Cartridge for inductively heated aerosol-generating device
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Aerosol devices and methods for inhaling a substance and uses thereof
US8991402B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8991402-B2 |
| Application number | US-33643908-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Devices, cartridges, and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein a device generates an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract, while reducing Hoffman analytes and mutagenic compounds delivered to the user as compared to a common tobacco cigarette.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of delivering an aerosol to a subject, the method comprising: (a) deploying an aerosol generating device comprising a heater and a cartridge comprising a vaporizable material in a vaporization chamber, the vaporizable material comprising fine pieces of tobacco and a vapor forming medium, wherein the fine pieces of tobacco are from 1 mm to 2 mm in diameter; (b) heating the vaporizable material in the vaporization chamber with the heater of the devi…
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- What does patent US8991402B2 cover?
- Devices, cartridges, and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein a device generates an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract, while reducing Hoffman analytes and mutagenic compounds delivered to the user as compared to a common tobacco cigarette.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bowen Adam, Monsees James, Pax Labs Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A24F40/42. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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