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Electronic smoking article

US9986760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2014
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises a plurality of fused metal beads or particles.

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