Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a heater holder defining a middle insertion space having an opening at a top thereof; a fixing element coupled to a bottom of the heater holder; and a heating element coupled to an upper portion of the fixing element and disposed in the middle insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• H05B 3/40 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

A vaporizer includes a storage unit configured to store an aerosol generating material, a first wick configured to absorb the aerosol generating material from the storage unit, a heating pattern printed on at least one surface of the first wick and configured to heat the aerosol generating material absorbed into the first wick, and a sensing pattern printed on the same surface of the first wick as the heating pattern and configured to measure a temperature of the heating pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating article including an ink area in which ink that discolors in response to a change in temperature or a change in humidity is arranged, and an aerosol generating device including a heater that heats at least a portion of the aerosol generating article, a sensor that detects the ink area, and a processor that is configured to control a supply of power to the heater based on sensing information obtained from the ink area through the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24C 5/60 - Final treatment of cigarettes, e.g. marking, printing, branding, decorating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

According to an example, adult verification of the aerosol generating device is performed through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication using a Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) including a circuit board, a power supply line, an antenna pattern, and a ground line.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G06F 21/35 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards communicating wirelessly
• G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

Abstract

A method of unlocking an aerosol generating device includes establishing a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device using short-range wireless communication, performing age verification for a user of a user terminal, outputting an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through a display when the age verification is completed, and transmitting an unlock command to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel when an unlock input is received through the interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/46 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication by designing passwords or checking the strength of passwords
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication

Abstract

According to an example, an immersion detection circuit for determining whether an aerosol generating device is immersed includes a power supply configured to supply power to the immersion detection circuit, a resistor element having a first end connected to the power supply and a second end connected to a capacitor that is connected to a ground, and a processor configured to determine an immersion level of an immersion label based on a test voltage of the second end of the resistor element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating article, which includes a first medium portion including first aerosol generating materials, and a second medium portion arranged adjacent to one end of the first medium portion and including second aerosol generating materials, and an aerosol generating device, which includes a housing including an accommodation space configured to accommodate the aerosol generating article, and a heating element arranged to surround at least a part of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space to heat the aerosol generating article, wherein an area of the heating element surrounding the first medium portion is different from an area of the heating element surrounding the second medium portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters

Abstract

In an electronic device including a driving circuit, it is determined whether the vibrator of the cartridge is connected to the driving circuit of the electronic device, and when the vibrator is connected to the driving circuit, an operating frequency of the vibrator is determined by supplying a test signal to the driving circuit, and a target signal having the operating frequency is supplied to the driving circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating device used for payment of tobacco articles for aerosol generating devices, and a payment system using the same. An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, a communication unit configured to communicate with a seller terminal, and a controller configured to receive payment target tobacco article information from the communication unit, determine whether a payment target tobacco article is genuine based on the payment target tobacco article information, and transmit payment information to the seller terminal through the communication unit based on the payment target tobacco article being determined to be genuine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
• G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
• G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
• G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems

Abstract

A method of controlling an electronic device includes determining whether a vibrator of a cartridge unit is connected to a driving circuit of the electronic device, determining a natural frequency of the vibrator connected to the driving circuit, and controlling a connection method of connecting one or more capacitors each connected in parallel with the vibrator based on the determined natural frequency is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• H03J 1/06 - TUNING RESONANT CIRCUITS; SELECTING RESONANT CIRCUITS - Details of adjusting, driving, indicating, or mechanical control arrangements for resonant circuits in general combined with other driving or adjusting arrangements, e.g. of gain control
• H03J 7/00 - Automatic frequency control; Automatic scanning over a band of frequencies
• G05F 3/06 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is ac using combinations of saturated and unsaturated inductive devices, e g. combined with resonant circuit
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An aerosol-generating product according to one embodiment may include: a medium segment; a cooling segment disposed downstream of the medium segment; a downstream filter segment disposed downstream of the cooling segment; an upstream perforation formed in the cooling segment; and a downstream perforation formed in the downstream filter segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24B 13/02 - Flakes or shreds of tobacco
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment comprises a medium segment and a downstream segment disposed downstream of the medium segment, wherein perforations are formed on the outer surface of the downstream segment, the perforations are arranged along a perimeter direction of the aerosol-generating article to form a row of perforations, and the ratio of the width of the perforations along the perimeter direction to the length of the perforations perpendicular to the width may be less than or equal to 10:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating device which determines a type of a liquid included in a cartridge, transmits a signal identifying the type of the liquid to a terminal, receives a control signal including information about the liquid from the terminal, controls an operation of the electronic device based on the control signal, and transmits an inhalation completion notification to the terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices

Abstract

An electronic device, according to one embodiment, may comprise: a cartridge receiving part that receives a cartridge containing an emulsion therein; a shredding circuit that includes a shredding element capable of shredding at least a portion of the cartridge disposed in the cartridge receiving part; a microneedle that releases, to the outside of the electronic device, emulsion exposed by shredding the at least a portion of the cartridge; a processor that generates a shredding signal; and a transmission circuit that transmits the shredding signal to the shredding circuit, wherein the shredding circuit may further include an elastic element disposed between the cartridge and one side of a substrate of the shredding circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61K 31/465 - Nicotine; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

An electronic device according to an example may comprise: a cartridge accommodating part for accommodating a cartridge including an emulsion therein; a crushing circuit including a crushing element capable of crushing at least a portion of the cartridge arranged in the cartridge accommodating part; a processor for generating a crushing signal; a transfer circuit for transferring the crushing signal to the crushing circuit; and a microneedle for discharging, to the outside of the electronic device, the emulsion exposed by the crush of at least a portion of the cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61K 31/465 - Nicotine; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a heating assembly including an accommodating unit configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article heatable by an induced magnetic field, a spiral coil arranged outside the accommodating unit and configured to generate an induced magnetic field toward the accommodating unit, and a first supporter arranged at a side in the accommodating unit, supporting an outer surface of the aerosol generating article, and separating the outer surface of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodating unit from an inner wall of the accommodating unit, wherein the spiral coil is wound to form a plate shape covering a portion of an outer wall of the accommodating unit, and a center around which the spiral coil is wound is arranged at a point of the outer wall of the accommodating unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An aerosol generation device according to an embodiment may comprise: a body which has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and side surfaces between the first and second surfaces, and includes a mouthpiece end disposed at the first surface; an atomization region which is disposed within the body and connected to the mouthpiece end; a storage part which is connected to the atomization region and in which an aerosol-forming substrate is stored; and a surface wave generation part which is connected to the atomization region and generates surface waves, wherein: the surface wave generation part comprises a piezoelectric substrate extending to the atomization region and a converter disposed on the piezoelectric substrate; the converter converts an electrical signal into surface waves; the surface waves are provided to the atomization region; and the converter has a comb pattern shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• H03H 9/02 - Networks comprising electromechanical or electro-acoustic elements; Electromechanical resonators - Details

Abstract

An electronic device, according to one embodiment, comprises: a cartridge accommodation unit for accommodating a cartridge having an emulsion therein; a crushing circuit comprising a crushing element capable of crushing at least a portion of the cartridge disposed in the cartridge accommodation unit; a processor for generating a crushing signal; and a transmission circuit for transmitting the crushing signal to the crushing circuit, wherein the emulsion exposed by crushing at least a portion of the cartridge may be released to the outside of the electronic device by means of a microneedle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61K 31/465 - Nicotine; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to various embodiments may comprise: a housing comprising an open end and an elongated cavity configured to communicate with the open end so as to contain an aerosol-generating article; a stick holder disposed in the elongated cavity so as to capture the aerosol-generating article and to rotate the aerosol-generating article around the longitudinal center axis thereof; and a light-emitting element for emitting light such that a medium segment included in the aerosol-generating article is heated.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment comprises: a cartridge accommodation unit for accommodating a cartridge in which an emulsion is contained; a crushing circuit including a crushing element capable of crushing at least a part of the cartridge arranged in the cartridge accommodation unit; a microneedle for discharging, to the outside of the electronic device, the emulsion to be exposed by the crushing of at least the part of the cartridge; a processor for generating a crushing signal; and a transmission circuit for transmitting the crushing signal to the crushing circuit, wherein the crushing circuit further comprises an infrared (IR) lamp for emitting IR rays, and the processor can generate a lamp signal that controls the infrared lamp.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61K 31/465 - Nicotine; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

An inhaler for inhaling a functional material according to various embodiments comprises: a holder that includes an opening and an inner space communicating with the opening; piercing members which protrude into the inner space; and a functional material-accommodating member which is inserted along the longitudinal axis of the holder into the inner space of the holder from the opening and accommodates the functional material. One end of each of the piercing members is fixed to one side of the holder, and the tip of each of the piercing members faces the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article according to various embodiments includes a first end face, a second end face opposite the first end face, a side face formed between the first and second end faces, a medium segment, a first segment, and a second segment, wherein the first segment is disposed on the downstream side of the medium segment, the second segment is disposed on the upstream side of the medium segment, the medium segment includes a cylindrical frame and a medium portion surrounding the outer surface of the frame, and the medium portion may be exposed to the outside through the side surface of the aerosol-generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24C 5/28 - Cutting-off the tobacco rod
• A24C 5/24 - Pasting the seam

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to the present disclosure includes: a body comprising an insertion space having an opening to allow a stick to be inserted therein; a heater pin protruding from an end of the insertion space toward the opening and configured to be inserted into the stick that is inserted into the insertion space; and a heater disposed in a cavity of the heater pin and configured to heat the heater pin for heating the stick inserted into the insertion space, wherein the heater is formed of a material that has a temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) value of 1500 ppm/°C or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

An aerosol generating device and a method of manufacturing the aerosol generating are provided. The aerosol generating device includes: a body comprising an insertion space; a heater pin protruding upward from a lower end of the insertion space; a heater disposed in a cavity of the heater pin; a first bonding material injected into the cavity to fix the heater; and a second bonding material injected into the cavity to cover the first bonding material so as to fill an opening of the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders

Abstract

An aerosol generating device and a method of manufacturing the aerosol generating device are provided. According to an aspect of an example embodiment, there is provided a method of manufacturing an aerosol generating device including a heater inserted into an elongated heater pin. The method includes: injecting a bonding material in a liquid state into a cavity of the heater pin; inserting the heater into the cavity; reducing bubbles in the bonding material while the bonding material is still in the liquid state; and solidifying the bonding material into a solid state to secure the heater in the heater pin.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B06B 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• H05H 1/00 - Generating plasma; Handling plasma
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a cartridge reception portion which receives a cartridge including an emulsion therein; a crushing circuit including a crushing element capable of crushing at least a part of the cartridge disposed in the cartridge reception portion; a microneedle which discharges an emulsion exposed by crushing of at least a part of the cartridge to the outside of the electronic device; a processor which generates a crushing signal; and a transmission circuit which transmits a crushing signal to the crushing circuit, wherein the crushing circuit further comprises an ultrasonic vibrator, and the processor generates a vibration signal which controls the ultrasonic vibrator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61K 31/465 - Nicotine; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

Provided is a smoking material wrapper which has micropores wherein, when the smoking material wrapper is divided into three equal sections from the upstream end based on the application thereof to a smoking article, the sections further downstream have a higher average porosity. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the micropores have a pore size of 10 ㎛ to 50 ㎛ and are formed by a perforation method using plasma. The smoking material wrapper not only maintains the functionality of a packaging material due to low visibility, etc., but can also maintain a basic dilution rate, while minimizing the decrease in dilution rate that occurs as a smoking material portion is burned, when applied to smoking articles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24C 5/00 - Making cigarettes; Making tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes

Abstract

The aerosol generating device includes a housing, a mouth side end, at least one cartridge configured to store an aerosol forming substrate, and an aerosol generator connected to the cartridge and configured to generate an aerosol, wherein the aerosol generator includes a substrate including a plate shape, at least one transducer disposed on the substrate, and an atomization region on a surface of the substrate, in which an aerosol is generated, wherein the substrate is disposed in the housing to form an acute angle with respect to a central axis that is parallel to a longitudinal direction of the housing, and the transducer is configured to convert an electrical signal into a surface acoustic wave (SAW), and the SAW is transferred to the atomization region through the substrate to aerosolize the aerosol forming substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

To provide an additional image to a user, an electronic device receives data on a smoking event from an external device, generates image data including at least one graphic object corresponding to the smoking event based on data on the received smoking event, and provides an additional image to a user by outputting the image data on a display, wherein the additional image and a real scene corresponding to a field of view of the user are simultaneously observed by the user through the display.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 13/361 - Reproducing mixed stereoscopic images; Reproducing mixed monoscopic and stereoscopic images, e.g. a stereoscopic image overlay window on a monoscopic image background
• H04N 13/332 - Displays for viewing with the aid of special glasses or head-mounted displays [HMD]
• H04N 13/383 - Image reproducers using viewer tracking for tracking with gaze detection, i.e. detecting the lines of sight of the viewer's eyes
• H04N 13/363 - Image reproducers using image projection screens
• H04N 13/346 - Image reproducers using prisms or semi-transparent mirrors
• H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

Abstract

An inhaler for inhaling a functional material according to various embodiments comprises: a holder that includes an opening and an inner space communicating with the opening; piercing members which protrude into the inner space; and a functional material-accommodating member which is inserted along the longitudinal axis of the holder into the inner space of the holder from the opening and accommodates the functional material. Each of the piercing members can move between a first piercing position and a second piercing position, and the tip of each of the piercing members may be closer to the longitudinal axis when the piercing member is at the second piercing position than when the piercing member is at the first piercing position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article according to various embodiments comprises: a medium part, which comprises a first medium surface, a second medium surface formed on the opposite side of the first medium surface, and at least one side medium surface, perpendicular to the first medium surface and the second medium surface; an outer cover part, which comprises a first cover surface corresponding to the first medium surface of the medium part, a second cover surface corresponding to the second medium surface, and a side cover surface corresponding to the side medium surface and which is made of a porous material; and a susceptor arranged in correspondence to the first cover surface and the second cover surface, wherein the medium may be either inserted into an aerosol-generating device and then transferred by means of heating, or directly transferred by being inserted into a user's mouth.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettes; Chewing tobacco; Snuff
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

An aerosol generating method is provided. The aerosol generating method includes obtaining unique information of a cartridge from a tag of the cartridge connected to the electronic device, using short-range wireless communication, performing authentication of the cartridge based on the unique information of the cartridge, and when the cartridge is authenticated, generating an aerosol by vibrating an aerosol generating material included in the cartridge based on information on a natural vibration frequency of a vibrator included in the cartridge which is obtained from the tag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

The present invention provides an electrically heated smoking system comprising: a stick-type smoking article which comprises a carbon heat source containing a metal heat source; and an auto-ignition device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/22 - Cigarettes with integrated combustible heat sources, e.g. with carbonaceous heat sources
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An inhaler, according to one embodiment, comprises: a housing having one surface, the other surface opposite the one surface, and a plurality of side surfaces connecting the one surface and the other surface; a mouthpiece disposed on the one surface of the housing; a reservoir disposed within the housing and storing an inhalable composition; a nozzle extending from the mouthpiece to the reservoir; a needle valve movably disposed inside the nozzle and operating in a first state to close the nozzle or a second state to open the nozzle; and a sealing member fixedly installed on the nozzle, wherein a first gap may be formed between the needle valve and the nozzle in the first state, and a second gap may be formed between the needle valve and the sealing member in the second state.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A61M 11/02 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by air pressure applied to the liquid to be sprayed or atomised

Abstract

An aerosol generation apparatus according to an embodiment may comprise: an inhaling portion through which a user can inhale aerosol; a storage which can store an aerosol-forming substrate; an atomizing portion which can atomize the aerosol-forming substrate by using surface acoustic waves; a connection portion which connects the storage and the atomizing portion and can transfer the aerosol-forming substrate from the storage to the atomizing portion; and a channel portion which crosses at least some parts of the inhaling portion, the storage, and the connection portion and through which the atomized aerosol-forming substrate can move.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An inhaler for inhaling functional materials according to various embodiments may comprise: a holder comprising an opening and an inner space that is in communication with the opening; a piercing member which is arranged in the inner space and protrudes toward the opening; and a functional material accommodation member which is inserted from the opening into the inner space of the holder along the lengthwise shaft of the holder and accommodates the functional material, wherein the piercing member may include a plurality of holes which are air-permeable with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment may comprise: a supply portion having an aerosol-forming base material; a substrate portion capable of atomizing the aerosol-forming base material; a surface wave generator capable of transferring surface elastic waves to the substrate portion such that the aerosol-forming base material is atomized; and an inhaling portion through which a user can inhale the aerosol-forming base material atomized by the substrate portion. The supply portion may move the aerosol-forming base material to the substrate portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures

Abstract

An inhaler includes a stick provided with a chamber configured to accommodate a capsule including powder and a piercing hole opened toward the chamber, a holder including an insertion groove into which the stick is inserted, a piercing member provided in the insertion groove and configured to crush the capsule through the piercing hole when the stick is inserted into the insertion groove, a vibration member configured to provide vibration to the piercing member, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure a biosignal of a user of the inhaler, and a controller configured to control an operation of the inhaler.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating device including a heater assembly configured to perform induction heating of a cigarette accommodated in the aerosol generating device by using a susceptor, a cigarette detector including a plurality of inductance detection channels including a plurality of cigarette detection channels configured to detect insertion of the cigarette and an error detection channel configured to detect an external approach of a magnetic body to the aerosol generating device, and a controller configured to determine whether the cigarette is inserted into the aerosol generating device or the magnetic body has externally approached the aerosol generating device, based on a degree of an inductance change detected by the cigarette detection channels relative to an inductance change detected by the error detection channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• H01F 7/00 - Magnets

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating device including a heater configured to heat a cigarette, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the heater, a timer configured to count a current date, and a controller configured to calculate a temperature increase time of the cigarette by using the temperature sensor, set a threshold value based on the current date, when the temperature increase time is less than the threshold value, supply power to the heater according to a default temperature profile, and when the temperature increase time is greater than or equal to the threshold value, supply power to the heater according to a first correction profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to heat the inserted cigarette, a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the heater, an insertion detection sensor configured to detect insertion of the cigarette, a puff sensor configured to detect puffs by a user, and a controller configured to reset at least one of the temperature sensor and the puff sensor in response to a sensing signal output from the insertion detection sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a battery, an induction coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field on the basis of power supplied from the battery, a susceptor configured to heat an aerosol generating substrate by using heat generated by the alternating magnetic field, a temperature sensor arranged adjacent to the susceptor and configured to output a temperature sensing value as detection information, and a controller configured to cut off power supplied to the induction coil, according to a first abnormal heating condition and a second abnormal heating condition, which are based on the detection information of the temperature sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

Abstract

An inhaler according to an embodiment includes a stick including a chamber configured to accommodate a capsule containing powder and a piercing hole that opens toward the chamber, a holder including an insertion groove into which the stick is inserted in a first direction, a piercing member provided in the insertion groove and configured to crush the capsule through the piercing hole when the stick is inserted into the insertion groove, and a vibrating member configured to provide vibration to the piercing member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures

Abstract

An inhaler includes a stick provided with a chamber configured to accommodate a capsule comprising powder and a piercing hole open toward the chamber, a holder including an insertion groove into which the stick is inserted in a first direction, a piercing member provided in the insertion groove and configured to crush a capsule by passing through the piercing hole when the stick is inserted into the insertion groove, a vibration member configured to provide a vibration to the piercing member, a puff sensor configured to sense airflow inside the stick, and a controller configured to control an operation of the inhaler.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

An inhaler according to an embodiment includes a stick including a chamber configured to accommodate powder, a holder including an insertion groove into which the stick is inserted, a fixing member fixed to the insertion groove, an impact member connected to the fixing member, and a rotating member including a rotation axis provided in the insertion groove and at least one rotation blade provided on an outer circumferential surface of the rotating member, wherein the rotating member is configured to press the impact member temporarily while the rotation blade and the impact member are engaged with each other, as the rotating member rotates around the rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to heat a cigarette, a sensor unit configured to sense a parameter related to an operation of the heater, and a microcontroller unit configured to initialize the sensor unit when a heating event of the heater is initiated, attempt to communicate with the initialized sensor unit and determine whether communication with the sensor unit is normal, and when the communication with the sensor unit is determined to be abnormal, reattempt communication with the sensor unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of an aerosol generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article inserted into the accommodation space, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the heater, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, and a processor electrically connected to the heater and the battery, wherein the processor is configured to obtain at least one of data associated with an initial temperature of the heater, which is measured through the temperature sensor, and data associated with a final heating profile of the heater, and control power supply from the battery to the heater, based on the obtained data. Various embodiments may be made.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, a communication interface connected to an external device, and a controller configured to communicate with the external device only when an external input is received in a state in which a connection between the communication interface and the external device is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 21/46 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication by designing passwords or checking the strength of passwords
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

An aerosol generating system according to one embodiment includes a cigarette having a first color band of which color changes in response to humidity, and an aerosol generating device including a main body including an accommodation passage for accommodating the cigarette, a heater for heating the cigarette, a color sensor arranged on one side of the accommodation passage and detecting a color of the first color band, and a controller for determining a humidity state of the cigarette, based on a detected color of the first color band.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

The aerosol generating device may include a heating structure configured to generate heat by surface plasmon resonance, and a concentrator configured to focus light on the heating structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors

Abstract

A heater assembly for heating an aerosol-generating article by means of dielectric heating may comprise: an oscillation unit which generates microwaves; a resonance unit which resonates the microwaves to generate an electric field; and a coupler, one end of which comes into contact with the oscillation unit, the other end of which comes into contact with the resonance unit, and which transfers the microwaves generated by the oscillation unit to the resonance unit, wherein the oscillation unit comprises a printed circuit board which is stacked on the resonance unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes: an oscillating unit that generates microwaves; a resonating unit that accommodates an aerosol-generating article and resonates the microwaves to heat the aerosol-generating article; a power monitoring unit that measures power of reflected microwaves reflected from the resonating unit and input to the oscillating unit; and a processor that controls the output of the oscillating unit on the basis of the power of the reflected microwaves measured by the power monitoring unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

An aerosol generation device according to one aspect includes: an oscillation unit for generating microwaves; a resonant unit that accommodates an aerosol generation article and heats the aerosol generating article by outputting, to the aerosol generation article, an electric field due to resonance of the microwaves; and a processor that controls the output of the oscillation unit to move a maximum electric field absorption region of the aerosol generation article. ​

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a main body and an outer cover coupled to the main body, wherein the outer cover includes a circuit layer, a base layer, a light-transmitting layer, a shielding layer, and a coating layer, which are sequentially arranged in a direction from a rear surface of the outer cover toward a front surface of the outer cover, and one or more light-emitting units arranged on the circuit layer, the base layer, the light-transmitting layer, the shielding layer, and the coating layer include a material capable of transmitting light, and light emitted from the light-emitting units sequentially passes through the base layer, the light-transmitting layer, the shielding layer, and the coating layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to the present disclosure includes: a body shaped to define a first insertion space that is open at a top side of the body; a heater holder comprising a lateral wall and being detachably insertable into the first insertion space; a heater coupled to the heater holder; and an extractor comprising a lateral wall and being detachably insertable into the first insertion space, wherein the lateral wall of the heater holder and the lateral wall of the extractor collectively define a second insertion space that is open at a top side, and are alternately disposed along a circumference of the second insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

This heater assembly for heating an aerosol-generating article comprises: a case including an accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol-generating article and an opening through which the aerosol-generating article can be inserted; a resonance unit including a plurality of plates spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the aerosol-generating article and a connecting portion for connecting the plurality of plates and the case; and a coupler which supplies microwaves to at least one of the plurality of plates such that microwave resonance for heating the aerosol-generating article is generated in the resonance unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

A heater assembly comprises: an oscillation unit that generates microwaves; and a resonance unit that receives the microwaves generated from the oscillation unit through a coupler and generates an electric field by resonating the received microwaves, wherein the resonance unit comprises: an outer conductor including a receiving space for receiving an aerosol-generating article; a first inner conductor that surrounds a region of the aerosol-generating article received in the receiving space; and a second inner conductor that surrounds another region of the aerosol-generating article received in the receiving space, and the aerosol-generating article received in the receiving space may be heated by the electric field generated in the resonance unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

An aerosol generation device according to an embodiment comprises: a processor that controls the operation of the aerosol generation device; an oscillator that is provided with AC power to generate microwaves in a predetermined frequency range; a resonator that includes an accommodation space in which an aerosol-generating article is accommodated, and resonates incident microwaves output from the oscillator to heat the aerosol-generating article inserted into the accommodation space; and a power monitor that monitors reflected microwaves reflected by the resonator, wherein the processor determines whether the aerosol-generating article is inserted, on the basis of the reflected microwaves monitored by the power monitor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

A heater assembly according to one embodiment comprises: an oscillation part for generating microwaves of a designated frequency band; and a resonance part, which receives, through a coupler, the microwaves generated by the oscillation part and resonates the received microwaves so as to generate an electric field, wherein the resonance part can include: a case which has a lower surface, an upper surface facing the lower surface, and side surfaces for encompassing the inner space between the lower surface and the upper surface, and which includes an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generation article, and at least one opening through which the coupler can be inserted in the direction toward the inner space from the lower surface; a plurality of plates arranged to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the aerosol generation article accommodated in the accommodation space; and a connection part for connecting the plurality of plates. Other various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

A heater assembly, according to one embodiment of the present application, comprises: an oscillation unit that generates microwaves in a specified frequency band; a resonance unit that resonates the microwaves to generate an electric field; and a coupler that transmits the generated microwaves to the resonance unit. The resonance unit comprises: an accommodating space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article; a case including a first opening into which the aerosol-generating article may be inserted; a plurality of plates arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the accommodating space; and a connecting part connecting the plurality of plates and the case and including a second opening which corresponds to the first opening at a position facing the first opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device, according to one embodiment of the present application, comprises: an oscillation unit which generates microwaves; a resonance unit which includes an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article, and heats the aerosol-generating article by resonating the microwaves; a power monitoring unit which measures reflected microwaves reflected from the resonance unit and input into the oscillation unit; and a processor which determines the type of aerosol-generating article on the basis of the reflected microwaves measured by the power monitoring unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

Abstract

A method of manufacturing tobacco granules includes manufacturing ground tobacco by grinding raw tobacco, manufacturing a mixture including the ground tobacco and a solvent, manufacturing tobacco granules by using the mixture, and freeze-drying the tobacco granules.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24B 13/02 - Flakes or shreds of tobacco
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakes; Forms of such products
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24B 5/10 - Stripping tobacco; Treatment of stems or ribs by crushing the leaves with subsequent separating
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

A powder inhalation device includes a storage tank configured to store a medium in a powder form, a powder loading unit configured to receive the medium from the storage tank, an air flow passage through which the medium transferred to the powder loading unit flows together with air, an air flow sensor configured to detect a pressure or a flow velocity in the air flow passage, a powder diffuser configured to diffuse the medium transferred to the powder loading unit toward the air flow passage, and a controller configured to control the powder diffuser by receiving a pressure signal or a flow velocity signal from the air flow sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smoking product comprising: a filter portion; and a tobacco rod portion, the filter portion and the tobacco rod portion containing the same or different compositions, wherein the compositions include at least one selected from the group consisting of pyruvic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/00 - Cigars; Cigarettes
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24B 13/02 - Flakes or shreds of tobacco
• A24B 15/40 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring having only oxygen or sulfur as hetero-atoms

Abstract

An aerosol-generating system according to various embodiments may comprise an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article contained in a medium container. The aerosol-generating device may comprise: a housing comprising a first housing end and a second housing end on the opposite side to the first housing end; an outer air inflow unit detachably coupled to the first housing end of the housing; a medium container disposed inside the housing, the medium container comprising a first wall and a second wall facing the first wall; a heating unit disposed outside the first and second walls of the medium container so as to heat an aerosol-generating article contained in the medium container; and an air flow passage tube for fluidically connecting the medium container and the second housing end of the housing. The outer air inflow unit may include a perforated hole through which a fluid flows in from outside the aerosol-generating device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettes; Chewing tobacco; Snuff
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An inhaler for inhaling a functional material according to various embodiments may comprise: a first holder; a second holder rotatably connected to the first holder; piercing members which protrude into the inner space of the second holder; and a functional material-accommodating member which is disposed in the inner space of the second holder and accommodates the functional material. At least a portion of the functional material-accommodating member may be opened by the piercing members as the second holder rotates.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

A receptacle connector according to the present disclosure includes: a housing open on one side from a cavity therein; a terminal extending to the open one side from an inside of the housing; a first vent hole formed through the housing; and a membrane to cover the first vent hole and to partition an inside and an outside of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 24/60 - Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
• H01R 107/00 - Four or more poles

Abstract

An aerosol generating device may include: a cartridge including a reservoir for storing an aerosol generating material; a heater assembly detachably coupled to the cartridge and configured to heat the aerosol generating material provided from the cartridge to generate an aerosol; and a body detachably coupled to the heater assembly and including a battery configured to supply power to the heater assembly, wherein the heater assembly may include: a chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir of the cartridge; a wick configured to absorb the aerosol generating material supplied from the reservoir; and a heater arranged in at least a region of a side surface of the wick and configured to heat the aerosol generating material absorbed into the wick.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a body comprising a first opening to a first insertion space; a heater module configured to be removably inserted into the first insertion space, wherein the heater module comprises: a heater holder comprising a second opening to a second insertion space, wherein a heater is disposed in the second insertion space, a frame coupled to the heater holder, and a substrate coupled to the frame and on which a memory configured to store unique information regarding the heater is mounted; and a controller disposed in the body and configured to control operation of the heater based on receiving the unique information regarding the heater from the memory.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/04 - Waterproof or air-tight seals for heaters
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/85 - Maintenance, e.g. cleaning
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

Abstract

A mouthpiece according to an embodiment comprises: a mouthpiece part having an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface; a first capacitive sensor disposed in a first region of the outer circumferential surface of the mouthpiece part; a second capacitive sensor disposed in a second region of the outer circumferential surface, spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the first region; a first microcurrent application terminal disposed in a third region of the outer circumferential surface, spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the second region; and a second microcurrent application terminal disposed in a fourth region of the outer circumferential surface, spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the third region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

A method for generating a fragrance recipe according to one embodiment may comprise the steps of: sensing a fragrance of a substance; on the basis of the result of the sensing, extracting fragrance data representing the fragrance of the substance in terms of a plurality of predetermined ingredients and the respective concentrations of the ingredients; and converting fragrance data into a fragrance recipe on the basis of cartridge information of a fragrance diffusion device including a plurality of fragrance cartridges.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques

Abstract

The embodiments herein relate to a method for implementing a digital cigarette taste and a digital cigarette scent, and, particularly, to a method by which a user using a digital cigarette uses a digital recipe so as to smoke same with the digital cigarette. A method for controlling an electronic device, according to one embodiment, comprises steps in which the electronic device: receives a digital recipe; determines whether a first region of a mouth piece part is in contact with a first portion of a subject; determining whether a second region of the mouth piece part is in contact with a second portion of the subject; determining whether a first terminal and a second terminal of the mouth piece part are in contact with a third portion of the subject; and applying, to the third portion of the subject, a current corresponding to the digital recipe on the basis of whether the first terminal and the second terminal of the mouth piece part are in contact with the third portion of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Embodiments below relate to a method for realizing a digital cigarette flavor and a digital cigarette scent and, more particularly, to a method for a user using digital cigarettes to smoke digital cigarettes by using digital recipes. According to an embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device comprising a processor and a mouthpiece portion comprises: measuring a voltage of a terminal included in the mouthpiece portion; determining an object resistance value corresponding to an object on the basis of the measured voltage; and applying a current to the object on the basis of the object resistance value and a predetermined digital recipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• H03K 7/08 - Duration or width modulation

Abstract

An electronic cigarette fragrance-applying method, according to one embodiment, comprises the steps of: receiving a target mixing recipe; mixing a plurality of fragrance materials on the basis of the target mixing recipe; and providing an aerosolized fragrance material. The step for providing an aerosolized fragrance material comprises the steps of: sensing a puff of a user; aerosolizing the mixed fragrance material; and atomizing the aerosolized fragrance material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values

Abstract

Embodiments below relate to a method for realizing a digital cigarette taste and a digital cigarette scent and, more specifically, to a method by which a user using a digital cigarette smokes using the digital cigarette by utilizing a digital recipe. An electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a communication unit for receiving digital taste information and digital scent information from a terminal connected to an electronic cigarette device; a control unit for generate a taste control signal corresponding to the digital taste information and a scent control signal corresponding to the digital scent information; a scent generation unit for generating a scent molecule corresponding to the scent control signal; a taste generation unit for generating a current corresponding to the taste control signal; and an aerosol generation unit for generating aerosol.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a heater, a printed circuit board (PCB), an electrical line configured to connect the heater and the PCB, and a thermal insulator. The thermal insulator includes a thermally insulating housing, a flange protruding from a second surface of the thermally insulating housing, a passage through which the electrical line passes, wherein the passage is defined in the flange, a first seal surrounding the flange, and a second seal overlapping the first seal and the electrical line.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a cartridge includes plasma-treating at least a portion of a region of a storage of a cartridge, applying an adhesive to the region of the storage which is plasma-treated, and sealing the storage by coupling a cover to the region of the storage to which the adhesive is applied.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B29C 59/14 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by plasma treatment
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for diffusing a scent corresponding to content through content analysis. An operation method of a display device, according to one embodiment, comprises the steps of: recognizing a subject for scent analysis through content analysis; extracting scent data corresponding to the subject for scent analysis; converting the scent data into a scent recipe on the basis of cartridge information of a scent diffusion device connected to the display device; and transmitting a control signal including the scent recipe to the scent diffusion device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

Abstract

An operation method of a terminal, according to one embodiment, may comprise the steps of: transmitting a digital recipe purchase request signal to a server; receiving the digital recipe from the server; transmitting a control signal including the digital recipe to an electronic device connected to a terminal; receiving, from the electronic device, a notification of the completion of smoking using the digital recipe; and updating the number of times the digital recipe may be used, in response to the notification of the completion of smoking.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing, a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article and disposed in a first portion of the housing, a battery configured to supply electrical energy to the heater and disposed in a second portion of the housing, a protective circuit board connected to the battery and disposed in the second portion of the housing such that a clearance space is formed between the protective circuit board and the second portion of the housing, and a shock absorber configured to absorb shock to the protective circuit board and/or the battery and disposed in the clearance space.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

Provided is a vaporizer including a storage for storing an aerosol generating material, a generator configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol generating material, and an accommodating unit including a chamber configured to accommodate the generator, and an inlet configured to introduce air into the chamber, wherein the accommodating unit includes a plurality of walls surrounding the chamber, and at least some of the plurality of walls include an inclined surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

One or more embodiments relate to an aerosol generating device including a main body, a separation member detachably coupled to the main body, an accommodation hole penetrating the separation member and configured to accommodate an external device electrically connected to the aerosol generating device, and a separation guide hole connected to the accommodation hole and extending in a direction different from a direction in which the accommodation hole extends so that a separation tool for separating the separation member from the main body is inserted into the separation guide hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/95 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof structurally associated with cases
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

Abstract

A vaporizer for an aerosol generating device includes a storage unit storing an aerosol generating material, and a heating chamber configured to heat the aerosol generating material, wherein the heating chamber includes a wick extending in a longitudinal direction and configured to absorb the aerosol generating material, a coil wound around the wick and configured to heat the aerosol generating material absorbed into the wick, and an accommodation portion configured to accommodate the wick, a diameter of wire of the coil is 0.15 mm to 0.2 mm, the number of turns of the coil is 6 times to 9 times, and an ohmic loss in the coil is less than 8 watts (W).

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

The invention relates to an aerosol generating apparatus comprising: an aerosol generating article insertion part into which an aerosol generating article can be inserted; a sensor part for sensing a stimulus; at least one airflow passage connected to the aerosol generating article insertion part and capable of delivering external air to the aerosol generating article insertion part; and an opening and closing regulating member for regulating the opening and closing of the airflow passage on the basis of the stimulus sensed by the sensor part.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/485 - Valves; Apertures
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an aerosol generating device includes a display including a display panel and a touch panel configured to receive a touch input, a battery, and a processor electrically connected to the display and the battery, wherein the processor is configured to detect that a power state of the aerosol generating device is changed to a first state and change the power state of the aerosol generating device to a second state, based on whether a touch input through the touch panel of the display is received within a threshold time after the power state is changed to the first state, the second state being distinguished from the first state. Various embodiments may be made.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device comprising: an aerosol generation product insertion part into which an aerosol generation product can be inserted, and which includes a first heating part for applying heat to the aerosol generation product; a vaporization part, which includes an aerosol generation material, a second heating part for applying heat to the aerosol generation material, and a temperature sensor that can check the temperature of the second heating part; and a control unit that can control each of the first heating part and the second heating part.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flavor sheet comprising a flavor ingredient and activated carbon, and provides: a flavor sheet with improved flavor retention, comprising 10-40 wt% of a flavor ingredient and 1-10 wt% of activated carbon on the basis of the weight of the flavor sheet; and a manufacturing method therefor, and provides: a smoking product filter comprising the flavor sheet; and a smoking product.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/16 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of inorganic materials
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24D 3/08 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips

Abstract

The present invention provides a smoking product filter and a smoking product comprising same, the filter comprising at least two filter parts, wherein at least one of two or more filter parts includes 2-4 holes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/08 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to one embodiment may comprise: a first storage unit for storing a first liquid containing nicotine; a second storage unit for storing a second liquid capable of forming an inhalable composition by reacting with the first liquid; a reaction unit in which the first liquid can be atomized; and a surface wave generating unit capable of transmitting surface acoustic waves to the reaction unit, wherein atomization of the first liquid may be controlled by the surface acoustic waves.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/48 - Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning kit configured to clean an aerosol generating device. The cleaning kit includes: a rod that is elongated in a longitudinal direction; a first blade protruding from one end of the rod; a second blade protruding from another end of the rod, wherein the second blade is shaped to define a blade hole at an end of the second blade and along the longitudinal direction of the rod; and a pin protruding from an end of the first blade.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/85 - Maintenance, e.g. cleaning
• A24F 9/04 - Cleaning devices for pipes
• A47L 25/00 - Domestic cleaning devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device including a heater module that is detachable, wherein the aerosol generating device includes a main body including a controller and a battery, a heater module detachably coupled to the main body and including a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material, and a cartridge detachably coupled to the heater module and configured to store the aerosol generating material to be delivered to the heater, wherein the heater module includes a first terminal configured to electrically connect the cartridge to the heater module when the cartridge is coupled to the heater module, and a second terminal and a third terminal configured to electrically connect the heater module to the controller when the heater module is coupled to the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The present invention provides a smoking product filter and a smoking product comprising same, the filter comprising: lyocell tow including lyocell fibers; a binder solution; and a filter wrapping paper, and having, according to ASTM D6691, a biodegradability of at least 90% within 6 months under marine conditions at 30℃.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• B01D 39/18 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres the material being cellulose or derivatives thereof
• A24D 3/08 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24D 1/02 - Cigars; Cigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/04 - Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure

Abstract

In order to output a virtual smoke image, an electronic device can output target image content selected by a user via a display of the electronic device, receive sensing information about the status of an aerosol generation device from the aerosol generation device connected to the electronic device, generate a virtual smoke image on the basis of weather information and sensing information corresponding to the target image content, and output the virtual smoke image through the display of the electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a liquid-type inhalation formulation for a surface wave atomizer, and a cartridge and an aerosol-generating apparatus comprising same, wherein the inhalation formulation has a viscosity of 1.0-120 mPa·s at 20°C and comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerin, and physiological saline, the content of the glycerin being 50 wt% or more relative to the total weight of the propylene glycol, glycerin, and physiological saline.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/32 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extraction; Tobacco extracts
• A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

Abstract

In order to output a virtual smoke image, this electronic device may receive, from an aerosol generating apparatus, a connection request while being paired with one or more external controllers, determine a controller type of the aerosol generating apparatus, if the determined controller type corresponds to a type of a target external controller from among the one or more external controllers, stop pairing with the target external controller, perform connection to the aerosol generating apparatus, receive sensing information about a state of the aerosol generating apparatus, generate a virtual smoke image on the basis of the sensing information, and output the virtual smoke image through a display of the electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings

Abstract

In order to output a virtual smoke image, this electronic device may install, from a dongle connected to the electronic device, a virtual smoking program and a communication driver stored in the dongle, execute the virtual smoking program, receive sensing information about the state of an aerosol-generating apparatus, through the dongle, from the aerosol-generating apparatus that has established a wireless communication channel with the dongle, generate a virtual smoke image on the basis of the sensing information, and output the virtual smoke image through a display of the electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings

Abstract

In order to output a virtual smoke image, an electronic device may: receive a connection request from an aerosol generating device while being paired with one or more external controllers; determine the controller type of the aerosol generating device; if the determined controller type corresponds to the type of a target external controller from among the one or more external controllers, stop pairing with the target external controller; perform connection with the aerosol generating device; receive sensing information on the state of the aerosol generating device; generate the virtual smoke image on the basis of the sensing information; and output the virtual smoke image through a display of the electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings

Abstract

According to an example embodiment, a drive circuit for supplying power to a vibrator includes one or more capacitors connected in parallel, an inductor connected to a first electrical contact point, a switch having a drain terminal connected to the first electrical contact point, a first power source configured to provide a voltage to a gate terminal of the switch, a second power source configured to provide a voltage to a second end of the inductor, and a resistor connected between the gate terminal of the switch and the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• B06B 1/20 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of a vibrating fluid
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

According to an example embodiment, a drive circuit of an electronic device for supplying power to a vibrator connected to the electronic device includes a first power source that provides a voltage to a gate terminal of a switch, a second power source that provides a voltage to a drain terminal of the switch, and a diode connected to a first electrical contact point and a second electrical contact point to be connected in parallel with the vibrator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• B06B 1/20 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of a vibrating fluid
• H03K 17/081 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit
• H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to the present disclosure includes: a body; a heater module structured to detachably couple with the body and the heater module is shaped to define a first insertion space and includes an end that is open; a heater coupled to the heater module; a memory coupled to the heater module and is configured to store information specifically associated with the heater; and a controller coupled to the body, and is configured to receive the information from the memory, and control an operation of the heater based on the information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
• A24F 40/85 - Maintenance, e.g. cleaning
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 3/42 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible
• H05B 3/04 - Waterproof or air-tight seals for heaters
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors