4) of the filter material fibres (F) is formed along the process path (P), introducing at least one additive (A), especially a binder, to the strand (4) of filter material fibres (F) on the process path (P) in the conveyor device (2) at a position that is closer to the outlet (O) than the inlet (I), and consolidating the filter material fibres (F) into a filter rod (R) by wrapping the strand (4) of filter material fibres (F) with a wrapper material (6) after the strand (4) exits the outlet (O) of the conveyor device (2) in the conveying direction (D). Desirably, the at least one additive (A) is introduced or applied to the strand (4) of filter material fibres (F) proximate or adjacent to the outlet (O) of the conveyor device (2). The invention also provides an apparatus (1) for forming such a filter rod (R) of separated and/or randomly oriented filter material fibres (F). [EN] 1. A method of forming a filter rod of separated filter material fibres for the tobacco processing industry, the method comprising: supplying separated filter material fibres to an inlet of a conveyor device,conveying the filter material fibres along a process path in a conveying direction from the inlet to an outlet of the conveyor device, whereby a strand of the filter material fibres is formed along the process path,introducing at least one additive to the strand of filter material fibres on the process path in the conveyor device at a position closer to the outlet than to the inlet, andconsolidating the filter material fibres into a filter rod by wrapping the strand of filter material fibres with a wrapper material after the strand exits the outlet of the conveyor device in the conveying direction.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one additive is applied to the strand of filter material fibres at or proximate to the outlet of the conveyor device.3. A method according to claim 1, wherein the conveyor device is a suction conveyor device comprising one or more suction members along the process path, wherein the step of introducing the at least one additive to the strand includes applying the additive to the strand of filter material fibres on the suction conveyor device.4. A method according to any of claim 1, wherein the step of introducing at least one additive is carried out within a final one-third of the process path defined by the conveyor device before the strand of filter material fibres exits the conveyor device.5. A method according to any of claim 1, wherein: the step of introducing at least one additive comprises applying the additive in a substantially fluid or liquid form by spraying, onto the strand of filter material fibres on the process path; andwherein the additive is sprayed onto the strand at an angle of between 0 degrees and 90 degrees to the conveying direction.6. A method according to any of claim 1, further comprising locally moderating or reducing a vacuum or an under-pressure applied to the strand of filter material fibres in the conveyor device at or immediately prior to introducing the at least one additive thereto.7. A method according to claim 1, further comprising heating the additive before and/or during the step of introducing the at least one additive.8. A method according to any of claim 1, wherein the at least one additive comprises one or more of: an aqueous composition, a flavouring composition, a binder composition, a plasticizer, and an encapsulated compound or material.9. A method according to any of claim 1, wherein the step of introducing at least one additive comprises applying or delivering the additive to the strand of filter material fibres via a gaseous carrier, preferably compressed air or steam.10. A method according to any of claim 1, wherein the step of supplying the separated filter material fibres to the inlet of the conveyor device includes delivering a mixture of (e.g. different) loose, randomly oriented filter material fibres and optionally at least one particulate material to the inlet.11. An apparatus for forming a filter rod from separated filter material fibres for the tobacco processing industry, comprising: a conveyor device having a conveyor member for conveying separated filter material fibres along a process path in a conveying direction from an inlet to an outlet of the conveyor device, wherein the conveyor member is configured to create a continuous strand of filter material fibres from the separated filter material fibres supplied to the inlet;a wrapping device for wrapping the continuous strand of filter material fibres in a wrapper material after the strand exits or emerges from an outlet of the conveyor device thereby to form a filter rod having a core of filter material fibres surrounded by the wrapper material; andan additive application system comprising at least one applicator device, such as a nozzle, configured and arranged to apply an additive, especially a binder, to the strand of fibres at a position on the process path in the conveyor device closer to the outlet than the inlet.12. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: the at least one applicator device is configured and arranged to apply the additive by spraying at a position proximate or adjacent to the outlet of the conveyor device; and/orwherein the conveyor device is a suction conveyor device and the conveyor member is a suction belt, wherein the filter material fibres are supplied to the inlet by an under-pressure or vacuum created by and/or in the suction conveyor device.13. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: the at least one applicator device includes a nozzle arranged or oriented at an angle of between 0 degrees and 90 degrees to the direction of the conveyor device; and/orthe nozzle is directed or extends substantially parallel to the direction of the conveyor member, preferably within a substantially horizontal plane; and/orthe nozzle is directed or extends substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction.14. An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the additive application system comprises at least one supply or reservoir for each additive and optionally a carrier source, wherein each carrier source and each supply or reservoir is connected to said at least one applicator device, and preferably to each nozzle.15. An apparatus according to any of claim 10, further comprising one or more plate member in the conveyor device for locally moderating or reducing a vacuum or an under-pressure applied to the strand of filter material fibres at or immediately upstream of the at least one applicator device or nozzle; and/or wherein the additive application system comprises heating means for heating the additive before or during application in the conveyor device.16. The method according to claim 3, wherein the at least one suction device includes a suction belt.17. The method according to claim 4, wherein the step of introducing at least one additive is carried out within a final one-fifth of the process path.18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the step of introducing at least one additive is carried out within a final one-tenth of the process path.", "embedding_index": 946}
{"index": 947, "patent_number": "US2020062491 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening that is covered by a reclosable flap, which is attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The hinged lid is connected to the reclosable flap. The reclosable flap moves relative to the access opening during movement of the hinged lid. The reclosable flap carries an indicium such that the indicium is not visible when the lid is in the closed position and such that the indicium becomes visible during movement of the hinged lid from the closed position towards the open position at an intermediate position in which the reclosable flap covers the entire periphery of the access opening. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods, comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed;a reclosable flap arranged to cover the access opening and attached to the hinged lid whereby the reclosable flap moves relative to the access opening during movement of the hinged lid;wherein the reclosable flap carries an indicium in a manner such that the indicium is not visible when the lid is in the closed position and such that the indicium becomes visible during movement of the hinged lid from the closed position towards the open position at an intermediate position in which the reclosable flap covers an entire periphery of the access opening.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is embedded in the reclosable flap.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is provided on an inner surface of the reclosable flap.4. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is provided on an outer surface of the reclosable flap.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the hinged lid such that a portion of the reclosable flap is substantially coplanar with a planar wall of the hinged lid when the hinged lid moves between the open and closed positions.6. The container of claim 5, wherein the coplanar portion of the reclosable flap includes at least a portion of the indicium.7. The container of claim 5, wherein the hinged lid comprises a first lid panel which is movable relative to a second lid panel during movement of the hinged lid between the open and closed positions, and wherein the planar wall of the hinged lid is provided by the first lid panel.8. The container of claim 7, wherein the reclosable flap is attached to the first lid panel.9. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is provided by a printing medium, by one or more protrusions, by one or more depressions, or a combination thereof.10. The container of claim 9, wherein the indicium is provided by a printing medium, and further comprising a protective layer arranged to cover the printing medium to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the consumer goods through the access opening.11. The container of claim 9, wherein the indicium is provided by a printing medium provided at a position on the reclosable flap that is offset from the access opening when the hinged lid is in the closed position.12. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicium is text, a symbol, an image, a pattern, or a combination thereof.13. A method of forming a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an inner package of consumer goods comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed;providing a reclosable flap with an indicium and arranging the reclosable flap to cover the access opening of the inner package;folding a blank about the inner package to form an outer housing with a hinged lid; andattaching the reclosable flap to the hinged lid so that the indicium is not visible when the lid is in the closed position and that the indicium becomes visible during movement of the hinged lid from the closed position towards the open position at an intermediate position in which the reclosable flap covers an entire periphery of the access opening.14. The method of claim 13, comprising the additional step of: positioning the reclosable flap on the inner package with respect to the access opening such that at least a portion of the indicium is outside the periphery of the access opening.", "embedding_index": 947}
{"index": 948, "patent_number": "WO17081267 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a humidifying device for increasing the moisture content of tobacco, wherein the device comprises a porous wrapper arranged to form a pocket, wherein multiple water-evaporating pieces are located within said pocket, and wherein the porous wrapper allows for water retention within the pocket and fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket. [EN] Claims 1. A humidifying device for increasing the moisture content of tobacco, wherein the device comprises a porous wrapper arranged to form a pocket, wherein multiple water-evaporating pieces are located within said pocket, and wherein the porous wrapper allows for water retention within the pocket and fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket.2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the water-evaporating pieces and the porous wrapper are re-fillable with water.3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the water-evaporating pieces are re-fillable through the porous wrapper.4. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous wrapper adsorbs and evaporates water.5. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the porous wrapper has a water capacity of at least 0.10 gsm, preferably at least 0.16 gsm.6. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the water- evaporating piece has a water capacity of at least 0.25 gsm, preferably at least 0.32 gsm.7. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the device has a water release rate of around 0.2gms over a period of 4 hours.8. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the water- evaporating piece is a granule.9. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the water- evaporating piece is made from natural and/or synthetic materials.10. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the pocket contains at least 10 water-evaporating pieces, and preferably at least 20 water- evaporating pieces. 1 1. A pouch comprising tobacco and a humidifying device according to any of claims 1 to 10 wherein, in use, the humidifying device increases the moisture content of the tobacco.12. A pouch according to claim 1 1, wherein at least 55 percent of the water content of the device is transferred to the tobacco over a period of one hour.13. A pouch according to claims 1 1 or 12, wherein the moisture content of the tobacco is increased by 1.2 percent to 1.4 percent over a period of 24 hours.14. A pouch according to any of claims 1 1 to 13, wherein the tobacco is a low- or mid-moisture blend.", "embedding_index": 948}
{"index": 949, "patent_number": "WO16146491 A1", "text": "[EN] A package for smoking articles, a blank for forming a collar part and a lid part of the package and a method of forming the package from such a blank is provided. The package (100) comprises: a packet part (110) for storing smoking articles; a collar part (120); and a lid part (130); wherein: the packet part is made of a substantially flexible material; the collar part and the lid part are made of a substantially rigid material; the collar part is attached to the packet part and partially overwraps the packet part; and the lid part is arranged such that it may move relative to the collar part and the packet part between a closed position, in which the lid part restricts access to any smoking articles contained in the packet part, and an open position, in which the lid part does not restrict access to any smoking articles contained in the packet part. [EN] Claims 1. A package (100) for smoking articles, the package comprising: a packet part (1 10) for storing smoking articles; a collar part (120); and a lid part (130); wherein: the packet part is made of a substantially flexible material whereby the package is partially deformable; the collar part and the lid part are made of a substantially rigid material; the collar part is attached to the packet part and partially overwraps the packet part; and the lid part is arranged such that it may move relative to the collar part and the packet part between a closed position, in which the lid part restricts access to any smoking articles contained in the packet part, and an open position, in which the lid part does not restrict access to any smoking articles contained in the packet part.2. A package according to claim 1, wherein the packet part comprises an opening (140) at a longitudinal end of the packet part for allowing access to any smoking articles contained in the packet part wherein, when the lid part is in the closed position, the lid part at least partly overlies the opening.3. A package according to claim 2, wherein the opening is delimited by a pre-cut openable portion in the packet part.4. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the substantially flexible material comprises a heat-sealable foil.5. A package according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lid part is hingeably connected to the collar part.6. A package according to claim 5, wherein the lid part comprises a front panel which overlies a panel of the packet part and extends to cover the panel of the packet part by more than either: (a) 20 percent; or (b) 40 percent; or (c) 50 percent; in a longitudinal direction.7. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid part and/or the collar part comprises cardboard.8. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the collar part forms a sleeve encircling at least part of the packet part in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, wherein preferably the collar part is formed towards a longitudinal end of the packet part in which an opening may be formed.9. A blank (200) for forming the collar part and the lid part of the package according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the blank comprises: a plurality of panels (160, 205, 210, 215, 220, 250, 255, 260, 265); a plurality of construction tabs (225, 230, 235, 240, 270); and a plurality of fold lines; wherein: each panel is connected at least one other panel and/or to at least one construction tab along a fold line; each construction tab is connected to at least one other construction tab and/or to at least one panel, along a fold line; and each construction tab is positioned such that when the blank is folded along the fold lines, said construction tab will be aligned with a face one of the panels and/or with a face of one of the construction tabs to which said construction tab is to be attached, wherein the plurality of panels comprises a plurality of panels which forms the collar part and a plurality of panels which forms the lid part, and wherein one of the panels which forms the collar part is connected to one of the panels which forms the lid part by a crease line (280).10. The blank according to claim 9, wherein: the plurality of panels for forming the lid part comprises: a front lid panel (160) a top lid panel (205) connected to the front lid panel by a fold line; a back lid panel (210) connected to the top lid panel by a fold line on a side of the top lid panel which opposes the fold line connecting the top lid panel to the front lid panel; a side lid panel (215) connected to the front lid panel by a fold line; and another side lid panel (220) connected to the front lid panel by a fold line located on a side of the front lid panel which opposes the fold line connecting the side lid panel to the front lid panel; and the plurality of construction tabs for forming the lid part comprises: a side lid construction tab (235) connected to the back lid panel by a fold line; another side lid construction tab (240) connected to the back lid panel by a fold line located on a side of the back lid panel which opposes the fold line connecting the side lid construction tab to the back lid panel; a lid top construction tab (225) connected to the side lid construction tab by a fold line; and another lid top construction tab (230) connected to the another side lid construction tab by a fold line; 1 1. The blank according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of panels for forming the collar part comprises: a front collar panel (250); a side collar panel (260) connected to the front collar panel by a fold line; a back collar panel (255) connected to the side collar panel by a fold line located on a side of the side collar panel which opposes the fold line connecting the side collar panel to the front collar panel; and another side collar panel (265) connected to the back collar panel by a fold line located on a side of the back collar panel which opposes the fold line connecting the back collar panel to the side collar panel; and the plurality of construction tabs comprises: a collar construction tab (270) connected to the front collar panel by a fold line of the plurality of fold lines.12. A method of forming a package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 comprising: forming a packet part (1 10) containing articles; forming a collar part (120) and a lid part (130) by folding a blank (200) according to either one of claims 9 to 1 1; and attaching the collar part to the packet part.13. The method of claim 13, wherein the method further comprises forming the packet part by forming the substantially flexible material of the packet part over a plurality of smoking articles and sealing and trimming a top end, a bottom end and a longitudinal seam of the substantially flexible material thereby sealing the smoking articles in the packet part.14. The method of either one of claims 12 or 13, wherein the collar part is formed around the packet part.15. The method of any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the blank is made of cardboard and the packet part is made of heat-sealable foil.", "embedding_index": 949}
{"index": 950, "patent_number": "EP2976950 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method of preparing a wrapped smokeless tobacco product comprising a wrapping material and a moist smokeless tobacco material with improved seal strength of the final product by dyeing the wrapping material before sealing it, a portioned smokeless tobacco product obtained by the method and a box comprising the portioned smokeless tobacco product. [EN] 1. A method of preparing a wrapped smokeless tobacco product comprising a wrapping material and a moist smokeless tobacco material, wherein said method comprises the steps of: a) providing the wrapping material with a colorant-containing solution,b) providing the moist smokeless tobacco material,c) wrapping the moist smokeless tobacco material with the coloured wrapping material,d) sealing the coloured wrapping material around the moist smokeless tobacco material, ande) obtaining a portioned smokeless tobacco having a seal strength comprised between 5 and 15 N/50mm.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the obtained seal strength of the portioned smokeless tobacco is reduced by less than 30 percent, preferably less than 20 percent compared to that of the seal strength of the wrapping material before being exposed to step a).3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising the step of drying the coloured wrapping material at least in the sealing region before step c).4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the colorant-containing solution comprises a colorant selected from the group consisting of E102, E120, E153, E150a - 150d, E151, E154, E155 and natural colorants.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the colorant is present in the solution in a concentration between 1 and 10 percent by weight.6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the colorant is caramel, a tobacco extract or an edible brown colorant.7. The method according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the colorant-containing solution comprises water.8. The method according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the colorant-containing solution comprises glycerol.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein glycerol is present in the solution in a concentration between 5 and 15 percent by weight.10. The method according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the method does not comprise after step d) a further step requiring the addition of water.11. A portioned smokeless tobacco product obtainable by the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.12. The portioned smokeless tobacco product according to claim 11, wherein the wrapping material comprises a concentration of colorant between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight.13. The portioned smokeless tobacco product according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the moist smokeless tobacco material has a moisture content between 25 and 60 percent by weight.14. A box comprising the portioned smokeless tobacco product according to any one of claims 11 to 13.", "embedding_index": 950}
{"index": 951, "patent_number": "WO14082917 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a blank (1) for forming a container having a curved or rounded edge, and comprises: a plurality of substantially linear grooves (5) formed in a region (2) of the blank (1) intended to form the rounded edge, the grooves (5) extending substantially parallel to one another and being debossed into a first surface or face (6) of the blank (1) that forms an inner surface of the rounded edge. Furthermore, an opposite or reverse surface or face (7) of the blank (1) in this region (2) is substantially smooth. The invention also provides a method and apparatus for forming a curved or rounded edge in a container made from a flat blank. [EN] Claims: 1. A method of forming a rounded edge in a container made from a substantially flat blank, comprising the steps: forming a plurality of substantially linear grooves in a region of the blank intended to form said rounded edge, said grooves extending substantially parallel to an axis defining a center of curvature for the rounded edge; and bending the grooved region of the blank about said axis such that a substantially rounded edge is obtained by virtue of bending deflection distributed over the plurality of grooves; wherein the step of forming said grooves comprises debossing a first surface or face of the blank.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein debossing the first surface or face of the blank comprises pressing at least one substantially linear tool element into said first surface or face of the blank, while an opposite or reverse surface or face of the blank is supported on or against a flat or smooth counter surface.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the substantially linear tool element comprises a raised or projecting ridge element to deboss a corresponding groove into the first surface of the blank.4. A method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a plurality of substantially linear tool elements are simultaneously or consecutively pressed into said first surface or face of the blank to deboss the plurality of substantially linear grooves in the blank.5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of tool elements is provided on a debossing tool configured as a linear stamp or punch.6. A method according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of tool elements is provided on a debossing tool configured as a rotary stamp or punch.7. A method according to any of claims 2 to 6, wherein the counter surface comprises a substantially planar outer surface of a plate member; or alternatively, wherein the counter surface comprises a substantially smooth surface of a cylindrical roller or drum member.8. A method according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the grooved region in the first surface or face of the blank forms an inner surface of the rounded edge and the opposite or reverse surface or face of the blank forms a substantially smooth outer surface of the rounded edge.9. A method according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the number of grooves in said region of the blank intended to form the rounded edge is in the range of 3 to 20, preferably in the range of 5 to 15 and more preferably in the range of 6 to 12; and/or wherein a spacing or a pitch of the grooves is in the range of 0.1 mm to 3.0 mm, preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 2.0 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm; and/or wherein a depth of the grooves is in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.8 mm.10. A method according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein each of the grooves has a transverse cross-section that tapers towards a base of the groove, each linear tool element preferably having a corresponding frusto-conical transverse cross-section.11. Apparatus for making a blank for a container having at least one rounded edge, comprising a first tool having one or more substantially linear tool element to impress or deboss a plurality of substantially linear grooves into a first surface of the blank.12. Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the first tool has a plurality of parallel raised or projecting linear tool elements, such as ridge elements, for debossing the plurality of laterally spaced linear grooves into said first surface of the blank, the first tool preferably being configured either as a linear stamp or punch, or as a rotary stamp or punch.13. Apparatus according to claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising a second tool with a flat or smooth surface for supporting the blank as a counter surface during the pressing or debossing of the grooves into the first surface of the blank with the first tool.14. A blank for forming a container having a rounded edge, comprising: a plurality of substantially linear grooves in a region of the blank intended to form said rounded edge, said grooves extending substantially parallel to one another, wherein said grooves are debossed into a first surface or face of the blank that forms an inner surface of the rounded edge. A blank according to claim 14, wherein an opposite or reverse surface or face of the blank in said region is substantially smooth to form an outer surface of the rounded edge.", "embedding_index": 951}
{"index": 952, "patent_number": "WO16075227 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a filter element (7) for an aerosol generating product (1), and especially a filter plug element (7) for a smoking article, comprising the steps: processing bulk filter material (8) to provide or form a substantially continuous strand (D) of the filter material (8); covering or wrapping the substantially continuous strand (D) of the filter material (8) with at least one layer (9) of sheet material to form a continuous filter rod (R), and forming perforations or holes (17) in the layer (9) of sheet material which covers the continuous filter rod (R) before and/or after the covering or wrapping step. [EN] 1. A method of manufacturing filter elements (7) for an aerosol generating product (1), especially filter plug elements (7) for a smoking article, comprising: processing bulk filter material (8) to provide or form a substantially continuous strand (D) of the filter material (8); covering the substantially continuous strand (D) of filter material (8) with at least one layer (9) of sheet material to form an elongate filter member (R, 20); and forming perforations or holes (17) in the elongate filter member (R, 20) before and/or after the step of covering the strand (D) of filter material (8).2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of forming the perforations or holes (17) comprises forming those perforations or holes (17) in the at least one layer (9) of sheet material that covers or wraps the elongate filter member (R, 20).3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the sheet material (37) of the layer (9) is pre-perforated before covering the substantially continuous strand (D) of the filter material (8) therewith.4. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of forming the perforations or holes (17) is performed after the step of covering or wrapping the strand (D) of filter material (8) with the at least one layer (9) of sheet material, with the perforations or holes (17) preferably being formed not only in the layer (9) of sheet material, but also in or through the filter material (8) covered or wrapped by the at least one layer (9) of sheet material.5. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate filter member (R, 20) comprises a substantially continuous filter rod (R) or a filter rod member (20) of predetermined length, and wherein the method comprises: cutting the continuous filter rod (R) or the filter rod member (20) of predetermined length into a plurality of discrete or individual filter elements (7), each of which is configured to be assembled with a respective rod element (2) of aerosol generating material (3), such as tobacco, to form a smoking article (1), wherein the step of forming the perforations or holes (17) in the layer (9) of sheet material is carried out before the cutting step.6. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate filter member (R, 20) comprises a continuous filter rod (R), wherein the method comprises: cutting the continuous filter rod (R) into a plurality of elongate rod members (20) of predetermined length, wherein the step of forming perforations or holes (17) in the layer (9) of sheet material is carried out or performed on the elongate rod members (20).7. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are formed or arranged randomly in the layer (9) of sheet material, and/or wherein the perforations or holes (17) are formed or arranged evenly or regularly in said layer (9).8. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are arranged or formed around a circumference of the continuous filter rod (R) or the elongate rod members (20), and/or wherein the perforations or holes (17) are arranged or formed longitudinally of the continuous filter rod (R) or the elongate rod members (20).9. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of forming perforations or holes (17) in the layer (9) of sheet material includes moving the continuous filter rod (R) or the elongate rod members (20) relative to a perforating device or a hole forming device (40), preferably rotating the filter rod (R) or the elongate rod members (20) about a longitudinal axis thereof.10. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of forming perforations or holes (17) includes irradiating the layer (9) of sheet material, especially after it covers or wraps the filter material (8) of the filter rod (R), with at least one laser beam, whereby the perforations or holes (17) are formed by means of the at least one laser beam.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the at least one laser beam is movable with respect to the filter rod (R) or filter rod members (20), preferably movable along a longitudinal direction and/or in a transverse direction with respect thereto.12. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a perforating device or hole forming device (40) comprises a laser source, a beam splitter arrangement for generating multiple laser beams from said laser source, a plurality of optical fibres for conveying and directing a respective laser beam towards the filter rod (R) or the filter rod members (20), and an optical fibre support configured to receive and hold a free end of each of the optical fibres in such a way that the laser beams from each individual optical fibre are arranged adjacent and directed towards the layer (9) of sheet material which covers the filter rod (R) or the filter rod members (20).13. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the step of: cutting the elongate filter member (R, 20) into a plurality of discrete or individual filter elements (7), each of which is configured for assembly with an element (2) of aerosol generating material (3), especially a rod element of tobacco; wherein the filter material (8) comprises cellulose acetate tow and wherein the layer (9) of sheet material is porous or non-porous, preferably comprising paper.14. A filter element (7) for an aerosol generating product (1), and especially a filter plug element for a smoking article, manufactured or obtained by a method according to any one of the preceding claims.15. An aerosol generating product (1), especially a smoking article, comprising: an elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3), such as tobacco, assembled with a filter element (7) according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 952}
{"index": 953, "patent_number": "WO15018608 A1", "text": "[EN] A door unit for a display cabinet. The door unit comprises frame for holding, in use, at least an upper and a lower sliding door, and linking means for selectively linking the two doors such that when a first one of the doors is opened the linking means engages with the second one of the doors to pull it open also and when the second one of the doors is opened the linking means disengages such that the first door remains closed. The linking means is configured to be concealed from a user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A door unit for a display cabinet, the door unit comprising: a frame for holding, in use, at least an upper and a lower sliding door; and linking means for selectively linking the two doors such that when a first one of the doors is opened the linking means engages with the second one of the doors to pull it open also and when the second one of the doors is opened the linking means disengages such that the first door remains closed, wherein the linking means is configured to be concealed from a user.2. The unit of claim 1 wherein the doors are arranged such that they slide in the same direction.3. The unit of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least the upper and lower sliding doors are configured to slide within the same vertical plane.4. The unit of claim 3, wherein the linking means also engages in the same vertical plane as the sliding plane of the doors.5. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the linking means is mounted to a back side or fixed into a longitudinal cross section of the upper and lower sliding doors respectively such that they are concealed from a user when the door unit is mounted onto a cabinet.6. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the linking means comprise abutting members configured to engage in abutment with each other when the first one of the sliding doors is opened to open the second one of the sliding doors simultaneously and not to engage when the second one of the sliding doors is opened to leave the first one of the sliding doors closed..7. The unit of claim 6, wherein the abutting members are integral with at least a first runner unit attached to the first one of the sliding doors and slidably mounted to the frame and at least a second runner unit attached to the second one of the sliding doors and slidably mounted to the frame.8. The unit of claim 7, wherein the runner units comprise rollers or wheels mounted to a common rail in the frame, preferably located between the upper and lower doors.9. The unit of claim 8, wherein the rollers or wheels of each of the runner units are mounted into a same track of the rail, the rail preferably having a substantially C-shaped cross-section.10. The unit of claim 9, wherein the rail is provided within a transverse rail member of the frame located between the at least upper and lower sliding doors and within the same vertical sliding plane as the two sliding doors. 1 1. The unit of any of claims 7 to 10, wherein the abutting members of the linking means comprise dampening means to absorb shocks and noise upon engagement.12. The unit of claim 1 1, wherein the dampening means preferably comprise rubber or silicon gaskets, pieces or sleeves or any other soft plastic element.13. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the frame is arranged such that it can be retro-fitted over a standard display cabinet.14. The unit of any preceding claim, further comprising one or more door closing mechanisms to enable automatic closing of one or more of the doors.15. A display cabinet comprising a housing containing one or more shelves and further comprising a unit of any preceding claim retained on the housing.", "embedding_index": 953}
{"index": 954, "patent_number": "US2016101883 AA", "text": "[EN] A packaging apparatus, in particular for packaging smoking articles, includes a wrapping device for wrapping a barrier film around an item to be packaged, such as a pack of smoking articles; and at least one sealing head having a contact surface for contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item and sealing the barrier film along a seam to form a protective enclosure around the item. The contact surface of the sealing head is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head. In this way, the non-sealing region can be positioned to at least partially, and preferably wholly, overlie a frangible part or strip provided in the barrier film. [EN] 1. A packaging apparatus comprising: a wrapping device for wrapping a barrier film around an item to be packaged; and at least one sealing head having a contact surface for contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item and sealing the barrier film along a seam to form a protective enclosure around the item, wherein the contact surface of the sealing head is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head and wherein a breadth of the non-sealing region varies across a width of the sealing head.2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sealing head includes a heater for heating the contact surface to effect sealing of the barrier film along the seam by heat bonding or fusion, whereby the non-sealing region has substantially no contact with the barrier film.3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sealing head is elongate and the non-sealing region is an intermediate region transverse to a longitudinal extent of the sealing head.4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the non-sealing region extends across at least 50 percent of a full width of the sealing head.5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the non-sealing region extends across a full width of the sealing head.6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the breadth of the non-sealing region varies linearly or in stepped fashion, across a width of the sealing head.7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the non-sealing region is formed by a recess or cavity in the sealing head, wherein a height or depth of the recess or cavity normal to the contact surface may vary across a width of the sealing head.8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the wrapping device comprises a carousel for holding a plurality of items to be packaged and for transporting the items wrapped with the barrier film to the sealing head by rotating the carousel about its axis, wherein the sealing head is movable in a radial direction relative to the carousel to contact the barrier film wrapped around a respective item and to seal the barrier film along the seam.9. The apparatus according to claim 1, including at least two sealing heads, each of which is configured to form a portion of the seam in the barrier film wrapped around the item, wherein the sealing heads are configured to engage the item separately and consecutively.10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the two sealing heads are arranged spaced apart from one another around a periphery of the carousel to engage each item separately and consecutively, wherein each of the sealing heads has a non-sealing region, the non-sealing regions having different shapes or configurations.11. A method of packaging an item, such as a pack of smoking articles, comprising: providing a barrier film for wrapping around an item to be packaged, the barrier film including a frangible part or strip; wrapping the barrier film around the item to be packaged; providing at least one sealing head which has a contact surface for sealing the barrier film, wherein the contact surface is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head having a breadth that varies across a width of the sealing head; and contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item with the sealing head to seal the barrier film along a seam, whereby the non-sealing region is positioned to at least partially overlie the frangible part or strip.12. The method according to claim 11, including the step of heating the contact surface of the sealing head to effect sealing of the barrier film along the seam by heat bonding or fusion.13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the frangible part or strip in the flexible barrier film comprises one or more lines of weakening, and a tab for activating the frangible part or strip, wherein the non-sealing region is positioned to at least partially overlie the tab.14. A packaged item produced by a packaging apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a wrapping device for wrapping a barrier film around the item to be packaged; and at least one sealing head having a contact surface for contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item and sealing the barrier film along a seam to form a protective enclosure around the item, wherein the contact surface of the sealing head is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head and wherein a breadth of the non-sealing region varies across a width of the sealing head.15. A packaged item produced by a method, the method comprising: providing a barrier film for wrapping around the item to be packaged, the barrier film including a frangible part or strip; wrapping the barrier film around the item to be packaged; providing at least one sealing head which has a contact surface for sealing the barrier film, wherein the contact surface is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head having a breadth that varies across a width of the sealing head; and contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item with the sealing head to seal the barrier film along a seam, whereby the non-sealing region is positioned to at least partially overlie the frangible part or strip.16. The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the item to be packaged comprises a pack of smoking articles.17. The packaging apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the non-sealing region extends across at least 75 percent of the full width of the sealing head.18. The packaging apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the non-sealing region extends across at least 90 percent of the full width of the sealing head.19. The method according to claim 13, wherein the frangible part or strip in the flexible barrier film comprises a score line or line of perforations.20. The method according to claim 13, wherein the non-sealing region is positioned to substantially fully overlie the tab.", "embedding_index": 954}
{"index": 955, "patent_number": "WO15014610 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter for a smoking article comprises at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a plug wrap. The plug of filter material comprises at least two segments being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments comprising at least one perforation formed in the plug wrap to allow air intake into the filter in use. A tipping paper surrounds the plug wrap. The tipping paper comprises a first part attached to a first of the two segments of the filter plug and a second part attached to the second segment of the plug wrap and comprising at least one aperture formed therein, the tipping paper parts and filter plug segments are arranged such that the respective aperture and perforation of the tipping paper and the filter plug can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the filter plug segments about its longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation: At least one frangible capsule in the plug of filter material is provided, said capsule containing a substance for altering the characteristics of an air stream passing though the filter in use, wherein the at least one frangible capsule and the perforation and aperture in the filter plug and tipping paper are offset from each other longitudinally in the filter. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising: at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a plug wrap, wherein the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments comprising at least one perforation formed in the plug wrap to allow air intake into the filter in use; a tipping paper surrounding the plug wrap, said tipping paper comprising a first part attached to a first of the two segments of the filter plug and a second part attached to the second segment of the plug wrap and comprising at least one aperture formed therein, the tipping paper parts and filter plug segments being arranged such that the respective aperture and perforation of the tipping paper and the filter plug can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the filter plug segments about its longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation; and at least one frangible capsule in the plug of filter material, said capsule containing a substance for altering the characteristics of an air stream passing though the filter in use, wherein the at least one frangible capsule and the perforation and aperture in the filter plug and tipping paper are offset from each other longitudinally in the filter.2. A filter according to claim 1, wherein the frangible capsule is located in a filter plug segment which has no perforations formed therein.3. A filter according to claim 1, wherein the frangible capsule is located in a filter plug segment which has perforations formed therein.4. A filter according to claim 1, wherein the frangible capsule is located in a substantially central position within the filter plug on the longitundinal axis thereof.5. A smoking article comprising a filter according to any of claims 1 to 3 and a tobacco rod connected to an end of the filter by said tipping paper overlapping said end of the filter and one end of the tobacco rod.6. A smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the frangible capsule is located in the segment of the filter plug connected to the tobacco rod, the other segment of the filter being rotatable with regard to the capsule-containing segment and tobacco rod about the longitudinal axis of the filter.7. A smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second part of the tipping paper part comprising the aperture surrounds a filter plug segment including the perforation and at least part of a plug segment free from perforation.8. A smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first and second tipping paper parts are separated by a circumferential slit around the filter plug.", "embedding_index": 955}
{"index": 956, "patent_number": "WO16110404 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for manufacturing a smoking article is provided comprising providing a filter component comprising first and second sections that are rotatable relative to one another between two extreme positions. A first section of wrapping material covers the first segment and partially covers the second segment within an overlap region. A second section of wrapping material covers the remainder of the second segment. The first and second sections are adhered to the first and second segments respectively. The first section is not adhered to the plug at the overlap region however. The first section and the filter material are perforated at the overlap region, when the first segment is rotated to the first extreme position so as to form a ventilation orifice configured to provide maximum ventilation at the first extreme position and minimum ventilation at the second extreme position. [EN] Claims 1. A method for manufacturing a smoking article comprising: providing a filter component having a plug of filter material having first and second segments, wherein said segments are aligned along a common longitudinal axis and wherein the first segment is rotatable relative to the second segment about said longitudinal axis between two extreme positions, attaching an end of the filter component to a rod of smoking material with a wrapping material comprising first and second sections that are rotatable relative to one another about the longitudinal axis of the filter component, wherein the first section covers the first segment and wherein the first section partially covers the second segment within an overlap region, the second section covering the remainder of the second segment, wherein the first and second sections are adhered to the first and second segments respectively, and wherein the first section is not adhered to the plug at the overlap region; rotating the first segment and first section relative to the second segment and second section to the first extreme position; and perforating the first section and the filter material at the overlap region, when the first segment is rotated to the first extreme position so as to form a ventilation orifice configured to provide maximum ventilation at the first extreme position and minimum ventilation at the second extreme position.2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising marking the outside of the wrapping material with a strength indicator.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the strength indicator indicates minimum taste intensity when the first and second segments are orientated at the first extreme position and a maximum taste intensity when the first and second segments are orientated at the second extreme position.4. A method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the strength indicator comprises a scale and a corresponding pointer formed on opposing sections of wrapping paper, wherein rotation of the first segment relative to the second segment between the two extreme positions moves the pointer across the entire length of the scale.5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising rotating the first segment and first section relative to the second segment and second section to the second extreme position after forming the ventilation orifice.6. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the angle of rotation between the two extreme positions is between 40 and 100 degrees, preferably between 50 and 80 degrees.7. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the ventilation orifice is a slit.8. A method according to claim 9, wherein said slit has a length of 2 to 6 mm.9. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the plug of filter material comprises an outer layer of plug wrap and wherein the ventilation orifice comprises a perforation of said plug wrap.10. A method according to claim 1 1, wherein the plug wrap is either a porous or a non-porous plug wrap. 1 1. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the plug of filter material comprises cellulose acetate and/or paper.12. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least two, preferably three, ventilation orifices are formed, each ventilation orifice being configured to provide maximum ventilation at the first extreme position and minimum ventilation at the second extreme position.13. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein providing a filter component comprises: partially cutting a cylindrical plug of filter material transversally to a longitudinal axis thereof so as to form first and second segments that are rotatable relative to one another about a common core extending along the longitudinal axis between the first and second segments; and wherein attaching the filter component comprises covering the plug in wrapping material and cutting said wrapping material circumferentially so as to form first and second sections of wrapping material.14. A smoking article comprising: a rod of smoking material attached to a filter component by wrapping material; the filter component having a plug of filter material having first and second segments, wherein said segments are aligned along a common longitudinal axis and wherein the first segment is rotatable relative to the second segment about said longitudinal axis between two extreme positions, the filter component further comprising wrapping material comprising first and second sections that are rotatable relative to one another about the longitudinal axis of the filter component, wherein the first section covers the first segment and wherein the first section partially covers the second segment within an overlap region, the second section covering the remainder of the second segment, wherein the first and second sections are adhered to the first and second segments respectively, and wherein the first section is not adhered to the plug at the overlap region; wherein the filter component further comprises a ventilation orifice configured to provide maximum ventilation at the first extreme position and minimum ventilation at the second extreme position.15. A smoking article according to claim 14, further comprising a strength indicator formed on the outside of the wrapping material, wherein the strength indicator indicates a minimum taste intensity state when the first and second segments are orientated at the first extreme position and a maximum taste intensity state when the first and second segments are orientated at the second extreme position.", "embedding_index": 956}
{"index": 957, "patent_number": "WO21037924 A1", "text": "[EN] Present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a 3-Dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate (100), comprising the steps of: (a) Providing tobacco material(s); (b) Comminuting the tobacco material(s) into tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than (100) micrometres; (c) Collecting the tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than (100) micrometres, preferably between (30) micrometres and (90) micrometres; (d) Mixing the tobacco particles with at least one aerosol-generating agent, thereby forming an aerosol-generating tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock; (e) Dispensing the aerosol-generating tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock through a nozzle to form said 3-Dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100), wherein the nozzle is heated at a temperature of at least 50 degrees centigrade and less than 100 degrees centigrade during dispensing. A 3D tobacco-containing substrate (100) obtained by the method according to the present invention is also described. [EN] Claims 1. A method of manufacturing a 3-Dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate (100), comprising the steps of: a. Providing tobacco material(s); b. Comminuting the tobacco material(s) into tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than 100 micrometres; c. Collecting the tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than 100 micrometres, preferably between 30 micrometres and 90 micrometres; d. Mixing the tobacco particles with at least one aerosol-generating agent, thereby forming an aerosol-generating tobacco- containing amorphous solid feedstock; e. Dispensing the tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock through a nozzle to form said 3-Dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate, wherein the nozzle is heated at a temperature of at least 50 degrees centigrade and less than 100 degrees centigrade during dispensing.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco fines, tobacco dust, tobacco laminae, tobacco cut filler, volume expanded tobacco, scrap tobacco which is recovered from various processing stages and cigarette manufacture stages, tobacco stems and stalks, scraps and/or sheets of reconstituted tobacco material, rolled tobacco stems, tobacco in whole leaf form, and the combination thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the tobacco material(s) is comminuted into tobacco-containing particles through milling, grinding, mulling, pulverizing, pounding, crushing and/or powdering.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing step comprises one or more of the following conditions: a. Subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing pressure; b. Subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing temperature; c. Subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing flow rate or feed rate; d. Subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing mechanical or shear force.5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprises a step of homogenising the mixture, wherein the mixture is subjected to intense mixing for dispersion and homogenization of ingredients such as conveying, mixing, shearing, heating, cooling, shaping or encapsulation.6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating agent in the feedstock mixture comprises at least one of a humectant, a foam stabilizing agent, or a foam forming agent or a combination thereof, wherein the aerosol-forming agent preferably has a weight of 10 - 80 wt.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing particles having an average particle size of less than 80 micrometres, preferably less than 70, 60, 50 or 40 micrometres are being filtered and collected.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the feedstock has a moisture content before dispensing, of less than about 80 weight percent, preferably less than 70 weight percent, 60 weight percent, 50 weight percent, 40 weight percent, 35 weight percent, 30 weight percent, 25 weight percent, 20 weight percent or 15 weight percent based on the total weight of feedstock.9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing comprises extruding the feedstock through the nozzle, preferably with a screw or piston extruder.10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the nozzle has a dispensing aperture having, in a cross section perpendicular to feedstock dispensing direction, a smallest dimension of more than 1 mm and a largest dimension of less than 2 cm.11. The method according to claim 11, wherein the aperture forms a die of a determined, regular or irregular, shape.12. The method according to any preceding claim, further comprising a step of portioning the 3-Dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100) upon or after dispensing.13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of curing the formed 3-Dimensional aerosol- generating tobacco-containing substrate (100).14. A 3-Dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100) obtained by the method of any preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 957}
{"index": 958, "patent_number": "WO16139170 A1", "text": "[EN] Packaging comprising: a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products; a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible; magnetic closing components arranged to hold the lid in the closed position by magnetic force; wherein: the housing and the lid are formed respectively by folding of at least one blank of sheet material; the magnetic closing components are printed/coated onto at least one surface of the sheet material; and at least one of the magnetic closing components has a pull force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging comprising: a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products; a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible; magnetic closing components arranged to hold the lid in the closed position by magnetic force; wherein: the housing and the lid are formed respectively by folding of at least one blank of sheet material; the magnetic closing components are printed/coated onto at least one surface of the sheet material; and at least one of the magnetic closing components has a pull force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2.2. The packaging of claim 1, wherein said magnetic closing components have a shear force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2.3. The packaging of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the magnetic closing components have a surface magnetic field strength of at least 150 G.4. The packaging of any of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein said magnetic closing components are provided by a first magnetic component comprised in the housing and a second magnetic component comprised in the lid, said first and second magnetic components being at least partly located in regions of the housing and lid respectively which overlap in the closed position.5. The packaging of claim 4, wherein the first and second magnetic components have a total surface area of at least 2 cm2, preferably between 4 and 10 cm2, still preferably between 4 and 8 cm26. The packaging of either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the first and second magnetic components comprise the same magnetic material.7. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein at least a part of the lid is pivotable with respect to the housing about a hinge to effect movement between the open and closed positions.8. The packaging of any of claims 4 to 7, wherein at least one of the magnetic components comprises a surface protective layer including at least one of an ink, a varnish, a wax or any combination thereof.9. The packaging of any of claims 4 to 7, further comprising a peelable foil or sheet material applied over at least one of the magnetic components.10. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the housing and the lid are formed from folding of a blank of sheet material and the magnetic closing components are applied either on one surface of the blank of sheet material or on two opposing surfaces of the blank of sheet material. 1 1. The packaging of claim 10, wherein: the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is attached along a hinge line to the back wall of the housing and comprises a top wall, a front wall and two side walls; the lid is arranged such that its front and side walls at least partially overlap the front and side walls of the housing in the closed position; a first magnetic closing component is applied to the front wall of the housing; and a second magnetic closing component is applied to an inner face of the front wall of the lid.12. The packaging of claim 10, wherein: the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is attached along a hinge line to the back wall of the housing and comprises a top wall, a front wall and two side walls; the lid is arranged such that its front and side walls at least partially overlap front and side walls of an inner frame extending from an open top end of the housing in the closed position; a first magnetic closing component is applied to the front wall of the inner frame; and a second magnetic closing component is applied to an inner face of the front wall of the lid.13. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein said magnetic closing components comprise one or more of: permanent magnets, ferromagnetic coatings, ferromagnetic metals, composite ferromagnetic materials or rare-earth magnets.14. The packaging of any preceding claim, wherein each of said magnetic closing components comprise a series of aligned North-South poles.", "embedding_index": 958}
{"index": 959, "patent_number": "WO15121077 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter (3) for a smoking article (1,10), the filter (3) comprising filter material (3c) and at least one liquid containing user-activated component (5) for altering smoke passing through the filter. The filter material (3c) is wrapped with at least one wrapper (7, 10) surrounding at least a portion of the filter material. A surface of the at least one wrapper (7, 10) is provided with an indicator material (8) that is activated through wetting with liquid released by the user-activated component (5) upon activation of the user-activated component (5). The indicator material (8) provides a visual indication of the activation in the wrapper between 0.00 and 5 seconds, preferably less than 1 second, after the liquid is released by the user-activated component (5). [EN] CLAIMS A filter (3) for a smoking article, the filter comprising filter material (3c) and at least one liquid containing user-activated component (5) for altering smoke passing through the filter, the filter material being wrapped with at least one wrapper (7, 10) surrounding at least a portion of the filter material (3c), a surface of the at least one wrapper being provided with an indicator material (8) that is activated through wetting with liquid released by the user-activated component (5) upon activation of the user-activated component (5) and provides a visual indication of said activation in said at least one wrapper between 0,001 and 5 seconds after said liquid is released by the user-activated component (5).A filter (3) according to claim 1, wherein the visual indication of said activation is provided less than 1 second after said liquid is released by the user-activated component (5).A filter (3) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the indicator material(8) is provided on a surface of a substantially permeable wrapping material (7, 10b).A filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a second wrapper (4) is provided for attaching the filter to a tobacco rod (2), wherein the second wrapper (4) comprises at least one visualisation area(9) for allowing visualisation of the activated indicator material (8).A filter (3) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one visualisation area comprises a cut-out (9) in the second wrapper (4) or at least one transparent section (9) in the second wrapper (4).A filter (3) according to any one of claims 4 or claim 5, wherein the second wrapper (4) comprises a protective coating for preventing the liquid to reach the second wrapper (4) upon activation of the indicator material (8) except in the visualisation area.7. A filter according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the indicator material (8) is provided on an inner surface of the second wrapper (4).8. A filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid releasing user-activated component (5) is a flavour releasing means.9. A filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid releasing user-activated component (5) is in the form of a frangible capsule or a valve.10. A filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter material is further surrounded by at least one substantially impermeable wrapping material, preferably a coated plug wrap.11. A filter (3) according to claim 10, wherein the substantially permeable wrapping material is formed as an un coated section in the coated plug wrap.12. A filter (3) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the substantially permeable wrapping material is an uncoated plug wrap located between the filter material and the impermeable wrapping material.13. A filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the indicator material (8) is a lipophilic solid dye provided in the at least one wrapper.14. A filter (3) according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the indicator material (8) is a hydrophilic solid dye provided in the at least one wrapper.15. A smoking article (1, 11) comprising a filter (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 959}
{"index": 960, "patent_number": "EP3272540 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention pertains to a handheld printer (10), comprising a housing body (1), a feed channel (3) formed through the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel and an outlet for retrieving the imprinted object (P) from the feed channel (3), at least one first printing device arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3), a user input device provided at the housing body (1) and having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2), and a printer controller arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device, the printer controller being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device. [EN] 1. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1);a feed channel (3) formed through the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3) and an outlet for retrieving the imprinted object (P) from the feed channel (3);at least one first printing device (6a) arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3);a user input device provided at the housing body (1) and having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2); anda printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device.2. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 1, wherein the printhead of the at least one first printing device (6a) is spaced apart from the object (P) to be imprinted by a predefined distance, preferably in the range between 0.1 mm and 3 mm.3. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one conveying device (9) arranged in the feed channel (3) and configured to convey an object (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) from the inlet to the outlet through the feed channel (3).4. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a resiliently biased pressure roller configured to press against the object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel.5. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 4, wherein the resiliently biased pressure roller (9) is configured to keep the object (P) to be imprinted in contact with the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in which the at least one first printing device (6a) is arranged while the object (P) is fed through the feed channel (3).6. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the housing body (1) includes a handhold (4) for a user to carry the printer (10) in his/her hands, preferably the housing body (1) being integrally formed with the handhold (4).7. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, comprising a plurality of first printing devices (6a), the plurality of first printing devices (6a) being arranged in series within the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having printheads configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).8. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, further comprising at least one registration sensor configured to register a position of the object (P) to be imprinted within the feed channel (3).9. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 8, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor.10. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, further comprising an electrical energy storage device (7b) arranged within the housing body (1) and configured to provide the at least one first printing device (6a), the user input device and/or the printer controller (7a) with electrical energy.11. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the user interface (2) comprises a keyboard and/or a display, particularly a touchscreen display.12. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 11, further comprising a slidable guide latch arranged within the housing body (1) and configured to slidably adjust the inlet width of the feed channel (3) for an object (P) to be imprinted.13. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, further comprising at least one second printing device (6b) arranged within a second inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3), the second inner wall being preferably arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first inner wall.14. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one second printing device (6b) is arranged substantially orthogonally to the at least one first printing device (6a).15. A method (M) of obtaining a personalised consumer goods package, comprising the steps of: inserting (M1) a consumer goods package (P) to be imprinted into an inlet of a feed channel (3) formed through a housing body (1) of a handheld printer (10);inputting (M2) user input commands via a user interface (2) of a user input device provided at the housing body (1) of the handheld printer (10);conveying (M3) the consumer goods package (P) from the inlet along the feed channel (3) through the handheld printer (10) towards an outlet of the feed channel (3);generating (M4) printing control signals on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device;sending (M5) the printing control signals to at least one printing device (6a) arranged within an inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1);imprinting (M6) at least one surface of the consumer goods package (P) with a printhead of the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the printing control signals; andretrieving (M7) the imprinted consumer goods package (P) from the outlet of the feed channel (3).", "embedding_index": 960}
{"index": 961, "patent_number": "US2020253281 AA", "text": "[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes a threaded casing configured to engage with the aerosol generation device. The cartridge further comprises an aerosol forming material that can form an aerosol upon receiving heat, the aerosol forming material located within the threaded casing. Heat is transferred conductively through the threaded casing to the aerosol forming material. [EN] 1-15. (canceled)16. An aerosol generation system, comprising: an aerosol generation device; anda consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a threaded casing arranged to threadably engage with the aerosol generation device; andan aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat, the aerosol forming material located within the threaded casing, whereby heat is transferred conductively through the threaded casing to the aerosol forming material;wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a region for engaging with the threaded casing of the consumable cartridge.17. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing is externally threaded.18. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the cartridge further comprises a top portion comprising one or more vent holes, and a bottom threaded portion, such that heat causes the aerosol to exit the cartridge through the one or more vent holes.19. The aerosol generation system of claim 18, wherein the bottom threaded portion is longer than the top portion.20. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the threaded casing comprises a thermally conductive material.21. The aerosol generation system of claim 20, wherein the thermally conductive material is selected from the group comprising Aluminium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Nickel, Chrome and alloys thereof.22. The aerosol generation system of claim 20, wherein the thermally conductive material is ceramic.23. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing comprises metal.24. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing comprises an electrically resistive portion configured to be energised to generate heat.25. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the region for engaging with the threaded casing comprises a complementary thread.26. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a heater, wherein the region for engaging with the threaded casing is in thermal contact with the heater, the heater configured to heat the aerosol forming material via the threaded casing.27. The aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises an electrical power source electrically connectable to the consumable cartridge, such that the consumable cartridge is configured to generate heat through resistive heating.28. A method of generating vapour comprising: threadably connecting a consumable cartridge to an aerosol generation device; andapplying heat through threads of the consumable cartridge to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating material arranged in the consumable cartridge.", "embedding_index": 961}
{"index": 962, "patent_number": "EP3763229 A1", "text": "[EN] A container (100) for storing tobacco is disclosed. The container comprises an enclosure (101) with an opening at the top; a removable insert (200) configured to slide into the enclosure such that it divides the enclosure into a first storage chamber (301a) and a second storage chamber (301b), wherein the first storage chamber is closed by a first lid (202a) and the second storage chamber is closed by a second lid (202b), the first and the second lids being hinged to an upper edge of the insert such that the first lid can be opened independently of the second lid. [EN] 1. A container for storing tobacco comprising: an enclosure with an opening at the top;a removable insert configured to slide into the enclosure such that it divides the enclosure into a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber,wherein the first storage chamber is closed by a first lid and the second storage chamber is closed by a second lid, the first and the second lids being hinged to an upper edge of the insert such that the first lid can be opened independently of the second lid.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the enclosure and the insert comprise complementary engagement features to attach the insert to the base of the enclosure.3. The container of claim 1 or 2, wherein the enclosure further comprises at least two grooves formed on its inner surface to guide the insert into the enclosure.4. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the first and the second lids are connected to the insert by a living hinge.5. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the container further comprises a locking mechanism to click open and close the lids on to the storage chambers.6. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the container further comprises a sealing arrangement on either the lids or the enclosure so as to form a fluid barrier.7. The container of any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the lids further comprises a finger recess configured to engage with a user's finger to pull the lid upwards to provide access to the corresponding storage chamber.8. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the first and the second storage chambers are configured to be visually distinct from one another.9. The container of any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the lids is transparent or translucent.10. The container of any preceding claim, wherein the enclosure has a polygonal structure and the insert is configured to slide diagonally across two opposing edges of the enclosure.11. The container of claims 1 to 9, wherein the enclosure has a polygonal structure and the insert is configured to slide laterally between two opposing sides of the enclosure.12. The container of claim 10 or 11 as dependent directly or indirectly on claim 4, wherein the living hinge is configured with a notch between the lids such that each lid can hinge about at least 90 degrees.13. The container of any preceding claim, further comprising a cover configured to fit over the rim of the enclosure so as to cover the lids disposed over the storage chambers.14. Use of the container of any preceding claim for storing tobacco.15. An insert for a container comprising: an elongate plate; andat least two flaps hinged along an upper edge of the plate such that at least one of the flaps is configured to rotate along a living hinge formed integrally in the upper edge of the plate.", "embedding_index": 962}
{"index": 963, "patent_number": "US2017334605 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The container has a body comprising a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device and one or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module. [EN] 1. A container for an aerosol generating device, the container having a body comprising: a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device; andone or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the module comprises one or more of the group consisting of: one or more replaceable parts for the aerosol generating device;a battery; anda charging device.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the container further comprises one or more readers configured to receive data from a module.4. The container of claim 3, further comprising a processor configured to perform one or more procedures based on the received data.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises one or more recesses, each retention means being located in a respective recess.6. The container of claim 1, wherein each retention means is selected from the group consisting of: a slide mechanism;a clip mechanism; anda magnet.7. The container of claim 1, further comprising: a cap configured to cover an end of the body.8. The container of claim 4, wherein the processor is configured to monitor state data, the state data comprising the state of one or more of: the container, the aerosol generating device, the module and articles stored within the module.9. The container of claim 5, wherein the processor is configured to send a message to a recipient based on the state data and/or the received data.10. The container of claim 1, wherein: the first portion comprises a first chamber in the body; andthe body further comprises a second portion configured to receive one or more articles, the second portion comprising a second chamber in the body and a third chamber in the body;the second chamber being located on a first side of the first chamber and the third chamber being located on a second side of the first chamber opposite to the first side, such that the body has a substantially T-shape.11. The container of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is an electronic cigarette.12. A module configured to be releasably retained by a retention means of the container of claim 1.13. The container of claim 2, wherein the container further comprises one or more readers configured to receive data from a module.14. The container of claim 4, wherein the body further comprises one or more recesses, each retention means being located in a respective recess.15. The container of claim 2, wherein: the first portion comprises a first chamber in the body; andthe body further comprises a second portion configured to receive one or more articles, the second portion comprising a second chamber in the body and a third chamber in the body;the second chamber being located on a first side of the first chamber and the third chamber being located on a second side of the first chamber opposite to the first side, such that the body has a substantially T-shape.", "embedding_index": 963}
{"index": 964, "patent_number": "US2017340006 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a container (1) for smokeless tobacco comprising a base defining a cavity arranged to retain smokeless tobacco pouches (8) in use, wherein the cavity further comprises a pole (5), arranged such that the smokeless tobacco pouches are retained in a defined pattern in use. [EN] 1. A container for smokeless tobacco comprising a base defining a cavity arranged to retain smokeless tobacco pouches in use, wherein the cavity further comprises a pole, arranged such that the smokeless tobacco pouches are retained in a defined pattern in use.2. A container according to claim 1, wherein at least two smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole.3. A container according to claim 1, wherein the smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole using food grade glue, preferably starch, and/or wherein the smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole by inserting a portion of the pouch into a hole or slot in the surface of the pole.4. A container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is cylindrical.5. A container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is polygonal.6. A container according to claim 5, wherein the smokeless tobaccos pouches are attached to one or more surfaces of the polygon, preferably wherein tobacco pouches are attached to each surface of the polygon.7. A container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is integral to the base.8. A container according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pole is substantially perpendicular to the base.9. A container according to claims 1, wherein the height of the pole in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the pole is between 10 to 30 mm and the surface area of the section of the pole in a plane perpendicular to the same axis is between 3 to 350 mm2.10. A container according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of smokeless tobacco pouches in a defined pattern.11. A container according to claim 10, wherein the shape of each pouch is rectangular having major panels and side panels, wherein the major panels are contacted to each other and/or wherein the side panels are contacted to the base.12. A container according to claim 1, wherein the container further comprises a lid to close the cavity.", "embedding_index": 964}
{"index": 965, "patent_number": "WO20254569 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (100), comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material (65), and a carrier element (22) supporting said charge of aerosol generating material (65), wherein the carrier element (22) comprises a heat-conductive material, in particular a metal such as aluminium, zinc, brass, copper, chromium steel or an alloy, wherein the aerosol-generating material (65) is a foam-like material provided to the carrier element (22). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article (100), comprising a charge of aerosol generating material, and a carrier element (22) supporting said charge of aerosol-generating material, wherein the carrier element (22) comprises a heat-conductive material, in particular a metal such as aluminium, zinc, brass, chromium steel, copper or an alloy, wherein the aerosol-generating material is a foam-like material provided to the carrier element (22), wherein the carrier element (22) is configured to provide at least one airflow channel substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating article (100).2. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the carrier element (22) is provided in form of a sheet, disc, sphere, pod, granules, elongated fibre, elongated spiral or a combination thereof.3. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the one or more carrier elements (22) can be folded, crimped, rolled, layered, stacked, bundled such as to increase the surface area of the carrier element (22) and/or to increase the volume of the foam-like material provided thereto.4. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tobacco flavour, nicotine, and derivatives of nicotine.5. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent preferably has a weight of 10 - 80 wt. - percent, preferably 30 - 70 wt. - percent of the weight of the aerosol-generating material.6. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier element (22) and aerosol-generating material are arranged in an elongated, preferably rod-like, portion along a longitudinal direction, the elongated portion having first and second longitudinal ends, whereby the carrier element forms at least partly an outer surface of the elongated portion.7. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 7, wherein a sealing portion (10) is provided to said first longitudinal end of the elongated portion, wherein the sealing portion (10) is made of an air permeable material and/or has an air permeable structure, configured in such a way that air is capable of flowing from said first longitudinal end of the elongated portion to the second longitudinal end.8. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein at least one airflow channel (75), preferably in form of a longitudinal channel, a helical, or a circumvoluted channel, is provided within the elongated portion, the channel extending substantially along a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the elongated portion.9. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-9, wherein a mouthpiece portion (30) is attached at one of the first or second longitudinal ends of the elongated portion.10. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 10 as being dependent upon claims 8 and 9, wherein a mouthpiece portion (30) is attached at the second longitudinal end of the elongated portion opposite the sealing portion (10). 11 The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-12, wherein when the carrier element (22) is in form of a sheet, and the elongated portion is tubular, an air channel (75) extending centrally along said longitudinal direction between said first and second longitudinal ends.12. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-12, wherein when the carrier element (22) is in form of a sheet, and wherein a cross-section of the elongated portion perpendicular to the longitudinal direction has a convex polygon shape, a non-convex polygon shape and/or a concave polygon shape, preferably in a shape of a regular star polygon or a simple isotoxal polygon.13. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier element (22) has a smallest dimension, in particular a thickness, of between 0.3 - 5.0 mm, preferably 0.5 - 2.0 mm, more preferably 0.8 - 1.5 mm, or most preferably 1.0 mm.14. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, for use in a vaporizer device comprises a heater for heating the aerosol-generating material to a temperature of at most 320 degrees centigrade, preferably 250 degrees centigrade, more preferably 230 degrees centigrade15. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a portion (20) is provided to the aerosol-generating article (100), preferably in between a mouthpiece portion (30) and a sealing portion (10), wherein the carrier element (22) and the aerosol-generating material are contained within said portion (20).", "embedding_index": 965}
{"index": 966, "patent_number": "US2015166214 AA", "text": "[EN] Packaging (1) is provided with a frangible seal (180), together with a method of producing such packaging. The packaging comprises an outer packet part (100) and multiple inner packet parts (150) disposed within the outer packet part. The inner packet parts can move relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position. The seal (180) comprises a body portion coupled to the outer packet part, and separable portions each coupled to one of the inner packet parts. When an inner packet part (150) is moved from the closed position to the open position, this causes the seal (180) to break. [EN] 1. Packaging comprising: an outer packet part; a plurality of inner packet parts, wherein each of the inner packet parts is movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position; a seal comprising a body portion coupled to the outer packet part and a plurality of tamper evidencing portions extending from the body portion, each of the inner packet parts being coupled to at least one tamper evidencing portion such that movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes irreversible alteration of the seal between the body portion and a tamper evidencing portion to indicate that the inner packet part was opened.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the seal is a frangible seal and movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes the seal to break.3. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein each tamper evidencing portion is separated from an adjacent region of the body portion by a tear line or by a fold line.4. Packaging according to claim 1, comprising exactly two inner packet parts.5. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein each tamper evidencing portion extends orthogonally to an adjacent region of the body portion.6. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the body portion is provided on a side face of the outer packet part.7. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the tamper evidencing portions are preferably provided on an end face of the packaging.8. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein movement of each inner packet part from the closed position to the open position comprises rotational movement relative to the outer packet part.9. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the tamper evidencing portions are coupled to the inner packet parts proximal to an axis around which the inner packet parts rotate from the closed position to the open position.10. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the outer packet part comprises one or more openings to enable use access to the inner packet parts when in the closed position, wherein the openings are located at a greater distance from the axis around which the inner packet part rotates than the tamper evidencing portion coupled to that inner packet part.11. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the packaging is for storing tobacco products.12. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the seal is a tax stamp.13. A blank for forming an inner packet part according to claim 1.14. A blank for forming the outer packet part according to claim 1.15. A method for producing packaging, wherein the method comprises: folding a blank to form an outer packet part; folding a plurality of blanks to form a plurality of inner packet parts; coupling the inner packet parts to the outer packet part such that the inner packet parts are disposed within the outer packet part and are movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position; and providing a seal comprising a body portion coupled to the outer packet part and a plurality of tamper evidencing portions extending from the body portion, each of the inner packet parts being coupled to at least one tamper evidencing portion such that movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes irreversible alteration of the seal between the body portion and a tamper evidencing portion to indicate that the inner packet part was opened", "embedding_index": 966}
{"index": 967, "patent_number": "WO14195128 A1", "text": "[EN] A packaging packet with an outer packet part (100) and an inner packet part (150). The inner packet part (150) is disposed within the outer packet part and is movable relative to the outer packet part between first and second positions concealing and allowing access to the inner packet part (150). The inner packet part (150) has a reinforcing member arranged to withstand deformation at corners of the inner packet part. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging, comprising: an outer packet part; an inner packet part disposed within the outer packet part, the inner packet part being movable relative to the outer packet part between a first position where the inner packet part is concealed within the outer packet part and a second position in which a user can gain access to the interior of the inner packet part via an opening, and wherein the inner packet part further comprises a reinforcing member arranged to withstand deformation at corners of the inner packet part at least after first access by a user to the interior of the inner packet part.2. Packaging according to claim 1 wherein the inner packet part has a removable closure component provided over at least a portion of the opening.3. Packaging according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the reinforcing member extends at least on one edge of the opening.4. Packaging according to claim 1 to 3 wherein the reinforcing member extends between at least two adjacent faces of the inner packet part forming a corner.5. Packaging according to claim 1 to 4, wherein the reinforcing member further extends between two opposing faces.6. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the inner packet part comprises at least two main front and rear faces connected laterally by two opposite side faces to form an enclosure closed at a bottom by at least one bottom face and wherein said opening is defined by top edges of the main faces and an edge of said reinforcing member.7. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein the inner packet part further comprises at least one top face attached at least to the edges of the main rear and front faces, and wherein at least part of the top face is removable therefrom along perforations to form said opening and said reinforcing member.8. Packaging according to claim 7, wherein the inner packet part comprises rounded corners.9. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 8, further comprising at least one locking mechanism comprising a locking element and an engagement portion, wherein the locking element projects laterally from the inner packet part and the engagement portion protrudes laterally from an internal surface of the outer packet part facing the inner packet part, wherein the locking element and the engagement portion engage with each other at first and second edges of the engagement portion between the first position and the second position.10. Packaging according to claim 9, wherein engagement of said locking element and said engagement portion generates a sound to indicate opening and closing of the inner packet part. 1 1. Packaging according to claim 10, wherein sound is generated by elastic release of said locking element from said engagement portion.12. Packaging according to any of claims 9 to 1 1, further comprising a restraining mechanism comprising a first restraining element and a second restraining element provided on opposing faces of the inner packet part and the outer packet part, wherein engagement of the first and second elements is effective to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.13. A blank to form an inner packet part for a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the blank comprises at least: - two main panels to form said front and rear faces - two side panels to form said side faces, - at least one bottom panel to form said at least one bottom face and - at least one top panel articulated on a top edge of either one of the main or side panels opposite to said bottom panel and configured to be attached to at least the other main panel to form said reinforcing member when the blank is formed into said inner packet part.14. A blank according to claim 13, wherein said top panel comprise perforations such that at least a part of said top face is removable to form said opening and said reinforcing member when the blank is folded into said inner packet part.", "embedding_index": 967}
{"index": 968, "patent_number": "WO17013105 A1", "text": "[EN] A smoking article is provided comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter element attached to an end of the rod aerosol generating material by means of a wrapper such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis. The wrapper comprises an openable flap to form a window in the filter element. Said openable flap is pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable along a parallel direction to a longitudinal axis by a user. [EN] Claims 1. A smoking article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter element attached to an end of the rod of aerosol generating material by means of a wrapper such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis, wherein the wrapper comprises an openable flap to form a window in the filter element, said openable flap being pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable along a parallel direction to the longitudinal axis by a user.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the openable flap comprises a hinge line located proximally to the rod of aerosol generating material.3. A smoking article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the openable flap comprises an opening aid cut in the wrapper, the opening aid being delimited by at least one extended perforation.4. A smoking article according to claim 3, wherein the opening aid is located opposite the hinge line.5. A smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the hinge line is between 20 percent and 100 percent of the longest dimension of the flap.6. A smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the hinge line is at most equal to one third of the filter element circumference.7. A smoking article according to any preceding claim, wherein the openable flap is marked on an inside surface thereof facing the filter element, preferably printed and/or embossed on the inside surface.8. A smoking article according to any preceding claim, wherein the filter element comprises a cavity visible through the window when the flap is opened.9. A smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the cavity is defined between two plugs of filter material and below the openable flap and wherein the cavity and at least partially the plugs of filter material are wrapped with a translucent or transparent wrapper.10. A smoking article according to any of claims 7 to 9, wherein the filter material and/or the cavity comprises an additive, preferably selected at least among a particulate cellulosic material, activated charcoal, flavour beads, plant material, or a liquid or gel containing capsule. 1 1. A smoking article according claim 10, wherein the opacity of the wrapper is higher than 80 percent.12. A wrapper for a smoking article filter comprising an openable flap being pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable about a hinge line, the flap further comprising a flap-opening aid cut in the wrapper material and located opposite the hinge line.13. A method for manufacturing a wrapper according to claim 12, comprising the step of cutting along a chosen path from a starting point to an end point in sheet of a wrapping material to shape a pre-cut openable flap in the sheet of wrapping material, wherein the uncut material line joining the starting point to the end point forms a hinge for the flap, and wherein the openable flap comprises at least one extended perforation at a position opposite the hinge line to define an opening aid for the flap.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein cutting along the path comprises forming a line of perforations of determined dimensions at regular intervals along the path, and wherein the perforations in the line of perforations have a length of between about 0.1 mm and about 1 mm, the distance between two adjacent perforations being between about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm.15. A method according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the extended perforation is formed following a nonlinear path to define a tab-shaped opening aid.", "embedding_index": 968}
{"index": 969, "patent_number": "WO16016252 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter element (2) for a smoking article (1) comprises a plug of filter material (6, 61, 62) and a wrapper (13) at least partially surrounding the plug of filter material (6, 61, 62). The wrapper (13) comprises an aperture (4) with a covering (5) which the user may open to access the plug of filter material (6, 61, 62) and that may be resealed over the aperture (4). The invention also provides a method for manufacturing a filter element (2). [EN] Claims 1. A filter element for a smoking article, the filter element comprising: a plug of filter material; and a wrapper at least partially surrounding the plug of filter material, wherein the wrapper comprises an aperture with a covering which the user may open to access the plug of filter material and that may be resealed over the aperture.2. A filter element according to claim 1, wherein the covering comprises a tab arranged to open and close the covering.3. A filter element according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the covering and the tab comprise re-sealable adhesive.4. A filter element according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wrapper comprises at least an inner layer and an outer layer.5. A filter element according to claim 4, wherein the covering is formed into the outer layer, such that it reseals onto the inner layer over the aperture upon closure.6. A filter element according to any preceding claim, further comprising a cavity in the plug of filter material below the aperture.7. A filter element according to any preceding claim, wherein a cavity is shaped into the plug of filter material.8. A filter element according to any preceding claim, comprising a second plug of filter material, and wherein a cavity is defined between the two plugs of filter material and below the aperture.9. A filter element according to claim 8, wherein the plugs of filter material are made of a same material, preferably from cellulose acetate.10. A filter element according to claim 8 or 9, wherein at least one of the plugs comprises an adsorbent material, preferably activated charcoal. 1 1. A filter element according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least one of the plugs comprises fibres.12. A smoking article comprising a filter element according to any preceding claim and a tobacco rod, wherein the wrapper overlaps the tobacco rod and connects an end of the tobacco rod to an end of the filter element.13. A method for manufacturing a filter element according to any of claims 1 to 1 1, comprising the steps of forming at least one plug of filter material, forming an aperture with a re-sealable covering in a wrapper, and wrapping the plug of filter material with said wrapper such that a user may open the covering to access the plug of filter material and reseal said covering over the aperture.14. A method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of defining a cavity into the plug of filter material before wrapping with the wrapper, and wherein the wrapper is wrapped over the plug of filter material such that the aperture and covering are in register with the cavity.15. A method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 12, comprising the steps of providing a filter element according to any of claims 1 to 1 1 and a tobacco rod and attaching an end of said filter element to an end of the tobacco by means of said wrapper overlapping said ends of the filter element and tobacco rod.", "embedding_index": 969}
{"index": 970, "patent_number": "WO20239621 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a reconstituted tobacco product (80) having an alkaloid content, in particular a nicotine content, lower than 3 percent based on dry weight, preferably lower than 1 percent based on dry weight, characterized in that it is obtained by a method, comprising the steps of (a) Selecting tobacco materials (10) from tobacco by-products such as tobacco leaf scraps, tobacco stems and stalks, tobacco dust and fines created during tobacco processing, and tobacco leaf prime lamina strip; (b) Slurrying the tobacco materials in a water-based solution (20), thereby producing a pulp (30) having a liquid fraction (40) and a fibrous fraction (50), wherein the liquid fraction (40) contains water-soluble materials comprising alkaloid content extracted from the tobacco materials; (c) Removing said water-soluble materials from the pulp by removing the liquid fraction (40); (d) Refining the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials (60) and forming a sheet with said tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials; (e) Drying (70) the tobacco pulp without watersoluble materials to form a reconstituted tobacco product (80). [EN] Claims 1. A reconstituted tobacco product (80) having an alkaloid content, in particular a nicotine content, lower than 3 percent based on dry weight, preferably lower than 1 percent based on dry weight, characterized in that it is obtained by a method, comprising the steps of a. Selecting tobacco materials (10) from tobacco by-products such as tobacco leaf scraps, tobacco stems and stalks, tobacco dust and fines created during tobacco processing, and tobacco leaf prime lamina strip; b. Slurrying the tobacco materials in a water-based solution (20), thereby producing a pulp (30) having a liquid fraction (40) and a fibrous fraction (50), wherein the liquid fraction (40) contains water-soluble materials comprising alkaloid content extracted from the tobacco materials; c. Removing said water-soluble materials from the pulp by removing the liquid fraction (40); d. Refining the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials (60) and forming a sheet with said tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials; e. Drying (70) the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials to form a reconstituted tobacco product (80).2. The product according to claim 1, wherein the alkaloid content of the reconstituted tobacco product is less than about 1 percent based on dry weight when no additional exogenous nicotine-containing material is applied to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.3. The product according to claim 1, wherein the alkaloid content of the reconstituted tobacco product is less than about 3 percent based on dry weight when exogenous nicotine-containing material is applied additionally to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.4. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reconstituted tobacco product (80) does not contain the removed liquid fraction (40) through subsequent reintroduction of the removed liquid fraction (40) or through other methods.5. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of forming the reconstituted tobacco product in form of a sheet.6. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of adjusting sensory characteristic of the reconstituted tobacco product by introducing one or more organic or chemical compounds such as casings, humectants, flavouring materials, combustion and ash modifiers to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.7. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drying step is carried out after the adjusting step.8. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of cutting and/or shredding of the reconstituted tobacco product.9. The product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the water-based solution is removed from the tobacco pulp through heat vaporization, fractionating treatment, filtration, separation and/or centrifugation.10. Use of the reconstituted tobacco product according to any one of the preceding claims for smoking. 1 1. A product for smoking comprising a reconstituted tobacco product according to any one of the claims 1 -9.", "embedding_index": 970}
{"index": 971, "patent_number": "WO20234408 A1", "text": "[EN] A flat-pack kit is provided for constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100). The pack comprises: a flat-form inner configured to be raised by hand into a hinged- lid container (2200, 5200) comprising a lid activation tab (2201, 5201); and a flat-form outer configured to be raised by hand into a sleeve (2300) comprising a sleeve hook tab (2301). The sleeve (2300) is configured to slidably receive the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) such that, as the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is slid out from within the sleeve (2300), the sleeve hook tab (2301) engages the lid activation tab (2201, 5201) so that a lid of the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) automatically opens. Blanks and methods for forming such a kit and a method of constructing such a pack using such a kit are also provided. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flat-pack kit for constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100), the kit comprising: a flat-form inner configured to be raised by hand, without the aid of additional fixing means, into a hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) comprising: a body portion; a lid portion hingedly connected to the body portion; and a lid activation tab (2201, 5201) wherein the flat-form inner comprises a plurality of tabs (6213, 6214, 6218, 6228, 4228, 4229, 4218) configured to be folded and tucked in order to raise the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200); and either: a plurality of slits (6701, 6702, 6703, 6704) each of the plurality of slits being configured to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of tabs (6213, 6214, 6218, 6228) in order to raise the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (5200), wherein the body portion and the lid portion each comprise a tab and a corresponding slit; or the body portion comprises a body back panel (4212) attached to a body front panel (4215) via a first body side panel (4214), and via a body flap (4213) afixed to a second body side panel (4216), and the lid portion comprises a lid back panel (4222) attached to lid front panel (4225) via a first lid side panel (4224), and via a lid side flap (4223) afixed to a second lid side panel (4226), such that when raising the flat-form inner a looped blank is formed; and a flat-form outer comprising a sleeve hook tab (3301) and a sleeve body portion, configured to be raised by hand, without the aid of additional fixing means, into a sleeve (2300), wherein the sleeve body portion comprises a sleeve back panel (3312) attached to a sleeve front panel (3315) via a first sleeve side panel (3316), and via a sleeve flap (3313) affixing a second sleeve side panel (3314) to the sleeve front panel (3315), such that when raising the flat-form outer a looped blank is formed, the sleeve (2300) being configured to slidably receive the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) such that, as the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is slid out from within the sleeve (2300), the sleeve hook tab (2301) engages the lid activation tab (2201, 5201) so that a lid of the hinged- lid container (2200, 5200) automatically opens.2. The kit of claim 1, wherein the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is configured to open and close by pivoting the lid portion with respect to the body portion about a single continuous hinge (2202, 5202).3. The kit of claim 2, wherein: the body portion comprises a body back wall (2212, 5212); the lid portion comprises a lid back wall (2222, 5222); and the hinge (2202, 5202) connects the body back wall (2212, 5212) to the lid back wall (2222, 5222) across their entire width.4. The kit of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the flat formed outer further comprises: the sleeve flap (3313) articulated along a first longitudinal fold line (3351) to a sleeve left side panel (3314), wherein the sleeve left side panel (3314) is the second sleeve side panel; the sleeve left side panel (3314) articulated along a second longitudinal fold line (3352) to the sleeve back panel (3312); the sleeve back panel (3312) articulated along a third longitudinal fold line (3353) to a sleeve right side panel (3316), wherein the sleeve right side panel (3316) is the first sleeve side panel (3316); the sleeve right side panel (3316) articulated along a fourth longitudinal fold line (3354) to the sleeve front panel (3315); wherein the flat-form inner further comprises a sleeve tongue panel (3303) articulated along a transverse fold line (3355) to an upper edge of the sleeve back panel (3312); and the sleeve tongue panel (3303) articulated along a transverse fold line 3356 to the sleeve hook tab (2301 3301); and wherein the sleeve flap (3313) and the sleeve front panel (3315) are affixed to each other.5. The kit of claim 4, wherein the flat-form outer is formed through folding of the first (3351) and third (3353) fold lines or the second (3352) and fourth (3354) fold lines such that the sleeve front panel (3315) overlies a portion of the sleeve back panel (3312).6. A blank (4200, 6200) for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of any preceding claim, the blank comprising: a plurality of body panels configured to form the body portion; a plurality of lid panels configured to form the lid portion; and a lid activation tab (4201, 6201).7. The blank (4200, 6200) of claim 6, wherein: the plurality of body panels comprises a body back panel (4212, 6212); the plurality of lid panels comprises a lid back panel (4222, 6222); and the lid back panel (4222, 6222) is articulated along a single continuous fold line (4257, 6254) to the body back panel (4212, 6212).8. The blank (4200, 6200) of either of claims 6 or 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of lid panels separates the lid activation tab (4201, 6201) from each of the plurality of body panels so that the lid activation tab (4201, 6201) is not adjacent any of the plurality of body panels.9. The blank (4200) of any of claims 6 to 8 for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of claim 5, wherein: the hinged-lid container is a box (2200); and the plurality of lid panels comprises: the lid back panel (4222) articulated along a transverse fold line (4257) to the body back panel (4212); and one or more further lid panels articulated via one or more longitudinal fold lines to the lid back panel (4222).10. The blank of claim 9, wherein: a body right side flap (4213) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4251) to the body back panel (4212), wherein the body flap (4213) is the body right side flap (4213); a body left side panel (4214) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4252) to the body back panel (4212), wherein the first body side panel is the body left side panel (4214); the body front panel (4215) is articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4253) to the body left side panel (4214); body right side panel (4216) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4254) to the body front panel (4215), wherein the second body side panel is the body right side panel (4216); a body bottom panel (4217) articulated along a transverse fold line (4255) to the body front panel (4215); and a body bottom tab (4218) articulated along a transverse fold line (4256) to the body bottom panel (4217); the plurality of lid panels further comprise: a lid right side flap (4223) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4258) to the lid back panel (4222) wherein the lid right side flap (4223) is the lid slide flap (4223); a lid left side panel (4224) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4259) to the lid back panel (4222), wherein the lid left side panel (4224) is the first lid side panel; the lid front panel (4225) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4260) to the lid left side panel (4224); a lid right side panel (4226) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4261) to the lid front panel (4225), wherein the lid right side panel (4226) is the second lid side panel; a lid top panel (4227) articulated along a transverse fold line (4262) to the lid front panel (4225); a left side lid back tab (4228) articulated along a transverse fold line (4263) to a left portion of the lid top panel (4227); and a right side lid back tab (4229) articulated along a transverse fold line (4264) to a right portion of the lid top panel (4227); the blank (4200) further comprises a container tongue panel (4203) articulated along a transverse fold line (4265) to the lid top panel (4227); and the lid activation tab (4201) is articulated along a transverse fold line (4266) to the container tongue panel (4203).11. A method of forming the flat-form inner of the kit of any of claim 1 to 5 from the blank of claim 10, the method comprising: affixing the body right side flap (4213) to the body right side panel (4216) and the lid right side flap (4223) to the lid right side panel (4226) to form the looped blank; and subsequently flattening the looped blank using a selection of the fold lines such that the body front panel (4215) overlies a portion of the body back panel (4212) and the lid front panel (4225) overlies a portion of the lid back panel (4222).12. The kit of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein, when each of the plurality of slits are configured to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of tabs, the hinged- lid container is a tray (5200).13. The blank (6200) of any of claims 6 to 8 for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of claim 12, the blank comprising: a substantially rectangular body back panel (6212); a body bottom panel (6217) articulated to a bottom edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a first medial slit (6701) intermediate first (6801) and second (6802) distal fold lines; a body left side panel (6214) articulated to a left side edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a second medial slit (6702) intermediate third (6803) and fourth (6804) distal fold lines; a body right side panel (6216) articulated to a right side edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a third medial slit (6703) intermediate fifth (6805) and sixth (6806) distal fold lines; a body bottom tab (6218), body left side tab (621 1) and body right side tab (6213) respectively articulated along first to third full fold lines (6251, 6252, 6253) to the body bottom panel (6217), body left side panel (6214) and body right side panel (6216); a lid back panel (6222) articulated along a fourth full fold line (6254) to a top edge of the body back panel (6212); a lid top panel (6227) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a fourth medial slit (6704) intermediate seventh (6807) and eighth (6808) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially parallel to the fourth full fold line (6254); a lid top flap (6228) articulated along a fifth full fold line (6255) to the lid top panel (6227); a container tongue panel (6203) articulated along a sixth full fold line (6256) to the lid top flap (6228); and a lid activation tab (6201) articulated along a seventh full fold line (6257) to the container tongue panel (6203); wherein the fifth to seventh full fold lines (6255, 6256, 6257) are all substantially parallel to the fourth full fold line (6254).14. The blank (6200) of claim 13, further comprising: a lid left side panel (6224) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a fifth medial slit (6705) intermediate ninth (6809) and tenth (6810) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254); a lid right side panel (6226) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a sixth medial slit (6706) intermediate eleventh (6811) and twelfth (6812) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254); a lid left side tab (6221) articulated along an eighth full fold line (6258) to the lid left side panel (6224); and a lid right side tab (6223) articulated along a ninth full fold line (6259) to the lid right side panel (6226); wherein the eighth (6258) and ninth (6259) full fold lines are substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254).15. A method (900) of constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100) using the kit of any of claims 1 to 5 or 12, the method comprising, by hand and without the aid of additional fixing means: raising (910) the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200); raising (920) the flat-form outer into the sleeve (2300); and sliding (930) the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) into the sleeve (2300).", "embedding_index": 971}
{"index": 972, "patent_number": "US2017318860 AA", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating device, in particular an electronic cigarette or a vaporizer, has means to avoid children or young persons to use said aerosol generating device. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a housing having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet and defining a principal air flow channel there between;an aerosol generator positioned within the housing for providing an aerosol to the outlet;an activation device positioned in the principal air flow channel and arranged to selectively activate the aerosol generator; andairflow modifying means arranged to enable a user to modify the airflow in the principal airflow in use, said modified airflow being detected by the activation device and thereby activating the aerosol generator.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means are located upstream in the principal airflow channel to the activation device.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means is provided by a further airflow channel distinct from, but in fluid engagement with, the principal airflow channel.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is formed from two separable parts and the modifying means are located on one of said parts.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the modifying means modulate the air flow rate in the principal airflow channel by selectively increasing or decreasing it.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein said airflow modifying means modulates the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel with airflow bypass means to prevent the air flow in the principal channel from exceeding a pre-determined range until activated by a user.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein said modifying means comprises at least one of holes or airflow inlets in the outer part of the device.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means can be electronically deactivated.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a power supply and wherein the activation device comprises a switch regulating the delivery of power from the power supply to the aerosol generator.10. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device permits the aerosol generator to generate an aerosol when the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel is in a pre-determined range.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device comprises at least one airflow sensor.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the at least one airflow sensor is one of a mechanical-to-electrical sensor, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) activation sensor, a pressure differential sensor, a mass flow sensor, a fluid velocity sensor, or a flow rate sensor.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the at least one airflow sensor is a microphone.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, wherein the modifying means is activated by a user by manual blocking by at least one finger.15. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, comprising: a housing;at least one airflow outlet;at least one air inlet formed in the housing;a further at least one airflow inlet distinct from said at least one air inlet formed in the housing;a principal airflow channel between the at least one airflow outlet and the at least one airflow inlet and in fluid connection with a branching junction within the housing;a bypass airflow channel between the at least one further airflow inlet and the branching junction, which bypass airflow channel is distinct from the principal airflow channel;an aerosol generator comprising a vaporization mechanism configured to volatilize compounds of a liquid or gas from a storage component of the vaporization mechanism into an airflow streaming through the principal airflow channel section;a switch coupled to the vaporization mechanism and configured to activate the vaporization mechanism upon closing; andan activation device configured to measure at least one airflow parameter within the principal airflow channel and to close the switch, if the measured airflow parameter exceeds a predetermined activation threshold or a pre-determined range value.16. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means can be mechanically deactivated.17. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device permits the aerosol generator to generate an aerosol when the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel is in a pre-determined threshold.18. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the microphone, is one of a dynamic microphone, a condenser microphone, a capacitance microphone or piezoelectric microphone.", "embedding_index": 972}
{"index": 973, "patent_number": "WO14102033 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to an apparatus for keeping packages containing smoking articles ready for sale and/or for temporarily displaying the packages to a customer. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a rack carrying a plurality of receptacles each adapted to contain a predefined number of the packages in such a manner that the packages can be taken out from the respective receptacle one after the other. Further, the apparatus comprises a cabinet which is adapted to house the rack and which has an access aperture to access the rack, the receptacles and the packages therein. The rack is mounted within the cabinet so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation at least in a first direction of rotation. The rack and the cabinet are arranged in such a manner that, in an initial angular position of the rack, none of the receptacles is accessible from an outside of the cabinet through the access aperture for taking out a package from any receptacle, an accessible subset of the receptacles being accessible only after rotation of the rack in the first direction of rotation to a delivery angular position or to one of several delivery angular positions. The accessible subset is dependent on the angular position of the rack with respect to the cabinet. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Apparatus (1) for keeping packages (17) containing smoking articles ready for sale and/or for temporarily displaying the packages (17) to a customer (11), the apparatus (1) comprising: a rack (11) carrying a plurality of receptacles (14) each adapted to contain a predefined number of the packages (17) in such a manner that the packages (17) can be taken out from the respective receptacle (14) one after the other; a cabinet (2) being adapted to house the rack (11) and having an access aperture (5) to access the rack (11), the receptacles (14) and the packages (17) therein; the rack (11) being mounted within the cabinet (2) so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (A) at least in a first direction of rotation (R); and the rack (11) and the cabinet (2) being arranged in such a manner that, in an initial angular position of the rack (11) none of the receptacles (14) is accessible from an outside of the cabinet (2) through the access aperture (5) for taking out a package (17) from any receptacle (14), an accessible subset of the receptacles (14) being accessible only after rotation of the rack (11) in the first direction of rotation (R) to a delivery angular position or to one of several delivery angular positions of the rack (11), the accessible subset being dependent on the angular position (a) of the rack with respect to the cabinet (2).2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis of rotation (A) is oriented along a vertical direction (V) of the cabinet (2).3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rack (11) comprises a helical surface (12) on which the receptacles (14) are disposed.4. Apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each receptacle (14) is provided with an opening (16) which enables packages (17) contained in the receptacle (14) to be taken out therefrom, the receptacles (14) being arranged on the rack (11) with their openings (16) facing outward, preferably radially outward, from the axis of rotation (A).5. Apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacles (14) are arranged on the rack (11) in a plurality of levels (15a-15e).6. Apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacles (14) are arranged on the rack (11) in such a manner that a sector (21) of the rack (11) is left devoid of receptacles (14) along the entire longitudinal extent of the rack (11), the sector (21) preferably extending through an angle (beta) of between 60 degrees and 180 degrees when measured in a plane normal to the axis of rotation (A), and in particular in that the sector (21) is oriented towards the access aperture (5) when the rack (11) is in its initial angular position.7. Apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises an openable and closeable door (6) adapted to cover the access aperture (5) in a closed position of the door (6) in order to essentially prevent the rack (11) from being seen from the outside of the cabinet (2).8. Apparatus 8ccording to claim 7, characterized in that the door (6) is arranged so as to be pivotable from its closed position about an axis parallel to or coinciding with the axis of rotation (A) of the rack (11) in order to uncover the access aperture (5) and enable access to the receptacles (14) on the rack (11), the door (6) being essentially contained within the cabinet (2) when the access aperture (5) is fully uncovered.9. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the door (6) is coupled to the rack (11) so as to be rotated in common with the rack (11), the door (6) covering the access aperture (5) in the initial angular position of the rack (11).10. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the door (6) is coupled to the rack (11) in such a manner that, in the closed position of the door (6), the door (6) is enabled to be pushed radially inward towards the axis of rotation (A), preferably against a force generated by an elastic means coupling the door (6) and the rack (11), so as to enable the access aperture (5) to be subsequently uncovered by rotating the rack (11) from the initial angular position in the first direction of rotation (R).11. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, erized in tha.t the door (6) is rotatably mounted to the cabinet (2) and in that a pivoting motion of the door (6) is coupled to the rotation of the rack (11) about the axis of rotation (A) by means of a transmission, in particular by means of a gear mechanism or a linkage.12. Apparatus according to at least one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the door (6) and the rack (11) are arranged and coupled in such a manner thah, when the door (6) is opened, the rack (11) assumes a first angular position immediately after the access aperture (5) is fully uncovered and in that the rack (11) is rotatable from the first angular position about the axis of rotation (A) in the first direction of rotation (R) until it reaches a final angular position, in which the access aperture (5) is still fully uncovered, the first angular position and the final angular position each corresponding to a respective one of the delivery angular positions of the rack (11).13. Apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises a biasing means, in particular a spring means, which is arranged so as to enable the rack (11) to be rotated against a force or torque generated by the biasing means in the first direction of rotation (R) by an operator, the biasing means being adapted to induce a rotation of the rack (11) in a second direction of rotation (R') opposite to the first direction of rotation (R) when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated.14. Apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the initial angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the delivery angular position or one of the delivery angular positions, or in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the first angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the final angular position or to any angular position between the first angular position and the final angular position.15. Apparatu1s according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises a biasing means, in particular a spring means, which is arranged so as to enable the rack (11) to be rotated against a force or torque generated by the biasing means in the first direction of rotation (R) by an operator, the biasing means being adapted to induce a rotation of the rack (11) in a second direction of rotation (R') opposite to the first direction of rotation (R) when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated.16. Apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the initial angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the delivery angular position or to one of the delivery angular positions, or in that the rack (11) is rotatable from a first angular position corresponding to one of the delivery angular positions about the axis of rotation (A) in the first direction of rotation (R) until it reaches a final angular position corresponding to another of the delivery angular positions, wherein the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the first angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the final angular position or to any angular position between the first angular position and the final angular position.", "embedding_index": 973}
{"index": 974, "patent_number": "WO20229316 A1", "text": "[EN] An extendable filter (205) for an aerosol generating article (200) comprising an aerosol generating device (203) is provided. The filter (205) comprises a filter plug (213) having a first end portion (215) for attachment to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device (203), a second end portion (217), opposite the first end portion (213), and a core portion (219) therebetween. The filter plug (213) is shaped such that the second end portion (217) has a diameter that is greater than diameter of the core portion (219). The filter (205) comprises a sleeve (221) that surrounds the filter plug (213) and is capable of axial movement relative to the filter plug (213) to extend the length of the filter (205). A portion of the sleeve (211) interferes with the second end portion (217) of the filter plug (213) during axial movement along the core portion (219) so as to limit a distance the sleeve (221) can be moved and prevent axial separation of the sleeve (221) from the filter plug (213). [EN] Claims 1. An extendable filter for an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device, the filter comprising: a filter plug having a first end portion configured for attachment to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device, a second end portion, opposite the first end portion, and a core portion therebetween, wherein the filter plug is formed from a single piece of material comprising the first end portion, the second end portion and the core portion, and the filter plug is shaped such that the second end portion has a diameter that is greater than diameter of the core portion; and a sleeve that surrounds the filter plug and is capable of axial movement relative to the filter plug whereby to extend the length of the filter; wherein a portion of the sleeve is configured to interfere with the second end portion of the filter plug during axial movement of the sleeve along the core portion so as to limit a distance the sleeve can be moved and thereby prevent axial separation of the sleeve from the filter plug.2. The extendable filter of claim 1, wherein the second end portion is configured as an abutment integral with the filter plug and arranged to interfere with the interfering portion of the sleeve.3. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the diameter of the second end portion is equal to a diameter of the first end portion.4. The extendable filter of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the diameter of the core portion is equal to a diameter of the first end portion.5. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein an internal diameter of said interfering portion of the sleeve is less than an internal diameter of a remaining portion of the sleeve.6. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein said interfering portion of the sleeve is provided at an end of the sleeve distal to the second end portion of the filter plug.7. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein said interfering portion is formed by part of the sleeve being folded back on itself, inwardly, to form a return edge.8. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the core portion of the filter plug has a constant diameter.9. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the second end portion of the filter plug has an external diameter substantially equal to the external diameter of said aerosol generating device to which the filter plug is arranged to be attached, and wherein the first end portion is arranged to be fitted to the aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device by a connecting wrap.10. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein axial movement of the sleeve relative to the filter plug exposes part of the core portion along its length.11. The extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the core portion of the filter has a length configured to allow the filter to be extended by approximately 15 mm.12. An aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device and an extendable filter according to any preceding claim attached at the aerosol delivery end thereof.13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a charge of an aerosol generating material, preferably in a fluid, a pulverulent, a solid form or a combination thereof.14. An aerosol generating article according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises tobacco.", "embedding_index": 974}
{"index": 975, "patent_number": "EP3738899 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a Container for tobacco products comprising at least two closable receptacles and at least one connector, with which a bottom side of a first receptacle is detachably connectable to a top side of a second receptacle. The present invention also relates to a Method for connecting at least two closable receptacles with one connector, with which the bottom side of the first receptacle is detachably connected to the top side of the second receptacle. The first closable receptacle having a top side with a closable top side opening, a bottom side and at least one lateral face enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable. The second closable receptacle having a top side with a top side opening, a bottom side and at least one lateral face enclosing a second inner cavity, in which a second tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable. [EN] 1. Container (1) for tobacco products wherein the Container (1) comprises at least a first closable receptacle (2) having a top side (2a) with a closable top side opening (2b), a bottom side (2c) and at least one lateral face (2d) enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable, and at least a second closable receptacle (3) having a top side (3a) with a top side opening (3b), a bottom side (3c) and at least one lateral face (3d) enclosing a second inner cavity, in which a second tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable,characterized in that, the container (1) further comprises at least one connector (4), with which the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle is detachably connectable to the top side (3a) of the second receptacle.2. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 1,characterized in that, the connector (4) is a ferrule (4a), having a longitudinal axis (5) which is arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the bottom (2c, 3c) or top side (2b, 3b) of the receptacles (2, 3), wherein the ferrule (4a) is slidable over a lower region of the lateral face (2d) adjacent to the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2).3. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 2,characterized in that, the second receptacle (3) comprises a detachable lid (3e) to which the ferrule (4a) is firmly attached.4. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 2 or 3,characterized in that, the ferrule (4a) comprises at least one lateral circumferential groove (6) in which a matching tongue (7) of the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is engageable.5. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 2-4,characterized in that, the ferrule (4a), having a tongue (8) substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis (5), is firmly attached to the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2) and the lid (3e) of the second receptacle (3) comprises a matching groove (9) in which the tongue (8) of the ferrule (4a) is engageable.6. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is detachably connectable to the connector (4) via a screw thread (10).7. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is detachably connectable to the connector (4) via a bayonet mount (11).8. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the container (1) comprises at least one compartment (12) confined by the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2), the top side (3a) of the second receptacle (3) and a lateral area (13) of the ferrule (4a).9. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have the same transversal cross-section (2f, 3f).10. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have a cylindrical shape.11. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 1-5 and 8-9,characterized in that,the receptacles (2, 3) have a cuboid shape.12. Container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 1-8 and 10-11,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have different transversal cross-sections (2f, 3f).13. Container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the container (1) comprises more than two receptacles and more than one connector (4) with which the bottom side of the receptacles, with exception of the last receptacle, is detachably connectable to the top side of the adjacent receptacle, which is arranged adjacent to the bottom side of the respective receptacle.14. Method for connecting at least a first (2) and a second (3) closable receptacle of a container (1) for tobacco products, comprising the steps: c) Providing the at least first (2) and second closable receptacle (3) and a connector (4);d) Connecting the at least first (2) and second closable receptacle (3) by means of the connector (4); wherein the receptacles (2,3) each have a top side (2a, 3a) with a closable top side opening (2b, 3b), a bottom side (2c, 3c) and at least one lateral face (2d, 3d) enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable, wherein the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2) is detachably connected to the top side (3a) of the second receptacle (3) by the connector (4).", "embedding_index": 975}
{"index": 976, "patent_number": "US2017079110 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention pertains to a light emitting module for an aerosol generating device comprises at least one light emitting device, preferably a light emitting diode, LED, configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm, and a power supply connector configured to be connected to a connection interface of an aerosol generating device and configured to route electrical power input at the connection interface to the at least one LED. [EN] 1. A light emitting module for an aerosol generating device, comprising: at least one light emitting device, preferably a light emitting diode, LED, configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm.2. The light emitting module according to claim 1, comprising a power supply connector configured to be connected to a connection interface of an electrical power supply device and configured to route electrical power input at the connection interface to the at least one light emitting device.3. The light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 460 nm and 490 nm.4. The light emitting module according to claim 3, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays having a wavelength of 480 nm.5. The light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one light emitting device is arranged in a substantially cylindrical housing and wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays substantially perpendicular to the lateral surface of the cylindrical housing.6. The light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the module comprises means for altering optical diffusion and/or transmission of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitting device.7. A component of an aerosol generating device, comprising: at least one light emitting module according to claim 1.8. The component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a battery module of an aerosol generating device.9. The component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a mouthpiece of an aerosol generating device.10. The component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a vapourizing module of an aerosol generating device.11. The component according to claim 7, further comprising: a particle measurement device configured to determine the particle size of nearby vapour and to adjust the wavelength of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitting device depending on the determined particle size.12. An aerosol generating device, comprising one of a light emitting module according to claim 1 and a component according to any of claims 7 to 11 claim 7.13. A method for illuminating vapour, comprising: emitting light having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm from at least one light emitting device, preferable a light emitting diode, LED, arranged in an aerosol generating device; anddirecting the emitted light through vapour generated by the aerosol generating device.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the wavelength of the light is adjusted depending on the particle size of the vapour being measured by a particle measurement device.15. The method according to claim 12, wherein the particle size of the vapour particles generated by the aerosol generating device is measured and the wavelength of the emitted light is adjusted depending on the measured particle size.", "embedding_index": 976}
{"index": 977, "patent_number": "WO14016088 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a portable water-pipe (1) for smoking a substance, such as tobacco or the like, comprising: a housing (2) having a mount (3) for holding the substance to be smoked and a chamber (7) for holding water (W), wherein the chamber (7) is connected in fluid communication with the mount via a first fluid connection (8, 9); and a mouth-piece (10) attached to the housing (2) and connected in fluid communication with the chamber (7) for drawing smoke through the chamber (7) from the substance held by the mount (3). The first fluid connection (8, 9) is configured to inhibit egress of water from the chamber (7) irrespective of an orientation of the housing (2). [EN] Claims: A portable water-pipe (1) for smoking a substance, such as tobacco or the like, comprising: a housing (2) having a mount (3) for holding the substance to be smoked and a chamber (7) for holding water (W), wherein the chamber (7) is connected in fluid communication with the mount (3) via a first fluid connection (8, 9); and a mouth-piece (10) attached to the housing (2) and connected in fluid communication with the chamber (7) for drawing smoke (S) through the chamber (7) from the substance held by the mount (3); wherein the first fluid connection (8, 9) is configured to inhibit egress of water from the chamber (7) irrespective of an orientation of the housing (2).A water-pipe (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first fluid connection (8, 9) defines a convoluted or tortuous fluid path between the mount (3) and a lower or bottom region (B) of the chamber (7).A water-pipe (1) according to claim 2, wherein the fluid path of the first fluid connection (8, 9) constricts or narrows between a smoke outlet opening (20) thereof, located adjacent the bottom region (B) of the chamber, and the mount (3).A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a first valve mechanism (14) to substantially close or seal said first fluid connection (8, 9) against fluid flow.5. A water-pipe (1) according to claim 4, wherein the first valve mechanism (14) is selectively movable from an open position which permits fluid flow to a closed position which inhibits fluid flow.6. A water-pipe according to claim 5, wherein the first valve mechanism (14) includes an actuating member which is movable, preferably slidable or rotatable, to move the valve mechanism (14) between the open position and the closed position, the actuating member preferably being arranged on or adjacent to the mount (3).7. A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mouth-piece (10) is connected in fluid communication with the chamber (7) via a second fluid connection (16), and wherein the second fluid connection (16) is configured to inhibit egress of water (W) from the chamber (7) irrespective of an orientation of the housing (2).8. A water-pipe (1) according to claim 7, wherein the second fluid connection (16) defines a convoluted or tortuous fluid path between the mouth-piece (10) and an upper or top region (T) of the chamber (7).9. A water-pipe (1) according to claim 8, wherein the fluid path of the second fluid connection (16) constricts or narrows between a smoke inlet opening (21) thereof adjacent the top region (T) of the chamber (7) and the mouth-piece (10).10. A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, including a second valve mechanism (15) to substantially close or seal the second fluid connection (16) against fluid flow.A water-pipe (1) according to claim 10, wherein the second valve mechanism (15) is selectively movable from an open position which permits fluid flow to a closed position which inhibits fluid flow.A water-pipe (1) according to claim 11, wherein the second valve mechanism (15) includes an actuating member which is movable, preferably slidable or rotatable, to move the second valve mechanism (15) between the open position and the closed position, the actuating member preferably being part of or adjacent to the mouth-piece (10).A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 12, comprising one or more partition or baffle member (18) which at least partially separates the chamber (7) from the mouth-piece.A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the housing (2) has an elongate upper surface (4) upon which at least one of the mount (3) for holding the substance to be smoked and the mouth-piece (10) are arranged or attached.15. A water-pipe (1) according to any one of claims 1 to wherein the mount (3) is configured for insertion < cigarette.", "embedding_index": 977}
{"index": 978, "patent_number": "WO20221848 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating article (10) comprises a rod of aerosol generating material (11) and a filter (12) attached at an end thereof. The filter comprises a filter plug (13) and a plug wrap (14) continuously wound around at least part of the filter plug such that the plug wrap encircles the filter plug more than once. The plug wrap has a first end attached to the filter plug, and a second end secured to a junction end (21) of the rod of aerosol generating material. The filter is extendable from a first configuration, in which the filter plug is arranged at the junction end of the rod of aerosol generating material, to a second configuration, in which the filter plug is separated therefrom, by moving the filter plug away from junction end in a longitudinal direction such that a wound portion of the plug wrap is exposed between said filter plug and said junction end. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter attached at an end thereof, wherein, the filter comprises: a filter plug; a plug wrap continuously wound around at least part of the filter plug such that the plug wrap encircles the filter plug more than once, said plug wrap having a first end attached to the filter plug, and a second end secured to a junction end of the rod of aerosol generating material, wherein the filter is extendable from a first configuration, in which the filter plug is arranged at the junction end of the rod of aerosol generating material, to a second configuration, in which the filter plug is separated therefrom, by moving the filter plug away from junction end in a longitudinal direction such that a wound portion of the plug wrap is exposed between said filter plug and said junction end.2. The aerosol generating article of claim 1, wherein the plug wrap is at least partially unravelled when the filter plug is moved away from the junction end of the rod of aerosol generating material.3. The aerosol generating article of claim 1 or 2, wherein the filter plug extends at least the length of the portion of plug wrap exposed when the filter is in the second configuration.4. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the filter plug comprises a base section permanently attached to the junction end of the rod of aerosol generating material and the second end of the plug wrap, and a mouth section that is separable from the base section and attached to the first end of the plug wrap.5. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the base section of the filter plug is longer than the mouth section.6. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the base section and mouth section of the filter plug are not connected.7. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the plug wrap is wound around the filter plug such that the first end of the plug wrap is innermost and the second end of the plug wrap is outermost.8. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the plug wrap is continuously wound around the filter plug such that it encircles the filter plug a plurality of times, for example at least two, and preferably at least three, times.9. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the filter is extendable from the first configuration to the second configuration such that a maximum length of the filter in the second configuration is about 30 mm, preferably between about 20 mm and about 25 mm, and more preferably about 23 mm.10. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein the plug wrap comprises any of a cellulosic material or a synthetic material, preferably a polymer material, or a combination thereof.11. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein a base wrap is wrapped around at least part of said mouth section and/or base section of the filter plug underneath the plug wrap.12. The aerosol generating article of any preceding claim, wherein a tipping paper is wrapped around the filter plug, the plug wrap and said junction end of the rod of aerosol generating article, said tipping paper being attached only to the filter plug such that in the first configuration the plug wrap and junction end are contained within a foremost tubular section of the tipping paper.13. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the rod of aerosol generating material comprises tobacco.", "embedding_index": 978}
{"index": 979, "patent_number": "EP3733003 A1", "text": "[EN] A smoke guard 7 for a smoking article 1 is provided. The smoke guard 7 comprises a barrier member 7 having a deformable aperture 9. The deformable aperture 9 is configured to deform and thereby receive a smoking article 1 therein such that part of the smoking article 1 extends through the aperture 9. The barrier member 7 inhibits the passage of smoke along the exterior length of the smoking article 1. [EN] 1. A smoke guard for a smoking article, comprising a barrier member having a deformable aperture configured to deform and thereby receive a smoking article therein such that part of the smoking article extends through the aperture whereby the barrier member inhibits the passage of smoke along the exterior length of the smoking article.2. The smoke guard of claim 1, wherein the aperture is resiliently deformable.3. The smoke guard of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aperture comprises at least one slit.4. The smoke guard of claim 3, wherein said at least one slit is a plurality of slits that extend radially from a point in the barrier member, the slits defining deformable sectors of the barrier member, wherein the deformable sectors are arranged to deform around a smoking article received through the slits to retain the smoking article therein.5. The smoke guard of claim 4, wherein said point is a hole having a radius less than the radius of a smoking article.6. The smoke guard of claim 4 or claim 5, wherein said point is substantially central to the barrier member.7. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein the barrier member is substantially planar.8. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein the barrier member has opposing first and second sides, wherein at least a portion of at least one of said first and second sides is convexly curved.9. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein a cross-sectional dimension of the aperture is approximately equal to a cross-sectional dimension of a smoking article to be received through the aperture.10. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein the barrier member has a cross-sectional dimension, extending from an edge of the aperture to an edge of the barrier member, that is at least equal to a cross-sectional dimension of a smoking article to be received through the aperture.11. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein the barrier member comprises paper, cardboard, moulded paper foam, a natural or synthetic polymer or a combination thereof.12. The smoke guard of any preceding claim, wherein at least one side of the barrier member is provided with a scented and/or flavoured coating.13. A kit of parts comprising: a plurality of smoking articles;one or more smoke guards according to any preceding claim; anda container arranged to contain said plurality of smoking articles and said one or more smoke guards.14. The kit of parts of claim 13, wherein the container is configured such that two or more smoke guards are stacked together inside the container and are arranged adjacent the smoking articles.15. The kit of parts of claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the number of smoking articles is equal to the number of smoke guards.", "embedding_index": 979}
{"index": 980, "patent_number": "WO20216945 A1", "text": "[EN] An extendable filter for an aerosol generating article is described, where the aerosol generating article includes an aerosol generating device. The filter comprises a filter plug core having a mouth end and an attachment end, the attachment end being attachable to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device. The filter further includes a tubular outer sleeve arranged to slide over the filter plug core and the aerosol generating device when attached, the tubular outer sleeve comprising a tubular filter plug. Sliding of the outer sleeve in a longitudinal direction away from the attached aerosol generating device provides an increasing extension of the outer sleeve beyond the mouth end of the filter plug core, extending the length of the extendable filter. The extendable filter thereby allows the aerosol generating article to be held further away from the aerosol generating end, thus reducing unwanted effects of the aerosol coming into contact with a user's hands. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An extendable filter for an aerosol generating article which comprises an aerosol generating device, the filter comprising: a filter plug core having a mouth end and an attachment end, the attachment end comprising a collar of increased diameter and being attachable to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device; and a tubular outer sleeve arranged to slide over the filter plug core and the aerosol generating device when attached, the tubular outer sleeve comprising a tubular filter plug; wherein sliding of the outer sleeve in a longitudinal direction away from the attached aerosol generating device provides an increasing extension of the outer sleeve beyond the mouth end of the filter plug core, extending the length of the extendable filter.2. The extendable filter of claim 1 wherein the tubular outer sleeve further comprises: a rigid plug wrap.3. The extendable filter of claim 2 wherein: the tubular filter plug is arranged to slide over the inner filter plug core; and the rigid plug wrap is attached around the circumference of the tubular filter plug and extends longitudinally from one end of the tubular filter plug to form a tubular extension which slides over the attached aerosol generating device during longitudinal movement of the outer sleeve.4. The extendable filter of claim 3 wherein the internal diameter of the tubular filter plug is less than the outer diameter of the collar such that longitudinal movement of the outer sleeve towards the aerosol generating device is limited by contact between the tubular filter plug and the collar.5. The extendable filter of claim 4 wherein the length of the filter plug core from the mouth end to the collar is equal to the length of the tubular filter plug such that, when the tubular filter plug contacts the collar, the mouth end of the filter plug core is flush with a mouth end of the tubular outer sleeve.6. The extendable filter of any preceding claim wherein the tubular outer sleeve comprises a mechanical stop arranged to meet an opposing mechanical stop on the filter plug core such that longitudinal movement of the sleeve away from the attached aerosol generating device is limited by contact between the opposing mechanical stops.7. The extendable filter of claim 6 wherein the tubular outer sleeve comprises a rigid plug wrap arranged to slide over the aerosol generating device when attached and the mechanical stop on the outer sleeve is provided by the end of the rigid plug wrap being folded inwards to provide a return edge which meets the mechanical stop on the filter plug core.8. The extendable filter of claim 6 or 7 wherein the mechanical stop on the inner filter plug core is provided by a region of increased diameter near the attachment end.9. The extendable filter of any of claims 6 to 8 wherein the mechanical stops are arranged such that the maximum extension of the filter is approximately 20mm.10. The extendable filter of any of claims 2 to 9 wherein the rigid plug wrap comprises one or more of a cellulosic material, a natural or synthetic polymer material or a combination thereof.11. An aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device and an extendable filter according to any preceding claim attached to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating article of claim 11 wherein the collar of the filter plug core is attached to the aerosol generating device.13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a charge of an aerosol generating material, preferably in a fluid, a pulverulent, a solid form or a combination thereof.14. An aerosol generating article according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises tobacco.", "embedding_index": 980}
{"index": 981, "patent_number": "US2013098786 AA", "text": "[EN] A cigarette pack formed by a box having top and bottom faces and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face. The longitudinal faces include a front face, a first bevel situated on one side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line and a second bevel situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line. The first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction. The circumference of the top face of the pack includes at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face. [EN] 1. A cigarette pack comprising: a box having a top face, a bottom face, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, the longitudinal faces including: a front face; a first bevel situated on one side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line; and a second bevel situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line, wherein the first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction.2. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is concavely bowed in a lateral direction.3. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, further comprising: a straight rear face, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal faces further includes: a first plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face; and a second plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face.4. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.5. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 4, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.6. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 5, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.7. A blank for making the cigarette pack of claim 6.8. A cigarette pack comprising: a box having a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.9. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, the cigarette pack having a first concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and the front face of the box, and a second concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and the rear face of the box, the first and second concavely curved segments being arranged to cause the front face and the rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack, respectively.10. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 9, wherein the concavely curved segments are of equal dimensions.11. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.12. A blank for making the cigarette pack of claim 10.13. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: a straight rear face, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal faces further includes: a first plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face; and a second plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face.14. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.15. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.16. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.17. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.18. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 3, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.19. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, wherein the concavely curved segments are of equal dimensions.20. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.", "embedding_index": 981}
{"index": 982, "patent_number": "WO20212081 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a cigarette packaging (100) for housing a charge of smoking articles (1), comprising an outer packaging (1A) and an inner packaging (2A) for housing the charge of smoking articles, comprising a top opening for accessing the charge of smoking articles contained therein, wherein the inner packaging is at least partially positioned inside an inner volume of the outer packaging so that the outer packaging is at least partially housing the inner packaging, the inner packaging having a closing flap (20A) overlapping the top opening and being movable between a closed position, wherein in the closed position the lid of the outer packaging, overlaps at least partially the closing flap of the inner packaging to prevent movement thereof from its closed to its open position, wherein the closing flap of the inner packaging comprises a tamper evident tear tape (21A), which has a prolonged ending (22A) being accessible from outside of packaging and arranged under the lid (10A) of the outer packaging before first opening the packaging, such that the first opening of both the lid and closure flap is only permitted by breaking the tear tape. [EN] Packaging comprising tamper evidencing opening means Claims 1. Cigarette packaging (100) for housing a charge of smoking articles (1), compris ing - an outer packaging (1A), in particular a cardboard box, made of a first packag ing material, the outer packaging (1A) having a lid (10A) movable between a closed position into which an inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) is inaccessible and an open position into which the inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) is accessible, - an inner packaging (2A) for housing the charge of smoking articles (1), made of a second packaging material, and comprising a top opening for accessing the charge of smoking articles (1) contained therein, wherein - the inner packaging (2A) is at least partially positioned inside an inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) so that the outer packaging (1A) is at least partially housing the inner packaging (2A), - the inner packaging (2A) having a closing flap (20A) overlapping the top open ing and being movable between a closed position, wherein the closing flap (20A) fully covers the top opening of the inner packaging (2A) to prevent ac cess to the charge of smoking articles (1) and an open position wherein the closing flap (20A) is at least partially removed from the top opening to grant access to the charge of smoking articles (1) through the top opening, wherein - in the closed position the lid (10A) of the outer packaging (1A), overlaps at least partially the closing flap (20A) of the inner packaging (2A) to prevent movement thereof from its closed to its open position, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n t h a t - the closing flap (20A) of the inner packaging (2A) comprises a tamper evident tear tape (21 A), which has a prolonged ending (22k) being accessible from outside of packaging (100) and arranged under the lid (10A) of the outer packaging (1A) before first opening the packaging (100), such that the first opening of both the lid (10A) and closuring flap (20A) is only permitted by breaking the tear tape (21A).2. Packaging (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that a free end (210A) of the tear tape (21A) is graspable by a user so that by gripping the free end (210A) of the tear tape (21A) and tearing it away, the lid (10A) is lift ed to open up the lid of the outer packaging (1A) while releasing the closing flap (20A) to an openable state.3. Packaging (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the free end (210A) extends over an outside surface (1A1) of the outer packaging (1A).4. Packaging (100) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the free end (210A) is releasably adhered onto the outer packaging surface (1A1), said free end (210A) being releasable from the outer packaging surface (1A1) by using mechanical pulling force, in particular by the users hand, so that the free end (210A) is graspable by the users hand.5. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that an adhesive is arranged onto the free end (210A) and/or onto the outside surface (1A1) of the outer packaging to maintain the free end (210A) onto the outer packaging surface (1A1) before first opening of the packaging, said adhesive be ing configured for the free end (210A) to be detachable manually by a user.6. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the outer packaging (1A) has at least one opening (23A) in one of its walls through which the free end (210A) is protruding outwards to the outside of the packaging (100).7. Packaging (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the opening is being a slit or a hole within a bottom part (1A2), and in particular within a side wall of the bottom part (1A2), of the outer packaging (1 A).8. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tear tape (21A) is arranged within an opening end of the closing flap (20A) at tached to a front surface of the inner packaging (2A) and is detachable from said opening end of the closing flap (20A) along a first and a second perforation line extending over a full width of the opening end of the closing flap (20A).9. Packaging (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the tear tape is arranged within a portion of the opening end that is not attached to the front surface of the inner packaging (2A) such that upon tearing of the tear tape (21 A) a free opening tab of the closing flap (20A) is formed that can be grasped by a user to move the closing flap (20A) from the closed to the open po sition thereof.10. Packaging (100) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the closing flap (20A) comprises a resealable adhesive arranged on an inner sur face of the closing flap (20A) facing a surface of the inner packaging so as to al low a resealable closure of the closing flap (20A) about the top opening.11. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tear tape (21A) reaches under the split between the bottom part (1 A2) and a top part (1A3), in particular the top part (1A3) being the flap lock (10A).12. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing flap (20A) comprises a metalized foil material.13. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner packaging (2A) is made of a foil-type material.14. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer packaging (1A) is made of a carton-type, paper-type and/or cardboard- type material.", "embedding_index": 982}
{"index": 983, "patent_number": "WO20212079 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a packaging for housing a product with a container and a lid via which an inner volume of the packaging is accessible. The lid is hingedly connected to the container about a hinge line, which is arranged between a container rear wall and a lid rear wall, wherein a container side wall and a lid side wall as well as a container front wall and a lid front wall are separated from each other by a split. A strip is arranged inside the packaging on a surface of the container and a surface of the lid partially covering the split. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging (10) for housing a product with a container (20) and a lid (30) via which an inner volume of the packaging is accessible, the lid (30) being hingedly connected to the container (20) about a hinge line (40), which is arranged between a container rear wall (21) and a lid rear wall (31), wherein a container side wall (22a, 22b) and a lid side wall (32a, 32b) as well as a container front wall (23) and a lid front wall (33) are separated from each other by a split (50), characterized in that a strip (60) is arranged inside the packaging (10) on an inner surface (161) of the container side wall (22a, 22b) and an inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b) partially covering the split (50).2. Packaging (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that an inner frame (25) is arranged, preferably glued, at least partially on an inner surface (191) of the container front wall (23) and the inner surface (161) of the container side walls (22a, 22b), covering an inner surface (201) of the lid front wall (33) and the inner surface (171) of the lid side walls (32a, 32b) in a closed state of the packaging (10) at least partially, wherein the strip (60) is arranged between an outer surface (210) of the inner frame (25) and the inner surface (161) of the container side wall (22a, 22b).3. Packaging (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a lid side flap (70) is at least partially arranged on the inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b), wherein the strip (60) is arranged between the inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32) and an outer surface (150) of the lid side flap (70) or the strip (60) is arranged on an inner surface (151) of the lid side flap (70).4. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is connected to the container (20) and the lid (30) by a glueing connection (61).5. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) comprises a perforation (80), wherein the perforation (80) is a perforation line dividing the strip (60) at least partially.6. Packaging (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the perforation (80) and the covered split (50) are at least in sections parallel to each other.7. Packaging (10) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the perforation (80) is positioned under or adjacent to the split (50).8. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is completely breakable along the perforation (80) before or upon opening the packaging (10), in particular by mechanical force.9. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is rectangular-, square-, ellipse- or circle-shaped.10. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pre-cut (90) is provided on the container side wall (22a, 22b)or the lid side wall (32a, 32b), wherein the pre-cut (90) is positioned adjacent to the perforation (80) of the strip (60).11. Packaging (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pre-cut (90) is at least partially moveable in the width direction (WD) or the heigth direction (LD) of the packaging (10) by using mechanical force, in particular by the users finger.12. Packaging (10) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the pre-cut (90) is at least in sections parallel to the split (50) and/or the perforation (80).13. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an indication (100) is printed or arranged on an outer surface (160) of the container side wall (22a, 22b) and/or an outer surface (170) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b) or an outer surface (190) of the container front wall (23) and/or an outer surface (200) of the lid front wall (33) so that the indication (100) shows the position of the strip (60) and/or the perforation (80).14. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) has a thickness in a range between 0.01 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 0.1 mm and 1 mm.", "embedding_index": 983}
{"index": 984, "patent_number": "WO20212309 A1", "text": "[EN] Described herein is packaging (1000, 3000) for smoking articles (1100), the packaging (1000, 3000) being configured to transform between a flat configuration and a box configuration; wherein: the box configuration comprises a front wall (1120), a back wall (1130), a top wall (1140), a bottom wall (1150), a left side wall (1160) and a right side wall (1170), each wall being formed of at least one panel; and the left and right side walls (1160, 1170) are respectively formed of left and right side panels (1060, 1070) which overlie respective left and right edge portions (2031, 2032) of a back panel (1030) in the flat configuration, the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) configured to be pivoted inwards respectively from left and right edges (1033, 1034) of said back panel (1030) as part of a transformation from the flat configuration to the box configuration. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Packaging (1000, 3000) for smoking articles (1 100), the packaging (1000, 3000) being configured to transform between a flat configuration and a box configuration; wherein: the box configuration comprises a front wall (1 120), a back wall (1 130), a top wall (1 140), a bottom wall (1 150), a left side wall (1 160) and a right side wall (1170), each wall being formed of at least one panel; and the left and right side walls (1 160, 1170) are respectively formed of left and right side panels (1060, 1070) which overlie respective left and right edge portions (2031, 2032) of a back panel (1030) in the flat configuration, the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) configured to be pivoted inwards respectively from left and right edges (1033, 1034) of said back panel (1030) as part of a transformation from the flat configuration to the box configuration.2. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 1, wherein, in the box configuration, the left and right side walls (1160, 1 170) are inwardly spaced from respective left and right edges (1 123, 1 124, 1 133, 1 134, 1 143, 1 144, 1153, 1154) of each of the front, back, top and bottom walls (1120, 1130, 1 140, 1 150).3. The packaging (1000, 3000) of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the front wall (1120) is formed of two overlapping front panels (1021, 1022).4. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 3, wherein the two overlapping front panels (1021, 1022) comprise securing means (2081, 2082) configured to hold the packaging closed in the box configuration.5. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 4, wherein the securing means (2081, 2082) comprise magnets.6. The packaging (1000, 3000) of any preceding claim, formed of card.7. A method (4000) of packaging smoking articles, the method (4000) comprising: with the packaging (1000, 3000) of any preceding claim in the flat configuration, placing (4100) smoking articles (1 100) on a medial portion (1035, 3035) of the back panel (1030) intermediate the left and right edge portions (2031, 2032); and transforming (4200) the packaging (1000, 3000) into the box configuration by pivoting (4210) the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) inwards towards the smoking articles (1 100) and wrapping (4220) the bottom, top and front panels (3050, 3040, 1021, 1022, 3021, 3022) around the smoking articles (1 100) such that they are enclosed by the front, back, top, bottom, left side and right side walls (1 120, 1 130, 1 140, 1 150, 1160, 1 170).8. A blank (2000) for forming the packaging (1000, 3000) of any of claims 1 to 6, the blank (2000) comprising a top front panel (2021), a back panel (2030), a top panel (2040), a bottom panel (2050), a left side panel (2060), a right side panel (2070), a left back flap (2061) and a right back flap (2071); wherein: the top front panel (2021) is articulated along a first fold line (2201) to the top panel (2040), the top panel (2040) is articulated along a second fold line (2202) to the back panel (2030), the back panel (2030) is articulated along a third fold line (2203) to the bottom panel (2050) and the first to third fold lines (2201, 2202, 2203) are all parallel to one another; the left side panel (2060) is articulated along a fourth fold line (2204) to the left back flap (2061), the left back flap (2061) is articulated along a fifth fold line (2205) to the back panel (2030), the back panel (2030) is articulated along a sixth fold line (2206) to the right back flap (2071), the right side panel (2070) is articulated along a seventh fold line (2207) to the right back flap (2071) and the fourth to seventh fold lines (2204, 2205, 2206, 2207) are all parallel to one another and perpendicular to the first fold line (2201).9. The blank (2000) of claim 8, further comprising a left top flap (2062), a left top tab (2063), a left bottom flap (2064), a left bottom tab (2065), a right top flap (2072), a right top tab (2073), a right bottom flap (2074) and a right bottom tab (2075); wherein: the left top tab (2063) is articulated along an eight fold line (2208) to the left top flap (2062), the left top flap (2062) is articulated along a ninth fold line (2209) to the left side panel (2060), the left side panel (2060) is articulated along a tenth fold line (2210) to the left bottom flap (2064), the left bottom flap (2064) is articulated along an eleventh fold line (221 1) to the left bottom tab (2065) and the ninth and tenth fold lines (2209, 2210) are both parallel to the first fold line (2201); the right top tab (2073) is articulated along a twelfth fold line (2212) to the right top flap (2072), the right top flap (2072) is articulated along a thirteenth fold line (2213) to the right side panel (2070), the right side panel (2070) is articulated along a fourteenth fold line (2214) to the right bottom flap (2074), the right bottom flap (2074) is articulated along a fifteenth fold line (2215) to the right bottom tab (2075) and the thirteenth and fourteenth fold lines (2213, 2214) are both parallel to the first fold line (2201); the eighth fold line (2208) is at an acute angle to the ninth fold line (2209) and parallel to the fifteenth fold line (2215); and the eleventh fold line (2211) is at an acute angle to the tenth fold line (2210) and parallel to the twelfth fold line (2212).10. The blank (2000) of either of claims 8 or 9, further comprising a bottom front panel (2022) articulated along a sixteenth fold line (2216) to the bottom panel (2050), the sixteenth fold line (2216) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).11. The blank (2000) of any of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a top front flap (2023) articulated along a seventeenth fold line (2217) to the top front panel (2021), the seventeenth fold line (2217) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).12. The blank (2000) of claim 10, or claim 11 as dependent thereon, further comprising a bottom front flap (2024) articulated along an eighteenth fold line (2218) to the bottom front panel (2022), the eighteenth fold line (2218) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).13. The blank (2000) of claim 12, as dependent on claim 1 1, as indirectly dependent on claim 5, wherein: the top front flap (2023) or top front panel (2021) comprise one or more top magnets (2081); the bottom front flap (2022) or bottom front panel (2022) comprise one or more bottom magnets (2082); and the top and bottom magnets (2081, 2082) are arranged such that they cooperate with one another to hold the packaging (1000, 3000) closed when the blank (2000) is formed into the packaging (1000, 3000) in its box configuration.14. The blank of any of claims 8 to 13, further comprising: a left side flap (2066) articulated along a nineteenth fold line (2219) to the left side panel (2060); and a right side flap (2076) articulated along a twentieth fold line (2220) to the right side panel (2070); the nineteenth and twentieth fold lines (2219, 2220) both being perpendicular to the first fold line (2201).15. A method (5000) of making the packaging (1000, 3000) of any of claims 1 to 6, the method (5000) comprising folding (5300) the blank (2000) of any of claims 8 to 14.", "embedding_index": 984}
{"index": 985, "patent_number": "EP3721725 A1", "text": "[EN] A holder 8 is disclosed comprising a mouthpiece end 10 and an aerosol generating device end 12 for accommodating an aerosol generating device 2, such as a smoking article. The holder 8 has a longitudinal fold line 14 about which first and second holder portions 18, 20 of the holder can be folded between an unassembled configuration and an assembled configuration. In the assembled configuration longitudinal free edges 19, 21 of the first and second holder portions are joined together to accommodate the aerosol generating device 2 and to provide an airflow channel that extends from the mouthpiece end 10 to the aerosol generating device end 12. [EN] 1. A holder for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first holder portion and a second holder portion pivotally arranged about a fold line;each of the first and second holder portions extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to the fold line and comprising a mouthpiece end, an aerosol generating device end and a longitudinal free edge;wherein the holder can be folded about the fold line between an unassembled configuration and an assembled configuration, wherein in the assembled configuration the longitudinal free edges of the first and second holder portions are joined together to accommodate the aerosol generating device and to provide an airflow channel that extends from the mouthpiece end to the aerosol generating device end.2. The holder of claim 1, wherein the fold line is provided centrally between the first and second holder portions.3. The holder of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the holder is made of a paper material.4. The holder of claim 3, wherein the holder is injection moulded.5. The holder of any of the preceding claims, wherein, in the assembled configuration, the mouthpiece end has a non-circular cross-sectional shape with a major axis and a minor axis, wherein the major axis is longer than the minor axis.6. The holder of any of the preceding claims, wherein the distance from the mouthpiece end to the aerosol generating device end is at least 20mm, and preferably at least 25mm.7. The holder of any of the preceding claims wherein a connection mechanism is provided on each longitudinal free edge so that the longitudinal free edges can be joined together in the assembled configuration.8. The holder of claim 7, wherein the connection mechanism comprises a flap or a hook.9. A plurality of the holders of any of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of smoking article holders are nested together in their unassembled configurations.10. A container comprising: a first compartment for accommodating a plurality of aerosol generating devices; anda second compartment for accommodating the holder or any of claims 1 to 8.", "embedding_index": 985}
{"index": 986, "patent_number": "WO20200784 A1", "text": "[EN] Smoking article (10) with a filter segment (2) and an aerosol generating segment (4) contain-ing tobacco. According to the invention the smoking article (10) comprises an electronic flavor releaser (6), which allows the release of flavors, wherein the electronic flavor releaser (6) also allows the passage of a main stream smoke arising from the aerosol generating segment (4) and wherein the flavor releaser (6) is inserted inside the filter section (2) or adjacent to the filter section (2). [EN] Smoking article with electronic flavor releaser Patent claims 1. A smoking article (10) with a filter segment (2) and an aerosol generating segment (4) aerosol generating material, preferably comprising tobacco, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises an electronic flavor releaser (6), which allows the release of flavors, wherein the electronic flavor releaser (6) also allows the passage of an aerosol arising from the aerosol generating segment (4) and wherein the flavor releaser (6) is inserted inside the filter segment (2) or adjacent to the filter segment (2).2. Smoking article (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an activator (62) that allows a user to activate and/or deactivate the flavor releaser (6).3. Smoking article (10) according to the claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the activator comprises a switch, which can be manually actuated, wherein this switch is arranged on an outer circumference of the smoking article (10)4. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises a first atomizer (64) and especially an electrically pow ered atomizer (64).5. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an energy storage and especially a battery (32).6. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Smoking article comprises a flow sensor (66).7. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim characterized in that the atomizer (64) is controlled by the flow sensor.8. Smoking article (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the flavor releaser (6) comprises a second atomizer (68).9. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first atomizer (64) and the second atomizer (68) can be selectively activated.10. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises at least one indicator (8) to indicate a state of the releaser (6).11. Smoking article according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter segment comprises filter material arranged at least at a mouth end, the elec tronic flavor releaser being arranged between said aerosol generating segment and said mouth end section.12. Smoking article according to claim 1 1, characterized in that said filter material at the mouth end has a tubular shape.13. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises two protection elements (36, 38) wherein the fla vor releaser is located between these two protection elements.14. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flavor releaser has a cylindrical shape and especially a regular cylindrical shape.15. Electronic flavor releaser for a smoking article, configured to allow the release of fla vors within an aerosol stream circulated from an inlet of the electronic flavor releaser to an outlet thereof, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an activator that allows a user to activate and/or deacti vate the flavor releaser, wherein the activator comprises a switch which can be manu ally actuated.", "embedding_index": 986}
{"index": 987, "patent_number": "WO20200887 A1", "text": "[EN] A hygiene sleeve (8) for a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2), wherein said sleeve (8) extends along a longitudinal direction and is foldable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration in a direction transverse to said longitudinal direction, the sleeve (8) comprising: a first sleeve end (12) for receiving the mouthpiece (6); a second sleeve end (10), which is a mouth end; a single projection (22) that extends, in both collapsed and extended configuration from an internal surface of the sleeve (8) to an opposite surface thereof and wherein the projection comprises a first projection end (24) which is spaced away from the sleeve end (12) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of said mouthpiece (6) into the sleeve (8) at the first end (12) by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the projection (22), and wherein the projection (22) extends from the first projection end (24) to a second projection end (26) along a length of the sleeve (8), the distance between said first and second projection ends (24, 26) being at least 20mm. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hygiene sleeve (8) for a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2), wherein said sleeve (8) extends along a longitudinal direction and is foldable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration in a direction transverse to said longitudinal direction, characterized in that the sleeve (8) comprises: a first sleeve end (12) for receiving the mouthpiece (6); a second sleeve end (10), which is a mouth end; a single projection (22) that extends, in both collapsed and extended configuration from an internal surface of the sleeve (8) to an opposite surface thereof and in that the projection comprises a first projection end (24) which is spaced away from the sleeve end (12) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of said mouthpiece (6) into the sleeve (8) at the first end (12) by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the projection (22), and in that the projection (22) extends from the first projection end (24) to a second projection end (26) along a length of the sleeve (8), the distance between said first and second projection ends (24, 26) being at least 20mm.2. The sleeve of claim 1, comprising two longitudinal fold lines (14, 16) which are diametrically opposed to one another to allow the sleeve (8) to be folded from the collapsed configuration to the extended configuration.3. The sleeve of claim 2, wherein the projection (22) extends substantially from one fold line towards the other in the extended configuration.4. The sleeve of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the projection (22) is attached to the inner surface substantially at the location of one of the fold lines.5. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second projection end (26) is arranged substantially in the same plane as the mouthpiece end of the sleeve (12).6. The sleeve of any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the projection (22) has a width of at least half a width of the sleeve (8) between the longitudinal fold lines (14, 16).7. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, comprising card, moulded paper foam or a combination thereof.8. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (22) comprises a rigid paper or card material.9. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sleeve (8) is made from a single blank.10. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (22) comprises a first projection panel (32) and a second projection panel (34) glued together. 1 1. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sleeve (8) is provided with a scented and/or flavoured coating.12. A pair of hygiene sleeves, as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the pair of sleeves are joined by a line of weakening (42) and can be separated from one another along that line of weakening.13. A blank for making a hygiene sleeve, the blank comprising a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels comprising: a first side panel (18) having a first edge along a first fold line (14) and a second edge along a second fold line (16); a second side panel (20) having a first edge along the second fold line (16) and a second edge along a third fold line (14); a first projection panel (32) arranged along a first portion of the first edge of the first side panel (18) on the other side of the first fold line (14) from the first side panel (18); and a second projection panel (34) arranged along a first portion of the second edge of the second side panel (20) on the other side of the third fold line (14) from the second side panel (20), wherein the first projection panel (32) and the second projection panel (34) are configured to be joined together in order to form an internal projection (22) in the hygiene sleeve (8), where the internal projection (22) is spaced away from an end (12) of the hygiene sleeve (8) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2) into the hygiene sleeve (8) at the end by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the internal projection (22).14. The blank of claim 13 further comprising an additional panel (36) axially displaced from the first projection panel (32), the additional panel (36) providing a means for joining a second portion of the first edge of the first side panel (18) and a second portion of the second edge of the second side panel (20).", "embedding_index": 987}
{"index": 988, "patent_number": "WO20192909 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention pertains to a handheld printer (10) comprising a housing body (1)a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3), and at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed to the feed channel (3). The handheld printer (10) further includes a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a supporting rack (32), the supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1); a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3); at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed to the feed channel (3), the handheld printer (10) being characterized by a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a supporting rack (32), the supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).2. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 1, further comprising at least one conveying device (9) arranged in the feed channel (3) and configured to convey an object (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).3. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a resiliently biased pressure roller configured to press against the object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3).4. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a sliding carriage configured to receive the object (P) to be imprinted, the sliding carriage being guided along carriage guiding rails (9a) running within and parallel to the feed channel (3).5. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 4, wherein the carriage guiding rails (9a) are running perpendicular to the rack guiding rails (37).6. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, comprising a plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a), the plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a) being arranged in series within the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having printheads configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed to the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).7. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, further comprising a printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).8. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, further comprising at least one registration sensor configured to register a position of the object (P) to be imprinted within the feed channel (3).9. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 8, when referring back to claim 7, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor.10. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, further comprising a supporting rack drive having a rack drive motor (39a) coupled to a rack drive belt (38) via a rack drive shaft (39b), the rack drive belt (38) frictionally engaging with the supporting rack (32). 1 1. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the supporting rack (32) includes two hanger brackets (33) having channels (34) formed therethrough, the two rack guiding rails (37) being in sliding engagement with the channels (34) of the two hanger brackets (33).12. The handheld printer (10) according to claims 10 and 1 1, wherein at least one of the two hanger brackets (33) includes an angled belt clamping member (36), the angled belt clamping member (36) frictionally engaging with the rack drive belt (38).13. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one wiping blade (35) is an elastomeric wiper configured to slidingly engage and wipe an ink nozzle orifice of the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) in order to remove accumulated dust, debris and ink residues.14. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one spittoon (31) includes an ink storage reservoir configured to be coupled to vacuum pump, the vacuum pump being configured to remove ink out of the ink storage reservoir by means of negative pressure applied to the ink storage reservoir.15. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 14, further comprising a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) configured to sealingly enclose a printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) during non-use, the at least one protective cover (22) being mounted on a capping unit supporting rack (23) which is movable towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).16. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1); a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3); at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed to the feed channel (3), the handheld printer (10) being characterized by a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) configured to sealingly enclose a printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) during non-use, the at least one protective cover (22) being mounted on a supporting rack (23) which is movable towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).17. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 16, further comprising at least one conveying device (9) arranged in the feed channel (3) and configured to convey an object (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).18. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 17, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a resiliently biased pressure roller configured to press against the object (P) to be imprinted fed within the feed channel (3).19. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 17, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a sliding carriage configured to receive the object (P) to be imprinted, the sliding carriage being guided along carriage guiding rails (9a) running within and parallel to the feed channel (3).20. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 19, wherein the carriage guiding rails (9a) are running perpendicular to direction of movement of the supporting rack (23).21. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 20, comprising a plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a), the plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a) being arranged in series within the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having printheads configured to print onto an object (P) to be imprinted fed to the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).22. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 21, further comprising a printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).23. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 22, further comprising at least one registration sensor configured to register a position of the object (P) to be imprinted within the feed channel (3).24. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 23, when referring back to claim 22, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor.25. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 24, further comprising a scissor lift (21), the supporting rack (23) forming the scissor lift table.26. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 25, further comprising a lift drive having a lift drive stepper motor (24) coupled to at least one scissor arm of the scissor lift (21) via a lift drive shaft (25), the scissor lift (21) being configured to move the supporting rack (23) towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).27. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 26, further comprising a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a spitting and wiping unit supporting rack (32), the spitting and wiping unit supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).28. A method (M) of obtaining a personalised consumer goods package (P), comprising the steps of: inserting (M1) a consumer goods package (P) to be imprinted into an inlet of a feed channel (3) formed within a housing body (1) of a handheld printer (10), the handheld printer (10) having at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) with a printhead arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1); moving (M2) a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) sealingly enclosing the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); moving (M3) a spitting and wiping unit (30) mounted on a supporting rack (32) along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); wiping (M4) the printhead using at least one wiping blade (35) of the spitting and wiping unit (30); collecting (M5) spat out ink from the printhead using at least one spittoon (31) of the spitting and wiping unit (30); moving (M6) the spitting and wiping unit (30) away from underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); conveying (M7) the consumer goods package (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); and imprinting (M8) at least one surface of the consumer goods package (P) with the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).29. The method of claim 28, further comprising the steps of: conveying (M9) the imprinted consumer goods package (P) within the feed channel (3) from the position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) back to the inlet opening (3a); and retrieving (M10) the imprinted consumer goods package (P) from the inlet opening of the feed channel (3).30. The method of claim 29, further comprising the step of: moving (M1 1) the capping unit (20) towards the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) and having the at least one protective cover (22) sealingly enclose the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) again.", "embedding_index": 988}
{"index": 989, "patent_number": "WO20193287 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the moisture adjusting device comprises at least one liquid (2), at least one liquid storage (4), in which the liquid (2) is storable, and at least one liquid diffusor (6), which releases the liquid (2) at a controllable rate into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the liquid (2) is transferrable from the liquid storage (4) to the liquid diffusor (6), wherein the moisture adjusting device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package containing at least one smoking article (12). T he moisture adjusting device (1) has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article (12). The invention also relates to a method for diffusing a liquid (2) in a smoking articles package with a moisture adjusting device (1). [EN] Claims 1. Moisture adjusting device (1), comprising at least one liquid storage (4), in which at least one liquid (2), is stored, and at least one liquid diffusor (6), which releases the liquid (2) at a controllable rate into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the liquid (2) is transferrable from the liquid storage (4) to the liquid diffusor (6) upon pressurization of the liquid storage (4) by application of a force (18) directed to the inner volume (13) of the liquid storage (4), wherein the moisture adjusting device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package (10) containing at least one smoking article (12) characterized in that, the liquid storage (4) has a cylindrical shape having opposite base areas (16) and com prises at least one outlet (14) located on one of the cylinders base areas (16), through which the liquid (2) is releasable from the inside of the liquid storage (4) to its outside and in that the liquid diffusor (6) is positioned directly next to the outlet (14) of the liquid storage (4), wherein the liquid (2) is absorbable into the liquid diffusor (6) when exiting the liquid storage (4).2. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) and/or liquid storage (4) and/or liquid diffusor (6) con sist of a natural material.3. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the at least one outlet (14) is constructed as a valve, through which the liquid (2) is releasable from the inside of the liquid storage (4) to its outside.4. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that, the liquid storage (4) is a squeezable capsule.5. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) comprises two or more liquid storages (4) each con taining a liquid (2) wherein the liquids (2) are individually releasable into the at least one diffusor (6).6. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) further comprises a wrapping (7), which is at least in part permeable for the liquid (2).7. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid storages (4) and the liquid diffusors (6) are arranged alternately after one another along the longitudinal cylindrical axis (L) of the moisture adjusting device (1).8. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid (2) is a moisturizing liquid and/or a liquid flavor.9. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid diffusor (6) consists of a porous material.10. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid diffusor (6) is a cigarette filter rod part.11. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the wrapping (7) comprises printed indications (20).12. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claims, Characterized in that, it has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article.13. Method for diffusing a liquid (2) in a smoking articles package (10) with a moisture adjusting device (1) according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the moisture adjust ing device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package (10) containing at least one smoking article (12) and has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article (12), comprising the steps: (a) Applying a force (18) on the liquid storage (4) directed to the inner volume (13) of the liquid storage (4), which releases the liquid (2) from the liquid storage (4) and transfers it to the liquid diffusor (6); (b) Inserting the moisture adjusting device (1) into a smoking articles package (10); (c) Releasing the liquid (2) from the liquid diffusor (6) into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1).", "embedding_index": 989}
{"index": 990, "patent_number": "WO14053340 A1", "text": "[EN] Packaging (1) is provided which comprises an inner packet part (150, 250) and an outer packet part (100, 200) which are movable relative to each other. The inner packet part can be moved from a closed position to an open position by a user. A locking element and an engagement portion are provided, which provide resistance to this movement, thereby ensuring that the packaging (1) does not open accidentally. Furthermore, the locking element may provide a noise as it is received in one or both of the closed position and the open position. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging, comprising: an outer packet part; an inner packet part disposed within the outer packet part, the inner packet part being movable relative to the outer packet part between a first position and a second position; and at least one locking mechanism comprising a locking element and an engagement portion, wherein the locking element projects from the inner packet part and the engagement portion protrudes from an internal surface of the outer packet part facing the inner packet part, wherein the locking element and the engagement portion are arranged such that movement of the inner packet part between the first position and the second position is effective to engage the locking element and the engagement portion at a first edge of the engagement portion and to subsequently disengage the locking element and the engagement portion at a second edge of the engagement portion.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the locking element is concealed by the outer packet part in one or both of the first position and the second position.3. Packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said locking element and said engagement portion are configured such that at least disengagement of said locking element and engagement portion generates a sound. 4 Packaging according to claim 3, wherein sound is generated by elastic release of said locking element from said engagement portion.5. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement portion comprises at least one engagement flap folded in position above an inner face of the outer packet part to form a raised portion on said inner surface, wherein a first edge of the engagement portion is formed by a fold of said engagement flap and a second edge is formed by a distal end of said engagement flap.6. Packaging according claim 5, further comprising a debossed region adjacent to said distal end of said engagement flap.7. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said locking element is cut from a corner portion of the inner packet part such that its distal edge projects from the inner packet part.8. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second locking mechanism, wherein the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are disposed respectively on opposing sides of the packaging with regard to a median plane of said packaging.9. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a restraining mechanism comprising a first restraining element and a second restraining element provided on opposing faces of the inner packet part and the outer packet part, wherein engagement of the first and second elements is effective to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packet part comprises at least one opening or recess through which one can push or pull the inner packet part to initiate movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part. 1 1. 11.Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein longitudinal edges of the packaging when the inner packet part is in a closed position have a curved profile.12. A blank for forming the inner packet part of any one of the preceding claims.13. A blank for forming the outer packet part of any one of claims 1 to 1 1.14. A method of forming a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 13, comprising the steps of: forming an inner packet part by folding the blank of claim 12, and forming an outer packet part by folding the blank of claim 13 around said inner packet part such that said inner part is in said first position when packaging is complete.", "embedding_index": 990}
{"index": 991, "patent_number": "WO15086298 A1", "text": "[EN] Packaging (1) for smoking articles. The packaging comprises an outer packet (2) comprising a front wall (21) and a back wall (22) connected by at least a top wall (23), a bottom wall (24) and a side wall (25) to form a sleeve with at least one side-opening (26) opposite the side wall (25). An inner packet part (3) comprises a front wall (31) and a back wall (32) connected to each other by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite substantially parallel side walls (34, 35) to define an enclosure for housing a bundle of smoking articles (B), said enclosure having at least one top opening between said front, back and side walls, the inner packet part (3) being housed within the outer packet part (2) and being movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side-opening between a closed position, in which the inner packet part (3) is fully inserted in the outer packet part (2), and an open position, in which the inner packet part (3) is at least partly extracted from the outer packet part (2). The inner packet part (3) further comprises reinforcement means (4) configured to increase resistance of at least one of its front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging (1) for smoking articles the packaging comprising: an outer packet part (2) comprising a front wall (21) and a back wall (22) connected by at least a top wall (23), a bottom wall (24) and a side wall (25) to form a sleeve with at least one side- opening (26) opposite the side wall (25); an inner packet part (3) comprising a front wall (31) and a back wall (32) connected to each other by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite substantially parallel side walls (34, 35) to define an enclosure for housing a bundle of smoking articles (B), said enclosure having at least one top opening between said front, back and side walls, the inner packet part (3) being housed within the outer packet part (2) and being movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side-opening between a closed position, in which the inner packet part (3) is fully inserted in the outer packet part (2), and an open position, in which the inner packet part (3) is at least partly extracted from the outer packet part (2), wherein the inner packet part (3) further comprises reinforcement means (4) configured to increase resistance of at least one of its front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32).2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcement means (4) comprises at least one reinforcement plate abutting at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32).3. Packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is applied inside the inner packet part against one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.4. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is applied against a top part of one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.5. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is further configured to improve resistance to compression forces (Fc) at least one of the corners between at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32) and at least one of said side walls of the inner packet part.6. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) extends against at least one of said side walls of the inner packet part.7. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is attached against one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.8. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) comprises at least one counter panel folded against at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32) along a hinge line at a top end thereof, said hinge line forming, at least partly, a side of said top opening.9. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is positioned against both of said front and back walls (31, 32) and further against at least one of said side wall and is attached thereto.10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is made of a same material as the inner packet part, preferably of cardboard. 1 1. A method for making a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 10, the method comprising the steps of: forming an inner packet part comprising front and back walls (31, 32) connected in a spaced relationship by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite side walls (34, 35) by folding and gluing of a first blank comprising: first and second main panels for forming said front and back walls, a connection panel attached along folding lines to a bottom side of said first and second main panels to form said bottom wall, side counter-panels attached along folding lines on longitudinal sides of the first and second main panels, side counter-panels of the first and second main panels being superimposed and glued to form the side walls of the inner packet part and define an enclosure having at least one top opening (O) for housing a smoking article bundle (B); forming an outer packet part (2) comprising front and back walls (21, 22) connected by at least top and bottom walls (23, 24) by folding and gluing of a second blank comprising: first and second main panels for forming said front and back walls (21, 22), a connection panel attached along folding lines to a longitudinal side of said first and second main panels to form said side wall (25), top counter-panels attached along folding lines on top sides of the first and second main panels, bottom counter-panels attached along folding lines on bottom sides of the first and second main panels, top and bottom counter-panels of the first and second main panels being respectively superimposed and glued to each other form the top and bottom walls of the outer packet part and form a sleeve with at least one side-opening (26) opposite the side wall (25); inserting the inner packet part in the outer packet part such that it is movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side- opening between a closed position and an open position, wherein the method further comprises the step of: providing reinforcement means (4) for the inner packet part, the reinforcement means being configured to increase resistance of at least one of the inner packet part front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32).12. Method according to claim 1 1, wherein the step of providing the reinforcing part comprises attaching at least one reinforcement plate to one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.13. Method according to claims 1 1 or 12, wherein before or during the step of forming the inner packet part the method comprises the step of attaching the reinforcement means to at least one of the first and second main panels of the first blank.14. Method according to any of claims 1 1 to 13, wherein the step of forming the inner packet part comprises folding and gluing said first blank about a wrapped smoking article bundle to house said bundle in the enclosure of said inner packet part and wherein the step of providing the reinforcing part comprises positioning, and attaching, said reinforcement means to the wrapped smoking article bundle before the step of forming the inner packet part.15. Method according to claim 14, wherein the steps of forming the outer packet part and inserting the inner packet part are simultaneous by folding and gluing said second blank about the inner packet part containing the wrapped smoking articles bundle formed in the inner packet part forming step.", "embedding_index": 991}
{"index": 992, "patent_number": "EP2524607 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of drying cigars during their manufacture comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of tobacco rods; arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; and applying a radio frequency, RF, radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees - 212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level. [EN] 1. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of tobacco rods;arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; andapplying a radio frequency, RF, radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees - 212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level.2. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1, wherein the RF radiation has a frequency range of 30 kHz to 0.3 GHz, preferably 13 to 40 MHz.3. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the layer is a stack comprising at least one row of parallel tobacco rods, preferably up to five rows of parallel tobacco rods.4. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 to claim 3, further comprising, before the step of arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer, the step of wrapping each tobacco rod in tobacco leaf.5. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 to claim 3, further comprising the step of wrapping each tobacco rod in tobacco leaf.6. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 4 or claim 5, further comprising the step of pressing the wrapped tobacco rods to thereby obtain cigars.7. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 6, further comprising the step of cutting the cigars to a predetermined length.8. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 7, further comprising the step of applying a RF radiation to the cigars having a second moisture level to thereby reduce the second moisture level.9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the second moisture level is between 14 and 18 percent by weight moisture, and wherein the second moisture level is reduced to approximately 12 to 13 percent by weight moisture, preferably to 12.5 percent by weight moisture.10. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the tobacco rods are heated at a temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit11. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the RF radiation is applied at a power less than 25 kW, preferably between 4 and 25 kW.12. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the tobacco rods are heated in a time between 20 and 120 seconds.13. A system for of drying cigars during their manufacture, the system comprising: means for providing a plurality of tobacco rods;means for arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; anda RF dryer adapted, in use, to apply radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees -212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level.", "embedding_index": 992}
{"index": 993, "patent_number": "US2016309783 AA", "text": "[EN] A heating system for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a substance to be heated includes at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated, especially a liquid solution or a gel, from a supply reservoir by or under capillary action or surface tension forces, and a heater configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel. [EN] 1. A heating system for an inhaler device for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a substance to be heated, the system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel.2. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the heating means comprises at least one first heating element provided within the supply channel, the first heating element preferably extending along a length of the supply channel.3. The heating system of claim 2, wherein the at least one first heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive wire, strip, foil, or conductive coating in the at least one supply channel; the foil or conductive coating preferably forming a layer or coating on an inner surface of the at least one supply channel.4. The heating system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of supply channels for conveying the substance to be heated under capillary action or surface tension forces; wherein the heating means is configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through each supply channel; and wherein the plurality of supply channels and the heating means together define a first heating zone for the substance to be heated.5. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is formed in a periphery of, and/or through, a body member which separates the supply reservoir from a vapor chamber from which the aerosol and/or vapor is inhaled.6. The heating system of claim 5, wherein the heating elements are interconnected by electrically conductive bridge elements provided in or on the said body member.7. The heating system of claim 5, wherein the body member separates the supply reservoir from a second heating zone for vaporization of the substance; wherein the at least one supply channel is configured to convey the substance to the second heating zone and preferably extends axially of the body member.8. The heating system of claim 7, wherein the second heating zone includes one or more second heating cavity, and wherein at least one of the supply channels is in fluid communication with a respective second heating cavity.9. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has a diameter in the range of 0.1 to 2.0 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 mm.10. The heating system of claim 1, further comprising a housing that accommodates the supply reservoir for the substance to be heated, and a body member that separates the supply reservoir from a second heating zone and provides fluid communication there-between via the at least one supply channel.11. The heating system of claim 1, further comprising a feed mechanism configured to deliver the substance to be heated from the supply reservoir; wherein the feed mechanism preferably generates fluid pressure in the supply reservoir.12. An inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for producing aerosol and/or vapor from a substance to be heated, especially a liquid or a gel, wherein the inhaler device includes a heating system, the heating system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel.13. A method of heating a substance, especially a liquid or gel, in an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, the method comprising: conveying the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir through at least one supply channel by capillary action or surface tension forces;heating the substance in the at least one supply channel as the substance is conveyed there-through.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of heating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating element provided in each supply channel.15. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of heating the substance in the at least one supply channel is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis, desirably in a pulsed or alternating manner.", "embedding_index": 993}
{"index": 994, "patent_number": "EP3679809 A1", "text": "[EN] According to a first aspect there is provided a humidifier for tobacco products, the humidifier comprising: an absorbent element; and a hydrochromic substance arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the absorbent element, the hydrochromic substance being located such that there is a human-perceptible change in the colour of the humidifier between a wet state and a dry state. According to a second aspect there is provided a tobacco product storage container comprising: a tobacco product storage compartment which can be opened and closed; and the humidifier of the first aspect arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the tobacco product storage compartment's interior. According to a third aspect there is provided a method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of the second aspect, the method comprising wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a colour change. [EN] 1. A humidifier for tobacco products, the humidifier comprising: an absorbent element; anda hydrochromic substance arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the absorbent element, the hydrochromic substance being located such that there is a human-perceptible change in the colour of the humidifier between a wet state and a dry state.2. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the hydrochromic substance is reversible, such that its colour changes from a first colour in the presence of water to a second colour in the absence of water and from the second colour in the absence of water to the first colour in the presence of water.3. The humidifier of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the hydrochromic substance is a hydrochromic ink.4. The humidifier of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the absorbent element is a sponge.5. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is impregnated in the absorbent element.6. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is provided as a coating on the absorbent element's surface.7. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the colour of the absorbent element substantially matches the colour of the hydrochromic substance in either the presence or absence of water.8. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is translucent or transparent in the presence of water.9. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance's colour in the absence of water is human-perceptibly different to the absorbent element's colour in the absence of the hydrochromic substance, or wherein the hydrochromic substance's colour in the presence of water is human-perceptibly different to the absorbent element's colour in the absence of the hydrochromic substance.10. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is patterned in and/or on only a portion of the absorbent element, such that the change in colour of the humidifier from the wet state to the dry state, or vice versa, reveals an image or message.11. A tobacco product storage container comprising: a tobacco product storage compartment which can be opened and closed; andthe humidifier of any preceding claim arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the tobacco product storage compartment's interior.12. The container of claim 11, comprising at least a portion of an external wall which is transparent or translucent, arranged such that the colour of the humidifier can be observed while the tobacco product storage compartment is closed.13. The container of either of claims 11 or 12, comprising a humidifier compartment which can be opened and closed independently from the tobacco product storage compartment, said humidifier compartment housing the humidifier.14. A method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of any of claims 11 to 13, the method comprising wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a colour change.15. The method of claim 14 as dependent on claim 2, further comprising: at a later time detecting that the colour change has reversed; andresponsive thereto, re-wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a further colour change.", "embedding_index": 994}
{"index": 995, "patent_number": "EP3679811 A1", "text": "[EN] According to a one aspect there is provided a lid for closing a tobacco product storage container, the lid comprising a humidifier compartment configured to contain a humidifier, the lid having first and second opposing sides, wherein: the first side comprises a porous wall of the humidifier compartment configured to permit egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment; and the second side comprises a closure of the humidifier compartment configured to permit access to its interior and further configured to prevent egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment. According to another aspect there is provided a tobacco product storage container comprising such a lid. According to a further aspect there is provided a method of humidifying such a tobacco product storage container. [EN] 1. A lid for closing a tobacco product storage container, the lid comprising a humidifier compartment configured to contain a humidifier, the lid having first and second opposing sides, wherein: the first side comprises a porous wall of the humidifier compartment configured to permit egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment; andthe second side comprises a closure of the humidifier compartment configured to permit access to its interior and further configured to prevent egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment.2. The lid of claim 1, wherein the closure is transparent or translucent, such that the interior of the humidifier compartment is visible when the closure is closed.3. The lid of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the porous wall of the humidifier compartment is porous by virtue of it comprising one or more through-holes.4. The lid of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the closure comprises a closure peripheral sealing structure, and wherein the second side further comprises a sealing feature configured to engage with the closure peripheral sealing structure so as to seal the humidifier compartment closed.5. The lid of claim 4, wherein the closure peripheral sealing structure comprises a gasket.6. The lid of either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the closure peripheral sealing structure and the sealing feature of the second side are configured to engage one another in a snap fit such that a user receives audible and/or haptic feedback when the closure is closed.7. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the second side further comprises a hinge connecting the closure to the humidifier compartment.8. The lid of claim 7, wherein the hinge is configured to permit the closure to rotate about greater than 90 degrees, such that, when in use, once fully opened the closure will remain open under the action of its own weight.9. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the humidifier compartment only extends across a portion of the lid's footprint.10. The lid of claim 9, wherein the humidifier compartment forms a protrusion on the first side but not the second side.11. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the closure is arranged to be levered open by a user's finger by means of: a grip portion extending out of the closure's external side; ora recess in the lid's second side which is adjacent an edge of the closure when closed; ora grip portion extending out of the closure's external side, located towards an edge of the closure which is adjacent a recess in the lid's second side when the closure is closed.12. The lid of any preceding claim, further comprising a humidifier in the humidifier compartment.13. The lid of claim 12, wherein the humidifier comprises an absorbent element.14. A tobacco product storage container comprising the lid of any preceding claim.15. A method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of claim 14, the method comprising: opening the closure;wetting the humidifier; andclosing the closure.", "embedding_index": 995}
{"index": 996, "patent_number": "US2017347709 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for an aerosol generating device comprises receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device. One or more tanks are each arranged to retain a substance in use. For each tank, there is dispensing means for controllably transferring the substance from the tank to the aerosol generating device while the aerosol generating device is in the container. [EN] 1. A container for an aerosol generating device, the container comprising: receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device;one or more tanks each arranged to retain a substance in use; and for each tank, dispensing means for controllably transferring the substance from the tank to the aerosol generating device while the aerosol generating device is in the container.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the dispensing means comprises: an outlet valve associated with the tank; andconnecting means for connecting the outlet valve with an inlet valve on the aerosol generating device; arranged such that, in use,the connected outlet and inlet valves form a channel through which the substance may be transferred from the tank to the aerosol generating device by the action of gravity.3. The container of claim 1 further comprising a cover portion configured to move between: an open position in which a device may be received in and removed from the container; anda closed position in which the aerosol generating device is retained within the container.4. The container of claim 3, configured such that the substance is transferred when the cover portion is closed and the aerosol generating device is retained within the container.5. The container of claim 4, wherein the means for connecting the outlet valve with the inlet valve is operated by movement of the cover to the closed position while the aerosol generating device is in the container.6. The container of claim 3, wherein the tank retaining the substance is disposed within the cover portion.7. The container of claim 3, further comprising a slide mechanism to provide the movement between the open and closed position.8. The container of claim 2, further comprising means to restrict the orientation of the aerosol generating device within the container to ensure the inlet valve of the device is aligned with the outlet valve of the tank when connected.9. The container of claim 8 wherein the means to restrict the orientation of the aerosol generating device is provided by the receiving means, comprising: a chamber wherein the size and shape of the chamber is substantially similar to that of the aerosol generating device such that it closely fits within the chamber; andthe cross sectional shape is such that the orientation of the aerosol generating device is restricted within the chamber.10. The container of claim 1, further comprising a battery to supply power to at least one of the aerosol generating device and the dispensing means.11. An aerosol generating device for use with the container of claim 1, the aerosol generating device comprising: one or more internal reservoirs, each arranged to retain a substance in use; and for each internal reservoir,an inlet valve associated with the internal reservoir on an external surface of the aerosol generating device; whereinthe inlet valve is configured such that, when it is connected with a dispensing means of the container, a substance may be transferred though the inlet valve into the associated internal reservoir.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11 further comprising: a power source;a heater assembly;a heater control means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly; anda substance transfer means for controllably drawing the substance from the one or more internal reservoirs to the heater assembly; such that,when power is supplied to the heater assembly together with the substance, an aerosol is generated.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12 arranged such that, when the inlet valve lies substantially above the associated reservoir, filling of the reservoir will proceed under the action of gravity when the inlet valve is connected with the dispensing means of the container.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the one or more internal reservoirs is configured to contain at least 1 ml of liquid, more preferably 2 ml and even more preferably 3 ml of aerosol-producing substance.", "embedding_index": 996}
{"index": 997, "patent_number": "US2018064162 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to improvements in filters, for use in smoking articles, comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres, wherein a loss of particulate additives can be reduced by adding a liquid with a viscosity of at least 2000 m Pa*s at 20 degrees centigrade and normal pressure. [EN] 1. A filter for a smoking article comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres and at least one particulate additive, wherein said filter further comprises a liquid having a viscosity larger than 2000 mPa·s.2. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the viscosity of the liquid is in the range of from about 2200 to about 4500 mPa·s.3. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the amount of liquid is up to 2.0 mg/mm.4. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the liquid comprises at least glycerine and gellan gum, wherein the gellan gum is preferably native gellan gum.5. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the liquid further comprises water and the ratio of glycerine, water and native gellan gum is within a range of 70-95.35 percent glycerine to 29-4.5 percent water to 1-0.15 percent gellan gum, based on 100 weight percent glycerine, water and native gellan gum.6. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the particulate additive comprises or is charcoal.7. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the amount of particulate additive is up to 18 mg/mm.8. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the randomly oriented discrete fibres form a filter tow of type 6.0Y17000.9. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the randomly oriented discrete fibres form a filter tow having a weight that is greater than 1.7 mg/mm.10. The filter according to claim 9, wherein the filter tow weight is about 2.2 to 2.5 mg/mm.11. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the filter has a cylindrical shape with a circumference of the cylinder being equal to or smaller than 23.9 mm, preferably being equal to or smaller than 16.6 mm.12. The filter according to claim 11, wherein the volume fraction of the filter comprising the randomly oriented discrete fibres and the at least one particulate additive material in relation to the total volume of the filter is from 33 percent to 51 percent.13. A smoking article comprising a filter according to claim 1.", "embedding_index": 997}
{"index": 998, "patent_number": "US2020046029 AA", "text": "[EN] An apparatus for generating an aerosol and/or a vapour in an inhaler device includes a reservoir for storing a supply of a liquid; a heating system fluidly connected with the reservoir for receiving the liquid and configured to heat the liquid to generate the aerosol and/or vapor therefrom; a pumping system configured to pump the liquid from the reservoir to the heating system; and a valve arrangement for regulating flow from the pumping system to the heating system, the valve arrangement having at least one valve which is configured to transition from a closed position to an open position for transmitting the liquid from the pumping system to the heating system. An inhaler device includes the apparatus, and a system includes an inhaler device and a peripheral electronic device. A method of generating an aerosol and/or a vapor in an inhaler device is also provided. [EN] 1. An apparatus for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor in an inhaler device, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir for storing a supply of a liquid;a heating system fluidly connected with the reservoir for receiving the liquid and configured to heat the liquid to generate the aerosol and/or the vapor therefrom;a pumping system configured to pump the liquid from the reservoir to the heating system; anda valve arrangement for regulating flow from the pumping system to the heating system, the valve arrangement having at least one valve which is configured to transition from a closed position to an open position for transmitting the liquid from the pumping system to the heating system.2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one valve is located or operatively arranged between or interconnecting the pumping system and the heating system.3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one valve is actuated to transition from the closed position to the open position under fluid pressure generated by the pumping system.4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one valve is electrically actuated to transition from the closed to the open position.5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating system is at least partially fluidly connected with the reservoir via a porous member.6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pumping system comprises a pump configured to convey the liquid from the reservoir to the heating system at a flow rate in the range of 0.1 ml/min to 0.2 ml/min.7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating system is fluidly connected with the reservoir via a plurality of conduits, wherein the at least one valve comprises a plurality of valves, each of the valves being associated with a respective one of the conduits and being configured to transition from a closed position to an open position for transmitting the liquid to the heating system.8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the heating system includes an elongate heating element, wherein the plurality of conduits are arranged to deliver the liquid to the heating system at different positions along a longitudinal axis of the heating element.9. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the pumping system comprises a plurality of pumps, wherein each conduit is associated with a respective one of the plurality of pumps; each of the pumps preferably being configured to operate in a cycle comprising a loading phase and a pumping phase, wherein the cycle of at least one of the pumps is configured to operate out-of-phase with the cycle of at least another one of the pumps.10. An apparatus for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor in an inhaler device, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of reservoirs, each of the reservoirs configured for storing a supply of a liquid;a heating system fluidly connected with the reservoirs and configured to heat the liquid from the reservoirs to generate the aerosol and/or the vapor therefrom;a pumping system comprising a plurality of pumps, each pump being associated with a respective one of the reservoirs and being configured to convey the liquid to the heating system;a mixing device for mixing the liquid pumped from the plurality of reservoirs, the mixing device being located between the plurality of pumps and the heating system; andcontrol circuitry for independently controlling the plurality of pumps, the control circuitry being adapted or configured to receive control signals input by a user for independently controlling the plurality of pumps.11. The apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising a user interface for providing the control signals to the control circuitry based on a user interaction with the user interface.12. An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or e-cigarette, comprising the apparatus for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a liquid according to claim 1.13. A system for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a liquid, the system comprising: the inhaler device according to claim 12, anda peripheral electronic device configured to transmit control signals to the inhaler device.14. The system according to claim 13, further comprising a remote source, wherein the peripheral electronic device is configured to receive instructions from the remote source for generating control signals for independently controlling a plurality of pumps of the pumping system.15. A method of generating an aerosol and/or a vapor in an inhaler device, the method comprising: providing a supply of a liquid;pumping the liquid from the supply to a heating system;actuating at least one valve of a valve arrangement connected between the liquid supply and the heating system to transmit the liquid to the heating system; andheating the liquid via the heating system to generate the aerosol and/or the vapor from the liquid.16. A method of generating an aerosol and/or a vapor in an inhaler device, the method comprising: providing a plurality of reservoirs, each of the reservoirs configured for storing a supply of a liquid;providing a plurality of pumps, each pump being associated with a respective one of the plurality of reservoirs, for conveying liquid from the reservoirs to a heating system;independently controlling the plurality of pumps via control signals received from a peripheral electronic device;mixing the liquid conveyed from the plurality of reservoirs; andheating the mixed liquid via the heating system to generate the aerosol and/or the vapor from the liquid.17. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reservoir is a volumetrically variable reservoir.18. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one valve is fluidly connected to the heating system by a porous member.19. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the mixing device includes at least one agitator.20. The system according to claim 14, wherein the remote source is a remote server.", "embedding_index": 998}
{"index": 999, "patent_number": "US2020037659 AA", "text": "[EN] Improvements are provided in filters for use in smoking articles, including the use of randomly oriented discrete fibres. The improvements mainly relate to the loss of additive(s) in said filters and to the manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, a filter for a smoking article includes randomly oriented discrete fibres and at least one particulate additive, the at least one particulate additive being dispersed within the filter, wherein a value obtained by dividing a volume fraction of the at least one particulate additive by a volume fraction of the fibres is less than about 1100 percent. [EN] 1. A filter for a smoking article comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres and at least one particulate additive, the at least one particulate additive being dispersed within the filter, wherein a value obtained by dividing a volume fraction of the at least one particulate additive by a volume fraction of the fibres is less than about 1100 percent.2. The filter according to claim 1, wherein a range of a combined loading amount of the at least one particulate additive and the fibres is between 2.4 mg/mm and 19 mg/mm.3. The filter according to claim 2, wherein the range of the combined loading amount of the at least one particulate additive and the fibres is 11 mg/mm to 13 mg/mm.4. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the at least one particulate additive is provided in an amount of between 1 mg/mm and 13.5 mg/mm.5. The filter according to claim 4, wherein the amount of the at least one particulate additive is in the range of from 8 mg/mm up to 10 mg/mm.6. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the fibres are provided in an amount of between 1.4 mg/mm and 5.5 mg/mm.7. The filter according to claim 6, wherein the amount of fibres is in the range of from 3.0 mg/mm up to 3.5 mg/mm.8. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the at least one particulate additive comprises or is charcoal.9. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the fibres have a filament denier in the range of from 3.0 D to 12.0 D.10. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the filter has a cylindrical shape with a circumference of the cylinder being equal to or smaller than 26 mm.11. A smoking article comprising a filter according to claim 1.12. A method of producing a filter for a smoking article, comprising: adding randomly oriented fibres and at least one particulate additive to the filter, wherein the at least one particulate additive is dispersed in the filter,wherein a value obtained by dividing a volume fraction of the at least one particulate additive by a volume fraction of the fibres is less than about 1100 percent.", "embedding_index": 999}
{"index": 1000, "patent_number": "US2014261483 AA", "text": "[EN] A kit is disclosed for supplying a cartridge of an inhaler article with liquid tobacco extract, the kit comprising an apparatus having means for extracting a liquid tobacco extract from a tobacco derived solid. The apparatus is adapted to deliver liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge and a cartridge adapted to receive liquid tobacco extract from the apparatus. An apparatus for supplying a liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge of an inhaler article is further disclosed. The apparatus has a housing, means for extracting a liquid tobacco extract from a tobacco derived solid and said housing is adapted to deliver liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge of an inhaler article. A related method of supplying a cartridge of an inhaler article with a liquid tobacco extract is further disclosed. [EN] 1. A kit for supplying a cartridge of an inhaler article with liquid tobacco extract, the kit comprising an apparatus having disposed therein a means for extracting a liquid tobacco extract from a tobacco derived solid, said apparatus adapted to deliver liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge, and a cartridge adapted to receive liquid tobacco extract from the apparatus.2. An apparatus for supplying a liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge of an inhaler article, the apparatus comprising a housing having disposed therein a means for extracting a liquid tobacco extract from a tobacco derived solid wherein said housing is adapted to deliver liquid tobacco extract to a cartridge of an inhaler article.3. The kit of claim 1, wherein said housing comprises tobacco derived solid and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water, propylene glycol, glycerol or mixtures thereof4. The kit of claim 3, wherein said tobacco derived solid is separate from the solvent or the tobacco derived solid and solvent is provided as a mixture.5. The kit of claim 4, wherein said means for extracting liquid tobacco extract from the tobacco derived solid is a mesh filter or selectively-permeable membrane.6. The kit of claim 5, wherein said housing is a deformable bottle having stored therein a mixture of tobacco derived solid and solvent, which bottle dispenses liquid tobacco extract to the cartridge when an external deformable force is applied to the housing.7. The kit of claim 4, wherein said housing is a metered dose spray bottle having a tobacco derived solid and solvent mixture and a propellant solvent stored therein wherein said tobacco derived solid and solvent mixture and propellant solvent are separated by the means for extracting the liquid tobacco extract.8. The kit of claim 4, wherein said means for extracting the liquid tobacco extract is provided as plunger which is slideably engageable with the external walls of the housing.9. The kit of claim 4, wherein said inhaler article is an electronic cigarette.10. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a cartridge of an inhaler article detachably connected to the housing.11. A method of supplying a cartridge of an inhaler article with a liquid tobacco extract comprising: a. providing an apparatus of any preceding claim; b. loading the housing of the apparatus with tobacco derived solid and a solvent; c. extracting a tobacco extract from the tobacco derived solid to form a liquid tobacco extract and solvent mixture; and d. providing a cartridge of an inhaler article and delivering the tobacco extract to the cartridge.12. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said housing comprises tobacco derived solid and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water, propylene glycol, glycerol or mixtures thereof13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said tobacco derived solid is separate from the solvent or the tobacco derived solid and solvent is provided as a mixture.14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said means for extracting liquid tobacco extract from the tobacco derived solid is a mesh filter or selectively-permeable membrane.15. The apparatus of 14, wherein said housing is a deformable bottle having stored therein a mixture of tobacco derived solid and solvent, which bottle dispenses liquid tobacco extract to the cartridge when an external deformable force is applied to the housing.16. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said housing is a metered dose spray bottle having a tobacco derived solid and solvent mixture and a propellant solvent stored therein wherein said tobacco derived solid and solvent mixture and propellant solvent are separated by the means for extracting the liquid tobacco extract.17. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said means for extracting the liquid tobacco extract is provided as plunger which is slideably engageable with the external walls of the housing.18. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said inhaler article is an electronic cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1000}
{"index": 1001, "patent_number": "US2016192702 AA", "text": "[EN] A smoking article, especially a smoking article in the form of a replaceable cartridge, pellet, or capsule for a water-pipe, includes a body of smoking material, such as tobacco or the like, and a heat source provided in the body for heating the smoking material, wherein the smoking article defines an airflow path for air to be heated by the heat source and to pass through the body of smoking material. [EN] 1. A smoking article, comprising: a body of smoking material; anda heat source provided or embedded in the body for heating the body of smoking material;wherein the smoking article defines an airflow path for air to be heated by the heat source and to pass through the body of smoking material.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heat source has at least one element for heating air on the airflow path, wherein the element includes one or more channels for flow of air there-through, the one or more channels forming a part of said airflow path.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the body of smoking material includes at least one baffle member for directing airflow through the body of smoking material along the airflow path.4. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heat source is physically separated from the body of smoking material by a barrier layer.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein an air chamber is arranged in the air-flow path between the heat source and the body of smoking material.6. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the air chamber is located below and/or laterally of the heat source and is in fluid communication with the body of smoking material.7. The smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the body of smoking material includes at least one baffle member for directing airflow from the air chamber in a convoluted manner along the airflow path through the body of smoking material.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heat source is substantially surrounded or encompassed by the body of smoking material.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heat source is substantially centrally located in the body of smoking material.10. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the body of smoking material is wrapped or covered with a protective barrier layer or film.11. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein an outer end region of the element of the heat source includes a cover or screen to prevent direct contact therewith by a user, the cover or screen including holes or apertures forming part of the airflow path.12. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the heat source includes at least one heat transfer member that extends from the element into the body of smoking material for conducting heat thereto.13. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the smoking article is formed as a cartridge, pellet or capsule.14. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the body of smoking material comprises tobacco.15. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the at least one element for heating air on the airflow path includes a fuel element.16. The smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the barrier layer comprises an aluminum foil.17. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the air chamber is in fluid communication with the body of smoking material via perforations or holes in a barrier layer.18. The smoking article according to claim 9, wherein the body of smoking material is substantially cylindrical in shape.19. The smoking article according to claim 10, wherein the protective barrier layer or film comprises a metal foil, and optionally an outer thermally insulating layer, such as paper.20. The smoking article according to claim 11, further comprising an outer thermally insulating layer, such as paper.21. The smoking article according to claim 20, wherein the outer thermally insulating layer comprises paper.22. The smoking article according to claim 12, wherein the at least one heat transfer member comprises a fin or a plate.", "embedding_index": 1001}
{"index": 1002, "patent_number": "WO13124377 A2", "text": "[EN] A filter for a smoking article. The filter comprises a filter material and a user-activated component for altering smoke passing through the filter. The filter further comprises an indicator component for cooperating with the user-activated component to indicate when the user has activated the user-activated component. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising filter material and a user- activated component for altering smoke passing through the filter, the filter further comprising an indicator component for cooperating with the user-activated component to indicate when the user has activated the user-activated component. 2. A filter according to claim 1, in which the user-activated component is a flavour releasing means.3. A filter according to claim 1 or 2, in which the user-activated component is in the form of a capsule or thread. 4. A filter according to any of claims 1 to 3, in which the indicator component is a thread. 5. A filter according to claim 4, in which the indicator component is able to drive liquid released by the user-activated material faster or further than the rest of the filter material in at least one direction. 6. A filter according to claim 4 or 5, in which the indicator component is pre- impregnated with an indicator material that is activated when the user activates the user-activated component.7. A filter according to any of claim 5 or 6, in which the indicator component activation occurs through wetting of the thread with liquid from the user- activated component. 8. A filter according to any of claims 1 to 7, in which the filter is arranged such that activation of the user-activated component occurs by a user applying pressure on the sides of the filter or by applying a radial twisting force to the filter. 9. A filter according to any of claims 1 to 8, in which the indicator component is provided at least around a portion of the outer edge of the filter. 10. A filter according to any of claims 1 to 8, in which the indicator component is provided at a proximal end of the filter adjacent to where a user places their mouth in use. 11. A filter according to any preceding claim, in which liquid retaining means is provided to prevent liquid driven through the indicator component from coming out from the filter. 12. A filter according to any preceding claim, in which the user-activated component is surrounded by material prior to its insertion into the filter component, said material forming part of the indicator component. 13. A filter according to any preceding claim, in which the indicator component is further arranged to provide an indication of the extent of activation of the user-activated component. 14. A filter according to any preceding claim, further comprising a plug wrap surrounding the filter material, and wherein the indicator component is formed on or in the plug wrap material. 15. An indicator component for use in a filter according to any preceding claim, arranged to provide an indication to the user when a user-activated component associated therewith is activated in use. 16. A smoking article comprising a filter according to any of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 1002}
{"index": 1003, "patent_number": "WO13189944 A1", "text": "[EN] A tear-tape (1) for opening a product wrapper (6), said tear-tape (1) comprising at least one band (2) to be provided on a surface of the product wrapper (6), wherein the tear-tape comprises at least two intersecting branches (3, 4) and wherein the intersection (8) between said branches is located between distal ends of a first branch such that, in use, opening of said product wrapper (6) follows a first opening stage along said first branch (3), from a first end thereof, followed by a second stage along the two intersecting branches (3, 4), from said intersection (8) until at least one of a second end of the first branch (3) and an end of the second branch (4). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tear-tape (1) for opening a product wrapper (6), said tear-tape comprising at least one band (2) to be provided on a surface (7) of the product wrapper (6), wherein the tear-tape comprises at least two intersecting branches (3, 4) and wherein the intersection (8) between said branches is located between distal ends of a first branch such that, in use, opening of said product wrapper follows a first opening stage along said first branch, from a first end thereof, followed by a second stage along the two intersecting branches, from said intersection until at least one of a second end of the first branch and an end of the second branch.2. A tear-tape (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least two intersecting branches (3, 4) are made of a single unitary band (2).3. A tear-tape (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least two intersecting branches are made of at least two separate adhesive bands (2, 5) intersecting each other.4. A tear-tape (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the angle a between the at least two intersecting branches (3, 4) is between 1 degrees and 80 degrees, preferably between 5 degrees and 75 degrees, and more preferably between 35 degrees and 55 degrees.5. A tear-tape (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least two branches intersect to provide a Y- shaped junction (8) located between said distal ends of the first of the two intersecting branches.6. A tear-tape (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one of the two branches (3, 4) is linear or comprises at least one linear segment starting from an end of the tear-tape.7. A product wrapper (6) formed from a sheet of tearable material comprising a tear-tape (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6.8. A method for producing a product wrapper (6) according to any of claims 1 to 7, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the tear-tape on a surface of the sheet such that at least a first branch extends between two opposite sides of the sheet; and providing the tear-tape to the surface of the sheet.9. A method according to claim 8, wherein said tear-tape is made of at least two separate adhesive bands intersecting each other, the method further comprising the steps of: positioning a first band of the tear-tape on a surface of the sheet and adhering it to said sheet to form the second branch of the tear-tape, and positioning a second band on the same surface of the sheet to form the first branch of the tear-tape such that its distal ends extend between two opposite sides of the sheet and the second band intersects the first band on at least one of its ends to form a Y-shaped junction between the two bands in between said distal ends of the first branch; and adhering said second band to said sheet and said first band.10. A method according to claim 8 or 9, further comprising a step of cutting the sheet of tearable material next to an end of the first branch of the tear-tape extending between two opposite sides of the sheet to provide a tearing tab in the wrapper, and cutting the sheet of material and wrapping an individual cut portion of the sheet material around a pack such that the distal ends of the first branch are located adjacent to a first face of the pack and the intersection between the two branches overlies a face adjacent to the first face of said pack. 1 1. A method according to claim 10, wherein the pack is a cigarette pack.12. An apparatus for performing the method of any of claims 8 to 1 1.", "embedding_index": 1003}
{"index": 1004, "patent_number": "US2015083617 AA", "text": "[EN] There is provided packaging (1), and blanks for forming said packaging, which comprises an inner packet part (150) and an outer packet part (100). The inner packet part is movable relative to the outer packet part. Movement of the inner packet part (150) is limited by a flexible linking element (170) which extends between the inner packet part (150) and the outer packet part (100). [EN] 1. A packaging, comprising: an outer packet part; an inner packet part disposed within the outer packet part, wherein the inner packet part is movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position through an opening in the outer packet part; and a flexible linking element extending from the inner packet part to the outer packet part, wherein the flexible linking element is arranged to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.2. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein movement of the inner packet part between the closed position and the open position comprises rotational movement.3. The packaging according to claim 2, wherein the movement of the inner packet part between the closed position and the open position comprises rotational movement around an axis which is inset from an outer side face of the inner packet part, the outer side face being disposed towards the opening of the outer packet part when the inner packet part is in the closed position.4. The packaging according to claim 3, wherein the linking element is arranged such that it extends from the outer packet part away from the opening when the inner packet part is in the closed position and extends from the outer packet part towards the opening when the inner packet part is in the open position.5. The packaging according to claim 4, wherein the linking element is coupled to an inner side face of the inner packet part, the inner side face being disposed away from the opening of the outer packet part when the inner packet part is in the closed position.6. The packaging according to claim 5, wherein the linking element is coupled to a top face of the outer packet part.7. The packaging according to claim 6, wherein, when the inner packet part is in the closed position, the linking element is coupled to the inner side face at a position disposed away from a connecting face to which the linking element is coupled.8. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein the linking element comprises a plurality of connecting sections hingedly coupled to one another.9. The packaging according to claim 8, wherein, when the inner packet part is in the closed position, at least one connecting section extends parallel to a connecting face of the outer packet part to which the linking element is coupled and at least one connecting section extends parallel to the inner side face of the inner packet part.10. The packaging according to claim 9, wherein, when the inner packet part is in the closed position, at least two connecting sections extend parallel to the connecting face of the outer packet part.11. The packaging according to claim 10, wherein the inner packet part is arranged such that, during movement between the closed position and the open position, it undergoes intermittent resistance.12. A blank for forming the inner packet part of claim 1.13. A blank for forming the outer packet part of claim 1.14. A method of forming an inner packet part, comprising folding the blank of claim 12.15. A method of forming an outer packet part, comprising folding the blank of claim 13.16. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the linking element is arranged such that it extends from the outer packet part away from the opening when the inner packet part is in the closed position and extends from the outer packet part towards the opening when the inner packet part is in the open position.17. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the linking element is coupled to an inner side face of the inner packet part, the inner side face being disposed away from the opening of the outer packet part when the inner packet part is in the closed position.18. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the linking element is coupled to a top face of the outer packet part.19. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein, when the inner packet part is in the closed position, the linking element is coupled to the inner side face at a position disposed away from a connecting face to which the linking element is coupled.20. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the linking element comprises a plurality of connecting sections hingedly coupled to one another.", "embedding_index": 1004}
{"index": 1005, "patent_number": "US2019230979 AA", "text": "[EN] A filter element for a smoking article has one end for connection to a rod element of smokeable material and an opposite end for insertion into a mouth of a user. The filter element includes: one or more filter segments provided on or arranged along a longitudinal axis of the filter element, at least one of the filter segments including a filter material; a wrapper which surrounds and wraps the one or more filter segments; and a liquid-filled breakable capsule arranged within one of the one or more filter segments, the capsule having a rupture point at which the capsule is designed to break or rupture upon application of external force to release liquid contained therein. The capsule is arranged in the one filter segment with the rupture point located at a first distance along the longitudinal axis from the one end of the filter element. [EN] 1. A smoking article, comprising a rod element of smokeable material connected to a filter element by a tipping wrapper, the filter element having a first end for connection to the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user, the filter element comprising: a liquid-filled directional capsule arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element, the directional capsule having a rupture region at which the directional capsule is designed to break upon application of external force to release liquid contained therein,wherein the smoking article comprises a ventilation zone arranged between the first end of the filter element and the rupture region of the directional capsule.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation zone comprises a plurality of perforations provided through the tipping wrapper and/or extending into a portion of the filter element.3. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a distance between the rupture region of the directional capsule and the ventilation zone is at least 1 mm.4. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a distance between the first end of the filter element and the ventilation zone is at least 1 mm.5. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the directional capsule contains a liquid volume of at least 0.05 ml.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter element further comprises a filter wrapper at least partly extending between the first and second ends of the filter element.7. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the basis weight of the filter wrapper (8) is of at least 40 g/m2.8. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the Cobb water absorption of the filter wrapper is of no more than 35 g/m2.9. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the Cobb water absorption of the tipping wrapper is of no more than 25 g/m2.10. A filter element for a smoking article, the filter element having a first end for connection to a rod element of smokeable material and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user, the filter element comprising: a liquid-filled directional capsule arranged between the first and second ends, the directional capsule having a rupture region at which the directional capsule is designed to break upon application of external force to release liquid contained therein,wherein the filter element comprises a ventilation zone arranged between the first end and the rupture region of the directional capsule.11. The filter element according to claim 10, wherein a distance between the rupture region of the directional capsule and the ventilation zone is at least 1 mm.12. The filter element according to claim 10, wherein a distance between the first end of the filter element and the ventilation zone is at least 1 mm.13. The filter element according to claim 10, wherein the directional capsule contains a liquid volume of at least 0.05 ml.14. The filter element according to claim 10, further comprising a filter wrapper at least partly extending between the first and second ends of the filter element.15. The filter element according to claim 14, wherein the Cobb water absorption of the filter wrapper is less than about 30 g/m2.", "embedding_index": 1005}
{"index": 1006, "patent_number": "US2015068931 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a (cigarette) package consisting of an outer package (10) and two inner packages (11, 12). The latter can be moved by a pivoting movement about a respective articulation joint in the region of an outer base wall (40) out of the closed position (upright within the outer package (10)) into an oblique open position. To this end a covering tab (28) which closes off the cup-shaped inner package (11, 12) on the upper face is automatically moved out of the closed position, such that the oblique inner package (11, 12) is ready for the removal of the contents of the packaging. [EN] 1. A packaging for cigarettes, comprising an outer packaging and at least one inner packaging arranged in said outer packaging, for holding the cigarettes, wherein the inner packaging can be pivoted about a joint line in the region of an outer base wall of the outer packaging, from a closed position within the outer packaging into an obliquely oriented open position partially outside the outer packaging, and wherein the inner packaging and the outer packaging are formed or folded in accordance with the principle of longitudinal folding, and a blank of the inner packaging is formed such that, an inner base wall is adjoined, at both sides, to folding lobes for side walls on the one hand and for an outer wall and an inner wall on the other hand, and wherein: a) the side walls of the inner packaging are of single-layer form and the outer wall and the inner wall are of double-layer form owing to approximately complete overlap of external and internal outer lobes and external and internal inner lobes, which are connected to the side walls, b) a blank of the outer packaging has folding lobes for a front wall on the one hand and for a rear wall on the other hand, said folding lobes being arranged to both sides of an outer base wall and being integrally connected to the latter, c) a top wall of the outer packaging is integrally connected to the front wall or to the rear wall, and d) the top wall is connected to the rear wall or to the front wall by a connecting tab.2. The packaging as claimed in claim 1, wherein: a) the inner base wall is directly adjoined by the folding lobes for the side walls on the one hand and the double-layer outer wall and the double-layer inner wall on the other hand, b) the outer lobes of the outer wall are connected to the respectively adjacent side wall via rounded edges or via oblique edges.3. The packaging as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer wall on the one hand and the inner wall on the other hand are formed with different height dimensions, such that the outer wall substantially corresponds to an inner height dimension of the outer packaging and the inner wall is recessed in relation to the top wall of the outer packaging, such that a cigarette block when placed in the inner packaging projects, at a top side, beyond the inner wall when the inner packaging is in the open position.4. The packaging as claimed in claim 1, wherein: a) the inner packaging is cup-shaped and is closed at a top side during production and when in the closed position within the outer packaging, by tabs of the inner packaging, which tabs open up the top side of the inner packaging during the movement into the open position, b) a cover lobe is connected to the internal inner lobe of the double-layer inner wall, and c) a retaining limb of the cover lobe is fastened to the top wall of the outer wall.5. The packaging as claimed in claim 4, wherein the inner packaging when in the open position can be closed by the cover lobe arranged on the inner wall and by an opposite corner lobe which is connected to the internal outer lobe of the double-layer outer wall, wherein the corner lobe lies against the inner side of the cover lobe when the inner packaging is in the closed position.6. The packaging as claimed in claim 5, wherein: a) during the production of the packaging, the corner lobe is connected to the cover lobe by glue-on-glue points, b) the corner lobe is connected to the outer lobe by residual connections, c) the residual connections can be severed when the packaging is opened for the first time.7. The packaging as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cover lobe extends substantially over a full width and depth of an open side of the inner packaging and is, by way of a partial region, connected to the top wall of the outer packaging in a region of the retaining limb, by glue.8. The packaging as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cover lobe is composed of thin cardboard and has multiple transversely oriented linear joints formed by material deformation, said linear joints comprising a main joint for deflection of the cover lobe into the region of the internal inner lobe of the inner wall and a rim joint for deflection of the cover lobe on the upper edge of the inner lobe in the open position of the inner packaging.9. The packaging as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cover lobe serves as an upper cover of the inner packaging when the inner packaging is in the closed position, and serves as a limitation means for the oblique orientation of the inner packaging when the latter is in the open position.10. The packaging as claimed in claim 1, wherein one recess and one punched hole are formed in the region of the outer packaging at diametrically opposite positions of the front wall on the one hand and of the rear wall on the other hand, such that they interact with counterpart recesses and punched holes of the inner packagings to provide tactile and/or audible identification of the open position of the inner packagings.11. The packaging as claimed in claim, wherein the outer base wall of the outer packaging has, owing to a U-shaped punching of each inner packaging, associated articulated tabs with a linear joint transversely in the outer base wall, wherein each inner packaging is fastened by way of an inner base wall to the associated articulated tab by glue.12. A method for producing packagings for cigarettes, comprising an outer packaging and two inner packagings, each for holding a cigarette block, arranged in said outer packaging, wherein each inner packaging can be pivoted about a joint line in a region of an outer base wall of the outer packaging from an upright closed position within the outer packaging into an obliquely oriented open position with a partial region outside the outer packaging, and wherein the inner packaging is composed of a blank which is formed or folded in accordance with the principle of longitudinal folding and comprises an inner base wall and folding lobes, which adjoin said inner base wall, for side walls on the one hand and for an outer wall and an inner wall on the other hand, and wherein: a) parts of the blank for the inner packaging, specifically side wall with outer lobes and with inner base wall, are folded into an upright angled position relative to the opposite side wall, b) the folding lobes that are connected to the side wall positioned in a horizontal direction, specifically inner lobes and connecting lobes, are likewise uprighted, wherein the connecting lobes bear against the inner base wall at the inside, c) a prepared, fully-folded cigarette block is then inserted via the open side into the horizontal limb of the folded blank as far as the inner base wall and opposite face lobe fold, d) then, in the region of the free side of the cigarette block, cover lobes and optionally corner lobes, are folded into a closed position against the face fold and are connected to one another, e) the side wall and the outer lobes are then folded in succession.13. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the inner packagings are produced in corresponding design and in initially identical relative position, one behind the other or adjacent one another, wherein, before the insertion of two adjacent inner packagings into an outer packaging, one of the inner packagings can be rotated through 180 degrees about a longitudinal axis such that the inner packagings assigned to one another bear against one another by way of the inner walls.14. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein a corner lobe is situated opposite the cover lobe and is attached to an internal inner lobe of the inner packaging by severable residual connections, which are additionally weakened by pre-folding of the corner lobe in a first folding step.15. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein: a) the outer packaging comprises a blank with regions, arranged in succession, for a rear wall, an outer base wall, a front wall, a top wall and a connecting tab for connecting the top wall to the rear wall, b) continuous rows of glue points are initially applied to the inner side of the blank, in a formation of double rows of glue points arranged in each case to both sides of a central axis, c) subsequently, reinforcement lobes are folded onto the inner sides of front wall and rear wall, d) the blank provided with glue points is then folded into an angled intermediate position with upright outer base wall and adjoining, likewise uprighted rear wall, e) then, two inner packagings bearing against one another are pushed, with the respective inner base wall pointing forward in the conveying direction, onto the angled blank of the outer packaging, f) finally, the rear wall is folded against the free side of the inner packagings so as to produce the connection to the connecting tab.16. A packaging for cigarettes, comprising an outer packaging and at least one inner packaging arranged in said outer packaging, for holding the cigarettes, wherein the inner packaging can be pivoted about a joint line in the region of an outer base wall of the outer packaging from a closed position within the outer packaging into an obliquely oriented open position partially outside the outer packaging, and wherein the inner packaging and the outer packaging are formed or folded in accordance with the principle of longitudinal folding, and a blank of the inner packaging is formed such that, an inner base wall is adjoined, at both sides, to folding lobes for side walls on the one hand and for an outer wall and an inner wall on the other hand, and wherein: a) the side walls of the inner packaging are of single-layer form and the outer wall and the inner wall are of double-layer form owing to approximately complete overlap of external and internal outer lobes and external and internal inner lobes, which are connected to the side walls, b) a blank of the outer packaging has folding lobes for a front wall on the one hand and for a rear wall on the other hand, said folding lobes being arranged to both sides of an outer base wall and being integrally connected to the latter, c) a top wall of the outer packaging is integrally connected to the front wall-or to the rear wall, d) the top wall is connected to the rear wall or to the front wall by a connecting tab; and e) one recess and one punched hole are formed in the region of the outer packaging at diametrically opposite positions of the front wall on the one hand and of the rear wall on the other hand, such that they interact with counterpart recesses and punched holes of the inner packagings to provide tactile and/or audible identification of the open position of the inner packagings.17. The packaging as claimed in claim 16, wherein: a) the inner base wall is directly adjoined by the folding lobes for the side walls on the one hand and the double-layer outer wall and the double-layer inner wall on the other hand, b) the outer lobes of the outer wall are connected to the respectively adjacent side wall via rounded edges or via oblique edges.18. The packaging as claimed in claim 17, wherein the outer wall on the one hand and the inner wall on the other hand are formed with different height dimensions, such that the outer wall substantially corresponds to an inner height dimension of the outer packaging and the inner wall is recessed in relation to the top wall of the outer packaging, such that a cigarette block when placed in the inner packaging projects, at a top side, beyond the inner wall when the inner packaging is in the open position.19. The packaging as claimed in claim 18, wherein: a) the inner packaging is cup-shaped and is closed at a top side during production and when in the closed position within the outer packaging, by tabs of the inner packaging, which tabs open up the top side of the inner packaging during the movement into the open position, b) a cover lobe is connected to the internal inner lobe of the double-layer inner wall, and c) a retaining limb of the cover lobe is fastened to the top wall of the outer wall.20. The packaging as claimed in claim 19, wherein the inner packaging when in the open position can be closed by the cover lobe arranged on the inner wall and by an opposite corner lobe which is connected to the internal outer lobe of the double-layer outer wall, wherein the corner lobe lies against the inner side of the cover lobe when the inner packaging is in the closed position.", "embedding_index": 1006}
{"index": 1007, "patent_number": "US2017283146 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a packaging film (1) for use in packaging a consumer product, especially a pack of smoking articles, comprising: an area or expanse (2) of film material configured to cover the consumer product; and opening means (3) formed in the area or expanse (2) of the film material to assist or promote opening or removal of the film when it covers the product in order to access the product, the opening means (3) including at least two frangible seams (5) which extends across at least a portion of the area or expanse (2) of the film material, wherein the at least one frangible seam (5) comprises at least two lines of weakness (7) that extend generally parallel and together define a single, desirably substantially linear, tear path (P). [EN] 1. A packaging film for packaging a consumer product, such as a pack of smoking articles, comprising: an area or expanse of a film material for covering the consumer product; and opening means formed in the area or expanse of the film material to promote opening or removal of the packaging film when it covers the consumer product to access the consumer product;wherein the opening means comprises a pair of frangible seams spaced apart and defining a tear strip there-between, andwherein each frangible seam extends across at least a portion of the area or expanse of the film material and comprises two lines of weakness that extend substantially parallel and together define a single tear path.2. A packaging film according to claim 1, wherein the single tear path defined by the two lines of weakness is substantially linear.3. A packaging film according to claim 1, wherein the lines of weakness of the frangible seams are adjacent one another and spaced in the range of 0 mm to 5 mm apart, preferably in the range of 1 mm to 2 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm.4. A packaging film according claim 1, wherein the tear strip has a width of between about 5 mm and 15 mm, preferably about 10 mm.5. A packaging film according claim 1, wherein each of the lines of weakness comprises a score line or a line of perforations formed in the film, wherein the perforations in the respective lines of weakness are preferably at least partially offset from one another along the tear path they define.6. A packaging film according claim 1, wherein the frangible seams extend on opposite sides of the tear strip substantially parallel to one another, wherein the tear strip preferably or optionally includes a tear tape bonded thereto.7. A packaging film according to claim 1, wherein the opening means includes a tab or flap to be gripped and drawn by a user for activating the at least two frangible seams.8. A packaging film according to claim 7, wherein the tab or flap is provided in or connects to the sheet of the packaging film at a position between two lines of weakness, and preferably between the lines of weakness of two frangible seams.9. A packaging film according to claim 1, wherein the film comprises a flexible, preferably transparent sheet formed of cellophane, polypropylene, or another polymer or synthetic material, the area or expanse thereof being generally rectangular.10. A method of manufacturing a packaging film for use packaging a consumer product, such as a pack of smoking articles, the method comprising: providing a sheet of film material;defining at least one area or expanse of the polymer film material for wrapping around a product to be packaged; andforming an opening means in the area or expanse of the film material to promote opening or removal of the film material from the product, the opening means comprising two frangible seams defining a tear strip there-between, such that the two frangible seams extend on opposite sides of the tear strip,wherein the step of forming each of the frangible seams comprises forming two lines of weakness that extend generally parallel and together define a single tear path.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the two lines of weakness of the at least one frangible seam are forming adjacent one another and spaced in the range of 0 mm to 5 mm apart, preferably in the range of 1 mm to 2 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm.12. A method according to claim 10, comprising forming a tear strip having a width of between about 5 mm and 15 mm between the two frangible seams, preferably a width of about 10 mm.13. A method according to claim 10, wherein the step of forming the lines of weakness comprises scoring or perforating the line of weakness across the area or expanse of the polymer film material, wherein the perforations in the respective lines of weakness are preferably at least partially offset from one another along the tear path they define.14. A method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of forming a tab or flap to be gripped and drawn by a user for operating the tear strip.15. A packaged consumer product, such as a pack of smoking articles, comprising a packaging film according to claim 1 as an outer wrapping.16. A packaged consumer product, such as a pack of smoking articles, comprising a packaging film according to claim 10 as an outer wrapping.", "embedding_index": 1007}
{"index": 1008, "patent_number": "WO19206428 A1", "text": "[EN] A mechanical skill assessment device includes a plurality of mechanical block- advancing means for advancing a testing block along a predefined path, and a plurality of drive means configured to impart motion to the plurality of block- advancing means. The plurality of drive means include at least one adjustable motion conveying means for synchronising relative motion of the plurality of block-advancing means so as to advance the testing block along the predefined path. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A mechanical skill assessment device (10), comprising: a plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) for advancing a testing block (B) along a predefined path (G); and a plurality of drive means (2; 3; 4; 5; 7a; 7b; 7c; 7d; 7e; 8a; 8b; 8c; 8d; 8e; 9a; 9b) configured to impart motion to the plurality of block-advancing means, the plurality of drive means including at least one adjustable motion conveying means for synchronising relative motion of the plurality of block- advancing means so as to advance the testing block (B) along the predefined path (G).2. The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to claim 1, wherein two of the plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) are arranged to interfere with each other when driven in asynchronous motion.3. The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein two of the plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) are arranged to simultaneously contact the testing block (B) along the predefined path (G) when driven in synchronous motion.4. The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) come into contact with a portion of the testing block (B) to advance it along the predefined path (G) when driven in synchronous motion. 5.The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) are arranged such that at least one of the plurality of mechanical block- advancing means is in contact with a portion of the testing block (B) while the testing block (B) advances along the predefined path (G) when driven in synchronous motion. 6 The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of drive means (2; 3; 4; 5; 7a; 7b; 7c; 7d; 7e; 8a; 8b; 8c; 8d; 8e; 9a; 9b) comprise at least one of a belt drive, a chain drive, a shaft drive, a gear drive, and a cam mechanism.7. The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, further comprising: guiding means (6a, 6b) for guiding advancement of the testing block (B) along the predefined path (G) when the plurality of mechanical block- advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) are driven in synchronous motion. 8 The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of drive means (2; 3; 4; 5; 7a; 7b; 7c; 7d; 7e; 8a; 8b; 8c; 8d; 8e; 9a; 9b) and the plurality of mechanical block- advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) are manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. 9 The mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the plurality of mechanical block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) comprise at least one of a rotatable flap and a rotatable pusher.10. Use of a mechanical skill assessment device (10) as defined in any of claims 1 to 9 for testing the mechanical skills of a machine operator or technician.11. A method for testing abilities and mechanical skills of machine operators or technicians, the method comprising: setting (Ml), by a test supervisor, a mechanical skill assessment device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 10 to a predefined test configuration in which the plurality of drive means (2; 3; 4; 5; 7a; 7b; 7c; 7d; 7e; 8a; 8b; 8c; 8d; 8e; 9a; 9b) are arranged such that the relative motion of at least two of the plurality of block-advancing means (PI; P2; FI; F2) is asynchronous; adjusting (M2), by an operator or technician under test, the mechanical skill assessment device (10) so that the plurality of drive means are arranged such that the relative motion of the plurality of block- advancing means is synchronous; measuring (M3) the time required by the operator or technician to adjust the mechanical skill assessment device (10) and comparing it against a benchmark time for adjusting the mechanical skill assessment device (10) from the predefined test configuration; checking (M4) the adjustments made by the operator or technician under test by inserting a testing block (B) in the adjusted mechanical skill assessment device (10), actuating the adjusted mechanical skill assessment device (10) to advance the testing block (B) along the mechanical skill assessment device (10) and comparing the path followed by the testing block (B) with the predefined block-advancing path; and determining (M5) the abilities and mechanical skills of the operator or technician under test on the basis of the results of the measured time and the result of the checking step (M4).", "embedding_index": 1008}
{"index": 1009, "patent_number": "WO13124378 A1", "text": "[EN] A tipping element (4) for a smoking article (1). The smoking article comprises a tobacco rod (2) and a filter (3) secured to the tobacco rod by the tipping element. The smoking article comprises a user-activated component (5) for altering smoke passing through the filter and said tipping element comprises an indicator component (8) for cooperating with the user-activated component to indicate when the user has activated the user-activated component. [EN] Claims 1. A tipping element for a smoking article, the smoking article comprising a tobacco rod and a filter secured to the tobacco rod by the tipping element, said smoking article further comprising a user-activated component for altering smoke passing through the filter and characterized in that said tipping element comprises an indicator component for cooperating with the user-activated component to indicate when the user has activated the user-activated component. 2. A tipping element according to claim 1, characterized in that the indicator component comprises means for at least locally modifying optical contrast within the tipping element when the user has activated the user-activated component. 3. A tipping element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the indicator component comprises means for at least locally enhancing optical contrast within the tipping element when the user has activated the user-activated component to provide a visual indication to the user within the tipping element. 4. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the user- activated component is a fluid releasing means and the indicator element is activated when contacting said fluid. 5. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the user- activated component is a liquid releasing means and the indicator element is activated when contacting said liquid. 6. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the indicator component comprises at least one layer contacting the filter and the tipping element. 7. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the indicator component comprises at least one thread contacting the filter and the tipping element. 8. A tipping element according to claim 5 and 7, characterized in that the at least one thread comprises material capable of driving liquid released by the user-activated component faster or further than the rest of the tipping element material in at least one direction. 9. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the indicator component is pre-impregnated with an indicator material that is activated when the user activates the user-activated component within the filter. 10. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the indicator component is configured such that it provides visual indication to the user at least partially on the outer edge of the tipping element. 11. A tipping element according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the indicator component comprises means for at least locally modifying the surface texture of the tipping element and providing a tactile indication to the user on the outer edge of the tipping element. 12. A tipping element according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the indicator component is further arranged to provide an indication of the extent of activation of the user-activated component. 13. A tipping element according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the user-activated component is a flavour releasing means. 14. A smoking article comprising a tipping element according to any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 1009}
{"index": 1010, "patent_number": "US2011265428 AA", "text": "[EN] A method of cigarette packaging, the method comprising the steps of: Packing at least a first cigarette packet (52a) labeled with a first unique code (I2a) and a second cigarette packet (52b) labeled with a second unique code (I2b) into a first carton (10) and recording an information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a,52b) with the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) are packed into the same carton (10) in a database; Packing the first carton (10) into a case (20); Detecting the first unique code (I2a) in the case (20) and reading from the database all the unique codes (I2b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (I2a). Furthermore, a method for tracking cigarette packets (52a,52b) and a cigarette packaging system is described. [EN] 1. A method of cigarette packaging, the method comprising the steps of: Packing at least a first cigarette packet (52a) labeled with a first unique code (I2a) and a second cigarette packet (52b) labeled with a second unique code (I2b), wherein the unique code is provided on a cardboard, a poly film, a label, a sticker or a tax stamp of each cigarette packet, into a first carton (10) and recording an information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a,52b) with the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) are packed into the same carton (10) in a database; Packing the first carton (10) into a case (20); Detecting the first unique code (I2a) in the case (20); Inputting the detected first unique code (I2a) into the database and reading from the database all the unique codes (I2b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (I2a).2. The method of claim 1, the method comprising the additional steps of: Providing a unique case code (22) on the case (20); and Recording an information (26,64) that links the detected first unique code (I2a) and all the unique codes (I2b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (I2a) to the unique case code (22).3. The method of claim 1, wherein the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) are detected in the first carton (10) after the packaging of the first cigarette packet (52a) and the second cigarette packet (52b) into the first carton (10), and wherein the detected first unique code (I2a) and second unique code (I2b) are transferred to the database for the recording of the information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a,52b) with the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) are packed into the same carton (10) in the database.4. The method of claim 3, wherein the first carton (10) is made at least partially of a material that allows the detection of the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) from the outside of the closed first carton (10).5. The method of claim 1, wherein the first unique code (I2a) is detected in the case (20) from the outside of the closed case (20).6. The method of claim 1, wherein at least a third cigarette packet (52) labeled with a third unique code (12) and a forth cigarette packet (52) labeled with a forth unique code (12), wherein the unique code is provided on a cardboard, a poly film, a label, a sticker or a tax stamp of each cigarette packet, are packed into a second carton (10), and wherein the second carton (10) is packed into the case (20).7. The method of claim 1, wherein the first carton (10) is provided with an internal carton code (16), and wherein the recorded information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a,52b) with the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) are packed into the same carton (10) comprises an additional information (18) that links the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) to the internal carton code (16).8. A method for tracking cigarette packets (52a,52b), the method comprising the step of: Packing at least a first cigarette packet (52a) labeled with a first unique code (I2a) and a second cigarette packet (52b) labeled with a second unique code (I2b) into a case (20) according to the method of claim 1.9. A cigarette packaging system comprising: A control device (58) with a database; A first packing machine (50) that is designed to pack at least a first cigarette packet (52a) labeled with a first unique code (I2a) and a second cigarette packet (52b) labeled with a second unique code (I2b), wherein the unique code is provided on a cardboard, a poly film, a label, a sticker or a tax stamp of each cigarette packet, into a first carton (10); A first sensor unit (54) that is designed to detect at least the first unique code (I2a) and the second unique code (I2b) in the first carton (10) and to provide an information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a,52b) with the first unique code (12a) and the second unique code (12b) are packed into the same carton (10) to the control unit (58), wherein the control unit (58) is designed to record the provided information (56) in the database; A second packing machine (60) that is designed to pack at least the first carton (10) into a case (20); and A second sensor unit (62) that is designed to detect the first unique code (12a) in the case (20) and to transmit the detected first unique code (12a) to the control unit (58), wherein the control unit (58) is designed to read from the database all the unique codes (12b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (12a).10. The cigarette packaging system of claim 9, wherein the second sensor unit (62) is further designed to detect a unique case code (22) on the case (20) and to transmit the detected unique case code (20) to the control unit (58), and wherein the control unit (58) is further designed to record an information (28) on the database that links the unique case code (22) to the first unique code (12a) and to all the unique codes (12b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (12a).", "embedding_index": 1010}
{"index": 1011, "patent_number": "US2017043910 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a packaging assembly for packaging one or more articles, comprising: an inner body part which defines at least one inner compartment to receive an article; an outer body part that at least partially encompasses the inner body part; and a cover member which is movable between a closed position to prevent access to the at least one inner compartment and an open position to permit access to the at least one inner compartment; wherein the outer body part is movable relative to the inner body part between a first position and a second position to move the cover member between the closed position and the open position. [EN] 1. A packaging assembly for packaging one or more articles, comprising: an inner body part defining at least one inner compartment to receive an article;an outer body part at least partially enclosing or encompassing the inner body part; anda cover member that is movable between a closed position preventing access to the at least one inner compartment and an open position permitting access to the at least one inner compartment;wherein the outer body part is movable relative to the inner body part between a first position and a second position to move the cover member between the closed position and the open position, andwherein the inner and outer body parts include complementary latching means configured and arranged to engage and releasably latch or interlock with each other when the outer body part is in the second position relative to the inner body part, to hold the cover member in the open position.2. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the outer body part is movable in a translational or sliding displacement relative to the inner body part between the first position and second position.3. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the outer body part is movable in a rotary or rotational movement relative to the inner body part between the first and second positions.4. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is pivotally connected to the outer body part via a hinge connection for pivoting movement between the closed position and the open position when the outer body part moves relative to the inner body part between the first position and second position, respectively.5. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is pivotally connected to the inner body part via a hinge connection so that the cover member pivots between the open and closed positions relative to the inner body part.6. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner body part forms an inner casing and the outer body part forms an outer casing that surrounds the inner casing, especially in the form of a sleeve.7. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, further comprising biasing means, especially at least one spring member, which biases or urges the outer body part towards the first position relative to the inner body part.8. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the complementary latching means include at least one first latching element on an inner surface of the outer body part and at least one complementary second latching element respectively provided on an outer surface of the inner body part, wherein one or both of the first and second latching elements is deformable or deflectable to facilitate interlocking and/or release of the complementary latching means.9. A packaging assembly according to claim 8, wherein the first latching element includes a first locking face which cooperates and abuts with a second locking face of the second latching element when the outer body part is in the second position relative to the inner body part, in order to hold the cover member in the open position.10. A packaging assembly according to claim 8, wherein the complementary latching means are configured to disengage automatically from each other upon pressure or traction force exerted at an end of the inner body part relative to the outer body part.11. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner body part and the outer body part include stop means which define the first and second positions and limit movement of the outer body part relative to the inner body part between the first and second positions.12. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner body part is configured to accommodate elongate articles in the at least one inner compartment and is mounted in the outer body part such that a proffering of said articles is achieved through an opening in the outer body part when the outer body part is in the second position.13. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is configured to form an airtight closure or seal of at least one opening in the outer body part and/or of the at least one inner compartment of the inner body part in the closed position.14. A packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner body part, the outer body part and the cover member are made from a plastic material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyurethane, preferably by injecting molding.15. A pack of articles comprising a packaging assembly according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of articles are held within the at least one inner compartment of the inner body part.", "embedding_index": 1011}
{"index": 1012, "patent_number": "WO11067396 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a method of producing a smoking article wrapper with reduced ignition propensity and to a wrapper for a smoking article per se. Specifically the present invention relates to a method of producing a wrapper for a smoking article comprising the steps of: (a) providing a wrapper; (b) applying one or more additives to the surface of the wrapper to form regions of applied additive having reduced porosity and/or reduced oxygen diffusion sufficient to reduce the ignition propensity of a smoking article and regions having substantially reduced or zero additive such that the wrapper maintains its physical integrity during processing and has improved visual appearance by reduced wrinkling; and (c) machining the wrapper to form a wrapper which upon incorporation in to the smoking article forms rings of additive. [EN] Claims 1. A method of producing a wrapper for a smoking article comprising the steps of: (a) providing a wrapper (4); (b) applying one or more additives in a liquid carrier to the surface of the wrapper to form regions of applied additive (7) having reduced porosity and/or reduced oxygen diffusion sufficient to reduce the ignition propensity of a smoking article and regions having substantially reduced or zero additive (8) such that the wrapper (4) maintains its physical integrity during processing and has improved visual appearance by reduced wrinkling, wherein the regions of the wrapper with substantially reduced or zero (8) additive form the overlap area along its gluing seam (14) when incorporated in to the smoking article (13); and2. The method of claim 1, wherein the regions with substantially reduced additive (8) have at least 50 percent less additive than the regions of applied additive3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the wrapper (4) is provided as a jumbo roll (3) and said regions of applied additive (7) and regions of substantially reduced or zero additive (8) are formed by discontinuous application of the additive across the surface of the wrapper (4) as is it unwound.4. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the additive is applied to the wrapper (4) by one or more printing stations (6), wherein preferably one or more drying stations (9) is positioned between adjacent print stations (6) to dry the applied additive. 5. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the wrapper (4) comprises a matrix structure and the liquid carrier draws the additive from the surface of the wrapper (4) into the matrix such that the additive is impregnated in the wrapper (4). 6. The method of any preceding claim, wherein two or more discontinuous lines of additive are applied to the surface of the wrapper (4) simultaneously in a single pass of the wrapper (4) through the one or more printing stations (6) or sequentially by multiple passes. 7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein two or more discontinuous lines of additive are printed on to the surface of the wrapper (4) in the cross direction across the wrapper (4) such that the applied regions of additive (7) from adjacent lines are arranged in columns in the machine direction across the wrapper (4) and spaced apart with regions of substantially reduced or zero additive (8). 8. The method of claim 7, wherein each individual region of applied additive is offset at an angle perpendicular to the machine direction of the jumbo roll (3). 9. The method of any preceding claim, wherein each individual region of additive is applied to the wrapper (4) in a discontinuous line at an angle of up to 15 degrees from the cross direction axis of the wrapper (4). 10. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the regions of applied additive (7) correspond to the circumference of the smoking article (13) or the circumference of the smoking article (13) less the side seam overlap (14) in the cross direction. 11. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the regions of applied additive (7) are from 4 to 12 mm wide and the regions of substantially reduced or zero additive (8) between adjacent regions of applied additive (7) are from 10 to 30 mm wide in the machine direction. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein the pattern of applied additive is a ring configuration around the circumference of the smoking article (13). 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the pattern of applied additive is a discontinuous ring configuration around the circumference of the smoking article (13). 14. The method of any preceding claim, where in the additive comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of vinyl alcohols, vinyl acetates including partially hydrolysed derivatives, their homopolymers and co-polymers, alginates, modified or unmodified starch, cellulose and its derivatives such as carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl-cellulose and hydroxypropyl-cellulose, pectins, natural or synthetic waxes, inorganic ions, inorganic phosphate, mono or divalent metal salt, silica, burn retardants or combinations thereof 15. A wrapper for a smoking article comprising regions of one or more additives (7) applied to its surface which regions have reduced porosity and/or reduced oxygen diffusion sufficient to reduce the ignition propensity of the smoking article and regions having substantially reduced or zero additive (8) such that the wrapper maintains its physical integrity during processing and has improved visual appearance by reduced wrinkling, wherein the regions of the wrapper with substantially reduced or zero additive (7) form the overlap area along its gluing seam (14) when incorporated into the smoking article (13). 16. A wrapper according to claim 15, further comprising one or more of the features of the wrapper defined in any of claim 2 to 14. 17. A smoking article comprising a wrapper (12) obtainable by a method of any of claims 1 to 14.", "embedding_index": 1012}
{"index": 1013, "patent_number": "GB2566629 A1", "text": "[EN] A cartridge 84 for an electronic vapour inhaler 10 comprises an induction heatable element 28 preferably in the form of induction heatable particulate material 90 which is heated in the presence of an electromagnetic field and a flavour-release medium 86 preferably adhered as a coating to an outer surface of the induction heatable particulate material or in the form of fine pieces, pellets, particles, flakes or fibrous form. A paper overwrap may be provided to act as a protective sleeve 88. ", "embedding_index": 1013}
{"index": 1014, "patent_number": "WO15135723 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter element (3) for a smoking article, the filter element (3)comprising:at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a substantially air permeable plug wrap(40), wherein the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments (5, 6) being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments (5, 6) comprising at least one perforation(8) formed in the substantially air permeable plug wrap(40); and a wrapping material (9) surrounding at least one portion of the substantially air permeable plug wrap (40), the wrapping material (9) comprising a first part (10) attached to a first (5) of the two segments of the plug of filter material and a second part (11) attached to the second segment (6) of the plug of filter material,and comprising at least one aperture (13) formed therein, the first and second parts (10, 11) of the wrapping material (9) and first and second segments (5, 6)of the plug of filter material being arranged such that the respective at least one perforation (8) of the substantially air permeable plug wrap (40) and the at least one aperture(13) of the wrapping material (9) can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the segments (5, 6) of the plug of filter material about the common longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A filter element (3) for a smoking article, the filter element (3) comprising: at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a substantially air permeable plug wrap (40), wherein the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments (5, 6) being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments (5, 6) comprising at least one perforation (8) formed in the substantially air permeable plug wrap (40); and a wrapping material (9) surrounding at least one portion of the substantially air permeable plug wrap (40), the wrapping material (9) comprising a first part (10) attached to a first (5) of the two segments of the plug of filter material and a second part (1 1) attached to the second segment (6) of the plug of filter material, and comprising at least one aperture (13) formed therein, the first and second parts (10, 1 1) of the wrapping material (9) and first and second segments (5, 6) of the plug of filter material being arranged such that the respective at least one perforation (8) of the substantially air permeable plug wrap (40) and the at least one aperture (13) of the wrapping material (9) can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the segments (5, 6) of the plug of filter material about the common longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation.2. A filter element (3) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one perforation (8) is formed in the second segment (6) of the filter material and the at least one aperture (13) is formed in the second part (1 1) of the wrapping material (9).3. A filter element (3) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein each of the at least one perforation (8) has a first length and each of the at least one aperture (18) has a second length.4. A filter element (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the at least one perforation (8) and each of the at least one aperture (18) is located in a first plane perpendicular to the common longitudinal axis.5. A filter element according to claim 4, wherein the at least one of the segments (5, 6) of the filter material comprises at least three perforations (8) spaced equidistally from each other.6. A filter element according to any preceding claim, further comprising at least one second plug of filter material comprising an adsorbent material, preferably activated charcoal.7. A filter element according to any preceding claim, wherein the plug wrap porosity is comprised between about 1300 CU and about 24000 CU.8. A smoking article (1) comprising a filter element (3) according to any of claims 1 to 7 and a tobacco rod (2) connected to an end of the filter element (3) by the wrapping material (9) overlapping said end of the filter element (3) and one end of the tobacco rod (2).9. A smoking article according to claim 8, having a maximum pressure drop of below 130 mmH20.10. A smoking article (1) according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the second part of the wrapping material (1 1) comprising the aperture (13) surrounds a segment (6) of the plug of filter material including the perforation (8) and at least part of a segment (6) of the plug of filter material free from the at least one perforation (8). 1 1. A smoking article (1) according to any of claims 9 to 10, wherein the first and second parts (10, 1 1) of the wrapping material (9) are separated by a circumferential slit (12) around the filter plug.12. A smoking article according to claim 1 1, wherein the first and second segments (5, 6) of the plug of filter material are separated by a circumferential cut (7) in a second plane perpendicular to the common longitudinal axis, and wherein the circumferential slit (12) is located in the second plane.", "embedding_index": 1014}
{"index": 1015, "patent_number": "WO15114019 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a resealable pack of smoking articles, which comprises a sealed protective enclosure suitable for enclosing a charge of smoking articles. The enclosure is adapted to be opened in order to enable a user to take one or more of the smoking articles out of the pack. Further, the enclosure is adapted to be subsequently resealed in order to restore protection for the charge of smoking articles or for a remainder of the charge against aroma and freshness alteration. The enclosure comprises a component at least in part semi-transparent, preferably transparent which enables the user to see the charge or the remainder of the charge from the outside of the enclosure in the resealed state thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for packaging smoking articles. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Resealable pack (P) of smoking articles (S), comprising a sealed protective enclosure (36) suitable for enclosing a charge (C) of smoking articles (S); wherein the enclosure (36) is adapted to be opened in order to enable a user to take one or more of the smoking articles (S) out of the pack (P); wherein the enclosure (36) is adapted to be subsequently resealed in order to restore protection for the charge (C) of smoking articles (S) or for a remainder of the charge (C) against aroma and freshness alteration; and wherein the enclosure (36) comprises a component (15) at least in part semi-transparent, preferably transparent, which enables the user to see the charge (C) or the remainder of the charge (C) from an outside of the enclosure (36) in the resealed state thereof.2. Resealable pack according to claim 1, characterized in that the component (15) is formed as an element for repeatedly opening and resealing the enclosure (36), in particular as a label of a flexible sheet material, adhesively connected to the sealed protective enclosure (36).3. Resealable pack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sealed protective enclosure (36) comprises a barrier sheet (1), in particular a flexible barrier sheet, which is disposed around the charge (C) of smoking articles (S).4. Resealable pack according to claim 3, characterized in that the barrier sheet (1) or at least a portion (2a) of the barrier sheet (1) is transparent or semi-transparent.5. Resealable pack according to claim 4, characterized in that the component (15) is at least partially arranged on the transparent or semi- transparent barrier sheet (1) or on the transparent or semi-transparent portion (2a) of the barrier sheet (1).6. Resealable pack according to claim 3, characterized in that the barrier sheet (1) is non-transparent or opaque.7. Resealable pack according to at least one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the barrier sheet (1) comprises an access opening (10), wherein the component (15) covers the access opening (10) in an initial sealed state of the enclosure (36), wherein the component (15) is adapted and connected to the barrier sheet (1) in such a manner that the component (15) can be at least partly lifted from the barrier sheet (1) so as to uncover at least a portion of the access opening (10) for opening the enclosure (36), thereby enabling the user to access the smoking articles (S), and wherein the component (15) is adapted to subsequently cover the access opening (10) again for resealing the enclosure (36).8. Resealable pack according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the component (15) is entirely transparent or semi- transparent or in that a first portion (1 6a) of the component (15) is transparent or semi-transparent while a second portion (1 6b) of the component (15) is non-transparent or opaque.9. Resealable pack according to claim 7, characterized in that a first portion (1 6a) of the component (15) is formed as a transparent or semi- transparent window which is bordered along at least a portion of its circumference by a non-transparent or opaque margin which is formed by a second portion (1 6b) of the component (15), wherein the window and the access opening (10) overlap or substantially coincide in the sealed and/or resealed state of the enclosure (36).10. Resealable pack according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the component (15) is produced from a cellophane- based or a polypropylene-based sheet material. 1 1. Resealable pack according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pack (P) further comprises a soft outer wrap (66) of a flexible sheet material or a rigid or semi-rigid outer case (100) and in that the charge (C) enclosed by the sealed protective enclosure (36) forms a resealable inner pack wrapped with the outer wrap (66) or contained in the outer case (100).12. Resealable pack according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pack (P) further comprises a supporting frame (78; 55), in particular a frame (78; 55) made of a semi-rigid material, wherein the frame (78; 55) is disposed inside the enclosure (36) between a portion of the charge (C) of smoking articles (S) and a portion of the enclosure (36) or is disposed outside the enclosure (36) and covers a portion of the charge (C) enclosed by the sealed protective enclosure (36).13. Method for packaging smoking articles (S), comprising the steps of: - providing a charge (C) of smoking articles (S); and - enclosing the charge (C) by a sealed protective enclosure (36); wherein the enclosure (36) is adapted to be opened in order to enable a user to take one or more of the smoking articles (S) out of the pack (P); wherein the enclosure (36) is adapted to be subsequently resealed in order to restore protection for the charge (C) of smoking articles (S) or for a remainder of the charge (C) against aroma and freshness alteration; and wherein the enclosure (36) comprises a component (15) at least in part semi-transparent, preferably transparent, which enables the user to see the charge (C) or the remainder of the charge (C) from an outside of the enclosure (36) in the resealed state thereof.14. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that enclosing the charge (C) includes - providing a barrier sheet (1), in particular a flexible barrier sheet, which comprises an access opening (10), wherein the component (15) is adhesively connected to the barrier sheet (1) so as to cover the access opening (10); and - disposing the barrier sheet (1) around the charge (C).15. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that enclosing the charge (C) includes - providing a barrier sheet (1), in particular a flexible barrier sheet, which comprises a rupture line (3) along which the barrier sheet (1) is adapted to rupture for forming an access opening (10), wherein the component (15) is adhesively connected to the barrier sheet (1) so as to cover the rupture line (3) and the area (6) of the access opening (10) to be formed; and - disposing the barrier sheet (1) around the charge (C).", "embedding_index": 1015}
{"index": 1016, "patent_number": "EP3031337 A1", "text": "[EN] A kit of smoking apparatus for forming a smoking article is provided comprising a container, a pouch of loose tobacco provided within the container, a retaining member provided within the container, and an elongate smoking article making element adhered to the retaining member, wherein said elongate smoking article making element is removable from the retaining member by a user. [EN] 1. A kit of smoking apparatus for forming a smoking article comprising: a container;a pouch of loose tobacco provided within the container;a retaining member provided within the container; andan elongate smoking article making element adhered to the retaining member, wherein said elongate smoking article making element is removable from the retaining member by a user.2. A kit according to claim 1, wherein said elongate smoking article making element comprises one of: a stack of rolling paper, a paper tube or a stack of longitudinally aligned filter tips.3. A kit according to claims 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of elongate smoking article making elements are adhered to the retaining member and wherein each elongate smoking article making element is individually removable by a user.4. A kit according to claim 3, wherein each elongate smoking article making element is a stack of filter tips.5. A kit according to claims 3 or 4, wherein the container comprises an upper surface which can be moved so that the pouch of loose tobacco and elongate smoking article making elements are removable, and wherein said elongate smoking article making elements are positioned on the retaining member such that they extend in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to a plane extending through the upper surface of the container.6. A kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said retaining member is provided as a planar blank having first and second surfaces.7. A kit according to claim 6, wherein the one or more elongate smoking article making elements are adhered to the first surface only.8. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the second surface of the blank extends along, and abuts onto, an internal wall of the container.9. A kit according to claim 8, wherein said blank is folded in half about a fold line so as to obscure the second surface.10. A kit according to claim 9, wherein the container comprises an upper surface which can be moved so that the pouch of loose tobacco and the elongate smoking articles are removable, and wherein the fold line extends in a longitudinal direction of the container through the upper surface.11. A kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the container is a hinge-lid box.12. A process for making a kit according to any of the preceding claims comprising: providing a container and a pouch of loose tobacco;adhering one or more elongate smoking article making elements onto a retaining member; andinserting the retaining member, having elongate smoking article making elements adhered to it, and the pouch of loose tobacco into the container.13. A process according to claim 12, wherein each elongate smoking article making element is adhered to the retaining member by one or more dots of glue applied to the retaining member.14. A process according to claims 12 or 13, wherein the pouch and the retaining member, having elongate smoking article making elements adhered to it, are simultaneously inserted into the container.15. A process according to any of claims 12 to 14, further comprising forming the container from a blank of foldable material before insertion the retaining member, the adhered elongate smoking article making elements and the pouch of loose tobacco into the container.", "embedding_index": 1016}
{"index": 1017, "patent_number": "US2014025594 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a commodity carrying out device that can reliably carry out a vertically-long shaped commodity in an upright state from a commodity storage column to a bucket. More specifically, since a commodity positioned at the front end side of a commodity storage column is tilted forward to be moved into a bucket, when moving a vertically-long shaped commodity in an upright state into a bucket, it is possible to move the commodity without the commodity toppling backwards. Thus, the commodity can be reliably moved into the bucket. [EN] 1. A method of verifying the authenticity of a dutiable product, comprising the steps of: receiving a plurality of authentication labels, the authentication labels each comprising one of a series of unique identifiers, the series of unique identifiers being stored in an authentication database; applying each of the authentication labels to a series of products; entering in the database product information corresponding to the series of products to which the label has been applied; associating the product information with the series of unique identifiers in the database; and communicating to the issuer of the labels validation information corresponding to the products to which the authentication labels have been applied.2. (canceled)3. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of communicating to the issuer of the authentication labels usage information corresponding to the products to which the authentication labels have been applied.4. A method according to claim 16, further comprising the step of receiving usage information from the manufacturer corresponding to the products to which the authentication labels have been applied.5. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of querying the database to extract information concerning a number of used unique identifiers and generating a report based upon the information extracted.6. A method according to claim 5, further comprising the step of providing information based upon the report to an authorising body.7. A method according to claim 16, further comprising receiving a report from the manufacturer and comparing the information in the report with the information in the database.8. A method according to claim 6, wherein the report comprises a payment reference, which is associated with a range of unique identifiers and to a payment made to the authorising body.9. A method according to claim 3, wherein each authentication label optionally further comprises a second unique identifier, the second unique identifier being associated with the first unique identifier in the database.10. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of applying the product information to the authentication labels.11. A method according to claim 1, wherein the product is a tobacco product or an alcoholic product and the product information comprises any or all of: number of individual items in the product; amount of tobacco contained in the product; tar content of the product; nicotine content of the product; and a price of the product, weight of tobacco, tobacco weight by origin, manufacturer selling price, retail selling price, importation price, alcohol content by volume, volume of product, number of units of alcohol, a list of contents, product origin, such as the place of manufacture, and/or use limitations, or an expiry date.12. A method according to claim 9, further comprising the steps of: retrieving at least one product to which one of the authentication labels has been applied; and comparing either one of, or both of, the first or second unique identifier(s) with information in the database to determine the authenticity of the product.13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the respective first or second unique identifier is compared with any one or all of the received product information, the validation information, the usage information.14. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of recording in the database a value indicating that a label corresponding to a unique identifier has been scrapped or destroyed.15. A method according to claim 1, wherein at least one unique identifier stored in the database corresponds to a primary container, and wherein secondary containers are associated with the primary container by means of secondary container unique identifiers, the secondary container unique identifiers comprising the unique identifier of the primary container.16. A method of verifying the authenticity of a dutiable product, comprising the steps of: issuing a plurality of authentication labels to a manufacturer of a product, the authentication labels each comprising one of a series of unique identifiers, the series of unique identifiers being stored in an authentication database; receiving from the manufacturer product information corresponding to the series of products to which the label has been applied, the product information being associated with the series of unique identifiers in the database; and receiving from the manufacturer validation information corresponding to the products to which the authentication labels have been applied.", "embedding_index": 1017}
{"index": 1018, "patent_number": "WO14079949 A1", "text": "[EN] A package for use with a MYO cigarette machine is disclosed, comprising: a cigarette tube holder, arranged to receive a plurality of cigarette tubes;and a cover; the cigarette tube holder being movable, preferably slidable,relative to the cover between a first position, in which the cigarette tubes are concealed by at least the coverto prevent the machine from accessing the plurality of cigarette tubes,and a second position, in which at least one of the cigarette tubes is accessible. Means for adapting the package to an MYO machine are disclosed as are locking means and various construction alternatives for the package. [EN] CLAIMS A package for use with a MYO cigarette machine, comprising: a cigarette tube holder, arranged to receive a plurality of cigarette tubes; and a cover; the cigarette tube holder being movable relative to the cover between a first position, in which the cigarette tubes are concealed by at least the cover to prevent the machine from accessing the plurality of cigarette tubes, and a second position, in which at least one of the cigarette tubes is accessible. A package according to claim 1, wherein the cover is an outer cover and cigarette tube holder is slidable within the outer cover, preferably in a substantially linear manner, relative to the cover between the first and second positions. A package according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the package is configured such that the cigarette tubes can be accessed sequentially by relative movement of the cover, optionally one by one. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cigarette tube holder comprises a plurality of cigarette tube receiving areas for receiving separate cigarette tubes or sub-groups of cigarette tubes. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cigarette tube holder comprises a plurality of dividers, such that separate cigarette tubes can be located between the dividers, the dividers preferably being arranged to form a channel having a wall, a part of the wall preferably being substantially part-cylindrical. A package according to claim 0, wherein the wall comprises at least one protrusion for releasably retaining a cigarette tube in the channel. A package according to any of claims 1 to 0, wherein the cigarette tube holder comprises an opening arranged to allow a cigarette tube to be pushed out of a side of the holder opposing the opening, in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cigarette tube. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the package comprises engaging means for engaging with a cigarette making machine, the engaging means optionally comprising a step, a ridge, or a recess on the package. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cigarette tube holder comprises a machine engagement portion, arranged to be engageable by a machine to displace the cigarette tube holder relative to the cover to allow the cigarette tube holder to be pulled relative to the cover. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the package comprises locking means for locking the package in a closed position, the locking means preferably being arranged to be actuated by a release mechanism of a cigarette making machine to open the package. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cover comprises additional walls to provide the package with an asymmetrical form for allowing insertion of the package in the cigarette making machine only in a correct orientation. A package according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cigarette tube holder comprises a plurality of combiners for assisting the insertion of a plurality of tobacco rods into the plurality of cigarette tubes. A package according to claim 12, wherein the combiners are located over openings of a first portion of the cigarette tube holder and wherein each combiner comprises a flexible film material forming a plurality of radial slits. A system comprising a make-your-own, MYO, cigarette making machine arranged to actuate the cigarette tube holder of a cigarette tube package according to any one of the preceding claims to extract a cigarette tube therefrom. A method for making cigarettes comprising the steps of: inserting a package according to any one of claims 1 to 13 into a cigarette making machine; and actuating the retainer of the package to extract a cigarette tube therefrom for use in a cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1018}
{"index": 1019, "patent_number": "WO13153178 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides an oxygen-releasing insert for actively controlling the internal environment within a package to maintain a pre-determined gaseous composition. The insert comprises urea hydrogen peroxide (UHP) contained within a sealed wrapper fabricated from a material or combination of materials providing oxygen and water vapour transmission capabilities. The invention also provides a packaging system comprising a package containing a perishable product and the oxygen-releasing insert of the invention. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An oxygen-releasing insert for actively controlling the internal environment within a package to maintain a pre-determined gaseous composition, comprising urea hydrogen peroxide (UHP) contained within a sealed wrapper fabricated from a material or combination of materials providing oxygen and water vapour transmission capabilities.2. An oxygen-releasing insert for actively controlling the internal environment according to claim 1, wherein the sealed wrapper material or combination of materials provide an oxygen transmission rate of 100 cm3/m2/24hr or higher and a water vapour transmission rate of 5.0 g/m2/24hr or lower.3. An oxygen-releasing insert according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the insert does not comprise a drying agent.4. An oxygen-releasing insert according to any preceding claim, consisting of UHP contained within the wrapper.5. An oxygen-releasing insert according to any preceding claim, wherein the wrapper is fabricated from a first material having low oxygen and water vapour transmission rates and a second material having a high oxygen transmission rate and low water vapour transmission rate.6. An oxygen-releasing insert according to claim 5, wherein the first material has an oxygen transmission rate of 0.1-10.0 cm3/m2/24hr and a water vapour transmission rate of 5.0 g/m2/24hr or less.7. An oxygen-releasing insert according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the second material has an oxygen transmission rate of 100 cm3/m2/24hr or higher and a water vapour transmission rate of 5.0 g/m2/24hr or lower.8. An oxygen-releasing insert according to any of claims 5 to 7, wherein the first material is a foil and the second material is selected from a plastic or breathable film.9. An oxygen-releasing insert according to any preceding claim, wherein the UHP is in the form of a tablet.10. An oxygen-releasing insert according to any preceding claim, wherein the insert emits oxygen at a rate of between 0.1-500 micro ?/g/day.11. A packaging system containing a perishable product and an oxygen- releasing insert according to any preceding claim.12. A packaging system according to claim 11, wherein the oxygen level within the package is maintained within a range of greater than 0 percent to 21 percent, preferably a range of greater to 0 percent to 5 percent and even more preferably a range of greater to 0 percent to 2 percent.13. A packaging system according to claim 12, wherein the oxygen level within the package within the package is maintained at 0.1 percent.14. A packaging system according to any of claims 11 to 13, wherein the package is a sealed or re-sealable package.15. A packaging system according to any of claims 11 to 14, wherein the product is a food product or a tobacco product.16. A packaging system according to any of claims 11 to 15, wherein the product is a snus oral tobacco product.", "embedding_index": 1019}
{"index": 1020, "patent_number": "WO14072289 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a system (1) for assessment of smoking articles (3), such as cigarettes or the like. The system (1) comprises: a buffer zone (B), in which a plurality of smoking articles (3) are collected after their production in manufacturing equipment (M); a transport device (2) for transporting or conveying the smoking articles (3) along a transport path (4) from the buffer zone (B) to packaging equipment (P) for packaging a predetermined number of the smoking articles (3) into packs; and an inspection device (5) comprising at least one sensor (7) for inspecting or analysing the smoking articles (3) during transport of the smoking articles along a transport path (4). The inspection device (5) defines an inspection zone (6) that is arranged in the transport path (4); wherein the inspection zone (6) is arranged or located between the buffer zone (B) and the packaging equipment (P). The invention also provides a method of assessing the smoking articles. [EN] Claims: 1. A system (1) for assessment of smoking articles (3), such as cigarettes or the like, comprising: a buffer zone (B) in which a plurality of smoking articles (3) are collected following their production in manufacturing equipment (M); a transport device (2) for transporting or conveying the smoking articles (3) along a transport path (4) from the buffer zone (B) to packaging equipment (P) for packaging a predetermined number of the smoking articles into packs; an inspection device (5) comprising at least one sensor (7) for inspecting or analysing the smoking articles (3) during transport of the smoking articles along the transport path (4), the inspection device (5) defining an inspection zone (6) arranged in the transport path (4); wherein the inspection zone (6) is arranged or located between the buffer zone (B) and the packaging equipment (P).2. A system (1) according to claim 1, wherein the inspection zone (6) is arranged in the transport path (4) adjacent to and/or upstream of packaging equipment (P) for packaging a predetermined number of the smoking articles (3) into packs.3. A system (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one sensor (7) is configured to inspect or analyse the smoking articles substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis (X) thereof as the smoking articles are transported or conveyed through the inspection zone. A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the transport device (2) is configured to transport or convey the smoking articles (3) along the transport path (4) in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis (X) of the smoking articles. A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transport device (2) is configured to transport or convey the smoking articles (3) through the inspection zone (6) substantially continuously, preferably at substantially constant speed. A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the transport device (2) is configured for adjustment of a speed of the smoking articles (3) along the transport path (4) or through the inspection zone (6). A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the transport device (2) is configured to convey the smoking articles (3) individually and/or separately from one another through the inspection zone (6). A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the transport device (2) includes a first conveyance (9) for transporting or conveying the smoking articles (3) along the transport path (4) at a first predetermined speed, and a second conveyance (11) downstream of the first conveyance (9) for transporting or conveying the smoking articles (3) along the transport path (4) at a second predetermined speed, the second speed preferably being greater than the first speed, and wherein the inspection zone (6) is preferably arranged in a region of the transport path (4) in which the smoking articles are transported or conveyed at the second predetermined speed. A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one sensor (7) is integrated in a detection unit or detection head arranged laterally adjacent a longitudinal extent of a smoking article positioned in the inspection zone (6), preferably arranged laterally adjacent an end region of the smoking article. A system (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the at least one sensor (7) includes one or more of a density sensor, a moisture sensor, a near-infrared sensor, an x-ray sensor, a capacitance sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a pressure sensor, and a thermal sensor. A method of assessing smoking articles, such as cigarettes or the like, comprising the steps of: transporting or conveying the smoking articles along a transport path in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the articles; inspecting or analysing the smoking articles in an inspection zone arranged in the transport path via at least one sensor; wherein the step of inspecting or analysing the smoking articles occurs between a buffer zone, in which the smoking articles are collected after manufacture or assembly thereof, and packaging equipment for packaging a predetermined number of the smoking articles into packs. 12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor inspects or analyses the smoking articles transverse to a longitudinal axis thereof as the smoking articles travel through the inspection zone. 13. A method according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the smoking articles are transported or conveyed through the inspection zone separately from one another; and/or wherein the smoking articles are transported or conveyed through the inspection zone continuously, and preferably at a substantially constant speed. A method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, including the step of rejecting a smoking article which is detected in the inspecting or analysing step as being defective, preferably comprising ejecting said smoking article from the transport path.", "embedding_index": 1020}
{"index": 1021, "patent_number": "EP3459372 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generation device 10 is disclosed. The aerosol generation device 10 comprises a coil 12 operatively connected to an energy source 20. The coil 12 includes an end 16 configured to penetrate a casing of a consumable cartridge 30 comprising an aerosol forming material, wherein energy from the energy source 20 causes the coil 12 to transfer heat to the aerosol forming material to form an aerosol. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an energy source; anda coil, operatively connected to the energy source, the coil comprising: an end arranged to penetrate a casing of a consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol forming material;wherein energy from the energy source causes the coil to transfer heat to the aerosol forming material to form an aerosol.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the energy source is a heater and the coil is conductively connected to the heater.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the energy source is an electrical power source electrically connected to the coil, such that the coil generates heat through resistive heating.4. A system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, and a consumable cartridge.5. The system of claim 4, wherein the casing comprises a base portion with a receiving region for the coil to penetrate.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the receiving region comprises a well, the well configured to be perforated and penetrated by the coil.7. The system of claim 5, wherein the receiving region comprises a hole through which the coil can penetrate.8. The system of claims 5 to 7, wherein the casing comprises a top portion distal to the base portion, wherein the coil is configured to extend through a portion of the consumable cartridge between the base portion and the top portion.9. The system of claims 5 to 8 wherein the casing comprises a top portion distal to the base portion, wherein the coil is configured to extend through the entire length of the consumable cartridge between the base portion and the top portion.10. The system of claims 4 to 9, wherein the casing of the consumable cartridge comprises metal.11. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: an aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the aerosol generation device; anda casing configured to be perforated by a coil of the aerosol generation device, such that the coil can transfer heat to the aerosol forming material to form an aerosol.12. The consumable cartridge of claim 11, wherein the casing comprises a base portion having a receiving region for the coil to penetrate.13. The consumable cartridge of claim 12, wherein the receiving region comprises a well, the well configured to be perforated and penetrated by the coil.14. The consumable cartridge of claim 12, wherein the receiving region comprises a hole through which the coil can penetrate.15. The consumable cartridge of claims 11 to 14, wherein the casing of the consumable cartridge comprises metal.16. Use of a cartridge for the aerosol generation device according to any of claims 1 - 3, or the system of claims 4 to 10.17. A method of generating an aerosol comprising: rotating a consumable cartridge relative to an aerosol generating device to effect a coil of the aerosol generating device to perforate the consumable cartridge; andapplying heat through the coil to an aerosol forming material arranged in the consumable cartridge to generate aerosol therefrom.", "embedding_index": 1021}
{"index": 1022, "patent_number": "EP3098176 A1", "text": "[EN] A package for smoking articles is provided which comprises an outer packet part, an inner packet part and a lid part. The inner packet part is slidably mounted in the outer packet part such that the inner packet part may move relative to the outer packet part through an opening in the outer packet part between a first position in which the inner packet part is contained within the outer packet part and a second position in which at least part of the inner packet part is outside of the outer packet part. The lid part is hingeably connected to the outer packet part such that the lid part may move relative to the outer packet part between a closed position in which the lid part lid retains the inner packet part inside the outer packet part and an open position in which the lid part does not retain the inner packet part inside the outer packet part. A blank or set of blanks for forming the package is also provided, together with a method for forming the package from the blank or set of blanks. [EN] 1. A package (100) for smoking articles, the package comprising: an outer packet part (110);an inner packet part (120); anda lid part (130); wherein: the inner packet part is slidably mounted in the outer packet part such that the inner packet part may move relative to the outer packet part through an opening in the outer packet part between a first position in which the inner packet part is contained within the outer packet part and a second position in which at least part of the inner packet part is outside of the outer packet part; andthe lid part is hingeably connected to the outer packet part such that the lid part may move relative to the outer packet part between a closed position in which the lid part retains the inner packet part inside the outer packet part and an open position in which the lid part does not retain the inner packet part inside the outer packet part.2. A package according to claim 1, wherein the opening in the outer packet part is in a side face of the outer packet part.3. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packet part comprises a cut-away portion for allowing the inner packet part to be manually actuated.4. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packet part and the inner packet part each comprise a respective opening for allowing a smoking article to be removed from the inner packet while the inner packet part is in the first position, wherein the respective openings are, at least partly, in alignment when the inner packet part is in the first position and the lid part is arranged such that when the lid part is in the closed position, the lid part prevents removal of a smoking article through the respective openings.5. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner packet part comprises an opening at or towards a top end of the inner packet part for allowing removal of a smoking article from the inner packet part.6. A package according to either one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the lid part comprises a main panel having a length covering at least 20 percent of the full length of the package in the closed position, preferably at least 30 percent, still preferably at least 40 percent.7. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid part is attached to and/or extends from a main panel of the outer packet part.8. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid part at least partly overlies both the outer packet part and the inner packet part when the lid part is in the closed position.9. A set of blanks for forming the package according to any one of claim 1 to 8, wherein the set of blanks comprises: a blank for assembly into an outer packet part of the package;a blank for assembly into an inner packet part of the package;a blank for assembly into a lid part of the package; each blank comprising: a respective plurality of panels;a respective plurality of construction tabs; anda respective plurality of fold lines; wherein for each blank: each panel is connected by a fold line to at least one of the other panels and/or to at least one of the construction tabs;each construction tab is connected by a fold line to one of the panels;wherein the construction tabs are arranged such that upon assembly of each blank into the corresponding outer part, inner part or lid part of the package each construction tab is folded substantially perpendicularly about its fold line to the panel to which it is connected and attached flat to another construction tab such that each panel of the blank is positioned substantially perpendicularly to the at least one other panel to which it is connected by a fold line.10. The set of blanks according to claim 9, wherein the blank for assembly into a lid part of the package comprises a connecting means to attach the lid part to the outer part of the package.11. The set of blanks according to claim 10, wherein the connecting means to attach the lid part to the outer part of the package is a connecting panel or strip connected along a fold line to another panel of the blank for assembly into the lid part of the package.12. The set of blanks according to claim 10, wherein the blank for assembly into a lid part forms a portion of the blank for assembly into the outer packet part and the connecting means to attach the lid part to the outer part of the package is crease line between one of the panels of the blank for assembly into a lid part of the package and one of the panels of the blank for assembly into the outer part of the package.13. A method of forming a package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 from a set of blanks according to any one of claims 9 to 12, the method comprising: forming an outer packet part (110) by folding each of the panels and construction tabs of the blank for assembly into the outer part of the package about the fold lines and attaching each construction tab to another of the construction tab to fix the respective positions of the panels substantially perpendicular to one another;forming an inner packet part (120) by folding each of the panels and construction tabs of the blank for assembly into the inner part of the package about the fold lines and attaching each construction tab to another of the construction tab to fix the respective positions of the panels substantially perpendicular to one another;forming a lid part (130) by folding each of the panels and construction tabs of the blank for assembly into the lid part of the package about the fold lines and attaching each construction tab to another of the construction tab to fix the respective positions of the panels substantially perpendicular to one another;slidably mounting the inner packet part in the outer packet part; andconnecting the lid part to the outer packet part with a hingeable connection such that the lid part may move relative to the outer packet part between a closed position in which the lid part retains the inner packet part inside the outer packet part and an open position in which the lid part does not retain the inner packet part inside the outer packet part.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the set of blanks is according to claim 12 and the hingeable connection between the lid part and the outer packet part comprises creasing the crease line.15. The method of claim 13 or 14, wherein the step of forming the inner packet part is carried out before the step of forming the outer packet part and lid part.", "embedding_index": 1022}
{"index": 1023, "patent_number": "GB2513631 A1", "text": "[EN] A vaporisable material comprising plant material for use in a vapour-generating device having a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less is disclosed. The invention also relates to use of the vaporisable material in a vapour-generating device 1, and to a sealed package (20, figure 2) containing the vaporisable material and a device containing the sealed package of vaporisable material. The preferred plant material is tobacco and the preferred moisture content is 4 wt percent. The material may further comprise a humectant, preferably propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) in an amount of 20 60 wt percent, most preferably 40 50 wt percent. Alternatively, glycerin may be used as humectants. The vapour-generating device may be a tobacco heating device using a battery-operated, electric heater or a fuel-combusting heater 12. The sealed package may be a gas-impermeable container or capsule, which opens upon heating. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A vaporisable material comprising plant material for use in a vapour-generating device, wherein the plant material has a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.2. A vaporisable material according to claim 1, wherein the plant material has a moisture content of from about 3 to 5 wt percent.3. A vaporisable material according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the plant material comprises tobacco.4. A vaporisable material according to any of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a humectant.5. A vaporisable material according to claim 4, wherein the humectant is propylene glycol.6. A vaporisable material according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the humectant is present in an amount from 20 to 60 wt percent.7. A sealed package containing vaporisable material as defined in any of claims 1 to 6.8. Use of vaporisable material as defined in any of claims 1 to 6 in a vapour-generating device.9. A vapour-generating device comprising vaporisable material as defined in any of claims ito 6.10.A vapour-generating device according to claim 9, wherein the vaporisable material or product is contained in a sealed package according to claim 7.11.A vapour-generating device according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the device is capable of maintaining the moisture content of the plant material component of the vaporisable material at about 5 wt percent or less, preferably within the range of from about 3 to 5 wt percent, most preferably about 4 wt percent.12.A vapour-generating device according to any of claims 9 to 11, wherein the device is a tobacco heating device and wherein the material comprises tobacco.", "embedding_index": 1023}
{"index": 1024, "patent_number": "GB2554141 A1", "text": "[EN] An electronic vapour inhaler 10 comprises a housing 12 and an induction heating arrangement 34 which is arranged to inductively heat an induction heatable element 28 of a cartridge 26 or capsule inserted into the housing 12 to heat a flavour-release medium 30 within the cartridge 26 or capsule. The inhaler 10 comprises a control arrangement 20 which is arranged to energise the induction heating arrangement 34 to inductively heat the induction heatable element 28 and thereby heat the flavour-releasemedium 30. The control arrangement 20 is arranged to recognise an inserted capsule or cartridge 26 by detecting a characteristic of the induction heatable element 28 and to control the operation of the induction heating arrangement 34 based on the detected characteristic. The control arrangement 20 is arranged to detect a change in the electromagnetic field generated by the interaction between the induction heatableelement 28 and the induction heating arrangement 34 during insertion of a capsule or cartridge 26 into the housing 12. [EN] -18 -Claims 1. An electronic vapour inhaler comprising: a housing; an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat an induction heatable element of a cartridge or capsule inserted into the housing to heat a flavour-release medium within the cartridge or capsule; a control arrangement which is arranged to energise the induction heating arrangement to inductively heat the induction heatable element and thereby heat the flavour-release medium; the control arrangement being further arranged to recognise an inserted capsule or cartridge by detecting a characteristic of the induction heatable element and to control the operation of the induction heating arrangement based on the detected characteristic; wherein the control arrangement is arranged to detect a change in the electromagnetic field generated by the interaction between the induction heatable element and the induction heating arrangement during insertion of a capsule or cartridge into the housing.2. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises: an elongate induction heatable element; and a flavour-release medium adhered to an outer surface of the elongate induction heatable element.3. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 2, wherein the elongate induction heatable element comprises a rod or a wire having a solid cross-section.4. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises: an elongate induction heatable element comprising a tube having a wall with inner and outer wall surfaces; and -19 -a flavour-release medium adhered to either one or both of the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface.5. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 4, wherein the tubular induction heatable element comprises one or more openings in the wall to allow air to flow therethrough.6. An electronic vapour inhaler according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the cartridge further comprises a thermally-insulating layer between the induction heatable element and the flavour-release medium.7. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises: a tubular induction heatable element; and a flavour-release medium provided exclusively to surround the tubular induction heatable element whereby the interior of the tubular induction heatable element is devoid of said flavour-release medium.8. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 7, wherein the tubular induction heatable element comprises one or more openings in a wall thereof surrounded by the flavour-release medium to allow air to flow through the wall.9. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the cartridge comprises a protective sleeve surrounding the flavour-release medium.10. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 9, wherein the protective sleeve comprises a thermally-insulating material which is al so electrically-insulating and nonmagnetic.11. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the protective sleeve is tubular and has open ends.-20 - 12. An electronic vapour inhaler according to claim 11, wherein the tubular induction heatable element and the tubular protective sleeve are concentric.13. An electronic vapour inhaler according to any of claims 7 to 12, wherein the cartridge further comprises a thermally-insulating layer between the induction heatable element and the flavour-release medium.", "embedding_index": 1024}
{"index": 1025, "patent_number": "US2015329227 AA", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a process for producing a pack of smoking articles, such as cigarettes, which comprises: assembling packaging material, such as a packaging blank, around a charge of smoking articles to form a pack enclosing the charge smoking articles. The assembled pack includes a container portion to hold the charge of smoking articles, a lid in hinged connection with the container portion which is movable between a closed position for preventing access to the smoking articles in the container portion and an open position for accessing the smoking articles, and a magnetic closure having a first magnetic closure element and a second magnetic closure element which are configured and arranged to exert a magnetic force for holding the lid in the closed position. The process for producing the pack P: includes placing the first and second magnetic closure elements together or in combination with one another in the packaging material that forms the pack. [EN] 1. A production process for producing a pack of smoking articles, the process comprising: assembling packaging material, such as a packaging blank, around the charge of smoking articles to form a pack enclosing the charge of smoking articles; wherein the assembled pack includes a container portion to hold the charge of smoking articles, a lid that is movable between a closed position for preventing access to the smoking articles in the container portion and an open position for accessing the smoking article, and a magnetic closure having a first magnetic closure element and a second magnetic closure element which are configured and arranged to exert a magnetic force for holding the lid in the closed position; wherein the process includes placing the first and second magnetic closure elements together or in combination with one another in the packaging material that forms the pack.2. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements are introduced into or onto the packaging material of the pack together or in a combined state with one another.3. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first magnetic closure element is introduced into or onto the packaging material, and wherein the second magnetic closure element is then subsequently positioned on the first magnetic closure element already applied to the packaging material, whereby the first and second magnetic closure elements are combined.4. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements are held together or combined with one another by magnetic attraction.5. A process according to claim 1, comprising affixing or attaching each of the first and second magnetic closure elements to different parts of the packaging material, wherein the magnetic closure elements are positioned to substantially align with and/or contact one another when the lid in the closed position.6. A process according to claim 5, wherein the step of affixing or bonding the second magnetic closure element to the packaging material is performed as or while the second magnetic closure element is magnetically held together or combined with the first magnetic closure element.7. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements are introduced into or onto the packaging material, e.g. into or onto the packaging blank prior to assembling the packaging blank around the charge of smoking articles.8. A process according to claim 1, wherein the packaging material includes a frame that is wrapped or folded around the charge of smoking articles prior to combining the charge of smoking articles with the packaging blank, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements are applied or introduced into or onto the inner frame, preferably at a position opposite an inner face of the lid in the closed position.9. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements are introduced into the packaging material forming the pack after the step of assembling the packaging blank around the charge of smoking articles.10. A process according to claim 9, comprising opening the pack and introducing or applying the first and second magnetic closure elements to a part of the container portion or lid, especially via a device for automated introduction or application of the closure elements, and closing the lid after introduction of the magnetic closure elements.11. A process according to claim 1, wherein one of the first and second magnetic closure elements is affixed or bonded to a part of the packaging material that forms the lid of the pack, and the other of the first and second magnetic closure elements is affixed or bonded to a part of the packaging material that forms the container portion of the pack.12. A process according to claim 11, wherein each of the first and second magnetic closure elements is bonded to the packaging material with a bonding strength greater than a maximum magnetic force capable of being exerted between the first and second magnetic closure elements.13. A process according to claim 1, wherein at least one, and preferably both, of the first and second magnetic closure elements is received and accommodated in a respective recess provided in the packaging material, especially in part of the packaging blank, the container portion, the lid and/or the inner frame.14. A process according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements is affixed or bonded to the packaging material via a carrier substrate, such as a label.15. A process according to claim 1, wherein one of the first and second magnetic closure elements is a permanent magnet and the other of the first and second magnetic closure elements is comprised of a material, such as a ferrous metal, that reacts to a magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet; or wherein both of the first and second magnetic closure elements comprise a permanent magnet.", "embedding_index": 1025}
{"index": 1026, "patent_number": "WO12095372 A1", "text": "[EN] A hinged lid type pack for cigarettes or other consumable products is disclosed. The lid of the pack is provided with a locking mechanism comprising a locking tab connected by a tab hinge to a front wall of the pack, an engagement portion, located on an inner side of a front wall of the lid, for engaging with the locking tab, the locking tab has a base adjacent the tab hinge, a tip distal to the tab hinge, and sides extending between the base and the tip; the locking tab and the engagement portion are configured such that the sides of the locking tab are engageable with the engagement portion and prevent a section of the locking tab from being received in the engagement portion. The pack may be folded from a blank. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hinge-lid pack comprising: a body, having a plurality of side walls, a bottom end and a top end; a lid for closing an opening of the body, comprising a lid front wall on a side of the lid substantially opposite a lid hinge connecting the lid to a rear side wall of the body; a locking tab connected by a tab hinge to a front side wall of the pack, opposite the rear side wall of the pack; an engagement portion, located on an inner side of the lid front wall, for engaging with the locking tab such that the locking tab can be rotated about the tab hinge when the lid is rocked over the body; the locking tab having a base adjacent the tab hinge, a tip distal to the tab hinge, and sides extending between the base and the tip; wherein the locking tab and the engagement portion are configured such that the sides of the locking tab are engageable with the engagement portion so as to prevent a section of the locking tab from being received in the engagement portion. 2. A hinge-lid pack according to claim 1, wherein the engagement portion has a maximum width Wi at which it may engage with the locking tab and the width of the locking tab varies between the base and the tip, such that the sides of the locking tab are engageable with the engagement portion at a point where the width of the locking tab equals [Embedded image] .3. A hinge-lid pack according to claim 2, wherein: the locking tab has a width W2 at its base and a width W3 at its tip; width W2 is greater than width Wi; and width W3 is smaller than width [Embedded image] .4. A hinge-lid pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking tab and the engagement portion are configured such that the sides of the locking tab engage with the engagement portion when the lid is in a closed configuration. 5. A hinge-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the locking tab is located on an upper edge of the front side wall or inner frame of the pack and connected to it by a fold line, or is created by a cut provided in the front side wall or inner frame of the pack. 6. A hinge-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the locking tab is biased away from the front side wall.7. A hinge-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the engagement portion is arranged to enable access to a gap located between an engagement portion tab and the inner side of the lid front wall. 8. A hinge-lid pack according to claim 7, wherein the locking tab is configured such that at least a part of it may enter the gap when the lid is rocked from a closed position to a partially open position. 9. A hinged-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein less than a quarter of the length of the locking tab may be received in the engagement portion. 10. A hinged-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein less than a half of the length of the locking tab may be received in the engagement portion.11. A hinged-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein less than three quarters of the length of the locking tab may be received in the engagement portion. 12. A hinged-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein: the locking tab has, when the lid is in a closed configuration, at least one side configured at an angle a relative to a longitudinal axis A of the pack extending substantially from the bottom end of the pack to the open top end of the pack; the angle a being greater than an angle of orientation relative to axis A of sides of the engaging portion which are configured to engage with sides the locking tab. 13. A hinged-lid pack according to any preceding claim, wherein when the lid is in a closed position, the engagement portion comprises at least one side extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis A of the pack, the axis A extending substantially from the bottom end of the pack to the open top end of the pack. 14. A blank or set of blanks for forming the pack of any one of claims 1 to 13. 15. A method of forming the pack of any one of claims 1 to 13 by folding the blank or blanks of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 1026}
{"index": 1027, "patent_number": "WO13029995 A1", "text": "[EN] A door unit for a display cabinet. The door unit comprises a frame for holding, in use, at least two sliding doors. Linking means selectively links the two doors such that when a first one of the doors is opened the linking means engages with the second one of the doors to pull it open also and when the second one of the doors is opened the linking means disengages such that the first door remains closed. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A door unit for a display cabinet, the door unit comprising: a frame holding at least two sliding doors such that the doors can be slid between open and closed positions and the doors close different openings in the frame, the doors being offset from one another in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of at least one of the doors; and linking means for selectively linking the two doors such that when a first one of the doors is opened the linking means engages with the second one of the doors to pull it open also and when the second one of the doors is opened the linking means disengages such that the first door remains closed.2. The unit of claim 1, wherein the doors are positioned adjacent to one another.3. The unit of claim 1, wherein the doors comprise an upper and lower door.4. The unit of claim 1 to 3 wherein the doors are arranged such that they slide in the same direction.5. The unit of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the linking means comprise a tooth and notch arrangement which enables the two doors to engage with one another where the first door is opened and disengage with one another when the second door is opened.6. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the frame is arranged such that it can be fitted retroactively over a standard display cabinet.7. The unit of any preceding claim, further comprising one or more door closing mechanisms to enable automatic closing of one or more of the doors.8. The unit of any preceding claim wherein closing mechanism comprises one or more of an hydraulic closing mechanism, biased weight closing mechanism, weighted pulley, spring and ratchet, or coiled spring-driven mechanism.9. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the doors are formed from an opaque material.10. The unit of any preceding claim arranged such that advertising or display material can be fixed thereto.11. The unit of any preceding claim, wherein the linking means is concealed by a member positioned on the frame. 12. A display cabinet comprising a housing containing one or more shelves and further comprising a unit of any preceding claim retained on the housing.", "embedding_index": 1027}
{"index": 1028, "patent_number": "WO14206710 A1", "text": "[EN] A device for filling a preformed tube with smokable material by means of pressurised fluid flow is disclosed, including a fluid outlet for releasing a pressurised fluid, tube receiving means; portion receiving means, located between the cigarette tube receiving means and the fluid outlet, for receiving the portion of smokable material prior to filling of the tube; the portion receiving means and cigarette tube receiving means are arranged such that when fluid is released from the pressurised fluid outlet, the smokable material is moved from the portion receiving means into the cigarette tube. A related method, consumable and system are also disclosed. [EN] CLAIMS A device for filling a pre-formed cigarette tube with a portion of smokable material, comprising: a fluid outlet for releasing a pressurised fluid; cigarette tube receiving means for receiving the cigarette tube during the filling process; portion receiving means, located between the cigarette tube receiving means and the fluid outlet, for receiving the portion of smokable material prior to filling of the tube; the portion receiving means and cigarette tube receiving means being arranged such that when fluid is released from the pressurised fluid outlet, the smokable material is moved by the released fluid from the portion receiving means into the cigarette tube.A device according to claim 1, the portion receiving means comprising engagement means for engaging with a casing of a portion of smokable material.A device according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising fluid pressurising means for pressurising the fluid and preferably further comprising valve means for controlling a flow of pressurised fluid from the fluid outlet.A device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising cigarette tube retaining means arranged to retain the cigarette tube as the portion is transferred.5. A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cigarette tube retaining means is arranged to release the cigarette tube when the smokable material is transferred to the cigarette tube.6. A device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising braking means for braking a motion imparted to the filled cigarette tube by the pressurised fluid.7. A device according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising guide means for guiding the tobacco portion into the open end of the cigarette tube.8. A method of filling a pre-formed cigarette tube with smokable material, the method comprising the steps of: providing a fluid under pressure to an outlet of a device for filling cigarette tubes; arranging a portion of smokable material between said outlet and the pre-formed cigarette tube; ejecting the pressurised fluid from said outlet towards the portion of smokable material to transfer it into the cigarette tube.9. A method according to claim 8, further comprising the step of pressurising a fluid source to place the fluid under pressure.10. A method according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the portion of smokable material is provided in a portion casing and the portion is transferred from the portion casing into the cigarette tube by the fluid.11. A method according to claim 10, further comprising breaking one or more frangible closures of the casing, either during application of the consumable to the device, or upon release of pressurised fluid from the pressurised fluid source.12. A method according to any of claims 9 to 11, further comprising braking a motion imparted to the filled cigarette tube by the pressurised fluid.13. A consumable product for use in a tube filling device, comprising: a casing filled with a portion of smokable material; device engaging means, located at a first end of the consumable product, and configured for engaging with engagement means of the tube filling device to retain the casing when the portion of smokable material is transferred from the casing by a pressurised fluid. A consumable product according to claim 13, further comprising releasable sealing means located at a second end of the consumable product, for sealing the second end of the casing in transit and releasing the smokable material on the application of pressurised fluid to the first end. A consumable product according to claim 13 or claim 14, the device engaging means comprising a hollow member to which a frangible closure member is provided for substantially sealing the consumable product, such that the frangible closure can be broken for use of the portion of smokable material.", "embedding_index": 1028}
{"index": 1029, "patent_number": "WO15082308 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a pouch and a method of producing the pouch (1) containing a fibrous material, wherein the method comprises providing a pouch (1) comprising a pocket (2) having a mouth (3) for providing access to the interior of the pocket (2) and having a closure strip (4) extending along the mouth (3); filling the pocket (2) with a fibrous material via the mouth (3); and sealing the closure strip (4) such that at least one channel (5) is retained to allow for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket (2). [EN] Claims 1. A method of producing a pouch containing a fibrous material, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a pouch comprising a pocket having a mouth for providing access to the interior of the pocket and having a closure strip extending along the mouth; filling the pocket with a fibrous material via the mouth; and sealing the closure strip such that at least one channel is retained to allow for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises the preliminary step of forming the pouch from a sheet of material.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sealing is heat sealing.4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the closure strip, once opened, is not resealable.5. A pouch for containing a fibrous material, obtainable by the method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.6. The pouch according to claim 5, wherein the fibrous material is tobacco.7. The pouch according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the pouch is made of material comprising oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), metallised polyethylene terephthalate (MPET), polyethylene (PE) or any combination thereof.8. The pouch according to claim 7, wherein the pouch is made of material comprising OPP, MPET and PE or PET, MPET and PE.9. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the closure strip comprises a heat activatable glue.10. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the closure strip comprises at least one or at least two channels to allow for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket. 1 1. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the length of the at least one channel or two channels extends from 1.0 percent to 12.5 percent of the length of the closure strip, preferably from 3.0 percent to 9.0 percent, most preferably from 3.5 percent to 7.0 percent.12. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the channel(s) is(are) from 2 mm to 10 mm of the closure strip, preferably from 3 mm to 7 mm, most preferably 5 mm.13. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 12, wherein the pouch material has an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) value comprised between 1 and 800 cm3/m2/24h/1 atm, preferably between 1 and 400 cm3/m2/24h/1 atm.14. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 12, wherein the pouch material has a water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) value comprised between 0.1 and 4 g/m2/day, preferably between 0.2 and 3.5 g/m2/day.15. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 14, further comprising a flap extending from the mouth capable of folding over the pocket which, when the pouch is closed, is turned over against the pocket and is detachably connected.16. The pouch according to any one of claims 5 to 15, wherein the fluid comprises oxygen and/or carbon dioxide.17. A heater bar for use in the method according to claim 1, wherein the heater bar comprises a recess of from 2 mm to 10 mm, preferably from 3 mm to 7 mm, most preferably 5 mm.", "embedding_index": 1029}
{"index": 1030, "patent_number": "US2015114413 AA", "text": "[EN] Disclosed is a pH-stabilized oral tobacco composition comprising a buffer of at least two pH stabilizing substances comprising potassium carbonate and at least one additional pH stabilizing substance that can maintain a low total drop in pH-value over prolonged time at ambient as well as refrigerated temperature, so that the freshness and shelf life of the oral tobacco composition can be improved. [EN] 1. An oral tobacco composition comprising a buffer of at least two pH stabilizing substances comprising potassium carbonate and at least one additional pH stabilizing substance, wherein the total pH drop at a temperature in the range of 18 to 25 degrees centigrade after 17 weeks is less than 0.7.2. The oral tobacco composition of claim 1, wherein the total pH drop at a temperature of less than 8 degrees centigrade after 27 weeks is less than 0.7.3. The oral tobacco composition of claim 1, wherein the average pH drop rate is less than 0.05 per week over a period of at least 17 weeks at a temperature in the range of 18 to 25 degrees centigrade, and/or wherein the average pH drop rate is less than 0.05 per week over a period of at least 27 weeks at a temperature of less than 8 degrees centigrade4. The oral tobacco composition claim 1, wherein the stability improvement of the pH in comparison to an oral tobacco composition comprising potassium carbonate alone is at least 35 percent.5. The oral tobacco composition of claim 1, wherein the initial pH of the oral tobacco composition is in the range between 7 and 10.6. The oral tobacco composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance is a compound of the formula AaBbOcDd or a compound derived from an amino acid, wherein A is an alkali metal ion or an alkaline earth metal ion; B is an element selected from the group consisting of P, N, C, Si, S; O is oxygen; D is H, a is an integer between 1 and 3, b is an integer between 1 and 4, c is an integer between 3 and 12, and d is an integer between 0 and 2.7. The oral tobacco composition of claim 6, wherein the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance is a trisilicate compound or a phosphate compound.8. The oral tobacco composition of claim 7, wherein the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance is trisodium phosphate or magnesium trisilicate.9. The oral tobacco composition of claim 6, wherein the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance is glycine or glutamic acid or a sodium or potassium salt of glycine or glutamic acid.10. A compound selected from trisodium phosphate, magnesium trisilicate, glycine, glutamic acid, and sodium and potassium salts of glycine or glutamic acid as a pH-stabilizing substance in an oral tobacco composition.11. A method of preparing a pH stabilized oral tobacco product showing a total pH drop at a temperature in the range of 18 to 25 degrees centigrade after 17 weeks of less than 0.7, comprising i) providing an oral tobacco product; and ii) adding a buffer of at least two pH stabilizing substances comprising potassium carbonate and at least one additional pH stabilizing substance.12. The method of claim 11, wherein the potassium carbonate and the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance are added separately or in combination.13. The method of claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the potassium carbonate is added in the form of a solution.14. The method of claim 11, characterized in that the at least one additional pH stabilizing substance is added as solution or powder.15. An oral tobacco product comprising the oral tobacco composition of any one of claims 1 to 9.", "embedding_index": 1030}
{"index": 1031, "patent_number": "EP3121014 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention pertains to an handheld printer (10), comprising a housing body (1) including a handhold (4) for a user to carry the printer (10) in his/her hands; a guiding bracket (3) attached to a back surface (1b) of the housing body (1), the guiding bracket (3) forming a feed channel between the back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1) and an inner wall of the guiding bracket (3) running from a top end to a bottom end of the housing body (1); at least one first printing device (6a) arranged within the housing body (1) and having a printhead extending at least partially from the back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1); a user input device included in a front surface (1a) of the housing body (1) having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2); and a printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device. [EN] 1. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1) including a handhold (4) for a user to carry the printer (10) in his/her hands;a guiding bracket (3) attached to a back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1), the guiding bracket (3) forming a feed channel between the back surface (1b) of the housing body (1) and an inner wall of the guiding bracket (3) running from a top end to a bottom end of the housing body (1);at least one first printing device (6a) arranged within the housing body (1) and having a printhead extending at least partially from the back surface (1b) of the housing body (1);a user input device included in a front surface (1 a) of the housing body (1) having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2); anda printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device.2. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 1, further comprising: at least one conveying device (9) arranged in the feed channel and configured to convey an object (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) from the top end to the bottom end of the housing body (1) through the feed channel.3. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) is arranged within the inner wall of the guiding bracket (3).4. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 and 2, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a resiliently biased pressure roller configured to press against the object (P) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel.5. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 4, wherein the resiliently biased pressure roller (9) is configured to keep the object (P) to be imprinted in contact with the at least one first printing device (6a) while being fed through the feed channel.6. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the housing body (1) is integrally formed with the guiding bracket (3).7. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the guiding bracket (3) comprises a substantially planar support member (3a) aligned in parallel to the back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1) and a spacing member (3b) protruding in a substantially orthogonal angle from a side edge of the support member (3a).8. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 7, wherein the spacing member (3b) is affixed to the back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1), thereby defining a height (H) of the feed channel corresponding to the protrusion height of the spacing member (3b).9. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 7 and 8, further comprising: at least one second printing device (6b) arranged within an inner wall of the spacing member (3b).10. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, comprising a plurality of first printing devices (6a), the plurality of first printing devices (6a) being arranged in series within the housing body (1) and having printheads extending at least partially from the back surface (1b) of the housing body (1) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel.11. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, further comprising: at least one registration sensor (8a; 8b) arranged in the guiding bracket (3) or in the back surface (1 b) of the housing body (1), the at least one registration sensor (8a; 8b) being configured to register a position of an object (P) to be imprinted within the feed channel.12. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 10, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor (8a; 8b) and configured to control the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor (8a; 8b).13. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, further comprising: an electrical energy storage device (7b) arranged within the housing body (1) and configured to provide the at least one first printing device (6a), the user input device and/or the printer controller (7a) with electrical energy.14. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the user interface (2) comprises a keyboard and/or a display, particularly a touchscreen display.15. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 14, further comprising: a slidable guide latch (5a) arranged within the back surface (1b) of the housing body (1) and configured to slidably adjust the inlet width (W) of the feed channel for an object (P) to be imprinted.", "embedding_index": 1031}
{"index": 1032, "patent_number": "EP3342442 A1", "text": "[EN] An aerosol generating system has a vaporizer, and electrical circuitry configured to selectively activate and deactivate the vaporizer. The aerosol generating system further includes a signal emitter, a signal receiver and an authorization controller. The authorization controller is configured to emit probing signals via the signal emitter, to receive reflected response signals via the signal receiver, to compare a profile of the received reflected response signals with a predetermined response signal profile and to output, based on the comparison, an activation or deactivation signal to the electrical circuitry in order to control an operational state of the vaporizer. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system (V), comprising: a vaporizer (5; 6);electrical circuitry (7) configured to activate and deactivate the vaporizer (5, 6);a signal emitter (9a);a signal receiver (9b); andan authorization controller (8) configured to emit a probing signal via the signal emitter (9a), to receive reflected response signal via the signal receiver (9b), to compare a profile of the received reflected response signal with a predetermined response signal profile and to control, based on the comparison, the electrical circuitry (7) in order to control an operational state of the vaporizer (5, 6).2. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 1, further comprising: an authorization trigger module (4b) coupled to the authorization controller (8), the authorization trigger module (4b) being configured to detect a user-initiated activation condition for the aerosol generating system (V) and to activate the authorization controller (8) upon detection of the user-initiated activation condition.3. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 2, wherein the authorization trigger module (4b) includes a mechanical activation element, and the user-initiated activation condition includes an actuation of the mechanical activation element by a user of the aerosol generating system (V).4. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 2, wherein the authorization trigger module (4b) includes an acceleration sensor or a position sensor, the acceleration sensor or position sensor being configured to detect a movement or a position of the aerosol generating system (V), and the user-initiated activation condition includes a detected movement or position of the aerosol generating system (V) corresponding to one of a number of predefined movement profiles or position profiles of the aerosol generating system (V).5. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 2, wherein the authorization trigger module (4b) includes a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor being configured to detect a contact of the aerosol generating system (V) with a body part of a user, and the user-initiated activation condition includes a detected contact of the aerosol generating system (V) with a body part of a user.6. The aerosol generating system (V) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, further comprising: an airflow activation sensor (4a) coupled to the authorization controller (8), the airflow activation sensor (4a) being configured to measure an airflow parameter of an airflow (A) streaming through the aerosol generating system (V) and to activate the authorization controller (8) when the measured airflow parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold value.7. The aerosol generating system (V) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the signal emitter (9a) comprises an electroacoustic transmitter, an optical emitter or a radar emitter.8. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 7, wherein the signal receiver (9b) comprises an electroacoustic receiver, an optical receiver or a radar receiver.9. The aerosol generating system (V) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the signal emitter (9a) and the signal receiver (9b) are arranged within a common transducer module (9).10. The aerosol generating system (V) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the authorization controller (8) includes an authorization processor (8a) and a data storage (8b) coupled to the authorization processor (8a), the data storage (8b) being configured to store a plurality of predetermined response signal profiles.11. The aerosol generating system (V) according to claim 10, wherein the authorization processor (8a) is configured to measure one or more of a frequency of the reflected response signals, a distribution of frequencies of the reflected response signals, and an amplitude of the reflected response signals at a predefined frequency or a predefined set of frequencies.12. A method (M) for controlling the operation of an aerosol generating system (V), the method (M) comprising: emitting (M2) an electroacoustic reference signal via an electroacoustic transmitter (9a) of the aerosol generating system (V) into an oral cavity of a user of the aerosol generating system (V);receiving (M3) reflected response signals of the emitted electroacoustic reference signal via an electroacoustic receiver (9b) of the aerosol generating system (V) from the oral cavity of the user;comparing (M4) a profile of the received reflected response signals with a predetermined response signal profile stored in the aerosol generating system (V); andcontrolling (M5), based on the result of the comparison, an operational state of a vaporizer (5, 6) of the aerosol generating system (V).13. The method (M) according to claim 12, further comprising: detecting (M1) a user-initiated activation condition for the aerosol generating system (V) and triggering the emitting (M2) of the electroacoustic reference signal upon detection of the user-initiated activation condition.14. The method (M) according to claim 13, wherein controlling (M5) the operational state of the vaporizer includes outputting an activation or deactivation signal to the electrical circuitry (7), which signal is maintained until a change in the user-initiated activation condition is detected.15. Electrical circuitry for an electrically operated aerosol generating system, said electrical circuitry being configured to implement the method of one of the claims 12 to 14.", "embedding_index": 1032}
{"index": 1033, "patent_number": "US2016368677 AA", "text": "[EN] A container for a tobacco product having a base and a lid, the lid comprises an outer skirt and a first abutment projection. The abutment projection runs circumferentially on an inside surface of the lid, adjacent to the outer skirt. The base comprises a side wall configured to contact an outward-facing surface of the first abutment projection during closure of the lid, such that the side wall is outwardly deflected and contacts an inside surface of the outer skirt of the lid, sealing the container when the lid is closed. [EN] 1. A container for a tobacco product comprising: a lid comprising: an outer skirt; anda first abutment projection, the abutment projection running circumferentially on an inside surface of the lid, adjacent to the outer skirt; anda base comprising a side wall configured to contact an outward-facing surface of the first abutment projection during closure of the lid, such that the side wall is outwardly deflected and contacts an inside surface of the outer skirt, sealing the container when the lid is closed.2. The container of claim 1 wherein, during closure, the outward-facing surface of the first abutment projection is angled relative to the side wall of the base to improve the deflection of the side wall of the base upon closure of the container.3. The container of claim 1 wherein the side wall of the base contacts both the inside wall of the outer skirt and the first abutment projection when the lid is closed.4. The container of claim 1 wherein the first abutment projection forms a complete circumferential loop on the inside surface of the lid.5. The container of claim 1 further comprising a releasable retention mechanism, the releasable retention mechanism comprising: a lid coupling portion positioned on an inward-facing surface of the outer skirt; anda base coupling portion positioned on an outward-facing surface of the side wall of the base,wherein the coupling portions are configured to engage upon closure of the lid such that the lid is retained in the closed position,wherein the engaged coupling portions are configured to release upon application of an appropriate force by a user.6. The container of claim 1 further comprising a second abutment projection, wherein the second abutment projection is positioned on an inward facing surface of the outer skirt and is configured to contact the side wall of the base upon closure of the container.7. The container of claim 1 wherein there are at least three contact points between the lid and base when the container is closed.8. The container of claim 1 wherein a portion of the base side wall is angled inwards so as to increase the contact force between the side wall and the first abutment projection of the lid upon closure.9. The container of claim 1 wherein a tip of the base side wall is angled outwards such that contact between a tip of the side wall and an inward facing surface of the outer skirt is increased upon closure.10. The container of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the container is made from a tailored oxygen transmission polymer.11. The container of claim 1 further comprising tobacco contained therein.", "embedding_index": 1033}
{"index": 1034, "patent_number": "EP3025986 A1", "text": "[EN] A container (41) for smoking articles comprises a continuous fold line (105) extending around a housing, wherein said container is foldable about said fold line (105) so as to reduce the footprint of the folded container. A blank and a folded blank for forming the container is also provided, as well as a method for folding the folded blank and a method for forming the container. A tobacco container with a folded blank is also described. [EN] 1. A container for smoking articles comprising: a housing comprising a front face, a back face, two side faces and a bottom face;wherein said housing further comprises a continuous fold line extending along the two side faces, the front face and the back face, wherein said container is foldable about said fold line so as to reduce the footprint of the folded container.2. A container according to 1, wherein said container is formed of a material having one or more cuts, creases, scores, or gaps, or any combination thereof along said continuous fold line.3. A container according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said continuous fold line is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal-axis of the container.4. A container according to claim 3, wherein said continuous fold line bisects the housing substantially half way along the length of the container, as defined in the longitudinal-axis of the container.5. A container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said container is simultaneously collapsible about a second fold line and a third fold line; wherein said second fold line extends along a joining edge between the front face and a first side face; and wherein said third fold line extends along a joining edge between the back face and a second side face, said second side face being different from the first side face.6. A container according to claim 5, wherein in the collapsed configuration, the continuous fold line extending across the front face and the first side face overlies the continuous fold line extending across the back face and the second side face.7. A container according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a lid; preferably wherein said lid is formed of a separate body from the housing which is glued to the housing.8. A container according to claims 6 or 7, wherein said container forms a flip top lid configuration and wherein the longest part of the lid extends substantially half way along the length of the container, as defined in the longitudinal-axis of the container.9. A blank for forming the container according to any of the preceding claims comprising: a back panel, a front panel and two side panels for forming a housing;wherein said back panel is connected to said front panel by one of the side panels and wherein a continuous fold line extends along the two side panels, the front panel and the back panel to enable the blank to be folded about said continuous fold line.10. A blank according to claim 9, further comprising additional panels that form an inner frame, wherein the continuous fold line also extends along the inner frame.11. A folded blank for forming the container according to any of claims 1 to 8, comprising: a back panel, a front panel and two side panels;wherein said back front and side panels have been folded to create a collapsed housing; andwherein said collapsed housing is folded about a continuous fold line extending along the two side panels, the front face and the back face.12. A folded blank according to claim 11, wherein said folded blank is enclosed in a sealed wrapper.13. A method for forming a folded blank according to claims 11 or 12 comprising: folding the blank according to claims 9 or 10 along joining edges between the front panel, the back panel, the side panels so as to form a collapsed housing; andfolding said collapsed housing about the continuous fold line.14. A method for forming the container according to any of claims 1 to 8 comprising unfolding the folded blank according to claim 11.15. A tobacco container comprising tobacco and a folded blank according to claims 11 or 12.", "embedding_index": 1034}
{"index": 1035, "patent_number": "WO12171676 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a packaging system comprising a sealed or re-sealable package containing a tobacco product, wherein the internal environment within the package is actively controlled to maintain a predetermined gaseous composition. Maintaining the oxygen level below atmospheric levels slows undesirable changes to the product resulting from oxidative processes. The sealed or re-sealable package prevents unwanted loss of moisture content and flavour of the tobacco product, whilst maintaining the oxygen concentration in the package above zero prevents the rapid deterioration in the sensory quality of the tobacco product associated with a zero oxygen environment, thereby extending the shelf-life of the product. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A packaging system comprising a sealed or re-sealable package containing a tobacco product, wherein the internal environment within the package is actively controlled to maintain a pre-determined gaseous composition.2. A packaging system according to claim 1, wherein the oxygen level is maintained within a range of greater than 0 percent to 21 percent.3. A packaging system according to claim 2, wherein the oxygen level is maintained within a range of greater than 0 percent to 5 percent.4. A packaging system according to claim 3, wherein the oxygen level is maintained within a range of greater than 0 percent to 2 percent.5. A packaging system according to claim 3, wherein the oxygen level is maintained at 0.1 percent.6. A packaging system according to any preceding claim, wherein the system further comprises means for emitting oxygen into the internal environment within the package at a controlled rate.7. A packaging system according to claim 6, wherein means for emitting oxygen is an active insert.8. A packaging system according to claim 7, wherein the active insert comprises sodium percarbonate contained within a sealed wrapper fabricated from a composite material having gas and water vapour transmission capabilities.9. A packaging system according to claim 8, wherein the insert does not comprise a drying agent.10. A packaging system according to claim 8 or claim 9, consisting of sodium percarbonate contained within the wrapper.11. A packaging system according to any of claims 6 to 10, wherein the rate at which oxygen is emitted from said means varies according to the storage temperature and /or the required moisture content of the tobacco product.12. A packaging system according to any of claims 6 to 11, wherein oxygen is emitted from said means at a rate of between 0.1-500 micro ?/g/day.13. A packaging system according to any of claim 6 to 12, wherein the means for emitting oxygen also absorbs evolved carbon dioxide at a controlled rate.14. A packaging system according to claim 13, wherein the rate at which carbon dioxide is absorbed by said means varies according to the storage temperature and /or the required moisture content of the tobacco product.15. A packaging system according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein carbon dioxide is absorbed by said means at a rate of between 0.1-50 micro ?/g/day.16. A packaging system according to any preceding claim, wherein the tobacco product is snus.17. Use of an oxygen-releasing insert that contains sodium percarbonate and does not contain a drying agent in a packaging system as defined in any of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 1035}
{"index": 1036, "patent_number": "WO14079942 A2", "text": "[EN] A machine, a system and a method for making cigarettes are provided in which first engaging means are provided to engage with a cover of a cigarette product package, and second engaging means are provided to engage with a retainer of a cigarette product package which holds a plurality of products for use in the production of cigarettes. The cover and the retainer are then displaced,in a reversible manner,relative to one another, providing a reliable and consistent approach to accessing the products. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cigarette making machine, comprising: at least one first engaging means arranged to engage a cover of a cigarette product package; and at least one second engaging means arranged to engage a retainer of the cigarette product package in which a plurality of cigarette products are held, wherein the cigarette making machine is arranged to displace in a reversible manner the first engaging means relative to the second engaging means, and thereby to slide the retainer relative to the cover.2. A machine according to claim 1, further comprising release means, preferably formed on the second engaging means, for releasing a locking mechanism of the cigarette product package.3. A machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the cigarette making machine is arranged to displace at least one of the first and second engaging means relative to the other, to activate in a reversible manner the release means for releasing the locking mechanism of the cigarette product package.4. A machine according to claim 3, wherein the relative movement of the first and second engaging means to activate in a reversible manner the release means is different from the relative movement to displace in a reversible manner the retainer relative to the cover.5. A cigarette making machine according to claim 4, wherein the relative movement of the first and second engaging means is curvilinear, and wherein the relative movement of the retainer relative to the cover is linear.6. A cigarette making machine according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising plural respective first and second engaging means for engaging and actuating plural respective cigarette product packages.7. A cigarette making machine according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the machine is configured to displace the second engaging means to locate at least one of the cigarette products adjacent tobacco transfer means for transferring a tobacco portion into a cigarette tube.8. A cigarette making machine according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a compression chamber; a compression member forming the second engaging means; and a drive mechanism for driving the compression member through a compression cycle, wherein the compression cycle comprises: a compression step for compressing a tobacco portion in the compression chamber to form a tobacco rod during which the compression member is advanced from an initial position along a first axis; a retraction step during which the compression member is withdrawn along the first axis and is offset in a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; and a return step during which the compression member is returned to the initial position.9. A machine according to claim 8, further comprising at least one transfer means for transferring the tobacco rod into a cigarette tube.10. A machine according to claim 7, wherein the transfer means is arranged to transfer the tobacco rod into the cigarette tube along a third axis which is perpendicular to both the first and second axes. 1 1. 11.A machine according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first engaging means are adapted to engage with respective packages of different shapes.12. A system comprising a cigarette making machine according to any one of the preceding claims and at least one cigarette product package comprising a plurality of cigarette products.13. A system according to claim 12, wherein the cigarette products are tobacco portions or cigarette tubes.14. A method for making a cigarette, comprising: engaging at least one cover of at least one cigarette product package; engaging at least one retainer of the at least one cigarette product package in which a plurality of cigarette products are held; displacing at least one first engaging means relative to at least one second engaging means, thereby sliding the retainer relative to the cover; and forming a cigarette using at least one cigarette product from the cigarette product package or packages.15. A method according to claim 14, comprising engaging plural respective covers and retainers of plural respective cigarette product packages and displacing at least one of the plural respective first and second engaging means.", "embedding_index": 1036}
{"index": 1037, "patent_number": "WO14140216 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter cigarette (1) comprises a rod of smokable material (2), and a mouth piece (3) attached to the rod (2), the mouth piece (3) comprising an element (5) rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette (1) about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette (1) and a fixed element (6) that is fixed relative to the rod (2). There is also a strength indicator comprising a first scale (20) extending circumferentially around the periphery of the rotatable element (5), and a second scale (21) extending circumferentially around the fixed element (6), wherein each scale comprises a single marker formed by a line having its extremities intersecting a separation line (12) between the rotatable element (5) and the rest of the cigarette (1). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A filter cigarette comprising: a rod of smokable material; a mouth piece attached to the rod, the mouth piece comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette, and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod; and a strength indicator comprising: a first scale extending circumferentially around the periphery of the rotatable element, and a second scale extending circumferentially around the fixed element, wherein each scale comprises a single marker formed by a line having its extremities intersecting a separation line between the rotatable element and the rest of the cigarette.2. A filter cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the two scales together form a figure made of at least one closed line when the scales are arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength.3. A filter cigarette according to claim 2, wherein the two scales are symmetrical about the separation line when the scales are arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength.4. A filter cigarette according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the two scales form a polygon comprising an even number of sides when the scales are arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength.5. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the two scales have only one of their extremities joining each other at the separation line when the scales are arranged in a position representing a maximum level of strength.6. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 to 5, wherein one or each of the scales is symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.7. A filter cigarette according to claims 1 to 6, wherein one or each scale is formed by a continuous line.8. A filter cigarette according to claims 1 to 6, wherein one or each scale is formed by a discontinuous line.", "embedding_index": 1037}
{"index": 1038, "patent_number": "GB2513627 A1", "text": "[EN] A plug of vaporisable material for a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating at least the base of the plug is disclosed. The plug comprises vaporisable material 25 shaped such that it defines a cavity 26 within the vaporisable material. Preferably, the plug comprises tobacco material and the recess cavity is frustoconical. The plug fits into a capsule 20 for use as a cartridge in an e-cigarette device. [EN] Claims 1. A plug of vaporisable material for a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating at least the base of the plug, the plug comprising: vaporisable material shaped such that it defines a cavity within the vaporisable material.2. The plug of claim 1 wherein the cavity is positioned such that there is a predetermined thickness of vaporisable material between the cavity and the base of the plug.3. The plug of claim 2, wherein the ratio of overall plug depth to thickness of vaporisable material between the base of the plug and the cavity is in the range of thirteen to one and four to one.4. The plug of claim 2, wherein the thickness of the vaporisable material is 1.5 mm +1-0.5mm.5. A plug according to any of claims I to 4 wherein the cavity is shaped such that the cross-sectional area of the cavity perpendicular to the base increases as the distance within the cavity to the base increases.6. A plug according to claim 5 wherein the increase in cross-sectional area in the cavity is non-linear in relation to the distance to the base.7. The plug of any of claims I to 4, wherein the cavity is frusto-conical in shape, with the apex adjacent to the base of the plug.8. The plug of claim 7, where the angle of inclination of the inclined side of the frusto-conical cavity is in the range of 10 to 15 degrees with respect to a line perpendicular to the base of the capsule.9. The capsule of claim 8, where the angle of inclination of the inclined side of the frusto-conical cavity is around 12 degrees with respect to a line perpendicular to the base of the plug.10. The plug of any preceding claim wherein the material comprises tobacco.11. A capsule containing a plug of vaporisable material according to any preceding claim.", "embedding_index": 1038}
{"index": 1039, "patent_number": "WO13164372 A1", "text": "[EN] Packaging (1) is provided which comprises an inner packet part (150) and an outer packet part (100) which are movable relative to each other. The inner packet part (150) can be moved from a closed position to an open position by a user. A locking tab and an engagement portion are provided, which provide resistance to this movement, thereby ensuring that the packaging (1) does not open accidentally. Furthermore, the locking tab may provide a noise as it is received in one or both of the closed position and the open position. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging, comprising: an outer packet part; an inner packet part disposed within the outer packet part, the inner packet part being movable relative to the outer packet part between a first position and a second position; and a locking mechanism comprising a locking tab and an engagement portion provided on opposing faces of the inner packet part and the outer packet part, wherein the locking tab and the engagement portion are arranged such that movement of the inner packet part from the first position to the second position is effective to rotate the at least one locking tab around a hinge from a first orientation to a second orientation through a perpendicular orientation in which the locking tab extends perpendicularly to the opposing faces.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the locking tab is concealed by the outer packet part in one or both of the first position and the second position.3. Packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a second engagement portion arranged to engage with the at least one locking tab during movement of the inner packet part from the second position to the first position such that the locking tab is rotated around said hinge from the second orientation to the first orientation through the perpendicular orientation.4. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking tab is arranged to generate a sound when the inner packet part reaches the first position or when the inner packet part reaches the second position.5 Packaging according to claim 4, wherein the locking tab is arranged to generate the sound by striking against one of the opposing faces of the inner packet part of the outer packet part.6. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second locking mechanism, wherein the first locking mechanism is disposed on a first side of the packaging and the second locking mechanism is disposed on a second side of the packaging.7. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein the first and second sides of the packaging are opposing sides of the packaging.8. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a restraining mechanism arranged to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.9. Packaging according to claim 8, wherein the restraining means comprises a first restraining element and a second restraining element provided on opposing faces of the inner packet part and the outer packet part, wherein engagement of the first and second elements is effective to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packet part comprises at least one opening through which one can push the inner packet part to initiate movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.11. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein longitudinal edges of the packaging when the inner packet part is in a closed position have a curved profile.12. A blank for forming the inner packet part of any one of the preceding claims.13. A blank for forming the outer packet part of any one of claims 1 to 11.14. A method of forming an inner packet part, comprising folding the blank of claim 12. A method of forming an outer packet part, comprising folding the blank of3.", "embedding_index": 1039}
{"index": 1040, "patent_number": "GB2551686 A1", "text": "[EN] Product for holding a tobacco material or substitute thereof including a body defining a storage environment, and an electronic device 100. The electronic device has input means 120 to generate an input signal from an external stimulus and output means 130 to generate an output signal in response to the input signal. At least the output means is arranged on a substrate 160, and a protective layer 400 is arranged to cover the substrate and output means, so as to prevent egression of compounds into the tobacco or substitute material, and yet allow transmission of the output signal. The package may further include a barrier layer 500 to cover the input means to prevent compounds escaping to the material, yet allow interaction with external stimulus to generate the input signal. The barrier may allow the passage of electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined frequency range therethrough. The electronic device may also include a power source 110. The holding product may be a pouch (figs 2/3). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal in response to the input signal; wherein at least the output means is arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate and the output means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.2. Product according to claim 1, further comprising a barrier layer arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.3. Product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one cut or opening.4. Product according to claim 3, wherein the barrier layer comprises a deformable region, the product further comprising an activation means adapted to cause deformation of the deformable region so as to selectively broaden the at least one cut or opening such that the input means are directly exposed to the external stimulus for a predefined time period, the cut or opening otherwise remaining closed so as to prevent direct exposure of the input means to the storage environment.5. Product according to claim 4, wherein the activation means is at least one of a piezoelectric element and a substantially flexible region of the substrate.6. Product according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the activation means include a user-actuatable switch.7. Product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer is a selective barrier. 208. Product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow air through.9. Product according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the selective barrier is configured to prevent the passage of select compounds through the selective barrier into the storage environment.10. Product according to any of claims 7-9, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow the passage of electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined frequency range.11. Product according to any of claims 2-10, wherein the barrier layer is a part of, integrally formed with or attached to the protective layer.12. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is made of printable material.13. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein the input means comprises at least one of a wireless signal receiver and a sensor.14. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein the input means are arranged on the substrate.15. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein the substrate is substantially flexible.16. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein the electronic device is an integrated electronic device.17. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the input means and the output means is printed on the substrate.18. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is laminated.19. Product according to any of claims 1-17, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is a varnish.20. Product according to any of claims 1-17, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate and the output means.21. Product according to any preceding claim, wherein the electronic device further comprises: a power source; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein at least the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on the substrate; and wherein the protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.22. Product according to claim 21, wherein at least one of the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means is printed on the substrate.23. Product according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry.24. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source; an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.25. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source; an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal; and wherein a barrier layer is arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.26. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source; an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal; and wherein a barrier layer is arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal, the barrier layer comprising at least one cut or opening.", "embedding_index": 1040}
{"index": 1041, "patent_number": "EP2987418 A1", "text": "[EN] There is provided a device for filling a tube for a smoking article with tobacco, the device comprising a hollow sheath and a screw-threaded tobacco driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is arranged to draw, upon rotation in a first direction, tobacco in to the sheath, and wherein the sheath is arranged to fit within the mouth of a tube for a smoking article and the driving mechanism is further arranged to drive tobacco from the sheath in to the mouth of the tube in use when rotated in a second direction. [EN] 1. A device for filling a tube for a smoking article with tobacco, the device comprising a hollow sheath and a screw-threaded tobacco driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is arranged to draw, upon rotation in a first direction, tobacco in to the sheath, and wherein the sheath is arranged to fit within the mouth of a tube for a smoking article and the driving mechanism is further arranged to drive tobacco from the sheath in to the mouth of the tube in use when rotated in a second direction.2. A device according to claim 1 wherein the sheath is cylindrical.3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the driving mechanism is removable from the sheath.4. A device according to any of preceding claim wherein the driving mechanism has a handle which can be rotated to drive the driving mechanism in either of the first or second directions.5. A device according to any preceding claim wherein the pitch and/or angle of inclination of the screw in the screw-threaded tobacco driving mechanism varies along the length of the screw-threaded tobacco driving mechanism in an axial direction.6. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the length of the sheath can be varied.", "embedding_index": 1041}
{"index": 1042, "patent_number": "EP3176108 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a pack (12) for at least one consumer article, especially at least one electronic cigarette cartridge (14). The pack (12) comprises a container component (16) for accommodating a consumer article, a lid component (22) configured for assembly with the container component (16) for covering or closing an open side of the container component (16), and a latching mechanism for holding the lid component (22) in a latched state fixed on the container component (16). The latching mechanism includes first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) provided at opposite end regions or opposite side walls (20) of the container component (16) for resiliently engaging with complementary first latching elements (30a, 30b) provided on the lid component (22), wherein the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are configured to be pressed towards one another to disengage the complementary first latching elements (30a, 30b) and release the latching mechanism in order to remove the lid component (22). [EN] 1. A pack (12) for at least one consumer article, especially for at least one electronic cigarette cartridge (14), the pack (12) comprising: a container component (16) having a base (18) and one or more side walls (20), which together at least partially delimit at least one compartment for accommodating a consumer article;a lid component (22) configured for assembly with the container component (16) for covering or closing an open side of the container component (16); anda latching mechanism for holding the lid component (22) in a latched state fixed on the container component (16),wherein the latching mechanism comprises first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) provided at opposite end regions or opposite side walls of the container component (16) for resiliently engaging with complementary first latching elements (30a, 30b) provided on the lid component (22), wherein the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are configured to be pressed towards one another to disengage the complementary first latching elements (30a, 30b) and release the latching mechanism in order to remove the lid component (22).2. A pack (12) according to claim 1, wherein the first latching elements (30a, 30b) comprise openings or recesses formed in the lid component (22) into which the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) engage for holding the lid component (22) fixed covering the open side on the container component (16), and wherein the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are retracted from the openings or recesses when the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are pressed together.3. A pack (12) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein each of the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) comprise first resiliently flexible tongues or flaps which are formed in or cut out of the one or more side walls (20c, 20d) of the container component (16) at opposite sides or end regions thereof.4. A pack (12) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are cantilevered members fixed to or integrally formed with the one or more side walls (20) of the container component (16), or wherein the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) are slidable members displaceable with respect to the base (189 and/or one or more side walls (20) of the container component (16).5. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a predefined portion of an outer surface of the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) is configured as a pressure region (34a, 34b) for pressing the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) together, and/or wherein a projecting element (36a, 36b) of each first resilient latching member (28a, 28b) is preferably configured to resiliently engage with the opening or recess of the respective complementary first latching element (30a, 30b) formed in the lid component (22) in the latched state.6. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the latching mechanism includes second resilient latching members (42a, 42b) provided on the lid component (22) for resiliently engaging with complementary second latching elements (44a, 44b) provided on the container component (16), wherein the second resilient latching members (42a, 42b) are configured to be pressed towards one another to disengage the complementary second latching elements (44a, 44b) and release the latching mechanism in order to remove the lid component (22).7. A pack (12) according to claim 6, wherein the second latching elements (44a, 44b) comprise openings or recesses formed in the container component (16) into which the second resilient latching members (42a, 42b) engage for holding the lid component (22) fixed covering the open side on the container component (16), and wherein the second resilient latching members (42a, 422b) are retracted from said openings or recesses when the second resilient latching members (42a, 42b) are pressed together.8. A pack (12) according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein each of the second resilient latching members (42a, 42b) comprise second resiliently flexible tongues or flaps which are formed in or cut from opposite side walls (26) of the lid component (22) or opposite end regions of its one or more side walls.9. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a distance between the first resilient latching members (28a, 28b) is in a range of 100 mm to 200 mm.10. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container component (16) and the lid component (22) are sealed together hermetically before the container component (16) and the lid component (22) are disassembled for the first time.11. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container component (16) is made of at least one material selected from a group consisting of: plastic, an elastic material, and cardboard.12. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid component (22) is made of at least one material selected from a group consisting of: plastic, an elastic material, and cardboard.13. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10), comprising: a pack (12) according to any of the preceding claims; andat least one electronic cigarette cartridge (14) contained in at least one compartment of the pack (12).14. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one electronic cigarette cartridge (14) is held in a mount within the at least one compartment.15. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10) according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the pack (12) comprises at least two compartments, wherein an electronic cigarette cartridge (14) is contained within each respective compartment.", "embedding_index": 1042}
{"index": 1043, "patent_number": "EP3175721 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a pack (12) for at least one consumer article, such as an electronic cigarette cartridge (16), the pack (10) comprising a base (18) and one or more side walls (20), which together at least partially delimit at least one compartment (14) for accommodating the consumer article, wherein a top side of the compartment (14) opposite to the base (18) is covered or sealed by a foil (22) which inhibits access to the compartment (14), and wherein the foil (22) comprises at least one predefined area (24) in which the foil (22) is configured to be broken to access the compartment (14) through an opening formed through the broken predefined area (24) of the foil (22). Moreover, the present invention also relates to an electronic cigarette cartridge product (10) and to a method of packaging at least one consumer article, especially at least one electronic cigarette cartridge (16). [EN] 1. A pack (12) for at least one consumer article (16), especially for at least one electronic cigarette cartridge, the pack (10) comprising: a base (18) and one or more side walls (20), which together at least partially delimit at least one compartment (14) for accommodating a consumer article (16),wherein a top side of the compartment (14) opposite to the base (18) is covered or sealed by a foil (22) which inhibits access to the compartment (14), andwherein the foil (22) comprises at least one predefined area (24) in which the foil (22) is configured to be broken, especially pierced or torn, to access the compartment (14) through an opening formed through the pierced or torn predefined area (24) of the foil (22).2. A pack (12) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one predefined area (24) of the foil (22) is configured to be broken by a connector part (36), especially a screw thread (36), of an electronic cigarette (38), wherein the compartment (14) is configured to receive the connector part (36) of the electronic cigarette (38) into the compartment (14) inserted through the opening formed through the broken predefined area (24) of the foil (22) for connection with the consumer article (16), especially an electronic cigarette cartridge, accommodated in the compartment (14).3. A pack (12) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one predefined area (24) of the foil is delimited by one or more line of weakness formed in the foil, and/or is marked by at least one marker (30, 40) on an outer surface of the foil (22).4. A pack (12) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one marker (30, 40) comprises at least one raised portion (40), at least one recess and/or at least one perforation (30) formed in or on the outer surface of the foil (22).5. A pack (12) according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the at least one marker (30, 40) comprises at least one line and/or at least one symbol printed on the outer surface of the foil (22).6. A pack (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the at least one marker (30, 40) corresponds to a contact region for the connector part (36) of the electronic cigarette (38) to be pressed against the predefined area (24) of the foil (22) for piercing or tearing the predefined area (24).7. A pack (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foil (22) is made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of: plastic, aluminium and cardboard.8. A pack (12) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the foil (22) is a multilayer foil comprising at least two different layers, wherein the at least two different layers preferably have different coefficients of tensile strength.9. A pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, the pack (12) having a cuboid shape comprising a base wall (18) from which extend a first side wall (20a), a second side wall (20b) opposite to the first side wall (20a), a third side wall (20c), and a forth side wall (20d) opposite to the third side wall (20c), wherein the cuboid shaped pack (12) encloses a cavity or space which comprises the at least one compartment (14), and preferably a plurality of compartments (14), each of which is configured to for accommodate a respective consumer article (16) and each of which is covered or sealed by a respective foil (22) which inhibits access to that compartment (14).10. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10), comprising: a pack (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; andan electronic cigarette cartridge (16) in each compartment (14) within the pack (12).11. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10) according to claim 10, wherein the electronic cigarette cartridge (16) in each compartment (14) is arranged is such a way that a connector part (34) of the cartridge (16) is directed towards the predefined area (24) of the foil (22) to engage with a connector part (36) of the electronic cigarette (38) inserted into the compartment (14) through the opening formed through the predefined area (24) to connect the cartridge (16) to the electronic cigarette (38), especially by screwing a screw thread (34) of the cartridge (16) and a screw thread (36) of the electronic cigarette (38) together.12. An electronic cigarette cartridge product (10) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the pack (12) comprises at least two compartments (14), and wherein a cartridge (16) is packed in each respective compartment (14).13. A method of packaging at least one consumer article (16), especially at least one electronic cigarette cartridge, comprising the steps of: arranging the at least one consumer article within a compartment (14) of a pack (12) at least partially delimited by a base (18) and one or more side walls (20a to 20d);providing a foil (22) for covering a top side of the compartment (14) opposite the base (18) to inhibit access to the compartment (14), wherein the foil (22) is provided with at least one frangible predefined area (24) which is configured to be broken to provide access to the compartment (14) through an opening formed through the broken predefined area (24); andcovering the top side of the compartment (14) with the foil (22) to seal the compartment (14) and inhibit access to the consumer article (16).14. A method according to claim 13, wherein at least one marker (30, 40) is printed or formed in or on an outer surface of the foil (22) to mark or indicate the at least one predefined area (24).15. A method according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein an electronic cigarette cartridge (16) is arranged in each compartment (14) such that a connector part (34) of the cartridge (16) is directed towards the frangible predefined area (24) of the foil (22) covering the top side of the compartment (14).", "embedding_index": 1043}
{"index": 1044, "patent_number": "EP3175722 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention provides a consumable cartridge (1) for an inhaler device (10), such as a personal vaporizer or electronic smoking article. The cartridge (1) comprises a casing (2) defining a cavity (C) that holds a volume of liquid (L) to be vaporized. The casing (2) includes at least one opening (5) for insertion of a piercing member (15) through the opening (5) into the cavity (C), and a sealing membrane (3) which is configured to be pierced or ruptured by the piercing member (15) when inserted through the opening (5) to release the liquid (L) held in the cavity (C) for vaporization. The present invention also provides an inhaler device (10), such as an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour (V) for inhalation. The inhaler device (10) comprises a body portion (11) configured to receive a consumable cartridge (1) according to the invention; and a mouthpiece (14) provided on the body portion (11) for conveying or delivering vapour (V) generated from the liquid (L) to a user, wherein the device (10) includes a piercing member (15) configured for insertion into and/or through the at least one opening (5) to pierce or rupture the sealing membrane (3) to access the liquid (L) for vaporization. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge (1) for an inhaler device (10), such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, the cartridge (1) comprising: a casing (2) defining a cavity (C) which holds a volume of a liquid (L) to be vaporized,wherein the casing (2) includes at least one opening (5) for insertion of a piercing member (15) through the opening (5) into the cavity (C), and a sealing membrane (3) which is configured to be pierced or ruptured by the piercing member (15) when inserted through the opening (5) to release the liquid (L) held in the cavity (C) for vaporization.2. A consumable cartridge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the opening (5) is formed in a wall of the casing (2) and has a diameter larger than a diameter of the piercing member (15) configured to be inserted through it, wherein the opening (5) is preferably sized to substantially correspond to a diameter of the piercing member (15).3. A consumable cartridge (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the sealing membrane (3) covers or extends over the at least one opening (5).4. A consumable cartridge (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the sealing membrane (3) surrounds and/or encloses the liquid (L) to form a capsule which is housed within the cavity (C) of the casing (2).5. A consumable cartridge (1) according to claim 4, wherein the sealing membrane (3) forming the capsule holding the liquid (L) within the cavity (C) is accessible by the piercing member (15) inserted via the opening (5) in the casing (2).6. A consumable cartridge (1) according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the sealing membrane (3) is configured to rupture when pierced by the piercing member (15).7. A consumable cartridge (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the casing (2) includes a second opening (7) opposite to and substantially aligned with the first opening (5), the piercing member (15) preferably being configured to pass out of the cavity (C) through the second opening (8).8. A consumable cartridge (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the sealing membrane (3, 3') covers or extends over each opening (5, 7).9. A consumable cartridge (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the casing (2) is substantially cylindrical and the at least one opening (5, 7) is provided in a respective end region of the casing (2).10. An inhaler device (10), such as an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour (V) for inhalation, the device (10) comprising: a body portion (11) configured to receive a consumable cartridge (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9; anda mouthpiece (14) provided on the body portion (11) for conveying or delivering vapour (V) generated from the liquid (L) to a user;wherein the device (10) includes a piercing member (15) configured for insertion into and/or through the at least one opening (5) to pierce or rupture the sealing membrane (3) to access the liquid (L) for vaporization.11. An inhaler device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the piercing member (15) includes a tip portion (16) configured to pierce or cut the membrane (3) and a liquid conveying portion (17) configured to convey the liquid (L) from the cartridge (1) to an aerosol generating means (18) in the device (10) for vaporizing the substance (3).12. An inhaler device (10) according to claim 11, wherein the liquid conveying portion (17) is configured to convey the liquid (L) to the aerosol generating means (18) by capillary action, the liquid conveying portion (17) preferably comprising at least one of a fibrous material or wicking material and a tube for convey the liquid (L) to the aerosol generating means (18).13. An inhaler device (10) according to claim 12, wherein the tube of the liquid conveying portion (17) includes a plurality of laterally formed apertures (23) for admitting liquid (L) into the tube.14. An inhaler device (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the aerosol generating means (18) comprises a heater, especially a heating coil, provided on an end region of the liquid conveying portion (17), preferably located within the mouthpiece (14).15. An inhaler device (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the piercing member (17) is configured to be inserted through substantially a full length of the casing (2).", "embedding_index": 1044}
{"index": 1045, "patent_number": "US2014144027 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention is directed to a cutter knife body having a grip portion, wherein the grip portion comprises a trigger lever, a cutting blade provided on an end of the cutter knife body, a pin rotatably supporting the cutting blade in the cutter knife body, a locking member placed in an opening formed in the cutter knife body, and a pair of cutting blade protector flanges, each protector flange being disposed on a side of the cutting blade, wherein each of said pair of cutting blade protector flanges has an outward protrusion from a surface of the flange, the grip type cutter knife characterized by further comprising: a pair of springs located between the pin and each of the outward protrusion. from the flange surface, wherein the pair of flanges is slidably supported in the cutter knife body by the pin and the pair of springs. [EN] 1. A grip type cutter knife, comprising: a cutter knife body having a grip portion, wherein the grip portion comprises a trigger lever, a cutting blade provided on an end of the cutter knife body, a pin rotatably supporting the cutting blade in the cutter knife body, a locking member placed in an opening formed in the cutter knife body and a pair of cutting blade protector flanges, each protector flange being disposed on a side of the cutting blade, wherein each of said pair of cutting blade protector flanges has an outward protrusion from a surface of the flange, the grip type cutter knife further comprising: a pair of springs located between the pin and each of the outward protrusion from the flange surface, wherein the pair of flanges is slidably supported in the cutter knife body by the pin and the pair of springs.2. The grip type cutter knife according to claim 1, wherein each of said pair of flanges has a flat bottomed shape.3. The grip type cutter knife according to claim 1, wherein the cutter knife body comprises a platform, wherein the cutting blade and the pair of cutting blade protector flanges are disposed on said platform.4. The grip type cutter knife according to claim 3, wherein said platform comprises an elongated circular opening for allowing the cutting blade and the cutting blade protector flanges to slide outwards from the cutter knife body.5. The grip type cutter knife according to claim 1, wherein each of said outward protrusions supports a first extremity of each of said pair of springs.6. The grip type cutter knife according to claim 1, wherein a second extremity of each of said pair of springs impinges upon said pin.7. The grip cutter knife according to claim 1, wherein the cutter knife body has a guiding cavity with an opening in towards said platform, wherein each of said pair of cutting blade protector flanges has a guiding pin extending out in said cavity, and wherein each of the guiding pins of the cutting blade protector flanges is capable of translational movement within said guiding cavity.8. The grip knife according to claim 1, further comprising: a closing plate having a sliding channel, wherein a first extremity of said pin is capable of executing a translational sliding motion in said sliding channel.9. The grip knife according to claim 1, further comprising a clip and washer assembly to secure to the grip knife a second extremity of said pin.10. The grip knife according to claim 1, wherein a circumference of the cutting blade is smaller than a circumference of each cutting blade protector flange.11. The grip knife according to claim 1, wherein the shape of each of said pair of flanges is consistently circular, with a flat bottom shape in the portion of the flange that comes in contact with a material to be cut, and a flat vertical shape in a portion comprised between the portion of the flange that is in contact with the material to be cut and the consistently circular portion, wherein the flat bottom shape of the flange and the flat vertical shape of the flange form a 90 degrees angle.", "embedding_index": 1045}
{"index": 1046, "patent_number": "WO14079944 A2", "text": "[EN] A tobacco package is disclosed for use in a cigarette making machine, the package comprising a cover and a retainer. The retainer is arranged to receive a plurality of tobacco portions, and is moveable relative to the cover between a first position, in which the tobacco portions are concealed by at least the cover to prevent the machine from accessing the tobacco portions, and a second position, in which at least one of the tobacco portions is accessible. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco package for use in a cigarette making machine, the package comprising: a cover; and a retainer, arranged to receive a plurality of tobacco portions, and being movable relative to the cover between a first position, in which the tobacco portions are concealed by at least the cover to prevent the machine from accessing the tobacco portions, and a second position, in which at least one of the tobacco portions is accessible.2. A tobacco package according to claim 1, wherein the cover is an outer cover and the retainer is moveable within the outer cover.3. A tobacco package according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the retainer is configured such that the tobacco portions may be extracted from the cover sequentially, optionally one by one.4. A tobacco package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the retainer is provided with a plurality of dividers forming a plurality of chambers, each chamber arranged to receive a tobacco portion, such that each chamber is located between two neighbouring dividers.5. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco portion has a tobacco portion sleeve and a wall of the chamber comprises at least one gripping portion for releasably retaining the tobacco portion sleeve in the chamber receiving the tobacco portion.6. A tobacco package according to claim 5, wherein the tobacco portion sleeve has an adaptor for engaging with the cigarette making machine and wherein the at least one chamber comprises an opening arranged to allow engagement with the adaptor to thereby pull out the tobacco portion of a side of the chamber.7. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco portion is extracted in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the retainer.8. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the package comprises engaging means for engaging with the cigarette making machine, the engaging means optionally comprising a step, a ridge or a recess on the package.9. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retainer comprises a machine engagement portion, arranged to be engageable by the cigarette making machine to displace the retainer relative to the cover.10. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the package comprises locking means for locking the package in the first position, and the locking means are arranged to be actuated by a release mechanism of the cigarette making machine to open the package. 1 1. 11.A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco portion is a tobacco portion suitable for making a single cigarette.12. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, the package comprising at least one tobacco portion received in the retainer and wherein the at least one tobacco portion has a tobacco portion sleeve.13. A tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover comprises additional walls to provide the tobacco package with a profiled shape for allowing insertion of the package in the cigarette making machine only in a correct orientation.14. A system comprising a make-your-own, MYO, cigarette making machine arranged to actuate the retainer of a tobacco package according to any one of the preceding claims to extract a tobacco portion therefrom.15. A method for making cigarettes comprising the steps of: inserting a tobacco package according to any one of claims 1 to 13 into the cigarette making machine; and actuating the retainer of the tobacco package to extract a tobacco portion therefrom for use in a cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1046}
{"index": 1047, "patent_number": "US2012279081 AA", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a device and a method, wherein the process conditions can be kept constant in a device for processing tobacco. The device comprises a combining device for combining the tobacco to be processed and a process gas and which is connected to a discharge device for discharging a first quantity of the process gas and a supply device for supplying a second quantity of the process gas; the device having at least one control device for controlling the first quantity of the discharged process gas and/or the second quantity of the supplied process gas. [EN] 1. Device for processing tobacco, comprising: a combining device for combining the tobacco to be processed and a process gas, such as superheated water vapour and/or ambient air, and which is connected to a discharge device for discharging a first quantity of process gas and a supply device for supplying a second quantity of process gas; wherein the device has at least one control device for controlling the first quantity of discharged process gas and the second quantity of supplied process gas in such a manner that the total quantity of process gas discharged from the device is equal to the total quantity of process gas supplied to the device.2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device has a tobacco supply device for supplying the tobacco to the combining device, a separating device for separating the tobacco from the process gas and a tobacco discharge device for discharging the tobacco from the separating device.3. Device according to claim 1, wherein the process gas flows through a circuit connected to the combining device and in that the discharge device for discharging the first quantity of process gas from the combining device and the supply device for supplying the second quantity of process gas are connected to the circuit.4. Device according to claim 3, wherein there are arranged in the circuit a heating element for heating the process gas and a flow generating device for generating a flow of the process gas in the circuit.5. Device according to claim 4, wherein the discharge device is arranged downstream of the flow generating device in the direction of flow of the process gas and the supply device is arranged downstream of the discharge device in the direction of flow of the process gas in the circuit.6. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device has an air inlet device for supplying ambient air to the circuit is arranged upstream of the flow generating device in the direction of flow of the process gas.7. Device according to claim 6, wherein the control device is connected to a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of the process gas, at least one flow sensor for establishing the flow quantity of the process gas arranged in the circuit and particularly in the discharge device, an oxygen sensor for measuring the oxygen content of the process gas, a moisture sensor for establishing the moisture content of the tobacco supplied to and/or tobacco discharged from the device, a temperature sensor for establishing the temperature of the process gas, the tobacco supply device, the heating element, the air inlet device, the flow generating device, the supply device for supplying process gas and/or the discharge device for discharging the process gas and controls and/or adjusts the pressure of the process gas, the tobacco quantity which is supplied to the device by means of the tobacco supply device, the mass flow of process gas through the circuit, the oxygen content of the process gas, the speed of the process gas flow through the combining device, the temperature of the process gas, the mass flow of process gas through the discharge device and/or the moisture of the tobacco supplied to and discharged from the device.8. Method for processing tobacco, having the following method steps: combining the tobacco to be processed and a process gas in a combining device; discharging a first quantity of process gas from the combining device by means of a discharge device; supplying a second quantity of process gas to the combining device by means of a supply device; and controlling the first quantity of discharged process gas and the second quantity of supplied process gas by means of at least one control device in such a manner that the total quantity of process gas discharged from the device is equal to the total quantity of process gas supplied to the device.9. Method according to claim 8, wherein the process gas quantity discharged from the combining device by the discharge device is between 0 percent and 50 percent of the process gas in the device and is continuously adjustable.10. Method according to claim 8, wherein the method further has the following method steps: generating a flow of the process gas by means of a flow generating device in a circuit which is connected to the combining device; heating the process gas by means of a heating element; supplying the tobacco to the combining device by means of a tobacco supply device; drying the tobacco by means of the process gas; separating the tobacco from the process gas by means of a separating device; discharging the tobacco from the separating device; and supplying ambient air to the circuit by means of an air inlet device.11. Method according to claim 10, wherein the method further has the following method steps: measuring the mass flow of the process gas through the circuit by means of a flow sensor; increasing the mass flow of process gas by means of the flow generating device in the event that the mass flow of the process gas through the circuit is too small; or reducing the mass flow of process gas by means of the flow generating device in the event that the mass flow of the process gas through the circuit is too great.12. Method according to claim 8, wherein the method further has the following method steps: measuring the mass flow through the discharge device by means of a flow sensor; increasing the second quantity of process gas supplied to the device by means of the supply device in the event that the quantity of process gas discharged from the device is too small; or reducing the second quantity of process gas supplied to the device by means of the supply device in the event that the quantity of process gas discharged from the device is too great.13. Method according to claim 8, wherein the method further has the following method steps: measuring the oxygen content of the process gas in the device by means of at least one oxygen sensor; supplying ambient air by means of an air inlet device in the event that the oxygen content of the process gas is too low; or supplying process gas to the device by means of the supply device and/or reducing the quantity of ambient air supplied by means of the air inlet device in the event that the oxygen content of the process gas is too high.14. Method according to claim 10, wherein the method further has the following method steps: measuring the pressure of the process gas in the device by means of at least one pressure sensor; increasing the first quantity of process gas discharged from the device by means of the discharge device in the event that the pressure in the device is too high; or reducing the first quantity of process gas discharged from the device by means of the discharge device in the event that the pressure in the device is too low.15. Method according to claim 12, wherein the method further has the following method steps: calculating the second quantity of process gas which is supplied to the combining device by the supply device in accordance with: the loss of the quantity of process gas by the tobacco supply device and the tobacco discharge device, the previously established first quantity of process gas which is discharged from the circuit by means of the discharge device, the quantity of process gas which is vaporised by the tobacco and supplied to the circuit, and the quantity of ambient air supplied by the air inlet device.", "embedding_index": 1047}
{"index": 1048, "patent_number": "EP3120717 A1", "text": "[EN] A smoking article is provided comprising a rod of aerosol generating material (3) and a filter element (5) attached to an end of the rod of aerosol generating material (3) by means of a tipping paper (7) such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis. The filter element comprises a cavity (9) containing an additive (11) and is at least partially surrounded by substantially transparent or semi-transparent wrapper (13) such that the additive in the cavity is visible through the wrapper (13). The tipping paper (7) comprises at least two cut-out windows (15) arranged to allow light to enter the cavity (9) in the filter element from at least two different directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The additive (11) fills between about 10 to about 60 percent of the cavity. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter element attached to an end of the rod of aerosol generating material by means of a tipping paper such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis, the filter element comprising a cavity containing an additive and being at least partially surrounded by a substantially transparent or semi-transparent wrapper such that the additive in the cavity is visible through the wrapper and the tipping paper comprising at least two cut-out windows arranged to allow light to enter the cavity in the filter element from at least two different directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the additive fills between about 10 to about 60 percent of the cavity.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the cut-out windows are arranged around the circumference of the wrapper with an angular separation about the longitudinal axis of at least 90 degrees.3. A smoking article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the additive fills between about 20 to about 50 percent of the cavity.4. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the additive comprises a smoke-altering substance.5. A smoking article according to claim 4, wherein the additive comprises at least one of a breakable flavour capsule, a breakable water capsule, a particulate adsorbent or a natural flavourant in particulate or bulk form.6. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the additive is coloured.7. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the additive comprises luminescent material, in particular photoluminescent material.8. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least two cut outs have a regular shape.9. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the shape of the cut-outs has rotational or reflectional symmetry.10. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least two cut outs have the same shape.11. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the surface area of each of the cut outs is between about 10 to 80 mm2.12. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cut outs have a same surface area.13. A smoking article according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cut outs are located in symmetrical positions with respect to the longitudinal axis.14. A smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the cut-out windows are pre-cut in the tipping paper and closed by removable panels before use of the smoking article.15. A smoking article according to claim 14, wherein the removable panels are formed of tearable parts of the tipping paper delimited therein over the cavity by a line of perforations.", "embedding_index": 1048}
{"index": 1049, "patent_number": "EP3070025 A1", "text": "[EN] This invention provides a packaging assembly (1) for articles to be packaged, and especially for consumer articles, such as cigarette packs or the like, the packaging assembly (1) comprising: a container (2) assembled from a blank, especially a substantially flat blank (A, D), the container (2) comprising a first compartment (3) for receiving and accommodating one or more articles to be packaged and a second compartment (4) for separately housing an electronic device; and a cover or lid (5) provided on the container (1) and movable between an open position (X) for permitting access to the first compartment (3) and a closed position to prevent access to the first compartment (3); wherein the container (2) and/or the cover (5) includes output means (6) printed thereon for connection with the electronic device for generating visible and/or audible output. The present invention also provides a packaging blank (A, D) for such a packaging assembly (1). [EN] 1. A packaging assembly (1) for articles to be packaged, especially consumer articles, such as packs of cigarettes or the like, or other consumables, the packaging assembly (1) comprising: a container (2) assembled from a blank, especially a substantially flat blank (A, D), wherein the container (2) comprises a first compartment (3) for receiving and accommodating one or more articles to be packaged and a second compartment (4) for housing an electronic device; anda cover (5) provided on the container (1) and movable between an open position (X) to permit access to the first compartment (3) and a closed position to prevent access to the first compartment (3);wherein the container (2) and/or the cover (5) includes output means (6) printed thereon for connection with the electronic device for generating visible and/or audible output.2. A packaging assembly (1) according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device comprises a power source and/or a signal processor for electrical connection with the printed output means (6), wherein the electronic device is preferably provided in the second compartment (4).3. A packaging assembly (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising input means (8) electrically connected with or comprised in the electronic device for activating the output means (6), wherein the input means (8) preferably comprises at least one of: a light sensor, a motion sensor, a touch sensor, a microphone and a switch.4. A packaging assembly (1) according to claim 3, wherein the input means (8) is configured and arranged to activate the output means (6) on movement of the cover (5), preferably upon movement of the cover (5) from the closed position to the open position (X) and/or vice versa; and/or wherein the input means (8) comprises a touch sensor or switch printed on the container (2) and/or on the cover (5) for activating the output means (6).5. A packaging assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the printed output means (6) comprises at least one lighting element (7) and/or acoustic transducer element, each lighting element (7) preferably including electro-luminescent ink; wherein each lighting element (7) is preferably printed on material of the container (2) and/or of the cover (5), on an external surface and/or an internal surface thereof, and is connected to the electronic device and/or to the input means (8) by means of a printed electrical connector (7').6. A packaging assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the container (2) comprises a front panel (F), a base panel (B), a rear panel (R), and side panels (S) extending between the front and rear panels (F, R) to delimit an internal space (C) that is accessible through a top opening (O) opposite the base panel (B), wherein the internal space (C) is divided into the first and second compartments (3, 4) by at least one internal panel (IP) which extends between the front and rear panels (F, R) or between the side panels (S).7. A packaging assembly (1) according to claim 6, wherein the at least one internal panel (IP) is in hinged connection with one of the front panel (F), the rear panel (R), or the side panels (S), and includes two internal panels (IP1, IP2) connected to one another along a fold line, wherein at least one of said two internal panels (IP1, IP2) preferably has an area substantially equal to a transverse or longitudinal cross-section of the internal space (C) in the container (2).8. A packaging assembly (1) according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the input means (8) is provided on one of the panels (F, B, R, S, IP) that forms or delimits the second compartment (4) or, alternatively, extends through or is accessible through an aperture (H) in one of the panels (F, B, R, S, IP) that forms or delimits the second compartment (4), preferably one of the internal panels (IP1, IP2).9. A packaging assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the cover (5) is pivotally movable between the open position (X) and the closed position, wherein the cover (5) is preferably configured as a lid and attached to the container (2) via a hinge connection, preferably formed by a line of weakness or a fold line (L1) in the packaging material.10. A packaging assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the container (2) and the cover (5) are assembled from a single foldable blank (A), especially a substantially flat blank, preferably of a cardboard or plastic material.11. A packaging assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cover (5) is assembled from an individual foldable blank (E), preferably of cardboard or plastic material, and is provided on or attached to the container (2) after folding thereof.12. A packaging blank (A) for a packaging assembly (1) according to claim 10, the packaging blank (A) comprising: a container forming section (A1); anda lid forming section (A2);wherein the lid forming section (A2) comprises a cover panel (CP) connected to the container forming section (A1) along a lid fold line (L1) and a closure tab (CT) connected to the cover panel (CP) along a closure tab fold line (L2); andwherein the container forming section (A1) comprises at least a front panel (F), a base panel (B), and a rear panel (R) arranged in series and extending from the lid fold line (L1), wherein the front panel (F), the base panel (B), and the rear panel (R) are interconnected via fold lines (L3, L4) that are substantially parallel to the lid fold line (L1); the container forming section (A1) further comprising side panels (S) at opposite ends of one of the front panel (F), the base panel (B), and rear panel (R) connected along respective fold lines (L5, L6);wherein the container forming section (A1) includes an internal panel section (IPS) which extends from and is connected to one of the side panels (S) via a partition fold line (LP), said internal panel section (IPS) comprising at least one internal panel (IP), and preferably two internal panels (IP1, IP2) connected to each other along a second partition fold line (LP2), for dividing an internal space (C) of the container (2) into a first compartment (3) and a second compartment (4) upon folding the blank (A) to form the packaging assembly (1);wherein one or more of the panels (F, B, R, S, CP) of the blank include(s) output means (6) printed thereon for electrical connection with a power source for generating visible and/or audible output.13. A packaging blank (A) according to claim 12, further comprising one or more holding tabs (T1, T2, T3, T4) which extend from the side panels (S) themselves, and/or from opposite ends of those two of the front, base and rear panels (F, B, R) from which the side panels (S) do not extend, wherein the holding tabs (T1, T2, T3, T4) are configured for interconnecting the side panels (S) with either or both of those two of the front, base and rear panels (F, B, R) from which the side panels (S) do not extend.14. A packaging blank (D) for a container (2) of a packaging assembly (1) according to claim 11, the packaging blank (D) comprising: at least first and second main panels (F, R) arranged in series and alternately with first and second side panels (S1, S2), each of the side panels (S1, S2) being connected along a respective longitudinal edge of the first and second main panels (F, R) via substantially parallel longitudinal fold lines (L1, L2, L3),a base panel (B) connected along a fold line (L5) to a base end of the first main panel (F), a base closing tab (BT) extending from the base panel (B) opposite the first main panel (F), andan internal panel section (IPS) which extends from a base end of the second main panel (R) and is connected thereto along a fold line (L9), said internal panel section (IPS) comprising at least one internal panel (IP), and preferably two or more internal panels (IP1,IP2) connected to each other along one or more fold lines (LP, LP2, LP3), to divide an internal space (C) of the container (2) into first and second compartments (3, 4) upon folding the blank (D) to form the packaging assembly (1),wherein one or more of the panels (F, B, R, S) of the blank include(s) output means (6) printed thereon for electrical connection with a power source for generating visible and/or audible output.15. A packaging blank (D) according to claim 14, wherein one of the first and second main panels (F, R) or one of the first and second side panels (S1, S2) includes an attachment tab (AT) connected thereto via a longitudinal fold line (L4) along a longitudinal edge thereof not connected to the other side panel or the other main panel; and/or wherein the packaging blank (D) further comprises one or more closing tabs (T5, T6) connected along fold lines (L7, L8) at a base end of each of the side panels (S1, S2) configured for supporting closure of the base panel (B).", "embedding_index": 1049}
{"index": 1050, "patent_number": "WO13144188 A1", "text": "[EN] A device (1) for removing air from a container, the container comprising a base and at least one wall (7) extending there from to define an enclosure (9) with an opening opposite the base, the device comprising: a support element (2) configured to allow a user to hold and move the device (1) within the enclosure (9) in a push/pull movement; a flexible airtight sealing element (3) attached to or part of the support element and projecting from the edges of the support element (2) so that the sealing element (3) is in continuous sealing contact with an inner surface of the at least one wall (7) when the device is within the enclosure (9) and generally perpendicular to the wall (7) and a valve mechanism arranged such that air can pass through and/or around the device (1) and the device can be put in motion within the enclosure (9) only when actuated by a user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A device for removing air from a container, the container comprising a base and at least one wall extending there from to define an enclosure with an opening opposite the base, the device comprising: a support element configured to allow a user to hold and move the device within the enclosure in a push/pull movement; a flexible airtight sealing element attached to or part of the support element and projecting from the edges of the support element so that the sealing element is in continuous sealing contact with an inner surface of the at least one wall when the device is within the enclosure and generally perpendicular to the wall; and a valve mechanism arranged such that air can pass through and/or around the device and the device can be put in motion within the enclosure only when actuated by a user.2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that upon actuation of the valve mechanism, a partial vacuum created in the enclosure during the push movement of the device can be released when the device is moved away from the base toward removal from the container.3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support element is arranged such that it exerts a radial force on the sealing material projecting from its edges towards the inner surface of the wall when the device extends generally perpendicular to the wall.4. A device according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the valve mechanism comprises a valve within the support element and/or sealing element.5. Device according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the valve mechanism comprises valve apertures or slots arranged within the support element and/or sealing element.6. Device according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the valve mechanism is provided by a bending capacity in the support element and sealing element about at least one median axis under a compression force applied on said axis or a traction force applied to the support element at a position offset from said axis.7. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a handle to hold and move the device within a container in a push/pull movement.8. A device according to claim 7, characterized in that the handle is foldable flat onto the support element.9. A device according to claim 8, wherein the valve mechanism comprises valve apertures arranged within the support element and/or sealing element and the handle is formed from foldable wings which define the handle in their open position, the wings exposing the apertures in their open position, but covering the apertures in their closed flat position.10. A device according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in it comprises a pull-tab attached to the support element, and offset from the center of the device to induce tilting of the device in the container when the user pulls on the tab, thereby releasing the valve mechanism.11. A container comprising a base and wall extending there from to define an enclosure with an opening opposite the base, and a device according to any preceding claim positioned within the enclosure.12. A container according to claim 11, further comprising a seal covering the opening, the seal be arranged to be removed by a user to gain access to the enclosure; and a lid positioned over the seal.13. A container according to claim 12, wherein the device is positioned between the lid and the seal.", "embedding_index": 1050}
{"index": 1051, "patent_number": "WO12025757 A1", "text": "[EN] A container (1) is disclosed, comprising: an inner pack, comprising: a bottom face (104), an open top face (103), a plurality of inner pack side walls of an inner pack (102), extending longitudinally between the top and bottom faces and a lid (111) hingedly connected to one of the inner pack side walls; an outer pack (101) comprising a plurality of longitudinal outer pack side walls (105) defining an interior of the outer pack, the inner pack being receivable within the interior of the outer pack, the outer pack being arranged to allow relative longitudinal movement of the inner pack with respect to the outer pack, between first and second positions; and a lid actuating link (116), being integrally formed with and extending from an edge of a side wall of the outer pack at a first end and connected to the lid of the inner pack at a second end, the lid and lid actuating link being arranged such that sliding the inner pack between the first position and the second position causes the lid to move between an open position and a closed position. [EN] CLAIMS A container, comprising: an inner pack, comprising: a bottom face, an open top face, a plurality of inner pack side walls extending longitudinally between the top and bottom faces and a lid hingedly connected to one of the inner pack side walls; an outer pack comprising a plurality of longitudinal outer pack side walls defining an interior of the outer pack, the inner pack being receivable within the interior of the outer pack, the outer pack being arranged to allow relative longitudinal movement of the inner pack with respect to the outer pack, between first and second positions; and a lid actuating link, being integrally formed with and extending from an edge of a side wall of the outer pack at a first end and connected to the lid of the inner pack at a second end, the lid and lid actuating link being arranged such that sliding the inner pack between the first position and the second position causes the lid to move between an open position and a closed position; wherein during movement between the first and second positions, the lid actuating link rotates about the first end, from a first orientation, in which the lid actuating link is located between a side wall of the outer pack and the inner pack, to a second orientation, in which the lid actuating link extends from the first end away from the interior of the outer pack, and wherein the inner pack comprises a recess to accommodate at least a part of the thickness of the lid actuating link when the lid is in the closed position.A container according to claim 1, wherein the recess is provided in the lid.A container according to claim 2, wherein the lid comprises a lid wall and the recess is provided by providing at least one cut in the lid wall, or a pair of cuts in the lid wall. A container according to claim 2, wherein the lid comprises an upper end face, arranged substantially perpendicular to the lid wall and connected to the lid wall by a fold line and wherein the recess is formed by a first portion of the fold line, which is off-set relative to a second portion of the fold line.A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the width and length of the lid actuating link, and the dimensions of the side walls of the outer pack, are selected such that the side walls of the outer pack are deformable to allow the link to remain substantially rigid and to rotate from its first orientation, when the pack is closed, to its second orientation when the pack is open.A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer pack further comprises an opening in at least one of the side walls, to allow a user to access a side wall of the inner pack through the side wall of the outer pack, to slide the inner pack between the first and second positions.A container according to claim 6, wherein the opening is a single opening extending into at least two side walls of the outer pack, such that the user may reach the inner pack to open the container from a variety of angles.A container according to claim 7, wherein the opening is a single opening extending into at least three side walls of the outer pack.A container according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the opening extends into side walls arranged at angles of greater than zero degrees and less than around 90 degrees to one another.10. A container according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the opening extends around side walls arranged substantially perpendicular to one another.11. A container according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the opening extends around side walls arranged at angles of greater than 90 degrees to one another.12. A container according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the side walls of the outer pack are formed from a blank comprising: a first major side panel having side wall tabs arranged on each of two sides of the first major side panel; a second major side panel, having side wall section panels arranged on each of two sides of the second major side panel; at least one of the side wall section panels comprising two parts, separated by the opening, and a secondary tab arranged on an opposite side of the side wall section panel parts to the major wall section.13. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: wherein the outer pack comprises an outer pack part and a slider element, the slider element being connected to the outer pack part by frangible links and fastened to the inner pack, such that when the frangible links are broken, the slider element remains fastened to the inner pack.14. A container according to claim 13, arranged such that the frangible links are broken on a first opening of the container.15. A container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each of the inner pack and the outer pack comprises at least one rounded corner connecting a pair of adjacent side walls. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a side wall of the container comprises a secondary layer of material, provided by a secondary side wall portion, connected to the edge of the side wall by a fold line. A blank suitable for forming the inner pack of any one of claims 1 to16. A blank suitable for forming the outer pack of any one of claims 1 to 16. A method of forming a container, comprising, in no particular order, the steps of: forming an inner pack, comprising: a bottom face, an open top face, a plurality of inner pack side walls extending longitudinally between the top and bottom faces and a lid hingedly connected to one of the inner pack side walls; forming an outer pack comprising a plurality of longitudinal outer pack side walls defining an interior of the outer pack, the inner pack being receivable within the interior of the outer pack, the outer pack being arranged to allow relative longitudinal movement of the inner pack with respect to the outer pack, between first and second positions; and forming a lid actuating link, connected to the lid of the inner pack at a first end, the lid and lid actuating link being arranged such that sliding the inner pack between the first position and the second position causes the lid to move between an open position and a closed position; and arranging the inner pack and the outer pack such that during movement between the first and second positions, the lid actuating link rotates about the first end, from a first orientation, in which the lid actuating link is located between a side wall of the outer pack and the inner pack, to a second orientation, in which the lid actuating link extends from the first end away from the interior of the outer pack, and forming a recess in the inner pack to accommodate at least of the thickness of the lid actuating link when the lid is in the position.", "embedding_index": 1051}
{"index": 1052, "patent_number": "EP3047740 A1", "text": "[EN] A container for smoking apparatus is provided comprising a first component defining a first compartment and a second component defining a second compartment. The first component is pivotally mounted with respect to the second component and is moveable relative to the second component between a first position and a second position, wherein the first component closes the second compartment at the first position and wherein the second compartment is open at the second position. The first and second compartments each comprise a respective base extending in a respective plane. Said planes remain parallel during movement between said first and second positions. [EN] 1. A container for smoking apparatus comprising: a first component defining a first compartment and a second component defining a second compartment, wherein the first component is pivotally mounted with respect to the second component and is moveable relative to the second component between a first position and a second position;wherein the first component closes the second compartment at the first position and wherein the second compartment is open at the second position;wherein the first and second compartments each comprise a respective base extending in a respective plane; andwherein during movement between said first and second positions, said planes remain parallel.2. A container according to claim 1, wherein at the first position, the first component is vertically aligned with the second component and wherein at the second position, the first component is laterally offset from the second component.3. A container according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the first and second components are moveable about a pivot that extends in a direction perpendicular to a plane extending through either of said bases.5. A container according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising an inner lid mounted to the first component, wherein said inner lid is configured to open and close said first compartment.6. A container according to claim 5, wherein said inner lid is pivotally mounted to said first component.7. A container according to claim 6, wherein said inner lid is moveable about a pivot that extends in a direction parallel to a plane extending through the base of the first compartment.8. A container according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising an outer lid configured to cover the first and second components when said first and second components are arranged at the first position.9. A container according to claim 8, wherein said outer lid is pivotally mounted to the second component.10. A container according to claim 9, wherein said outer lid is moveable about a pivot that extends in a direction parallel to a plane extending through either of said bases.11. A container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first component and the second component are biased towards the second position.12. A container according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to hold the first and second components at the first position.13. A container according to claim 10, wherein said locking mechanism comprises a protruding member which is mounted to the second component and is configured to engage with a recess provided on an outer surface of the first component.14. A container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the base of the first or second compartment comprises a ridged surface configured to hold smoking apparatus such as filters, rolling paper or a lighter.15. A container according to any of the preceding claims, the base of the first or second compartment comprises a flat surface configured to hold a container of rolling tobacco.", "embedding_index": 1052}
{"index": 1053, "patent_number": "WO16079307 A1", "text": "[EN] A hinged-lid packet or box 10 comprises an inner container 20. The inner container comprises an upper take-out opening 24 as well as a bottom wall 12, two opposite side walls 13 and a back wall 15. Further, a front cover panel 16 is hinged at a side wall and is adapted to be moved between an abutment position at a front wall of the inner container and an opened position remote from said abutment position. The hinged-lid packet further comprises a top lid hinged at the upper portion of the back wall, the top lid being configured to swing about the lid hinge between an opened position and a closed position covering over a top portion of both the front portion of the inner container and the front panel when the front panel is in the abutment position. The front panel comprises a recessed cut-away portion which allows for access from outside the hinged-lid packet to the upper take-out opening when the front panel is in the abutment position. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hinged-lid packet (10) made of a folded blank of pliable material, in particular for cigarettes, comprising: an inner container (20) comprising an upper take-out opening (24) as well as a bottom wall (12), two opposite side walls (13) a front wall (21) and a back wall (15); a front panel (16) which is hinged at a hinge edge (25) of a side wall (13) of the inner container (20) and is adapted to be moved between an abutment position at a front wall (21) of the inner container (20) and an opened position remote from said abutment position; a top lid (17) hinged at the upper portion of the back wall (15), the top lid (17) being configured to swing about the lid hinge between an opened position and a closed position covering over a top portion of both the front wall (21) of the inner container (20) and the front cover panel (16) when the front cover panel (16) is in the abutment position, characterized in that the front cover panel (16) comprises a recessed cut-away portion (16c) which allows for access from outside the hinged-lid packet (10) to the upper take-out opening (24) when the front cover panel (16) is in the abutment position.2. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to claim 1, wherein the cut-away portion (16c) is formed on a side of the front cover panel (16) opposite the hinge (25) of the front cover panel (16).3. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to claim 2, wherein the cut-away portion (16c) is formed at a corner of the front cover panel (16) opposite the hinge (25) of the front cover panel (16).4. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to claim 2, wherein the cut-away portion (16c) is formed in a top edge of the front cover panel (16) opposite the hinge (25) of the front cover panel (16).5. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the height of the hinge (25) of the front cover panel (16) is smaller than the height of the side walls (13) of the inner container (20).6. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the hinge (25) of the front cover panel (16) is formed by a crease line in the blank of pliable material.7. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the inner container (20) and the top lid (17) are formed from a single integral blank of pliable material.8. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein the pliable material comprises thin cardboard.9. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the front cover panel (16) is double-walled.10. The hinged-lid packet (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the take-out opening (24) of the inner container (20) is enlarged in the upper portion of the front wall (21) and a side wall which is opposite to the side wall with the hinge (25), said enlarged take-out opening (24) being also covered in the closed position of the lid (17).", "embedding_index": 1053}
{"index": 1054, "patent_number": "EP3023013 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for manufacturing smoking articles (8) is provided wherein glue is applied to a web of wrapping material (1), said web of wrapping material comprising a plurality of segments for receiving glue, each segment corresponding to a respective portion of wrapping material in which an individual smoking article is to be wrapped. At least three glue free regions (2) are formed on a first surface of each region, said glue free regions having a combined surface area of at least 45 percent of the first surface, glue being applied to the remainder of the first surface. [EN] 1. A method for manufacturing smoking articles comprising: applying glue to a web of wrapping material, wherein said web of wrapping material comprises a plurality of segments for receiving glue, each segment corresponding to a respective portion of wrapping material in which an individual smoking article is to be wrapped;wherein at least three glue free regions are formed on a first surface of each segment, said glue free regions having a combined surface area of at least 45 percent of the first surface, glue being applied to the remainder of the first surface.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the glue free regions are separate from one another.3. A method according to claim 1, wherein the glue free regions are interconnected.4. A method according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein more than three glue free regions are formed on the first surface.5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the combined surface area of the glue free regions is more than 50 percent of the first surface.6. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each glue free region has a different width, shape or surface area.7. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of inclined glue free regions extend at an acute angle with respect to a seam line of the segment, said seam line being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the smoking article to be wrapped.8. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the glue free regions extend from one side of the first surface, fully across the first surface to an opposite side, said sides being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the smoking article to be wrapped.9. A method according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: cutting said web into one or two segments; andwrapping said segments around a cylindrical filter component of a smoking article so that the first surface adheres to the filter component.10. A method according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising applying a plurality of perforations to the glue free regions.11. A method according to claim 10, as dependent on claim 9, wherein said perforations are applied after wrapping said segments around a filter component.12. A method according to claims 10 or 11, wherein said perforations are applied using a laser.13. A method according to any of claims 10 to 12, wherein said perforations extend into the filter component.14. A method according to any of claims 9 to 13, further comprising cutting said filter component in half, as defined in a longitudinal axis of the filter component.15. Wrapping material for smoking articles comprising: a plurality of segments, wherein each segment corresponds to a respective portion of wrapping material in which an individual smoking article is to be wrapped;wherein at least three glue free regions are formed on a first surface of each segment, said glue free regions having a combined surface area of at least 45 percent of the first surface, glue being applied to the remainder of the first surface.", "embedding_index": 1054}
{"index": 1055, "patent_number": "WO16075234 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an aerosol generating product (1), especially a smoking article, the method comprising the steps of: providing an elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3), especially a rod element of smoking material, such as tobacco; providing an elongate element (7) of filter material (8); assembling the elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3) with the elongate element (7) of filter material (8) to form or produce the aerosol generating product (1); wherein the method includes forming perforations or holes (17) in the element (7) of filter material (8) before the assembling step. [EN] 1. Claims: A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating product (l), especially a smoking article, the method comprising the steps: providing an elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3), especially a rod element of smoking material, such as tobacco; providing an elongate element (7) of filter material (8); assembling the said elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3) with the elongate element (7) of filter material (8) to provide the aerosol generating product (1); wherein the method includes forming perforations or holes (17) in the element (7) of filter material (8) before the assembling step. 2.A method according to claim 1, wherein the elongate element (7) of filter material (8) comprises the filter material (8) wrapped or enclosed by at least one layer (9) of sheet material, and wherein the step of forming perforations or holes (17) in the filter rod element (7) comprises forming perforations or holes (17) in the at least one layer of sheet material (9).3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are formed randomly in the element (7) of filter material.4. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are formed regularly in the element (7) of filter material. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are formed around a circumference of the element (7) of filter material. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforations or holes (17) are arranged or formed longitudinally in the element (7) of filter material. 0 A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of forming perforations or holes (17) in the element (7) of filter material includes moving the element (7) of filter material (8) relative to a perforating device or hole forming device (40), and preferably rotating the element (7) of filter material about a longitudinal axis thereof. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of forming the perforations or holes (17) in the element (7) of filter material (8) includes irradiating the filter element (7), and particularly a plurality of filter elements (7) comprised in a filter rod member (20), with at least one laser beam, whereby the perforations or holes (17) are formed by means of at least one laser beam. A method according to claim 6, wherein the at least one laser beam is movable with respect to the element (7) or rod member (20) of filter material, preferably movable along a longitudinal direction and/or in a transverse direction with respect to the elongate element of filter material, wherein the at least one laser beam is either a continuous or a pulsed laser source. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembling step comprises arranging an end (12} of the elongate element (2) of aerosol generating material (3) adjacent to or in abutment with an end (13) of the elongate element (7) of filter material (8) and joining or fastening the said elements (2, 7) together via at least one layer (14) of sheet material or wrapper that covers or wraps the said elements (2, 7) at least in a region of their ends (12, 13). 11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the at least one5 layer (14) of sheet material or wrapper that covers or wraps said elements (2, 7) in the assembling step is a non-porous material. A method according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising: forming perforations or holes (18), before or after the assembling step, in the at least one layer (14) of sheet material or wrapper which covers or wraps said elements (2, 7) in the assembling step. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate element (7) of filter material (8) is a rod element comprising cellulose acetate tow that is wrapped or enclosed by at least one layer of paper. 14. An aerosol generating product, and especially a smoking article, manufactured or obtained by a method according to any one of the preceding claims.", "embedding_index": 1055}
{"index": 1056, "patent_number": "WO14140226 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter cigarette (1) comprises a rod (2) of smokable material, and a mouth piece (3) attached to the rod, the mouth piece (3) comprising an element (5) rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette and a fixed element that (6) is fixed relative to the rod (2). There is also a strength indicator comprising a scale (21) extending circumferentially around at least one of the periphery of the rotatable element (5) or the periphery of a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod (2) of smokable material, and a cursor element (40) on the other of the periphery of the rotatable element (5) or the periphery of a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod (2) of smokable material to the scale, wherein the scale (21) comprises at least two linear colour shaded sections (211, 212) arranged such that the lightest shades of the at least two sections are positioned at a distance that is closer to one another than the distance between the darkest shades. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A filter cigarette comprising: a rod of smokable material; a mouth piece attached to the rod, the mouth piece comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette, and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod; and a strength indicator comprising: a scale extending circumferentially around at least one of the periphery of the rotatable element or the periphery of a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material, and a cursor element on the other of the periphery of the rotatable element or the periphery of a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material to the scale, wherein the scale comprises at least two linear colour shaded sections arranged such that the lightest shades of the at least two sections are positioned at a distance that is closer to one another than the distance between the darkest shades.2. A filter cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the lighter shades of at least one of the sections is substantially longitudinally aligned with the cursor element when the strength indicator is arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength.3. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the darker shades of at least one of the sections is substantially longitudinally aligned with the cursor element when the strength indicator is arranged in a position representing a maximum level of strength.4. A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least two sections are symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.5. A filter cigarette according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least two sections are offset from one another along the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.6. A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least two sections are colour shaded bands.7. A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein one or more of the at least two sections comprise shades of a single colour.8. A filter cigarette according to claims 1 to 6, wherein one or more of the at least two sections comprise shades of more than one colour.9. A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein each of the at least two sections comprise the same shades of colour(s).10. A filter cigarette according to any of claim 1 to 8, wherein each of the at least two sections comprise different shades of colours. 1 1. 11.A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein the shades of the at least two sections have different dimensions in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.12. A filter cigarette according to any preceding claim, wherein the shades of the at least two sections are of the same dimensions in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1056}
{"index": 1057, "patent_number": "WO16055653 A1", "text": "[EN] A substance delivery component for an inhaler device is provided. The substance delivery component comprises a shell of deformable material defining a closed inner chamber containing at least one flowable substance. The shell comprises at least one pressure activated valve for controlled delivery of substance(s) from the inner chamber upon application of external force to the shell. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A substance delivery component for an inhaler device, comprising a shell of deformable material defining a closed inner chamber containing at least one flowable substance, wherein the shell comprises at least one pressure activated valve for controlled delivery of substance(s) from the inner chamber upon application of external force to the shell.2. A substance delivery component according to claim 1, wherein the flowable substance has a viscosity between 1 and 500,000 centipoise at 25 degrees C, more preferably between 1 and 5,000 centipoise at 25 degrees C, yet more preferably between 1 and 1000 centipoise at 20 degrees C, and most preferably between 50 and 250 centipoise at 20 degrees C.3. A substance delivery component according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the at least one pressure activated valve comprises any of: a duckbill valve, preferably having a single slit, a triple slit or a cross slit; a membrane having at least one slit therethrough, preferably a cross slit; or a domed membrane having at least one slit therethrough, preferably a cross slit.4. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one pressure activated valve is formed integrally with the shell.5. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one pressure activated value is further provided with a sealant substance configured to seal the valve, the sealant substance being frangible upon application of external force to the shell and/or degradable upon exposure to moisture, smoke and/or air.6. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the shell is elastically deformable and preferably comprises elastomeric material, most preferably any of: silicone, flurosilicone, fluoroelastomer or rubber.7. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a porous material inside the inner chamber adapted to carry the flowable substance(s) in use, the porous material preferably comprising sponge, foam, hydrogel, fibrous wadding or matting or any other inert and fully or partially compressible solid carrier or adsorbent substance.8. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a filling aperture through which the flowable substance(s) can be inserted into the inner chamber, and a sealing member configured to close the filling aperture.9. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least two pressure activated valves for controlled delivery of substance(s) from the inner chamber including first and second valves arranged either: at approximately 180 degrees from one another so as to deliver substance(s) in substantially opposite directions from one another; or at between 45 and 135 degrees from one another, preferably substantially 90 degrees, so as to deliver substance(s) in different, non- parallel directions from one another.10. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inner chamber comprises at least two separate sections thereof, each section being adapted to contain a flowable substance in use, and each section being provided with a pressure activated valve for controlled delivery of the substance from the respective section of the inner chamber upon application of external force to the shell. 1 1. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum external diameter of the component is between 1 and 10 mm, more preferably 3 to 5 mm, and the length of the component is between 1 and 30 mm, more preferably 3 to 10 mm.12. A substance delivery component according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inner chamber has a volume of between 1 and 200 microlitres, preferably between 5 and 200 microlitres, more preferably between 20 and 100 microlitres.13. An inhaler device comprising a substance delivery component according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein preferably the inhaler device is an aerosol generating device..14. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating assembly; an energy storage component; and a substance delivery component according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the flowable substance is an aerosol generating material.15. An aerosol generating device comprising: a heating assembly; an energy storage component, a reservoir containing an aerosol generating material in use; and a substance delivery component according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the flowable substance is an additive substance, and wherein either: (a) the at least one pressure activated valve is configured to direct the controlled delivery of flowable additive substance towards the heating assembly in use; or (b) the at least one pressure activated valve is configured to direct the controlled delivery of flowable additive substance into the reservoir in use.", "embedding_index": 1057}
{"index": 1058, "patent_number": "EP2989909 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a pouch for containing a fibrous material, comprising a wall defining a cavity and extending in an axial direction of the pouch, a top portion, a bottom portion, and a dispensing aperture for dispensing fibrous material from the pouch in use. The dispensing aperture is smaller than a largest dimension of the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction such that the dispensing aperture allows the user to dispense any fibrous material contained within the pouch in a substantially rod-like shape. [EN] 1. A pouch for containing a fibrous material, comprising: a wall defining a cavity and extending in an axial direction of the pouch;a top portion;a bottom portion; anda dispensing aperture for dispensing fibrous material from the pouch in use,wherein the dispensing aperture is smaller than a largest dimension of the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction, such that the dispensing aperture allows the user to dispense any fibrous material contained within the pouch in a substantially rod-like shape.2. A pouch according to claim 1, wherein the pouch further comprises the fibrous material contained within the cavity and/or the fibrous material is tobacco.3. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the dispensing aperture is less than 80 percent of the largest dimension of the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction, and more preferably less than 50 percent of the largest dimension of the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction, and yet more preferably less than 30 percent of the largest dimension of the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction.4. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the dispensing aperture is elongate.5. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the dispensing aperture is located at the bottom portion of the pouch or at the top portion of the pouch.6. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein a largest dimension of the top portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction is smaller than that at the bottom portion in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction.7. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein a shape of the pouch tapers from the bottom portion to the top portion to form an apex.8. A pouch according to claim 7, wherein the dispensing opening is formed within the apex.9. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the pouch is formed from at least one sheet of material that is folded in use.10. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the pouch is made of material comprising oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), metallised polyethylene terephthalate (MPET) or polyethylene (PE), or any combination thereof.11. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the pouch further comprises a second aperture for dispensing fibrous material from the pouch in use.12. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the dispensing aperture and/or the second aperture is configured to be re-sealable, and wherein optionally, the means for re-sealing the pouch comprises a zip lock.13. A pouch according to any preceding claim, wherein the pouch further comprises one or more indicators defining the dispensing aperture and/or the second aperture, and wherein optionally, the one or more indicators comprise markers or perforations.14. A method for making a pouch for containing a fibrous material, comprising: providing at least one sheet of material for forming the pouch;folding the sheet to form the walls of the pouch;providing a dispensing aperture on the pouch at which fibrous material may be dispensed from the pouch in use; anddepositing a sealing material to seal the walls of the pouch and to define an inner space for holding fibrous material.15. A method according to claim 14, further comprising: reducing the inner space towards the top portion of the pouch to leave some sacrificial pouch material; andpunching out a section of the sheet to eliminate the sacrificial pouch material.", "embedding_index": 1058}
{"index": 1059, "patent_number": "EP2989906 A1", "text": "[EN] The invention relates to a method for pasteurizing tobacco contained in a pouch. The method has the steps of: providing a pouch that includes a pocket, the pocket having a mouth for providing access to the interior of the pocket and having a closure extending along the mouth; filling the pocket with tobacco through the mouth; sealing the pocket such that there is an imperfect seal and pasteurizing the tobacco contained in the pocket of the pouch. The invention further relates to a pouch that contains tobacco, prepared by the present method. [EN] 1. A method for pasteurizing tobacco contained in a pouch, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a pouch comprising a pocket, the pocket having a mouth for providing access to the interior of the pocket and having a closure extending along the mouth;filling the pocket with tobacco via the mouth;sealing the pocket such that there is an imperfect seal; andpasteurizing the tobacco contained in the pocket of the pouch.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises the preliminary step of forming the pouch from a sheet of material.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pocket of the pouch comprises at least one micro-perforation in the pocket of the pouch to allow for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket.4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the at least one micro-perforation has a cross-sectional area of less than 0.01 mm2.5. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein the closure comprises a first closure strip.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the imperfect seal is formed by sealing the closure strip such that at least one channel is retained to allow for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the pocket.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing is obtained by heat sealing a heat-activatable adhesive or by ultrasonic welding of the sheet of material or by pressure sealing a pressure sensitive adhesive.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises a step of sealing the pouch such that there is a perfect seal, after the step of pasteurization of the tobacco.9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the step of sealing comprises sealing the channel in the first closure strip or the addition of a second closure strip, beside the first closure strip which is subsequently sealed.10. The method according to claim 8, wherein the step of sealing comprises closing the at least one microperforation.11. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the step of pasteurisation includes applying microwave radiation to the pouch.12. A pouch for containing tobacco, obtainable by the method according to any one of claims 1 to 11.13. The pouch according to claim 12, wherein the pouch is made of material comprising oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), metallised polyethylene terephthalate (MPET), polyethylene (PE) or any combination thereof.14. The pouch according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the pouch material has an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) value comprised between 1 and 800 cm3/m2/24h/1atm, preferably between 1 and 400 cm3/m2/24h/1atm.15. The pouch according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the pouch material has a water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) value comprised between 0.1 and 4 g/m2/day, preferably between 0.2 and 3.5 g/m2/day.", "embedding_index": 1059}
{"index": 1060, "patent_number": "WO15165999 A1", "text": "[EN] There is described packaging comprising: a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products; a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible; magnetic biasing means arranged to bias the lid towards the open position by magnetic force; and releasable locking means for keeping the lid in the closed position. Blanks for forming the housing and lid of such packaging and a method for forming such packaging are also described. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging comprising: a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products; a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible; magnetic biasing means arranged to bias the lid towards the open position by magnetic force; and releasable locking means for keeping the lid in the closed position.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic biasing means are provided by a first magnetised component comprised in the housing and a second magnetised component comprised in the lid, said first and second magnetised components being arranged to face one another with like poles such that there is a repellent force between the housing and the lid when the lid is in the closed position.3. Packaging according to claim 2, wherein the first and second magnetised components are at least partly located in regions of the housing and lid respectively which overlap in the closed position.4. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein said releasable locking means comprise a locking tab comprised in one of the lid or housing and a corresponding aperture or recess comprised in the other of the lid or housing, said locking tab and aperture or recess being arranged to engage one another in the closed position.5. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the lid substantially contains the housing in the closed position.6. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein at least a part of the lid is pivotable with respect to the housing about a hinge to effect movement between the open and closed positions.7. Packaging according to claim 6 as dependent on claim 5, wherein: the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is a hinged lid box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, a back wall and two side walls, the hinge being comprised in said back wall of the lid and said side and front walls of the lid being separated into upper and lower parts with respect to the hinge such that: the upper parts of the front and side walls and the top wall of the lid are pivotable about the hinge with a part of the back wall of the lid above the hinge, and the lower parts of the front and side walls and the bottom wall of the lid are pivotable about the hinge with a part of the back wall of the lid below the hinge; the housing is slidably received in the lid and is oriented such that the bottom walls of the housing and lid are adjacent when the lid is in the closed position; the first magnetised component is comprised in the bottom wall of the housing; and the second magnetised component is comprised in the bottom wall of the lid.8. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein: the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is attached along a hinge line to the back wall of the housing and comprises a top wall, a back wall, a front wall and two side walls; the lid is arranged such that its front and side walls at least partially overlap the front and side walls of an inner frame extending from the housing in the closed position; the first magnetised component is comprised in a front wall of the inner frame; and the second magnetised component is comprised in the front wall of the lid.9. Packaging according to claim 8 as dependent indirectly on claim 4, wherein said releasable locking means comprise: the locking tab comprised in one of a front or side wall of the inner frame and the corresponding aperture or recess comprised in one of the front or side walls of the lid; and/or the aperture or recess comprised in one of a front or side wall of the inner frame and the corresponding locking tab comprised in one of the front or side walls of the lid.10. Packaging according to claim 5, wherein the housing is movable within the lid in a sliding or swinging motion between the closed position and the open position. 1 1. Packaging according to claim 10, wherein: the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is an open-sided box comprising a front wall, a back wall, a side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall; and the first and second magnetised components are respectively comprised in a side wall of the housing and the side wall of the lid.12. Packaging according to any preceding packaging claim, wherein said magnetic biasing means comprise one or more of: permanent magnets, ferromagnetic coatings, ferromagnetic metals, composite ferromagnetic materials or rare-earth magnets.13. A blank for forming the housing of the packaging according to any of claims 10 to 12, comprising: two main panels for forming the front and back walls of the housing; two side panels for forming the side walls of the housing; and a bottom panel for forming the bottom wall of the housing; wherein one of the side panels comprises the first magnetic component.14. A blank for forming the lid of the packaging according to any of claims 10 to 12, comprising: two main panels for forming the front and back walls of the lid; a connecting panel between said two main panels and articulated thereon along fold lines to form the side wall of the lid; and a flap articulated along a fold line at each longitudinal end of one of the two main panels to form the top wall and the bottom wall of the lid; wherein said connecting panel comprises the second magnetic component.15. A method for forming packaging according to any of claims 10 to 12, comprising folding the blanks of claims 13 and 14 and inserting the housing formed by the folded blank of claim 13 into the lid formed by the folded blank of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 1060}
{"index": 1061, "patent_number": "WO16016376 A1", "text": "[EN] A pack for smoking articles comprising: a body made of a substantially flexible material, having a front wall and a rear wall connected to each other by side walls and a bottom wall, the front wall, rear wall and side walls defining a top opening opposite the bottom wall; a lid made of a substantially flexible material, for closing the opening of the body, comprising a lid front wall and a rear wall connected by side walls and a lid top wall, the lid being articulated between a closed position and an open position about a hinge connecting the rear wall of the body and the rear wall of the lid; and a closure mechanism having a female part and a male part arranged in the body and the lid respectively or having a female part and male part arranged in the lid and body respectively, wherein the female and male part are configured to engage with each other to retain the lid in the closed position, wherein at least one of the female and male parts comprises plastic material. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A pack for smoking articles comprising: a body made of a substantially flexible material, having a front wall and a rear wall connected to each other by side walls and a bottom wall, the front wall, rear wall and side walls defining a top opening opposite the bottom wall; a lid made of a substantially flexible material, for closing the opening of the body, comprising a lid front wall and a rear wall connected by side walls and a lid top wall, the lid being articulated between a closed position and an open position about a hinge connecting the rear wall of the body and the rear wall of the lid; and a closure mechanism having a female part and a male part arranged in the body and the lid respectively or having a female part and male part arranged in the lid and body respectively, wherein the female and male part are configured to engage with each other to retain the lid in the closed position, wherein at least one of the female and male parts comprises plastic material.2. The pack according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the female and male parts comprises a plastic strip.3. The pack according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the female and male parts comprises a substantially flat base and at least one protruding member extending therefrom.4. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the female part comprises at least one recessed portion to receive and engage with at least a portion of the male part.5. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the female part comprises at least one protruding member.6. The pack according to claim 5, wherein the at least one protruding member is resiliently biased, such that it can engage with the male part.7. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein both the female part and the male part have a substantially flat base and at least one protruding member extending from the flat base.8. The pack according to claim 5, wherein the female part comprises two protruding members spaced from each other, wherein the recessed portion is positioned between the protruding members.9. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the male part comprises a protruding member in the form of a stem having an engagement part capable of reversible engagement with the female part, such that in use the closure mechanism retains the pack in a closed configuration.10. The pack according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the male part comprises a flexible hinged blade. 1 1. The pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the body further comprises an inner frame attached on inner faces of the front wall and side walls of the body and extending vertically from the front wall of the body.12. The pack according to claim 1 1, wherein one of the female part and the male part is arranged in the front wall of the body or a front wall of the inner frame, and one of the female part and the male part is arranged in an inner side of the lid front wall.13. The pack according to claim 1 1 or 12, wherein the female or male part of the closure mechanism protrudes through an aperture in the front wall of the body or the front wall of the inner frame, such that the base of the male or female part is applied to an inner face of the front wall of the body or to inner face of front wall of the inner frame.14. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the female part and the male part are connected to the body or inner frame and the lid of the pack using an adhesive.15. The pack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body and the lid are made of the same substantially flexible material, preferably wherein the substantially flexible material is cardboard.16. A pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the pack is made out of cardboard.17. A pack according to claim 16, wherein the male part comprises a cardboard flexible blade extending on an inner side of the lid front wall.", "embedding_index": 1061}
{"index": 1062, "patent_number": "EP2949586 A1", "text": "[EN] There is described herein packaging in the form of a hinged-lid box comprising: a housing comprising two side faces connected by a back face and a bottom face; and a lid comprising two side faces connected by a back face and a top face; wherein: at least one of said housing and said lid further comprises a front face; and the lid is connected to the housing by means of a hinge formed by an arcuate fold line connecting said back faces of the housing and the lid. There is further described herein a blank and a method for forming such packaging. [EN] 1. Packaging in the form of a hinged-lid box comprising: a housing comprising two side faces connected by a back face and a bottom face; anda lid comprising two side faces connected by a back face and a top face; wherein:at least one of said housing and said lid further comprises a front face; andthe lid is connected to the housing by means of a hinge formed by an arcuate fold line connecting said back faces of the housing and the lid.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said arcuate fold line curves up towards said top face from lower ends adjoining said side faces of the lid3. Packaging according to either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the perpendicular distance between the apex of said arcuate fold line and the chord of the arcuate fold line is from approximately 0.5mm to approximately 2.0mm.4. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein both of the housing and the lid further comprise front faces.5. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein one or more of the faces are bowed.6. Packaging according to claim 5, wherein all faces of the packaging are bowed.7. Packaging according to either of claims 5 or 6, wherein all external edges of the packaging are arcuate.8. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein one or more connections between faces are by means of rounded edges.9. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein one or more connections between faces are by means of bevels.10. Packaging according to claim 9, wherein one or more of said bevels are defined by arcuate edges.11. Packaging according to claim 10, wherein the housing comprises a front face, further comprising: a first bevel situated on one side of said housing front face and being attached to the housing front face by a first longitudinal fold line; anda second bevel situated on the other side of the housing front face and being attached to the housing front face by a second longitudinal fold line; whereinthe first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the housing front face such that the housing front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction.12. Packaging according to claim 11, wherein the first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the housing front face such that the housing front face is concavely bowed in a lateral direction.13. Packaging according to either of claims 11 or 12, wherein the housing front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.14. A blank for forming the packaging of any preceding claim comprising: a housing front panel;two housing side panels connected by said housing front panel;a housing bottom panel;a housing back panel connected to the housing front panel by said housing bottom panel;a lid front panel;two lid side panels connected by said lid front panel;a lid top panel; anda lid back panel connected to the lid front panel by said lid top panel; whereinsaid lid back panel is connected to said housing back panel by an arcuate fold line.15. A method for forming the packaging according to any of claims 1 to 13 comprising folding the blank according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 1062}
{"index": 1063, "patent_number": "WO15173309 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a process and an apparatus for producing a pack (P) of smoking articles (S) comprising a magnetic closure (M) including a first magnetic closure element (M1) and second magnetic closure element (M2) which are configured and arranged to exert a magnetic force for holding the lid (L) in the closed position. The invention furthermore provides. The process comprises: assembling packaging material, including a packaging blank (B), around the charge (C) of smoking articles (S) to form a pack (P) enclosing the charge (C) of smoking articles (S), wherein the process comprises introducing the first and second magnetic closure elements (M1, M2) into the packaging material forming the pack (P) wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements (M1, M2) are introduced into the pack (P) after a step of assembling the packaging blank (B) around the charge (C) of smoking articles (S). [EN] A production process for producing a pack (P) of smoking articles (S), the process comprising: assembling packaging material including a packaging blank (B) around a charge (C) of smoking articles (S) to form a pack (P) enclosing the charge (C) of smoking articles (S); wherein the assembled pack (P) includes a container portion (H) to hold the charge (C) of smoking articles(S), a lid (L) that is movable between a closed position for preventing access to the smoking articles (S) in the container portion and an open position for accessing the smoking articles (S), and a magnetic closure (M) having a first magnetic closure element (Mi) and a second magnetic closure element (M2) which are configured and arranged to exert a magnetic force for holding the lid(L) in the closed position; wherein the process comprises introducing the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) into the packaging material forming the pack (P), such that the first and second magnetic closure elements are positioned to substantially align with and/or contact one another when the lid (L) is in the closed position and wherein the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) are introduced, applied and/or inserted into a part of the container portion (H) or lid (L) of the packaging material forming the pack (P) after a step of assembling the packaging blank (B) around the charge (C) of smoking articles (S). A process according to claim 1, comprising opening the pack (P) and introducing, applying, and/or inserting at least one of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) into or onto a part of the container portion (H) or lid (L), especially via an automated device, such as a pick-and-place device, for automated introduction, application, and/or insertion of the magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2), and then closing the pack (P).A process according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) is respectively bonded to the packaging material, e.g. adhesively bonded, with a bonding strength greater than a maximum magnetic force capable of being exerted between the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2).A process according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) is received and accommodated in a respective recess provided in the packaging material, especially in part of the packaging blank (B), the container portion (H), the lid (L), or the frame (F).A process according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) is introduced, applied, and/or inserted into or onto the packaging material via a carrier substrate, such as a label, e.g. an adhesive label. A process according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein one of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) is a permanent magnet and the other of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) is comprised of a material, such as a ferrous material, that reacts to a magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet; and/or wherein both of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) comprise a permanent magnet.7. An apparatus (70) for providing a magnetic closure (M) in a pack (P) of smoking articles (S), said pack (P) comprising a container portion (H) that holds a charge(C) of the smoking articles (S), and a lid (L) that is movable between a closed position for preventing access to the smoking articles (S) in the container portion (H) and an open position for accessing the smoking articles(S), wherein the apparatus (70) comprises means (71) for introducing a first magnetic closure element (Mi) and a second magnetic closure element (M2) into the pack (P), such that the first and second magnetic closure elements(Mi, M2) are positioned to exert a magnetic force for holding the lid (L) in the closed position.8. An apparatus (70) according to claim 7, wherein the means (71) for introducing the first and the second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) into the pack (P) comprises a pick-and-place device configured and arranged to convey or transport one or both of the first and second magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) from a supply (72) to the pack (P). An apparatus (70) according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising adhesive application means (75) configured to apply an adhesive to the magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) and/or to the pack (P), especially to the container portion (H) and/or the lid (L) before introduction of said magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) into the pack.An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 9, further comprising label application means (76) configured to introduce and apply one or both of the magnetic closure elements (Mi, M2) on a label to the pack (P), especially to the container portion (H) and/or to the lid (L) of the pack.An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 10, further comprising means (73) for opening the lid (L) of the pack from the closed position to the open position and, preferably, means (74) for closing the lid (L) of the pack (P) from the open position to the closed position.An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 11, further comprising means for holding the lid in the open position.An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 12, further comprising a loading means (77) for guiding or feeding individual packs (P) into the apparatus (70) at an inlet thereof, unloading means (79) for guiding or discharging the packs (P) from the apparatus (70) at an outlet thereof, and conveying means (78) for transporting or transferring the packs (P) through the apparatus (70) from the inlet to the outlet, preferably a linear transfer conveyor or a rotating transfer conveyor.14. An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 13, further comprising interface means for interfacing with a smoking articles packing system at an inlet of the apparatus and/or for interfacing with a smoking articles pack wrapping system at an outlet of the apparatus.15. An apparatus (70) according to any of claims 7 to 14, further comprising a storage device for storing multiple packs of smoking article before or after processing in the apparatus.", "embedding_index": 1063}
{"index": 1064, "patent_number": "WO15165906 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a packaging assembly (100) for packaging one or more articles (C), comprising: a container (1) having an inner compartment (4) configured to receive and accommodate an article (C) therein and an opening (17') for accessing the compartment (4); a cover member (7) mounted on the container (1) and movable between a closed position to prevent access to the compartment (4) and an open position to permit access to the compartment (4); and a mechanism that is configured to move the cover member (7) from the open position to the closed position upon insertion of an article (C) into the compartment (4). [EN] Claims: A packaging assembly (100) for packaging one or more articles (C), comprising: a container (1) having an inner compartment (4) for receiving and accommodating an article (C) therein and an opening (17') for accessing the compartment (4); a cover member (7) mounted on the container (1) and movable between a closed position to prevent access to the inner compartment (4) and an open position to permit access to the compartment (4); and a mechanism configured to move the cover member (7) from the open position to the closed position upon insertion of an article (C) into the compartment (4).A packaging assembly (100) according to claim 1, wherein the mechanism (5) includes an actuating member (6) that is activated by the article (C) upon insertion of the article (C) into the inner compartment (4), wherein the actuating member (6) is connected to the cover member (7) to transfer an impulse imparted by the article (C) to move the cover member (7) to the closed position.A packaging assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the actuating member (6) is arranged or provided in the compartment (4) or forms a part of the container (2), the actuating member (6) comprising an abutment member for engagement by the article (C) upon insertion of the article (C) into the compartment (4).A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container (1) comprises an inner part (2) which defines or encloses the inner compartment (4) and an outer part (5) which at least partially surrounds or encompasses the inner part (2), wherein the inner part (2) includes or forms the actuating member (6) such that insertion of the article (C) moves the inner part (2) relative to the outer part (5) from one position (B) to another position (A) to move the cover member (7) from the open position to the closed position.A packaging assembly (100) according to claim 4, wherein the inner part (5) of the container (1) is movable in a translational or sliding displacement relative to the outer part (2) between the one position (B) and the said other position (A); and/or wherein the outer part (5) is movable relative to the inner part (2) between a first position (A) and a second position (B) to move the cover member (7) between the closed position and the open position, respectively.A packaging assembly (100) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the cover member (7) is pivotally connected to the outer part (5) via a hinge connection (8) for pivoting movement between the open position and the closed position when the inner part (5) moves relative to the outer part (2) between the one position (B) and the other position (A), respectively.A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein cover member (7) is pivotally connected to the inner part (2) via a hinge connection (16) so that the cover member (7) pivots between the open and closed positions relative to the inner part (2). A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the inner part (2) forms an inner casing and the outer part (5) forms an outer casing that surrounds the inner casing (2), especially in the form of a sleeve; and/or wherein the packaging assembly (100) further comprises biasing means (12), especially at least one spring member, which biases or urges the inner part (2) towards the first position (A) relative to the outer part (5).A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 4 to 8, wherein the inner and outer parts (2, 5) include complementary latching means configured and arranged to engage and releasably latch with each other when the inner part (5) is in the said one position (B) relative to the outer part (2), thereby to hold the cover member (7) in the open position.A packaging assembly (100) according to claim 9, wherein the complementary latching means include a first latching element (22) on an inner surface of the outer part (5) and a complementary second latching element (23) provided on an outer surface of the inner part (2), wherein one or both of the first and second latching elements (22, 23) is desirably deformable or deflectable to facilitate interlocking and/or release of the complementary latching means.A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 4 to 10, wherein the inner part (2) and the outer part (5) of the container (1) include stop means (19, 20) which define the first and second positions (A, B) and limit movement of the outer part (5) relative to the inner part (2) between the first and second positions (A, B).12. A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 4 to 11, wherein the inner part (2) of the container (1) is adapted to accommodate one or more elongate articles(C) in the inner compartment (4) and wherein the inner part (2) is mounted in the outer part (5) such that a proffering of the article (C) is achieved through an opening (17') in the outer part (5) when the outer part(5) is in the second position (B).13. A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the cover member (7) is configured to form an closure or seal of the opening (17') in the container (1) in the closed position.14. A packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the container (1) and cover member (7) are made from a plastic material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyurethane, preferably by injection molding.15. A pack of articles (C) comprising a packaging assembly (100) according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein one or more articles (C) is/are held within the compartment (4) of the container (1).", "embedding_index": 1064}
{"index": 1065, "patent_number": "WO15132025 A1", "text": "[EN] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of packaging, for example for tobacco products, more particularly the field of cigarette packaging, blanks used in the construction of such packaging and methods of constructing such packaging. According to one aspect there is provided packaging (100) comprising: an inner packet part (120); and an outer packet part (110) configured to have said inner packet part disposed therein, and to allow movement of said inner packet part relative to the outer packet part between a fully closed position and a fully open position along a predefined path; wherein the inner and outer packet parts (110, 120) each comprise, in regions thereof which at least partially overlap when said packaging is in said fully closed position, one or more magnetised components, at least one of the inner and outer packet parts comprising a plurality of said magnetised components having polarities which alternate along said predefined path. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging comprising: an inner packet part; and an outer packet part configured to have said inner packet part disposed therein, and to allow movement of said inner packet part relative to the outer packet part between a fully closed position and a fully open position along a predefined path; wherein the inner and outer packet parts each comprise, in regions thereof which at least partially overlap when said packaging is in said fully closed position, one or more magnetised components, at least one of the inner and outer packet parts comprising a plurality of said magnetised components having polarities which alternate along said predefined path.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the magnetised components are arranged such that, when the packaging is in the fully closed position, magnetic attraction between one or more of the magnetised components of the inner packet part and one or more of the magnetised components of the outer packet part acts to keep the packaging fully closed.3. Packaging according to claim 2, wherein the magnetised components are arranged such that said magnetic attraction is sufficient to keep the packaging from falling open, regardless of orientation of the packaging, but insufficient to prevent a user from opening the packaging by hand.4. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the inner and outer packet parts comprise at least three of the magnetised components having polarities which alternate along the predefined path.5. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein movement of the inner packet part between the fully open position and the fully closed position comprises linear movement and/or rotational movement.6. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein each of said magnetised components is in the form of a strip disposed with its longitudinal extent substantially perpendicular to the predefined path.7. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein the width of said strips is approximately 2.0mm.8. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the thickness of the magnetised components is between approximately 0.1 mm and approximately 0.5mm.9. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the magnetised components comprise extruded magnetic material or adhesive-backed magnets.10. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein: the inner packet part comprises a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and a bottom wall, said front and back walls being substantially parallel to one another and connected in a spaced relationship by at least said side walls and said bottom wall to form an open-topped box; and the outer packet part comprises a front wall, a back wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, said front and back walls being substantially parallel to one another and connected in a spaced relationship by at least said top wall and said bottom wall to form an open-sided box. 1 1. Packaging according to any preceding claim, comprising means for reversible connection between the inner and outer packet parts configured such that the inner packet part can be removed and replaced.12. A blank for forming the inner packet part of any preceding claim, comprising: at least two main panels for forming front and back walls; at least one connecting panel between said two main panels and articulated thereon along fold lines for forming a bottom wall; and at least one flap articulated along a fold line at each transverse end of at least one of the two main panels to form side walls; wherein at least one of the two main panels comprises one or more of the magnetised components.13. A method of making the inner packet part of any of claims 1 to 1 1, comprising folding a blank according to claim 12.14. A blank for forming the outer packet part of any of claims 1 to 1 1, comprising: at least two main panels for forming front and back walls; at least one connecting panel between said two main panels and articulated thereon along fold lines for forming a side wall; and at least one flap articulated along a fold line at each longitudinal end of at least one of the two main panels to form top and bottom walls; wherein at least one of the two main panels comprises one or more of the magnetised components.15. A method of making the outer packet part of any of claims 1 to 1 1, comprising folding a blank according to claim 14.", "embedding_index": 1065}
{"index": 1066, "patent_number": "WO11006943 A1", "text": "[EN] A hinge-cover cigarette pack (10) comprises an inner box (1) having a top face, a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces being a front face. The pack further comprises a cover (2) arranged to cover the entire surface of the front face when the pack is in a closed position, the cover being hingedly attached to a first longitudinal side face of the inner box. The pack also comprises a linking element for attaching the cover to a second longitudinal side face of the inner box, the linking element being arranged to bias the relative position of the inner box to the cover in a first configuration, which first configuration is approximately half-way between a fully open configuration and a fully closed configuration. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hinge-cover cigarette pack comprising: an inner box having a top face, a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces being a front face; a cover arranged to cover the entire surface of the front face when the pack is in a closed position, the cover being hingedly attached to a first longitudinal side face of the inner box; and a linking element for attaching the cover to a second longitudinal side face of the inner box, the hinge-cover pack being characterised by: the linking element is arranged to bias the relative position of the inner box to the cover in a first configuration, which first configuration is approximately half-way between a fully open configuration and a fully closed configuration.2. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of claim 1, wherein: the inner box is an octagonal parallelepiped having a top face, a bottom face, a front face, a rear face, two side face and four bevel faces; and the cover being fixed to both the rear face of the inner box and, via the linking element, to one of the bevel faces of the inner box.3. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, wherein: the cover, when closed, is essentially of the shape of an octagonal parallelepiped having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, two side walls and three bevel walls; the rear wall of the cover being arrange to be fixed to the rear face of the inner box.4. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, wherein the cover and the inner box are arranged such that, in a closed position: the front wall of the cover is superimposed on the front face of the inner box; the top wall of the cover covers the top face of the inner box; the bottom wall of the cover covers the bottom face of the inner box; and the side walls of the cover cover the side faces of the inner box.5. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims further comprising: biasing means for biasing the pack in the closed position.6. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a tab fixed to one of the four bevel faces such that it is operable as a handle to facilitate the opening of the pack by a user.7. A blank for producing the inner box of any of the preceding claims, the blank being characterised by: a rear panel disposed between a first front panel and a second front panel, the first front panel being arranged to be fixed under the second front panel when the blank is folded into the inner box.8. The blank of claim 6, wherein the first front panel is provided with a first aperture for accessing the interior of the inner box and the second front panel is provided with a second aperture for accessing the interior of the box, the first aperture having smaller dimensions than the second aperture.9. The blank of claim 7, wherein the second aperture is covered by a removable panel made of the same material as the inner box.10. A blank for producing the cover of any of claims 1 to 6, the blank being characterised by: a first top wall panel and a second top wall panel arranged to be folded and fixed upon one another; a first bottom wall panel and a second bottom wall panel arranged to be folded and fixed upon one another; a first front wall panel and a second front wall panel being arranged to be folded on top of each other in order to form the front wall of the cover; a rear panel suitable to be attached to the rear face of the inner box; and a linking element attached to the second front wall and being suitable to attach the front wall to the inner box and further being arranged to bias the relative position of the inner box to the cover in a first configuration, which first configuration is approximately half-way between a fully open configuration and a fully closed configuration.", "embedding_index": 1066}
{"index": 1067, "patent_number": "TW201132555 A", "text": "[EN] A method of cigarette packaging, the method comprising the steps of: Packing at least a first cigarette packet (52a) labeled with a first unique code (12a) and a second cigarette packet (52b) labeled with a second unique code (12b) into a first carton (10) and recording an information (56) that at least the two cigarette packets (52a, 52b) with the first unique code (12a) and the second unique code (12b) are packed into the same carton (10) in a database; Packing the first carton (10) into a case (20); Detecting the first unique code (12a) in the case (20) and reading from the database all the unique codes (12b) of the cigarette packets (52b) that are packed into the same carton (10) as the detected first unique code (12a). Furthermore, a method for tracking cigarette packets (52a, 52b) and a cigarette packaging system is described. [MT] The 1 A cigarette packing method, the method comprising the following steps: the packaging at least a first unique machine readable code (12a) is marked with a first cigarette packet (52a) and a second marked by a unique machine-readable code (12b) and a second cigarette packet (52b) to a first cassette (10) and having the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the second unique machine-readable code (12b) of at least the two cigarette packets (52a, 52b) of the packaging to the same tray (10) of the item (56) to record in a database; the first sheet cassette (10) Packaging a carton (20); detect the carton (20) in the first unique machine-readable code (12a); enter the by detect unique machine-readable code (12a) the library and read the packaging from the database to the same tray (10) cigarette packets (52b) The unique machine-readable code (12b) as the by detect unique machine-readable code (12a). such as the method described in a patent range, the method includes the following additional steps: provide a unique carton code on the carton (20) (22); record links the detected first unique machine readable code (12a) and the packaging to the same tray (10) of the cigarette packets (52b) of all of the unique machine-readable code (12b) as the warp detection The first unique machine-readable code (12a) of the material (26,64) to the unique carton code (22). 3. patent scope of a method described in the packaging of the first cigarette packet (52a) and the second cigarette packet (52b) to the first sheet cassette (10), wherein the first a unique machine-readable code (12a) and the second unique machine readable code (12b) lies in the detection of the first cassette (10), and wherein the detection of the through the first unique machine-readable code (12a) and the second unique machine readable code (12b) system transfer to the database records having the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the second unique machine-readable code (12b) at least the two cigarette a package (52a, 52b) Packaging item (56) to the same tray (10) from the database. 4., such as the method described in section 3 of the patent range, wherein the first tray (10) is allowed from the outside of the tray (10) detects the closing of the first unique machine based at least in part by the readable code (12a) and the second unique machine-readable code (12b) of the material. 5., such as the method described in a patent range, where the first unique machine readable code (12a) system since detect the closing tray (20), the outside of the carton (20). 6. such as the method described in section 1 of the patent range, wherein at least a third unique machine readable code (12) marked with a third cigarette packets (52) and a fourth unique machine-readable a fourth code (12) marked cigarette packets (52) to the packaging to a second sheet cassette (10), and wherein the second sheet cassette (10) line is loaded into the carton (20). 7. apply the method described in the patent range 1, wherein the first sheet cassette (10) having an internal carton code (16), and wherein the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the second unique machine readable code (12b) at least the two cigarette packets (52a, 52b) of packaging to the same tray (10) by the recording material (56) contains a link to the first unique The machine-readable code (12a) and the second unique machine-readable code (12b) to the internal carton code (16) an additional information (18). 8. A method of tracking cigarette packets (52a, 52b), the method includes the following steps: method of packaging according to the patent application range 1-7 wherein one of at least a first unique machine readable code (12a) marked on a first cigarette packet (52a) and marked by a second unique machine readable code (12b) and a second cigarette packet (52b) to a carton (20). A cigarette package 9. system, comprising: a control device (58) having a database; the designed for packaging at least a first unique machine-readable code (12a) marked a first cigarette packet (52a) and a second unique machine-readable code (12b) labeled second cigarette packet (52b) to a first cassette (10) within a first packing machine (50); is designed for the detection of the first sheet cassette (10) in at least the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the second unique machine readable code (12b) and provided with the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the second unique machine-readable code (12b) at least the two cigarette packets (52a, 52b) of the packaging to the same tray (10) within the item (56) to the control unit (58) in a first Sensor unit (54), wherein the control unit (58) are designed to provide information (56) in the database for the record of the warp; the designed for packaging at least the first tray (10) to a carton (20) within a second packaging machine (60); the carton (20) is designed to detect the first unique machine readable code (12a) and transmits the warp detection the first unique machine-readable code (12a) to the control unit (58) and a second sensor unit (62), wherein the control unit (58) are designed to read from the database package to the same tray (10) of the cigarette packets (52b) of all of the unique machine-readable code (12b) as the detection of the the via the first unique machine-readable code (12a). 10. such as described in Chapter 9 of the patent scope of the cigarette packaging system, wherein the the second Sensor unit (62) series further designed to detect the carton (20) on a unique carton code (22) and transferring the warp to detect unique carton code (22) to the control unit (58), and wherein the control unit (58) further design record of an item (28) on the database, the item (28) connecting the unique carton code (22) to the first unique machine readable code (12a) and the packaging to the same tray (10) of the cigarette packets (52b) of all of the unique machine-readable code (12b) as the warp detect the first unique machine-readable code (12a).", "embedding_index": 1067}
{"index": 1068, "patent_number": "JP2015114226 A2", "text": "[EN] PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visual inspection device and a visual inspection method capable of performing a visual inspection relating to different objects such as foreign matters and dirt and a lack of a spot tablet or the like concurrently and with a high degree of precision with respect to an inspection object having a spot pattern and a recess part.SOLUTION: A visual inspection device includes: a visible light illumination 3 for irradiating visible light to an inspection object S; a non-visible light illumination 4 for irradiating non-visible light to the inspection object; imaging means 2 for catching a color image and a non-visible light image of the inspection object; foreign matter detection means for detecting foreign matters and dirt included in the inspection object from the color image; and lack detection means for detecting a lack in the inspection object by comparatively processing the non-visible light image and the previously recorded basic non-visible light image. In the color image, a spot pattern is emphasized much more than a shadow of a recess part in the surface of the inspection object, and in the non-visible light image, the shadow of the recess part is emphasized much more than the recess part of the spot pattern. [MT] 1. An appearance inspection apparatus for inspecting the appearance of the test object with a speckled pattern and recesses on the surface, And the visible light illumination for irradiating visible light to the inspection object, And invisible light illumination for illuminating the invisible light to the inspection object, An imaging means for capturing a color image and an invisible light image of said inspection object, And the normal color region detecting means for determining the color component area of the normal color of the inspection object based on the appearance frequency of each color component in a color image in advance the inspection object, A first inspection color information setting means for setting a color component region other than the color component area of the detected said normal color by the normal color region detecting means as the first inspection color information, Summarizes the color components included in a predetermined frequency range based on the frequency of appearance of each color component in a color image of the inspection object, second inspection color information for setting the color component area as a second inspection color information and setting means, Said first inspection color information registered respectively by the color selection to the first inspection color information setting means and the second inspection color information setting means the color image of the inspection target object obtained by said image pickup means and a color determination means for determining the image area of a specific color component corresponding to the second inspection color information, A foreign matter detecting means for detecting foreign matter and dirt contained in the inspection object by determining the size of the image area of said specific color component obtained by the color determining means, Anda missing detecting means for detecting a missing of the inspection object by comparison with the basic black light images prerecorded with the invisible light image, In the color image, the than the shadow of the recesses in the surface of the inspection object is to emphasize the speckled pattern, in the invisible light image is characterized by emphasizing the shadow of the recess than the spots pattern visual inspection equipment. 2. And the visible light illumination and said image capturing means, than the shadow of the recesses in the surface of the inspection object are disposed so as to emphasize the speckled pattern, and the invisible light illumination and said image capturing means, than the spots pattern The appearance inspection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it is arranged to emphasize the more shadows of the recess. 3. The invisible light illumination, the appearance inspection apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is located in proximity to the inspection object than the visible light illumination. 4. The visible light illumination, the appearance inspection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is formed in a dome shape. 5. The invisible light illumination, the appearance inspection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is formed in an annular shape. 6. The normal color area detection means according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that included in the color component area of the normal color shade of the recesses of the inspection object as part of the normal color visual inspection equipment. 7. The invisible light illumination, the appearance inspection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the irradiation with ultraviolet or infrared radiation. 8. A visual inspection method for inspecting the appearance of the test object with a speckled pattern and recesses on the surface, An imaging step of irradiating with visible light and invisible light to the inspection object and imaging a color image and an invisible light image of said inspection object, Previously obtained color component area of the normal color of the inspection object based on the appearance frequency of each color component in a color image of the inspection object, the color component area other than the color component area of the normal color first and examination color information is set as, together with the color components included in a predetermined frequency range based on the frequency of appearance of each color component in a color image of the inspection object, and sets the color component area as a second inspection color information, the the color image to color sorting to obtain the image area of a specific color component that corresponds to the first inspection color information and the second inspection color information, the size of the image area of said specific color component of the test object a foreign object detection step of detecting foreign matter and dirt contained in the inspection object is determined, Comparing the basic invisible light image of the invisible light image and prerecorded said inspection object, and a, and a missing detection step of detecting a missing included in the inspection object, In the imaging process, the than the shadow of the recesses in the surface of the inspection object is imaged with the color image to emphasize the speckled pattern, wherein it is the invisible light image is also emphasized the shadow of the recess than the mottled appearance inspection method characterized by imaging the.", "embedding_index": 1068}
{"index": 1069, "patent_number": "EP2883808 A1", "text": "[EN] A cigarette pack comprises a box having a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces, the longitudinal faces comprising a front face, a rear face, and first and second side faces connecting the front and rear faces and defining together with the bottom face an internal compartment for receiving a bundle of cigarettes. An openable lid comprises front face, a rear face, a top face and first and second side faces, said lid being hingedly connected on its rear face to the rear face of the box along a hinge line such that the lid is movable with respect to the box about said hinge line between a closed position and an open position. An inner frame is positioned within the box and comprising at least first and second side walls positioned adjacent to the first and second longitudinal side faces and extending beyond top ends thereof into the lid when the lid is in a closed position, wherein said inner frame side walls are bent inwardly towards the interior of the internal compartment of the box and away from being parallel with first and second side faces of the lid in its closed position. [EN] 1. A cigarette pack comprising: a box having a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces, the longitudinal faces comprising a front face, a rear face, and first and second side faces connecting the front and rear faces and defining together with the bottom face an internal compartment for receiving a bundle of cigarettes;an openable lid comprising front face, a rear face, a top face and first and second side faces, said lid being hingedly connected on its rear face to the rear face of the box along a hinge line such that the lid is movable with respect to the box about said hinge line between a closed position and an open position; andan inner frame positioned within the box and comprising at least first and second side walls positioned adjacent to the first and second longitudinal side faces and extending beyond top ends thereof into the lid when the lid is in a closed position, wherein said inner frame side walls are bent inwardly towards the interior of the internal compartment of the box and away from being parallel with first and second side faces of the lid in its closed position.2. A pack according to claim 1, wherein the length (LH) of the hinge line is shorter than the length (LB) of bottom and top sides of rear faces.3. A pack according to claim 2, wherein the distance (DR) between longitudinal sides of the rear face varies continuously from the bottom side of said rear face to the hinge line between the length (LB) of said bottom side to the length (LH) of the hinge line.4. A pack according to claim 3, wherein the distance (DR) between longitudinal sides of the rear face decreases from the bottom side of said rear face to the hinge line.5. A pack according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the distance (DR) between longitudinal sides of the rear face varies linearly.6. A pack according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the distance (DR) between longitudinal sides of the rear face varies non-linearly.7. A pack according to claim 2, wherein the distance (DR) between longitudinal sides of the rear face from the bottom side of said rear face to the hinge line varies discontinuously between the length (Lb) of said bottom side to the length (Lh) of the hinge line.8. A pack according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the front and rear faces of the pack are substantially planar.9. The pack of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the front and rear faces of the pack are connected to each other via the side faces such that they define right-angled, bevelled or rounded corners.10. The pack according to any preceding claim wherein the first and second walls of the inner frame are bent towards a sagittal plane substantially perpendicular to the front or rear face of the box.11. The pack according to any of claims 2 to 10, wherein the length (LH) of the hinge line is between 0,2 to 5 mm shorter than the length (LB) of the bottom side of the rear face.12. A blank for forming the box of the pack according to any of claims 2 to 11, comprising: - a first main panel (21) to form a front face of the box;- a second main panel (25) to form a rear face of the box;- a first intermediate panel (24) connected at first ends of said first and second main panels along parallel first and second folding lines (l1, l2) to form a bottom face of the box;- first and second counter panels (22, 23) connected on longitudinal sides of the first main panel along third and fourth folding lines (l3, l4);- third and fourth counter panels (26, 27) connected on longitudinal sides of the second main panel respectively along fifth and sixth folding lines (l5, l6), wherein- the first and second counter panels and the third and fourth counter panels are arranged to form longitudinal side faces of the box by superimposition and fastening of counter panels of the first main panel with those of the second main panel upon construction of the box;- a second intermediate panel (28) forms a rear face of the lid and connected to a second end of the second main panel along a hinge line (H) parallel to the first and second folding lines (l1, l2);- a top panel (29) forms a top face of the lid connected to the second intermediate panel along a seventh folding line (l7) parallel to the hinge line;- a front panel (30) forms a front face of the lid connected to the top panel along an eighth folding line (l8) parallel to the seventh hinge line (l7); and- first and second lateral flaps (34, 35) are foldable on sides of the second intermediate panel (28) and third and fourth lateral flaps (32, 33) foldable on sides of the front panel (30) to form side faces of the lid by superimposition and fastening of the third and fourth flaps onto the first and second flaps respectively upon construction of the box, wherein the length (LH) of the hinge line (H) is shorter than the length (LB) of the second folding line (l2) between the second main panel (25) and the first intermediate panel (24).13. A blank according to claim 12, wherein the distance (DR) between the fifth and sixth folding lines varies continuously from the second folding line to the hinge line between the length (LB) of said second folding line to the length (LH) of the hinge line.14. A blank according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the distance (DR) between the fifth and sixth folding lines decreases from the second folding line to the hinge line.15. A blank according to claim 12, wherein the distance (DR) between the fifth and sixth folding lines varies discontinuously from the second folding line to the hinge line between the length (LB) of said second folding line to the length (LH) of the hinge line.", "embedding_index": 1069}
{"index": 1070, "patent_number": "EP2853164 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention provides a self-supporting smokers' article comprising an elongate element which comprises reconstituted tobacco. The smokers' article can be used to flavour consumer-made smoking items such as roll-your-own or make-your-own smoking items. [EN] 1. A self-supporting smokers' article for flavouring a consumer-made smoking item, wherein the smokers' article comprises an elongate element comprising reconstituted tobacco.2. The smokers' article according to claim 1, wherein the elongate element has a thickness of from 0.10 mm to 0.50 mm.3. The smokers' article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the elongate element has a width of from 1 mm to 10 mm.4. The smokers' article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate element has a length of from 40 mm to 110 mm.5. The smokers' article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate element further comprises an additive.6. The smokers' article according to claim 5, wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of extracts, naturally-derived additives, natural aroma chemicals, nature-identical aroma chemicals, artificial aroma chemicals, solvents, fixatives, stabilisers or a combination thereof.7. The smokers' article according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the additive is present in an amount of from about 1 wt percent to 5 wt percent.8. The smokers' article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate element spans substantially the length of a consumer-made smoking item.9. A pack of smokers' articles comprising a plurality of smokers' articles according to any one of the preceding claims.10. The pack according to claim 9, wherein each elongate element is frangibly connected to an adjacent elongate element.11. The pack according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the plurality of elongate elements are frangibly connected to a base element.12. A dispenser comprising a plurality of smokers' articles according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or comprising a pack of smokers' articles according to any one of claims 9 to 11.13. A tobacco pouch comprising a pack according to any one of claims 9 to 11 or a dispenser according to claim 12.14. Use of the smokers' article as defined in any one of claims 1 to 8 to flavour a consumer-made smoking item.15. The use according to claim 14, wherein the consumer-made smoking item is a roll-your-own (RYO) or a make-your-own (MYO) smoking item.", "embedding_index": 1070}
{"index": 1071, "patent_number": "GB2515883 A1", "text": "[EN] Vaporisable material and capsule for use in vapour generating deviceA method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres suitable for use in a vapour generating device 1 (i.e. a simulated smoking device with electrical or chemical heating means such as an electric cigarette), which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material. The method comprises the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm. Several particle size ranges are combined to produce the material. The particle size may be reduced by cutting and the cut fibres may be sieved to separate fibres of different particle sizes. The vaporisable material may have plant fibres with a particle size ranging from 0.85 to 0.25 mm, further comprising a humectant. The material may have a moisture content of 5 wt percent or less. Preferably the plant material is tobacco. The vaporisable material may be packaged in a capsule (20, figure 2), which may be gas-impermeable, and which opens upon heating. The humectant may be propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) in an amount of 20 60 wt percent. [EN] Claims 1. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres comprises a step of cutting the plant fibres.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the method comprises a further step of sieving the cut plant fibres after the cutting step to separate fibres of different particle sizes.4. A method according to any of claims I to 3, further comprising a step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.5. A method according to any of claims Ito 4, comprising the following steps: i. drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less; U. cutting the plant fibres; Ui. sieving the cut plant fibres after the cutting step to separate fibres of different particle sizes; iv. adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres; and v. mixing the dried sieved cut plant fibres with the humectants.6. A method according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vaporisable material comprises tobacco.7. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres by cutting the fibres and further characterised in that the plant fibres are not crushed or ground.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the plant fibres are cut to a particle size of less than 1.5 mm.9. A method according to claim 8, comprising a further step of mixing cut plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size.10. A method according to any of claims 7 to 9, comprising a further step of adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres.11. A method according to any of claims 7 to 10, comprising an initial step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.12. Vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method of any of claims ito 6 or the method of any of claims 7 to 11.13. Vaporisable material comprising plant fibres having particle size values ranging from 0.85 to 0.25 mm and a humectant, and preferably comprising particles having particle size values within two more of the ranges 0.85- 0.60 mm, 0.60-0.40 mm and 0.40-0.25 mm.14. A capsule containing vaporisable material according to claim 12 or claim 13.", "embedding_index": 1071}
{"index": 1072, "patent_number": "WO13068500 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention relates to a re-closable pack (1) with a cohesive closure mechanism (14a, 14b). In particular, the invention relates to a re-closable pack (1) with a cohesive closure mechanism (14a, 14b) for consumable products, particularly cigarettes. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A re-closable pack (1) with a closure mechanism characterised in that the closure mechanism comprises two opposing cohesive surfaces (14a, 14b).2. A re-closable pack according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the opposing cohesive surfaces is a cohesive member. 3. A re-closable pack according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said cohesive surface or member is selected from the group consisting of silicon, silicon-based materials, polyolefin blends, polyethylene (PE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and/or combinations thereof. 4. A re-closable pack according to any preceding claim, wherein said cohesive surface or member further comprises one or more tackifying agents. 5. A re-closable pack according to claim 4, wherein said tackifying agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon resins such as terpene resins, hydrogenated resins and resin esters, isotactic and atactic polypropylenes, polybutenes and/or combinations thereof. 6. A re-closable pack according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein said tackifying agent may be present in an amount of from 0.1 to 15 wt percent based on the total weight of the cohesive surface or member. 7. A re-closable pack according to any of claims 2 to 6, wherein said cohesive member has a thickness of between 10 microns and 1500 microns. 8. A re-closable pack according to any preceding claim, wherein said cohesive surface or member has a surface roughness value of between 0.5 and 4 nm. 9. A re-closable pack according to any preceding claim, wherein the surface area interaction between the opposing cohesive surfaces or members is at least 40 percent.10. A re-closable pack according to any preceding claim, wherein said pack is made out of cardboard. 11. A re-closable pack according to claim 10, wherein said pack is a cigarette pack. 12. A re-closable pack according to any preceding claim, wherein said pack further comprises a hinged lid (12) with one of the cohesive members (14a) on the inner side of the lid.13. A re-closable pack according to claim 12, wherein said cohesive members display different cling and/or gloss values. 14. A blank or set of blanks for forming the pack of any one of claims 1 to 13. 15. A method of forming the pack of any one of claims 1 to 13 by folding the blank or blanks of claim 14.", "embedding_index": 1072}
{"index": 1073, "patent_number": "EP2777410 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter cigarette (1) comprises a rod (2) of smokable material and a mouth piece (3) attached to the rod (2), the mouth piece (3) comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod. There is also a strength indicator comprising a scale extending at least circumferentially about at least one of the periphery of the rotatable element or a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material, and a cursor element on the other of the periphery of the rotatable element or a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material, wherein the scale comprises central symmetry about a point and the cursor is longitudinally aligned with the point of symmetry of the scale when the scale is arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength of the cigarette. [EN] 1. A filter cigarette comprising: a rod of smokable material;a mouth piece attached to the rod, the mouth piece comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod; anda strength indicator comprising: a scale extending at least circumferentially about at least one of the periphery of the rotatable element or a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material, and a cursor element on the other of the periphery of the rotatable element or a part of the cigarette that is fixed relative to the rod of smokable material, wherein the scale comprises central symmetry about a point and the cursor is longitudinally aligned with the point of symmetry of the scale when the scale is arranged in a position representing a minimum level of strength of the cigarette.2. A filter cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the cursor is longitudinally aligned with one of the symmetrical extremities of the scale when the scale is arranged in a position representing a maximum level of strength of the cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1073}
{"index": 1074, "patent_number": "EP2777409 A1", "text": "[EN] A filter cigarette (1) comprises a rod (2) of smokable material, and a mouth piece (3) attached to the rod (2), the mouth piece (3)comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette (1) and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod. There is also a strength indicator comprising a first scale extending circumferentially around the periphery of the rotatable element, and a second scale extending circumferentially around the fixed element, wherein each scale comprises a plurality of individual markers which can be longitudinally aligned by rotation of the rotatable element with respect to the rod (2). [EN] 1. A filter cigarette comprising: a rod of smokable material;a mouth piece attached to the rod, the mouth piece comprising an element rotatable with respect to the rest of the filter cigarette about the longitudinal axis thereof such that a user can vary the ventilation of the filter cigarette and a fixed element that is fixed relative to the rod; anda strength indicator comprising: a first scale extending circumferentially around the periphery of the rotatable element, and a second scale extending circumferentially around the fixed element, wherein each scale comprises a plurality of individual markers which can be longitudinally aligned by rotation of the rotatable element with respect to the rod.2. A filter cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the two scales comprise identical markers being symmetrical about a separation line between the rotatable element and the rest of the cigarette in only one position of the rotatable element such that they indicate a defined level of strength of the cigarette.3. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the individual markers in each of the scales are symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.4. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 to 3 wherein the individual markers of the first scale are symmetrical to the individual markers of the second scale, about a point of symmetry located on a circumferential line placed half way between the first and second scales.5. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 wherein at least some of the individual markers are triangular in shape.6. A filter cigarette according to claim 2 wherein the indication of the level of strength is represented by at least one of the following features:a. The area of the matching markersb. The contrast or colour of the matching markersc. An identical shape of the matching markers.7. A filter cigarette according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein one set of identical markers are positioned to indicate a rotational position providing a minimum strength of the cigarette, and at least one set of identical markers are positioned to provide an indication of a rotational position providing a maximum strength of the cigarette.", "embedding_index": 1074}
{"index": 1075, "patent_number": "EP2745717 A1", "text": "[EN] A method of forming a breakable capsule for a smoking article is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing the core of the capsule, (ii) providing said core with a capsule envelope to form said capsule, and (iii) freezing said capsule. [EN] 1. A method of forming a breakable capsule for a smoking article comprising the steps of: (i) providing the core of the capsule,(ii) providing said core with a capsule envelope to form said capsule, and(iii) freezing said capsule, wherein step (iii) may be performed before or after step (ii).2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said core in step (i) comprises water, propylene glycol, glycerol, ethanol, polyethylene glycols, an oil or any combination thereof.3. The method according to claim 2, wherein said core comprises at most 50 percent water by total weight of the capsule.4. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said capsule envelope comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polyacetal, polyamide, polyimide, polyester, polycarbonate, polyacrylate, elastomer, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polystyrene, polyvinylacetate, polyvinylalcohol, polyvinylchloride and combinations thereof, preferably polyolefin.5. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein said capsule envelope has a thickness of between 0.01 and 0.5 mm.6. The method according to any preceding claim wherein the largest outer diameter of the capsule is between 2 and 20 mm, preferably 4 and 15 mm, more preferably between 4 and 15 mm.7. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein the core of said capsule further comprises flavour compounds, aroma compounds, smoke modifying agents solubilising agents, emulsifying agents, gelling agents, stabilising agents or combinations thereof.8. A method of introducing a frozen capsule into a filter for a smoking article comprising the steps of: providing a frozen capsule formed according to any of claims 1 to 7, andinserting said capsule inside a smoking article filter rod.9. A breakable capsule for a smoking article having a liquid core and a capsule envelope around the core, and having a crush strength of 0.1 to 0.4 kp at room temperature.10. A filter for a smoking article comprising the capsule according to claim 9.11. A smoking article comprising a filter according to claim 10.12. Use of the capsule formed by the method according to any of claims 1 to 7 in a smoking article.", "embedding_index": 1075}
{"index": 1076, "patent_number": "WO13017624 A1", "text": "[EN] The present invention is directed to a filter, comprising a tow material comprising at least one cavity, wherein the at least one cavity holds at least one capsule, wherein a shape of the at least one cavity comprised in the tow material is complementary to an outer shape of the at least one capsule, and wherein the tow material comprises at least two segments of tow material surrounding the at least one capsule, and filter paper placed on an outer surface of the tow material such that the filter paper is capable of holding together the at least two segments of the tow material and the at least one capsule. [EN] What is claimed is: 1. A filter (302), comprising: a tow material (318) comprising at least one cavity (316), wherein said at least one cavity (316) holds at least one capsule (314), wherein a shape of said at least one cavity (316) comprised in the tow material (318) is complementary to an outer shape of the at least one capsule (314), wherein said tow material (318) comprises at least two segments of tow material (318) surrounding said at least one capsule (314), and wherein said complementary shape of said at least one cavity (316) to an outer shape of the at least one capsule (314) is carved in an extremity of each of of the at least two segments of tow material (318) prior to the insertion of the capsule (314) between said at least two segments of tow material (318); and a filter paper (306) placed on an outer surface of the tow material (318) such that the filter paper (306) is capable of holding together the at least two segments of the tow material (318) and the at least one capsule (314). 2. The filter (302) of claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of said at least one cavity (316) is larger than a diameter of said at least one capsule (314). 3. The filter (302) of claims 1 and 2, wherein a difference between the inner diameter of said at least one cavity (316) and the diameter of said at least one capsule (314) is in the range of 0,5 mm to 1 mm. 4. The filter (302) of anyone of claims 1 to 3, wherein said filter (302) is part of a cigarette (300). 5. The filter (302) of anyone of claims 1 to 3, wherein said filter is part of a smoking article. 6. The filter (302) of anyone of claims 1 to 4, wherein the filter (302) has an outer cylindrical shape connected to a tobacco rod (304), said filter (302) having an end proximal to the tobacco rod (304) and an end distal from the tobacco rod (312). 7. A method of manufacturing a filter, comprising the following steps: providing at least one filter tip comprising tow material; carving at least two half cavities at two ends of said at least one filter tip; cutting said filter tip at a conveniently elected position to form at least two filter tip parts; providing a capsule between the at least two half cavities made to face each other; joining together the at least two half cavities to form a closed cavity such that the capsule is entrapped within the formed cavity; and wrapping the at least two filer tip parts in filter paper, such that the two filter tip parts are securely joined together. wherein said complementary shape of the cavity (316) to an outer shape of the at least one capsule (314) is pre-formed in adjoining ends of the at least two segments of tow material (318) prior to the insertion of the capsule (314) between said at least two segments of tow material (318); and 8. A method of manufacturing a filter according to claim 7, comprising the additional step of: rotating said cut filter tip parts 180 degrees around an axis parallel with the direction of cutting said at least one filter tip, such that the at least two half cavities are facing each other before providing a capsule between the at least two half cavities made to face each other. 9. An apparatus for manufacturing a filter, comprising: means for providing at least one filter tip comprising tow material; means for carving at least two half cavities at two ends of said at least one filter tip; means for cutting said filter tip at a conveniently elected position to form at least two filter tip parts; means for providing said cut filter tip parts such that the at least two half cavities are facing each other; means for providing a capsule between the at least two half cavities facing each other; means for joining together the at least two half cavities to form a closed cavity such that the capsule is entrapped within the formed cavity; and means for wrapping the at least two filer tip parts in filter paper, such that the two filter tip parts are securely joined together. 10. An apparatus for manufacturing a filter according to claim 9, wherein: the means for providing said cut filter tip parts such that the at least two half cavities are facing each other are means for rotating said cut filter tip parts 180 degrees around an axis parallel with the direction of cutting said at least one filter tip, such that the at least two half cavities are facing each other.", "embedding_index": 1076}
{"index": 1077, "patent_number": "AR078032 AA", "text": "[MT] Method for packaging cigarettes comprising the steps of: packaging at least one pack of cigarettes first (52a) labeled with a first unique code (12a) and a second pack of cigarettes (52b) labeled with a second unique code (12b) within the first cardboard (10) and recorded in a database for an information (56) that at least two packs of cigarettes (52a, 52b) with the first code only (12a) and the second code only (12b) have been packaged within the cardboard (10), the first cardboard packaging (10) in a box (20), detect only the first code (12a) in the box (20) and read on the basis of all unique data codes (12b) of the packs of cigarettes (52b) that are packaged within the cardboard (10) as the first unique code detected (12a). Also, a method to track packs of cigarettes (52a, 52b) and a system to pack cigarettes ", "embedding_index": 1077}
{"index": 1078, "patent_number": "WO11006941 A1", "text": "[EN] A hinge-cover cigarette pack (10) comprises an inner box (1), the inner box having a top face (24), a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces being a front face (25). The hinge-cover cigarette pack also comprises a cover (2) being arranged to cover the entire surface of the front face when the pack is in a closed position, the cover being hingedly attached to at least two of the longitudinal side faces of the inner box and the inner box being made of a first blank and the cover being made of a second blank. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hinge-cover cigarette pack comprising: an inner box, the inner box having a top face, a bottom face and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces being a front face; and a cover being arranged to cover the entire surface of the front face when the pack is in a closed position, the pack being characterised by the cover being hingedly attached to at least two of the longitudinal side faces of the inner box; and the inner box being made of a first blank and the cover being made of a second blank.2. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of claim 1, wherein the first and the second blanks are made of cardboard material and, wherein the grain of the inner box runs perpendicularly to the grain of the cover.3. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, wherein: the inner box is an octagonal parallelepiped having a top face, a bottom face, a front face, a rear face, two side face and four bevel faces; and the cover being fixed to both the rear face of the inner box and one of the bevel faces of the inner box.4. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, wherein: the cover, when closed, is essentially of the shape of an octagonal parallelepiped having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, two side walls and three bevel walls; the cover further comprises linking means arranged to link the front wall to the one of the bevel faces of the inner box; the rear wall of the cover being arrange to be fixed to the rear face of the inner box.5. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, wherein the cover and the inner box are arranged such that, in a closed position: the front wall of the cover is superimposed on the front face of the inner box; the top wall of the cover covers the top face of the inner box; the bottom wall of the cover covers the bottom face of the inner box; and the side walls of the cover cover the side faces of the inner box.6. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims further comprising: biasing means for biasing the pack in the closed position.7. The hinge-cover cigarette pack of any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a tab fixed to one of the four bevel faces such that it is operable as a handle to facilitate the opening of the pack by a user.8. A blank for producing the inner box of any of the preceding claims, the blank being characterised by: a rear panel disposed between a first front panel and a second front panel, the first front panel being arranged to be fixed under the second front panel when the blank is folded into the inner box.9. The blank of claim 6, wherein the first front panel is provided with a first aperture for accessing the interior of the inner box and the second front panel is provided with a second aperture for accessing the interior of the box, the first aperture having smaller dimensions than the second aperture.10. The blank of claim 7, wherein the second aperture is covered by a removable panel made of the same material as the inner box.11. A blank for producing the cover of any of claims 1 to 6, the blank being characterised by: a first top wall panel and a second top wall panel arranged to be folded and fixed upon one another; a first bottom wall panel and a second bottom wall panel arranged to be folded and fixed upon one another; a first front wall panel and a second front wall panel being arranged to be folded on top of each other in order to form the front wall of the cover; a rear panel suitable to be attached to the rear face of the inner box; and a linking element attached to the second front wall and being suitable to attach the front wall to the inner box.", "embedding_index": 1078}
{"index": 1079, "patent_number": "WO09025604 A1", "text": "[EN] A method for feeding a moist plant fiber containing product divided into portions, said method comprising feeding a predetermined amount of the plant fiber containing product from a volume-defining unit to a portion pack by means of a pressurized gas, a lubricant being added to the pressurized gas. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A method for feeding a moist plant fiber containing product divided into portions, said method comprising feeding a predetermined amount of the plant fiber containing product from a volume-defining unit (2) to a portion pack (20) by means of a pressurized gas, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that a lubricant is added to the pressurized gas.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said lubricant is added in pulses.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressurized gas is air.4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressurized gas is an inert gas.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inert gas is nitrogen.6. The method according to claim 1, wherein said lubricant contains water.7. The method according to claim 6, wherein said lubricant is water.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the addition of lubricant occurs when the portion amount is discharged from said volume-defining unit.9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said plant fiber containing product comprises at least one of tobacco, beet fiber and cellulose.10. A device for manufacturing a predetermined portion-packed amount of a moist plant fiber containing product, comprising a volume- defining unit (2) from which a portion amount of the plant fiber product defined thereby is dischargeable by means of a pressurized gas, c h a r a c - t e r i z e d by means (6) for adding a lubricant to the pressurized gas.11. The device according to claim 10, further comprising a duct for feeding the defined portion amount to a packaging unit (7), which is adapted to enclose the defined portion amount in a portion pouch (20) made of a material permeable to liquid.", "embedding_index": 1079}