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Electronic smoking article

US11147312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2020
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element is formed of a carbon or graphite foam.

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