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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2022
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2018
Altria Client Services Llc, Richmond, VA (US);
Munmaya K. Mishra, Manakin Sabot, VA (US);
Danielle Crawford, Chester, VA (US);
Dwight David Williams, Richmond, VA (US);
Eric Hawes, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Terry Bache, Richmond, VA (US);
Raymond W. Lau, Richmond, VA (US);
Shaoyong Yu, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Altria Client Services LLC, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
The device includes a first section with an airflow passage, a reservoir containing a first pre-vapor formulation, a heater in communication with the reservoir and the airflow passage, the heater configured to at least partially vaporize the first pre-vapor formulation. An insert is in communication with the airflow passage, the insert being downstream of the heater. The insert includes a matrix with one or more portions of a filler material. The filler material is a plant-based cellulose material. The one or more portions defining interstices. A containing structure contains the matrix. The containing structure contacts at least side surfaces of the matrix. A consumable substance infused within the filler material, the at least one first consumable substance including at least one of nicotine, at least one first flavorant, at least one second pre-vapor formulation, a sub-combinations thereof, or a combinations thereof.