Patents by Inventor Christopher Atkins
Christopher Atkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11980710Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include an atomizer and a channel extending through the cartridge from an inlet to an outlet. The atomizer includes a wicking element that is configured to substantially draw a vaporizable material from a reservoir and into the atomizer, and a heating element that is configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material into a vaporized material. The channel has an airflow path and a vapor path that intersect at a first junction between the inlet and the outlet. The airflow path is configured to receive and substantially allow air to pass therethrough, and the vapor path is configured to direct the vaporized material into the first junction so that the vaporized material mixes with the air to substantially form an aerosol downstream of the atomizer. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Christopher James Rosser
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Publication number: 20240108831Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
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Patent number: 11944744Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include an atomizer and a channel extending through the cartridge from an inlet to an outlet. The atomizer includes a wicking element that is configured to substantially draw a vaporizable material from a reservoir and into the atomizer, and a heating element that is configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material into a vaporized material. The channel has an airflow path and a vapor path that intersect at a first junction between the inlet and the outlet. The airflow path is configured to receive and substantially allow air to pass therethrough, and the vapor path is configured to direct the vaporized material into the first junction so that the vaporized material mixes with the air to substantially form an aerosol downstream of the atomizer. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Christopher James Rosser
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Patent number: 11911557Abstract: A heating element for a vaporizer cartridge is provided. The vaporizer cartridge may include a reservoir containing vaporizable material and a wicking element in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating element may include a heating portion, a cartridge contact, and a leg. The heating portion includes at least two tines spaced apart from one another. The cartridge contact may be in in electrical communication with a power source. The leg extends between the heating portion and the cartridge contact. The heating portion may be crimped around the wicking element such that the heating portion secures the wicking element to the heating element and contacts at least two surfaces of the wicking element.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser
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Patent number: 11013653Abstract: A lifting harness for assisting a worker to transfer a load is provided, the lifting harness comprising: a belt; a pair of lifting pads slidably mounted on the belt; a back including a pair of arms attached to the belt, the pair of arms converging towards a distal end; a loop proximate to the distal end; and a mobile lifting strap, the mobile lifting strap including a strap first distal end, a strap second distal end and a length therebetween, the length slidably extending through the loop; a first lifting loop proximate to the strap first distal end; and a second lifting loop proximate to the strap second distal end.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventors: Christopher Atkins, Arthur Makosinski
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Patent number: 8860561Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for selectively reducing an aggregate electrical load of the distributed lighting network according to a defined lighting reduction pattern. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to define via the pattern which lamps are involved in load shedding, and how they are controlled to shed load. In another aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for visibly signaling persons within sight of one or more lamps within the distributed lighting network. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to provide emergency or other public safety signaling to persons that might not otherwise be alerted to an existing or impending danger.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Sensus USA Inc.Inventors: Todd Ellis, Christopher Atkins, Bobby Cantrell
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Publication number: 20120194352Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for selectively reducing an aggregate electrical load of the distributed lighting network according to a defined lighting reduction pattern. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to define via the pattern which lamps are involved in load shedding, and how they are controlled to shed load. In another aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for visibly signaling persons within sight of one or more lamps within the distributed lighting network. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to provide emergency or other public safety signaling to persons that might not otherwise be alerted to an existing or impending danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: SENSUS USA INC.Inventors: Todd Ellis, Christopher Atkins, Bobby Cantrell
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Publication number: 20060129068Abstract: Dolorimeters and methods of use thereof are provided. The dolorimeters comprise an integral apparatus having sensor means having a property which varies according to pressure or force applied to the means and a reporter means. The dolorimeter can be worn on a finger or thumb of a practitioner and allows for quantification of pressure or force applied to a patient. The reporter may send an audible, light or radio signal. The dolorimeter is further provided with means for calibration and an initiator to initiate calibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Arthur Makosinski, Adam Zielinski, Christopher Atkins
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Patent number: 6393757Abstract: The present invention discloses a combination fishing lure comprising a common crankbait and jacket. The removable jacket is a highly elastic covering molded into a seamless, elongated shell that is stretchable over the crankbait. The thickness of the jacket provides a natural flesh-like texture to wood, hard plastic or metal crankbaits while protecting the crankbait from scratches caused by fish strikes or by collision with other objects. The jacket has a cavity with at least a first opening providing access to the cavity. The crankbait is removably positioned in the cavity of the jacket by stretching the jacket in the region surrounding the opening until it is large enough to insert the crankbait. The jacket may include a rearwardly projecting tail portion that changes the appearance of the crankbait by increasing the overall length of the crankbait and that moderates the erratic wobble of the crankbait creating a realistic undulating swimming action.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Christopher Atkins Bomann
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Publication number: 20010039753Abstract: The present invention discloses a combination fishing lure comprising a common crankbait and jacket. The removable jacket is a highly elastic covering molded into a seamless, elongated shell that is stretchable over the crankbait. The thickness of the jacket provides a natural flesh-like texture to wood, hard plastic or metal crankbaits while protecting the crankbait from scratches caused by fish strikes or by collision with other objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 1998Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: Christopher Atkins Bomann
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Patent number: 6111498Abstract: Embodiments of a method and readout system are shown and described whereby information regarding a vehicle's diagnostics and trip progress are displayed on the rear-view display or other monitor in the vehicle's cab. Information for display may include the vehicle's mileage, fuel consumption, speed, distances traveled, etc., and the relationship of the data to each other, such as average miles per gallon, average speed, time required for trip and to consume fuel, as well as such diagnostics warnings and information pertaining to oil temperature/pressure, water temperature, transmission temperature, fuel pressure, oil change need in engine or transmission and filter changes. This is accomplished by a microprocessor, which processes external variable data from a keyboard as well as via computerized components of the vehicle itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Sawtooth Embedded SystemsInventors: Janard J. Jobes, I, T. Christopher Atkins, Janard J. Jobes, II