Inhalation device and component for an inhalation device

Abstract

A component for an inhalation device having a first end for connection to a body of an inhalation device and a second end is disclosed. A passage extends through the component from the first end to the second end for the flow of inhalant therethrough. The first end includes a blind cavity, separate to the passage and containing an organoleptic material. Also, an inhalation device comprising a body with a first end connected to such a component of the inhalation device and, a second end configured to receive an inhalant-generating component, is disclosed. A conduit extends through the body between the first and second ends.

1 . An inhalation device comprising:
 a body with a first end configured to receive an inhalant-generating component;   a mouthpiece at an opposite end of the body, the body including a passage therethrough defining an inhalant flow path from the inhalant-generating component to the mouthpiece; and   an inhalant modifying mechanism configured to selectively introduce an organoleptic additive to the inhalant prior to inhalation by a user, wherein the inhalant modifying mechanism comprises a control member having a plurality of apertures therethrough, at least one aperture loaded with an organoleptic material, and a blocking element, wherein the control member is moveable between a first position in which gas is permitted to flow through the at least one loaded aperture, and a second position in which the or each loaded aperture is closed by the blocking element so that gas is only permitted to flow through the remaining apertures, when a user draws on the mouthpiece.   
     
     
         2 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the control member is disposed in the passage such that the inhalant flow path passes through the apertures in the control member. 
     
     
         3 . The inhalation device according to  claim 2 , wherein the control member includes a radially-projecting element extending from the control member and comprises a lever or button. 
     
     
         4 . The inhalation device according to  claim 2 , further comprising a smoking device configured to receive a rod of smokeable material to generate smoke as the inhalant to be drawn through the device by combustion of the rod of smokeable material. 
     
     
         5 . The inhalation device according to  claim 2 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising tobacco and a heat generator for heating the tobacco without combustion, to generate inhalant vapor to be drawn through the device. 
     
     
         6 . The inhalation device according to  claim 2 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising a reservoir of liquid and a heat generator for heating the liquid to generate inhalant vapor. 
     
     
         7 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the control member is disposed around the outside of the passage and the body includes a ventilation hole to allow ambient air to pass into the body, wherein the inhalant flow path bypasses the control member and ambient air drawn into the body passes through the apertures in the control member and mixes with the inhalant in the mouthpiece. 
     
     
         8 . The inhalation device according to  claim 7 , wherein the organoleptic material in the at least one aperture is coated on an inside wall of the aperture such that gas flowing through the coated aperture sweeps over the organoleptic material for the additive to become entrained in the gas flow. 
     
     
         9 . The inhalation device according to  claim 8 , wherein the control member includes a radially-projecting element extending from the control member and comprises a lever or button. 
     
     
         10 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the organoleptic material in the at least one aperture is coated on an inside wall of the aperture such that gas flowing through the coated aperture sweeps over the organoleptic material for the additive to become entrained in the gas flow. 
     
     
         11 . The inhalation device according to  claim 10 , further comprising a smoking device configured to receive a rod of smokeable material to generate smoke as the inhalant to be drawn through the device by combustion of the rod of smokeable material. 
     
     
         12 . The inhalation device according to  claim 10 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising tobacco and a heat generator for heating the tobacco without combustion, to generate inhalant vapor to be drawn through the device. 
     
     
         13 . The inhalation device according to  claim 10 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising a reservoir of liquid and a heat generator for heating the liquid to generate inhalant vapor. 
     
     
         14 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the control member includes a radially-projecting element extending from the control member and comprises a lever or button. 
     
     
         15 . The inhalation device according to  claim 14 , further comprising a smoking device configured to receive a rod of smokeable material to generate smoke as the inhalant to be drawn through the device by combustion of the rod of smokeable material. 
     
     
         16 . The inhalation device according to  claim 14 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising tobacco and a heat generator for heating the tobacco without combustion, to generate inhalant vapor to be drawn through the device. 
     
     
         17 . The inhalation device according to  claim 14 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising a reservoir of liquid and a heat generator for heating the liquid to generate inhalant vapor. 
     
     
         18 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a smoking device configured to receive a rod of smokeable material to generate smoke as the inhalant to be drawn through the device by combustion of the rod of smokeable material. 
     
     
         19 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising tobacco and a heat generator for heating the tobacco without combustion, to generate inhalant vapor to be drawn through the device. 
     
     
         20 . The inhalation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inhalation device is configured to receive a vapor generating component comprising a reservoir of liquid and a heat generator for heating the liquid to generate inhalant vapor.