Article for Use with Apparatus for Heating Smokable Material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length, a width perpendicular to the length, and a depth perpendicular to each of the length and the width. The length is greater than or equal to the width, and the width is greater than the depth. 1. An article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , wherein the article comprises a mass of smokable material , and wherein an exterior of the article has a length , a width perpendicular to the length , and a depth perpendicular to each of the length and the width , wherein the length is greater than or equal to the width , and wherein the width is greater than the depth.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the mass of smokable material is fixed relative to the exterior of the article.3. The article of claim 1 , comprising a substrate claim 1 , wherein the mass of smokable material is on the substrate.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the substrate has a length claim 3 , a width perpendicular to the length of the substrate claim 3 , and a depth perpendicular to each of the length and the width of the substrate claim 3 , wherein the length of the substrate is greater than or equal to the width of the substrate claim 3 , and wherein the width of the substrate is greater than the depth of the substrate; andwherein the length, width and depth of the substrate are substantially parallel to the length, width and depth, respectively, of the exterior of the article.5. The article of claim 3 , wherein the substrate comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the heating material comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: an electrically- ...

Apparatus for Heating Smokable Material

Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone for receiving an article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article comprises smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator comprises a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core comprises a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone. 1. An apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heating zone for receiving an article, the article comprising smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material; anda magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone, the magnetic field generator comprising a magnetically permeable core and a coil;wherein the core comprises a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion, wherein the coil is wound around the first portion of the core, and wherein the first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second arms of the core have respective free ends on different sides of the heating zone.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second arms of the core are on opposite sides of the heating zone.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second arms of the core have respective free ends on opposite sides ...

Article for Use with Apparatus for Heating Smokable Material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises a sheet comprising smokable material, and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system, comprising the article and apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone. 1. An article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the article comprising:a sheet comprising smokable material; andheating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heating material is in contact with the sheet.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is planar or substantially planar.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is a rolled sheet.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein an axial length of the rolled sheet is greater than a diameter of the rolled sheet.6. The article of claim 4 , comprising at least one connector comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field claim 4 ,wherein the rolled sheet is elongate in an axial direction, andwherein the, or each, connector is located at a longitudinal end of the rolled sheet so that the heating material of the, or each, connector contacts the heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.7. The article of claim 4 , comprising a mass of smokable material discrete ...

APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element projecting into the heating zone. The heating element comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. 1. An apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heater zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article that includes smokable material;a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field; andan elongate heater element that projects into the heater zone;wherein the heater element includes a heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to thereby heat the heater zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a body that defines the heater zone claim 1 , wherein the body is free of heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater zone is elongate claim 1 , and the elongate heater element extends along a longitudinal axis that is substantially coincident with a longitudinal axis of the heater zone.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater element has a length and a cross-section perpendicular to the length claim 1 , wherein the cross-section has a width and a depth claim 1 , wherein the length of the heater element is greater than the width of the cross-section claim 1 , and wherein the width of the cross-section is greater than the depth of the cross-section.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater element is substantially planar.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an opening defined at a first end of the ...

APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element extending at least partially around the heating zone and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. 1. An apparatus configured to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heater zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article including smokable material;a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field; andan elongate heater element disposed at least partially around the heater zone and including heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to thereby heat the heater zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater zone is defined by the heater element claim 1 , and wherein the heater zone is free of any heater material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater element is a tubular heater element that encircles the heater zone.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a mass of thermal insulation encircling the heater element.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generator includes a coil and a device configured to pass a varying electrical current through the coil.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the coil encircles the heater element.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a mass of thermal insulation disposed between the coil and the heater element.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the thermal insulation includes one or more thermal insulators selected from the group consisting of: a closed-cell material ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises a mass of smokable material and an elongate member within the mass of smokable material. The elongate member comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method comprises providing an elongate element comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element within smokable material. The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly comprising the elongate element within the smokable material, and the method may comprise cutting the elongate assembly at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly to form the article. 1. An article for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the article comprising:a mass of smokable material; andan elongate member disposed within the mass of smokable material, the elongate member including heater material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member is disposed within the mass of smokable material such that it extends from a first longitudinal end of the mass of smokable material to a second claim 1 , opposite longitudinal end of the mass of smokable material.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member consists entirely claim 1 , or substantially entirely claim 1 , of the heater material.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heater material includes one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: an electrically-conductive material claim 1 , a magnetic material claim 1 , and a non-magnetic material.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heater material comprises a metal or a metal alloy.6. The ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material. 119-. (canceled)20. A method of manufacturing a product comprising a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:determining a maximum temperature to which a heater is to be heated in use; andproviding a heater comprising first and second portions of heating material, wherein both portions of the heating material are heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the first and second portions of heating material have different Curie point temperatures and each of the first and second portions have a Curie point temperature selected on the basis of the determined maximum temperature;wherein the method comprises forming an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the apparatus comprising a heating zone for receiving an article comprising smokable material, the heater for heating the heating zone, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating material; andwherein a maximum temperature to which the heater is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field in use is exclusively determined by a higher of the Curie point temperatures of the first and second portions of the heating material.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the Curie point temperature is equal to or less than the maximum temperature.22. The method of claim 20 , wherein the maximum temperature is less than the combustion ...

APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element projecting into the heating zone. The heating element includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. 1. An apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heater zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article that includes smokable material;a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field; andan elongate heater element that projects into the heater zone;wherein the heater element includes a heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to thereby heat the heater zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a body that defines the heater zone claim 1 , wherein the body is free of heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater zone is elongate claim 1 , and the elongate heater element extends along a longitudinal axis that is substantially coincident with a longitudinal axis of the heater zone.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an opening defined at a first end of the heater zone and configured to receive the at least a portion of the article claim 1 ,wherein the heater element projects into the heater zone from a second end of the heater zone opposite the first end, and wherein the heater element has a free end distal from the second end of the heater zone that is arranged relative to the opening so as to enter the article as the article is inserted into the heater zone.7. (canceled)8. The ...

APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element extending at least partially around the heating zone and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. 1. An apparatus configured to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heater zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article including smokable material;a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field; andan elongate heater element disposed at least partially around the heater zone and including heater material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to thereby heat the heater zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater zone is defined by the heater element claim 1 , and wherein the heater zone is free of any heater material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heater element is a tubular heater element that encircles the heater zone.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a mass of thermal insulation encircling the heater element.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generator includes a coil and a device configured to pass a varying electrical current through the coil.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the coil encircles the heater element.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a mass of thermal insulation disposed between the coil and the heater element.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the thermal insulation includes one or more thermal insulators selected from the group consisting of: a closed-cell material ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a sheet including smokable material, and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system including the article and apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone. 1. An article for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the article comprising:a sheet comprising smokable material; andheating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heating material is in contact with the sheet.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is planar or substantially planar.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is a rolled sheet.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein an axial length of the rolled sheet is greater than a diameter of the rolled sheet.6. The article of claim 4 , comprising at least one connector comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field claim 4 ,wherein the rolled sheet is elongate in an axial direction, andwherein the at least one connector is located at a longitudinal end of the rolled sheet so that the heating material of the at least one connector contacts the heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.7. The article of claim 4 , comprising a mass of smokable material ...

Article for Use with Apparatus for Heating Smokable Material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material. 1. A method of manufacturing a product comprising a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:determining a maximum temperature to which a heater is to be heated in use; andproviding a heater comprising heating material, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the heating material has a Curie point temperature selected on the basis of the determined maximum temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Curie point temperature is equal to or less than the maximum temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the maximum temperature is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material to be heated by the heater in use.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming an article comprising the heater and smokable material to be heated by the heater in use.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the smokable material comprises tobacco and/or one or more humectants.6. The method of claim 4 , comprising providing that the heater is in contact with the smokable material.7. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material claim 1 , the apparatus comprising a heating zone for receiving an article comprising smokable material claim 1 , the heater for heating the heating zone claim 1 , and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that ...

Article for Use with Apparatus for Heating Smokable Material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator comprises a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil. 1. A method of manufacturing a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:providing a substrate; andforming a closed circuit of heating material on the substrate, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the forming comprises depositing the heating material on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming comprises depositing the closed circuit of heating material on the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the depositing comprises printing.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising depositing a plurality of closed circuits of heating material on the substrate.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the depositing comprises depositing the plurality of closed circuits of heating material on the substrate so that the plurality of closed circuits of heating material are out of contact with each other.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the depositing comprises depositing the plurality of closed circuits of heating material one the substrate so that the plurality of closed circuits are arranged concentrically in relation to each other.7. A method of ...

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material and an elongate member within the mass of smokable material. The elongate member includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method includes providing an elongate element comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element within smokable material. The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly including the elongate element within the smokable material, and the method may include cutting the elongate assembly at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly to form the article.

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material and an elongate member within the mass of smokable material. The elongate member includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method includes providing an elongate element comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element within smokable material. The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly including the elongate element within the smokable material, and the method may include cutting the elongate assembly at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly to form the article. 1. An article for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the article comprising:a mass of smokable material;an elongate member disposed within the mass of smokable material, the elongate member including heater material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field; anda cover disposed around the mass of smokable material and the elongate member, wherein the cover comprises a wrapper that is wrapped around the smokable material so that free ends of the wrapper overlap each other, and wherein the wrapper comprises adhesive that adheres the overlapped free ends of the wrapper to each other,wherein the article has a circular cross-section and the elongate member is substantially free of discontinuities.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member is disposed within the mass of smokable material such that the elongate member extends from a first longitudinal end of the mass of smokable material to a second claim 1 , opposite longitudinal end of the mass of smokable material.3. The article of ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a sheet including smokable material, and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system including the article and apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone.

APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article (), and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone. 1. An apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the apparatus comprising:a heating zone for receiving an article, the article comprising smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material; anda magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone, the magnetic field generator comprising a magnetically permeable core and a coil;wherein the core comprises a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion, wherein the coil is wound around the first portion of the core, and wherein the first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second arms of the core have respective free ends on different sides of the heating zone.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second arms of the core are on opposite sides of the heating zone.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second arms of the core have respective free ends on opposite ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material. 1. A method of manufacturing a product comprising a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:determining a maximum temperature to which a heater is to be heated in use; andproviding a heater comprising heating material, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the heating material has a Curie point temperature selected on the basis of the determined maximum temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Curie point temperature is equal to or less than the maximum temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the maximum temperature is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material to be heated by the heater in use.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming an article comprising the heater and smokable material to be heated by the heater in use.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the smokable material comprises tobacco and/or one or more humectants.6. The method of claim 4 , comprising providing that the heater is in contact with the smokable material.7. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material claim 1 , the apparatus comprising a heating zone for receiving an article comprising smokable material claim 1 , the heater for heating the heating zone claim 1 , and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit (-) of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil. 1. A method of manufacturing a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:providing a substrate; andforming a closed circuit of heating material on the substrate, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the forming comprises depositing the heating material on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming comprises depositing the closed circuit of heating material on the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the depositing comprises printing.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising depositing a plurality of closed circuits of heating material on the substrate.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the depositing comprises depositing the plurality of closed circuits of heating material on the substrate so that the plurality of closed circuits of heating material are out of contact with each other.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the depositing comprises depositing the plurality of closed circuits of heating material one the substrate so that the plurality of closed circuits are arranged concentrically in relation to each other.7. A method of ...

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D). 1. An article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , wherein the article comprises:a mass of smokable material,and wherein an exterior of the article has a length, a width perpendicular to the length, and a depth perpendicular to each of the length and the width, wherein the length is greater than or equal to the width, and wherein the width is greater than the depth.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the mass of smokable material is fixed relative to the exterior of the article.3. The article of claim 1 , comprising a substrate claim 1 , wherein the mass of smokable material is on the substrate.4. (canceled)5. The article of claim 3 , wherein the substrate comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material.67-. (canceled)8. The article of claim 5 , wherein the heating material comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: aluminum claim 5 , gold claim 5 , iron claim 5 , nickel claim 5 , cobalt claim 5 , conductive carbon claim 5 , graphite claim 5 , plain-carbon steel claim 5 , stainless steel claim 5 , ferritic stainless steel claim 5 , copper claim 5 , and bronze.9. The article of claim 5 , wherein the heating material is in contact with the smokable material.10. The article of claim 5 , wherein the heating material extends to opposite longitudinal ends of the mass of smokable material.11. The article of claim 3 , wherein a portion of the ...

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article (1, 2, 3), and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3) for use with apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3) comprises a mass of smokable material (10). An exterior of the article (1, 2, 3) has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) comprises a sheet (10) comprising smokable material, and heating material (20) that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet (10) may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system (1000), comprising the article (2) and apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (111) for receiving at least a portion of the article (2), and a magnetic field generator (112) for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article (2) is in the heating zone (111).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3) for use with apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3) comprises a mass of smokable material (10). An exterior of the article (1, 2, 3) has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) comprises a mass of smokable material (10) and an elongate member (20) within the mass of smokable material (10). The elongate member (20) comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method comprises providing an elongate element (200) comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element (200) within smokable material (100). The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly (80) comprising the elongate element (200) within the smokable material (100), and the method may comprise cutting the elongate assembly (80) at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly (30) to form the article.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) comprises a sheet (10) comprising smokable material, and heating material (20) that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet (10) is a planar sheet. Also disclosed is a system (1000), comprising the article (2) and apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (111) for receiving at least a portion of the article (2), and a magnetic field generator (112) for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article (2) is in the heating zone (111).

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element (130) projecting into the heating zone. The heating element comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. The magnetic field generator comprises a coil (122) and a device configured to pass a varying electrical current through the coil, and the coil encircles the heating element.

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element (130) projecting into the heating zone. The heating element comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone. The magnetic field generator comprises a coil (122) and a device (123) configured to pass a varying electrical current through the coil, and the coil encircles the heating element.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1) for use with apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1) comprises smokable material (10), such as tobacco, and a heater (20) for heating the smokable material (10). The heater (20) comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material 10 has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material (10).

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element (130) projecting into the heating zone (113). The heating element (130) comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone (113).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

【課題】喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置とともに使用するための新規な物品等を提供する。【解決手段】喫煙材を加熱して喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置とともに使用するための物品（１、２）が開示される。物品（１、２）は、喫煙材（３０）と、加熱材（１０）の閉回路（１０ａ～１０ｆ）を画定するフィルムとを備える。加熱材（１０）は、喫煙材（３０）を加熱するために変動磁場の侵入によって加熱可能である。当該装置（１００、２００）もまた開示される。装置（１００、２００）は、喫煙材を加熱するのに使用するための変動磁場を発生させるための磁場発生器（１２０）を備える。磁場発生器（１２０）は、導電性材料のコイル（５０、６０、７０）を画定するフィルムと、コイル（５０、６０、７０）に変動電流を流すためのデバイス（１２３）とを備える。【選択図】 図１

Apparatus for inductive heating of smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2) comprises smokable material (30), and a film defining a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material (10). The heating material (10) is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material (30). Also disclosed is apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100, 200) comprises a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator (120) comprises a film defining a coil (50, 60, 70) of electrically conductive material, and a device (123) for passing a varying electrical current through the coil (50, 60, 70).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises a mass of smokable material (10) and an elongate member (20) within the mass of smokable material. The elongate member comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method comprises providing an elongate element comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element within smokable material. The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly comprising the elongate element within the smokable material, and the method may comprise cutting the elongate assembly at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly to form the article.

Security cover for a container

A container having a removable security cover. The container is formed with a peripheral rim which terminates in a downwardly extending flange. One end of the cover has a hook that terminates in an upwardly extending portion which is adapted to be positioned behind the flange of the container, while the opposite end of the cover is provided with a tab that is adapted to snap fit on the lower edge of the container flange. Registering holes in the cover and the rim of the container are adapted to receive a locking device. The peripheral portion of the cover has a generally rectangular ridge and when a second container is stacked on the cover the ridge prevents both lateral and longitudinal displacement of the upper stacked container.

Apparatus for heating smokable material.

Se divulga un aparato para calentar material fumable para volatilizar al menos un componente del material 5 fumable. El aparato comprende una zona de calentamiento para recibir al menos una porción de un artículo que comprende material fumable, un generador de campo magnético para generar un campo magnético variable y un elemento de calentamiento alargado que se extiende por lo menos 10 parcialmente alrededor de la zona de calentamiento y que comprende material de calentamiento que se calienta por penetración con el campo magnético variable para calentar la zona de calentamiento.

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is apparatus (100, 200, 300) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100, 200, 300) comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element (110) extending at least partially around the heating zone (113) and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone (113). The most suitable drawing: FIG. 2.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2) comprises smokable material (30), and a film defining a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material (10). The heating material (10) is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material (30). Also disclosed is apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100, 200) comprises a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator (120) comprises a film defining a coil (50, 60, 70) of electrically conductive material, and a device (123) for passing a varying electrical current through the coil (50, 60, 70).

Keyboard support assembly

An articulated support assembly (10) for a computer keyboard (9). The assembly includes a generally U shaped rigid support member (20), and a platform (16) for supporting the keyboard pivotably mounted on a central portion of the support member. Projecting end portions of the support member are pivotably mounted on attachment members fixed to the bottom of a table or desk top. A releasable friction clutch (34) restricts pivotal movement of the platform around the central portion of the support member. A releasable ratchet assembly (30) prevents revolving movement of the central portion toward a lowered position relative to the attachment members. A switching mechanism can be manually activated to release the ratchet assemblies and the friction clutch so that the position and orientation of the platform relative to the table or desk top can be adjusted.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2) comprises smokable material (30), and a film defining a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material (10). The heating material (10) is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material (30). Also disclosed is apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100, 200) comprises a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator (120) comprises a film defining a coil (50, 60, 70) of electrically conductive material, and a device (123) for passing a varying electrical current through the coil (50, 60, 70).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

SYSTEM AND ARTICLE FOR USE WITH A SMOKABLE MATERIAL HEATING APPLIANCE TO VOLATIZE AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT OF THE SMOKING MATERIAL

SISTEMA E ARTIGO PARA USO COM APARELHO DE AQUECIMENTO DE MATERIAL FUMÁVEL PARA VOLATIZAR PELO MENOS UM COMPONENTE DO MATERIAL FUMÁVEL. Trata-se de um artigo (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) para uso com aparelho de aquecimento de material fumável para volatilizar pelo menos um componente do material fumável. O artigo (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) compreende uma folha (10) que compreende o material fumável e o material de aquecimento (20), que é aquecível por penetração com um campo magnético variante para aquecer o material fumável. A folha (10) pode ser uma folha plana ou uma folha laminada. Também é revelado um sistema (1000) que compreende o artigo (2) e aparelho (100) de aquecimento do material fumável para volatilizar pelo menos um componente do material fumável. O aparelho (100) compreende uma zona de aquecimento (111) para receber pelo menos uma porção do artigo (2) e um gerador de campo magnético (112) para gerar um campo magnético variante para ser usado em aquecimento do material fumável quando a porção do artigo (2) está na zona de aquecimento (111). SYSTEM AND ARTICLE FOR USE WITH A SMOKABLE MATERIAL HEATING APPLIANCE TO VOLATIZE AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT OF THE SMOKING MATERIAL. An article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) for use with a smokable material heating apparatus for volatilizing at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) comprises a sheet (10) comprising the smokable material and heating material (20), which is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable stuff. The sheet (10) can be a flat sheet or a laminated sheet. Also disclosed is a system (1000) comprising the article (2) and apparatus (100) for heating the smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (111) for receiving at least a portion of the article (2) and a magnetic field generator (112) for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable ...

apparatus for heating smokable material and system

trata-se de um aparelho (100, 200, 300) para aquecer material fumável a fim de volatilizar pelo menos um componente do material fumável. o aparelho (100, 200, 300) compreende uma zona de aquecimento (110) para receber um artigo (1, 2, 3) e um gerador de campo magnético (120) para gerar um campo magnético variante que penetra na zona de aquecimento (110). o artigo (1, 2, 3) compreende material fumável (10) e material de aquecimento (20), que é aquecível por penetração com um campo magnético variante para aquecer o material fumável (10). o gerador de campo magnético (120) compreende um núcleo magneticamente permeável (150) e uma bobina (140). o núcleo (150) compreende uma primeira porção magneticamente permeável (155) e primeiro e segundo braços magneticamente permeáveis (151, 152) que se estendem da primeira porção (155). a bobina (140) é enrolada ao redor da primeira porção (155) do núcleo (150). o primeiro e o segundo braços (151, 152) do núcleo (150) estão em lados diferentes da zona de aquecimento (110). It is an apparatus (100, 200, 300) for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. apparatus (100, 200, 300) comprises a heating zone (110) for receiving an article (1, 2, 3) and a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a variant magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone ( 110). Article (1, 2, 3) comprises smokable material (10) and heating material (20), which is heatable by penetration with a variant magnetic field to heat the smokable material (10). The magnetic field generator (120) comprises a magnetically permeable core (150) and a coil (140). the core (150) comprises a first magnetically permeable portion (155) and first and second magnetically permeable arms (151, 152) extending from the first portion (155). the coil 140 is wound around the first portion 155 of the core 150. the first and second arms (151, 152) of the core (150) are on different sides of the heating zone (110).

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is apparatus (100, 200, 300) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100, 200, 300) comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element (110) extending at least partially around the heating zone (113) and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone (113).

喫煙材を加熱するための装置

【課題】喫煙材を加熱して喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための新規な装置を提供する。【解決手段】喫煙材を加熱して喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置（１００）が開示される。本装置（１００）は、喫煙材を備える物品の少なくとも一部分を受け入れるための加熱領域（１１３）と、変動磁場を発生させるための磁場発生器（１２０）と、加熱領域（１１３）内に突出する細長い加熱素子（１３０）とを備える。加熱素子（１３０）は、変動磁場の侵入によって加熱可能な加熱材を備えて加熱領域（１１３）を加熱する。【選択図】 図２

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

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Artículo para uso con aparatos para calentar material fumable

Se divulga un artículo (1, 2, 3) para usar con un aparato (100, 200) para calentar material fumable para volatilizar al menos un componente del material fumable. El artículo (1, 2, 3) comprende una masa de material fumable (10). Un exterior del artículo (1, 2, 3) tiene una longitud (L), una anchura (W) perpendicular a la longitud (L), y una profundidad (D) perpendicular a cada una de la longitud (L) y la anchura. (W). La longitud (L) es mayor o igual que el ancho (W) y el ancho (W) es mayor que la profundidad (D). (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH 5 APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to 10 volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises a mass of smokable material and an elongate member within the mass of smokable material. The elongate member comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such an article. The method comprises providing an elongate element comprising 15 heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and locating the elongate element within smokable material. The providing and the locating may form an elongate assembly comprising the elongate element within the smokable material, and the method may comprise cutting the elongate assembly at a predetermined longitudinal position along the elongate assembly to form the article. 20 FIG. 1 1/4 FIG.4 30 32 10 20 FIG. 2 30 32 10 20 FIG. 2 10 20 FIG. 3

喫煙材を加熱するための装置とともに使用するための物品

【課題】喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置とともに使用するための新規な物品等を提供する。 【解決手段】喫煙材を加熱して喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置とともに使用するための物品（１、２）が開示される。物品（１、２）は、喫煙材（３０）と、加熱材（１０）の閉回路（１０ａ～１０ｆ）を画定するフィルムとを備える。加熱材（１０）は、喫煙材（３０）を加熱するために変動磁場の侵入によって加熱可能である。当該装置（１００、２００）もまた開示される。装置（１００、２００）は、喫煙材を加熱するのに使用するための変動磁場を発生させるための磁場発生器（１２０）を備える。磁場発生器（１２０）は、導電性材料のコイル（５０、６０、７０）を画定するフィルムと、コイル（５０、６０、７０）に変動電流を流すためのデバイス（１２３）とを備える。 【選択図】 図１

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit ( 10 a - 10 f ) of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil.

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.

喫煙材を加熱するための装置とともに使用するための物品

【課題】喫煙材を加熱して前記喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置とともに使用するための新規な物品を提供する。【解決手段】喫煙材を加熱して喫煙材の少なくとも１つの成分を揮発させるための装置（１００、２００）とともに使用するための物品（１、２、３）が開示される。物品（１、２、３）は、喫煙材（１０）の塊を備える。物品（１、２、３）の外面は、長さ（Ｌ）と、長さ（Ｌ）に垂直な幅（Ｗ）と、長さ（Ｌ）及び幅（Ｗ）のそれぞれに垂直な奥行き（Ｄ）とを有する。長さ（Ｌ）は幅（Ｗ）より長く、又は幅（Ｗ）と等しく、幅（Ｗ）は奥行き（Ｄ）より広い。【選択図】 図１

Article for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (113) for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator (120) for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element (130) projecting into the heating zone (113). The heating element (130) comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone (113). (The most suitable drawing: FIG.2)