Patents by Inventor Randall Bachtel
Randall Bachtel 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: 11785980Abstract: In one embodiment is provided an apparatus which forms conically shaped smoking shells having blocking tips, the apparatus including: (i) a conical form mandrel having an exterior surface, an interior section, and a vacuum opening fluidly connecting the interior section with the exterior surface; (ii) a motor operably connected to the conical form mandrel which can rotate the conical form mandrel; (iii) a conical form mandrel vacuum system operably connected to the interior section of conical form mandrel; (iv) a vacuum table having an upper surface, a vertical elevation system operably connected to the upper surface, which vertical elevation system vertically positions the upper surface, and table heater supported by the vacuum table, and a table vacuum system operably connected to the upper surface; and (v) a garage system located next to the conical form mandrel, the garage system including a base and a garage carriage slidingly connected to the base, the garage carriage including first and second ends witType: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: LSR HC LLCInventors: Michael Niehaus, Randall Bachtel, John Hersman, Trent Warncke, Joseph Bullard
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Patent number: 11589616Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a first body portion and a second body portion, the first body portion defining a main body and a guide post that defines a receiving chamber extending at least a portion therethrough. The second body portion is configured to rotate about and slide along at least a portion of the guide post to and from a use position, wherein the second body portion is proximate the main body of the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the main body of the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Billy T. Conner, Thaddeus Jackson, Taylor Leigh, Randall Bachtel, Frank Bascas, Hannah Tam, Moises Araya, Nigel J. Flynn
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Patent number: 11439185Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. The holder may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may define a longitudinal axis, a rotational axis, and an aerosol passage. The second body portion may include a cartridge receiving chamber and may be configured to slide along the longitudinal axis and rotate about the rotation axis relative to the first body portion to and from a use position, wherein at least a portion of the second body is received by the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Billy T. Conner, Thaddeus Jackson, Taylor Leigh, Randall Bachtel, Frank Bascas, Hannah Tam, Moises Araya, Nigel Flynn
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Patent number: 11395510Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder may include a main body having a mouthend and a rotating end portion. The main body may define a receiving compartment configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge proximate a distal end of the main body. The main body may further define an aerosol passage extending from the receiving portion through the mouthend. The rotating end portion may be configured to rotate to and from an open position, in which the rotating end portion is turned outward so as to provide access to the receiving compartment, and a use position, in which the rotating end portion is turned inward so as to cover the heat source of an inserted cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Billy T. Conner, Thaddeus Jackson, Edmond Strother Smith, III, Taylor Leigh, Randall Bachtel, Frank Bascas, Hannah Tam, Moises Araya
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Publication number: 20210337865Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. The holder may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may define a longitudinal axis, a rotational axis, and an aerosol passage. The second body portion may include a cartridge receiving chamber and may be configured to slide along the longitudinal axis and rotate about the rotation axis relative to the first body portion to and from a use position, wherein at least a portion of the second body is received by the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Billy T. Conner, Thaddeus Jackson, Taylor Leigh, Randall Bachtel, Frank Bascas, Hannah Tam, Moises Araya, Nigel Flynn
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Publication number: 20210337864Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a first body portion and a second body portion, the first body portion defining a main body and a guide post that defines a receiving chamber extending at least a portion therethrough. The second body portion is configured to rotate about and slide along at least a portion of the guide post to and from a use position, wherein the second body portion is proximate the main body of the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the main body of the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Billy T. Conner, Thaddeus Jackson, Taylor Leigh, Randall Bachtel, Frank Bascas, Hannah Tam, Moises Araya, Nigel J. Flynn
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Patent number: 11083212Abstract: In one embodiment is provided an apparatus which forms conically shaped smoking shells having blocking tips, the apparatus including: (i) a conical form mandrel having an exterior surface, an interior section, and a vacuum opening fluidly connecting the interior section with the exterior surface; (ii) a motor operably connected to the conical form mandrel which can rotate the conical form mandrel; (iii) a conical form mandrel vacuum system operably connected to the interior section of conical form mandrel; (iv) a vacuum table having an upper surface, a vertical elevation system operably connected to the upper surface, which vertical elevation system vertically positions the upper surface, and table heater supported by the vacuum table, and a table vacuum system operably connected to the upper surface; and (v) a garage system located next to the conical form mandrel, the garage system including a base and a garage carriage slidingly connected to the base, the garage carriage including first and second ends witType: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: LSR HC LLCInventors: Michael Niehaus, Randall Bachtel, John Hersman, Trent Warncke, Joseph Bullard
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Patent number: 7967268Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLCInventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
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Publication number: 20090127413Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Heron Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, JR., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
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Patent number: 7478785Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLCInventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
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Publication number: 20050133525Abstract: A self-contained viscous liquid dispenser including a leak protection lockout device is provided. The dispenser includes a housing defining a liquid reservoir, a pump cylinder, a pump cylinder actuator operably connected to the housing; and a tool removably and rotatably attached to the pump cylinder. In use, contact between the actuator and the pump cylinder causes liquid to dispense from the pump cylinder. The tool includes a lockout member that substantially inhibits contact between the actuator and the pump cylinder. The leak protection lockout device is particularly suited to prevent leaks during shipment or extended storage of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Richard Lewis, Randall Bachtel
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Publication number: 20050133537Abstract: A self-contained viscous liquid dispenser having an improved vent valve is provided. The vent valve includes a plug member having a sealing ridge at its perimeter. The vent valve is activated at reduced pressure differentials between the inside and outside of the dispenser. The vent valve also provides redundant sealing capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Richard Lewis, Randall Bachtel
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Publication number: 20050067437Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing metered amounts of a viscous liquid includes a liquid reservoir and a pump chamber having an opening in communication with the reservoir. A pump mechanism including a pump cylinder with a dispensing channel therethrough is configured with the pump chamber and is movable from a rest to a pressurizing position upon actuation thereof to pressurize liquid within the pump chamber. A dispensing orifice is defined at one end of the dispensing cylinder. A check valve mechanism is disposed in the opening. During shipment or storage, the pump cylinder is locked in pressurized position. When locked in pressurized position, the dispensing channel engages the check valve to seal the opening and also prevent flow from the pump chamber to the dispensing channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Richard Lewis, Randall Bachtel
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Publication number: 20040173549Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Warren L. Herron, Warren L. Herron, Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel