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An Adjustable Retaining Member For An Aerosol-Generating Device - EP4096452

The patent EP4096452 was granted to Philip Morris on Mar 5, 2025. The application was filed on Jan 28, 2021 under application number EP21701542A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4096452

PHILIP MORRIS
Application Number
EP21701542A
Filing Date
Jan 28, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 31, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 5, 2025
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Patent Summary

Aerosol-generating device with adjustable retention mechanism that enables precise control over aerosol release. The device features a housing with a cavity containing a heating element, and an adjustable retention element positioned adjacent to the cavity. The retention element defines a passage through which the aerosol-generating article passes during release. The retention element can be actuated from a receiving position to a retaining position, allowing the user to control the aerosol flow. The retention element's passage dimension is optimized for optimal aerosol flow during release, while the heating element provides controlled temperature conditions for the aerosol-forming substrate.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
NICOVENTURESNov 28, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE

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