Smokable Material Articles With Induction Heating for Residue Reduction

The patent applies local quality by creating a non-uniform magnetic field distribution through the elongate susceptor design, where different sections of the susceptor have varying magnetic susceptibility. This causes localized heating zones that progressively move through the smokable material, ensuring complete volatilization without leaving residue behind. The first portion of the susceptor has higher magnetic susceptibility to initiate heating, while the second portion has lower susceptibility to complete the heating process and clear residue.

The elongate susceptor serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a heating element, a structural support, a material delivery mechanism (through its progressive heating zones), and a design adapter. This multi-functionality allows the same component to achieve efficient volatilization while maintaining design flexibility for different article configurations and smokable material types.

The patent implements periodic action through progressive heating zones along the elongate susceptor. Instead of applying uniform heating all at once, the heating process occurs in sequential zones along the length of the susceptor. This periodic heating approach ensures consistent volatilization of smokable material while reducing total energy consumption by heating only the necessary portions at each stage rather than heating the entire material uniformly.