Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
Aerosol Matter Collection Device

Abstract:

A system and process for collecting aerosol matter samples is disclosed. The system includes a circular sample cartridge holder that contains a plurality of sample cartridges. Each sample cartridge contains a filter media for collecting aerosol matter samples. The system further includes a docking device for receiving an aerosol-generating system. The docking device places the aerosol-generating system in engagement with one of the sample cartridges. The aerosol matter collecting system further includes an aerosol withdrawing device that causes a controlled puff volume to flow through a sample cartridge for collecting an aerosol matter sample. The system can be completely automated and can collect samples on a puff by puff basis. The system and process are well suited to analyzing aerosols collected heated tobacco product system, but can also be used to test smoking articles, such as cigarettes, or any other device or product such as e cigarette that produces an aerosol.