Abstract: [en] the present disclosure concerns a heater (10) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a consumable article (20) of e-liquid. the heater comprises a plurality of elongated heating elements (12) configured to engage with corresponding grooves (22) arranged on a surface of a shell (21) of the consumable article at a time of connecting. the present disclosure also concerns a consumable article for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with the heater. the consumable article is configured to contain an e-liquid and has a shell comprising grooves arranged on the surface of the configured to engage with corresponding elongated heating elements arranged on the heater at a time of connecting. the disclosure also concerns a system (30) comprising the heater and the consumable article.

[en] 1. a heater (10) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a consumable article (20) of e-liquid, comprising: a frame (11);a plurality of elongated heating elements (12) extending substantially perpendicularly to a horizontal plane in which lies the frame (11);wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are configured to engage with corresponding grooves (22) arranged on a surface of a shell (21) of the consumable article (20), at a time of connecting.
2. the heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are configured to slide into the corresponding grooves (22) and hold the consumable article (20).
3. the heater (10) as defined in the any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are further configured to hold the consumable article (20) by form-fit.
4. the heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a number of elongated heating elements (12) is smaller or equal to a number of grooves (22).
5. the heater (10) as defined any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises a heating material (13), the heating material (13) comprising a first zone at a first extremity (14) of the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) and a second zone at a second extremity (15) of the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12), the first and second zone enabling to reach respectively a first temperature (t1) and a second temperature (t2) different from each other.
6. the heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises a heating part comprising the heating material and a diffusing part comprising a diffusing material configured to transfer the heat produced by the heating material and diffuse the heat by conduction hence generating a heat gradient.
7. the heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises at least one patterned zone configured to have a higher electrical current density.
8. the heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the patterned zone comprises at least one serpentine and/or at least one pattern of holes and/or at least one pattern of slots.
9. the heater (10) as defined in claim 6, wherein the frame (11) comprises the heating material and at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) comprises the diffusing material configured to transfer the heat produced by the heating material.
10. the heater (10) as defined in any one of the preceding claims 5 to 9, wherein the heater is configured to generate at least one heating site located on the at least one of the elongated heating elements (12) to heat a specific location in the consumable article (20).
11. the heater (10) as defined in the preceding claim, wherein the at least one heating site is further configured to heat a wicking element arranged in the consumable article (20).
12. a consumable article (20) for an aerosol generation device, which is intended to connect with a heater (10) according to claims 1 to 11, the consumable article (20) being configured to contain an e-liquid and having a shell (21) comprising grooves (22) arranged on the surface of the shell (21); wherein the grooves (22) are configured to engage with corresponding elongated heating elements (12) arranged on the heater (10), at a time of connecting.
13. the consumable article (20) according to claim 12, wherein the grooves (22) are configured to receive elongated heating elements (12) from the heater (10).
14. the consumable article (20) according to any one of claims 12 and 13, further comprising at least a wicking element configured to be in contact with the elongated heating elements when these are engaged and thereby present e-liquid to be heated and transformed into aerosol.
15. a system (30) for an aerosol generation device comprising a heater (10) according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of elongated heating elements (12);a consumable article (20) according to claim 12 having a shell (21) comprising grooves (22) arranged on the surface of the shell (21);wherein the elongated heating elements (12) are engaged in the grooves (22) to secure the heater (10) to the consumable article (20).


Abstract: [en] a flavoring device includes a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface includes a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being the lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device, wherein the flavoring device includes a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein the flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, in which the smoking article is arrangeable. the device includes the shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas.

[en] 1. a flavoring device, in particular for flavoring a fluid stream, such as a smoke and/or vapor of a smoking article, wherein the flavoring device comprises a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface comprises a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being a lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device, wherein the flavoring device comprises a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein a flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, in which a smoking article is arrangeable, wherein the flavoring device comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas.
2. the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein in the inner volume a carrier material is arranged in which the flavoring material is contained.
3. the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein a diameter of a base area of the cylindrically shaped hole equals a diameter of a mouth piece of a smoking article.
4. the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second parts of the surface comprise cut-outs, perforations and/or are netlike at least in part.
5. the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the frame includes cellulose acetate, at least one biodegradable polymer, wood, cork, clay and/or zeolite.
6. the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the flavoring material includes a solid material, a crystal, a granule, a gel and/or a liquid.
7. the flavoring device according to claim 2, wherein the carrier material includes clay, zeolite, cellulose, cellulose acetate, cotton, granule and/or gel.
8. the flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a peel-off strip covering at least all airflow-permeable parts of the first part of the surface.
9. the flavoring device according to claim 8, wherein the peel-off strip comprises paper and/or cellulose.
10. the flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a gasket at edges of the second part of surface.
11. the flavoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a removable holder, made of non-porous material comprising a circular cross section with a diameter corresponding to a diameter of a base area of the cylindrically shaped hole, the removable holder arranged protruding through the hole.
12. a kit comprising a smoking article and the flavoring device according to claim 1, wherein the flavoring device is placed on a mouth piece of the smoking article with the mouth piece arranged protruding through the hole, wherein the mouth piece comprises air intake openings and the flavoring device is placed over the air intake openings with the second part of the surface, and an air flow of the flavoring device is configured to be in fluid communication with a smoke and/or vapor through the air intake openings.
13. the kit according to claim 12, wherein the smoking article further comprises a wrapper with two circumferential perforation lines distanced from each other along a longitudinal axis, wherein a circumferential first part of the wrapper enclosed between the perforation lines is removable from the mouth piece with respect to a second part of the wrapper.
14. a method for flavoring smoke and/or vapor of a smoking article comprising a mouthpiece, with air intake openings, wherein a flavoring device comprising: a three-dimensional shape with a surface enclosing an inner volume, wherein the surface comprises a first part directed outwardly of the three-dimensional shape and a second part being a lateral area of a cylindrically shaped hole protruding through the flavoring device,and a frame arranged at the surface of the three-dimensional shape and framing the inner volume at least in part, wherein the flavoring material is arranged within the frame, wherein the frame and the flavoring material are permeable to an air flow directed from a surrounding of the flavoring device through the first part of the surface, through the inner volume, thereby interacting with the flavoring material, and through the second part of the surface into the hole, wherein the flavoring device comprises a shape of a hollow cylinder having airflow-permeable inner and outer lateral areas,is arranged around the smoking article, wherein the flavoring device is positioned on the mouth piece covering the air intake openings.
15. the flavoring device according to claim 11, wherein the removable holder is in a stick form.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generation device including: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; and control circuitry configured to control the heating oven, wherein the control circuitry includes a communication module configured to communicate with a remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to enable or disable the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven.

[en] 1. an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; andcontrol circuitry configured to control the heating oven,wherein the control circuitry comprises a communication module configured to communicate with a remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to enable or disable the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven.wherein the heating oven comprises an opening and a moveable closure for the opening, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a position of the moveable closure.
2. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to enable the communication module when the moveable closure is in an open position, and/or the control circuitry is configured to disable the communication module when the moveable closure is in a closed position.
3. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the current use state of the heating oven comprises a sequence of changes in the position of the moveable closure.
4. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable closure is a sliding closure configured to move along a rail.
5. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating oven is configured to receive through the opening a consumable that is longer than the heating oven such that the moveable closure is in an open position when an aerosol generating substrate of the consumable is received in the heating oven.
6. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable closure is biased to a closed position.
7. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to control the heating oven to be in one or more aerosol generating states, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a current aerosol generating state of the heating oven.
8. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises an indication of a temperature measured by the temperature sensor.
9. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to transmit a current state to the remote device, wherein the current state is a current phase of an aerosol generation session.
10. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to enable the communication module when the current use state of the heating oven is an inactive state.
11. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to transmit usage data to the remote device.
12. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module is configured to receive an instruction from the remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to control the heating oven based on the instruction.
13. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to delay disabling the communication module until a communication session is complete.
14. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a communication indicator operable to indicate whether the communication module is enabled or disabled.
15. a system comprising the aerosol generation device according to claim 1 and a remote device, wherein the remote device is configured to run a software application for communicating with the aerosol generation device.
16. the system according to claim 15, wherein the communication module is a wireless communication module, and the remote device is a user terminal.
17. a method of controlling an aerosol generation device comprising: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; anda communication module configured to communicate with a remote device,the method comprising enabling or disabling the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven,wherein the heating oven comprises an opening and a moveable closure for the opening, and the current use state of the heating oven comprises a position of the moveable closure.
18. a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions which, when executed by control circuitry of an aerosol generation device, cause the control circuitry to perform the method according to claim 17.
19. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a consumable including an aerosol generating substrate, the consumable being longer than the heating oven, wherein the heating oven is configured to receive the consumable through the opening such that the moveable closure is in an open position when the aerosol generating substrate of the consumable is received in the heating oven.


Abstract: [en] the invention concerns an aerosol generating system comprising: - a storage compartment comprising a liquid aerosol-forming material; - a wick element (18) forming a wick body and arranged in fluid communication with the storage compartment; the wick body being formed by: - a group of flowable solid particles; or - a porous solid monolithic element; - a heater (20); - a vibrating element (22) configured to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18) to create or enhance wicking from the storage compartment to the heater (20).

[en] claims 1. an aerosol generating system (10) comprising: - a storage compartment (16) comprising a liquid aerosol-forming material; - a wick element (18) forming a wick body and arranged in fluid communication with the storage compartment (16); the wick body being formed by: - a group of flowable solid particles; or - a porous solid monolithic element; - a heater (20); - a vibrating element (22) configured to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18) to create or enhance wicking from the storage compartment (16) to the heater (20).
2. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1, wherein said excitation waves are infrasonic, ultrasonic or sonic waves.
3. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibrating element is configured to generate said excitation waves with an excitation frequency comprised between 0,5 hz and 60 khz, preferably between 10 hz to 60 khz and more preferably 20 khz to 40 khz.
4. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element (22) is arranged adjacent to the wick body.
5. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a connecting element (40) connecting the vibrating element (22) and the wick body, and configured to transmit excitation waves from the vibrating element (22) to the wick body.
6. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibrating element (22) forms a unidirectional source of excitation waves.
7. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vibrating element (22) forms an omnidirectional source of excitation waves.
8. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two vibrating elements (22), the vibrating elements (22) being preferably distributed evenly around the wick body.
9. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wick body is a group of flowable solid particles, the group of flowable solid particles being formed of a liquid permeable pouch (32) having an interior volume and loosely-packed solid particles (34) stored within the interior volume of the liquid permeable pouch (32).
10. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 9, wherein the storage compartment (16) is formed at least partially by the liquid permeable pouch (32), the liquid aerosol forming material being retained inside the pouch (32) in the interstices of the solid particles (34) and/or on their surfaces.
1 1. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the liquid permeable pouch (32) is at least partially wrapped in an impermeable wrapper.
12. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 11, wherein the wrapper is configured to be removed before operating the system (10) to generate aerosol or to form an opening while operating the system (10) to generate aerosol.
13. the aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of claim 1 to 8, wherein the wick body is a porous solid monolithic element made of porous ceramic material.
14. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 13, wherein the porous ceramic material is aluminum oxide, zirconia, or silicon nitride.
15. the aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the storage compartment (16) and the wick element (18) are combined in a same housing.
16. a method of operating an aerosol generating system comprising steps of: - providing an aerosol generating system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; 18 - operating simultaneously the heater (20) to generate heat for evaporating the liquid aerosol forming material delivered from the storage compartment (16) to a surface of the heater (20) through the wick element (18) and the vibrating element (20) to generate excitation waves inside the wick element (18).


Abstract: [en] a vaporizable material capsule includes a container wall having a volume for holding the vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening, a movable element that is slidably attached to the container wall, the movable element having a second opening, wherein the movable element is configured to slide relative to the container wall such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material.

[en] 1. a vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably and rotationally attached to the container wall, the movable element including, a first rotatable device configured to rotate around a rotational axis relative to the container wall, the first rotatable device including a second opening,a second rotatable device configured to rotate around the rotational axis relative to the container wall, the second rotatable device 70, configured for a manual engagement by a user, anda centrally-arranged column mechanically interconnecting the first rotatable device with the second rotatable device;wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall by a rotational movement such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material.
2. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the-movement by the movable element relative to the container wall includes a sliding movement to take an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position, such that the second opening only partially covers the first opening, to provide for a fluidic passage with a reduced cross-section that is smaller than a cross-section of the first opening.
3. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the first rotatable device includes a disk-like plate, the disk-like plate including the second opening.
4. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the second opening includes a slot.
5. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the second rotatable device further includes a protruding tab, handle, or lever for the manual engagement.
6. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, further comprising: a seal arranged between the container wall and the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element.
7. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein an outer surface of the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element includes a reflective coating, the reflective coating exposed to an exterior environment of the vaporizable material capsule when in the open position or in the closed position.
8. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, the capsule having a substantially cylindrical shape.
9. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein the second opening includes an open area in the disk-like plate of the first rotatable device of the movable element.
10. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the first rotatable device includes a pivotable ball, the pivotable ball including a perforation that forms the second opening.
11. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 10, wherein the pivotable ball forms a part of a ball valve together with the first opening.
12. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 1, wherein the centrally-arranged column is arranged inside the volume for holding the vaporizable material.
13. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 3, wherein the movable element further includes a support disk that is mechanically attached to an end of the centrally-arranged column.
14. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 13, wherein the disk-like plate is attached to an other end of the centrally-arranged column, the disk-like plate, the centrally-arranged column, and the support disk arranged inside the volume for holding the vaporizable material, the volume being cylindrically-shaped.
15. a vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably attached to the container wall,wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall such that in an open position, a location of a second opening of the movable element at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material, andwherein the-movement by the movable element relative to the container wall includes a linear movement.
16. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 15, wherein the movable element includes a cylinder configured to move linearly relative to the container wall in a direction of a rotational axis of the cylinder, and the second opening is defined by a traversing opening of a cylinder wall or an absence of a cylinder wall above a top or bottom edge of the movable element for permitting the fluidic passage in the open position.
17. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 15, wherein the movable element includes a tab or plate configured to move linearly move relative to the container wall, and the second opening includes an opening in the tab or plate.
18. a vaporizable material capsule for use in an aerosol or vapor generating device, comprising: a container wall having a volume for holding a vaporizable material, the container wall having a first opening; anda movable element that is movably and rotationally attached to the container wall, the movable element including a rotatable cylinder configured to rotate around a rotational axis relative to the container wall the rotatable cylinder including a cut-out section forming a second opening,wherein the movable element is configured to move relative to the container wall by a rotational movement such that in an open position, a location of the second opening at least partially matches with a position of the first opening, to form a fluidic passage for the vaporizable material via the first and second openings, and in a closed position, the location of the second opening does not match a location with the first opening to close the fluidic passage for the vaporizable material.
19. the vaporizable material capsule according to claim 18, wherein the movable element further includes a protruding tab, handle, or lever for manual engagement, the movable element attached to the rotatable cylinder and traversing the container wall.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device configured to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user includes a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a user electronic device, a controller configured to enable the generation of an aerosol when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available; and a sensor configured to detect an action performed by the user involving the manipulation of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable including the aerosol forming substance, wherein, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface is triggered to search for a wireless link with the user electronic device.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating device configured to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a previously paired user electronic device;a controller configured to enable generation of an aerosol when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device is available;a chamber for receiving a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance;a lid configured to be moved from a first position, in which the chamber is closed by the lid, to a second position, in which the chamber is open; anda sensor configured to detect an action performed by the user involving thk--manipulation of the lid to enable the aerosol generating device to receive the consumable,wherein, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface is triggered to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device, andwherein the sensor is configured to detect when the lid is in one of the first position or the second position.
2. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to enable the generation of an aerosol for a predetermined time period when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device is available.
3. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an input device configured to be activated by the user to initiate the generation of an aerosol.
4. the aerosol generating device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to detect an activation of the input device and, when the generation of an aerosol is not already enabled, trigger, in response to detecting the activation, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device.
5. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an indicator configured to indicate to the user a status of the aerosol generating device.
6. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication interface is a bluetooth interface.
7. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to detect when the lid is moved towards the first position, and wherein, in response to the sensor detecting the lid has moved towards the first position, the wireless communication interface is disabled.
8. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the chamber is configured for receiving a consumable in the form of a rod comprising tobacco, and wherein the aerosol generating device further comprises a heater configured to heat the consumable within the chamber.
9. a method of operating an aerosol generating device to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the steps of: enabling generation of an aerosol when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with a previously paired user electronic device is available;detecting an action performed by the user involving manipulation of a lid of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance; andtriggering, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device;wherein detecting the action comprises detecting whether the lid is in one of a first position or a second position.
10. a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor on an aerosol generating device, cause the aerosol generating device to perform steps comprising: enabling generation of an aerosol when a wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with a previously paired user electronic device is available;detecting an action performed by a user involving manipulation of a lid of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable comprising the aerosol forming substance; andtriggering, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface to search for a wireless link with the previously paired user electronic device;wherein detecting the action comprises detecting whether the lid is in one of a first position or a second position.


Abstract: [en] the present invention discloses a method comprising establishing a communication between an aerosol-generating device and a personal computing device; detecting an upcoming notification for a user by the personal computing device; providing an indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and inhibiting an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.

[en]       claims:   1. a method comprising: establishing a communication between an aerosol-generating device and a personal computing device; detecting, by the personal computing device, an upcoming notification for a user from at least one application running on the personal computing device; providing an indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and inhibiting an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.
2. the method of claim 1, further comprising receiving an acknowledgement at the personal computing device from the aerosol-generating device before inhibiting notifying the indicating of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.
3. the method of any preceding claim, further comprising identifying a first gesture pattern made by the user on the surface of the aerosol-generating device to initiate establishing communication between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device.
4. the method of any preceding claim, further comprising detecting, at predetermined intervals, whether the aerosol-generating device is in close proximity of the user.
5. the method of claim 4, further comprising providing the indication to the user of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device and inhibiting the indication on the aerosol-generating device when the aerosol-generating device is not in close proximity of the user.
6. the method of any preceding claim, further comprising identifying a second gesture pattern made by the user on the surface of the aerosol-generating device to disable the communication between the aerosol-generating device and the personal computing device.
7. a method of receiving notifications on an aerosol-generating device comprising: establishing a communication with a personal computing device in the vicinity of the aerosol-generating device; receiving a command for an upcoming notification from the personal computing device, wherein the upcoming notification is from at least one application running on the personal computing device; providing an indication to a user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol generating device; and transmitting an acknowledgement message to the personal computing device to inhibit an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.
8. the method of claim 7, wherein the acknowledgement message is transmitted in response to detecting that the aerosol-generating device is being held by the user or receiving a user input confirming receipt of the upcoming notification.
9. an aerosol-generating device comprising: a body having an inlet and an outlet with an air channel defined between the inlet and the outlet; a controller configured to: establish a communication with a personal computing device in the vicinity of the aerosol-generating device; receive a command for an upcoming notification from the personal computing device, wherein the upcoming notification is from at least one application running on the personal computing device; provide an indication to a user of the upcoming notification on the aerosol-generating device; and transmitting an acknowledgement message to the personal computing device to inhibit an indication of the upcoming notification on the personal computing device.
10. the aerosol-generating device of claim 9, further comprising an indicator configured to indicate the upcoming notification to the user.
11. the aerosol-generating device of claim 9 or 10, further comprising: a motion sensor configured to detect movements of the user when carrying the device; and a touch-responsive surface to receive an input from the user to initiate establishing or disabling the communication with the personal computing device.
12. a system comprising: an aerosol-generating device according to any of claim 9 to 11; and a personal computing device comprising a user application to interact with the aerosol-generating device.
13. the system of claim 12, wherein the user application is configured to enable a user to define associations between types of upcoming notification and types of indication on the aerosol-generating device.
14. the system of any of claims 12 or 13, wherein the personal computing device is configured to inform the aerosol-generating device of the upcoming notification only if there is a pre-defined association between a type of upcoming notification and a type of indication on the aerosol-generating device.
15. a computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out the method of any of claims 1 to 8.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating system (1) comprises a vaporizer unit (14, 114) including a 5 heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid and a cartridge (16, 116) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid. the cartridge (16, 116) is removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14, 114). the cartridge (16, 116) includes a resiliently deformable valve (48) having a closed position for preventing the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) through the valve (48) when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114). the vaporizer unit (14, 114) is configured to contact an external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to deform the valve (48) and move it from the closed position towards an open position in which aerosol generating liquid can flow from the liquid store (24) through the valve (48). the resiliently deformable valve (48) includes first and second portions (50, 52) biased together into contact with each other when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the resiliently deformable valve (48) is in the closed position, and the first and second portions (50, 52) are configured to be deflected away from each other to define an opening (60) between the first and second portions (50, 52) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to move the resiliently deformable valve (48) from the closed position towards the open position.

[en] claims 1. an aerosol generating system (1) comprising: a vaporizer unit (14, 114) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid; and a cartridge (16, 116) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid, the cartridge being removably couplable to the vaporizer unit; wherein the cartridge (16, 116) includes a resiliently deformable valve (48) having a closed position for preventing the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) through the resiliently deformable valve (48) when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the vaporizer unit (14, 114) is configured to contact an external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48) and thereby move it from the closed position towards an open position in which aerosol generating liquid can flow from the liquid store (24) through the resiliently deformable valve (48); wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) includes first and second portions (50, 52) biased together into contact with each other when the cartridge (16, 116) is not coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) and the resiliently deformable valve (48) is in the closed position, and the first and second portions (50, 52) are configured to be deflected away from each other to define an opening (60) between the first and second portions (50, 52) as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114) to move the resiliently deformable valve (48) from the closed position towards the open position.
2. an aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer unit (14, 114) includes a valve actuating member (54) arranged to contact the external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48) and thereby move it from the closed position towards the open position as the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114).
3. an aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the valve actuating member (54) comprises a recess (56) in which the resiliently deformable valve (48) is located when the cartridge (16, 116) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14, 114).
4. an aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the recess (56) includes a tapered side wall (62) which tapers towards the resiliently deformable valve (48) and is configured to contact the external surface (58) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48).
5. an aerosol generating system according to claim 4, wherein the tapered side wall (62) is configured to contact a side wall (59) of the resiliently deformable valve (48) to deform the resiliently deformable valve (48).
6. an aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the opening (60) is an orifice or a slit.
7. an aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein the valve actuating member (54) comprises shoulders (64) configured for forcing apart the first and second portions (50, 52) of the resiliently deformable valve (48).
8. an aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) is selected from the group consisting of a duckbill valve, a slit valve and a membrane valve.
9. an aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the resiliently deformable valve (48) is made of silicone or rubber.
10. an aerosol generating system according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (34) comprises a coil-and-wick heater or a ceramic heater.


Abstract: [en] an insulation sleeve for an aerosol generation device, and used therein for a heating assembly therein, includes natural organic fibres. the natural material comprised in the insulation sleeve is easily available and eco-friendly; it also increases the sustainability of the component and devices including it. the cost of manufacturing the insulation sleeve with the natural material is very low.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating device comprising an insulation sleeve, wherein the insulation sleeve comprises natural organic fibres.
2. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is configured to detachably contain and to heat an aerosol generation consumable.
3. the aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the insulation sleeve is configured to insulate heat.
4. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres have a thermal conductivity of at most 0.10 w/m.k.
5. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres comprise at least one of: hemp fibres, banana fibres, sisal fibres, kenaf fibres, and jute fibres.
6. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are banana peel or stalks fibres.
7. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are microfibres having an average diameter of at most 1 mm.
8. (canceled)
9. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined with a binder.
10. the aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the binder is a dry fibrous binder, an aqueous organic binder, or an inorganic aqueous binder.
11. the aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein the insulation sleeve comprises at least 60 percent of the natural organic fibres, by weight.
12. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve is comprised of a material having a thickness less than 20 mm.
13. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve further comprises casing or packaging material.
14. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve is comprised of a sheet, pad or mat including the natural organic fibres.
15. the aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the sheet, pad or mat has an average thickness of at most about 5 mm.
16. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve substantially has a shape of a cylinder.
17. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the insulation sleeve is arranged between a heating assembly comprised in the aerosol generating device and a housing of the aerosol generating device.
18. the aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the casing or packaging material is phenol formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde.
19. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined in a woven manner.
20. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres are combined in a non-woven manner.
21. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the natural organic fibres have a thermal conductivity of at most 0.035 w/m.k.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device (10) comprises a vaporizer unit (14) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid and a cartridge (16) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid. the cartridge (16) is removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14). the vaporizer unit (14) includes a resilient valve (40) for selectively blocking the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) and the resilient valve (40) is configured to move from a closed position towards an open position as the cartridge (16) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14).

[en] claims 1. an aerosol generating device (10) comprising: a vaporizer unit (14) including a heater (34) for heating and vaporizing an aerosol generating liquid; a cartridge (16) including a liquid store (24) for containing an aerosol generating liquid, the cartridge (16) being removably couplable to the vaporizer unit (14); wherein the vaporizer unit (14) includes a resilient valve (40) for selectively blocking the flow of aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) and the resilient valve (40) is configured to move from a closed position towards an open position as the cartridge (16) is coupled to the vaporizer unit (14).
2. an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge (16) includes a pressing element (56) configured to cooperate with the resilient valve (40) and thereby move the resilient valve (40) from the closed position towards the open position.
3. an aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the pressing element (56) comprises a projecting element (58).
4. an aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the projecting element (58) is hollow and arranged to convey aerosol generating liquid from the liquid store (24) to the heater (34) when the resilient valve (40) is in the open position.
5. an aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the resilient valve (40) comprises a ball (46) or plunger movable from the closed position towards the open position and a biasing member (54) configured to bias the ball (46) or plunger to the closed position, preferably wherein the biasing member (54) is a compression spring.
6. an aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the vaporizer unit (14) includes a conduit (42) having a liquid inlet (44) and a chamber (48) for receiving at least part of the resilient valve (40).
7. an aerosol generating device according to claims 5 and 6, wherein the ball (46) or plunger is positioned in the chamber (48) and arranged to block the liquid inlet (44) when biased to the closed position by the biasing member (54).
8. an aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the heater (34) comprises a coil-and-wick heater or a ceramic heater.
9. an aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the vaporizer unit (14) further comprises, in addition to the resilient valve (40), a sealing member (52) configured to seal the coupling between the cartridge (16) and the vaporizer unit (14).
10. an aerosol generating device according to claim 9 when dependent on claim 5, wherein the ball (46) or plunger is configured to applying a sealing pressure against the sealing member (52) when the ball (46) or plunger is biased to the closed position by the biasing member (54).
11. an aerosol generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the cartridge (16) comprises a dedicated coupling element complementarily fitting with a dedicated coupling element of the vaporizer unit (14).
12. an aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the coupling elements comprise one of: a threaded connection, a bayonet-type connection, a magnetic connection, a snap-fit connection, an actuatable latch and combinations thereof.


Abstract: [en] the invention relates to an aerosol generation device (110). in particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device configured for adjusting a resistance-to-draw (rtd) of the device and for controlling a supplied power based on the rtd. a first aspect of the invention is an aerosol generation device comprising an aerosol generation unit (130) for generating aerosol and an adjusting unit (200) comprising a movable member (210) and configured for being set to a setting of a plurality of settings for mechanically adjusting the resistance-to-draw (rtd) through a mouthpiece (110) by moving the movable member. the plurality of settings allows a user to consistently and predictably adjust the rtd of the device as preferred.

[en] 1. an aerosol generation device, comprising: an aerosol generation unit for generating aerosol; andan adjusting unit comprising a movable member and configured for being set to a setting of a plurality of settings for mechanically adjusting the resistance-to-draw (rtd) through a mouthpiece by moving the movable member,wherein the moveable member is configured to move relative to an airflow path of the aerosol generation device to change an effective cross section of the airflow path for changing the rtd.
2. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit for controlling a power supplied to the aerosol generating unit.
3. the aerosol generation device according to claim 2, further comprising a detecting unit for detecting the setting of the adjusting unit, wherein the control unit is configured for controlling the power supplied to the aerosol generating unit based on the detected setting of the adjusting unit.
4. the aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the detecting unit comprises a potentiometer, a optical sensor, or a hall sensor for detecting the setting of the adjusting unit.
5. the aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit is configured for changing the supplied power based on data stored in a database.
6. the aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured for storing the database.
7. the aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the data comprises one or more database entries that associate a setting of the adjusting unit with a supplied power.
8. the aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the database comprises one or more lookup tables that comprise one or more entries that each match a setting of the adjusting unit to a supplied power.
9. the aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the database comprises one or more lookup tables that comprise one or more entries that each match a setting of the adjusting unit to a power difference, and the control unit is configured to change the supplied power based on a nominal power offset by the power difference.
10. the aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the one or more entries each further match a setting of the adjusting unit to a maximum power, and the control unit is configured to change a supplied power based on the lower power of the nominal power offset by the power difference and the maximum power.
11. the aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the one or more lookup tables are associated with at least one of: a time of day, a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device and an operating condition of the aerosol generation device.
12. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member is provided with one or more through holes, and whereinin a setting of the plurality of settings, at least a portion of at least one of the through holes is arranged in the airflow path,wherein changing from a first setting of the adjusting unit to a second setting includes:changing a portion of at least one of the through holes arranged in the airflow path to a different portion arranged in the airflow path; orchanging at least one of the through holes to a different through hole of which at least a portion is arranged in the airflow path.
13. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member is provided with a plurality of through holes and different through holes have different effective cross-sections.
14. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is configured to rotate or pivot relative to the airflow path.
15. the aerosol generation device according to claim 14, wherein the moveable member is provided with one or more through holes, andwherein at least one of the through holes extends through the movable member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation or pivot axis of the movable member, orwherein at least one of the through holes extends through the movable member in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation or pivot axis of the movable member.
16. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the moveable member comprises an actuating element accessible on and/or from an exterior of the aerosol generation device, that causes the moveable member to move when operated.


Abstract: [en] aerosol generating devicean aerosol generating device (10) is disclosed. the aerosol generating device (10) comprises a housing (12); a container (14) for storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the container (14) is located within the housing (12) such that a first annular airflow passage (16) is defined between an inner surface (18) of the housing (12) and an outer surface (20) of the container (14); a wicking element (22) arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container (14) through an opening (24) in the container (14); and a susceptor (26) arranged to interface with the wicking element (22). the susceptor (26) is configured to be inductively heated to generate an aerosol from the aerosolisable liquid received by the wicking element (22), and the first annular air flow passage (16) is arranged such that the aerosol is transported along the first annular airflow passage (16) to the user for inhalation.

[en] claims 1. an aerosol generating device comprising: a housing; a container for storing aerosolisable liquid, wherein the container is located within the housing such that a first annular airflow passage is defined between an inner surface of the housing and an outer surface of the container; a wicking element arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container through an opening in the container; and a susceptor arranged to interface with the wicking element, wherein the susceptor is configured to be inductively heated to generate an aerosol from the aerosolisable liquid received by the wicking element, and wherein the first annular air flow passage is arranged such that the aerosol is transported along the first annular airflow passage to the user for inhalation.
2. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the susceptor is formed as a band which surrounds an outer surface of the wicking element.
3. the aerosol generating device of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the wicking element comprises a central channel arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the opening of the container such that aerosolisable liquid is distributed along the length of the wicking element.
4. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the wicking element and the susceptor are formed as concentric tubular units.
5. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the radius of the first annular airflow passage varies along the length of the first annular airflow passage, and wherein the distance between the inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the container is varied along the length of the first annular airflow passage such that the cross-sectional area of the first annular airflow passage is substantially constant along the length of the first annular airflow passage.
6. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising an inductor configured to inductively heat the susceptor.
7. the aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein the inductor is located on an opposing side of the susceptor to the wicking element, and wherein the wicking element, the susceptor, and the inductor are formed as concentric tubular units.
8. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device has a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the susceptor and the wicking element are disposed at the first end, and wherein the container is disposed between the first end and the second end such that the first annular airflow passage extends from the first end to the second end.
9. the aerosol generating device of claim 8, wherein an air outlet is disposed at the second end, and wherein the air outlet is configured to provide the aerosol transported along first annular airflow passage to the user.
10. the aerosol generating device of claim 8 or claim 9, further comprising a cap disposed at the first end of the aerosol generating device, wherein the cap is configured to interface with the housing to enclose the wicking element and the susceptor within the interior of the aerosol generating device.
11. the aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the cap is configured to define a second annular airflow passage between an inner surface of the cap and an outer surface of the susceptor, and wherein the second annular airflow passage is arranged such that the aerosol is transported from the wicking element to the first annular airflow passage.
12. the aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the cap comprises at least one air inlet configured to supply air to the second annular airflow passage.
13. the aerosol generating device of any of claims 9 to 12, wherein the wicking element comprises a central channel arranged to receive aerosolisable liquid from the container, wherein the cap comprises a support rod configured to be received within at least a portion of the length of the central channel, and 18 wherein the support rod comprises a plurality of exterior grooves configured to distribute aerosolisable liquid along the length of the wicking element.
14. the aerosol generating device of any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the cap comprises polyether ether ketone (peek).
15. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein the wicking element is a ceramic wicking element.
16. the aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, further comprising at least one support leg extending between the inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the container.
17. the aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the at least one support leg is shaped as an aerofoil.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate, a heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the heating chamber, and a debris collector. the debris collector is movable between a first position in which the debris collector is configured to collect debris generated inside the heating chamber during heating of an aerosol generating substrate by the heater and a second position in which the debris collector is configured to permit the removal or release of collected debris.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate;a heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the heating chamber; anda debris collector movable between a first position in which the debris collector is configured to collect debris generated inside the heating chamber during heating of an aerosol generating substrate by the heater and a second position in which the debris collector is configured to permit removal or release of collected debris.
2. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes: one or more side walls;a first end having an opening for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; anda second end opposite to the first end;and when the debris collector is in the first position, the debris collector forms part of the one or more side walls, forms part of a closure at the second end, or forms part of the one or more side walls and a closure at the second end.
3. the aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the debris collector is positioned at the second end of the heating chamber when the debris collector is in the first position.
4. the aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the debris collector is configured to close the second end of the heating chamber when the debris collector is in the first position.
5. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is removably mounted on the heating chamber such that the debris collector is separated from the heating chamber when moved from the first position to the second position.
6. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is mounted on the heating chamber when the debris collector is in both the first position and the second position.
7. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has a longitudinal axis, and the debris collector is movable between the first position and the second position in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
8. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has a longitudinal axis, and the debris collector is movable between the first position and the second position by one or both of a transverse movement and a rotational movement relative to the longitudinal axis.
9. the aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein the debris collector is mounted on the heating chamber by one or both of a guide track and a pivotal mounting to permit one or both of the transverse movement and the rotational movement.
10. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the debris collector is configured to be switched between a locked state in which movement of the debris collector from the first position to the second position is prevented and an unlocked state in which movement of the debris collector from the first position to the second position is permitted.
11. the aerosol generating device according to claim 10, further comprising a controller configured to switch the debris collector from the locked state to the unlocked state after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.
12. the aerosol generating device according to claim 10, further comprising a mechanical lock configured for operation by a user to switch the debris collector from the locked state to the unlocked state.
13. the aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the debris collector is configured to be retained in the locked state when a temperature proximate the debris collector is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature, and the debris collector is configured to be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state when the temperature proximate the debris collector less than the predetermined temperature.
14. the aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein the debris collector comprises a heat-sensitive material having dimensions which vary dependent upon material temperature, and the heat-sensitive material cooperates with the heating chamber when the temperature proximate the debris collector is greater than or equal to the predetermined temperature to thereby maintain the debris collector in the locked state.
15. the aerosol generating device according to claim 1, further comprising a controller and a detector configured to detect a position of the debris collector and to provide a first position signal or a second position signal to the controller corresponding respectively to the first position or another position of the debris collector, wherein the controller is adapted to permit operation of the heater in response to the first position signal and to prevent operation of the heater in response to the second position signal.
16. the aerosol generating device according to claim 14, wherein the heat-sensitive material is a shape-memory material.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating system comprises a conically shaped heating element (101) configured to generate an aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface (104), and a vaporizable material capsule (102) configured to contain a vaporizable material (103), whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface (105) configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element in use. an interfacing layer (106) is arranged in said gap contacting the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, the interfacing layer comprising a porous material configured to wick vaporizable material from the slanted surface of the contacting element to the slanted surface of the heating element, and an airflow management system is arranged in the vicinity of the interfacing layer, including fresh air grooves (200) and airflow channel grooves (201) in the walls of the conically shaped contacting element and/or in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and configured respectively to conduct fresh air or the aerosol.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating system comprising a conically shaped heating element configured to generate an aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface, anda vaporizable material capsule configured to contain a vaporizable material, whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element in use,wherein an interfacing layer is arranged in a gap between the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, and the interfacing layer contacting the slanted surfaces of both the heating element and contacting element, the interfacing layer comprising a porous material configured to wick vaporizable material from the slanted surface of the contacting element to the slanted surface of the heating element, andwherein an airflow management system is arranged in the vicinity of the interfacing layer, including fresh air grooves and airflow channel grooves in the walls of the conically shaped contacting element and/or in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and configured respectively to conduct fresh air or the aerosol.
2. the aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein the conically shaped heating element comprises a cone basis and a cone top, and a plurality of distinct heating zones occupying a corresponding circumferential arc portion on the slanted surface, each extending between the cone basis and the cone top, and the conically shaped contacting element has an opening circumference delimiting the contacting element at the side configured to enter in mating arrangement with the conically shaped heating element, and a bottom at the opposite extremity of the opening circumference, and the conically shaped heating element is removably mated with the vaporizable material capsule.
3. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves having respectively a first determined width and a second determined width and extending between the cone basis and the cone top, and being arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel groove, one heating zone.
4. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped contacting element, the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves having respectively a first determined width and a second determined width and extending between the opening circumference and the bottom, and being arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.
5. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the airflow channel grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the fresh air grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the airflow channel grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the fresh air grooves are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone; and the airflow channel grooves are arranged opposite of every heating zone.
6. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the fresh air grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the airflow channel grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the fresh air grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the airflow channel grooves are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one airflow channel groove, one heating zone; and the fresh air grooves are arranged opposite of every heating zone.
7. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the fresh air grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the airflow channel grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the fresh air grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the airflow channel grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the fresh air grooves and the airflow channel grooves have respectively a first determined width and a second determined width, and are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.
8. the aerosol generating system of claim 2, wherein the airflow channel grooves are in the slanted surface of the conically shaped heating element, and the fresh grooves are in the wall of the conically shaped contacting element, whereby the airflow channel grooves extend each between the cone basis and the cone top, and the fresh air grooves extend between the opening circumference and the bottom, further whereby the airflow channel grooves and the fresh air grooves have respectively a first determined width and a second determined width, and are arranged around the circumference of the conically shaped heating element in a plurality of groups comprising in this order: one fresh air groove, one heating zone, one airflow channel, one heating zone.
9. the aerosol generating system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conically shaped heating element is a male element and the conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a female element.
10. the aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the conically shaped heating element is a female element and the conically shaped contacting element of the capsule is a male element.


Abstract: [en] a nicotine oral delivery product includes a composition enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein the pouch is permeable for saliva and dissolved compounds of the composition, the composition including a source of nicotine and a cellulose or cellulose derivative, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is in granular form. a method of making the nicotine oral delivery product is also provided.

[en] 1. a nicotine oral delivery product comprising a composition enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein said pouch is permeable for saliva and dissolved compounds of the composition, the composition comprising a source of nicotine and a cellulose or cellulose derivative, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is in granular form.
2. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is a cellulose derivative.
3. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is a cellulose ether.
4. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is carboxymethylcellulose.
5. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine provides 0.1 to 30 mg of nicotine per nicotine oral delivery product.
6. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 5, wherein the source of nicotine is at least one selected from the group of tobacco, nicotine salt, nicotine base, stabilised nicotine and combinations thereof.
7. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine is at least one selected from the group of nicotine salt, nicotine base, stabilised nicotine and combinations thereof.
8. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the source of nicotine is stabilised nicotine.
9. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 8, wherein the source of nicotine is nicotine polacrilex.
10. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative.
11. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is cellulose.
12. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is microcrystalline cellulose.
13. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 10, wherein the additional cellulose or additional cellulose derivative is in powder form.
14. a method of making the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 1, the method comprising introducing the cellulose or cellulose derivative into the composition in granular form, and enclosing the composition in the water insoluble pouch.
15. (canceled)
16. the nicotine oral delivery product according to claim 2, wherein the cellulose derivative is sodium carboxymethylcellulose.


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to a process for plasma treatment of a tobacco product filter material, the plasma treatment preferably being treatment with plasma effluent, a filter comprising the filter material obtainable by the process, a tobacco-vapor product comprising the filter, and the use of the filter in a tobacco-vapor product. in particular, the filter material according to the present invention and the use thereof in a tobacco product, in particular a tobacco-vapor product, allows for enhancing the user experience by removing hot steam from the first two to four puffs and/or offers a more consistent vaping experience.

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1. a process of treating a tobacco product filter material comprising the step of applying plasma to the filter material, wherein the plasma is a low-pressure plasma or an atmospheric plasma, and wherein the plasma is applied to the filter material via an effluent of the plasma jet.
2. the process of the preceding claim, wherein the plasma comprises an additional gas, preferably oxygen.
3. the process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma is atmospheric argon plasma and/or atmospheric helium plasma, preferably atmospheric helium plasma.
4. the process of any one of claims l or 2, wherein the plasma is low-pressure argon plasma and/or low-pressure helium plasma, preferably low-pressure argon plasma.
5. the process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein plasma effluent refers to the exterior part of the plasma jet, sometimes also referred to as "plasma plume".
6. the process of the preceding claim, wherein the temperature of the plasma effluent at the surface of the filter material is in the range of o degrees centigrade to too degrees centigrade, preferably 5 degrees centigrade to 70 degrees centigrade, more preferably 15 degrees centigrade to 55 degrees centigrade, most preferably 20 to 50 degrees centigrade
7. the process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma effluent is provided via direct barrier discharge (dbd), spark discharge or surface dbd, preferably, the plasma effluent is provided via direct barrier discharge (dbd).
8. the process of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco product filter material is a polymeric material, preferably cellulose acetate, cut or uncut or tow.
9. the process of any of the preceding claims, wherein the hydrophilicity, wettability, horizontal and/or vertical wi eking rate, water absorption time and/or water absorption capacity of the tobacco product filter material is increased by the application of the plasma to the tobacco product filter material, preferably, wherein hydrophilicity refers to a contact angle of water droplets on the surface of the treated filter material of less than 90 degrees.
10. the process of the preceding claim, wherein the ability of the filter material to remove water vapor from air passing through the filter material is increased by the application of the plasma to the tobacco product filter material, preferably, wherein the ability of the filter material to remove water vapor after the application of the plasma is increased by at least 80 percent, preferably of at least 85 percent, more preferably of at least 90 percent, even more preferably of at least 95 percent, most preferably of at least 99 percent when compared to filter material which was not treated with plasma.
11. a filter for a tobacco product, comprising a tobacco product filter material obtainable by the process according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
12. the filter of the preceding claim, wherein the tobacco product is a tobacco-vapor product, wherein the filter preferably has two sections, at least one of which has a hollow center.
13. the filter of any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the tobacco product filter material represents a filter volume comprised above 200 mm3, preferably between 250 and 600 mm3.
14. a tobacco-vapor product, preferably an electronic cigarette having a heating element that atomizes a liquid solution which is inhaled as an aerosol by a user, comprising the filter of any one of claims 11 to 13.
15. the tobacco-vapor product of the preceding claim, wherein the tobacco-vapor product does not comprise a flavor-enhancing agent, flavourants sensory enhancing agents, and/ or sensation agent selected from freshening agents, cooling agents, or hot effect agents, natural or synthetic aromas or fragrances such as fruity, confectionery, floral, sweet, woody fragrances and/or coconut, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, mint, or roasted or toasted aromas.
17. the use of the preceding claim, wherein the filter is used for removing water vapor from air passing through the filter material during a puff, preferably at least during a first puff.
18. the use of any one of claims 16 or 17, wherein the tobacco-vapor product is a product according to any one of claim 14 or 15.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device (10) for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid comprises an elongate outer casing (12) with a cavity (14) for receiving a cartomizer (16) at a first end (22), an autonomous power supply device (18), and an electronic circuitry control board (20). the device (10) has a second end (24) longitudinally opposite to the first end (22), such that the autonomous power supply device (18) is positioned between the electronic circuitry control board (20) and the receiving cavity (14), and the electronic circuitry control board (20) is positioned between the second end (24) and the power supply device (18) with its main surface parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device (10). the power supply device (18) is distant from the second end (24) of the device (10) at least a length (li) representing between a quarter and a third of the total length (l) of the device (10), in particular at least a length (li) of 15 mm.

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claims aerosol generating device (10) for delivering aerosol upon heating a liquid contained in the device (10) comprising an elongate outer casing (12) comprising a receiving cavity (14) arranged for receiving a cartomizer (16) at a first end (22) of the device (10); the device (10) further comprising: an autonomous power supply device (18), at least one electronic circuitry control board (20), wherein the device (10) comprises a second end (24) longitudinally opposite to the first end (22), wherein the autonomous power supply device (18) is positioned in the outer casing (12) between the electronic circuitry control board (20) and the receiving cavity (14), wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20) is positioned between the second end (24) and the power supply device (18), wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20) is substantially flat, and its main surface is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device (10), and wherein the power supply device (18) is distant from the second end (24) of the device (10) at least a length (li) representing a quarter, preferably between a quarter and a third of the total length (l) of the device (10), in particular at least a length (li) of 15 mmm. aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the power supply device (18) is positioned such that the center of gravity of the device (10) including the cartomizer (16) in the receiving cavity (14) is substantially positioned at the geometric center of the device (10) and/or casing (12). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuitry control board (20), the power supply device (18) and the receiving cavity (14) for the cartomizer (16) are aligned along the longitudinal axis. aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one flexible printed circuit board (32). aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein at least one flexible printed circuit at least partially extends adjacent a longitudinal surface of the power supply device (18). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 5, wherein at least one flexible printed circuit board (32) is attached to at least one electronic circuitry control board (20). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein at least one electronic circuitry control board (20) comprises non-flexible material sandwiching at least one flexible printed circuit board (32). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a second electronic circuitry control board (28) is positioned between the power supply device (18) and the receiving cavity (14). aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 8, wherein the second electronic circuitry control board (28) comprises a support of non-flexible material and includes power electrical connectors connected to the power supply device (18). aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 8 or 9 wherein the first and second electronic control boards (20, 28) are connected by at least one flexible printed circuit (32). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second end (24) of the comprises an electrical charging connection, such as an usb socket (38), for the autonomous power supply device (18). aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (18) is a rechargeable battery or fuel cell. aerosol generating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a rigid frame in the casing (12) and the power supply device (18) is mounted to the frame by at least one energy absorption member such as a foam pad (34) positioned between the frame and the power supply device (18).


Abstract: [en] inner frame (1) for a cigarette pack (100), comprising a front panel (10), a first (20) and a second side panel (30), wherein the side panels (20, 30) are directly attached to front panel side edges (12, 14) via bending lines (40, 42), and a first compensating panel (50) directly attached to a side edge (22) of the first side panel 20 via a first folding line (52), wherein the first compensating panel (50) is folded by 180 degrees with respect to the first side panel (20) around the first folding line (52), and an upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is lower than an upper edge (21) of the first side panel (20).

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claims
1. inner frame (1) for a cigarette pack (100), comprising: a. a front panel (10); b. a first (20) and a second side panel (30), wherein the side panels (20, 30) are directly attached to front panel side edges (12, 14) via bending lines (40, 42); and c. a first compensating panel (50) directly attached to a side edge (22) of the first side panel (20) via a first folding line (52), wherein the first compensating panel (50) is folded by 1800 with respect to the first side panel (20) around the first folding line (52), and d. an upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is lower than an upper edge (21) of the first side panel (20). 2. inner frame according to claim l, further comprising a second compensating panel (6o) attached to a side edge (32) of the second side panel (30) via a second folding line (62), wherein the second compensating panel (60) is folded by 1800 with respect to the second side panel (30) around the second folding line (62) and an upper edge (61) of the second compensating panel (60) is lower than an upper edge (31) of the second side panel.
inner frame according to one of the claims 1 or 2, wherein the upper edge (51) of the first compensating panel (50) is arranged lower than an upper edge (124) of a first side wall (122) of a lower box like portion (120) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette box (too) and/or the upper edge (61) of the second compensating panel (60) is arranged lower than an upper edge of a second side wall (122) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette box (too). 4· inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the inner surface (54) of the first compensating panel (50) is glued to the outer surface (24) of the first side panel (20) and/or wherein the inner surface (64) of the second compensating panel (60) is glued to the outer surface (34) of the second side panel (30).
5. inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the inner frame (1) is arranged such that the first compensating panel (50) and the second compensating panel (60) is in direct laminar contact with an inner surface of a side panel (122) of an outer housing (110) of the cigarette pack (100).
6. inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the side panels (20, 30) are bent with respect to the front panel (10) by 90 degrees around the respective bending lines (40, 42).
7. inner frame according to claim 6, wherein the bending lines (40, 42) and the first (52) and second folding lines (62) are parallel to each other and extend in vertical direction (v) of the cigarette pack.
8. inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein a lower edge (13) of the front panel (10) is arranged on the same vertical height than a lower edge (53) of the first compensating panel (50) and/or is arranged on the same vertical height than a lower edge (63) of the second compensating panel (60).
9. inner frame according to claim 8, wherein the vertical heights of the lower edges (13, 53, 63) of the front panel (10), the first compensating panel (50) and/ or the second compensating panel (60) are at the bottom level (bl) of a cigarette pack (too).
10. inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the lower edges (23, 33) of the first (20) and second side panels (30) are arranged on a higher vertical height than a lower edge (53) of the first compensating panel (50) and/or are arranged on a higher vertical height than a lower edge (63) of the second compensating panel (60).
11. inner frame according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the first folding line (52) and/or the second folding line (62) is/are a perforation line or a creasing line.
12. cigarette pack (100) comprising an outer housing (110) and an inner frame (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 11.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating system comprising an electronic cigarette (2) with a vaping function and a protective member (3) detachably mounted on the electronic cigarette (2), said electronic cigarette (2) comprising a first electrical connector (26). the protective member (3) comprises a second electrical connector (38) complementary to the first electrical connector (26) and adapted to be coupled to the first electrical connector (26) when the protective element (3) is mounted on the electronic cigarette (2).

[en] claims 1. an aerosol generating system comprising an electronic cigarette (2) with a vaping function and a protective member (3) of the cover type detachably mounted on the electronic cigarette (2), said electronic cigarette (2) comprising a first electrical connector (26), said aerosol generating system being characterized in that the second electrical connector (38) of the protective member (3) is complementary to the first electrical connector (26) and configured to be electrically coupled by mechanical engagement to the first electrical connector (26) when the protective member (3) is mounted on the electronic cigarette (2).
2. an aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein said protective member (3) comprises an integrated circuit (35) connected electrically to the second electrical connector (38) and said electronic cigarette (2) comprises a controller (25) connected electrically to the first electrical connector (26), said integrated circuit (35) being configured to send a signal to the controller (25) when the first electrical connector (26) is coupled to the second electrical connector (38).
3. an aerosol generating system according to claim 2, wherein said controller (25) is configured to disable the vaping function of the electronic cigarette (2) until reception of said signal.
4. an aerosol generating system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said signal comprises a second unique code, said controller (25) being configured to compare said second unique code to a first unique code stored in a memory (29) of said electronic cigarette (2).
5. an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said electronic cigarette (2) has a first surface (22) adjacent to said first electrical connector (26), said first surface (22) being provided with at least one protruding or recessed portion (23), said protective member (3) having a second surface (32) adjacent to said second electrical connector (38) which is provided with at least one complementary portion (33) so as to provide mechanical engagement with said at least one protruding or recessed portion (23) when the protective member (3) is mounted on said electronic cigarette (2).
6. an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said first electrical connector (26) and said second electrical connector (38) are usb type c connectors.
7. an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said protective member (3) comprises a battery (34) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).
8. an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said protective member (3) further comprises a charging coil (36) configured to generate an electric current under the action of an electromagnetic field, said charging coil (36) being electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).
9. an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said protective member (3) further comprises a communication module (37) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).
10. a protective member (3) for an aerosol generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said protective member (3) comprises a second electrical connector (38) configured to be coupled to a first electrical connector (26) of an electronic cigarette (2).
11. a protective member (3) according to claim 10, wherein it comprises an integrated circuit (35) which is connected electrically to the second electrical connector (38). 16
12. a protective member (3) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein it has a second surface (32) adjacent to said second electrical connector (38), said second surface (32) being provided with at least one protruding or recessed portion (23).
13. a protective member (3) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein it comprises a battery (34) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).
14. a protective member (3) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein it comprises a charging coil (36) configured to generate an electric current under the action of an electromagnetic field.
15. a protective member (3) according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein it comprises a communication module (37) which is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (38).