RU2769208C2 - Aerosol-generating article receptacle - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: packing and storage.

SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to receptacles for holding one or more used aerosol-generating articles. Present invention also relates to a kit comprising a receptacle and a container for aerosol-generating articles. Disclosed is receiver (10) for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles (23). Receiver (10) comprises part (12) in the form of a box, comprising a closed lower end (22) and upper end (18) forming opening (20) of the box, wherein lower end (22) is located opposite upper end (18). Receiver (10) also comprises cover part (14), made with possibility of movement relative to part (12) in form of box between closed position, in which covering part (14) closes opening (20) of the box, and an open position, in which opening (20) of the box is open. Receiver (10) further comprises clamp (36) extending from upper end (18) of part (12) in the form of a box and located on top of the outer surface of part (12) in the form of a box.

EFFECT: recycling used aerosol-generating products.

16 cl, 19 dwg

Description

The present invention relates to receptacles for housing one or more used aerosol generating articles. The present invention also relates to a kit containing a receptacle and a container for aerosol generating articles.

After consuming an aerosol generating product, such as a cigarette, it may be difficult for a user to find a suitable place to dispose of the used product. For example, there may not be an ashtray or suitable waste bin in the vicinity of the user. Therefore, under some circumstances, it may be difficult for the user to properly dispose of the used product. This problem can be exacerbated when the aerosol generating article is heated during use without being burned. For example, several aerosol generating systems are known in which an aerosol generating article, which may resemble a cigarette in size and shape, is electrically heated rather than burned. In such systems, the article may be approximately the same size both before and after use. Therefore, for the user, the disposal of such products may be more difficult compared to a conventional cigarette, which usually leaves only the filter after use.

Therefore, it would be advantageous to provide a user-friendly way to carry out the disposal of used aerosol generating products.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles. The receiver comprises a box-like part containing a closed lower end and an upper end forming an opening of the box, with the lower end opposite the upper end. The receptacle also includes a cover that is movable relative to the box-like part between a closed position, in which the cover covers the opening of the box, and an open position, in which the opening of the box is open. The receptacle further comprises a clip extending from the upper end of the box-like part and located on top of the outer surface of the box-like part.

In the context of this document, the term "aerosol-generating article" means an article containing an aerosol-forming substrate capable of releasing volatile compounds that can form an aerosol. The aerosol-forming substrate may release volatile compounds when heated. The aerosol generating article may be a cigarette and the aerosol generating substrate may comprise a tobacco rod. The aerosol generating article may be configured to be heated in the aerosol generating device, for example by means of an electric heater.

The term "located under" as used herein means that the first part of the receiver is closer to the inside of the receiver than the overlapping second part of the receiver. That is, the first part is located under the second part. In contrast, the term "located on top" can be used to mean that the second part of the receiver is closer to the outside of the receiver than the first part. In this case, the second part is located on top of the first part.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a user with a convenient method of storing one or more used aerosol generating articles until the used articles can be properly disposed of, for example by emptying the receptacle into a suitable waste bin.

Preferably, the cover retains one or more used aerosol generating articles in the box-like part when the cover is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover is movable relative to the box to allow access to the inside of the box when the cover is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be at least partially inserted into the box portion through the opening of the box. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the opening of the box.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or carry the receiver. In particular, the receptacle may be attached to the aerosol generating article container by means of a clip. For example, the receiver may be fixed to one of the walls of the container.

The clip extends from the upper end of the box-like part, the upper end forming the opening of the box. Therefore, advantageously, when the clip is used to attach the receptacle to the side wall of the box portion of the container for aerosol generating articles, the opening of the box of the receptacle portion and the opening of the box of the container portion of the box are located in the same orientation. Advantageously, this can simplify the use of both the receiver and the container.

Advantageously, orienting the clip so that it extends from the top end of the box-like portion may facilitate retention of the receptacle on the aerosol generating article container. For example, to remove a receptacle from a container, it may be necessary to open the lid portion of the container and slide the receptacle upward to disengage the clip from the side wall of the box portion of the container. Therefore, this arrangement can reduce or minimize inadvertent movement of the clip relative to the container when the container is used in a vertical orientation with the lid portion of the container on top.

Advantageously, the clip allows the receptacle to be reversibly attached to the aerosol generating article container. Therefore, when all of the aerosol generating articles in the container have been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container for aerosol generating articles.

Preferably, the clip has an upper end at the upper end of the box-like receptacle part, wherein the upper end of the clip is not parallel to the lower end of the box-like receptacle part. Advantageously, this may facilitate attachment of the receptacle to the side wall of a container of aerosol generating articles. For example, conventional hinge-lid containers for aerosol generating articles include a box-like portion having side walls with top edges that are not parallel to the bottom edges of the side walls. Therefore, non-parallel placement of the top end of the clip may allow the top end of the clip to rest fully on the top edge of the side wall when the receptacle is attached to the container. Advantageously, this may allow the lid of hinged containers to be fully closed when the receptacle is attached to the container.

The clip may be attached to the box-like part at or around the upper end of the clip.

Preferably, the clip comprises a first part located on top of the outer surface of the box-like receiver part and a second part located inside the box-like part of the receiver, such that at least a portion of the box-like part is located between the first clip part and the second clip part. Advantageously, this may facilitate the attachment of the clip to the box portion of the receptacle.

In embodiments in which the clip comprises a top end, preferably the top end is formed at the transition from the first clip part to the second clip part. Preferably, the transition is formed by a bend in the material forming the clip.

The second part of the clip may be shorter than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter second part in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing a longer first portion in the clip can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to an aerosol generating article container.

The second part of the clip may be longer than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter first portion in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing a longer second portion in the clip may facilitate attachment of the clip to the box portion and may increase or maximize the stability of the clip relative to the receiver box portion.

The box-like portion of the receptacle may have a maximum height extending between the uppermost portion of the upper end and the lowermost portion of the closed lower end. The first part of the clip may have a maximum length extending between the uppermost part of the upper end and the lowermost part of the free end remote from the upper end. The maximum length of the first clamp portion is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the receiver, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the receiver, more preferably at least about 70 percent of the maximum height. of the box-shaped receiver portion, more preferably at least about 80 percent of the maximum height of the box-shaped receiver portion. Additionally or alternatively, the maximum length of the first clip portion is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the receiver, more preferably less than about 95 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the box, more preferably less than about 90 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the receiver. box, more preferably less than about 85 percent of the maximum height of the box portion of the receiver.

At least a portion of the box-like receiver part may be placed between the first clip part and the second clip part by an interference fit. Advantageously, this may provide a simple and cost-effective way of attaching the clip to the box portion of the receptacle.

The second clip part may be attached to the inside surface of the box part. For example, the second clip part may be glued to the inside surface of the box part.

The second clip part can be secured to the box part by overmolding a portion of the box part over the second clip part.

Preferably, the clip is made of an elastic material so that the clip is offset towards the outer surface of the box-like part. Advantageously, this may facilitate secure attachment of the receptacle to the aerosol generating article container. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, displacement of the clip toward the outer surface of the box portion of the receptacle can hold the container wall portion between the clip and the receptacle portion of the box through an interference fit.

The clamp may be made of plastic. Preferably the clip is made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, such as grade 1.4301 stainless steel, and stainless spring steel, or combinations thereof.

The clip may include a first clip located on a first side of the box-like receiver part and a second clip provided on a second side of the box-like receiver part, the first side being opposite the second side. Advantageously, this may allow the user to attach the receptacle to both sides of the aerosol generating article container. Advantageously, equipping the receptacle with two clips may allow the user to attach more than one receptacle to an aerosol generating article container. For example, the first receptacle may be attached to the first side of the container with the first clip, and the second receptacle may be attached to the second side of the container with the second clip. Alternatively, a plurality of receptacles may be provided, with some of the receptacles having only one clip located on the first side of the receptacle, and the remaining receptacles having only one clip located on the second side of the receptacle. Thus, a user can attach a receptacle to each side of an aerosol generating article container without the need for backup clips on the receptacles.

The cover portion may be slidable relative to the box portion between closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or along one or more guide portions into box-like portions. Preferably, the cover portion is slidable in a direction orthogonal to the extent of the clip. Advantageously, this can reduce or eliminate relative movement between the clip and the container to which the receptacle is attached when the cover portion is opened and closed.

The cover portion may be a lid portion extending from the upper end of the box portion along a hinge line. Preferably, the lid portion is rotatable about a hinge line between open and closed positions. The hinge line may extend in a direction orthogonal to the extent of the clip. Advantageously, this can reduce or eliminate relative movement between the clip and the container to which the receptacle is attached when the lid portion is opened and closed.

The hinge line may be formed by a hinge that is formed separately from the box part and the lid part and is attached to the box part and the lid part.

The box-like part and the lid-like part may be integrally formed from the same material, wherein the hinge line is formed by a line of weakness in the material.

Preferably, the hinge line is formed by a hinge comprising one or more first hinge parts formed on a lid part and one or more second hinge parts formed on a box like part.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses and freely rotate in one or more recesses.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses, while one or more recesses freely rotate around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge parts and one or more second hinge parts can be snapped together. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

Preferably, the lid portion includes a recess at the bottom edge of the lid portion, with the clip portion being placed in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position. Advantageously, the recess can prevent the lid portion from being obstructed by the clip when the lid portion is moved to the closed position. In embodiments in which the clip comprises an upper end, preferably the upper end is placed in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from an upper end of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the opening of the box, the lid portion abutting against the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange may provide a tactile indication to the user that the lid portion has been fully moved to the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize air flow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize odor output from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol generating articles are placed in the box portion.

Preferably, the flange is integrally formed with the box-like part. That is, preferably the flange and the box-like part are made of a continuous billet of material.

The flange may include a notch or recess in which a portion of the clamp is located. In embodiments where the clip includes an upper end, the upper end may be located in a recess or recess.

The receiver may include a closure element configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The closure may provide for an interference fit between the cover and the box when the cover is moved to the closed position. For example, in embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle comprises a flange, the flange may be placed within the lid portion by an interference fit when the lid portion is moved to the closed position. In some embodiments, the closure member may comprise a snap connection between the cover portion and the box portion.

The closure element may include a magnetic closure element. The magnetic closure may include a first magnetic material located on the cover portion and a second magnetic material located on the box-like portion.

The closing element may comprise a Velcro fastener. The Velcro fastener may include a hook material portion located on one of the cover portion and box portion, and a loop material portion disposed on the other of the cover portion and box portion.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the receptacle has an upper end defined by the top of the cover and a lower end defined by the closed bottom end of the box-like receptacle. The receiver has a maximum outer height extending between the uppermost part of the upper end of the receiver and the lowermost part of the lower end of the receiver. Preferably, the maximum outer height is from about 40 millimeters to about 150 millimeters, more preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 125 millimeters. The maximum outer height can be approximately 48 millimeters.

Preferably, the box-like part has a first side on which the clip is located and a second side opposite the first side. The receiver has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost portions of the first and second sides. Preferably, the maximum outer width is from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be approximately 15.3 mm.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer width extending in the same direction as the maximum outer width of the box portion. Preferably the cover portion has a maximum outer width which is equal to or less than the maximum outer width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer width of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer width of the box portion.

Preferably, the box-like part has a back side and a front side against the back side. In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends along the back side of the box portion. The box-like portion has a maximum outer depth extending between the outermost portions of the rear and front sides. Preferably, the maximum outer depth of the box portion is from about 6 millimeters to about 50 millimeters, more preferably from about 12 millimeters to about 25 millimeters. The maximum outer depth can be approximately 15.3 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer depth extending in the same direction as the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Preferably, the cover portion has a maximum outer depth which is equal to or less than the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer depth of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer depth of the box portion.

The box portion may include a bottom wall of the box defining a closed lower end of the box portion. The box-like part may further comprise a box back wall extending from the bottom wall of the box, a front wall of the box opposite the back wall of the box, and first and second side walls of the box, each of which extends between the back wall of the box and the front wall of the box.

Preferably, the rear wall of the box, the front wall of the box, and the first and second side walls of the box each comprise a top edge, the top edges together forming the opening of the box.

Preferably, the clip extends from the top edge of the first side wall of the box. Preferably, the clip is located on top of the outer surface of the first side wall of the box.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends at least partially along the top edge of the back wall of the box.

The box-like part and the cover part may be made of any suitable material. The box-like part and the cover part may be made of the same material. The box-like part and the cover part may be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receiver according to the first aspect of the present invention in accordance with any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also contains a container for aerosol generating products. Preferably the container is a hinged lid container. Preferably, the clip is sized to engage with the side wall of the hinged lid container.

Preferably, the container comprises a container box portion comprising a bottom wall of the container box, a back wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box, a front wall of the container box against the back wall of the container box, and first and second side walls of the container box, each of which extends between the rear wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box. Preferably, the container also includes a lid portion of the container extending from the rear wall of the container box along a hinge line. Preferably, the clip is sized to engage with the first side wall of the container box.

In embodiments where the clip has an upper end at the upper end of the box-like receptacle part, preferably the upper end of the clip is not parallel to the lower end of the box-like part and the top edge of the first side wall of the container box is not parallel to the bottom wall of the container box. Preferably, the top end of the clip is parallel to the top edge of the first side wall of the container box when the clip is engaged with the first side wall of the container box.

The container may include an inner frame partly located in a box portion of the container. Preferably, the container is configured to place a clip between the inner frame and the first side wall of the container box. For example, in embodiments where the inner frame is adhered to the inner surface of the box portion of the container, preferably the container does not contain adhesive between the inner frame and the first side wall of the container box.

The container may be made from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the container is formed from one or more folded laminated blanks of thin cardboard. Preferably the paperboard has a weight of from about 100 grams per square meter to about 350 grams per square meter.

The kit may further comprise a plurality of aerosol generating articles arranged in a container. Preferably, each aerosol generating article comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol forming substrate may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may contain a filter.

The receiver according to the first and second aspects is suitable for storing one or more aerosol generating articles. Preferably, the receptacle is suitable for storing a plurality of aerosol generating articles. Typically, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. Preferably, the receptacle is sized to store a plurality of used aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle may be sized to contain two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol generating articles.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles. The receiver contains a part in the form of a box, containing a closed first end and a second end forming the opening of the box, while the second end is opposite the first end. The receptacle also includes a cover that is movable relative to the box-like part between a closed position, in which the cover covers the opening of the box, and an open position, in which the opening of the box is open. The receptacle also includes a clip extending from the box-like part and located on top of the outer surface of the closed first end of the box-like part.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the third aspect of the present invention provides a user with a convenient method for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles until the used articles can be properly disposed of, for example by emptying the receptacle into a suitable waste bin.

Preferably, the cover retains one or more used aerosol generating articles in the box-like part when the cover is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover is movable relative to the box to allow access to the inside of the box when the cover is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be at least partially inserted into the box portion through the opening of the box. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the opening of the box.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or carry the receiver. In particular, the receptacle may be attached to the aerosol generating article container by means of a clip. For example, the receiver may be fixed to one of the walls of the container.

Advantageously, the clip allows the receptacle to be reversibly attached to the aerosol generating article container. Therefore, when all of the aerosol generating articles in the container have been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container for aerosol generating articles.

The first end may be the front end of the box portion and the second end may be the rear end of the box portion.

Preferably, the first end is the upper end of the box portion and the second end is the lower end of the box portion.

Preferably, the clip comprises a first part located on top of the outer surface of the box-like receiver part and a second part located inside the box-like part of the receiver, such that at least a portion of the box-like part is located between the first clip part and the second clip part. Advantageously, this may facilitate the attachment of the clip to the box portion of the receptacle.

The second part of the clip may be shorter than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter second part in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing a longer first portion in the clip can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to an aerosol generating article container.

The second part of the clip may be longer than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter first portion in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing a longer second portion in the clip may facilitate attachment of the clip to the box portion and may increase or maximize the stability of the clip relative to the receiver box portion.

The box-like receiver portion may have a maximum width extending between the outermost portions of the first and second sides of the box-shaped receiver portion. The first part of the clamp may have a maximum length extending between the first end of the first part and the free end remote from the first end. The maximum length of the first clip portion is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the box, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the box, more preferably at least about 70 percent of the maximum width of the box-shaped receiver portion, more preferably at least about 80 percent of the maximum width of the box-shaped receiver portion. Additionally or alternatively, the maximum length of the first clip portion is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the receiver, more preferably less than about 95 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the receiver, more preferably less than about 90 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the receiver. box, more preferably less than about 85 percent of the maximum width of the box portion of the receiver.

At least a portion of the box-like receiver part may be placed between the first clip part and the second clip part by an interference fit. Advantageously, this may provide a simple and cost-effective way of attaching the clip to the box portion of the receptacle.

The second clip part may be attached to the inside surface of the box part. For example, the second clip part may be glued to the inside surface of the box part.

The second clip part can be secured to the box part by overmolding a portion of the box part over the second clip part.

Preferably, the clip is made of a resilient material such that the clip is biased towards the outer surface of the closed first end of the box-like part. Advantageously, this may facilitate secure attachment of the receptacle to the aerosol generating article container. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, displacement of the clip toward the outer surface of the closed first end of the box portion of the receptacle may hold the container wall portion between the clip and the receptacle portion of the box through an interference fit.

The clamp may be made of plastic. Preferably the clip is made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, such as grade 1.4301 stainless steel, and stainless spring steel, or combinations thereof.

The cover portion may be slidable relative to the box portion between closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or along one or more guide portions into box-like portions.

The cover portion may be a lid portion extending from the second end of the box portion along a hinge line. Preferably, the lid portion is rotatable about a hinge line between open and closed positions.

The hinge line may be formed by a hinge that is formed separately from the box part and the lid part and is attached to the box part and the lid part.

The box-like part and the lid-like part may be integrally formed from the same material, wherein the hinge line is formed by a line of weakness in the material.

Preferably, the hinge line is formed by a hinge comprising one or more first hinge parts formed on a lid part and one or more second hinge parts formed on a box like part.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses and freely rotate in one or more recesses.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses, while one or more recesses freely rotate around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge parts and one or more second hinge parts can be snapped together. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the second end of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the opening of the box, the lid portion abutting against the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange may provide a tactile indication to the user that the lid portion has been fully moved to the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize air flow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize odor output from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol generating articles are placed in the box portion.

Preferably, the flange is integrally formed with the box-like part. That is, preferably the flange and the box-like part are made of a continuous billet of material.

Preferably, the receptacle comprises a closure element configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The closure may provide for an interference fit between the cover and the box when the cover is moved to the closed position. For example, in embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle comprises a flange, the flange may be placed within the lid portion by an interference fit when the lid portion is moved to the closed position. In some embodiments, the closure member may comprise a snap connection between the cover portion and the box portion.

The closure element may include a magnetic closure element. The magnetic closure may include a first magnetic material located on the cover portion and a second magnetic material located on the box-like portion.

The closing element may comprise a Velcro fastener. The Velcro fastener may include a hook material portion located on one of the cover portion and box portion, and a loop material portion disposed on the other of the cover portion and box portion.

The inner surface of at least one of the box portion and the cover portion may form one or more protrusions extending into the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. Advantageously, the one or more protrusions can support one or more used aerosol generating articles in a desired orientation in the box-like part. The inner surface of at least one of the box-like part and the cover part may form a toothed part.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the receptacle has a lower end defined by the bottom of the cover and an upper end defined by the closed first end of the box-like receptacle. The receiver has a maximum outer height extending between the uppermost part of the upper end of the receiver and the lowermost part of the lower end of the receiver. Preferably, the maximum outer height is from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters. The maximum outer height can be approximately 15.3 mm.

Preferably, the box-shaped part has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The receiver has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost portions of the first and second sides. Preferably, the maximum outer width is from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be approximately 74 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer width extending in the same direction as the maximum outer width of the box portion. Preferably the cover portion has a maximum outer width which is equal to or less than the maximum outer width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer width of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer width of the box portion.

Preferably, the box-like part has a back side and a front side against the back side. In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends along the back side of the box portion. The box-like portion has a maximum outer depth extending between the outermost portions of the rear and front sides. Preferably, the maximum outer depth of the box portion is from about 6 millimeters to about 50 millimeters, more preferably from about 12 millimeters to about 25 millimeters. The maximum outer depth can be approximately 15.3 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer depth extending in the same direction as the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Preferably, the cover portion has a maximum outer depth which is equal to or less than the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer depth of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer depth of the box portion.

The box-like part may include a top wall of the box defining a closed first end of the box-like part. The box-like part may further comprise a box back wall extending from the bottom wall of the box, a front wall of the box opposite the back wall of the box, and first and second side walls of the box, each of which extends between the back wall of the box and the front wall of the box.

Preferably, the rear wall of the box, the front wall of the box, and the first and second side walls of the box each comprise a bottom edge, the bottom edges together forming the opening of the box.

Preferably, the clip is located on top of the outer surface of the top wall of the box.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends at least partially along the lower edge of the back wall of the box.

The box-like part and the cover part may be made of any suitable material. The box-like part and the cover part may be made of the same material. The box-like part and the cover part may be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receiver according to the third aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also contains a container for aerosol generating products. Preferably the container is a hinged lid container. Preferably, the container includes an opening configured to receive the clip such that the clip engages the bottom wall of the container.

Preferably, the container comprises a container box portion comprising a bottom wall of the container box, a back wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box, a front wall of the container box against the back wall of the container box, and first and second side walls of the container box, each of which extends between the rear wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box.

Preferably, the opening adapted to receive the clip is located between the bottom edge of the first side wall of the container box and the bottom wall of the container box.

Preferably, the closed first end of the box-like receptacle portion and the bottom wall of the container box are of the same size and shape.

The container may be made from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the container is formed from one or more folded laminated blanks of thin cardboard. Preferably the paperboard has a weight of from about 100 grams per square meter to about 350 grams per square meter.

The kit may further comprise a plurality of aerosol generating articles arranged in a container. Preferably, each aerosol generating article comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol forming substrate may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may contain a filter.

The receiver according to the third and fourth aspects is suitable for storing one or more aerosol generating articles. Preferably, the receptacle is suitable for storing a plurality of aerosol generating articles. Typically, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. Preferably, the receptacle is sized to store a plurality of used aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle may be sized to contain two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol generating articles.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles. The receiver comprises a box-like part comprising a closed front end and a rear end forming a box opening, with the rear end opposite the front end. The receptacle also includes a cover that is movable relative to the box-like part between a closed position, in which the cover covers the opening of the box, and an open position, in which the opening of the box is open. The receptacle also includes a base portion extending from the closed front end of the box portion, the base portion comprising a top wall orthogonal to the closed front end of the box portion and a bottom wall opposite the top wall. The receiver also contains a clip extending from the base part and located on top of the outer surface of the top wall.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the fifth aspect of the present invention provides a convenient way for the user to store one or more used aerosol generating articles until the used articles can be properly disposed of, for example by emptying the receptacle into a suitable waste bin.

Preferably, the cover retains one or more used aerosol generating articles in the box-like part when the cover is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover is movable relative to the box to allow access to the inside of the box when the cover is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be at least partially inserted into the box portion through the opening of the box. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the opening of the box.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or carry the receiver. In particular, the receptacle may be attached to the aerosol generating article container by means of a clip. For example, the receiver may be fixed to one of the walls of the container.

Advantageously, the clip allows the receptacle to be reversibly attached to the aerosol generating article container. Therefore, when all of the aerosol generating articles in the container have been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container for aerosol generating articles.

Preferably, the clip comprises a first part located on top of the outer surface of the top wall of the base part, and a second part located inside the base part, so that at least a portion of the base part is located between the first part of the clip and the second part of the clip. Advantageously, this may facilitate the attachment of the clip to the base portion of the receptacle.

The second part of the clip may be shorter than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter second part in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing a longer first portion in the clip can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to an aerosol generating article container.

The second part of the clip may be longer than the first part of the clip. Advantageously, providing a shorter first portion in the clip can reduce or minimize the weight of the receiver. Advantageously, providing the clip with a longer second portion may facilitate attachment of the clip to the base portion and may enhance or maximize the stability of the clip relative to the base portion of the receptacle.

The base part of the receiver may have a maximum width extending between the outermost parts of the first and second sides of the base part of the receiver. The first part of the clamp may have a maximum length extending between the first end of the first part and the free end remote from the first end. The maximum length of the first clip portion is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receptacle, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receptacle, more preferably at least about 70 percent of the maximum width the base portion of the receiver, more preferably at least about 80 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receiver. Additionally or alternatively, the maximum length of the first clip portion is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receiver, more preferably less than about 95 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receiver, more preferably less than about 90 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receiver. base portion, more preferably less than about 85 percent of the maximum width of the base portion of the receptacle.

At least a portion of the base portion of the receptacle may be placed between the first clip portion and the second clip portion by an interference fit. Advantageously, this can provide a simple and cost-effective way of attaching the clip to the base portion of the receptacle.

The second clip part can be fastened to the inner surface of the base part. For example, the second clip part can be glued to the inside surface of the base part.

The second clip part can be secured to the base part by overmolding a portion of the base part over the second clip part.

Preferably, the clip is made of an elastic material so that the clip is biased towards the outer surface of the top wall of the base portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate secure attachment of the receptacle to the aerosol generating article container. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, offsetting the clip toward the outer surface of the box portion of the receptacle can hold the container wall portion between the clip and the base portion of the receptacle through an interference fit.

The clamp may be made of plastic. Preferably the clip is made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, such as grade 1.4301 stainless steel, and stainless spring steel, or combinations thereof.

The cover portion may be slidable relative to the box portion between closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or along one or more guide portions into box-like portions.

The cover part may be connected to the box-like part or the base part via at least one hinge, wherein the cover part is rotatable about at least one hinge between a closed position and an open position.

The hinge may be formed separately from the box portion, the base portion, and the cover portion and secured to the cover portion and at least one of the box portion and the base portion.

The cover portion and at least one of the box portion and the base portion may be integrally formed from the same material, with the hinge formed by a line of weakness in the material.

Preferably, the hinge comprises one or more first hinge parts formed on the cover part and one or more second hinge parts formed on at least one of the box part and the base part.

The first hinge parts may comprise one or more protrusions, and the second hinge parts may comprise one or more recesses, wherein the one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses and rotate freely in one or more recesses.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses, while one or more recesses freely rotate around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge parts and one or more second hinge parts can be snapped together. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the opening of the box, wherein the cover rests against the flange when the cover is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange may provide a tactile indication to the user that the cover has been fully moved to the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize airflow between the cover and the box when the cover is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize odor output from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol generating articles are placed in the box portion.

Preferably, the flange is integrally formed with the box-like part. That is, preferably the flange and the box-like part are made of a continuous billet of material.

Preferably, the receptacle comprises a closure element configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The closure may provide for an interference fit between the cover and the box when the cover is moved to the closed position. For example, in embodiments in which the receptacle includes a flange, the flange may be placed within the cover by an interference fit when the cover is moved to the closed position. In some embodiments, the closure member may comprise a snap connection between the cover portion and the box portion.

The closure element may include a magnetic closure element. The magnetic closure may include a first magnetic material located on the cover portion and a second magnetic material located on the box-like portion.

The closing element may comprise a Velcro fastener. The Velcro fastener may include a hook material portion located on one of the cover portion and box portion, and a loop material portion disposed on the other of the cover portion and box portion.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably at least one of the cover and box forms the top end of the receptacle, and at least one of the cover and box forms the bottom end of the receptacle. The receiver has a maximum outer height extending between the uppermost part of the upper end of the receiver and the lowermost part of the lower end of the receiver. Preferably, the maximum outer height is from about 40 millimeters to about 150 millimeters, more preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 125 millimeters. The maximum outer height can be approximately 48 millimeters.

Preferably, the receptacle has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The receiver has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost portions of the first and second sides. Preferably, the maximum outer width is from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be approximately 74 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the receptacle has a rear end defined by the rear end of the cover, the rear end of the receptacle opposite the closed front end of the box. The receiver has a first maximum outer depth extending between the outermost portions of the rear end of the receiver and the closed front end of the box portion. Preferably, the first maximum outer depth is from about 5 millimeters to about 25 millimeters, more preferably from about 5 millimeters to about 20 millimeters.

Preferably, the base portion has a maximum outer height extending between the top wall of the base portion and the bottom wall of the base portion of from about 5 millimeters to about 30 millimeters, more preferably from about 10 millimeters to about 25 millimeters, more preferably from about 15 millimeters to about 20 millimeters. The maximum outer height can be approximately 16 millimeters.

Preferably, the base portion has a maximum outer depth extending between the closed front end of the box portion and the front wall of the base portion. Preferably, the maximum outer depth of the base portion is from about 6 millimeters to about 50 millimeters, more preferably from about 12 millimeters to about 25 millimeters. The maximum outer depth can be approximately 15.3 millimeters.

The base part, the box part, and the cover part may be made of any suitable material. The base part, the box part, and the cover part may be made of the same material. At least two of the base part, the box part and the cover part may be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receiver according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also contains a container for aerosol generating products. Preferably the container is a hinged lid container.

Preferably, the container comprises a box-like container portion having a closed lower end and an upper end defining the opening of the container box, with the upper end opposite the lower end. The container further comprises a container part in the form of a lid extending from the rear wall of the container part in the form of a box along a hinge line extending at least partially along the upper edge of the rear wall of the container part in the form of a box. The box-like container part also includes an opening configured to receive a clip such that the clip engages with the closed lower end of the box-like container part, wherein the closed front end of the box-like receiver part is located on top of the rear wall part of the container part. box when the clip is engaged with the closed lower end of the box container portion.

Preferably, the box container portion has a first height extending between the hinge line and the closed lower end of the box container portion, with the box receptacle portion having a second height extending between the top of the box receptacle portion and the bottom of the box receptacle portion in a direction parallel to the first height when the clip is engaged with the closed lower end of the box-like container portion and the second height is equal to or greater than the first height. Advantageously, this may provide a box-like portion with sufficient height to accommodate any aerosol generating articles that can be stored in the container.

Preferably, the lid portion of the container has a third height extending between the hinge line and the closed upper end of the lid portion of the container, and wherein the distance between the top of the box portion and the hinge line is equal to or greater than the third height when the clip is engaged. with the closed lower end of the container part in the form of a box. Advantageously, this arrangement may allow the user to fully open the lid portion of the container when the receptacle is attached to the container. That is, the distance between the top of the box receptacle part and the hinge line may be sufficient to prevent contact between the lid container part and the receptacle when the lid container part is fully open.

Preferably, the base portion comprises a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the clip is located on top of the top surface of the base portion, and wherein the height of the base portion between the top surface and the bottom surface is equal to or greater than a third of the height of the container lid portion. . Advantageously, this arrangement can provide the necessary spacing between the top of the box-shaped receptacle and the hinge line of the container.

The container may be made from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the container is formed from one or more folded laminated blanks of thin cardboard. Preferably the paperboard has a weight of from about 100 grams per square meter to about 350 grams per square meter.

The kit may further comprise a plurality of aerosol generating articles arranged in a container. Preferably, each aerosol generating article comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol forming substrate may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may contain a filter.

The receiver according to the fifth and sixth aspects is suitable for storing one or more aerosol generating articles. Preferably, the receptacle is suitable for storing a plurality of aerosol generating articles. Typically, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. Preferably, the receptacle is sized to store a plurality of used aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle may be sized to contain two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol generating articles.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles. The receiver comprises a box-like part containing a closed lower end and an upper end forming an opening of the box, with the lower end opposite the upper end. The receptacle also includes a cover that is movable relative to the box-like part between a closed position, in which the cover covers the opening of the box, and an open position, in which the opening of the box is open. The receptacle also includes an edge portion extending from the box portion around the periphery of the lower end of the box portion, wherein the edge portion defines a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating article container portion.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the seventh aspect of the present invention provides a convenient way for the user to store one or more used aerosol generating articles until the used articles can be properly disposed of, for example by emptying the receptacle into a suitable waste bin.

Preferably, the cover retains one or more used aerosol generating articles in the box-like part when the cover is in the closed position.

Preferably, the cover is movable relative to the box to allow access to the inside of the box when the cover is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be at least partially inserted into the box portion through the opening of the box. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the opening of the box.

Advantageously, the cavity formed by the edge provides a convenient way for the user to store or carry the receiver. In particular, the receptacle may be attached to an aerosol generating article container by inserting a portion of the container into a cavity. For example, a portion in the form of a container lid may be inserted into the cavity.

The cavity is formed at the closed lower end of the box portion opposite the upper end forming the opening of the box. Therefore, advantageously, when the cavity is used to attach the receptacle to the lid portion of an aerosol generating article container, the box opening of the box portion of the receptacle and the opening of the box of the box portion of the container are arranged in the same orientation. Advantageously, this can simplify the use of both the receiver and the container.

Advantageously, the cavity allows the receptacle to be reversibly attached to the aerosol generating article container. Therefore, when all of the aerosol generating articles in the container have been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container for aerosol generating articles.

Preferably, the edge portion includes first and second side walls, each of which contains an upper edge connected to the lower end of the box-shaped part, wherein each of the first and second side walls contains a lower edge opposite the upper edge, and the lower edge is not parallel to the upper edge. Advantageously, this may facilitate attachment of the receptacle to the lid portion of the aerosol generating article container. For example, conventional hinge-lid containers for aerosol generating articles include a box-like portion having side walls with top edges that are not parallel to the bottom edges of the side walls. Therefore, non-parallel placement of the lower edges of the first and second edge side walls can help to match the size and shape of the cavity with the size and shape of the lid portion of the aerosol generating article container. Advantageously, this may allow the entire lid portion of the aerosol generating article container to be inserted into the cavity without preventing the lid portion of the container from opening and closing as long as the receptacle is attached to the lid portion of the container.

Preferably, the edge portion is integrally formed with the box portion. That is, preferably the edge part and the box part are made of a continuous piece of material.

The cover portion may be slidable relative to the box portion between closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or along one or more guide portions into box-like portions.

The cover portion may be a lid portion extending from the upper end of the box portion along a hinge line. Preferably, the lid portion is rotatable about a hinge line between open and closed positions.

The hinge line may be formed by a hinge that is formed separately from the box part and the lid part and is attached to the box part and the lid part.

The box-like part and the lid-like part may be integrally formed from the same material, wherein the hinge line is formed by a line of weakness in the material.

Preferably, the hinge line is formed by a hinge comprising one or more first hinge parts formed on a lid part and one or more second hinge parts formed on a box like part.

The first hinge parts may comprise one or more protrusions, and the second hinge parts may comprise one or more recesses, wherein the one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses and rotate freely in one or more recesses.

The first parts of the hinge may contain one or more recesses, and the second parts of the hinge may contain one or more protrusions, while one or more protrusions are placed in one or more recesses, while one or more recesses freely rotate around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge parts and one or more second hinge parts can be snapped together. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the top end of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the opening of the box, the lid portion abutting against the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange may provide a tactile indication to the user that the lid portion has been fully moved to the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize air flow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize odor output from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol generating articles are placed in the box portion.

Preferably, the flange is integrally formed with the box-like part. That is, preferably the flange and the box-like part are made of a continuous billet of material.

Preferably, the receptacle comprises a closure element configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The closure may provide for an interference fit between the cover and the box when the cover is moved to the closed position. For example, in embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle comprises a flange, the flange may be placed within the lid portion by an interference fit when the lid portion is moved to the closed position. In some embodiments, the closure member may comprise a snap connection between the cover portion and the box portion.

The closure element may include a magnetic closure element. The magnetic closure may include a first magnetic material located on the cover portion and a second magnetic material located on the box-like portion.

The closing element may comprise a Velcro fastener. The Velcro fastener may include a hook material portion located on one of the cover portion and box portion, and a loop material portion disposed on the other of the cover portion and box portion.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the receptacle has an upper end defined by the top of the cover. The receiver has a maximum height extending between the uppermost part of the upper end of the receiver and the lowermost part of the closed lower end of the box-shaped receiver part. Preferably, the maximum height is from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters.

Preferably, the box-shaped part has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The receiver has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost portions of the first and second sides. Preferably, the maximum outer width is from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer width extending in the same direction as the maximum outer width of the box portion. Preferably the cover portion has a maximum outer width which is equal to or less than the maximum outer width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer width of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer width of the box portion.

Preferably, the box-like part has a back side and a front side against the back side. In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends along the back side of the box portion. The box-like portion has a maximum outer depth extending between the outermost portions of the rear and front sides. Preferably, the maximum outer depth of the box portion is from about 6 millimeters to about 50 millimeters, more preferably from about 12 millimeters to about 25 millimeters.

When the cover is in the closed position, preferably the cover has a maximum outer depth extending in the same direction as the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Preferably, the cover portion has a maximum outer depth which is equal to or less than the maximum outer depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum outer depth of the cover portion is exactly the same as the maximum outer depth of the box portion.

The box portion may include a bottom wall of the box defining a closed lower end of the box portion. The box-like part may further comprise a box back wall extending from the bottom wall of the box, a front wall of the box opposite the back wall of the box, and first and second side walls of the box, each of which extends between the back wall of the box and the front wall of the box.

Preferably, the rear wall of the box, the front wall of the box, and the first and second side walls of the box each comprise a top edge, the top edges together forming the opening of the box.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, preferably the hinge line extends at least partially along the upper edge of the back wall of the box.

The edge part, the box part and the cover part can be made of any suitable material. The edge part, the box part and the cover part may be made of the same material. At least two of the edge part, the box part and the cover part can be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receiver according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also contains a container for aerosol generating products. The container contains a part of the container in the form of a box and a part of the container in the form of a lid extending from the part of the container in the form of a box along the hinge line. The cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a part of the container in the form of a lid by means of an interference fit. Preferably, the cavity and the lid portion of the container are the same size and shape.

Preferably, the bottom edge of the edge portion and the bottom edge of the lid portion of the container are of the same shape. Preferably, the lower edge of the rim portion is aligned with the lower edge of the lid portion of the container when the lid portion of the container is placed in the cavity. Advantageously, this may allow the lid portion of the container to be opened and closed when the lid portion of the container is placed in the cavity.

The container may be made from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the container is formed from one or more folded laminated blanks of thin cardboard. Preferably the paperboard has a weight of from about 100 grams per square meter to about 350 grams per square meter.

The kit may further comprise a plurality of aerosol generating articles arranged in a container. Preferably, each aerosol generating article comprises an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol forming substrate may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may contain a filter.

The receiver according to the seventh and eighth aspects is suitable for storing one or more aerosol generating articles. Preferably, the receptacle is suitable for storing a plurality of aerosol generating articles. Typically, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. Preferably, the receptacle is sized to store a plurality of used aerosol generating articles in the box portion of the receptacle when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle may be sized to contain two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol generating articles.

The present invention is further described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

in fig. 1 is a perspective view of a receiver according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 2 is a front view of the receiver shown in FIG. one;

in fig. 3 is a perspective view of the receiver shown in FIG. 1 with the cover in the open position;

in fig. 4 is a perspective view of the receiver shown in FIG. 3, with a plurality of used aerosol generating articles placed in the receptacle;

in fig. 5 is a perspective view of a kit containing the receiver shown in FIG. 3 and a container for aerosol generating articles;

in fig. 6 is a perspective view of a receiver according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 7 is a front view of the receiver shown in FIG. 6;

in fig. 8 is a perspective view of a kit containing the receiver shown in FIG. 7 and a container for aerosol generating articles;

in fig. 9 is a perspective view of the kit shown in FIG. 8 with the receiver fully attached to the container;

in fig. 10 is a perspective view of the kit shown in FIG. 9 with the receiver cover in the open position;

in fig. 11 is a perspective view of a receiver according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 12 is a front view of the receiver shown in FIG. eleven;

in fig. 13 is a side view of the receiver shown in FIG. eleven;

in fig. 14 is a perspective view of a kit containing the receiver shown in FIG. 11 and a container for aerosol generating articles;

in fig. 15 is a perspective view of the kit shown in FIG. 14 with the receiver cover in the open position;

in fig. 16 is a perspective view of a kit including a receptacle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a container for aerosol generating articles;

in fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the receiver shown in FIG. 16, along line 1-1;

in fig. 18 is a perspective view of the kit shown in FIG. 16 with the receiver attached to the container; and

in fig. 19 is a perspective view of the kit shown in FIG. 18 with the receiver cover in the open position.

In FIG. 1-3 show a receiver 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The receptacle 10 comprises a box-like part 12 and a cover-like part 14 extending from the box-like part 12 along a hinge line 16 . The cover portion 14 is rotatable about the hinge line 16 between a closed position (shown in FIG. 1) and an open position (shown in FIG. 3). The top end 18 of the box portion 12 defines a box opening 20 which is closed when the cover portion 14 is in the closed position and open when the cover portion 14 is in the open position. The box-like portion 12 includes a closed bottom end 22 opposite the top end 18. As shown in FIG. 4, the receptacle 10 is sized to accommodate a plurality of used aerosol generating articles 23 in the box portion 12.

The box portion 12 comprises a box rear wall 24, a box front wall 26, a first box side wall 28, and a second box side wall 30. The upper edges of these walls together form a box opening 20 at the upper end 18 of the box-like part 12 . The flange 32 extends around a portion of the box portion 12 at the upper end 18 of the box portion 12. When the cover 14 is in the closed position, the cover 14 is engaged with the flange 32 by a snap connection which forms a closure for holding the cover 14 in the closed position.

The box portion 12 also includes a bottom wall of the box (not shown) which forms the closed lower end 22 of the box portion 12. The closed lower end 22 of the box portion 12 also forms the lower end of the receptacle 10. The upper wall 34 of the lid of the cover portion 14 forms the upper end of the receptacle 10.

The receptacle 10 further comprises a clip 36 extending from the upper end 18 of the box portion 12 and located on top of the outer surface of the first side wall 28 of the box. Clamp 36 includes a first portion 38 extending between an upper end 40 of clamp 36 at upper end 18 of box portion 12 and a free end 42 spaced from upper end 40. A second portion (not shown) of clamp 36 is located within box portion 12 and bonded to the inner surface of the first side wall 28 of the box with an adhesive. The clip 36 is made of resilient metal so that the clip 36 is offset in the direction of the first side wall 28 of the box. The lower edge 44 of the cover 14 includes a recess 46 in which the upper end 40 of the clip 36 is received when the cover 14 is in the closed position.

In FIG. 5 shows a kit 50 containing the receiver 10 shown in FIG. 1-4 and container 52 for aerosol generating articles. The container 52 is a hinged lid container comprising a box container portion 54 and a lid container portion 56 extending from the box container portion 54 along a hinge line 58 extending between the rear wall 60 of the container lid and the rear wall 62 of the box container. As shown in FIG. 5, the clip 36 can be used to secure the receptacle 10 to the first side wall 64 of the container box 52. Advantageously, the angular profile of the upper end 40 of the clip 36 matches the angular profile of the upper edge of the first side wall 64 of the container box, such that the lid portion of the container 56 is still may be completely closed when the receptacle 10 is attached to the container 52. Advantageously, the configuration of the clip 36 for attaching the receptacle 10 to the side wall of the container 52 results in the openings of the receptacle box 10 and the container 52 having the same orientation, which can facilitate the use of the kit 50 by the user . The depth and height of the receptacle 10 matches the depth and height of the container 52, which may further facilitate the use of the kit 50 by the user, for example, by making it easier to hold the kit 50.

In FIG. 6 and 7 show a receiver 110 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 8-10 show a kit 150 containing a receptacle 110 and a container 152 for aerosol generating articles.

The receptacle 110 includes a box portion 112 and a cap portion 114 extending from the box portion 112 along a hinge line 116 . The cover portion 114 is rotatable about the hinge line 116 between a closed position (shown in FIG. 6) and an open position (shown in FIG. 10). The bottom end 118 of the box portion 112 defines a box opening 120 which is closed when the cover portion 114 is in the closed position and open when the cover portion 114 is in the open position. The box-like portion 112 includes a closed upper end 122 opposite a lower end 118.

The box portion 112 includes a box back wall 124, a box front wall 126, a first box side wall 128, and a second box side wall 130. The lower edges of these walls together form a box opening 120 at the lower end 118 of the box portion 112. The tongue 132 extends from the edge of the cover 114 and is configured to engage with a corresponding recess 133 in the bottom edge of the front wall 126 of the box by a snap-fit connection when the cover 114 is in the closed position. The snap connection forms a closure member for holding the cover portion 114 in a closed position.

The box portion 112 also includes a box top wall 135 that forms a closed top end 122 of the box portion 112. The closed upper end 122 of the box portion 112 also forms the upper end of the receptacle 110. The bottom wall 134 of the lid of the cover portion 114 forms the lower end of the receptacle 110.

The receptacle 110 further includes a clip 136 extending from the box portion 112 and located on top of the outer surface of the top wall 135 of the box. The clip 136 includes a first portion 138 extending between the first end 140 and a free end 142 spaced from the first end 140. A second portion (not shown) of the clip 136 is located within the box portion 112 and secured to the inside surface of the box portion 112 with a glue. The clip 136 is made of resilient metal so that the clip 136 is biased towards the top wall 135 of the box.

The container 152 is a container with a hinged lid, comprising a box container portion 154 and a lid container portion 156 extending from the box container portion 154 along a hinge line. As shown in FIG. 8-10, a clip 136 can be used to attach the receptacle 110 to the bottom wall 164 of a container box belonging to the container 152 by inserting the clip through the opening between the bottom edge of the first side wall 166 of the container box and the bottom wall 164 of the container box. The depth and width of the receptacle 110 matches the depth and width of the container 152, which may make it easier for the user to use the kit 150, for example, by making it easier to hold the kit 150.

In FIG. 11-13 show a receiver 210 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 14 and 15 show a kit 250 containing a receptacle 210 and a container 252 for aerosol generating articles.

The receiver 210 includes a box portion 212, a base portion 213, and a cover portion 214 extending from the base portion 213 on a hinge 216. The cover portion 214 is rotatable about the hinge 216 between a closed position (shown in FIGS. 11-14) and open position (shown in Fig. 15). The rear end 218 of the box portion 212 defines a box opening 220 that is closed when the cover portion 214 is in the closed position and open when the cover portion 214 is in the open position. The box-like portion 212 includes a closed front end 222 opposite the rear end 218. As shown in FIG. 15, the receptacle 210 is sized to accommodate a plurality of used aerosol generating articles 223 in the box portion 212. The inner surface of the cover portion 214 has serrations for holding used aerosol generating articles 223 in a vertical position when the cover portion 214 is in the closed position.

The box portion 212 includes a box top wall 226, a first box side wall 228, and a second box side wall 230. The trailing edges of these walls together form a box opening 220 at the trailing end 218 of the box portion 212. The box portion 212 also includes a box front wall 224 that forms a closed front end 222 of the box portion 212.

The base portion 213 extends from the closed front end 222 of the box portion 212. The base portion 213 includes a top base wall 215 orthogonal to the closed front end 222 of the box portion 212 and a bottom base wall 217 opposite the top base wall 215.

The receptacle 210 further includes a clip 236 extending from the base portion 213 and positioned on top of the outer surface of the base top wall 215 . The clip 236 includes a first portion 238 extending between the first end 240 and a free end 242 spaced from the first end 240. A second portion (not shown) of the clip 236 is located within the base portion 213 and secured to the inner surface of the base portion 213 with a glue. The clip 236 is made of resilient metal so that the clip 236 is biased towards the top wall 215 of the base.

The container 252 is a container with a hinged lid, comprising a box container portion 254 and a lid container portion 256 extending from the box container portion 254 along a hinge line. As shown in FIG. 14 and 15, a clip 236 can be used to attach the receptacle 210 to the bottom wall 264 of a container box belonging to the container 252 by inserting the clip through the opening between the bottom edge of the first side wall 266 of the container box and the bottom wall 264 of the container box. When the receptacle 210 is attached to the container 252, the closed front end 222 of the box-like receptacle portion 212 is positioned on top of the container rear wall portion 268 of the box-like container portion 254.

In FIG. 16-19 show a receptacle 310 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a kit 350 comprising a receptacle 310 and a container 352 for aerosol generating articles.

The receptacle 310 includes a box portion 312 and a cap portion 314 extending from the box portion 312 along a hinge line 316 . Cover portion 314 is rotatable about hinge line 316 between a closed position (shown in FIGS. 16-18) and an open position (shown in FIG. 19). The top end 318 of the box portion 312 defines a box opening 320 which is closed when the cover portion 314 is in the closed position and open when the cover portion 314 is in the open position. The box-like portion 312 includes a closed bottom end 322 opposite top end 318. As shown in FIG. 19, the receptacle 310 is sized to accommodate a plurality of used aerosol generating articles 323 in the box portion 312.

The box portion 312 includes a box back wall 324, a box front wall 326, a first box side wall 328, and a second box side wall 330. The top edges of these walls together form a box opening 320 at the top end 318 of the box portion 312. The tab 332 extends from the edge of the cover 314 and is configured to engage with a corresponding recess 333 in the top edge of the front wall 326 of the box by snap-fitting when the cover 314 is in the closed position. The snap connection forms a closure member for holding the cover portion 314 in a closed position.

The box portion 312 also includes a box bottom wall 335 that forms a closed lower end 322 of the box portion 312.

The receptacle 310 further includes an edge portion 336 extending from the box portion 312 around the periphery of the closed lower end 322 of the box portion 312. The edge portion 336 is integrally formed with the box portion 312. The edge portion 336 defines a cavity 338 for receiving a portion of the container 352.

The container 352 is a container with a hinged lid, comprising a box container portion 354 and a lid container portion 356 extending from the box container portion 354 along a hinge line. As shown in FIG. 16, 18, and 19, receptacle 310 can be attached to container 352 by inserting container lid portion 356 into cavity 338 defined by edge portion 336. Container lid portion 356 is retained in cavity 338 by an interference fit. Preferably, the shape of the rim portion 336 matches the shape of the lid container portion 356 such that only the lid container portion 356 is accommodated in the cavity 338 when the receptacle 310 is attached to the container 352. Advantageously, this allows the lid container portion 356 to be opened and closed, when the receptacle 310 is attached to the container 352. That is, the receptacle 310 moves with the container lid portion 356 when the container lid portion 356 is moved between open and closed positions.

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1. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles, the receptacle comprising: a box-like part comprising a closed lower end and an upper end forming a box opening, the lower end being opposite the upper end; a cover part movable relative to the box part between a closed position in which the cover part covers the opening of the box and an open position in which the opening of the box is open; and a clip extending from the upper end of the box-like part and located on top of the outer surface of the box-like part, wherein the clip has an upper end at the upper end of the box-like part and the upper end of the clip is not parallel to the lower end of the box-like part. 2. The receiver of claim 1, wherein the clip comprises a first portion positioned on top of an outer surface of the box portion and a second portion positioned within the box portion such that at least a portion of the box portion is located between the first portion. clamp and the second part of the clamp. 3. The receptacle of claim 1 or 2, wherein the cover portion is a lid portion extending from the upper end of the box portion along a hinge line. 4. The receptacle of claim 3, wherein the lid portion comprises a recess at a lower edge of the lid portion, wherein the clip portion is placed in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position. 5. Kit containing the receiver according to any one of paragraphs. 1-4 and a container for aerosol generating articles, wherein the container contains: part of a container in the form of a box, containing: - bottom wall of the container box; a rear wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box; - the front wall of the container box against the rear wall of the container box; and - first and second side walls of the container box, each of which extends between the rear wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box; and a portion of the container in the form of a lid extending from the rear wall of the container box along a hinge line; wherein the clip is sized to engage with the first side wall of the container box. 6. The kit of claim 5, wherein the clip comprises an upper end at the upper end of the box-like receiver part, wherein the upper end of the clip is not parallel to the lower end of the box-like part, and the upper edge of the first side wall of the container box is not parallel to the bottom wall of the box of the container, wherein the upper end of the clip is parallel to the upper edge of the first side wall of the container box when the clip is engaged with the first side wall of the container box. 7. A set according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the container comprises an inner frame partially located in a box portion of the container, wherein the container is configured to receive a clip between the inner frame and the first side wall of the container box. 8. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles, the receptacle comprising: a box-like part comprising a closed first end and a second end defining a box opening, the second end opposite the first end; a cover part movable relative to the box part between a closed position in which the cover part covers the opening of the box and an open position in which the opening of the box is open; and a clip extending from the box-like part and located on top of the outer surface of the closed first end of the box-like part, wherein the clip comprises a first part located on top of the outer surface of the closed first end of the box-like part of the receiver, and a second part located inside the receiver part in in the form of a box, such that at least a portion of the box-shaped part is located between the first clip part and the second clip part, the second clip part being shorter than the first clip part. 9. A kit comprising a receptacle according to claim 8 and a container for aerosol-generating articles, the container comprising a box-like container portion containing: the bottom wall of the container box; a back wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box; the front wall of the container box against the rear wall of the container box; first and second side walls of the container box, each of which extends between the back wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box; and an opening between the bottom edge of the first side wall of the container box and the bottom wall of the container box, the opening being configured to accommodate a clip such that the clip engages the bottom wall of the container box. 10. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles, the receptacle comprising: a box-like part comprising a closed front end and a rear end forming a box opening, with the rear end opposite the front end; a cover part movable relative to the box part between a closed position in which the cover part covers the opening of the box and an open position in which the opening of the box is open; a base portion extending from the closed front end of the box portion, the base portion comprising a top wall orthogonal to the closed front end of the box portion and a bottom wall opposite the top wall; and a clip extending from the base part and located on top of the outer surface of the top wall. 11. A kit containing a receiver according to claim 10 and a container for aerosol generating products, while the container contains: a box-shaped container portion comprising a closed lower end and an upper end defining an opening of the container box, the upper end being opposite the lower end; and a lid portion of the container extending from a rear wall of the box portion of the container along a hinge line extending at least partially along an upper edge of the rear wall of the box portion of the container; wherein the box-shaped container part comprises an opening configured to accommodate the clip such that the clip engages with the closed lower end of the box-shaped container part, wherein the closed front end of the box-like receiver part is located on top of the rear wall part of the container part in the form of a box, when the clip is engaged with the closed lower end of the container part in the form of a box. 12. The kit of claim 11, wherein the box portion of the container has a first height extending between the hinge line and the closed lower end of the box portion of the container, wherein the box portion of the receiver has a second height extending between the top of the receiver portion in and the bottom of the box-shaped receptacle in a direction parallel to the first height when the clip is engaged with the closed lower end of the box-shaped container part, the second height being equal to or greater than the first height. 13. The kit of claim 12, wherein the lid portion of the container has a third height extending between the hinge line and the closed upper end of the lid portion of the container, wherein the distance between the top of the box portion of the receptacle and the hinge line is equal to a third height, or greater than it when the clip is engaged with the closed lower end of the box-like container portion. 14. The set of claim 13, wherein the base portion comprises a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the clip is positioned on top of the top surface of the base portion, wherein the height of the base portion between the top surface and the bottom surface is equal to a third of the height of the base portion. container in the form of a lid or exceeds it. 15. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol generating articles, the receptacle comprising: a box-like part comprising a closed lower end and an upper end forming a box opening, the lower end being opposite the upper end; a cover part movable relative to the box part between a closed position in which the cover part covers the opening of the box and an open position in which the opening of the box is open; and an edge portion extending from the box portion around the periphery of the lower end of the box portion, the edge portion defining a cavity for receiving a container portion for aerosol generating articles. 16. A kit comprising a receptacle according to claim 15 and a container for aerosol generating articles, wherein the container comprises a box-like container part and a lid-like container part extending from the box-like container part along a hinge line, the cavity being configured to positioning at least a portion of the portion of the container in the form of a lid by means of an interference fit.

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