ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF AEROSOL PRECURSOR COMPOSITIONS
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1. An electronic smoking article comprising:
- an electrical power source; and
a reservoir that comprises cellulose acetate and is configured to hold an aerosol precursor material.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to reservoirs for storing products in electronic smoking articles. The reservoir is manufactured from cellulose acetate fiber, thermoplastic fiber, non-thermoplastic fiber, or a combination thereof. The reservoir is substantially tubular in shape and is adapted to accommodate internal components of the smoking article thereby increasing reservoir capacity. The internal components particularly can comprise an atomizer, which may include a braided wick.
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63 Claims
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1. An electronic smoking article comprising:
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an electrical power source; and a reservoir that comprises cellulose acetate and is configured to hold an aerosol precursor material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. An electronic smoking article comprising:
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a reservoir with a liquid aerosol precursor composition stored therein; and a braided wick in fluid communication with the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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- 42. A cartridge for an electronic smoking article, the cartridge comprising an atomizer at least partially positioned within a hollow interior of a tube-shaped reservoir adapted for holding an aerosol precursor composition, the reservoir tube being positioned within a hollow shell, wherein the reservoir tube is formed of cellulose acetate.
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52. A method of making an electronic smoking article, the method comprising:
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providing a cylinder comprising cellulose acetate and having a hollow interior portion; and inserting an atomizer into the hollow interior of the cellulose acetate cylinder. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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- 58. A wick suitable for use in an electronic smoking article, the wick comprising a braid of at least 4 separate fibers or yarns, at least one of which is C-glass or E-glass.
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