[EN] A pouch suitable for a white snus, wherein the white snus includes carrier material and nicotine without tobacco being present, includes a fabric, and a surface of the fabric is at least partially coated with an odorizing composition including tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m. A method for manufacturing a pouch for white snus includes the steps of providing fabric, providing an odorizing composition including tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m, coating at least parts of a surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition, forming a pouch from the fabric and filling a white snus composition in the pouch. The odorizing composition is an ink, preferably including a liquid and a coloring agent, wherein the liquid is preferably selected from a group including water, propylene glycol, and glycerin, propylene glycol, and glycerin. [EN] 1. A pouch suitable for white snus, wherein the pouch comprises a fabric, wherein a surface of the fabric is at least partially coated with an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m, wherein the odorizing composition is an ink comprising a liquid and a coloring agent, wherein the liquid is selected from a group comprising water, propylene glycol, glycerin, and propylene glycol and glycerin.2. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the average size of the tobacco particles is greater than or equal to 1 micro m.3. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition comprises 0.05-60 percent (weight/weight) of the tobacco particles.4. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition has a viscosity of 20 to 500 dPas.5. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition has a density of 0.5 g/cm3 to 2.5 g/cm3.6. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition further comprises substances selected from a group comprising solvents, pigments, dyes, resins, lubricants, solubilizers, surfactants, particulate matter, fluorescents, water, humectant, glue, dyes and resins.7. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:the odorizing composition is located only on parts of the surface of the fabric in a predetermined pattern, wherein the pattern is selected from a group comprising a letter, a logo, a symmetric geometrical pattern or shape, a company logo, a company name, a trademark, and a machine-readable code, wherein the machine-readable code is selected from a group comprising EAN, UPC, IAN, JAN, ITF, 2/5i, Code39, Code93, Codabar, Code128 Codablock, Code49, PDF417, QR-Code, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, Aztec-Code, JAB-Code, Han Xin-Code, Dot-Code A, Snowflake code, BeeTagg Composite-Code, and RM4SCC.8. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:a contrast between the surface of the fabric coated with the odorizing composition and the surface of the fabric which is not coated with the odorizing composition is at least of grade C measured according to IS O/IEC 15416:2016 or ISO/IEC 15415:2011.9. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:an amount of the tobacco particles is less than 2 percent (weight/weight) of the pouch.10. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 1, wherein:odorizing molecules from the odorizing composition are releasable by an activation signal.11. The pouch suitable for white snus according to claim 10, wherein: the activation signal is selected from a group comprising temperature change, human contact, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electric signal, UM-light, IR-radiation, light and electromagnetic radiation.12. A white snus product comprising carrier material and nicotine without tobacco being present, wherein: the white snus product is arranged in the pouch according to claim 1.13. A method for manufacturing a pouch suitable for white snus, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing fabric,providing an odorizing composition comprising tobacco particles having an average size less than or equal to 30 micro m,coating at least parts of a surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition,forming a pouch from the fabric, andfilling a white snus composition in the pouch.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the step of coating at least parts of the surface of the fabric with the odorizing composition is performed by printing.15. The method according to claim 14, wherein: the printing process is performed by conventional printing machinery.16. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the odorizing composition is part of a glue and a surface of the fabric is coated with the glue and subsequently folded on other parts of the fabric for forming the pouch.


[EN] There is provided an aerosol generation device (100, 800) comprising a holding unit (10, 810) configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate (12, 812), and a charging unit (50, 850) that is connectable to the holding unit. The holding unit comprises a heater component (47, 847) and a first charge storage module (11, 811) to power the heater component. The charging unit comprising a second charge storage module (51, 851) to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit. A controller (43, 843) is configured to pre-heat the heater component by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module in a first pre-heating manner when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and pre-heat the heater component by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module in a second pre-heating manner when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit; the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component; the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit; the aerosol generation device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component to the predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the first pre-heating manner comprises directing the first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for a first predetermined period of time; and wherein the second pre-heating manner comprises directing the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component for a second predetermined period of time.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the first predetermined period of time is longer than the second predetermined period of time, and the first power flow is a lower power than second power flow.4. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component to maintain the predetermined temperature in a heating phase of the aerosolisation session after the heater component is pre-heated; and when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component to maintain the predetermined temperature in the heating phase of the aerosolisation session after the heater component is pre-heated.5. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the first charge storage module to charge the first charge storage module.6. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit is configured to be received within the charging unit when connected to charging unit.7. The aerosol generation device of claim 6, wherein the holding unit comprises a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is accessible to receive the aerosol generating substrate when the holding unit is received within the charging unit.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the second charge storage module has a greater charge storage capacity than the first charge storage module.9. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the aerosol generation device is configured to perform a first aerosolisation session followed consecutively by a second aerosolisation session, with each aerosolisation session comprising a pre-heating phase in which the heater component is pre-heated to the predetermined temperature, and a heating phase in which the heater component is maintained at the pre-determined temperature after the heater component is pre-heated.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein: the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the preheating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in the second pre-heating manner for the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session; and the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein: the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the preheating phase of the second aerosolisation session are both performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct the second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in the second pre-heating manner for the pre-heating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session; the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session is performed when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the first aerosolisation session; and the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session is performed when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, and the controller is configured to direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component for the heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.12. The aerosol generation device of claim 10 or 11, wherein: the controller is configured to direct the second power flow and a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component for the preheating phase of the first aerosolisation session and the pre-heating phase of the second aerosolisation session.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim having an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit of the aerosol generation device.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit; wherein the method comprises: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, and a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to power the heater component when the charging unit is connected to the holding unit, wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a first power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component in a first pre-heating manner; and when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heating the heater component to a predetermined temperature for an aerosolisation session by directing a second power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component in a second pre-heating manner.


[EN] Aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit (10) configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate (12), and a charging unit (50) that is connectable to the holding unit. The holding unit comprises a heater component (47) to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module (11) to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating. The cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape. The charging unit comprising a second charge storage module (51) configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component. The device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generation device comprising a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit; the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape; the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; the aerosol generation device further comprising a controller configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, pre-heat the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component.2. The aerosol generation device of claim 1, wherein the cavity comprises two major internal faces, wherein the two major internal faces oppose one another, the aerosol generating substrate is configured to be received between the opposing major internal faces, and the major internal faces are each associated with a heating element of the heater component.3. The aerosol generation device of claim 2, wherein the major internal faces are formed by two opposing walls of the cavity, wherein the walls comprise a ceramic material with heater wire embedded therein or thereon.4. The aerosol generation device of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the cavity has two minor internal faces connecting the two major internal faces, wherein the two minor internal faces are smaller than the two major internal faces.5. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component to heat an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit in an aerosolisation session; and when the holding unit is not connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the first charge storage module to the heater component to heat an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit in an aerosolisation session.6. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the first charge storage module configured to power the heater component to aerosolise a first number of aerosol generating substrates, and the second charge storage module is configured to power the heater component to aerosolise a second number of aerosol generating substrates, wherein the second number of aerosol generating substrates is greater than the first number of aerosol generating substrates.7. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the controller is further configured to: when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit, direct a power flow from the second charge storage module to the first charge storage module to charge the first charge storage module.8. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit is configured to be received within the charging unit when connected to charging unit.9. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the holding unit comprises a mouthpiece portion configured to be accessible for an operator to inhale upon when the holding unit is received within and connected to the charging unit.10. The aerosol generation device of claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece portion comprises a mouthpiece that extends outward from the charging unit when the holding unit is received in the charging unit.11. The aerosol generation device of claim 10, wherein the mouthpiece is removable for insertion of an aerosol generating substrate into the holding unit.12. The aerosol generation device of any preceding claim, wherein the first charge storage module comprises at least one battery, supercapacitor or hybrid capacitor, and the second storage module comprises at least one battery, supercapacitor or hybrid capacitor.13. An aerosol generation system comprising the aerosol generation device of any preceding claim having an aerosol generating substrate received in the holding unit of the aerosol generation device.14. A method of operating an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; and wherein the method comprises: determining that the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and pre-heating the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit.15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of an aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device comprising: a holding unit configured to receive and aerosolise an aerosol generating substrate that comprises tobacco, the holding unit comprising a heater component configured to aerosolise the aerosol generating substrate, a first charge storage module configured to power the heater component, and a cavity into which the aerosol generating substrate is insertable for heating with the heater component to generate an aerosol, wherein the cavity is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate that is substantially planar in shape, and a charging unit that is connectable to the holding unit, the charging unit comprising a second charge storage module configured to charge the first charge storage module and power the heater component; and wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform steps comprising: determining that the holding unit is connected to the charging unit; and pre-heating the heater component for an aerosolisation session by directing a power flow from the second charge storage module to the heater component when the holding unit is connected to the charging unit.


[EN] A package (10) for collating a plurality of smoking articles is disclosed. The package comprises a substantially cuboidal pouch (32) comprising: a front major portion (110); a rear major portion (112); a top minor portion (114); a bottom minor portion (116); a first side portion (118); and a second side portion (120), wherein the pouch is made from material configured and sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture into the pouch, wherein the pouch is formed from a wrapper (122) that is folded and sealed by: a first fin seal (104) extending along the length of the front major portion; a second fin seal (106) extending along the length of the top minor portion; and a third fin seal (108) extending along the length of the bottom minor portion. The first fin seal is folded to overlap with each of the second fin seal and the third fin seal, and wherein the first fin seal is arranged at a distance from each side portion such that, at each overlap with the second fin seal and the third fin seal, the first fin seal only overlaps with two other layers of the wrapper. The package further comprises a tear tape (34) attached to the pouch and extending along the front major portion, the first side portion, the rear major portion, and the second side portion in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch, wherein a line of weakening (64) is formed in the pouch parallel to the tear tape such that the pouch may be at least partially opened along the line of weakening when the tear tape is pulled by a user. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A package for collating a plurality of smoking articles, comprising: a substantially cuboidal pouch comprising: a front major portion; a rear major portion; a top minor portion; a bottom minor portion; a first side portion; and a second side portion, wherein the pouch is made from material configured and sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture into the pouch, wherein the pouch is formed from a wrapper that is folded and sealed by: a first fin seal extending along the length of the front major portion; a second fin seal extending along the length of the top minor portion; and a third fin seal extending along the length of the bottom minor portion, wherein the first fin seal is folded to overlap with each of the second fin seal and the third fin seal, and wherein the first fin seal is arranged at a distance from each side portion such that, at each overlap with the second fin seal and the third fin seal, the first fin seal only overlaps with two other layers of the wrapper; and a tear tape attached to the pouch and extending along the front major portion, the first side portion, the rear major portion, and the second side portion in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch, wherein a line of weakening is formed in the pouch parallel to the tear tape such that the pouch may be at least partially opened along the line of weakening when the tear tape is pulled by a user.2. The package of claim 1, wherein the tear tape is attached to the internal surface of the pouch and extends through the first fin seal to expose a tear tab to be pulled by a user.3. The package of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first fin seal is folded towards the first side portion, wherein the distance between the base of the first fin seal and the first side portion is equal to or greater than the sum of the width of the first fin seal and half the width ofthe first side portion, and wherein the distance between the base of the first fin seal and the second side portion is equal to or greater than half the width of the second side portion.4. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the wrapper is a cellulose- based wrapper, and wherein the pouch further comprises a moisture barrier coating formed on the wrapper.5. The package of claim 4, wherein the moisture barrier coating is a waterbased lacquer or a heat sealable coating.6. The package of claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the line of weakening is formed in the external surface of the pouch, and wherein the moisture barrier coating is formed on the internal surface of the pouch.7. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the line of weakening partially extends through the wrapper.8. The package of any preceding claim, further comprising a stiffening element disposed within the pouch and arranged to lie substantially flush against the internal surface of the pouch, preferably wherein the stiffening element comprises cellulose-based material.9. The package of claim 8, wherein the stiffening element is a folded element having a front section, a first side section, and a second side section, wherein the front section, first side section, and second side section are arranged to interface with the front major portion, first side portion, and second side portion of the pouch respectively, and wherein the first and second side section each have a length equal to the length of the pouch.10. The package of claim 9, wherein the front section of the stiffening element has a cut-out in its top edge, and wherein the cut-out extends down to at least level with the line of weakening.11. The package of claim 10, wherein the cut-out extends a distance below the line of weakening.12. The package of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the cut-out has a width of at least 50 percent of the width of the front section and a length of between 10 to 20 percent of the length of the front section of the stiffening element.13. The package of any preceding claim, wherein the tear tape comprises a cellulose-based material.14. A container for smoking articles, comprising: an outer casing having a lid moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a package according to any preceding claim, wherein the package is housed within the outer casing.15. A system comprising: a package according to any of claims 1 to 13 or a smoking article container according to claim 14; and a plurality of smoking articles contained within the pouch.


[EN] An aerosol generation device with an ejection mechanism includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, a cover having a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber, and an ejection mechanism configured to be at least indirectly connected with the aerosol generation chamber and the cover, and having an ejected state, a holding locked state, and a holding-unlocked state. [EN] 1. An aerosol generation device, comprising: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol,a cover having a closed position covering the aerosol generation chamber, and an open position exposing the aerosol generation chamber, andan ejection mechanism configured to be at least indirectly connected with the aerosol generation chamber and the cover, and having an ejected state, a holding-locked state, and a holding-unlocked state;wherein in the ejected state, the cover is in the open position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to receive the substrate or make the received substrate at least partially protrude out of the aerosol generation chamber, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the holding-locked state,in the holding-locked state, the cover is in the open position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to hold the substrate in a predetermined position where the substrate is fully inserted in the aerosol generation chamber, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the holding-unlocked state by moving the cover from the open position to the closed position, andin the holding-unlocked state, the cover is in the closed position, and the ejection mechanism is configured to exert an ejection force on the substrate, which is held in the predetermined position by the cover, and the ejection mechanism is configured to be translated into the ejected state by moving the cover from the closed position to the open position.2. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has an opening for receiving the substrate, and the ejection mechanism comprises a surface at least partially defining a bottom surface of the aerosol generation chamber and protruding into the aerosol generation chamber in the ejected state.3. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the ejection mechanism is configured to receive the substrate by the user pushing the substrate in the chamber, and the bottom surface is pushed down with the substrate along a first axis while the ejection mechanism is translating from the ejected state to the holding-locked state.4. The aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a snap member, which is configured to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state.5. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a first spring configured to exert the ejection force.6. The aerosol generation device according to claims 2 to 5, wherein the ejection mechanism comprises a support member having an arm which supports or forms the bottom surface of the ejection mechanism and is supported by the first spring of the ejection mechanism.7. The aerosol generation device according to claim 6, wherein the arm has a protrusion which corresponds to a protrusion comprised by the snap member; the protrusion of the snap member is configured to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state by snapping the protrusion of the arm or releasing the protrusion of the arm so as to exert the ejection force.8. The aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein the snap member protrudes above the opening when the cover is in the open position, and is configured to be pressed down by the cover when in the closed position so as to release the support member.9. The aerosol generation device according to claim 7, wherein the snap member comprises an upper portion and a lower portion mechanically engaged with a second spring; and the upper portion is configured to protrude above the opening when the cover is in the open position, the lower portion comprising the protrusion of the snap member.10. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are slidingly engaged; the upper portion is configured to press the lower portion along a second axis through a sliding force until the protrusion of the arm is released from the protrusion of the support member, when the upper portion is pressed down by the cover from the open position to the closed position; andthe protrusion of the arm is partially engaged with the protrusion of the snap member in a sliding manner, so that the protrusion of the snap member is configured to be slidingly pressed by the protrusion of the arm along the second axis, when a user pushes the substrate into the chamber, until the protrusion of the support member is snapped by the protrusion of the snap member so as to keep the ejection mechanism in the holding-locked state.11. The aerosol generation device according to claim 9, wherein the lower portion and the arm are made of metal.12. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing mechanism configured to maintain the cover in the closed position against the ejection force when the ejection mechanism is in the holding-unlocked state, and the fixing mechanism comprises magnets or snap fasteners.13. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is rotationally hinged on a main body of the aerosol generation device.14. The aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has a flat cuboid shape.


[EN] A white snus with sachet material, preferably a pouch, which is not moisturized during the manufacturing process, includes a filler material, a nicotine source and flavorings, wherein the flavorings include tobacco particles having a size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on an inert carrier. A method for manufacturing a white snus includes the steps of providing filler material, providing a nicotine source, providing tobacco particles having a size (sD50 laser diffraction) less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on a carrier, providing further flavorings, optionally providing further ingredients and mechanically mixing the ingredients. The carrier is inert with respect to the surrounding environment, wherein the carrier itself remains chemically unchanged when contacted by other components of the snus, wherein the nicotine source does not contain tobacco. [EN] 1. A white snus with sachet material, preferably a pouch, which is not moisturized during a manufacturing process, wherein the white snus comprises a filler material, a nicotine source and flavorings, the flavorings comprise tobacco particles having a size less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on a carrier, wherein the carrier is inert with respect to a surrounding environment, wherein the carrier itself remains chemically unchanged when contacted by other components of the snus, wherein the nicotine source does not contain tobacco.2. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: an amount of the tobacco particles is less than 2 percent (weight/weight) of the snus.3. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the inert carrier comprising cellulose.4. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: tobacco flavor is extractable from the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier by saliva.5. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: an amount (weight) of the nicotine source in the snus is at least 5-fold higher than an amount of the tobacco particles.6. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco particles adhered to the inert carrier comprise chemically metastable flavoring molecules, which are obtained by grinding of a tobacco source together with a liquid medium at a temperature of less than or equal to 15 degrees centigrade7. The white snus according to claim 1, further comprising: substances selected from a group comprising a filler material, water, humectants, cellulose, glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, sweetener, sugar, sugar alcohol, gum, pH-adjusting agent, puffer agent, ammonia, ammonium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, preservative, and salt.8. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: a water content of the snus is in a range of 1-60 percent (w/w).9. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the tobacco particles are pasteurized.10. The white snus according to claim 1, wherein: the snus does not contain tobacco leaves and the tobacco particles are the only tobacco compound of the snus.11. A method for manufacturing a white snus comprising the steps of: providing filler material,providing a nicotine source,providing tobacco particles having a size less than or equal to 30 micro m adhered on an inert carrier,providing further flavorings, andmechanically mixing the ingredients.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the step of providing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier to the mixture occurs during mixture of all other ingredients.13. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: pasteurizing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier.14. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the pasteurizing step is performed prior to the step of providing the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier to the mixture of the other ingredients.15. The method according to claim 13, wherein: the steps of pasteurizing and a step of adhering the tobacco particles on a surface of the inert carrier are performed simultaneously.16. The method according to claim 11, wherein: the tobacco particles adhered on the inert carrier are provided as a mixture with a humectant.17. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: preparing an intermediate composition by adhering the tobacco particles on a solid carrier material.


[EN] There is provided an aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means; aerosol delivery means; and an aerosol guiding device. The aerosol guiding device (1) comprises a chamber (10) having an air inlet (11) and an air outlet (12), the aerosol delivery means is configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part (13), and an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet. There is also provided an aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet. Aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part, and an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system, the system comprising: aerosol generating means;aerosol delivery means; andan aerosol guiding device,wherein the aerosol guiding device comprises a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet, the aerosol delivery means being configured such that aerosol is introduced from the aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part, and wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet.2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber of the aerosol guiding device comprises a constricted section such that an upstream portion of the chamber is defined between the air inlet and the constricted section and a downstream portion of the chamber is defined between the constricted section and the air outlet.3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the upstream portion of the chamber and the downstream portion of the chamber taper from the air inlet and the air outlet respectively towards the constricted section.4. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber is larger than a taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber.5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises an upstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air inlet.6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the chamber comprises a downstream portion that tapers inwardly from the air outlet.7. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the upstream portion of the chamber is between 20 and 40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.8. The system according to claim 3, wherein a taper angle of the downstream portion of the chamber is between 3 and 7 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the chamber.9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol guiding device is insertable and removable from the aerosol generating system.10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means is located outside the device.11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means comprises a heater, wherein the heater comprises any one of a ceramic, a coil of wire, inductive heating means, ultrasonic heating means and piezoelectric heating means.12. The system according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generating means further comprises a wick that is received by the chamber at its narrowest part through at least one piercing and the wick is in communication with a liquid reservoir.13. An aerosol guiding device for use in an aerosol generating system, the device comprising: a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet;wherein aerosol is introduced from an aerosol generating means into the chamber in use at its narrowest part,and wherein an airflow route is defined from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to convey the aerosol to the air outlet.14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the chamber comprises a constricted section such that an upstream portion of the chamber is defined between the air inlet and the constricted section and a downstream portion of the chamber is defined between the constricted section and the air outlet.15. The device according to claim 14, wherein the upstream portion of the chamber and the downstream portion of the chamber taper from the air inlet and the air outlet respectively towards the constricted section.16. The system according to claim 3, wherein the length of the upstream portion of the chamber is smaller than the length of the downstream portion of the chamber.17. The system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating means is located in close proximity to the narrowest part of the chamber.


[EN] An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body having a power unit and a cartridge seating. The cartridge seating includes a cavity arranged to receive the cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit. The electronic cigarette further includes a mechanical retaining arrangement having a first retaining element located on the cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the retaining elements configured to engage when brought into alignment as the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. The retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the cartridge moves into the retained position. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body comprising: a power unit and a cartridge seating, the cartridge seating comprising a cavity arranged to receive the removable cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the removable cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit; the electronic cigarette further comprising:a mechanical retaining arrangement comprising a first retaining element located on the removable cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the first and second retaining elements configured to engage each other when brought into alignment as the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity thereby holding the removable cartridge in the retained position; whereinthe mechanical retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the first and second retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the removable cartridge and the cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the removable cartridge moves into the retained position.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the mechanical retaining arrangement is shaped such that a maximum diameter of a received portion of the removable cartridge is larger than a minimum diameter of the cavity such that there is a restriction to insertion which is overcome by the insertion force; and the removable cartridge or the inhaler body comprises a flexible material; such thatthe insertion force causes the removable cartridge or the inhaler body to flex in order to accommodate the maximum diameter of the removable cartridge as the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein either the first retaining element or the second retaining element comprises a first protrusion and the other of the first and second retaining elements comprises a recess configured to receive the first protrusion when the removable cartridge is in the retained position.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, further comprising a second protrusion next to the recess such that when the removable cartridge is inserted into the cavity the first protrusion must first slide over the second protrusion before being received by the recess.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the first protrusion and/or the second protrusion comprises an angled leading face arranged to meet the other of the first and second protrusions such that an increasing insertion force is required to move the first protrusion past the second protrusion.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, wherein the inhaler body or the removable cartridge is configured to allow the first and second protrusions to slide past each other.7. The electronic cigarette of 5, wherein the second protrusion comprises: an angled rear face leading into the recess, an angle of incline of the angled rear face being steeper than an angle of incline of the angled leading face such that the first protrusion drops abruptly into the recess when brought into alignment.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 4, further comprising a third protrusion positioned on a side wall of the removable cartridge or the inner side wall of the cavity, the third protrusion protruding in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first protrusion; wherein the third protrusion is configured to cause the cavity or the removable cartridge to flex so as to push the first protrusion and the recess together.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, further comprising a second recess arranged to engage with the third protrusion.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9, wherein the third protrusion and the second recess are arranged such that: they engage at substantially the same time as the first protrusion and the first recess during insertion of the removable cartridge; orthey engage before the first protrusion and the first recess engage.11. The electronic cigarette of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first, second, and third protrusions comprises an annular ridge extending around a circumference of the removable cartridge.12. The electronic cigarette of claim 11, wherein annular the ridge has a rounded profile.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 11, wherein the annular ridge has a height of less than 2 mm.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 3, wherein a thickness of outer walls of the removable cartridge is reduced in a region on either side of the first protrusion in an axial direction of the removable cartridge.15. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the cartridge seating further comprises a rim surrounding an opening to the cavity, the rim having a rounded inner edge.


[EN] The invention relates to an aerosol generation device, in particular an aerosol generation device for providing an aerosol comprising: means for receiving and heating a consumable liquid to generate an aerosol; and means for limiting the size of droplets of the aerosol which are provided to the user drawing on the mouthpiece, comprising an air flow channel through which the aerosol flows towards the user when the user draws on the mouthpiece, and comprising at least one passage with an adjustable through area. [EN] Claims1. An aerosol generation device for providing an aerosol to a user drawing on a mouthpiece of the device, comprising: means for receiving and heating a consumable liquid to generate an aerosol; and means for limiting the size of droplets of the aerosol which are provided to the user drawing on the mouthpiece, comprising an air flow channel through which the aerosol flows towards the user when the user draws on the mouthpiece, and comprising at least one passage with an adjustable through area, wherein the at least one passage is configured to adjust the through area when the user draws on the device.2. The aerosol generation device of claim l, wherein the passage with an adjustable through area is configured to change the size of its trough area in accordance with the velocity of the air flow through the air flow channel.3. The aerosol generation device of the preceding claim, wherein the air flow velocity is detected by a sensor; and the means for limiting the size of droplets changes its through area in accordance with a sensor output.4. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the through area of the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured such that with increasing air flow velocity through the air flow channel, the through area of the air flow channel decreases, and with decreasing air flow velocity through the air flow channel, the through area of the air flow channel increases. 5· The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims further comprises a threshold setting means configured to set a threshold level for the air flow velocity, and when the air flow velocity is above the threshold level, the means for limiting the size of droplets decreases its through area.6. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets comprises a plug which is attached to a retaining element, such as a spring.7. The aerosol generation device of the preceding claim, wherein the plug has a circular surface.8. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element is configured to contract when the air flow velocity through the air flow channel increases, and expand when the air flow velocity through the air flow channel decreases.9. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is comprised within a removable cartridge containing a smoking liquid, or preferably within an air flow passage in communication with the aerosol generation portion or more preferably within the aerosol generation portion of the aerosol generation device. to. The aerosol generation device of claim l, further comprises an input section, and means for detecting a user input at the input section, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured to change its through area in accordance with a user input detected at the means for detecting a user input. 11. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets that is configured to change its through area forms part of a nozzle.12. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is configured to reduce the size of droplets having a diameter larger than the through area of the air flow channel to a diameter similar to the through area, preferably smaller than the through area.13. The aerosol generation device of any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for limiting the size of droplets is a homogenizer valve.


[EN] The cartridge (14) for an aerosol generating device comprises a storage portion (56) for storing a liquid vaporizable material and a sealed expansion chamber (80) delimiting an internal volume (84) configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressure differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14). [EN] 1. A cartridge (14) for an aerosol generating device (12), comprising: - a storage portion (56) for storing a liquid vaporizable material;- a sealed expansion chamber (80) delimiting an internal volume (84) configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressure differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14).2. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expansion chamber (80) is arranged at least partially in the storage portion (56).3. The cartridge (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is delimited by at least one flexible wall (82), said flexible wall (82) being deformable so that the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is able to expand or shrink.4. The cartridge (14) according to claim 3, wherein the flexible wall (82) is made up of silicone, the flexible wall having a thickness between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, preferably between 0,1 mm and 0,6 mm.5. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a wick element interposed between an opening of the storage portion (56) and the inside of the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) defining a deformation resistance, said deformation resistance being lower than the resistance of pushing the liquid vaporizable material through the wick element in absence of airflow inside the cartridge (14).6. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ratio of volume of the expansion chamber (80) to volume of the storage portion (56) is between 1:20 and 1:2, preferably between 1:10 and 1:4.7. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is filled with a gas or comprises a vacuum.8. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expansion chamber (80) is entirely formed by a dedicated expansion chamber part (86), said dedicated expansion chamber part (86) being entirely arranged within the inside of the storage portion (56).9. The cartridge (14) according to claim 8, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); wherein the dedicated expansion chamber part (86) extends around the airflow duct (57), the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) having an annular shape, the dedicated expansion chamber part (86) presenting a through-hole (87), the airflow duct (57) extending through the through-hole (87).10. The cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) being delimited by at least one rigid wall of the airflow duct (57).11. The cartridge (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or 10, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is delimited by at least one wall of the storage portion (56).12. The cartridge (14) according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising an airflow duct (57) delimiting an airflow channel (58) extending through the storage portion (56); the expansion chamber (80) extending around the airflow channel (58).13. The cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal volume (84) of the expansion chamber (80) is configured to expand or shrink to compensate pressures differences between the inside of the storage portion (56) and the outside of the cartridge (14), when no liquid vaporizable material is turned into aerosol.14. An aerosol generating set (10) comprising: - a cartridge (14) according to any one of the preceding claims;- an aerosol generating device (12) adapted to operate with the cartridge (14).


[EN] A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article includes: (i) providing a first material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material; (ii) arranging a second material, constituting a mouthpiece, in line with the first material; and (iii) wrapping the first and second materials with a sheet to form a substantially cylindrical aerosol generating article. Step (i) includes: (a) providing the plant-based aerosol generating material as a foam material; or (b) providing a cylindrical cup and filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material. [EN] 1. A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article, the method comprising: (i) providing a first material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material;(ii) arranging a second material, constituting a mouthpiece, in line with the first material;(iii) wrapping the first and second materials with a sheet to form a substantially cylindrical aerosol generating article;wherein step (i) comprises: (a) providing the plant-based aerosol generating material as a foam material; or(b) providing a cylindrical cup and filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical cup is a paper cup.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein a bottom wall of the cylindrical cup is air-permeable.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the third material comprises an inductively heatable susceptor.5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of substantially planar inductively heatable susceptor elements and step (b) comprises alternately positioning the plant-based aerosol generating material and the substantially planar inductively heatable susceptor elements in the cylindrical cup.6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is substantially tubular and step (b) comprises positioning the plant-based aerosol generating material and the tubular susceptor in the cylindrical cup so that the plant-based aerosol generating material is arranged both inside and outside the tubular susceptor.7. The method according to claim 4, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a particulate susceptor material and step (b) comprises filling the cylindrical cup with a mixture of the plant-based aerosol generating material and the particulate susceptor material.8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and the third material is carried out on a turntable.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises, after the step of filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and the third material, the step of closing an open end of the cylindrical cup with an air-permeable closure to retain the plant-based aerosol generating material in the cup.10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second material includes a filter material.11. The method according to claim 1, wherein step (ii) comprises arranging two bodies of the second material, one of which constitutes the mouthpiece, in line with the first material so that the first material is positioned between the two bodies of the second material.12. The method according to claim 1, wherein a hollow body is positioned between the first material and the second material.13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is performed using an apparatus having a plurality of drums and each drum includes a plurality of axially extending and circumferentially arranged grooves which are adapted to perform the arranging of step (ii) or the wrapping of step (iii).14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foam material includes an inductively heatable susceptor.15. An aerosol generating article comprising: a first cylindrical material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material;a second cylindrical material;wherein the first cylindrical material and the second cylindrical material are arranged in line and wrapped by a sheet; andwherein the first cylindrical material comprises a foam material or a cylindrical cup containing plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material.


[EN] The present invention concerns an aerosol generating device comprising: - a cavity (14) adapted for receiving a tobacco article (12); - a heater (27) comprising a heating element configured to generate heat and a heat diffusion layer configured to transfer the generated heat to the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14), the heater (27) further comprising a sensor system (28) that comprises at least partially said heat diffusion layer. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device (10) comprising: - a cavity (14) adapted for receiving a tobacco article (12); - a heater (27) comprising a heating element configured to generate heat and a heat diffusion layer (32) formed by a sheet and configured to transfer the generated heat to the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14), the heater (27) further comprising a sensor system (28); the sensor system (28) comprising: - at least partially said heat diffusion layer (32); - one or more sensors formed at least partially by the heat diffusion layer (32) or one or more sensors cooperating with the heat diffusion layer (32).2. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is a graphene layer, preferably the graphene layer being formed by inject printing.3. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is arranged between the heating element and the tobacco article (12) when it is received in the cavity (14).4. The aerosol generation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each sensor is able to detect at least one of the following events/elements: - insertion of the tobacco article (12) inside the cavity (14); - movement of the tobacco article (12) in respect with the cavity (14); - tactile command; - contamination level of the cavity (14); - electromagnetic waves, notably optical signals; - temperature; - pressure; - a chemical element; - a gas.5. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 4, wherein one or several of said events/elements are able to be detected by measuring at least one of the following parameters of the corresponding sensor: - mechanical deformation; - changing of electrical conductivity; - piezoelectric effect; - changing of polarization.6. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) forms at least partially transparent window (50) designed to be arranged between a sensor and the tobacco article (12).7. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: - the sensor system (28) comprises a plurality of sensors (40); - the sensors (40) are arranged in corner sections and/or forms an array of/on the sheet forming the heat diffusion layer (32).8. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor system (28) further comprises at least one optical emitter (61) able to emit an optical signal.9. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 8, wherein said optical emitter (61) is formed at least partially in the heat diffusion layer (32) or is able to emit optical signals crossing the heat diffusion layer (32).10. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element is integrated at least partially in the heat diffusion layer (32).1 1. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a support (24) delimiting at least partially the cavity (14) and defining an inner surface configured to face or be in contact with the tobacco article (12), and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface; the heat diffusion layer (32) being arranged on the inner surface or on the outer surface of the support (24).12. The aerosol generating device (10) according to claim 11, wherein the support (24) is formed by at least one of the following elements: - hollow cylinder; - longitudinal bars; - transversal rings; - grid.13. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 12, wherein the support (24) is made of metal such as aluminum or copper, or from a substantially transparent material such as SiOs or AI2O3.14. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sheet forming the heat diffusion layer (32) is continuous or comprises a plurality of finger parts designed to extend longitudinally.15. The aerosol generating device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat diffusion layer (32) is substantially transparent.


[EN] An aerosol generating article. The article comprises a rod of aerosol generating material having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a filter attached at the first end of the rod, a paper wrap wound around the rod so as to provide an outer layer, and a non-ignitable insulation provided at the second end of the rod. The insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a rod of aerosol generating material having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end;a filter attached at the first end of the rod;a paper wrap wound around the rod so as to provide an outer layer; anda non-ignitable insulation provided at the second end of the rod, wherein the insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-ignitable insulation is a sheet of ceramic material, arranged within the article so as to encircle a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet of ceramic material has a thickness of between about 0.1 mm and about 0.5 mm.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the sheet of ceramic material is wound around the rod so as to encircle the portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the paper wrap is wound around the sheet of ceramic material such that the paper wrap encircles both the aerosol generating material and the insulation at the second end of the rod.5. The aerosol generating material according to claim 1, wherein the non-ignitable insulation comprises one or more hollow ceramic cylinders, each cylinder surrounding a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the insulation extends a distance of between about 0.5 cm and about 1.0 cm along a length of the rod.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises tobacco, and the paper wrap comprises cigarette paper.8. An aerosol generating system, comprising: an aerosol generating device having a heating chamber and a heater arranged to provide heat to the heating chamber,an aerosol generating article according to claim 1, engaged with the device such that at least a portion of the second end of the rod is inserted within the heating chamber,wherein the heater comprises a source of microwave radiation and is arranged to selectively provide microwave radiation to the article so as to heat the aerosol generating material in the article.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 8, wherein the heater is arranged to provide microwave radiation along the full length of the rod of the aerosol generating material.10. A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating article, comprising the steps of: providing a rod of aerosol generating material;attaching a filter at a first end of the rod;providing a non-ignitable insulation at a second end of the rod;wrapping the rod, insulation and/or the filter with a paper wrap so as to form an outer layer, wherein the insulation is arranged to prevent ignition of the aerosol generating material at the second end, and wherein the insulation allows transmission of microwave radiation such that the aerosol generating material at the second end can be heated by an external source of microwave radiation.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of providing the non-ignitable insulation at the second end of the rod comprises: wrapping a portion of the aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod with a ceramic sheet, orpositioning one or more hollow ceramic rings around a portion of aerosol generating material at the second end of the rod.12. The aerosol generating material according to claim 5, wherein each of the one or more hollow ceramic cylinders has a radial thickness of between about 0.1 mm and about 0.5 mm.


[EN] An electronic smoking system includes a removable cartridge and an energy supply device. The cartridge includes a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet. A mouthpiece includes the mouthpiece outlet, defining an outlet flow direction(s). The energy supply device includes a cartridge mount for receiving the cartridge, a first primary channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount. The cartridge mount and the fluid inlet of the cartridge are in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the primary fluid channel when mounted in the cartridge mount. The device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point. The secondary fluid channel includes an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point. [EN] 1. An electronic smoking system comprising: a removable cartridge comprising a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a mouthpiece outlet defining an outlet flow direction(s), andan energy supply device comprising a cartridge mount for receiving the removable cartridge,wherein the energy supply device comprises a primary channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the energy supply device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount andthe fluid inlet of the cartridge is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the primary fluid channel when mounted in the cartridge mount,wherein,the energy supply device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point, wherein the secondary fluid channel comprises an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).2. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the energy supply device provides means for transferring energy to a cartridge mounted in the cartridge mount and the cartridge provides means for receiving energy from the energy supply device when mounted in the cartridge mount of the energy supply device.3. The electronic smoking system according to claim 2, wherein,an energy transferable from the energy supply device by the means for transferring energy to a cartridge is selected from a group consisting of electric energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, alternating high frequency magnetic fields, alternating high frequency electrical fields and electromagnetic radiation.4. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the cartridge comprises a mouthpiece through which vapor is inhalable by a user through the mouthpiece outlet.5. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point toward the mouthpiece outlet.6. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of ordinates parallel to the outlet flow direction(s).7. The electronic smoking system according to claim 1, wherein,the mouthpiece outlet is in fluid connection with the airflow sensor when the cartridge is mounted in the cartridge mount of the energy supply device.8. An energy supply device, preferably for an electronic smoking system, comprising a cartridge mount for receiving a removable cartridge, wherein the energy supply device comprises a primary fluid channel having a fluid inlet located in an outer wall of the energy supply device and a fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount and configured to be brought in fluid communication with a fluid inlet of a cartridge mounted in the cartridge mount, wherein,the energy supply device includes a secondary fluid channel in fluid communication with the primary fluid channel at a junction point, wherein the secondary fluid channel comprises an airflow sensor located at a distance from the junction point, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).9. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,an outlet flow direction(s) is defined by the fluid outlet and the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along the outlet flow direction(s) and/or along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).10. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,at least a section of the primary fluid channel arranged between the fluid inlet and the junction point is substantially straight to allow condensate to flow out of the energy supply device through the fluid inlet.11. The energy supply device according to claim 8, wherein,a distance between the fluid inlet and the cartridge mount is bigger than a distance between the cartridge mount and the junction point to allow condensate to flow out of the fluid inlet and the energy supply device when in use.12. The energy supply device according to claim 8, further comprising:a vaporization chamber for generating a vapor, wherein the vaporization chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet located in a surface of the cartridge mount to allow vapor to pass through the second opening.13. The energy supply device according to claim 8, further comprising a first and a second device electrical contact located in a wall of the cartridge mount for establishing electrical contact to a cartridge when mounted in the cartridge mount.14. A cartridge, for an electronic smoking system according to claim 1, comprising means to be temporary mountable in a cartridge mount of a complementary energy supply device, wherein the cartridge comprises a reservoir for a vaporization substance, a vaporization chamber and a fluid channel with a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber and a mouthpiece outlet, wherein,the vaporization chamber is supplied by energy by means for receiving energy from an energy supply device in an amount sufficient to vaporize the vaporizable substance, wherein the airflow sensor is located at a distance from the junction point along an axis of abscissae perpendicular to the outlet flow direction(s).15. The cartridge according to claim 14, wherein,the vaporizable substance is a liquid and/or includes a substance selected from a group consisting of tobacco, cut tobacco leaves, tobacco extract, nicotine, flavoring agents, aroma, eugenol, menthol, caramel flavor, peppermint flavor, vanilla flavor and flavored liquid.


[EN] A refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device includes a cartridge housing, a liquid storage reservoir, and an energy application device for generating an aerosol from liquid received from the reservoir, wherein the reservoir includes an opening having an opening width, which is temporary closed by a sealing layer including a valve, wherein the valve includes a valve member which is overlapping at least parts with the opening along its width direction, the valve member is bendable in an opening direction, which is orthogonal to the width direction, and a thickness of the valve member in the opening direction differs along its width direction. A method for manufacturing a refillable cartridge and a method for refilling a refillable cartridge are also provided. [EN] 1. A refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device comprising a cartridge housing, a liquid storage reservoir, and an energy application device for generating an aerosol from liquid received from the reservoir, wherein the reservoir comprises an opening having an opening width, configured to be temporarily closed by a sealing layer comprising a valve, wherein the valve comprises a valve member which is overlapping at least parts with the opening along its a width direction, wherein the valve member is bendable in an opening direction, which is orthogonal to the width direction, and a thickness of the valve member in the opening direction differs along the width direction.2. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the sealing layer and the valve member comprise the same material.3. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: a surface of the sealing layer and/or the valve member which is arranged towards the storage reservoir comprises a hydrophobic material.4. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve provides openings which allow passing of gases through the valve in a state in which transfer of liquids is inhibited.5. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by two or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in an intersection position, wherein the two or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 45 degrees with respect to each other.6. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: the thickness of the valve member follows a thickness profile having a reduced thickness in a position closer to the intersection position than remote to the intersection position.7. The refillable cartridge according to claim 6, wherein: the thickness profile of the thickness of the valve member has a continuous or stepwise decreasing thickness in a direction towards the intersection position.8. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses follows a curvature of the opening.9. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a width of less than or equal to 1 mm.10. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a length of greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 10 mm.11. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: flexibility of the valve member increases along the width direction towards the intersection position.12. A method for manufacturing a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, comprising: providing an energy application device,providing a housing for a cartridge,arranging the energy application device inside the housing and in controllable fluid communication with a liquid storage reservoir,providing a sealing layer comprising a valve, and arranging the sealing layer in an opening of the liquid storage reservoir, thereby closing the opening for liquids and bringing the valve in fluid communication with an inner volume of the liquid storage reservoir.13. A method for refilling a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, comprising: providing a refillable cartridge for an electronic smoking device, wherein the refillable cartridge comprises a first liquid storage reservoir having an opening, which is temporarily closed by a sealing layer comprising a valve, wherein the valve comprises a valve member which comprises a hydrophobic material and which is bendable in an opening direction,providing a second liquid storage reservoir having an elongated member having an outlet opening which is in fluid communication the an internal volume of the second liquid storage reservoir,shifting the elongated member including the outlet opening through the valve, thereby bending at least a part of the valve member into an inner volume of the first liquid storage reservoir,allowing a fluid to flow from the second liquid storage reservoir into the first liquid storage reservoir14. The method for refilling a refillable cartridge according to claim 13, further comprising: allowing an outer surface of the valve member to contact an outer surface of the elongated member in a liquid-tight manner.15. The method for refilling a refillable cartridge according to claim 13, forming an opening for gas transfer between the first liquid storage reservoir and a surrounding of the refillable cartridge, wherein the opening for gas transfer is a further valve member arranged between the hydrophobic material of the valve member and the elongated member.16. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the sealing layer and the valve member comprise a hydrophobic material.17. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by four or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in a single intersection position, wherein the four or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 45 degrees with respect to each other.18. The refillable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: the valve member is defined by two or more elongated recesses which intersect each other in an intersection position, wherein the two or more elongated recesses extend from the intersection position in an angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees with respect to each other.19. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a width of greater than or equal to 0.02 and less than or equal to 0.5 mm.20. The refillable cartridge according to claim 5, wherein: at least one of the two or more elongated recesses has a length of greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 3 mm.


[EN] An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device includes a reservoir and a first cover made of a resilient material and fitted into an opening of the reservoir. The first cover forms a channel which extends from outside the reservoir to its inner volume. The channel makes it possible to fill the reservoir with vaporizable material. The aerosolization module further includes a second cover configured to be mounted on the first cover, the second cover including a protrusion configured to tightly plug the channel formed by the first cover and thereby close the reservoir when the second cover is mounted on the first cover. The aerosolization module is easy to fill and easy to assemble. A method of assembling the aerosolization module is also provided. [EN] 1. An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device comprising: a reservoir comprising at least one wall that defines an inner volume adapted to receive a vaporizable material, said at least one wall defining an opening,a first cover made of a resilient material, the first cover being fitted into the opening and forming a channel which extends from outside the reservoir to the inner volume of the reservoir, the channel making it possible to fill the reservoir with the vaporizable material to be aerosolized; anda second cover configured to be mounted on the first cover, the second cover comprising a protrusion configured to plug the channel formed by the first cover and thereby close the reservoir when said second cover is mounted on the first cover.2. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first cover is made of silicone.3. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the second cover is made of silicone.4. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the opening is located at an opposite end to a mouthpiece of the aerosolization module.5. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, further comprising a heater assembly comprising a heater and a heater holder, the heater assembly being fastened to the reservoir.6. The aerosolization module according to claim 5, wherein the heater holder comprises a through-hole aligned with the channel formed by the first cover.7. The aerosolization module according to claim 6, wherein the reservoir and the heater holder form a central tube in the aerosolization module, the heater extending along the central tube.8. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the heater is installed in the central tube, is wrapped around the central tube, or forms a portion of the central tube.9. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the central tube comprises at least one lateral hole to feed the heater with vaporizable material contained in the reservoir.10. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the first cover and the second cover define a path for providing air to the central tube.11. The aerosolization module according to claim 5, wherein the heater is surrounded by a porous material, which regulates a flow of vaporizable material from the reservoir to the heater.12. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, further comprising electrical contacts mounted on the second cover, the electrical contacts being adapted for electrical connection of the aerosolization module to a battery module.13. An aerosol generating device comprising the aerosolization module according to claim 1, and a battery module connected to the aerosol generating device.14. A method for assembling an aerosolization module, the method comprising the steps of: providing a reservoir, a first cover, and a second cover,fitting the first cover into an opening of the reservoir, the first cover forming a channel which extends between outside the reservoir and an inner volume of the reservoir,filling the reservoir with vaporizable material by the channel, andmounting the second cover on the first cover, thereby plugging the channel with a protrusion of the second cover.15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising the steps of: before fitting the first cover, fastening a heater assembly comprising a heater and a heater holder to the reservoir or to the first cover; andmounting electrical contacts on the second cover, the electrical contacts being configured, once mounted on the second cover, to provide the heater with electricity.


[EN] A liquid substance storing container for an aerosol generating device includes a porous body for storing liquid substance.The porous body includes a closed internal cavity further storing a volume of the liquid substance.The aerosol generating device including the liquid substance storing container may be used as an e-cigarette. [EN] 1. A liquid substance storing container for an aerosol generating device, comprising a porous body for storing liquid substance, wherein said porous body includes a closed internal cavity surrounded by walls of the porous body, said closed internal cavity further storing liquid substance by forming a closed pocket.2. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body is adapted to absorb a volume of liquid substance and to retain said volume of liquid substance until vaporized.3. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein the porous body has an open-cell structure.4. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 3, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to retain the liquid substance in the closed internal cavity in a leak-proof manner when said porous body is maintained below a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade5. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 4, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to release the liquid substance from the closed internal cavity into the porous body by capillary action when said porous body is heated at or above said threshold temperature.6. The A-liquid substance storing container according to claim 5, wherein the open-cell structure of the porous body is adapted to release, through an outer surface of said porous body, a vaporized liquid substance when said porous body is heated at or above said threshold temperature.7. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 3, wherein the pore size of the open-cell structure of said porous body ranges between 0.5 to 100 micrometers.8. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body is made of porous ceramic, sintered metal, sintered glass or alumina.9. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body takes the shape of a disk, a cylinder, a hexagonal prism, or sphere.10. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 1, wherein said porous body takes the shape of a hollow cylinder or a hollow truncated cone.11. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 9, wherein said closed internal cavity has a three-dimensional shape homothetic to a shape of said porous body.12. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 11, wherein the three-dimensional shape of the closed internal cavity is concentric with the shape of said porous body.13. An aerosol generating device comprising a liquid substance storing container according to claim 1; and a heater adapted to heat said porous body at or above a threshold temperature of 50 degrees centigrade14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein said heater is adapted to heat an outer surface of said porous body.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein said porous body has a hollow shape, said heater adapted to heat an inner surface of the hollow porous body.16. The liquid substance storing container according to claim 10, wherein said closed internal cavity has a three-dimensional shape homothetic to a shape of said porous body.


[EN] An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device includes a bottom end, an opposite top end provided with a mouthpiece, a first air path for the aerosol flow, and a second air path configured to be in fluidic communication with a puff sensor. The first air path includes a first section in which dry air sucked into a first air inlet flows from top to bottom, and a second section in which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material in the dry air flows from bottom to top. The aerosolization device is located inside the module, and the first air inlet is located above the aerosolization device in a bottom to top direction. The mouthpiece is at the top end of the module, and the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the mouthpiece. The position of the first air inlet can thus be optimized. [EN] 1. An aerosolization module for an aerosol generating device, the aerosolization module comprising: an aerosolization device,a reservoir adapted to contain a vaporizable material to be vaporized in air by the aerosolization device thereby forming an aerosol,a bottom end,an opposite top end which is provided with a mouthpiece,a first air path comprising a first air inlet for air admission into the first air path, and a first air outlet from which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material exits,a second air path, distinct from the first air path, configured to be in fluidic communication with a puff sensor,wherein the first air inlet is located between the bottom end and the opposite top end of the aerosolization module, and wherein the first air path comprises a first section in which dry air sucked into the first air inlet flows from top to bottom, and a second section in which the aerosol formed by vaporization of the vaporizable material in said dry air flows from bottom to top, wherein the aerosolization device is located inside the aerosolization module, and the first air inlet is located above the aerosolization device in a bottom to top direction,and wherein the mouthpiece is at the top end of the aerosolization module, and the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the mouthpiece.2. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is located at between 30 percent and 70 percent of the distance from the bottom end to the top end of the aerosolization module.3. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air outlet is located on the mouthpiece of the aerosolization module.4. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is constituted by a cap which is fitted at the top end of the aerosolization module, and wherein the first air inlet is made through a bottom portion of the cap.5. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the second air path issues from the aerosolization module on or into the mouthpiece.6. The aerosolization module according to 1, wherein the second air path issues in the first air path in proximity to the, mouthpiece, so that the first air outlet and a second air outlet are common.7. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the aerosolization device comprises a heater, and wherein the heater is positioned on the first air path.8. The aerosolization module according to claim 7, wherein the heater is positioned on the second section of the first air path.9. The aerosolization module according to claim 8, wherein the second section comprises a central tube of the aerosolization module, and wherein the heater isinstalled at a bottom of the central tube.10. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is provided in the second air path.11. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the puff sensor is a pressure sensor.12. The aerosolization module according to claims 1, wherein the second air path has a second air inlet situated at an interface of the aerosolization module, said interface being configured for connection to a corresponding battery module.13. An aerosol generating device comprising a battery module and the aerosolization module according to claim 12 connected to the battery module wherein the second air path has a fluid-tight connection with a space of the battery module enclosing the puff sensor.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 13, wherein a seal is provided at the second air inlet.15. The aerosolization module according to claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is located at 50 percent of a distance from the bottom end to the top end of the aerosolization module.