Adaptable Aerosol Generation Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857722_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Aerosol Generation Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857722_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857722_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,722.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept explores novel applications of aerosol generation technology, expanding its use beyond traditional aerosol generating systems to tackle diverse problems in agriculture, odor elimination, personal humidification, environmental remediation, and flavor enhancement.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional aerosol generating systems have been limited to specific industries, neglecting the potential for this technology to address a broader range of challenges. The original patent's assembly, comprising a sheet heating element and delivery device, has been primarily focused on aerosol generation for smoking articles. However, this inventive concept seeks to overcome these limitations by adapting the core technology to solve problems in new and unrelated fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves modifying the original assembly to accommodate various aerosol-forming substrates and delivery mechanisms tailored to specific industries. For instance, in agricultural pest control, the assembly is configured to spray pesticides onto crops. In odor elimination, the assembly generates an aerosol from a fragrance, directing it towards malodorous areas. Similarly, in personal humidification, the assembly uses water as the aerosol-forming substrate, directing the aerosol towards a user's face. In environmental remediation, multiple assemblies are distributed throughout contaminated areas to generate aerosols from pollutant-removing substances. Finally, in flavor enhancement, the assembly generates an aerosol from a flavoring agent, directing it towards food or beverages.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its ability to adapt the core aerosol generation technology to diverse industries, solving specific problems and overcoming limitations of traditional aerosol generating systems. The inventive step is in recognizing the potential for this technology to be applied beyond its original scope, requiring a deep understanding of the underlying principles and a creative approach to reconfiguring the assembly for new use cases.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include using different types of heating elements, such as coil heaters or ceramic heaters, or modifying the delivery device to accommodate various aerosol-forming substrates. Additionally, the assembly could be integrated with sensors and control systems to optimize aerosol generation and delivery for specific applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential, as it offers a versatile solution for various industries. The market for adaptable aerosol generation systems is vast, with potential applications in agriculture, consumer goods, environmental remediation, and food processing, among others. The ability to tailor the assembly to specific industries and problems enables a broad range of commercial opportunities, from partnerships with industry leaders to the development of new products and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M15/06
A A24 A24F40/46
A A24 A24F40/48
A A24 A24F40/10
A A24 A24F40/50
A A24 A24F40/53

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,722
TitleAssembly comprising sheet heating element and delivery device
Assignee(s)Altria Client Services LLC