Aerosol supply system

Abstract

The aerosol delivery system 1 includes a first reservoir 12 for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, a vaporizer 14, and the vaporizer 14 includes a heating element 22 for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12. A cavity 16 configured to receive the consumable part 100 with the first reservoir 12 may also be provided, along with a holding portion 40 for gripping the consumable part 100. There may also be a first channel 18 for receiving air from at least one air inlet 28 of the aerosol delivery system 1, where the first channel 18 is parallel to and located outside the cavity 16. The first channel 18 and the cavity 16 may be separated by a partition member, which is cylindrical to separate the vapor passing through the consumable part 100 from mixing with the air flowing through the first channel 18.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems, such as, but not limited to, nicotine delivery systems (e.g., electronic cigarettes, etc.).

[0002] Background

[0003] Electronic aerosol delivery systems, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), generally contain an aerosolizable material, such as a fluid or liquid reservoir containing a formulation that typically, but not necessarily, contains nicotine, or a solid material such as a tobacco-based product, from which vapor / aerosol is generated, for example, by thermal vaporization, for inhalation by a user. Thus, an aerosol delivery system typically includes a vaporizer, e.g., a heating element, arranged to vaporize a portion of the aerosolizable material to produce vapor.

[0004] Once the vapor is generated, the vapor can pass through a flavoring material to impart flavor to the vapor, and then the (flavored) vapor can be delivered to the user from the aerosol delivery system via a mouthpiece or outlet.

[0005] Aerosol delivery systems generally comprise a modular assembly, which often has two main functional components, namely, a control unit / body and a disposable / replaceable consumable component. Such consumable components can take the form of a cigarette analog in some embodiments.

[0006] Various approaches are described herein to improve existing aerosol delivery systems as outlined above in many different ways.

[0007] Summary

[0008] According to a first aspect of an embodiment, there is provided an aerosol providing system comprising: a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization; a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer being tubular and having a heating element; and a second reservoir comprising a flavor material, the second reservoir being configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer, wherein the flavor material from the second reservoir is configured to be at least partially heated from the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer flowing through the second reservoir and is configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element from the vaporizer.

[0009] The features and aspects of the present invention described above in connection with various aspects of the present invention are equally applicable, as appropriate, to embodiments of the present invention not only in the specific combinations described herein but also in accordance with other aspects of the present invention and can be combined with them.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described only as examples with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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[0011] Aspects and features of specific embodiments and implementations are discussed / described herein. Some aspects and features of specific embodiments and implementations may be practiced as in the prior art and are not discussed / described in detail for the sake of brevity. Accordingly, it will be understood that aspects and features of the apparatus and methods discussed in this specification that are not described in detail can be practiced according to any conventional techniques for implementing such aspects and features.

[0012] The present disclosure relates to a non-combustible aerosol delivery system, which may also be referred to as an aerosol delivery system such as an electronic cigarette. According to the present disclosure, a "non-combustible" aerosol delivery system means that the aerosolizable material (or its components) of the aerosol delivery system is non-combustible in order to facilitate delivery to the user. The aerosolizable material may also be referred to herein as an aerosol generating material or an aerosol precursor material, and is, for example, a material that can generate an aerosol when heated, irradiated, or energized by any other method.

[0013] Throughout the following description, the terms "e-cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" ("electronic tobacco") may be used, but it will be understood that this term can be used interchangeably with the delivery system / device and the electronic aerosol delivery system / device. Electronic cigarettes are also known as vaping devices or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), but note that the presence of nicotine in the aerosolizable material is not a requirement.

[0014] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system that generates an aerosol using a combination of aerosolizable materials, one or more of which can be heated. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel-like aerosolizable material and a solid aerosolizable material. The solid aerosolizable material can include, for example, tobacco or products other than tobacco.

[0015] Typically, a non-flammable aerosol delivery system can include a consumable component and an apparatus / body configured to removably engage with the consumable component.

[0016] The aerosol delivery system can include means for supplying power to a vaporizer therein and an aerosolizable material transfer element for receiving an aerosolizable material to be vaporized. Further, the aerosol delivery system may include a reservoir for containing the aerosolizable material and, in some embodiments, a further reservoir for containing a flavoring material for flavoring the vapor generated from the aerosol delivery system.

[0017] In some embodiments, the vaporizer may be a heater / heating element capable of interacting with the aerosolizable material to release one or more volatile substances from the aerosolizable material to form a vapor / aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporizer can generate an aerosol from the aerosolizable material without heating. For example, the vaporizer can generate a vapor / aerosol from the aerosolizable material without applying heat thereto, for example, via one or more of vibration means, mechanical means, pressurization means, or electrostatic means.

[0018] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosolizable material that can include an active ingredient, a carrier ingredient, and optionally one or more other functional ingredients.

[0019] The active ingredient can include one or more physiological and / or olfactory active ingredients contained in an aerosolizable material to achieve a physiological response and / or an olfactory response in the user. The active ingredient can be selected, for example, from dietary supplements, antipsychotics, and nootropics. The active ingredient may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active ingredient can include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, selenium, vitamins such as B6 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or components, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The active ingredient can include components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other plants. In some embodiments, the active ingredient is a physiologically active ingredient and can be selected from nicotine, nicotine salts (e.g., nicotine bitartrate / nicotine bitartrate), nicotine-free tobacco alternatives, other alkaloids such as caffeine, or mixtures thereof.

[0020] In some embodiments, the active ingredient is an olfactory active ingredient and can be selected from “fragrance agents” and / or “flavoring agents”, which can be used to create a desired taste, smell or other somatic sensory sensations in products for adult consumers, where permitted by local regulations. In some examples, such ingredients may be referred to as fragrance agents, flavoring agents, flavor materials, cooling agents, heating agents, and / or sweetening agents.They can include naturally occurring flavor materials, plants, plant extracts, synthetically obtained substances, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese pepper leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, redberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, damson, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, cart, nasturtium, 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, pimento, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint oil, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange peel, rose, green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, spinach, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, damiana, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, calv, vervain, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphor), flavor enhancers, bitter receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants or breath fresheners.They may be imitation, synthetic or natural ingredients or mixtures thereof. They may be in any suitable form, such as a liquid like an oil, a solid like a powder, or a gas, one or more extracts (e.g., licorice, hydrangea, myrrh, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed, cinnamon, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, peach, apple, rum, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey extract, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, pimento, ginger, anis, coriander, coffee, or mint oil from any species of the Mentha genus), flavor enhancers, bitter receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and also may be carbon, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or other additives such as bad breath fresheners. They may be imitation, synthetic or natural ingredients or mixtures thereof. They may be in any suitable form, such as an oil, a liquid, or a powder.

[0021] In some embodiments, the flavoring material (flavoring agent) may include menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the fragrance may include flavor components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus and / or redberry. In some embodiments, the fragrance includes eugenol. In some embodiments, the fragrance includes flavor components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the fragrance may include, in addition to or instead of the olfactory nerve or the gustatory nerve, a sensory agent that is usually chemically induced and is intended to achieve a bodily sensation perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), which may include agents that provide a heating, cooling, stinging or numbing effect. Suitable heat effect agents may be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable cooling agents may be, but are not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0022] The carrier component may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the carrier component may include one or more of glycerin, glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0023] One or more other functional components may include one or more pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers and / or antioxidants.

[0024] As described above, an aerosol delivery system (e-cigarette) often comprises a modular assembly that includes both reusable components (the body / device) and replaceable consumable components (cartridges). Devices that conform to this type of two-component modular configuration can generally be referred to as two-component devices. It is also common for electronic cigarettes to have an overall elongated shape. To provide a specific example, certain embodiments of the disclosure described herein include this type of generally elongated two-component device that uses consumable components. However, the underlying principles described herein can also be applied to other electronic cigarette configurations, such as modular devices composed of two or more components, and to devices that conform to other overall shapes, such as so-called box-mode high-performance devices that typically have a more box-shaped form.

[0025] Accordingly, from the foregoing, referring to FIGS. 1-3, in accordance with some embodiments provided herein, there is an aerosol delivery system 1, which may be provided as a body 10 that removably houses and / or is removably attachable to a consumable component 100 in some embodiments. The aerosol delivery system 1 includes a first reservoir 12 for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization and a vaporizer 14 for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12. The aerosol delivery system 1 also defines a cavity 16 configured to receive the consumable component 100.

[0026] With respect to the consumable component 100, this may comprise a flavor material that may be placed in a second reservoir 102.

[0027] In some embodiments, the vaporizer 14 is tubular and can surround the cavity 16, and the vaporizer can provide a more efficient spacing / layout of the vaporizer 14 with respect to the cavity 16 in a way that the aerosol delivery system 1 can be made smaller and more compact.

[0028] Also, according to some embodiments, such as the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-3, the aerosol delivery system 1 may include a first channel 18 between the vaporizer 14 and the cavity 16, and the vaporizer 14 is configured to deliver the vaporized aerosolizable material to the first channel 18. In this way, and as will be described later, once the vaporized aerosolizable material is delivered to the first channel 18 by the vaporizer 14, the vaporized aerosolizable material then passes through the first channel 18, through any consumable component 100 (including any optional second reservoir 102 thereof, if present) placed within the cavity 16, and finally exits the consumable component 100 into the user's mouth and can enter the user's mouth for inhalation of the vaporized aerosolizable material by the user.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the above, the first channel 18 (when present) may be parallel to the cavity 16, as shown in the embodiments from FIGS. 1-3. Additionally / alternatively, according to some embodiments, during use of the aerosol delivery system 1, air may be configured to flow in a first direction A1 along the first channel 18 and from a vaporizer 14 configured to flow in a second direction A2 opposite the first direction A2 and through a consumable component 100 within the cavity (or, put another way, primarily flow in the second direction A2 through the second reservoir 102). In such embodiments, the first direction A1 may be parallel to the length of the first channel 18 extending between a first end 18A of the first channel 18 and a second end 18B of the first channel (which may face the first end 18A of the first channel 18). Similarly, according to some embodiments, the second direction A2 may be parallel to the length of the cavity 16 and extend between a first end 16A of the cavity 16 (which may be a closed first end 16A in some embodiments) and a second end 16B of the cavity 16 (which may face the first end 16A of the cavity 16 and which may be an open second end 16B in some embodiments). When the second reservoir 102 is present, in such embodiments, the second direction A2 may be parallel to the length of the second reservoir 102 and extend between a first end 102A of the second reservoir 102 and a second end 102B of the second reservoir 102 (which may face the first end 102A of the second reservoir 102).

[0030] In embodiments where the second direction A2 is opposite the first direction A1, this may allow for a more compact aerosol delivery system 1, as shown in the embodiments from the figures. Similarly, the change in direction from the first direction A1 to the second direction A2 may increase the turbidity of the air passing from the first channel 18 into the cavity 16, and the consumable component 100, and / or the second reservoir 102 may assist in better passage of the vapor through such features along the second direction A2.

[0031] Returning to the feature portion of the first channel 18, according to some embodiments, any provided first channel 18 may be tubular and / or may be positioned outside of the cavity 16. In such embodiments, the first channel 18 may then extend for the first channel 18 from the first end 18A and the second end 18B (which may be opposite the first end 18A) described above. According to some embodiments, as shown in the embodiments from the figures, the first channel 18 may be positioned between the vaporizer 14 and any provided second reservoir 102, and / or may be positioned between the first reservoir 12 and any provided second reservoir 102.

[0032] Regarding the vaporizer 14, as described above, the vaporizer 14 may or may not include a heater / heating element for forming a vaporized and aerosolizable material. Although there are embodiments where the vaporizer 14 includes a heating element 22, according to some of its embodiments, the vaporizer 14 can further include an aerosolizable material transfer element 20 (also called a wick) for delivering the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12 to the heating element 22. It will be understood that a number of different combinations of the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 and / or the heating element 22 can be used for such embodiments. For example, according to some embodiments, the heating element 22 can comprise a conductive material placed on the outer surface of the aerosolizable material transfer element 20, such as a surface 23 exposed to the first channel 18. Such a conductive material can take any required recognizable shape on the surface of the aerosolizable material transfer element 20, such as, for example, a spiral pattern, a raster pattern, or a zigzag pattern, whereby the heating element 22 can efficiently vaporize the aerosolizable material within the aerosolizable material transfer element 20. As will be understood, the heating element 22 (or a general vaporizer 14 where the heating element 22 is not used) may be connected to a power source 24 from an aerosol delivery system 1, which may be a battery in some embodiments. In embodiments where the aerosol delivery system 1 comprises a body 10 that removably houses and / or is removably attachable to a consumable 100, in some of its embodiments, the power source 24 may be placed within the body 10. The power from the power source 24 can be supplied to the vaporizer 14 via a wired connection 26 and / or, in some embodiments, to a significant extent, wirelessly or via a non-contact power transfer system between the power source 24 and the vaporizer, to be delivered to the vaporizer 14.

[0033] Regarding the structure and composition of any provided aerosolizable material transfer element 20 (wick), it will be understood that the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 can be anything that can appropriately draw the aerosolizable material to a vaporizable position by the heating element 22 during the use of the aerosol providing system 1. Thus, in this regard, according to some embodiments, the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 can comprise a porous material, and / or a fibrous material or a solid material. In some embodiments, the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 can be composed of cotton or can be composed of a ceramic material. Accordingly, while understanding the foregoing, it will be understood that at a general level, the specific structure and composition of the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 may be varied to best suit any intended use of the aerosol providing system 1.

[0034] To deliver air to the aerosol providing system 1, the aerosol providing system 1 can comprise at least one air inlet 28. In some embodiments, a plurality of air inlets 28 may be provided, and in some very specific embodiments (e.g., those shown in the figures), the plurality of air inlets 28 may be arranged on the side surface 30 of the aerosol providing system 1 or the body 10, for example, in some specific embodiments, on the side surface 30 extending between the first end 32 of the body 10 and the second end 34 of the body 10 opposite the first end 32 of the body 10. By providing two or more air inlets 28, it is possible to conveniently enable the continuous operation of the aerosol providing system 1 even if one of the air inlets 28 is blocked or becomes inoperative during use. To more reliably ensure a uniform distribution of the air flow through the aerosol providing system 1, according to some embodiments, as in the embodiment shown in the figures, a pair of air inlets 28 can be provided on the side surface 30 opposite the aerosol providing system 1 (or the body 10).

[0035] When the aerosol delivery system 1 is not in use, in order to better prevent dirt or fluid from entering each air inlet 28, in accordance with some embodiments, a closure member 36 that is movable between a first position in which at least one air inlet 28 is open and a second position in which at least one air inlet 28 is blocked can be provided. Such a closure member 36 can comprise various different forms such as a valve for each air inlet, a rotating sleeve that is rotatable between the first position and the second position, and / or a movable latch. In a particular embodiment as shown in the figure, the closure member can comprise a cap 38 that is movable or rotatable between a first position and a second position. According to some embodiments, the closure member 36 may be configured to make an audible noise (such as a "click") when the closure member 36 reaches the first position and / or the second position. Such an audible noise may be created, for example, by the engagement of the closure member 36 with a slot or a ratchet at each of the first position and the second position. The slot or ratchet can then be disengaged by the user, and then a force can be applied to move the closure member 36 from the first position or the second position towards the other of the first position and the second position. This audible noise enables the user to better know that the closure member 36 is properly placed in either the first position and / or the second position.

[0036] According to some embodiments, the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10) can include a retaining member 40 for gripping a consumable component 100 received in the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10). Such a retaining member 40 can be, according to some embodiments, a retaining portion 40 and / or a retaining plug 40, as shown in the embodiments from the figures. The retaining member 40 can surround any provided cavity 16 and, in some particular embodiments, can surround any second open end 16B of the cavity 16. Thus, in embodiments where the retaining member 40 is provided, the retaining member 40 can provide a frictional holding force to the consumable component 100 received within the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10). In other words, the retaining member 40 in some embodiments may be configured to removably receive the consumable component 100 received in the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10). In this way, the retaining member 40 better prevents the consumable component 100 from being accidentally disengaged from and / or slipping out of the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10) during use and can better orient the consumable component 100 within the aerosol delivery system 1 (or body 10 / cavity 16) during use.

[0037] Returning to at least one air inlet 28, in accordance with some embodiments, the aerosol delivery system 1 can include an initial air channel 44 between the at least one air inlet 28 and the first channel 18. The initial air channel 44 can be inclined with respect to the first channel 18 and the at least one air inlet 28 to change the direction of air flowing from the at least one air inlet 28 into the first channel 18. In this way, the initial air channel 44 advantageously provides a channel that can better direct and condition the air entering the first channel 18. In this way, the presence of the air channel 44 can provide a more effective flow of air through the first channel 18. As shown in the embodiments from the figures, in some embodiments, any provided initial air channel 44 is positioned adjacent to the first end 18A of the first channel 18 and can direct air.

[0038] In embodiments where the retaining member 40 is also used, according to some of its embodiments, the surface of the retaining member 40 can define the first surface 46 of the initial air channel 44. In this way, when the retaining member 40 (which can act to better grip and / or orient the consumable part 100) is removed, this can render the aerosol delivery system 1 inoperable because air can escape from the system through the exposed area where the first surface 46 would otherwise be present. In other words, the surface of the retaining member 40 that defines the first surface 46 of the initial air channel 44 can act as a safety mechanism for the aerosol delivery system 1. Regarding the exact shape of any such surface of the retaining member 40 in such embodiments, it will be understood that this shape depends on the relative position of the retaining member 40 with respect to the initial air channel 44. However, according to some embodiments, the retaining member 40 may be annular and / or the surface of the retaining member may be a conical surface. With this in mind, for completeness, in some embodiments, it is envisioned that the surface of the retaining member 40 equally defines the surface 46 from another portion of the air channel between at least one air inlet 28 and the vaporizer 14 to achieve the above safety feature as well.

[0039] Returning to the embodiment of the first channel 18, as described above, the first channel 18 can include a first end 18A and a second end 18B (which may face the first end 18A), and further / or, in some embodiments, may be cylindrical. In this way, when the holding member 40 is used, in some of its embodiments, the first end 18A of the first channel 18 may be disposed between the holding member 40 and the second end 18B of the first channel 18. In this way, in some embodiments, the first end 18A of the first channel 18 and any open (capable of receiving the consumable 100) second end 16B of the cavity 16 may be disposed on the same side of the second end 18B of the first channel 18. Thus, in these embodiments, these can assist in implementing any of the above-described changes by comparing the direction of air passing through the first channel 18 (e.g., direction A1) with the flow of vapor passing through the cavity 16 and / or the second reservoir 102 (e.g., direction A2).

[0040] Turning to the first reservoir 12, according to some embodiments, the first reservoir 12 may include a seal member 48 for sealing a portion of the first reservoir 12 in order to better reduce the leakage of aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12. Conveniently, in some particular embodiments, the seal member 48 can further include a surface that defines a second surface 52 of the primary air channel 44. In this way, when the seal member 48 is removed and / or sufficiently worn, a leakage path within the primary air channel 44 (or more generally, a leakage path within the air path between at least one air inlet 28 and the vaporizer 14) may be introduced. Since air can escape from the system through the region that would otherwise be exposed if the second surface 52 were not present, the aerosol delivery system 1 is effectively rendered inoperable. In other words, the surface of the seal member 48 that defines the second surface 52 of the primary air channel 44 may act as a safety mechanism for the aerosol delivery system 1. Also, for completeness, in some embodiments, the surface of the seal member 48 may equally define a surface 52 from another portion of the air flow path between at least one air inlet 28 and the vaporizer 14, and it is envisioned that the above-described safety feature is achieved as well.

[0041] Regarding the shape of the first reservoir 12, it will be understood that it can take any necessary shape in order to supply the aerosolizable material to the vaporizer 14 (and / or the aerosolizable material transfer element 20 if present). However, in some embodiments as shown in the figures, the first reservoir 12 may be cylindrical and may extend between a first end and a second end. In some particular embodiments where a seal member 48 is additionally used, as shown in the embodiment of the figure, the seal member 48 may, in some cases, define at least one of the first end and the second end of the first reservoir 12. According to some embodiments, by staying together with the first reservoir 12, the aerosol delivery system 1 and / or the first reservoir 12 may comprise observation means 56 that enable a user to observe the amount or level of the aerosolizable material within the first reservoir 12. As may be contemplated, such observation means 56 can comprise a transparent or translucent portion 58 from the first reservoir 12 or can comprise a window for observing the interior of the first reservoir 12. In this way, the observation means 56 thus enables a user to make a visual determination as to when the aerosolizable material within the first reservoir 12 is low / depleted or to identify any malfunction that might otherwise be visible within the first reservoir 12.

[0042] Focusing on the cavity 16, as described above, in some embodiments, the cavity 16 can extend between a first end 16A of the cavity 16 (which may be a closed first end 16A in some embodiments) and a second end 16B of the cavity 16 (which may face the first end 16A of the cavity 16 and may be an open second end 16B in some embodiments). The cavity 16 in some embodiments may be cylindrical, such as in embodiments where the provided consumable part 100 is cylindrical and / or in embodiments where the consumable part 100 resembles the shape of a cigarette. According to some embodiments, the first channel 18 and the cavity 16, and / or the first channel 18 and any provided second reservoir 102 can be separated by at least one partition member (e.g., a wall that may be tubular in some particular embodiments). However, for the sake of completeness, it will be understood that the function of the at least one partition member may suitably separate any vapor passing through any provided second reservoir 102 / consumable part 100 from the mixing with the air flowing through the first channel 18. Thus, in some embodiments, by the outer wall of the consumable part 100 acting to suitably separate the air in the first channel 18 from the vapor passing through the consumable part 100 and / or any second reservoir 102 placed therein, an appropriate partition can be achieved without the need for additional / separate partition members from the aerosol delivery system 1 and / or the body 10 itself.

[0043] When moving from the aerosol delivery system 1 to any provided second reservoir 102, for the sake of integrity, the second reservoir 102 may be placed within a consumable part 100 that is removably accommodatable in the aerosol delivery system 1, or may be provided within the aerosol delivery system 1 where such a consumable part 100 is not used. In such a latter embodiment, the second reservoir 102 is placed (or may be integrated) within the cavity 16 in such a way that, for example, vapor passing through the second reservoir 102 towards an outlet for inhalation by a user is prevented from mixing with air passing through the first channel 18. Separation of the air flow from the first channel 18 and the vapor flow through the second reservoir 102 can be achieved, according to some of its embodiments, by the presence of at least one partition member as described above.

[0044] As described above, any second reservoir 102 provided from the aerosol delivery system 1 can comprise a flavor material and is configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer 14. The flavor material can include any of the aforementioned flavor materials such as, but not limited to, tobacco and / or nicotine. If the vaporizer 14 includes a heating element 22, the flavor material from the second reservoir 102 can be configured to be at least partially heated from the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer 14 flowing through the second reservoir 102. In this way, the heat from the vaporized aerosolizable material can be imparted to the flavor material to the vaporized aerosolizable material to form a flavor vapor to be imparted to the user. In this regard, in some particular embodiments, as shown in the embodiments from the figures, the flavor material from the second reservoir 102 can be further configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element 22 from the vaporizer 14. In this way, the heat from the heating element 22 can be transmitted to the second reservoir 102 to provide an additional heat source to the flavor material within the second reservoir 102. Such additional heating, when the aerosol delivery system 1 is used after a period of sustained inactivity, is particularly effective insofar as the heat from the heating element 22 supplies an initial amount of heat to the flavor material within the second reservoir 102 and then the vaporized aerosolizable material can reach the (otherwise cold) flavor material within the second reservoir 102. Thus, by transmitting the heat from the heating element 22 to the second reservoir 102 to provide an additional heat source to the flavor material within the second reservoir 102 in this way, a more consistent form of heat can be provided to the second reservoir 102 and an increase in preheating to the second reservoir 102 can be enabled that is advantageous in situations where the aerosol delivery system 1 has not been used during a period of inactivity.

[0045] Similarly advantageously, according to some of these embodiments in which heat is supplied from heating element 22, the need for a second heating element separate from heating element 22 for heating the second reservoir 102 can potentially be eliminated. Stated another way, according to some of these potential embodiments, the aerosol delivery system 1 may comprise only one heating element 22, and / or the second reservoir 102 may be configured such that it does not include a heating element (for heating the second reservoir 102) separate from heating element 22. In other words, according to some of these embodiments, the flavorant material from the second reservoir may be configured to be heated only by both the heat from the vaporized aerosolizable material from vaporizer 14 flowing through the second reservoir and the heat from heating element 22 from vaporizer 14.

[0046] Thus, in view of the above and according to some embodiments provided herein, an aerosol delivery system 1 is provided that comprises a first reservoir 12 containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, a vaporizer 14 for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12, the vaporizer 14 comprising a heating element 22, a first channel 18 for receiving aerosolizable material from the vaporizer 14, and a second reservoir 102 comprising a flavorant material, the second reservoir 102 being configured to receive the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer 14, wherein the flavorant material from the second reservoir 102 is configured to be at least partially heated by the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer 14 flowing through the second reservoir 102 and at least partially heated by the heating element 22 from the vaporizer 14.

[0047] From the above, this specification describes many different improvements related to many different aspects of an aerosol delivery system. Thus, in this regard, at least, a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, and a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer being tubular and surrounding a cavity from the aerosol delivery system, are provided. Here, the cavity is configured to receive a consumable component provided with a flavor material.

[0048] Also described is an aerosol delivery system comprising a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, and a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer being tubular and surrounding a cavity from the aerosol delivery system. Here, the cavity houses a second reservoir provided with a flavor material, and the second reservoir is configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer.

[0049] Also described is an aerosol delivery system comprising a cylindrical first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, a first channel for receiving the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer, and a cylindrical second reservoir provided with a flavor material, the second reservoir being configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the first channel. Here, air is configured to flow in a first direction along the first channel, and the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer is configured to flow through the second reservoir in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0050] Also described is an aerosol delivery system comprising at least one air inlet for delivering air to the aerosol delivery system, a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporizing, a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, a first channel for receiving the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer and for receiving air from at least one air inlet, an initial air channel between the at least one air inlet and the first channel, and a holding member for gripping a consumable part that can be received within the aerosol delivery system, wherein a surface of the holding member defines a first surface of the initial air channel.

[0051] Also described is an aerosol delivery system comprising a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporizing and a holding member for gripping a consumable part within the aerosol delivery system, wherein the aerosol delivery system is configured to inhibit formation of vapor in at least one of the aerosol delivery system and the consumable part using the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir when the holding member is removed.

[0052] Also described is an aerosol delivery system comprising a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporizing and a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer comprising a heating element and being tubular, and a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer comprising a heating element and being tubular, wherein the flavor material from a second reservoir is configured to be heated at least in part from the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer flowing through the second reservoir and is configured to be heated at least in part by the heating element from the vaporizer.

[0053] An aerosol providing system 1 was also described which includes a first reservoir 12 containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization and a vaporizer 14 having a heating element 22 for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir 12. Also, a second reservoir 102 containing a flavoring material configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer 14 may be provided. The flavoring material may then be configured to be at least partially heated from the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer 14 flowing through the second reservoir 102 and may further be configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element 22 from the vaporizer 14. Thus, this can provide a more consistent form of heat to the second reservoir 102 and can allow for an increase in preheating to the second reservoir 102 which may be advantageous in situations where the aerosol providing system 1 is not being used during an inert period.

[0054] Upon understanding the various disclosures herein, it will also be understood that the following embodiments of an aerosol providing system are also disclosed herein.

[0055] Clause 1. A first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, and a vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, An aerosol providing system comprising. Clause 2. The aerosol providing system according to clause 1, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heating element. Clause 3. The aerosol providing system according to clause 1 or 2, further comprising a second reservoir. Clause 4. The aerosol providing system according to clause 3, wherein the second reservoir contains a flavoring material. Clause 5. The aerosol providing system according to clause 3 or 4, wherein the second reservoir is configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer. Clause 6. The aerosol providing system according to clause 5, which depends on any one of clauses 2 to 4, wherein the flavoring material from the second reservoir is configured to be at least partially heated by the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer flowing through the second reservoir. Clause 7. The aerosol providing supply system according to any one of clauses 5 to 6, which depends on clause 2, wherein the flavoring material from the second reservoir is configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element from the vaporizer. Clause 8. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 7, further comprising a cavity. Clause 9. The aerosol providing system according to clause 8, wherein the cavity is for accommodating the first reservoir. Clause 10. The aerosol providing system according to clause 8 or 9, wherein the cavity is for accommodating the second reservoir. Clause 11. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 8 to 10, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a consumable part. Clause 12. The aerosol providing system according to clause 11, which depends on clause 9, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a consumable part provided with the first reservoir. Clause 13. The aerosol providing system according to clause 11 or 12, which depends on clause 10, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a consumable part provided with the second reservoir. Clause 14. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 14, wherein the vaporizer includes a tubular part and / or the vaporizer is provided with a tubular vaporizer. Clause 15. The aerosol providing system according to clause 14, which depends on clause 8, wherein the tubular part and / or the tubular reservoir surrounds the cavity. Clause 16. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 15, wherein the aerosol providing system is provided with at least one air inlet for delivering air into the aerosol providing supply system. Clause 17. The at least one air inlet is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 16, comprising a plurality of air inlets. Clause 18. The plurality of air inlets is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 17, comprising a pair of air inlets placed on opposite surfaces from the aerosol delivery system. Clause 19. The plurality of air inlets is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 17 or 18, which depends on Clause 8 and surrounds the cavity. Clause 20. The aerosol delivery system further comprises a first channel for receiving air from the at least one air inlet, which is the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 16 to 19. Clause 21. The vaporizer is configured to apply the vaporized aerosolizable material to the first channel, which is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 20. Clause 22. The first channel is parallel to the cavity, which is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 20 or 21, which depends on Clause 8. Clause 23. The first channel is placed outside the cavity, which is the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 20 to 22, which depends on Clause 8. Clause 24. The air is configured to flow in a first direction along the first channel, and the vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer is configured to flow in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the consumable parts in the cavity, which is the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 20 to 23, which depends on Clause 11. Clause 25. The first channel and the cavity are separated by a partition member, which is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 24. Clause 26. The partition member is cylindrical, which is the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 25. Clause 27. The cavity is cylindrical, comprising a closed first end and an open second end opposite to the first end, which is the aerosol delivery system according to Clauses 1 to 26, which depends on Clause 8. Clause 28. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 27, which is subordinate to Clause 16, further comprises a cap movable between a first position where the at least one air inlet is open and a second position where the at least one air inlet is blocked. Clause 29. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 28, wherein the cap is rotatable between the first position and the second position. Clause 30. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 29, which is subordinate to Clause 20, further comprises an initial air channel between the at least one air inlet and the first channel. Clause 31. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 30, wherein the initial air channel is inclined with respect to the first channel and the at least one air inlet in order to change the direction of the air flowing from the at least one air inlet to the first channel. Clause 32. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 31, which is subordinate to Clause 11, further comprises a holding portion for gripping the consumable part received by the aerosol delivery system. Clause 33. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 32, wherein the holding portion surrounds the cavity. Clause 34. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 32 or 33, wherein the holding portion extends at least partially into the cavity. Clause 35. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 34, wherein the holding portion extends at least partially around the longitudinal direction of the cavity. Clause 36. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 35, which is subordinate to Clause 26, wherein the holding portion extends between the first end and the second end of the cavity. Clause 37. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 36, wherein the holding portion comprises a holding member or a holding plug. Clause 38. The surface of the holding portion is the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 37, which is subordinate to Clause 30 and defines the first surface of the initial air channel. Clause 39. The surface of the holding portion is a conical surface, and the aerosol delivery system according to Clause 38. Clause 40. The holding portion is annular, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 39. Clause 41. The holding portion extends around the cavity, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 40. Clause 42. The holding portion is configured to extend between a first end and a second end of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 41. Clause 43. The holding portion is configured to grip the outer surface of the consumable part, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 42. Clause 44. The holding portion is configured to grip the outer surface of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 42. Clause 45. The holding portion is configured to grip the outer surface from a first side of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and is configured to grip the outer surface from a second side of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and the second side is opposite to the first side, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 44. Clause 46. The first channel includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and the first end of the first channel is disposed between the holding portion and the second end of the first channel, and at least subordinate to Clause 20, and the aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 32 to 45. Clause 49. The first reservoir includes a seal member for sealing a portion of the first reservoir, and the seal member includes a surface that defines a second surface of the initial air channel. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 48, which is subordinate to at least Clause 30. Clause 50. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 49, wherein the vaporizer includes an aerosolizable material transfer element for delivering an aerosolizable material from the first reservoir to the vaporizer. Clause 51. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 50, wherein the first reservoir is cylindrical. Clause 52. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 51, which is subordinate to at least Clause 3, wherein the second reservoir is cylindrical. Clause 53. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 52, wherein the first reservoir includes a transparent or translucent portion to enable a user to observe the amount of aerosolizable material inside the first reservoir. Clause 54. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 54, which is subordinate to Clause 11, wherein the consumable component includes at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine. Clause 55. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 54, wherein the first reservoir includes at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine. Clause 56. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 55, which is subordinate to Clause 3, wherein the second reservoir includes at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine. Clause 57. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 56, which is subordinate to Clause 11, wherein the consumable component is cylindrical. Clause 58. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 57, which is subordinate to Clause 11, wherein the consumable component is configured to at least partially protrude from the cavity when the cavity receives the consumable component. Article 59. The consumable part is an aerosol supply system according to any one of Articles 1 to 58, which is subordinate to Article 11 and longer than the cavity. Article 60. The first channel is an aerosol supply system according to any one of Articles 1 to 59, which is subordinate to at least Articles 8 and 20 and surrounds the cavity.

[0056] For the sake of completeness, it can be understood that the features from any of the above articles further include, and / or can be combined with, any other features or combinations of features, as described herein and / or as described with reference to the following claims.

[0057] To address various problems and advance technology, the present disclosure shows, by way of example, various embodiments in which the claimed invention can be implemented. The advantages and features of the present disclosure are only those of a representative sample of the embodiments and are not comprehensive and / or exclusive. These are presented only to assist in understanding and teaching the claimed invention. It should be understood that the advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and / or other aspects of the present disclosure are not considered limitations of the disclosure defined by the claims or limitations equivalent to the claims, and that other embodiments may be utilized and modifications may be made without departing from the claims. Various embodiments can appropriately include, consist of, or consist essentially of various combinations of disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc. other than those specifically described herein. Thus, it will be understood that the features of the dependent claims can be combined with the features of the independent claims in combinations other than those explicitly recited in the claims. The disclosure can include other inventions that are not currently claimed but may be claimed in the future.

[0058] For example, the present disclosure has been described with respect to a "liquid" or "fluid" within a first reservoir, but it will be understood that this liquid or fluid may be replaced with any aerosolizable material. Similarly, when an aerosolizable material is used, in some embodiments, it will be understood that this aerosolizable material may include a liquid or fluid.

[0059] With respect to the vaporizer 14, in some embodiments, the vaporizer 14 has been described as including a heater / heated element 22, but in some other embodiments, it will be understood that the vaporizer 14 can generate vapor / aerosol from the aerosolizable material without applying heat, for example, via one or more of the vibration means, mechanical means, pressurization means, or electrostatic means as described above.

[0060] Similarly with respect to the provided flavoring material, it should be noted for completeness that the provided flavoring material does not necessarily have to be heated to release its flavor into the aerosolizable material that has been vaporized. Thus, in this regard, it is not necessarily the case that any of the vaporizers 14 in these examples must require a heating element 22.

[0061] Finally, similarly, many of the features described herein have been described with reference to embodiments of the aerosol providing system 1 provided as part of the body 10 that removably houses the consumable part 100 and / or is removably attachable to the consumable part 100, but in some embodiments, it will be understood that any of the features described herein from the consumable part 100 and / or the body 10 may be incorporated into an aerosol providing system 1 that does not have such a consumable part / body 100 configuration.

[0062] [Set of consistent clauses] Clause 1. An aerosol providing system, a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporization, A vaporizer for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir, the vaporizer including a heating element and being tubular, the vaporizer; A second reservoir containing a flavoring material and configured to receive the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer; Comprising; An aerosol providing system, wherein the flavoring material from the second reservoir is configured to be at least partially heated by the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer flowing through the second reservoir and is configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element of the vaporizer. Clause 2. The aerosol providing system according to clause 1, further comprising a cavity configured to accommodate the second reservoir. Clause 3. The aerosol providing system according to clause 2, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a consumable part including the second reservoir. Clause 4. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 2 to 3, wherein the vaporizer is tubular and surrounds the cavity. Clause 5. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 2 to 4, wherein the aerosol providing system includes a first channel between the vaporizer and the cavity, and the vaporizer is configured to impart the vaporized aerosolizable material to the first channel. Clause 6. The aerosol providing system according to clause 5, wherein the first channel is parallel to the cavity. Clause 7. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 5 to 6, wherein the first channel is disposed outside the cavity. Clause 8. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 5 to 7, wherein air is configured to flow in a first direction along the first channel, and the aerosolizable material vaporized from the vaporizer is configured to flow in a second direction opposite to the first direction through a consumable part in the cavity. Clause 9. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 5 to 8, wherein the first channel and the cavity are separated by a partition member. Clause 10. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 5 to 9, wherein the cavity is cylindrical and has a closed first end and an open second end opposite the first end. Clause 11. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 1 to 10, comprising at least one air inlet for delivering air into the aerosol delivery system. Clause 12. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 11, wherein the at least one air inlet comprises a plurality of air inlets. Clause 13. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 12, wherein the plurality of air inlets comprises a pair of air inlets located on opposite surfaces of the aerosol delivery system. Clause 14. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 11 to 13, further comprising a cap movable between a first position where the at least one air inlet is open and a second position where the at least one air inlet is blocked. Clause 15. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 14, wherein the cap is rotatable between the first position and the second position. Clause 16. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of Clauses 11 to 15, which is dependent on Clause 5, further comprising an initial air channel between the at least one air inlet and the first channel, the initial air channel being inclined with respect to the first channel and the at least one air inlet to change the direction of air flowing from the at least one air inlet into the first channel. Clause 17. The aerosol delivery system according to Clause 16, further comprising a holding member for gripping a consumable part received in the aerosol delivery system, the holding member surrounding the cavity and the surface of the holding member defining a first surface of the initial air channel. Clause 18. The aerosol providing system according to clause 17, wherein the holding member is annular and the surface of the holding member is a conical surface. Clause 19. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 17 to 18, wherein the first channel includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and the first end of the first channel is disposed between the holding member and the second end of the first channel. Clause 20. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 16 to 19, wherein the first reservoir includes a seal member for sealing a part of the first reservoir, and the seal member includes a surface defining a second surface of the initial air channel. Clause 21. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 20, wherein the vaporizer includes an aerosolizable material transfer element for delivering an aerosolizable material from the first reservoir to the heating element. Clause 22. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 21, wherein the first reservoir is cylindrical. Clause 23. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 22, wherein the second reservoir is cylindrical. Clause 24. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 23, wherein the first reservoir includes a transparent or translucent portion that enables a user to observe the amount of aerosolizable material inside the first reservoir. Clause 25. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 24, further including a consumable part, and the consumable part includes the second reservoir. Clause 26. The aerosol providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 25, wherein the flavorant includes at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine.

Claims

1. An aerosol delivery system, comprising a cavity configured to receive a consumable part having a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material to be vaporized, said cavity being cylindrical and having a closed first end and an open second end opposite said first end, said consumable part being configured to project at least partially out of said cavity when said cavity receives said consumable part, a cavity; a holding portion for gripping said consumable part received in said aerosol delivery system, said holding portion extending at least partially around the length direction of said cavity and extending between said first end and said second end of said cavity, and being configured to grip the outer surface of said consumable part when said cavity receives said consumable part, a holding portion; at least one air inlet for delivering air into said aerosol delivery system; a first channel for receiving air from said at least one air inlet, said first channel being parallel to said cavity and being located outside said cavity, a first channel; a vaporizer for vaporizing said aerosolizable material from said first reservoir, said vaporizer comprising a heating element, a vaporizer; and comprising air is configured to flow in a first direction along said first channel, and the aerosolizable material vaporized from said vaporizer is configured to flow in a second direction opposite to said first direction through the consumable part in said cavity; said vaporizer comprises a tubular portion, and said tubular portion surrounds said cavity, an aerosol delivery system.

2. The aerosol delivery system according to claim 1, further comprising a non-contact power transmission system for delivering power from a power source to said vaporizer.

3. The aerosol providing system according to claim 2, further comprising a power source.

4. The aerosol providing system according to claim 3, wherein the power source comprises a battery.

5. The aerosol providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one air inlet comprises a plurality of air inlets.

6. The aerosol providing system according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of air inlets comprises a pair of air inlets disposed on a surface opposite to the aerosol providing system.

7. The aerosol providing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the plurality of air inlets surrounds the cavity.

8. The aerosol providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a cap movable between a first position where the at least one air inlet is open and a second position where the at least one air inlet is blocked.

9. The aerosol providing system according to claim 8, wherein the cap is rotatable between the first position and the second position.

10. The aerosol providing system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the cap is configured to make an audible noise when the cap reaches the second position.

11. The aerosol providing system according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the cap engages with a slot at each of the first position and the second position.

12. The aerosol providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the holding portion surrounds the cavity.

13. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the holding part is annular.

14. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the holding part is configured to extend between a first end and a second end of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part.

15. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the holding part is configured to grip an outer surface from a first side of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and is configured to grip the outer surface from a second side of the consumable part when the cavity receives the consumable part, and the second side is opposite to the first side.

16. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the first reservoir is cylindrical.

17. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the consumable part comprises at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine.

18. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the first reservoir comprises at least one of tobacco and / or nicotine.

19. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the consumable part is cylindrical.

20. The aerosol delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the consumable part is longer than the cavity.

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