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Method of assembling a simulated cigarette

US9826779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2014
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/36
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of assembling a tubular simulated cigarette, the method comprising providing an elongate hollow housing having an inhaling end and a refill end; inserting an outlet valve tube, a dip tube and a support from the refill end so that the support supports the proximal end of the dip tube in the housing; inserting a refill valve into the refill end and fixing it in place to form a composition reservoir with the dip tube placing the reservoir in fluid communication with an outlet orifice when the outlet valve tube is open; inserting a valve element into a recess in the side of the housing so that the valve element is positioned to selectively close the outlet valve tube; inserting a breath operated valve actuation mechanism laterally into the recess; and applying a cover to the recess.

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