[en] the present invention provides a cylindrical ceramic wick (100) for an aerosol generating device. the wick comprises a hollow core (110) and a base (120), wherein the base comprises at least one indentation (122) arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined. [en] claims 1. a cylindrical ceramic wick (100) for an aerosol generating device comprising a hollow core (110) and a base (120), wherein the base comprises at least one indentation (122) arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined.
2. the wick of claim 1, wherein the indentation is formed by sintering, or by machining the base.
3. the wick of any preceding claim further comprising a cylindrical susceptor arranged on an outer surface of the wick, wherein the susceptor comprises a magnetic material.
4. the wick of any preceding claim, wherein the wick is housed by a cylindrical cup.
5. the wick of claim 4, wherein the cylindrical cup comprises at least one annular induction coil.
6. the wick of claim 4, wherein a gap between the wick and the cup defines the airflow path.
7. the wick of any preceding claim wherein the base preferably comprises between 2 and 20 indentations, more preferably comprises between 8 and 12 indentations.
8. the wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one indentation is defined by a height, the height being between 0.1 mm and 5 mm, more preferably between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
9. the wick of any preceding claim wherein the at least one indentation is defined by a width, the width being between 0.5 mm and 10 mm, more preferably between 1 mm and 3mm.
10. the wick of any claim 9, wherein the width of each indentation varies across a length of the indentation.
11. the wick of any preceding claim, wherein each indentation extends in a radial direction of the wick.
12. the wick of any of claims 1 to 11 wherein each indentation extends at an angle not aligned with a radial direction of the wick.
13. the wick of any one of claims 4 to 12 wherein the cup is formed of a heat resistant material.
14. the wick of claim 13 wherein the heat resistant material is polyetheretherketone, peek, polyimide or ceramic.
15. the wick of any of claims 4 to 14 wherein the cup comprises a wall with a thickness preferably between 0.2 mm and 4 mm, more preferably between 0.5 mm and 2mm.
16. the wick of any of claims 4 to 15 wherein the cup comprises an interior base with a raised tapered central section.
17. the wick of any of claims 4 to 16 wherein the cup comprises a first end which forms at least one indentation defined by a width and a height.
18. an aerosol generating device comprising the wick of any preceding claim.


[en] an aerosol generation device includes: a housing; a heating chamber arranged in the housing for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable; a cradle including a recess for holding the consumable; a slot extending through the housing and configured to receive the cradle and to position the cradle in a first position where the consumable is held in the heating chamber; and a compression element configured to compress the consumable in the recess of the cradle. [en] 1. an aerosol generation device comprising: a housing;a heating chamber arranged in the housing for generating an aerosol by heating a consumable;a cradle comprising a recess for holding the consumable;a slot extending through the housing and configured to receive the cradle and to position the cradle in a first position where the consumable is held in the heating chamber;a compression element configured to compress the consumable in the recess of the cradle; andan air flow channel for drawing the aerosol from the consumable, wherein a part of the air flow channel is formed within the housing.
2. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the compression element comprises a protrusion from a surface of the slot.
3. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the compression element comprises a moveable compression element.
4. the aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the moveable compression element is mechanically linked to an external manual control.
5. the aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the moveable compression element is configured to latch in a compression state and a release state, and is configured to alternate between the compression state and the release state upon successive uses of the external manual control.
6. the aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the cradle comprises a cover arranged to at least partly cover the consumable in the recess, and the moveable compression element comprises the cover.
7. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cradle comprises a cradle heating element.
8. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber comprises a chamber heating element, and the cradle comprises a thermally conductive element which, in the first position, is arranged between the chamber heating element and the recess.
9. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cradle is attached to the slot, and the cradle is configured to move between the first position and a second position at which the consumable is configured to be received in or removed from the recess.
10. the aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the cradle is attached to the slot by a hinge.
11. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing or the cradle comprises an air flow inlet for taking air into the air flow channel.
12. the aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein the cradle comprises the air flow inlet, the device is elongate along a first axis, a mouthpiece is located at a first end of the device along the first axis and, when the cradle is in the first position, the air flow inlet is arranged on a side between ends of the device along the first axis.
13. the aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the slot extends obliquely relative to the first axis.
14. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the housing or the cradle comprises a mouthpiece for drawing aerosol out of the device.


[en] a heating assembly (10) for an aerosol generating device (8) is disclosed. the heating assembly (10) comprises an insulator (12) having an inner wall (14) and an outer wall (20), wherein the inner wall (14) of the insulator (12) defines a cavity (26) having an opening (28) configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate (32). the heating assembly (10) further comprises a heater (34) located on an outer surface (18) of the inner wall (14) of the insulator (12), wherein the heater (34) is configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate (32) received within the cavity (26) by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol. the heating assembly (10) further comprises a first electrical connector (36) and a second electrical connector (38) each extending through the outer wall (20) of the insulator (12) to the heater (34), wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector (36) and the second electrical connector (38) by way of the heater (34). [en] claims 1. a heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an insulator having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall of the insulator defines a cavity having an opening configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate; a heater located on an outer surface of the inner wall of the insulator, wherein the heater is configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate received within the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector each extending through the outer wall of the insulator to the heater, wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector by way of the heater.
2. the heating assembly of claim 1, wherein the insulator is a vacuum insulator, and wherein a vacuum is enclosed between the inner wall and the outer wall.
3. the heating assembly of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are resiliently biased towards the heater.
4. the heating assembly of claim 3, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector comprise spring-loaded pins which are resiliently biased towards the heater.
5. the heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the cavity defined by the inner wall of the insulator is tubular and extends from a base of the inner wall to the opening such that an end portion of the received aerosol generating substrate is entirely enclosed by the inner wall.
6. the heating assembly of claim 5, wherein the base is formed as a flat surface arranged perpendicular to the length of the cavity,
7. the heating assembly of claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend in directions that are parallel to the tubular cavity.
8. the heating assembly of claim 7, wherein the electrical connectors are arranged in line with the tubular cavity.
9. the heating assembly of any of claims 5 to 8, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector connect to the heater coincident to the base.
10. the heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the heater comprises a heating track extending between a first electrical contact pad and a second electrical contact pad, and wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector connect to the heater via the first electrical contact pad and the second electrical contact pad respectively.
11. the heating assembly of claim 10, when dependent on any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the first electrical contact pad and the second electrical contact pad are located on the base of the inner wall.
12. the heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the heater is a resistive heater.
13. the heating apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the heater is printed or coated on the outer surface of the inner wall of the insulator.
14. the heating assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the outer wall of the insulator has one or more apertures through which the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend.
15. the heating assembly of claim 14, wherein electrically insulating material is provided in the one or more apertures surrounding the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.
16. an aerosol generating device comprising the heating assembly of any preceding claim.
17. the aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the insulator is secured in the aerosol generating device by a fixing member configured to restrict longitudinal movement of the insulator.
18. a method of manufacturing a heating assembly for an aerosol generating device, comprising: providing an outer wall having one or more apertures; arranging a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector such that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector extend through the one or more apertures of the outer wall; providing an inner wall; providing a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; and coupling the inner wall to the outer wall to form an enclosed space between the outer wall and the inner wall in which the heater is located, wherein an electrical path is formed between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector by way of the heater.
19. the method of claim 18, further comprising forming a vacuum within the enclosed space between the outer wall and the inner wall.


[en] an evaporator assembly for an aerosol generating device is described. the evaporator assembly comprises a first body having a first plurality of through-channels, a second body having a second plurality of through-channels, wherein the first body and the second body are arranged such that the first and second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow the passage of a liquid from an inlet end to an outlet end of the evaporator assembly through the through-channels; and a heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels, wherein the second body is moveable with respect to the first body such that the area of overlap is adjustable. [en] 1. an evaporator assembly for an aerosol generating device comprising: a first body having a first plurality of through-channels;a second body having a second plurality of through-channels;wherein the first body and the second body are arranged such that the first and second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow the passage of a liquid from an inlet end to an outlet end of the evaporator assembly through the through-channels; anda heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels;wherein the second body is moveable with respect to the first body such that an area of overlap is adjustable.
2. the evaporator of claim 1, wherein the heater is configured to heat the liquid such that it evaporates as it passes through the through-channels.
3. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body or the second body comprises the heater.
4. the evaporator assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of the first body and the second body comprises the heater.
5. the evaporator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body and second body are heatable by resistive heating.
6. the evaporator of claim 5, wherein at least one of the first and second body comprise an electrically conductive material and the evaporator assembly further comprises circuitry for passing a current through the electrically conductive material to heat at least one of the first body and second body by resistive heating.
7. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the evaporator is arranged such that liquid is transported along the through-channels by capillary action.
8. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first body comprises an outlet surface wherein the first plurality of through-channels run through the first body to a first plurality of openings on the outlet surface; and the second body comprises an inlet surface wherein the second plurality of through-channels run through the second body from a second plurality of openings on the inlet surface;wherein the outlet surface and inlet surface are in contact and arranged parallel to each other so that the first plurality of openings overlap with the second plurality of openings.
9. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second body can be translated laterally with respect to the first body to adjust the area of overlap.
10. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second body can be rotated with respect to the first body to adjust the area of overlap.
11. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first body or second body is spring loaded.
12. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a stepper motor, wherein the stepper motor is coupled to the second body and is configured to provide the movement between the first body and second body.
13. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a rotary encoder arranged to measure the relative position between the first body and the second body.
14. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a strain gauge arranged to measure the relative position between the first body and the second body.
15. the evaporator assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a reservoir for storing the liquid; wherein the reservoir is fluidically coupled to the first body.
16. an aerosol generating device comprising: the evaporator assembly according to claim 1; a power source arranged to supply power to the evaporator assembly; anda reservoir for storing the liquid;wherein the reservoir is fluidically coupled to the first body.
17. the aerosol generating device according to claim 16, wherein the reservoir is removable from the aerosol generating device.
18. an aerosol generating device comprising: a housing, configured to receive a consumable capsule comprising a reservoir for storing a liquid and a capsule evaporator body having a first plurality of through-channels;a device evaporator body within the housing, the device evaporator body comprising a second plurality of through-channels; anda heater arranged to heat the liquid as it passes through the through-channels;wherein the first plurality of through-channels and the second plurality of through-channels overlap to allow a liquid to pass through the first and second plurality of through-channels; andwherein the device evaporator body is moveable relative to the consumable capsule when received in the housing such that an area of overlap between the first plurality of through-channels and second plurality of through channels is adjustable.


[en] a consumable for an aerosol generation device including a tobacco material configured to generate an aerosol includes an information code for storing information about the consumable, and an aerosol generation device for detecting the code. more specifically, a consumable for use in an aerosol generation device, includes an aerosol-generating substrate and a wrapper, wherein a pattern representing an information code for storing information about the consumable is disposed on the wrapper along the direction which corresponds to the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device. [en] 1. a consumable for use in an aerosol generation device, comprising an aerosol-generating substrate and a wrapper, wherein a pattern representing an information code for storing information about the consumable is disposed on the wrapper along a direction which corresponds to an insertion or a removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.
2. the consumable according to claim 1, having a substantially cylindrical shape.
3. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein the consumable has an elongated shape and the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the consumable.
4. the consumable according to claim 3, wherein the pattern is arranged on the wrapper in a manner that the pattern is readable in the direction which corresponds to the insertion or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.
5. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is readable on at least two longitude regions in the longitude regions in the longitudinal direction which are spaced from each other by at least 10 degrees in the circumferential direction.
6. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is repeated in a circumferential direction of the consumable and/or in a longitudinal direction of the consumable.
7. the consumable according to claim 5, wherein the pattern is repeated on different longitudinal positions and on different circumferential positions.
8. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern includes an image, dots, lines, a barcode, or any combination thereof.
9. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein one or more reference units are arranged in or with the pattern on the wrapper so as to allow a detector comprised by the aerosol generation device to correctly detect the pattern.
10. the consumable according to claim 8, wherein the reference unit are circumferentially repeated on the consumable.
11. the consumable according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is repeated, and the repeated patterns extend in the longitudinal direction of the consumable over a longitudinal dimension which represents at least 20 percent of the total longitudinal dimension of the consumable.
12. a method of using a consumable according to claim 1, comprising detecting, by a detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable.
13. the method according to claim 12, wherein the pattern is detected by the detector upon insertion and/or removal of the consumable and during relative movement between the consumable and the detector.
14. the method according to claim 12, wherein the pattern is read in the direction which corresponds to the insertion and/or removal direction of the consumable into or from the aerosol generation device.
15. an aerosol generation device for use with a consumable according to claims 1, comprising a heating chamber for receiving at least parts of the consumable therein and a detector, wherein the detector is configured to perform a method comprising detecting, by the detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable.
16. the aerosol generation device according to claim 15, wherein the detector is provided within or above the heating chamber.
17. the aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the detector is provided outside the heating chamber.
18. the aerosol generation device according to claim 16, wherein the detector is provided between the heating chamber and an opening of a housing through which the consumable is configured to be inserted into the heating chamber.
19. an aerosol generation system comprising a consumable according to claims 1, and an aerosol generation device comprising a heating chamber for receiving at least parts of the consumable therein and a detector, wherein the detector is configured to perform a method comprising detecting, by the detector of the aerosol generation device, the pattern on the wrapper comprised by the consumable,wherein the system is configured in a way such that the pattern comprised by the consumable is detected by the method.


[en] a heating apparatus (100) for an aerosol generating device is disclosed and comprises a vacuum insulator (102) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106) between which a vacuum (108) is enclosed; a cavity (110) in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned radially inwardly of the inner wall; a heater (112) provided inside the vacuum insulator in thermal contact with the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and one or more wires (132) configured to connect the heater to a power source, wherein the one or more wires extend through at least one hole in the outer wall of the vacuum insulator, and wherein the one or more wires are circumferentially surrounded by an insulator (130). the insulator comprises glass and the one or more wires are made from a material that has thermal expansion characteristics that substantially match the thermal expansion characteristics of the insulator. [en] claims 1. a heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a vacuum insulator having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an inner wall and an outer wall between which a vacuum is enclosed; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned radially inwardly of the inner wall; a heater provided inside the vacuum insulator in thermal contact with the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; and one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source, wherein the one or more wires extend through at least one hole in the outer wall of the vacuum insulator, and wherein the one or more wires are circumferentially surrounded by an insulator; wherein the insulator comprises glass and the one or more wires are made from a material that has thermal expansion characteristics that substantially match the thermal expansion characteristics of the insulator.
2. the heating apparatus of claim 1, comprising a first wire that extends through a first hole in the outer wall and a second wire that extends through a second hole in the outer wall.
3. the heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the one or more wires comprise kovar.
4. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a sensor positioned within the vacuum insulator and a sensor wire that is connected to the sensor and extends through a further hole in the vacuum insulator, and wherein the sensor wire is circumferentially surrounded by an insulator.
5. the heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the further hole extends through the outer wall of the vacuum insulator.
6. the heating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the further hole extends between the inner wall and the outer wall of the vacuum insulator.
7. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistive heater.
8. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an exposed external surface having a material susceptible to an oxidation reaction in the presence of oxygen.
9. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the inner wall has a thickness of about 0.1 mm or less.
10. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the insulator comprises borosilicate glass.
11. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more wires each extend through a different respective hole in the outer wall and each hole contains a corresponding insulator surrounding a corresponding wire.
12. the heating apparatus of claim 11, wherein each respective hole is sized mainly to accommodate the corresponding wire to minimise the amount of insulator in contact with the outer wall.
13. an aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims.


[en] a heating apparatus (120) for an aerosol generating device (2) is disclosed. the heating apparatus comprises: a first insulator (132) comprising insulation material (134); a second insulator (144) comprising an inner wall (146) and an outer wall (148); a cavity (142) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening (140) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received, where the cavity is defined radially inwardly of the first insulator and the second insulator, the first insulator comprising a length of at least 3 millimetres and surrounding a first portion of the cavity along the main longitudinal axis, the second insulator surrounding a second portion of the cavity which is at least partially separate to the first portion, and wherein the first portion of the cavity is positioned between the opening and the second portion of the cavity; and a heater (122) positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator, the heater configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity. [en] claims 1. a heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first insulator comprising insulation material; a second insulator comprising an inner wall and an outer wall; a cavity having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, where the cavity is defined radially inwardly of the first insulator and the second insulator, the first insulator comprising a length of at least 3 millimetres and surrounding a first portion of the cavity along the main longitudinal axis, the second insulator surrounding a second portion of the cavity which is at least partially separate to the first portion, and wherein the first portion of the cavity is positioned between the opening and the second portion of the cavity; and a heater positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator, the heater configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity.
2. the heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second insulator is a vacuum insulator and the vacuum is enclosed between the inner and outer walls.
3. the heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second insulator comprises an insulating material between the inner and outer walls.
4. the heating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the insulating material comprises at least one of: air, an aerogel material, a powder or a fibrous insulating material.
5. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, where the heater is provided on the inner wall of the second insulator between the inner and outer wall.
6. the heating apparatus of claim 5 further comprising an electrical insulation layer provided between the heater and the inner wall.
7. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second insulator defines an end of the cavity.
8. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is cup-shaped and defines an end of the cavity.
9. the heating apparatus of claims 7 or 8, wherein the end of the cavity comprises one or more holes to enable airflow into the cavity.
10. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall of the second insulator comprises a metal such as stainless steel and/or a plastic such as polyether ether ketone, peek.
11. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistance heater.
12. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source.
13. an aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus described above.
14. an aerosol forming consumable for insertion into the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 12, comprising: a filter; an aerosol forming substance; and a wrapping material arranged to hold the filter and the aerosol forming substance so as to provide a predetermined gap between the filter and the aerosol forming substance.


[en] the present invention provides a system. the system comprises: a cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor; and a susceptor surrounding at least part of the cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations, the regions overlap with the at least one raised portion and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions. [en] claims 1. a cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor.
2. the wick of claim 1, wherein the at least one raised portion extends along a longitudinal axis of the wick.
3. the wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one raised portion comprises between 2 and 20 raised portions.
4. the wick of claim 3, wherein the at least one raised portion preferably comprises between 5 and 15 raised portions.
5. the wick of claim 4, wherein the at least one raised portion preferably comprises between 8 and 12 raised portions.
6. the wick of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one raised portions cover between 30 percent to 80 percent of the outer surface.
7. the wick of claim 6 wherein the at least one raised portions preferably cover between 50 percent to 60 percent of the outer surface.
8. a susceptor for a cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions.
9. the susceptor of claim 8, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations comprises between 2 and 20 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.
10. the susceptor of claim 9, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations preferably comprises between 5 and 15 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.
11. the susceptor of claim 10, wherein the at least one plurality of perforations preferably comprises between 8 and 12 pluralities spaced circumferentially on the susceptor.
12. the susceptor of any of claims 8 to 11, wherein an area of the perforations varies along an axial direction of the susceptor.
13. the susceptor of any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein an area of the regions varies along an axial direction of the susceptor.
14. the susceptor of any of claims 8 to 13, wherein the perforations are circular, with a diameter of between 0.5 mm and 3 mm.
15. a system, comprising: a cylindrical ceramic wick for an aerosol generating device comprising an outer surface, a hollow core and a base, wherein the base comprises at least one indentation arranged such that, when, in use, the indentation engages with a cylindrical cup, an airflow path for allowing air to flow from the exterior of the wick into the hollow core is defined; and the outer surface comprises a raised portion arranged such that, when, in use, a susceptor engages with the wick, the raised portion abuts the susceptor; and a susceptor surrounding at least part of the cylindrical wick, comprising at least one plurality of perforations, wherein the perforations are spaced axially on the susceptor, and arranged such that regions are formed between two axially adjacent perforations, the regions overlap with the at least one raised portion and when, in use, an eddy current flow is induced in the susceptor, the flow of the eddy current is concentrated in the regions.
16. an aerosol generating device comprising the wick of claim 1.
17. an aerosol generating device comprising the susceptor of claim 8.
18. an aerosol generating device comprising the system of claim 15.


[en] an aerosol generating device (100) is disclosed comprising an insulating chamber, which may be a vacuum chamber (102), defined between an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106). a heating chamber (108) is defined radially inwardly of the inner wall. the device also comprises a heater (110) on an outer surface of the inner wall. the heater is electrically connected to a first region (112) of the outer wall and to a second region (113) of the outer wall. the first and second regions are electrically insulated from each other by an insulator (118). [en] claims 1. an aerosol generating device, comprising: a chamber defined between an inner wall and an outer wall, the outer wall made of an electrically conductive material, wherein a heating chamber that can receive an aerosol forming substrate is defined radially inwardly of the inner wall; and a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; wherein the heater is electrically connected to a first region of the outer wall and a second region of the outer wall, and wherein the first and second regions are electrically insulated from each other.
2. an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the chamber is a vacuum chamber.
3. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the first region of the outer wall are biased towards one another.
4. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the second region of the outer wall are biased towards one another.
5. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall comprises a side wall and a bottom wall.
6. an aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the side wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall.
7. an aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the side wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the side wall.
8. an aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall and the second region of the outer wall is on the bottom wall.
9. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region and the second region are electrically connected, respectively, to a power source.
10. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a non-linear path is provided along a surface of an insulator outside the chamber between the first region of the outer wall and the second region of the outer wall.
11. an aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein the insulator projects from the outer wall, outside the chamber.
12. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region of the outer wall is clamped by the second region of the outer wall.
13. an aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein the second region of the outer wall comprises a groove in which the first region of the outer wall can be received to be clamped.
14. an aerosol generating device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first region of the outer wall is recessed from the second region of the outer wall.
15. a method of manufacturing an aerosol generating device, comprising: forming a chamber between an innerwall and an outer wall, the outer wall being made of an electrically conductive material, and forming a heating chamber that can receive an aerosol forming substrate defined radially inwardly of the inner wall; providing a heater on an outer surface of the inner wall; making an electrical connection between the heater and a first region of the outer wall and between the heater and a second region of the outer wall; and electrically insulating the first and second regions from one another.


[en] an aerosol generating article comprising a filter (45), the filter extending along a filter axis (f) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60), the upstream end being configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end of an aerosol generating substrate, the filter comprising a mouth end filter portion (65), an upstream end filter portion (70) adjacent to the mouth end filter portion, wherein the mouth end filter portion and the upstream end filter portion comprise filter paper or non-woven sheet and a hollow inner tube (75) inserted in the mouth end filter portion to extend through this portion and being open at the mouth end of the filter. [en] claims 1. an aerosol generating article (20) comprising a filter (445; 545); the filter (445; 545) extending along a filter axis (f) between an upstream end (55) and a mouth end (60), the upstream end (55) being configured to be in fluid communication with a downstream end (50) of an aerosol generating substrate (40); the filter (445; 545) comprising: - a mouth end filter portion (465; 565); - an upstream end filter portion (470; 570) adjacent to the mouth end filter portion (465; 565); wherein the mouth end filter portion and the upstream end filter portion comprise filter paper or non-woven sheet (77), and - a hollow inner tube (475; 575) inserted in the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) to extend through this portion (465; 565) and being open at the mouth end filter portion (465, 565) of the filter (445; 545).
2. an aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 1, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) comprises a plug wrap having a basis weight above 45 gsm, preferably between 45 gsm and 120 gsm, more preferably between 80 gsm and 100 gsm.
3. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the filter (445; 545) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mouth end filter portion (470; 570) comprises a gathered sheet of paper providing a low pressure drop filter paper (77), the low pressure drop filter paper preferably having the pressure drop lower than 5 mmh20 per mm length, and more preferably lower than 3 mmh20 per mm length.
4. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the filter paper or non-woven sheet (77) of the upstream end filter portion (465; 565) surrounds the hollow inner tube (75); preferably the density of the filter paper (77) in the upstream end filter portion (465; 565) being comprised between 0,0200 mg/mm3 and 0,180 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,025 mg/mm3 and 0,135 mg/mm3.
5. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 4, wherein the mouth end filter portion (565) and the upstream end filter portion (570) form a single filter segment comprising filter paper or non-woven sheet (77) wrapped by a common filter wrapper (187).
6. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470) and the mouth end filter portion (465) form separate filter segments individually wrapped by a respective filter wrapper (80, 85); the mouth end filter portion (465) and the upstream end filter portion (470) being assembled together by a common outer wrapper (187).
7. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouth end filter portion (465; 565) and the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) are adjacent, the hollow inner tube (475, 575) opening to the an upstream end (55) of the upstream end filter portion (470, 570).
8. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow inner tube (475; 575) is made of paper.
9. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow inner tube (475; 575) has a circular, triangular or square cross-section.
10. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one flavouring capsule (495; 595).
11. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 10, wherein the flavouring capsule (495; 595) is inserted in the mouth end filter portion (465; 565).
12. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upstream end filter portion (470; 570) and/or the mouth end filter portion (465, 565) comprise(s) a taste improving or performance enhancing additive.
13. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an aerosol generating substrate (40) comprising a downstream end (50).
14. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 13, further comprising a cooling or distancing element (42) arranged between the aerosol generating substrate (40) and the filter (445; 545), the cooling or distancing element being preferably adjacent the downstream end (50).
15. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the density of the filter paper (77) in the mouth end filter portion (465; 565) is comprised between 0,0200 mg/mm3 and 0,170 mg/mm3, and advantageously between 0,0250 mg/mm3 and 0,130 mg/mm3.


[en] a method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article includes the steps of imaging and processing at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article, correlating a current digitalized image with a reference image registered during production of the article, and determining, based on correlation results and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the article is a genuine product. an aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating device having a 2d and/or 3d imager that includes image processing and image correlation means for imaging and analysing the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of the aerosol-generating article. a machine for producing aerosol-generating articles includes an in-line imaging system. [en] 1. a method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article, said aerosol-generating article comprising a consumable substrate formed of individual substrate parts arranged in a stochastic arrangement in at least one consumable section of said aerosol-generating article, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing an imager comprising image processing means and image correlation means,imaging the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article to form a base 2d and/or 3d image of the consumable substrate therein by said imager,processing, by said image processing means, said base 2d and/or 3d image to form a digitalized 2d and/or 3d image representative of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of said consumable substrate, said digitalized image comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section,correlating, by said image correlation means, said digitalized image with a reference image of the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section registered during production thereof, said reference image also comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section, anddetermining, based on a result of the step of correlating and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the aerosol generating article is a genuine product.
2. the method according to claim 1, wherein the imager is provided in a cavity of an authentication device, said cavity being defined by a cavity opening and a cavity end opposite to said opening, and wherein the aerosol-generating article is introduced in the cavity such that said at least one consumable section is positioned in proximity of said imager.
3. the method according to claim 2, wherein the authentication device is an aerosol-generating device and the cavity is a heating cavity of said aerosol-generating device.
4. the method according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating article has an elongated shape with a proximal end and a distal end, said at least one consumable section comprising the distal end, and wherein the base 2d and/or 3d image of the consumable substrate is an image of said distal end of the at least one consumable section of the article.
5. the method according to claim 4, wherein the at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article has an adhesive seam presenting a seam end portion at said distal end, the method comprising the further steps of: detecting an angular position of said seam end portion,using the detected angular position of said seam end portion to provide an angular corrected image of the distal end of said aerosol-generating article.
6. the method according to claim 1, wherein said consumable substrate comprises tobacco.
7. the method of according to claim 4, wherein the consumable substrate comprises an insert, the method comprising a step of identifying a presence and a 2d (x-y) orientation of said insert at said distal end.
8. the method according to claim 7, wherein said insert is a conductive thread arranged in or on said aerosol-generating article.
9. the method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the digitalized image and/or of the reference image comprises uv and/or visible and/or infrared transmission and/or reflection features.
10. the method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the digitalized image and/or of the reference image comprises intensity and/or optical contrast and/or polarisation distributions.
11. the method according to claim 1, wherein said characteristic optical information of the reference image and of said digitalized image are detected in at least two different wavelength bands.
12. an aerosol-generating system, comprising an aerosol-generating device comprising a 2d and/or 3d imager and an aerosol-generating article comprising a consumable substrate formed of individual substrate parts arranged in a stochastic arrangement in at least one consumable section of said aerosol-generating article, said aerosol-generating article having a proximal end and a distal end, whereinsaid imager comprises image processing means and image correlation means and is configured to: form a 2d and/or 3d image of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts in the consumable substrate at said distal end therein by said imager,process said 2d and/or 3d image to form a digitalized 2d and/or 3d image representative of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of said consumable substrate, said digitalized image comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section,correlate said digitalized image with a reference image of the consumable substrate in said at least one consumable section registered during production thereof, said reference image also comprising characteristic optical information of the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts at said at least one consumable section, anddetermine, based on correlation results of the digitalized image with the reference image and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the aerosol generating article is a genuine product.
13. the aerosol-generating system according to claim 12, wherein said imager comprises uv and/or visible and/or infrared and/or polarisation detection and/or microwave and/or capacitive and/or thermal detection means.
14. a consumable package, configured to include a plurality of aerosol-generating articles according to claim 12, comprising a transparent package bottom layer for aligning the distal ends of said plurality of aerosol-generating articles in contact with said bottom layer, said transparent bottom layer allowing imaging of said distal ends by an imaging system.
15. a machine for producing aerosol-generating articles comprising a distribution system to guide fabricated articles and a packaging unit for packaging said articles, the machine comprising at least one in-line imaging system configured for carrying out the method of claim 1, said at least one in-line imaging system being arranged to said distribution system and/or to said packaging unit.
16. the method according to claim 1, wherein said consumable substrate comprises tobacco cut-filler and/or reconstituted tobacco.


[en] an aerosol generation device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes positioned on a housing of the device, wherein the first and second electrodes are connected to electrical circuitry that can detect a signal from a user's heart when the device is held by the user, wherein at least a portion of the first electrode is provided on one side of a vertical plane that passes through a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generation device, and wherein at least a portion of the second electrode is provided on the other side of the vertical plane. [en]       claims   1. an aerosol generation device, comprising: a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes positioned on a housing of the device, wherein the first and second electrodes are connected to electrical circuitry that can detect a signal from a user’s heart when the device is held by the user; wherein at least a portion of the first electrode is provided on one side of a vertical plane that passes through a longitudinal axis of the aerosol generation device; and wherein at least a portion of the second electrode is provided on the other side of the vertical plane.
2. the aerosol generation device of claim 1, further comprising a third electrode positioned on the housing of the device and connected to the electrical circuitry for determining a measurement reference for the signal from the user’s heart.
3. the aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the third electrode is positioned between the first and second electrodes along a main longitudinal axis of the device.
4. the aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, further comprising an activation button positioned on the housing, which can be pressed by a user to initiate generation of an aerosol, wherein the first electrode is positioned on an opposite side of the housing to the activation button, or wherein the activation button comprises the first electrode.
5. the aerosol generation device of claim 4, wherein the device comprises a mouthpiece and the second electrode is positioned on the housing distally with respect to the mouthpiece and the first electrode.
6. the aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the second electrode has a shape that extends at least partially around a circumference of the housing to ensure compatibility between left and right handed users.
7. the aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims wherein the first electrode and/or the second electrode has a shape that extends at least partially around a circumference of the housing.
8. the aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims comprising two first electrodes and two second electrodes, positioned so that a first pairing of first and second electrodes is provided for a right handed user and a second pairing of first and second electrodes is provided for a left handed user.


[en] the present invention relates to a heat-not-burn smoking article, which extends in a length direction and comprises a longitudinal axis, along which at least one tubular tobacco segment, at least one filter and at least one cooling tubular element or a cooling cavity are arranged. a common wrapper fully covers the tobacco segment lengthwise and surrounds and directly contacts the tobacco segment, the filter and/or the tubular element. the filter comprises or is a recess filter, which comprises the cooling cavity and a filter wrapper. the cavity and the filter are associated by the filter wrapper, which surrounds both the filter and the cavity to form the recess filter. the invention also relates to a method for manufacturing for manufacturing such heat-not-burn smoking article. [en]     claims   1. heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (l) and comprising a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tobacco segment (7), at least one filter (4) and at least one cooling tubular element (8) or a cooling cavity (9) are arranged, characterized in that a common wrapper (13) fully covers the tobacco segment (7) lengthwise and sur rounds and directly contacts the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and/or the tubular element (8), wherein the filter (4) comprises or is a recess filter (5), which comprises the cooling cavity (9) and a filter wrapper (12), wherein the cavity (9) and the filter (4) are associated by the filter wrapper (12), which surrounds both the filter (4) and the cavity (9) to form the recess filter (5).
2. smoking article (1) according claim 1, characterized in that the filter (4) comprises at least one plain fiber filter (4) segment and/or at least one hollow filter segment.
3. smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the downstream wrapper (10) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (15l) of the subassembly (15).
4. smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the common wrapper (13) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (1l) of the smoking article (1).
5. smoking article (1) according to at least one claims, characterized in that a material of the common wrapper (13) and/or the filter wrapper (12) comprise a pa per material, preferably with a weight of higher than 60 g/m2, preferably higher than 100 g/m2, preferably higher than 125 g/m2 and/or lower than 200 g/m2, preferably, lower than 180 g/m2, preferably lower than 160 g/m2.
6. smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a length of the cooling cavity (9) is higher than 15 mm, preferably higher than 17 mm, preferably higher than 19 mm and/or lower than 30 mm, preferably, lower than 25 mm, preferably lower than 22 mm.
7. smoking article (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cooling tubular element (8) comprises a paper or cardboard material.
8. method for manufacturing at least one heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (l) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7), at least one cooling tubular element (8) and at least one filter (4) are arranged, comprising the steps:   - providing the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8),   - associating the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8) by a downstream wrapper (10) to form a filtering and cooling subassembly (14),   - combining the subassembly (15) and the tobacco segment (7) by wrapping them with a common wrapper (13).
9. method according to claim 8, characterized by the additional steps of:   - placing the tobacco segment (7) between two subassemblies arranged abutting the tobacco segment (7), wherein the tobacco segment (7) has a length corre sponding to a length of two tobacco segments (7) of the final smoking article (1),   - combining the two subassemblies (15) and the tobacco segment (7) by wrapping them with the common wrapper (13) to form a double length heat-not-burn smok ing article (1x),   - cutting the double length heat-not-burn smoking article (1x) to form two single heat-not-burn smoking articles (1).
10. method according to at least one of claims 8-9, characterized in that it comprises a step of forming the subassemblies by   - placing a double length filter (4x) between two cooling tubular elements (8) and wrapping the double length filter (4x) and the cooling tubular elements (8) by a double length downstream wrapper (10) to form a double length subassembly (14),   - cutting the double length subassembly (14) to form two single cooling and filter ing subassemblies with an equal length.
11. method according to at least one of claims 9-10, characterized in that the downstream wrapper (10) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (15l) of the subassembly (15) and/or the common wrapper (13) extends along at least a part of a length or an entire length (1 l) of the smoking article (1).
12. method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (l) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7) and a recess filter (5) or at least one filter (4), which is wrapped together with a cooling cavity (9) by one filter wrapper (12) to form the recess filter (5) are arranged, comprising the steps:   - providing the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5) with the cooling cavity (9) being positioned adjacent the tobacco segment (7),   - wrapping the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5) with a common wrap per (13), which contacts and directly surrounds the tobacco segment (7) and the recess filter (5).
13. method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1), wherein the smoking article (1) extends in a length direction (l) and comprises a longitudinal axis (2), along which at least one tubular tobacco segment (7), at least one filter (4) and at least one cooling tubular element (8) are arranged, comprising the steps:   - providing the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8), wherein the tubular element (8) is a non-filter element, - wrapping the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the tubular element (8) with a common wrapper (13), wherein the common wrapper (13) contacts and directly surrounds the tobacco segment (7), the filter (4) and the cooling tubular element (8).
14. method for manufacturing a heat-not-burn smoking article (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the non-filter element is a paper or cardboard tube.


[en] a heating apparatus (20) for an aerosol generating device (2) is disclosed, the heating apparatus comprising: a cavity (42) having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening (40) in which an aerosol forming substance (12) can be received; a first insulator sleeve (22) comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the first insulator sleeve arranged along a first portion of the cavity with respect to the main longitudinal axis; a second insulator (26) comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the second insulator arranged along a second portion of the cavity, wherein the second portion is positioned distally to the opening with respect to the first insulator sleeve along the main longitudinal axis; and a heater (24) positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity. [en] claims 1. a heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a cavity having a main longitudinal axis and comprising an opening in which an aerosol forming substance can be received; a first insulator sleeve comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the first insulator sleeve arranged along a first portion of the cavity with respect to the main longitudinal axis; a second insulator comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall is radially proximal to the cavity, the second insulator arranged along a second portion of the cavity, wherein the second portion is positioned distally to the opening with respect to the first insulator sleeve along the main longitudinal axis; and a heater positioned radially inwardly with respect to the outer wall of the second insulator and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity.
2. the heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first insulator sleeve and/or the second insulator comprises a vacuum between the respective inner and outer walls.
3. the heating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, wherein the first insulator sleeve and/or the second insulator comprises an insulating material between the respective inner and outer walls.
4. the heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first insulator sleeve comprises a length of at least 3 millimetres along the main longitudinal axis.
5. the heating apparatus of claims any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is arranged on the inner wall of the second insulator, between the outer and inner wall of the second insulator.
6. the heating apparatus of claim 5, further comprising an electrical insulation layer provided between the heater and the inner wall.
7. the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second insulator comprises an end of the cavity.
8. the heating apparatus of any of claim 1 to 6, wherein the heater is cupshaped and comprises an end of the cavity.
9. the heating apparatus of claims 7 or 8, wherein the end of the cavity comprises one or more holes to enable airflow into the cavity.
10. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall of the second insulator comprises a metal such as stainless steel and/or a plastic such as polyether ether ketone, peek.
11. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is a resistance heater.
12. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source.
13. an aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising the heating apparatus described above.
14. an aerosol forming consumable for insertion into the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 12, comprising: a filter; an aerosol forming substance; and a wrapping material arranged to hold the filter and the aerosol forming substance so as to provide a predetermined gap between the filter and the aerosol forming substance.


[en] a heating apparatus (100) for an aerosol generating device is disclosed and comprises an insulator (102) comprising an inner wall (104) and an outer wall (106) that are separated from one another, a cavity (110) in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the inner wall of the insulator, a heater (112) provided inside the insulator on the inner wall, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol, and a first connection pad (114) provided on the inner wall, configured to electrically connect the heater to a power source. the first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal the insulator, and the heater is spaced apart from the outer wall. the first connection pad at least partially covers the heater to provide a protective layer over the heater. [en] claims 1. a heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an insulator, comprising an inner wall and an outer wall that are separated from one another; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the inner wall of the vacuum insulator; a heater provided inside the insulator on the inner wall, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol; a first connection pad provided on the inner wall, configured to electrically connect the heater to a power source; wherein the first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal insulator, and wherein the heater is spaced apart from the outer wall; wherein the first connection pad at least partially covers the heater to provide a protective layer over the heater.
2. the heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are separated by a vacuum such that the insulator is a vacuum insulator, and wherein the first connection pad is joined to the outer wall and the inner wall to seal the vacuum inside the vacuum insulator.
3. the heating apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first connection pad is configured to have an increased mechanical robustness with respect to the heater.
4. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is printed or coated on the inner wall.
5. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first connection pad covers a substantially full amount of the heater.
6. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first connection pad has an electrical resistance that is less than the electrical resistance of the heater.
7. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater and the first connection pad comprise different materials.
8. the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, comprising a second connection pad provided on the inner wall, wherein the second connection pad is joined to the inner wall and the outer wall to seal the insulator.
9. the heating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first connection pad and the second connection pad are connected to different parts of the heater and respectively configured to connect to opposite terminals of a power source to enable an electric current to flow through the heater.
10. an aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims.
11. the aerosol generating device of claim 10, comprising a controller configured to control operation of the heater, wherein the first connection pad is electrically coupled to the controller.
12. a method of manufacturing the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 9, comprising the steps of: providing the heater on the inner wall; providing the first connection pad on the inner wall in electrical connection with the heater; joining the first connection pad to the inner wall and the outer wall; and covering the heater with the first connection pad at least partially to provide a protective layer over the heater.
13. the method of manufacturing of claim 12, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is coated onto the inner wall, and wherein the step of providing the heater on the inner wall comprises coating the inner wall with an electrically resistive material.
14. the method of manufacturing of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the step of joining the first connection pad to the inner wall and the outer wall comprises welding the outer wall to the inner wall and the first connection pad.
15. the method of manufacturing of claim 14, wherein the welding comprises laser welding performed at least partially in a vacuum.


[en] an inhalation device (1) is configured to generate a vapour and/or aerosol to be inhaled by a user and comprises an oven (11) arranged to receive an amount of a flavour release medium, a power source (12) to provide power to the oven to generate the vapour and/or aerosol by heating the flavour release medium, a controller (13), a body accommodating the oven, the power source, and the controller and providing an opening (14) to said oven so as to allow for inserting an amount of a flavour release medium into the oven, and a cover arrangement (16) comprising a cover lid (161) arranged to at least in part close said opening and a driver (162) arranged to move said cover lid between an opened and a closed position, and wherein said controller is configured to determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position. [en] claims: 1. an inhalation device configured to generate a vapour and/or aerosol to be inhaled by a user comprising: an oven arranged to receive an amount of a flavour release medium, a power source to provide power to the oven to generate the vapour and/or aerosol by heating the flavour release medium, a controller, a body accommodating the oven, the power source, and the controller and providing an opening to said oven so as to allow for inserting an amount of a flavour release medium into the oven, and a cover arrangement comprising a cover lid arranged to at least in part close said opening and a driver arranged to move said cover lid between an opened and a closed position, and wherein said controller is configured to determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position.
2. the inhalation device according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor arranged to detect at least an approximate position of said cover lid and to provide a corresponding position signal to the controller, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed based on the position signal.
3. the inhalation device according to claim 2, wherein said sensor is a magnetic sensor, preferably a hall sensor, and wherein the cover lid is provided with a magnetic element interacting with said magnetic sensor.
4. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an operation element allowing a user to interact with the inhalation device, said operation element providing an operation signal, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed further based on the operation signal. the inhalation device according to claim 4, wherein said operation signal indicates a use o f the inhalation device, said controller being configured to determine that the opening should be closed further based on the operation signal indicating no use of the inhalation device for a predetermined time. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 2 to
5, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the opening cannot be closed based on the position signal. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 2 to
6, wherein the controller is configured to determine that the opening cannot be closed when the position signal indicates a non-closed state of the cover lid after elapse of a predetermined first time span starting with said controlling the driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position. the inhalation device according to claim
7, wherein the controller is configured to control said driver to stop moving the cover lid toward the closed position or to move the cover lid toward the open position when determining that the opening cannot be closed. the inhalation device according to claim
8, wherein the controller is configured to again determine that the opening should be closed and to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the closed position after elapse of a predetermined second time span starting with stopping moving the cover lid toward the closed position or moving the cover lid toward the open position. the inhalation device according to claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to control said driver to move said cover lid toward the opened position i f it was determined that the opening cannot be closed, and to retry to move said cover lid toward the closed position after elapse of a further predetermined time. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 6 to
10, further comprising an indicator urging a user to free the opening in response to the determination by the controller that the cover lid cannot be closed. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to
11, wherein said driver comprises a motor and a cam in mechanical interaction with said cover lid, wherein said cam is provided with a magnet on an excentre position. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to
12, further comprising a presence sensor arranged to detect presence of an amount of a flavour release medium in the oven. the inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to
13, wherein said oven is arranged to receive and accommodate a replaceable article through the opening, wherein the replaceable article holds the amount of the flavour release medium, [preferably, cartridge, capsule, stick,... ] the inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to
14, wherein said oven comprises an induction heating arrangement adapted to detect presence of an amount of a flavour release medium by means of a change in ac response properties.


[en] the present invention concerns a pack (38) of aerosol generating articles (20) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating articles. each aerosol generating article (20) comprises an aerosol generating substrate. each aerosol generating article (20) extends between an upstream end and a mouth end, the mouth end of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion.; each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises an inner tube or strut received in the recess portion and having a cross-section adapted to distinguish this aerosol generating article (20) from at least one another aerosol generating article (20) of the pack (38). [en] claims 1. a pack (38) of aerosol generating articles (20) comprising a plurality of aerosol generating articles (20); each aerosol generating article (20) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (45); each aerosol generating article (20) extending between an upstream end (43) and a mouth end (44), the mouth end (44) of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion (47); wherein each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises an inner tube or strut (65; 66) received in the recess portion (47) and having a cross-section adapted to distinguish this aerosol generating article (20) from at least one another aerosol generating article (20) of the pack (38).
2. the pack (38) according to claim 1, wherein each aerosol generating article (20) comprises a filter (46) adjacent to the recess portion (47) of this aerosol generating article (20).
3. the pack (38) according to claim 2, wherein the filter (46) of each aerosol generating article (20) comprises paper filter (51).
4. the pack (38) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein each aerosol generating article (20) further comprises a wrapper (48; 55) arranged around the filter (46) and extending towards the mouth end (44) to delimit the recess portion (47).
5. the pack (38) according to claim 4, wherein the wrapper (48; 55) is a plug wrap (55), a tipping paper (50), or a combination thereof.
6. the pack (38) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said inner tube or strut (65; 66) comprises at least one edge (70) in contact the corresponding wrapper (48; 55) and at least one surface (75) spaced from said wrapper (48; 55).
7. the pack (38) according to claim 6, wherein the space formed between said surface (75) and said wrapper (48; 55) is empty.
8. the pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said inner tube (65) is hollow.
9. the pack (38) according any one of preceding claims, wherein said inner tube or strut (65; 66) is made of paper.
10. the pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, delimiting an opening (40); wherein the aerosol generating articles (20) are arranged so as their mouth ends (44) are visible from the opening (40).
1 1. the pack (38) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least two aerosol generating articles (20) distinguished one from the other by their recess portions (47) have different tastes and/or flavouring components (60).
12. an aerosol generating article (20) extending between an upstream end (43) and a mouth end (44), the mouth end (44) of each aerosol generating article (20) delimiting a recess portion (46), the aerosol generating article (20) further comprising an inner tube (65) received in the recess portion (47), the aerosol generating article (20) comprising an aerosol generating substrate (45); the aerosol generating article (20) comprising a filter (46) adjacent to the mouth end (44) of this aerosol generating article (20) and a wrapper (48; 55) arranged around the filter (46) and forming the recess portion (47), wherein said inner tube (65) comprises at least one edge (70) in contact with the corresponding wrapper (48; 55) and at least one surface (75) spaced from said wrapper (48; 55), said inner tube (65) being hollow.
13. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 12, wherein the space formed between said surface (75) and said wrapper (48; 55) is empty.
14. the aerosol generating article (20) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein said inner tube (65) is made of paper.
15. the aerosol generating article (20) according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the inner tube (65) is at least partially glued to the wrapper (48; 55), preferably, the aerosol generating article (20) comprising at least one glue dots or line between the inner tube (65) and the wrapper (48; 55) to maintain the inner tube (65) fixed with respect to the wrapper (48; 55).


[en] an aerosol generation device includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable having a portion of aerosol generating substrate; and a loading channel extending through the aerosol generation device and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber. the loading channel includes a loading port at one end through which a consumable can be pushed into the loading channel, and the loading channel is configured to hold a plurality of consumables pushed along the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber by addition of a further consumable at the loading port.
an aerosol generation system includes: the aerosol generation device-including a plurality of the consumables in the loading channel, and a heating element configured to heat a portion of aerosol generating substrate in the aerosol generation chamber. [en] 1. an aerosol generation system comprising: an aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable comprising a portion of aerosol generating substrate; anda loading channel comprising a loading port at one end, and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber;a plurality of the consumables in the loading channel, wherein each consumable is configured to push an adjacent consumable along the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber as successive consumables are pushed into the loading port; anda heating element configured to heat a portion of aerosol generating substrate in the aerosol generation chamber.
2. the aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein a length of the loading channel is equal to a length of the plurality of the consumables.
3. the aerosol generation system according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of consumables comprises: a support frame configured to hold a portion of aerosol generating substrate,wherein the support frame is substantially rigid or resilient along a loading axis, wherein the consumable is configured to pass through the loading channel along the loading axis.
4. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a sealing member for inhibiting air flow along the loading channel.
5. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3,further comprising an air inlet and air outlet for allowing air to pass through the portion of aerosol generating substrate.
6. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a cleaning member for wiping an internal surface of the loading channel.
7. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a lid for accessing and covering the portion of aerosol generating substrate.
8. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3, further comprising a heating element.
9. the aerosol generation system according to claim 3, wherein the support frame comprises a thermally conductive plate configured to transmit heat from the heating element of the aerosol generating device to the aerosol generating substrate.
10. an aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive a consumable comprising a portion of aerosol generating substrate; anda loading channel extending through the aerosol generation device and intersecting with the aerosol generation chamber,wherein the loading channel comprises a loading port at one end through which a consumable is configured to be pushed into the loading channel towards the aerosol generation chamber, and the loading channel is configured to hold a plurality of consumables pushed along the loading channel by addition of a further consumable at the loading port.
11. the aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a sealing member arranged to inhibit air flow along the loading channel when a consumable is received in the aerosol generation chamber.
12. the an aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the loading channel comprises an unloading port at an end of the loading channel opposed to the loading port, wherein pushing an additional consumable into the loading port pushes a previous consumable out of the unloading port.
13. the aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the loading port and the unloading port are similar such that the consumable can is configured to be pushed into the loading channel via either the loading port or the unloading port.
14. the aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising an elongate body and a mouthpiece arranged at one end of the elongate body, wherein the loading channel is arranged along the elongate body.
15. the aerosol generation device according to claim 10, further comprising a driver for pushing a plurality of consumables in the loading channel.


[en] a smoking article includes aerosol generating material and a combustible heat source for heating the aerosol generating material. the combustible heat source includes a combustible material and an inductively heatable susceptor for heating and thereby igniting the combustible material. a smoking system including a smoking article and an igniter is also described, along with a method for aerosol generation. [en] 1. a smoking article comprising: aerosol generating material;a combustible heat source for heating the aerosol generating material;wherein the combustible heat source comprises a combustible material and an inductively heatable susceptor for heating and thereby igniting the combustible material.
2. the smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of particles of susceptor material distributed within the combustible material.
3. the smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the particles of susceptor material are distributed substantially evenly within the combustible material.
4. the smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the particles of susceptor material have a concentration which varies within the combustible material in a longitudinal direction of the article.
5. the smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a tubular member having a longitudinal axis which is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the article.
6. the smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the combustible material is positioned in an interior of the tubular member and around an exterior of the tubular member.
7. the smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the combustible material is positioned exclusively around an exterior of the tubular member.
8. the smoking article according to claim 1, wherein no inductively heatable components other than the inductively heatable susceptor overlap the combustible material in a longitudinal direction of the article.
9. the smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the combustible material comprises a plurality of pores to allow ambient air to flow into the combustible material.
10. a smoking system comprising: the smoking article according to claim 1;an igniter for igniting the combustible material, the igniter comprising an induction coil for inductively heating the susceptor.
11. the smoking system according to claim 10, wherein the induction coil is helical and defines a cavity for receiving the smoking article.
12. the smoking system according to claim 11, wherein the induction coil surrounds substantially all of the susceptor when the smoking article is positioned in the cavity.
13. the smoking system according to claim 10, wherein the igniter comprises an air supply mechanism for supplying air to the combustible material.
14. a method for aerosol generation, the method comprising: providing the smoking system according to claim 10;positioning the combustible heat source proximate the induction coil so that the inductively heatable susceptor couples with, and is heated by, an electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil;maintaining the position of the combustible heat source until the combustible material is ignited by the heated susceptor so that heat generated by the ignited combustible material heats the aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol.
15. the method for aerosol generation according to claim 14, wherein, after ignition of the combustible material by the heated susceptor, the method comprises removing the combustible heat source from its position proximate the induction coil to terminate heating of the inductively heatable susceptor by the electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil, and wherein the ignited combustible material continues to heat the aerosol generating material to generate the aerosol.


[en] an aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, and a controller for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states. a controller, a method for controlling an aerosol generation device and a computer program are also provided. [en] claims 1. an aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, and a controller for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.
2. the aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the controller determines the first operation based on: an association between the first set of states and the first operation stored in the memory; a difference between a value of a parameter indicated by the first set of states and a predetermined value of the parameter; or a state of the first set of states detected at least in part based on a user action indicating the first operation.
3. the aerosol generation device according to claim lor 2, wherein the memory is arranged for storing at least one predetermined set of states of the aerosol generation device, each predetermined set comprising one or more respective states of the aerosol generation device and preferably defining a respective sequence of states, and at least one predetermined operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed, each predetermined operation being to be associated with a set of states stored in memory, wherein optionally, the memory is arranged to store at least one association between a respective predetermined set of states and a respective predetermined operation, and the controller is configured for: determining a predetermined set of states matching the first set of states, and controlling the aerosol generation device to operate in accordance with the predetermined operation associated with the predetermined set of states.
4. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 3, wherein the controller is arranged for: determining a third set of states stored in the memory that matches the first set of states, determining a difference between a state of the first set of states and a corresponding state of the third set of states, determining a change in operation of the aerosol generation device required to decrease the difference in a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device, and cause the memory to store data defining the change of operation in association with data defining a subset of the third set of states.
5. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the controller is arranged for causing, in case the memory already stores the first set of states and/or the memory already stores the first operation, the memory to store an association between the first set of states and the first operation.
6. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 5, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting a movement of the aerosol generation device based on the sensed orientation, wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state based on the detected movement.
7. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to or 6, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting an action of a user on the aerosol generation device, wherein, optionally, the action indicates a manipulation of the aerosol generation device, and the first set of states comprises at least one state based on the detected action.
8. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 7, further comprising a heating arrangement for heating the aerosolisable substance; and an electrical power supply, wherein the controller is arranged for controlling, as one of the at least one operation, a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to the heating arrangement.
9. the aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 8, further thermal sensor for sensing a thermal characteristic of the aerosol generation device and/or the aerosolisable substance, wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state based on a thermal value output from the thermal sensor.
10. the aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is arranged for determining an allowable range for the thermal value based on the sensed orientation, and for reducing or interrupting, as part of the first operation, the heating of the aerosolisable substance and/or the generation of aerosol if the thermal value does not fall within the allowable range.
11. the aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 10, further comprising a second sensor for sensing at least one of an atmospheric pressure and an altitude of the aerosol generation device, wherein the detected set of states comprises at least one state of the aerosol generation device based on a sensed atmospheric pressure or altitude.
12. the aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 1 to 11, further comprising a power source, wherein the controller is arranged for detecting a state of the power source, and wherein the first set of states comprises at least one state determined based on a detected state of the power source.
13. the aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 12, wherein the first operation includes interrupting the operation of the aerosol generation device.
14. an aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 13, wherein the orientation sensor comprises at least one of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.
15. an aerosol generation device according to any of claim 1 to 14, wherein the orientation sensor is arranged to sense the orientation of the aerosol generation device in a three dimensional space.
16. a controller for an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device being for generating an aerosol or vapor and comprising an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, wherein the controller is for: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.
17. a method for controlling an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device being forgenerating an aerosol or vapor and comprising an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device, the method comprising: detecting a first set of one or more states of the aerosol generation device, the first set preferably defining a sequence of states, and the first set comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the first set of states, a first operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling the aerosol generation device in accordance with the first operation; and causing a memory to store the first set of states and the first operation in association with each other, the association being for controlling a subsequent operation of the aerosol generation device when a subsequently detected second set of states of the aerosol generation device matches the first set of states.
18. a computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by one or more processor, cause the one or more processors to perform the method according to claim 17.
19. an aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol or vapor, the aerosol generation device comprising: an orientation sensor for sensing an orientation of the aerosol generation device; a memory for storing a machine learning model having, as an input, a set of states of the aerosol generation device, and as an output, at least one operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; and a controller for: detecting a set of states of the aerosol generation device, the detected set of states preferably defining a sequence of states, and the detected set of states comprising at least one state detected based at least in part on the sensed orientation; determining, based at least in part on the detected set of states, an operation of the aerosol generation device to be performed; controlling an operation of the aerosol generation device in accordance with the determined operation; and causing the machine learning model to learn an association between the detected set of states and the determined operation.