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Heater for an electrically heated aerosol generating system

US9986761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2015
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2036

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

Abstract

An electrically heated aerosol generating system for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate includes at least one electric heater for heating the aerosol-forming substrate to form the aerosol. The heater includes a heating element of a first cross section electrically connected to a plurality of elongate support elements. Each support element has a cross section greater than the first cross section. At least one of the support elements is integrally formed with the heating element.

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