Patents Examined by Joseph M. Pelham
  • Aerosol-generating system having a cartridge with a side aperture
    Patent number: 10842954
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a cartridge and an aerosol-generating device configured to receive the cartridge. The cartridge includes a cartridge housing and a cartridge aerosol-forming substrate within the cartridge housing. The cartridge housing has a first end, a second end, a first side between the first end and the second end, and at least one aperture on the first side. The aerosol-generating device includes a device housing, a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, an electric heater, a power supply, and a controller. The device housing defines a cavity, a cavity air inlet, and a cavity air outlet. The cavity is configured to receive the cartridge such that an airflow from the cavity air inlet to the cavity outlet flows through the cartridge via the at least one aperture during an operation of the aerosol-generating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventor: Tony Reevell
  • Enclosure assembly for window electrical connections
    Patent number: 10849192
    Abstract: Systems and methods for environmentally sealing electrical connections of window assemblies are disclosed. A mechanically protective enclosure assembly is adhered to a transparent pane including glass. The enclosure assembly includes a first member, a second member, and an opening. The first member includes a transparent-pane engaging surface, a first interface surface, and a plurality of first walls extending therebetween. The second member is attached to the first member. The second member includes a top member, a second interface surface, and a plurality of second walls extending therebetween. The first interface surface engages the second interface surface to provide a first fluid-tight seal. The opening is defined by at least one of the plurality of first walls and at least one of the plurality of second walls. The opening engages the wiring harness to provide a second fluid-tight seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Rogers, Christopher A. Imeson, William C. Schuch
  • Multi-zone food holding bin
    Patent number: 10841981
    Abstract: A multi-zone food holding bin has a continuous food supporting surface with multiple food holding zones. Each food holding zone is independently controllable so that different food temperatures may be maintained in adjacent food holding zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Thomas Kestner, Christopher B. Lyons, Jr., Charles B. Hartfelder, Zachary N. McCoy
  • Anode support and or locator device and method of assembly
    Patent number: 10837675
    Abstract: A water heater tank anode support and or locator device for an anode provided in a water heater tank, the support device having an anode engaging portion to engage said anode, and a tank engaging formation for operatively engaging a base of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rheem Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Jim Jensen, Peter Robert Kerr, Juraj Gacsay, Anthea Knowles, Lee Kernich
  • Steam generator and cooking appliance
    Patent number: 10830456
    Abstract: A steam generator is provided. The steam generator may include a steam chamber, a steam heater to supply heat into the steam chamber, a water supply, through which water to generate steam may be supplied into the steam chamber, one or more interference members disposed in the steam chamber to interfere with a flow of the water introduced through the water supply, and at least one discharge to discharge the steam generated in the steam chamber. The one or more interference members may be disposed under the at least one discharge and above the water supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Sungho Choi
  • Vaporizer
    Patent number: 10820634
    Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to eliminate the disadvantages in currently available Vaporizers. The present invention is adapted for use with semi-solid Extracts, which are immune to leakage and do not contain solvents. Furthermore, the present invention is easily operated by users and does not require Dabbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Vuber Technologies Inc
    Inventors: David Crowe, Anthony Disanto, Tony Chang
  • Apparatus for cooking food in an airtight bag
    Patent number: 10799057
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a dual-chamber container with an inner container for holding a food item to be cooked and an outer container for maintaining contact between a temperature-controlled heat transfer liquid and the inner container while the food is being cooked. The dual-chamber container includes an inlet fluid port and outflow fluid port which may be coupled directly to corresponding fluid port connectors on a temperature control unit, or an intervening fluid coupling assembly may convey heat transfer liquid between the control unit and the dual-chamber container. Some control units are adapted to simultaneously control cooking temperature for more than one dual-chamber container. Some dual-chamber containers have a flexible inner container that is separable from an outer container which may be a rigid container or a flexible container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Unovo, LLC.
    Inventors: Ehsan Alipour, Joseph Benjamin Strecker, Farshad Moinzadeh
  • Heat distribution member and vents for toaster oven
    Patent number: 10791872
    Abstract: A heating appliance includes a housing defining a food product compartment having at least a front door and a rear wall opposite the front door. The heating appliance also includes a rack configured to support a food product within the food product compartment. The heating appliance also includes a heating assembly disposed within the food product compartment and an elongate heating device having a first length, and an angled heat distribution member having a second length disposed between the heating device and the rack. The heat distribution member includes a pattern of apertures and the heat distribution member is configured to prevent infrared radiation produced by the heating device from directly reaching the rear wall of the housing, except for infrared radiation that passes through the apertures of the heat distribution member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Kroy Everett Nernberger, Jacob Daniel Smith, Matthew James Hamilton
  • Heatable composite pane having a safety function
    Patent number: 10787153
    Abstract: A composite pane is described. The composite pane has a first pane, at least one intermediate layer, a second pane, a transparent, electrically conductive first coating between the intermediate layer and the first pane and/or between the intermediate layer and the second pane, a first busbar and a second busbar, and a transparent, electrically conductive second coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Susanne Lisinski, Martin Melcher, Andreas Schlarb
  • Method of adjusting measurement position of radiation thermometer and heat treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 10784127
    Abstract: A pyrometer holder is mounted to an outer wall of a chamber while holding a lower radiation thermometer. The front end of the lower radiation thermometer is brought into abutment with a mounting portion of the pyrometer holder, and a bottom plate is brought into abutment with the rear end of the lower radiation thermometer. A tension spring is tensioned between the bottom plate and the mounting portion to prevent the lower radiation thermometer from falling off or misregistration. An angle adjusting mechanism adjusts the angle of the radiation thermometer with respect to the outer wall of the chamber, with the front end of the radiation thermometer serving as a supporting point. Thus, the measurement position of the lower radiation thermometer is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: SCREEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Fuse, Shinji Miyawaki, Takahiro Kitazawa
  • Features for improving process uniformity in a millisecond anneal system
    Patent number: 10770309
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving process uniformity in a millisecond anneal system are provided. In some implementations, a process for thermally treating a substrate in a millisecond anneal system can include obtaining data indicative of a temperature profile associated with one or more substrates during processing in a millisecond anneal system. The process can include one or more of (1) changing the pressure inside the processing chamber of the millisecond anneal system; (2) manipulating the irradiation distribution by way of the refracting effect of a water window in the millisecond anneal system; (3) adjusting the angular positioning of the substrate; and/or (4) configuring the shape of the reflectors used in the millisecond anneal system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC., BEIJING E-TOWN SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Alexandr Cosceev, Markus Hagedorn, Christian Pfahler
  • Aerosol-generating device and aerosol-generating system
    Patent number: 10758686
    Abstract: The aerosol-generating device includes a device housing, and a receiving chamber defined within the device housing. The receiving chamber is configured to receive at least a first-type consumable and a second-type consumable, the receiving chamber including a first structure for receiving the first-type consumable and a second structure for receiving the second-type consumable. A structure selector selects between the first structure and the second structure, the first and second structures differing in at least one of a shape, a size and a position within the receiving chamber. An aerosolization system is included with at least a portion of the receiving chamber, where the receiving chamber is configured to prevent an insertion of more than one consumable into the receiving chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventor: Tony Reevell
  • Toaster with controlled conveyor speed
    Patent number: 10758085
    Abstract: A method of operating an oven to cook a food product that includes changing a heat setting of a heating element of the oven, selecting a cook time for the food product in the oven, driving a heating element of the oven at a heat power input based on the heat setting, predicting a cooking ability of the oven by calculating an estimated temperature in the oven using a formula that is a function of a heat power input during a previous time period, and modifying the cook time to a modified cook time based on the estimated temperature that was calculated using the formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: HATCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hans Anderson Wildebush
  • Laminated heater with different heater trace materials
    Patent number: 10764966
    Abstract: A substrate support for a substrate processing system includes a plurality of heating zones, a baseplate, at least one of a heating layer and a ceramic layer arranged on the baseplate, and a plurality of heating elements provided within the at least one of the heating layer and the ceramic layer. The plurality of heating elements includes a first material having a first electrical resistance. Wiring is provided through the baseplate in a first zone of the plurality of heating zones. An electrical connection is routed from the wiring in the first zone to a first heating element of the plurality of heating elements. The first heating element is arranged in a second zone of the plurality of heating zones and the electrical connection includes a second material having a second electrical resistance that is less than the first electrical resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuma Ohkura, Darrell Ehrlich, Eric A. Pape
  • Heater unit, steering wheel and method of manufacturing heater unit
    Patent number: 10764967
    Abstract: The present invention provides a steering wheel and a heater unit used for the steering wheel that does not give discomfort to a user when operating the steering wheel. A heater unit 31 is comprised of a substrate 10 made of a polymeric foam; and a cord-shaped heater 1 arranged on the substrate 10, wherein a thickness of the substrate 10 is thinner at a portion on which the cord-shaped heater 1 is arranged than other area so that the portion is formed along a shape of the cord-shaped heater 1 and the heater unit 31 is approximately flat. A steering wheel, comprised of the above described heater unit; a wheel core material; and a covering material, wherein the heater unit is arranged between the wheel core material and the covering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: KURABE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akifumi Wada, Masatsugu Saito, Yuki Naito
  • Heating system for heating a living being
    Patent number: 10757758
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating system for heating a living being, for instance, a person (2) within a vehicle (1) being preferentially a hybrid car or an electric car. The heating system comprises an infrared laser system (5, 6) for illuminating the living being with infrared laser light, thereby heating the living being. Thus, heating radiation is used, which has a high collimation and which can be focused relatively easily. The heating can therefore be confined to a certain region, in which the living being is located. The heating can even be confined to the living being or to parts of the living being only. This more focused heating allows for a reduction of the energy consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: TRUMPF PHOTONIC COMPONENTS GMBH
    Inventors: Holger Moench, Mark Carpaij
  • Electrically heated catalytic converter and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10738673
    Abstract: Provided is an electrically heated catalytic converter including at least a conductive substrate and an electrode member that is fixed to the substrate, in which a protective film is formed on a surface of at least a portion of the electrode member. In the electrically heated catalytic converter, at least a portion of the protective film is formed of Al2O3, SiO2, a composite material of Al2O3 and SiO2, or a composite oxide including Al2O3, SiO2, or a composite material of Al2O3 and SiO2 as a major component, the protective film has an amorphous structure or a partially crystalline glass structure having a crystallization rate of 30 vol % or lower with respect to the entire portion of the protective film, and a thickness of the protective film is in a range of 100 nm to 2 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
    Inventors: Rentaro Mori, Yoshiyuki Kasai, Yoshimasa Omiya
  • Methods and systems for adjusting heater power of an oxygen sensor to reduce degradation from water
    Patent number: 10738726
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting heater power of an oxygen sensor. In one example, a method for an engine includes adjusting heater power of a heating element of the oxygen sensor when the heater power increases by a threshold amount. The method includes subsequently increasing heater power back to a baseline power level responsive to a temperature of the heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Michael McQuillen, Daniel A. Makled, Richard E. Soltis, Stephen B. Smith
  • Home appliance
    Patent number: 10739012
    Abstract: A home appliance includes a control panel for operating the home appliance. The control panel may include a membrane panel and a base to which the membrane panel is attached. When the membrane panel is attached to the base, a plurality of protrusions or a plurality of recesses may be formed in an adhering portion of the base so that no air bubbles remain between the membrane panel and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seong Hwan Park, Duk Yong Park, Chun Bae Lee
  • Lunchbox
    Patent number: 10737869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lunchbox for storing, transporting and heating food, in particular food prepared for consumption. This should be easy to handle. The lunchbox comprises an upper shell (1) and a lower shell (2) which connected to one another in a hinged manner on one longitudinal side, wherein a closure is provided on the opposite longitudinal side. A shell having a circumferential and L-shaped angled edge region is arranged in the lower shell (2), which is assigned a thermal insulation and a heating element, wherein a groove for receiving a seal is formed in the circumferential edge region of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Faitron AG
    Inventors: Fabian Graf, Pascal Mogy