Electronic smoking article with battery power control
US10070667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus comprising an electronic device (1, 2, 3) such as an electronic smoking device to be powered by a battery (14) in first and second different modes that consume different levels of electrical power; and a part (24) that produces a magnetic field such a permanent magnet, that is separable from the device in preparation for its operation. The electronic device is configured to detect changes in the magnetic field at the device and in response thereto, to change its mode. The magnet may be included in packaging (32) for the device so that whilst in the packaging, the device is switched to a low power storage mode and automatically switches to an operational mode when removed from the packaging ready for use.
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