18394906. AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)
Contents
- 1 AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rui Nuno Batista of Morges (CH)
Stephane Antony Hedarchet of Pully (CH)
AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394906 titled 'AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an aerosol-generating device with an electrical power supply, a housing, at least one electrical heater, and a controller. The controller activates the heater when an aerosol-generating article is placed in the device, and a segmented visual feedback device provides feedback during the heating process.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Aerosol-generating device with electrical power supply, housing, heater, and controller. - Controller activates heater when aerosol-generating article is inserted. - Segmented visual feedback device provides feedback during heating process.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in: - Inhalers for medical purposes - Air fresheners - Vaporizers for e-cigarettes
Problems Solved
- Efficient heating of aerosol-generating articles - Providing visual feedback during the heating process
Benefits
- Controlled and efficient aerosol generation - User-friendly interface with visual feedback - Consistent heating for optimal aerosol production
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Aerosol-Generating Devices for Enhanced User Experience"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to: - Inhalers with heating elements - Devices with visual feedback during operation
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine the total time period for heating the aerosol-generating article?
The abstract does not specify how the controller calculates the total time period for heating the article. This could be based on preset parameters, sensor feedback, or user input.
What materials are used for the housing and electrical heater in the device?
The abstract does not mention the specific materials used for the housing and electrical heater. Understanding the materials could provide insights into the durability and safety of the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aerosol-generating device may comprise an electrical power supply, a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article, at least one electrical heater within the cavity, and/or a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to the at least one electrical heater. The controller is configured to activate the at least one electrical heater for a total time period when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity. The aerosol-generating device may also comprise a segmented visual feedback device, wherein a plurality of segments of the segmented visual feedback device each correspond to a portion of the total time period. Each of the plurality of segments is configured to provide visual feedback when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity and when the corresponding portion of the total time period has elapsed.
