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Accessory configured to charge an aerosol delivery device and related method

US9936733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2016
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An aerosol delivery device accessory is disclosed. The accessory may include a housing defining a cavity. An electrical power source and a connector may be engaged with a drawer assembly. The drawer assembly may be moveable with respect to the housing between extended and retracted configurations. In the extended configuration an aerosol delivery device may be engaged with the connector. In the retracted configuration the aerosol delivery device may be protected by the housing and recharged by the electrical power source. The drawer assembly may include a storage compartment configured to receive cartridges for the aerosol delivery device. Further, a slider may engage and move a cartridge between recessed and extended positions to store and provide access thereto. A related assembly method is also provided.

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