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Smoke-free cigarette, cigar or pipe

US9717274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2012
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3613
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a smokeless cigarette, cigar, or pipe having at least one depot (10) for storing and for defined release due to external heat input of nicotine and/or compound comprising nicotine to an airflow to be guided through the depot (10). According to the invention the depot (10) comprises at least one heat transfer segment (16) for targeted heat input for defined release of the nicotine and/or nicotine compound to the airflow.

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