Method for Heating an Aerosol Generating Article Containing an Electrolytic Capacitor

By integrating a capacitor with an electrolyte into the aerosol-generating article, the method addresses the bulkiness and heaviness of existing devices by using the capacitor to generate aerosols, enabling a compact and efficient heating solution with precise temperature control.

JP2025522418APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15JT INTERNATIONAL SA
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024573331
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-06-24
Filing Date
2023-06-22
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

Existing aerosol-generating devices that heat rather than burn aerosol materials are bulky and heavy due to the need for a significant power source, such as a battery, which limits their portability and convenience.

Method used

Incorporating a capacitor with an electrolyte into the aerosol-generating article that generates an aerosol through discharging and charging, reducing the reliance on the device's power source for heating, and using a switching circuit to control the capacitor's discharge and charging for precise temperature control.

Benefits of technology

This approach allows for a smaller, lighter device design while maintaining precise control over heating and aerosol generation, enhancing user convenience and reducing the device's power source requirements.

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Abstract

A method of heating an aerosol-generating article (1) is described. The article (1) includes a capacitor (6) having an electrolyte. The method includes heating the electrolyte by performing at least one of discharging and charging the capacitor (6), thereby generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user.
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