Abstract: [en] electronic smoking device comprising a battery and a mouth piece, the mouth piece being in a fluid connection to a vaporizing section, wherein the vaporizing section comprises a substance cartridge with at least one vaporizable substance, a transport mechanism and a heating section, whereas the vaporizable substance is transportable with the transport mechanism from the cartridge to the heating section and heatable in the heating section. according to the invention the vaporizable substance is provided as a continuous filament, wherein the electronic smoking device further comprises a deposit section whereas the filament is decomposable with heat into incontinuous parts of residues and vapour and the residues are releaseable into the deposit section.

[en]     claims   1. electronic smoking device (1) comprising a battery (12) and a mouth piece (2), the mouth piece (2) being in a fluid connection (9) to a vaporizing section (3), wherein the vaporizing section (3) comprises a substance cartridge (8) with at least one vaporizable substance (7), a transport mechanism (4) and a heating section (5), whereas the vaporizable substance (7) is transportable with the transport mechanism (4) from the cartridge (8) to the heating section (5) and heatable in the heating section (5), characterized in that, the vaporizable substance is provided as a continuous filament (7) and the electronic smoking device (1) further comprises a deposit section (6) whereas the filament (7) is decomposable with heat into incontinuous parts of residues (11) and vapour (10) and the residues (11) are releaseable into the deposit section (6).
2. the electronic smoking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the deposit section (6) is accessible from the outside of the electronic smoking device (1) and emptyable.
3. the electronic smoking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) comprises at least one rotatable unit which feeds the filament (7) to the heating section (5).
4. the electronic smoking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) comprises at least one drive gear and/or roller unit (13) for transporting the filament (7) towards the heating section (5).
5. the electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the transport mechanism (4) is manually driven by the customer and/or electrically driven.
6. the electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the fluid connection (9) comprises at least one channel for fluids between an outer hull (14) of the electronic smoking device (1) and the vaporizing section (3) whereas the outer hull (14) encloses the fluid channel and the vaporizing section (3).
7. the electronic smoking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, the fluid connection (9) is accessible via an access in the outer hull (14) and/or by detaching the vaporizing section (3).
8. the electronic smoking device according to claim 6 and 7, characterized in that, the outer hull (14) enclosures the fluid connection (9) so that the fluid connection (9) comprises a channel from the heating section (5) to the mouthpiece (2) and thus allows the vapour (10) to flow from the heating section (5) to the mouthpiece (2) on a predefined path (v).
9. the electronic smoking device according to at least one of the previous claims, characterized in that, the heating section (5) comprises a heat resistant material which is porous and/or comprises at least one through hole from the outside to the inside of the heating section (5) where the filament (7) is heated.
10. the electronic smoking device according to claim 9, characterized in that, the material used in the heating section (5) is ceramic and/or a semiconductor material which can withstand at least temperatures up to 350 degrees centigrade - 15- the electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the vaporizing section (3) further comprises the deposit section (6), whereas the vaporizing section (3) is exchangeable and by that mountable and demountable from the electronic smoking device (1). the electronic smoking device according to claim 11, characterized in that, all components of the vaporizing section (3) are individually exchangeable and by that mountable and demountable from the electronic smoking device (1). the electronic smoking device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, the filament (7) stored in the substance cartridge (8) is winded and/or folded. method for manufacturing a cartridge comprising a filament (7) for placing in an electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the filament (7) includes at least tobacco particles and/or a different vaporizable substance as a first component, wherein all used ingredients combined form a substance which is afterwards placed inside a cartridge (8). the method according to claim 14, characterized in that, tobacco particles have an average particle size from 10 micrometres to 30 micrometres.


Abstract: [en] the invention relates to a housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) comprising a multilayer optoelectronic element (9). the multilayer optoelectronic element comprises the following layers (10) in the following order along the height direction of the multilayer optoelectronic element: a flexible printed circuit board (1), having at least a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) arranged on its surface, a light guide layer (4), arranged on the light emitting diode carrying side of the flexible printed circuit board, and a cover layer (5), arranged on the light guide layer opposite to the flexible printed circuit board. the housing is characterized in that the cover layer is at least in some areas an outer surface (s0) of the electrical smoking device. the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a housing for an electronical smoking device comprising multilayer optoelectronic element.

[en] 1. a housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) comprising a multilayer optoelectronic element (9), comprising the following layers (10) in the following order along the height direction (h) of the multilayer optoelectronic element (9): a flexible printed circuit board (1), having at least a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) arranged on its surface (s1),a light guide layer (4), arranged on the light emitting diode (2) carrying side (1a) of the flexible printed circuit board (1), anda cover layer (5), arranged on the light guide layer (4) opposite to the flexible printed circuit board (1),characterized in thatthe cover layer (5) is at least in some areas (6) an outer surface (so) of the electrical smoking device (7).
2. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to claim 1,characterized in that the total high of the multilayer optoelectronic element is less than or equal to 2 mm, preferably less than or equal to 1.7 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 1.5 mm, most preferably less than or equal to 1.3 mm.
3. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the light emitting diode (2) is extending from the surface (s1) of a carrier layer of the flexible printed circuit board (1) in the height direction (h), wherein the light emitting diode (2) is preferably a side firing diode, emitting light in a direction perpendicular to the height direction (h), wherein the side firing diode is preferably arranged in a recess (34) of the light guide layer (4).
4. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the flexible printed circuit board (1) comprises a multilayer core (35a) comprising at least one polymer layer, and conductive circuit pattern affixed thereto, wherein the multilayer core preferably comprises greater than or equal to 3, preferably greater than or equal to 4, more preferably greater than or equal to 5, most preferably greater than or equal to 7 layer, from which an inner layer preferably comprises a polyimide.
5. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the flexible printed circuit board (1) is less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 0.25 mm, most preferably less than or equal to 0.15 mm.
6. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the light guide layer (4) comprises a polymer, preferably a polyacrylate.
7. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the light guide layer (4) comprises a recess (34) into which an electric component (33) mounted on the flexible printed circuit board (1) extends.
8. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the light guide layer (4) is greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 0.3 and less than or equal to 0.7 mm, most preferably greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.
9. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the cover layer (5) comprises a glass, preferably a tempered glass, wherein the cover layer (5) provides means for detecting a changing capacity, preferably by means comprising a conductive layer within the cover layer (5).
10. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that a height of the cover layer is greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 0.3 and less than or equal to 0.7 mm, most preferably greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.
11. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the cover layer (5) has a young's modulus of greater than or equal to 60 and less than or equal to 90 gpa, preferably greater than or equal to 70 and less than or equal to 80 gpa, more preferably greater than or equal to 72 and less than or equal to 78 gpa, most preferably greater than or equal to 74 and less than or equal to 76 gpa and/or a shear modulus of greater than or equal to 10 and less than or equal to 50 gpa, preferably greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 40 gpa, more preferably greater than or equal to 25 and less than or equal to 35 gpa, most preferably greater than or equal to 28 and less than or equal to 32 gpa.
12. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the electrical smoking device (7) comprises a mouthpiece (14) arranged in an end portion (15) of the electrical smoking device (7) along its length direction (i), wherein the height of the multilayer optoelectronic element (9) extends perpendicular with respect to the length direction (i) of the electrical smoking device (1).
13. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the electrical smoking device (1) comprises a mouthpiece (14) arranged in an end portion (15) of the electrical smoking device (1) along its length direction (i), wherein the light guide layer (4) extends over greater than or equal to 10 percent, preferably greater than or equal to 20 percent, more preferably greater than or equal to 30 percent, more preferably greater than or equal to 40 percent, most preferably greater than or equal to 50 percent of the length of the electrical smoking device (1) along its length direction (i).
14. the housing (8) for an electrical smoking device (7) according to any preceding claim,characterized in that the multilayer optoelectronic element (9) is touch sensitive and provides means for giving a signal after being touched.
15. method for manufacturing a housing (8) for an electrical smoking device(7), preferably according to any preceding claim,characterized by- providing a flexible printed circuit board (1),- arranging a light emitting diode (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) on a surface (s1) of flexible printed circuit board (1),- providing a light guide layer (4),- arranged the on light guide layer (4) the light emitting diode (2) carrying side of the flexible printed circuit board (1),- providing a cover material (5),- arranging the cover material (5) as a layer on the light guide layer (4) opposite to the flexible printed circuit board (1), wherein the cover material (5) is at least in some areas (6) an outer wall (s0) of the electrical smoking device (7).


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to a printed circuit board assembly for an aerosol generation device, comprising: a printed circuit board substrate having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon, a heating module configured to heat a consumable, for generating an aerosol, and connected to the printed circuit board substrate via terminals; a switching module having a first terminal electrically coupled to a power source and a second terminal electrically coupled to a first terminal of the heating module, wherein a conductive heat-dissipation area arranged on the printed circuit board substrate is electrically coupled between the second terminal of the switching module and the first terminal of the heating module.

[en] 1. a printed circuit board assembly (1) for an aerosol generation device, comprising: - a printed circuit board (10) having a plurality of electrical transmission lines for electrically connecting components thereon,- a heating module (102) configured to heat a consumable, for generating an aerosol, and connected to the printed circuit board (10) via terminals (1021, 1022), and- a switching module (101) having a first terminal (1011) electrically coupled to a power source (100) and a second terminal (1012) electrically coupled to a first terminal (1021) of the heating module; wherein a conductive heat-dissipation area (103) arranged on the printed circuit board (10) is electrically coupled between the second terminal (1012) of the switching module (101) and the first terminal (1021) of the heating module (102).
2. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 90 percent of the area of a layer of the printed circuit board (10).
3. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the average length of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 100 percent of the distance between the first terminal (1011) of the switching module and the first terminal (1021) of the heating module and/or the average width of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) corresponds to at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent and most preferably at least 90 percent of the average width of the printed circuit board (10).
4. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the average length of the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) is at least 10 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, more preferably at least 50 percent, even more preferably at least 70 percent, and most preferably at least 90 percent of the length of the printed circuit board (10).
5. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a distance between the first terminal (1011) of the switching module and the first end of the printed circuit board (10) is less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of a long side of the printed circuit board (10), and a distance between the first terminal (1021) of the heating module and the second end of the printed circuit board (10) is less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of the long side of the printed circuit board (10).
6. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) comprises or is a pad of a copper-clad foil.
7. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) comprises or is a polygon applied on the printed circuit board (10).
8. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the conductive heat-dissipation area (103) is arranged on an outmost surface of an outmost layer of the printed circuit board (10).
9. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating module has a second terminal (1022) coupled to a signal ground (103) of the printed circuit board (1).
10. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the switching module (101) comprises a mosfet.
11. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the mosfet (101) is a p-channel fet, the first terminal of the switching module is a source terminal (1011) of the p-channel fet, and the second terminal of the switching module is a drain terminal (1012) of the p-channel fet.
12. the printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a part of the circuit board (1) is formed by a flexible printed circuit board.
13. an aerosol generation device (2), comprising a printed circuit board assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
14. the aerosol generation device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein a first end of the printed circuit board (10) in a longitudinal direction of the printed circuit board (10) is at a first end of the aerosol generation device (2) in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2), and a second end of the printed circuit board (10) is at a second end of the aerosol generation device (2).
15. the aerosol generation device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first end of the printed circuit board (10) has a distance to the first end of the aerosol generation device (2) corresponds to less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2), and a second end of the printed circuit board (10) has a distance to the second end of the aerosol generation device (2) corresponds to less than 40 percent, preferably less than 30 percent, more preferably less than 15 percent, even more preferably less than 10 percent, and most preferably less than 5 percent of the length of the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device (2).


Abstract: [en] a method includes folding a packaging from a single piece of foldable material, wherein the foldable material includes a back panel with adjacent back side panels, a rectangular top panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent square top side panels, a lid panel adjacent to the top panel with adjacent lid side panels, a rectangular bottom panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent polygonal bottom side panels and a front panel adjacent to the bottom panel with adjacent front side panels, wherein all of the panels are integral with each other in the single piece of foldable material. the method includes: a) wrapping the packaged good in an inner liner; b) placing an inner stiffener at at least two adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good; and c) folding the foldable material around the inner stiffener and the wrapped packaged good forming a packaging.

[en] 1. a method for folding a packaging from a single piece of foldable material for a packaged good, wherein the foldable material comprises a rectangular back panel with adjacent rectangular left and right back side panels, a rectangular top panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent square left and right top side panels, a lid panel adjacent to the top panel with adjacent left and right lid side panels, a rectangular bottom panel adjacent to the back panel with adjacent polygonal left and right bottom side panels and a front panel adjacent to the bottom panel with adjacent left and right front side panels, wherein the back panel, the top panel, the lid panel, the bottom panel, and the front panel and all of the left and right back side panels, the left and right top side panels, the left and right lid side panels, the left and right bottom side panels, and the left and right front side panels are integral with each other in said single piece of foldable material,the method comprising the steps of: a) wrapping the packaged good in an inner liner;b) placing an inner stiffener at at least two adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good; andc) folding the foldable material around the inner stiffener and the wrapped packaged good forming a packaging.
2. the method according to claim 1, wherein: the inner stiffener is placed at at least five adjacent sides of the wrapped packaged good.
3. the method according to claim 1, wherein: the inner stiffener is affixed to the inner liner at least one fixation point.
4. the method according to claim 3, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one fixation point is located on an upper part of a front panel of the inner stiffener, a top panel of the inner stiffener, a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, a bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or at least one side panel of the inner stiffener.
5. the method according to claim 4, wherein: at least one additional fixation point is located between the foldable material and inner stiffener.
6. the method according to claim 4, wherein: the front panel of the inner stiffener comprises a perforation between the upper part and the lower part of the inner stiffener and at a first opening of the assembled packaging the top panel and the upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener are simultaneously removable together with an upper part of the inner liner.
7. a packaging of a foldable material comprising: a rectangular front panel, a rectangular back panel, a rectangular bottom panel and rectangular left and right at least double-layered side panels, wherein the front panel, the back panel, the bottom panel, and the left and right side panels all together surround an inner cavity of the packaging, wherein the packaging further comprises a lid, which is hingedly connected to the back panel and with which a top opening of the packaging is closable, and four lower corners arranged between a first edge of the front panel, a second edge of the back panel, third edges of the left and right side panels and all edges of the bottom panel, wherein the foldable material fully encloses the inner cavity at the four lower corners and all edges of the bottom panel in directions of the left and right side panels, the front panel and the back panel without any through holes, wherein the packaging further comprises an inner liner and an inner stiffener comprising at least a front panel and a top panel.
8. the packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the inner stiffener further comprises a bottom panel and two side panels.
9. the packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the foldable material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.3 mm.
10. the packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the foldable material comprises a weight of at least 80 gsm and/or a maximum weight of 240 gsm.
11. the packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the front panel of the inner stiffener comprises a perforation line along which the top panel and an upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener are separable from a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener.
12. the packaging according to claim 7, wherein: the inner liner and the inner stiffener are affixed to each other at at least one fixation point.
13. the packaging according to claim 12, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one fixation point is located on an upper part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, the top panel of the inner stiffener, a lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, a bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or at least one side panel of the inner stiffener.
14. the packaging according to claim 13, wherein: at least one additional fixation point is located between the inner stiffener and the foldable material.
15. the packaging according to claim 14, wherein: a fixation point of the at least one additional fixation point is arranged at the lower part of the front panel of the inner stiffener, the bottom panel of the inner stiffener and/or the side panels of the inner stiffener.


Abstract: [en] an electronic cigarette includes a power supply portion and a replaceable cartridge. the replaceable cartridge has a fluid transfer element with a first wicking part configured to extend into a liquid store in the cartridge and a second wicking part configured to extend outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store. the fluid transfer element is configured to fluidically couple the liquid store to a heater in the power supply portion. the replaceable cartridge is removably coupled to the power supply portion such that the second wicking part can be engaged and disengaged from the heater and, when disengaged, the fluid transfer element is a part of the cartridge.

[en] 1. an electronic cigarette comprising: a power supply portion comprising a heater;a replaceable cartridge comprising a liquid store;wherein the replaceable cartridge further comprises a fluid transfer element comprising a first wicking part configured to extend into the liquid store and a second wicking part extending outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store and configured to be received in the heater to fluidically couple the liquid store to the heater, wherein the fluid transfer element is configured to extend between the liquid store and the heater when the replaceable cartridge is connected to the power supply portion; andwherein the replaceable cartridge is removably couplable to the power supply portion such that the second wicking part can be engaged and disengaged from the heater and, when disengaged, the fluid transfer element is a part of the replaceable cartridge.
2. the electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the replaceable cartridge has a housing and wherein a first end of the housing is configured as a first connection portion; the power supply portion has a housing and wherein a first end of the housing of the power supply portion is configured as a second connection portion; andthe first connection portion of the replaceable cartridge is configured to connect to the second connection portion of the power supply portion.
3. the electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the first connection portion is configured as a free end protruding from the housing of the replaceable cartridge and defining a cavity into which the second connection portion of the power supply portion is received.
4. the electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein the first connection portion is tubular and extends at least partially over the second wicking part.
5. the electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the second connection portion of the power supply portion is configured as a free end, protruding from the housing of the power supply portion into which the first connection portion of the replaceable cartridge is received.
6. the electronic cigarette of claim 2, wherein the housing of the replaceable cartridge comprises a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end is configured as a mouthpiece portion.
7. the electronic cigarette of claim 6, wherein the replaceable cartridge further comprises a flow tube having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is proximal to the second wicking part and the second opening is in the mouthpiece portion, such that vapour can pass from the second wicking part to the mouthpiece portion.
8. the electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the power supply portion further comprises a receiving cavity, configured to receive the second wicking part, and wherein the receiving cavity is tubular with the heater arranged on an inner surface of the receiving cavity.
9. the electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the receiving cavity has openings arranged to allow vapour to pass therethrough.
10. the electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the openings are in the form of slits.
11. the electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the heater is a spirally coiled heater attached to the inner surface of the receiving cavity.
12. the electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein the heater forms at least a part of the receiving cavity.
13. the electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the receiving cavity comprises a ceramic body with integrated resistive heating wires.
14. the electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein there is a gap between the heater and the second wicking part when the second wicking part is located inside the heater.
15. the electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the liquid store comprises a porous element, wherein the porous element is arranged to transfer liquid to the fluid transfer element.
16. a cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the cartridge comprising a liquid store; wherein the cartridge further comprises a fluid transfer element comprising a first wicking part extending into the liquid store and a second wicking part extending outwardly in a direction away from the liquid store and configured to be received in a heater in an electronic cigarette to fluidically couple the liquid store to the heater, wherein the fluid transfer element is configured to extend between the liquid store and the heater when the cartridge is connected to the electronic cigarette; andwherein the cartridge is removably coupleable to the electronic cigarette such that the second wicking part is engageable and disengageable from the heater.


Abstract: [en] a reservoir assembly is provided for a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article or an e-cigarette. the reservoir assembly comprises a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, wherein the housing and/or the reservoir define a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir for vaporization of the liquid. the reservoir assembly further comprises a mouthpiece provided in or on the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth. the mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the flow path is closed or blocked when the mouthpiece is in the first position and wherein the flow path is open in the second position. also provided is a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article or an e-cigarette, which includes such a reservoir assembly.

[en] 1. a reservoir assembly for a personal vaporizer device, such as an electronic smoking article, comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the housing and/or the reservoir defining a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir towards means for vaporizing the liquid; anda mouthpiece provided in or on the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth;wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, and wherein the flow path is closed or blocked when the mouthpiece is in the first position and wherein the flow path is open in the second position.
2. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein a part of the mouth-piece is configured to close or to block the flow path in the first position.
3. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the flow path comprises a flow port formed in a wall of the reservoir, and wherein the mouthpiece comprises a sealing portion which covers or blocks the flow port when the mouthpiece is in the first position.
4. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be substantially retracted into the housing in the first position.
5. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to extend or project from the housing in the second position.
6. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece comprises an elongate member having the channel extending longitudinally thereof, and wherein the mouthpiece is movable in the longitudinal direction between the first position and the second position.
7. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased, especially by spring means, towards the first position.
8. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for translational or sliding movement between the first position and the second position.
9. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for rotational movement between the first position and the second position.
10. a reservoir assembly according to claim 1, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, an aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position when the aerosol generating means is inserted into or received in the housing, andwherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the second position to the first position when the aerosol generating means is removed or withdrawn from the housing.
11. a reservoir assembly for an inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer device or electronic smoking article, comprising: a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized, the housing and/or the reservoir defining a flow path for the liquid from the reservoir for vaporization; andvalve means provided in the housing for movement between a closed position which prevents liquid flow from the reservoir along the flow path and an open position which permits liquid flow from the reservoir along the flow path.
12. a reservoir assembly according to claim 11, comprising a mouthpiece provided in the housing and defining a channel for conveying vapour formed from the liquid to a user's mouth, wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position of the mouthpiece corresponds to the closed position of the valve means and the second position of the mouthpiece corresponds to the open position of the valve means.
13. a personal vaporizer device, especially an e-cigarette, comprising: the reservoir assembly according to claim 1; andan aerosol generating means for vaporizing the liquid from the reservoir; anda power supply for powering the aerosol generating means to vaporize the liquid from the reservoir.
14. a personal vaporizer device according to claim 13, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, the aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position upon insertion of the aerosol generating means into the housing.
15. a personal vaporizer device according to claim 13, wherein the power supply is a battery unit and includes a casing configured for connection with the housing of the reservoir assembly, wherein the casing is configured for connection with the housing in a friction fit or in a threaded or a latched connection.
16. a reservoir assembly according to claim 7, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased towards the first position by spring means.
17. a personal vaporizer device, especially an e-cigarette, comprising: the reservoir assembly according to claim 11; andan aerosol generating means for vaporizing the liquid from the reservoir; anda power supply for powering the aerosol generating means to vaporize the liquid from the reservoir.
18. a personal vaporizer device according to claim 17, wherein the housing is configured to receive, at least partially, the aerosol generating means of the personal vaporizer device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement from the first position to the second position upon insertion of the aerosol generating means into the housing.
19. a personal vaporizer device according to claim 17, wherein the power supply is a battery unit and includes a casing configured for connection with the housing of the reservoir assembly, wherein the casing is configured for connection with the housing in a friction fit or in a threaded or a latched connection.


Abstract: [en] the present invention concerns an aerosol generation assembly (10), comprising: - a cartridge (14) forming a cartridge body (51) comprising a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position and a locked; - an aerosol generation device (12) forming a device body (21) defining a cartridge fixing end (24) and a male portion (40) extending from the cartridge fixing end (24) and defining a recess (42) configured to receive an unlocking element (45); the cartridge body (51) further comprising a female portion (70) configured to receive the male portion (40) when the cartridge (14) is fixed; the switching element (75) being arranged in the female portion (70) and configured to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the unlocking element (45) is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed.

[en]     claims   1. an aerosol generation assembly (10), comprising:   - a cartridge (14) forming a cartridge body (51) comprising a storage portion (62) for storing a vaporizable material, a flow channel (63) and a valve (71) moveable by a switching element (75) between an unlocked position allowing flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63) and a locked position inhibiting flow passage from the storage portion (62) to the flow channel (63);   - an aerosol generation device (12) forming a device body (21) defining a cartridge fixing end (24) and a male portion (40) extending from the cartridge fixing end (24) and defining a recess (42) configured to receive an unlocking element (45), the cartridge fixing end (24) being configured to fix the cartridge (14); the cartridge body (51) further comprising a female portion (70) configured to receive the male portion (40) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (21); the switching element (75) being arranged in the female portion (70) and configured to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the unlocking element (45) is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).
2. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the switching element (75) is configured to cause the locked position of the valve (71) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24) without the unlocking element (45) in the recess (42).
3. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the switching element (75) comprises biasing means (83) and a moveable member (85) mounted on the basing means (83) and configured to cause the locked position of the valve (71) when it is biased by the biasing means (83).
4. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 3, wherein the moveable member (85) is configured to overcome the biasing means (83) by cooperating with the unlocking element (45) when it is received in the recess (42) and the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).
5. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the female portion (70) is delimited by an internal wall (73), the moveable member (85) protruding from the internal wall (73).
6. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 5, wherein the dimensions of the recess (42) are adapted to receive the unlocking element (45) so as to abut the moveable member (85) against the internal wall (73).
7. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the valve (71) comprises a closing member (81) connected to the moveable member (85) of the switching element (75) and configured to close or open a pass section (66) formed between the storage portion (62) and the flow channel (63), guided by the moveable member (85).
8. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 7, wherein the biasing means (83) comprise a hinge member connecting the closing member (81) to the moveable member (85) and a spring controlling the hinge member.
9. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the female portion (70) forms a cavity extending inside the cartridge body (51).
10. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 9, wherein the cartridge body (51) further defines a cavity opening, the male portion (40) being configured to slide into the cavity through the cavity opening while fixing the cartridge (14) to the cartridge fixing end (24).
11. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recess (42) defines a complementary shape to at least a part of the shape of the unlocking element (45).
12. the aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the unlocking element (45) is a coin.
13. an aerosol generation set, comprising:   - an aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; 15   - an unlocking element (45) configured to be received in the recess (42) of the male portion (40) of the aerosol generation device (12) to cause the unlocked position of the valve (71) when the cartridge (14) is fixed on the cartridge fixing end (24).
14. an activating method of an aerosol generation assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising the following steps:   - put an unlocking element (45) into the recess (42);   - slide the male portion (40) of the aerosol generation device (12) into the female portion (70) of the cartridge (14); - fix the cartridge (14) on the cartridge fixing end (24);   - activate the aerosol generation device (10) to generate aerosol.


Abstract: [en] the present invention concerns a method (100) for characterizing user inhales while using an aerosol generation device, the method (100) comprising the following steps: - generating (110) a plurality of measurements of at least one measurable characteristic representative the operation of the aerosol generation device; - detecting a user puff (120); - using the measurements during the detected puff, determining (130) at least one puff parameter from a predetermined relationship modelling the behaviour of the or each measurable characteristic during the user puff; - determining (140) at least one key puff indicator of the user puff using the or each determined puff parameter.

[en]       claims   1. a method (100) for characterizing user inhales while using an aerosol generation device (10), the method (100) comprising the following steps:   - generating (110) a plurality of measurements of at least one measurable characteristic representative the operation of the aerosol generation device (10);   - detecting a user puff (120);   - using the measurements during the detected puff, determining (130) at least one puff parameter from a predetermined relationship modelling the behaviour of the or each measurable characteristic during the user puff;   - determining (140) at least one key puff indicator of the user puff using the or each determined puff parameter.
2. the method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the or each puff parameter presents a constant value over time in said predetermined relationship.
3. the method (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said predetermined relationship comprises a first component representing the measurable characteristic in absence of user puff and a second component representing a variation of the measurable characteristic due to the user puff.
4. the method (100) according to claim 3, wherein the or each puff parameter is comprised in the second component.
5. the method (100) according to claim 4, wherein the second component presents an exponential function over time and comprises a first puff parameter scaling the argument of the said function and a second puff parameter defining the magnitude of said function.
6. the method (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the first component presents a linearly increasing function over time.
7. the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said measurable characteristic is the temperature in a location where it depends on an air flow passing through the aerosol generation device (10) or the power of a heater (32) intended to heat a precursor of the aerosol generation device (10).
8. the method (100) according to claim 7, wherein said temperature is measured using a temperature sensor (34).
9. the method (100) according to claim 7, wherein said temperature is derived from measured electric properties of the heater (32) of the aerosol generation device (10).
10. the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one puff indicator comprises one or more elements of a list of elements including: a puff duration, a puff intensity, and a puff volume.
 1 1. the method (100) according to claim 10 taken in combination with claim 5, wherein:   - the puff duration is equal or proportional to the first puff parameter;   - the puff intensity is equal or proportional to the second puff parameter or to a fraction of the second puff parameter and the value of the first component at the beginning of the user puff;   - the puff volume is equal or proportional to the product of the puff duration and the puff intensity.
12. the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step (150) of determining an average value and/or a distribution of at least one key puff indicator over a vaping session.
13. the method (100) according to claim 12, further comprising a step (160) of adjusting device settings by analysing said average value and/or distribution.
14. the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user puff is detected by comparing at least one measurable value with a threshold or by detecting a predetermined pattern representative of at least one measurable value.
15. an aerosol generation device (10) comprising means (24) configured to carry out the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims.


Abstract: [en] a cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device (3) and comprises:- a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured for heating the aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, and rotatable relative to the first part (4) between closed and open positions,- at least one fluid path (6-1, 6-2) defined between the reservoir (7) and heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) either facing an inlet (16) in the open position to allow the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8), or offset from the inlet (16) in the closed position to prevent the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8),- a valve (17-1, 17-2) arranged in each fluid path (6-1, 6-2) and being opened in the open position and closed in the closed position.

[en] 1. cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (3), said cartomizer (1) comprising: - a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured, when it is fed with air and aerosol-forming precursor, for heating the latter to generate an aerosol, and rotatable relative to said first part (4) between closed and open positions, and- at least one fluid path (6-j) defined between said reservoir (7) and said heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) in said first part (4) and an inlet (16) located in said second part (5), said outlet (15) facing said inlet (16) in said open position to allow said aerosol-forming precursor to leave said reservoir (7) to reach said heating chamber (8), and said outlet (15) being offset from said inlet (16) in said closed position to prevent said aerosol-forming precursor to reach said heating chamber (8), wherein it further comprises at least one valve (17-j) arranged in said fluid path (6-j) and configured to be opened in said open position and closed in said closed position.
2. cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein each valve (17-j) is arranged in the outlet (15) of its fluid path (6-j).
3. cartomizer according to claim 2, wherein said inlet (16) of each fluid path (6-j) comprises another valve.
4. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each valve (17-j) comprises a resealable wall configured to open when it is subject to a constraint in the open position and to automatically close when said constraint disappears in the closed position.
5. cartomizer according to claim 4, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises an element (18) arranged for constraining said resealable wall in the open position to force the opening of said corresponding valve (17-j).
6. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises a first sub-part (19) protruding from said first part (4) to be housed in said second part (5) and comprising said outlet (15), and a second sub-part (20) defined in said second part (5) and comprising said inlet (16), said first (19) and second (20) sub-parts of each fluid path (6-j) being aligned with each other in the open position and being spatially separated in the closed position.
7. cartomizer according to the combination of claims 2 to 6, wherein each first sub-part (19) comprises an end defining its outlet (15) and comprising said valve (17-j), and each element (18) is an end of a second sub-part (20) which comprises said inlet (16).
8. cartomizer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said second part (5) comprises a first recess (21) having a variable height decreasing between a first value in a first zone (z1) and a second value smaller than said first value in a second zone (z2), said first zone (z1) housing said first sub-part (19) with its outlet (15) in said closed position and being empty in said open position, and said second zone (z2) housing said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) in said closed position and housing said first sub-part (19) and said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) in said open position.
9. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths comprising respectively first (17-1) and second (17-2) valves.
10. cartomizer according to the combination of claims 8 and 9, wherein said first recess (21) is associated with said first fluid path (6-1), and wherein said second part (5) comprises a second recess (22) associated with said second fluid path (6-2) and having a variable height decreasing between said first value in a first zone (z1') and said second value in a second zone (z2'), said first zone (z1') housing a first sub-part (19) of said second fluid path (6-2) with its outlet (15) in said closed position and being empty in said open position, and said second zone (z2') housing said inlet (16) of a second sub-part (20) of said second fluid path (6-2) in said closed position and housing said first sub-part (19) of said second fluid path (6-2) and said inlet (16) of said second sub-part (20) of said second fluid path (6-2) in said open position.
11. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said second part (5) is rotatably mounted on an external face of a housing (9) of said first part (4) in order to be an extension of said first part (4).
12. cartomizer according to claim 10 taken in combination with claim 11, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths are respectively located at first and second distances from an axis of rotation of said second part (5).
13. cartomizer according to claim 12, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths and said axis of rotation are located in a same plane.
14. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein it comprises a pulling force element (25) configured to provide an attraction force between said first (4) and second (5) parts.
15. aerosol generation device (3) comprising an electrical and control device (2), wherein it further comprises a cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (2).


Abstract: [en] a cartomizer (1) equips an aerosol generation device (3) and comprises:- a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) of aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) heating the aerosol-forming precursor to generate an aerosol, movable relative to the first part (4), and comprising with the first part (4) complementary fastening elements holding them attached together in a closed or open position when they are set together in a first or second relative position,- a fluid path (6-1, 6-2) defined between the reservoir (7) and heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) either facing an inlet (16) in the open position to allow the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8), or offset from the inlet (16) in the closed position to prevent the aerosol-forming precursor to reach the heating chamber (8).

[en] 1. cartomizer (1) for an aerosol generation device (3), said cartomizer (1) comprising: - a first part (4) comprising a reservoir (7) storing an aerosol-forming precursor,- a second part (5) comprising a heating chamber (8) configured, when it is fed with air and aerosol-forming precursor, for heating the latter to generate an aerosol, and movable relative to said first part (4) between relative closed and open positions, and- at least one fluid path (6-j) defined between said reservoir (7) and said heating chamber (8) and comprising an outlet (15) in said first part (4) and an inlet (16) located in said second part (5), said outlet (15) facing said inlet (16) in said open position to allow said aerosol-forming precursor to leave said reservoir (7) to reach said heating chamber (8), and said outlet (15) being offset from said inlet (16) in said closed position to prevent said aerosol-forming precursor to reach said heating chamber (8), wherein said first part (4) and said second part (5) comprise respectively complementary first (25) and second (26) fastening elements arranged for holding said second part (5) attached to said first part (4) either in said closed position when they are set together in a first relative position, or in said open position when they are set together in a second relative position.
2. cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said second fastening element (26) comprises two bayonet mount legs, and said first fastening element (25) comprises two first bayonet mount members (27) arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (28) in said open position and two second bayonet mount members (26) arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said closed position.
3. cartomizer according to claim 1, wherein said first fastening element (25) comprises two bayonet mount legs, and said second fastening element (26) comprises two first bayonet mount members arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said open position and two second bayonet mount members arranged for receiving and holding respectively said bayonet mount legs (25) in said closed position.
4. cartomizer according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said first bayonet mount members (27) are distant from corresponding second bayonet mount members (28) along a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of said second part (5) in order that said first part (4) is spaced from said second part (5) in said closed position.
5. cartomizer according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said first (27) and second (28) bayonet mount members are recesses.
6. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it comprises at least one valve (17-j) arranged in said fluid path (6-j) and configured to be opened in said open position and closed in said closed position.
7. cartomizer according to claim 6, wherein each valve (17-j) is arranged in the outlet (15) of its fluid path (6-j), preferably wherein said inlet (16) of each fluid path (6-j) comprises another valve.
8. cartomizer according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein each valve (17-j) comprises a resealable wall configured to open when it is subject to a constraint in said open position and to automatically close when said constraint disappears in said closed position, preferably wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises an opening element (18) arranged for constraining said resealable wall in the open position to force the opening of said corresponding valve (17-j).
9. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein each fluid path (6-j) comprises a first sub-part (19) comprising said outlet (15) and protruding from said first part (4) to be housed in said second part (5) at least in said open position, and a second sub-part (20) defined in said second part (5) and comprising said inlet (16), said first (19) and second (20) sub-parts of each fluid path (6-j) being positioned adjacent to each other in said open position and being spatially separated in said closed position.
10. cartomizer according to the combination of claims 7 to 9, wherein each first sub-part (19) comprises an end defining its outlet (15) and comprising said valve (17-j), and each opening element (18) is an end of a second sub-part (20) which comprises said inlet (16).
11. cartomizer according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein it comprises first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths comprising respectively first (17-1) and second (17-2) valves.
12. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said second part (5) is rotatably mounted on an external face of a housing (9) of said first part (4) in order to be an extension of said first part (4).
13. cartomizer according to claim 9 or 10 taken in combination with claims 11 and 12, wherein said first sub-parts (19) of said first (6-1) and second (6-2) fluid paths and an axis of rotation of said second part (5) are located in a same plane.
14. cartomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein it comprises a pulling force element (33) configured to provide an attraction force between said first (4) and second (5) parts.
15. aerosol generation device (3) comprising an electrical and control device (2), wherein it further comprises a cartomizer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, mechanically and electrically coupled to said electrical and control device (2).


Abstract: [en] a heating system is provided for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer device, for generating an aerosol or a vapour from a liquid to be heated. the system comprises: at least one supply channel for conveying a liquid to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; and heating means arranged at an outlet of the at least one supply channel and configured to heat the substance as it emerges from the outlet of the at least one channel. the heating means preferably comprises at least one heating element which extends across a width or an outlet opening of the supply channel and is typically confined to the outlet of the supply channel.

[en] 1. a heating system for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol or a vapour from a liquid to be heated, the system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a liquid to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means arranged at an outlet of the at least one supply channel and configured to heat the liquid as it emerges from the outlet of the at least one channel;wherein the heating means comprises at least one heating element which is arranged substantially outside of the at least one supply channel and extends across an outlet opening of the at least one supply channel.
2. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating means is substantially confined to the outlet of the at least one supply channel.
3. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is a plurality of supply channels for conveying the liquid to be heated under capillary action or surface tension forces, wherein the heating means is arranged at an outlet of each supply channel and is configured to heat the liquid as it emerges from the outlet of each channel.
4. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is formed in a body member which is configured to extend from the supply reservoir to a vapour chamber in the inhaler device from which the aerosol or vapour is inhaled.
5. a heating system according to claim 4, wherein the body member includes a groove or recess at an outlet of each supply channel for accommodating the heating element, wherein the groove or recess extends transverse to a longitudinal extent of the supply channel.
6. a heating system according to claim 4, wherein each supply channel is formed as a capillary tube and/or a capillary slot, wherein the body member in which each supply channel is formed is comprised of glass or a ceramic.
7. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has a length in the range of 2 to 20 mm.
8. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has an inner diameter in the range of 0.1 to 3.0 mm.
9. an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette or personal vaporizer device, for producing an aerosol and/or vapour from a liquid or a gel to be heated, wherein the inhaler device includes a heating system according to claim 1.
10. a method of heating a substance, especially a liquid or gel, in an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, the method comprising: conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir through at least one supply channel by capillary action or surface tension forces; andheating the substance at an outlet of the at least one supply channel as the substance emerges from the outlet of the at least one supply channel to vaporize the substance;wherein the step of heating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating elements provided outside of the at least one supply channel and which extends across the outlet of the at least one supply channel.
11. a method according to claim 10, wherein the step of heating the substance is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis.
12. a method according to claim 11, wherein the step of heating the substance is carried out in a pulsed or alternating manner.
13. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive wire, strip, foil, or coating.
14. a heating system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive strip, foil, or coating provided as a layer or coating around the outlet opening of the at least one supply channel.
15. a heating system according to claim 7, wherein the at least one supply channel has a length in the range of 5 to 10 mm.
16. a heating system according to claim 8, wherein the at least one supply channel has an inner diameter in the range of 0.7 to 2.0 mm.


Abstract: [en] the invention concerns an aerosol generation device comprising an electronic system (16) for generating a random encryption key at a given instant. the system (16) comprises - a noise generator circuit (26) configured to generate an electrical noise; - a sample and hold circuit (28) configured to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant; - an analog to digital converter (30) configured to convert the sampled signal in a digital signal corresponding to the voltage of the sampled signal forming the value of a seed number; and - a pseudorandom number generator module (32) configured to generate a sequence of random numbers forming the encryption key based on the seed number.

[en]     claims   1. an aerosol generation device (10) comprising an electronic system (16) for generating a random encryption key at a given instant, the system (16) comprising:   - a noise generator circuit (26) configured to generate an electrical noise;   - a sample and hold circuit (28) configured to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant;   - an analog to digital converter (30) configured to convert the sampled signal in a digital signal corresponding to the voltage of the sampled signal forming the value of a seed number; and   - a pseudorandom number generator module (32) configured to generate a sequence of random numbers forming the encryption key based on the seed number.
2. the aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the system (16) further comprises a control unit (34) configured to command the sample and hold circuit (28) to generate the sampled signal at the given instant.
3. the aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the system (16) further comprises further an encryption module (36) able to encrypt data, notably the aerosol generation device (10) user’s data, based on the encryption key.
4. the aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 3, further comprising a communication module (44) configured to send the encrypted data to an external computing device (20) via an encrypted transfer protocol, notably a short-range encrypted transfer protocol.
5. the aerosol generation device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the communication module (44) is configured to send the encryption key to the external computing device (20), notably via a diffie-hellman key-exchange protocol.
6. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the noise generator circuit (26) is configured to generate a white electronic noise presenting a substantially flat frequency spectrum.
7. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pseudorandom number generator (32) is based on a linear-feedback shift register.
8. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises a filter circuit (38) configured to limit the bandwidth of the electrical noise.
9. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises an amplification circuit (40) configured to amplify the electrical noise.
10. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the system (16) further comprises a post-processing module (42) configured to verify if the seed number is within a predetermined range associated to the pseudorandom number generator module (32).
11. the aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising further a power circuit (46) configured to power the noise generator circuit (26), the sample and hold circuit (28) and the analog to digital converter (30).
12. a method for generating a random encryption key for an aerosol generation device (10) at a given instant, the method comprising at least the following steps:   - generating (110) an electrical noise;   - sampling (120) the electrical noise to generate a sampled signal presenting a constant voltage equal to the voltage of the electrical noise at the given instant;   - converting (150) the sampled signal in a digital signal forming the value of a seed number; and   - generating (170) the encryption key based on the seed number.
13. the method of generating according to claim 12 further comprising a step (180) of encryption data, notably the aerosol generation device (10) user’s data, based on the encryption key.
14. the method of generating according to claim 13 further comprising a step (190) of sending the encrypted data to an external computing device (20) via an encrypted transfer protocol, notably a short-range encrypted transfer protocol.


Abstract: [en] a smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging comprising a front panel, a back panel, left and right side panels, a lower panel and a lid (10), which together surround a volume for housing a collation of smoking articles and forming a body section, on which the lid (10) is hinged, wherein the front panel extends from the lid to the lower panel in an insertion direction and from the left to the right side panel in a width direction, wherein the lower panel extends from the front to the back panel in a front direction. according to the invention a partially transparent pouch (12) comprises two sections and at least one in between the sections in the insertion direction back and forth movable medium (13), wherein the pouch is applied on an inside facing inner surface of the front panel, wherein the front panel comprises at least one cutout (11), wherein at least one section is at least partially visible arranged in the cutout, whereas the other section is arranged behind the front panel with respect to the front direction.

[en]     a smoking articles box with a transparent pouch   claims   1. a smoking articles box (1) with an outer packaging (2) comprising a front panel (3), a back panel (4), left and right side panels (5a, b), a lower panel (6) and a lid (10), to gether surrounding a volume (7) for housing a collation of smoking articles (8) and forming a body section (9), on which the lid (10) is hinged, wherein the front panel (3) extends from the lid (10) to the lower panel (6) in an insertion direction (i) and from the left (5a) to the right side panel (5b) in a width direction (w), wherein the lower panel (6) extends from the front (3) to the back (4) panel in a front direction (f), characterized in that a partially transparent pouch (12) comprises two sections (15a, b) and at least one, in between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direction (i) back and forth movable medium (13), wherein the pouch (12) is applied on an inside facing inner surface (14a) of the front panel (3), wherein the front panel (3) comprises at least one cutout (11), wherein at least one section (15b) is at least partially visible arranged in the cut out (11) and the other section (15a) is arranged behind the front panel (3) with re spect to the front direction (f).
2. the smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pouch (12) further comprises of a front face (12a) and a back face (12b), the front face (12a) facing away from the inner volume of the box (1) against the front direction (f) and the back face (12b) facing towards the inner volume in the direction of the front direction (f), whereas at least one of them comprises a communication mes sage (13b, c), preferably an imagery.
3. the smoking articles box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pouch (12) comprises at least partially a transparent material.
4. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the pouch (12) comprises a fluid-tight sealing (18).
5. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the medium (13) comprises coloured particles (13a), preferably opaque particles.
6. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the front panel (3) comprises a second cutout (11a) wherein at least one section (15b) is at least partially visible arranged in the cutout (11) and the other section (15a) is at least partially visible arranged in the second cutout (11a).
7. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises an inner frame (17), which is adhered on the inside faced inner surface (14a), wherein the pouch (12) is arranged between the in ner frame (17) and the front panel (3).
8. the smoking articles box (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner frame (17) is fixed to the inner surface (14a) by an adhesive.
9. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the smoking articles box (1) comprises a material, preferably cardboard, with a weight of at least 80 gsm, preferably 100 gsm, even more preferred 120 gsm and/or a maxi mum weight of 240 gsm, preferably 210 gsm, even more preferred 180 gsm.
10. the smoking articles box (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm, preferably 0.09 mm, even more pre ferred 0.1 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.4 mm, preferably 0.25 mm, even more preferred 0.2 mm.
11. the smoking articles box (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the transparent material has a thickness of at least 0.08 mm, preferably 0.09 mm, even more preferred 0.1 mm and/or a maximum thickness of 0.4 mm, preferably 0.25 mm, even more preferred 0.2 mm, preferably the same thickness as the material.
12. a pouch (12) for a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11, characterized in that the pouch (12) further comprises two sections (15a, b) and at least one in between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direction (i) back and forth movable medium (13), preferably coloured particles (13a).
13. the pouch (12) according to claims 12, characterized in that a front face (12a), which is directed against the front direction (f) and/or a back face (12b), which is directed with respect to the front direction (f) are printed or sprayed with ink (20).
14. the pouch (12) according to claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the pouch further comprises a between the sections (15a, 15b) in the insertion direc tion (i) back and forth movable second medium (13a), wherein the second medium (13a) comprises a liquid, preferably distilled water.
15. a method for manufacturing a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11, comprising the steps: a) providing a smoking articles box (1) according to claims 1-11; b) providing a pouch (12) according to claims 12-14; c) filling the pouch (12) with at least one back and forth movable medium (13); d) sealing the pouch (12); e) attaching the pouch (12) to the smoking articles box (1).


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generation device 20 configured to receive a consumable 24 comprising a heater 25, wherein the device comprises: current source control circuitry 21 configurable to receive a variable input from a power source and to supply a regulated fixed current output to the heater; voltage measurement control circuitry 22 configurable to measure the voltage across the heater; and a calculation module 23 configured to: calculate a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; and calculate a temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, tcr.

[en] 1. an aerosol generation device configured to receive a consumable comprising a heater, wherein the device comprises: current source control circuitry configurable to receive a variable input from a power source and to supply a regulated current output to the heater;voltage measurement control circuitry configurable to measure the voltage across the heater; anda calculation module configured to: calculate a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; andcalculate a temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, tcr.
2. the device according to claim 1, wherein the current source control circuitry comprises an operational amplifier circuit.
3. the device according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a storage module configured to store the tcr.
4. a method for measuring a temperature of a heater of a consumable for an aerosol generation device, wherein the method comprises: receiving a variable input from a power source;supplying a regulated current output to the heater;measuring a voltage across the heater;calculating a resistance of the heater using the supplied current and the measured voltage; andcalculating the temperature of the heater using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance, tcr.
5. the method according to claim 4, wherein the current is supplied using an independent current source.
6. the method according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein supplying the current to the heater comprises:setting the current; andsupplying the set current to the heater.
7. the method according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the method further comprises: determining the tcr.
8. the method according to claim 7, wherein determining the tcr comprises: determining a first tcr for a first heater;determining a second tcr for a second heater; andcalculating the tcr by averaging the first and second tcrs.
9. the method according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to receive a consumable, and wherein the determined tcr is stored in the aerosol generation device.
10. the method according to any of claims 4 to 9, wherein the method further comprises: inserting the consumable into the aerosol generation device; andcalibrating the consumable at a first temperature when inserted by calculating the resistance of the heater at the first temperature.
11. the method according to claim 10, wherein the first temperature is room temperature or ambient temperature, and wherein calibrating the consumable at the first temperature comprises: supplying a first current to the heater;measuring a first voltage across the heater; andcalculating a first resistance of the heater using the supplied first current and the measured first voltage.
12. a computer readable medium comprising instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to carry out steps comprising: supplying a regulated current output from a variable input;measuring a voltage;calculating a resistance using the current and the voltage; andcalculating a temperature using the calculated resistance and a temperature coefficient of resistance.


Abstract: [en] 1. electronic smoking device (1) comprising a first compartment (2), a vapor generating device (22) for generating vapor a second compartment (4) comprising a liquid storage tank (42) arranged at least partially inside the second compartment, wherein the second compartment (4) is releasably attachable to the first compartment (2) and comprises at least one duct (24) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device. according to the invention upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2) liquid is urged from the tank to the vapor generating device through the duct (24).

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claims electronic smoking device (1) comprising a first compartment (2), a vapor generating device (22) for generating vapor a second compartment (4) comprising a liquid storage tank (42) arranged at least partially inside the second compartment, wherein the second compartment (4) is releasably attachable to the first compartment (2) and comprises at least one duct (24) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device, characterized in that upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2) liquid is urged from the tank to the vapor generating device through the duct (24), wherein the first and second compartments comprise an attachment which is configured when connected to apply an internal pressure on at least one part of the tank so to urge liquid to the vapor generating device. electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the tank (42) has at least one changeable or flexible wall section is selected from a group of wall sections which comprise twistable wall sections, accordion like or concertina like wall sections, wall sections which are moveable with respect to each other and wherein the wall section (44) especially limits the liquid inside the tank. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a volume of the tank (42) is decreasable. electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the volume of the tank (42) is decreasable upon attaching the second compartment to the first compartment (2). electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the attachment is configured such that the second compartment (4) is rotatable with respect to the first compartment (2) for attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2). electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (2) has a connector (26, 46) for establishing a fluid connection between the tank and the duct upon attaching the second compartment to the first compartment. electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the connector (26, 46) comprises a sealing means for sealing the fluid connection between the storage tank (42) and the duct (24). electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 7 or
8, characterized in that the connector (26, 46) comprises a foam element and especially a foam wick. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims 7 to
9, characterized in that it comprises at least one force gauge configured at the connection to determine the force exerted to connect the storage tank to the duct. electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a control unit configured to operate a function and/or prompt the user to operate a priming step, in response to the level of force detected by the force gauge. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first compartment (2) and the second compartment (4) are attachable to each other via a compartment attachment wherein this compartment connector comprises a thread or a bayonet coupling. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vapor generator comprises at least one vaporizing die fluidly connected to the duct. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic smoking device (1) comprises a second duct (28) for channeling a liquid arranged inside the liquid storage tank (42) to the vapor generating device. electronic smoking device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank (42) comprises a sealing element which can be opened (e.g. pierced or broken) upon attaching the second compartment (4) to the first compartment (2).


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to a disposable capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device (40), wherein the capsule unit (20) comprises an elongated body with a longitudinal axis (a), having a mouth end (21) and a distal end (22) located opposite to the mouth end (21), wherein the capsule unit (20) is attachable to the vaping device (40), comprising a casing defining the elongated body, having a cavity (23) for retaining a quantity of a liquid solution (29); a longitudinal channel (25) provided within the cavity (23) of the casing parallel to the longitudinal axis (a), extending from the mouth end (21) thereof; a receiving portion (24) located adjacent to the distal end (22) configured to accommodate an atomizer of the vaping device (40); at least one, two, three, four or more resealable valves (28) provided circumferentially around the longitudinal channel (25) for controlling the flow of liquid solution such that the liquid solution vaporized by the atomizer travels along the longitudinal channel (25) towards the mouth end (21).

[en] 1. a disposable capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device (40), wherein the capsule unit (20) comprises an elongated body with a longitudinal axis (a), having a mouth end (21) and a distal end (22) located opposite to the mouth end (21), wherein the capsule unit (20) is attachable to the vaping device (40), comprising a casing defining the elongated body, having a cavity (23) for retaining a quantity of a liquid solution (29), a longitudinal channel (25) provided within the cavity (23) of the casing parallel to the longitudinal axis (a), extending from the mouth end (21) thereof, a receiving portion (24) located adjacent to the distal end (22) configured to accommodate an atomizer (42) of the vaping device (40), at least one, two, three, four or more re-sealable valves (28) provided circumferentially around the longitudinal channel (25) for controlling the flow of liquid solution such that the liquid solution vaporized by the atomizer travels along the longitudinal channel (25) towards the mouth end (21).
2. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 1, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) are provided at the same axial plane circumferentially of the longitudnal channel (25).
3. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) are provided next to the receiving portion (24), preferably within 20 mm, 15 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm or 5 mm of the distal end (22) of the disposable capsule unit (20).
4. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cavity (23) of the capsule unit (20) contains a quantity of liquid solution (29) that enables at least one session of use and to prime the solution, wherein the quantity of the liquid solution for one session is assumed to be approximately 0.1 ml.
5. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) is connectable at the mouth end (21) with an aerosol mist outlet.
6. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) further comprises a mouthpiece formed integrally at the mouth end (21).
7. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each re-sealable valve comprises a deformable membrane with at least one slit.
8. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 7, wherein the re-sealable valves (28) comprise crossed slit valves, wherein the crossed slit valves are initially connected but at least partially ruptured when the disposable capsule unit (20) is used for the first time where an external force or a displacement transverse to the crossed slit valve is applied or exerted against the re-sealable valves.
9. the disposable capsule unit (20) according to claim 10, wherein slit (150) of the crossed slit valves define the outline of flaps (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) which are designed to compressed against or project towards each other along the slit (150) to form the re-sealable valves (28).
10. the capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the flaps (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) are configured to project towards or compress against each other upon the slit (150) are ruptured, serving as re-sealable valves (28) to control-release of the solution.
11. the capsule unit (20) for use in a vaping device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsule unit (20) further comprises an identifier, the identifier is provided to communicate with a reader to indicate information about a number of sessions performed, the quantity of liquid solution and/or about the quality of liquid solution contained in the capsule unit (20).
12. an electronic cigarette system comprising - a disposable capsule unit (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, connectable through the receiving portion (24) of the capsule unit (20) to an (42) atomizer of a vaping device (40);- a vaping device (40) comprising: - a body portion comprising an electrical component, including a battery unit,- an atomizer (42) for generating an inhalable aerosol mist from a solution, wherein the atomizer (42) is configured to open the at least one resealable valve (28) when the capsule unit (20) is mounted to the vaping device (40).- optionally a mouthpiece with an aerosol mist outlet.
13. the vaping device (40) according to claim 14, wherein the mouthpiece is disposable and provides a mouthpiece casing configured to securely connect to the capsule unit (20) disposed within.


Abstract: [en] a filter for an aerosol generating article includes a first end for attachment to an aerosol generating article; a second end which is a mouth end which can be received in the mouth of a user; and tipping paper wrapped around the filter. the tipping paper provides four haptic regions which provide different touch experiences for a user's lips at the mouth end, wherein first and second haptic regions provide a first touch experience and third and fourth haptic regions provide a second touch experience. rotation of the filter allows different haptic regions to contact the user's lips, and haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter may provide a same or different touch experience for both the upper and lower lip of the user.

[en] 1. a filter for an aerosol generating article, the filter comprising: a first end for attachment to an aerosol generating article;a second end which is a mouth end which can be received in a mouth of a user; andtipping paper wrapped around the filter,wherein the tipping paper provides first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions which provide different touch experiences for a user's lips at the mouth end,wherein the first and second haptic regions provide a first touch experience, and the third and fourth haptic regions provide a second touch experience, andwherein a rotation of the filter allows different ones of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions to contact the user's lips.
2. the filter of claim 1, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions provide different touch experiences using one or more of: perforations, textured tipping paper, embossing, debossing, and surface smoothness.
3. the filter of claim 1, wherein the first haptic region is provided opposite the second haptic region and the third haptic region is provided opposite the fourth haptic region at the mouth end.
4. the filter of claim 1, wherein haptic regions of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter provide a same touch experience for both upper and lower lips of the user.
5. the filter of claim 1, wherein haptic regions of the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions arranged on opposing sides of the filter provide a different touch experience.
6. the filter of claim 1, wherein the filter can be rotated through 90 degrees to move between the first touch experience and the second touch experience.
7. the filter of claim 6, wherein the mouth end has a cross-sectional shape with a plurality of flat sides.
8. the filter of claim 7, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the mouth end is a rounded square, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth haptic regions are provided respectively on the four sides of the rounded square.
9. the filter of claim 1, wherein the first end has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially circular to match a cross-sectional shape of an aerosol generating device.
10. the filter of claim 1, wherein the mouth end comprises a hollow filter segment.
11. an aerosol generating article comprising a charge of tobacco containing substrate and the filter according to claim 1 attached at an aerosol delivery end of said charge.
12. the aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises reconstituted tobacco.
13. the aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises extruded or moulded tobacco containing substrate elements.
14. the aerosol generating article of claim 11, wherein the charge of tobacco containing substrate comprises tobacco cut-filler.


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device includes a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter rod, and tipping paper. the filter rod includes a first filter portion and a second filter portion. the first filter portion includes acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device. the second filter portion is biodegradable and extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material. the tipping paper surrounds the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material. the second filter portion encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions. the tipping paper includes a line of weakening extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened, and preferably removed, by a user.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating device comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material;a filter rod, the filter rod comprising: a first filter portion which comprises acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device;a second filter portion which is biodegradable and which extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material; andtipping paper surrounding the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material such that the filter rod and the rod of aerosol generating material are coupled together along a common longitudinal axis,wherein the second filter portion encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions, andwherein the tipping paper comprises a line of weakening extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened by a user.
2. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the second filter portion is a paper-based material.
3. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends over more than 50 percent of a length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.
4. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends along an entire length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.
5. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising another line of weakening parallel to the line of weakening in the tipping paper.
6. the aerosol generating device of claim 5, wherein a tab is formed in the tipping paper between the two parallel lines of weakening to allow the tipping paper to be gripped by a user.
7. the aerosol generating device of claim 6, wherein two notches are provided in the tipping paper at the mouth end respectively adjacent the parallel lines of weakening, and wherein the tab is provided between the notches.
8. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the line of weakening is a line of perforations.
9. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is a smoking article.
10. a method of producing an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing a rod of aerosol generating material;providing a filter rod, the filter rod comprising: a first filter portion which comprises acetate tow and is positioned at a mouth end of the aerosol generating device;a second filter portion which is biodegradable and which extends from the first filter portion to the rod of aerosol generating material and which encloses a volume which is more than 50 percent of a combined volume enclosed by the first and second filter portions;providing tipping paper surrounding the filter rod and a part of the rod of aerosol generating material such that the filter rod and the rod of aerosol generating material are coupled together along a common longitudinal axis; andapplying a line of weakening to the tipping paper extending from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material so that at least a portion of the tipping paper can be opened, and preferably removed, by a user.
11. the method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is a line of perforations.
12. the method of claim 11, wherein the line of perforations is created using a laser or a perforating wheel.
13. the method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is applied to the tipping paper before the tipping paper is attached to the aerosol generating device.
14. the method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends over more than 50 percent of a length of the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.
15. the method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening in the tipping paper extends along an entire length on the tipping paper along the longitudinal axis.
16. the method claim 10, wherein the second filter portion is a paper-based material.
17. the method claim 10, wherein the step of applying the line of weakening comprises applying two lines of weakening extending in parallel from the mouth end towards the rod of aerosol generating material.
18. the method according to claim 17, wherein two notches are provided in the tipping paper at the mouth end respectively adjacent the parallel lines of weakening, and wherein a tab is provided between the notches.
19. the method of claim 10, wherein the line of weakening is applied to the tipping paper after the tipping paper is attached to the aerosol generating device.