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In re Reissue Application of: Kyle D. Newton Application No.: 16/359,938 Confirmation No.: 6916 Filed: March 20, 2019 Art Unit: 3991 For: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE WITH LIQUID

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(Amended) The apparatus of claim 1, [and ]wherein said atomizer has a tubular form defining an open central passage.

13.|(Twice Amended) The apparatus of claim [11]1, [and Jwherein said wick comprises a bundle of heat resistant fibers, and wherein said bundle of heat resistant fibers is fabricated from a material selected from; aramid, fluorocarbon, sulfide, melamine, polyimide, carbon, andglass.

(Amended) The apparatus of claim 1, [and Jwherein said liquid reservoir is formedas an annular cavity between [the]an interior of said housing and said atomizing chamber.

New) The cartridge of claim 41, further comprising: an inlet vent formed on the exterior of the housing and coupled to deliver air to the atomizing chamberairinlet.

New) The cartridge of claim 43, further comprising: an inlet vent formed on the exterior of the housing and coupled to deliver air to the atomizing chamberairinlet.

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