Aerosol-generating device with protected air inlet
US12408704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An aerosol-generating device is provided, including an aerosolisation chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate; an air inlet configured such that ambient air may flow therethrough and into the aerosol-generating device; and an airflow path fluidly connecting the air inlet with the aerosolisation chamber, the air inlet being disposed in a recessed portion of an outer surface of the aerosol-generating device, and the recessed portion having a length of more than 10 mm and being configured to prevent blocking of the air inlet by a user. A system is also provided, including the aerosol-generating device and a mouthpiece element.
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