17793239. AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING A SEALING MEMBER simplified abstract (KT&G CORPORATION)

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AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING A SEALING MEMBER

Organization Name

KT&G CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Dong Sung Kim of Seoul (KR)

Heon Jun Jeong of Seoul (KR)

Won Kyeong Lee of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Jae Sung Choi of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING A SEALING MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17793239 titled 'AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING A SEALING MEMBER

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for an aerosol-generating device that includes a thermoplastic elastomer with a specific melt flow index.

  • The device includes a battery, a controller, an atomizer, and a scaling member with a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • The thermoplastic elastomer has a melt flow index ranging from 1.8 g/10 min to 80.0 g/10 min.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various aerosol-generating devices such as e-cigarettes, humidifiers, and air fresheners.

Problems Solved

The use of the thermoplastic elastomer in the scaling member helps improve the efficiency and performance of the aerosol-generating device.

Benefits

- Enhanced durability and flexibility - Improved atomization process - Consistent aerosol output

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Aerosol-Generating Devices with Thermoplastic Elastomers

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to the use of thermoplastic elastomers in aerosol-generating devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the specific melt flow index of the thermoplastic elastomer impact the performance of the aerosol-generating device?

The abstract mentions a range of melt flow index values, but it does not elaborate on how these values affect the device's functionality.

Are there any specific safety considerations associated with using thermoplastic elastomers in aerosol-generating devices?

While the benefits of using thermoplastic elastomers are highlighted, potential safety concerns or regulatory implications are not addressed in the abstract.


Original Abstract Submitted

An aerosol-generating device includes a battery, a controller, an atomizer, and a scaling member disposed on one end of the atomizer and including a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer has a melt flow index of 1.8 g/10 min to 80.0 g/10 min.