Patents by Inventor Donald L. Brookman
Donald L. Brookman 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: 7458373Abstract: An aerosol generator such as a hand-held inhaler and method of delivering aerosol to a user inhaling on an outlet of a mouthpiece when a pressure drop is detected within the mouthpiece. A medicated fluid passing through a capillary passage is heated sufficiently to vaporize the fluid and form the aerosol by condensation of the vaporized fluid as it admixes with air. Air is supplied to the mouthpiece through an air passage which is initially closed during detection of the pressure drop. A metering chamber allows consistent delivery of precise doses of fluid to the capillary passage. The pressure drop is detected before air is supplied to the mouthpiece with the result that the aerosol can be quickly delivered to the user as the user begins to inhale on the mouthpiece. The quick delivery of aerosol provides more efficient use of the user's lung capacity.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Walter A. Nichols, Donald L. Brookman, Gary E. Grollimund, Ulysses Smith
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Patent number: 7147170Abstract: An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol having a desired particle size by passing a liquid through a flow passage heated to convert the liquid into a vapor. The flow passage includes an outlet section that controls the exit velocity of the vapor and produces an aerosol with a desired particle size. The aerosol generator can be incorporated in a hand held inhaler, and the liquid can include a medicament, which is delivered to a targeted portion of the lung using the inhaler.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Tung T. Nguyen, Douglas D. McRae, Kenneth A. Cox, Walter A. Nichols, Ulysses Smith, Gary E. Grollimund, Donald L. Brookman
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Patent number: 6854461Abstract: An aerosol generator and methods of delivering aerosol to a user inhaling on a mouthpiece when a pressure drop is detected within the mouthpiece are disclosed. A medicated fluid passing through a capillary passage is heated to vaporize the fluid and form the aerosol by condensation or mixture of the vaporized fluid with admixed air. A metering chamber allows consistent delivery of precise doses of fluid to the capillary passage. Once the pressure drop is detected, aerosol can be quickly delivered to the user as the user begins to inhale on the mouthpiece. The quick delivery of aerosol provides more efficient use of the user's lung capacity.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Walter A. Nichols, Donald L. Brookman, Gary E. Grollimund, Ulysses Smith
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Publication number: 20040129793Abstract: An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol having a desired particle size by passing a liquid through a flow passage heated to convert the liquid into a vapor. The flow passage includes an outlet section that controls the exit velocity of the vapor and produces an aerosol with a desired particle size. The aerosol generator can be incorporated in a hand held inhaler, and the liquid can include a medicament, which is delivered to a targeted portion of the lung using the inhaler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: Chrysalis Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Tung T. Nguyen, Douglas D. McRae, Kenneth A. Cox, Walter A. Nichols, Ulysses Smith, Gary E. Grollimund, Donald L. Brookman
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Publication number: 20040025865Abstract: An aerosol generator and methods of delivering aerosol to a user inhaling on a mouthpiece when a pressure drop is detected within the mouthpiece are disclosed. A medicated fluid passing through a capillary passage is heated to vaporize the fluid and form the aerosol by condensation or mixture of the vaporized fluid with admixed air. A metering chamber allows consistent delivery of precise doses of fluid to the capillary passage. Once the pressure drop is detected, aerosol can be quickly delivered to the user as the user begins to inhale on the mouthpiece. The quick delivery of aerosol provides more efficient use of the user's lung capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Walter A. Nichols, Donald L. Brookman, Gary E. Grollimund, Ulysses Smith
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Publication number: 20030230303Abstract: An aerosol generator such as a hand-held inhaler and method of delivering aerosol to a user inhaling on an outlet of a mouthpiece when a pressure drop is detected within the mouthpiece. A medicated fluid passing through a capillary passage is heated sufficiently to vaporize the fluid and form the aerosol by condensation of the vaporized fluid as it admixes with air. Air is supplied to the mouthpiece through an air passage which is initially closed during detection of the pressure drop. A metering chamber allows consistent delivery of precise doses of fluid to the capillary passage. The pressure drop is detected before air is supplied to the mouthpiece with the result that the aerosol can be quickly delivered to the user as the user begins to inhale on the mouthpiece. The quick delivery of aerosol provides more efficient use of the user's lung capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Walter A. Nichols, Donald L. Brookman, Gary E. Grollimund, Ulysses Smith
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Patent number: 5344008Abstract: A cigarette package comprises a plurality of packs, and a binder member bonded to adjoining edge faces of the packs. A releasable retainer normally holds the packs together. Upon release of the retainer, the packs can be fanned-out about axes coinciding with adjoining corners of the packs. Any number of the packs can be detached by the user for individual use.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: James A. DeBlasio, Donald L. Brookman, James B. Draucker, Donald H. Evers, Charles D. Hansen, Pamela D. Moore, Reginald W. Newsome, William J. Rech
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Patent number: 5249686Abstract: A system is provided for packing, shipping and automated unloading of stacks of box blanks so as to minimize damage to the box blanks and facilitate the insertion of the box blanks into an automated packaging machine. A fitted shipping case, filled with stacks of box blanks and upper and lower inserts, has a plurality of holes in its upper and lower flaps for cooperating with an automated unloading machine. Inserts enclosed in the shipping case minimize damage due to shifting of the box blank stacks, provide added resistance against case failure during transit, and cooperate with the automated unloading machine to facilitate removal of the box blank stacks from the shipping case.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1991Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Donald L. Brookman, Everett C. Grollimund, Gary E. Grollimund, Steven F. Spiers
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Patent number: 5067303Abstract: A system is provided for packing, shipping and automated unloading of stacks of box blanks so as to minimize damage to the box blanks and facilitate the insertion of the box blanks into an automated packaging machine. A fitted shipping case, filled with stacks of box blanks and upper and lower inserts, has a plurality of holes in its upper and lower flaps for cooperating with an automated unloading machine. The inserts enclosed in the shipping case minimize damage due to shifting of the box blank stacks, provide added resistance against case failure during transit, and cooperate with the automated unloading machine to faciltiate removal of the box blank stacks from the shipping case.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1990Date of Patent: November 26, 1991Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Donald L. Brookman, Everett C. Grollimund, Gary E. Grollimund, Steven F. Spiers
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Patent number: 4934624Abstract: A robotic hand has two sections disposed 90 degrees apart. One section has a bobbin core-engaging device for the purpose of lifting and handling the bobbin. This section also has a bobbin transfer means for removing the bobbin from the bobbin core engaging device. The second section of the robotic hand has a first fixed finger and a second movable finger. The fingers are used for clamping at least one lamination thickness of paper from the bobbin therebetween and holding it while the robotic hand is indexed to thread a processing machine with the paper from the bobbin. The second section also has a bobbin core removing means formed by the first fixed finger and a movable third finger. The first and third fingers cooperate for engaging the bobbin core and removing it from the machine after all of the paper has been removed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1989Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: Philip Morris, Inc.Inventors: Everett C. Grollimund, Donald L. Brookman, Steven F. Spiers
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Patent number: 4911374Abstract: A system and method for handling and delaminating a bobbin of sheet-like material, such as tipping paper, comprising a delaminator apparatus (100), a robotic arm assembly (182) having a robotic hand (185) connected thereto and a control console (212) for controlling the delaminator apparatus (100), the robotic arm assembly (182) and robotic hand (185) connected to the robotic arm assembly (182).Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1989Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Everett C. Grollimund, Donald L. Brookman, Steven F. Spiers
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Patent number: 4840694Abstract: Double-sided adhesive tabs are removed from a carrier tape by passing the carrier tape around a convex nose to peel the carrier tape away from each tab. A tab inserter arm contacts the tab prior to peeling away of the carrier tape. The tab inserter arm then moves with and supports the tab during and after peeling away of the carrier tape.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1988Date of Patent: June 20, 1989Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Donald L. Brookman, David E. Merrill, Everett C. Grollimund
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Patent number: 4821972Abstract: A system and method for handling and delaminating a bobbin of sheet-like material, such as tipping paper, comprising a delaminator apparatus (100), a robotic arm assembly (182) having a robotic hand (185) connected thereto and a control console (212) for controlling the delaminator apparatus (100), the robotic arm assembly (182) and robotic hand (185) connected to the robotic arm assembly (182).Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1986Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Everett C. Grollimund, Donald L. Brookman, Steven F. Spiers
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Patent number: 4517825Abstract: A high-speed dynamic porosimeter including a device for removing accumulated debris is disclosed. The porosimeter has an apertured surface, preferably curved, across which a web whose porosity is to be measured is drawn while suction is applied to the apertures. A pressure transducer monitors the pressure in a sensor line or chamber, which pressure varies as a function of the porosity of the web. A scraper blade scrapes debris from the apertured surface from time to time. Preferably, vacuum suction is also applied to a slot at the upstream side of the apertured surface to ensure a good seal between the web and the surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1982Date of Patent: May 21, 1985Assignee: Philip Morris IncorporatedInventors: Everett C. Grollimund, William H. Smick, III, Donald L. Brookman