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Aerosol delivery device comprising multiple outer bodies and related assembly method

  • US 10,575,558 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2014
  • Issued: 03/03/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An aerosol delivery device, comprising:

  • a first outer body;

    a second outer body;

    a power source positioned in the first outer body;

    an atomizer positioned in the second outer body;

    one or more electrical connectors configured to electrically connect the atomizer to the power source;

    a coupler defining a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, an outer rib positioned between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion, an annular recess positioned at an end of the second engagement portion, at least one connector aperture configured to receive the one or more electrical connectors, a coupler inlet disposed on the first engagement portion, and a longitudinal channel in fluid communication with the coupler inlet; and

    a sealing member defining an annular shape, the sealing member comprising one or more penetrable portions, at least two inner ribs disposed about an interior of the annular shape and at least one outer rib disposed about an exterior of the annular shape;

    wherein the sealing member is arranged within the annular recess of the coupler such that the at least two inner ribs seal against the inner surface of the annular recess and the at least one outer rib seals against the outer surface of the annular recess;

    wherein the one or more electrical connectors are configured to pass through the at least one connector aperture of the coupler and to pierce and extend through the one or more penetrable portions of the sealing member;

    wherein the sealing member is configured to seal against the coupler and the one or more electrical connectors;

    wherein the first engagement portion is welded to the first outer body and the second engagement portion is welded to the second outer body; and

    wherein the coupler is configured to receive air through the coupler inlet and to direct the air to the atomizer in the second outer body through the longitudinal channel.

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