Abstract: A refilling device for refilling an article from a reservoir includes an article interface configured to receive the article, a reservoir interface configured to receive the reservoir, a plunger configured, in use, to engage with the reservoir, and a motor configured to drive a cam mechanism coupled to each of the article interface, the reservoir interface and the plunger such that, in use, the article, the reservoir and the plunger move in a coordinated manner such that aerosol-generating material is transferred from the reservoir to the article.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device (100), for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry (120) for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector (130) arranged to detect a first property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the biometric detector associated with a user, wherein the biometric detector comprises a biometric puff detector (132).

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an electronic aerosol delivery device comprising: an aerosol generator configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol generating material, and a controller; wherein the controller is configured to monitor a level of power, P, supplied to the aerosol generator for each of a plurality of user puffs, and a first airflow parameter, A, associated with each of the plurality of user puffs, wherein the controller is further configured to estimate an amount of aerosol generated during each one of the plurality of puffs by using an equation wherein the amount of aerosol generated during each puff is expressed as a sum of a plurality of terms, the plurality of terms comprising: a first term, comprising a function of P and A, a second term, comprising a function of at least one of P and A.

Abstract: A recycling method comprises providing a receptacle for receiving at least articles of aerosol provision systems, receiving, by the receptacle, one or more articles, in response to the number of articles received by the receptacle meeting a storage limit, sending a notification to a recycling centre or to one or more devices associated with the recycling centre to indicate the receptacle has articles for collection, and sending the articles from the receptacle to the recycling centre.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system comprises one or more sensors and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to receive information from the one or more sensors, and determine a location of the aerosol provision system based on the received information.

Abstract: An article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including a housing having at least one air inlet; and a substantially planar aerosol generating component, the substantially planar aerosol generating component being housed within the housing, wherein the at least one air inlet is configured to channel air towards the aerosol generating component in an inlet airflow direction, wherein the plane of the substantially planar aerosol generating component is obliquely angled with respect to the inlet airflow direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article comprising: a housing; an aerosol generating component; and an aerosol generating material transfer component, the aerosol generating component and the aerosol generating material transfer component being housed within the housing, wherein the aerosol generating component is urged against the aerosol generating material transfer component.

Abstract: An aerosol generating component including a plurality of elongate heating portions extending between terminal portions, wherein an elongate aperture is provided between adjacent heating portions, wherein the at least one elongate aperture tapers longitudinally.

Abstract: An aerosol generating component including at least two substantially planar portions, wherein at least two of the substantially planar portions lie in a different plane from each other.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system 1 comprises a battery 16 for providing power to an aerosol generator 40 and a sensor for generating sensor data over a predetermined period of time. Control circuitry 18 is configured to process the sensor data and charge level data relating to the charge level in the battery 16 to determine whether a notification should be generated. In response to determining that the notification should be generated, the control circuitry 18 generates a notification signal for output from an output device 200, which may be a suggestion to recharge the battery 16 in a predetermined different way to improve the performance of the battery 16 in the longer term. The sensor may comprise a temperature sensor, and the notification may suggest to recharge the battery in a warmer or a cooler location. Alternatively, the suggestion may be not to recharge the battery for so long or not to interrupt charging until the battery is fully charged.

Abstract: An article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including an aerosol generating component; and an aerosol generating material transfer component configured to transfer aerosol generating material to the aerosol generating component, wherein the aerosol generating component and the aerosol generating material transfer component are magnetically connected to each other.

Abstract: An aerosol generating component including a material having a grain, wherein the orientation of the grain of the material is substantially orthogonal to an axis upon which electrical connectors of the aerosol generating component are located.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) comprises a sensor (95), comprising a microphone (97), for detecting the voice of a user of the aerosol provision system (1). The aerosol provision system further comprises control circuitry (16) which is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor; determine from the sensor data whether the sensor data satisfies a predetermined criterion; and perform an operation of the aerosol provision system (1) in response to determining that both i) the sensor data satisfies the predetermined criterion and ii) an actuator 98 from the aerosol provision system (1) is being operated.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system 1 for generating an aerosol, wherein the aerosol provision system 1 comprises a sensor 95, comprising a microphone 97, for detecting the voice of a user of the aerosol provision system 1. The aerosol provision system further comprises control circuitry 16 which is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor; determine from the sensor data whether the sensor data satisfies a predetermined criterion; and perform an operation of the aerosol provision system 1 in response to determining that the sensor data satisfies the predetermined criterion. A voice controlled or voice activated aerosol provision system 1 may thus be provided. The aerosol provision system 1 is further configured to operate in an initial or setup mode of operation, prior to performing the operation of the aerosol provision system 1, for allowing the predetermined criterion to be specified in advance.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system comprises an aerosol delivery device, at least one proximity sensor configured to detect a person without physical contact by them with the sensor: and configured to output a detection signal when a person is detected, and an activity state processor configured to receive the detection signal, and to determine whether to change an operational state of the aerosol delivery device between a first activity state and a second activity state based at least in part on the received detection signal.

Abstract: There is provided a method of selecting a heater power setting for a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The method includes receiving user input at a user device indicative of a heater power setting, and transmitting, by the user device to the non-combustible aerosol provision system, an indication of the heater power setting. The method then includes setting, by the non-combustible aerosol provision system, a power level of the heater to the indicated heater power setting.

Abstract: A smokeless oral tobacco product is provided comprising an insoluble foamed material. The insoluble foamed material is formed by combining a foaming agent, an agent capable of forming chemical cross-linkages and a cross-linking agent. A method of producing a smokeless oral tobacco product comprising an insoluble foamed material is also provided.

Abstract: A smokeless oral tobacco product is provided comprising an insoluble foamed material. The insoluble foamed material is formed by combining a foaming agent, an agent capable of forming chemical cross-linkages and a cross-linking agent. A method of producing a smokeless oral tobacco product comprising an insoluble foamed material is also provided.

Abstract: A filter (3) for a smoking article (1) comprises one or more segments (4a, 4b, 4c) of filtration media and a substantially transparent wrapper (5). The one or more filter segments (4a, 4b, 4c) and the wrapper (5) define a recess or cavity in the filter (3). An anchoring adhesive (7) is provided to secure the one or more filter segments (4a, 4b, 4c) to the wrapper (5). The anchoring adhesive (7) is disposed exclusively between the wrapper (5) and portions of the one or more filter segments (4a, 4b, 4c) other than those corresponding to the recess or cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a smoking article incorporating a smoking material comprising three main components, namely a non-combustible inorganic filler, an alginic binder and aerosol generating means. The smoking material is combined with tobacco material, which may be treated with additional humectant, to provide a smoking article that has an aerosol transfer efficiency ratio of greater than 4.0.