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A system for heating a cigarette to evolve an aerosol upon consumer request comprises a cigarette and a lighter. The lighter includes a housing into which the cigarette is inserted, and a stationary heater inside the housing is positioned in thermal proximity to the cigarette. The cigarette is rotat

A system for heating a cigarette to evolve an aerosol upon consumer request comprises a cigarette and a lighter. The lighter includes a housing into which the cigarette is inserted, and a stationary heater inside the housing is positioned in thermal proximity to the cigarette. The cigarette is rotatably mounted inside the housing. When a puff is desired, heat is applied to the cigarette to produce the aerosol. Prior to the next puff, the cigarette is slightly rotated to position a fresh portion of the cigarette in proximity to the stationary heater, and this procedure is repeated until the cigarette is spent.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for heating a vaporizable rotating cigarette substrate to evolve an aerosol upon consumer request, comprising:a vaporizable cigarette substrate shaped in a substantially elongate form having a longitudinal axis and having at least one substantially circular cross

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for heating a vaporizable rotating cigarette substrate to evolve an aerosol upon consumer request, comprising:a vaporizable cigarette substrate shaped in a substantially elongate form having a longitudinal axis and having at least one substantially circular cross sectional portion with paper on the outside and an interior portion filled with tobacco, the cigarette substrate having at least two fresh areas to heat and further being adapted to be received within a lighter, anda lighter comprisinga housing,a first aperture formed in the housing for insertion of the cigarette substrate and a cavity in the housing for receiving the cigarette substrate,a stationary heater located in thermal proximity to the cavity in the housing and connected to a source of electrical power,a rotator rotatably mounted in the housing for engaging and rotating the cigarette substrate, the rotator being in fixed angular relation to the received cigarette substrate,a sensor located within the housing for detecting a request for generation of aerosol and generating a signal, anda controller which records angular position and condition of use of the cigarette substrate, receives the sensor generated signal, determines whether heating the substrate will generate an aerosol, and controls power to the heater, reby upon request an aerosol is generated from the cigarette substrate when a fresh portion of the cigarette substrate is in thermal proximity to the heater.