Aerosol generator and methods of making and using an aerosol generator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6557552
SERIAL NO

09711934

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An aerosol generator includes a flow passage having an inlet and an outlet, a heater arranged relative to the flow passage for heating the flow passage, a source of material to be volatilized in communication with the inlet of the flow passage, a valve to open and close communication between the source of material and the inlet of the flow passage, and a pressurization arrangement for causing material in the source of material to be introduced into the flow passage when the valve is in an open position. The aerosol generator further includes a source of power for operating the heater and the valve, and a control device for controlling supply of power from the source of power to the heater and the valve.

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  • PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beane, Timothy Paul Richmond, VA 5 1208
Cox, Kenneth A Midlothian, VA 31 3245
Sweeney, William R Richmond, VA 101 3990

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