Abstract: [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 least
12.   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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract:
[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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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.


Abstract: [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 centigrade
7. 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 centigrade
11. 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.


Abstract: [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.