Aerosol Generating Device And Operation Method Thereof

Patent No. EP4183280 (titled "Aerosol Generating Device And Operation Method Thereof") was filed by Kt&G on Dec 22, 2020. The application was issued on May 28, 2025.

Patent Summary

Aerosol generating system and method that prevent dangerous situations in aerosol devices like e-cigarettes by monitoring and controlling parameters like temperature, current, voltage, and charging. The system has a sensor to detect overheating, overcurrent, short circuit, and overcharging/discharging. When dangerous conditions are detected, the system takes actions like shutting off the device, reducing power, or preventing charging. This mitigates risks like overheating, fires, explosions, and battery damage.

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PHILIP MORRISFeb 19, 2026ABITZ & PARTNER

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EP4183280

KT&G
Application Number
EP22210858A
Filing Date
Dec 22, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 25, 2025
Publication Date
May 28, 2025