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).
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Publication number: 20240358089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240315354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240090573Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240081426Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240049804Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240049801Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240049805Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20230346020Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventor: Steve Hughes
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Publication number: 20230292832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
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Publication number: 20230292840Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
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Publication number: 20230284686Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH, David Alan NELSON
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Publication number: 20230284696Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES, Martyn STANIFORTH
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Publication number: 20220408829Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20220295884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
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Publication number: 20220287379Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
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Publication number: 20220117310Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: David Alan NELSON, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20210335591Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Jungsang KIM, Geert VRIJSEN, Ismail INLEK, Tom NOEL, Megan IVORY, Alexander KATO, Steve HUGHES
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Publication number: 20190380504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: David Therkildsen, Steve Hughes
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Patent number: D984730Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes
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Patent number: D985187Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Scott George Boham, Steve Hughes