Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents and a metallic foil. A smoking device configured to receive the capsule, includes a capsule-receiving chamber configured to receive the capsule, a first set of spring electrodes disposed around a circumference of the capsule-receiving chamber at a first axial location, and a second set of spring electrodes disposed around a circumference of the capsule-receiving chamber at a second axial location. A control component is configured to heat the smoking material by driving an electrical current from the first set of spring electrodes to the second set of spring electrodes along the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material and metallic foil disposed around the smoking material. The metallic foil is configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. A paper covering covers the metallic foil. In the circumferential direction of the capsule the paper covering is adhered to itself along a band of overlap, such as to form a cylindrical shape. The metallic foil does not overlap with itself, and there is a gap of less than 1 mm between two sides of the metallic foil. An inner lining strip is adhered to the two sides of the metallic foil so as to seal the capsule between the two sides of the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes an absorbent material having a liquid material containing one or more active agents absorbed therein. A housing is disposed around the absorbent material, the housing being an electrical insulator, and the housing defining one or more lateral windows. Metallic foil surrounds the housing, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the first electrode driving a current to the second electrode through the metallic foil, such as to vaporize liquid material within the absorbent material that is disposed at the one or more lateral windows. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. An electrical-contact coating coats the metallic foil at locations at which the electrodes are configured to contact the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/54 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes flexible

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a cylindrically-shaped capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device includes one or more mechanical elements configured to flatten at least a portion of the capsule. A coil receives at least the portion the capsule, when the portion of the capsule is in a flattened configuration. A power source vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material via magnetic induction, by driving a current into the coil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. An elongate capsule has a length of between 15 mm and 150 mm. The elongate capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material. The metallic foil is configured to be heated via resistive heating by the first electrode driving a current to the second electrode along a length of more than 5 mm in an axial direction along the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device receives the capsule. The smoking device includes two or more electrodes that are configured to change a shape of the capsule upon the capsule being inserted into the smoking device, by exerting mechanical pressure upon the capsule. The smoking device vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material, by driving a current through a portion of the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents. One or more heating elements are disposed within the capsule, the one or more heating elements being configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. At least a portion of the capsule is configured to be flattened by the smoking device prior to the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a cylindrically-shaped capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device receives the cylindrically-shaped capsule that contains the smoking material and flattens at least part of a portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material. The smoking device vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material while at least part of the portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material is in a flattened configuration. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device. A capsule includes a smoking material that contains one or more active agents. One or more heating elements within the capsule are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. A collapse-prevention element, disposed along an axis of a portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material, is configured to prevent the portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material from collapsing when mechanical pressure is applied to the portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device. A capsule includes a smoking material that contains one or more active agents. One or more heating elements within the capsule are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. Two or more cylindrical collapse-prevention elements, disposed at respective ends of a portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material, are configured to prevent the portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material from collapsing when mechanical pressure is applied to the portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes an infrared temperature sensor. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A metallic foil is disposed around at least a portion of the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the metallic foil being heated by the smoking device via resistive heating. A coating is disposed around at least a portion of the metallic foil at which the infrared temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the capsule, and/or the portion of the metallic foil is treated, such that the portion of the metallic foil has an emissivity value of at least 0.5. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
• H05B 6/00 - Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device. An elongate capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents disposed along a portion of a length of the capsule. Two cylindrical elements are disposed at respective ends of the portion of the length of the capsule that contains the smoking material, such that a predefined quantity of smoking material is disposed between the two cylindrical elements. One or more heating elements disposed within the capsule are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. The predefined quantity of smoking material disposed between the two cylindrical elements is configured to provide a metered dose of the one or more active agents to a user. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device. An elongate capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and one or more heating elements configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material, by the one or more heating elements being heated by the smoking device. At least when the one or more heating elements are being heated by the smoking device, the elongate capsule is configured such as to define a cross-sectional shape having a ratio of more than 2:1 between a long side of the cross-sectional shape and a short side of the cross-sectional shape. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and a metallic foil surrounding the smoking material and configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. A paper covering covers the metallic foil, the paper covering defining openings via which the electrodes are configured to make electrical contact with the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and a metallic foil surrounding the smoking material and configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. The metallic foil is shaped such that at least a portion of the metallic foil is embedded within the smoking material. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and a metallic foil surrounding the smoking material and configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. The metallic foil includes a plurality of regions along its length, each of the regions having a respective, different electrical resistance profile, such that upon a given current being driven through the metallic foil each of the regions heats to a respective, different temperature. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes and one or more batteries. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and a metallic foil surrounding the smoking material and configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. An overall resistance to the current that is provided by the capsule is configured to substantially match an internal resistance of the one or more batteries of the smoking device. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. The metallic foil has a first configuration at locations at which the electrodes are configured to contact the metallic foil, and a second configuration along a region in which the metallic foil surrounds the smoking material that is between the locations at which the electrodes are configured to contact the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. An inner lining lines an inside of the metallic foil, the inner lining being configured to diffuse heat that is generated by the metallic foil. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. A paper covering covers the metallic foil, and is adhered to itself along a band of overlap, such as to form a cylindrical shape. An electrically insulating material is disposed along the band of overlap, to isolate an inner layer of the metallic foil from the electrodes. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents and metallic foil surrounding the smoking material, the metallic foil being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. A paper covering covers the metallic foil, and is adhered to itself along a band of overlap, such as to form a cylindrical shape. The metallic foil is treated along the band of overlap, in order to increase resistance of the metallic foil along the band of overlap. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. The smoking device includes a control component configured to detect an amount of current that is required to maintain the smoking material at a given temperature, thereby derive an indication of an amount of the one or more active agents that has been vaporized, and terminate heating of the smoking material in response to detecting an indication that more than a given amount of the one or more of the active agents has been vaporized. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. The smoking device includes roller wheels and/or a funnel that are configured to change a shape of the capsule upon the capsule being inserted into the smoking device. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. Two or more sensors, each of which is configured to detect a temperature of the capsule at the same location along a length of the capsule as each other. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device receives the capsule. The smoking device includes two or more electrodes that are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material, by driving a current into a portion of the capsule and move axially along a length of the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents, the smoking material being covered with a metallic foil and a paper covering. A smoking device is configured to receive the capsule, and includes two or more electrodes that are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material, by driving a current into the metallic foil. The two or more electrodes are needle shaped and are configured to make electrical contact with the metallic foil by piercing through the paper covering. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device includes a coil having a non-circular cross-sectional shape and configured to receive at least a portion of the capsule. A power source is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material via magnetic induction, by driving a current into the coil. The magnetic flux density generated within the coil is greater than that generated within a coil having a similar perimeter and a circular shape. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. The smoking device includes a material configured to form a magnetic circuit and defining a gap within the circuit, the gap being sized such as to receive a portion of the capsule. A coil is disposed around a portion of the magnetic circuit. A power source is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material via magnetic induction, by driving a current into the coil while portion of the capsule is disposed within the gap. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device (200). A capsule (20) includes a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents. One or more heating elements (32) are disposed within the capsule, the one or more heating elements (32) being configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material (23), by the one or more heating elements (32) being heated by the smoking device (200). At least a portion of the capsule (20) is configured to be flattened by the smoking device (200) prior to the one or more heating elements (32) being heated by the smoking device (200). Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a cylindrically-shaped capsule (20) that contains a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents. A smoking device (200) receives the cylindrically-shaped capsule (20) that contains the smoking material (23) and flattens at least part of a portion (22) of the capsule (20) that contains the smoking material (23). The smoking device vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material (23) by heating the smoking material (23) while at least part of the portion (22) of the capsule (20) that contains the smoking material (23) is in a flattened configuration. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule (20) that contains a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents. A smoking device (200) receives the capsule (20). The smoking device (200) includes two or more electrodes (30) that are configured to change a shape of the capsule (20) upon the capsule (20) being inserted into the smoking device (200), by exerting mechanical pressure upon the capsule (20). The smoking device (200) vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material (23) by heating the smoking material (23), by driving a current through a portion of the capsule (20). Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a first capsule type that contains a solid smoking material containing one or more active agents and for use with a second capsule type that contains a liquid material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device (200) is configured, when a capsule (20) of the first capsule type is inserted into the smoking device, to vaporize one or more of the active agents contained within the solid smoking material by heating the capsule (20) of the first capsule type; and when a capsule (150) of the second capsule type is inserted into the smoking device, to vaporize at least some of the liquid vaping material by heating the capsule (150) of the second capsule type. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a smoking device that includes at least first and second electrodes. A capsule includes a smoking material containing one or more active agents, and a metallic foil surrounding the smoking material and configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes driving a current into the metallic foil. A collapse-prevention element configured to facilitate electrical contact between the electrodes and the metallic foil, by preventing the capsule from collapsing. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
• A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
• A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided apparatus for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. The smoking device incudes an electrode configured to drive a current into the capsule at one or more locations on the capsule, and a sensor configured to detect an amount of resistance that is generated by the capsule at the one or more locations. A control component is configured to derive identifying information regarding the capsule based on the amount of resistance that is generated by the capsule at the one or more locations. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. A control component receives an indication from a user indicating whether they wish to smoke in a first mode or a second mode. In response to receiving an indication that the user wishes to smoke in the first mode, the control component heats the smoking material to a vaporization temperature of the one or more active agents for a predefined period of time, and in response to receiving the indication that the user wishes to smoke in the second mode, the control component heats the smoking material to the vaporization temperature only while receiving an active input from the user. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. The apparatus includes a smoking device configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. The smoking device includes at least one sensor configured to detect temperature of the smoking material within the capsule and configured to be moveable axially along a length of the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a cylindrically-shaped capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material. The smoking device includes a cylindrically-shaped insertion port configured to receive the cylindrically-shaped capsule that contains the smoking material, and a non-cylindrical housing configured to house at least part of a portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material, while the smoking device heats the smoking material. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with an elongate capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents, the smoking material being covered with a metallic foil. A smoking device includes a receptacle configured to house the elongate capsule such that airflow through the capsule is substantially along a length of the elongate capsule. First and second electrodes are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material, by the first electrode driving a current toward the second electrode along a length of the metallic foil of more than 5 mm in an axial direction along a length of the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents, the smoking material being covered with a metallic foil. A smoking device is configured to receive the capsule, and includes two or more electrodes that are configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material, by driving a current into the metallic foil. The smoking device includes a mechanism configured to bring the electrodes into pressurized contact with the capsule, in order to enhance electrical contact between the electrodes and the metallic foil of the capsule. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a capsule that contains a smoking material containing one or more active agents. A smoking device includes a coil configured to receive at least part of a portion of the capsule that contains the smoking material, and a mechanical element configured to flatten at least a portion of the coil while the portion of the capsule is disposed within the coil, such as to flatten the portion of the capsule. A power source is configured to vaporize one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material by heating the smoking material via magnetic induction, by driving a current into the coil while the portion of the coil and the portion of the capsule are in flattened configurations. Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device (200) that includes at least first and second electrodes (30). An elongate capsule (20) has a length of between 15 mm and 150 mm. The elongate capsule (20) includes a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil (32) surrounding the smoking material (23). The metallic foil (32) is configured to be heated via resistive heating by the first electrode (30) driving a current to the second electrode (30) along a length of more than 5 mm in an axial direction along the metallic foil (32). Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a smoking device (200) that includes at least first and second electrodes (30). A capsule (20) includes a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents, and metallic foil (32) surrounding the smoking material (23), the metallic foil (32) being configured to be heated via resistive heating by the electrodes (30) driving a current into the metallic foil (32). An electrical-contact coating (120) coats the metallic foil (32) at locations at which the electrodes (30) are configured to contact the capsule (20). Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a cylindrically-shaped capsule (20) that contains a smoking material (23) containing one or more active agents. A smoking device (200) includes one or more mechanical elements (214, 242) configured to flatten at least a portion of the capsule (20). A coil (240) receives at least the portion the capsule, when the portion of the capsule (20) is in a flattened configuration. A power source (237) vaporizes one or more of the active agents from within the smoking material (23) by heating the smoking material (23) via magnetic induction, by driving a current into the coil (240). Other applications are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors