Electronic cigarette
US9572373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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