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Method, system and device for controlling a heating element

US10201186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 12, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, a method, and a device for controlling a heating element in electronic articles, and more particularly for controlling a heating element in electronic cigarettes. In one embodiment A system for controlling a heater can comprise a power source, a memory configured to store programming, an MCU, a solution, a heater configured to heat the solution, and a sensor. The power source, the memory, the MCU, the heater, and the sensor can be electrically coupled. The MCU can receive signals from the sensor and control the heater, and the MCU can be configured to use programming stored in the memory to control the heater.

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