Apparatus for heating smokable material
US11497253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described herein is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a first casing portion comprising a first connector and a recess for receiving a cartridge, and a second casing portion comprising a second connector for engagement with the first connector. When engaged, the first and second connectors define an inlet between the first and second connectors for admitting air into the recess from an exterior of the smoking article.
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