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Hot-wire control for an electronic cigarette

US11849760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2022
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/24
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include functionality for monitoring and controlling the thermal properties of the e-Cig. The system and method described herein may monitor a temperature based on a resistor (i.e. hot wire) near the wick and model the thermal cycle of an e-Cig. The model can be used for controlling the temperature of the e-Cig and preventing burning. The temperature control may dictate optimal conditions for atomization and smoke generation in an e-Cig while avoiding hotspots and burning to the atomizer or cartomizer.

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