355 results about "Aerosol delivery" patented technology

A security tag can prohibit unauthorized usage of a device or product. The device may include an electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS”) device, which may include aerosol delivery devices such as smoking articles that produce aerosol. The security tag can prevent usage until authorized. Attempts at usage without authorization can result in the device being unusable. The authorization may include identity confirmation or age verification.

To provide an inductor for use in an aerosol provision device.SOLUTION: The inductor includes an electrically conductive element and a secondary coil. The element includes an electrically conductive non-spiral first portion 601 coincident with a first plane, an electrically conductive non-spiral second portion 602 coincident with a second plane that is spaced from the first plane, and an electrically conductive connector 603 that electrically connects the first portion 601 to the second portion 602. The electrically conductive element is configured such that, when a varying electrical current is applied to the electrically conductive element, a corresponding varying electrical current is induced in the secondary coil.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

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 analog electronic component for control of an aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device includes a heating element, a reservoir that retains aerosol precursor composition, and an analog electronic component that in response to user input, and independent of a digital processor, is configured to direct a constant current to the heating element and thereby cause the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition in response to user input, and a user input interface through which the user input is receivable.

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.

The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing and a cartridge including an atomizer and a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The cartridge may be configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Related assembly methods are also provided.

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.

The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. The cartridges can be assembled by transporting a carrier between various sub-stations that add parts to a base. In another assembly method, the base can be moved between multiple robots that guide the base down into contact with an assembly to couple the assembly thereto. Inspection systems can inspect the cartridges at various stages of completion.

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.

The present disclosure provides a consumable product for an aerosolizable formulation comprising one or more warming agents, where at least one warming agent is a warming agent or a tingling agent, and (ii) a sweetener, and (iii) at least one compound that is an emulsifier. Methods of forming an aerosol, an aerosolizable formulation comprising the consumable product, and an aerosol delivery device comprising the consumable product are also provided.

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 present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device comprising a control device that is connectable with a cartridge and that can include one or more additional elements for improving one or both of visible indications of use to a user and resistance to infiltration of liquid into the control device. More particularly, the control device may include a light guide configured for transmitting to a window from a light source that is off-set from the window and a controller configured to direct a varying level of light from the light source. The control device may include one or more elements that are configured to limit infiltration of liquids into the control device and thus may be consider to be water-resistant or water-proof.

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 application relates to a kind of aerosol delivery system toxicology scoring method and storage medium, method includes: setting target group, the test biological of target group is in aerosol exposure environment;Blood physiological index and multi-omics data of control group are obtained, the test biological of control group is in air exposure environment;Blood physiological index of target group is measured, and first toxicology score is determined according to the difference of blood physiological index of target group and control group;Multi-omics data of target group is measured, and second toxicology score is determined according to the difference of multi-omics data of target group and control group;According to first toxicology score and second toxicology score, determine the comprehensive toxicology score of target group;Blood physiological index includes blood biochemistry, coagulation function and hematology index;Multi-omics data includes transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics data.The present application is evaluated from macroscopic physiological level and microscopic molecular level by the above setting, the toxicological effect of aerosol such as electronic cigarette liquid etc. is evaluated comprehensively.

The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body, a power source, and a lighter portion. The main body defines an aerosol passageway, a proximal end and a distal end, and a receiving chamber configured to receive a substrate cartridge. The power source is located in the main body and is configured to power the lighter portion. The lighter portion is configured to ignite an ignitable heat source of the substrate cartridge and is integral with the main body.

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.

To provide an article for insertion into a device for heating and aerosolizing an aerosol generating material.SOLUTION: The article 1 comprises an aerosol generating material 3 and a downstream portion 2 located downstream of the aerosol generating material. The downstream portion has at least one ventilation zone 12 to define a first airflow pathway along which air drawn through the article at the downstream end thereof passes through the aerosol generating material, and to define a second airflow pathway along which air drawn through the article at the downstream end thereof is drawn into the article through the at least one ventilation zone in the downstream portion. The resistance-to-draw of the second air flow path is greater than the resistance-to-draw of the first air flow path. Also provided is an article in which the aerosol generating material is circumscribed by a paper wrapper having a permeability level of greater than about 2000 Coresta units. Also described are articles having a ventilation level of 40% to 60% ventilation. Methods of forming the systems and articles are also described.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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.

The aerosol delivery device includes a heater element having an outer diameter Dp, a volume Vp, and an outer surface area Sp, the heater element being configured to be inserted into an article, the article including a first cylindrical portion containing an aerosol-generating material, the first cylindrical portion having an outer diameter Dc, a volume Vc, and an outer surface area Sc, and Vc / Vp being in the range of 11.0 to 16.0.

To provide an aerosol delivery device for heating tobacco, tobacco-derived material, or other material, preferably without significant combustion, to provide an inhalable substance which is in a vapor or aerosol form in various implementations.SOLUTION: An aerosol delivery device 100 comprises a control body having an outer housing 102, an electrical energy source 106 located within the housing, a control component 108 operatively connected to the electrical energy source, a heating assembly 110 operatively connected to the control component, and an aerosol source member 104 that includes an aerosol generating component configured to be positioned near the heating assembly. The heating assembly comprises a series of heating members, and each heating member is independent and distinct and configured to heat a segment of the aerosol source member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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.