Abstract: An aerosol-forming substrate for use in a heated aerosol-generating article comprises expanded graphite particles. Expanded graphite particles have high thermal conductivity and low density and may improve efficiency of aerosol delivery from the substrate.

Abstract: A composition is provided, including a gelling agent forming a solid medium, glycerol dispersed in the solid medium; and nicotine dispersed in the glycerol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for smokeless tobacco and orally dissolvable film-type smokeless tobacco comprising same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition for orally dissolvable film-type smokeless tobacco, which is capable of improving the intraoral uptake rate, moldability, and taste of nicotine while reducing harmfulness to the human body, orally dissolvable film-type smokeless tobacco comprising same, and a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: An oral pouched product comprising a pouch containing moist botanical beads comprising compacted loose, fibrous moist botanical material and method of manufacture thereof. The loose, fibrous moist botanical material can comprise moist smokeless tobacco. The pouch comprises a porous outer web, and the beads comprise a majority amount of loose, fibrous moist botanical material having a moisture content of at least about 50% OV.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating rod includes providing a sheet of a first non-tobacco material by using at least one first conveying roller; crimping the sheet of the first non-tobacco material by using a first crimping device; applying an aerosol generating material to at least one surface of the sheet of the first non-tobacco material by using a first spray nozzle; applying a liquid containing a tobacco component to at least one surface of the sheet of the first non-tobacco material by using a slit nozzle; drying the sheet of the first non-tobacco material by using a drying device; and forming the aerosol generating rod by forming the sheet of the first non-tobacco material into a rod by using a rod forming device.

Abstract: The present apparatus and system relate to a machine and components thereof adapted to fill packages and which may be utilized according to a method. The machine progresses a package via a conveyor through sub-stations, such as a cone trimmer, product conveyor, packing head, folding station, and injection station. The cone trimmer trims the package to a desired length, the product conveyor deposits product into the packing head, the packing head packs the product in the package, the folding station folds the package, and the injecting station injects the package.

Abstract: A wrapping material for a smoking article is formed from a web that includes extracted pieces of cannabis 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 natural cannabis smell and taste. The wrapping material is tobacco and nicotine free and can be used as a carrier for flavorings or aerosol delivery compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to cigarette paper for a cigar wrapping a smoking article, the cigarette paper including 50 wt % or more of a cigar leaf, in which the smoking article is a heating type smoking article, a smoking article including the cigarette paper for a cigar, and a manufacturing method thereof. The cigarette paper for a cigar has a tensile strength of 120 cN/mm or more so as to be applicable to a heating type smoking article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a receiver for receiving a medium receiving rod in a replaceable manner, an atomizer that generates aerosol, and a power supply for providing power required to heat the atomizer, and a medium included in the medium receiving rod is transferred by the aerosol passing through the medium receiving rod.

Abstract: A flat-shaped tobacco article defines a pair of parallel outer surfaces, at least one of the outer surfaces being intended to be heated by a flat heater of an aerosol generating device; the flat-shaped tobacco article including: a substrate layer including tobacco substrate; and at least one retainer layer in contact with a side of the substrate layer and including an agent retainer impregnated with a vapour forming agent; the layers being arranged parallel to the outer surfaces.

Abstract: Shown is a filter material for manufacturing a segment for a smoking article, wherein the filter material is hydroentangled and contains at least 50% and at most 100% cellulose fibers, each with respect to the mass of the filter material, wherein the filter material has a basis weight of at least 15 g/m2 and at most 60 g/m2, wherein the thickness of one layer of the filter material, measured in accordance with ISO 534:2011, is at least 25 ?m and at most 400 ?m, and wherein the filter material has a creep tendency in the thickness direction of at most 10%, wherein the creep tendency is the relative decrease in the thickness of 5 layers of the filter material, measured in accordance with ISO 534:2011, within 20 s after the start of the thickness measurement.

Abstract: A holding assembly is disclosed for holding at least one smoking article while playing golf, comprising a holder configured to hold at least one smoking article, comprising a body with an elongated hole and a notch that are each configured to receive and hold a smoking article, and a stand to support the holder on the ground. The holding assembly also comprises a retainer configured to receive the holder, wherein the housing defines a chamber configured to receive the stand and an engagement structure coupled to the housing and configured to removably engage the retainer with a golf cart. In some embodiments, the body comprises a spherical shape with the first elongated hole being arranged substantially centrally to the body with a central axis being horizontally oriented. In some embodiments, the notch is arranged at a top end of the holder and extends in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an adaptable electronic cigarette case with one or more removable inserts. Each of the one or more inserts can be designed to accept a different shape or size of electronic cigarette. Each of the one or more inserts can have a plurality of ribs extending into a central cavity that is configured to accept an electronic cigarette.

Abstract: There is disclosed a vaping device comprising a first vaping compound chamber fluidically connected to a first vaping element for vaporizing a first vaping compound held in the first vaping compound chamber, a second vaping compound chamber fluidically connected to a second vaping element for vaporizing a second vaping compound held in the second vaping compound chamber, an airflow channel for receiving a vaporized first vaping compound from the first vaping element and a vaporized second vaping compound from the first vaping element, and a mouthpiece for delivering one of the vaporized first vaping compound, the vaporized second vaping compound, and a mixture comprising the vaporized first vaping compound and the vaporized second vaping compound to a user. The vaping device may further comprise a battery, an activation element communicatively connected to the battery, the first vaping element, and the second vaping element, wherein the activation element is selectively operable.

Abstract: A device for generating an inhalable medium, the device comprising: a container retaining a first volatilizable material; a heater for volatilising the first volatilizable material held in the container; a chamber containing aerosolizable material comprising nicotine; a reservoir containing a basic solution; and an outlet; the arrangement being such that in use, the basic solution is released from the reservoir and enters the chamber containing the aerosolizable material, and the first volatilizable material is volatilized by the heater to form a vapor and/or an aerosol, which passes through the chamber containing aerosolizable material and entrains one or more constituents of the aerosolizable material, thereby forming an inhalable medium which passes through the outlet.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer for the delivery of inhalable substances is presented that has the capability of combining multiple different cartridges to provide the user with a variety of inhalable substances for inhalation. Each cartridge may comprise a heating element, a chimney contact connector located at a first end of the cartridge, a distal contact connector located at a second end of the cartridge, and one or more electrical connections between the heating element, the chimney contact connector, and the distal contact connector.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing comprising an article insertion portion for receiving an aerosol generating article, a cartridge insertable into the housing and comprising a flexible portion, and an actuator provided in the housing and configured to change a volume of the cartridge by deformation of the flexible portion.

Abstract: The flask and vape device has a main body. The main body is configured to retain liquid. The lid body is mounted to the main body over the main body. An electrical section is formed in the lid body. A heating chamber mounted in the electrical section. A heating chamber gasket is adapted to the heating chamber and fluidly connecting the heating chamber to a vapor mouthpiece. A straw tubing extends into the main body. A straw gasket is mounted to the lid body and receives the straw tubing. A liquid mouthpiece is connected to the main body and is in fluid communication with the straw. The electrical section of the lid body extends downwardly and at an electrical section extension. A liquid gap is formed between a main body sidewall and the electrical section.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a main component and a cartridge that is removably coupled to the main component, the cartridge including a liquid storage portion containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a fluid-permeable electric heater assembly, and the main component includes a power supply, the heater assembly including: an electrically insulating substrate, an aperture being formed in the substrate, and a heater element fixed to the substrate, the heater element spanning the aperture and including a plurality of electrically conductive filaments connected to first and second electrically conductive contact portions, the first and the second contact portions being disposed on opposite sides of the aperture to one another, the first and the second contact portions being configured to allow contact with the power supply, and the heater assembly being provided at an end of the cartridge that is opposite to a mouthpiece portion of the system.

Abstract: The embodiments of this application provide an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes an outer housing, an atomizing sheath having two separating walls and a liquid storage cavity, and a nozzle assembly having a nozzle and a sealing piece. The liquid storage cavity is formed between the two separating walls. Two aerosol output passageways are respectively disposed at two sides of the liquid storage cavity. The separating wall separates the aerosol output passageway and the liquid storage cavity. A sealing sleeve part of the nozzle is fixed to the main body and extends into the liquid storage cavity. A sleeve wall of the sealing piece is located and squeezed between the sealing sleeve part and the separating wall for sealing the liquid storage cavity. In addition, a nozzle used in the electronic cigarette is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol generating device, comprising an extraction member and a heating member, the extraction member being internally provided with a hollow cavity for accommodating an aerosol generating substrate segment, and the hollow cavity comprising a first connecting end and a second connecting end which are oppositely arranged; and the heating member comprises a heating body for heating the aerosol generating substrate segment and a sealing plug that is mounted at one end of the heating body; when the heating body extends into the hollow cavity from the second connecting end, same is inserted into the aerosol generating substrate segment that extends from the first connecting end into the hollow cavity, and the sealing plug sealingly cooperates with an end surface opening of the second connecting end.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the heater assembly including: a fluid-permeable heating element configured to vaporise a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a transport material configured to transport liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the fluid-permeable heating element, the transport material having a thickness defined between a first surface of the transport material and an opposing second surface of the transport material, the first surface being arranged in fluid communication with the fluid-permeable heating element and the second surface being arranged to receive liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the second surface of the transport material being provided with at least one hole that extends into the transport material to a depth corresponding to at least a part of the thickness of the transport material to define a formed fluid channel for the liquid aerosol-forming substrate, and the first surface of the transport material being convex.

Abstract: The assembly including a capillary medium defining a duct, and an air impingement structure defining a first opening, the air impingement structure including electrically conductive filaments, the air impingement structure being connected to a surface of the capillary medium, at least one first portion of the air impingement structure extending into the surface of the capillary medium.

Abstract: Provided is a flavor inhaler. This flavor inhaler comprises a housing portion that houses at least a portion of a consumable material, and a heating portion that is inserted into the consumable material housed in the housing portion and heats the consumable material from the interior thereof, wherein the heating portion causes the outer shape of the consumable material, when inserted into the housing portion, to deform according to the shape of the heating portion.

Abstract: A heater includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface includes a curved surface and defines a cavity, a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) structure configured to generate heat by SPR and disposed on the first surface, and an opening configured to allow light to pass into the cavity and defined by the first surface.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device (101) is described. The device is for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a heating zone (215) for receiving at least a portion of an article (110) comprising aerosol-generating material and a heating assembly (201). The heating assembly comprises a magnetic field generator (240) to generate a varying magnetic field including an inductor coil (242) and a heating element (220) comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field. The heating element protrudes in the heating zone and the inductor coil at least partially protrudes in the heating zone.

Abstract: A body for an aerosol provision system for generating an aerosol from an aerosolizable material includes a receptacle for releasably receiving a cartridge. The receptacle includes at least one air inlet and a plenum chamber. In this way, the receptacle is configured for allowing the cartridge to engage against a portion of the plenum chamber when the receptacle is releasably receiving the cartridge, for then allowing a flow of air to pass from outside of the receptacle, through the at least one air inlet, into the receptacle, and then into the plenum chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes at least one housing retaining an aerosol precursor composition, an atomizer, a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which a control body of the aerosol delivery device is configured to control the atomizer to activate and produce an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition, and a heart rate monitor configured to obtain biopotential measurements from a user, the biopotential measurements forming an identifier of the user. The microprocessor is operably coupled with the heart rate monitor and is configured to perform a biometric authentication of the user based on the identifier, and to control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the biopotential measurements, the controlling operation of at least one functional element including communicating a notification to a computing device when the biometric authentication fails to verify the user is an authorized user.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heating body configured to heat an aerosol generating article; and an amplifier electrically connected to the battery and the heating body, wherein the amplifier is configured to amplify a power signal supplied from the battery using at least two switching elements to generate a first amplification signal, and eliminate a modulation frequency component and a harmonics component from the generated first amplification signal to generate a second amplification signal, and transmit the generated second amplification signal to the heating body, wherein each of the at least two switching elements has a capacitance of 5 nC or less or a resistance value of 15 m? or less. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

Abstract: The at least one first section includes a power supply, the power supply being configured to be selectively electrically connected to a heater, the power supply and the heater being in an electrical circuit, and a grounding connection configured to selectively ground the electrical circuit and complete the electrical circuit.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a case including an accommodation passage into which a cigarette is inserted, a cover coupled to the case, a heater heating the cigarette, a humidity sensor arranged on an upper surface of the cover, and a controller configured to determine humidity of the cigarette by comparing the moisture amount, which is detected by the humidity sensor, with a preset threshold value.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an opening into which an aerosol generating article is inserted, a heater assembly located inside the housing and including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article that is inserted through the opening, an airflow passage located between the housing and the heater assembly to allow an outside of the aerosol generating device to fluid-communicate with an inside of the accommodation space, a sensor arranged adjacent to the airflow passage and configured to detect at least one of a pressure change and a temperature change in the airflow passage, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor and configured to output a notification of a user's puff action, based on the at least one of a pressure change and a temperature change of the airflow passage.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a heater configured to heat at least a portion of an aerosol-generating product, a sensor configured to detect a user's puff, and a processor electrically connected to the heater and the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to obtain first remaining puff data based on pressure change data obtained through the sensor, when the first remaining puff data satisfies a preset condition and a user input is received, obtain data regarding an inhalation pattern based on the pressure change data, and supply power to the heater by changing the first remaining puff data to second remaining puff data based on the data regarding the inhalation pattern. Various embodiments may be made.

Abstract: Aspects of the current subject matter are directed to transitioning a vaporizer device between different modes of operation including an active mode, a standby mode, and a deep standby mode. The vaporizer device may include a pressure sensor to measure a first pressure in an air flow path, and an ambient pressure sensor to measure a second pressure corresponding to an atmospheric pressure. The transition between different modes of operation may change the sampling frequency and/or resolution of the pressure sensor and/or the ambient pressure sensor such that sampling occurs at a higher frequency and/or resolution when the vaporizer device is in an active mode. Additionally, a comparison of the pressure in the air flow path with the ambient pressure after a heating element is activated may serve as a verification by the vaporizer device that a user is drawing on the vaporizer device.

Abstract: An electronic smoke comprises a puff detection sub-assembly module. The puff detection sub-assembly comprises a first conductive surface, a second conductive surface and an insulated ring spacer separating the first and the second conductive surfaces at an effective separation distance. The first conductive surface, the second conductive surface and the insulated ring spacer are housed inside a metallic can. The first conductive surface is electrically connected to the metal can by a first conductive ring which is disposed between the first conductive surface and a ceiling portion of the metal can. The second conductive surface is electrically connected to an output terminal through a second conductive ring, the second conductive ring elevating the puff detection sub-assembly above a floor portion of the metal can and urging the first conductive ring against a ceiling portion of the metal can.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol generating device includes a mouthpiece through which an aerosol formed by heating an aerosol-forming substrate is discharged and an information storage element formed at an end portion of a side where the cartridge couples to a device and configured to store unique information of the cartridge. Different pieces of the unique information of the cartridge may be stored according to a physical structure of the information storage element which forms a specific pattern.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material, a battery that is rechargeable and configured to supply power to the heater, and a processor configured to control charge of the battery from an external power supply and configured to control an output of the battery to control a temperature of the heater, wherein the processor is further configured to monitor charge-discharge cycles of the battery and control a full charge voltage when charging the battery and the output of the battery, based on the charge-discharge cycles.

Abstract: This application provides an electronic atomization apparatus and a control method. The electronic atomization apparatus includes: a liquid storage chamber; a vibrable element, configured to generate vibration to atomize a liquid substrate for generating an aerosol; and a peak voltage detection module, configured to detect a peak voltage at both terminals of the vibrable element; and a controller, configured to control vibration of the vibrable element based on the peak voltage. The foregoing electronic atomization apparatus may obtain liquid substrate supply and working parameters on the vibrable element by detecting a peak voltage at the both terminals of the vibrable element, to correspondingly adjust operation of the vibrable element to prevent the vibrable element from working when the liquid supply is inadequate or in a deviated state.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating aerosol from an aerosolisable medium is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a housing; a chamber for receiving an article, a sensor and a cover system. The article comprises an aerosolisable medium and a detectable element provided in association with the article. The sensor is configured to sense the detectable element when an article is received within the chamber. The cover system can be configured in at least a first configuration to substantially cover the sensor, and a second configuration, in which a field of view of the sensor is substantially without obstruction.

Abstract: An information provision system (300) comprising an aerosol provision device (1) for generating an aerosol, and a user output device (200) for outputting information to a user of the aerosol provision device (1). The information may comprise a prompt (202) for the user to navigate to a predetermined location (204), which may be a virtual location or a geographical location. The information provision system (300) may be configured to generate the information in the event the information provision system (300) determines that a predetermined criterion is satisfied. Such a predetermined criterion could be the information provision system (300) detecting that a timer exceeds a predetermined time, or possibly the information provision system (300) determining that sensor data from a sensor (91;93;95) of the aerosol generating device (1) is indicative of an adverse event.

Abstract: According to an example, a virtual reality device for providing a virtual reality image to a user includes a substrate made of a transparent material, a screen that is disposed on one surface of the substrate and forms a space between the substrate and a lens, and one or more lenses disposed on one end of the screen, wherein the screen includes a plurality of ends capable of adjusting a distance between the substrate and the lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to circuitry for an aerosol delivery system, the circuitry being configured to monitor usage of a first device in the aerosol delivery system; determine that there is data available for transfer between the first device and a second device of the aerosol delivery system, based on monitoring the usage of the first device; and initiate a procedure for transfer of data between the first and second devices over a data communication interface, based on determining there is data available for transfer between the first and second devices.

Abstract: A method of forming an aerosol-generating component of an aerosol-generating system, and a system for forming an aerosol-generating component of an aerosol-generating system, the method comprising: submerging at least a portion of a heating element (1) in a deposition liquid (6): submerging at least a portion of an auxiliary electrode (4) in the deposition liquid (6): and supplying a voltage between the heating element (1) and the auxiliary electrode (4) to deposit an aerosol-forming substrate on the heating element (1) by electrophoretic deposition.

Abstract: A novel insole-integrated sock is disclosed. The sock features an orthopedic, shock-absorbent insole made of foam or gel which is permanently or temporarily attached inside the sock to provide support to the foot of a user while wearing any shoe. The sock can be used with any shoe and comes in different sizes, shapes, and designs. The insole includes segmented density variations to optimize comfort and support. In some embodiments, the sock includes a smart sensor layer, including pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and accelerometer, and the layer is embedded within the insole. The insole does not slide or dislodge while in use, thereby providing a stable support to the foot of a user. The insole-integrated sock combines the convenience of socks with the comfort and support of insoles and alleviates discomfort and enhances the overall wearing experience of various types of shoes.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a support garment that includes a number of features configured to provide a high level of support to a wearer's breasts while being comfortable to wear. The support garment includes a Y-shaped layer affixed to an inner surface of a front portion of the support garment that helps to limit upward movement of a wearer's breasts. The support garment also includes foam pads having a uniform thickness and a plurality of apertures located at side portions of the support garment and configured to limit lateral movement of the wearer's breasts. The support garment also includes an underband that is zoned to be breathable and permeable at a front center of the underband while still providing support to an under portion of the wearer's breasts.

Abstract: The present invention provides hip lifting pants comprising an elastic waistband, a front panel and a back panel; the front panel and the back panel are sewn together to form a left girdle and a right girdle and are enclosed by the waistband to form the hip lifting pants; and an auxiliary hip lifting shaping panel is provided above a crotch position in the middle of the front panel, and a hip cup is provided above a crotch position in the middle of the back panel. The hip lifting pants achieve a better hip lifting shaping effect by designing the auxiliary hip cup to be more suitable for the hip muscle distribution to stably support the hips.

Abstract: The present invention provides sharkskin-like leggings comprising a waist binding portion, a front panel, a back panel and a connecting panel; the sharkskin-like leggings further comprise a hip support panel; the connecting panel is connected with the waist binding portion, the front panel, the back panel and the hip support panel; and the connecting panel exerts a resilience against the weight of the hips on the hip support panel, so that the sharkskin-like leggings remain flat when worn. The sharkskin-like leggings of the present invention are not prone to pilling, sun-proof, make the hips stiffer, are light and thin, breathable, and comfortable in nakedness, and can be used for shaping in casual sports occasions.

Abstract: A garment (such as a coat, coverall, vest, and so on) with an integrated drag harness. The harness is a single strip of material, such as a flat webbing or rope that extends through a slit in the center of the back of the garment torso below the neck opening. Inside the torso, the strip is a yoke that follows a path that runs from the slit, around one arm hole, across the slit, around the other arm hole, and ending at the slit. The yoke is secured to the torso by stitching. The strip extends a length outside of the slit to form a strap that is at least is four feet long. Optionally, the end of the strap has a handle. Optionally, the strap is stored in a pocket in the back of the torso.

Abstract: A thermally heating garment system, including upper and lower wearable garments, each including an integrated wiring network for distributing resistive heat across a surface thereof. A pocket is integrated into each of the garments for receiving a battery pack for providing resistive thermal heat to the distributed wiring networks extending through the upper and lower wearable garments. Overlapping wireless charging contact points are established between each of the battery packs and surface locations of the garment within a footprint of the integrated pockets. The battery pack further includes any of a Lithium Ion or Nickel Cadmium style charging units, in addition to an on-off switch and a low to hi heating level adjustment feature.

Abstract: Hidden non-free double-layer electric heating sock, including an inner sleeve, the surface of the inner sleeve is provided with a coat; the heating wire, the heating wire is provided between the inner sleeve and the coat, the heating wire is connected with a control switch, the inner sleeve and the coat end is provided with a sock sleeve, the control switch is connected to the surface of the sock sleeve, the inner sleeve and the coat are provided between the thread hole. a hidden non-foreign body feeling double electric heating socks, between the inner set and the coat and the sock surface control switch operation, can be the inside set and the coat between double sewing, reserve the heating wire fixed position heating wire will not move everywhere, resulting in uncomfortable, and adopted the gear control temperature, can adjust the comfort, also can ensure the life.