Nicotine pod assemblies and nicotine e-vaping devices
US11576432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A nicotine e-vaping device may include a nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.
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