Non-combustible smoking systems, devices and elements thereof

US10986874B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Altria Client Services LLC · US

Inventors

• Christopher S. Tucker · Midlothian, US
• Barry S. Smith · Hopewell, US
• Ed CADIEUX · Mechanicsville, US
• David BENNETT · Richmond, US
• Raquel Olegario · Richmond, US
• San Li · Midlothian, US
• Georgios D. Karles · Richmond, US
• Richard Jupe · Richmond, US
• Peter Lipowicz · Midlothian, US
• Benjamin Ragland · Charles City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 12, 2019
• Grant date: Apr 27, 2021
• Expiry date: Mar 12, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H05B2203/021
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

At least one example embodiment provides a non-combustible smoking system or kit, comprising: a cartridge having a first end and a second end; and a tobacco containing section having a third end and a fourth end. The cartridge includes: a pre-vapor formulation reservoir element and a pre-vapor heating element coupled to the pre-vapor formulation reservoir element. The tobacco containing section includes a tobacco housing and a tobacco heating element. The first end of the cartridge is configured to be connected to the fourth end of the tobacco containing section, and the second end of the cartridge is configured to be connected to the third end of the tobacco containing section.