Electronic smoking article and improved heater element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9877516
APP PUB NO 20160157525A1
SERIAL NO

15040763

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An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater. The heater is formed of a mesh material.

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ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCRICHMOND VIRGINIA 23230

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jordan, Geoffrey Brandon Midlothian, US 81 4690
Tucker, Christopher S Midlothian, US 177 6395

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