Aerosol provision system
US12114696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An aerosol provision system for generating aerosol from a removable consumable comprising an aerosol forming material. The system includes an aerosol provision device and a removable consumable. The aerosol provision device includes a power source; a receptacle; and a first component configured to operate in response to power received from the power source. The removable consumable is for engagement with the receptacle, and the removable consumable comprises a second component configured to interact with the first component. The removable consumable defines an outer profile having at least a first alignment feature and the receptacle defines an inner profile comprising at least a second alignment feature corresponding to the first alignment feature; wherein the first and second alignment features are configured to restrict the orientation of the removable consumable to a single orientation when engaged with the receptacle such that the second component is aligned with the first component of the device when the consumable is engaged with the receptacle.
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