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Consumable for use with apparatus for heating aerosolisable material

US11992039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2019
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/465
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is a consumable for use with apparatus for heating aerosolisable material to volatilise at least one component of the aerosolisable material. The consumable comprises an outer tube, an inner member inside the outer tube, and at least one support that supports the inner member relative to the outer tube so that at least one air gap exists between the inner member and the outer tube. At least one of the inner member, the outer tube and the support comprises aerosolisable material that is heatable to generate aerosol in the air gap. The consumable has at least one outlet for permitting the aerosol to pass out of consumable from the air gap.

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