Lighting unit for aerosol-generating systems
US12114698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/587
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cartridge for use with an aerosol-generating system has a housing defining a liquid containing volume. The housing includes a sidewall extending from a mouthpiece end to a power supply end. The housing includes a transparent region forming at least a portion of the sidewall. The housing includes a light source fixed to the sidewall. The light source is configured to transmit light into the liquid containing volume. The light source may be fixed to an inner surface of the sidewall, fixed to an outer surface of the sidewall, or form a portion or the sidewall.
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