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Non-Combustion Heating Type Flavor Inhaler - EP4042888
The patent EP4042888 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2019 under application number EP19948515A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4042888
- Application Number
- EP19948515A
- Filing Date
- Oct 10, 2019
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jan 17, 2025
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 2025
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
A non-combustion heating type flavor inhaler comprising a tobacco rod, a cooling segment, and a mouthpiece with a filter and a center hole filter in sequence, wherein the center hole filter has a hole diameter of 20-40% of its diameter and a hardness of 90% or more.
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Patent Oppositions (2)
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