Abstract: Heat-not-burn articles are provided. In some embodiments, the heat-not-burn article may comprise: an inner core comprising at least one compressed rod of cannabis-based material; and an outer sheath comprising a sheet of plant-based material, the outer sheath receiving the inner core therein. The heat-not-burn articles may be heated without combustion to generate an inhalable aerosol and/or vapor, thereby reducing or eliminating undesirable byproducts typically associated with smoke. Also provided are related methods and systems for making a heat-not-burn article.

Abstract: An electrically isolating duct-connecting block for connecting two ducts, the duct-connecting block including a rigid, generally rectangular duct-like structure having upper and lower walls and side walls that match a cross-sectional size of a tie duct, the structure being made of an electrically nonconductive material. The block also includes a plurality of threaded fasteners embedded within the structure. Also disclosed is an electrically isolating nozzle-mounting block for mounting a nozzle to a tie duct, the nozzle-mounting block comprising a rigid flange-like structure having peripheral mounting holes and a central circular passage for conveying air to the nozzle, the structure being made of an electrically nonconductive material. The block also includes a plurality of threaded fasteners partially embedded within the structure. The blocks may be made of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or any electrically and mechanically equivalent material.

Abstract: An electrically isolating duct-connecting block for connecting two ducts, the duct-connecting block including a rigid, generally rectangular duct-like structure having upper and lower walls and side walls that match a cross-sectional size of a tie duct, the structure being made of an electrically nonconductive material. The block also includes a plurality of threaded fasteners embedded within the structure. Also disclosed is an electrically isolating nozzle-mounting block for mounting a nozzle to a tie duct, the nozzle-mounting block comprising a rigid flange-like structure having peripheral mounting holes and a central circular passage for conveying air to the nozzle, the structure being made of an electrically nonconductive material. The block also includes a plurality of threaded fasteners partially embedded within the structure. The blocks may be made of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or any electrically and mechanically equivalent material.