A Heat Not Burn System

Patent No. EP3941237 (titled "A Heat Not Burn System") was filed by Imperial Tobacco on Mar 13, 2020. The application was issued on Dec 10, 2025.

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NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDAug 20, 2026DEHNS

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EP3941237

IMPERIAL TOBACCO
Application Number
EP20715738A
Filing Date
Mar 13, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 7, 2025
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2025