Patents Examined by Hae Moon Hyeon
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Patent number: 11484063Abstract: An electronic cigarette including an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomization assembly includes an e-liquid tank; a seal plug; a seal collar; a base; a plurality of first magnets; a metal casing; an atomizer; a seal cover; an O-ring; a cylinder; a spring; a first seal ring; and a funnel. The battery assembly includes a second seal ring; an air column; an electrode pair; a plurality of second magnets; a seal sleeve; a pneumatic switch; a press plate; a battery; a control panel; a support; a housing; and a button. The seal collar is sheathed on the base; the base includes a hollow rod and the seal plug is disposed on one end of the hollow rod; the e-liquid tank is disposed on the base; the base includes a plurality of bottom recesses.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventor: Tuanfang Liu
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Patent number: 11484898Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a vaporizer cartridge system wherein the cartridge provides the diffuser. More specifically, an embodiment of the system includes a vaporizing device providing a heating element proximate to a removable cartridge system receiving port, and a dispenser trigger structured and arranged to engage the removable cartridge to dispense a predetermined amount of a liquid concentrate from within the removable cartridge. The system further includes a cartridge with diffuser including: a housing; a reservoir of liquid concentrate; a diffuser element; a metered dispenser structured and arranged to dispense from the reservoir into the diffuser element a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate. An associated method of use is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: GOFIRE, INC.Inventors: John Jesse Woodbine, Joseph Francis Keenan
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Patent number: 11478590Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing having an open end and forms a cavity in communication with the open end for receiving an aerosol generating article. The device further includes a rotatable capture element disposed in the cavity. The rotatable capture element is operable to retain the aerosol generating article within the cavity. The rotatable capture element is longitudinally movable within the cavity. The device further includes a heating element in communication with the cavity. The heating element is operable to heat the aerosol generating article retained by the capture element within the cavity. Combined rotation and longitudinal movement of the capture element causes the aerosol generating element to spiral relative to the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Tony Reevell
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Patent number: 11478015Abstract: A vaporizer includes a liquid storage configured to store a liquid composition, an aerosol generator coupled to one end of the liquid storage, and including a wick configured to absorb the liquid composition from the liquid storage, a liquid heater configured to generate aerosol by heating the wick, an aerosol chamber surrounding the wick and the liquid heater, an inlet through which external air is introduced into the aerosol chamber, and an outlet through which the aerosol generated in the aerosol chamber is discharged, and an air supplier configured to supply the external air to the aerosol generator, and including a first opening connected to the inlet of the aerosol generator and a second opening that is opposite to the first opening and connected to the outside at a position spaced apart from the first opening along a direction from the one end to another end of the liquid storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Tae Hun Kim, Jong Sun Park, Hwan Ock Choe
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Patent number: 11470878Abstract: A dual-chambered, hybrid vaporizer device and method of use thereof configured to facilitate the atomization of cannabinoid concentrates and flavoring such as terpenes suspended in a liquid solution. A first chamber, equipped with a ceramic coil, is configured to melt solid or semi-solid THC in the form of crystals, concentrates, or extracts, which is then vaporized for inhalation by a user in a separate chamber below the ceramic. A second chamber equipped with a vertical metallic coil then vaporizes flavorings such as terpenes which are suspended in the liquid solution. A single air passageway is employed to direct air through both chambers in a serial fashion before exiting the device through a mouthpiece. The device facilitates measured dosages of THC for inhalation by the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: THE SOS DESIGN COMPANY LLCInventors: Vivek Mikhail Dargan, Brandon Nelson, Peter Osborne
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Aerosol delivery system having heating surface with a plurality of elongated fluid transport regions
Patent number: 11458266Abstract: An aerosol-generation apparatus, which is suitable for use as part of an aerosol-generating system of a smoking substitute type. The apparatus comprises a heater having a planar heating surface, and is configured to receive an aerosol precursor carrier for thermal interaction the heating surface. The heater comprises a heating element at the heating surface, and the heating surface comprises a fluid transport region adjacent the heating element. The fluid transport region is configured to move liquid across the heating surface towards the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Nerudia LimitedInventors: Tom Sudlow, Chris Lord, David Jones, Edward Ross Shenton, Ben Illidge, Oliver Talbot, Alfred Madden -
Patent number: 11457663Abstract: A heater assembly (20) is configured to vaporize a liquid. The heater assembly (20) includes a substrate plate (26,28) and a heating element (24) supported on the substrate plate (26,28). The heating element (24) includes a layer of electrically conducting material. The heater assembly (20) further includes a plurality of channels (46) formed by the electrically conducting material. Each of the plurality of channels (46) is configured to operate in parallel. Each channel (46) has an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end is configured to receive the liquid and the outlet end is configured to discharge vapor. The substrate plate (26,28) and the heating element (24) form a multi-layer configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignees: Donovan PhillipsInventors: Donovan Phillips, James Xu
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Patent number: 11457660Abstract: A support member capable of stably supporting an aerosol-forming base material at the time of inserting a heating element while securing a flow passage through which an aerosol is transferred in an electronic cigarette cartridge is provided. A support member for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a tobacco plant or a non-tobacco plant is provided. The support member has a central portion located along the longitudinal center axis of the electronic cigarette cartridge, and a plurality of side portions which extends outward from the central portion and is in contact with a packaging member located at the periphery of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The support member is disposed adjacent to an aerosol-forming base material located in one end portion of the electronic cigarette cartridge, or is disposed with other members sandwiched between the aerosol-forming base material and the support member and supports the aerosol-forming base material.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: FUTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Ryuji Watanabe
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Patent number: 11452311Abstract: The phone case vape pen comprises a phone case, a battery, and a vape pen. The phone case detaches from a mobile phone. The vape pen slides within the phone case to expose the mouthpiece for use. The phone case houses the vape pen. A battery and a recharging connector for the vape pen are both contained within the phone case. Operational controls and one or more indicators are included on the phone case, and which relate to the use and function of the vape pen.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Inventor: Christopher Johns
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Patent number: 11445752Abstract: An ultrasonic electronic cigarette atomizer and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The atomizer includes a housing, a nozzle assembly that is connected to one end of the housing, an air inlet channel, an air outlet channel, and an ultrasonic atomization sheet that is disposed in the housing. The air inlet channel, an atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet, and the air outlet channel are sequentially communicated. An outlet of the air inlet channel is opposite to the atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet. The nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle holder mounted to one end of the housing, and a suction portion on the nozzle holder communicated with the air outlet channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yang Wang, Yongquan Zhou
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Patent number: 11445754Abstract: A vaporizer includes a liquid storage configured to store a liquid composition, an aerosol generator coupled to one end of the liquid storage, and including a wick configured to absorb the liquid composition from the liquid storage, a liquid heater configured to generate aerosol by heating the wick, an aerosol chamber surrounding the wick and the liquid heater, an inlet through which external air is introduced into the aerosol chamber, and an outlet through which the aerosol generated in the aerosol chamber is discharged, and an air supplier configured to supply the external air to the aerosol generator, and including a first opening connected to the inlet of the aerosol generator and a second opening that is opposite to the first opening and connected to the outside at a position spaced apart from the first opening along a direction from the one end to another end of the liquid storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Tae Hun Kim, Jong Sun Park, Hwan Ock Choe
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Patent number: 11444411Abstract: A weather protection system for a coaxial cable connector comprising: (i) an over-mold cap disposed over a prepared end of a coaxial cable, (ii) a compliant Weather Protecting (WP) boot circumscribing the over-mold cap, and a mating interface disposed between an outer surface of the over-mold cap and an inner surface of the compliant WP boot. The mating interface is configured to provide tactile feedback to an assembler/technician when assembling the WP boot in combination with the over-mold cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLCInventors: Brandon M. Stevens, Jr., Cody Anderson, Christopher P. Natoli
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Patent number: 11419365Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: GLAS, INC.Inventor: Sean Greenbaum
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Patent number: 11413411Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device is provided, the heater assembly including a bushing defining an aperture at a first end of the bushing and a cavity at a second end of the bushing; a potting compound disposed within the cavity; and an elongate electrical heater extending from the first end of the bushing, where a portion of the elongate electrical heater extends through the aperture and into the cavity. An aerosol-generating device, an aerosol-generating system, and a method of assembling a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Sze Chiek Aw, Jean Luc Fringeli, Chow Kian Yeo
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Patent number: 11395514Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer having a coil-less heating element having a heating section, two leads electrically connected to the heating section, and a liquid guiding structure. The liquid guiding structure includes two pads, a first pad and a second pad sandwiching at least a portion of the heating section. A gasket between a liquid supply and the first pad conducts liquid from the liquid supply to the first pad.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.Inventors: Fucheng Yu, Zhuoran Li
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Patent number: 11383052Abstract: An atomizer for a vapor provision system includes a vaporization chamber having a volume; a vapor generating element disposed in the vaporization chamber for providing vapor into the vaporization chamber volume; at least one plenum chamber separated from the vaporization chamber; and an air flow path through the atomizer including a vapor collecting portion through the vaporization chamber smaller than the volume, along which air travels to collect vapor provided by the vapor generating element, and at least one transport portion through a plenum chamber, the or each transport portion delivering air to or collecting air from the vapor collection portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventor: Helmut Buchberger
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Patent number: 11382354Abstract: This application relates to an vaporization device and a method thereof. The provided vaporization device includes a cartridge and a body. The cartridge has a housing, a heating component and a heating component base. The housing and the heating component base define an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel, and the heating component and the heating component base define a cavity. The air inlet channel is in communication with the cavity through a first communication portion, and the first communication portion is located between the heating component and the heating component base. The air outlet channel is in communication with the cavity through a second communication portion, and the second communication portion is located between the heating component and the heating component base. The body has an accommodation portion. When the cartridge and the body are removably combined, the accommodation portion covers a portion of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SHENZHEN RELX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen Chen, Yao Fu, Shuting Feng, Zugang Yang, Jin Zhang
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Patent number: 11375752Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device that provide an enhanced vaporizing experience, including vaporizers with improved quality of the vapor produced for inhalation and improved ease of use. The portable electronic vaporizing device comprises a removably attachable vaporization module, and a mouthpiece configured to receive a flow of gas having vaporized product entrained therein from the removably attachable vaporization module. Methods of using such a device and a removably attachable vaporization module that is compatible with the device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Puff CorporationInventors: Avinash Bajpai, Siddhant Waghmare
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Patent number: 11369140Abstract: An ultrasonic electronic cigarette atomizer is disclosed, including an atomization core, an atomizer housing, and a liquid bin. When liquid is filled into the liquid bin, the liquid passing hole is closed and the air outlet channel is closed, to avoid leakage or immersion of liquid, the atomizer is clean and sanitary, waste is avoided, and cost is saved. The whole operation is very simple, the atomization core is convenient to replace, hands are not stained with liquid, and the liquid is convenient to fill. The cigarette liquid is unlikely to flow out through the liquid filling hole, and large granular cigarette liquid generated in atomization can be recycled.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Lizhou Shen
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Patent number: 11369143Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: GLAS, INC.Inventor: Sean Greenbaum