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).

  • Patent number: 11980710
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Christopher James Rosser
  • Publication number: 20240108831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
  • Patent number: 11944744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Christopher James Rosser
  • Patent number: 11911557
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11013653
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Atkins, Arthur Makosinski
  • Patent number: 8860561
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Sensus USA Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ellis, Christopher Atkins, Bobby Cantrell
  • Publication number: 20120194352
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SENSUS USA INC.
    Inventors: Todd Ellis, Christopher Atkins, Bobby Cantrell
  • Publication number: 20060129068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Arthur Makosinski, Adam Zielinski, Christopher Atkins
  • Patent number: 6393757
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher Atkins Bomann
  • Publication number: 20010039753
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventor: Christopher Atkins Bomann
  • Patent number: 6111498
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Sawtooth Embedded Systems
    Inventors: Janard J. Jobes, I, T. Christopher Atkins, Janard J. Jobes, II