[EN] An aerosol generation device includes an electrical power source; a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; first control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber; and a housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end. The electrical power source, the heating chamber and the first control circuitry are arranged in an internal volume of the housing, the heating chamber being arranged between the first control circuitry and the mouth end, and the first control circuitry being arranged between the heating chamber and the electrical power source. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device comprising: an electrical power source;a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol;first control circuitry configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber; anda housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end,wherein the electrical power source, the heating chamber and the first control circuitry are arranged in an internal volume of the housing, the heating chamber being arranged between the first control circuitry and the mouth end, and the first control circuitry being arranged between the heating chamber and the electrical power source.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the mouth end, the heating chamber, the first control circuitry and the electrical power source are arranged along a common line.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the first control circuitry comprises a first PCB.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first PCB is arranged in a plane transverse to the common line.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 3, wherein the first PCB comprises electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source and electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein, on a surface of the first PCB, a first electrical contact for the electrical power source is adjacent to a first electrical contact for the heating chamber and a second electrical contact for the electrical power source is adjacent to a second electrical contact for the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the first PCB is a double-sided PCB, and the electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source are arranged on one side of the double-sided PCB and the electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber are arranged on another side of the double-sided PCB.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 5, wherein, in the first PCB, a first electrical contact for the electrical power source is directly connected to a first electrical contact for the heating chamber or a second electrical contact for the electrical power source is directly connected to a second electrical contact for the heating chamber.9. The aerosol generation device according to claims 3, wherein the first PCB is arranged as a thermal barrier between the heating chamber and the electrical power source.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a heating chamber frame configured to support the heating chamber, and a power source frame configured to support the electrical power source.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 10, wherein the first control circuitry is supported between the heating chamber frame and the power source frame.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising second control circuitry, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to support a higher power than the second control circuitry, the first control circuitry being configured to communicate with the second control circuitry using logical signalling.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the second control circuitry comprises a second PCB.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 13, wherein the first control circuitry comprises a first PCB, and the second PCB is connected to the first PCB by a flexible PCB portion.15. The aerosol generation device according to claim 12, wherein the second control circuitry is arranged alongside the heating chamber.16. Control circuitry for an aerosol generation device comprising an electrical power source and a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol, the control circuitry comprising: a first PCB configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heating chamber, wherein the first PCB comprises electrical contacts for connections to the electrical power source and electrical contacts for connections to the heating chamber; anda second PCB, wherein the first PCB is configured to support a higher power than the second PCB, the first PCB being configured to communicate with the second PCB using logical signalling.17. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the second PCB is connected to the first PCB by a flexible PCB portion.18. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the first PCB is a double-sided PCB comprising contacts on both sides.19. The control circuitry according to claim 16, wherein the second PCB comprises a main logical board configured to perform central control of the rest of the control circuitry.20. The control circuitry according to claim 19, further comprising a third PCB which is a user interface board.21. The control circuitry according to claim 20, further comprising a fourth PCB comprising a charging board through which power may be supplied to recharge the electrical power source.22. The control circuitry according to claim 21, further comprising a fifth PCB which comprises a Hall sensor.23. The control circuitry according to claim 22, wherein the second PCB is connected to the first, third, fourth and fifth PCBs by flexible portions.


[EN] A battery unit includes a housing having a vent hole; a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery including a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; and a fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement being configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing. A breakable seal may be positioned across the vent hole of the housing, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery. An aerosol generation device includes a heating chamber and the battery unit, wherein the housing further includes a mouth end and an opposing end, the vent hole disposed at the opposing end. [EN] 1-22. (canceled)23. A battery unit for an aerosol generation device comprising: a housing comprising a vent hole;a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery comprising a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; anda fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement being configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing.24. The battery unit according to claim 23, further comprising a seal positioned across the vent hole of the housing, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery.25. The battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a first heat shield wall which is positioned closer to a first end of the battery and the vent hole of the housing is positioned closer to a second end of the battery which is opposite to the first end.26. The battery unit according to claim 25, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises a second heat shield wall which is positioned adjacent a side of the battery.27. The battery unit according to claim 26, wherein the fluid directing arrangement further comprises an opening which is positioned adjacent a side of the battery for leaving the battery exposed; the opening extending along the second heat shield wall.28. The battery unit according to claim 26, wherein the second heat shield wall is separated from the housing such as to leave a cavity therebetween.29. The battery unit according to claim 24, wherein the housing comprises a first material and the seal is a housing portion comprising a second material, the second material being weaker than the first material.30. The battery unit according to claim 24, wherein the housing comprises a first material and the seal is a housing portion comprising a second material, the second material having a lower melting point than the first material.31. The battery unit according to claim 30, wherein the first material is a metal and the second material is a plastic.32. The battery unit according to claim 29, wherein the seal is a plug comprising a plastic material or a cover comprising a plastic or foil.33. The battery unit according to claim 30, wherein the seal comprises a resilient element configured to engage with the housing to snap the seal into place during assembly, but configured to inhibit external removal of the seal from the housing.34. The battery unit according to claim 33, wherein the resilient element is a tab or a protrusion configured to engage with an interior of the housing around an edge of the vent hole.35. The battery unit according to claim 23, comprising a cavity within the housing adjacent to at least one of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery, the cavity being configured to receive fluid released during degassing of the battery.36. The battery unit according to claim 23, comprising an absorbent material arranged within the housing to absorb fluid released during degassing of the battery.37. The battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a battery frame supporting the battery within the housing.38. The battery unit according to claim 37, wherein: the battery comprises a first end having a first electrical contact, a second end having a second electrical contact, the second end opposing the first end, and a side wall extending between the first end and the second end, andthe battery frame is configured to support at least one of the first end and the second end, and to leave at least a part of the side wall of the battery exposed within the housing.39. The battery unit according to claim 37, wherein the battery frame comprises a part extending across an internal volume of the housing and connected to the housing, to form a shield part between a first end of the battery and one portion of the internal volume of the housing.40. The battery unit according to claim 39, wherein the shield part is a heat shield.41. The battery unit according to claim 39, wherein the battery frame further comprises one or more open regions extending along a side wall of the battery or a second end of the battery, the second end opposing the first end, the one or more open regions forming part of the fluid directing arrangement.42. The battery unit according to claim 41, wherein the battery frame further comprises two supports arranged to extend along opposing side wall parts of the battery.43. An aerosol generation device comprising: a heating chamber operable to heat an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol; andthe battery unit according to claim 23, wherein the housing further comprises a mouth end and an opposing end, the vent hole disposed at the opposing end.44. The aerosol generation device according to claim 43, further comprising a seal positioned across the vent hole, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery.45. The aerosol generation device according to claim 43, wherein the fluid directing arrangement comprises a battery frame supporting the battery within the housing, wherein the battery frame comprises a part extending across an internal volume of the housing and connected to the housing, to form a shield part between a first end of the battery and one portion of the internal volume of the housing, and wherein the shield part is arranged between the battery and the heating chamber.


[EN] Present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (100) for an aerosol-generating vaping device (200), wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (3) and a heating element (5), wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a foam or a mousse arranged on a support (8) and wherein the heating element (5) is also arranged on the support (8) and configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate (3) to generate an aerosol upon stimulation by an energy source. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating article (100) for an aerosol-generating vaping device (200), wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (3) and a heating element (5), wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a foam or a mousse arranged on a support (8) and wherein the heating element (5) is also arranged on the support (8) and configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate (3) to generate an aerosol upon stimulation by an energy source.2. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is provided to the support (8) such that an energy source is capable of stimulating the heating element (5) through the support (8).3. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate (3) is a tobacco-containing foam or mousse.4. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (8) comprises a heat- and/or electrically conductive metal or a metallic alloy.5. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (8) is a base plate or a flask.6. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a top plate (10), an internal wall (12) and an external wall (14), wherein the heating element (5) is extending from the base plate within an inner channel (15) defined by the internal wall (12) whereas the aerosol-generating substrate is contained between the internal wall (12) and the external wall (14).7. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of elongated air channels (17) are provided within the aerosol-generating substrate (3), wherein the air channels (17) are preferably parallel or substantially parallel to each other.8. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a protective component (22) such as a mesh component or a housing component is provided to surround the heating element (5) in order to prevent debris or ash from the aerosol-generating substrate from reaching to the heating element (5).9. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (5) comprises a heating wire.10. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) has a cross section perpendicular to elongated air channel (17), wherein the cross section when viewed in a plane view, comprises a symmetrical geometry.11. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the claims 1 - 9, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) has a cross section perpendicular to elongated air channel (17), wherein the cross section when viewed in a plane view, comprises a non-symmetrical geometry.12. The aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating article (100) comprises one or more safety switch components (19), wherein said safety switch components (19) are activated when being placed in a correct position such that the heating element (5) of the aerosol-generating article (100) is stimulated by an energy source.


[EN] Present invention relates to an aerosol-generating consumable article (100) comprising at least a tobacco-containing strand (10), wherein the strand (10) is formed of foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse. It also relates to a method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating consumable article (100), comprising the steps of (a) forming at least one continuous strand (10) from a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse; (b) conditioning the foamed strand (10), preferably into one or more spools. [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol-generating consumable article (100) comprising at least a tobacco-containing strand (10), wherein the strand (10) is formed of a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse.2. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one strand (10) has an inner core carrier element covered by the tobacco-containing material.3. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the inner core carrier element is made of a material that is inert, heat-resistant, flexible and/or elastic.4. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one strand (10) has a mean diameter of less than 2 mm, preferably less than 1 mm.5. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco material in the strand (10) has a thickness of the foamed tobacco-containing material between 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably between 0.08 mm to 1 mm, or between 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm.6. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one strand (10) has a cross section profile that is round, square, polygon, ovule or irregular shapes.7. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to any preceding claim, comprising a plurality of tobacco-containing strands (10) arranged in a sheet or a mat form.8. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 7, wherein the sheet or mat is formed of a woven or non-woven arrangement of strands (10).9. The aerosol-generating consumable article (100) according to claim 7 or 8, comprising a portion of a said sheet or mat cut or carved therefrom.10. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating consumable article (100), comprising the steps of Forming at least one continuous strand (10) from a foamed tobacco-containing material such as tobacco mousse; · Conditioning the foamed strand (10), preferably into one or more spools.11. The method according to claim 10, further comprising one or more of the following steps: Providing a carrier element before or during the foaming step, and Foaming the at least one strand (10) by covering at least partly or fully the carrier element with the foamed tobacco- containing material.12. The method according to any of claims 10 or 11, further comprising the steps of: Drying the foamed tobacco-containing material of the strand (10).13. The method according to any one of the previous method claim, wherein the foamed tobacco-containing material is applied to the inner core carrier element by bathing, spraying, coating, painting, dipping, extruding.14. The method according to any one of claim 10 to 13, further comprising the step of forming a sheet or mat from the conditioned strand (10), the sheet or mat preferably being formed of a woven or non-woven arrangement of a plurality of strand segments cut from the continuous strand (10).15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the step of portioning the sheet or mat to form individual aerosol-generating consumable article portions.


[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generation device (12) designed to operate with a removable cartridge (14) and comprising a device body (40) extending along a device axis (Y) and a heater comprising a heater contact surface (54). The device body (40) defines a cavity (60) delimited by cavity walls (62, 63, 64) defining a cavity inner surface (61), the heater contact surface (54) being adjacent to the cavity inner surface (61). The cavity walls (62, 63, 64) comprises a support wall (62). The cavity (60) is configured to receive the removable cartridge (14) so as a cartridge axis (X) coincides with the device axis (Y) and at least the support wall (62) exerts pressure to a mouthpiece end (21) of a cartridge body (20) for abutting an aerosol generating element contact surface (34) of the removable cartridge (14) against the heater contact surface (54). [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device (12; 112) designed to operate with a removable cartridge (14; 114), the removable cartridge (14; 114) comprising a cartridge body (20) extending between a mouthpiece end (21) and a heat receiving end (22) along a cartridge axis (X) and defining an outer surface (26), the removable cartridge (14; 114) further comprising an aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) arranged at the heat receiving end (22) of the cartridge body (20); the aerosol generation device (12; 112) comprising: - a device body (40) extending between a mouthpiece end (41) and a battery end (42) along a device axis (Y); - a battery (44) adjacent to the battery end (41) of the device body (40); - a heater (46; 146) configured to be powered by the battery (44) and comprising a heater contact surface (54; 154); the device body (40) defining a cavity (60; 160) adjacent to the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40) and delimited by cavity walls (62, 63, 64; 162, 163, 164) defining a cavity inner surface (61), the heater contact surface (54; 154) being adjacent to the cavity inner surface (61); the cavity walls (62, 63, 64; 162, 163, 164) comprising a support wall (62; 162) arranged at the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40); the aerosol generation device (12; 112) being characterized in that the cavity (60; 160) is configured to receive the removable cartridge (14; 114) so as the cartridge axis (X) coincides with the device axis (Y) and at least the support wall (62; 162) exerts pressure to the mouthpiece end (21) of the cartridge body (20) for maintaining the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) of the removable cartridge (14; 114) abutted against the heater contact surface (54; 154) in use.2. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 1, wherein the support wall (62; 162) defines an opening (68) forming an aerosol outlet when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity.3. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a mouthpiece mounted at the mouthpiece end (41) of the device body (40).4. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a resilient member (56) configured to exert pressure to the cartridge body (20) substantially according to the cartridge axis (X) when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity (60; 160).5. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to claim 4, wherein the resilient member (56) supports the heater (46; 146) and configured to have the heater contact surface (54; 154) pressed against the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) of the removable cartridge (14; 114) when the removable cartridge (14; 114) is received in the cavity (60; 160).6. The aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heater contact surface (54; 154) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the device axis (Y).7. The aerosol generation device (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one cavity wall (62, 63, 64) comprises an insertion opening (80) suitable for insertion of the removable cartridge (14); preferably, the insertion opening (80) extending along the device axis (Y) and forming a side opening in respect with the device body (40).8. The aerosol generation device (112) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cavity (160) is formed by a fixed part (158) and a movable part (159), an insertion opening (180) suitable for insertion of the removable cartridge (114) being formed when the movable part (159) is moved at least partially away from the fixed part (158).9. The aerosol generation device (112) according to claim 8, wherein the movable part (159) comprises the support wall (162) and the heater (146) is adjacent to the fixed part (158); preferably the movable part (159) being adapted to receive at least partially the removable cartridge (114) when the movable part (159) is moved at least partially away from the fixed part (158).10. The aerosol generation device (112) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the movable part (159) is hinged to the fixed part (158).11. A removable cartridge (14; 114) comprising a cartridge body (20) extending between a mouthpiece end (21) and a heat receiving end (22) along a cartridge axis (X) and defining an outer surface (26), the removable cartridge (14; 114) further comprising an aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) arranged at the heat receiving end (22) of the cartridge body (26); the removable cartridge (14; 114) being characterized in that it is adapted to be received in the cavity (60; 160) of the aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of the preceding claims.12. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to claim 11, wherein the mouthpiece end (21) of the cartridge body (20) forms a mouthpiece.13. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) comprises a flexible or deformable material.14. The removable cartridge (14; 114) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the aerosol generating element contact surface (34; 134) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the cartridge axis (X).15. An aerosol generation set (10; 110) comprising: - an aerosol generation device (12; 112) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and - a removable cartridge (14; 114) according to any one of claims 11 to 14.


[EN] A smoking device (2) comprises an optical sensing system (5) for reading indicia (10) on a consumable article (1). Means are provided for adapting a characteristic of the optical sensing system (5) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5). The adapting means may change the focal length of an optical element (120) by applying a potential difference to change a refractive index of the optical element (120) or to change the curvature of an optical surface (130). The optical surface (130) may be an interface between two immiscible liquids (122,124) that have different electrical properties. The adapting means may alternatively move an element of the optical sensing system (5) in response to the distance of the indicia (10), for example by changing a shape of a support of an optical element (120). The optical element may comprise a pinhole (20) and the adapting means may change the size of its aperture. [EN] - 44 - CLAIMS 1. A smoking device (2) comprising: a housing having a cavity (200) for at least partially receiving a consumable article (1); an optical sensing system (5) that is configured to read indicia (10) on a consumable article (1) received in the cavity (200); and adapting means for adapting a characteristic of the optical sensing system (5) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5).2. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system (5) comprises an optical element that comprises an optical surface; and wherein the adapting means is configured to adapt a focal length of the optical element by changing a curvature of the optical surface.3. A smoking device (2) according to claim 2, wherein: the optical element comprises a body of liquid (122) in contact with a substrate (140), the optical surface being an interface between a surface (130) of the liquid that is not in contact with the substrate (140) and a gas; and the device further comprises a circuit for applying a potential difference between the liquid and the substrate; wherein the adapting means is configured to change the curvature of the optical surface by changing the potential difference between the liquid (122) and the substrate (140).4. A smoking device (2) according to claim 3, wherein the liquid (122) is in contact with a reflective surface (148) of the substrate (140).5. A smoking device (2) according to claim 4, wherein the reflective surface (148) of the substrate (140) is curved to act as a concave mirror.6. A smoking device (2) according to claim 2, wherein the optical element comprises a body of liquid, the optical surface being a surface of the liquid; and wherein - 45 - the adapting means is configured to change the curvature of the optical surface by changing the quantity of liquid in the body.7. A smoking device (2) according to claim 6, wherein the optical element further comprises a reservoir (152) of liquid coupled to the body of liquid; and a heater (154) controllable to change the temperature of the liquid in the reservoir (154), whereby liquid can be displaced from the reservoir (154) towards the body of liquid by thermal expansion of the liquid in the reservoir (154).8. A smoking device (2) according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the body of liquid is contained within a cell (150) comprising a resilient membrane (156) that defines the optical surface.9. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the adapting means is configured to move at least one optical element (120) of the optical sensing system (5) to maintain the optical element (120) at a predetermined distance from the indicia (10).10. A smoking device (2) according to claim 9, wherein the optical element (120) is formed in or mounted on a support element (171); and wherein the adapting means is configured to move the optical element (120) relative to the indicia (10) by changing a shape of the support element (171).11. A smoking device (2) according to claim 9, wherein the optical element (120) is formed in or mounted on a central plate (170) and wherein the distance of the central plate (170) from the indicia (10) is controlled using electric charges.12. A smoking device (2) according to claim 11, further comprising at least one charge plate (El, E2, E3, E4) generally parallel to the central plate (170); and means for controlling the electrical charge on the charge plate (El, E2, E3, E4) in order to attract or repel the central plate 170. - 46 -13. A smoking device (2) according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the central plate (170) is supported on a resilient support element.14. A smoking device (2) according to any of claims 9 to 13, wherein the optical element comprises a pinhole (20).15. A smoking device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensing system (5) comprises a pinhole (20); and wherein the adapting means is configured to adapt a size of the pinhole (20) in response to a distance of the indicia (10) from the optical sensing system (5).


[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device, a second end having a vapor outlet, a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing; a holder arranged to attach to the seal; a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet; a pair of electrodes arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device; where the holder comprises an airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end having a vapor outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house at least a part of a heating element and a part of a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a seal arranged to hold the vaporizer housing;a holder arranged to attach to the seal;a main gas flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the vapor outlet to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the vapor outlet;a pair of electrodes, wherein the pair of electrodes are arranged to provide an electrical connection between the first end of the capsule and an electronic cigarette device;wherein the holder comprises an airflow passageway.2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the air flow passageway extends from a surface of the holder into the vaporizer housing.3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway is formed as a chimney or tubular extension protruding in the vaporizing housing.4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main gas flow channel extends from the holder, through the seal, to the vaporizer housing.5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the vaporizer housing comprises a vaporizing chamber surrounding the airflow passageway.6. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway is located substantially centrally within a surface of the holder.7. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein the airflow passageway comprises a plurality of grooves on an external surface of the airflow passageway.8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of grooves are substantially straight.9. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of grooves extend longitudinally along the external surface of the airflow passageway.10. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the holder comprises a plurality of channels located within an internal surface of the holder.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of channels.12. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein an interface is formed between an internal surface of the seal and an internal surface of the holder.13. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the heating element comprises first and second lead wires, and wherein the first and second lead wires are located at the interface between the seal and the holder.14. The capsule according to claim 12, wherein the first and second lead wires of the heating element are compressed between the seal and the holder at the interface.15. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.


[EN] Provided is a method for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device by means of a server and of a communication device, the method comprising the steps of: sending from the aerosol generating device to the server an authentication result message indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device; and, based on the authentication result message, sending, from the server to the communication device, an instruction message instructing the communication device to allow management of the aerosol generating device on the communication device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Method for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the method comprising the steps of: - sending from the aerosol generating device (102) to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102); - based on the authentication result message (104), sending, from the server (103) to the communication device (101), an instruction message (105) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generating device (102) using the communication device (101).2. The method according to claim 1, wherein to allow management of the aerosol generating device (102) using the communication device (101) comprises the steps of: - based on the instruction message (105), sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) a user input management message (201) indicating a management operation for the aerosol generating device (102) input by the user (100) by input-means of the communication device (101); - based on the user input management message (201), sending a management message (202) from the server (103), instructing the aerosol generating device (102) to perform the management operation.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein to allow management of the aerosol generating device on the communication device comprises the step of: - providing a web-interface (301) at the communication device, allowing a user (100) to enter user input (302) indicating a management operation for the aerosol generation device (102), wherein the user input management message (201) is obtained based on said user input.4. The method according to one of claims 3, wherein the web-interface (301) is accessible via a user interface provided by the communication device, preferably a website displayed by an internet browser provided at the communication device, wherein the internet browser preferably is a built-in or common internet web browser.5. The method according to one of claims 1 to 4, comprising the further steps of: - sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) a configuration start message (401) indicating a user intention for management of the aerosol generating device (102); - based on the configuration start message, sending an authentication initiation message (402) from the server (103) to the aerosol generating device (102), instructing the aerosol generating device (102) to perform the user authentication.6. The method according to claim 5, comprising the further steps of: - based on the authentication initiation message (402), providing an authentication interface (501) at the aerosol generating device (102) to a user (100), allowing for the user authentication.7. The method according to one of claims 1 to 6, comprising the further steps of: - sending from the communication device (101) to the server (103) an identifier message (601) indicating an identifier of the aerosol generating device (102); - storing (602) at the server (103) the identifier, - wherein sending the instruction message (105) based on the authentication result message (104) comprises: - based on the identifier (601), verifying (603) the authentication result message (104) at the server (103), and- sending the instruction message (105) based on the result of the verifying (603).8. System (10) for performing an authentication-based configuration of an aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the system (10) comprising: An aerosol generating device (102) configured to send to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102); A server (103) configured to, based on the authentication result message (104), send an instruction message (105) from the server (103) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generation device (102) on the communication device (101).9. An aerosol generating device (102) for performing an authentication-based configuration of the aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the aerosol generating device (102) comprising: Transmission means (1021) configured to send to the server (103) an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating device (102).10. A server (103) for performing an authentication-based configuration of the aerosol generating device (102) by means of a server (103) and of a communication device (101), the server (103) comprising: Transmission means (1031) configured to, based on an authentication result message (104) indicating a result of user authentication performed by the aerosol generating (102) and received from the aerosol generating device (102), send an instruction message (105) instructing the communication device (101) to allow management of the aerosol generation device (102) on the communication device (101).


[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (100) defining an external surface (110) and comprising substrate part (102) and a mouthpiece part (108). The device (10) comprising: - a housing (12); - a cavity (30) formed in the housing (12) and configured to receive the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100); - a heater (46) arranged at least partially in the housing (12) and configured to heat the substrate part (102); - a LED (50) configured to be at one operational state during a vaping session and emit light in this operational state, the LED (50) being arranged on the housing (12) so as the light emitted by the LED (50) is reflected from the external surface of the consumable article (100) when the LED (50) is at said operational state. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) configured to operate with a consumable article (100) defining an external surface (110) and comprising substrate part (102) and a mouthpiece part (108); the aerosol generating device (10) comprising: - a housing (12); - a cavity (30) formed in the housing (12) and configured to receive the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100) so as the mouthpiece part (108) protrudes at least partially from the cavity (30); - a heater (46) arranged at least partially in the housing (12) and configured to heat the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100); - a LED (50) configured to be at one operational state during a vaping session and emit light in this operational state, the LED (50) being arranged on the housing (12) so as the light emitted by the LED (50) is reflected from the external surface of the consumable article (100) to be visible by a user, when the LED (50) is at said operational state.2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the housing (12) defines an insertion opening usable to insert the substrate part (102) of the consumable article (100) in the cavity (30), the LED (50) being arranged adjacent to the insertion opening.3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the LED (50) extends at least partially around the insertion opening.4. The aerosol generating device (10) according to 2 or 3, further comprising a sliding cover (40) arranged on the housing (12) and slidable between a closed position in which the insertion opening is closed and an open position in which the insertion opening is able to receive the consumable article (100); the LED (50) being arranged under the sliding cover (40).5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (50) is arranged to be invisible from the exterior of the housing (12).6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the LED (50) is arranged at a predetermined distance from said external surface of the consumable article (100), when the substrate part (102) is received in the cavity (30).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 6, wherein said distance is chosen based on a beam angle of the LED (50).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 7, wherein said distance is chosen: - substantially equal to 0,3 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 30 degrees and 50 degrees; - substantially equal to 0,5 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 20 degrees and 40 degrees; - between 0,8 mm and 1 mm when the beam angle is comprised between 10 degrees and 30 degrees.9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a controller (34) configured to control: - the operation of the heater (46) during a vaping session according to a heating profile chosen in a group of heating profiles comprising at least two different heating profiles; - the operational state of the LED (50) depending on the heating profile used by the controller (34) during said vaping session, said operational state being chosen in a group of operational states comprising at least two different operational states;10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 9, wherein said group of heating profiles comprises a default heating profile and at least one customized heating profile.1 1. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the or each customized heating profile is uploaded by a user to the controller (34), preferably using a wireless data connection.12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the or each customized heating profile is chosen depending on the nature and/or on the flavour of a substrate contained in the substrate part (102). 1713. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein said group of operational states comprises: - no light emitting state; - an emitting state with a first light emitting characteristic.14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 13 taken in combination with claim 10, wherein the controller (34) is configured to cause: - the no light emitting state of the LED (50) when the default heating profile is used; and/or - the emitting state with a first light emitting characteristic of the LED (50) when said customized heating profile is used.15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 14, wherein: - said group of heating profiles comprises at least two different customized heating profiles; - said group of operational states further comprises an emitting state with a second light emitting characteristic; - the controller (34) is further configured to cause the emitting state with the first light emitting characteristic or the emitting state with the second light emitting characteristic depending on the customized heating profile used during the vaping session.


[EN] An aerosol-generating substrate for vaping includes a semi-solid substrate, wherein up to about 1.0 percent of the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of one or more carboxylic acids dissolved in an alcohol solution. A method of manufacturing the aerosol-generating substrate and a use thereof in an aerosol-generating substrate for vaping are also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating substrate for vaping, comprising a semi-solid substrates, wherein up to about 1.0 weight percent of a total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of a carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution, wherein one or more carboxylic acids are dissolved in the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution, wherein the semi-solid substrate is provided in the form of a foam.2. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises between 0.2 weight percent and 1 weight percent of the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution in the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate.3. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about 0.05 v/v percent and about 0.2 v/v percent.4. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids has a hydrocarbon chain length between 9 and 30 carbons.5. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids is at least one of Benzoic acid, Levulinic acid, D/L-Tartaric acid, Capric acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, Fumaric acid, D/L-Lactic acid, D/L-Malic acid, Sorbic acid, Adipic acid, L-Aspartic acid, L-Glutamic acid, Succinic acid, Gluconic acid, Linoleic acid, Saccharic acid, 3,7 dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 2-methyl pentanoic acid, trans-2-Hexenoic acid, Caprylic acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Butyric acid, Linolenic acid, Malonic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phenylacetic acid, Propionic acid, Valeric acid, Decanoic acid, Hexanoic acid or Octanoic acid.6. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only saturated fatty acid.7. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid and decanoic acid.8. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid or decanoic acid.9. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate further comprises at least one of propylene glycol, 1, 3 propanediol, glycerol, water, gum, flavourant, additives, nicotine, or binder.10. (canceled)11. An aerosol-generating article comprises the aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1.12. A method of preparing an aerosol-generating substrate for vaping, comprising a semi-solid substrate in the form of a foam, comprising the steps of: a. providing an aerosol-generating substrate comprising at least one of propylene glycol 1, 3-Propanediol, glycerol or water;b. providing one or more carboxylic acids to an alcohol solution, followed by incorporating the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution to the aerosol-generating substrate to form a mixture, such that up to about 1 weight percent of a total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate is comprised of the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution; andc. constantly mixing the mixture for a certain amount of time, and heating the mixture above room temperature, creating the semi-solid substrate in the form of a foam.13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about 0.05 v/v percent and about 0.2 v/v percent.14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the mixture is heated at approximately 45 degrees centigrade and/or aerated or mixed for approximately 5 minutes.15. An aerosol-generating substrate obtainable by the method according to claim 12.16. The method according to claim 12, further comprising, after step b, adding at least one of gum, nicotine, flavourant or binder into the mixture.17. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises about 0.2 weight percent of the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution in the total weight percentage of the aerosol-generating substrate.18. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of between about between 0.08 v/v percent and 0.15 v/v percent.19. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution has a concentration of 0.1 v/v percent.20. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the one or more carboxylic acids has a hydrocarbon chain length between 10 and 20 carbons.21. The aerosol-generating substrate according to claim 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-containing alcohol solution comprises only stearic acid and decanoic acid in a ratio of 10/90 of stearic acid/decanoic acid.


[EN] A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device, a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporizing housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor; a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizing housing and the mouthpiece to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizing housing to the mouthpiece; an airflow passageway extending between the first end and the vaporizing housing; where the vaporizer housing includes at least one aperture located within a sidewall of the vaporizer housing, the aperture forming part of the airflow passageway. [EN] 1. A capsule for an electronic cigarette, the capsule having a first end configured to engage with an electronic cigarette device and a second end arranged as a mouthpiece portion having a vapour outlet, the capsule further comprising: a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized;a vaporizer housing arranged to house a heating element and a fluid transfer element, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to deliver liquid from the liquid store to the heating element, the heating element being configured to vaporize the received liquid and generate a vapor;a main vapor flow channel extending between the vaporizer housing and the mouthpiece portion to allow the generated vapor to flow from the vaporizer housing to the mouthpiece portion;an airflow passageway extending between the first end and the vaporizer housing;wherein the vaporizer housing comprises at least one aperture located within a sidewall of the vaporizer housing, the at least one aperture forming part of the airflow passageway.2. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a first seal comprising a pair of shoulder portions.3. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein the vaporizer housing comprises a pair of cutouts.4. The capsule according to claim 3, wherein the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts are configured to cooperate with each other such that the fluid transfer element is held between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.5. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.6. The capsule according to claim 4, wherein the fluid transfer element is arranged to be compressed in a radial direction of the fluid transfer element between the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of cutouts.7. The capsule according to claim 2, wherein each shoulder portion of the pair of shoulder portions comprises a substantially curved surface, and wherein each substantially curved surface has a curvature which substantially corresponds to a curvature of an external surface of the fluid transfer element.8. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of posts arranged to provide an electrical connection between a main body of an electronic cigarette and the capsule.9. The capsule according to claim 8, wherein an interface is formed between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts.10. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the heating element comprises first and second ends, and wherein the first and second ends are located at the interface between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts.11. The capsule according to claim 10, wherein the first and second ends of the heating element form lead wires which are compressed between the vaporizer housing and the pair of posts at the interface.12. The capsule according to claim 1, further comprising a first holder arranged to retain the vaporizer housing.13. The capsule according to claim 12, further comprising a second holder configured to receive the first holder.14. The capsule according to claim 13, wherein the second holder comprises at least one airflow inlet as part of the airflow passageway arranged to allow intake air to flow through the at least one aperture into the vaporizer housing.15. The capsule according to claim 14, wherein the airflow passageway forms part of the main vapor channel.16. An electronic cigarette comprising a main body and the capsule according to claim 1 wherein the main body comprises a power supply unit, electrical circuitry, and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule.


[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device battery verification system. The system comprises a battery measurement module (152), a battery verification module (154), and a controller (104). The battery measurement module is configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery (104) connected to an aerosol generation device (100). The battery verification module is configured to determine whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements. The controller is configured to set the aerosol generation device to an operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and further configured to set the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement. [EN] 35 Claims 1. An aerosol generation device battery verification system, the system comprising: a battery measurement module configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; a battery verification module configured to determine whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and a controller configured to set the aerosol generation device to an operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and further configured to set the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.2. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply a first battery pulse and a second battery pulse at a predetermined time interval after the first battery pulse, and the battery measurement module is configured to measure the plurality of battery voltage measurements based upon the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse.3. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 2, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as discharging battery pulses in which power flows from the battery to a heater of the aerosol generation device; and/or wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as charging battery pulses in which power flows to the battery from a second power source. 36 The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 3, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as discharging battery pulses when a state of charge of the battery is greater than a predetermined state of charge threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to apply the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse as charging battery pulses when a state of charge of the battery is not greater than a predetermined state of charge threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second power source comprises one or more supercapacitors in the aerosol generation device; or wherein the second power source comprises an external power source to which the aerosol generation device is connected. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an internal resistance of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated internal resistance is within a predetermined internal resistance range. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise battery voltage measurements measured before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse; and the battery verification module is configured to calculate the internal resistance of the battery based upon the battery voltage measurements before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the predetermined internal resistance range is based upon a state of charge of the battery. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 9, wherein the predetermined internal resistance range is based upon a state of charge of the battery and an ambient temperature proximal to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating a change in voltage of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the change in voltage of the battery falls within a predetermined voltage change range. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse; and the change in voltage of the battery is determined as a difference between the first open circuit battery voltage and the second open circuit battery voltage.13. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an available capacity of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated available capacity of the battery is within a predetermined capacity range.14. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 13, wherein the plurality of battery voltage measurements comprise a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse; and the battery verification module is configured to calculate the available capacity of the battery based upon the first open circuit battery voltage, the second open circuit battery voltage, and an integrated current during the second battery pulse.15. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein determining whether the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement comprises: calculating an available capacity of the battery and an internal resistance of the battery based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements, and determining that the parameter of the battery meets the verification requirement when the calculated available capacity of the battery is within a predetermined capacity range for the calculated internal resistance of the battery.16. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of claim 15, wherein the battery verification module is configured to: calculate the available capacity of the battery based upon a first open circuit battery voltage measured between the first battery pulse and the 39 second battery pulse, a second open circuit battery voltage measured after the second battery pulse, and an integrated current during the second battery pulse; and calculate the internal resistance of the battery based upon battery voltage measurements before the first battery pulse, during the first battery pulse, between the first battery pulse and the second battery pulse, and during the second battery pulse; wherein the predetermined capacity range based upon a relationship between internal resistance and capacity range of the battery. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the operable state comprises an unlocked state in which an aerosolisation session can be performed, and the restricted state comprises a locked state in which an aerosolisation session cannot be performed. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device battery verification system further comprises a temperature sensor module configured to determine an ambient temperature proximal to the aerosol generation device, and the battery measurement module is configured to perform the plurality of battery voltage measurements when the determined ambient temperature is greater than a predetermined temperature threshold, and configured to not perform the plurality of battery voltage measurements when the determined ambient temperature is not greater than a predetermined temperature threshold. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the system is configured to be communicatively coupled to an external device; the external device is configured to receive an input indicating a type of battery connected to the aerosol generation device, and determine the verification requirement for the battery; and 40 the aerosol generation device battery verification system is configured to receive the verification requirement from the external device.20. The aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim, wherein the battery measurement module is configured to perform a plurality of battery voltage measurements in response to a battery being connected to the aerosol generation device.21. An aerosol generation device comprising the aerosol generation device battery verification system of any preceding claim.22. An aerosol generation device battery verification method, the method comprising: performing a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; determining whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and setting the aerosol generation device to a operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and setting the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device battery verification system cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: performing a plurality of battery voltage measurements of a battery connected to an aerosol generation device; determining whether a parameter of the battery meets a verification requirement based upon the plurality of battery voltage measurements; and 41 setting the aerosol generation device to a operable state when the parameter meets the verification requirement, and setting the aerosol generation device to a restricted state when the parameter does not meet the verification requirement.


[EN] An aerosol generating device (1) comprises sensing means for detecting when an aerosol generating article (10) is inserted into or withdrawn from a heating chamber (12) of the device (1). A roller (26) is mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) such that an article (10) moving along a pre-defined insertion path engages a surface of the roller (26) and causes it to rotate. The sensing means determines a direction of rotation of the roller (26). The sensing means may be responsive to a property of the roller (26), such as its radius or a magnetic field. The property may vary with angle about the roller axis (28) to define one or more indexes (54) that can be detected by one or more sensors (34) disposed adjacent to the roller (26). [EN] - 24 - Claims 1. An aerosol generating device (1) comprising: a heating chamber (12) for receiving an aerosol generating article (10) that may be inserted into the heating chamber (12) along a pre-defined insertion path (20) or withdrawn from the heating chamber (12) along the same insertion path (20); a roller (26) mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) that is generally perpendicular to the insertion path (20) such that an aerosol generating article (10) moving along the insertion path (20) engages a surface of the roller (26), thereby causing the roller (26) to rotate; and sensing means (34) for determining a direction of rotation of the roller (26).2. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein: the roller (26) comprises a property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28); the sensing means comprises at least one sensor (34) capable of measuring the variation in the property as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34) to determine the direction of rotation of the roller (26).3. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 2, wherein: the variation in the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines an index (54) at an index angular position on the roller (26); the sensing means comprises a first sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a first sensor angular position about the roller axis (28) and a second sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a second sensor angular position about the roller axis (28); and the angle between the first and second sensor angular positions is less than 180 degrees.4. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the sensing means further comprises: a timer for measuring, as the roller (26) rotates, a first time interval from when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position to when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position, and a second time interval from when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position to when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position; and a comparator for comparing the first interval with the second interval to determine the direction of rotation of the roller (26).5. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the sensing means further comprises: a third sensor (34) capable of detecting movement of the index (54) past a third sensor angular position about the roller axis (28); and a timer for measuring, as the roller (26) rotates, a first time when the first sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the first sensor angular position, a second time when the second sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the second sensor angular position, and a third time when the third sensor (34) detects movement of the index (54) past the third sensor angular position; and a comparator for determining the direction of rotation of the roller (26) from the order in which the first time, the second time and the third time occur.6. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 2, wherein: the property of the roller (26) varies with angle about the roller axis (28) in a pattern that is not mirror-symmetric.7. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 6, wherein: the variation of the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines a first index (54) at a first index angular position on the roller (26) and a second index (55) at a second index angular position on the roller (26); the sensor (34) is capable of distinguishing between the first and second indexes (54,55); and the angle between the first and second index angular positions is less than 180 degrees.8. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 6, wherein: the variation of the property of the roller (26) with angle about the roller axis (28) defines first, second and third indexes (54) respectively at first, second and third index angular positions on the roller (26); and the angles between the first, second and third index angular positions are all different.9. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein: the property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28) is a magnetic property; and the or each sensor (34) is capable of detecting changes in a magnetic field as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34).10. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the roller (26) comprises one or more permanent magnets (38) arranged to create the magnetic property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28).11. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the property that varies with angle about the roller axis (28) is a radius of the roller (26); and wherein the or each sensor (34) is capable of detecting changes in the radius of the roller (26) as the roller (26) rotates past the sensor (34).12. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 11, wherein the or each sensor (34) comprises a sensor element (45) that engages the surface of the roller (26) and moves towards and away from the roller axis (28) in response to changes in the radius of the roller (26) as the roller rotates. - 27 -13. An aerosol generating device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the or each sensor (34) further comprises an electrical switch, which is toggled between ON and OFF conditions as the sensor element (45) moves towards and away from the roller axis (28).14. An aerosol generating device (1) according to any preceding claim, further comprising: a heater (8) for heating an aerosol generating article (10) received in the heating chamber (12); a counter for counting revolutions of the roller (26); and a controller (6) for activating the heater (8) when the counter has counted a predetermined number of revolutions.15. A method of determining when an aerosol generating article (10) is inserted into or withdrawn from a heating chamber (12) of an aerosol generating device (1), the method comprising: moving an aerosol generating article (10) along a pre-defined insertion path (20) to or from the heating chamber (12); engaging the aerosol generating article (10) with a surface of a roller (26) that is mounted for rotation about a roller axis (28) that is generally perpendicular to the insertion path (20), thereby causing the roller (26) to rotate; and using sensing means to determine a direction of rotation of the roller (26).


[EN] There is disclosed an aerosol generation device (10), comprising a chamber (4) for receiving a consumable cartridge (6), the consumable cartridge (6) comprising an aerosol generating material, and a sealing element (22). The chamber (4) comprises: a first end (12) through which the consumable cartridge (6) is received; a second end (14); and an internal side wall extending from the first end (12) to the second end (14), the side wall defining the chamber between the first and second ends. The sealing element (22) is located in the chamber(4), the sealing element (22) configured to provide a fluidic seal between the consumable cartridge (6), when received in the chamber (4), and the internal side wall of the chamber (4). The sealing element (22) comprises a valve (24), the valve (24) configured such that, flow of fluid is prevented through the valve in a direction towards the first end (12) of the chamber (4). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a chamber for receiving a consumable cartridge, the consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol generating material, the chamber comprising: a first end through which the consumable cartridge is received; a second end; and an internal side wall extending from the first end to the second end, the side wall defining the chamber between the first and second ends; a sealing element located in the chamber, the sealing element configured to provide a fluidic seal between the consumable cartridge, when received in the chamber, and the internal side wall of the chamber, the sealing element comprising: a valve, the valve configured such that, flow of fluid is prevented through the valve in a direction towards the first end of the chamber.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the sealing element is comprised of a plastic material.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the sealing element is comprised of Polyether ether ketone (PEEK).4. The aerosol generation device of claim 2 or 3, wherein the sealing element is comprised of silicone.5. The aerosol generating device of any preceding claim, wherein a first axis is defined between the first and second ends of the chamber, and wherein the chamber has a width perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the sealing element has a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, the cross section having an outline that is substantially matched to the width of the chamber thereby to provide a seal between the sealing element and the internal side wall of the chamber.6. The aerosol generation device of claim 5, wherein the sealing element has an annular cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, the annular cross section comprising an inner diameter that is configured to receive the consumable cartridge, and comprising an outer diameter that is substantially matched to the width of the chamber thereby to provide a seal between the sealing element and the internal side wall of the chamber.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the valve is a check valve.8. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the valve is a ball check valve.9. The aerosol generation device of claim 7, wherein the valve is a diaphragm check valve.10. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the sealing element comprises a plurality of valves.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of valves are positioned around a circumference of the sealing element.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, further comprising a heater, wherein the sealing element is located between the first end of the chamber and the heater.13. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generating device is an electronic cigarette. 1914. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, further comprising the consumable cartridge.


[EN] The present invention relates to an electronic smoking device comprising at least one battery assembly for supplying the electronic smoking device with power, a measuring assembly for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge, wherein the battery assembly comprises a galvanic element, characterized in that the galvanic element is at least partially integrated in a housing, wherein the housing surrounds at least the measuring assembly, the control unit, the cartridge and the aerosol generating assembly of the electronic smoking device. The in- vention relates also to a housing for an electronic smoking device and a method for manufac- turing this housing. [EN] Electronic smoking device with a battery housing Claims 1. An electronic smoking device (1) comprising at least one battery assembly (2) for supplying the electronic smoking device (1) with power, a measuring assembly (3) for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit (4) to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly (5) which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge (6), wherein the battery assembly (2) comprises a galvanic element (7), characterized in that the galvanic element (7) is at least partially integrated in a housing (8), wherein the housing (8) surrounds at least the measuring assembly (3), the control unit (4), the cartridge (6) and the aerosol generating assembly (5) of the electronic smoking device (1).2. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the battery assembly and/or the housing comprises at least one graphene layer.3. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing is a functional part of the galvanic element.4. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing consists of one basic material, preferably being a polymer or aluminum.5. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing consists of a polycarbonate-based graphene material, wherein preferably the graphene is dispersed and dissolved in the basic material and/or the polymer material of the housing and/or the aluminium material of the housing.6. Electronic smoking device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the housing comprises graphene in a ratio of more than 0.1 weight percent, preferably more than 0.7 weight percent, also preferably more than 1.5 weight percent, more preferred more than 3 weight percent and less than 5 weight percent, preferably less than 4 weight percent, more preferred less than 3 weight percent with respect to the housing weight.7. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing comprises a wall thickness of at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 3 mm, also preferably at least 5 mm, more preferred at least 7 mm, most preferred at least 10 mm.8. Electronic smoking device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing comprises a touchable outer surface which comprises at least one insulating layer.9. A housing for an electronic smoking device (1), wherein the electronic smoking device (1) comprises at least one battery assembly for supplying the electronic smoking device with power, a measuring assembly for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge, wherein the battery assembly comprises a galvanic element, characterized in that the galvanic element is at least partially integrated in the housing, wherein the housing surrounds at least the measuring assembly, the control unit, the cartridge and the aerosol generating assembly of the electronic smoking device.10. A method (100) for manufacturing a housing for an electronic smoking device (1), comprising following steps providing (101) the ingredients comprising polycarbonate, 1,3-dioxolane-based dispersion, single layer and/or few layer graphene; dissolving (102) the polycarbonate in the 1,3-dioxolane-based dispersion creating thereby a polycarbonate dispersion; adding (103) single layer graphene and/or few layer graphene to the polymer dispersion thereby creating a polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion; drying (104) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion thereby creating a polycarbonate-based graphene material; forming (105) the housing for the electronic smoking device from the polycarbonate-based graphene material.11. Method for manufacturing according to claim 10, characterized by stirring (102a) the polycarbonate dispersion for at least 3 h.12. Method for manufacturing according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the drying step (104) is achieved by a vacuum oven at at least 80 degrees centigrade13. Method for manufacturing according to claims 10 - 12, characterized in that the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion is drying (104) for at least 12 h.14. Method for manufacturing according to claims 10 - 13, characterized by mixing (103a) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion by means of ultra-soni- cation for at least 2 h.15. Method for manufacturing according to claim 14, characterized by mixing (103a) the polycarbonate-based graphene dispersion maintaining (103b) a temperature in range of 25 degrees centigrade to 40 degrees centigrade thereby dispersing all ingredients homogeneously.


[EN] A container for smoking articles has an outer housing including a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions. An inner package has an access opening through which smoking articles can be removed. The access opening can be covered by a reclosable flap when the hinged lid is in the closed position. With the lid in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around the periphery of the access opening. The overlap region includes a first adhering region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap, and a first non-adhering region. The first non-adhering region includes a portion of the periphery of the access opening. [EN] 1. A container for consumer goods comprising: an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions; andan inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing comprising an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, the access opening being covered by a reclosable flap;wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around a periphery of the access opening, the overlap region comprising a first adhering region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap, and a first non-adhering region, the first non-adhering region including a portion of the periphery of the access opening.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the first non-adhering region extends from an edge of the access opening to an exterior edge of the overlap region.3. The container of claim 1, further comprising means for attaching the reclosable flap to the hinged lid.4. The container of claim 1, wherein the reclosable flap is connected to the inner package so as to be movable relative to the inner package about a hinge line.5. The container of claim 4, wherein the hinge line of the reclosable flap is provided at a first side of the access opening, and wherein the first non-adhering region is provided at a second side of the access opening.6. The container of claim 5, wherein the first non-adhering region is provided adjacent the hinge line.7. The container of claim 6, wherein the first non-adhering region has a dimension, extending along the reclosable flap and away from the hinge line, that is at least 4 mm.8. The container of claim 4, wherein the first non-adhering region is provided in a strip that is substantially parallel to the hinge line.9. The container of claim 1, wherein the package has a top wall and a front wall, and wherein the first adhering region is provided at least partially at the top wall and at least partially at the front wall.10. The container of claim 9, wherein the adhering region has a length, extending along the inner package and away from the front wall along the top wall, which is at least 4 mm.11. The container of claim 1, wherein the overlap region comprises a second non-adhering region, and wherein the first adhering region is between the first and second non-adhering regions.12. The container of claim 11, wherein the second non-adhering region includes a portion of the periphery of the access opening.13. The container of claim 1, wherein the overlap region comprises a second adhering region.14. A method of manufacturing a container for consumer goods, comprising the steps of: providing an outer housing comprising a hinged lid rotatable between open and closed positions;providing an inner package of consumer goods within the outer housing, wherein the inner package comprises an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed;providing a reclosable flap to cover the access opening of the inner package, wherein, in the closed position, the reclosable flap forms an overlap region with a surface of the inner package that extends around a periphery of the access opening;providing a first adhering region in the overlap region to releasably affix the surface of the inner package and the reclosable flap; andproviding a first non-adhering region, the first non-adhering region including a portion of the periphery of the access opening.15. The method of claim 14, comprising the additional step of: positioning the reclosable flap on the inner package with respect to the access opening such that the first non-adhering region includes a pre-defined portion of the periphery of the access opening.


[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (1) comprising a vapor generation unit (5) adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, the vapor generation unit (5) comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), a reservoir (2) configured to store an aerosol forming material and a filter module (12) comprising a filter (13) disposed so as to remove particles from said aerosol forming material passing from said reservoir (2) towards the vapor generation unit (5). The filter module (12) is removable from the aerosol-generating device (1) to be cleaned or exchanged. If clogging of the filter occurs, the filter can be changed or cleaned, allowing a long-term use of the aerosol-generating device (1). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Aerosol-generating device (1) comprising: - a vapor generation unit (5) adapted to transform an aerosol forming material into vapor, the vapor generation unit (5) comprising a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), - a reservoir (2) configured to store an aerosol forming material; and - a filter module (12) comprising a filter (13) disposed so as to remove particles from said aerosol forming material passing from said reservoir (2) towards the vapor generation unit (5), wherein the filter module (12) is removable from the aerosol-generating device (1) to be cleaned or exchanged.2. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein it has an elongated shape along a main axis of extension (X), and the filter (13) extends in a plane transverse to this main axis.3. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the filter module (12) is removable from the rest of the aerosol-generating device by translation of the filter module in a direction perpendicular to a main axis of extension of said aerosol generating device.4. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter (13) comprises a mesh.5. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the mesh is made of stainless steel.6. Aerosol-generating device (1) according claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the mesh has a porosity lower than 50 percent and preferably equal to 34 percent.7. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter module (12) comprises a housing, the filter (13) being incorporated in the housing.8. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a slot (14) for insertion and removal of the filter module (12).9. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a release mechanism configured such that the actuation of the release mechanism results in the release of the filter module for removal from the aerosol-generating device (1).10. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the actuation of the release mechanism is performed by pressing on a dedicated push-button.11. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the actuation of the release mechanism is performed by sliding a release command.12. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the release mechanism is configured to be actuated only by an adapted tool.13. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the release mechanism is configured to be actuated only by a pin tool (15).Aerosol-generating device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein it comprises a capsule of aerosol forming material as reservoir (2) and the filter module is interposed between the capsule and the vapor generation unit (5), the filter module (12) being in fluidic communication with said capsule and with said vapor generation unit (5).14. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the capsule comprises a pad (18) of porous material at the outlet of the capsule, thereby forming a first filtration stage of aerosol forming material before it reaches the filter (13).15. Aerosol-generating device (1) according to claim 14, wherein the pad (18) is made of cotton.


[EN] An aerosol generation article is disclosed. The article comprises a housing, a substrate arranged within the housing, the substrate configured to generate an aerosol when heated; at least one heating element arranged within the housing and adjacent the substrate; wherein each heating element comprises: a susceptor; and an insulator; wherein the susceptor and the insulator, with the insulator at least partially surrounding the susceptor, are configured such that, in use, when an electromagnetic field is applied by an aerosol generation device, the heating element heats the adjacent substrate without damaging the housing of the article. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation article comprising: a housing, a substrate arranged within the housing, the substrate configured to generate an aerosol when heated; at least one heating element arranged within the housing and adjacent the substrate; wherein each heating element comprises: a susceptor; and an insulator, wherein the insulator comprises a solid insulator material; wherein the susceptor and the insulator, with the insulator at least partially surrounding the susceptor and contacting the susceptor, are configured such that, in use, when an electromagnetic field is applied by an aerosol generation device, the heating element heats the adjacent substrate without damaging the housing of the article.2. The article of claim 1, wherein the article is an elongate shape such that an article axis is defined between two longitudinally opposing ends of the article.3. The article of claim 2, wherein the susceptor comprises a first end and a second end, and the heating element is arranged within the housing such that the first end and the second end are axially aligned along the article axis.4. The article of claim 3, wherein the insulator surrounds the susceptor such that the first end and the second end of the susceptor are exposed by the insulator.5. The article of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the insulator fully encapsulates the susceptor.6. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the susceptor is a cylindrical tube shape.7. The article of claim 6 wherein a thickness of the tube walls is between 50pm and 150pm.8. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the insulator is substantially the same shape as the susceptor.9. The article of any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the insulator comprises a plurality of projections of insulator material extending from the heating element.10. The article of claim 9, wherein the plurality of projections extend from the heating element perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the article.11. The article of any preceding claim, wherein an outer diameter of the heating element is between 5mm and 8mm.12. The article of any preceding claim, wherein a length of the heating element is greater than or equal to 6mm.13. The article of any preceding claim, wherein the at least one heating element comprises a plurality of heating elements.14. The article of claim 13, wherein the plurality of heating elements are axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the article and sequentially arranged along a length of the article, and wherein the substrate is arranged between adjacent heating elements.15. An aerosol generation system comprising: the aerosol generation article of any preceding claim; and an aerosol generation device comprising a heating chamber and at least one induction coil; wherein, in use, the device is configured to receive the article in the heating chamber such that the induction coil is aligned with the susceptor.