Aerosol provision device

The moveable heating element in the aerosol-generating device addresses uneven heating and consumable damage issues by facilitating easy alignment and close contact with the consumable, improving heating consistency and user experience.

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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NICOVENTURES TRADING LTD
Filing Date
2023-10-20
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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⚠Technical Problem

Existing aerosol-generating devices face challenges in efficiently and consistently heating aerosol-generating materials without burning them, often leading to uneven heating and potential damage to the consumable during positioning.

⚗Method used

The device incorporates a moveable heating element that can transition between contracted and expanded states, allowing for easy alignment and close contact with the consumable, ensuring even heating and reducing the risk of damage during insertion.

🎯Benefits of technology

This design enhances user convenience by simplifying the positioning process and ensures consistent and even heating of the aerosol-generating material, while minimizing the risk of consumable damage.

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Abstract

An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an article comprising an aerosol-generating material, in which the device comprises a device body defining an end, and a heating element projecting from the end of the device body to define an axis, the heating element comprising at least one heating surface which is moveable relative to the device body in a direction away from the axis, the heating element configured to be received within a consumable so that the at least one heating surface is moveable into contact with an inner surface of the consumable.
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