Aerosol Generating Apparatus, Aerosol Generating System And Method Of Generating An Aerosol
Patent No. EP3531852 (titled "Aerosol Generating Apparatus, Aerosol Generating System And Method Of Generating An Aerosol") was filed by JT International S.A. on Dec 29, 2017. The application was issued on Jul 9, 2025.
Patent Summary
An aerosol generating system comprises an aerosol generating apparatus and a consumable unit containing a solid aerosol-forming substance. The apparatus includes a receiving portion with a space or cavity for the consumable unit and at least one locating member. This locating member positions the consumable unit such that an airflow path extends along its outer sides and through the unit, entering at one end region and exiting at an opposite end region. The outer sides are situated between these two end regions. When the consumable unit is received within the cavity, the locating member is configured to extend into the opposite end region of the consumable unit.
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EP3531852
- Application Number
- EP17828938A
- Filing Date
- Dec 29, 2017
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jun 6, 2025
- Publication Date
- Jul 9, 2025
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