Aerosol delivery device and packaging

Abstract

An aerosol delivery device and packaging for the aerosol delivery device is disclosed. The aerosol delivery device comprises a housing, and the packaging comprises first and second portions that extend about the housing. The first portion of the packaging forms at least a part of the housing, and the second portion is detachable from, or displaceable relative to, the first portion to enable use of the aerosol delivery device with the first portion remaining in situ.

Description

[0001] Aerosol Delivery Device and Packaging

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device and packaging for said aerosol delivery device.

[0004] Background

[0005] Certain tobacco industry products produce an aerosol which is inhaled by a user during use. For example, tobacco heating devices heat an aerosol generating substrate such as tobacco to form an aerosol by heating, but not burning, the substrate. Such tobacco industry products commonly include mouthpieces through which the aerosol passes to reach the user’s mouth.

[0006] Summary According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol delivery device and packaging for said aerosol delivery device, wherein the aerosol delivery device comprises a housing and the packaging comprises first and second portions that extend about the housing, wherein said first portion of the packaging forms at least a part of the housing, the second portion being detachable from, or displaceable relative to, said first portion to enable use of the aerosol delivery device with the first portion remaining in situ.

[0007] The housing may comprise a body and a mouthpiece having a passage therethrough for the flow of aerosolised material from the body into a user’s mouth during use, said first portion of the packaging forms at least a part of the body of the aerosol delivery device, the second portion of the packaging may be detachable or displaceable relative to the first portion to obtain access to the mouthpiece.

[0008] The first portion of the packaging may be attached to the body of the aerosol delivery device.

[0009] The body may comprise an exterior surface and the first portion of the packaging may be attached to said exterior surface. The first portion of the packaging may be formed from a flexible sheet material attached to the exterior surface. The flexible sheet material may be paper, cardboard or other recyclable material.

[0010] The flexible sheet material may be wrapped around the exterior surface.

[0011] The flexible sheet material may be spirally wound around the exterior surface multiple times to form a multi-layered structure extending about the body.

[0012] The flexible sheet material may carry printed matter and can be at least partially unwound to enable the printed matter to be seen.

[0013] The flexible sheet material may be adhered to the body with adhesive.

[0014] The flexible sheet material may be adhered to the body with permanent adhesive.

[0015] The first portion of the packaging may form the body of the aerosol delivery device.

[0016] The first portion of the packaging may be formed from a flexible sheet material. The flexible sheet material may be paper, cardboard or other recyclable material.

[0017] The flexible sheet material may be spirally wound multiple times to form a multilayered structure. The flexible sheet material may carry printed matter and can be at least partially unwound to enable the printed matter to be seen.

[0018] The first portion of the packaging and the body of the aerosol delivery device maybe inseparable.

[0019] The first portion of the packaging and the body of the aerosol delivery device maybe configured such that separation of the first portion of the packaging from the body renders the aerosol delivery device inoperable. The second portion of the packaging may cover the mouthpiece. The aerosol delivery device and packaging may comprise a sealing member positioned to seal an open end of the passage in the mouthpiece.

[0020] The sealing member may be retained in a position in which it seals said open end of the passage in the mouthpiece by the second portion of the packaging.

[0021] The sealing member maybe attached to the second portion of the packaging such that the sealing member is removed to open the passage when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

[0022] The sealing member maybe integral with the second portion of the packaging such that the sealing member is removed to open the passage when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

[0023] The sealing member may comprise a deformable paper plug that extends into the passage. The body may comprise a vent, and the second portion of the packaging may cover the vent.

[0024] The aerosol delivery device and packaging may comprise a vent sealing member positioned to seal the vent.

[0025] The vent sealing member may be retained in a position in which it seals the vent by the second portion of the packaging.

[0026] The vent sealing member may be attached to the second portion of the packaging such that the vent sealing member is removed to open the vent when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

[0027] The vent sealing member may be integral with the second portion of the packaging such that the vent sealing member is removed to open the vent when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

[0028] The vent sealing member may comprise a deformable paper plug that extends into the vent.

[0029] The second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the vent may be separate to, or detachable from, the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the passage in the mouthpiece.

[0030] The second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the vent and the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the passage in the mouthpiece may be joined by a line of weakening. The first and second portions of the packaging may be joined by a line of weakening.

[0031] The line of weakening may be formed by laser etching so that said line of weakening extends only partially through the thickness of the material of the packaging. The first and second portions of the packaging may be joined by a tear tape.

[0032] Said second portion of the packaging maybe re-attachable or repositionable to restrict access to the mouthpiece after the second portion has been removed or displaced. The sealing member may be repositionable to re-seal the passage.

[0033] The vent sealing member may be repositionable to re-seal the vent.

[0034] The second portion of the package may be positionable, when it has been removed or displaced to enable the aerosol delivery device to be used for the first time, to support the housing in an upright orientation on a level surface.

[0035] Said first and second portions together may extend about the whole of the housing to hermetically seal the aerosol delivery device within the packaging.

[0036] Brief Description of the Drawings Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0037] Figure i is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol delivery device and packaging for the aerosol delivery device according to an embodiment of the invention; and

[0038] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol delivery device and packaging for the aerosol delivery device according to another embodiment of the invention.

[0039] Detailed Description As used herein, the term “delivery device” is intended to encompass devices that deliver at least one substance to a user, and includes: non-combustible aerosol provision systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without combusting the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials.

[0040] According to the present disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is not combusted or burned in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0041] In some embodiments, the delivery device is a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol provision system. In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it is noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement. In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosolgenerating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0042] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, one or a plurality of which may be heated. Each of the aerosol-generating materials may be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid or gel and may or may not contain nicotine.

[0043] In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material may comprise, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.

[0044] Typically, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise a noncombustible aerosol provision device and a consumable for use with the noncombustible aerosol provision device. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosolgenerating material and configured to be used with non-combustible aerosol provision devices. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles throughout the disclosure. In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a non- combustible aerosol provision device thp thereof, may comprise a power source and a controller. The power source may, for example, be an electric power source or an exothermic power source. In some embodiments, the exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energised so as to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or to a heat transfer material in proximity to the exothermic power source.

[0045] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise an area for receiving the consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol-modifying agent.

[0046] In some embodiments, the consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device may comprise aerosol-generating material, an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol-modifying agent.

[0047] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises a flavour. As used herein, the terms "flavour" and "flavourant" refer to materials which, where local regulations permit, may be used to create a desired taste, aroma or other somatosensorial sensation in a product for adult consumers. They may include naturally occurring flavour materials, botanicals, extracts of botanicals, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice (liquorice), hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese white bark magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (anise), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herb, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang- ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, piment, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, a mint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange skin, rose, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak plant, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, carvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavour enhancers, bitterness receptor site blockers, sensorial receptor site activators or stimulators, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharine, cyclamates, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, botanicals, or breath freshening agents. They maybe imitation, synthetic or natural ingredients or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, for example, liquid such as an oil, solid such as a powder, or gas.

[0048] In some embodiments, the flavour comprises menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint.

[0049] In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits and / or redberry. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from cannabis. In some embodiments, the flavour may comprise a sensate, which is intended to achieve a somatosensorial sensation which are usually chemically induced and perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, and these may include agents providing heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effect. A suitable heat effect agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether and a suitable cooling agent may be, but not limited to eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0050] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate an aerosol delivery device and packaging for the aerosol delivery device according to embodiments of the invention. The aerosol delivery device 1 comprises a housing 2, and the packaging 3 for the device 1 comprises first and second portions 4, 5 which extend about the housing 2. In some embodiments, the first and second portions 4, 5 of the packaging 3 together extend about the whole of the housing 2 to hermetically seal the aerosol delivery device 1 within the packaging 3. In this manner, the packaging 3 protects the device 1 from the ingress of dirt, liquid, etc. and removes the need for separate traditional silicone seals. The first portion 4 of the packaging 3 forms at least a part of the housing 2 of the device 1 and the second portion 5 is detachable from, or at least displaceable relative to, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3. In this manner, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 can be removed from the device 1 to enable use of the device 1 with the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 remaining in situ.

[0051] The aerosol delivery device 1 comprises a body 6, a mouthpiece 7, and a passage 8 through which the flow of aerosolised material flows from the body 6 into a user’s mouth during use of the device 1. Additionally, the body 6 comprises a vent 9 to allow airflow through the device 1.

[0052] As shown in Figure 1, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 is attached to the body 6 of the device 1 and the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 covers the mouthpiece 7. In some embodiments, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 also covers the vent 9 in the body 6 of the device 1. The body 6 of the device 1 comprises an exterior surface 10 to which the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 is attached. The first portion 4 of the packaging 3 may be adhered to the body 6 of the device 1 with an adhesive, such as a permanent adhesive. Providing packaging that is attached to the device removes the need to provide any separate external packaging such as a box and thus reduces material usage. The second portion 5 of the packaging 3 for the device 1 is detachable or displaceable relative to the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 so that a user can obtain access to the mouthpiece 7 in order to use the device 1. As shown in Figure 2, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 forms the body 6 of the aerosol delivery device 1. In other words, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 and the body 6 of the device 1 are integral with one another. The second portion 5 of the packaging 3 covers the mouthpiece 7 and is detachable or displaceable relative to the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 so that a user can obtain access to the mouthpiece 7 in order to use the device 1. In some embodiments, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 also covers the vent 9 in the body 6 of the device 1. Providing packaging that forms the body of the device removes the need to provide external packaging and thus reduces material usage. Additionally, if the packaging is formed from a recyclable material, this improves the recyclability of the device itself.

[0053] In some embodiments, where the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 is not attached to the body 6 with permanent adhesive, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 and the body 6 of the device 1 can be separated from one another. Alternatively, in other embodiments, where the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 is attached to the body 6 via permanent adhesive, or the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 forms the body 6, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 and the body 6 of the device 1 are inseparable from one another. Furthermore, in embodiments where the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 and the body 6 of the device 1 are separable from one another, the separation of the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 from the body 6 of the device 1 may render the device 1 inoperable. For example, removal of the first portion of the packaging may result in irreparable damage to the device. In both of the depicted embodiments, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3 may be formed from a flexible sheet material. The flexible sheet material either forms the body 6 of the device 1 or is attached to the exterior surface 10 of the body 6 of the device 1. The flexible sheet material may be formed from paper, cardboard or any other recyclable material. The second portion 5 of the packaging 3 can also be made from paper, cardboard or any other recyclable material. In particular, the first and second portions 4, 5 of the packaging 3 may be formed from the same material. In order to form the packaging 3, the flexible sheet material may be wrapped around the exterior surface 10 of the body 6 of the device 1. In some embodiments, the flexible sheet is spirally wound around the exterior surface 10 of the device body 6 multiple times to form a multi-layered structure extending around the body 6. This results in a more robust packaging which can be recycled. Alternatively, in embodiments where the first portion of the packaging forms the body of the device, the flexible sheet material may be spirally wound multiple times to form a multi-layered structure. In other words, the flexible sheet material may be used to form a tubular-shaped body for the device. Additionally, the flexible sheet material may carry printed matter which is initially hidden from view. The flexible sheet material may be configured to be partially unwound to enable the user to view the printed matter.

[0054] In some embodiments, the aerosol delivery device i and packaging 3 comprise a sealing member 11 positioned to seal an open end 12 of the passage 8 in the mouthpiece 7. The sealing member 11 is configured to provide an airtight seal over the open end 12 of the passage 8 to ensure integrity of the device 1 during transit and to act as a leakage barrier. The sealing member 11 may be constructed as a film seal over the mouthpiece 7, and in some embodiments, may be retained in a sealing position by the second portion 5 of the packaging 3. The film seal maybe formed from materials which are more easily recycled than traditional silicone seals, for example plastic or paper. Furthermore, the sealing member 11 may be attached to, or integral with, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3. In these arrangements, when the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 is detached from, or displaced relative to, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3, the sealing member 11 is automatically removed to open the passage 8 in the mouthpiece 7. In the depicted embodiments, the sealing member 11 comprises a deformable paper plug 13 that extends into the passage 8. This removes the need for separate silicone seals and improves the recyclability of the device and packaging.

[0055] Additionally, in some embodiments, the aerosol delivery device 1 and packaging 3 comprise a vent sealing member 14 positioned to seal the vent 9 in the body 6 of the device 1. The vent sealing member 14 is configured to provide an airtight seal over the vent 9 to ensure integrity of the device 1 during transit and to act as a leakage barrier. The vent sealing member 14 may constructed as a film seal over the vent 9, and in some embodiments, may be retained in a sealing position by the second portion 5 of the packaging 3. The film seal may be formed from materials which are more easily recycled than traditional silicone seals, for example plastic or paper. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2 the vent sealing member 14 may be attached to, or integral with, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3. In these arrangements, when the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 is detached from, or displaced relative to, the first portion 4 of the packaging 3, the vent sealing member 14 is automatically removed to open the vent 8 in the body 6. Additionally, in the depicted embodiments, the vent sealing member 14 comprises a deformable paper plug 15 that extends into the vent 9. This removes the need for separate silicone seals and improves the recyclability of the device and packaging. In some embodiments, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 positioned to seal the vent 9 is separate to, or detachable from, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 positioned to seal the passage 8 in the mouthpiece 7. In particular, the two portions may be joined by a line of weakening which can be broken by the user to remove either portion. Additionally, the first and second portions 4, 5 of the packaging 3 maybe joined by a line of weakening. The lines of weakening allow the user to separate the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 covering the mouthpiece 7 and / or vent 9 from the first portion 4 of the packaging 3. The lines of weakness maybe formed by laser etching which results in the line of weakening extending only partially through the thickness of the material of the package 3. Alternatively, the lines of weakness may extend through the entire thickness of the material of the package 3. In some embodiments, the first and second portions 4, 5 of the packaging 3 may be joined by a tear tape. The tear tape may comprise a pull tab which the user is able to pull to remove the tear tape and separate the first and second portions 4, 5 of the packaging 3. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 is reattachable or repositionable to recover the vent 9 and / or restrict access to the mouthpiece 7 after the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 have been removed or displaced. Additionally, the sealing member 11 and / or vent sealing member 14 are repositionable to re-seal the passage 8 in the mouthpiece 7 and / or the vent 9 in the body 6.

[0056] In some embodiments, once the second portion 5 of the packaging 3 has been removed or displaced to enable the aerosol delivery device 1 to be used for the first time, the second portion 5 is positionable to support the housing 2 of the device 1 in an upright orientation of a level surface. This results in enhanced device functionality as the device

[0057] 1 can be stored in a more accessible manner for the user.

[0058] The various embodiments described herein are presented only to assist in understanding and teaching the claimed features. These embodiments are provided as a representative sample of embodiments only, and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive.

[0059] It is to be understood that advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and / or other aspects described herein are not to be considered limitations on the scope of the invention as defined by the claims or limitations on equivalents to the claims, and that other embodiments may be utilised and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. Various embodiments of the invention may suitably comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of, appropriate combinations of the disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc, other than those specifically described herein. In addition, this disclosure may include other inventions not presently claimed, but which may be claimed in future.

Claims

Claims i. An aerosol delivery device and packaging for said aerosol delivery device, wherein the aerosol delivery device comprises a housing and the packaging comprises first and second portions that extend about the housing, wherein said first portion of the packaging forms at least a part of the housing, the second portion being detachable from, or displaceable relative to, said first portion to enable use of the aerosol delivery device with the first portion remaining in situ.

2. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a body and a mouthpiece having a passage therethrough for the flow of aerosolised material from the body into a user’s mouth during use, said first portion of the packaging forms at least a part of the body of the aerosol delivery device, the second portion of the packaging being detachable or displaceable relative to the first portion to obtain access to the mouthpiece.

3. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 2, wherein the first portion of the packaging is attached to the body of the aerosol delivery device.

4. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the body comprises an exterior surface and the first portion of the packaging is attached to said exterior surface.

5. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 4, wherein the first portion of the packaging is formed from a flexible sheet material attached to the exterior surface.

6. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 5, wherein the flexible sheet material is paper, cardboard or other recyclable material.

7. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the flexible sheet material is wrapped around the exterior surface.

8. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 7, wherein the flexible sheet material is spirally wound around the exterior surface multiple times to form a multi-layered structure extending about the body.

9. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 8, wherein the flexible sheet material carries printed matter and can be at least partially unwound to enable the printed matter to be seen.

10. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the flexible sheet material is adhered to the body with adhesive.

11. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 10, wherein the flexible sheet material is adhered to the body with permanent adhesive.

12. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 2, wherein the first portion of the packaging forms the body of the aerosol delivery device.

13. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 12, wherein the first portion of the packaging is formed from a flexible sheet material.

14. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 13, wherein the flexible sheet material is paper, cardboard or other recyclable material.

15. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claims 13 or 14, wherein the flexible sheet material is spirally wound multiple times to form a multi-layered structure.

16. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 15, wherein the flexible sheet material carries printed matter and can be at least partially unwound to enable the printed matter to be seen.

17. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claims 11 to 16, wherein the first portion of the packaging and the body of the aerosol delivery device are inseparable.

18. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claims 2 to 10, wherein the first portion of the packaging and the body of the aerosol delivery device are configured such that separation of the first portion of the packaging from the body renders the aerosol delivery device inoperable.19- An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 2 to 18, wherein the second portion of the packaging covers the mouthpiece.

20. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 19, comprising a sealing member positioned to seal an open end of the passage in the mouthpiece.

21. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 20, wherein the sealing member is retained in a position in which it seals said open end of the passage in the mouthpiece by the second portion of the packaging.

22. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 21, wherein the sealing member is attached to the second portion of the packaging such that the sealing member is removed to open the passage when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

23. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 21, wherein the sealing member is integral with the second portion of the packaging such that the sealing member is removed to open the passage when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

24. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 20 to 23, wherein the sealing member comprises a deformable paper plug that extends into the passage.

25. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 20 to 24, wherein the body comprises a vent, and the second portion of the packaging covers the vent.

26. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 25, comprising a vent sealing member positioned to seal the vent..'j. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 26, wherein the vent sealing member is retained in a position in which it seals the vent by the second portion of the packaging.

28. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 27, wherein the vent sealing member is attached to the second portion of the packaging such that the vent sealing member is removed to open the vent when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

29. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 27, wherein the vent sealing member is integral with the second portion of the packaging such that the vent sealing member is removed to open the vent when the second portion of the packaging is detached from, or is displaced relative to, the first portion of the packaging.

30. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 26 to 29, wherein the vent sealing member comprises a deformable paper plug that extends into the vent.

31. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 26 to 30, wherein the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the vent is separate to, or detachable from, the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the passage in the mouthpiece.

32. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 31, wherein the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the vent and the second portion of the packaging positioned to seal the passage in the mouthpiece are joined by a line of weakening.

33. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second portions of the packaging are joined by a line of weakening.34- An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 32 or 33, wherein the line of weakening is formed by laser etching so that said line of weakening extends only partially through the thickness of the material of the packaging.

35. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 2 to 34, wherein the first and second portions of the packaging are joined by a tear tape.

36. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any of claims 2 to 35, wherein said second portion of the packaging is re-attachable or repositionable to restrict access to the mouthpiece after the second portion has been removed or displaced.

37. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 36, when dependent on claim 14, wherein the sealing member is repositionable to re-seal the passage.

38. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to claim 36, when dependent on claim 26, wherein the vent sealing member is repositionable to re-seal the vent.

39. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the second portion of the package is positionable, when it has been removed or displaced to enable the aerosol delivery device to be used for the first time, to support the housing in an upright orientation on a level surface.

40. An aerosol delivery device and packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein said first and second portions together extend about the whole of the housing to hermetically seal the aerosol delivery device within the packaging.

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