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WO2017118553A1 - Aerosol-generating device with sealed compartment - Google Patents

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WO2017118553A1
WO2017118553A1 PCT/EP2016/081057 EP2016081057W WO2017118553A1 WO 2017118553 A1 WO2017118553 A1 WO 2017118553A1 EP 2016081057 W EP2016081057 W EP 2016081057W WO 2017118553 A1 WO2017118553 A1 WO 2017118553A1
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Michel BESSANT
Laurent GOLAY
Omer KESICI
Nikolaus Martin Ernest Wilhelm RICKETTS
laurent Seydoux
Alain Tabasso
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Philip Morris Products SA
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a waterproof housing, and aerosol-generating systems comprising the aerosol-generating device.
  • the invention finds particular application as an electrically operated smoking device.
  • aerosol-generating system is an electrically operated smoking system.
  • Known handheld electrically operated smoking systems typically comprise an aerosol-generating device comprising a battery, control electronics and an electric heater for heating an aerosol- generating article designed specifically for use with the aerosol-generating device.
  • the aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-generating substrate, such as a tobacco rod or a tobacco plug, and the heater contained within the aerosol-generating device is inserted into or around the aerosol-generating substrate when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the aerosol-generating device.
  • the aerosol-generating article may comprise a capsule containing an aerosol-generating substrate, such as loose tobacco.
  • an aerosol-generating device is reusable with a plurality of disposable or refillable aerosol-generating articles. Therefore, the purchase of an aerosol-generating device may represent a larger consumer investment when compared to the purchase of a single aerosol- generating article. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an aerosol-generating device having improved reliability when compared with known aerosol-generating devices.
  • an aerosol-generating device comprising a housing defining at least one internal compartment, wherein the housing is waterproof.
  • the aerosol-generating device further comprises a power supply, an electric heater and a haptic feedback device, each positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • waterproof is used herein to refer to a liquid ingress protection level of at least
  • the waterproof housing provides such a protection level against liquid ingress into the internal compartment.
  • aerosol-generating devices comprise a haptic feedback device.
  • the aerosol-generating device comprises a waterproof housing defining the internal compartment in which the power supply or the electric heater, or both the power supply and the electric heater are positioned.
  • a waterproof housing advantageously improves the reliability of aerosol-generating devices according to the present invention when compared to known aerosol-generating devices by protecting the power supply and the heater from water damage.
  • Using a haptic feedback device facilitates waterproofing of the housing since the haptic feedback device can be entirely sealed within the housing.
  • Lights and speakers typically require at least one opening in the housing to facilitate adequate transmission of light or sound through the housing to provide the desired feedback to a user, which prevents waterproofing of the housing.
  • the aerosol-generating device may further comprise an input device positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • Providing an input device may enable a user to control one or more functions of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the input device may enable a user to control at least one of activation of the electric heater, deactivation of the electric heater, duration of a heating cycle, electronic locking of the device to prevent activation of the electric heater, electronic unlocking of the device to permit activation of the electric heater, and combinations thereof.
  • the aerosol-generating device may be configured to provide feedback to a user via the haptic feedback device in response to a user input via the input device.
  • the input device is positioned within the internal compartment so that the input device does not compromise the waterproofing of the housing.
  • the input device may comprise at least one of a capacitive sensor, an electro-optical sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and combinations thereof.
  • Such input devices facilitate the positioning of the input device within the internal compartment.
  • push-button input devices used on known aerosol-generating devices, which may prevent or compromise waterproofing of a housing.
  • push-button input devices extend through an aperture in a housing, which may provide a route for moisture or other contaminants to directly enter the housing.
  • the capacitive sensor is preferably positioned on an internal surface of the housing. Positioning the capacitive sensor on an internal surface may improve the sensitivity of the capacitive sensor to stimuli outside the housing. For example, positioning the capacitive sensor on an internal surface of the housing may facilitate detection of a user's digit when positioned proximate to or against the external surface of the portion of the housing overlying the capacitive sensor.
  • the portion of the housing overlying the capacitive sensor may have a reduced thickness compared to adjacent portions of the housing to optimise the sensitivity of the capacitive sensor.
  • the housing may be provided with one or more indicia on the external surface of the housing to indicate the location of the capacitive sensor.
  • the input device comprises an electro-optical sensor
  • at least a portion of the housing is preferably substantially transparent to at least one wavelength of electromagnetic radiation to which the electro-optical sensor is sensitive.
  • the haptic feedback device may comprise at least one of an eccentric rotating mass motor, a linear resonant actuator, and a piezoelectric device.
  • haptic feedback devices can be relatively small with relatively low power requirements, and therefore particularly suitable for use in aerosol-generating devices according to the present invention.
  • the housing is hermetically sealed.
  • the term "hermetically sealed” is used herein to refer to a liquid ingress protection level of at least 7 when measured in accordance with IEC standard 60529.
  • an aerosol-generating device comprising a hermetically sealed housing may tolerate immersion in water without suffering water damage to the power supply, the haptic feedback device, the electric heater, and any other electrical components positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • the electric heater may comprise at least one of a resistive heater and an inductive heater.
  • the electric heater is an inductive heater.
  • an inductive heater positioned within the at least one internal compartment can be operated to heat an aerosol-generating article positioned outside of the at least one internal compartment without significant heating of the housing or other components of the aerosol- generating device.
  • the aerosol-generating device may define a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article.
  • at least a portion of the at least one internal compartment circumscribes at least a portion of the cavity.
  • the electric heater is an inductive heater circumscribing at least a portion of the cavity.
  • the inductive heater has a substantially annular shape.
  • the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a wireless data connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • a wireless data connector can facilitate data communication between the aerosol-generating device and an external device without compromising the waterproofing of the housing.
  • the wireless data connector may be configured to transmit data from the aerosol- generating device, receive data from an external device, or transmit and receive data.
  • the wireless data connector may be configured to transmit operational data relating to use of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the operational data may include information relating to at least one of a number of activations of the electric heater, the total duration of operation of the electric heater, the number and type of aerosol-generating articles used with the aerosol-generating device, and a remaining power level within the power supply.
  • the wireless data connector may be configured to receive data relating to a software update.
  • the wireless data connector may be configured for wireless communication using at least one wireless protocol selected from Near Field Communication, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Ultra-wideband.
  • the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a data storage device.
  • the data storage device may be configured to store operational data relating to use of the aerosol- generating device.
  • the data storage device may be configured to store operational data prior to transmission of the operational data by the wireless data connector.
  • the data storage device may be configured to store data received by the wireless data connector.
  • the data storage device may be configured to store operational data prior to transmission by the wireless data connector and configured to store data received by the wireless data connector.
  • the data storage device comprises a flash memory data storage medium.
  • the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a wireless power connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • a wireless power connector can facilitate the transfer of electrical power between an external source of electrical power and the aerosol-generating device without compromising the waterproofing of the housing.
  • the power supply is rechargeable and the wireless power connector is configured to recharge the power supply using electrical power received inductively from an external source.
  • the wireless power connector is an inductive charging coil.
  • the power supply may be a battery, such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
  • the power supply may be another form of charge storage device such as a capacitor.
  • the power supply may require recharging.
  • the power supply may have a capacity that allows for the storage of enough energy for one or more smoking experiences; for example, the power supply may have sufficient capacity to allow for the continuous generation of aerosol for a period of around six minutes, corresponding to the typical time taken to smoke a conventional cigarette, or for a period that is a multiple of six minutes.
  • the power supply may have sufficient capacity to allow for a predetermined number of puffs or discrete activations of the electric heater.
  • the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a controller positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
  • the controller may be configured to control at least one of the power supply, the haptic feedback device and the electric heater. Where present, at least one of the input device, the wireless data connector and the wireless power connector may be controlled by the controller.
  • the housing may be elongate.
  • the housing may comprise any suitable material or combination of materials.
  • suitable materials include metals, alloys, plastics or composite materials containing one or more of those materials, or thermoplastics that are suitable for food or pharmaceutical applications, for example polypropylene, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyethylene.
  • PEEK polyetheretherketone
  • the material is light and non-brittle.
  • the aerosol-generating device is portable.
  • the aerosol-generating device may have a size comparable to a conventional cigar or cigarette.
  • the aerosol-generating device may have a total length between approximately 30 mm and approximately 150 mm.
  • the aerosol- generating device may have an external diameter between approximately 5 mm and approximately 30 mm.
  • the aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-forming substrate that is heated, during use, by the electric heater of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the electric heater may indirectly heat the aerosol-forming substrate.
  • the electric heater may be an inductive heater and the aerosol-generating article may further comprise a susceptor in thermal communication with the aerosol-forming substrate. During use, the susceptor is heated by the inductive heater and the aerosol-forming substrate is heated by the susceptor.
  • the susceptor may be configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate by at least one of conductive heat transfer, convective heat transfer, radiative heat transfer, and combinations thereof.
  • the housing of the aerosol-generating deice may define a cavity for receiving the aerosol- generating article.
  • the aerosol-generating article may comprise a liquid storage portion and a liquid aerosol- forming substrate stored within the liquid storage portion.
  • the electric heater heats a small portion of the liquid aerosol-forming substrate in order to vaporize the small portion of the liquid aerosol-forming substrate.
  • the liquid aerosol-forming substrate preferably comprises a tobacco-containing material comprising volatile tobacco flavour compounds which are released from the liquid upon heating.
  • the liquid aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a non-tobacco material.
  • the liquid aerosol-forming substrate may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts and natural or artificial flavours.
  • the liquid aerosol- forming substrate further comprises an aerosol former.
  • 'aerosol former' is used to describe any suitable known compound or mixture of compounds that, in use, facilitates formation of an aerosol.
  • Suitable aerosol formers are substantially resistant to thermal degradation at the operating temperature of the aerosol-generating article.
  • suitable aerosol formers are glycerine and propylene glycol.
  • the aerosol-generating system may further comprise a capillary wick in communication with the liquid storage portion.
  • the capillary wick is arranged to be in contact with the liquid aerosol-forming substrate within the liquid storage portion.
  • liquid aerosol-forming substrate is transferred from the liquid storage portion along the capillary wick by capillary action, where it is heated by the electric heater.
  • the electric heater comprises an inductive heater
  • the aerosol-generating system may further comprise a susceptor.
  • the inductive heater heats the susceptor and liquid aerosol-forming substrate is transferred from the liquid storage portion to the susceptor via the capillary wick.
  • the aerosol-generating article may comprise a solid aerosol-forming substrate.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise tobacco.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a tobacco-containing material containing volatile tobacco flavour compounds which are released from the substrate upon heating.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a non-tobacco material.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise tobacco-containing material and non- tobacco containing material.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may include at least one aerosol-former.
  • Suitable aerosol- formers include, but are not limited to: polyhydric alcohols, such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butanediol and glycerine; esters of polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol mono-, di- or triacetate; and aliphatic esters of mono-, di- or polycarboxylic acids, such as dimethyl dodecanedioate and dimethyl tetradecanedioate
  • Preferred aerosol formers are polyhydric alcohols or mixtures thereof, such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butanediol and, most preferred, glycerine.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a single aerosol former.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a combination of two or more aerosol formers.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of greater than 5 percent on a dry weight basis.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of between approximately 5 percent and approximately 30 percent on a dry weight basis.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of approximately 20 percent on a dry weight basis.
  • the aerosol-generating article may comprise an aerosol-forming substrate comprising a first aerosol-forming substrate comprising a nicotine source and a second aerosol-forming substrate comprising an acid source.
  • the electric heater heats the first and second aerosol-forming substrates to volatilise the nicotine and the acid so that the nicotine and acid are reacted together in the gas phase to form an aerosol of nicotine salt particles.
  • the nicotine source may comprise one or more of nicotine, nicotine base, a nicotine salt, such as nicotine-HCI, nicotine-tartrate, or nicotine-ditartrate, or a nicotine derivative.
  • the nicotine source may comprise natural nicotine or synthetic nicotine.
  • the nicotine source may comprise pure nicotine, a solution of nicotine in an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or a liquid tobacco extract.
  • the nicotine source may further comprise an electrolyte forming compound.
  • the electrolyte forming compound may be selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal oxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides and combinations thereof.
  • the nicotine source may comprise an electrolyte forming compound selected from the group consisting of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, lithium oxide, barium oxide, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate, ammonium sulfate and combinations thereof.
  • the nicotine source may comprise an aqueous solution of nicotine, nicotine base, a nicotine salt or a nicotine derivative and an electrolyte forming compound.
  • the nicotine source may further comprise other components including, but not limited to, natural flavours, artificial flavours and antioxidants.
  • the acid source may comprise an organic acid or an inorganic acid.
  • the acid source comprises an organic acid, more preferably a carboxylic acid, most preferably lactic acid or an alpha-keto or 2-oxo acid.
  • the acid source comprises an acid selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, pyruvic acid, 2-oxopentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid, 2-oxooctanoic acid and combinations thereof.
  • the acid source comprises lactic acid or pyruvic acid.
  • Figure 1 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows an aerosol-generating system 10 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the aerosol-generating system 10 comprises an aerosol-generating device 12 comprising a housing 14 defining an internal compartment 16.
  • the housing 14, and therefore the internal compartment 16, are waterproof.
  • the aerosol-generating device 12 comprises a power supply 18, a wireless power connector 20, a wireless data connector 22, a data storage device 24, a haptic feedback device 26, a controller 28, an input device 30, and an electric heater 32, all positioned within the internal compartment 16.
  • the controller 28 controls a supply of electrical power from the power supply 18 to the other electrical components positioned within the internal compartment 16.
  • the electric heater 32 is an annular inductive heater.
  • the aerosol-generating system 10 further comprises an aerosol-generating article 40 that is received within a cavity 34 of the aerosol-generating device 12 during use.
  • the aerosol-generating article 40 comprises an aerosol-forming substrate 42, a hollow acetate tube 44, a polymeric filter 46, a mouthpiece 48 and an outer wrapper 50.
  • the aerosol-forming substrate 42 comprises a susceptor dispersed within a plug of tobacco and the mouthpiece 48 comprises a plug of cellulose acetate fibres.
  • the controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor within the aerosol-forming substrate 42. As the susceptor is heated, the tobacco within the aerosol-forming substrate 42 is heated and volatile compounds are released from the tobacco for delivery to the user. Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.
  • FIG. 2 shows an alternative aerosol-generating system 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the aerosol-generating system 100 comprises an aerosol- generating device 12 that is identical to the aerosol-generating device 12 described with reference to Figure 1. Therefore, like reference numerals are used to designate like parts and the function of both aerosol-generating devices 12 is the same.
  • the aerosol-generating system 100 shown in Figure 2 comprises an aerosol-generating article 102 comprising a cartridge 104 defining a first compartment 106 containing a nicotine source and a second compartment 108 containing an acid source.
  • the nicotine source may comprise a sorption element, such as a PTFE wick, with nicotine adsorbed thereon.
  • the acid source may comprise a sorption element, such as a PTFE wick, with acid adsorbed thereon.
  • the acid may be, for example, lactic acid.
  • the aerosol-generating article 102 further comprises a susceptor 1 10 positioned between the first and second compartments 106, 108.
  • the aerosol-generating article 102 further comprises a third compartment 1 12 positioned downstream of the first and second compartments 106, 108.
  • the third compartment 1 12 is in fluid communication with the first and second compartments 106, 108.
  • the controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor 1 10 within the aerosol-generating article 102. Heating of the susceptor 1 10 heats the first and second compartments 106, 108, which volatilises the nicotine and the acid within the first and second compartments respectively. The nicotine and acid vapours mix within the third compartment 1 12 and react to form an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles for delivery to the user. Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.
  • FIG 3 shows an alternative aerosol-generating system 200 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the aerosol-generating system 200 comprises an aerosol- generating device 12 that is identical to the aerosol-generating device 12 described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Therefore, like reference numerals are used to designate like parts and the function of each aerosol-generating device 12 is the same.
  • the aerosol-generating system 200 shown in Figure 3 comprises an aerosol-generating article 202 comprising a cartridge 204 housing a liquid storage portion 206 and a susceptor 208.
  • a liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 is stored within the liquid storage portion 206 and a capillary wick 212 extends between the liquid storage portion 206 and the susceptor 208.
  • the capillary wick 212 substantially surrounds the susceptor 208.
  • liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 is transferred by capillary action along the capillary wick 212 from the liquid storage portion 206 to the susceptor 208.
  • the controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor 208 within the aerosol-generating article 202. Heating of the susceptor 208 heats and volatilises the liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 from the capillary wick 212 for delivery to the user.
  • Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.

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Abstract

There is provided an aerosol-generating device (12) comprising a housing (14) defining at least one internal compartment (16), wherein the housing (14) is waterproof. The aerosol-generating device (12) further comprises a power supply (18), an electric heater (32) and a haptic feedback device (26), each positioned within the at least one internal compartment (16).

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AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH SEALED COMPARTMENT
The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a waterproof housing, and aerosol-generating systems comprising the aerosol-generating device. The invention finds particular application as an electrically operated smoking device.
One type of aerosol-generating system is an electrically operated smoking system. Known handheld electrically operated smoking systems typically comprise an aerosol-generating device comprising a battery, control electronics and an electric heater for heating an aerosol- generating article designed specifically for use with the aerosol-generating device. In some examples, the aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-generating substrate, such as a tobacco rod or a tobacco plug, and the heater contained within the aerosol-generating device is inserted into or around the aerosol-generating substrate when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the aerosol-generating device. In an alternative electrically operated smoking system, the aerosol-generating article may comprise a capsule containing an aerosol-generating substrate, such as loose tobacco.
Typically, an aerosol-generating device is reusable with a plurality of disposable or refillable aerosol-generating articles. Therefore, the purchase of an aerosol-generating device may represent a larger consumer investment when compared to the purchase of a single aerosol- generating article. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an aerosol-generating device having improved reliability when compared with known aerosol-generating devices.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an aerosol-generating device comprising a housing defining at least one internal compartment, wherein the housing is waterproof. The aerosol-generating device further comprises a power supply, an electric heater and a haptic feedback device, each positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
The term "waterproof" is used herein to refer to a liquid ingress protection level of at least
6 when measured in accordance with I EC standard 60529. That is, the waterproof housing provides such a protection level against liquid ingress into the internal compartment.
Advantageously, aerosol-generating devices according to the present invention comprise a haptic feedback device. The aerosol-generating device comprises a waterproof housing defining the internal compartment in which the power supply or the electric heater, or both the power supply and the electric heater are positioned. A waterproof housing advantageously improves the reliability of aerosol-generating devices according to the present invention when compared to known aerosol-generating devices by protecting the power supply and the heater from water damage. Using a haptic feedback device facilitates waterproofing of the housing since the haptic feedback device can be entirely sealed within the housing. This is in contrast to known aerosol-generating devices, which typically use at least one of a light and a speaker to provide feedback to a user. Lights and speakers typically require at least one opening in the housing to facilitate adequate transmission of light or sound through the housing to provide the desired feedback to a user, which prevents waterproofing of the housing.
The aerosol-generating device according to the present invention may further comprise an input device positioned within the at least one internal compartment. Providing an input device may enable a user to control one or more functions of the aerosol-generating device. The input device may enable a user to control at least one of activation of the electric heater, deactivation of the electric heater, duration of a heating cycle, electronic locking of the device to prevent activation of the electric heater, electronic unlocking of the device to permit activation of the electric heater, and combinations thereof. The aerosol-generating device may be configured to provide feedback to a user via the haptic feedback device in response to a user input via the input device.
Advantageously, the input device is positioned within the internal compartment so that the input device does not compromise the waterproofing of the housing. The input device may comprise at least one of a capacitive sensor, an electro-optical sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and combinations thereof. Such input devices facilitate the positioning of the input device within the internal compartment. This is in contrast to push-button input devices used on known aerosol-generating devices, which may prevent or compromise waterproofing of a housing. Typically, push-button input devices extend through an aperture in a housing, which may provide a route for moisture or other contaminants to directly enter the housing.
In embodiments in which the input device comprises a capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor is preferably positioned on an internal surface of the housing. Positioning the capacitive sensor on an internal surface may improve the sensitivity of the capacitive sensor to stimuli outside the housing. For example, positioning the capacitive sensor on an internal surface of the housing may facilitate detection of a user's digit when positioned proximate to or against the external surface of the portion of the housing overlying the capacitive sensor. The portion of the housing overlying the capacitive sensor may have a reduced thickness compared to adjacent portions of the housing to optimise the sensitivity of the capacitive sensor. The housing may be provided with one or more indicia on the external surface of the housing to indicate the location of the capacitive sensor.
In embodiments in which the input device comprises an electro-optical sensor, at least a portion of the housing is preferably substantially transparent to at least one wavelength of electromagnetic radiation to which the electro-optical sensor is sensitive.
In any of the embodiments described above, the haptic feedback device may comprise at least one of an eccentric rotating mass motor, a linear resonant actuator, and a piezoelectric device. Advantageously, such haptic feedback devices can be relatively small with relatively low power requirements, and therefore particularly suitable for use in aerosol-generating devices according to the present invention.
Preferably, the housing is hermetically sealed. The term "hermetically sealed" is used herein to refer to a liquid ingress protection level of at least 7 when measured in accordance with IEC standard 60529. Advantageously, an aerosol-generating device comprising a hermetically sealed housing may tolerate immersion in water without suffering water damage to the power supply, the haptic feedback device, the electric heater, and any other electrical components positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
In any of the embodiments described above, the electric heater may comprise at least one of a resistive heater and an inductive heater. Preferably, the electric heater is an inductive heater. Advantageously, an inductive heater positioned within the at least one internal compartment can be operated to heat an aerosol-generating article positioned outside of the at least one internal compartment without significant heating of the housing or other components of the aerosol- generating device.
The aerosol-generating device may define a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article. Preferably, at least a portion of the at least one internal compartment circumscribes at least a portion of the cavity. Preferably, the electric heater is an inductive heater circumscribing at least a portion of the cavity. Preferably, the inductive heater has a substantially annular shape.
In any of the embodiments described above, the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a wireless data connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment. Advantageously, a wireless data connector can facilitate data communication between the aerosol-generating device and an external device without compromising the waterproofing of the housing. The wireless data connector may be configured to transmit data from the aerosol- generating device, receive data from an external device, or transmit and receive data.
The wireless data connector may be configured to transmit operational data relating to use of the aerosol-generating device. For example, the operational data may include information relating to at least one of a number of activations of the electric heater, the total duration of operation of the electric heater, the number and type of aerosol-generating articles used with the aerosol-generating device, and a remaining power level within the power supply.
The wireless data connector may be configured to receive data relating to a software update.
The wireless data connector may be configured for wireless communication using at least one wireless protocol selected from Near Field Communication, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Ultra-wideband.
The aerosol-generating device may further comprise a data storage device. The data storage device may be configured to store operational data relating to use of the aerosol- generating device. The data storage device may be configured to store operational data prior to transmission of the operational data by the wireless data connector. The data storage device may be configured to store data received by the wireless data connector. The data storage device may be configured to store operational data prior to transmission by the wireless data connector and configured to store data received by the wireless data connector. Preferably, the data storage device comprises a flash memory data storage medium.
In any of the embodiments described above, the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a wireless power connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment. Advantageously, a wireless power connector can facilitate the transfer of electrical power between an external source of electrical power and the aerosol-generating device without compromising the waterproofing of the housing. Preferably, the power supply is rechargeable and the wireless power connector is configured to recharge the power supply using electrical power received inductively from an external source. Preferably, the wireless power connector is an inductive charging coil.
The power supply may be a battery, such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Alternatively, the power supply may be another form of charge storage device such as a capacitor. The power supply may require recharging. The power supply may have a capacity that allows for the storage of enough energy for one or more smoking experiences; for example, the power supply may have sufficient capacity to allow for the continuous generation of aerosol for a period of around six minutes, corresponding to the typical time taken to smoke a conventional cigarette, or for a period that is a multiple of six minutes. In another example, the power supply may have sufficient capacity to allow for a predetermined number of puffs or discrete activations of the electric heater.
In any of the embodiments described above, the aerosol-generating device may further comprise a controller positioned within the at least one internal compartment. The controller may be configured to control at least one of the power supply, the haptic feedback device and the electric heater. Where present, at least one of the input device, the wireless data connector and the wireless power connector may be controlled by the controller.
The housing may be elongate. The housing may comprise any suitable material or combination of materials. Examples of suitable materials include metals, alloys, plastics or composite materials containing one or more of those materials, or thermoplastics that are suitable for food or pharmaceutical applications, for example polypropylene, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyethylene. Preferably, the material is light and non-brittle.
Preferably, the aerosol-generating device is portable. The aerosol-generating device may have a size comparable to a conventional cigar or cigarette. The aerosol-generating device may have a total length between approximately 30 mm and approximately 150 mm. The aerosol- generating device may have an external diameter between approximately 5 mm and approximately 30 mm. According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided an aerosol- generating system comprising an aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device according to the first aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any of the embodiments described above.
The aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-forming substrate that is heated, during use, by the electric heater of the aerosol-generating device.
The electric heater may indirectly heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The electric heater may be an inductive heater and the aerosol-generating article may further comprise a susceptor in thermal communication with the aerosol-forming substrate. During use, the susceptor is heated by the inductive heater and the aerosol-forming substrate is heated by the susceptor. The susceptor may be configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate by at least one of conductive heat transfer, convective heat transfer, radiative heat transfer, and combinations thereof.
The housing of the aerosol-generating deice may define a cavity for receiving the aerosol- generating article.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise a liquid storage portion and a liquid aerosol- forming substrate stored within the liquid storage portion. During use, the electric heater heats a small portion of the liquid aerosol-forming substrate in order to vaporize the small portion of the liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The liquid aerosol-forming substrate preferably comprises a tobacco-containing material comprising volatile tobacco flavour compounds which are released from the liquid upon heating. Alternatively, or in addition, the liquid aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a non-tobacco material. The liquid aerosol-forming substrate may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts and natural or artificial flavours. Preferably, the liquid aerosol- forming substrate further comprises an aerosol former.
As used herein, the term 'aerosol former' is used to describe any suitable known compound or mixture of compounds that, in use, facilitates formation of an aerosol. Suitable aerosol formers are substantially resistant to thermal degradation at the operating temperature of the aerosol-generating article. Examples of suitable aerosol formers are glycerine and propylene glycol.
The aerosol-generating system may further comprise a capillary wick in communication with the liquid storage portion. The capillary wick is arranged to be in contact with the liquid aerosol-forming substrate within the liquid storage portion. During use, liquid aerosol-forming substrate is transferred from the liquid storage portion along the capillary wick by capillary action, where it is heated by the electric heater. In embodiments in which the electric heater comprises an inductive heater, the aerosol-generating system may further comprise a susceptor. During use, the inductive heater heats the susceptor and liquid aerosol-forming substrate is transferred from the liquid storage portion to the susceptor via the capillary wick. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a solid aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-forming substrate may comprise tobacco. The aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a tobacco-containing material containing volatile tobacco flavour compounds which are released from the substrate upon heating. The aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a non-tobacco material. The aerosol-forming substrate may comprise tobacco-containing material and non- tobacco containing material.
The aerosol-forming substrate may include at least one aerosol-former. Suitable aerosol- formers include, but are not limited to: polyhydric alcohols, such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butanediol and glycerine; esters of polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol mono-, di- or triacetate; and aliphatic esters of mono-, di- or polycarboxylic acids, such as dimethyl dodecanedioate and dimethyl tetradecanedioate
Preferred aerosol formers are polyhydric alcohols or mixtures thereof, such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butanediol and, most preferred, glycerine.
The aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a single aerosol former. Alternatively, the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a combination of two or more aerosol formers.
The aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of greater than 5 percent on a dry weight basis.
The aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of between approximately 5 percent and approximately 30 percent on a dry weight basis.
The aerosol-forming substrate may have an aerosol former content of approximately 20 percent on a dry weight basis.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise an aerosol-forming substrate comprising a first aerosol-forming substrate comprising a nicotine source and a second aerosol-forming substrate comprising an acid source. In use, the electric heater heats the first and second aerosol-forming substrates to volatilise the nicotine and the acid so that the nicotine and acid are reacted together in the gas phase to form an aerosol of nicotine salt particles.
The nicotine source may comprise one or more of nicotine, nicotine base, a nicotine salt, such as nicotine-HCI, nicotine-tartrate, or nicotine-ditartrate, or a nicotine derivative.
The nicotine source may comprise natural nicotine or synthetic nicotine.
The nicotine source may comprise pure nicotine, a solution of nicotine in an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or a liquid tobacco extract.
The nicotine source may further comprise an electrolyte forming compound. The electrolyte forming compound may be selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal oxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides and combinations thereof.
For example, the nicotine source may comprise an electrolyte forming compound selected from the group consisting of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, lithium oxide, barium oxide, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate, ammonium sulfate and combinations thereof.
In certain embodiments the nicotine source may comprise an aqueous solution of nicotine, nicotine base, a nicotine salt or a nicotine derivative and an electrolyte forming compound.
The nicotine source may further comprise other components including, but not limited to, natural flavours, artificial flavours and antioxidants.
The acid source may comprise an organic acid or an inorganic acid. Preferably, the acid source comprises an organic acid, more preferably a carboxylic acid, most preferably lactic acid or an alpha-keto or 2-oxo acid.
Preferably, the acid source comprises an acid selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, pyruvic acid, 2-oxopentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid, 2-oxooctanoic acid and combinations thereof. Preferably, the acid source comprises lactic acid or pyruvic acid.
The invention is further described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 3 shows an aerosol-generating system in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1 shows an aerosol-generating system 10 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. The aerosol-generating system 10 comprises an aerosol-generating device 12 comprising a housing 14 defining an internal compartment 16. The housing 14, and therefore the internal compartment 16, are waterproof.
The aerosol-generating device 12 comprises a power supply 18, a wireless power connector 20, a wireless data connector 22, a data storage device 24, a haptic feedback device 26, a controller 28, an input device 30, and an electric heater 32, all positioned within the internal compartment 16. In use, the controller 28 controls a supply of electrical power from the power supply 18 to the other electrical components positioned within the internal compartment 16. The electric heater 32 is an annular inductive heater.
The aerosol-generating system 10 further comprises an aerosol-generating article 40 that is received within a cavity 34 of the aerosol-generating device 12 during use. The aerosol- generating article 40 comprises an aerosol-forming substrate 42, a hollow acetate tube 44, a polymeric filter 46, a mouthpiece 48 and an outer wrapper 50. The aerosol-forming substrate 42 comprises a susceptor dispersed within a plug of tobacco and the mouthpiece 48 comprises a plug of cellulose acetate fibres. During use, the controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor within the aerosol-forming substrate 42. As the susceptor is heated, the tobacco within the aerosol-forming substrate 42 is heated and volatile compounds are released from the tobacco for delivery to the user. Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.
Figure 2 shows an alternative aerosol-generating system 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The aerosol-generating system 100 comprises an aerosol- generating device 12 that is identical to the aerosol-generating device 12 described with reference to Figure 1. Therefore, like reference numerals are used to designate like parts and the function of both aerosol-generating devices 12 is the same.
The aerosol-generating system 100 shown in Figure 2 comprises an aerosol-generating article 102 comprising a cartridge 104 defining a first compartment 106 containing a nicotine source and a second compartment 108 containing an acid source. The nicotine source may comprise a sorption element, such as a PTFE wick, with nicotine adsorbed thereon. The acid source may comprise a sorption element, such as a PTFE wick, with acid adsorbed thereon. The acid may be, for example, lactic acid.
The aerosol-generating article 102 further comprises a susceptor 1 10 positioned between the first and second compartments 106, 108. The aerosol-generating article 102 further comprises a third compartment 1 12 positioned downstream of the first and second compartments 106, 108. The third compartment 1 12 is in fluid communication with the first and second compartments 106, 108.
During use, the controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor 1 10 within the aerosol-generating article 102. Heating of the susceptor 1 10 heats the first and second compartments 106, 108, which volatilises the nicotine and the acid within the first and second compartments respectively. The nicotine and acid vapours mix within the third compartment 1 12 and react to form an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles for delivery to the user. Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.
Figure 3 shows an alternative aerosol-generating system 200 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The aerosol-generating system 200 comprises an aerosol- generating device 12 that is identical to the aerosol-generating device 12 described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Therefore, like reference numerals are used to designate like parts and the function of each aerosol-generating device 12 is the same.
The aerosol-generating system 200 shown in Figure 3 comprises an aerosol-generating article 202 comprising a cartridge 204 housing a liquid storage portion 206 and a susceptor 208. A liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 is stored within the liquid storage portion 206 and a capillary wick 212 extends between the liquid storage portion 206 and the susceptor 208. The capillary wick 212 substantially surrounds the susceptor 208.
During use, liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 is transferred by capillary action along the capillary wick 212 from the liquid storage portion 206 to the susceptor 208. The controller 28 supplies electrical current from the power supply 18 to the electric heater 32 to inductively heat the susceptor 208 within the aerosol-generating article 202. Heating of the susceptor 208 heats and volatilises the liquid aerosol-forming substrate 210 from the capillary wick 212 for delivery to the user. Electrical current is supplied from the power supply 18 to the haptic feedback device 26 to provide haptic feedback to the user to indicate the start and finish of a heating cycle.

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1. An aerosol-generating device comprising:
a housing defining at least one internal compartment, wherein the housing is waterproof; a power supply positioned within the at least one internal compartment;
an electric heater positioned within the at least one internal compartment; and a haptic feedback device positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
2. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising an input device positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
3. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 2, wherein the input device comprises at least one of a capacitive sensor, an electro-optical sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and combinations thereof.
4. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 , 2 or 3, wherein the haptic feedback device comprises at least one of an eccentric rotating mass motor, a linear resonant actuator, and a piezoelectric device.
5. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the housing is hermetically sealed.
6. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the electric heater is an inductive heater.
7. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a wireless data connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
8. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 7, wherein the wireless data connector is configured for wireless communication using at least one wireless protocol selected from Near
Field Communication, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Ultra-wideband.
9. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a wireless power connector positioned within the at least one internal compartment.
10. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 9, wherein the power supply is rechargeable, and wherein the wireless power connector is an inductive charging coil configured to recharge the power supply using electrical power received inductively from an external source.
1 1 . An aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim; and
an aerosol-generating article comprising a liquid storage portion and a liquid aerosol- forming substrate within the liquid storage portion, wherein, during use, the electric heater heats the liquid aerosol-forming substrate.
12. An aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate; and
an aerosol-generating device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the housing further defines a cavity for receiving the aerosol-generating article, and wherein, during use, the electric heater heats the aerosol-forming substrate when the aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity.
13. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol-forming substrate comprises tobacco.
14. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol-forming substrate comprises a first aerosol-forming substrate comprising a nicotine source and a second aerosol-forming substrate comprising an acid source.
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