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Electronic cigarette

US9572373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/142
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic cigarette is provided, which includes: a housing having a chimney formed therein; a liquid reservoir for storing liquid in the housing; and an atomizer assembly received in the housing. The atomizer assembly includes a heating tube capable of absorbing liquid. The heating tube defines a plurality of micropores on a wall thereof; an inner surface of the heating tube is in contact with the air in the chimney.

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