Abstract: The present disclosure relates to article for use in an aerosol provision system, the article comprising a substrate and a body of material. The substrate comprises a first aerosol generating material. The body of material comprises a second aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate at least partially circumscribes the body of material. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a consumable (1) for use in an aerosol provision system. The consumable (1) comprises one or more pouches comprising first and second aerosol generating materials (4, 5). The second aerosol generating material (4, 5) has a higher density than the first aerosol generating material (4). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a consumable (1), a kit of parts comprising a consumable (1) and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of consumables (1).

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the article including: a solid aerosol-generating substrate including nicotine, one or more cellulose-based agents, one or more aerosol formers, and one or more carboxylic acids that: (i) do not contain any non-carboxyl alkyl hydroxyl groups and do not contain any ketone groups, or (ii) have a pKa at 25° C. in water of less than or equal to 3.5, or (iii) do not contain any non-carboxyl alkyl hydroxyl groups, do not contain any ketone groups, and have a pKa at 25° C. in water of less than or equal to 3.5; and a susceptor in direct contact with the substrate, the substrate having a total cellulose-based agent content of at least 35 percent by weight, a total aerosol former content of greater than or equal to 45 percent by weight, and a total carboxylic acid content of at least 0.5 percent by weight.

Abstract: Provided are a lyocell material, a filter for a smoking article and including the lyocell material, and a method of manufacturing these. The lyocell material manufactured according to the present application and a filter for a smoking article including the same replace conventional cellulose acetate materials and filters, and not only has excellent biodegradability, but also provides excellent filter manufacturing processability and excellent tobacco physical properties (e.g. hardness).

Abstract: An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material, the device has an article receptacle defining a heating zone to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article including aerosol-generating material. The article receptacle is disposed at a first end of the device. The device also has a filter cavity arranged to receive at least a portion of a filter element, the filter cavity disposed at a second end of the device, the second end being opposite to the first end. A flow passage is provided between the article receptacle and the filter cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler (100), comprising a mouthpiece (1) for inhaling the mist, a liquid reservoir structure (2) comprising a liquid chamber (21) adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber (22) in fluid communication with the liquid chamber (21), wherein at least part of the liquid reservoir structure (2) and the mouthpiece (1) form the sonication chamber (22).

Abstract: A vaporizing device can include a pod including a pod battery to power the pod to produce and emit vapor through a mouthpiece. The pod can be a single-use disposable vaporizing device pod. The vaporizing device can also include a power bank including a power bank battery. The power bank and the pod can be structured to fit together in a combined configuration. The power bank battery can charge the pod battery with the power bank and the pod fit together and electrically connected to each other in the combined configuration. The pod can produce and emit vapor in a standalone configuration wherein the pod is not fit together with the power bank or electrically connected to the power bank. Also, the pod can produce and emit vapor in the combined configuration wherein the pod is fit together with the power bank and electrically connected to the power bank.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device suitable for use with a consumable includes a receiver for a consumable and a compression element, in which the receiver is configured to allow a consumable to be inserted into and removed from the receiver, and the compression element is configured to wipe or apply compressive force to at least part of the consumable whilst the consumable is being removed from the receiver.

Abstract: A mouth component for an aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material, the mouth component including a support defining a mouth arranged to receive at least portion of an article having aerosol generating material, and a retention element on the support, wherein the retention element is arranged to act on the at least a portion of an article received through the mouth, and wherein the retention element includes a sealing portion arranged to seal the support with another component of the aerosol provision device.

Abstract: This aerosol-generating system comprises: an aerosol-generating device; an aerosol-generating article that generates an aerosol by heating; and a heating unit, wherein the aerosol-generating device includes a receptacle that houses the aerosol-generating article, and a power supply unit that supplies power to the heating unit, the heating unit heats the aerosol-generating article housed in the receptacle, a first shaped portion having a protruding first shape is formed on the bottom of the receptacle, the aerosol-generating article has an end portion inserted into the receptacle, the end portion is configured to include a second shaped portion having a second shape corresponding to the first shape when the aerosol-generating article is housed in the receptacle, and at least a part of a surface of the second shaped portion is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: A cartridge and an aerosol-generating device are disclosed. The cartridge includes a first chamber structured to store liquid; a second chamber shaped to define a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, wherein the chamber outlet is located at a side of the second chamber that is opposite to that of a location of the chamber inlet; a wick that is elongated in a lateral direction relative to the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet, wherein the wick is positioned between the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet and is in communication with the liquid stored in the first chamber; and a heater configured to heat the wick, wherein a first distance from an upper end of the chamber inlet to a center axis of the wick is longer than a second distance from a lower end of the chamber inlet to the center axis of the wick.

Abstract: A cartomizer for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the cartomizer has a top end and a bottom end which are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the cartomizer, a vaporizer has a combined wicking and heating function, the vaporizer is elongate along a longitudinal axis and has a central portion and first and second end portions, and the vaporizer is positioned below a reservoir of the cartomizer and the end portions of the vaporizer sit flat on top of a lower support unit such that the longitudinal axis of the vaporizer is positioned transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cartomizer.

Abstract: An atomizer comprises a housing internally provided with: a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid substrate; an elastic sealing member, which at least partially defines the liquid storage cavity, wherein the elastic sealing member is provided with an accommodation cavity, and one end of the elastic sealing member is provided with an opening in communication with the accommodation cavity; and an atomization assembly for atomizing the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol, wherein the atomization assembly can be accommodated in the accommodating cavity via the opening, and part of the outer surface of the atomization assembly is spaced apart from a surface of an inner wall of the elastic sealing member. The elastic sealing member is provided with the accommodating cavity for accommodating the atomization assembly, and a side wall of the atomization assembly is spaced apart from the inner wall of the elastic sealing member.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a casing housing a pod compartment extending in a longitudinal direction and an opening to provide access to the pod compartment, a heater arranged at a bottom end of the pod compartment, and a lever configured to apply a longitudinal constraint on a pod received inside the pod compartment.

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomization device are provided. The atomizer includes: a liquid guide element that includes an atomization surface and a liquid absorbing surface; a heating element for heating a liquid substrate absorbed by the liquid guide element to generate an aerosol; and a first bracket that includes a partition portion, a first chamber and a second chamber. The partition portion isolates the first chamber from the second chamber, and includes a first through hole communicating the first chamber with the second chamber. The liquid guide element is at least partially accommodated in the second chamber. The atomization surface faces the first chamber, and the atomization surface is for the aerosol to escape and enter the first chamber through the first through hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a porous ceramic atomizing core, a method for preparing a porous ceramic atomizing core, and an atomizing device. The porous ceramic atomization core includes: a porous ceramic body having a porosity of about 30 to about 55% and a pore diameter of about 10 ?m to about 45 ?m, the porous ceramic body being provided with an atomization through hole; and a heating element provided in the atomization through hole and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a heating mesh, the first electrode and the second electrode being parallel to an axis of the atomization through hole, a gap being formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the heating mesh being arc-shaped and extending along a circumferential direction of the atomization through hole, and a surface of the heating mesh abutting against an inner wall of the atomization through hole.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision device is disclosed including an antenna arrangement for generating radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation for heating a liquid to generate a vapor for inhalation by a user. The antenna arrangement includes a first section and a second section. The electronic vapor provision device also includes a controller for controlling the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the antenna arrangement, an RF shield for shielding the user from RF electromagnetic radiation, wherein the RF shield at least in part defines a heating cavity within which the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the antenna arrangement is contained, and an internal support structure arranged at least partially within the heating cavity and arranged between the first section and the second section of the antenna arrangement.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for an aerosol generating device includes an insulator with an internal wall and an external wall that are separated from one another; a cavity in which an aerosol forming substance can be received, positioned adjacent the internal wall of the insulator; and a heater provided inside the insulator in thermal contact with the internal wall of the insulator, configured to heat an aerosol forming substance received in the cavity by thermal conduction to generate an aerosol. The internal wall includes a substantially flat section, the substantially flat section including an inner face configured to compress a consumable including the aerosol forming substance when the consumable is received in the cavity, and an outer face on which the heater is provided.

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 article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including a housing; and a substantially planar aerosol generating component having at least one elongate slot, the aerosol generating component being at least partially housed within the housing, the housing defining a capillary gap through which aerosolizable material can be fed to the aerosol generating component, wherein the capillary gap and one, more, or each elongate slot do not overlap.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device and a heater are provided. The device includes a chamber for accommodating an aerosol generating product. The heater is inserted into the aerosol generating product to heat the aerosol generating product. The heater has a free front end and a tail end opposite the free front end. The heater includes a base body, a resistance heating coil and a protective coating. The base body extends between the free front end and the tail end in the length direction of the heater. The resistance heating coil surrounds the base body. The protective coating surrounds at least a part of the resistance heating coil and holds the resistance heating coil outside the base body.

Abstract: A heating assembly and an aerosol generating device are provided. The heating assembly includes a substrate made of metal. The substrate is a thermal radiation element for radiating heat to heat an inhalable product, thereby causing the inhalable product to generate an aerosol. The substrate is doped with a non-metal element, along a depth direction with a radiating surface of the substrate as a starting point. A distribution density of the non-metal element at a first depth is greater than a distribution density of the non-metal element at a second depth. The second depth is greater than the first depth. The substrate has a non-metal element in a surface layer of a certain thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol provision system (100) comprising: an article (1) comprising an aerosol generating material (4) and a first coupling portion (5); and, an aerosol provision device (200) comprising a second coupling portion (6) and a zone (202) that is configured to receive the article (1). The first and second coupling portions (5, 6) are configured such that the first coupling portion (5) is magnetically attracted to the second coupling portion (6) when the article (1) is received in the zone (202). The present disclosure also relates to an article (1) for an aerosol provision device (200) and to a package of articles.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device and a heater are provided. The aerosol generating device includes a chamber for receiving an aerosol generating product, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and a heater for heating the aerosol generating product. The heater includes a susceptor and a temperature sensor. A part of the susceptor extends in the chamber. The susceptor is penetrated by the varying magnetic field to generate heat and has a hollow extending in an axial direction. The temperature sensor senses a temperature of the susceptor. A part of the temperature sensor is located in the hollow. A hole penetrates from an outer surface of the susceptor to the hollow. The hole provides a path for operating the temperature sensor, so that the temperature sensor is connected to the susceptor.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a heating assembly arranged to receive at least a portion of an article containing aerosol generating material. The device also has a power supply; a first housing enclosing at least part of the heating assembly and a second housing enclosing at least part of the power supply. A thermal conduction arrangement is provided in thermal contact between the first housing and the second housing to dissipate heat from the first housing to the second housing.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a receptacle arranged to receive at least a portion of an article including aerosol generating material. The receptacle has a heating element defining a heating zone arranged to receive a first part of the portion of the article receivable in the receptacle and a base member at an end of the heating element. The base member defines an end zone arranged to receive at least a second part of the portion of the article receivable in the receptacle. The base member is free from material heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes an aerosol generator having an inductor including a plurality of discrete ring electrodes mounted to a first substrate.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device has a body and an airflow path arrangement through the body; the airflow path arrangement including a receptacle defining a heating zone arranged to receive at least a portion of an article having aerosol generating material. The device also has a fluid chamber in the body; and a fluid passage between the airflow path arrangement and the fluid chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material including a power source, a receptacle defining a heating zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article having aerosol-generating material, and a flow passage member extending from the receptacle, wherein the power source is in thermal conductive contact with the flow passage member to provide a thermal heat transfer between the power source and the flow passage member.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and conditioning vapor includes an atomizer, a container, a body, a mouth cap, and a wicking material. The atomizer atomizes a fluid. The container stores a fluid. The body includes a leading end portion, a trailing end portion, a second conduit, a plurality of inlet ports, and a plurality of outlet ports. The plurality of inlet ports define an opening between the body and the container. The mouth cap includes a leading end portion, a trailing end portion, and a third conduit. The wicking material supplies fluid to the atomizer and has a calculated wicking rate.

Abstract: Provided are an atomizer and an aerosol generating device; in the atomizer structure, a porous medium is arranged in a liquid storage cavity, the porous medium can adsorb an aerosol forming substrate in the liquid storage cavity, and the adsorbed aerosol forming substrate can be held in the porous medium. When the atomizer operates, the aerosol forming substrate held in the porous medium can be slowly and uniformly transmitted to a liquid inlet through the porous medium such that the speed at which the aerosol forming substrate flows into the atomizing cavity through the liquid inlet is reduced, and the situation that the speed of flow of the aerosol forming substrate in the liquid storage cavity entering the atomizing cavity is too high is prevented, thus effectively reducing the risk of liquid leakage.

Abstract: Provided is a smoking substitute apparatus with an air seal positioned between a holder which retains a heatable wick and an aerosol delivery conduit for guiding aerosol from the holder region to the user's mouth. The air seal has, at the end farthest from the wick, an inwardly projecting Gurney flap.

Abstract: Disclosed vaporizing device include a housing connectable to a mouthpiece, where the housing includes a body extending between proximal and distal ends and at least one air inlet disposed on a side surface of the body. The vaporizing device also include a cartridge received by the housing, where the cartridge includes a bypass channel isolated from an internal reservoir, and a distal projection having at least one slot and at least one pin. The vaporizing device also includes a base connectable to the distal projection of the cartridge. The distal projection of the cartridge and a proximal end of the base may define a chamber in fluid communication with the at least one air inlet and the bypass channel.

Abstract: An atomizer includes: a housing, defining an airflow passage extending through an inlet end and an outlet end; a liquid storage chamber, defined in the housing; an atomizing assembly, disposed in a path of the airflow passage and in fluid connection with the liquid storage chamber; a sealing element, including a sealing body and an air compensating valve, the sealing body is configured to form a seal between the housing and the atomizing assembly, the air compensating valve includes a first side located within the liquid storage chamber and a second side communicating with external air which are opposite to each other. The air compensating valve has a closed state configured to prevent aerosol generating material inside the liquid storage chamber from leaking and an opened state configured to allow the external air to enter the liquid storage chamber. The air compensating valve and the sealing body are integrally formed.

Abstract: A reservoir assembly that holds a nicotine pre-vapor formulation in a reservoir includes a reservoir assembly connector assembly defining a connector conduit, and which may be configured to detachably couple with a nicotine vaporizer assembly based on a connector element of the nicotine vaporizer assembly engaging with the connector conduit of the connector conduit. The reservoir assembly may include an isolation structure configured to move in relation to both the reservoir and the nicotine vaporizer connector assembly between a first position where the isolation structure exposes the nicotine vaporizer assembly to the reservoir and at least partially obstructs the connector conduit to restrict the connector element from disengaging from the connector conduit, and a second position where the isolation structure isolates the nicotine vaporizer assembly from the reservoir and opens the connector conduit to enable the connector element to disengage from the connector conduit.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device and a method of operating the same are provided. The aerosol generating device includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating substance; a display; a timer configured to count a time; a communication interface to perform communication with an external device; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: in response to executing a first convenience function using the communication, output, through the display, a screen based on data received through the communication interface; and in response to executing a second convenience function using the timer, output, through the display, a screen based on a time counted through the timer.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a battery, a battery support configured to engage and hold the battery and a resilient component adhered to the battery support and arranged between the battery support and the battery. The device further includes a temperature sensor at least partially contained within the resilient component, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the battery. At least one of the temperature sensor and resilient component abuts the battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device and system e.g. a smoking substitute device and system. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device comprising a power source a user feedback element and a controller. The controller is configured to control the user feedback element to provide a first feedback when the charge status of the power source drops below a first threshold, and provide a second feedback when the charge status of the power source drops below a second threshold lower than the first threshold. The first feedback is different from the second feedback.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery system e.g. a smoking substitute system. In particular, it relates to an aerosol generating system comprising a vaporiser, an air flow sensor configured to detect a user inhalation through the system, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to activate the vaporiser only when the duration of the user inhalation exceeds a predefined duration threshold.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a body and a button assembly on the body. The button assembly includes a button member, a support frame and a resilient arm. The resilient arm connects the support frame to the button member. A flexible sealing member extends between the support frame and the button member. Also disclosed are a button assembly for an aerosol provision device and a method of manufacturing a button assembly for an aerosol provision device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for access control of an aerosol provision device. The apparatus includes a housing, communication interface and processing circuitry. The housing is structured to engage the aerosol provision device, and thereby engage the aerosol provision device with the apparatus. The communication interface is configured to enable a data connection with the aerosol provision device, when the aerosol provision device is engaged with the apparatus. And the processing circuitry is configured to send an unlock signal to the aerosol provision device over the data connection to cause the aerosol provision device to unlock and thereby enable use of the aerosol provision device to power an aerosol generator to energize an aerosol-generating material to generate aerosol for delivery to a user.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing or assembling an aerosol generator for an aerosol provision device includes providing a tubular housing including a plurality of discrete ring electrodes embedded within a matrix, inserting a susceptor element, a plug element and a cleanout tube within the tubular housing, and securing the plug element to the tubular housing and contacting the susceptor element 3 with the plug element, and securing the cleanout tube to the tubular housing and contacting the susceptor element with the cleanout tube, in order to secure the susceptor element within the tubular housing.

Abstract: A radio frequency transmitter is described comprising: a signal generator configured to generate radio frequency signals; and an antenna configured to transmit the generated radio frequency signals to an aerosol provision device in the vicinity of the radio frequency transmitter.

Abstract: An electrically operable aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a charging device including a primary power source; and an elongated aerosol-generating device including a secondary power source, the charging device having a docking arrangement configured to engage with the aerosol-generating device, the docking arrangement including a docking space defined between a first end, and an opposing second end spaced from and fixed relative to the first end, the docking space accommodating a longitudinal dimension of the elongated aerosol-generating device, at least a portion of the aerosol-generating device remaining exposed when the aerosol-generating device is engaged with the charging device, the exposed portion extending beyond a peripheral boundary of the charging device, and the exposed portion of the aerosol-generating device being shaped to conform or correspond to a shape of a housing of the charging device.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device (3) comprises an axially extending heating chamber (15), an axially extending storage chamber (17), and a positioning mechanism (81). The storage chamber (17) is provided in coaxial arrangement with the heating chamber (15). The aerosol-generating device (3) is configured to receive an aerosol-generating article (5) in a consumption position. In the consumption position, an aerosol-generating section (9) of the aerosol-generating article (5) is at least partially arranged in the heating chamber (15). The aerosol-generating device (3) is configured to receive the aerosol-generating article (5) in a storage position. In the storage position, the aerosol-generating section (9) of the aerosol-generating article (5) is at least partially arranged in the storage chamber (17). The positioning mechanism (81) is configured to move the aerosol-generating article (5) form the storage position into the consumption position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of body-shaping clothing, in particular to a shapewear preventing a hem from curling up. The shapewear includes a top and a knicker. A hem of the top and a waistband of the knicker are detachably connected together through a connection component, and the top is made of a body-shaping fabric. The shapewear in the present disclosure can not only prevent a problem very well that the hem curls up and runs out of position, but also enhance a body-shaping effect of the top by using a pulling-down restraining effect of the knicker on the top. On the other hand, due to a detachable connection, a user can freely match different tops and knickers to form various styles according to different occasions or scenarios, such as a sleeveless top with briefs, or a long-sleeved suspender top with boxers, etc.

Abstract: An improved garment, preferably for infants, young children and people with disabilities, comprises functionality to detach the garment's legs from the upper portion and expose the pelvic area, wherein a caregiver may easily and efficiently change the wearer's diaper without going through effort to take their legs out from the garment's legs, while also continuing to keep the wearer comfortable by having their legs covered and warm during diaper changes. The garment comprises 2 sections; an upper portion with the bottom having the front panel and rear panel separated from each other, and a pair of legs. The middle part of both the front panel and rear panels of the upper portion are secured via a magnetic closure system. The legs can be connected with the bottom of the upper portion via zippers or other garment closures including, but not limited to, buttons, snap fasteners, and hook and eye fasteners.

Abstract: A wearable blanket assembly that includes a piece of fabric attached to a body suit and a method of wrapping an infant in the wearable blanket assembly. In particular, a customizable wearable blanket assembly and method of using the same.

Abstract: In a method for producing garments or bandages two superimposed fabric layers are interconnected by a dot-, line-, or areal elastomer connection wherein on one of the fabric layers a three dimensional upstanding shaped part is formed by a layered application of an elastomer and is connected only to the fabric layer carrying the shaped part.

Abstract: A bra system that prevents excessive inframammary perspiration from a user's garments can include a bra with a first flexible material tube installed in a first cup and a second flexible material tube installed in a second cup. The flexible material tubes can be made of absorbent material to capture perspiration. The components can also be made of, or otherwise include, scented materials, odor masking materials, and/or odor eating materials, which can be varied.