SMOKING CAPSULE WITH NON-UNIFORM METALLIC FOIL

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SMOKING CAPSULE WITH NON-UNIFORM METALLIC FOIL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240237709 titled 'SMOKING CAPSULE WITH NON-UNIFORM METALLIC FOIL

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus and methods for a smoking device that heats a capsule containing smoking material and active agents using resistive heating by electrodes.

The smoking device includes first and second electrodes.
A capsule surrounds the smoking material with metallic foil that can be heated by the electrodes.
The metallic foil changes configuration when heated, allowing for controlled heating of the smoking material.
The electrodes drive a current into the metallic foil to heat it and release the active agents in the smoking material.

Key Features and Innovation:

Use of metallic foil to heat smoking material in a controlled manner.
Configuration change of metallic foil for precise heating.
Integration of resistive heating by electrodes for efficient heating process.

Potential Applications:

Smoking devices for controlled release of active agents.
Medical devices for inhalation therapy.
Consumer products for recreational smoking.

Problems Solved:

Precise heating of smoking material.
Controlled release of active agents.
Efficient use of electrodes for heating process.

Benefits:

Controlled and precise heating.
Efficient release of active agents.
Consistent smoking experience.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the development of advanced smoking devices for medical and recreational purposes, potentially leading to new market opportunities in the smoking industry.

Questions about Smoking Device Technology: 1. How does the metallic foil surrounding the smoking material contribute to the heating process? 2. What are the potential implications of using resistive heating by electrodes in smoking devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. a capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. the metallic foil has a first configuration at locations at which the electrodes are configured to contact the metallic foil, and a second configuration along a region in which the metallic foil surrounds the smoking material that is between the locations at which the electrodes are configured to contact the metallic foil. other applications are also described.