Electrically heated cigarette smoking system
US7293565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stand for an electrically heated cigarette smoking device can removably support an electrically heated cigarette smoking device, which includes a rechargeable power supply. The stand is configured to fit in a receptacle, such as a receptacle in a vehicle. Charging electronics controls charging of the rechargeable power supply when the electrically heated cigarette smoking device is supported by the stand, and the electrically heated cigarette smoking device or stand is electrically connected to the external power supply.
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