[EN] A method comprising inductively heating a susceptor (10), detecting the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10), and measuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the emitted thermal radiation to provide a measured susceptor temperature. [EN] 1. A method, the method comprising: inductively heating a susceptor (10);detecting the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10); andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the emitted thermal radiation to provide a measured susceptor temperature.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10) is detected by a thermal imaging camera.3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the susceptor (10) is inductively heated by an induction coil (22).4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the induction coil (22) is arranged to surround the susceptor (10).5. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises: detecting a reflection of the thermal radiation emitted from the susceptor (10); andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) based on the reflected thermal radiation.6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the thermal radiation is reflected by a mirror.7. A method according to claim 6, wherein a reflective surface of the mirror comprises gold.8. A method according to any of the proceeding claims, wherein the method comprises: comparing the measured susceptor temperature with an estimated susceptor temperature.9. A method according to any of the proceeding claims, wherein the method comprises: varying the temperature of the susceptor (10) over a time period; andmeasuring the temperature of the susceptor (10) over the time period to provide a measured susceptor temperature profile over the time period.10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the method comprises: comparing the measured susceptor temperature profile with an estimated susceptor temperature profile over the time period.11. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the susceptor (10) is substantially cylindrical.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the susceptor (10) is a susceptor tube.13. A method according to any of claim 1 to 10, wherein the susceptor (10) is substantially planar.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein the susceptor (10) is a susceptor strip.15. A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the susceptor (10) is useable as a heating element (12) as part of an induction heating assembly (14) of an aerosol generating system (16), wherein the aerosol generating system (16) comprises an aerosol generating device (18) and an aerosol generating substrate (20).


[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), a tipping paper (21) and a plurality of ventilation holes (40).The tipping paper (21) comprises:- a fixed part (31A) fixed to a surface comprising an upstream part of the plug wrap (22) and a part of an external surface delimiting the wrapped tobacco portion (12); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface comprising the downstream part of the plug wrap and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10).The ventilation holes (40) are arranged circumferentially and extend through the plug wrap (21) and the fixed part (31A) of the tipping paper (21). [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), and defining a downstream part adjacent to the mouth end and an upstream part opposite to the downstream part;- a tipping paper (21) wrapping at least a part of the wrapped tobacco portion (12) together with the filter portion (14) and being in contact with the plug wrap (22);- a plurality of ventilation holes (40); wherein the tipping paper (21) comprises: - a fixed part (31A) fixed to a surface comprising the upstream part of the plug wrap (22) and a part of an external surface delimiting the wrapped tobacco portion (12); and- a peelable part (31B) covering a surface comprising the downstream part of the plug wrap and configured to be peeled before using the tobacco article (10); wherein the ventilation holes (40) are arranged circumferentially and extend through the plug wrap (21) and the fixed part (31A) of the tipping paper (21).2. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part (31A) is delimited from the peelable part (31B) by a weakening line (35).3. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2, wherein the weakening line (35) extends circumferentially.4. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are spaced from the weakening line (35).5. 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).6. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixed part (31A) is fixed to said surface by an adhesive layer (32).7. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6, wherein the adhesive layer (32) extends according to substantially the whole area of the fixed part (31A).8. The tobacco article (10) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the ventilation holes (40) extend through the adhesive layer (32).9. 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 plug wrap surface by at least one fixing point detachable upon peeling.10. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ventilation holes (40) are formed by online laser perforation.11. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has at least one of the following characteristics: - a basis weight comprised between 30 g/m2 and 50 g/m2, and advantageously substantially equal to 35 g/m2;- a thickness above 36 micrometres and advantageously substantially equal to 40 micrometres;- a tensile strength above 25 N/15 mm and advantageously substantially equal to 30 N/15 mm;- a strain at break above 1,5 percent and advantageously substantially equal to 1,7 percent;- a felt side Bekk smoothness above 130 s;- a wire side Bekk smoothness substantially equal to 80 s;- a Cobb value of the wire side comprised between 10 g/m2 and 16 g/m2 and advantageously substantially equal to 13 g/m2;- a porosity substantially less than 1,5 CU.12. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has at least one of the following characteristics substantially equal to the corresponding characteristic of the tipping paper (21): - thickness;- tensile strength;- strain at break;- felt side Bekk smoothness;- wire side Bekk smoothness;- Cobb value;- porosity;- stiffness;- opacity;- brightness.13. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has a water resistant and/or a flavour releasing coating.14. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) has a printed design and/or embossed roughness.15. The tobacco article (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug wrap (22) is formed from a transparent plastic or cellulose paper.


[EN] An aerosol generation assembly includes an aerosol generation device and a cartridge The device includes a cavity defining an operation position of the cartridge wherein the cartridge is received in the cavity and is able to operate with the device, anda tag reader arranged on the cavity surface and extending along an offset axis (A-A').The cartridge includes an electronic communication tag configured to store data and communicate this data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position.The tag is arranged on the cartridge surface so as when the cartridge is in the operation position, the tag and the tag reader are offset along the offset axis (A-A'). [EN] 1. An aerosol generation assembly comprising an aerosol generation device and a cartridge; the aerosol generation device comprising a device body extending along a device axis (X-X') and comprising: a cavity delimited by a cavity surface and defining an operation position of the cartridge wherein the cartridge is received in the cavity and is configured to operate with the aerosol generation device, anda tag reader arranged on the cavity surface and extending along an offset axis (A-A');the cartridge comprising a cartridge body defining a cartridge surface, and an electronic communication tag configured to store data and communicate the data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position;wherein the electronic communication tag is arranged on the cartridge surface so as when the cartridge is in the operation position, the electronic communication tag and the tag reader are offset along the offset axis (A-A').2. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the offset axis (A-A') is parallel to the device axis (X-X').3. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein, when the cartridge is in the operation position, each of the electronic communication tag and the tag reader extends in a respective plane, wherein the two respective planes are separated and parallel.4. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein, when the cartridge is in the operation position, the electronic communication tag and the tag reader are arranged away from each other along to the offset axis (A-A') or overlap each other along the offset axis (A-A') less than 25 percent of the electronic communication tag area.5. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a mouthpiece configured to cover a part of the cartridge body and defining an internal volume between at least a delimiting wall of said part and an internal surface of the mouthpiece, the electronic communication tag arranged in the internal volume.6. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge body comprises an airflow path defining an outlet formed on the mouthpiece, at least a part of the airflow path and the electronic communication tag extending in a same plane.7. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 6, wherein said part of the airflow path extends between the delimiting wall and a side wall of the cartridge body.8. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the cartridge body extends along a cartridge axis (Y-Y') coinciding with the device axis (X-X') when the cartridge is in the operation position;the electronic communication tag extending parallel to the cartridge axis (Y-Y').9. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 8, wherein the electronic communication tag extends in a plane extending at equidistance from two parallel side walls of the cartridge body.10. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 9, wherein, to be placed in the operational position, the cartridge is configured to be received in the cavity according to two different orientations, and the electronic communication tag is configured to communicate the data to the tag reader when the cartridge is in the operation position according to either orientation.11. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge body comprises a storage portion for storing an aerosol forming precursor and delimited by walls made of glass or plastic materials.12. The aerosol generation assembly according to claim 1, wherein the tag reader includes a dielectric support, a chip and an antenna, the dielectric support is directly fixed to the cavity surface, and the dielectric support is devoid of ferrite.


[EN] An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber (3) configured to generate an aerosol; an air flow channel (23, 24) arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation chamber (3) and for drawing aerosol from the aerosol generation chamber to an outlet (22); and a valve (7) arranged in the air flow channel and configured to move between a first state and a second state, wherein air flow in the air flow channel in the first state is restricted more than air flow in the air flow channel in the second state, wherein the valve is configured to move from the first state to the second state when a pressure difference across the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to generate an aerosol; an air flow channel arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation chamber and for drawing aerosol from the aerosol generation chamber to an outlet; and a valve arranged in the air flow channel and configured to move between a first state and a second state, wherein air flow in the air flow channel in the first state is restricted more than air flow in the air flow channel in the second state, wherein the valve is configured to move from the first state to the second state when a pressure difference across the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold.2. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the valve is a butterfly valve.3. An aerosol generation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the air flow channel comprises a first channel in parallel with a second channel, and the valve is arranged in the second channel.4. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first channel and the second channel are each connected to the aerosol generation chamber.5. An aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first channel is connected to the aerosol generation chamber and the second channel is arranged for drawing air through the aerosol generation device without passing through the aerosol generation chamber.6. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is arranged in the air flow channel upstream from the aerosol generation chamber.7. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is arranged in the air flow channel downstream from the aerosol generation chamber.8. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, the aerosol generation device further comprising a control circuit configured to detect or control a state of the valve.9. An aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein the control circuit comprises a pressure sensor or flow rate sensor arranged in the air flow channel.10. An aerosol generation device according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the aerosol generation chamber based on the state of the valve.11. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the valve based on a characteristic of air flow in the air flow channel.12. An aerosol generation device according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the valve based on an aerosol generation parameter.13. An aerosol generation device according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve is configured to be controlled by a user.


[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising an oven having a first opening through which an aerosol-generating article could be inserted at least partially in the oven and a compression device which is arranged outside the oven and in front of the opening to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system comprising such an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article. A method for inserting an aerosol-generating article at least partially in an oven of an aerosol-generating device by the steps of compressing the aerosol-generating article by a compression device which is arranged outside the oven and in front of an opening of the oven to compress the aerosol- generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening, and moving the compressed aerosol-generating article at least partially into the oven is disclosed, too. [EN] Claims An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising an oven (2) having a first opening through which an aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted at least partially in the oven (2), characterized by a compression device (6, 8) which is arranged outside the oven (2) and in front of the opening to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven through the opening, the compression device (6, 8) comprising at least one roller that defines a gap, by which a defined pressure could be applied in a direction towards the gap. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) comprises two compression rollers (6, 8) defining the gap, by which the defined pressure could be applied in a direction towards the gap. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) defines a maximal width of the aerosol-generating article (10) to be inserted in the oven. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) is motor driven, preferably electrically driven, wherein the compression device (6, 8) preferably comprises a transport device (6, 8) for accelerating the aerosol-generating article (10) in a direction towards the oven (2). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the compression device (6, 8) has a first opening facing in the direction of the oven (2) and a second opening facing away from the oven, wherein a diameter of the first opening is at > 5 percent, preferably > 7.5 percent, more preferably >10 percent, most preferably > 15 percent and preferably < 75 percent, preferably < 60 percent, more preferably < 50 percent, most preferably < 40 percent smaller than a diameter of the second opening. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized by a sensor for detecting insertion of an aerosol-generating article (10) in the compression device (6, 8). The aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 6, characterized by a control device, which controls the compression device (6, 8) to compress the aerosol-generating article (10) detected by the sensor. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that a volume of the internal cavity (4) of the oven (2), in which the aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted and/or a cross-sectional diameter of this cavity (4), perpendicular to the direction along which the aerosol-generating article (10) could be inserted, is constant. The aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the walls of the oven comprise a heating element for actively heating an aerosolgenerating article (10) inserted in the oven. A System comprising an aerosol-generating device (1) according to any preceding claims and an aerosol-generating article (10), wherein the aerosol-generating article (10) extends in a first direction, in a second and in a third direction, which are each perpendicular with respect to each other, wherein the extension in the first direction is greater than in the second and third direction, and wherein at least one of the second or third direction extends a width of the oven (2). The system according to claim 10, characterized in that the aerosol-generating article (10) is compressible at least in the second or third direction that in a compressed state its extension in this direction is smaller than the width of the oven (2). The system according to any of claims 10-11, characterized in that the aerosol-generating article (10) and/or the oven (2) has a circular cross section and preferably a longitudinal extension in the axial direction greater than a diameter of the circular cross section. A method for inserting an aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially in an oven (2) of an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising the steps of compressing the aerosol-generating article (10) by a compression device (6, 8) which is arranged outside the oven (2) and in front of an opening of the oven (2) to compress the aerosol-generating device upon insertion thereof in the oven (2) through the opening, and moving the compressed aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially into the oven (2). The method according to claim 13, characterized by compressing the aerosol-generating article (10) by the compression device by > 5 percent, preferably > 7.5 percent, more preferably >10 percent, most preferably > 15 percent and preferably < 75 percent, preferably < 60 percent, more preferably < 50 percent, most preferably < 40 percent. The method according to any of claims 13-14, characterized by transporting the aerosol-generating article (10) at least partially into the oven (2) by a motor driven transport device (6, 8).


[EN] An aerosol generating device includes an outside casing containing a battery and having a receiving cavity for receiving a cartomizer, and a power supply interfacing member connected to the battery and positioned inside the receiving cavity. The device further includes a sealing arrangement between the power supply interfacing member and the outside casing, wherein the sealing arrangement has a sealing lip, the sealing lip extends from the power supply interfacing member to flex against the outside casing and is orientated to extend in the direction of the battery. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: an outside casing containing a battery and comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a cartomizer, anda power supply interfacing member connected to the battery and positioned inside the receiving cavity,wherein the device further comprises a first sealing arrangement between the power supply interfacing member and the outside casing, andwherein the first sealing arrangement comprises a sealing lip, the sealing lip extends from the power supply interfacing member to flex against the outside casing and is orientated to extend in the direction of the battery.2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is arranged circumferentially about the power supply interfacing member.3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is orientated to extend towards the battery.4. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip is configured as a continuous skirt around the power supply interfacing member.5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply interfacing member comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) to which are connected electrical connectors accessible in the receiving cavity to the cartomizer, and a second sealing arrangement configured for sealing the connectors to prevent liquid coming from the cartomizer to reach the PCB.6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the second sealing arrangement is formed as a single element or integrally with the sealing lip.7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein the first sealing arrangement and/or the second sealing arrangement is made of silicone rubber.8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing, has a non-uniform cross section along a longitudinal direction of the outside casing.9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional area of the outside casing increases from an opening aperture of the outside casing along a longitudinal direction of the outside casing towards the battery.10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein an outer diameter or a circumference length of the sealing lip in a relaxed state, is larger than an inner diameter or circumference length of an opening aperture of the outside casing.11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the outside casing is formed of a rigid material.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the outside casing is formed of a rigid thermoplastic material, glass or metal.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein the sealing lip is orientated to extend towards the battery.


[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating device and a capsule adapted for use with the aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device. The cavity is configured to host a capsule and the capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance. The capsule comprises an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device; whereinthe cavity is configured to host a capsule; andthe capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 wherein the cavity and capsule are configured such that, when the capsule is hosted in the cavity, the capsule remains at least partially exposed, external to a body of the aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: an elongate body having a first and second end; whereinthe cavity is positioned on an elongate side of the body.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 3 wherein the cavity and capsule are configured such that, when the capsule is hosted in the cavity, the capsule lies along the elongate side of the body and does not extend beyond the first and second ends.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 2 wherein the cavity is arranged such that the capsule is inserted in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the elongate body.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 3 further comprising: a mouthpiece at the first end of the body;a power source;a heater assembly;a heater control means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly;a substance transfer means for controllably drawing the substance from the capsule through the cavity to the heater assembly; such that,when power is supplied to the heater together with the substance, an aerosol is generated which may be drawn through the mouthpiece.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: retention means for releasably retaining the capsule in the cavity; andrelease means for releasing the retention means such that the capsule may be removed from the cavity.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 further comprising: a recognition means configured to read capsule type information associated with the capsule; wherein the capsule type information comprises at least one of the type of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule;the heating temperature and duration of heating to be applied to the substance; andthe volume of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule.9. A capsule configured for use with the aerosol generating device of claim 1, the capsule comprising: an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance; andan outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity.10. The capsule of claim 9 wherein a portion of the external shell is transparent such that a substance contained therein is visible to a user, the transparent portion being at least partially exposed when the capsule is hosted in the cavity of the aerosol generating device.11. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising gripping means arranged on the external shell, the gripping means configured so as to improve the ease with which the user may apply the required force to the capsule in order to remove the capsule from the cavity of the aerosol generating device.12. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising: identification means configured to be read by a recognition means of the aerosol generating device and provide capsule type information to the aerosol generating device when the capsule is hosted in the cavity; wherein the capsule type information comprises at least one ofthe type of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule;the heating temperature and duration of heating to be applied to the substance; andthe volume of aerosol generating substance retained in the capsule.13. The capsule of claim 12 wherein the identification means is provided by the gripping means, the capsule type information being encoded in at least one of: the number of gripping means on the external shell; andthe positions of the gripping means relative to a reference point on the external shell.14. The capsule of claim 9 further comprising: a heating assembly; andelectrical connections configured to connect the heating assembly to a power source of the aerosol generating device when the capsule is hosted in the cavity.15. The capsule of claim 9 wherein part of the capsule is made of a material able to react to an induction or conduction heating.16. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 wherein the cavity is arranged such that the capsule is inserted in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the elongate body.17. A kit comprising: an aerosol generating device including a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device; anda capsule including an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance, and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity;wherein the cavity is configured to host the capsule


[EN] An e-cigarette device includes a housing configured to hold a battery, a vent port arranged in the housing, and a safety valve means arranged on the vent port, wherein the safety valve means is configured to open and/or close the vent port partially and/or completely depending on the temperature within the housing. As the vent port opens automatically when the temperature of the battery exceeds a certain value, the potential danger of an explosion caused by an increase of pressure inside the housing due to a malfunction of the battery can be avoided. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette device comprising: a housing configured to hold a battery,a vent port arranged in the housing, anda safety valve means arranged on the vent port,wherein the safety valve means is configured to open and/or close the vent port partially and/or completely depending on a temperature within the housing.2. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means is configured to at least partially close the vent port by taking a first shape during normal conditions when the temperature is below a threshold value and to at least partially open the vent port by taking a second shape when the temperature exceeds said threshold value.3. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the safety valve means is configured to take back the first shape when the temperature falls below the threshold value so as to partially or completely close the vent port.4. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the threshold value lies between 59 degrees centigrade and 74 degrees centigrade5. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means has a reaction time of less than 100 ms to fully open.6. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the safety valve means includes at least a shape memory alloy element containing a shape memory alloy.7. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 1, wherein the shape memory alloy element contains a blend of 45Ni-50Ti-5Cu.8. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the safety valve means includes at least an elastic seal.9. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 2, wherein the safety valve means is at least partially configured to bend, straighten, contract, expand, harden, soften, melt or decompose when the threshold value is exceeded.10. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a circular or semi-circular shape and is attached to the elastic seal and configured to straighten partially when heated, thereby increasing a diameter of the circular or semi-circular shape, pushing the elastic seal radially apart and increasing a diameter of a valve opening.11. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a curved shape and is attached to the elastic seal of a first piece of the safety valve means and configured to straighten partially when heated, thereby separating said first piece at least partially from a second piece of the safety valve means and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.12. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a longitudinal shape and is configured to bend when heated, thereby partially lifting the safety valve means up from the vent port and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.13. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 6, wherein the shape memory alloy element has a longitudinal shape and is attached to a first piece of the safety valve means and configured to contract when heated, thereby separating said first piece from a second piece of the safety valve means and creating and/or increasing a valve opening.14. The electronic cigarette device according to claim 8, wherein the elastic seal is made of silicone.


[EN] A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device includes an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance. The evaporator component has a first surface over which air flows in an airflow channel of a vapour generation device in a direction toward a mouthpiece. The first surface includes a plurality of recessed portions configured to interfere with an airflow in the airflow channel and affect a distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow. The evaporator component further includes one or more evaporator channels arranged therethrough to connect the first surface to a reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance. The evaporator channels are configured to transport the vaporisable substance from the reservoir to openings in the first surface. [EN] 1. A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device, wherein the vaporisation component comprises: an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance, the evaporator component having a first surface over which air flows in an airflow channel of a vapour generation device in a direction toward a mouthpiece, wherein the first surface comprises a plurality of recessed portions configured to interfere with an airflow in the airflow channel and affect a distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow;wherein the evaporator component further comprises one or more evaporator channels arranged therethrough to connect the first surface to a reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance, and wherein the evaporator channels are configured to transport the vaporisable substance from the reservoir to openings in the first surface.2. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein openings of the one or more evaporator channels are alternately arranged with the plurality of recessed portions in the first surface.3. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the plurality of recessed portions include a plurality of dimples in the first surface.4. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the recessed portions are hemispherical or substantially hemispherical in shape.5. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recessed portions is arranged to provide a circular airflow in the proximity of the respective recessed portion when air flows over the first surface.6. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recessed portions has a depth of 1 to 10 mm.7. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is non-flat with respect to the airflow channel so as to interfere with the airflow in the airflow channel and affect the distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow.8. The vaporisation component of claim 7, wherein the plurality of recessed portions are arranged in the non-flat portion of the first surface.9. The vaporisation component of claim 7, wherein the non-flat portion of the first surface has a curved profile.10. The vaporisation component of claim 1, wherein the first surface has hydrophobic properties.11. The vaporisation component of claim 10, wherein the hydrophobic properties are provided by a hydrophobic layer.12. The vaporisation component of claim 1, further comprising the reservoir configured to store the vaporisable substance, the reservoir being connected with a second surface of the evaporator component, wherein the second surface is distinct from the first surface.13. A cartridge for use with a vapour generating device, the cartridge comprising the vaporisation component of claim 1.14. A vapour generating device comprising the vaporisation component of claim 1.


[EN] An aerosol generating system (10) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The aerosol generating system (10) comprising an aerosol generating device (12). The aerosol generating device (12) comprises a heating assembly (13), including a heating compartment (15), and a controller (14). The aerosol generating system (10) further comprises an aerosol generating article (16) receivable in the heating compartment (13). The aerosol generating article (16) comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20). The disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24). The controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system (10) for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generating system (10) comprising: an aerosol generating device (12), the aerosol generating device (12) comprising: a heating assembly (13) including a heating compartment (15); anda controller (14); the aerosol generating system (10) further comprising:an aerosol generating article (16) receivable in the heating compartment (13), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate; anda disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24), wherein the controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected.2. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 1, wherein the controller (14) is configured to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable by disabling heating of the aerosol generating substrate.3. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 2, wherein the controller (14) is configured to enable heating of the aerosol generating substrate to initiate a vaping session only if the first shape configuration (22) is detected.4. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating device (12) comprises a sensing coil (26) configured to inductively couple with the disabling element (20), wherein the inductive coupling between the sensing coil (26) and the disabling element (20) is different for the first and second shape configurations (22, 24), wherein the controller (14) is configured to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable based on detection of an inductive coupling corresponding to the second shape configuration (24).5. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 4, wherein the heating assembly (13) is an induction heating assembly (18) comprising an induction coil (30), wherein the induction coil (30) provides the sensing coil (22).6. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 5, wherein the disabling element (20) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (28), wherein the inductively heatable susceptor (28) is inductively heatable in use by the induction coil (30) to heat the aerosol generating substrate.7. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol generating article (16) is configured such that the disabling element (20) is in direct contact with the aerosol generating substrate.8. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the aerosol generating article (16) is configured such that the disabling element (20) is spaced apart from the aerosol generating substrate.9. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 8, wherein the disabling element (20) is disposed in a channel (32) separating the aerosol generating substrate from a mouthpiece (34) of the aerosol generating article (16).10. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the disabling element (20) comprises a shape-memory alloy.11. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 10, wherein the shape-memory alloy has a one-way memory effect such that upon cooling after a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) the disabling element (20) retains the second shape configuration (24).12. An aerosol generating system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first shape configuration (22) is substantially straight; and wherein the second shape configuration (24) comprises curved portions.13. An aerosol generating system (10) according to claim 12, wherein the first shape configuration (22) is substantially rod shaped; and wherein the second shape configuration (24) is substantially spiral shaped.14. An aerosol generating article (16), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24).15. An aerosol generating device (12), the aerosol generating device (12) comprising: a heating assembly (13) including a heating compartment (15) for receiving an aerosol generating article (16), the aerosol generating article (16) comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a disabling element (20), wherein the disabling element (20) is configured such that a single use of the aerosol generating article (16) causes a temperature induced change of shape of the disabling element (20) from a first shape configuration (22) to a second shape configuration (24); the aerosol generating device (12) further comprising: a controller (14), wherein the controller (14) is configured to detect the shape of the disabling element (20) and to render the aerosol generating device (12) inoperable before initiation of a vaping session if the second shape configuration (24) is detected.


[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further including a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber, a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece, and a housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit, wherein the heater is a heating coil with a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element, wherein the power density of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K, and the power density is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized,a vaporizing unit comprising a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber,a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece portion, anda housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit,wherein the heater has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of a height of the fluid transfer element, and wherein convection of the heater is between 4000 and 7000 W/m2K and power density of the heater is between 1.10 to 2.350 Watt/mm2.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the fluid transfer element is fluidly connected to the liquid store by at least one liquid inlet and the fluid transfer element provides a capillary action on liquid received therein, wherein the heater is provided at a position that is substantially adjacent the at least one liquid inlet, or at a position between the at least one liquid inlet and the mouthpiece portion.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the fluid transfer element is located within the main vapor channel and has a longitudinal component coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the capsule, whereby the capillary action on liquid in the fluid transfer element is towards the mouthpiece portion, thereby regulating a flow of liquid from the liquid store to the fluid transfer element.4. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet is provided at a bottom of the fluid transfer element, in use, at a distance of 0-1 mm from the bottom of the fluid transfer element.5. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the at least one liquid inlet has a diameter of between 0.8 to 1.3 mm.6. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises an inner housing and an outer housing that are assembled together, wherein the vaporizing chamber is located substantially within the inner housing and the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner housing and the outer housing.7. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are assembled using a first joint and a second joint, wherein the second joint is located radially inwardly of the first joint, and wherein the second joint enables a movement between the inner housing and the outer housing in an axial direction of the capsule such that a relative axial position of the inner housing and the outer housing can be varied.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the inner housing has a first shoulder and a second shoulder defining a groove there-between, wherein the outer housing has a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is configured to extend into the groove at a variable depth.9. The capsule according to claim 6, wherein the inner housing and the outer housing are sealed together by a compressible seal having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width thereof.10. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal is provided in the groove defined in the inner housing.11. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape that is oval.12. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape with a transversal projection, projecting in a direction transverse to an axial compressible direction of the seal, wherein the transversal projection is configured to seal against the inner housing or the outer housing once a compression threshold has been reached.13. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heater is a heating coil, and a capillary height of the fluid transfer element exceeds an axial height of the heating coil.14. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the heater is a heating coil that has a height corresponding to 25 percent -50 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.15. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the fluid transfer element has a capillary height corresponding to the actual height of the fluid transfer element.16. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the power density of the heater is between 1.220 to 2.320 Watt/mm2.17. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the power density of the heater is between 1.15 to 1.16 Watt/mm2.18. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the height of the heating coil corresponds to 25 percent -45 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.19. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the height of the heating coil corresponds to 35 percent of the height of the fluid transfer element.


[EN] The invention relates to a packaging for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, comprising a container and an odorization device, which is suitable for releasing odorizing molecules to the environment upon opening of the container, wherein the odorization device comprises an inert carrier material and an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m which is adhered to the carrier material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such packaging comprising the steps of: providing a container or a pre-product of a container, providing an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size less than or equal to 30 micro m, application of the odorizing composition on an inert carrier material which is part of the container or the pre-product of the container or which is separate from the container or the pre-product and brought in contact to the container or the pre-product at a later stage, arranging a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product in the container, and closing the container. [EN] Claims A packaging (1) for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, comprising a container (2) and an odorization device (3), which is suitable for releasing odorizing molecules (4) to the environment upon opening of the container (2), characterized in that the odorization device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (5) and an odorizing composition (6) comprising tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size < 30 pm which is adhered to the carrier material (5). The packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that releasing of the odorizing molecules (4) from the odorization device (3) is initiable by an activation signal. The packaging (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the activation signal is selected from a group comprising temperature change, human contact, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electric signal, UV-light, IR-radiation, light and electromagnetic radiation. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13), preferably a capsule, more preferably a microcapsule. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorization device (3) is located at an inner surface (9) of the container (2). The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorization device (3) is located at a position (10) of the container (2) which is prone to mechanical strain and/or friction and/or raise of temperature caused by handling and/or opening of the container (2) and/or by taking a product (11) out of the container (2). The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that a form of the carrier material (5) is selected from a group comprising fibers, filtering material, fiber tow, staple fibers, randomly oriented staple fibers, sheets, paper sheet, folded paper, rolled paper, crimped paper, matrix material, sponge type, ceramic material, fleece, multiple tubes, single tube, granulate, spherical particles, cubes, cuboids and parallelepipeds. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the average size of the tobacco particles is > 1 pm, preferably > 2.5 pm, more preferably > 5 pm, most preferably > 8 pm. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) comprises a cold extract of tobacco. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the container (2) is selected from a group comprising a bag, a tin, a can, a box, a capsule, a stand-up zip lock bag, a stand-up pouch or a bucket tin and/or comprising a material selected from a group comprising paper, metal, metal foil, polymer, PE, PP, laminate, paper metal laminate, paper polymer laminate, metal polymer laminate and paper metal polymer laminate. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the container (2) further contains a tobacco product selected from a group comprising cigarettes, loose tobacco, snus, heat not burn consumables, e-liquid cartridges. The packaging (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized by the odorizing composition (6) is applied in a predetermined pattern on the carrier, preferably a symmetrical geometrical pattern, a letter, a symbol, a logo and/or a trademark, and is more preferably applied together with a coloring substance. A method for manufacturing a packaging (1) for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, the method comprising the steps of: providing a container (2) or a pre-product of a container (2), providing an odorizing composition (6) comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size < 30 pm, application of the odorizing composition (6) on an inert carrier material (5) which is part of the container (2) or the pre-product of the container (2) or which is separate from the container (2) or the pre-product and brought in contact to the container (2) or the pre-product at a later stage, arranging a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product in the container (2), and closing the container (2). The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is part of an ink and applied to the container (2) or a pre-product of a container (2) by printing. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the odorizing composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13), preferably a capsule or a microcapsule, which can be opened by a treatment selected from a group comprising temperature raise, contact by a human, application of friction, application of mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, change of humidity, change of pressure, application of an electric signal, application of UV-light, application of I Irradiation, application of light and application of electromagnetic radiation.


[EN] An aerosol generation system including an aerosol generation device and a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device. The consumable including a heat transfer element for heating an aerosol generation substrate and being attachable to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device including a heating element for heating the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, the heating element is moveable relative to the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, and configured to be moved when its temperature is at or above a threshold temperature, An area of a contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or the contact can be eliminated. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device for use with a consumable comprising a heat transfer element for heating an aerosol generation substrate and being attachable to the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a heating element for heating the heat transfer element of the consumable when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, whereinthe heating element is moveable relative to the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, andconfigured to be moved when its temperature is above a threshold temperature, whereby an area of a contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or the contact can be eliminated.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is configured to be moved to be retracted from the heat transfer element, wherein the heating element is coupled to a support element that can be heated by the heating element.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element is configured to be deformed when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature whereby the heating element can be retracted from the heat transfer element.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the support element is configured to be elastically deformed when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to be substantially reset to its original shape when the temperature of the heating element is at a temperature below the threshold temperature.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the support element is configured to be shortened in one dimension when the temperature of the heating element is at or above the threshold temperature and to be substantially reset to its original length by being lengthened when the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element comprises or substantially consists of a material that exhibits a thermostatic behaviour.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the support element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA) and the threshold temperature corresponds to the transformation temperature of the SMA.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the support element is configured to be deformed when its temperature is at or above the transformation temperature such that the heating element can be retracted from the heat transfer element.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the support element is configured to substantially remain in its deformed shaped once deformed even when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the support element comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA) and the threshold temperature corresponds to the transformation temperature of the SMA.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the support element is configured to substantially be reset to its original shape when its temperature is subsequently at a temperature below the transformation temperature.12. The aerosol generation device according to any one of claim 3, wherein the support element comprises a bimetallic material, wherein the support element is configured to deform as a function of the temperature of the heating element such that at or above the threshold temperature, the heating element is retracted from the heat transfer element.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the heating element comprises a magnetic material such that, when the heat transfer element of the consumable comprises a magnetic material, an attractive magnetic force between the heating element and the heat transfer element causes the contact between heating element and the heat transfer element to be established when the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the threshold temperature is the Curie temperature of the heating element, and the attractive magnetic force between the heating element and the heat transfer element is reduced or eliminated at or above the Curie temperature of the heating element such that the heating element is retracted from the heat transfer element.15. An aerosol generation system comprising: a consumable comprising an aerosol generation substrate and a heat transfer element configured for heating the aerosol generation substrate; andan aerosol generation device according to claim 1.


[EN] Aerosol generating device comprising leakage preventing means and associated aerosol generating assembly The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device configured to operate with a tobacco article comprising a substrate portion, the device comprising: - a device body comprising a heating chamber configured to receive the substrate portion and defining an opening; - a mouthpiece fixed on the device body and forming an inner volume between a fixing end and an inner surface of the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece being configured to be engaged with a mouthpiece portion of the tobacco article and defining at least one airflow inlet (65) on its internal surface in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber; the aerosol generating device further comprises leakage preventing means (180) preventing flow leakage from the inner volume (47) via the airflow inlet (65). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (1 1) configured to operate with a tobacco article (12) comprising a substrate portion (15) and a mouthpiece portion (16) arranged successively along an article axis (X), the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising: - a device body (40) extending along a device axis (Y) from a fixing end, and comprising a heating chamber (50) configured to receive the substrate portion (15) of the tobacco article (12) and defining an opening (60) adjacent to the fixing end of the device body (40) and a closed end opposite to the opening (60) according to the device axis (Y); - a mouthpiece (42) fixed on the fixing end of the device body (40) and forming an inner volume (47) between this fixing end and an inner surface (48) of the mouthpiece (42), the mouthpiece (42) being configured to be engaged with the mouthpiece portion (16) of the tobacco article (12) and defining at least one airflow inlet (65) on its inner surface (48) in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber (50); the aerosol generating device (1 1) being characterized in that it further comprises leakage preventing means (180; 280) preventing flow leakage from the inner volume (47) via the airflow inlet (65).2. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1, the leakage preventing means (180) comprise a valve arranged in the airflow inlet (65).3. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 2, wherein the valve (180) is configured to be opened while user puffs and closed in absence of user puffs.4. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the valve (180) opens directly to the inner volume (47).5. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the valve (180) is a duck bill valve.6. The aerosol generating device (1 1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein an airflow channel is formed between the airflow inlet (65) and the closed end of the heating chamber (50), the airflow channel being formed by an upstream portion extending from the airflow inlet (65) through the inner volume (47) and a downstream portion extending from the upstream portion until the closed end of the heating chamber (50).7. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6, wherein the downstream portion of the airflow channel extends outside or inside the heating chamber (50).8. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the downstream portion of the airflow channel extends along a lateral wall of the heating chamber (50).9. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the leakage preventing means (280) comprise a bypass channel forming the upstream portion of the airflow channel, the bypass channel being fluidically isolated from the inner volume (47).10. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 9, wherein at least a portion of the bypass channel (280) is delimited by a tube extending through the inner volume (47).1 1. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece (42) defines at least two airflow inlets (65) on its inner surface (48) in fluid communication with the closed end of the heating chamber (50); the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising leakage preventing means (180; 280) for each airflow inlet.12. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouthpiece (42) defines a through hole (46) configured to be engaged with the mouthpiece portion (16) of the tobacco article (12).13. The aerosol generating device (11) according to claims 11 and 12, wherein said airflow inlets (65) are arranged on different sides of the through hole (46).14. The aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with a flat-shaped tobacco article (12).15. An aerosol generating assembly (10) comprising a tobacco article (12) and an aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of the preceding claims, configured to operate with the tobacco article (12).


[EN] The present invention concerns an operation method (100) of an aerosol generation assembly comprising a cartridge and an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising a flow channel designed to be in communication with a flow path of the cartridge. The method (100) comprises the following steps: - integrate (110) a flow signature into the flow passing through the flow channel of the aerosol generation device in response to user interaction with the aerosol generation device; - perform (130) a recognition routine to recognize the flow signature; - control (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device according to the recognition of the flow signature. [EN] 23 CLAIMS 1. Operation method (100) of an aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising a cartridge (14) and an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with the cartridge (14), the aerosol generation device comprising a flow channel (26) designed to be in communication with a flow path (62) of the cartridge (14); the method (100) comprising the following steps: - integrate (1 10) a flow signature representative of the cartridge (14) into the flow passing through the flow channel (26) of the aerosol generation device (12) in response to user interaction with the aerosol generation device; - perform (130) a recognition routine to recognize the flow signature; - control (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) according to the recognition of the flow signature.2. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a plurality of RMS flow values and a plurality of input averaged flow values and comparing these values with predetermined thresholds.3. Operation method (100) according to claim 2, the recognition routine comprises the following steps performed for at least one RMS flow value and one input averaged flow value: - first comparing step (210; 310) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a first RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a first flow threshold; - second comparing step (220; 320) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a second RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a second flow threshold, the second RMS threshold being greater than the first RMS threshold, the second flow threshold being greater than the first flow threshold.4. Operation method according to claim 3, wherein the second comparing step (220; 320) is performed only if the first comparing step (210; 310) has a positive result that the RMS flow value is higher than the first RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value is higher than the first flow threshold.5. Operation method according to claim 4, wherein the recognition of the flow signature is failed if at least one of the following conditions is truth: - the RMS flow value is lower than the first RMS threshold during the first comparing step (210; 310); - the input averaged flow value is lower than the first flow threshold during the first comparing step (210; 310); - the RMS flow value is higher than the second RMS threshold during the second comparing step (220; 320); - the input averaged flow value is higher than the second flow threshold during the second comparing step (220; 320).6. Operation method (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the recognition of the flow signature is successful if for a number N of iterations of the first and the second comparing steps (210, 220; 310, 320) for different RMS flow values and input averaged flow values, each RMS flow value is between the first RMS threshold and the second RMS threshold and each input averaged flow value is between the first flow threshold and the second flow threshold.7. Operation method (100) according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising a step (120) of performing a blow detection routine to detect users blows, the blow detection routine being performed before or simultaneously with the recognition routine, the step of controlling (125, 135) the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) being further performed according to the detection of a users blow.8. Operation method (100) according to claim 7 taken in combination with claim 2, wherein the blow detection routine comprises comparing at least some RMS flow values and at least some input averaged flow values with predetermined thresholds.9. Operation method (100) according to claims 8 and 5, wherein the blow detection routine comprises a third comparing step (323) performed for at least one RMS flow value and one input averaged flow value when the recognition of the flow signature is failed after the second comparing step (320) of the recognition routine performed for the same RMS flow value and the input averaged flow value; the third comparing step (323) comprising comparing the RMS flow value with a blow RMS threshold and the input averaged flow value with a blow flow threshold, a blow being considered as non-detected when the RMS flow value is higher than the blow RMS threshold or the input averaged flow value is higher than the blow flow threshold.10. Operation method (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining an effective frequency of the flow using RMS flow values and comparing the effective frequency with predetermined thresholds.11. Operation method (100) according to claim 10, further comprising determining the precursor stored in the storage portion (60) of the cartridge (14) basing on the determined effective frequency.12. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a flow rate within a predetermined time interval and comparing this flow rate with at least one predetermined threshold.13. Operation method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the recognition routine comprises determining a frequency spectrum of the flow and comparing this spectrum with a predetermined spectrum.14. Cartridge (14) for an aerosol generation device (12), comprising a cartridge body (48) defining a cartridge flow inlet (49) and a cartridge flow outlet (50), the cartridge flow inlet (49) being designed to be in communication with a flow channel (26) arranged in the aerosol generation device (12); the cartridge body (48) comprising: - a storage portion (60) for storing an aerosol forming precursor; - a flow path (62) extending between the cartridge flow inlet (49) and the cartridge flow outlet (50) and configured to conduct a flow; - an atomizer (64) arranged in the flow path (62) and configured to form an aerosol from the precursor stored in the storage portion (60); - a flow disruptor (66) configured to create a flow signature of the flow in the flow path (62) by creating a predetermined perturbation of this flow, the flow signature being detectable by an external recognition system (30).15. Cartridge (14) according to claim 14, wherein the flow signature is defined by dimensions of the flow disruptor (66). 2616. Cartridge (14) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the flow disruptor (66) comprises a Helmholtz cavity defining an internal part (70) and a throat (72), the flow signature being defined by the volume of the internal part (70) of the Helmholtz cavity, the throat area and the throat length.17. Cartridge (14) according to claim 16, wherein the flow disruptor (66) comprises an additional Helmholtz cavity, said Helmholtz cavities being arranged on different sides of the flow path (62).18. Cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 14 to 17, wherein the flow signature has a corresponding relationship to the precursor stored in the storage portion (60).19. Aerosol generation assembly (10) comprising a cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 14 to 18 and an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with the cartridge (14) and comprising a device body (16) defining a device flow inlet (20) and a device flow outlet (19), the device flow outlet (19) being designed to be in communication with the flow path (62) of the cartridge (14); the device body (16) comprising: - a flow channel (26) extending between the device flow inlet (20) and the device flow outlet (19); - a recognition system (30) comprising a sensor (40) arranged in the flow channel (26) and configured to generate measurements relative to the flow, and a computing unit (42) configured to recognize the flow signature created by the cartridge (14) using said measurements.20. Aerosol generation assembly (10) according to claim 19, wherein the computing unit (42) is further configured to activate the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) if the flow signature is recognized or deactivate the operation of the aerosol generation device (12) if the flow signature is not recognized.


[EN] A liquid detecting system for an electronic cigarette includes a light source; a light detector; a liquid store including an internal cavity for holding liquid; and a light guide optically coupled to the light source and detector such that light emitted from the source propagates towards the detector along an optical path including an internal reflection within the light guide at a boundary with the cavity, such that light received by the detector along the optical path varies depending on contents of the cavity. Also provided are a liquid cartridge and an electronic cigarette including the system, a method for determining contents of the liquid cartridge and a computer readable medium including executable instructions which, upon execution by a device, cause the method to be performed. [EN] 1. A liquid detecting system for an electronic cigarette, the system comprising: a light source;a light detector;a liquid store comprising an internal cavity for holding liquid;a light guide optically coupled to both the light source and the light detector such that light emitted from the light source propagates towards the light detector along an optical path comprising an internal reflection within the light guide at a boundary with the cavity, such that light received by the light detector along said optical path varies depending on contents of the cavity; anda vaporizer, wherein the light guide is located in a position offset from the vaporizer and wherein the light guide is provided with a channel configured to permit flow of vapor out of the vaporizer during use of the electronic cigarette.2. The system of claim 1, wherein the cavity comprises liquid having a refractive index, nl(f), which is higher than a refractive index, ng(f), of the light guide over at least a portion of a frequency, f, range which the light source is configured to emit and the light detector is configured to detect.3. The system of claim 2, wherein the light source is located with respect to the light guide such that light propagating along said optical path is incident on said boundary at an angle ?, where[Embedded image] sin - 1 n e ( f ) n g ( f ) > ? > sin - 1 n l ( f ) n g ( f ) over at least a portion of the frequency range which the light source is configured to emit and the light detector is configured to detect, ne(f) being a refractive index of gas occupying any volume of the cavity not occupied by the liquid.4. The system of claim 1, wherein: the liquid store extends in an elongate direction from a first end thereof to a second end thereof;the light source is located at the first end; andthe light detector is located at the second end.5. The system of claim 1, wherein: the liquid store extends in an elongate direction from a first end thereof to a second end thereof; andthe light source and the light detector are both located at the first end.6. The system of claim 5, wherein the light guide is configured to transmit light transverse to the elongate direction.7. The system of claim 1, wherein: the light guide comprises a plurality of light guide portions;a first light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the light source;a last light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the light detector; andeach successive light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is optically coupled to the next light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions by a reflecting surface.8. The system of claim 1, further comprising a controller communicably coupled to the light detector and configured to determine, in dependence on a signal received from the light detector: a volume of liquid in the cavity; and/ora refractive signature generated by interaction of light transmitted by the light guide with any liquid in the cavity.9. The system of claim 8, further comprising an orientation detector communicably coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine said volume of liquid and/or said refractive signature further in dependence on a signal received from the orientation detector.10. The system of claim 8, further comprising a user output device, wherein the controller is communicably coupled to the user output device and is configured to control the user output device to alert the user in response to determining that: the determined volume of liquid is below a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is outside of a predetermined range.11. The system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to enable the vaporizer in response to a signal from a user input device, provided that: the determined volume of liquid is above a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is within a predetermined range.12. A liquid cartridge for an electronic cigarette, the liquid cartridge comprising the system of claim 1.13. A method for determining contents of the liquid cartridge of claim 12, the method comprising: receiving a signal from the light detector; andresponsive thereto, determining, in dependence on the signal received from the light detector: a volume of liquid in the cavity; and/ora refractive signature generated by interaction of light transmitted by the light guide with any liquid in the cavity.14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: determining that: the determined volume of liquid is below a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is outside of a predetermined range; andresponsive thereto, triggering a user alert.15. The method of claim 13, further comprising: receiving a signal from a user input device;determining that: the determined volume of liquid is above a predetermined threshold; and/orthe determined refractive signature is within a predetermined range; andin response to both said determination and receiving the signal from the user input device, enabling a vaporizer.16. The method of claim 15, further comprising: writing an indication of the signal from the light detector to a memory;subsequent to enabling the vaporizer, receiving a further signal from the user input device and a further signal from the light detector;responsive thereto, determining whether the further signal from the light detector matches the indication stored in the memory; andenabling the vaporizer provided that the further signal from the light detector matches the indication stored in the memory.


[EN] An aerosol generation device with a flexible PCB improves the efficient use of interior space inside the aerosol generation device. An aerosol generation device includes a first rigid printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in a first plane, and a first flexible printed circuit (FPC). The first rigid PCB is attached to a first portion of the first FPC, the first FPC having a first portion of the first FPC is arranged in a second plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane, and a second portion of the first FPC connects the first portion of the first FPC to the first rigid PCB. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: a first rigid printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in a first plane; anda first flexible printed circuit (FPC); wherein the first rigid PCB is attached to a first portion of the first FPC,the first portion of the first FPC is arranged in a second plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane, anda second portion of the first FPC connects the first portion of the first FPC to the first rigid PCB.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, comprising: a second FPC; wherein the first rigid PCB is attached to a portion of the second FPC,a first portion of the second FPC is arranged in a third plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane and the second plane, anda second portion of the second FPC connects the first portion of the second FPC portion to the first rigid PCB.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the second plane faces a first surface of the first rigid PCB and the third plane faces a second surface of the first rigid PCB that is opposite the first surface of the first rigid PCB; wherein at least part of the first portion of the first FPC faces the first surface of the first rigid PCB, and/orwherein at least part of the first portion of the second FPC faces the second surface of the first rigid PCB.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the first rigid PCB, the first portion of the first FPC, and the second portion of the first FPC form a first curved or bent shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the first rigid PCB, the first portion of the second FPC), and the second portion of the second FPC form a second curved or bent shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape are curved or bent in a same direction.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape together form a substantially "E"-letter shaped shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the first rigid PCB has or comprises an elongated shape, and at least a portion of the first FPC and the second FPC extends in a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first rigid PCB.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, comprising a second rigid PCB that is connected to a third portion of the first FPC, or a third portion of the second FPC, or a third FPC of which a portion is attached to the first rigid PCB, wherein the second rigid PCB is arranged in a plane that is parallel to a transverse plane of the first rigid PCB.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC are formed by a single, integrally formed FPC.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising an aerosol generation means for receiving and/or interfacing with a consumable comprising an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol from the aerosol generation substrate, wherein the aerosol generation means is provided substantially at a first end of the aerosol generation device.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a power supply, wherein at least a portion of the first FPC wraps around at least a portion of the power supply and, in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device, at least a portion or all of the of the power supply is arranged between the first portion of the first FPC and the first rigid PCB.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein less than 40 percent of an interior volume of the aerosol generation device that is defined by a housing of the aerosol generation device as an outer boundary is unoccupied and can be filled with air.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the second FPC into a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC, and whereinthe first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB.16. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the second FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC, and whereinthe first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB, whereinthe second rigid PCB, or the third FPC and the second rigid PCB is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC with the third portion or the second FPC with the third portion, or with the third FPC in a substantially planar shape, to form a substantially planar aggregate shape with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC, or with the first rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC, whereinthe first rigid PCB and the second rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC, or the first rigid PCB and the second rigid PCB and the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC, overlap only at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC, or at portions where the first FPC and the second FPC and the third FPC are respectively connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB and/or the second rigid PCB.17. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB,wherein a length of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device, anda width of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a transverse direction of the aerosol generation device in the first plane of the first rigid PCB,wherein a ratio between(i) a total area of the aggregate shape, and (ii) a total area of a rectangle that has the length and the width of the aggregate shapeis larger than 30 percent.18. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape are curved or bent in opposite directions.19. The aerosol generation device according to claim 18, wherein the first curved or bent shape and the second curved or bent shape together form a substantially "S"-letter shaped shape in a transversal plane of the aerosol generation device.20. The aerosol generation device according to claim 8, wherein, when not arranged in the aerosol generation device, the first FPC is arranged in substantially the same plane as the first rigid PCB with the first FPC in a substantially planar shape to form a substantially planar aggregate shape, wherein the first rigid PCB and the first FPC overlap only at portions where the first FPC is connected and/or attached to the first rigid PCB,wherein a length of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generation device, anda width of the aggregate shape is a maximum extension of the aggregate shape in a transverse direction of the aerosol generation device in the first plane of the first rigid PCB,wherein a ratio between(i) a total area of the aggregate shape, and (ii) a total area of a rectangle that has the length and the width of the aggregate shapeis larger than 90 percent.


[EN] The invention concerns a tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of the tobacco article (12). The receiving cavity comprises or is associated to an electromagnetic wave generator configured to generate heat to or in the said part of the tobacco article (12). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises an induction coil (40) arranged relative to the receiving cavity (36) to create a magnetic field in the receiving cavity. The tobacco article (12) is configured to generate aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11). The tobacco article (12) comprises a vibrating element (24) configured to vibrate when it is placed within the magnetic field created by the induction coil (40), to generate haptic feedback to user's lips. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1), the aerosol generating device(11) comprising a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of the tobacco article (12); the receiving cavity (36) comprising or being associated to an heating module configured to generate heat to or in the said part of the tobacco article(12); the aerosol generating device (1 1) comprising an induction coil (40) arranged relative to the receiving cavity (36) to create a magnetic field in the receiving cavity; the tobacco article (12) being configured to generate aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11); the tobacco article (12) comprising a vibrating element (24) configured to vibrate when it is placed within the magnetic field created by the induction coil (40), to generate haptic feedback to users lips.2. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco article (12) comprises a tobacco portion (14) designed to be received in the receiving cavity (36) and a non-tobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the non-tobacco portion (16).3. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2, wherein the vibrating element (24) is arranged at an upstream end of the non-tobacco portion (16) adjacent to the tobacco portion (14).4. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the non-tobacco portion (16) comprises a transition portion or segment (26), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the transition portion or segment (26); preferably the transition portion or segment (26) comprising or being essentially made of fibrous material, more preferably cellulose acetate material.5. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 4, wherein the transition portion or segment (26) defines a longitudinal airflow hole (28) extending along to, preferably parallel to the element (24).6. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, wherein the article (12) comprises a tobacco portion (14), designed to be received in a heating part of the receiving cavity (36) comprising the heating module, the heating module being an electromagnetic wave generator configured to provide an induction electromagnetic field, and a nontobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being inserted in or attached to the tobacco portion (14), the vibrating element (24) being configured to heat the tobacco portion (14) by the electromagnetic field of the electromagnetic wave generator.7. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1), comprising: - a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of a tobacco article (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; and - an induction coil (40) arranged around or adjacent the receiving cavity (36) and configured to create a magnetic field.8. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 7, further comprising a heating module comprising a heating element (38) arranged around or adjacent to at least a part the receiving cavity (36) and configured to heat a tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (14) to generate aerosol.9. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8, wherein the induction coil (40) is arranged away from the heating element (38), the induction coil (40) being configured to cause vibrations of the vibrating element (24) to generate haptic feedback to users lips.10. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8, wherein the induction coil (40) is arranged around or adjacent to the part of the receiving cavity (36) receiving the tobacco portion (14), the induction coil (40) being configured to cause vibrations of the element (24): - with a carrier frequency, to heat the tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (12);- with a modulated frequency, to generate haptic feedback to users lips.11. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising a control module (34) configured to control the powering of the induction coil (40).12. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 11, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to adapt the current modulation in the induction coil (40) to modify the type of vibrations of the element (24).13. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (1 1) according to claim 1 1 or 12, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to detect a user puff and activate the induction coil (40) during the user puff according to a predetermined powering profile.14. An aerosol generating assembly, comprising: - a heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 7 to 13, and - a tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.