[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further including: a storage reservoir to store a liquid; a vaporising chamber to receive liquid from the storage reservoir; a heating element within the vaporising chamber and including a capillary element configured to vaporise the liquid and generate a vapour; a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece; a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than that of the storage reservoir; and wherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber arranged to receive liquid from the storage reservoir;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element comprising a capillary element configured to vaporise the received liquid and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than a fluid capacity of the storage reservoir; andwherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein heating element comprises a heating surface and the buffer reservoir is located adjacent to a surface of the heating element which is substantially opposite to the heating surface.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating element, the heating surface, and the capillary element are integrally formed.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating surface is a first portion of the heating element and the capillary element is a second portion of the heating element, and the first and second portions of the heating element are substantially opposite each other.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the heating element, the heating surface, and the capillary element are formed from a porous material.6. The capsule according to claim 5, wherein the porous material is a rigid ceramic.7. The capsule according to claim 3, wherein a heater track is positioned on the heating surface of the heating element.8. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is arranged between the storage reservoir and the buffer reservoir.9. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the storage reservoir is located closer to the mouthpiece than the buffer reservoir so that the storage reservoir is located above the buffer reservoir when the capsule is held vertically in its operative configuration such that liquid can flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir under the action of gravity.10. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the capillary element is located within the buffer reservoir.11. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the buffer reservoir comprises a substantially constant volume of liquid along a length of the buffer reservoir, wherein the length of the buffer reservoir is adjacent at least one surface of the capillary element.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the capillary element is supported in the buffer reservoir by at least one spacer.13. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the at least one spacer comprises part of the capillary element.14. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the at least one spacer comprises a wall of the buffer reservoir, the wall being located substantially opposite to the capillary element.15. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the buffer reservoir is delimited by a holder of the capsule comprising a sump, and a seal member.16. The capsule according to claim 15, wherein the storage reservoir is delimited by an outer casing of the capsule, the seal member, and the mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece is located substantially opposite to the seal member.17. The capsule according to claim 15, wherein the vapor flow path comprises a vapor tube connecting the vaporizing chamber to the mouthpiece, and wherein the vaporizing chamber is sealed by the seal member.18. The capsule according to claim 15, further comprising an airflow path extending between an air inlet of the capsule and the vaporising chamber for allowing air to flow into the vaporising chamber.19. The capsule according to claim 18, wherein the air inlet is located on an outer surface of the holder.20. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and a capsule wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule, the capsule comprising: a first end configured to engage an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising:a storage reservoir configured to store a liquid to be vaporised;a vaporising chamber arranged to receive liquid received from the storage reservoir;a heating element housed within the vaporising chamber, the heating element comprising a capillary element configured to vaporise the received liquid and generate a vapour;a vapour flow path extending between the vaporising chamber and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapour to flow from the vaporising chamber to the mouthpiece;a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the storage reservoir to allow liquid to flow from the storage reservoir to the buffer reservoir, wherein the buffer reservoir has a fluid capacity that is smaller than a fluid capacity of the storage reservoir; andwherein the capillary element is arranged to contact liquid received in the buffer reservoir.


[EN] An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes an outer body; an induction coil arranged inward of the outer body; a heating compartment defined inward of the induction coil and arranged to receive, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; wherein the separation between the outer body and the induction coil defines an air vent arranged to allow air flow around the induction coil and to the heating compartment. [EN] 1. An induction heating assembly for a vapour generating device, the heating assembly comprising: an outer body;an induction coil arranged inward of the outer body;a heating compartment defined inward of the induction coil and arranged to receive, in use, a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; whereina separation between the outer body and the induction coil defines an air vent arranged to allow air flow around the induction coil and to the heating compartment.2. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the air vent is shaped to direct air flow around the induction coil before directing air flow to the heating compartment.3. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising one or more separators arranged between the outer body and induction coil to divide the air vent into two or more layers.4. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the two or more layers of the air vent are arranged to provide an air flow path passing through a plurality of the two or more air vent layers passing from one air vent layer to another air vent layer.5. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, wherein the two or more layers of the air vent are arranged to provide an air flow path that passes through at least two of the two or more air vent layers by splitting between each respective air vent layer.6. The induction heating assembly according to claims 1, further comprising ribs supporting the outer body and the induction coil in mechanical connection, and dividing the air vent into segments.7. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, further comprising structures in the air vent arranged to define one or more air flow paths.8. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the one or more air flow paths are arranged to be one or more of: a spiral around the induction coil;a zig-zag in a longitudinal direction of the induction coil; anda zig-zag in a transverse direction of the induction coil.9. The induction heating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the one or more air flow paths cover more than 50 percent of an outer surface of the induction coil.10. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising an electromagnetic shield, the shield being arranged: between the induction coil and the air vent;between concentric layers of the two or more air vent layers;substantially surrounding a circumference of the air vent; orbeing part of a wall of the air vent.11. The induction heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the induction coil is arranged within a wall housing the heating compartment.12. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the vaporisable substance and the induction heatable susceptor are contained by an air permeable layer or an air permeable membrane.13. The according to claim 1, further comprising an induction heatable susceptor having a tubular shape forming at least part of the air vent.14. A vapour generating system comprising: the induction heating assembly according to claim 1;a body comprising a vaporisable substance and an induction heatable susceptor; whereinthe body is, in use, arranged within the heating compartment of the assembly.15. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the vaporisable substance is a solid or semi-solid tobacco substance.16. The vapour generating system according to claim 14, wherein the susceptor is held within and surrounded by the vaporisable substance such that the vaporisable substance forms, in use, a heat absorbing layer between the susceptor and an outer surface of the assembly.17. The induction heating assembly according to claim 3, further comprising ribs supporting the outer body, the induction coil, and the one or more separators in mechanical connection, and dividing the air vent into segments.


[EN] An aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) is configured for use with an electrically- operated aerosol generating device (30, 60) having a heater (58). The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) has a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12). The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprises an aerosol generating substrate (16) and a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod. The aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) has an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14) and includes a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26). The self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is breachable, e.g., by an insertion element 52, upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into an aerosol generating device (30, 60) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26), and is capable of self-sealing (i.e. resealing) upon removal of the insertion element (52). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16); a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod; an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14); and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26), the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) being breachable upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into an aerosol generating device (30, 60) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26).2. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned upstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16).3. An aerosol generating article according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the selfsealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16).4. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating substrate (16) is positioned in the wrapper (22) at the distal end (12).5. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) is secured around its periphery to the wrapper (22).6. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) comprises an elastomeric material, preferably silicone rubber.7. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) includes a vapour cooling element (18) positioned in the wrapper (22) downstream of the aerosol generating substrate (16), preferably wherein the vapour cooling element (18) comprises a hollow tube (18a).8. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7, wherein the hollow tube (18a) is a paper tube having a thickness which is greater than a thickness of the wrapper (22).9. An aerosol generating article according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the selfsealing airflow barrier (28) is positioned between the aerosol generating substrate (16) and the vapour cooling element (18).10. An aerosol generating article according to any preceding claim, further comprising a mouthpiece filter (20) at the mouth end (14).11. An aerosol generating system (1, 2) comprising: an aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) having a distal end (12) and a mouth end (14) downstream of the distal end (12), the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (16); a wrapper (22) which circumscribes the aerosol generating substrate (16) and extends between the distal end (12) and the mouth end (14) to form a rod; an air inlet (24) at the distal end (12) and an air outlet (26) at the mouth end (14); and a self-sealing airflow barrier (28) which prevents airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26); an aerosol generating device (30, 60) including a cavity (38) for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) and an insertion element (52) configured to breach the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into the cavity (38) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26).12. An aerosol generating system according to claim 11, wherein the insertion element (52) is a hollow insertion element configured to breach the self-sealing airflow barrier (28) upon insertion of at least the distal end (12) of the aerosol generating article (10, 70, 80) into the cavity (38) to permit airflow from the air inlet (24) to the air outlet (26) through the hollow insertion element (52) and the aerosol generating substrate (16).13. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) comprises a one-way valve, preferably a duckbill valve or slit valve.14. An aerosol generating system according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) is substantially conical or substantially frustoconical.15. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) is arranged at a distal end (46) of the cavity (38).16. An aerosol generating system according to claim 15, wherein the hollow insertion element (52) projects into the cavity (38), from the distal end (46) towards a proximal end (44).17. An aerosol generating system according to any of claims 11 to 16, wherein the aerosol generating device (30, 60) comprises a plurality of said insertion elements (52).


[EN] A consumable for an aerosol generating device, methods and systems for manufacturing a consumable, and methods for using a consumable are provided. The consumable includes a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; and a heating element embedded in the columnar portion. The heating element includes a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion. The heating element is adapted to be driven towards the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion. [EN] 1. A consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; anda heating element embedded in the columnar portion,the heating element comprising a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion,the heating element being adapted to be driven towards an end of the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion.2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is an inductive heating element.3. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate portions comprises two elongate portions arranged at respective ends of the base portion to form a U-shape.4. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element has a substantially similar cross-section throughout the base portion and the plurality of elongate portions.5. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is a wire bent to form the base portion and the plurality of elongate portions.6. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation substrate is a solid material or is a loose material held by a wrapping around the columnar portion, and the heating element is embedded in the aerosol generation substrate.7. A-The consumable according to claim 1, wherein the base portion is arranged at an open end of the columnar portion.8. A system for manufacturing a consumable for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a holding means adapted to receive a consumable comprising a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; anda heating element driver arranged to face the holding means, the heating element driver being configured to drive a heating element of the consumable towards an end of the columnar portion.9. The system according to claim 8, further comprising: a drum comprising a plurality of the holding means arranged at respective indexed positions around the drum, each holding means being adapted to receive a respective consumable, the drum being configured to undergo indexed rotation, whereinthe heating element driver is arranged to face a first indexed position around the drum, the heating element driver being configured to drive a heating element towards an end of a columnar portion of a consumable that is in the holding means at the first indexed position.10. The system according to claim 9, further comprising a hopper arranged to store a plurality of columnar portions of aerosol generation substrate and to feed the plurality of columnar portions towards a second indexed position around the drum.11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the first indexed position and the second indexed position are different positions.12. The system according to claim 10, wherein the drum is arranged to rotate around a substantially horizontal axis, and the second indexed position is a top position.13. The system according to claim 10, wherein the holding means are adapted to drop the respective columnar portion after the drum has rotated through a predetermined number of indexed positions from when the respective columnar portion was arranged in the holding means at the second indexed position.14. The system according to claim 8, wherein the heating element driver is a staple gun.15. A method for manufacturing the consumable of claim 1, comprising: arranging the end of the columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate to face a heating element driver; andusing the heating element driver to drive the heating element towards the end of the columnar portion.16. A method of generating an inhalable aerosol, comprising: inserting the consumable of claim 1 into a heating chamber comprising a driving element configured to drive the heating element; andheating the columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate using the heating element to generate the inhalable aerosol.17. The system according to claim 8, wherein the holding means comprises indentations or grooves in an external surface of the drum.


[EN] A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The heating apparatus (10, 50, 90, 150) comprises: an inner wall defining a heating zone (18, 58, 98, 158) and an opening (16, 56, 96, 156) through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; a heater (32, 70, 118, 174) arranged on the inner wall and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance that is received in the heating zone; an outer wall (14, 54, 94, 154) positioned radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and a glass connecting portion (22, 64, 104, 164) connecting the inner wall and the outer wall. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device, comprising: an inner wall defining a heating zone and an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; a heater arranged on the inner wall and configured to provide heat to an aerosol forming substance that is received in the heating zone; an outer wall positioned radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and a glass connecting portion connecting the inner wall and the outer wall.2. The heating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a vacuum is enclosed between the inner wall and the outer wall, or wherein an insulating material is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall.3. The heating apparatus of claims 1 or 2, wherein the glass connecting portion is laser-welded to the inner wall.4. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the outer wall is made of glass and is a singular piece with the glass connecting portion.5. The heating apparatus of claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein the outer wall comprises a metallic material, and wherein a first end of the outer wall is laser- welded to the glass connecting portion.6. The heating apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a glass base, wherein a second end of the outer wall is laser-welded to the glass base.7. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims further comprising a heater cup, the heater cup comprising the inner wall and an end to limit a depth of insertion for the received aerosol forming substance.8. The heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 6 further comprising a heater sleeve and a second glass connecting portion, the heater sleeve comprising the inner wall, wherein the first glass connecting portion connects a first end of the inner wall with a first end of the outer wall and the second glass connecting portion connects a second end of the inner wall with a second end of the outer wall.9. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall.10. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heater comprises an electrically resistive track that is printed or coated on or wrapped around the inner wall.11. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more wires configured to connect the heater to a power source that can supply electrical power to the heater.12. The heating apparatus of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a thermocouple cable and/or thermistor wire configured to connect the heater to a control circuit.13. The heating apparatus of claims 11 or 12, wherein the one or more wires and/or wherein the thermocouple and/or thermistor wire is moulded within glass so as to connect the heater to the power source and/or the control circuit respectively.14. An aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating device comprising the heating apparatus according to claims 1 to 13.15. A method of manufacturing the heating apparatus of any of claims 1 to 13, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inner wall to define a heating zone and an opening through which an aerosol forming substance can be received in the heating zone; arranging a heater on the inner wall; providing an outer wall radially outwardly with respect to the inner wall; and connecting the inner wall to the outer wall with a glass connecting portion.


[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device for receiving an aerosol substrate and providing electric power to said aerosol substrate, the aerosol generating device comprising at least two electrodes configured to electrically couple with said aerosol substrate to provide electric power to said aerosol substrate, in use; a proximity sensor configured to sense proximity of a user in a first direction; and a control unit configured to: compare the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; and increase the electric power provided to said aerosol substrate to an inhalation electric power when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold. There is also provided a method of operating an aerosol generating device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (100) for receiving an aerosol substrate (102) and providing electric power to said aerosol substrate (102), the aerosol generating device (100) comprising: at least two electrodes (106) configured to electrically couple with said aerosol substrate (102) to provide electric power to said aerosol substrate (102), in use; a proximity sensor (110) configured to sense proximity of a user (200) in a first direction (A); and a control unit (108) configured to: compare the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; and increase the electric power provided to said aerosol substrate (102) to an inhalation electric power when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold.2. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device (100) is configured to be activated in response to a users action, and wherein the aerosol generating device (100) is configured to provide a priming electric power to said aerosol substrate (102) in response to the users action, wherein the priming electric power is less than the inhalation electric power.3. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 2, comprising a puff sensor (120) configured to detect an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device by the user (200), wherein the users action is the inhalation action.4. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claims 1 or 2, comprising a puff sensor (120) configured to detect an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device (100) by the user (200), wherein the control unit (108) is configured to increase the provided electric power from the inhalation electric power to a boost electric power in response to an inhalation action being detected by the puff sensor (120).5. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 4, wherein the puff sensor (120) is configured to detect an end of an inhalation action on the aerosol generating device (100) by the user (200), and wherein the control unit (108) is configured to reduce the provided electric power from the boost electric power to the inhalation electric power when the end of the inhalation action is detected by the puff sensor (120).6. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the provided power is increased to the inhalation electric power as a step change when the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold.7. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the provided power is increased to the inhalation electric power as a gradual change as a function of the sensed proximity.8. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more temperature sensors (122) configured to directly or indirectly measure the temperature of said aerosol substrate (102), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is activated when the one or more temperature sensors (122) detects a priming temperature above a first temperature threshold.9. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (108) is configured to reduce the provided electric power from the inhalation electric power to the priming electric power if the determined distance increases above the predetermined threshold.10. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the priming electric power is configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) to a priming temperature of between 0 degrees centigrade and 125 degrees centigrade and the inhalation electric power is configured to heat the aerosol substrate (102) to an inhalation temperature of between 230 degrees centigrade and 280 degrees centigrade11. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, the aerosol generating device (100) comprising a mouthpiece (112), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is arranged adjacent to the mouthpiece (112), and the first direction (A) extends along a longitudinal axis defined by the mouthpiece (112).12. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claim 1 to 10, wherein the aerosol generating device (100) comprises a mouthpiece (112) comprising a planar portion (124), wherein the proximity sensor (110) is arranged on the planar portion (124) of the mouthpiece and the first direction (A) extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar portion (124).13. The aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising an image sensor (116) configured to detect a mouth of the user (200), wherein the first direction (A) extends between the proximity sensor (110) and the mouth of the user (200), in use.14. An aerosol generating system comprising: the aerosol generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13; and an aerosol substrate (102) having one or more electrical conductors (126) provided therein, wherein the at least two electrodes (106) are configured to electrically couple with the one or more electrical conductors (126) in the aerosol substrate (102).15. A method of operating an aerosol generating device (100) comprising: sensing, at a proximity sensor (110), a proximity to a user (200) in a first direction (A); comparing the sensed proximity with a predetermined threshold; determining that the sensed proximity is less than the predetermined threshold; and increasing an electric power provided to at least two electrodes (106) of the aerosol generating device (100) to an inhalation electric power, wherein the at least two electrodes are configured to electrically couple with an aerosol substrate (102) having one or more electrical conductors (126) therein.


[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system, such as an e-cigarette, includes a vaporization chamber in which liquid is vaporized from a heater surface to mix with a flow of air through the vaporization chamber. An inlet channel between an air inlet and the vaporization chamber is convoluted such that it follows at least two directions transverse to the length of the cartridge and provides no straight path for condensed liquid in the vaporization chamber to leak back out of the air inlet. Because the inlet channel enters the vaporization chamber in a transverse direction, the airflow through the chamber is substantially parallel to the heater surface and promotes even vaporization of liquid across the whole area of the surface. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: a first end together defining a longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end;an air inlet;a vaporization chamber;an inlet channel from the air inlet to the vaporization chamber; anda heater surface in the vaporization chamber, the heater surface being substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction;wherein the inlet channel follows a first transverse direction then turns to enter the vaporization chamber in a second transverse direction.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inlet channel is convoluted such that the inlet channel provides no straight path from the air inlet to the vaporization chamber.3. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the inlet channel comprises at least two right-angled bends between the air inlet and the vaporization chamber.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the first transverse direction is opposite to the second transverse direction.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, further comprising an airflow diverter element, of which a first surface defines the first transverse direction and a second, opposite surface defines the second transverse direction.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.7. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet is located centrally in the first end of the cartridge.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heater surface is a distal surface of a ceramic heating element.9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein the ceramic heating element comprises a heating track that extends between two electrical connection points.10. The cartridge according to claim 9, further comprising two electrical terminals that are exposed to an exterior of the cartridge and respectively contact the two electrical connection points.11. The cartridge according to claim 8, further comprising a reservoir configured to store vapour generating liquid to be vaporized in the vaporization chamber.12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the ceramic heating element includes a proximal surface exposed to an inner space of the reservoir and comprises a porous ceramic material to transfer liquid from the proximal surface to the heater surface.13. A vapour generating system comprising a vapour generating device and the cartridge according to claim 1, the cartridge being releasably connected to the vapour generating device.


[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (10) designed to operate according to several operation modes and comprising: - a housing (12) extending along a device axis (X); - a measurement circuitry (28) configured to generate, while the device (10) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the user's body bioimpedance; - a control circuitry (30) comprises a control module (43) configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements, compare the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate the user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) designed to operate according to several operation modes and comprising: - a housing (12; 212; 312) extending along a device axis (X); - a measurement circuitry (28) configured to generate, while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the users body bioimpedance; - a control circuitry (30) comprises a control module (43) configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements, compare the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate the user.2. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 1, wherein the measurement circuitry (28) comprises a pair of measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) designed to be in contact with the users skin while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by the user and a processing module (42) configured to generate a measurement signal on one of the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334), acquire a response signal from the other measurement sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) and generate the bioimpedance measurements by analyzing the measurement signal and the response signal.3. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 2, wherein the measurement circuitry (28) further comprises a reference sensor (36; 236; 336) designed to be in contact with the users skin at least temporary while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by the user, the processing module (42) being further configured to use the reference sensor (36; 236; 336) as a measurement reference.4. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein each sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) protrudes from an external surface (19) of the housing (12; 212; 312) or forms a part of this external surface (19), and is electrically isolated from the housing (12; 212; 312).5. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to claims 3 and 4, wherein the reference sensor (36; 236; 336) is arranged between the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334).6. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: - the housing (12; 212; 312) extends along the device axis (X) between a mouthpiece end (16; 216) and a battery end (18; 218); - one of the measurement sensors (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) is arranged at the mouthpiece end (16; 216) of the housing (12) and the other measurement sensor (32, 34; 232, 234; 332, 334) is arranged at the battery end (18; 218) of the housing (12).7. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the control circuitry (30) comprises an automatic activation element (44) configured to activate automatically at least one operation mode of the device (10); at least one of the sensors (32, 34, 36) presents at least partially circumferential shape extending around the device axis (X).8. The aerosol generation device (210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the control circuitry (30) comprises a manual activation element (244; 344) arranged on an external surface of the housing and configured to activate at least one operation mode of the device (210; 310) further to a user interaction with the element; at least one of the sensors (232, 234; 332, 334) being arranged on the external surface of the housing on the opposite side of the manual activation element (244; 344) or is integrated into the activation element (244; 344).9. The aerosol generation device (310) according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein at least one of the sensors (332) extends over at least one edge (352) formed by the housing (312).10. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the measurement signal is a pulse voltage signal, preferably of a block wave shape.11. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the processing module (42) is configured to generate the bioimpedance measurements by performing several measurement cycles, the generated bioimpedance measurements presenting averaged measurements over the measurement cycles. 1912. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module (43) is configured to extract the control features from the bioimpedance measurements using Fast Fourier Transforms.13. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, in a calibration operation mode, the control module (43) is configured to extract control features from the bioimpedance measurements and store these features as reference features.14. The aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, if the user is authenticated, the control module (43) is configured to trigger a normal operation mode of the device (10; 210; 310), otherwise, the control module (43) is configured to trigger a degraded operation mode of the device (10; 210; 310) or deactivate the device (10; 210; 310).15. Operation method of an aerosol generation device (10; 210; 310) designed to operate according to several operation modes, the operation method comprising: - generate (130), while the device (10; 210; 310) is handheld by a user, bioimpedance measurements relative to the users body bioimpedance; - extract (132) control features from the bioimpedance measurements; - compare (134) the control features with reference features and basing on this comparison, authenticate (136) the user.


[EN] A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100). The cartridge (10) comprises a liquid store (12) for containing a vapour generating liquid and a vapour generating unit (13). The vapour generating unit (13) comprises a vaporisation device (14). The vaporisation device (14) includes a heating element (16) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (18). The vapour generating unit (13) further comprises a liquid transfer element (20) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (12) to the vaporisation device (14) by capillary action. The inductively heatable susceptor (18) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (20) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (14) by the liquid transfer element (20). The inductively heatable susceptor (18) surrounds the liquid transfer element (20) and has an inner surface (22) that contacts an outer surface (24) of the liquid transfer element (20). The inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 3 mm to 10 mm. The liquid transfer element (20) has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the inductively heatable susceptor (18). [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100), the cartridge (10) comprising: a liquid store (12) for containing a vapour generating liquid; and a vapour generating unit (13), the vapour generating unit (13) comprising: a vaporisation device (14) including a heating element (16) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (18); and a liquid transfer element (20) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (12) to the vaporisation device (14) by capillary action; wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (20) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (14) by the liquid transfer element (20); wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) surrounds the liquid transfer element (20) and has an inner surface (22) that contacts an outer surface (24) of the liquid transfer element (20); wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the liquid transfer element (20) having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the inductively heatable susceptor (18).2. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of from 5 mm to 8 mm.3. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an inner diameter of 7 mm.4. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an axial length of from 0.5 mm to 15 mm.5. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) has an axial length of from 3 mm to 5 mm.6. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) comprises a susceptor tube (19).7. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid transfer element (20) comprises at least two different materials, wherein a first of the materials is a porous ceramic; and wherein a second of the materials has a thermal conductivity and/or mechanical strength which is different from the porous ceramic.8. A cartridge (10) according to claim 7, wherein the second of the materials comprises air pockets.9. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 4 mm.10. A cartridge (10) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 2 mm.11. A cartridge (10) according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (18) is spaced apart from an induction coil (28) by a distance of less than 1 mm.12. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge (10) comprises a cup (32) defining an airflow guide (34), wherein the vapour generating unit (13) is disposed in the interior (30) of the cup (26), wherein air is flowable in use from the surrounding environment into the interior (30) of the cup (32) through one or more air inlets (33) to flow over the inductively heatable susceptor (18).13. A cartridge (10) according to claim 12, wherein the liquid transfer element (20) comprises a hollow core (36) and a base (38), wherein the hollow core (36) defines a vaporisation chamber (40), wherein the base (38) comprises at least one indentation (42) which engages with the cup (32), wherein the at least one indentation (42) is configured such that an airflow path is defined for allowing air to flow from the interior (30) of the cup (32) into the vaporisation chamber (40).14. A cartridge (10) according to claim 13, wherein the base (38) of the liquid transfer element (20) comprises a plurality of indentations (42).15. A vapour generating system (110) comprising a vapour generating device (100) and a cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims.


[EN] A method for heat-treating a susceptor (10). The method comprises heating a susceptor (10) to a first temperature over a first time period, the first temperature being above 350 degrees centigrade The method further comprises holding the susceptor (10) at the first temperature for a second time period and cooling the susceptor (10). [EN] Claims 1. A method of manufacturing an induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating system, the method comprising: heat treating a susceptor by: heating the susceptor (10) to a first temperature over a first time period, the first temperature being above 350 degrees C; holding the susceptor (10) at the first temperature for a second time period; and cooling the susceptor (10); and assembling the heat treated susceptor into an induction heating assembly for an aerosol generating system.2. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first temperature is at least 400 degrees centigrade3. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first temperature is at least 500 degrees centigrade4. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first time period is from 4 to 40 seconds.5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second time period is from 3 to 35 seconds.6. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: cooling the susceptor (10) from the first temperature to a second temperature over a third time period.7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the second temperature is from 20 degrees centigrade to 150 degrees centigrade lower than the first temperature.8. A method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the third time period is from 5 to 45 seconds.9. A method according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the method comprises: cooling the susceptor (10) from the second temperature to ambient temperature over a fourth time period, wherein the fourth time period is the time required for the susceptor (10) to cool to ambient temperature.10. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out at ambient atmospheric pressure.11. A method according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out at a pressure above or below ambient atmospheric pressure.12. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the steps of heat treating the susceptor are carried out in an oven or a kiln.13. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out under a normal atmospheric composition.14. A method according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least the step of heating the susceptor (10) to the first temperature is carried out under a composition which differs from a normal atmospheric composition.15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the composition comprises one of an inert gas and an active gas.


[EN] The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a body (110) housing a power source (22) electrically coupled to an electrical charging port (20), a heating cavity (30) provided with an insertion opening (31), a heating system (32) for heating said heating cavity (30), and a sliding mechanism (150) including at least one sliding lid (160) slidably mounted on the body, the sliding mechanism (150) being selectively operatable between at least a using position where the electrical charging port (20) is covered while the opening (31) is exposed and an electrical loading position where the opening (31) is covered while the electrical charging port (20) is exposed, the sliding mechanism (150) being configured so that in any of its positions at most one of the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) is exposed. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating device (100) comprising a body (110) housing: - a power source (22) electrically coupled to an electrical charging port (20), - a heating cavity (30) provided with an opening (31) at one insertion end (31 a) and adapted to receive at least part of an aerosol-generating article (3) inserted through said opening (31), and - a heating system (32) for heating said heating cavity (30), the heating system (32) being supplied by said electrical power source (22), the aerosol-generating device (100) being characterized in that it further comprises a sliding mechanism (150) including at least one sliding lid (160) slidably mounted on the body (110), the sliding mechanism (150) being selectively operatable between at least a using position where the electrical charging port (20) is covered by the at least one sliding lid (160) while the opening (31) is exposed and an electrical loading position where the opening (31) is covered by the at least one sliding lid (160) while the electrical charging port (20) is exposed, and the sliding mechanism (150) being configured so that in any of its positions at most one of the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) is exposed. The aerosol-generating device (600, 900, 1000) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one sliding lid (660, 960, 1060) forms a continuous element defining a closed outline and surrounding the body (610, 910, 1010). The aerosol-generating device (100, 500, 700, 800) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160, 560, 760, 860) extends around a limited portion of a body circumference. The aerosol-generating device (500) according to any one of claims 1 to3, wherein the sliding mechanism (550) is further operatable in a storing position where both the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are covered by the at least one sliding lid (560). The aerosol-generating device (600, 900, 1000) according to any one of claims 1 to4, wherein the at least one sliding lid (660, 960, 1060) comprises at least one aperture (663, 664, 963, 964) configured to face the opening (31) in the using position and/or the electrical charging port (20) in the electrical loading position. The aerosol-generating device (100, 200, 300) according to any one of claims 1 to5, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360) is removable, and the aerosol-generating device further comprises controlling means (33) for disabling the heating system (32) when the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360) is removed. The aerosol-generating device (according to any one of claims 1 to6, wherein the body (110, 210, 310, 410) is provided with at least one peripheral groove or slit (172, 173, 272a, 272b, 373a, 373b, 473a, 473b) and the at least one sliding lid (160, 260, 360, 460) is slidably mounted in said groove or slit. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to7, wherein the sliding mechanism (150) comprises magnetic holding means (180, 161 a, 181, 182, 183) for holding the at least one sliding lid (160) to the body (110). The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to8, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160) comprises a deformable main part (161) made of flexible material such as textile or rubber. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one sliding lid (160) comprises a deformable main part (161) made of a plurality of rigid parts connected by pivotable elements. The aerosol-generating device (900, 1000) according to any one of claims 1 to10, wherein the sliding mechanism (950, 1050) comprises at least one guiding axis (991, 992, 993, 994, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094) mounted on the body (910, 1010), and the at least one sliding lid (960, 1060) is guided around said guiding axis. The aerosol-generating device (910, 1010) according to claim11, wherein the guiding axis (991, 992, 993, 994, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094) is rotatably mounted on the body (910, 1010). The aerosol-generating device (700) according to any one of claims 1 to12, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are covered by the same sliding lid. The aerosol-generating device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are located at opposite ends (110a, 110b) of the body (110). The aerosol-generating device (800) according to any one of claims 1 to13, wherein the opening (31) and the electrical charging port (20) are located at a same end (810b) of the body (810).


[EN] A vapour generating device has a cartridge (2) and a base part (5) having a heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid reservoir (4) containing a vapour generating liquid, a vaporization chamber (6) in communication with the reservoir, at least one air channel (24) extending from an air inlet (22), through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet (26) and a fluid transfer medium (8) extending from the reservoir (4) to the chamber (6). A first portion (8a) of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion (8b) extends in a different plane to the first portion, the first portion being at least double the length of the second portion which extends in a plane transverse to the air flow channel (24). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid reservoir for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid reservoir; at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet; and a fluid transfer medium extending from the liquid reservoir to the vaporization chamber for absorbing and transferring liquid to the vaporization chamber, wherein at least a first portion of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion extends in a different plane or axis to the first portion, the first portion being of a greater length than the length of the second portion.2. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid reservoir for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid reservoir; at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet; and a fluid transfer medium extending from the liquid reservoir to the vaporization chamber for absorbing and transferring liquid to the vaporization chamber, wherein at least a first portion of the fluid transfer medium extends substantially along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge and a second portion extends in a different plane or axis to the first portion, the second portion extending in a plane transverse to the air flow channel.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion extends in a plane transverse to the air flow channel.4. The cartridge as claimed in claim 2, wherein the length of the first portion is at least a third longer than the length of the second portion.5. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein second portion of the wick is substantially planar, the plane being defined by a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis is transverse to the predominant direction of air flow through the vaporisation chamber and the second axis is substantially parallel to the predominant direction of airflow through the vaporisation chamber.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is at least partially deformable.7. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion extends substantially vertically at least partially into the liquid reservoir and the second portion protrudes into and terminates in the vaporisation chamber, preferably substantially perpendicularly to the first portion.8. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aspect (length to width) ratio of the planar fluid transfer medium is at least 2.0 and/or the ratio of the length of the first portion to the length of the second portion is at least 1.2:1, preferably at least 3:1.9. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fluid transfer medium has a substantially L or U-shaped profile.10. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion of the fluid transfer medium is substantially straight, or the first portion of the fluid transfer medium is curved.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is provided with a support structure, preferably a perforated support structure.12. The cartridge as claimed in claim 11, wherein the support structure is provided over an intended upper surface of the second portion, opposing the surface that contacts the heat source.13. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least part of the second portion of the fluid transfer medium is structured to form at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium.14. The cartridge as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium extends axially or parallel with the air channel of the cartridge.15. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one leak prevention member is provided in the air channel, the leak prevention member being selected from at least one of a one-w-ay valve and a S-shaped channel.16. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a pow-er supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims connected to the base part wherein the second portion of the fluid transfer medium at least partially contacts the heat source, preferably wherein the second portion of the fluid transfer medium deforms on contact with the heat source to conform with the profile of the heat source.


[EN] An aerosol generating system includes a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device such as a e-cigarette. The liquid substance storing container includes a porous body for storing liquid substance, and the aerosol generating device includes a heating element configured to fit into a hole of the porous body. The hole is tapered or frusto-conical, and the heating element has external surfaces tapered to match the internal surfaces of the tapered or frusto-conical hole. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device, said liquid substance storing container comprising a porous body for storing a liquid substance and said aerosol generating device comprising a heating element configured to fit into a hole of said porous body, wherein said hole is tapered or frusto-conical, said heating element having external surfaces tapered to match the-internal surfaces of said tapered or frusto-conical hole.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein said heating element is in contact with at least one of the internal surfaces of said hole for conducting heat to the porous body.3. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein said aerosol generating device further comprises a mouth piece in contact with the porous body, said porous body being compressed between said mouth piece and said heating element fitted into the hole of the porous body.4. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein the porous body is adapted to release a vaporized liquid substance when said porous body is heated by the heating element at or above a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade5. The aerosol generating system according to claims 1, wherein the porous body is configured to retain the liquid substance in an ambient temperature and to release and vaporize said liquid substance when heated to form an aerosol.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body is adapted to absorb a volume of liquid substance and to retain said volume of liquid substance until vaporized.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said hole of the porous body substantially extends along a central axis of the porous body.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body includes a closed internal cavity, said closed internal cavity further storing liquid substance.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body is made of porous ceramic, sintered metal, sintered glass or alumina.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 5, wherein said porous body has a shape of a hollow disk, a hollow cylinder or a hollow truncated cone.


[EN] A vapour generating device has a cartridge and a base part having a heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid reservoir containing a vapour generating liquid, a vaporization chamber in communication with the reservoir, at least one air channel extending from an air inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an air outlet and a fluid transfer medium extending from the reservoir to the chamber. The fluid transfer medium has a first woven or non-woven layer (8a) having a first, thin structured surface to form air channels (100) and a second, thicker non-structured woven or non-woven layer (8b). The structured surface (8a) faces the heat source (20). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; and a fluid transfer medium provided in the vaporization chamber for absorbing liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber via the liquid outlet, wherein at least part of a surface of the fluid transfer medium is structured to form at least one air flow channel within the fluid transfer medium.2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein an intended lower surface of the fluid transfer medium remote from the liquid store is provided with the structured surface, the structured surface comprising at least two adjacent portions of the fluid transfer medium being provided in different planes to create the air flow channel therebetween.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the structured fluid transfer medium comprises at least one non-woven material, the structured surface of the non-woven material being formed by at least one of press moulding, cutting, bending, folding, wet laying, lamination, melt blowing, spin bonding, embossing and partial weaving/stitching.4. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fluid transfer medium comprises a first fluid transfer medium having the structured surface and a second transfer medium without a structured surface, the first fluid transfer medium being located furthest from the liquid store, the material of the first and the second fluid transfer medium being the same or different.5. The cartridge as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first structured fluid transfer medium is thinner than the second non-structured fluid transfer medium.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one support member is provided for at least partially supporting the fluid transfer medium to prevent or reduce its deformation, preferably wherein the at least one support member is provided for at least the structured part of the fluid transfer medium.7. The cartridge as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one support member comprises at least one of a housing surrounding at least part of the fluid transfer medium, a pin and a strut extending partially or fully through or under the fluid transfer medium.8. The cartridge as claimed in claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the at least one support member comprises a reinforcing porous scaffold provided below, above or through the structured fluid transfer medium.9. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8, wherein the porous scaffold comprises a mesh, preferably selected from a mesh of stainless steel, Iconel, titanium and nickel. O10. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the reinforcing porous scaffold and the fluid transfer medium are simultaneously pressed/formed to provide a reinforced structured fluid transfer medium.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge further comprises a thermal interface membrane that extends at least partially across the structured surface of the fluid transfer medium.12. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge further comprises a vapour flow channel that extends from an inlet, through the vaporisation chamber to an outlet.13. The cartridge as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one air flow channel within the structured fluid transfer medium extends axially or parallel with the vapour flow channel of the cartridge.14. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the surface that is structured to form the at least one air flow channel comprises a vaporization surface.15. The cartridge as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fluid transfer medium comprises a heater interface surface, and wherein one or more of at least one air flow channel is formed in a surface that is spaced from the heater interface surface.16. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a power supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims, the cartridge being thermically connected to the base part wherein the structured surface of the fluid transfer medium faces the heat source.17. A vapour generating device as claimed in claim 16, wherein a footprint area of the structured fluid transfer medium is substantially the same as a footprint area of the heat source that is brought into contact therewith. O


[EN] A cartridge for a vapour generating system such as an e-cigarette includes a layer of mesh disposed across the airflow path, wherein at least a surface of the mesh includes a water-repellent material. The mesh permits the flow of air along the airflow path, while resisting the passage of condensed vapour-generating liquid that might leak from either the air inlet or air outlet. The water-repellent material may be a surface coating of a fluoropolymer such as PTFE or a ceramic nano-coating. Preferably the mesh has an average pore size less than 30 micro m. The mesh may be a generally planar sheet supported in a prefabricated cartridge closure assembly, which also defines the air inlet. [EN] 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating system, the cartridge comprising: an air inlet;a vaporization chamber;an air outlet;an airflow path extending from the air inlet through the vaporization chamber to the air outlet; anda mesh disposed across the airflow path;wherein at least a surface of the mesh comprises a water-repellent material.2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the water-repellent material is a ceramic coating.3. The cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the ceramic coating comprises silicon dioxide.4. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the water-repellent material is a fluoropolymer coating.5. The cartridge according to claim 4, wherein the water-repellent material is PTFE.6. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a heater in the vaporization chamber, wherein the mesh is disposed such that a temperature of the mesh remains low enough to avoid thermal degradation of the water-repellent material when the heater is in operation.7. The cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the temperature of the mesh remains below 270 degrees centigrade when the heater is in operation.8. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the mesh has an average pore size less than 50 micro m.9. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the mesh is disposed across the airflow path between the air inlet and the vaporization chamber.10. The cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising a cartridge closure assembly, which comprises the air inlet and the mesh.11. The cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the cartridge closure assembly comprises: a cartridge cover comprising the air inlet;a gasket; anda layer of the mesh mounted between the cartridge cover and the gasket.12. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the gasket forms a seal around the vaporization chamber.13. The cartridge according to claim 11, wherein the cartridge cover comprises integrated electrodes.14. The cartridge according to claim 11, which is a three-part cartridge comprising: the cartridge closure assembly as a first part;a second part to which the cartridge closure assembly is attached, the second part comprising the vaporization chamber; anda third part to which the second part is attached, the third part comprising a reservoir for a vapour generating liquid.15. A vapour generating system comprising the cartridge according to claim 1 and a vapour generating device comprising a power source; wherein a distal end of the cartridge is releasably connected to the vapour generating device; andwherein electrodes couple the power source, via a control circuit, to a heater in the cartridge.


[EN] A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor (7) of an aerosol-generating device (1) is described. The susceptor (7) is inductively heated by an oscillating circuit driven by an inverter. The method comprises a pre-heating phase of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a subsequent heating phase of the aerosol-generating device (1). A step of estimating or determining a temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is performed during the pre-heating and heating phases. At the start of the pre-heating phase, the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit, e.g., a capacitor voltage. The determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1). [EN] Claims 1. A method for controlling the heating of a susceptor (7) of an aerosol -generating device (1), the susceptor (7) being inductively heated by an oscillating circuit (6) driven by an inverter (5), wherein the method comprises a pre-heating phase (PHP) of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a subsequent heating phase (HP) of the aerosolgenerating device (1), a step of estimating or determining a temperature of the aerosolgenerating device (1) being performed during the pre-heating and heating phases (PHP, HP), wherein at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP), the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1).2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature is transitioned when the rate of change of the estimated or determined temperature falls below a first predefined value, e.g., about 3 to about 7 degrees C/s.3. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, after the initial transition, the estimation or determination of the temperature is based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device until the end of the heating phase (HP).4. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, after the initial transition, the estimation or determination of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) or a determined indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6) if the rate of change of the estimated or determined temperature exceeds a second predefined value e.g., about 8 to about 12 degrees C/s.5. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the resonant frequency is determined by measuring the phase angle between the current of an inductance coil (60) and the voltage of a capacitor of the oscillating circuit (6), the resonant frequency corresponding to the frequency when the phase angle is substantially equal to 90 degrees.6. The method according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the resonant frequency is determined by minimizing an error function calculated using measurements of electrical indicative values in the oscillating circuit (6).7. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimated or determined temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is the temperature of the susceptor (7).8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on a determined resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6), and wherein the temperature of the susceptor (7) is estimated or determined using a predefined linear or polynomial function between the resonant frequency of the oscillating circuit (6) and the temperature of the susceptor (7).9. The method according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the estimation or determination of the temperature at the start of the pre-heating phase (PHP) is based on an indicative electrical value of the oscillating circuit (6).10. The method according to any preceding claim, wherein the determination or estimation of the temperature is transitioned to being based on a measured internal temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) and a predefined offset.11. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the estimated or determined temperature of the aerosol-generating device (1) is used to control the heating of the susceptor (7) during the pre-heating and heating phases (PHP, HP).12. A method according to claim 11, wherein heating of the susceptor (7) is controlled based on a comparison between the estimated or determined temperature and a target temperature or temperature profile.13. A method according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the aerosol-generating device (1) further comprises a power converter (8) connected between a power supply unit (4) and the inverter (5), and wherein the estimated temperature is used to vary the output voltage of the power converter (8) or to control the operation of the inverter (5).14. An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising: an induction heatable susceptor (7); an oscillating circuit (6) arranged to generate a time varying electromagnetic field for inductively heating the susceptor (7); an inverter (5) configured to drive the oscillating circuit (6); a temperature sensor (21) for providing internal temperature measurements of the aerosol-generating device (1); and a controller (9) adapted to implement the method for controlling the heating of the susceptor (7) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.15. An aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 14, further comprising a power converter (8) connected between a power supply unit (4) and the inverter (5).


[EN] A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100). The cartridge (10) comprises a liquid store (16) for containing a vapour generating liquid. The cartridge further comprises a vapour generating unit (12). The vapour generating unit (12) comprises a vaporisation device (18). The vaporisation device (18) includes a heating element (20). The heating element (20) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (22). The vapour generating unit (12) further comprises a liquid transfer element (24) arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (16) to the vaporisation device (18) by capillary action. The inductively heatable susceptor (22) is arranged in thermal proximity to the liquid transfer element (24) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (18) by the liquid transfer element (24). The cartridge further comprises a cup (26) defining an airflow guide (28). [EN] Claims 1. A cartridge (10) for a vapour generating device (100), wherein the cartridge (10) comprises: a liquid store (16) for containing a vapour generating liquid; a vapour generating unit (12), the vapour generating unit (12) comprising: a vaporisation device (18) including a heating element (20) comprising an inductively heatable susceptor (22); and a liquid transfer element (24) positioned outside an inner volume of the liquid store (16) and arranged to hold and transfer vapour generating liquid from the liquid store (16) to the vaporisation device (18) by capillary action, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) extends around a radially outer circumferential surface (48) of the liquid transfer element (24) and includes a radially inner circumferential surface (46) that contacts the radially outer circumferential surface (48) of the liquid transfer element (24) to heat and vaporise the vapour generating liquid held and transferred to the vaporisation device (18) by the liquid transfer element (24); the cartridge (10) further comprising: a cup (26) defining an airflow guide (28), wherein the vapour generating unit (12) is disposed in the interior (30) of the cup (26) and a radially outer circumferential surface (23) of the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is spaced apart from an interior surface (25) of the cup (26) to define an airflow path (29) therebetween; and at least two air inlets (32) through which air is flowable in use from the surrounding environment through a corresponding number of aligned airflow channels (34) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) along the airflow path (29) to flow over the radially outer circumferential surface (23) of the inductively heatable susceptor (22).2. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge (10) comprises at least three air inlets (32).3. A cartridge (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a hollow core (36) and a base (40), wherein the hollow core (36) defines a vaporisation chamber (38), wherein the base (40) comprises at least one indentation (42) which engages with the cup (26), wherein the at least one indentation (42) is configured such that an airflow path is defined for allowing air to flow from the interior (30) of the cup (26) into the vaporisation chamber (38).4. A cartridge (10) according to claim 3, wherein the base (40) of the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a plurality of indentations (42).5. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) have a generally radial configuration around the interior (30) of the cup (26).6. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) are uniformly spaced around the interior (30) of the cup (26).7. A cartridge (10) according any of the preceding claims, wherein each of the airflow channels (34) extends at an angle through a body (44) of the cup (26) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) such that in use air flows through each airflow channel (34) into the interior (30) of the cup (26) at an angle.8. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the airflow channels (34) extend into the interior (30) of the cup (26) adjacent the liquid store (16) such that in use air flowing into the interior (30) of the cup (26) limits thermal energy transfer from the vapour generating unit (12) to the liquid store (16).9. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid transfer element (24) comprises a porous ceramic.10. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is substantially cylindrical, oval or conical.11. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (22) is positioned beneath the liquid store (16).12. A cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a vapour outlet channel (52) is fluidly connected to a mouthpiece (54), wherein the mouthpiece (54) comprises a thermally insulating material.13. A vapour generating system (110) comprising a vapour generating device (100) and a cartridge (10) according to any of the preceding claims.


[EN] A vapour generating device (10) having a cartridge (14) for thermal connection to a base part (16) having at least one heat source (20), the cartridge having a liquid store (25) for containing a vapour generating liquid L and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane (50) across the opening of the cartridge and a compliant structure (60) attached to the membrane (50) and at least partially surrounding the opening, the compliant structure (60) configured to at least partially deform on connection of the base part to the cartridge. [EN] CLAIMS: 1. A cartridge for a vapour generating device, the cartridge being configured to thermically connect to a base part having at least one heat source, the cartridge comprising: a liquid store for containing a vapour generating liquid and having a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid store via the liquid outlet; a thermal interface membrane configured, when the cartridge is thermically connected to the base part, to transfer heat from the heat source to effect vaporization of the vapour generating liquid; and at least one compliant material at least partially surrounding the thermal interface membrane, the compliant material being configured to at least partially deform upon connection of the base part to the cartridge.2. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal interface membrane is mounted at least partially on or embedded in the compliant material, preferably wherein the compliant material at least partially surrounds an opening to a cavity of the cartridge.3. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the compliant material has: (i) a Youngs Modulus of between 1 and 10 MPa; and/or(ii) an initial shear modulus of between 0.1 and 10 MPa for non-linear elastic materials.4. The cartridge as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the compliant material is configured to mould to a shape of the heat source upon connection of the base part and, optionally, to hold the cartridge and base part together.5. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the thermal interface membrane is attached to a surface of the compliant material or the thermal interface membrane is embedded within at least part of the compliant material.6. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material is selected from at least one of a high temperature moulded silicone, nitrile, neoprene, ethylene propylene, fluorocarbon, and PTFE.7. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material has a shore A hardness of between 30 to 70.8. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the compliant material comprises at least one flexible, sealing member and the sealing member matches a shape of a perimeter of the heat source to be contacted by the thermal interface membrane.9. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8, wherein the sealing member is selected from an O-ring, a square ring or an elliptical ring.10. The cartridge as claimed in claim 8 or 9, wherein the sealing member has a substantially circular cross-section, preferably wherein the diameter of the sealing member is 0.5 to 3mm, and most preferably wherein the diameter of the sealing member is l-2mm.11. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least part of the sealing member is provided with at least one chamfer, preferably on an inner surface of the sealing member that contacts the heat source.12. The cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least part of the sealing member is provided with at least one fillet, preferably on an inner surface of the sealing member that contacts the heat source.13. The cartridge as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge has a vapour flow channel extending from an inlet, through the vaporization chamber to a vapour outlet.14. A vapour generating device comprising: a base part having at least one heat source and a power supply and a cartridge according to any one of the preceding claims thermically connected to the base part via the thermal interface membrane, wherein the compliant material deforms around a part of the heat source that is received within the cartridge.15. A vapour generating device as claimed in claim 14, wherein at least part of the heat source protrudes from a rigid body of the base part and/or the compliant material at least partially surrounds an opening into a cavity of the cartridge.


[EN] This invention relates to a cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article comprising: a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: a first paper tube layer (6), a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said cooling segment also comprises: a glue layer (7): sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8), made of: at least one first glued zone (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1, extending along a first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), at least one lowly glued zone (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, extending along a second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), different from said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s). [EN] 1. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article comprising: > a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: ° a first paper tube layer (6),° a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said cooling segment also comprises: ? a glue layer (7): ° sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8),° made of: ? at least one first glued zone (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1, extending along a first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9),? at least one second glued zone (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, extending along a second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), different from said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s).2. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein: ? said at least one second glued zone (2), has: ° either one hole (3) made by a laser perforation,° or several holes (3) respectively made by laser perforations and distributed on a radial periphery of said second glued zone (2).3. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said glue layer (7) is made of at least one said second glued zone (2) longitudinally located between two said first glued zones (11, 12).4. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said second glued zone (2) has at least N holes (3) respectively made by laser perforations and distributed on a periphery of said second glued zone (2), with N value is 2 or more, or with N value is 4 or more.5. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is less than half of length (L) of said cooling segment (9), preferably less than quarter of length (L) of said cooling segment (9).6. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is more than 5 percent of length (L) of said cooling segment (9), preferably more than 10 percent of length (L) of said cooling segment (9).7. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? length (L) of said cooling segment (9) ranges from 5 to 30mm,> length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) ranges from 2 to 10mm, preferably from 3 to 8mm.8. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein length (lp2) of second longitudinal portion of said cooling segment (9) is more than the double of a laser perforation width.9. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said second threshold T2 is above 0.001 mg/mm2.10. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein said second threshold T2 ranges from 0.001 to 0.006 mg/mm2, preferably from 0.001 to 0.003 mg/mm2.11. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein said first threshold T1 is above 0.008 mg/mm2.12. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein T1 > 2 T2, or T1 > 4 T2, or T1 > 10 T2.13. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein: ? said first glued zone (1) extends, along said first longitudinal portion (lp11, lp12) of said cooling segment (9), over more than half of the radial periphery of said cooling segment (9), preferably over the whole radial periphery of said cooling segment (9),? said second glued zone (2) extends, along said second longitudinal portion (lp2) of said cooling segment (9), over more than half of the radial periphery of said cooling segment (9), preferably over the whole radial periphery of said cooling segment (9).14. Cooling segment for an aerosol-generating article according to any of preceding claims, wherein the cooling segment has a center part (5) filling completely inside of the first paper tube layer (6), and wherein this center part (5) is totally void.15. Tube including several cooling segments (9) for an aerosol-generating article aligned one behind the other and to be cut out from one another, comprising: > a multilayer paper tube (6, 7, 8), comprising at least: ° a first paper tube layer (6),° a second paper tube layer (8), surrounding coaxially said first paper tube layer (6), wherein, said tube also comprises: ? a glue layer (7): ° sandwiched between said first paper tube layer (6) and second paper tube layer (8),° made of an alternation, along longitudinal direction (X) of said tube, of: ? first glued zones (1, 11, 12), with a glue amount per surface above a first threshold T1,? second glued zones (2), with a glue amount per surface below a second threshold T2 which can be as low as zero, with T2 < T1, each having one or more hole(s) (3) made by one or more laser perforation(s).


[EN] The present invention concerns a tobacco article (10), comprising a wrapped tobacco portion (12), a filter portion (14), a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14) and a laminated tipping paper (21) comprising:an inner layer (21A) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being attached to the plug wrap (22);an outer layer (21B) arranged around the inner layer (21A).The outer layer (21B) of the tipping paper (21) comprises:- a fixed part (31A) directly fixed to a surface of an upstream part of the inner layer (21A); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface of a downstream part of the inner layer (21A) and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10). [EN] 1. A tobacco article (10), comprising: - a wrapped tobacco portion (12);- a filter portion (14) forming a mouth end;- a plug wrap (22) wrapping the filter portion (14);- a laminated tipping paper (21) comprising: an inner layer (21A) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being attached to the plug wrap (22), the inner layer (21A) defining a downstream part adjacent to the mouth end and an upstream part opposite to the downstream part;an outer layer (21B) arranged around the inner layer (21A); wherein the outer layer (21B) of the tipping paper (21) comprises: - a fixed part (31A) directly fixed to a surface of the upstream part of the inner layer (21A); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface of the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10).2. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part (31A) is fixed to the surface of the upstream part of the inner layer (21A) by a tipping adhesive layer (32).3. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the tipping adhesive layer (32) extends according to substantially the whole area of the fixed part (31A).4. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes (40) arranged circumferentially and extending through the plug wrap (22), the inner layer (21A) and the fixed part (31A) of the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21).5. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 4 taken in combination with claim 2 or 3, wherein the ventilation holes (40) extend through the adhesive layer (32).6. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixed part (31A) is delimited from the peelable part (31B) by a weakening line (35).7. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6, wherein the weakening line (35) extends circumferentially.8. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6 or 7 taken in combination with any one of claims 4 or 5, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are spaced from the weakening line (35).9. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding clams, the peelable part (31B) is adapted to be detached from the fixed part (31A) by twisting.10. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) further comprises a flap (37) configured to be actuated to peel the peelable part (31B).11. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the peelable part (31B) is fixed to the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21) by at least one fixing point detachable upon peeling.12. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the peelable part (31B) is in free contact with the downstream part of the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21).13. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) of the laminated tipping paper (21) has a water resistant and/or a flavour releasing coating and/or a printed design and/or embossed roughness at the downstream part.14. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) and the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21) extend according to a same length.15. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner layer (21A) and the outer layer (21B) of the laminated tipping paper (21) are formed from substantially the same material.