Abstract: An electronic vapour generating device and cartridge for use therein is disclosed. The device comprises a housing defining a chamber for receiving a cartridge for holding a liquid for atomisation, and a power source for providing electrical power to an atomiser for atomising the liquid. The device further comprises an actuator which is reconfigurable between a first state in which the actuator electrically isolates the atomiser from the power source and a second state for enabling the generation of the vapour. The device further comprises a mouthpiece which is arranged to fluidly couple with the atomiser for communicating the vapour out from the device for inhalation by a user and which is slidably coupled to the housing. The mouthpiece is reconfigurable between a stowed configuration and an operative configuration and reconfiguration of the mouthpiece between the stowed and operative configuration is arranged to reconfigure the actuator between the first and second state.

Abstract: An atomizer in an electronic cigarette is disclosed including an aerosol outlet tube; an air inlet tube; a heating element; an atomizing shell and a heating base; the air inlet tube is sleeved on the aerosol outlet tube and a first air inlet passage is formed between the air inlet tube and the aerosol outlet tube; a first aerosol outlet passage is formed inside the aerosol outlet tube; the heating element is disposed in the heating base; the atomizing shell is sleeved on the heating base; a second air inlet passage and a second aerosol outlet passage are spaced and arranged between the atomizing shell and the heating base, along a circumferential direction of the heating base; the first air inlet passage and the second air inlet passage are communicated to allow exterior air to pass through then to flow into the heating base.

Abstract: A method and device are provided that forms a vapor, aerosol, or suspension of a substance or component thereof, the substance or component thereof being a herbal material; passes the vapor, aerosol, or suspension through an edible sorbent; and collects the substance or component thereof on the edible sorbent to provide a food product.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette of electromagnetic heating is disclosed including: an atomizer and a power supply; the atomizer has a hollow liquid conductor, an inner wall of the liquid conductor has a metallic net; a recessed cup body is disposed on a top of the power supply; an induction coil surrounds outside the recessed cup body, a bottom end of the atomizer is disposed in the cup body. The electronic cigarette provided therein has a simple structure, a small volume and is capable of inserting and drawing, and is convenient to use.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes two substance sources, including a nicotine source and a second substance source, and a susceptor for heating any one of the two substance sources. The system also includes a power source connected to a load network, the load network including an inductor for being inductively coupled to the susceptor. The two substance sources are thermally coupled such that the other one of the two substance sources not heated by the susceptor is heatable by heat transfer from the one of the two substance sources that is heated by the susceptor. An aerosol-generating article includes a cartridge including a first compartment and a second compartment source, and a susceptor is arranged in any one of the first compartment or the second compartment.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an atomizer device thereof and a method for assembling the atomizer device are provided. The atomizer device comprises an atomizer assembly (14) having an atomizer base (141), a heating member (142), and a liquid transport member (143). The atomizer base (141) includes a tubular body (1412) having an inserting end (1413); and a side wall of the tubular body (1412) defines at least one slot (1414) extending along a longitudinal direction and communicating with an end surface of the inserting end (1413). The heating member (142) is tubular and arranged in the tubular body (1412), and an air flowing channel is defined inside the heating member (142). The liquid transport member (143) comprises a tubular liquid transport body (1431) and at least one couple of connecting portions (1432) connected together in a circumferential direction of the liquid transport body (1431).

Abstract: The invention relates to electronic smoking devices (10) with an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14). In order to provide that additives can be used without bringing the additives in contact with an atomizer (26) of the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14), the invention provides an additive reservoir (40) for the electronic smoking device (10), which comprises an additive storage volume (42), a through hole (44) and an additive outlet opening (46) that opens the additive storage volume (42) to the through hole (44). Furthermore, the invention provides that the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14) comprises a receiving section (36) for the additive reservoir (40).

Abstract: A particle includes a core of susceptor material and a first coating including a first aerosol-forming substrate. The core of susceptor material is coated with the first coating including the first aerosol-forming substrate. Additionally, an aerosol-generating system includes a plurality of such particles. The system further includes an inductor for being inductively coupled to the core of susceptor material of at least some particles of the plurality of particles.

Abstract: A battery stick of an electronic cigarette comprises an outer tube having a closed end and an opening end, and a connecting sleeve, wherein a battery is disposed inside the outer tube, an air inlet aperture is provided in a wall of the outer tube, an inner wall of the opening end of the outer tube is sleeved on an outer wall of the connecting sleeve, an inner wall of one end of the connecting sleeve corresponding to the opening end of the outer tube is sleeved on an outer electrode, an inner wall of the other end thereof is mounted with an air flow switch, a sealing component for the air flow switch and a circuit board, the outer electrode is arranged with connecting means, an inner electrode is arranged inside the outer electrode, and an insulation sleeve is arranged between the inner and outer electrodes.

Abstract: A vaporizer pen for heating and vaporizing a liquid product that is ingested by a user has an outer hollow tube with a proximal end and a distal end and an inner hollow tube within the outer hollow tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner tube defines a chamber inside. A mouthpiece abuts the proximal end of the outer hollow tube and an atomizing chamber is positioned within the outer hollow tube and abuts the distal end of the inner hollow tube. A porous stone has a proximal stone end and a distal stone end and is configured to retain the liquid product. The porous stone is positioned within the hollow inner tube and the distal stone end is in contact with the atomizing chamber. A heating element is in communication with the atomizing chamber and is constructed of a ceramic material.

Abstract: Apparatuses, including systems and devices (“vaporizers”), for vaporizing material to form an inhalable aerosol that include capacitive lips sensing to regulate the temperature of the vaporizer, including transiently boosting the temperature. Methods of operating a vaporizer having a capacitive lip sensor are also described.

Abstract: An atomizer with easy assembly and disassembly is disclosed including: an atomizer body; a liquid storage chamber formed inside the atomizer body and configured for storing the tobacco liquid; an aerosol generator, configured for aerosolizing tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol, and capable of being inserted into the tobacco liquid chamber from an end of the atomizer body; an air pipe, disposed inside the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol generated by the aerosol generator; and a base component, connecting an end of the aerosol body by snap joint; the base component abuts against a first end of the aerosol generator such that a second end of the aerosol generator connects the air pipe.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol-generating article including a heat source: an aerosol-forming substrate disposed in thermal communication with the heat source; and a heat-conducting component disposed around at least a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate, the heat-conducting component including an outer surface forming at least part of an outer surface of the aerosol-generating article, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the heat-conducting component includes a surface treatment and has an emissivity of less than about 0.6. A method of manufacturing the aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, the reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation, a heater in the housing, the heater configured to heat the pre-vapor formulation, at least one portion formed of a material including at least one polymer and at least one oxygen sequestering agent, and a power supply.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a heat-not-burn tobacco aerosolization device aerosolizes a high viscosity, wet tobacco product at a very low temperature and reduces harmful and potentially harmful carcinogen (HPHC) emissions by six times or more relative to conventional heat-not-burn products while also providing substantially improved taste and user experience. Embodiments exemplified herein provide a compelling and healthier substitute for cigarette smoking that avoids the HPHC emissions of conventional heat-not-burn products while also avoiding the increased risk of addiction and short-term health effects reported in connection with conventional vaping devices.

Abstract: A refillable heated aerosol-generating article for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device has an outlet end for insertion into a user's mouth during use, and a distal end upstream from the outlet end. The article includes a refillable liquid retention section and an aerosol-generation section located within a casing. The refillable liquid retention section includes a liquid retention medium, and the aerosol-generation section is located downstream of the refillable liquid retention section. The liquid retention medium has a capacity to absorb up to 35 microliters of liquid. The article is configured such that, during use, air can be drawn through the article from the distal end to the end, passing through the refillable liquid retention section. The article defines an opening or port for allowing the refillable liquid retention section to be charged with liquid.

Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette has a liquid storage assembly, a bottom connecting assembly and a base assembly. The bottom connecting assembly includes a base threaded ring. The base assembly comprises a lower cover fitted with the base threaded ring and an adjustment ring rotatably sleeved about the lower cover. The adjustment ring has a latch while the lower cover provides a corresponding latching slot. The base threaded ring and the base assembly can be disassembled or assembled by adjusting the relative positions of the latch and the latching slot. The atomizer has a novel structure, good usability, and is child-proof.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette including a mouthpiece subassembly; an e-liquid charging subassembly; an atomizing subassembly; and a base subassembly. The mouthpiece subassembly is mounted on the e-liquid charging subassembly. The atomizing subassembly is screwed upon the base subassembly. The base subassembly is connected to the e-liquid charging subassembly. The mouthpiece subassembly includes a cigarette holder and a first seal ring. The first seal ring is coupled to the cigarette holder. The e-liquid charging subassembly includes an e-liquid charging member, a second seal ring, a sleeve ring, a third seal ring, and a glass tube. The second seal ring is disposed on the sleeve ring. The third seal ring is disposed in the bottom of the sleeve ring. The sleeve ring is embedded in the e-liquid charging member; the glass tube is connected to one end of the sleeve ring.

Abstract: An atomizer is disclosed including a heating element, being configured for heating and atomizing tobacco liquid to generate an aerosol; a tobacco liquid reservoir, being configured for storing the tobacco liquid; and a liquid drive component, being connected with the tobacco liquid reservoir directly or indirectly, and being configured for controlling a volume of tobacco liquid conveyed to the heating element, with the tobacco liquid reservoir set on the atomizer, to control the volume of tobacco liquid in the tobacco liquid reservoir conveyed to the heating element so as to convey measurable tobacco liquid as well as generate measurable aerosol.

Abstract: A composite wick is provided for use in a micro-vaporizer having a fluid reservoir and a heating element. The composite wick comprises a wick body positionable so that its upstream surface is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the downstream surface is disposed in opposition to a surface of the heating element. The wick body comprises at least one base wick structure having a plurality of tortuous passages that collectively provide a capillary effect to draw fluid from the reservoir and transport it toward the downstream surface. The wick body further comprises an active material positioned within the wick body so that vaporizable fluid drawn through the wick body contacts and interacts with the active material. The active material is selected to impart a desired characteristic to the vaporizable fluid.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for manufacturing an atomizing assembly thereof. The electronic cigarette comprises a liquid reservoir used for storing an e-liquid, and an atomizing assembly received in a shell. The atomizing assembly comprises: a liquid-absorbing element connected to the liquid reservoir, wherein the liquid-absorbing element is made of porous ceramic, and has a liquid-absorbing surface for absorbing the e-liquid and an atomizing surface; and a heating element embedded in the liquid-absorbing element, wherein the edge of the heating element is internally tangent to the atomizing surface, and the heating element is used for converting the e-liquid absorbed by the liquid-absorbing element into smoke. The electronic cigarette further comprises a power supply assembly received in the shell, connected to the atomizing assembly, and used for supplying power for the heating element.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomizer and an electronic cigarette with the atomizer. The atomizer includes a cartridge assembly and a mouthpiece assembly; the cartridge assembly includes a liquid reservoir, an opening communicating the liquid reservoir with an external environment, and an atomization chamber communicating with the liquid reservoir; the mouthpiece assembly is inserted into the opening; the cartridge assembly includes an engaging portion located adjacent to the opening, and the mouthpiece assembly includes an inserting portion inserted into the engaging portion; the inserting portion defines a discharging hole, air discharges through the discharging hole while the inserting portion is being inserted into the engaging portion, and after the inserting portion is inserted into the engaging portion in place, the discharging hole is blocked, thus, e-liquid in the liquid reservoir can be prevented from being pushed to flow into the atomization chamber and liquid leakage can be prevented.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly, an atomizer assembly and a cigarette bottle assembly. An external thread electrode is located in one end of battery assembly. An internal thread electrode is located in one end of atomizer assembly. The battery assembly and the atomizer assembly are connected by the screw thread electrode. The cigarette bottle assembly is inserted into the other end of the atomizer assembly and both form a cigarette type or cigar type body.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an atomizing device for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette having the same. The atomizing device includes: an atomizing sleeve defining an e-liquid hole; an atomizing core removably arranged in the atomizing sleeve; and a sealing mechanism including a return spring and a liquid stopper, the liquid stopper connected to the atomizing sleeve via the return spring and configured to seal the e-liquid hole. When the atomizing core is received in the atomizing sleeve, the liquid stopper overcomes an elastic force of the return spring to open the e-liquid hole; and when the atomizing core is removed from the atomizing sleeve, the liquid stopper seals the e-liquid hole under the elastic force of the return spring.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cigarette including a cartridge and a main body detachably connected to the cartridge. An end of the cartridge is provided with a drip tip for air outflow, and the other end of the cartridge is provided with an electrode. A bottom of the cartridge has an air inlet. The main body includes a circuit board. A pneumatic switch is provided at an upper end of the main body fitting with the air inlet. The electrode contacts the circuit board for electric conduction when the cartridge is assembled with the main body. The pneumatic switch is turned on when an inhaling operation is performed, and the pneumatic switch is turned off when the inhaling operation is completed.

Abstract: An exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. The processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. The memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.

Abstract: The present invention applies to vape type devices also known as e-cigarettes and e-cigars. In order to expand the acceptable use of Vape type devices, exhalation filtration is offered with a wider bore than the intake bore to permit a more comfortable exhalation. In order to avoid having to carry two devices, a Vape device and a filtration type device, the two are merged into one convenient device for portability, the larger exterior bore device to further act as a stand reducing table top footprint use and provision of the addition of some electronic features included for locating the device, theft avoidance and to electronically certify the user has diligently utilized the filter in public or regulated spaces.

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic cigarette comprising the atomizer. The atomizer comprises a liquid storage tube (1), a liquid adjustment assembly (2), and an atomization head (5). The liquid adjustment assembly (2) comprises an adjustment ring (21) and a first sleeve (22) sleeved on the periphery of the atomization head (5). The adjustment ring (21) is exposed outside the liquid storage tube (1). The atomization head (5) is provided with a first liquid-inlet (51), and the first sleeve (22) is provided with a second liquid-inlet (221). The adjustment ring (21) and the atomization head (5) are relatively fixedly connected, and through rotation of the adjustment ring (21), the first liquid-inlet (51) is communicated with or staggered from the second liquid-inlet (221). The atomizer enables a user to adjust, at the outside of the atomizer, an inflow amount of cigarette liquid into the atomization head (5).

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing and a cartridge including an atomizer and a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The cartridge may be configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Related assembly methods are also provided.

Abstract: A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.

Abstract: A vaporizer electrical system has a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is configured to allow a user to aspirate a flow of air through the mouthpiece. A center airflow post is connected to the mouthpiece. The center airflow post has a post opening to admit air through the center airflow post. A burning chamber frame is connected to the center airflow post. The burning chamber frame has a burning chamber frame slot for receiving material. The material is a liquid or solid. A main base connects to the burning chamber frame, and a static electrode connects to the main base. The main base, the burning chamber frame, and the static electrode have a first electrical polarity. A moving electrode is mounted to a gasket insulator.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device. A cartridge includes first and second heating elements arranged in parallel to respectively provide first and second vapors through an opening of a mouthpiece. The cartridge is configured to be removably coupled with a capital assembly including a power source, a controller, an indicator assembly, and a user input. The indicator assembly is configured to provide a first, second, or third visual output based on one of a first, second, or third user input. The indicator assembly may include first and second indicator lights. The third visual output may include illumination of both the first and second indicator lights, which may be indicative of a blend of first and second flavors. The outputted light may be shaped as chevrons oriented sideways and facing towards opposing sides of the capital assembly. The user input may include a button for toggling the device between first, second, and third states.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a pre-vapor sector and a heater structure arranged in thermal contact with the pre-vapor sector. The pre-vapor sector is configured to hold and dispense a pre-vapor formulation. The heater structure includes a base wire and a shell layer coating the base wire. The base wire is insulated from the shell layer. The shell layer includes at least one recessed portion between a first unrecessed portion and a second unrecessed portion. The at least one recessed portion is a thinner section of the shell layer that is configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. As a result of the heater design, the heater structure is stiffer and more robust than other related heaters in the art, thus allowing more options for its implementation.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a sealing cover, an atomizing element, an air passage, and an liquid injecting opening. The housing has a first end and an opposite second end. The second end is configured for connecting with a power supply. The housing defines a liquid chamber configured for containing tobacco liquid. The sealing cover is threadedly coupled with the first end. The atomizing element is configured for atomizing the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The liquid injecting opening is defined in the first end. The sealing cover is configured for sealing the liquid injecting opening. The sealing cover includes a device configured for preventing children from screwing off the sealing cover. The sealing cover can be screwed off via an outer surface thereof only when an external force is exerted on the device to change an internal structural relationship of the device.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) includes a battery portion (12) including an electric power source (18), an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14) having a mouthpiece opening (36) in an end, a liquid reservoir (34) for accommodating a liquid, and a glass capillary tube (46). The glass capillary tube (46) comprises a first open end (48) arranged inside the liquid reservoir (34) and an outlet portion (50), wherein the glass capillary tube (46) is adapted to transport liquid from the first open end (48) to the outlet portion (50) by capillary force. The electronic smoking device (10) further includes an atomizer (26) arranged at the outlet portion (50) such that is operable to vaporize liquid at the outlet portion (50) to create an aerosol.

Abstract: A non-burning type flavor inhaler includes an aerosol source that generates an aerosol; an atomizer that atomizes the aerosol source without burning; a power source that supplies power to the atomizer; a light-emitting element; and a control unit that controls the light-emitting element. The control unit controls the light-emitting element in a first light-emitting mode in a puff state inhaling the aerosol, and controls the light-emitting element in a second light-emitting mode different from the first light-emitting mode in a non-puff state not inhaling the aerosol. The second light-emitting mode changes according to a number of puff actions for inhaling the aerosol.

Abstract: The e-vaping section and the e-vaping device include at least one first wick configured to transfer a pre-vapor formulation, the at least one first wick being a filamentary wick that is U-shaped with opposing ends each extending into a reservoir. At least one first heater is operable upon at least one portion of the at least one first wick to at least partially volatilize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor. A support plate is operable to support the at least one first heater and at least partially support the at least one first wick, the support plate being operable to form an electrical connection between the at least one first heater and a power supply.

Abstract: A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge, and an outlet-end insert coupled to the outlet end of the housing. The housing at least partially encloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir and a vapor generator of the cartridge and further channels light via internal reflection through an interior of the housing. The outlet-end insert includes an outlet in flow communication with the vapor generator, directs the vapor generated by the vapor generator out of the cartridge through the outlet, and further emits the light channeled through the interior of the housing. One or more properties of the light are controllable.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes a battery box. The battery box includes a support, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) accommodated in the support, and a button assembly connected to the support. The button assembly includes a first casing, a first magnet arranged in the first casing, and a second magnet abutting against the first magnet. The support defines a limiting hole configured for accommodating the second magnet. The second magnet is connected to the PCB. The electronic cigarette is simple in overall structure and is convenient to carry, and the button has a long service life.

Abstract: The present application discloses an atomizing assembly and electronic cigarette. The atomizing assembly comprises a connecting assembly, an atomizing core, an oil cup assembly and a sealing gasket. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting base and a lower electrode. The oil cup assembly comprises an oil storage sleeve, a vent pipe, and a mounting sleeve which enclose to form an oil storage chamber for storing smoke oil. The connecting base and the oil storage sleeve are either abutted against or expandedly fitted with each other. The connecting base is cappingly provided on an oil filler of the oil storage sleeve. The atomizing core comprises an atomizing sleeve, a heating wire assembly, a smoke oil retention member and an inner electrode. The inner electrode is abutted against and electrically connected to the lower electrode. The atomizing core is slidably sleeved in the mounting sleeve.

Abstract: An electrically conductive flat filament arrangement for a fluid permeable heater assembly for aerosol-generating systems includes a center portion and two side portions. The two side portions are on opposite sides of the center portion. The center portion defines a heating region of the filament arrangement and the side portions define electrical contact regions of the filament arrangement. The center portion and the two side portions each include a plurality of openings. Each plurality of openings defines an open area of the center portion and an open area of each of the two side portions. A percentage of the total area of the center portion including the open area of the center portion is greater than the percentage of the total area of one of the side portions including the open area of the side portion.

Abstract: Cartridges for use with a vaporizer device are provided. In some implementations, a cartridge having a first end and a second end comprises a mouthpiece, a wick assembly comprising a heating element and a wicking material, a wick housing comprising a base having a hole and a first pair of mating members comprising first and second U-shaped members, a tank, and a tube connected with the hole. The tank includes an end wall proximate to the second end (having a vent) and a second pair of mating members, extending from the end wall towards the first end of the cartridge, comprising third and fourth U-shaped members. The first and second pair of mating members hold the wick assembly within the tank and define a chamber comprising at least part of the wick assembly and a reservoir configured to hold vaporizable material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a control body, an atomizer body including an atomizer, and a cartridge including a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The control body may be configured to releasably engage the atomizer body and the atomizer body may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. The atomizer may be configured to receive an electrical current from the control body and the aerosol precursor composition from the cartridge to produce an aerosol.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid tank for an atomizer includes a bottom part, a liquid outlet, a first air inlet, a first porous liquid blocking element, and a top part. The bottom part has a first end and an opposite second end, and defines a liquid chamber for containing tobacco liquid. The liquid outlet is defined in the second end. The first air inlet is defined in the first end, so that external air can enter the liquid chamber via the first air inlet. The first porous liquid blocking element covers the first air inlet. The first porous liquid blocking element is capable of preventing the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber from flowing out via the first air inlet, and allows air to pass through. The top part is detachably connected to the first end. The top part and the bottom part cooperatively clamp the first liquid blocking element therebetween.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette contains an atomizer. The atomizer contains an atomizing head. The atomizing head includes a bracket forming an atomizing chamber at an inner space thereof; an electrode assembled to one end of the bracket; and a heater received in the atomizing chamber, and one end of the heater resisting the electrode.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods related to modeling, monitoring, and/or managing metabolism of a subject include measuring a respiratory quotient (RQ) level in a subject and/or optimizing and executing a nonlinear feedback model to model energy substrate utilization in the subject based on at least one of a macronutrient composition and caloric value of food consumed by the subject, an intensity and duration of activity by the subject, a rate and maximum capacity of glycogen storage in the subject, a rate and maximum capacity of de novo lipogenesis in the subject, a quality and duration of sleep by the subject, and/or an RQ level in the subject.