Imperial Brands has been granted a patent for an electronic smoking device that includes a capillary buffer to manage excessive liquid from the liquid supply. The device features a tubular housing, atomizer, and vapor channel, providing a unique design for vaporizing liquids efficiently. GlobalData’s report on Imperial Brands gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patent granted for electronic smoking device with capillary buffer
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A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11877599B2) discloses an electronic vaporizing device designed with a unique configuration to enhance vapor production. The device comprises a tubular housing housing an atomizer, a capillary buffer, and a liquid supply arranged sequentially. The capillary buffer features a vapor channel co-axial with the housing, with a liquid conduit and buffer spaces formed between buffer plates to hold excess liquid. Additionally, the device includes features such as a capillary slit, air channel, and air vent for optimized airflow and vaporization efficiency.
Furthermore, the electronic vaporizing device described in the patent includes specific details such as a recess for a liquid guiding structure, a fiber material in the liquid supply, and the capillary buffer and liquid supply being a single component. The design also incorporates elements like the width and orientation of the capillary slit, the positioning of the air channel, and the arrangement of buffer plates to ensure effective vapor production. With features like bi-directional airflow facilitated by an air vent connected to a housing vent, the device aims to provide an improved vaping experience for users.
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