opaque rendering illumination non-visible illumination emitting light illumination light sources light sources operate operation mode illuminating light brightness level operation mode illuminating light brightness level brightness level light sources light sources contiguous illumination region light emitting light illumination region visual feedback indicates state used illumination light sources light sources light sources contiguous illumination region light sources light sources emitting light light light sources operate operation mode brightness level illuminating illumination region brightness level operation mode brightness level brightness level illuminating brightness level brightness level illumination region visual feedback indicates state used illumination 1 illumination region region illuminated brightness level region illuminated brightness level illumination 1 full extent illumination region either extent region illuminated brightness level illuminated region contains region illuminated brightness level combined extent region illuminated brightness level region illuminated brightness level illumination region contains region illuminated brightness level region illuminated brightness level extent region brightness level illumination region contains region illuminated brightness level illumination 3 visual feedback relation extent region brightness level full extent illumination region illumination 4 full extent illumination region indicative maximum values states indicated visual feedback illumination 5 extent region illuminated brightness level indicative sub-range maximum values extent sub-range relation extent maximum values corresponds extent region illuminated brightness level relation full extent illumination region illumination 1 light light sources LED capable emitting light colors illumination 7 illumination region illuminated color illumination 8 colors illumination region indicative states used illumination 1 patterns illumination region pattern patterns indicative states used illumination pattern patterns moving pattern illumination moving pattern patterns indicates change state indicated pattern patterns illumination 1 states used information elapsed remaining start-up period vaping progress since start-up consumed remaining amount operational depletion level illumination start-up period period required heating-up comprised start consuming illumination 1 light sources straight curved line illumination region curved bent illumination 1 brightness level higher brightness level illumination 1 brightness level 2 maximum brightness light light sources maximum brightness light light sources illumination 1 brightness level 70 maximum brightness light light sources


disposable thermal reusable protrudes move upwardly 20_e activated L vaporization deformable thermal interface membrane causes protruding deform membrane thermically connect parts CLAIMS reusable disposable releasably connectable thermically protrudes beyond perimeter vaporization interface membrane region high thermal conductivity protruding protrudes vaporization deform membrane region high thermal conductivity thermal betw een claimed 1 support coupled support move outw ardly perimeter activated pow-er claimed 1 2 selected resistive track ceramic susceptor selected aluminium brass copper tungsten nichrome fecral cuni ag palladium mild steel claimed 1 3 w-herein overall curved domed geometry edges chamfered filleted increase factor 1.05 1.15. 4 curved interface membrane curved radius curvature 3-10_mm 5 edge surrounding curved edge curvature curved ceramic top curved lower opposed top separated top lower 7 ceramic 0.2_mm exceed 0.4_mm claimed occurs threshold claimed 9 support deform threshold claimed 9 support elastically deform threshold reset original threshold claimed support comprised consists memory alloy SMA threshold corresponds transformation SMA claimed support dimension threshold retract reset original threshold claimed exposed top protruding defines footprint target dimensions target larger dimensions footprint target region high thermal conductivity interface membrane claimed interface membrane pm region high thermal conductivity thermal conductivity 0.7_w k 1 w k low k especially w k claimed transfer medium vaporisation absorbing transferred vaporization transfer medium porous ceramic wick claimed vaporization causes interface membrane transfer medium good thermal claimed support transfer medium magnetic attractive magnetic force applied support transfer medium transfer medium established occurs threshold threshold curie attractive magnetic force support transfer medium reduced eliminated below- curie extended transfer medium threshold


operatable vibration tactile - casing casing undulating profile whereby vibration signals produced tactile undulating profile - activate deactivate vibration signals 1 . operatable vibration tactile - casing casing undulating profile whereby vibration signals produced tactile undulating profile - activate deactivate vibration signals 1 input output devices signal conditioning processing converting vibration signals tactile undulating profile signals fed activate deactivate output vibration signals 2 signal conditioning processing transducer 2 3 input sensors piezoelectric accelerator MEMS microphone vibration signals mechanical vibration sound waves 2 5 input transducer undulating profile peaks grooves three four five six undulating profiles vibration signals 2 7 output LED lights piezo electric igniter button loud speakers status 7 8 height difference peaks grooves undulating profile 0.5 1 7 2 5 4 7 9 peak peak undulating profile 0.5 8 1 6 1.5 5 3 7 groove groove undulating profile 0.5 6 1 5 2 4 3 undulating profile multiple buttons sheets rods cuboids round triangular trapezoid 3_D objects sides casing operating 1 - vibration tactile undulating profile casing - converting vibration signals signals signal conditioning processing - activating deactivating output function


reclosable package products container back front sides joined sides upper bottom sides intersecting directions zipper either upper bottom sides zipper reversibly connecting closure parts container portions closure parts sealed sealed closure sealed closure folded flat either front back package reclosable package tear-off strip zipper sealed closure tear-off strip connecting unsealed portions closure parts reclosable package products container surrounding container back front joined sides upper bottom intersecting directions zipper either upper bottom container upper bottom permanently sealed zipper reversibly connecting closure parts container portions closure parts container sealed sealed closure sealed closure folded flat either front back container reclosable package reclosable package tear-off strip zipper sealed closure tear-off strip connecting unsealed portions closure parts container reclosable package 1 tear-off strip free zipper sealed closure reclosable package 1 extension zipper running width container reclosable package 3 extension zipper running extension sealed closure extension tear-off strip reclosable package 1 zipper exceeds tear-off strip tear-off strip exceeds sealed closure reclosable package 1 flavouring reclosable package 1 zipper safety zipper locking securing state zipper reclosable package 1 zipper reversibly connectable parts zipper secured closure parts container reclosable package 8 zipper slider reversibly connecting parts zipper reclosable package 9 zipper profile zipper profile profiles interlock reclosable package profile profile slits extension zipper evenly distributed profiles reclosable package 1 container halves fin-sealed sides upper bottom free zipper reclosable package 1 container foil reclosable package 1 package packaging surrounding container packaging cardboard preparing reclosable package following halves container sealing halves container sides tube sides zipper slider slider reversibly connecting parts zipper securing parts zipper closure parts container closing zipper filling tube product sealing tube product tube closure parts container product securing closure parts container front back container sealed closure reclosable package 1 container metallized foil


concerns flat-shaped - pair lateral - support structure successively engaged pair lateral surfaces maintain together support structure pair legs lateral CLAIMS 1 . flat-shaped 112 1 1 flat-shaped 112 X - 125 pair lateral surfaces 33_A 33_B X - support structure 126 41 141 successively 125 X 42 142 41 141 X engaged pair lateral surfaces 33_A 33_B maintain 125 together support structure 126 41 141 passage 125 42 142 pair legs 53_A 53_B leg 53_A 53_B lateral 33_A 33 B flat-shaped 112 1 125 defines pair lateral surfaces 34_A 34_B X pair lateral surfaces 34_A 34_B 5 times advantageously times wider pair lateral surfaces 33_A 33_B flat-shaped 1 leg 53_A 53_B defines internal 64 engaged lateral 33_A 33_B 125 flat-shaped 112 3 internal 64 leg 53_A 53_B defines cross-sectional complementary cross-sectional lateral 33_A 33_B 125 advantageously cross-sectional internal 64 leg 53_A 53_B concave rounded cross-sectional lateral 33_A 33_B convex rounded flat-shaped 1 leg 33_A 33_B defines tapered 56 leg 57 leg 57 taper angle flat-shaped 1 support structure 126 single piece flat-shaped 112 support structure 126 injection moulded paper pulp flat-shaped 1 support structure 126 powder flavouring agent flat-shaped 1 wrapper 21 wrapping 125 without support structure 126 flat-shaped 112 41 141 hollow either empty supporting 41 141 flat-shaped 112 taken combination 2 125 channels 36_A 36_B X lateral pair lateral surfaces 34_A 34_B flat-shaped 112 1 1 41 141 edges 46_A 46_B 146_A 146_B perpendicularly X edge 46_A 46_B 146_A 146_B intended 125 flat-shaped 112 edge 146_A 146_B recess 136_A 136_B face 36_A 36_B flat-shaped 112 support structure 126 visual characteristic colour symbol image flavour flat-shaped 112 taken combination 7 visual characteristic colour obtained mixing paper pulp several dyes injection moulding


container consumer goods articles hinged lid houses package consumer goods package access consumer goods removed covered reclosable flap lid panel relatively movable lid panel throughout rotation lid lid positions blanks container container consumer goods hinged lid rotatable positions package consumer goods access consumer goods removed access covered reclosable flap hinged lid reclosable flap stage stage stage hinged lid operable lift reclosable flap away package two-dimensional reclosable flap separated two-dimensional package stage hinged lid operable peel reclosable flap away package container 1 hinged lid lid panel lid panel lid panel relatively movable lid panel reclosable flap lid panel container 2 stage reclosable flap pivot away package together lid panel two-dimensional reclosable flap separated two-dimensional package container 1 stage hinged lid apply tension reclosable flap order peel reclosable flap away package container 1 stage tension applied reclosable flap container consumer goods hinged lid rotatable positions package consumer goods access consumer goods removed access covered reclosable flap hinged lid reclosable flap closing stage closing stage closing stage hinged lid operable roll reclosable flap onto package closing stage hinged lid operable lower reclosable flap onto package two-dimensional reclosable flap contacts two-dimensional package container 6 hinged lid lid panel lid panel lid panel relatively movable lid panel reclosable flap lid panel container 7 closing stage reclosable flap pivot package together lid panel two-dimensional reclosable flap brought two-dimensional package container 6 closing stage hinged lid apply tension reclosable flap order roll reclosable flap package container 6 closing stage tension applied reclosable flap container 1 frame container 2 lid panel edge pivotally package frame disposed lid positions container edge lid panel rotation lid panel 14-15. canceled container 6 frame container 7 lid panel edge pivotally package frame disposed lid positions container edge lid panel rotation lid panel


concerns conducting 34_A 41 51 recess conducting 34_A 41 51 42 52_A 52_B 43_A 43_B 53 groove conducting 34_A 42 52_A 52_B 43_A 43_B 53 groove width depth cross-sectional vary ies 23 CLAIMS 1 . 1 1 conducting 34_A 41 51 recess conducting 34_A 41 51 42 52_A 52_B 43_A 43_B 53 groove conducting 34_A 42 52_A 52_B 43_A 43_B 53 groove width depth cross-sectional vary ies 1 conducting 34_A paths 41 51 1 2 41 51 outlets 43_A 43_B inlets 52_A 52_B conducting 34_B several paths 41 51 recess conducting 34_B 4 conducting 34_B conducting 34_A 41 51 embossed debossed 34_A 34_B flat sheet comprised 0 5 5 agent binder producing producing 1 8 embossing debossing sheet producing cutting embossed debossed sheet producing 1 1 cutting carried simultaneously embossing debossing embossing debossing producing extruding dough sheet extruding carried embossing debossing producing sheet embossed debossed pattern optimized arrangement conducting 34_A 34_B optimization 200 arrangement conducting 34_A 34_B following - 210 dimensions geometry 310 built 320 modelling several paths 41 51 built 320 310 conducting - 220 boundary conditions built 320 - 230 input data - determining 240 internal structure built 320 applying structure construction built 320 respecting boundary conditions input data structure construction optimization criterion - determined internal structure built 320 determine 260 pattern optimized arrangement conducting 34_A 34_B pattern geometry number paths built 320


reservoir aerosol-forming mixed compounds boiling points vaporizing aerosol-forming mixed energy inhalation phase vaping session chosen profile varies depending boiling points order vaporization ratio compounds reservoir aerosol-forming mixed compounds boiling points vaporizing aerosol-forming mixed energy inhalation phase vaping session chosen profile varies depending boiling points order vaporization ratio compounds 1 chosen profile allows minimizing vaporization ratio compounds 1 chosen profile phase duration phase duration third phase third duration third 3 third durations chosen value 4 chosen value 150 ms 250 ms 1 chosen profile phase duration phase duration zero third phase third duration fourth phase fourth duration zero fifth phase fifth duration 6 third fifth durations chosen value 7 chosen value 70 ms 130 ms 8 fourth durations chosen third value 9 chosen third value ms ms 1 chosen profile phase chosen duration strictly increases chosen profile phase varies logarithmic function chosen duration 550 ms 650 ms 1 rechargeable reservoir aerosol-forming mixed compounds boiling points ii vaporizing aerosol-forming mixed iii energy iv inhalation phase vaping session controls chosen profile varies depending boiling points order vaporization ratio compounds


stick energy measure soon turned supplied energy comprised operational supplied activation turned lower activation energy measure soon turned supplied energy operational supplied activation turned lower activation 1 activation turned request order start vaping cycle prevented supplied activation long activation threshold 1 stick 1 scheme adjusted vaping cycle activation 4 vaping cycle final heat-off phase switched period 1 activation set approximately 170 centigrade 1 delay activation threshold set activation reached 1 low mode activation turned activation detected 1 active interface input turn 9 active interface push button 1 passive interface indication mode status passive interface central LED display 1 vibrator feedback state transitions 1 slider cover leave space insertion turned slider 1 supplied reaches amount energy remains irrespective activation


1 described tubular operable elongate frame frame hold frame aligned end-on 21 tubular facing 31 frame dividing 61 tubular elongate aligned end-on thermal interface significantly reduced reducing transfer allows compact user-friendly arrangement without increasing transfer would usually associated reducing size CLAIMS 1. tubular operable elongate frame frame hold frame aligned end-on tubular facing frame dividing 1 dividing across internal thermal barrier 2 dividing meets internal 1 3 frame frame hold frame hold frame frame frame frame aligned end-on 4 dividing across internal thermal barrier dividing frame frame 5 frame hold gap tubular dividing 5 6 frame across internal struts running leave majority exposed 4 7 frame L structure frame lengthwise assembled hold 4 8 cup thin film wrapped cup insulation tube 9 supports supports hold cup insulating tube connect frame hold frame flexible connections bend connect components either dividing PCB across PCB PCB PCB recessed dividing PCB PCB PCB flexible bends dividing dividing across tubular frame frame PCB frame frame thermally insulated dividing frame PCB frame frame top plate frame recessed PCB internal tubular tubular


rolled sheet foam coated thereto foam aerosol-generating rolled sheet used aerosol-generating oven type vaping internal vaping process rolled sheet 1. aerosol-generating rolled sheet coated foam tobacco-containing aerosol-generating 1 foam applied rolled sheet aerosol-generating 1 2 rolled sheet coated fully coated foam aerosol-generating perforations rolled sheet aerosol-generating rolled sheet wavy embossed debossed studded pointed corrugated aerosol-generating rolled sheet corrugated sheet structure aerosol-generating rolled sheet multiple layers sheets stacked top three four sheets coated foam rolled sheet aerosol-generating 7 sheets coated foam separated sheets without coating aerosol-generating rolled sheet inert porous flexible plastic reconstituted aerosol-generating rolled sheet fibrous woven unwoven aerosol-generating 1-10 sheet b coating face sheet foam c rolling sheet aerosol-generating stacking multiple sheets top sheets sheets coated foam aerosol-generating mix coated uncoated sheets cutting rolled sheet fastening rolled sheet prevent unrolling sheet wrap rolled sheet packaging purpose


aerosolisable disclosed penetrate sense water content aerosolisable contained short-range wireless reader 28 read data indicative aspect composition aerosolisable short-range wireless transponder circuitry inhalation controlled water content aspect composition aerosolisable CLAIMS 1. aerosolisable penetrate sense water content aerosolisable contained short-range wireless reader read data indicative aspect composition aerosolisable short-range wireless transponder circuitry inhalation controlled water content aspect composition aerosolisable 1 controlled provides dose active ingredient 1 2 duration magnitude short-range wireless reader radio-frequency identification RFID reader sense water content aerosolisable measuring capacitance aerosolisable 1 5 sense water content aerosolisable measuring conductivity aerosolisable data indicative aspect composition aerosolisable data indicative concentration active ingredient concentration propylene glycol concentration glycerin concentration flavourings 8 concentration active ingredient concentration nicotine container aerosolisable container penetrated aerosolisable inhalation short-range wireless transponder data indicative aspect composition aerosolisable valve prevent leakage aerosolisable container short-range wireless transponder radio-frequency identification RFID transponder 1 9 9 . operating container aerosolisable penetrating container sensing water content aerosolisable contained reading short-range wireless reader data indicative aspect composition aerosolisable short-range wireless transponder circuitry inhalation controlled water content aspect composition aerosolisable


aerosolizable substance mouth spacer aerosolizable substance aerosolizable substance spacer wrapped wrapper circumferentially wrapped wrapper peelable maximum diameter X1 reducible minimum diameter X2 peeling 1 2 aerosolizable substance 3 4 mouth 5 1 spacer 6 aerosolizable substance 3 4 aerosolizable substance 3 4 spacer 6 wrapped wrapper 7 7_a circumferentially wrapped L 1 characterized wrapper 7 7_b 7_a peelable maximum diameter X1 1 reducible minimum diameter X2 peeling 7_b 1 1 characterized 7_a oil absorbent 1 2 characterized 7_a abrasive 1-3 characterized 7_a paper 1-4 characterized L 7_b full 4 spacer 6 1-5 characterized 7_b L 7_a 1-6 characterized 7_b porosity lower porosity 7_a 1-7 characterized 7_b seam 8 characterized seam L 1-9 characterized 7_b pull tab easily peel 7_b 1-10 characterized 7_a tipping paper 7 wrapping 4 spacer 6 rod 3 characterized 7_b covers tipping paper 8 2 1 1-12 characterized 2 9 insertion 1 diameter X 9 applies X2 X X1 . cleaning 2 1 1-12 characterized thatfirst 1 consumed 2 7_b peeled 1 uncover 7_a finally 1 inserted 9 mouth 5 cleaning 9 7_a wiping surfaces 9


pouch sheet sheet third sheet sheet flap sheet third sheet compartment 55 accepting tobacco-containing 120 sheet portions sheet layers cavity-comprising sheet 44 accommodating absorbent 70 flavour substance 80 cavity-comprising sheet micro-perforations 66 pouch sheet sheet third sheet sheet flap sheet third sheet compartment 55 accepting tobacco-containing 120 sheet portions sheet layers cavity-comprising sheet 44 accommodating absorbent 70 flavour substance 80 cavity-comprising sheet micro-perforations 66 pouch 1 perforation 88 cavity-comprising sheet 44 introducing absorbent 70 flavour 80 pouch 1 2 sheet sheet third sheet sheet layers joined accommodating absorbent 70 flavour substance 80 pouch 3 sheet portions pouch sheet third sheet sheet layers joined accommodating absorbent 70 flavour substance 80 micro-perforations 66 sheet portions facing compartment 55 sheet portions facing compartment 55 pouch sealing seal perforations 88 perforations introducing absorbent 70 flavour substance 80 pouch compartment cavity-comprising sheet 44 accommodate flavour substance 70 flavour capsules 80 pouch holding holding third sheet pouch holding holding passage insertion therethrough pouch 8 holding holding flexible strap passage third sheet compartment insertable pouch 8 9 holding holding flexible strap adhering passage strap third hold pouch mesh micro-perforations 66 prevented seeping micro-perforations 66


rod-shaped ends rod-shaped deliver width width rod-shaped resilient rod-shaped inward protrusions distributed perimeter protrusions engage apply resilient order rod-shaped ends rod-shaped deliver width width rod-shaped resilient rod-shaped inward protrusions distributed perimeter andthe inward protrusions engage apply resilient order 1 inward protrusions symmetrically assist positioning center 1 rod-shaped 1 resilient compressed rod-shaped force 0.4_N exhibits strain ratio 1 resilient compressed rod-shaped force 8_N exhibits strain ratio 1 resilient compressed rod-shaped force 0.4_N exhibits strain ratio 1 8 1 rod-shaped wrapper surrounding resilient wrapper 7 wrapper cellulose paper cellulose paper layered aluminium foil 1 9 randomly oriented strands powder former strands density 0.3 mg mm3 0.6 mg mm3 . 85 weight lamina 8 weight former 5 weight filler total weight 9 compressed mousse 9 interior 190 centigrade interior 230 centigrade 260 centigrade maintain interior 190 centigrade puff sequencing 1 inward protrusions ribs rod-shaped rod-shaped rod-shaped ribs ribs 70


operable circuitry mouth opposing circuitry internal circuitry mouth circuitry operable circuitry mouth opposing circuitry internal circuitry mouth circuitry 1 mouth circuitry common line 2 circuitry PCB 3 PCB plane transverse common line 3 PCB contacts connections contacts connections 5 PCB 6 PCB double-sided PCB contacts connections double-sided PCB contacts connections double-sided PCB 5 PCB directly directly 3 PCB thermal barrier 1 frame support frame support circuitry supported frame frame 1 circuitry circuitry support higher circuitry circuitry communicate circuitry logical signalling circuitry PCB circuitry PCB PCB PCB flexible PCB circuitry alongside circuitry operable circuitry PCB PCB contacts connections contacts connections PCB PCB support higher PCB PCB communicate PCB logical signalling circuitry PCB PCB flexible PCB circuitry PCB double-sided PCB contacts sides circuitry PCB main logical board perform central rest circuitry circuitry 19 third PCB interface board circuitry fourth PCB charging board may supplied recharge circuitry 21 fifth PCB hall circuitry PCB third fourth fifth pcbs flexible portions


vent hole pouch possible vent points may released degassing directing arrangement directing arrangement define possible vent points vent hole breakable seal may across vent hole seal displaced broken vent hole degassing mouth opposing vent hole disposed opposing 1-22. canceled vent hole pouch possible vent points may released degassing directing arrangement directing arrangement define possible vent points vent hole 23 seal across vent hole seal displaced broken vent hole degassing 23 directing arrangement shield closer vent hole closer directing arrangement shield directing arrangement leaving exposed shield shield separated leave therebetween seal weaker seal lower melting point metal plastic 29 seal plug plastic cover plastic foil seal resilient engage snap seal place inhibit removal seal 33 resilient tab protrusion engage interior edge vent hole 23 possible vent points released degassing 23 absorbent absorb released degassing 23 directing arrangement frame supporting 37 opposing andthe frame support leave exposed 37 frame across internal shield internal 39 shield shield 39 frame regions opposing regions directing arrangement 41 frame supports opposing parts operable andthe 23 mouth opposing vent hole disposed opposing 43 seal across vent hole seal displaced broken vent hole degassing 43 directing arrangement frame supporting frame across internal shield internal shield


aerosol-generating aerosol-generating vaping 200 aerosol-generating aerosol-generating 3 5 aerosol-generating 3 foam mousse support 8 5 support 8 aerosol-generating 3 stimulation energy 1. aerosol-generating aerosol-generating vaping 200 aerosol-generating aerosol-generating 3 5 aerosol-generating 3 foam mousse support 8 5 support 8 aerosol-generating 3 stimulation energy aerosol-generating 1 support 8 energy capable stimulating 5 support 8 aerosol-generating 1 2 aerosol-generating 3 tobacco-containing foam mousse aerosol-generating support 8 heat- conductive metal metallic alloy aerosol-generating support 8 plate flask aerosol-generating top plate internal 5 plate internal whereas aerosol-generating contained internal aerosol-generating elongated channels aerosol-generating 3 channels aerosol-generating protective component mesh component component surround 5 order prevent debris ash aerosol-generating reaching 5 aerosol-generating 5 wire aerosol-generating aerosol-generating elongated viewed plane view symmetrical geometry aerosol-generating 1 - 9 aerosol-generating elongated viewed plane view non-symmetrical geometry aerosol-generating aerosol-generating safety switch components 19 safety switch components 19 activated placed correct 5 aerosol-generating stimulated energy


aerosol-generating tobacco-containing strand strand foamed tobacco-containing mousse aerosol-generating continuous strand foamed tobacco-containing mousse b conditioning foamed strand spools 1. aerosol-generating tobacco-containing strand strand foamed tobacco-containing mousse aerosol-generating 1 strand core carrier covered tobacco-containing aerosol-generating 1 2 core carrier inert heat-resistant flexible elastic aerosol-generating strand mean diameter 2 1 aerosol-generating strand foamed tobacco-containing 0.05 1.5 0.08 1 0.5 0.8 aerosol-generating strand profile round square polygon ovule irregular shapes aerosol-generating tobacco-containing strands sheet mat aerosol-generating 7 sheet mat woven non-woven arrangement strands aerosol-generating 7 8 sheet mat cut carved therefrom aerosol-generating continuous strand foamed tobacco-containing mousse conditioning foamed strand spools following carrier foaming foaming strand covering partly fully carrier foamed tobacco- drying foamed tobacco-containing strand previous foamed tobacco-containing applied core carrier bathing spraying coating painting dipping extruding sheet mat conditioned strand sheet mat woven non-woven arrangement strand segments cut continuous strand portioning sheet mat individual aerosol-generating portions


concerns designed operate removable 54 defines delimited walls 62 63 64 61 54 61 walls 62 63 64 support 62 removable X coincides support 62 exerts 21 abutting 34 removable 54 CLAIMS 1. 112 designed operate removable 114 removable 114 21 X removable 114 34 134 112 - 41 42 - 44 41 - 46 146 powered 44 54 154 160 41 delimited walls 62 63 64 162 163 164 61 54 154 61 walls 62 63 64 162 163 164 support 62 162 41 112 characterized 160 removable 114 X coincides support 62 162 exerts 21 maintaining 34 134 removable 114 abutted 54 154 112 1 support 62 162 defines 68 removable 114 112 1 2 mounted 41 112 resilient 56 exert X removable 114 160 112 4 resilient 56 supports 46 146 54 154 pressed 34 134 removable 114 removable 114 160 112 54 154 62 63 64 insertion 80 suitable insertion removable insertion 80 112 1 6 160 fixed 158 movable 159 insertion 180 suitable insertion removable 114 movable 159 moved away fixed 158 112 8 movable 159 support 162 146 fixed 158 movable 159 removable 114 movable 159 moved away fixed 158 112 8 9 movable 159 hinged fixed 158 removable 114 21 X removable 114 34 134 removable 114 characterized 160 112 removable 114 21 removable 114 34 134 flexible deformable removable 114 34 134 X set 110 - 112 1 - removable 114 .


2 optical sensing 5 reading indicia 1 adapting characteristic optical sensing 5 response indicia optical sensing 5 adapting may change focal optical 120 applying potential difference change refractive index optical 120 change curvature optical 130 optical 130 may interface immiscible liquids 122 124 properties adapting may alternatively move optical sensing 5 response indicia example changing support optical 120 optical may pinhole adapting may change size aperture - 44 - CLAIMS 1 . 2 200 1 optical sensing 5 read indicia 1 200 adapting adapting characteristic optical sensing 5 response indicia optical sensing 5 2 1 optical sensing 5 optical optical adapting adapt focal optical changing curvature optical 2 2 optical 122 140 optical interface 130 140 gas circuit applying potential difference adapting change curvature optical changing potential difference 122 140 2 3 122 reflective 148 140 2 4 reflective 148 140 curved act concave mirror 2 2 optical optical - 45 - adapting change curvature optical changing quantity 2 6 optical reservoir 152 coupled 154 controllable change reservoir 154 whereby displaced reservoir 154 thermal expansion reservoir 154 2 6 7 contained cell 150 resilient membrane 156 defines optical 2 1 adapting move optical 120 optical sensing 5 maintain optical 120 indicia 2 9 optical 120 mounted support 171 adapting move optical 120 indicia changing support 171 2 9 optical 120 mounted central plate 170 central plate 170 indicia controlled electric charges 2 charge plate el E2 E3 E4 generally central plate 170 charge charge plate el E2 E3 E4 order attract repel central plate 170 . - 46 - 2 central plate 170 supported resilient support 2 9 optical pinhole 2 1 optical sensing 5 pinhole adapting adapt size pinhole response indicia optical sensing 5


capsule engage vapor contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer deliver vaporize vapor seal hold vaporizer holder attach seal main gas vaporizer vapor pair electrodes capsule holder passageway capsule capsule engage vapor capsule contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer transfer deliver vaporize vapor seal hold vaporizer holder attach seal main gas vaporizer vapor vapor vaporizer vapor pair electrodes pair electrodes capsule holder passageway capsule 1 passageway holder vaporizer capsule 1 passageway chimney tubular extension protruding vaporizing capsule 1 main gas holder seal vaporizer capsule 1 vaporizer vaporizing surrounding passageway capsule 1 passageway centrally holder capsule 1 passageway grooves passageway capsule 7 grooves straight capsule 7 grooves longitudinally passageway capsule 7 holder channels internal holder capsule grooves channels capsule 1 interface internal seal internal holder capsule lead wires lead wires interface seal holder capsule lead wires compressed seal holder interface main capsule 1 main circuitry capsule seating connect capsule


performing authentication-based configuration server sending server authentication result message indicating result authentication performed authentication result message sending server instruction message instructing management CLAIMS 1. performing authentication-based configuration 102 server 103 101 - sending 102 server 103 authentication result message 104 indicating result authentication performed 102 - authentication result message 104 sending server 103 101 instruction message 105 instructing 101 management 102 101 1 management 102 101 - instruction message 105 sending 101 server 103 input management message 201 indicating management operation 102 input input-means 101 - input management message 201 sending management message 202 server 103 instructing 102 perform management operation 1 2 management - web-interface 301 allowing enter input 302 indicating management operation 102 input management message 201 obtained input 3 web-interface 301 accessible interface website displayed internet browser internet browser built-in common internet web browser 1 4 - sending 101 server 103 configuration start message 401 indicating intention management 102 - configuration start message sending authentication initiation message 402 server 103 102 instructing 102 perform authentication 5 - authentication initiation message 402 authentication interface 501 102 allowing authentication 1 6 - sending 101 server 103 identifier message 601 indicating identifier 102 - 602 server 103 identifier - sending instruction message 105 authentication result message 104 - identifier 601 verifying 603 authentication result message 104 server 103 and- sending instruction message 105 result verifying 603 performing authentication-based configuration 102 server 103 101 102 send server 103 authentication result message 104 indicating result authentication performed 102 server 103 authentication result message 104 send instruction message 105 server 103 instructing 101 management 102 101 102 performing authentication-based configuration 102 server 103 101 102 transmission 1021 send server 103 authentication result message 104 indicating result authentication performed 102 server 103 performing authentication-based configuration 102 server 103 101 server 103 transmission 1031 authentication result message 104 indicating result authentication performed 102 102 send instruction message 105 instructing 101 management 102 101


concerns operate 110 102 108 - - 102 - 46 102 - LED operational state vaping session emit light operational state LED light emitted LED reflected LED operational state CLAIMS 1. operate 110 102 108 - - 102 108 protrudes - 46 102 - LED operational state vaping session emit light operational state LED light emitted LED reflected visible LED operational state 1 defines insertion usable insert 102 LED insertion 2 LED insertion 2 3 sliding cover slidable insertion insertion able LED sliding cover LED invisible exterior LED 102 6 chosen beam angle LED 7 chosen - 0 3 beam angle comprised - 0 5 beam angle comprised - 0 8 1 beam angle comprised 34 - operation 46 vaping session profile chosen group profiles profiles - operational state LED depending profile used 34 vaping session operational state chosen group operational states operational states 9 group profiles default profile customized profile 1 1. customized profile uploaded 34 wireless data customized profile chosen depending nature flavour contained 102 9 group operational states - light emitting state - emitting state light emitting characteristic 9 taken combination 34 cause - light emitting state LED default profile used - emitting state light emitting characteristic LED customized profile used - group profiles customized profiles - group operational states emitting state light emitting characteristic - 34 cause emitting state light emitting characteristic emitting state light emitting characteristic depending customized profile used vaping session


aerosol-generating vaping semi-solid 1.0 total weight percentage aerosol-generating comprised carboxylic acids dissolved alcohol solution aerosol-generating aerosol-generating vaping aerosol-generating vaping semi-solid substrates 1.0 weight total weight percentage aerosol-generating comprised carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution carboxylic acids dissolved carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution semi-solid foam aerosol-generating 1 aerosol-generating 0.2 weight 1 weight carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution total weight percentage aerosol-generating aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution concentration 0.05 v v 0.2 v v aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acids hydrocarbon chain 9 carbons aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acids benzoic acid levulinic acid l-tartaric acid capric acid pyruvic acid citric acid fumaric acid l-lactic acid l-malic acid sorbic acid adipic acid l-aspartic acid l-glutamic acid succinic acid gluconic acid linoleic acid saccharic acid 3 7 dimethyl-6-octenoic acid 2-methyl pentanoic acid trans-2-hexenoic acid caprylic acid lauric acid stearic acid butyric acid linolenic acid malonic acid myristic acid oleic acid palmitic acid phenylacetic acid propionic acid valeric acid decanoic acid hexanoic acid octanoic acid aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution saturated fatty acid aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution stearic acid decanoic acid aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution stearic acid decanoic acid aerosol-generating 1 aerosol-generating propylene glycol 1 3 propanediol glycerol water gum flavourant additives nicotine binder canceled aerosol-generating aerosol-generating 1 . preparing aerosol-generating vaping semi-solid foam aerosol-generating propylene glycol 1 3-propanediol glycerol water b carboxylic acids alcohol solution followed incorporating carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution aerosol-generating mixture 1 weight total weight percentage aerosol-generating comprised carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution andc constantly mixing mixture certain amount mixture room creating semi-solid foam carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution concentration 0.05 v v 0.2 v v mixture approximately 45 centigrade aerated mixed approximately 5 minutes aerosol-generating obtainable 12. b adding gum nicotine flavourant binder mixture aerosol-generating 1 aerosol-generating 0.2 weight carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution total weight percentage aerosol-generating aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution concentration 0.08 v v 0.15 v v aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution concentration 0.1 v v aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acids hydrocarbon chain carbons aerosol-generating 1 carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution stearic acid decanoic acid ratio 90 stearic acid decanoic acid


capsule engage contain vaporized vaporizing house transfer deliver vaporize vapor main vapor vaporizing vapor vaporizing passageway vaporizing vaporizer aperture sidewall vaporizer aperture passageway capsule capsule engage capsule contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer transfer deliver vaporize vapor main vapor vaporizer vapor vaporizer passageway vaporizer vaporizer aperture sidewall vaporizer aperture passageway capsule 1 seal pair shoulder portions capsule 2 vaporizer pair cutouts capsule 3 pair shoulder portions pair cutouts cooperate transfer held pair shoulder portions pair cutouts capsule 4 transfer compressed pair shoulder portions pair cutouts capsule 4 transfer compressed radial transfer pair shoulder portions pair cutouts capsule 2 shoulder pair shoulder portions curved curved curvature corresponds curvature transfer capsule 1 pair posts main capsule capsule 8 interface vaporizer pair posts capsule 9 ends ends interface vaporizer pair posts capsule ends lead wires compressed vaporizer pair posts interface capsule 1 holder retain vaporizer capsule holder holder capsule holder passageway intake aperture vaporizer capsule passageway main vapor main capsule 1 main circuitry capsule seating connect capsule


verification measurement module 152 verification module 154 104 measurement module perform voltage measurements 104 verification module determine whether parameter meets verification requirement voltage measurements set operable state parameter meets verification requirement set restricted state parameter meet verification requirement 35 1. verification measurement module perform voltage measurements verification module determine whether parameter meets verification requirement voltage measurements set operable state parameter meets verification requirement set restricted state parameter meet verification requirement verification 1 verification apply pulse pulse interval pulse measurement module measure voltage measurements pulse pulse verification 2 verification apply pulse pulse discharging pulses flows verification apply pulse pulse charging pulses flows 36 verification 3 verification apply pulse pulse discharging pulses state charge state charge threshold verification 3 4 verification apply pulse pulse charging pulses state charge state charge threshold verification 3 5 supercapacitors verification 2 6 determining whether parameter meets verification requirement calculating internal resistance voltage measurements determining parameter meets verification requirement calculated internal resistance internal resistance verification 7 voltage measurements voltage measurements measured pulse pulse pulse pulse pulse verification module calculate internal resistance voltage measurements pulse pulse pulse pulse pulse verification 7 8 internal resistance state charge verification 9 internal resistance state charge ambient proximal verification 2 determining whether parameter meets verification requirement calculating change voltage voltage measurements determining parameter meets verification requirement change voltage falls voltage change verification voltage measurements circuit voltage measured pulse circuit voltage measured pulse change voltage determined difference circuit voltage circuit voltage verification 2 determining whether parameter meets verification requirement calculating available capacity voltage measurements determining parameter meets verification requirement calculated available capacity capacity verification voltage measurements circuit voltage measured pulse pulse circuit voltage measured pulse verification module calculate available capacity circuit voltage circuit voltage integrated current pulse verification 2 determining whether parameter meets verification requirement calculating available capacity internal resistance voltage measurements determining parameter meets verification requirement calculated available capacity capacity calculated internal resistance verification verification module calculate available capacity circuit voltage measured pulse 39 pulse circuit voltage measured pulse integrated current pulse calculate internal resistance voltage measurements pulse pulse pulse pulse pulse capacity relationship internal resistance capacity verification operable state unlocked state aerosolisation session performed restricted state locked state aerosolisation session performed verification module determine ambient proximal measurement module perform voltage measurements determined ambient threshold perform voltage measurements determined ambient threshold verification communicatively coupled input indicating type determine verification requirement verification verification requirement verification measurement module perform voltage measurements response verification verification performing voltage measurements determining whether parameter meets verification requirement voltage measurements setting operable state parameter meets verification requirement setting restricted state parameter meet verification requirement non-transitory computer-readable medium instructions executed processors verification cause processors perform performing voltage measurements determining whether parameter meets verification requirement voltage measurements 41 setting operable state parameter meets verification requirement setting restricted state parameter meet verification requirement


1 sensing detecting inserted withdrawn 1 roller mounted rotation roller 28 moving pre-defined insertion engages roller causes rotate sensing determines rotation roller sensing may responsive property roller radius magnetic field property may vary angle roller 28 define indexes 54 detected sensors 34 disposed roller - - 1. 1 may inserted pre-defined insertion withdrawn insertion roller mounted rotation roller 28 generally insertion moving insertion engages roller causing roller rotate sensing 34 determining rotation roller 1 1 roller property varies angle roller 28 sensing 34 capable measuring variation property roller rotates past 34 determine rotation roller 1 2 variation property roller angle roller 28 defines index 54 index angular roller sensing 34 capable detecting index 54 past angular roller 28 34 capable detecting index 54 past angular roller 28 angle angular positions 180 1 3 sensing timer measuring roller rotates interval 34 detects index 54 past angular 34 detects index 54 past angular interval 34 detects index 54 past angular 34 detects index 54 past angular comparator comparing interval interval determine rotation roller 1 3 sensing third 34 capable detecting index 54 past third angular roller 28 timer measuring roller rotates 34 detects index 54 past angular 34 detects index 54 past angular third third 34 detects index 54 past third angular comparator determining rotation roller order third occur 1 2 property roller varies angle roller 28 pattern mirror-symmetric 1 6 variation property roller angle roller 28 defines index 54 index angular roller index 55 index angular roller 34 capable distinguishing indexes 54 55 angle index angular positions 180 1 6 variation property roller angle roller 28 defines third indexes 54 third index angular positions roller angles third index angular positions 1 2 8 property varies angle roller 28 magnetic property 34 capable detecting changes magnetic field roller rotates past 34 1 9 roller permanent magnets 38 create magnetic property varies angle roller 28 1 2 8 property varies angle roller 28 radius roller 34 capable detecting changes radius roller roller rotates past 34 1 34 45 engages roller moves away roller 28 response changes radius roller roller rotates - 27 - 1 34 switch toggled conditions 45 moves away roller 28 1 8 counter counting revolutions roller 6 activating 8 counter counted number revolutions determining inserted withdrawn 1 moving pre-defined insertion engaging roller mounted rotation roller 28 generally insertion causing roller rotate sensing determine rotation roller


disclosed 4 6 6 sealing 4 6 internal ends sealing 4 sealing fluidic seal 6 4 internal 4 sealing valve valve prevented valve 4 CLAIMS 1. internal ends sealing sealing fluidic seal internal sealing valve valve prevented valve 1 sealing comprised plastic 2 sealing comprised polyether ether ketone PEEK 2 3 sealing comprised silicone ends width sealing plane outline matched width seal sealing internal 5 sealing annular plane annular diameter diameter matched width seal sealing internal valve check valve 7 valve ball check valve 7 valve diaphragm check valve sealing valves 9 valves circumference sealing sealing 19


supplying measuring measuring device-related parameters evaluate measurement parameter generates product galvanic characterized galvanic integrated surrounds measuring in- vention manufac- turing 1. 1 2 supplying 1 measuring 3 measuring device-related parameters 4 evaluate measurement parameter 5 generates product 6 2 galvanic 7 characterized galvanic 7 integrated 8 8 surrounds measuring 3 4 6 5 1 1 1 characterized graphene 1 characterized functional galvanic 1 characterized consists basic polymer aluminum 1 characterized consists polycarbonate-based graphene graphene dispersed dissolved basic polymer aluminium 1 4 characterized graphene ratio 0.1 weight 0.7 weight 1.5 weight preferred 3 weight 5 weight 4 weight preferred 3 weight weight 1 characterized 0.5 3 5 preferred 7 preferred 1 characterized touchable insulating 1 1 supplying measuring measuring device-related parameters evaluate measurement parameter generates product galvanic characterized galvanic integrated surrounds measuring 1 following 101 ingredients polycarbonate 1 3-dioxolane-based dispersion single graphene dissolving 102 polycarbonate 1 3-dioxolane-based dispersion creating polycarbonate dispersion adding 103 single graphene graphene polymer dispersion creating polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion drying 104 polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion creating polycarbonate-based graphene 105 polycarbonate-based graphene characterized stirring 102_a polycarbonate dispersion 3 h characterized drying 104 achieved vacuum oven 80 centigrade - characterized polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion drying 104 h - characterized mixing 103_a polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion ultra-soni- cation 2 h characterized mixing 103_a polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion maintaining 103_b centigrade centigrade dispersing ingredients homogeneously


container articles hinged lid rotatable positions package access articles removed access covered reclosable flap hinged lid lid reclosable flap overlap region package periphery access overlap region adhering region releasably affix package reclosable flap non-adhering region non-adhering region periphery access container consumer goods hinged lid rotatable positions andan package consumer goods access consumer goods removed access covered reclosable flap reclosable flap overlap region package periphery access overlap region adhering region releasably affix package reclosable flap non-adhering region non-adhering region periphery access container 1 non-adhering region edge access exterior edge overlap region container 1 attaching reclosable flap hinged lid container 1 reclosable flap package movable package hinge line container 4 hinge line reclosable flap access non-adhering region access container 5 non-adhering region hinge line container 6 non-adhering region dimension reclosable flap away hinge line 4 container 4 non-adhering region strip hinge line container 1 package top front adhering region top front container 9 adhering region package away front top 4 container 1 overlap region non-adhering region adhering region non-adhering regions container non-adhering region periphery access container 1 overlap region adhering region container consumer goods hinged lid rotatable positions package consumer goods package access consumer goods removed reclosable flap cover access package reclosable flap overlap region package periphery access adhering region overlap region releasably affix package reclosable flap andproviding non-adhering region non-adhering region periphery access additional positioning reclosable flap package access non-adhering region pre-defined periphery access


aerosol-generating 1 vapor 5 transform vapor vapor 5 micro electro-mechanical MEMS reservoir 2 module disposed remove particles passing reservoir 2 vapor 5 module removable aerosol-generating 1 cleaned exchanged clogging occurs changed cleaned allowing long-term aerosol-generating 1 CLAIMS 1. aerosol-generating 1 - vapor 5 transform vapor vapor 5 micro electro-mechanical MEMS - reservoir 2 - module disposed remove particles passing reservoir 2 vapor 5 module removable aerosol-generating 1 cleaned exchanged aerosol-generating 1 1 elongated main extension X plane transverse main aerosol-generating 1 1 2 module removable rest aerosol-generating translation module main extension aerosol-generating 1 mesh aerosol-generating 1 4 mesh stainless steel aerosol-generating 1 4 5 mesh porosity lower 34 aerosol-generating 1 module incorporated aerosol-generating 1 slot insertion removal module aerosol-generating 1 release mechanism actuation release mechanism results release module removal aerosol-generating 1 aerosol-generating 1 9 actuation release mechanism performed pressing dedicated push-button aerosol-generating 1 9 actuation release mechanism performed sliding release command aerosol-generating 1 9 release mechanism actuated tool aerosol-generating 1 release mechanism actuated pin tool aerosol-generating 1 capsule reservoir 2 module interposed capsule vapor 5 module fluidic capsule vapor 5 aerosol-generating 1 capsule pad porous capsule filtration stage reaches aerosol-generating 1 pad cotton


disclosed susceptor insulator susceptor insulator insulator surrounding susceptor electromagnetic field applied heats without damaging CLAIMS 1. susceptor insulator insulator solid insulator susceptor insulator insulator surrounding susceptor contacting susceptor electromagnetic field applied heats without damaging 1 elongate longitudinally opposing ends 2 susceptor axially aligned 3 insulator surrounds susceptor susceptor exposed insulator 1 3 insulator fully encapsulates susceptor susceptor cylindrical tube 6 tube walls 50_pm 150_pm insulator susceptor 1 7 insulator projections insulator 9 projections perpendicularly diameter 5_mm 8_mm 6_mm axially aligned sequentially induction coil induction coil aligned susceptor


packaging 1 articles packaging 1 cuboid state packaging 2 top 3 closable lid 4 hingedly back 5 packaging 2 lid 4 rectangular top panel 6 front back panels 7 8 9_a 9_b right angles extent front panel 7 L top bottom lid 4 larger extent back panel 8 L characterized panels 9_a 9_b separable upper lower perforation line running lower front corner panel 9_a 9_b intermediate point rear edge panel 9_a 9_b packaging 1. packaging 1 articles packaging 1 cu boid state packaging 2 top 3 closable lid 4 packaging 2 lid 4 rectangular top panel 6 front back panels 7 8 9_a 9_b right angles lid 4 hingedly back 5 packaging 2 back panel 8 extent front panel 7 L top bottom lid 4 larger extent back panel 8 longitudi nal L characterized panels 9_a 9_b separable upper lower perforation line running lower front corner panel 9_a 9_b intermediate point rear edge panel 9_a 9_b lower parts panels 9_a b af fixed packaging 2 packaging 1 1 characterized lower parts panels 9_a b glued packaging 2 packaging 1 2 characterized packaging 2 double layered panels 21_a b 31 outside lower parts panels 9_a b lid 4 glued 31 panels 21_a b packaging 2 packaging 1 1 3 characterized packaging 2 front panel 19 back panel extent 10_a front panel 19 smaller extent 11_a back panel L packaging 2 com prises panels 21 b angled upper edge connects upper edge 23 front panel 19 upper edge back panel lower parts lids 4 panels 9_a b affixed panels 21 b packaging 2 fixation near angled upper edge packaging 1 characterized perforation line cuts 14_a alternating webs 14_b perforation line starts lower front corner cut 14_a packaging 1 5 characterized width webs 14_b measured perforation line 0.04 3 packaging 1 5 6 characterized cuts 14_a 27 perforation line 0.1 packaging 1 5 7 characterized number cuts 14_a equals number webs 14_b perforation line packaging 1 5 8 characterized number cuts 14_a four number webs 14_b four packaging 1 5 9 characterized cuts 14_a perforation line decreases monotonically strictly monotonically lower front corner intermediate point packaging 1 5 characterized width webs 14_a perforation line decreases monotonically strictly monotonically lower front corner intermediate point packaging 1 characterized front panel 7 panels 9_a b rectangular packaging 1 characterized angle b perforation line front edge panels 9_a b 55 - 62 57 - even preferred 59 - 58 packaging 1 articles packag ing 1 cuboid state packaging 2 top 3 closable lid 4 hingedly back 5 packaging 2 lid 4 rectangular top panel 6 front back panels 6 7 8 9_a 9_b right angles extent front panel 7 di rection L top bottom lid 4 larger extent back panel 8 L characterized panels 9_a 9_b separable upper lower perforation line running lower front corner spective panel 9_a 9_b intermediate point rear edge panel 9_a 9_b folding packaging 1 collation articles 27 lower parts lid 4 permanently affixed panels 21 b packaging 2 characterized additional carried folding pack aging 1 affixation lower parts lid panels 9_a b


1 vaporizing 2 4 5 6 insertable encloses mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism 7 clamps reducing space adjustable hnb engine patent 1 vaporizing 2 4 5 6 5 2 insertable 5 6 encloses 2 characterized 4 mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism 7 clamps 2 5 reducing space 8 5 2 mechanically adjustable clamping mechanism 7 individual conical threaded screw 9 rotatably rotation 1 1 characterized 5 clamping mechanism 7 innermost 5 1 1 2 characterized 6 5 6 enclose 2 5 1 characterized conical threaded screw 9 conical threaded nut 1 4 characterized conical threaded screw 9 rotatable rotation centrally conical threaded nut extension 5 1 5 characterized elastic conical threaded screw 9 circumferentially pushes away rotation threaded threaded conical threaded nut 1 3 5-6 characterized 6 rotation conical threaded screw 9 clamp mechanism 7 1 3 5-7 characterized 6 space 8 2 5 adjustable rotation conical threaded screw 9 rotation 1 8 characterized 2 clampable rotation 6 reducing 1 8-9 characterized 6 adjustable sizes articles 2 1 3 5-9 characterized 6 round rotation cylindrical articles 2 1 4-11 characterized clamping 2 executable haptic interaction consumer 1 electric motor rotation conical threaded screw 9 conical threaded nut rotation 1 characterized 1 detecting presence characteristics 2 5 1 characterized integrated 6 1 13-14 characterized electrodes measure impedance 2


L vaporisation memory foam compressed temporary pores memory foam prevent passage L memory foam memory foam responsive stimulus change temporary expanded permanent pores passage L memory foam vaporisation CLAIMS 1 . L vaporisation memory foam compressed temporary pores memory foam prevent passage L memory foam memory foam responsive stimulus change temporary expanded permanent pores passage L memory foam vaporisation 1 container stores L memory foam container compressed temporary memory foam prevents passage L container expanded permanent memory foam allows passage L container memory foam vaporisation 2 L stored container L stored memory foam memory foam compressed temporary 2 3 wick L memory foam memory foam expanded permanent 2 3 wick spaced memory foam memory foam compressed temporary memory foam expand direct wick memory foam changed compressed temporary expanded permanent L container wick 2 3 wick direct memory foam memory foam compressed temporary memory foam expand container memory foam changed compressed temporary expanded permanent L container wick 6 memory foam embedded wick 3 7 vaporising L wick stimulus change memory foam compressed temporary expanded permanent 3 7 wick interface coupled order stimulus memory foam change memory foam compressed temporary expanded permanent vaporise L wick 1 L stored memory foam memory foam compressed temporary wick L memory foam memory foam expanded permanent stimulus change memory foam compressed temporary expanded permanent optionally vaporising L wick additional vaporising L wick wick interface coupled order stimulus memory foam change memory foam compressed temporary expanded permanent vaporise L wick compressed memory foam insertable optionally compressed memory foam contained expandable protective pouch 28 pouch 28 openable passage L wick inserted memory foam expanded permanent


tubular flexible thin film track supported flexible insulating backing film flexible thin film wrapped backing film toward sensing sense local sensing overlap track sensing overlaps track provides accurate reading tubular flexible thin film track supported flexible insulating backing film flexible thin film wrapped backing film toward sensing sense local sensing overlap track 1 sensing sensing head point track 1 2 sensing held track 3 sensing held direct 3 4 indentations sensing indentation fixed adhesive 3 6 separated track backing film 3 6 direct track thin film legs legs away track sensing elongated connections elongated connections oriented legs flexible insulating backing film polyimide PTFE flexible thin film shrink insulating backing film enclose track insulating backing film shrink fabricating tubular sensing sense local flexible thin film track supported flexible insulating backing film andwrapping thin film backing film toward positioning sensing overlaps track positioning tubular sensing indentation fixing adhesive


receiver positioning signal processor determine determined interest indicator indicate interest enables guided interest designated vaping retail establishment selling vaping supplies receiver positioning signal processor determine determined interest andan indicator indicate interest e-cigarette 1 receiver GNSS receiver GNSS signal determine GNSS coordinate 1 indicator visual indicator 3 visual indicator region indicating forwards region indicating backwards region indicating left region indicating right 3 visual indicator LED strips indicate specific 5 LED strips 3 visual indicator circular 1 location information interest 8 bluetooth module 8 location information interest map geographical map locations areas interest geographical processor determine areas interest closest determine closest areas interest indicator indicates closest areas interest 1 interest designated vaping retail establishment performed indicating interest e-cigarette positioning signal receiver determining processor determined interest andindicating indicator interest repeating determining indicating the-an indication updated navigates interest


filling tubular sleeves cut vegetal hopper nozzle auger hopper nozzle rotation auger results transportation contents hopper nozzle drive coupler operatively couple auger detachable drive auger rotated drive filling tubular sleeves cut vegetal hopper nozzle auger hopper nozzle rotation auger results transportation contents hopper nozzle drive coupler operatively couple auger detachable drive auger rotated detachable drive 1 detachable drive detachable drive manual drive handle 2 handle hinge handle folded away 1 detachable drive detachable drive battery-powered motor mains-powered motor 1 drive coupler driven shaft operatively coupled auger engage drive shaft drive drive shaft rotates driven shaft auger rotates driven shaft 5 driven shaft keyed drive shaft 1 drive coupler recessed features protruding features engage features drive hold drive drive coupler together interference fit 1 drive coupler magnet attract magnet drive hold drive drive coupler together 1 drive coupler planetary gear train ring gear sun gear planet gears 9 sun planet ring tooth ratio 7 29 65 . 11-13. canceled 1 hopper lid reversibly close hopper 15-17. canceled 1 sliding agitator agitate contents hopper sliding agitator track spar descending track spar flange slide track 19 spar distal bulb hopper 19 spar grip ascending flange slid track hand 1 sprung hammer sprung hammer wishbone spring hammer plastic flex elastic deformation plastic 24-27. canceled 1 clamp grip tubular sleeve onto nozzle clamp grip adjusted fill weights 28 clamp sprung hammer grip tubular sleeve onto nozzle manually rotatable collar internal cam profile followed sprung hammer adjust grip sprung hammer 29 cam profile spline tangential sprung hammer three points three points neutral point sprung hammer 1 nozzle spaced relation surrounding nozzle tubular sleeve fitted onto nozzle nozzle nozzle 1 auger operatively coupled drive coupler trunk rotate auger trunk hopper presenting smooth slide past cut vegetal without trapping cut vegetal interior hopper 1 guard prevent egress hopper drive coupler 33 auger operably coupled drive coupler axial aperture back hopper andthe guard backstop plug axial aperture nearer drive coupler rim radially beyond edges axial aperture 34 drive coupler driven shaft operatively coupled auger engage drive shaft drive drive shaft rotates driven shaft auger rotates driven shaft auger operably coupled driven shaft axial aperture back hopper andthe guard baffle rotate driven shaft baffle radially beyond edges axial aperture 34 drive coupler driven shaft operatively coupled auger engage drive shaft drive drive shaft rotates driven shaft auger rotates driven shaft auger operably coupled driven shaft axial aperture back hopper guard baffle rotate driven shaft baffle radially beyond edges axial aperture backstop hopper baffle andthe baffle radially beyond rim backstop 37-39. canceled


disclosure concerns casing connectors connecting precursor storage 31 delimited transversally storage socket delimited transversally socket lateral socket disengaged configuration socket away engaged configuration socket inserted socket storage faces socket 35 socket guide connectors 112 X casing 116 internal 118 casing 116 delimited x 122 internal connectors 126 118 connecting precursor storage 31 precursor precursor storage 31 delimited transversally storage socket 120 socket 130 socket Z socket 130 delimited transversally socket lateral socket Z socket lateral socket 33 133 socket 35 135 socket 33 133 socket 120 disengaged configuration socket 120 away 118 engaged configuration socket 120 inserted 118 socket Z coincides X faces socket 33 133 socket 130 storage faces socket 35 135 socket 120 guide connectors 126 112 1 socket 120 able switched disengaged configuration engaged configuration translation X without possible rotation 118 112 1 2 interfacing bottom socket 120 interfacing 34 134 perpendicularly socket Z interfacing bottom 112 3 interfacing 34 134 through-passage 36 136 connectors 126 traverse interfacing 34 134 uncovered socket 130 socket 120 engaged configuration 112 3 socket 120 connectors traversing interfacing 34 134 socket 120 connectors connectors 126 112 112 3 5 socket 120 magnetic attachment members interfacing 34 134 magnetic attachment members magnetically engage complementary magnetic engagement members 112 casing 116 edge 21 121 118 socket 120 outward flange abutting edge 21 casing 118 112 socket 120 removable fastening removably fix socket 120 118 engaged configuration 112 112 frame internal casing 116 attachment socket 120 clipping 29 tab engage complementary clipping recess casing 116 frame 112 112 circuit board internal connectors 126 circuit board 112 sealing 140 circuit board 118 112 sealing 140 through-passages connectors 126 through-passages prevent ingress 118 circuit board 112 3 sealing 140 shape-fitting complementary shape-fitting interfacing 34 134 socket 120 112 socket 130 half advantageously three quarter particular whole 118 X socket 120 engaged configuration 112 socket 130 tight socket 120 engaged configuration 112 118 type 14_A socket 120 disengaged configuration socket 130 type 14_B socket 120 engaged configuration


1 accessible 2 friction sound 2 embossed features 21 wrapper embossed features 21 information 2 slides detect friction sound analyze friction sound identify 2 friction sound 2 1 2 slid 1 2 embossed features 21 wrapper embossed features 21 contain information 2 furthermore computer-implemented executed identifying inserted detecting friction sound embossed features wrapper embossed features information slid analyzing friction sound identifying friction sound well computer program 1. accessible friction sound embossed features wrapper embossed features information slides detect friction sound analyze friction sound identify friction sound 1 sound guide transfer friction sound 1 2 flexible strip next amplify friction sound direct vibration 1-3 microphone piezoelectric transducer 1-4 influence operation accordance identified slid embossed features wrapper embossed features contain information 6 embossed features slides generates friction sound due embossed features 6 7 embossed features sequentially insertion 8 embossed features uniformly orthogonal insertion 6 7 embossed features vary insertion orthogonal insertion 6 wrapper paper wrapper 6_to_11_ information coded information 6_to_12_ embossed features profile millimeters millimeters 6_to_13_ predefined heights predefined value sound inserted inserted 1 5 6 . executed identifying inserted detecting friction sound embossed features wrapper embossed features information slid analyzing friction sound identifying friction sound computer program instructions program executed computer cause computer carry .


refilling station capsule 200 vaping 300 receptacle capsule 200 reading reading information capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle refilling injecting e-liquid 250 240 capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle verification checking features capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle features state 210 capsule 200 operation scanning refilling verification CLAIMS 1 . refilling station capsule 200 vaping 300 receptacle capsule 200 reading reading information capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle refilling injecting e-liquid 250 240 capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle verification checking features capsule 200 capsule 200 inserted receptacle features state 210 capsule 200 operation scanning refilling verification refilling station 1 verification optical inspection 42 44 camera 42 image refilling station 2 features checked optical inspection 42 44 fill level reservoir 240 capsule 200 refilling station 1 verification electric measurement 46 features electric characteristic 210 capsule 200 refilling station 1 reading optical reader reading information code 220 capsule 200 refilling station 5 code 220 barcode matrix code QR code optical marker refilling station 1 reading RFID reader reading information RFID tag 220 capsule information refilling station 1 refilling helical needle fluidic reservoir 38 actuation 34 introduce retract helical needle port 230 capsule 200 refilling station 1 receptacle tray capsule holder refilling station 1 capsule holder hold capsule 200 capsule 200 refilling refilling station 1 refilling motor 31 gearing 33 apply translational rotational helical needle refilling station 8 refilling fluidic duct 37 fluidic fluidic reservoir 38 helical needle rotatable fluidic interconnection 39 refilling station 1 state 210 quality issue 210 burnt portions 210 particles caught 210 color change 210 disconnection contacts 210 refilling refilling station container 200 refilling station receptacle container 200 refilling injecting 250 240 container 200 container 200 placed receptacle operation refilling refilling helix-shaped conduit fluidic reservoir 38 actuation 34 combined rotational translational introduce retract helix-shaped conduit capsule 200 container 200 refill port 230 tubular helical structure 232 complementarily helix-shaped conduit refilling refill port 230 container 200 valve 235 traversed helix-shaped conduit refillable capsule 200 vaping 300 refill port 230 tubular helical structure 232 valve 235 prevent exiting 240 refillable capsule 200 tubular helical structure 232 refillable capsule 200 valve 235 traversed helix-shaped conduit introduced tubular helical structure 232 19 refillable capsule 200 valve 235 given helix-shaped conduit helix-shaped conduit 240


particular ceramic ceramic ceramic parts ceramic andone ceramic parts 1 interior interior protrusions compressing 2 exterior exterior indentations interior protrusions 3 interior ceramic interior protrusions 4 interior protrusions correspond exterior indentations 4 exterior indentations 6 exterior indentations abut exterior indentations gap therebetween 6 interior protrusions ceramic 8 ceramic 9 interior protrusions 1 metal printed ceramic embedded sintered ceramic ceramic 1 ceramic ceramic divide ceramic circumferential insertion removal 1 ceramic maximum 0.5 1.5 1 ceramic polygonal cross-section 1 ceramic circumferentially 1 ceramic porous ceramic 1 insulating ceramic outside envelops ceramic insulating aerogel vacuum tube reflective metal coating


receives tracking data associated information chosen group purchase information product usage information product cumulative sharing information related product domain relation product controls distributed ledger technology network execute smart contract tracking data applying rule tracking data assigns status level chosen predefined status levels executed smart contract predefined status level privilege associated management distributed ledger technology network product controls allocation amount currency assigned status level nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network node nodes circuitry tracking data associated associated tracking data purchase information product usage information product cumulative sharing information related product cumulative sharing information related domain relation product transmit tracking data node operator associated decentralized peer-to-peer network verify tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network node operator coupled decentralized peer-to-peer network chainlink andsaid verification off-chain verification tracking data node operator transfer chainlink verified tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network on-chain data subsequent off-chain verification execution smart contract verified tracking data execution smart contract execution algorithm replication verified tracking data across nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network smart contract rules andsaid rules rule verification tracking data compare usage product period usage threshold execution smart contract usage product usage information andsaid usage threshold smart contract assign status level chosen predefined status levels result comparison predefined status level privilege associated management decentralized peer-to-peer network product andsaid rules rule assigning predefined status level predefined status levels andtransfer amount currency digital wallet associated assigned status level currency token coin andsaid rules third rule transfer currency 1 circuitry tracking data product associated application executable product application executable andsaid application associated digital wallet stores amount currency 2 decentralized peer-to-peer network associated online community product users application access content sharing platform online community social networking platform online community instant messaging platform online community commerce platform online community reference cryptocurrency exchange 2 application acquire purchase information usage information cumulative sharing information related product andsaid usage information number refill units consumed product frequency usage product usage product compliance usage product usage norm regulation type product 1 usage threshold chosen group usage threshold usage threshold lower usage threshold andsaid circuitry compare usage product usage information usage threshold usage threshold andassign status level predefined status levels usage product usage threshold status level associated privilege participation management decentralized peer-to-peer network status level predefined status levels usage product smaller usage threshold usage threshold status level associated privilege participation testing activity associated product 5 status level associated privilege 5 circuitry transfer amount currency participation management decentralized peer-to-peer network testing activity 1 cumulative sharing information related domain relation product defines publication content item related product domain relation product sharing published content item reactions published content item editing published content item recommendations product subject domain reviews product subject domain followers published content item subscribers published content item whereinsaid circuitry compare number published content items number published shared content items number reactions published content items number comments response published content items number forwards published content items number followers number subscribers period activity threshold smart contract andassign status level result comparison activity threshold 1 currency digital token associated decentralized peer-to-peer network currency switched fiat currency cryptocurrency redeemable transaction integrated commerce platform 1 rule smart contract manufacturer product associated usage threshold activity threshold rule verification tracking data rule assignment predefined status level information eligibility criteria join decentralized peer-to-peer network rule authentication information nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network tracking data associated associated tracking data purchase information product usage information product cumulative sharing information related product cumulative sharing information related domain relation product transmitting tracking data node operator associated decentralized peer-to-peer network verify tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network node operator coupled decentralized peer-to-peer network chainlink andsaid verification off-chain verification tracking data node operator transferring chainlink verified tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network on-chain data subsequent off-chain verification execution smart contract verified tracking data execution smart contract execution algorithm replication verified tracking data across nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network smart contract rules andsaid rules rule verification tracking data comparing usage product period usage threshold execution smart contract usage product usage information andsaid usage threshold smart contract assigning status level chosen predefined status levels result comparison predefined status level privilege associated management decentralized peer-to-peer network product andsaid rules rule assigning predefined status level predefined status levels andtransferring amount currency digital wallet associated assigned status level currency token coin andsaid rules third rule transfer currency non-transitory computer-readable medium stored thereon computer-executable instructions executed processor computing cause computing execute operations operations nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network tracking data associated associated tracking data purchase information product usage information product cumulative sharing information related product cumulative sharing information related domain relation product transmitting tracking data node operator associated decentralized peer-to-peer network verify tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network node operator coupled decentralized peer-to-peer network chainlink andsaid verification off-chain verification tracking data node operator transferring chainlink verified tracking data node operator decentralized peer-to-peer network on-chain data subsequent off-chain verification execution smart contract verified tracking data execution smart contract execution algorithm replication verified tracking data across nodes decentralized peer-to-peer network smart contract rules rules rule verification tracking data comparing usage product period usage threshold execution smart contract usage product usage information andsaid usage threshold smart contract assigning status level chosen predefined status levels result comparison predefined status level privilege associated management decentralized peer-to-peer network product andsaid rules rule assigning predefined status level predefined status levels andtransferring amount currency digital wallet associated assigned status level currency token coin andsaid rules third rule transfer currency


permeable porous transfer porous transfer convey permeable recesses accommodating permeable permeable porous transfer convey permeable porous transfer recesses accommodating permeable 1 permeable resistive 1 permeable inductively heatable susceptor 1 porous transfer capillary 1 permeable coaxial alignment porous transfer 1 closure sealing closure recess supporting permeable porous transfer 6 porous transfer exposed space 7 entire periphery porous transfer 6 closure conveying 6 closure abutting coaxial alignment 1 porous transfer defines cylindrical vaporization porous transfer defines cylindrical vaporization fluidly permeable pair rings spaced axial cylindrical vaporization permeable tubular cylindrical vaporization axially cylindrical vaporization tubular perforations 4 capillary porous ceramic


aerosol-generating wrapper 1 cellulosic 1_a 1_b 35 micrometers tensile strength N wrapper indicium etched determined depth 1_a 1_b aerosol-generating wrapper 1 etching indicium wrapper 1 evaporating wrapper laser beam 5_a indicium vector lines determined depth cellulosic finally aerosol-generating wrapper etched indicium wrapper facing aerosol-generating aerosol-generating wrapper 1 cellulosic 1_a 1 b 35 micrometers tensile strength N characterized wrapper indicium etched determined depth 1_a 1 b aerosol-generating wrapper 1 1 determined depth etched indicium tenth fifth cellulosic aerosol-generating wrapper 1 1 2 determined depth etched indicium 2 3 half cellulosic aerosol-generating wrapper cellulosic basis weight 34 g m2 g m2 . aerosol-generating wrapper cellulosic porosity CU coresta units aerosol-generating wrapper cellulosic perforations surfaces 1_a 1 b perforations indicium offset non-zero g wrapper 1 wrapper 1 laser marking laser 5 nominal W W b aerosol-generating wrapper 1 wrapper cellulosic 1_a 1 b 35 micrometers tensile strength N c etching indicium wrapper evaporating wrapper laser beam 5_a indicium vector lines determined depth cellulosic 7 laser beam 5_a directed emission point perpendicularly surfaces 1_a 1 b wrapper 1 laser beam emission point surfaces aerosol-generating wrapper 7 8 determined depth etched indicium tenth fifth cellulosic 7 9 determined depth etched indicium 2 3 half cellulosic 7 cellulosic basis weight 34 g m2 g m2 . 7 cellulosic porosity CU coresta units 7 aerosol-generating wrapper 1 continuous web wound reel unreeling web reel circulating processing F laser beam 5_a determined linear speed b sequentially etching indicium web wrapper 1 regular intervals wrapper web processing F laser beam 5_a moved wrapper 1 linear speed 5 min min 7 indicium indicium etched wrapper 1 wrapped aerosol-generating laser beam 5_a moved wrapper 1 linear speed min min aerosol-generating wrapper 1 1 6 etched indicium wrapper facing aerosol-generating


recycling - grinding raw leaves ground ground primary finely divided oversized particles - producing cigarettes finely divided - rejecting oversized particles - cutting mechanism oversized particles cutter cutting oversized particles supplementary finely divided collector collecting supplementary finely divided - dosing mechanism supplementary finely divided conveyor convey specific throughput supplementary finely divided cigarette-making machine - drive operation cutting mechanism dosing mechanism CLAIMS 1 . recycling cigarette-making machine - grinding raw leaves ground ground primary finely divided oversized particles - producing cigarettes finely divided - rejecting oversized particles recycling - cutting mechanism oversized particles rejected cigarette-making machine cutter cutting oversized particles supplementary finely divided collector collecting supplementary finely divided - dosing mechanism 42 supplementary finely divided collector conveyor 44 convey specific throughput supplementary finely divided cigarettemaking machine - drive operation cutting mechanism dosing mechanism recycling 1 cutting mechanism hopper flap separating hopper cutter recycling 1 2 cutter cutting wheel 27 mounted blades 29 recycling cutter scraper 28 push supplementary finely divided collector recycling collector cutting mechanism hopper 34 42 dosing mechanism conduit 36 recycling dosing mechanism vacuum 46 42 dosing mechanism vacuum 46 supplementary finely divided drawn collector 42 vacuum recycling 42 dosing mechanism conveyor 44 cyclone 48 recycling conveyor 44 screw conveyor 54 recycling 8 dosing mechanism actuator 52 actuate screw conveyor 54 recycling 9 actuator 52 motor 58 screw conveyor 54 drive drive motor 58 variable speeds recycling dosing mechanism auxiliary evacuate excessive quantities supplementary finely divided recycling drive operation cutting mechanism dosing mechanism operational state cigarette-making machine recycling cutter cutting mechanism cutting oversized particles supplementary finely divided particles comprised 1 2 cigarette-making installation cigarette-making machine - grinding raw leaves ground ground primary finely divided oversized particles - producing cigarettes finely divided - rejecting oversized particles cigarette-making installation recycling


disclosed wrapper wrapper information code information information code optically recognizable information code code pattern information code repeated code reference indicating presence code units wrapper wrapper optically recognizable information code information information code code pattern codes information code repeated code reference indicating presence pattern optical reading pattern 1 reference picture dots lines combination 1 reference lines border code 1 reference superimposed pattern 1 code units information code tessellating 1 information code 1 circumference circumferential code repeated circumference circumferential 7 pattern represents binary code pattern individual dot line individual positions pattern presence absence individual represents binary information 8 positions individual regular grid grid lines 9 individual lines intersections grid lines dots intersections grid lines 9 grid abscise ordinate lines crossing 90 circle crossed radial lines positions individual circle concentrically circles 8 positions individual band 1 pattern analog code 1 pattern individual dot line individual individual represents information individual regular grid grid lines individual lines intersections grid lines dots intersections grid lines grid abscise ordinate lines crossing 90 circle crossed radial lines individual circle concentrically circles individual band 1 reference color pattern color color color 1 wrapper covering wrapper information code wrapper transparent translucent information code detected visible light 1 pattern reference individual individual width micro


capsule engage vapor contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer deliver vaporize vapor seal hold vaporizer holder attach seal main gas vaporizer vapor pair electrodes embedded structure holder capsule capsule capsule engage vapor capsule contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer transfer deliver vaporize vapor seal hold vaporizer holder attach seal main gas vaporizer vapor vapor vaporizer vapor pair electrodes pair electrodes embedded structure holder pair electrodes capsule capsule 1 main gas holder seal vaporizer capsule 1 holder channels internal holder capsule 1 interface internal seal internal holder capsule 4 lead wires lead wires interface seal holder capsule 5 lead wires compressed seal holder interface capsule 4 electrode pair electrodes ends electrode interface seal holder capsule 7 electrode pair electrodes point interface seal holder capsule 8 electrode pair electrodes point interface seal holder capsule 7 ends electrode pair electrodes held main holder capsule 1 electrode pair electrodes rectangular cross-section capsule 1 holder pair apertures electrode pair electrodes across aperture capsule pair cover portions cover aperture pair apertures cover electrode pair electrodes aperture capsule capsule engage vapor capsule contain vaporized vaporizer house transfer transfer deliver vaporize vapor seal hold vaporizer holder attach seal main gas vaporizer vapor vapor vaporizer vapor pair electrodes electrodes capsule andan interface internal seal internal holder electrodes interface main capsule 1 main circuitry capsule seating connect capsule main capsule main circuitry capsule seating connect capsule


optical code detector specifically casing insertion carrier contain carrier carrier outside optical detection image detector optically detecting code carrier outside carrier inserted casing insertion insertion carrier contain carrier carrier outside carrier inserted andan optical detection image detector optically detecting code carrier outside 1 optical detection light optical aperture component optical aperture outside 2 optical aperture held insertion carrier top bottom 2 component optical aperture lower thermal conductivity optical aperture transparent 2 optical aperture casing outside insertion 2 optically links optical aperture image detector 6 light illuminate code carrier carrier maximally inserted insertion the-light reflected code image detector light 6 mirror mirror reflects light reflected code image detector mirror change light angle 45 6 insertion 6 image detector insertion held insertion carrier top bottom 1 closure closure move closing insertion insertion optical detection activated closure moved closing ii closure moved either closing activation iii carrier maximally inserted 1 optical detection activated manually actuating closure optical detection activated closure moved activation optical aperture front closure closure cover optical aperture closure closing closure expose optical aperture carrier code closure moved optical detection activated closure moved trigger hall tact switch infrared proximity 1 image detected optical detection identify authenticate carrier ii carry program data retrieval protocol iii set setting image detector camera 1 activated carrier code processed 1 stop carrier sent instruction by-based processing code 1 carrier code code outside carrier maximally inserted insertion canceled


aerosol-generating aerosol-generating indicium aerosol-generating usable aerosol-generating optical reader accessible indicium optical reader waveguide incoupling outcoupling detector waveguide illuminate indicium light beam transmit reflected light beam indicium detector optical reader related authenticating aerosol-generating indicium information andan aerosol-generating insertion optical reader optical detector optical reader whereinsaid optical reader illuminate indicium light beam optical reader waveguide incoupling outcoupling waveguide transmit reflected light beam indicium outcoupling outcouple reflected light beam optical detector aerosol-generating 1 incoupling structure incoupling aerosol-generating 2 outcoupling structure outcoupling aerosol-generating 3 incoupling structure outcoupling structure selected group consisting diffractive structure flat curved wedged waveguide array microprisms hologram metasurface electrostatic addressable micromirror microshutter array lens mirror aerosol-generating 4 incoupling structure outcoupling structure focusing deviating plane light beam incident incoupling structure outcoupling structure aerosol-generating 3 incoupling structure outcoupling structure achromatic structure incoupling outcoupling efficiency focusing spectral band nm aerosol-generating 3 incoupling structure outcoupling structure focal waveguide aerosol-generating 3 incoupling structure outcoupling structure focal smaller waveguide focusing structures waveguide focusing structures relay structures transmit image indicium outcoupling waveguide output aerosol-generating 1 waveguide optical fiber optical fiber bundle aerosol-generating 1 waveguide flat optical waveguide canceled canceled canceled canceled aerosol-generating 1 optical focusing incoupling aerosol-generating optical focusing monolithically integrated onto waveguide canceled aerosol-generating 1 waveguide wrapped aerosol-generating 1 waveguide transmit light emitter indicium aerosol-generating 1 waveguide realized aerosol-generating 1 detector detector array aerosol-generating 1 optical outcoupling detector incoupling aerosol-generating 1 optical spectrometer outcoupling detector canceled authenticating aerosol-generating 1 inserting indicium illuminating indicium light beam collecting reflected light beam indicium waveguide guiding reflected light beam optical detector optical reader authenticating computing information contained reflected light impinging optical detector commanding information computed authentication


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