CN105377065A - Vaping Alternative Devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The electronic smoking substitute device comprises a tubular body (2) of rigid material inside which a rechargeable battery and an atomizer adapted to be powered by said battery are arranged. An actuating means (5) allows the heating of the atomizer to be operated by the battery. A canister (10) containing an inhalable substance in aqueous solution is adapted to be placed in contact with the atomiser in a disposable manner.

Description

Vaping Alternative Devices

technical field

The present invention relates to an electronic smoking alternative device, commonly known as an electronic cigarette.

Background technique

The use of electronic smoking alternative devices, commonly known as e-cigarettes, which enable users to inhale a substance that mimics the smell of traditional secondary products of tobacco without producing any flame or smoke has been known for a long time. In addition to suitable flavours, the inhalable substance in vapor form may or may not contain nicotine. In practice, e-cigarettes give users a sensation similar to that provided by traditional smoking products such as cigars and cigarettes, but because there is no combustion, they are potentially less harmful to health.

Electronic cigarettes generally comprise a rechargeable battery, an atomizer powered by the battery and a container for liquid to be vaporized arranged in contact with the atomizer. In known types of e-cigarettes, the battery, atomizer and liquid container are housed in a casing of elongated shape, which also visually reproduces the shape of an ordinary cigarette. For example, certain types of electronic cigarettes are known in which a liquid container is placed within a portion of a tubular housing simulating the filter of a cigarette, and the liquid container is inserted into an atomizer associated with a battery placed in a tubular The distal portion of the housing simulates the cylindrical body of a cigarette.

When the nebulizer is activated by the battery, the liquid solution in the container vaporizes and can be inhaled by the user. The dose of liquid solution contained in the container is such that, once vaporized, a predetermined inhalation amount is permitted.

An electronic smoking replacement device of the type described, for example, in patent application GB2465247. Such devices consist of a tube containing a canister containing a liquid containing an inhalable substance, such as an aqueous solution of nicotine and other flavorants. The device also includes a heating element in direct contact with the tank. The heating element is adapted to be powered by a rechargeable battery. In such devices, the tank cannot be removed from the tube without damaging or destroying other parts of the same device. Thus, the device is of the disposable type like ordinary cigarettes, ie the entire device is discarded when the contents of the can are used up.

A different type of electronic smoking replacement device such as shown in patent application US2013/0081642 comprises a first tubular unit (also called a cartomizer) inside which a battery is housed, and a second tubular unit (also known as a cartomizer). In use, the second tubular unit is axially coupled to the first unit and internally carries a tank for the liquid solution and an atomiser arranged in contact with the tank. In this case, only the carbonizer is disposable, while the battery cells are reusable.

Patent application WO2013/040193 discloses an electronic cigarette having a first part, which is a tubular reusable element housing electronic components, comprising a rechargeable battery and a heating element. The second part is airtightly coupled to the tubular element and can be replaced periodically. Such a replaceable part houses a cartridge with the material to be vaporized, such as synthetic cotton fibers impregnated with a mixture of polyethylene glycol, nicotine and other flavorants. This first portion allows the passage of hot air when the user inhales through the mouthpiece placed at the end of the cigarette. Hot air flows over the volatile material, providing the user with vaporized nicotine or other substance to be inhaled. The cartridge allows for 150 to 200 inhalations. Since the nebulizer is separated from the cartridge containing the volatile substances, the cost of replaceable parts is reduced.

Growth in the industry has led to the production of e-cigarettes with premium features that are also not reminiscent of regular cigarettes in design. Such electronic cigarettes provide, for example, electronic circuits that control their functions.

The most common e-cigarettes today provide a refillable canister as a container for inhalable liquid associated with a tubular body housing a battery and an atomizer. The tank is adapted to hold a suitable amount of liquid. In particular, the tank has a sufficient capacity to allow continuous use of the e-cigarette, for example for one or more days, depending of course on personal habits, ie on how often the user typically uses the device. Before its use, the tank is filled with a suitable amount of liquid; when the amount of liquid is exhausted, the user should remove the tank from the body of the device and refill it by suction from a suitable bottle.

The frequent operation of canister refills for electronic cigarettes is often inconvenient, especially if the user needs to carry the bottle with the filling liquid with him. For this reason, manufacturers of e-cigarettes generally tend to use larger sized cans in order to significantly increase the number of puffs available per refill. However, this implies an undesirable increase in the size and weight of the device. Also for those who smoke excessively, there are basically no issues with changing requiring frequent refills.

Another drawback that has been complained about with the use of traditional e-cigarettes is the lack of hygiene that can arise from the use of the aforementioned liquid tanks due to the manipulations mentioned.

Contents of the invention

The task of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned problems by devising an electronic smoking alternative that does not require frequent refilling of the tank for liquids.

With such a task in mind, a further scope of the invention is to provide an electronic smoking alternative of reduced weight and size.

A further scope of the present invention is to provide an electronic smoking replacement device which ensures the best hygienic conditions in use.

Another scope of the present invention is to provide an electronic smoking alternative device that offers easy constructive and functional design, versatility and relatively economical cost.

According to the invention, the mentioned scope is achieved by an electronic smoking alternative device according to claim 1 .

According to the present invention, the electronic smoking replacement device provides a disposable mouthpiece (mouthpiece) using plastic material for inhalation of inhalable vaporized substances, which disposable mouthpiece is adapted to be axially connected with the tubular body of the electronic device in a detachable manner. associated with one end of the disposable mouthpiece and having a chamber inside the disposable mouthpiece adapted to be shaped as a canister for an inhalable substance in aqueous solution.

Advantageously, said chamber is pre-filled with a predetermined amount of said inhalable substance in aqueous solution, adapted to allow a predetermined amount of inhalation.

Thus, the electronic smoking replacement device according to the present invention does not require a canister for refilling liquid.

Advantageously, said chamber is closed in a gas-tight manner at one end adapted to be placed close to the atomizer placed within said tubular body of the electronic device by means capable of being opened for use.

This ensures the best hygienic conditions in use, since the user is never in contact with the liquid contained in the disposable mouthpiece.

According to one embodiment of the device, said means capable of being opened for use comprise a tear-offremovable peel adapted to close the front opening of said tank.

According to various embodiments of the device, said means capable of being opened for use comprise a front-closing lid for said canister, adapted to be inserted by a cartomizer associated with an electronic smoking alternative device. device pierced.

Preferably, the disposable mouthpiece is made of hypoallergenic plastic material.

The invention also relates to a disposable canister of inhalable substance to be used in an electronic smoking replacement device, such canister being pre-filled with a predetermined amount of inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution.

Disposable jars are sold sealed in small pouches.

According to the invention, the canister of inhalable substance comprises a disposable housing of plastic material adapted to be associated axially with one end of the tubular body of an electronic smoking substitution device and shaped for inhalation vaporized by the device A mouthpiece for an inhalable substance having, inside said housing, a chamber pre-filled with a predetermined amount of said inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution, adapted to allow a predetermined amount of inhalation, and the chamber being capable of being opened to The device for use is hermetically closed at one end which, in use, is turned towards the interior of the device.

Advantageously, a chamber pre-filled with a predetermined amount of the inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution is formed in the central part of said housing and has a front opening which is closed in an airtight manner by opening means before its use.

Preferably, said means capable of being opened for use comprises a cover for closing said chamber from the front, which cover is adapted to be pierced by insertion means associated with the atomiser of said smoking substitution device.

Preferably, said cap is made of silicon type material and has a relief zone in the center for easy piercing by said insertion means of the nebuliser.

Advantageously, said disposable housing forms a housing vane at an end close to the bottom of said chamber pre-filled with said inhalable substance in aqueous solution, a housing vane serving as a housing vane adapted to prevent the loss of vaporized substance. sealing elements.

Preferably, said sealing element is fastened at the bottom of the chamber pre-filled with said inhalable substance in aqueous solution by a closure element inserted at the end of said disposable housing.

The sealing element and the closure element have in the center a suction opening for the vaporized inhalable substance.

Advantageously, inside said housing, outside said chamber pre-filled with a predetermined amount of inhalable substance in aqueous solution, at least one longitudinal channel for inhaling said vaporized inhalable substance is provided.

Preferably, for inhalation of said vaporized inhalable substance, outside said chamber pre-filled with said inhalable substance in aqueous solution, a pair of longitudinal channels formed in diametrically opposite positions are provided.

Preferably, said longitudinal channel for inhalation of vaporized inhalable substance is formed by a pair of grooves formed on the outer surface of a container inserted into said housing and forming said The chamber for inhalable substances.

Preferably, said longitudinal channel for intake of vaporized inhalable substance terminates in said vane housing a sealing element adapted to prevent loss of vaporized substance.

Suitably, said housing has a portion with a circular cross-section (section) adapted to be at least partially inserted into the tubular body of said smoking substitution device and substantially aligned with a substantially Parts of flat shapes are joined.

Preferably, said inhalable substance in aqueous solution comprises natural ethylene glycol made from 1,3-propanediol.

Preferably, said 1,3-propanediol is obtained by a biological process starting from corn sugar.

Preferably, said 1,3-propanediol is present in an amount comprised between 32% and 98% by weight.

Description of drawings

Details of the invention will be more apparent from the detailed description of a preferred embodiment of an electronic smoking alternative device according to the invention shown in the accompanying drawings for purposes of illustration, in which:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an electronic smoking replacement device according to the present invention;

Figure 2 shows a front view of an inhalable liquid canister that can be used in a device according to the invention;

Figures 3a, 3b, 3c and Figures 4a, 4b, 4c show front views, respectively in closed and open configurations, of sales packages with said cans of different sizes;

Figures 5, 6 and 7 show perspective views with enlarged details of successive steps of using a canister of inhalable liquid;

Figure 8 shows a front view of a different embodiment of an electronic smoking replacement device according to the present invention;

Figures 9 and 10 show perspective views with enlarged details of successive steps of a canister for inhalable liquid intended for use in the electronic smoking alternative device of Figure 8;

Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the sales package of said canister of inhalable liquid intended for use in the electronic smoking replacement device of Figure 8;

Fig. 12 shows a front view of an assembled configuration state and an exploded state of another embodiment of an electronic smoking substitute device according to the present invention;

Figures 13 and 14 show perspective views with enlarged details of successive steps of a canister of inhalable liquid intended for use in the electronic smoking alternative device of Figure 12;

Figure 15 shows a front view and a perspective view of another embodiment of the inhalable liquid canister;

Figures 16 and 17 show perspective views of another embodiment of the inhalable liquid tank from different angles, respectively;

Figure 18 shows an exploded perspective view of the tank of Figure 16;

Figures 19 and 20 show in detail individual parts of the same tank;

Figure 21 shows an axial cross-sectional view of a portion of a tank in another embodiment.

detailed description

Referring first to Figs. 1-7 in detail, an electronic smoking replacement device according to the present invention (for clarity, hereinafter referred to as an electronic cigarette) is denoted by 1 as a whole.

The electronic cigarette 1 comprises a tubular body 2 of rigid material, such as metal or plastic material. The tubular body 2 has, for example, a circular or oval profile. In the example shown, the tubular body 2 has an axially coupled distal portion 2a and a proximal portion 2b. The distal part 2a of the tubular body 2 is closed at the free end, while the proximal part 2b has an open entrance, preferably circular. It is obvious that the tubular body 2 can be provided with different shapes according to requirements.

A rechargeable battery, known per se, is placed inside the tubular body 2 . The battery is, for example, a lithium-ion type battery. For recharging, the battery can be connected to a socket in a known manner by means of a conventional battery charger. Alternatively, the battery can be connected via a USB connector to eg a USB port in a personal computer.

Inside the tubular body 2 there is also arranged an atomiser (known per se), which is adapted to be powered by said battery. The atomizer is connected to the battery through a suitable connector.

The electronic cigarette 1 provides for the use of a non-refillable canister 10 pre-filled with a predetermined amount of an inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution. Therefore, canister 10 is of the disposable type.

Inhalable substances in aqueous solution include natural ethylene glycol (instead of the original synthetic propylene glycol), and possibly glycerin, nicotine, and other flavorants. Specifically, the natural ethylene glycol used was 1,3-propanediol. According to a preferred embodiment, 1,3-propanediol is obtained starting from corn sugar. In particular, 1,3-propanediol is obtained by the fermentation of corn sugar. The amount of 1,3-propanediol in the inhalable substance is comprised between 32% and 98% by weight. For example, the 1,3-propanediol used is of the type sold under the name "Zemea" (trademark of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bioproducts).

The canister 10 is adapted to be placed on the tubular body 2 close to the nebuliser in a detachable manner. More specifically, the tank 10 for inhalable solutions is formed by a disposable mouthpiece of plastic material for inhaling vaporized inhalable substances, adapted to be axially aligned with the tubular body 2 at the entrance of said opening. associated with one end. Such a disposable mouthpiece forms a housing inside which is accommodated a chamber 12 suitable to form a canister 10 for an inhalable substance in aqueous solution. Chamber 12 is pre-filled with a predetermined amount of said inhalable substance for allowing a predetermined amount of inhalation or inhalation. Suitably, the mouthpiece is made of a plastic hypoallergenic material.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing of the canister 10 has a substantially cylindrical central portion 11 adapted to be at least partially inserted onto the tubular body 2 through the open inlet of the proximal portion 2b. Within such a central portion 11 is formed a vane or chamber 12 as a container for liquid. An outer part 13 is connected to the central part 11 of the can, for example having a substantially flat shape and adapted as a mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette and provided with suitable suction holes in a known manner.

At the opposite end of the can 10 , which in the use configuration is turned inwards towards the e-cigarette, the can is suitably closed in an airtight manner by means which can be opened for use. Preferably, such means which can be opened for use comprise a tearable removable strip 14 adapted to close the front opening connected to the chamber 12 of the tank. Preferably, such a stripper 14 is made of a material of the aluminum type.

A lid 15 adapted to ensure an airtight closure of the same can is also properly associated with the can at said front opening, thereby preventing accidental rupture or tearing of the strip 14 and the consequent leakage of liquid.

Obviously, differently shaped tanks are conceivable with respect to the tanks for liquids described above. For example, when the closure cap 15 is applied to the same can, it is conceivable to apply the stripping member 14 for hermetic sealing on the closure cap 15 of the can to form a seal on the peripheral edge of the front opening of the can. Alternatively, it is then conceivable that the hermetically closed stripping member 14 can be opened by piercing when a suitable pin of the nebulizer is inserted.

The predetermined amount or dose of liquid contained in the tank 10 is preferably not less than 0.5 ml, and is, for example, included in a range between 0.5 ml and 2.0 ml. It is however obvious that this predetermined amount can be different according to different needs.

Moreover, the electronic cigarette 1 is provided with an actuating device for the atomizer for heating the atomizer through the battery. Such actuation means for example comprise a button 5 arranged in a central position on the tubular body 2 of the electronic cigarette. By pressing the button 5, the user activates the heating of the nebuliser, which determines the vaporization of the liquid solution contained in the chamber 12 of the tank.

The function of the electronic cigarette is easily understood from the foregoing description.

For use, the user inserts on the tubular body 2 of the e-cigarette the mouthpiece, which mouthpiece forms a disposable tank of liquid, pre-filled with the quantity of liquid provided. Suitably, the jar is sold sealed, eg in a bag 16 of transparent material, which ensures its integrity and preserves the flavor contained in the inhalable liquid (see Figure 2). The user then proceeds with the following actions: opening the bag 16; taking out the disposable can from such a bag 16; 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7). As mentioned before, the opened can 10 is inserted inside the proximal portion 2b of the tubular body 2 of the electronic cigarette.

The e-cigarette thus prepared is ready to allow a predetermined number of inhalations. After consuming all the liquid contained in the can 10, the can is removed from the tubular body 2 of the cigarette and discarded. In its place, the user will in the same way insert a new tank pre-filled with the above-mentioned dose of liquid.

In Fig. 8, a second embodiment of the electronic cigarette is shown, in which the tubular body 2 is made as a single part with a substantially elliptical cross-section. Disposable cans usable for such e-cigarettes (again denoted by 10 for greater clarity) have a suitably oval cross-section to enable a part of the can to be inserted into the inlet 2c of the tubular body 2 of the cigarette.

More precisely, in this example the canister 10 also has a part 11 in which a chamber 12 representing a container for liquid is formed; an outer part 13 serving as a mouthpiece is connected to such part 11 of the canister. The chamber 12 is connected to the outside through a front opening 17 which is closed by a tearable disposable strip 14 before use. Furthermore, the canister 10 is suitably closed at the front by a lid 15 adapted to ensure an airtight closure and the canister is sold sealed in a bag 16 .

Also, in this case, in use the user opens the pouch 16, takes out the can 10 and, after removing the lid 15, removes from the front opening 17 the peel-off piece 14 ensuring its airtight closure (see Figures 9 and 10). The opened can 10 is inserted into the inlet 2c of the tubular body 2 of the electronic cigarette.

In Fig. 12, another embodiment of the electronic cigarette is shown, in which the tubular body 2 is associated with a cover 6 for closing the inlet 2c; when the electronic cigarette is not in use, the cover 6 is inserted into the tubular body 2 to Cover jar 10.

In such a case, the tank 10 suitably has a reduced axial extension. In practice, the tank 10 consists only of a shell forming the chamber 12 containing the liquid.

In use, as before, the user proceeds by opening the pouch 16 in which the canister 10 is sealed, removing such canister 10, and removing from its front opening after removal of the associated lid 15 ensuring its airtight closure The stripper 14 (see Figure 13 and Figure 14). After removing the cap 6, the opened can 10 is inserted into the inlet 2c of the tubular body 2 of the electronic cigarette.

In Fig. 15, a different embodiment of a canister 10 is shown, in which a cover 15 for the front closure of the chamber 12 is fixed to the part 11 in which the above-mentioned chamber 12 is formed. The cover 15 is made, for example, of a material of the silicon type.

The cap 15 is adapted to be pierced by insertion means associated with the nebulizer. In particular, cap 15 is adapted to be pierced by a pin of the nebuliser inserted axially into the same cap. To this end, the cap 15 suitably has a central relief 18 adapted to be easily pierced by the pin of the nebulizer.

In FIGS. 16-20 , another embodiment of a tank is shown, which is obtained by assembly of several parts. Such a tank 10 essentially comprises a tubular shell 23, for example having a slightly conical oval cross-section and constituting the outer casing of the tank; The distal portion in the tubular body of the device starts to become progressively more tapered towards the proximal portion forming the mouthpiece. Inserted inside the shell 23 is a container 24 having a shape complementary to the internal shape of the same shell 23 and a suitably smaller axial extension. The inner container 24 is closed at the bottom and forms the chamber 12 for containing the inhalable substance in aqueous solution. At the closed bottom, the inner container 24 abuts against a partition 25 formed transversely inside the outer shell 23 in a position close to the aforementioned proximal portion. At the ends of the major axis of the elliptical cross-section, the container 24 is externally formed with a pair of longitudinal grooves 26 extending along the entire length of the inner container. The slots 26 terminate in corresponding slots 27 formed in the partition 25 .

On the side opposite to the side intended for insertion into the inner container 24 , the partition 25 forms a vane 28 into which a sealing element 33 is inserted, adapted to prevent the loss of the aerosolized substance as better described below. The sealing element 33 consists essentially of a plate with a contour complementary to the internal shape of the housing 23 and provided with a peripheral edge in contact with the partition 25 . The sealing element 33 is fixed against the partition 25 in the assembled position by a closure element 34 inserted in the opening of the outer shell 23 of the can 10 and supported peripherally on the peripheral edge of the same shell 23 . The sealing element 33 and the closing element 34 have in the center a hole 35 , 36 for sucking in vaporized inhalable substance.

A corresponding closure element 37 is inserted at the open end of the container 24, which closure element is substantially made of a plate forming a crown 38 on one side and an outwardly turned axial sleeve 39 on the other side. , this crown has a profile complementary to the internal shape of the same container; the sleeve 39 is closed by a cap 15, for example made of silicon type material. Plate 37 has an outer contour replicating the inner surface of shell 23 .

In use, when the canister 10 forming the mouthpiece is inserted into the tubular body of the electronic cigarette, the cap 15 is pierced by suitable insertion means associated with the atomizer, which is closed from the front for containing the carburetor in the form of an aqueous solution. Chamber 12 for inhalable substances. Suitably, for such purposes, the cover 15 has a relief zone in the centre. Actuation of the nebulizer produces vaporization of the liquid substance contained within the chamber 12 . The vaporized inhalable substance is inhaled by the user through a transverse channel formed in the housing by the longitudinal slot 26 of the inner container 24 .

It should be noted that the sealing element 33 arranged inside the vane 28 of the outer shell 23 (substantially at the part forming the mouthpiece of the can) is adapted to prevent the loss of aerosolized substance which might return to a condensed state. Such condensed matter cannot practically flow out through the suction opening 35 of the sealing element 33, but remains confined inside the sealing element.

In Fig. 21, an embodiment of a housing conceptually similar to the previously described housing is shown, wherein the outer shell and inner container (again indicated by 23 and 24 for greater clarity) container) consists of a single component. The housing has a housing blade 28 at one end near the partition 25 (which partition forms the bottom of the container 24) for receiving a suitable sealing element secured by a closure element (neither the closure element nor the sealing element shown); at the opposite end is inserted the opposite closure element which carries the pierceable cap of the nebuliser.

The electronic cigarette according to the invention achieves a range of tanks that do not require frequent refilling of liquid. In fact, the canister for liquid is not refillable, but it is provided to be pre-filled with a dose of liquid and must be discarded at the end of the canister's use (i.e. when the smoker has inhaled all of the canister's liquid) the can.

It should be noted that the present invention overcomes the technical prejudice according to which current e-cigarettes use refillable cans which have to be periodically refilled with liquid provided separately. This makes the use of the e-cigarette easier as it prevents the user from carrying around the canister for inhalable liquid and being forced to perform refilling operations.

Another advantage of the electronic cigarette according to the invention lies in the fact that it has reduced size and weight due to the insertion of the canister only in use, and can itself have reduced weight and size because it cannot be used for a long time.

Another advantage of the electronic cigarette according to the invention is to ensure its use under optimal hygienic conditions.

In particular, individual canisters 10 may be provided pre-filled with predetermined doses of liquid within sealed pouches 16, eg of transparent material, as previously described. The user will only open the pouch at the moment of its use, thus ensuring maximum hygiene and perfect preservation of the fragrance of inhalable substances. It is clear that the use of new containers contributes in a considerable way to the perfect hygiene of e-cigarettes.

Cans 10 sealed inside bag 16 may be sold in single or multiple packs 20, as can be seen in Figures 3a, 3b, 3c and 4a, 4b, 4c.

For example, such a package 20 may realize a pocket 21 for accommodating one or more cans placed side by side. The foldable label 22 closes the package in place, preventing the canister from being disintegrated. Obviously, the number of cans contained in a single package 20 may differ from that shown as an example.

Alternatively, it is conceivable, as can be seen in Figures 9, 11 and 13, to sell the canisters in box packs 30 of rigid or semi-rigid material, such as cardboard. Such a box pack 30 is suitably provided with a closure element 31 hinged at its top part. Obviously, according to the number of cans 10 contained inside the package 30, the size of the package is different.

In practice, the embodiments of the invention, the materials used, and the shapes and dimensions may vary according to requirements.

The technical features mentioned in each claim should be accompanied by reference signs, the purpose of including such reference signs strictly is to enhance the understanding of the claims, and no matter any The scope of each element is identified by such reference numerals for descriptive purposes.

Claims (16)

1. Electronic smoking alternative devices, including: a tubular body (2) of rigid material; a rechargeable battery arranged inside said tubular body (2); an atomizer associated with said tubular body (2) and adapted to be powered by said battery; a canister (10) for containing the inhalable substance in aqueous solution, the canister being adapted to be detachably arranged in contact with the nebuliser; Actuating means (5) for said atomizer, said actuating means being associated with said tubular body (2) and adapted to be operated for actuating said atomizer by said battery heating; It is characterized in that said electronic smoking replacement device comprises a disposable mouthpiece of plastic material for inhaling an aerosolized inhalable substance, said disposable mouthpiece being adapted to be axially associated with one end of said tubular body (2) and a chamber (12) is formed inside said disposable mouthpiece, said chamber being adapted to define said canister (10) of said inhalable substance in aqueous solution, said chamber (12) being pre-filled with predetermined A quantity of said inhalable substance, adapted to allow a predetermined amount of inhalation, and closed in an airtight manner at one end adapted to be arranged close to said nebuliser by means (14, 15) which can be opened for use. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating means (5) comprise a button arranged in an intermediate position on the tubular body (2) and adapted to be operated by applying pressure to activate the heating of the atomizer. 3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said means which can be opened for use comprise a tear-off removable peel (14) suitable for The front opening (17) of the chamber (12) of the tank (10) is closed. 4. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the means which can be opened for use comprise a cover (15) for closing the chamber (12) of the tank (10) at the front ), said cap being adapted to be pierced by insertion means associated with said nebulizer. 5. Canister of an inhalable solution for an electronic smoking substitution device, characterized in that said canister comprises a disposable container of plastic material adapted to be associated in axial direction with one end of the tubular body of said device , and the container forms a mouthpiece for inhalation of the inhalable substance vaporized by the device, comprising a chamber (12) inside the container pre-filled with a predetermined amount of the inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution , adapted to allow a predetermined number of inhalations, and closed in an airtight manner at one end, which in use is turned towards the interior of the device, by means (14, 15) which can be opened for use. 6. Disposable canister according to claim 5, characterized in that the chamber (12) pre-filled with a predetermined amount of the inhalable substance in the form of an aqueous solution is formed in the central part (11) of the container and has A front opening (17) which is closed in an airtight manner prior to use by the means (14, 15) which can be opened for use. 7. Disposable canister according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that outside the chamber (12) pre-filled with a predetermined amount of the inhalable substance in aqueous solution and inside the housing is provided a device for At least one longitudinal channel (26) of vaporized said inhalable substance is inhaled. 8. Disposable jar according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that said means which can be opened for use comprise a tear-off detachable peel (14), said tear-off detachable peel adapted to close said front opening (17) of said chamber (12). 9. Disposable tank according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that said means which can be opened for use comprise a cover (15) for front closure of said chamber (12), The cap is adapted to be pierced by insertion means associated with the nebulizer of the device. 10. Disposable canister according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said housing is at one end close to the bottom of said chamber (12) pre-filled with said inhalable substance in aqueous solution A vane (28) is formed for accommodating a sealing element (33), said vane being adapted to prevent leakage of vaporized substances. 11. Disposable tank according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a closure element (34) adapted to be inserted into the inlet of the housing and at In the center there is a hole (36) for inhalation of vaporized inhalable substance, said inlet forming said mouthpiece. 12. Disposable canister according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said inhalable substance in aqueous solution comprises natural ethylene glycol consisting of 1,3-propanediol. 13. Disposable jar according to claim 12, characterized in that said 1,3-propanediol is obtained by a biological process starting from corn sugar. 14. Disposable tank according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that said 1,3-propanediol is present in an amount comprised between 32% and 98% by weight. 15. Disposable canister according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is sold inside a sealed pouch (16). 16. Use of a disposable canister pre-filled with a predetermined amount of inhalable substance in aqueous solution in combination with an electronic smoking substitution device according to one of the preceding claims.