18284821. AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE simplified abstract (KT&G CORPORATION)
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AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongsub Lee of Sungnam-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Byungsung Cho of Gwangmyung-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18284821 titled 'AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The aerosol-generating device described in the patent application includes a body, a cartridge with separate chambers for liquid storage and wick heating, a heater, a cap with inlets for communication, and an inflow passage between the cap and cartridge.
- Cartridge with separate chambers for liquid storage and wick heating
- Heater to heat the wick for aerosol generation
- Cap with inlets for communication between inside and outside of the cartridge
- Inflow passage formed between the cap and the cartridge
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in the development of electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and other aerosol-generating products.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently heating the wick to generate aerosol while allowing for easy communication between the cartridge and the outside environment.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved aerosol generation, better control over heating the wick, and enhanced user experience with aerosol-generating devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in the electronic cigarette industry, vaping industry, and other aerosol-generating product markets.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar aerosol-generating devices with separate chambers for liquid storage and wick heating, but without the specific design features described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing aerosol-generating devices on the market?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing aerosol-generating devices, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages or disadvantages of this technology in relation to current products.
What are the potential regulatory implications of this technology in the aerosol-generating industry?
The article does not address the potential regulatory implications of introducing this technology into the market, leaving the reader to speculate on how regulations may impact its commercialization and use.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a body; a cartridge coupled to the body and comprising: a first chamber configured to store a liquid; a second chamber formed separately from the first chamber; a wick disposed in the second chamber and in communication with the first chamber; a heater configured to heat the wick; and a cartridge inlet allowing the second chamber to communicate with an outside of the cartridge; a cap configured to cover the cartridge and comprising a cap inlet allowing communication between an inside and an outside of the cartridge; and an inflow passage interconnecting the cap inlet and the cartridge inlet, wherein at least a portion of the inflow passage is formed between the cap and the cartridge.
