UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`NJOY, LLC, NJOY HOLDINGS, INC.,
`Petitioners,
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`v.
`JUUL LABS, INC.,
`Patent Owner
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`PETITION FOR INTER PARTES REVIEW
`OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 11,134,722 AND 11,606,981
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`DECLARATION OF JASON JANET
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`NJOY Exhibit 1058.001
`NJOY v. JUUL
`IPR2024-00268
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`V. 
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`I. 
`Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 
`II. 
`Summary of Opinions ...................................................................................... 1 
`III.  Qualifications and Compensation .................................................................... 3 
`IV.  Relevant Legal Standards ................................................................................ 5 
`A. 
`Claim Construction ............................................................................... 6 
`B. 
`Invalidity ............................................................................................... 8 
`1. 
`Anticipation ................................................................................. 8 
`2. 
`Obviousness ................................................................................ 9 
`C. 
`Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art ..................................................... 12 
`Background of the Technology ..................................................................... 13 
`A. 
`E-Cigarette ........................................................................................... 13 
`B. 
`Cartomizer Design ............................................................................... 15 
`C. 
`Charging Contacts ............................................................................... 18 
`D. 
`Translucent Window ........................................................................... 19 
`VI.  Prior Art References ...................................................................................... 21 
`A. 
`Pan (EX1024) ...................................................................................... 21 
`B. 
`Levin (EX1003) ................................................................................... 26 
`C. 
`Thorens788 (EX1004) ......................................................................... 31 
`D. 
`Thorens231 (EX1002) ......................................................................... 36 
`E. 
`Liu783 (EX1010) ................................................................................ 38 
`F. 
`Liu438 (EX1013) ................................................................................ 42 
`G. 
`Tucker (EX1034) ................................................................................. 44 
`H. 
`Zheng (EX1050) .................................................................................. 47 
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`VII.  Claim Construction ........................................................................................ 50 
`A. 
`“wicking element” (’722 Patent claims 1, 10, 15; ’981 Patent
`claims 1, 9, 13) .................................................................................... 51 
`“heating element” (’722 Patent claims 1, 10, 15; ’981 Patent
`claims 1, 9, 13, 17) .............................................................................. 51 
`C. 
`“window” (’722 Patent claims 14, 17; ’981 Patent claims 9, 17) ....... 52 
`VIII.  The ’722 Patent .............................................................................................. 52 
`A. 
`The Claims .......................................................................................... 52 
`B. 
`Prosecution History ............................................................................. 54 
`C.  Ground 1: Pan in view of Levin .......................................................... 57 
`1.  Motivation to Combine ............................................................. 57 
`a. 
`USB Charging ................................................................. 57 
`b.  Magnetic Coupling ......................................................... 65 
`Claim 1 ...................................................................................... 70 
`a. 
`[1.A] A vaporizer comprising: ........................................ 70 
`b. 
`[1.B] a battery portion comprising a battery
`housing segment and a cartomizer receiving
`segment, .......................................................................... 71 
`[1.C] the cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`chamber having an insertion end distal from the
`battery housing segment and a base end proximate
`to the battery housing segment, ...................................... 73 
`[1.D] the battery portion further comprising a
`plurality of charger electrical contacts to provide
`electrical charge to a battery housed in the battery
`housing segment, the charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion
`opposite the insertion end of the chamber of the
`cartomizer receiving segment, ........................................ 74 
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`c. 
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`d. 
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`NJOY Exhibit 1058.003
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`[1.E] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; and ................................................... 76 
`[1.F] a cartomizer insertable into the chamber at
`the insertion end, the cartomizer comprising: ................ 77 
`[1.G] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................... 78 
`[1.H] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; and ................................................... 79 
`[1.I] a heating element provided within the body in
`contact with the wicking element and operable to
`heat the vaporizable liquid, ............................................. 81 
`[1.J] wherein the wicking element is configured to
`deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................... 82 
`[1.K] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the chamber
`and the base end of the chamber when the
`cartomizer is inserted into the chamber such that
`the outer shell protects the heating element. .................. 82 
`Claim 5: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the plurality
`of charger electrical contacts are arranged linearly at the
`first end of the battery portion. ................................................. 83 
`Claim 7: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises a mouthpiece opposite an
`end of the cartomizer configured for insertion into the
`chamber. .................................................................................... 84 
`Claim 9: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises electrical circuitry
`connected with the heating element. ......................................... 86 
`Claim 10 .................................................................................... 86 
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`[10.A] A vaporizer comprising:...................................... 86 
`[10.B] a battery portion comprising: a battery
`housing segment; ............................................................ 86 
`[10.C] a cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`cartomizer chamber having an insertion end distal
`from the battery housing segment, the cartomizer
`chamber further having a base end proximate to
`the battery housing segment, .......................................... 87 
`[10.D] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; .......................................................... 87 
`[10.E] a plurality of charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion
`opposite the insertion end of the cartomizer
`chamber, the insertion end of the cartomizer
`chamber being at a second end of the battery
`portion; and ..................................................................... 87 
`[10.F] at least one magnet of the battery portion,
`the at least one magnet of the battery portion in or
`proximate to the cartomizer chamber; and ..................... 87 
`[10.G] a cartomizer insertable into the cartomizer
`chamber at the insertion end, the cartomizer
`comprising: ..................................................................... 90 
`[10.H] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................... 90 
`[10.I] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; .......................................................... 90 
`[10.J] a heating element provided within the body
`in contact with the wicking element and operable
`to heat the vaporizable liquid,......................................... 90 
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`[10.K] wherein the wicking element is configured
`to deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................... 90 
`[10.L] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the
`cartomizer chamber and the base end of the
`cartomizer chamber when the cartomizer is
`inserted into the cartomizer chamber such that the
`outer shell protects the heating element; and ................. 90 
`[10.M] a metal element disposed near a base end
`of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion.......................................... 91 
`Claim 11: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the battery
`portion further comprises one or more battery electrical
`contacts in or proximate the cartomizer chamber of the
`cartomizer receiving segment. .................................................. 92 
`Claim 12: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises one or more cartomizer
`electrical contacts for connecting with one or more
`battery electrical contacts in or proximate the cartomizer
`chamber. .................................................................................... 93 
`Claim 13: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the
`plurality of charger electrical contacts are arranged
`linearly at the first end of the battery portion. .......................... 94 
`10.  Claim 15 .................................................................................... 94 
`a. 
`[15.A] A vaporizer comprising:...................................... 94 
`b. 
`[15.B] a battery portion comprising: .............................. 94 
`c. 
`[15.C] a plurality of charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion; ................. 95 
`[15.D] a battery housing segment for housing a
`battery between the first end of the battery portion
`and a second end of the battery portion; ......................... 95 
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`NJOY Exhibit 1058.006
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`[15.E] a cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`chamber having an insertion end at the second end
`of the battery portion and distal from the battery
`housing segment, the chamber further having a
`base end proximate to the battery housing segment, ...... 95 
`[15.F] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; and ................................................... 95 
`[15.G] one or more battery electrical contacts in or
`proximate the chamber of the cartomizer receiving
`segment; and ................................................................... 95 
`[15.H] a cartomizer insertable into the insertion
`end of the chamber, the cartomizer comprising: ............ 95 
`[15.I] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................... 95 
`[15.J] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; .......................................................... 96 
`[15.K] a heating element provided within the body
`in contact with the wicking element and operable
`to heat the vaporizable liquid,......................................... 96 
`[15.L] wherein the wicking element is configured
`to deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................... 96 
`[15.M] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the chamber
`and the base end of the chamber when the
`cartomizer is inserted into the chamber such that
`the outer shell protects the heating element; and ........... 96 
`[15.N] one or more cartomizer electrical contacts
`for connecting with the one or more battery
`electrical contacts in or proximate the chamber. ............ 96 
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`11.  Claim 16: The vaporizer of claim 15, wherein the
`plurality of charger electrical contacts are arranged
`linearly at the first end of the battery portion. .......................... 96 
`12.  Claim 18: The vaporizer of claim 1, the battery portion
`further comprising at least one magnet in or proximate to
`the chamber of the cartomizer receiving segment. ................... 97 
`13.  Claim 19: The vaporizer of claim 18, the cartomizer
`further comprising a metal element disposed near a base
`end of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion. ................................................... 97 
`14.  Claim 20: The vaporizer of claim 15, the battery portion
`further comprising at least one magnet in or proximate to
`the chamber of the cartomizer receiving segment. ................... 97 
`15.  Claim 21: The vaporizer of claim 20, the cartomizer
`further comprising a metal element disposed near a base
`end of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion. ................................................... 97 
`D.  Ground 2: Pan and Levin and further in view of Tucker and the
`knowledge of a POSA ......................................................................... 97 
`1.  Motivation to Combine ............................................................. 98 
`2. 
`Claims 14 and 17: The vaporizer of claim [10/15], further
`comprising a window on or proximate to the shell, the
`window permitting viewing of the cartomizer when the
`cartomizer is inserted into the cartomizer chamber. ............... 105 
`Ground 3: Thorens788 in view of Thorens559 and Levin ................ 106 
`1.  Motivation to Combine ........................................................... 106 
`a. 
`USB Charging ............................................................... 106 
`b.  Magnetic Coupling ....................................................... 110 
`c.  Mouthpiece Housing ..................................................... 112 
`Claim 1 .................................................................................... 115 
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`2. 
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`[1.A] A vaporizer comprising: ...................................... 115 
`[1.B] a battery portion comprising a battery
`housing segment and a cartomizer receiving
`segment, ........................................................................ 116 
`[1.C] the cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`chamber having an insertion end distal from the
`battery housing segment and a base end proximate
`to the battery housing segment, .................................... 119 
`[1.D] the battery portion further comprising a
`plurality of charger electrical contacts to provide
`electrical charge to a battery housed in the battery
`housing segment, the charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion
`opposite the insertion end of the chamber of the
`cartomizer receiving segment, ...................................... 120 
`[1.E] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; and ................................................. 121 
`[1.F] a cartomizer insertable into the chamber at
`the insertion end, the cartomizer comprising: .............. 122 
`[1.G] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................. 123 
`[1.H] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; and ................................................. 126 
`[1.I] a heating element provided within the body in
`contact with the wicking element and operable to
`heat the vaporizable liquid, ........................................... 128 
`[1.J] wherein the wicking element is configured to
`deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................. 131 
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`[1.K] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the chamber
`and the base end of the chamber when the
`cartomizer is inserted into the chamber such that
`the outer shell protects the heating element. ................ 132 
`Claim 5: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the plurality
`of charger electrical contacts are arranged linearly at the
`first end of the battery portion. ............................................... 133 
`Claim 7: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises a mouthpiece opposite an
`end of the cartomizer configured for insertion into the
`chamber. .................................................................................. 134 
`Claim 9: The vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises electrical circuitry
`connected with the heating element. ....................................... 135 
`Claim 10 .................................................................................. 137 
`a. 
`[10.A] A vaporizer comprising:.................................... 137 
`b. 
`[10.B] a battery portion comprising: a battery
`housing segment; .......................................................... 137 
`[10.C] a cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`cartomizer chamber having an insertion end distal
`from the battery housing segment, [10.E] the
`cartomizer chamber further having a base end
`proximate to the battery housing segment, ................... 137 
`[10.D] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; ........................................................ 137 
`[10.E] a plurality of charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion
`opposite the insertion end of the cartomizer
`chamber, the insertion end of the cartomizer
`chamber being at a second end of the battery
`portion; and ................................................................... 137 
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`[10.F] at least one magnet of the battery portion,
`the at least one magnet of the battery portion in or
`proximate to the cartomizer chamber; and ................... 138 
`[10.G] a cartomizer insertable into the cartomizer
`chamber at the insertion end, the cartomizer
`comprising: ................................................................... 138 
`[10.H] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................. 138 
`[10.I] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; ........................................................ 139 
`[10.J] a heating element provided within the body
`in contact with the wicking element and operable
`to heat the vaporizable liquid,....................................... 139 
`[10.K] wherein the wicking element is configured
`to deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................. 139 
`[10.L] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the
`cartomizer chamber and the base end of the
`cartomizer chamber when the cartomizer is
`inserted into the cartomizer chamber such that the
`outer shell protects the heating element; and ............... 139 
`[10.M] a metal element disposed near a base end
`of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion........................................ 139 
`Claim 11: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the battery
`portion further comprises one or more battery electrical
`contacts in or proximate the cartomizer chamber of the
`cartomizer receiving segment. ................................................ 140 
`Claim 12: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises one or more cartomizer
`electrical contacts for connecting with one or more
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`battery electrical contacts in or proximate the cartomizer
`chamber. .................................................................................. 142 
`Claim 13: The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the
`plurality of charger electrical contacts are arranged
`linearly at the first end of the battery portion. ........................ 144 
`10.  Claim 15 .................................................................................. 144 
`a. 
`[15.A] A vaporizer comprising:.................................... 144 
`b. 
`[15.B] a battery portion comprising: ............................ 144 
`c. 
`[15.C] a plurality of charger electrical contacts
`disposed at a first end of the battery portion; ............... 145 
`[15.D] a battery housing segment for housing a
`battery between the first end of the battery portion
`and a second end of the battery portion; ....................... 145 
`[15.E] a cartomizer receiving segment defining a
`chamber having an insertion end at the second end
`of the battery portion and distal from the battery
`housing segment, the chamber further having a
`base end proximate to the battery housing segment, .... 145 
`[15.F] wherein an outer shell is commonly shared
`by the battery housing segment and the cartomizer
`receiving segment; and ................................................. 145 
`[15.G] one or more battery electrical contacts in or
`proximate the chamber of the cartomizer receiving
`segment; and ................................................................. 145 
`[15.H] a cartomizer insertable into the insertion
`end of the chamber, the cartomizer comprising: .......... 145 
`[15.I] a body including a structure configured to
`hold a vaporizable liquid; ............................................. 145 
`[15.J] a wicking element provided within the body
`and at least partially in contact with the
`vaporizable liquid; ........................................................ 146 
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`[15.K] a heating element provided within the body
`in contact with the wicking element and operable
`to heat the vaporizable liquid,....................................... 146 
`[15.L] wherein the wicking element is configured
`to deliver the vaporizable liquid to the heating
`element, and .................................................................. 146 
`[15.M] wherein the entire heating element is
`disposed between the insertion end of the chamber
`and the base end of the chamber when the
`cartomizer is inserted into the chamber such that
`the outer shell protects the heating element; and ......... 146 
`[15.N] one or more cartomizer electrical contacts
`for connecting with the one or more battery
`electrical contacts in or proximate the chamber. .......... 146 
`11.  Claim 16: The vaporizer of claim 15, wherein the
`plurality of charger electrical contacts are arranged
`linearly at the first end of the battery portion. ........................ 146 
`12.  Claim 18: The vaporizer of claim 1, the battery portion
`further comprising at least one magnet in or proximate to
`the chamber of the cartomizer receiving segment. ................. 147 
`13.  Claim 19: The vaporizer of claim 18, the cartomizer
`further comprising a metal element disposed near a base
`end of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion. ................................................. 147 
`14.  Claim 20: The vaporizer of claim 15, the battery portion
`further comprising at least one magnet in or proximate to
`the chamber of the cartomizer receiving segment. ................. 147 
`15.  Claim 21: The vaporizer of claim 20, the cartomizer
`further comprising a metal element disposed near a base
`end of the cartomizer for coupling with the at least one
`magnet of the battery portion. ................................................. 147 
`Ground 4: Thorens788 in view of Thorens231, Levin, and
`Tucker ................................................................................................ 147 
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`1.  Motivation to Combine ........................................................... 148 
`2. 
`Claim 14: The vaporizer of claim 10, further comprising
`a window on or proximate to the shell, the window
`permitting viewing of the cartomizer when the cartomizer
`is inserted into the cartomizer chamber. ................................. 153 
`Claim 17: The vaporizer of claim 15, further comprising
`a window on or proximate to the shell, the window
`permitting viewing of the cartomizer when the cartomizer
`is inserted into the chamber. ................................................... 154 
`IX.  The ’981 Patent ............................................................................................ 154 
`A. 
`The Claims ........................................................................................ 154 
`B. 
`Prosecution History ........................................................................... 157 
`C.  Ground 1: Liu783 in view of Liu438 and further in view of the
`knowledge of a POSA. ...................................................................... 158 
`1.  Motivation to Combine ........................................................... 158 
`a. 
`Transparent Cartridge ................................................... 158 
`b. 
`Battery Housing Integrated With Connection .............. 161 
`Claim 1 .................................................................................... 164 
`a. 
`[1.A] A vaporizer device comprising: .......................... 164 
`b. 
`[1.B] a battery portion having an outer shell and a
`chamber defined by the outer shell; and ....................... 165 
`[1.C] a cartomizer having a mouthpiece end and an
`insertion end disposed opposite the mouthpiece
`end, the cartomizer comprising: ................................... 167 
`[1.D] a cartomizer body having a volume defined
`therein, the volume configured to hold a fluid
`vaporizable substance, .................................................. 169 
`[1.E] wherein at least a portion of the cartomizer
`body comprises a translucent material configured
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`to allow viewing of the fluid vaporizable
`substance, ...................................................................... 170 
`[1.F] wherein the cartomizer body is configured
`for insertion into the chamber such that at least
`part of the volume is positioned in the chamber
`when the cartomizer body is inserted into the
`chamber; ....................................................................... 171 
`[1.G] a heating element and a wicking element
`within the cartomizer body; .......................................... 172 
`[1.H] an inhalation tube in fluid communication
`with the heating element and the wicking element; ..... 176 
`[1.I] a mouthpiece at or proximate to the
`mouthpiece end, the mouthpiece in fluid
`communication with the inhalation tube; and .............. 178 
`[1.J] a plurality of cartomizer electrical contacts on
`an exterior of the insertion end, .................................... 179 
`[1.K] wherein the plurality of cartomizer electrical
`contacts is positioned to contact a plurality of
`battery electrical contacts at a base end of the
`chamber when the cartomizer body is inserted into
`the chamber. .................................................................. 182 
`Claim 5: The cartomizer of claim 1, wherein the
`cartomizer further comprises a structure that secures the
`cartomizer in the chamber, and wherein the structure
`comprises a cartomizer metallic surface configured to be
`attracted to at least one magnet in or proximate to the
`chamber. .................................................................................. 184 
`Claim 13 .................................................................................. 185 
`a. 
`[13.A] A vaporizer device comprising: ........................ 185 
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`[13.B] a battery portion having an outer shell and a
`chamber defined by the outer shell; and ....................... 186 
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`[13.C] a cartomizer having a mouthpiece end and
`an insertion end disposed opposite the mouthpiece
`end, the cartomizer comprising: ................................... 186 
`[13.D] a cartomizer body having a volume defined
`therein, the volume configured to hold a
`vaporizable substance, .................................................. 186 
`[13.E] wherein the vaporizable substance is in a
`fluid state, ..................................................................... 186 
`[13.F] wherein the cartomizer body is configured
`for insertion into the chamber such that at least
`part of the volume is positioned in the chamber
`when the cartomizer body is inserted into the
`chamber; ....................................................................... 186 
`[13.G] a heating element within the cartomizer
`body; ............................................................................. 186 
`[13.H] cartomizer electrical contacts operable to
`direct current to the heating element, wherein the
`cartomizer electrical contacts are on an exterior of
`the cartomizer body; and .............................................. 186 
`[13.I] a wicking element inside the cartomizer
`body, the wicking element configured to absorb
`the vaporizable substance; ............................................ 187 
`[13.J] an inhalation tube in fluid communication
`with the heating element and the wicking element;
`and ................................................................................. 187 
`[13.K] a mouthpiece at or proximate to the
`mouthpiece end, the mouthpiece in fluid
`communication with the inhalation tube. ..................... 187 
`Claim 14: The cartomizer of claim 13, wherein at least a
`portion of the cartomizer body comprises a translucent
`material configured to allow viewing of the fluid
`vaporizable substance. ............................................................ 188 
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`Claim 15: The cartomizer of claim 13, wherein the
`vaporizable substance comprises a liquid comprising
`nicotine. ................................................................................... 188 
`Claim 16: The cartomizer of claim 13, wherein
`cartomizer electrical contacts are positioned to contact a
`plurality of battery electrical contacts at a base end of the
`chamber when the cartomizer body is inserted into the
`chamber. .................................................................................. 189 
`D.  Ground 2: Liu783 and Liu438 further in view of Tucker and the
`knowledge of a POSA ....................................................................... 189 
`1.  Motivation to Combine ........................................................... 189 
`a.  Window on the Outer Shell .......................................... 189 
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`Coplanar Electrical C