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Security features for aerosol generation device

US12342858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. · US

Inventors

Sean Lukan · Milford, US
TJ Root · Winston-Salem, US
Patrick Bailey · Winston-Salem, US
Rae McNeil · Winston-Salem, US
Benjamin Gatti · Lake Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2023
Grant date	Jul 1, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 9, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA24F40/50
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A security device for an aerosol generation device includes an engagement assembly configured to releasably engage a portion of the aerosol generation device and a locking assembly operably coupled to the engagement assembly. The locking assembly is configured to have a locked state in which the engagement assembly is affixed to the portion of the aerosol generation device, and an unlocked state in which the engagement assembly is released from being affixed to the portion of the aerosol generation device. The engagement assembly is further configured to perform a benefit denial function responsive to removal of the security device from the aerosol generation device.

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