An aerosol-generating apparatus includes a mouthpiece, an aerosolizing thermal reactor, and an air preheating passage. The aerosolizing thermal reactor has an air inlet upstream of an aerosol outlet, and includes an aerosolizable substance chamber and a thermal distribution casing. The thermal distribution casing surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber and includes a laminate material with an at least three-layer construction including a metal middle layer between a metal outer layer and a metal inner layer. The thermal conductivity of the metal inner layer is at least double that of each of the metal outer and inner layers. The air preheating passage is located downstream of the air inlet and upstream of the aerosolizable substance chamber, and surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber. The air preheating passage is defined by an air gap between the chamber outer wall and the metal inner layer.

An aerosol-generating apparatus includes a mouthpiece, an aerosolizing thermal reactor, and an air preheating passage. The aerosolizing thermal reactor has an air inlet upstream of an aerosol outlet, and includes an aerosolizable substance chamber and a thermal distribution casing. The thermal distribution casing surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber and includes a laminate material with an at least three-layer construction including a metal middle layer between a metal outer layer and a metal inner layer. The thermal conductivity of the metal inner layer is at least double that of each of the metal outer and inner layers. The air preheating passage is located downstream of the air inlet and upstream of the aerosolizable substance chamber, and surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber. The air preheating passage is defined by an air gap between the chamber outer wall and the metal inner layer.

A multi-compartment smoking pipe is provided. The multi-compartment smoking pipe not only stores smokable substances, but further allows a user to smoke a predetermined amount of smokable substance. The pipe has multiple compartments wherein a user can smoke the smoking material in one compartment while the smoking material in the other compartments remains undisturbed. The multi-compartment smoking pipe allows for a user to select from different smokable substances.

A stopper apparatus comprising a flat upper portion having a centrally-located circular indention facing upward, an activation element having a circular, planer disc loosely engaging the circular indention, a vertically-oriented panel, and a male-threaded stem descending on a vertical axis of the disc, a reinforced circular lower horizontal panel having a centrally-located internally-threaded post extending vertically from the lower horizontal panel and engaging the internally-threaded post, and a bladder of rubberlike material disposed between the lower horizontal panel and the flat, reinforced upper portion, the bladder having a central passage through which the stem and post pass, and an internal cavity.

A stopper apparatus comprising a flat upper portion having a centrally-located circular indention facing upward, an activation element having a circular, planer disc loosely engaging the circular indention, a vertically-oriented panel, and a male-threaded stem descending on a vertical axis of the disc, a reinforced circular lower horizontal panel having a centrally-located internally-threaded post extending vertically from the lower horizontal panel and engaging the internally-threaded post, and a bladder of rubberlike material disposed between the lower horizontal panel and the flat, reinforced upper portion, the bladder having a central passage through which the stem and post pass, and an internal cavity.

The present disclosure relates to lockable and unlockable containers for electronic smoking articles, the containers including at least two concentric tubes, a locking mechanism retained therein, and an organizer configured to hold the articles.

The present disclosure relates to lockable and unlockable containers for electronic smoking articles, the containers including at least two concentric tubes, a locking mechanism retained therein, and an organizer configured to hold the articles.

Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to carrying and dispensing electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette components, and electronic cigarette accessories; and more particularly for dispensing an electronic cigarette while one or more electronic cigarettes and electronic cigarette components remain secured within a carrier.

Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to carrying and dispensing electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette components, and electronic cigarette accessories; and more particularly for dispensing an electronic cigarette while one or more electronic cigarettes and electronic cigarette components remain secured within a carrier.