An Adjustable Retaining Member For An Aerosol-Generating Device
Patent No. EP4096452 (titled "An Adjustable Retaining Member For An Aerosol-Generating Device") was filed by Philip Morris on Jan 28, 2021. The application was issued on Mar 5, 2025.
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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EP4096452
- 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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