Abstract: A haptic respiration simulator includes: a pump unit; an accumulator for reducing noise originating from a pumping action of the pump, the accumulator being in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump; and a pump suspension system for reducing noise originating from operation of the pump, including: a tubular casing for receiving the pump unit at an inside thereof, the tubular casing having a substantially closed circumferential wall that prevents at least a part of the sound waves resulting from operation of the pump to transfer outside the tubular casing; an inner suspension for suspending the pump with respect to the tubular casing, the inner suspension being positioned between the pump and the tubular casing; a pair of end caps for sealing the tubular casing, and an outer suspension for suspending the tubular casing with respect to a housing.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic cigarette includes a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening which connects the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a fluid transfer element held within the opening and extending between the liquid store and vaporization chamber, the fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and vaporization chamber by capillary action; a heating element positioned within the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element; wherein the cartridge includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion which are configured to connect together around the fluid transfer element to form the liquid store, the vaporization chamber and the at least one opening. This provides an improved seal around the fluid transfer element to minimize leakage into the vaporization chamber.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic cigarette includes a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening which connects the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a fluid transfer element held within the opening and extending between the liquid store and vaporization chamber, the fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and vaporization chamber by capillary action; a heating element positioned within the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element; wherein the cartridge includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion which are configured to connect together around the fluid transfer element to form the liquid store, the vaporization chamber and the at least one opening. This provides an improved seal around the fluid transfer element to minimize leakage into the vaporization chamber.

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: A haptic respiration simulator includes: a pump unit; an accumulator for reducing noise originating from a pumping action of the pump, the accumulator being in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump; and a pump suspension system for reducing noise originating from operation of the pump, including: a tubular casing for receiving the pump unit at an inside thereof, the tubular casing having a substantially closed circumferential wall that prevents at least a part of the sound waves resulting from operation of the pump to transfer outside the tubular casing; an inner suspension for suspending the pump with respect to the tubular casing, the inner suspension being positioned between the pump and the tubular casing; a pair of end caps for sealing the tubular casing, and an outer suspension for suspending the tubular casing with respect to a housing.