Modular Aerosol Generating System with Advanced Heating Elements
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation aerosol generating system featuring modular, detachable heating elements with unique geometries and materials, enabling enhanced customization, self-cleaning, and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Background and Problem Solved
Conventional aerosol generating systems suffer from limited flexibility, poor maintainability, and inadequate control over aerosol generation. The original patent's assembly, comprising a sheet heating element and delivery device, is restricted by its fixed design and lack of real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, adaptable, and intelligent aerosol generating system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular aerosol generating system consists of interchangeable heating elements with distinct geometries (e.g., fractal, nanomaterial-based) and materials, allowing users to select and operate the most suitable heating element based on their preferences. The system incorporates a self-cleaning delivery device, ensuring minimal maintenance and optimal performance. A microwave-based heating element enables efficient vaporization, while an integrated sensor array monitors the aerosol generation process, enabling real-time adjustments to the microwave power output. This innovative system enables unparalleled customization, flexibility, and control over aerosol generation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in aerosol generating technology by combining modular, detachable heating elements with advanced geometries and materials, self-cleaning delivery devices, and real-time monitoring capabilities. These innovations provide a significant improvement over the original patent's fixed design and limited functionality.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include aerosol generating systems with different heating element geometries, materials, or configurations. Variations may also involve integrating the modular heating elements with other aerosol generating technologies, such as ultrasonic or piezoelectric devices. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various industries, including pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food processing.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular aerosol generating system has vast commercial potential in industries where precise control over aerosol generation is crucial, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. The system's adaptability, self-cleaning capabilities, and real-time monitoring features make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve product quality, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance user experience.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M15/06 |
| A | A24 | A24F40/46 |
| A | A24 | A24F40/48 |
| A | A24 | A24F40/10 |
| A | A24 | A24F40/50 |
| A | A24 | A24F40/53 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Aerosol generation systems, specifically electronic vaporization devices with heating elements for liquid substrates, involving mechanical engineering, materials science, and electronic control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in electronic heating systems, materials engineering, and aerosol generation technologies, possessing knowledge of microwave heating, sensor integration, and modular device design
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's modular heating elements and self-cleaning delivery mechanisms represent predictable variations of the source patent's core aerosol generation technology. The disclosed innovations combine known techniques in heating element design, sensor integration, and device modularity with the existing aerosol generation framework. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize aerosol generation systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,722 |
|---|---|
| Title | Assembly comprising sheet heating element and delivery device |
| Assignee(s) | Altria Client Services LLC |