Japan Tobacco Inc. patent applications published on September 12th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Japan Tobacco Inc. on September 12th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Japan Tobacco Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies related to filter inspection, PDHK inhibitory compounds for diabetes treatment, aerosol generation systems for inhalation devices, and circuit units for aerosol generation devices. These patents aim to enhance the quality, safety, and user experience of various inhalation products.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Filter Inspection Device:
    - Uses illumination, camera, image processing unit, and assessment unit.
    - Detects presence and quality of solid material in filters.
  * PDHK Inhibitory Compound:
    - Treats diabetes, insulin resistance syndrome, and related conditions.
    - Offers benefits in managing diabetes and improving cardiac health.
  * Aerosol Generation System:
    - Includes a controller for efficient aerosol generation.
    - Enhances user experience with controlled heating and power supply.
  * Circuit Unit for Aerosol Generation Device:
    - Adjusts power supply based on remaining aerosol quantity.
    - Prevents overheating and ensures efficient use of aerosol source.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Filter Inspection Device:
    - Quality control in manufacturing flavor inhalation articles.
    - Regulatory compliance in inhalation product production.
  * PDHK Inhibitory Compound:
    - Treatment of diabetes-related conditions and cardiac issues.
  * Aerosol Generation System:
    - Medical inhalation devices, e-cigarettes, and air fresheners.
  * Circuit Unit for Aerosol Generation Device:
    - Inhalers, air fresheners, and industrial spray systems.

Patent applications for Japan Tobacco Inc. on September 12th, 2024

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM (18654011)

Main Inventor

Manabu YAMADA

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM (18666861)

Main Inventor

Mitsuhiro NAKATANI

CIRCUIT UNIT FOR AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (18667177)

Main Inventor

Takuma NAKANO

CIRCUIT UNIT FOR AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (18664619)

Main Inventor

Takuma NAKANO

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM (18665583)

Main Inventor

Takao ARADACHI

INHALATION DEVICE (18665588)

Main Inventor

Takuma NAKANO

NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC AMIDE COMPOUND AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE THEREOF (18460821)

Main Inventor

Takaki Maeba

INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD FOR FILTER (18666862)

Main Inventor

Shota KOBAYASHI