Vapor provision device with liquid capture
US11583004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/021
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An assembly for a vapor provision device includes a vapor generator for vaporizing source liquid, a liquid conduit for delivering source liquid from a reservoir to the vapor generator, and a liquid capture element in liquid transfer contact with at least a portion of the liquid conduit between the vapor generator and a part of the liquid conduit that receives liquid from the reservoir, and including an absorbent structure providing a lower capillary force than a capillary force of the liquid conduit.
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