18431377. REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)
Contents
- 1 REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18431377 titled 'REFILLABLE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE
Simplified Explanation
The refillable heated aerosol-generating article is designed for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device. It includes a refillable liquid retention section and an aerosol-generation section within a casing.
- Refillable liquid retention section:
* Contains a liquid retention medium with a capacity of up to 35 microliters of liquid. * Allows for charging with liquid through an opening or port.
- Aerosol-generation section:
* Located downstream of the refillable liquid retention section. * Air can be drawn through the article from the distal end to the outlet end during use.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Personal vaporizers
- Medical inhalers
- Air fresheners
Problems Solved
- Eliminates the need for disposable aerosol-generating articles
- Provides a refillable option for users
Benefits
- Cost-effective
- Environmentally friendly
- Convenient for users
Potential Commercial Applications
- E-cigarette industry
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Home fragrance market
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be refillable e-cigarette cartridges that allow users to refill with e-liquid.
Unanswered Questions
How does the heating element work in this aerosol-generating article?
The abstract does not provide details on the heating mechanism used in the article.
What materials are used in the construction of the casing?
The abstract does not mention the specific materials used in the casing of the refillable heated aerosol-generating article.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refillable heated aerosol-generating article for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device has an outlet end for insertion into a user's mouth during use, and a distal end upstream from the outlet end. The article includes a refillable liquid retention section and an aerosol-generation section located within a casing. The refillable liquid retention section includes a liquid retention medium, and the aerosol-generation section is located downstream of the refillable liquid retention section. The liquid retention medium has a capacity to absorb up to 35 microliters of liquid. The article is configured such that, during use, air can be drawn through the article from the distal end to the end, passing through the refillable liquid retention section. The article defines an opening or port for allowing the refillable liquid retention section to be charged with liquid.
