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Method of configuring fluid permeable heater

US12289803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2023
Grant dateApr 29, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The method includes first defining a reservoir within at least one first housing, the reservoir having a first part and a second part and being configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation, second defining at least one channel that is configured to communicate the pre-vapor formulation from the first part to the second part, third defining an airflow path within the at least one first housing, and first configuring a heater that is fluid permeable to heat and at least partially vaporize the pre-vapor formulation, the heater being on an end of the second part, the heater having a first surface that faces the first part, a first portion of the first surface being in direct communication with a second portion of the airflow path.

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