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Folded heater for electronic vaping device
US2025106949A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2025106949-A1 |
| Application number | US-202418975102-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Publication date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Grant date | — |
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A folded heater of an electronic vaping device includes a first plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in a first direction and defining a first side of the heater and a second plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in the first direction and defining a second side of the heater. The second side is substantially parallel to the first side. The heater also includes a first lead portion and a second lead portion. The first plurality of U-shaped segments, the second plurality of U-shaped segments, the first lead portion, and the second lead portion are a single integral member.
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We claim: 1 . A method of forming a heater assembly comprising: shaping a heater from a sheet of metal, the heater including, a first plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in a first direction and defining a first side of the heater, a second plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in the first direction and defining a second side of the heater, the second side substantially parallel to the first side, a first lead portion, a second lead portion, the first plurality of U-shaped segments, the second plurality of U-shaped segments, the first lead portion, and the second lead portion being a single integral member; and folding the heater along straight portions between the first plurality of U-shaped segments and the second plurality of U-shaped segments, such that the first plurality of U-shaped segments is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the second plurality of U-shaped segments to form a folded heater. 2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: positioning a sheet of wicking material within the folded heater. 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: positioning a sheet of wicking material along the straight portions prior to the folding.
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Manufacture · CPC title
- A24F40/46Primary
Shape or structure of electric heating means · CPC title
Devices using liquid inhalable precursors · CPC title
Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or holders · CPC title
characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material · CPC title
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- What does patent US2025106949A1 cover?
- A folded heater of an electronic vaping device includes a first plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in a first direction and defining a first side of the heater and a second plurality of U-shaped segments arranged in the first direction and defining a second side of the heater. The second side is substantially parallel to the first side. The heater also includes a first lead portion and a s…
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- Altria Client Services Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A24F40/46. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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