KR20180124910A - Electronic baffling apparatus and kits - Google Patents

Abstract

The cartridge 70 of the electron baffling apparatus 60 comprises a roll material 210 impregnated with at least one additive or comprising a coating of the additive. The roll material is positioned between the heater (14) and the mouth-end insert (8). The additives may include flavors, pH adjusters, vapor formers, tobacco materials, and nicotine. The roll material 210 may be formed of a sheet material 260. A plurality of sheet materials 260 may be included in the kit 500.

Description

Electronic baffling apparatus and kits

The present invention relates to an electronic baffling apparatus or an e-baffling apparatus configured to deliver a pre-vaporization agent to a vaporizer.

The e-baffling apparatus includes a heater element, which vaporizes the pre-vaporization agent to produce " steam ". The heater element may include a resistive heater coil having a core extending therethrough.

The e-belling apparatus includes a power source arranged in a device such as a battery. The battery is electrically connected to the heater such that the heater is heated to a temperature sufficient to convert the pre-vaporization agent to steam. The steam exits the e-belling device through the mouthpiece including at least one outlet.

At least one exemplary embodiment relates to a cartridge of an electronic baffling apparatus comprising a roll material coated, impregnated, or coated and impregnated with at least one additive.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge of an electronic baffle apparatus includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir containing a pre-vapor preparation, a heating element in the housing, and a channel extending longitudinally therethrough Roll material. The heating element is in fluid communication with the reservoir, and the heating element is configured to produce steam. The housing includes a mouth end and a connection end. The storage portion is contained in the housing. The roll material comprises at least one of a coated and impregnated material. The roll material is positioned within the housing such that at least some of the vapor passes through the roll material. The roll material is removable from the cartridge.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the roll material comprises at least one of a polymer film, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. The roll material can be positioned between the heating element and the mouth end of the housing.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the coated and impregnated material each include at least one additive comprising at least one of a flavorant, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, and nicotine as at least one additive . In at least one exemplary embodiment, the roll material comprises a coated and impregnated material, and the coated and impregnated material comprises different additives.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the additive is an encapsulating additive. The encapsulating additive may comprise at least one shell layer and an inner core. The encapsulation additive may be configured to release the additive in response to one or more release activation mechanisms such as heat and moisture.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, at least one of the at least one shell layer and the inner core comprises an additive. The encapsulation additive may comprise a plurality of capsules. At least one shell layer of a portion of the plurality of capsules may have a different thickness than the other at least one shell layer of the plurality of capsules to release the additive at different times.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the encapsulation additive may comprise a plurality of capsules. At least one shell layer of a portion of the plurality of capsules is formed of a polymer different from the other at least one shell layer of the plurality of capsules to release the additive at different times. Different polymers may have different dissolution rates, different release rates, or both.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the encapsulation additive comprises a plurality of capsules, each of the plurality of capsules simultaneously releasing the additive.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the encapsulating additive comprises tobacco, tobacco flavor, or both, and at least one polymer. The polymer comprises at least one of microcrystalline cellulose, pectin, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and sodium alginate.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the pre-vaporization agent excludes nicotine and the additive comprises nicotine.

At least one exemplary embodiment relates to a kit comprising a plurality of sheet materials.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, a kit comprising a plurality of sheet materials is configured to be rolled and disposed within a cartridge of an electronic baffle. Each of the plurality of sheet materials comprises at least one of a coated and an impregnated material. Each of the plurality of sheet materials comprises at least one of a polymer film, a paper, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. The coated and impregnated material may each comprise at least one additive. The additive may include at least one of a flavoring agent, a pH adjusting agent, a vapor forming agent, a tobacco material, and nicotine.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the plurality of sheet materials comprises a coated and impregnated material, wherein the coated and impregnated material comprises different additives.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the additive is an encapsulating additive. The encapsulation additive may be configured to release the additive in response to at least one of heat and moisture. The encapsulating additive may comprise at least one shell layer and an inner core. The encapsulating additive may be in the form of a matrix encapsulation, i.e., a form dispersed in a polymer film, such as a coating.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of sheets comprises a different additive. In another exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of sheets comprises the same additive.

At least one exemplary embodiment relates to a method of enhancing the vapor of an electronic baffle apparatus.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, a method of enhancing the vapor of an electronic baffle apparatus includes rolling a sheet material to form a rolled sheet material, and inserting the rolled sheet material between the heater and the mouth end of the cartridge . The sheet material comprises at least one of a coated and impregnated material.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the sheet material comprises at least one of a polymer film, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. The coated and impregnated material may each comprise at least one additive comprising at least one of a flavorant, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, and nicotine as at least one additive.

The various features and advantages of the non-limiting embodiments herein may become more apparent upon review of the detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. The accompanying drawings are not to be construed as limiting, unless expressly stated to the contrary. The various dimensions of the drawings may have been exaggerated for clarity.
1 is a side view of an e-belling apparatus according to at least one exemplary embodiment;
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of the e-bipping apparatus of FIG.
Figures 3a and 3b are perspective views of roll material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
4 is a top view of a sheet material forming a roll material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
5 is a cross-sectional view along line VV of the material of FIG.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a flavored capsule that is impregnated, coated, or impregnated with a sheet material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a flavored capsule that is impregnated, coated, or impregnated with a sheet material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
8 is a cross-sectional view of a flavor capsule in the form of an encapsulated matrix according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
9A is a perspective view of a kit comprising a plurality of sheet materials according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
Figure 9B is a perspective view of a roller for inclusion in the kit of Figure 9A according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 9C is a side view of an incompatible guide for inclusion in the kit of FIG. 9A according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
10 is a flowchart of a method of improving the vapor of the electron baffling apparatus.

Some detailed exemplary implementations are disclosed herein. However, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative examples for illustrating exemplary implementations. However, the exemplary implementations may be implemented in many alternative forms and should not be construed as limited to the implementations described herein.

Thus, while the illustrative embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, illustrative embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended that the exemplary implementations be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the illustrative embodiments include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of example implementations. The same reference numerals denote the same elements throughout the description of the drawings.

When an element or layer is referred to as being "on", "connected to", "coupled to" or "covering" another element or layer, it may be bonded, It is to be understood that elements or layers may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on", "directly connected", or "directly bonded" to another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers or portions, these elements, components, regions, layers, It should not be. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, element, region, layer or section from another element, element, region, layer or section. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer or portion discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

The terms spatially relative (e.g., "under", "below", "under", "above", "above", "above", etc.) are used herein to refer to an element or feature Can be used to facilitate the description in describing the relationship. It is to be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation as well as the orientations shown in the drawings. For example, if an apparatus in the figures is inverted, elements described as "below" or "below" another element or feature will be "on" another element or feature. Thus, the term " below " may include both top and bottom orientation. The device may be oriented in other ways (which may be rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementation. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The word "comprises," "comprises," and "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, acts, elements, However, it will be understood that they do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or groups thereof.

Exemplary implementations are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views that are schematic illustrations of an ideal implementation (and intermediate features) of an exemplary implementation. As such, changes from the shape of the drawing are expected as a result of manufacturing techniques or tolerances. Thus, the exemplary implementations should not be construed as limited to the shapes of the regions illustrated herein, but should include variations in shape resulting from, for example, manufacture.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the illustrative embodiment pertains. Terms, including those defined in commonly used dictionaries, shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the relevant field and, unless explicitly defined herein, are to be construed as either ideal or overly formal Can not be done.

1 is a side view of an e-belling apparatus according to at least one exemplary embodiment;

1, the electronic baffle apparatus (e-bipping apparatus) 60 includes an exchangeable cartridge (or first section) 70 and a reusable battery section (first section) 70. The at least one replaceable cartridge Or second section) 72, which may be coupled to each other at the threaded connector 205. It is to be understood that the connector 205 can be any type of connector, such as a snug-fit, detent, clamp, baronette, latch, and combinations thereof. The first section 70 may comprise a housing 6 and the second section 72 may comprise a second housing 6 '. The e-belling device (60) includes a mouse-end insert (8).

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the housing 6 and the second housing 6 'may have a generally cylindrical cross-section. In another exemplary embodiment, the housing 6, 6 'may have a generally triangular cross-section along at least one of the first section 70 and the battery section 72.

2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of the e-bipping apparatus of FIG.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first section 70 includes a reservoir 22 configured to hold a pre-vapor preparation and a heater 14 that can vaporize the prepurification agent And the pre-vaporization agent can be sucked from the reservoir 22 by the wick 28. The e-bipping device 60 may include features disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2013/0192623 to Tucker et al., filed January 31, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference .

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the pre-vaporization agent may be a substance or a combination of materials that can be transformed into a vapor. For example, the pre-vaporization agent includes, but is not limited to, water, beads, solvents, active ingredients, ethanol, plant extracts, natural or artificial flavors, vapor formers such as glycerine and propylene glycol, and combinations thereof Liquid, solid or gel formulation.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first section 70 includes a longitudinally extending housing 6 and an inner tube (or chimney) 62 located coaxially within the housing 6 .

At the upstream end of the inner tube 62, the nose portion 61 of the gasket (or seal) 15 may be fitted in the inner tube 62 and at the other end of the gasket 15 The outer periphery can provide a seal with the inner surface of the outer housing 6. [ The gasket 15 also includes a central longitudinal air passage 20 which opens into the interior of the inner tube 62 defining the central channel 21. The transverse channel 33 at the rear side of the gasket 15 can intersect and communicate with the air passage 20 of the gasket 15. [ This transverse channel 33 ensures communication between the air passageway 20 and the defined space 35 between the gasket 15 and the cathode connector piece 37.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the cathode connector piece 37 may include a threaded section to enable the connection of the first section 70 and the battery section 72.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, more than two air inlet ports 44 may be included in the housing 6. Alternatively, a single air inlet port 44 may be included in the outer housing 6. With such a configuration, it is possible to arrange the air inlet port 44 close to the connector 205 without clogging due to the presence of the cathode connector piece 37. This arrangement also reinforces the area of the air inlet port 44 to facilitate precision drilling of the air inlet port 44. [

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the air inlet port 44 may be provided in the connector 205 instead of being provided in the outer housing 6.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, at least one air inlet port 44 may be formed in the outer housing 6, adjacent the connector 205, so that the fingers of an adult vaper can receive one of the ports Minimize the probability of occlusion, and control resistance-to-draw (RTD) during bake. In the exemplary embodiment, the air inlet ports 44 are connected to the housing 6 by precision tooling to ensure that their diameters are precisely controlled and copied from one eBaiding device 60 to the next during manufacturing. Can be machined.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the air inlet port 44 may have a size and configuration such that the e-belling device 60 has an RTD ranging from about 60 mm of water to about 150 mm of water .

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the nose portion 93 of the downstream gasket 10 may fit into the downstream end 81 of the inner tube 62. The outer perimeter of the gasket 10 may provide a seal that is substantially in close contact with the inner surface 97 of the housing 6. The downstream gasket 10 may include a central channel 63 located between the internal passageway 21 of the internal tube 62 and the interior of the mouth-end insert 8, To the mouth-end insertion portion 8, as shown in Fig.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the confined space between the gaskets 10 and 15 and the confined space between the outer housing 6 and the inner tube 62 establishes a boundary of the reservoir 22 . The storage section 22 may contain a pre-vaporization agent and optionally a storage medium (not shown) configured to store the pre-vaporization agent therein. The storage medium may include wrapping a surface gauze or other fibrous material around the inner tube 62.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the reservoir 22 may be retained within the outer annulus between the inner tube 62 and the housing 6 and between the gaskets 10 and 15. Thus, the storage portion 22 may at least partially surround the central inner passage 21. [ The heater 14 may extend between the opposing portions of the storage portion 22 across the inner passage 21. In some exemplary embodiments, the heater 14 may extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the internal passageway 21.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the reservoir 22 may have a size and configuration such that the e-belling device 60 retains sufficient pre-vaporization formulation to be configured to bake for at least about 200 seconds. Also, the e-belling device 60 may be configured to allow each puff to last up to about 5 seconds.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the storage medium can be a fibrous material comprising at least one of cotton, polyethylene, polyesters, rayon, and combinations thereof. The fibers may have a diameter ranging from about 6 microns to about 15 microns (e.g., from about 8 microns to about 12 microns, or from about 9 microns to about 11 microns). The storage medium may be sintered, porous or foam-like. In addition, the fibers may be of a size that can not be absorbed and may have a cross-section having a y-shape, a cross shape, a clover shape, or any other suitable shape. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the reservoir 22 may comprise a filled tank that has no storage medium and retains only the pre-vapor preparation.

While vaporizing the electronic cigarette, the pre-vapor preparation is transferred from the reservoir 22 to the vicinity of the heater structure 14 by capillary action through the wick 28. The wick 28 may include at least one of a first end and a second end that may extend to opposite sides of the storage 22. When the heater 14 is operated, the pre-gasification agent in the central portion of the wick 28 is vaporized by the heater 14 to heat the central portion of the wick 28 to vaporize the pre-gasification agent and form the vapor At least partially.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the wick 28 may include at least one filament (or thread) having the ability to aspirate the pre-vaporization agent. For example, the wick 28 can be a bundle of glass (or ceramic) filaments, a bundle that includes a group of windings of glass filaments, and the like, all of which are configured by capillary action by a gap space between the filaments, As shown in Fig. The filaments may be generally aligned in a direction perpendicular (transversely) to the longitudinal direction of the e-belling apparatus 60. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the wick 28 may comprise one to eight filament strands, each strand comprising a plurality of twisted glass filaments. The distal end of the wick 28 can be flexible and can be folded into the boundaries of the reservoir 22. The filament may include a filament that has a cross-section, a clover, a Y-shape, or any other suitable cross-section.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the wick 28 may comprise any suitable material or combination of materials. Examples of suitable materials include, but are not limited to, glass, ceramic, or graphite based materials. Wick 28 may have any suitable capillary suction action to accommodate a pre-vaporization agent having different physical properties such as density, viscosity, surface tension, and vapor pressure. The core 28 may be non-conductive.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the heater 14 may include a wire coil that at least partially surrounds the wick 28. The wire can be a metal wire. The heater coils may extend completely or partially along the length of the wick 28. The heater coil may extend completely or partially around the circumference of the wick 28. In some exemplary embodiments, the heater coil 14 may or may not be in contact with the wick 28.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the heater coil may be formed of any suitable electrically resistive material. Examples of suitable electrically resistive materials include, but are not limited to, metals from copper, titanium, zirconium, tantalum and platinum groups. Examples of suitable metal alloys include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, chromium, aluminum-titanium-zirconium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, tin, gallium, Iron, cobalt, and superalloys based on stainless steel. For example, the heater 14 may be formed of nickel aluminide, a material having a layer of alumina on the surface, iron aluminide, and other composite materials, and the electrically resistive material may have a desired external physical and chemical properties and energy transfer kinetics May optionally be embedded in an insulating material, encapsulated or coated with an insulating material, or vice versa. The heater 14 comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, copper, copper alloys, nickel-chromium alloys, superalloys, and combinations thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the heater 14 is formed of a nickel-chromium alloy or an iron-chromium alloy. In another exemplary embodiment, the heater 14 may be a ceramic heater having an electrically resistive layer on the outer surface.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the heater 14 may heat the pre-vaporization formulation in the wick 28 by thermal conduction. Alternatively, the heat from the heater 14 may be conducted to the pre-vaporization agent by means of a thermally conductive element, or the heater 14 may be connected to the inflow ambient air sucked through the e- Heat, which ultimately heats the prepackage agent by convection.

It should be understood that instead of using the wick 28, the heater 14 may comprise a porous material, and the porous material is integrated with a resistive heater formed of a material having a high electrical resistivity capable of rapidly generating heat .

2, the second section 72 of the e-belling apparatus 60 includes an air inlet (not shown) adjacent to the free end or tip of the e-belling apparatus 60, And a puff sensor 16 responsive to the air drawn into the second section 72 through port 44a. The second section 72 may include a battery 1 and a control circuit 200.

The battery 1 can be electrically connected to the heater 14 of the first section 70 simultaneously with the operation of the puff sensor 16 while the connection between the first section 70 and the second section 72 is completed . Air can be primarily drawn into the first section 70 through one or more air inlets 44, which can be located along the housing or positioned in the connector 205.

The power supply unit 1 may include a battery arranged in the e-belling device 60. [ The power supply 1 may be a lithium-ion battery or one of its variants, for example a lithium-ion polymer battery. Alternatively, the power supply 1 may be a nickel-metal hybrid battery, a nickel cadmium battery, a lithium-manganese battery, a lithium-cobalt battery or a fuel cell. The e-bipping device 60 may be usable by an adult vapor until the energy in the power supply 1 is exhausted or, in the case of a lithium polymer battery, a minimum voltage cut-off level is achieved.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the power supply 1 may be rechargeable and may include circuitry to allow the battery to be charged by an external charging device. To recharge the e-belling device 60, a USB charger or other suitable charger assembly may be used.

In addition, the e-bipping device 60 may include a control circuit 200 and a puff sensor 16. The puff sensor 16 may be configured to sense the air pressure drop and initiate the application of a voltage from the power supply 1 to the heater 14. The control circuit 200 may also include a heater activation light 48 configured to illuminate when the heater 14 is activated. The heater activation light 48 may comprise a light emitting diode (LED) and may be at the upstream end of the e-belling device 60. In addition, the heater activation light 48 may be arranged to be visible to an adult vapor during bake. Moreover, the heater activation light 48 may be utilized for e-bake system diagnosis or to indicate that refueling is in progress. The heater activation light 48 may also be configured to enable the adult vapor to activate, deactivate, or activate and deactivate the heater activation light 48 for privacy. The heater activation light 48 may be located at the tip end of the e-belling device 60 or on the side of the housing 6.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, at least one air inlet 44a senses air flow indicative of pumping of the adult vapor by the puff sensor 16, activates the power supply 1 and the heater activation light 48, So as to indicate that the heater 14 is operating. The heater activation light 48 may be located at or above the tip end of the e-belling device. In another exemplary embodiment, the heater activation light 48 may be located on the side of the housing 6.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the control circuit 200 may provide power to the heater 14 in response to the puff sensor 16. In an exemplary implementation, the control circuitry may include a maximum time limiter. In another exemplary embodiment, the control circuit 200 may include a manually operable switch for an adult vapor to initiate a puff. The time limit of the supply of the electric current to the heater 14 can be preset in accordance with the amount of the pre-vaporization agent desired to be vaporized. In another exemplary embodiment, the circuit can power the heater 14 while the puff sensor 16 detects a pressure drop.

When activated, the heater 14 heats a portion of the wick 28 surrounded by the heater for less than about 10 seconds.

The inner tube 62 may include a pair of opposing slots such that the wick 28 and the leading end 109, 109 'of the heater 14 extend from each of the opposing slots. The opposing slots are provided in the inner tube 62 so that the heater 14 and the wick 28 are positioned within the inner tube 62 without affecting the edges of the slots and wound sections of the heater 14 . Thus, the edge of the slot can be prevented from affecting or changing the coil spacing of the heater 14. [ Otherwise it will create a potential source of the hot spot.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the inner tube 62 may have a diameter of about 4 mm and each of the opposing slots may have a major dimension and a minor dimension of about 2 mm X about 4 mm.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first section 70 may be interchangeable. In other words, once the pre-vaporization agent of the cartridge is depleted, only the first section 70 will be replaced. Alternative deployment configurations may include exemplary implementations in which once the storage 22 has been depleted, the entire e-bipping device 60 may be discarded.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the e-belling device 60 may have a length of about 80 mm to about 110 mm, and a diameter of about 7 mm to about 8 mm. For example, in an exemplary embodiment, the e-belling device may be about 84 mm long and may have a diameter of about 7.8 mm.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the mouse-end insert 8 may be located at the mouse end 32 of the first section 70. [ The mouth-end insert 8 may include at least two outlets, and the outlets may be located on a non-axis from the longitudinal axis of the e-belling device 60. The outlet may form an outward angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the e-belling device 60. The outlets can be distributed substantially homogeneously about the periphery of the mouth-end insert 8, allowing a substantially homogeneous distribution of the vapor during binging to the mouth of an adult vapor and extending the fullness within the mouth. Therefore, as the vapor passes into the mouth of an adult vapor, the vapor can enter the mouth and move in different directions to provide mouth-feel.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the mouth-end insert 8 can be removable so that it is impregnated, coated, or impregnated with one or more additives, and the coated sheet material 260 (shown in Figures 4 and 5) And inserts and removes the roll material 210 formed from the roll material 210 (shown in FIG. Once the additive in the roll material 210 has been eluted with steam, the roll material 210 may be removed. If desired, adult vapors may replace roll material 210 with new roll material 210. The adult vapor can change the flavor profile of the steam by selecting the roll material 210 with the desired additives that provide the desired steam characteristics. Therefore, adult vapors can customize the baking experience.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the roll material 210 may be positioned between the heater 14 and the mouth-end insert 8. The roll material 210 may comprise a coating of the material, may be impregnated with the material, or both. The material may comprise at least one of an additive, one or more carriers, a binder, and combinations thereof.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the additive can include at least one of a flavorant, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, and nicotine. The additive may be included in the roll material 210 in an amount ranging from about 0.01 to about 50 percent by weight based on the weight of the roll material 210.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the flavoring agent may comprise any suitable flavoring agent or combination thereof, including menthol, peppermint flavors, fruit flavors, herbal flavors, vegetable flavors, and the like.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the vapor former is selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, and glycerin; Esters of polyhydric alcohols such as glycerol mono-, di-, or triacetate; And aliphatic esters of mono-, di-, or polycarboxylic acids, such as dimethyldodecanedioate and dimethyltetradecanedioate. Exemplary vapor formers are polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, and glycerin, or mixtures thereof.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the pH modifier comprises at least one of an acid or a base. The pH modifier is selected to adjust the pH of the vapor to the desired level.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the tobacco material may comprise a material from any member of the Nicotiana genus. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the tobacco material comprises a mixture of two or more different tobacco varieties.

Examples of suitable types of tobacco materials that may be used include, but are not limited to, flue-cured tobacco, Burley tobacco, Dark tobacco, Maryland tobacco, , Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and mixtures thereof. The tobacco material may be processed tobacco material such as tobacco lamina, volumetric expanded or puff tobacco, processed tobacco such as cut-rolled or cut-puffed, Stems, reconstituted tobacco materials, and mixtures thereof.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the additive comprises nicotine. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the pre-vaporization agent does not include nicotine, and the nicotine is impregnated in the roll material 210, coated on the roll material 210, or both.

The additive may include a volatile, thermally sensitive additive that is not readily included in the pre-vaporization formulation, is not easy to store, or both. Including such an additive in the roll material 210 can reduce or prevent the loss of the additive prior to undesired chemical reactions and baffling with other components of the prepackage formulation.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carrier, binder, or both may comprise an edible adhesive, a polymer, a solvent, or a combination thereof.

Figures 3a and 3b are perspective views of roll material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, when the sheet material 260 (shown in FIG. 4) is rolled to form the roll material 210, as shown in FIG. 3A, the roll material 210 has an overlapping edge 212, 214, and an opening 216 extending through the roll material 210. During bake, the material moving through openings 216 in the vapor roll material 210, coated, impregnated, or coated and impregnated with the roll material 210, is eluted with steam.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 3B, the roll material 210 may comprise a plurality of layers 220 of rolled material. The layer 220 of roll material 210 may include a space 222 between each adjacent layer 220 such that the vapor may pass through the central opening 216 or through the channel 222, < / RTI > or both.

4 is a top view of a sheet material forming a roll material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the roll material 210 is formed of a sheet material 260 that can be rolled by adult vapors. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the sheet material 260 comprises at least one of a polymer film, paper, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. The sheet material 260 may be impregnated with at least one material comprising at least one additive.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the sheet material 260 comprises a polymer film. The film may be a water-soluble film that is in contact with moisture, in contact with heat from steam, or in both cases. Therefore, as time passes, the film can be dissolved as the film releases the additive during bake, or can be replaced with another film if desired, or both. For example, the film may be a film (including additives dispersed throughout the film) of microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, pullulan, chitosan, cellulose derivatives, alginate, pectin, or a combination thereof.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the sheet material 260 has a length in the range of about 10 mm to about 50 mm and a width in the range of about 10 mm to about 50 mm. The sheet material 260 may have a size such that, when rolled, the roll material is sandwiched between the gasket 10 and the mouth-end insert 8.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V-V of the material of Fig.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the sheet material 260 may include a coating 232 instead of or in addition to the impregnated additive. The coating 232 may comprise the same or different additives as the impregnated additive. For example, the coating 232 may include a piece of tobacco material bonded to the sheet material 260 using an edible binder, an adhesive, or both. Alternatively, the sheet material 260 may be formed of a reconstituted tobacco material impregnated using a flavoring agent, other additives, or both.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the sheet material 260 has a thickness of up to about 150 microns. The coating 232 may also have a thickness of up to about 150 microns. The coating 232 may be on at least one surface of the sheet material 260.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a flavored capsule that is impregnated, coated, or impregnated with a sheet material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the additive may be encapsulated. The encapsulation additive may include a first outer shell 320 and an inner core 310. The encapsulating additive is embedded in a material that can refer to different types of encapsulation, including: 1) flavor-dispersed matrix-type encapsulation within an encapsulating matrix, 2) core / shell containing flavor within the core surrounded by the encapsulating material Type encapsulation, and 3) sorbent material (i.e., silica gel, activated carbon, molecular sieve, etc.) in which the flavor is absorbed on the surface, internally, or both. The encapsulating additive may be in powder, spherical or other geometric forms, such as needle-like or fibrous structures.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a flavored capsule that is impregnated, coated, or impregnated with a sheet material according to at least one exemplary embodiment.

7, the additive may be encapsulated, and the capsule may include a first outer shell 320, a second outer shell 330, and an inner core 310, as shown in Figure 7. In at least one exemplary embodiment, can do.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the encapsulating additive can be formed to release the additive in response to at least one of heat from the vapor, moisture from the vapor, or both.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first outer shell 320, the second outer shell, or both may be water-soluble with varying levels of water solubility to provide controlled release of the additive over a desired period of time / RTI > material. The first outer shell 320, the second outer shell 330, or both may comprise at least one of gelatin, pectin, and sodium alginate. The polymer may be crosslinked with a calcium salt including a cross-linking agent such as calcium acetate, calcium chloride, and the like.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first outer shell 320, the second outer shell 330, or both may have varying thicknesses to emit the additive at different times.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the encapsulating additive may have a similar shell to simultaneously release the additive from the inner core 310. Therefore, the shells 320 and 330 may be formed of substantially the same material and may have substantially the same thickness.

8 is a cross-sectional view of a flavor capsule in the form of an encapsulated matrix 330. Fig. The flavor particles 340 may be uniformly or non-uniformly dispersed in the matrix 335 of the food grade polymer.

9A is a perspective view of a kit comprising a plurality of sheet materials according to at least one exemplary embodiment.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the kit 500 may include a plurality of sheet materials 260 as described above. The kit 500 may include a plurality of the same types of sheet material 260 or the kit 500 may include different types of sheet material 260. The sheet material 260 may be packaged in a hinge-lead pack 600 or other suitable packaging. The sheet material 260 may be individually wrapped or wrapped depending on the type of additive contained therein to avoid or reduce loss, cross-contamination, or both of the volatile additive.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, when the kit 500 comprises a variety of different types of sheet materials 260, each type may be a different color, , Perfume, or both.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the kit 500 may be used to compress, scratch, or squeeze the surface of the sheet material 260 prior to rolling, to mechanically release the encapsulation flavor, as shown in Figure 9B And may include a scratching roller 610.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, the kit 500 may include an incompatible guide 620, as shown in Figure 9C. The guide 620 may be formed of metal or plastic. Guide 620 can be used to ensure that the resulting rolled material maintains an open through channel and is rolled consistently from one sheet or material to the next. The sheet can be pre-rolled using the guide 620 or without the guide 620. [ In the pre-rolling configuration, the mouse-end inserts may be pre-attached for convenience and hygiene.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a method for improving the vapor of an electronic baffling apparatus includes rolling a sheet material 700 to form a rolled sheet material, Between the heater and the mouth end of the cartridge 710. [ The method may also include removing the mouse-end insert prior to inserting the rolled sheet material.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, adult vapors may be selected to roll two or more sheet materials 260 together to provide a number of different additives.

In at least one exemplary embodiment, a plug of a material such as cellulose acetate may be impregnated, coated, or impregnated with a coating instead of a roll material. The plug of material may include a longitudinally extending channel extending therethrough, the surface of which may also be impregnated, coated, coated and impregnated with an additive.

Although a number of exemplary implementations are described herein, it should be understood that other variations may be possible within the scope of the following claims. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the scope of the present disclosure, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

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A cartridge of an electronic baffle apparatus comprising:
A longitudinally extending housing including a mouth end and a connecting end;
A reservoir within the housing for holding the pre-vapor preparation;
A heating element in the housing in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to produce steam; And
A roll material having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough, the roll material comprising at least one of coated and impregnated material, wherein the roll material is located within the housing such that at least a portion of the vapor passes through the roll material, Wherein the material is removable from the cartridge. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the roll material comprises at least one of a polymer film, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. 3. The cartridge of claim 1 or 2, wherein the roll material is located between the heating element and the mouth end of the housing. The coated and impregnated material of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein each of the coated and impregnated materials comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of at least one of a flavor, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, And one additive. 5. The cartridge of claim 4, wherein the roll material comprises a coated and impregnated material, wherein the coated and impregnated material comprises different additives. 6. The cartridge of claim 4 or 5, wherein the additive is an encapsulating additive and the encapsulating additive comprises at least one shell layer and an inner core. 7. The cartridge of claim 6, wherein the encapsulation additive is configured to release the additive in response to at least one of heat and moisture. 8. The cartridge of claim 6 or 7, wherein at least one of the at least one shell layer and the inner core comprises an additive. The method of claim 6, 7, or 8, wherein the encapsulation additive comprises a plurality of capsules, and at least one shell layer of a portion of the plurality of capsules comprises at least one of the other at least two shell layers of the plurality of capsules to release the additive at different times. Having a thickness different from that of one shell layer. 10. The capsule according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the encapsulation additive comprises a plurality of capsules, at least one shell layer of a portion of the plurality of capsules is coated with another at least one shell layer of the plurality of capsules to release the additive at different times. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > a < / RTI > shell layer. 9. The cartridge of claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein the encapsulation additive comprises a plurality of capsules simultaneously releasing an additive. 12. The method of any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the encapsulating additive comprises tobacco and at least one polymer, wherein the polymer comprises at least one of microcrystalline cellulose, pectin, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and sodium alginate Containing, cartridge. 13. The cartridge according to any one of claims 4 to 12, wherein the pre-vaporization agent excludes nicotine and the additive comprises nicotine. As a kit:
A kit comprising a plurality of sheet materials configured to be rolled and disposed within a cartridge of an electronic baffle, wherein each of the plurality of sheet materials comprises at least one of coated and impregnated material. 15. The kit of claim 14, wherein each of the plurality of sheet materials comprises at least one of a polymer film, a paper, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. 16. The method of claim 14 or 15, wherein the coated and impregnated material each comprise at least one additive comprising at least one additive comprising at least one of a flavorant, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, and nicotine Included, kit. 17. The kit of claim 16, wherein the plurality of sheet materials comprises a coated and impregnated material, wherein the coated and impregnated material comprises different additives. 18. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the additive is an encapsulating additive, the encapsulating additive can be configured to release an additive in response to at least one of heat and moisture, the encapsulating additive comprising at least one shell layer and an inner ≪ / RTI > 19. The method of claim 18,
Further comprising a roller configured to release flavor from the encapsulation additive prior to being placed into the electronic baffling apparatus. 20. The kit according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein each of the plurality of sheets comprises a different additive. 20. The kit according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein each of the plurality of sheets comprises the same additive. 22. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 21,
Further comprising a guide configured to assist in rolling the sheet and to keep the sheet in a rolled state, the guide being non-flexible. A method for improving the vapor of an electronic baffle apparatus comprising:
Rolling a sheet material to form a rolled sheet material, wherein the sheet material comprises at least one of a coating and an impregnated material; And
Inserting the rolled sheet material between the heater and the mouth end of the cartridge. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the sheet material comprises at least one of a polymer film, paper, and a reconstituted tobacco material film. 25. The method of claim 23 or 24, wherein the coated and impregnated material each comprise at least one additive comprising at least one additive comprising at least one of a flavorant, a pH adjuster, a vaporizer, a tobacco material, and nicotine / RTI >

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