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Smoke generation pod

US10638768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/90
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A smoke generation pod for use in a smoke generation system includes an enclosure that has there within a material such as wood that is heated or ignited by an igniter or arc housed within the smoke generation pod. The smoke generation pod has an input vent for accepting air and an output vent for distributing smoke. The smoke is routed to an object such as a glass (with or without a liquid there within) for infusing the smoke into the liquid or onto the object. In some embodiments, the output vent has a filter and, some such filters also remove some or all carcinogens from the smoke that is emitted.

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