Patents Assigned to Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.
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Patent number: 11406139Abstract: An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 11304450Abstract: A device for storing and vaporizing liquid media can comprise an annular liquid media storage tank and a heater configured to vaporize liquid stored in the annular liquid media storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Alex Tittiger
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Patent number: 11154095Abstract: An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 11122835Abstract: A device for storing and vaporizing liquid media can comprise an annular liquid media storage tank and a heater configured to vaporize liquid stored in the annular liquid media storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Alex Tittiger
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Patent number: 11051548Abstract: A device for storing and vaporizing liquid media can comprise an annular liquid media storage tank and a heater configured to vaporize liquid stored in the annular liquid media storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Alex Tittiger
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Patent number: 11026450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling dosing of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device comprises a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer and configured to control dosage of vaporized liquid. A method for controlling dosage in an electronic smoking device comprises sensing an airflow, releasing a liquid into the airflow, activating a vaporizer to generate vaporized liquid, and controlling flow of airflow, liquid or vaporized liquid to control dosage.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 11013269Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and assemblies for data exchange related to an electronic smoking device and use thereof. A pack for an electronic smoking device comprises: a rechargeable battery for powering the pack; a power interface configured to receive electric power from an external power source to charge the rechargeable battery; a communication interface configured to exchange data with a first external device or network; and a smoking device connector configured to engage the electronic smoking device and provide electric power to the electronic smoking device.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 11013264Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus can comprise a battery section comprising a first housing, a battery disposed within the first housing, and a first connector coupled to the housing, an aerosol section comprising a second housing, an aerosol forming chamber disposed within the second housing, and a pod bay, and an insert section comprising a third housing, a connector, an annular separator, and a mouth end. The battery section can be configured to couple to the aerosol section, the aerosol section can be configured to couple to the insert section, and the connector can be configured to fit within the pod bay.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Luis A. Sanchez, Steven E. Brown, Kai Tang
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Patent number: 10980278Abstract: A system, a method, and a device for detecting and charging electronic articles, and more particularly for charging batteries in electronic cigarettes.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, David Blau, Christopher Kepner
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Patent number: 10980276Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 10973258Abstract: A system, a method, a device, and a computer program for detecting, monitoring and logging smoking activity related data. The device can comprise a housing, a power supply located within the housing, an atomizer electrically coupled to the power supply, a liquid solution fluidly coupled to the atomizer, and a data logging device configured to be located within the housing and that can comprise a microcontroller, a memory, and a data interface. The data logging device can be configured to detect, monitor, and log smoking activity data, and a data logging device that can comprise a microcontroller, a memory, and a data interface. The data logging device can be configured to detect, monitor, and log smoking activity data.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Chris Kepner, Michael Starman, Dennis Christopher Howard
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Patent number: 10966462Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling dosing of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device comprises a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer and configured to control dosage of vaporized liquid. A method for controlling dosage in an electronic smoking device comprises sensing an airflow, releasing a liquid into the airflow, activating a vaporizer to generate vaporized liquid, and controlling flow of airflow, liquid or vaporized liquid to control dosage.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 10905166Abstract: A device for storing and vaporizing liquid media can comprise an annular liquid media storage tank and a heater configured to vaporize liquid stored in the annular liquid media storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Alex Tittiger
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Patent number: 10905162Abstract: A system, a method, a device and a computer program are provided for detecting and monitoring medium flow. The device comprises a flow sensor (350) that includes a thermopile (352), wherein the thermopile (352) may include a first thermocouple and a second thermocouple. The device can further comprise a microcontroller (340) that can be configured to generate a reference baseline and can further be configured to compare an output of the mass airflow sensor to the reference baseline (503). The heater element may comprise a heater resistor.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Michael Starman
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Patent number: 10873189Abstract: A system, a method, and a device for controlling charging of batteries in electronic articles, and more particularly for controlling charging of batteries in electronic cigarettes. In one embodiment, a charging system for an electronic cigarette can comprise a pack that can comprise a pack battery electrically coupled to an ultra-capacitor. The pack battery can be configured to charge the ultra-capacitor. The charging system can further comprise an electronic circuitry configured to temporarily or non-fixedly couple the pack to an electronic cigarette battery. The ultra-capacitor can be configured to charge the electronic cigarette battery at an accelerated rate as compared to a rate at which the pack battery alone can charge the electronic cigarette battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventor: Ramon Alarcon
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Patent number: 10667553Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus comprises an aerosol-forming liquid which is adapted to deliver aerosol-forming liquid to a heating device and a downstream chamber or zone containing an functional composition comprising one or more organoleptic components such as a taste, fragrance and/or nicotine delivery components. The method comprises generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming liquid and functionalizing the aerosol by subjecting the aerosol to a matrix for the purpose of transferring, delivering or imparting one or more organoleptic properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventors: Luis A. Sanchez, Kai Tang, Steven E. Brown
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Patent number: 10660366Abstract: A cartomizer of an electronic smoking article comprises a partially slit air tube configured to position a heater coil surrounding a wick.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventor: Ramon Alarcon
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Patent number: 10651684Abstract: A system, a method, and a device for inductive charging of batteries in electronic articles, and more particularly for the inductive charging of batteries in electronic cigarettes. In one embodiment, a charging system for an electronic cigarette can comprise a pack comprising a pack battery electrically coupled to a charging coil. The pack can be configured to hold an electronic cigarette battery and the charging coil can be configured to charge the electronic cigarette battery.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventor: Ramon Alarcon
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Patent number: 10638795Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 4 B.V.Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Patent number: 10617833Abstract: According to one non-limiting example of the disclosure, a system, a method, a device and a computer program are provided for the automated manufacture of electronic cigarettes. The apparatus comprises an electronic smoking device for delivering a vaporized liquid comprising a frame (200), an air flow path (122), an air inlet, a container (140) for storing a smoking liquid, and a circuit. At least a part of the circuit comprising traces printed on the frame (1306). The method comprises a frame, that can include slots configured for mating with and containing various components of the electronic smoking device. The computer readable medium comprises sections or segments of code that, when executed on a computer, cause the processes described herein to be carried, such as, for example, the process of assembling the electronic smoking device.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Fontem Holdings 4 B.V.Inventor: Ramon Alarcon