Abstract: An aerosol-generator for an aerosol-generating device is provided, the aerosol-generator including: a plurality of surface acoustic wave atomisers, each surface acoustic wave atomiser including: a substrate including an active surface, and at least one transducer disposed on the active surface of the substrate to generate surface acoustic waves on the active surface; an atomisation region defined between the substrates of the plurality of surface acoustic wave atomisers; and a supply element arranged to supply a liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the atomisation region. An aerosol-generating device including the aerosol-generator is also provided.

Abstract: A laminate aerosol generating material, wherein the material comprises an aerosol-forming layer (2) attached to a carrier layer (4), wherein the aerosol-forming layer (2) comprises an amorphous solid and wherein the carrier (4) comprises wood and/or cardboard.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes an inhalation sensor configured to detect user's inhalation, and a controller configured to compare first inhalation data obtained from the inhalation sensor with second inhalation data stored beforehand to perform user authentication according to a comparison result. Therefore, unauthorized use by an unauthorized user or a minor may be prevented.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a cartridge, which includes an inner wall defining an insertion space into which a stick is inserted and a chamber formed between the inner wall and an outer wall to store an aerosol-generating substance, a wick, which is disposed adjacent to one end of the insertion space, which is elongated so as to be connected to the chamber, and which has formed therein a hollow portion, a heater, which is configured to heat the wick, and a probe member, which is elongated such that at least a portion thereof is disposed in the insertion space. When the stick is inserted into the insertion space, the at least the portion of the probe member is inserted into the stick.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a battery support including a main portion defining a longitudinal axis, a first end portion at a first end of the main portion along the longitudinal axis and a second end portion at a second end of the main portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and second end portions extend away from a first side of the main portion in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The device further includes a battery supported between the first and second end portions and a heater assembly, comprising an inductor coil. The device further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) engaged with a second side of the main portion and positioned between the main portion and the heater assembly, wherein ends of the inductor coil are connected to the PCB.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes an accommodator for accommodating a cigarette through an opening formed at an end of the accommodator, a first susceptor located in the accommodator, a second susceptor disposed a predetermined distance away from the first susceptor, a coil that generates an alternating magnetic field for the first and second susceptors to generate heat, and a temperature sensor arranged proximate to the second susceptor to measure a temperature profile of the second susceptor. The temperature profile of the second susceptor corresponds to a temperature profile of the first susceptor, and a temperature of the first susceptor is determined based on the temperature profile of the second susceptor.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprises: a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporised; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening arranged to connect the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a vaporising unit; and a pair of electric terminals connected to the heating element. The vaporising unit comprises: a fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and the vaporization chamber; and a heating element arranged inside the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element. The pair of electric terminals comprise a first connection plate and a second connection plate which are connected to a first end and a second end of the heating element, respectively, and the first and the second connection plates are arranged on a first side of the vaporization chamber.

Abstract: An ashtray system for monitoring the temperature of a burning tobacco product to facilitate optimal smoking and its method of use, comprising a body having a circular shaped bowl for receiving ashes, positioned on the front end with a cradle extending outwardly from the bowl and communicating with the rear end, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature of the burning tobacco product, one or more light source emitting different colors, a power switch to turn the ashtray system ON/OFF and a power source, wherein the plurality of sensors monitor the temperature of the burning tobacco product and visually indicate the temperature through flashing one or more said light sources emitting predetermined colors at predetermined temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol delivery device for use with removable and replaceable cartridges. The device includes a holder defining a proximal end and a distal end and a receiving chamber configured to receive the removable cartridge including an ignitable heat source. The holder defines a first aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device includes a mouthpiece coupled to the holder and defining a second aerosol passageway extending therethrough and a pair of static ignitor contacts disposed proximate the receiving chamber and oriented to contact the ignitable heat source when the removable cartridge is secured within the receiving chamber. The device may include an access door movably coupled to the holder and configured to provide access to the receiving chamber in an open configuration and secure the cartridge for ignition when in a closed configuration.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the simulator apparatus a disposable, replaceable filter cartridge insertable into a recessed cavity of the main tubing in the interior chamber of a distal end of the cylindrical body, wherein the disposable cartridge comprises a base, spinach, ginger, cranberry extracts, carrot, pomegranate, citrus extract, broccoli, wheat germ and kale; and, a removably attachable coupling securing the filter cartridge in place at the distal end of the cylindrical body to lock the filter cartridge into the recessed cavity of the main tubing. In one embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a removably attachable cover, wherein the cover comprises a grid. In another embodiment the removably attachable cover comprises a screen.

Abstract: A smoking article comprises a smoke generating section, having a tube wall and a tube cavity; the tube cavity being configured to contain the aerosol-forming matrix; an infrared radiation layer, being formed on at least part of the inner surface of the tube wall; the infrared radiation layer being configured to be heated by the smoking set to generate infrared rays and at least heat the aerosol-forming matrix by radiation. The infrared radiation layer is arranged on the inner surface of the tube wall, so that the infrared radiation layer is heated by the smoking set to generate infrared rays and at least heat the aerosol-forming matrix by radiation. The infrared rays have relatively long wavelength, and they can penetrate substance and “resonate” with molecules and atoms inside the substance and produce strong vibration and rotation, so that the temperature of the substance rises to achieve the purpose of heating.

Abstract: An aerosol source for a vapor provision system includes a vapor generating element; a reservoir for holding source liquid, the reservoir being bounded by a wall having an opening therein; and a liquid transport element for delivering liquid from the reservoir to the vapor generating element, the liquid transport element having at least one end part inserted into the opening, the end part having a flared portion arranged in contact with the wall of the reservoir to provide a seal for the opening.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes a container having a first passage; a container head, which is disposed on the container and has a first outlet at a bottom surface to communicate with the first passage; a mouthpiece, which is pivotably connected to the container head and has a second passage; and a sealing cap projecting outwards from the mouthpiece, wherein the sealing cap closes the first outlet when the mouthpiece is pivoted to a first position, and the sealing cap opens the first outlet to allow the first outlet to communicate with the second passage when the mouthpiece is pivoted to a second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomization device, comprising an atomization component and a battery component. The atomization component comprises an atomizer. The atomizer comprises a heating member and two conductive members. One ends of the two conductive members are connected with two ends of the heating member. The battery component comprises a battery and an electrical conductive member. The battery is assembled in the electrical conductive member. The battery is electrically conducted to the other ends of the two conductive members through the electrical conductive member. The atomization component and battery component of the atomization device are combined in a cartridge-like manner. The electrical connection of S is simple, which simplifies the manufacturing process. A mechanical configuration can further be applied to achieve a simple automatic assembly operation to improve the manufacturing process efficiency of the atomization device and reduce labor costs.

Abstract: A wrapping material for a smoking article is formed from a web that includes extracted pieces of cocoa husk combined with web building fibers. The web has a basis weight of from about 20 gsm to about 80 gsm and a permeability of from about 10 Coresta to about 100 Coresta. The wrapping material has a pleasant and neutral smell and taste. The wrapping material is tobacco and nicotine free and can be used as a carrier for flavorings or aerosol delivery agents.

Abstract: A vaporizer device includes a cartridge and a vaporizer body. The cartridge includes reservoir configured to hold a vaporizable material. The cartridge further includes a channel extending from the reservoir and having an opening at an end of the channel. The vaporizer body includes a movable block. The vaporizer body further includes a controller configured to actuate the movable block, the actuating of the movable block moving the movable block towards the channel to compress the channel, and the compression of the channel ejects, from the opening, at least a portion of the vaporizable material. The vaporizer body further includes a heating element positioned toward the opening of the channel when the cartridge is coupled with the vaporizer body, the heating element configured to vaporize the portion of the vaporizable material.

Abstract: A consumable for an aerosol generating device, methods and systems for manufacturing a consumable, and methods for using a consumable are provided. The consumable includes a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; and a heating element embedded in the columnar portion. The heating element includes a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion. The heating element is adapted to be driven towards the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming article is disclosed having an improved filter at its axial downstream end, for instance a mouthpiece end. The improved filter comprises a filter segment having a plurality of bores extending there through, wherein a cooling segment is arranged upstream of the filter segment, the cooling segment comprising portion having a central bore that forms a central region extending around a central axis of the aerosol-forming article and a center of each bore of the plurality of bores is arranged radially outside of the central region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. In some implementations, the aerosol delivery device may comprise a control device and a cartridge having a mouthpiece portion and a tank portion with respective proximal and distal ends, the tank portion being configured to contain a liquid composition, and the cartridge further including a liquid transport element and an atomizing member. At least a portion of the liquid transport element may be positioned proximate the atomizing member, and at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned proximate the distal end of the mouthpiece portion. In other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned above the proximal end of the tank portion. In still other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned between the proximal end of the tank portion and the distal end of the tank portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an atomizing core and an electronic atomizing device. The atomizing core includes: a base including an atomizing surface; and a heating element disposed on the base, and capable of atomizing liquid on the atomizing surface. The heating element includes a first surface that is in a thickness direction thereof and attached to the base. The heating element is provided with liquid guiding channels that are kept at a set distance from the first surface.