Carrier for a functional component for use in mixing an aerosol precursor liquid, and associated apparatus and method
US11559077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/045
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A carrier, apparatus and method for making an aerosol precursor liquid suitable for aerosolized delivery by a device such as an electronic cigarette. A carrier is fluid permeable and comprises a tobacco-derived medium for carrying a functional component, the medium being configured to release the functional component into a fluid to provide an aerosol precursor liquid infused with the functional component. A method for mixing an aerosol precursor liquid for aerosolized delivery of a functional component by an aerosol delivery device comprises bringing the tobacco-derived medium carrying the functional component into contact with fluid and allowing the fluid to saturate the medium to thereby cause the medium to release the functional component into said fluid to form an aerosol precursor liquid infused with the functional component. A receptacle comprising a chamber for the carrier is provided for mixing the aerosol precursor liquid. Example functional components include nicotine and nicotine salts.
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