| abstract |
An article (10) is provided in which a flavor generating medium (111) is electrically heated by heaters (110) to evolve inhalable flavors such as tobacco or other components in vapor or aerosol form. The article has a plurality of charges (111) of the flavor generating medium which are heated sequentially to provide individual puffs. The charges are located in a portion (11) of the article detachable from a second second (12) in which is located a power source (121). The heaters are connected to the power source by fingers (114) on the first section which are received in recesses (120) on the second second. A mouthpiece may be provided on the first section through which vapor may be inhaled. |