Patents by Inventor Steven Christensen

Steven Christensen 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).

  • CARTRIDGE FOR VAPORIZER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200022418
    Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge is described that is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for maximizing a reservoir volume within the vaporizer cartridge for the containing of vaporizable material thereby increasing the output of vaporized vaporizable material from a compact cartridge configuration. Additionally, associated methods of manufacturing are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Belisle, Steven Christensen, Eric Johnson, Jason King, James Monsees, Matthew Rios, Bryan White
  • Airflow Management for Vaporizer Device
    Publication number: 20200022417
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The wicking element can include two ends in contact with the reservoir. The cartridge can include an airflow control feature for controlling airflow in the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Christopher J. Rosser, Andrew Stratton
  • VAPORIZER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200000146
    Abstract: A vaporizer device may include various modular components. The vaporizer device may include a first subassembly. The first subassembly may include a cartridge connector that secures a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device and includes at least two receptacle contacts that electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge. The vaporizer device may include a second subassembly. The second subassembly may include a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device may also include a third subassembly. The third subassembly may include a plurality of charging contacts that supply power to the power source, and an end cap that encloses an end of the vaporizer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel C. Anderson, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Joseph Chun, Joseph R. Fisher, Jr., Nicholas J. Hatton, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Andrew L. Murphy, Claire O' Malley, John R. Pelochino, Hugh Pham, Vipul V. Rahane, Matthew J. Taschner, Val Valentine, Kenneth Wong
  • CONNECTED VAPORIZER DEVICE SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200000143
    Abstract: A vaporizer system may include a vaporizer device communicatively coupled with a user device configured to control the functions and/or features of the vaporizer device. The vaporizer device may serve as a replacement for traditional combustible cigarettes. Accordingly, the user device may be configured to collect usage data from the vaporizer device and generate recommendations to enhance and/or expedite the transition from traditional combustible cigarettes to the vaporizer device. For example, the user device may provide puff coaching to enable a more satisfying initial experience. Alternatively and/or additionally, the user device may recommend pod types and/or puff patterns that are associated with a reduction in overall intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel C. Anderson, Ariel Atkins, Mackenzie P. Belt, Adam Bowen, Ariana M. Bruno, James R. Cazzoli, Steven Christensen, Joseph R. Fisher, JR., Jonatan Goldberg Kidon, Nicholas J. Hatton, Michelle Kim, James Monsees, Andrew L. Murphy, Nordstrom K. Phelps, Immaneni Hiteshwar Rao, Itai Turbahn, JonPaul Vega, Roxolana Wacyk, Jason B. Yonker, Casey S. Yost, Diego D. Zaks Barrios
  • VAPORIZER WICKING ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20190387797
    Abstract: A vaporization device is described that includes a cartridge having a wicking element that can efficiently and effectively draw vaporizable material contained in a reservoir of the cartridge to a heating element for vaporizing the vaporizable material. In some embodiments, the wicking element includes a hollow core or a thermally conductive core surrounded by a porous wicking material. Various embodiments of the wicking element are described, as well as related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Christensen, Alexander J. Gould, Esteban Leon Duque
  • Cartridges for Vaporizer Devices
    Publication number: 20190373953
    Abstract: Cartridges for use in vaporizer or vaporization devices are disclosed herein. Vaporizer or vaporization devices, atomizer components, and methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Fillable Vaporizer Cartridge and Method of Filling
    Publication number: 20190256231
    Abstract: Vaporizer device cartridges are provided. In some implementations, a cartridge comprises a storage compartment having first and second opposing ends, a sealing material sealing the second end, and a wick positioned proximate to the first end. The storage compartment is configured to hold a liquid vaporizable material. The sealing material is configured for insertion of a needle through the sealing material for dispensing the liquid vaporizable material into the storage compartment. The wick comprises opposing ends in communication with the storage compartment and is configured to allow a volume of air to exit the storage compartment through the wick when the storage compartment is being filled with the liquid vaporizable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Steven Christensen, Aaron Keller, James Monsees
  • Fillable vaporizer cartridge and method of filling
    Patent number: 10279934
    Abstract: Methods of filling a tank reservoir of an electronic cigarette or cartridge for an electronic cigarette with a vaporizable material so that air is not entrapped within the cartridge. In particular, described herein are methods of filing a tank volume of a cartridge for an electronic cigarette from a bottom or side surface opposite a wick so that the wick remains at least partially dry and can vent air during filling until the tank volume is full.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Christensen, Aaron Keller, James Monsees, Ariel Atkins
  • Vaporization device systems and methods
    Patent number: 10264823
    Abstract: Cartridges for use with a vaporizer body are provided. In some implementations, a cartridge having a top end and a bottom end comprises a mouthpiece proximate to the top end, a transparent storage compartment configured to store vaporizable material, and a heater assembly attached to the transparent storage compartment at the bottom end. The heater assembly comprises a heating element, a pair of electrical contacts, a wick, and a heater chamber formed at least in part from two metal walls configured to provide a heat shield between the heating element and the storage compartment, coupled to the pair of electrical contacts. The pair of electrical contacts are disposed at the bottom end and are configured to complete an electrical circuit with the vaporizer body when the cartridge is inserted into the vaporizer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventors: James Monsees, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan
  • VAPORIZER DEVICES WITH BLOW DISCRIMINATION
    Publication number: 20190104767
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for discriminating between user blowing and drawing (sucking) in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are electronic aerosol devices and methods of controlling or operating them which can accurately differentiate between blowing and drawing (sucking) through the mouthpiece and adjust the control of the vaporizer accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen
  • VAPORIZATION DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190069599
    Abstract: Vaporization devices and methods of operating them. In particular, described herein are methods for controlling the power applied to a resistive heater of a vaporization device by measuring the resistance of the resistive heater at discrete intervals. Changes in the resistance during heating may be used to control the power applied to heat the resistive heater during operation. Also described herein are vaporization devices that are configured to measure the resistance of the resistive heater during heating and to control the application of power to the resistive heater based on the resistance values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: James Monsees, Adam Bowen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Kevin Lomeli, Ariel Atkins
  • Vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D849996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: PAX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen
  • Vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D858868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
  • Vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D858869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
  • Vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D858870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
  • Case for a vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D858872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: PAX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan White, Steven Christensen, Esteban L. Duque, Alexander J. Gould
  • Vaporizer device with cartridges
    Patent number: D861975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees, Steven Christensen, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan
  • Vaporizer cartridge
    Patent number: D870368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: PAX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen
  • Vaporizer device
    Patent number: D870959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen
  • Container
    Patent number: D870963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan White, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Alexander J. Gould