Patents by Inventor Steve A. Hughes

Steve A. Hughes 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).

  • Publication number: 20240358089
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing An aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240315354
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing an aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240090573
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system with a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for vaporizing and an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet is described herein. The air channel has a first portion for receiving vaporized aerosolizable-material, extending from the outlet. The reservoir is at least partially thermally insulated from the first portion of the air channel. In that way, the thermal insulation reduces the extent of vaporized aerosolizable-material that might be relatively hot as compared to the relatively cooler aerosolizable-material in the located in the reservoir from condensing inside the first portion by way of the cooler aerosolizable-material located in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240081426
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing An aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240049804
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing An aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240049801
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system that includes the cartridge and a control unit. The cartridge includes an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region; a heating element for heating aerosolizable material, such as liquid, from a reservoir to generate aerosol in the aerosol generation region; and a valve located in the air channel upstream of the aerosol-generating region. The cartridge is configured such that air passing through the air channel is configured to pass from the air inlet, past the air valve, into the aerosol-generating region, and then out from the aerosol outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20240049805
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing An aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20230346020
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system. The cartridge includes an air channel extending from an air inlet to an outlet via an aerosol generation region. The cartridge also includes a heating element for heating liquid from a reservoir to generate aerosol and an aerosol outlet tube. The aerosol outlet tube has a first end and a second end. The first end is proximate to the aerosol generation region and second end is configured to fit inside an air channel seal. The aerosol outlet tube tapers inwardly from the first end to the second end such that a cross-sectional area of the second end is less than a cross-sectional area of the first end. The cartridge is configured such that air passes from the air inlet, into the aerosol generating region, through the aerosol outlet tube, past the air channel seal and then out from the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: Steve Hughes
  • Publication number: 20230292832
    Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material; an electrode 10 for receiving electrical power; and a sealing member 100, electrically connected to the vaporizer and the electrode, for transferring electrical power between the electrode and the vaporizer, wherein the sealing member is at least partially composed of a heat-resistant and electrically conductive composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
  • Publication number: 20230292840
    Abstract: An aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material, and an electrode 10 for receiving electrical power. The aerosol provision system also includes a resilient element, such as a helical spring, electrically connected to the vaporizer and the electrode, for transferring the electrical power between the electrode and the vaporizer. The aerosol provision system may include a cartridge and a control unit, wherein the electrode, the vaporizer, and the resilient element are located in the cartridge. The control unit may include a power supply for delivering electrical power to the electrode for powering the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
  • Publication number: 20230284686
    Abstract: An aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material, and an electrode for receiving electrical power. The aerosol provision system also includes a resilient element, electrically connected to the vaporizer and the electrode, for transferring the electrical power between the electrode and the vaporizer. The aerosol provision system may include a cartridge and a control unit, wherein the electrode, the vaporizer, and the resilient element are located in the cartridge. The control unit may include a power supply for delivering electrical power to the electrode for powering the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
  • Publication number: 20230284696
    Abstract: An aerosol provision system having: a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material; an electrode for receiving electrical power, wherein the vaporizer is electrically connected to the electrode; and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member includes a cover with a location for the electrode, configured to surround at least the first end of the electrode, and a cavity defining an air channel upstream of the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH
  • Publication number: 20220408829
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system that includes the cartridge and a control unit. The cartridge includes an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region; a heating element for heating aerosolizable material, such as liquid, from a reservoir to generate aerosol in the aerosol generation region; and a valve located in the air channel upstream of the aerosol-generating region. The cartridge is configured such that air passing through the air channel is configured to pass from the air inlet, past the air valve, into the aerosol-generating region, and then out from the aerosol outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20220295884
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing an aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
  • Publication number: 20220287379
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system that includes the cartridge and a control unit, wherein the system comprises a vaporizer for vaporizing an aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable material level observation means can include a portion of the cartridge, which can include a window for viewing into the reservoir. The portion of the cartridge may be located on a first side surface and a second side surface of the cartridge, and/or might be located on a different surface of the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
  • Publication number: 20220117310
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system comprising the cartridge and a control unit. The cartridge comprises: an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region; a heating element for heating aerosolizable material, such as liquid, from a reservoir to generate aerosol in the aerosol generation region; and a valve located in the air channel upstream of the aerosol generating region. The cartridge is configured such that air passing through the air channel is configured to pass from the air inlet, past the air valve, into the aerosol generating region, and then out from the aerosol outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20210335591
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures that enable a compact, UHV ion trap system that can operate at temperatures above cryogenic temperatures. Ion trap systems in accordance with the present disclosure are surface treated and sealed while held in a UHV environment, where disparate components are joined via UHV seals, such as weld joints, compressible metal flanges, and UHV-compatible solder joints. As a result, no cryogenic pump is required, thereby enabling an extremely small-volume system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jungsang KIM, Geert VRIJSEN, Ismail INLEK, Tom NOEL, Megan IVORY, Alexander KATO, Steve HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20190380504
    Abstract: An inflatable pillow system includes a pillow formed of an upper and lower bladder that may be independently inflated and deflated. A controller includes an air mover, a valve assembly, and a control box. The valve assembly includes an air line to the upper bladder, and an air line to the lower bladder. Each of an upper air line valve and a lower air line valve is urged into a closed position by an valve spring, and is movable into an open position by an valve servo. The air line valves may include hollow valve plungers, so that the valve springs extend into the plungers. The control box has an input for inflating and deflating the upper bladder, and an input for inflating and deflating the lower bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: David Therkildsen, Steve Hughes
  • Patent number: D984730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
  • Patent number: D985187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes