Aerosol supply system

Abstract

To provide an aerosolizable material for use in an aerosol provision system, such as an e-cigarette.SOLUTION: An aerosolizable material 100 comprises at least one active composition 110 and at least one thermally conductive component 120. The at least one thermally conductive element has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK. The invention also presents an aerosol provision system, a method of providing aerosol, a method of manufacturing an aerosolizable material, and an aerosolizable material.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an aerosolizable material, an aerosol supply system, a method of supplying an aerosol, and a method of manufacturing an aerosolizable material.

Background Art

[0002] Aerosol supply systems are well known. Conventional systems use a heater to generate an aerosol from an aerosolizable material, and that aerosol is then inhaled by a user. The aerosolizable material from which the aerosol is generated can be partially or completely consumed while using the aerosol supply system. When the aerosol-generating material is heated, the aerosol-generating material can change structurally. Over time, that structural change can reduce the user's taste regarding the aerosol supply system by changing the flavor or by making it difficult to use as the aerosol-generating material is depleted. The temperature used to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material can vary throughout use as these structural changes occur.

[0003] It is desirable to realize an aerosol supply system that heats the aerosol-generating material effectively and efficiently.

[0004] The present invention is directed to solving some of the above problems.

Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aspects of the present invention are defined in the appended claims.

[0006] According to some embodiments described herein, there is provided an aerosolizable material comprising at least one active composition and at least one thermally conductive element, wherein the at least one thermally conductive element has a thermal conductivity of from about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK.

[0007] According to some embodiments described herein, an aerosol supply system is provided comprising a power source, an aerosolizable material, and a heater for supplying heat to the aerosolizable material, wherein the aerosolizable material comprises at least one active composition and at least one thermally conductive element, the at least one thermally conductive element having a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK.

[0008] According to some embodiments described herein, a method for supplying an aerosol is provided, comprising the steps of: preparing an aerosol supply device equipped with a heater; preparing an aerosolizable material comprising at least one active composition and at least one thermally conductive element, wherein the thermally conductive element has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK; engaging the aerosolizable material with the aerosol supply device; and heating the aerosolizable material with the heater.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the thermal conductive element 120 described herein, an aerosolizable material is provided comprising at least one active composition means and at least one thermal conductive means, wherein the at least one thermal conductive means has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK.

[0010] Next, this instruction will be explained as an example with reference to the following drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aerosolizable material.

[0012] [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aerosolizable material.

[0013] [Figure 3]This is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aerosolizable material.

[0014] [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aerosolizable material.

[0015] [Figure 5] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an example aerosol supply device.

[0016] [Figure 6] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an example aerosol supply device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] While various modifications and alternative forms are possible with respect to the present invention, specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and described in detail herein, for example. However, it should be understood that the drawings and detailed descriptions of specific embodiments do not limit the present invention to those specific forms disclosed. On the contrary, the present invention encompasses all modifications, equivalents, and alternative forms that fall within the scope of the present invention as described in the appended claims.

[0018] This specification discusses / describes some examples and embodiments, aspects and features. Some aspects and features of some examples and embodiments are conventionally practiced, and for the sake of brevity, these aspects and features are not discussed / described in detail. Therefore, it should be understood that aspects and features of apparatus and methods discussed herein but not described in detail may be carried out according to any conventional techniques that perform those aspects and features.

[0019] This disclosure relates to an aerosol supply system, which may also be called an aerosol supply system, such as an e-cigarette. According to this disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol supply system is a system that does not burn or incinerate the aerosolizable composition material (or components of the aerosol supply system) of the aerosol supply system in order to facilitate delivery to the user. Throughout the following description, the terms “e-cigarette” or “electronic cigarette” may be used, but it should be understood that these terms can be used interchangeably with “aerosol supply system / device” and “electronic aerosol supply system / device.” Furthermore, although common in the art, the terms “aerosol” and “vapor,” as well as related terms such as “evaporate,” “volatilize,” and “aerosolize,” can generally be used interchangeably.

[0020] The example in Figure 1 shows an aerosolizable material 100 used in an aerosol supply system. The aerosolizable material 100 can be inserted into or connected to the aerosol supply system. The aerosol supply system can generate aerosols from the aerosolizable material 100. The aerosolizable material 100 comprises at least one active composition 110. The aerosolizable material 100 comprises at least one thermally conductive element 120. The at least one thermally conductive element 120 has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK. In the example shown in Figure 1, the aerosolizable material 100 may contain other components.

[0021] At least one active composition 110 may comprise one or more fragrances, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and / or one or more functional materials. In certain examples, at least one active composition 110 may comprise nicotine or a nicotine-containing substance.

[0022] At least one thermally conductive element 120 aids in the efficient transfer of thermal energy within the aerosolizable material 100. The at least one thermally conductive element 120 shown in the specific example of FIG. 1 is separated from the at least one active composition 110. In one example, the at least one active composition 110 and the at least one thermally conductive element 120 may be mixed, contacted, or partially combined. The placement of the at least one thermally conductive element 120 within the aerosolizable material 100 can be selected to enable efficient heat transfer from one part of the aerosolizable material 100 to another part. The placement can be selected by identifying regions of low thermal conductivity within the aerosolizable material 100, or the aerosolizable material can be designed accordingly.

[0023] In another example, the placement of the at least one thermally conductive element 120 within the aerosolizable material 100 can be selected by identifying the various heat flow paths specific to the aerosol supply system and the manner in which these heat flow paths interact with the aerosolizable material 100. For example, if heat is primarily supplied to the aerosolizable material 100 from one side of the aerosolizable material 100, the at least one thermally conductive element 120 can be placed to effectively conduct heat to the other side of the aerosolizable material 100.

[0024] In one example, at least one thermally conductive element 120 includes a binder. A binder can be a material or substance that holds or attracts other materials together to form a bonded or attached combination mechanically or chemically. The use of a binder aids in the formation of the structure of the aerosolizable material 100. The preservation of the structure of the aerosolizable material 100 helps prevent structural degradation that may occur during heating of the aerosolizable material 100. Such structural degradation can result in non-uniform heating of the aerosolizable material 100, which can lead to the formation of undesirable compounds by overheating certain portions of the aerosolizable material 100. Specific thermally conductive binders that can be advantageous include methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, and gels. The binder only needs to have a thermal conductivity greater than the thermal conductivity of the aerosolizable material (the thermal conductivity of tobacco) in order to improve heat conduction within the aerosolizable material. Thus, some binders can be used with lower thermal conductivity aerosolizable materials but may not be compatible with higher thermal conductivity aerosolizable materials.

[0025] In the example of FIG. 2, an aerosolizable material 200 is shown. The aerosolizable material 200 has at least one active composition 210 and at least one thermally conductive element 220. At least one thermally conductive element 220 is shown to include a binder 222. In the schematic example of FIG. 2, the binder 222 is shown as a portion confined within at least one thermally conductive element 220. The binder 222 can be distributed uniformly or non-uniformly throughout at least one thermally conductive element 220. The thermally conductive element 220 and / or the binder 222 can be distributed uniformly or non-uniformly throughout the aerosolizable material 200. The binder 222 can assist in improving heat transfer throughout the aerosolizable material 200.

[0026] In one example, at least one thermally conductive element 220 constitutes up to 20% of the volume of the aerosolizable material 200. In other examples, at least one thermally conductive element 220 constitutes up to 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, or 19% of the volume of the aerosolizable material 200. The amount of thermally conductive element 220 can be selected to balance the contribution of the active composition 210 present in the aerosolizable material 200 to generate flavors and other properties during use, with the contribution of the thermally conductive element 220 to the thermal conductivity. In examples where the thermal conductivity of the active composition 210 is significantly low, this can be overcome by using a larger amount of thermally conductive element 220. In cases where the thermal conductivity of the active composition 210 is better, the amount of thermally conductive elements 220 in the aerosolizable material 200 can be reduced.

[0027] In the example shown in Figure 3, an aerosolizable material 300 is depicted. The aerosolizable material 300 comprises at least one active composition 310 and at least one thermal conductive element 320. In the example in Figure 3, at least one thermal conductive element 320 is positioned substantially away from the outer surface 302 of the aerosolizable material 300. The position of at least one thermal conductive element 320 can be selected so that, during use, thermal energy can be transferred to a portion of the aerosolizable material 300 that is less likely to receive thermal energy. In another example, not shown, at least one thermal conductive element is positioned substantially near the outer surface of the aerosolizable material. This can bias heat from an external source toward the center of the aerosolizable material. For example, if the passing aerosol is a heating means, the favorable position is on the outside of the aerosolizable material so that the aerosol can pass through a homogeneous mixture of the aerosolizable material.

[0028] As used herein, "positioning" and "arranging" the thermal conductive elements 320 can also be seen as representing the density distribution of at least one thermal conductive element 320 within the aerosolizable material 300. In one example, instead of positioning at least one thermal conductive element 320 away from the outer surface 302 of the aerosolizable material 300, the thermal conductive elements 320 may be more densely concentrated in the central part of the aerosolizable material 300. The density profile can vary from areas of the aerosolizable material 300 that receive greater thermal energy (lower density) to areas that receive less thermal energy (higher density).

[0029] Therefore, in one example, the thermal conductive elements 320 may be concentrated in specific parts of the aerosolizable material 300 and not uniformly dispersed. The thermal conductive elements 320 may be arranged in clusters (as in Figure 3) at specific locations within the aerosolizable material 300, rather than as individual elements scattered randomly. Thus, in such examples, a thermal or physical network may be provided by the thermal conductive elements 320. Such a network may be continuous or discontinuous, and one or more parts of the thermal conductive elements 320 may be in contact within the network.

[0030] This is advantageous because it allows manufacturers to achieve a specially designed temperature profile, which can be formed during the heating of the aerosolizable material 300, and the heating may or may not be uniform throughout the aerosolizable material 300. The advantage of a non-uniform heat distribution is that it allows manufacturers to configure the aerosolizable material 300 to additionally heat specific locations that require heating, such as parts of the aerosolizable material 300 closer to the center, which cannot be heated as easily as the outward-facing surfaces.

[0031] The center of the aerosolizable material 300 can receive less thermal energy (from an external heat source) than the portion located closer to the outer surface 302. Therefore, in one example, the thermal conductive element 320 can be formed to effectively transfer thermal energy to the center of the aerosolizable material 300. This can be achieved by selecting a density profile or by a rod-like structure on which the thermal conductive element 320 can be formed or arranged. Such a rod can project from the outer surface toward the center of the aerosolizable material 300 such that the density of the rod increases toward the center.

[0032] The selection (or change in density) of the thermally conductive elements 320 within the aerosolizable material 300 should avoid the concentration of thermal energy that could cause the active composition 310 to overheat and generate undesirable compounds.

[0033] In one example, at least one of the thermally conductive elements 320 includes at least one of metal, alloy, ceramic, glycerol, and graphite. The glycerol may be vegetable glycerol.

[0034] In the example shown in Figure 4, an aerosolizable material 400 is presented. The aerosolizable material 400 comprises at least one active composition 410 and at least one thermally conductive element 420. In the example shown in Figure 4, the at least one thermally conductive element 420 comprises at least a first binder 422 and a second binder 424. In one example, the first binder 422 has a thermal conductivity of about 300 to about 400 W / mK, and the second binder 424 has a thermal conductivity of about 10 to about 200 W / mK.

[0035] By providing multiple portions with different thermal conductors within at least one thermal conductive element 420, greater flexibility can be enabled regarding the overall thermal conductivity of the thermal conductive element 420. This further improves control over the thermal conductivity achieved by the thermal conductive element 420. In one example, it is advantageous to place a material with higher thermal conductivity near the outer surface 402 of the aerosolizable material 400 and a material with lower thermal conductivity near the center, thereby allowing heat to be conducted toward the center of the aerosolizable material 400 during use, but to be retained more effectively once supplied. In the above example, it is assumed that thermal energy is applied to the aerosolizable material 400 such that the outer surface 402 accepts at least a large portion (but not all) of the incident heat. This, of course, depends on the aerosol supply device in which the aerosolizable material 400 is used.

[0036] In one example, at least one active composition 410 contains a fragrance. The fragrance may be olfactory, etc. The active composition 410 may contain an active substance. The active substance may be, for example, caffeine.

[0037] The active composition 410 used herein may be a physiologically active material, which is a material made to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active composition 410 may be selected from, for example, functional foods, nootropics, and psychotropic drugs. The active ingredient 410 may be of natural or synthetic origin. The active composition 410 may include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as B6 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or compositions, derivatives, or formulations thereof. The active composition 410 may include one or more compositions, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco, cannabis, or other plant-based medicines.

[0038] In some embodiments, the active composition 410 contains nicotine. In some embodiments, the active composition contains caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12. In some embodiments, the active composition 410 contains tobacco.

[0039] In the example shown in Figure 5, an aerosol supply system 500 is illustrated. The aerosol supply system 500 comprises a power source 530, which may be a source of chemical energy such as a battery. The aerosol supply system 500 comprises an aerosolizable material 505. The aerosol supply system 500 further comprises a heater 540 that supplies heat to the aerosolizable material 505. The aerosolizable material 505 has at least one active composition 510 and at least one thermally conductive element 520. The power source 530 is connected to the heater 540. The power source 530 and the heater 540 may be arranged to convert chemical energy into thermal energy. The thermal energy is incident on a surface 507 of the aerosolizable material 505 facing the heater 540.

[0040] When the heater supplies thermal energy to the aerosolizable material 505, the active composition 510 can release compounds that can form aerosols into the air passing through the system 500. These aerosols can then exit the system 500 through the outlet 509. Over time, the active composition 510 adjacent to the surface 507 is consumed, necessitating the application of heat to a new portion of the active composition 510. The arrangement of the thermal conductive element 520 allows for more uniform consumption of the active composition 510 throughout use. This helps prevent the active composition 510 from being partially heated when consumed, which can result in the release of undesirable compounds.

[0041] In the example shown in Figure 6, an aerosol supply system 600 is provided. The aerosol supply system 600 comprises a power source 630, which may be a source of chemical energy such as a battery. The aerosol supply system 600 comprises an aerosolizable material 605. The aerosol supply system 600 further comprises a heater 640 that supplies heat to the aerosolizable material 605. The aerosolizable material 605 has at least one active composition 610 and at least one thermally conductive element 620. The power source 630 is connected to the heater 640. Thermal energy from the heater 640 is incident on a surface 607 of the aerosolizable material 605 facing the heater 640.

[0042] The arrangement in the example shown in Figure 6 differs from the arrangement in the example shown in Figure 5. At least one thermal conductive element 620 is positioned to protrude along the longitudinal axis located in the center of the aerosolizable material 605. At least one active composition 610 is positioned on both sides of the centrally located at least one thermal conductive element 620. This arrangement allows heat incident on the surface 607 of the aerosolizable material 605 to be conducted to the rest of the aerosolizable material 605 by the at least one thermal conductive element 620. Thus, this arrangement helps to allow the aerosolizable material 605 to heat more uniformly. As a result, this arrangement of at least one thermal conductive element 620 helps to prevent at least one active composition 610 near the surface 607 from overheating and generating undesirable compounds.

[0043] In one example, the power source 630 supplies energy to the heater 640, which is set to operate at approximately 70°C. By using at least one thermal conductive element 620, efficient heat transfer within the aerosolizable material 605 is enabled. Thus, the system 600 can operate at a lower temperature. In this way, by using at least one thermal conductive element 620, the load on the power source 630 and heater 640 is reduced, increasing the lifespan of the system 600 per charge (because less energy is required from the power source 630 per charge), and increasing the overall lifespan of the system 600 (because the electrical burden on the elements within the system 600 is smaller). In one example, the power source 630 and heater 640 can be operated to heat the aerosolizable material 605 to approximately 70°C.

[0044] Any disclosed aerosol supply system may have a control circuit configured to control the heating that generates the aerosol, and / or to receive signals from sensors or the user, and / or to control the movement of guide elements (or parts thereof). The control unit or control circuit may be connected to a database that determines when a predetermined value exceeds or falls outside a predetermined range. This may result in controlling the heating of a heater or controlling the flow of aerosol through the aerosol supply system.

[0045] Heating can be performed by a resistance heater that supplies thermal energy to the aerosolizable material 605. Therefore, in one example, the thermally conductive material can be heated by resistance heating. In another example, the thermally conductive material cannot be heated by induction heating or magnetic heating. For example, the thermally conductive material may be formed from at least one ceramic and a binder, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, the aerosol supply system is an e-cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), but it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosolizable material is not a requirement.

[0047] In some embodiments, the aerosol supply system is a tobacco heating system, also known as a non-combustion heating system.

[0048] In some embodiments, the aerosol supply system is a hybrid system that generates an aerosol using a formulation of aerosolizable materials, one or more of which may be heated. Each of the aerosolizable materials may be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosolizable material and a solid aerosolizable material. The solid aerosolizable material may include, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.

[0049] Typically, an aerosol supply system may comprise an aerosol supply device and articles used in conjunction with the aerosol supply device. However, a group of articles that themselves include means for energizing aerosol-generating components can be considered to constitute an aerosol supply system.

[0050] In some embodiments, the aerosol supply device may include a power source and a control unit. The power source may be, for example, an electrical power source.

[0051] In some embodiments, articles used with an aerosol supply device may include an aerosolizable material, an aerosol generating component, an aerosol generating area, a mouthpiece, and / or an area for containing the aerosolizable material.

[0052] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating component is a heater capable of interacting with the aerosolizable material to separate one or more volatile substances from the aerosolizable material and form an aerosol.

[0053] In some embodiments, the material being delivered may be an aerosolizable material. Aerosolizable materials, sometimes referred to herein as aerosol-generating materials, are materials that can generate aerosols when energy is applied, for example, by heating, irradiation, or any other means. Aerosolizable materials may be in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, which may or may not contain nicotine and / or flavorings. In some embodiments, the aerosolizable material may include an "amorphous solid," sometimes called a "monolithic solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid substance that can hold a fluid, such as a liquid, within itself. In some embodiments, the aerosolizable material may include, for example, amorphous solids ranging from about 50 wt%, 60 wt%, or 70 wt% to about 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or 100 wt%.

[0054] The aerosolizable material may comprise one or more active compositions, one or more carrier compositions, and optionally one or more other functional compositions.

[0055] The active composition may comprise one or more physiological and / or olfactory active compositions, which are contained within an aerosolizable material to achieve the user's physiological and / or olfactory response. The active composition may be selected from, for example, functional foods, nootropics, and psychotropic drugs. The active composition may be of natural or synthetic origin. The active composition may comprise, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, or any other suitable composition. The active composition may comprise a composition, derivative, or extract of tobacco or another botanical drug. In some embodiments, the active composition is a physiologically active composition and may be selected from nicotine, nicotine salts (e.g., nicotine ditartrate / nicotine bitartrate), nicotine-free tobacco substitutes, caffeine, and other alkaloids.

[0056] In one embodiment, the active composition is an olfactory active composition and can be selected from "flavorings" and / or "flavorings," which, to the extent permitted by local regulations, can be used in products for adult consumers to produce a desired flavor, aroma, or other somatosensory perception. In some cases, the above composition may be called a flavoring, flavoring, refrigerant, heating agent, or sweetener.These compositions include naturally derived fragrance materials, plant substances, extracts from plant substances, synthetic materials, or combinations thereof (for example, tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, anise, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime). Tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grapes, 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 nut, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine Mint oil from all kinds of peppermint, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, bell pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay leaf, mate, orange peel, rose, tea such as green tea and black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, cuempire, mint, shiso, turmeric, cilantro, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, These compositions may contain damien (damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, kohlrabi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitter taste 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, plant substances, and breath fresheners. These compositions may be man-made, synthetic, or natural materials, or mixtures thereof.These compositions include, for example, liquids such as oils, solids such as powders, and gases such as one or more extracts (e.g., licorice, hydrangea, magnolia leaves, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed, cinnamon, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, peach, apple, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, cassia, cabbage, etc.). The compositions may be in any suitable form, including but not limited to rheswei, cognac, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, bell pepper, ginger, anise, coriander, coffee, or mint oil from any species of the Mentha genus), flavor enhancers, bitter taste 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), as well as other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plant substances, and breath fresheners. These compositions may be man-made, synthetic, or natural materials, or mixtures thereof. These compositions may be in any suitable form, such as oil, liquid, or powder.

[0057] In some embodiments, the flavoring includes menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavoring includes cucumber, blueberry, citrus, and / or red berry flavoring components. In some embodiments, the flavoring includes eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavoring includes flavoring components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavoring may include somatosensory agents, which, in addition to or instead of olfactory or gustatory nerves, stimulate the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) to produce somatosensory perception that is normally chemically induced and perceived, and these somatosensory agents may include agents that produce heating, cooling, tingling, or numbing effects. Suitable heating agents may include, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable cooling agents may include, but are not limited to, eucalyptus prole, WS-3.

[0058] The carrier composition may contain one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the carrier composition may contain one or more of the following: 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 phenylacetate, tributyline, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0059] The other one or more functional compositions may include one or more of the following: pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0060] In some embodiments, articles used with an aerosol supply device may include an aerosolizable material or a region containing the aerosolizable material. In some embodiments, articles used with an aerosol supply device may include a mouthpiece. The region containing the aerosolizable material may be a storage region for storing the aerosolizable material. For example, the storage region may be a reservoir. In some embodiments, the region containing the aerosolizable material may be separate from or integrated with the aerosol generation region.

[0061] Thus, aerosolizable materials comprising at least one active composition and at least one thermally conductive element have been described, wherein the at least one thermally conductive element has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK.

[0062] Aerosol supply systems, such as non-combustion aerosol supply systems, can be used in tobacco industry products.

[0063] In one embodiment, the tobacco industry product comprises one or more components of a non-combustible aerosol supply system, such as a heater and an aerosolizable substrate.

[0064] In one embodiment, the aerosol supply system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device.

[0065] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette comprises a heater, a power supply capable of supplying power to the heater, an aerosolizable substrate such as a liquid or gel, a housing, and optionally a mouthpiece.

[0066] In one embodiment, the aerosolizable substrate is contained in or on a substrate container. In one embodiment, the substrate container is combined with or includes a heater.

[0067] In one embodiment, the tobacco industry product is a heating product that separates one or more compounds by heating a substrate material without burning it. The substrate material is an aerosolizable material which may be, for example, a tobacco product or another non-tobacco product, and may or may not contain nicotine. In one embodiment, the heating device product is a tobacco heating product.

[0068] In one embodiment, the heated product is an electronic device.

[0069] In one embodiment, the tobacco heating product comprises a heater, a power supply capable of supplying power to the heater, and an aerosolizable substrate such as a solid or gel material.

[0070] In one embodiment, the heated product is a non-electronic product.

[0071] In one embodiment, the heating product comprises an aerosolizable substrate such as a solid or gel material, and a heat source capable of supplying thermal energy to the aerosolizable substrate without any electronic means, such as by burning a combustible material such as charcoal.

[0072] In one embodiment, the heated product further comprises a filter capable of filtering out aerosols generated by heating an aerosolizable substrate.

[0073] In some embodiments, the aerosolizable substrate material may include an aerosolizing agent or aerosolizing agent, or a humectant such as glycerol, propylene glycol, triacetin, or diethylene glycol.

[0074] In one embodiment, the tobacco industry product is a hybrid system that generates an aerosol by heating rather than burning a mixture of substrate materials. The substrate materials may include, for example, a solid, liquid, or gel that may or may not contain nicotine. In one embodiment, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel substrate and a solid substrate. The solid substrate may be, for example, a tobacco product or other non-tobacco product that may or may not contain nicotine. In one embodiment, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel substrate and tobacco.

[0075] To address various issues and improve the technology, this entire disclosure illustrates various embodiments that can carry out the (one or more) inventions described in the claims and realize superior electronic aerosol delivery systems. The advantages and features of this disclosure are merely representative examples of embodiments and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive. The advantages and features of this disclosure are provided solely to help and teach the features described in the claims. The advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and / or other aspects of this disclosure should not be considered to limit the disclosure as shaped by the claims, or to equivalent matters to the claims, and it should be understood that other embodiments may be used and modified without departing from the scope and / or spirit of this disclosure. The various embodiments may include, as appropriate, various combinations of disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc., and may consist of, or essentially consist of, such combinations. Furthermore, this disclosure includes other inventions that are not currently claimed but may be claimed in the future.

Claims

1. An aerosolizable material comprising at least one active composition and at least one thermally conductive element comprising at least one of metals, alloys, ceramics, and graphite and at least one binder, wherein the at least one thermally conductive element has a thermal conductivity of about 10 W / mK to about 500 W / mK. The binder is an aerosolizable material having a thermal conductivity greater than that of the aerosolizable material.

2. The aerosolizable material according to claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally conductive element constitutes up to 20% of the volume of the aerosolizable material.

3. The aerosolizable material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one thermally conductive element is located substantially near the outer surface of the aerosolizable material.

4. The aforementioned at least one thermally conductive element, A first thermally conductive element containing a first binder and having a thermal conductivity of approximately 300 to approximately 400 W / mK, It comprises a second thermal conductive element containing a second binder and having a thermal conductivity of about 10 to about 200 W / mK. The aerosolizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The aerosolizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one active composition comprises a fragrance.

6. The aerosolizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one active composition comprises tobacco.

7. Power source and an aerosolizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A heater that supplies heat to the aerosolizable material and An aerosol supply system equipped with the following features.

8. The aerosol supply system according to claim 7, wherein the power source supplies energy to the heater, and the heater is set to operate at approximately 70°C.

9. The steps include preparing an aerosol supply device equipped with a heater, A step of preparing an aerosolizable material according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The steps include engaging the aerosolizable material with the aerosol supply device, The steps include heating the aerosolizable material with the heater and A method for supplying an aerosol, including the aerosol.

10. A method for supplying an aerosol according to claim 9, wherein the step of heating the aerosolizable material with the heater includes heating the aerosolizable material with the heater to about 70°C.

11. A method for producing an aerosolizable material according to claim 1, comprising the step of dispersing a thermally conductive element within the aerosolizable material.

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