Elongate aerosol-generating device and system
US9854845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an elongate aerosol-generating device having at least a portion of its transverse external cross-section defined by a shape having at least five sides. The shape may be polygonal. The cross-sectional shape of the device confers stability against rolling. The elongate aerosol-generating device includes a substrate receiving cavity configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, a heating element, and a power supply configured to provide power to the heating element. The external shape of the aerosol-generating device may be defined by a housing having at least two separable portions. The external shape may be defined by a polygon having convexly curved faces to minimize perceived misalignments between adjacent housing portions.
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