198 results about "Aerosol delivery" patented technology

An apparatus and method for aerosol delivery, wherein the apparatus includes a biodegradable outer body, a power source, an aerosolizable material reservoir, a control circuit comprising an aerosol generation mechanism, a channel on top of the aerosolizable material reservoir, an absorption pad encasing the channel, and a support feature on either side of the channel on top of the reservoir. The method includes using a processing unit of the apparatus to configure the control circuit after determining a device usability.

An improved stem block for an inhaler that is fired in an upright orientation, providing easier and more reliable delivery of aerosols. The disclosed stem block demonstrates atomization efficiency that is superior to the performance of a conventional metered dose inhaler. The stem block has a passage that connects to a narrower expansion chamber. The expansion chamber connects to an exit orifice that is narrower than the expansion chamber. The exit orifice further connects to a conical outlet for dispensing an aerosol. The passage, the expansion chamber, and the exit orifice are axially aligned.

An aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The system comprises an aerosol container housing an aerosol composition that includes a propellant mixture and an additive. The propellant mixture comprises a first hydrofluoroolefin propellant in an amount of 50% to 99% w / w % and a second hydrofluoroolefin propellant in an amount of 1% to 50% w / w %. The additive is present in an amount of up to 70% w / w %, has a specific gravity of 0.5 to 1.2, a partition coefficient of −0.5 to 4, and a water content of up to 2% w / w %. A micromist actuator with an orifice diameter of 0.25 to 0.80 microns produces droplets of 25 to 50 microns. The aerosol has a viscosity of 0.5 to 3.0 centipoise, ensuring fine mist dispersion, prolonged airborne suspension, and consistent delivery, making it suitable for environmental scenting, air treatment, and personal care applications.

An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a segmented heater including a plurality of heating elements that are separately powerable to heat and thereby vaporize components of an aerosol precursor composition, and a control component for the segmented heater. The control component includes a logic circuit with a data input and a plurality of outputs each output of which is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of heating elements of the segmented heater. A processor produces and provides a logic signal including at least a high voltage level to the data input of the logic circuit and causes the logic circuit to provide the high voltage level at one or more outputs of the plurality of outputs of the logic circuit, and thereby powers respective one or more heating elements of the plurality of heating elements of the segmented heater to heat and thereby vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing having an elongated longitudinal portion and an interactive communication element disposed on the device, the interactive communication element configured to provide an interactive display to a user regarding usage characteristics of the aerosol delivery device.

An aerosol delivery system (1) comprising a puff sensor (30) having a variable sampling rate, wherein the system (1) is configured to adjust the sampling rate of the puff sensor (30) in dependence on an input indicative or predictive of a puff on the system (1) by a user.

The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body, an inner sleeve configured to move relative to the main body, and an actuating element configured to slide the inner sleeve to and from a retracted position, in which an outer surface of the inner sleeve is not visible, and a use position, in which the inner sleeve protects an inserted cartridge. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body, a receiving member located within the main body, and a spring-loaded latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may be configured to actuate the receiving member to and from a loading position, a use position, and an ejecting position.

Described is an aerosol delivery system (1) for delivering an aerosol to a user, the aerosol delivery system including an aerosol-generating material storage portion (44) for storing an aerosol-generating material; an aerosol generator (48) for generating an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material; an air pathway (52) fluidly coupled to the aerosol-generating material storage portion and arranged so as to be fluidly coupled with an outlet (50) of the aerosol delivery system; and a second material storage portion (144) for storing a second material. The second material storage portion is arranged such that the second material is capable of being delivered to the outlet of the aerosol delivery system via a second material air pathway (52b) extending at least from the second material storage portion. The aerosol delivery system is configured such that at least a part of the second material air pathway is capable of being selectively blocked so as to prevent the flow of the second material along the second material air pathway. Also described is an aerosol delivery device and a method.

An aerosol generating material for use in an aerosol delivery device is provided, the aerosol generating material including a fibrous plant material, an aerosol former, and an active agent including at least a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine, a 3-(azetidin-2- yl)pyridine, or a 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The active agent is absorbed or adsorbed in or on the fibrous plant material. The disclosure further provides devices and aerosol provision systems incorporating such aerosol generating material.

The invention relates to an aerosol delivery device. An aerosol delivery device may include an atomizer, a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition, and a circuit coupled to the atomizer. The circuit may include a generator assembly including a movable input member and a generator configured to generate an electrical current from movement of the movable input member. The circuitry may be configured to direct an electrical current to the atomizer to generate an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition. The invention also provides a related aerosol production method.

The invention relates to a portable nebulizer and nebulizer system. A nebulizer storage device is provided with at least one nebulizer outlet. A portable nebulizer consists of: a container equipped with a body and a lid, where the body and lid together define the storage space, at least the first compartment is arranged within the storage space, and the first compartment is designed to accommodate the shape of the base of the aerosol storage device, so that the aerosol storage device can be placed in the first compartment when the lid and body are in the open state; The nozzle is equipped with a liquid medication container and a spray grid; the nozzle is designed to be inserted into the aerosol delivery port of the aerosol storage device and to deliver the liquid medication, which is then pumped into the aerosol storage device through the aerosol delivery port, where the nozzle can be positioned in the storage space when the lid and body of the container are closed; and the controller is electrically connected to the nozzle via a cable, thereby controlling the nozzle to perform the spraying. According to the invention, the nebulizer can be conveniently carried between different locations, thereby allowing for ease of use and high efficiency.

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-generating material for use in an aerosol delivery system, the aerosol-generating material comprising one or more aerosolizable components bound in a matrix and one or more aerosolizable components not bound in the matrix. The present disclosure also relates to articles for non-combustion aerosol supply devices comprising aerosol-generating materials, methods of making such materials and articles, and systems for providing aerosols.

An aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The system includes a propellant mixture comprising from 50% to 99% by weight of a first fluorinated alkene and from 1% to 50% by weight of a second, different fluorinated alkene. An additive is present in an amount up to 70% by weight of the aerosol, with the additive having a specific gravity between 0.5 and 1.2, a partition coefficient between −0.5 and 4, and a water content not exceeding 2% by weight. The additive is molecularly compatible with the propellant mixture. In some embodiments, the system includes a micromist actuator having an orifice with an exit diameter between 0.25 and 0.80 microns, producing droplets with a mean size between 25 and 50 microns. The system may utilize essential oils as additives and excludes short-chain alcohols.

Provided is an aerosol delivery device for delivering an aerosol for inhalation by a user, the aerosol delivery device comprising: a control circuit for controlling an operational and / or display state of the aerosol delivery device; and a detector arranged to detect a predetermined movement and provide a signal to the control circuit, the predetermined movement being movement of the user along the length of the aerosol delivery device, and the control circuit arranged to update the operational and / or display state of the aerosol delivery device in response to receiving a signal from the detector.

Aerosol generating articles adapted for use in an aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol generating articles include an aerosol generating material and an aerosol-modifying agent, wherein the aerosol-modifying agent includes a substituted 3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2- yl)pyridine, a 3-(azetidin-2-yl)pyridine, or a 3-(azetidin-2-ylmethoxy)pyridine. The disclosure further provides devices incorporating such aerosol generating articles.

To provide a component for an article for use in an aerosol provision system, an article for use in an aerosol provision system, and a method of manufacturing a component for an article for use in an aerosol provision system.SOLUTION: A component (4) for an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system comprises a body (5) of material, the body having a longitudinal axis and comprising one or more sheets extending through the body, the one or more sheets comprising aerosol modifying additives and having a total width from about 100mm to about 350mm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A medication delivery system includes a chamber housing defining an interior volume. The chamber housing has an inlet adapted to receive a dosage of medicament and an outlet spaced apart from the inlet. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the interior volume. A flow channel is in fluid communication with the interior volume. A dosage indicator is translatable in the flow channel from a pre-inhalation position to a complete dosage position, wherein a positioning of the dosage indicator in the complete dosage position indicates a complete administration of the dosage of medicament through the outlet. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.

To provide an improved electronic device for aerosol delivery equipment that can extend the usefulness of the device. [Solution] The aerosol delivery device includes at least one housing, a heating element, a sensor, and a microprocessor coupled to the heating element and the sensor. The at least one housing surrounds a reservoir configured to hold an aerosol precursor composition. The sensor generates a measurement of the differential pressure between the ambient atmospheric pressure and the pressure caused by the airflow through at least a portion of the aerosol delivery device. The sensor also converts the measurement of the differential pressure into a corresponding electrical signal. The microprocessor receives the corresponding electrical signal and operates in active mode only when the differential pressure is at least a threshold differential pressure. In active mode, the microprocessor controls the heating element to activate and vaporize the components of the aerosol precursor composition.

To provide an aerosol delivery device that improves aerosol delivery and / or the user's perceptual experience. [Solution] An aerosol supply device 2 is disclosed, which includes a suction port 26 having one or more variable apertures, one or more variable air inlet members, or one or more valve members 901.

1. The name of the design product: aerosol administration device. 2. The use of the design product: oral and nasal aerosol administration. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective view.

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device that includes a reservoir housing that defines a mouthpiece channel. The aerosol delivery device includes a sealing member configured to be received within the reservoir housing to define a reservoir chamber configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition therein. The aerosol delivery device also includes a substrate member that is configured to be received within the reservoir housing and to be directly engaged with a vaporizing assembly for forming an aerosol. The reservoir housing, sealing member, substrate member, and / or vaporizing assembly can be used for forming aerosols with precise and reproducible compositions.

A medication delivery system includes a chamber housing defining an interior volume. The chamber housing has an inlet adapted to receive a dosage of medicament and an outlet spaced apart from the inlet. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the interior volume. A flow channel is in fluid communication with the interior volume. A dosage indicator is translatable in the flow channel from a pre-inhalation position to a complete dosage position, wherein a positioning of the dosage indicator in the complete dosage position indicates a complete administration of the dosage of medicament through the outlet. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.

This invention provides an aerosol delivery device. The aerosol delivery device includes a control unit and a digital pressure sensor. The digital pressure sensor is configured to measure pressure applied thereto and generate a corresponding signal indicating the pressure thus measured. The control unit or digital pressure sensor is further configured to control at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the pressure indicated by the corresponding signal, or based on the state of the aerosol delivery device or the state of its user determined by the corresponding signal. Control of the at least one functional element includes an output displaying the pressure or status.

An aerosol delivery device may include a rechargeable power source configured to provide power to generate an aerosol, device electronics configured to generate the aerosol responsive to application of the power from the power source, and an authentication module. The authentication module may include a separate chip or circuit board relative to the device electronics. The authentication module may be inserted into the aerosol delivery device between the power source and the device electronics to control provision of the power to the device electronics for generation of the aerosol or between the power source and a charge port of the aerosol delivery device to control charging of the power source.

The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems, as well as circuits for use in aerosol delivery systems and devices including such circuits.SOLUTION: Circuitry for an aerosol delivery system (1), wherein the circuitry is configured to monitor usage of a first device (10) in the aerosol delivery system, wherein the circuitry is configured to determine, based on monitoring the usage of the first device, that there is data available for transfer between the first device and a second device (100) of the aerosol delivery system, wherein the circuitry is configured to, based on determining that there is data available for transfer between the first device and the second device: A circuit configured to initiate a procedure for data transfer between a first device and a second device through a data communication interface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

To provide a new aerosol supply system or the like for generating aerosol.SOLUTION: An aerosol provision system (300) for generating an aerosol, the system (300) comprising a feedback arrangement (200) for providing feedback (F) to a user (400) of the aerosol provision system (300). The feedback arrangement 200 may be configured to provide feedback after the aerosol provision system has generated aerosol in the operational mode, and may be further configured not to provide feedback F while the aerosol provision system is generating aerosol in the operational mode. In this way, the feedback F may be delivered at an appropriate time such that the user 400 may see the feedback F at a glance after the user 400 has finished operating the aerosol provision system 300, such as when an aerosol provision device from the aerosol provision system 300 is not in the user's mouth.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8C

An aerosol delivery device is provided, comprising a housing having an elongated longitudinal portion and a communication element disposed in the elongated longitudinal portion, the communication element being arranged to provide at least one indication to a user regarding usage characteristics and / or the status of electrical components of the aerosol delivery device.

The invention relates to an aerosol delivery device (A) comprising an aerosol generator for generating an aerosol in the aerosol delivery device (A). The aerosol generator comprises a membrane (1) and a vibrator (7) which is configured to vibrate a fluid (3) and to aerosolise the fluid (3) by the membrane (1). The aerosol delivery device (A) further comprises a fluid reservoir (2) for receiving the fluid (3) to be aerosolised, wherein the fluid reservoir (2) is arranged in fluid communication with the membrane (1). Moreover, the aerosol delivery device (A) comprises a controller (10) which is configured to operate the vibrator (7) so as to vibrate the fluid (3), a temperature sensor (13) which is configured to detect a temperature of the vibrator (7) and / or the membrane (1), and a detector (13a) which is configured to detect the presence of fluid (3) in contact with the membrane (1) and / or in the fluid reservoir (2) on the basis of the temperature of the vibrator (7) and / or the membrane (1) detected by the temperature sensor (13). Further, the invention relates to a method of operating such an aerosol delivery device (A).

The present disclosure provides a substrate comprising a filler, e.g., tobacco or non-tobacco botanical material, a binder, an aerosol-forming material, and a capsule, wherein the capsule comprises an inner payload of the aerosol-forming material, an active ingredient, a flavoring substance, or a combination thereof. The final form of the substrate can be configured for use in an aerosol generating element for an aerosol delivery device. Aerosol generating elements and aerosol delivery devices comprising the substrate are also provided. Such devices utilize an electrical heating or combustible ignition source to heat the substrate, thereby producing an inhalable substance in aerosol form.