Company patents

FONTEM VENTURES B.V.

FONTEM VENTURES B.V. surprisingly maintains 100% of its patent portfolio in "Smoking Articles," indicating a highly specialized focus, yet shows an emerging focus on "Spraying & Atomizing" with a 133.3% YoY growth in 2025, suggesting an interest in the underlying technology for product delivery. Despite this, patenting activity across most categories, including "Smoking Articles" itself, has seen a significant decline so far in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

95 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 9 themes

Cleaning & Maintenance Systems

Apparatus and methods specifically designed for cleaning components of smoking or vaping vessels, addressing residue buildup and hygiene to ensure device longevity and user experience.

Smoking Articles
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89since 2023
+12.9%YoY
Aerosol Material Formulation & Delivery

Innovations in the composition, storage, and controlled release of aerosol-generating materials, including liquids, tobacco, and additives. This covers reservoirs, wicking, and material properties for consistent aerosol generation.

Smoking Articles
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76since 2023
+29.2%YoY
Modular & Ergonomic Device Design

Design and construction of aerosol provision devices focusing on modularity, ease of use, article reception, sealing, and user interface elements like displays or ergonomic grips.

Smoking Articles
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40since 2023
+41.7%YoY
Advanced Heating Systems

Focuses on novel heating elements, power delivery, and thermal management for efficient and controlled aerosol generation. This includes resistive, inductive, and other heating methods, as well as heat distribution and retention.

Smoking ArticlesElectric Heating & Lighting Control
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27since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Device Sensing & Control

Integration of sensors, microprocessors, and AI systems to monitor device status, user behavior, and aerosol delivery parameters, enabling intelligent operation, dosage control, and predictive maintenance.

Smoking Articles
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15since 2023
+40.0%YoY
Smart Medication Management

Systems that integrate digital technology, sensors, or connectivity to monitor, track, or automate aspects of medication administration, often providing data feedback, personalized recommendations, or secure logging.

Healthcare Informatics
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7since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Integrated Dispensing Mechanisms

Containers or packaging components featuring active mechanisms for controlled release, preparation, or delivery of their contents, such as liquids, bulk materials, volatile compounds, or single-serve portions.

Containers & Packaging
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3since 2023
new
EV Charging Systems & Controlfiltered

Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
new
Power Driver & Reliability

Design of power driver circuits for electric loads (e.g., LEDs, heating elements) focusing on efficiency, stability, noise reduction, and compensation for component degradation.

Electric Heating & Lighting Control
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1since 2023
n/a

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