Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconstituted plant sheet comprising nicotine stabilized by an acid.

Abstract: A heated aerosol-generating article may include a rod of aerosol-generating substrate including: a first plug of homogenized tobacco material; and a second plug of homogenized tobacco material. The first plug and the second plug may be coaxially aligned. The first plug may be provided downstream of the second plug. The first plug and the second plug may differ from each other in at least one property of the homogenized tobacco material such that upon heating of the aerosol-generating substrate, the first plug releases aerosol after a shorter time than the second plug.

Abstract: Fume extract extracted by a fume-dissolution harvesting and accumulation system for accumulating in a tincture featuring at least one sonic cavitation device configured to exert cavitation effect in a solvent-fume mix, and a fume generating compartment for burning and/or vaporizing fume-releasing source-material configured to produce a portion of the fume at burning temperatures, and another portion at evaporation temperatures. Corresponding method is provided.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus, including: a supercritical extraction unit that includes at least one of tobacco and aromatic plant as a raw material, and extracts an extraction component from the raw material by a supercritical fluid; a collection unit that collects the extraction component discharged from the supercritical extraction unit as a collection material; an inlet part that is disposed between the supercritical extraction unit and the collection unit and serves as a path through which the extraction component is introduced from the supercritical extraction unit into the collection unit; a heating unit that heats at least one of the supercritical extraction unit and the collection unit, and a body part in which the supercritical extraction unit, the collection unit, the inlet part, and the heating unit are disposed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tobacco material including a natural flavor material and a method of preparing the tobacco material. The tobacco material may have a core-shell structure in which a core includes a natural flavor material and is surrounded by a shell including a tobacco mixture, such that the aerosol generating article including the tobacco material generates a characteristic flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article (1) for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, an apparatus for manufacturing an article (1) for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, and a method of manufacturing an article (1) for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The apparatus comprises: an aerosol-generating material receiving section (41); and at least one magnet (48) configured to position a ferrous susceptor element (25) in a first predetermined position relative to an aerosol-generating material (15) received in the aerosol-generating material receiving section (41). The at least one magnet has a first operative state in which it is operative to exert a moving force on a ferrous susceptor element, and a second operative state. The at least one magnet can be selectively moved between the first and second operative states.

Abstract: A particulate delivery and packing apparatus for depositing and compressing particulate material in elongate containers. The containers may have one closed end or two open ends. A modular elongate container magazine is positioned on a base plate of the apparatus to receive a controlled-descent hopper having a plurality of packing tubes extending downwardly from a bottom end of the hopper. Each of the plurality of packing tubes is aligned with a channel in the container magazine and is incrementally lowered into the channel to deposit particulate material. The leading edge of the packing tube compresses the deposited material via an oscillation movement and is incrementally withdrawn to deposit additional particulate material. A vibration-emitting electromagnet/magnetic conductor combination imparts vibration energy to the packing tubes to perform the packing/compression function.

Abstract: A flavoring sheet with improved physical properties, a smoking article including the same, and methods of producing the flavoring sheet and the smoking article are provided. The flavoring sheet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a hydrocolloid material configured to form a sheet, a flavoring, and a plasticizer. The plasticizer can improve physical properties of the flavoring sheet and thus enhance workability of a process of cutting the flavoring sheet.

Abstract: The disclosed technology pertains to a customizable smokable whole leaf wrap and its multi-step manufacturing process that includes size screening, curing, pasteurization, adhesive application, sheet formation, cutting, and drying. The process is adaptable, offering various alternative methods and embodiments, enabling a wide array of wrap properties, flavors, and functionalities. This flexibility extends to the use of different strains, plant materials, infusions, adhesives, treatments, and manufacturing techniques. Certain embodiments can incorporate flavor-enhancing compounds, essential oils, herbal extracts, heat-resistant coatings, odor-absorbing treatments, built-in filters, or ventilation systems for an optimized smoking experience.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided for producing an inhalable aerosol upon heating, the article extending from a mouth end to a distal end and including: an aerosol-generating element having a diameter from about 6 millimetres to about 7.5 millimetres and including an aerosol-generating substrate, the substrate including an aerosol-former; and a downstream section at a location downstream of the aerosol-generating element and extending from a downstream end of the aerosol-generating element to the mouth end of the aerosol-generating article, the downstream section including a hollow tubular element and a ventilation zone at a location along the hollow tubular element, the aerosol-generating article having a ventilation level of at least about 10 percent, a length to diameter ratio of the aerosol-generating element being from about 0.5 to about 2.75, the substrate further including tobacco cut filler, and an aerosol-former content in the substrate being at least about 8 percent by weight.

Abstract: An insert system for use with a smokable (e.g., such as a pre-rolled or empty cone) including an internal partition that extends from the insert system's first end to an intermediate location between the insert system's first and its second end. A flavor releasing mechanism (e.g., a flavor ball) is located within the insert system between the intermediate location and the system's second end. Accordingly, the internal partition obstructs the flavor releasing mechanism from passing through the system's first end. The system's second end includes an obstructor (e.g., a perforated cap) thereby obstructing the flavor releasing mechanism from passing through the system's second end. The insert system may then be coupled with a smokable item to serve as the item's mouthpiece.

Abstract: A sidestream smoke removing device includes a housing having a smoking space defined therein, an article inserting part positioned on one end of the housing and having an open area through which a smoking article is inserted into the smoking space, and a sidestream smoke processing part positioned at a distance from an upstream end of the smoking article inserted into the smoking space and configured to process sidestream smoke produced from the smoking article. The sidestream smoke processing part includes a plasma ion filter configured to generate plasma ions using a high voltage electrode and a ventilation fan configured to allow the sidestream smoke to be discharged through the plasma ion filter. The sidestream smoke removing device obtains superior effects in terms of a sidestream smoke removal rate and deodorizing performance without significantly reducing the flow rate after the application of the filter.

Abstract: A sidestream smoke removing device includes a housing has a smoking space defined therein, an article inserting part is positioned on one end of the housing and having an open area through which a smoking article is inserted into the smoking space, a sidestream smoke processing part positioned at a distance from an upstream end of the smoking article inserted into the smoking space and configured to process sidestream smoke produced from the smoking article, and an article detection part positioned in the article inserting part to be adjacent to the smoking article so as to detect the smoking article inserted into the article inserting part. The smoking article includes low flammability coating portions within a cigarette paper surrounding the smoking material. The article detection part may be configured to detect the low flammability coating portions of the smoking article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing having a main portion and a lid portion, the lid portion being hingedly connected to the main portion; a mouthpiece disposed on the lid portion, the mouthpiece being configured to be moveable between a first position, in which the mouthpiece is retracted into the housing, and a second position, in which the mouthpiece protrudes from the lid portion; and a spring-loaded mechanism configured to move the mouthpiece from the first position into the second position.

Abstract: A cigar humidor includes a first tube, a second tube, and a collar. The collar connects the first tube and the second tube. The first tube, the second tube, and the collar define a cavity configured to receive a cigar.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a reservoir containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; an aerosol-generating element configured to generate an aerosol from the liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the aerosol-generating element including an electrically operated, vibrating transducer; an electrically operated pump configured to deliver the liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the aerosol-generating element; and control circuitry connected to the pump and the transducer, the control circuitry being configured to control operation of the pump in dependence on one or more operating parameters of the transducer. A method of operating the aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: This application provides a vaporizer and an electronic vaporization device. The vaporizer includes: a housing; a liquid storage compartment, storing a liquid substrate, and having a first compartment and a second compartment; a liquid channel, located between the first compartment and the second compartment, to provide a flow path for liquid in the first compartment to flow to the second compartment; and a fluid-permeable heating element, in fluid communication with the second compartment, and configured to heat and vaporize the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol; a sealing member, having a blocking arm, where the blocking arm closes a liquid channel when in a first configuration, and opens a liquid channel when in a second configuration; and an electrical contact, movable in a longitudinal direction of the housing, to drive the blocking arm to be configured from the first configuration toward the second configuration.

Abstract: A device for burning marijuana cigarette end portions is disclosed. The device includes a main body, a smokestack, a screen, a fan, and one or more batteries to power the fan.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a heater mounted to the body and configured to heat the aerosol generating substance; a fixing body installed inside the body; a holder provided on the fixing body; and a vibrator coupled to the holder, wherein: the holder includes a support portion that protrudes from the fixing body and extends along a circumferential direction of the vibrator, and a seating portion that is disposed inside the support portion and supports the vibrator; and the support portion includes a first opening formed in a circumferential direction of the support portion.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a first housing portion defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article; a second housing portion extending from the first housing portion, the second housing portion being movable relative to the first housing portion; an electric heater; a power supply; and a controller configured to supply power from the power supply to the electric heater, the electric heater being positioned within the first housing portion, and at least one of the power supply and the controller being positioned within the second housing portion. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device and system are provided. The aerosol generation device includes: a housing, having an inlet, where the inlet is configured for at least part of an aerosol generation product containing an inhalable material to be removably inserted into the aerosol generation device; a heater, arranged in the housing and configured to heat the inhalable material in the aerosol generation product to generate an aerosol; and a heat transfer element, where at least part of the heat transfer element is arranged between the inlet and the heater. The heat transfer element is configured to come into thermally conductive contact with at least part of a surface of the aerosol generation product and transfer partial heat of the aerosol generation product when the aerosol generation product is inserted into the aerosol generation device. Hence, the partial heat of the aerosol generation product is transferred through the heat transfer element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-not-burn (HNB) cartridge structure, comprising a cartridge packaging housing and HNB tobacco particles contained therein. The cartridge packaging housing is composed of a cartridge cup, a cover film and sealing films. The cartridge cup is provided with a top opening and a bottom end face; the cover film and the bottom end face are provided with gas circulating holes; the top opening is sealed by the cover film; the cover film and the bottom end face are sealed with the sealing films at the outer surface. An absorbent cotton is arranged at the bottom end face in the cartridge cup. A body of the cartridge cup has a taper. The cross section of the cartridge cup can be round, oval, quadrilateral, polygonal or irregular-shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nicotine inhaler including: a body including a tube-shaped housing; a first liquid storage part including liquid nicotine; a second liquid storage part including a smoke generating liquid; a heating element generating smoke by heating the smoke generating liquid; and a switch disposed on the outer surface of the body.

Abstract: The aerosol generating device includes: a cartridge including a mouthpiece movable between an open position and a closed position, and a body portion storing an aerosol generating material and including a first airflow passage in which airflow moves; and a main body including a coupling portion detachably coupled to the cartridge, and a holding portion holding the mouthpiece in the closed position.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a cartridge including a storage for storing the aerosol generating material and a first airflow passage through which airflow moves along a path surrounding the storage; and a main body including a coupling portion to which the cartridge is detachably coupled, wherein a gap is formed between the main body and the cartridge such that external air flows into the aerosol generating device through the gap.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus, including a housing that forms a first accommodation space accommodating an aerosol generating article and a second accommodating space accommodating a cartridge, a cartridge that is accommodated in a second accommodation space located upstream of the aerosol generating apparatus than the first accommodation space and generates an aerosol supplied to the first accommodation space independently of the aerosol generating article, and a controller that controls driving of the aerosol generating apparatus. The cartridge includes a plate-like substrate, a heater introduced on the plate-like substrate, and an aerosol generating coating layer introduced on the heater. According to the aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to simultaneously implement various flavors according to user's preference at the same time through a small replaceable cartridge.

Abstract: A consumable article equips an aerosol generation device and includes a receptacle containing an aerosol-forming substance arranged for generating an aerosol when it is heated and mixed with air, and a first tubular member having a peripheral wall including a first end connected to an open end of this receptacle, at least one air inlet allowing entry of air into the first tubular member for feeding the receptacle open end, and a second end opposed to this first end and including an outlet for discharging the generated aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes An aerosol-generating device comprising: a body; and a cartridge coupled to the body, the cartridge comprising: a first chamber configured to store liquid therein; an insertion space in communication with an outside of the cartridge; a second chamber in communication with the insertion space; a cartridge inlet through which the second chamber is in communication with the outside; a wick provided in the second chamber and configured to be in communication with the first chamber; and a heater configured to heat the wick, wherein the body comprises a column extending to be adjacent to the cartridge, and a first channel formed between the column and the cartridge allowing communication between the cartridge inlet and the outside.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a porous wicking element; and a porous polymeric material layer, the porous polymeric material layer being arranged on a surface of the porous wicking element, and the porous polymeric material layer having a melting point of between 200° C. and 300° C.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an atomizer and an atomizing assembly, including an adsorption substrate, a heating member and a lead. The adsorption substrate is configured to adsorb a liquid atomizable medium, the heating member includes a heating body and an electrode connected with the heating body, and the heating body is disposed on a sidewall of the adsorption substrate. The electrode is partially or completely embedded in the adsorption substrate, and the lead is electrically connected with a portion of the electrode that is located in the adsorption substrate, such that the adsorption substrate wraps the electrode and part of the lead, thereby the heating body of the heating member is not prone to being deformed due to the pulling of the lead during the assembly process, thereby avoiding the problem of core overburning because of the separation of the heating member and the adsorption substrate.

Abstract: A heating element for use in an electronic vaporizer includes a heating element base, a heating circuit, first and second electronic leads and first and second thermocouple wires. The electronic vaporizer includes a controller configured to sense an operating temperature of the heating element. The heating circuit is encapsulated within the heating element base and has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first electronic lead is connected to the first terminal of the heating circuit. The second electronic lead is connected to the second terminal of the heating circuit. The first thermocouple wire is coupled to the first electronic lead. The second thermocouple wire is coupled to the second electronic lead. The first and second thermocouple wires are composed from different materials and configured to be connected to respective inputs of the controller.

Abstract: A personal vaporizing unit that includes a reservoir to contain a substance to be vaporized. The substance to be vaporized is pressurized to force the substance into a capillary channel. While in the capillary channel, the substance may be heated using an inductive heater configuration. After heating, the substance is expelled into a low-pressure chamber that is at a gas pressure that is lower than ambient pressure chamber. While in the low-pressure chamber, the substance is irradiated with infrared radiation (light) and ultraviolet radiation (light). The infrared radiation further heats the substance to improve vapor characteristics. The ultraviolet radiation improves the sterilization of the substance.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating device; a cartridge including a liquid agent, the cartridge being configured to be detachably connected to the aerosol-generating device; and an aerosol-generating article, the aerosol-generating device including a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate, and a heating element configured to heat the aerosol-generating article received in the cavity, the heating element including a compartment wall, a first part of the compartment wall being located in the cavity and a second part of the compartment wall extending outside the cavity, and the second part of the compartment wall being configured to interact with the cartridge. A method of operating an aerosol-generating system is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-layer susceptor arrangement for inductively heating an aerosol-forming substrate, the multi-layer susceptor arrangement including: a first layer including a first susceptor material; and a second layer including a second susceptor material, the second susceptor material including a Ni—Fe-alloy including one of: 79 wt %-82 wt % Ni and 13 wt %-15 wt % Fe, or 79 wt %-82 wt % Ni, 4 wt %-6 wt % Mo, less than 1 wt % of Si and Mn combined together, and 13 wt %-15 wt % Fe, or 77 wt % Ni, 16 wt % Fe, 5 wt % Cu, and 2 wt % of one of Cr and Mo, or 77 wt % Ni, 14 to 15 wt % Fe, 4 wt % Cu, and 4 wt % of Mo.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes an inner cylinder including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article, a first support portion arranged at an entrance of the accommodation space to support the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, the first support portion including an inlet passage through which external air is introduced into the accommodating space, a second support portion inside the accommodation space to support an end of the aerosol generating article, the second support portion including a transfer passage through which air in the accommodation space flows into the aerosol generating article, and a heater arranged inside the accommodation space to support an outer surface of the aerosol generating article and configured to generate heat to heat the aerosol generating article.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette used by cooperation of mouth and nose, including: a mouth inhalation module and a nasal inhalation module, the mouth inhalation module adopts one of a vapor electronic cigarette and a heat-not-burn electronic cigarette. The nasal inhalation module is arranged outside or inside of the mouth inhalation module, and the nasal inhalation module contains at least one nasal inhalation material carrier (1501). A nasal inhalation material is placed in the nasal inhalation material carrier (1501). The essence and nicotine can be partially or completely transferred from mouth inhalation module into nasal inhalation module of the e-cigarette. The nasal inhalation material is a combination of one or more of essence, alkaloid, nicotine salt, e-liquid, tobacco extracts, tobacco smoke condensate, cannabinoids, essence solvents, and the nasal inhalation material can be heated by the heating component that installed in the nasal inhalation module.

Abstract: It is provided an extension unit (and correspondingly an aerosol generation device and system) for an aerosol generation device, the extension unit comprising a first connection interface, at a first end of the extension unit, that is connectable to the aerosol generation device. Further, the unit comprises means for enabling at least one additional functionality of the aerosol generation device, further to aerosol generation, when connected to the aerosol generation device.

Abstract: Control device for aerosol inhalation device, includes operational amplifier including output terminal configured to generate voltage according to voltage applied to load configured to heat aerosol source and having correlation between temperature and electrical resistance value, control unit including input terminal and configured to perform processing based on voltage applied to the input terminal, and voltage dividing circuit configured to electrically connect the output terminal of the operational amplifier and the input terminal of the control unit. Power supply voltage of the operational amplifier is higher than power supply voltage of the control unit, and equals voltage applied to aerosol generation circuit including the load, and one of inverting input terminal and noninverting input terminal of the operational amplifier is electrically connected to the aerosol generation circuit.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a housing; a first printed circuit board arranged to extend along one surface of the housing; and a second printed circuit board arranged in the housing, and on which a processor configured to generate a control signal is mounted, the second printed circuit board extending in a direction crossing a direction in which the one surface of the housing extends.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including a hollow portion and a body portion. The body portion includes a cavity formed at the bottom of the hollow portion. The aerosol generating device includes a membrane which partitions the cavity into an upper part and a lower part hermetically, and a pressure sensor which seals a bottom of the cavity and detects a pressure change in the lower part of the cavity which is caused by a puff on an aerosol generating article (e.g., cigarette) loaded in the aerosol generating device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material for user inhalation comprises a computer. The computer is configured to derive user profile data indicating a user's usage of an aerosol provision system as a function of time, obtain data of a target usage profile indicating a target usage of the aerosol provision system as a function of time, estimate a difference between at least a part of the user profile and a corresponding part of the target usage profile for a predetermined period of time, and adjust one or more operational parameters of the aerosol provision system to at least partially map the user's usage as indicated by the user profile data to the target usage of the aerosol provision system for the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A detailed listing of all claims that are, or were, in the present application, irrespective of whether the claim(s) remain(s) under examination in the application is presented below. The claims are presented in ascending order and each includes one status identifier. Those claims not cancelled or withdrawn but amended by the current amendment utilize the following notations for amendment: 1. deleted matter is shown by strikethrough for six or more characters and double brackets for five or fewer characters; and 2. added matter is shown by underlining.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain aerosol precursor composition, a valve configured to control a flow of aerosol precursor composition from the reservoir to a heating element controllable to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition, a sensor configured to measure reflectance or temperature at the heating element and generate a signal corresponding to the reflectance or temperature so measured, and a control component. The control component controls operation of the valve including receiving the signal and based thereon determining a volume of aerosol precursor composition at the heating element, and causing the valve to decrease or increase a rate of the flow of aerosol precursor composition in response to the volume being respectively above or below a predetermined threshold volume.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device is configured to aerosolise an aerosol generating consumable in an aerosolisation session. The aerosol generation device includes a power source and a controller. The controller is configured to control a power flow from the power source to a heater in the aerosolisation session, determine a plurality of power source measurements of the power source as a function of time during the aerosolisation session, and determine whether the power source is capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session based upon a determined relationship between the power source measurements as a function of time. The controller is also configured to control the aerosol generation device to perform a further action when it is determined by the controller that the power source is not capable of powering a subsequent aerosolisation session.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a heating element; a power supply; a temperature sensor; electric circuitry in communication with the heating element, temperature sensor, and the power supply, the circuitry including a memory to regulate a supply of power based on the measured temperature, determine an adverse condition when a rate of change of power supplied to reach or maintain a predetermined temperature falls outside a predefined range stored in the memory, and control power supplied based on whether there is an adverse condition or provide an indication when there is an adverse condition; and a device and a removable cartridge, the power supply and the circuitry being in the device and the heating element being in the cartridge, the cartridge including a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, and the circuitry is further to determine an adverse condition only after the temperature is at a target temperature.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material; and a controller configured to control supply of electric power to the heater, according to a predetermined temperature profile, wherein the controller is further configured to detect puffs of a user, and change the predetermined temperature profile based on a time interval between the detected puffs.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including a housing that forms an accommodation space in which an aerosol generating article is accommodated, a heater unit that heats a cartridge included in an aerosol generating article or an aerosol generating apparatus accommodated in the accommodating space, a control unit that adjusts a temperature of the heater unit, and a temperature control button that is disposed on an outer wall surface of the housing and transmits a temperature control signal to the control unit. The aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may generate various components or amounts of aerosol according to consumer's preference even for one aerosol generating article.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including a housing that forms an accommodation space in which an aerosol generating article is accommodated, a heater unit that heats an aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodating space, and a control unit that adjusts a temperature of the heater unit. The heater unit includes a first heater unit and a second heater unit disposed to heat different positions of the aerosol generating article, respectively, and the control unit controls to separately adjust the temperature of the first heater unit and the second heater unit. The aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may generate various components or amounts of aerosol according to consumer's preference even for one aerosol generating article.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus, including: a housing forming an accommodation space in which an aerosol generating article is accommodated; a heater unit heating the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space; a first cartridge including a first aerosol forming agent; a second cartridge including liquid nicotine and a second aerosol forming agent; a first cartridge heater unit heating the first cartridge; a second cartridge heater unit heating the second cartridge, and a control unit controlling the aerosol generating apparatus to operate in a set mode of a smoky mode and a smokeless mode.

Abstract: A method of controlling heating in an aerosol-generating system including a heater is provided, the method including: providing a predetermined power to the heater and monitoring a resistance of the heater, the monitored resistance being indicative of a temperature of the heater; monitoring for a predetermined condition and upon detection of the predetermined condition, recording the resistance of the heater; determining a target resistance corresponding to a target temperature of the heater based on the recorded resistance; and detecting a dry puff when the recorded resistance increases above a threshold value or when a power required to maintain the heater at the target resistance decreases below a threshold value. An aerosol-generating system including a heater, a power supply, and a controller to perform the method, is also provided.