Patents by Inventor Alexander Ringrose
Alexander Ringrose 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: 20240090564Abstract: Features relating to a vaporizer body are provided. The vaporizer body may include an outer shell that includes an inner region defined by an outer shell sidewall. A support structure is configured to fit within the inner region of the outer shell. The support structure includes a storage region defined by a top support structure, a bottom support structure, a bottom cap, and a gasket. An integrated board assembly is configured to fit within the storage region of the support structure. The integrated board assembly may include a printed circuit board assembly formed of multiple layers that form a rigid structure and that include an inner, flexible layer. A first antenna is integrated at a proximal end of the flexible layer, and a second antenna is integrated at a distal end of the flexible layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Publication number: 20240057659Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a pressure sensor and an ambient pressure sensor. The pressure sensor may be configured to measure a first pressure in an air flow path in the vaporizer device. The ambient pressure sensor may be configured to measure a second pressure corresponding to an atmospheric pressure. The vaporizer device may further include a controller. The controller may be configured to transition the vaporizer device to a first standby mode when the first pressure is equal to or greater than the second pressure for a first threshold quantity of time. While the vaporizer device is in the first standby mode, the controller may be further configured to transition the vaporizer device to a second standby mode when the second pressure is a threshold quantity greater than the first pressure and no motion event is detected for a second threshold quantity of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Publication number: 20240000134Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a controller and a heater control circuitry. The controller may generate, based at least on a temperature of a heating coil in a cartridge coupled with the vaporizer device, an output signal for controlling a discharge of a battery of the vaporizer device. The battery may be discharged to the heating coil to increase the temperature of the heating coil and cause a vaporization of a vaporizable material contained in the cartridge. The heater control circuitry may determine the temperature of the heating coil. The heater control circuitry may further control, based on the output signal from the controller, the discharge of the battery to the heating coil. The heater control circuitry may be powered by a voltage rail coupled to a voltage regulator configured to regulate an output voltage of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Publication number: 20240000135Abstract: Features relating to a cartridge for use with a vaporizer body are provided. The cartridge mates with the vaporizer body in a cartridge receptacle. The cartridge may include a cartridge body defining a reservoir configured to contain vaporizable material; a mouthpiece coupled to a proximal end region of the cartridge body; at least one proximal absorbent pad wedged within an internal volume of the mouthpiece; a mouthpiece seal with sealing ribs; a cannula defining a vaporization chamber extending through the cartridge body; a resistive heating element; a porous wick configured to draw the vaporizable material in the reservoir towards the vaporization chamber; an internal sealing gasket positioned in a distal end region of the cartridge body; a lower support structure positioned in the distal end region of the cartridge body; and at least one distal absorbent pad configured to wedge within a recess located in the lower support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11801351Abstract: A concentrate adaptor for a vaporizer device includes a reservoir and a base. The reservoir holds a concentrate. The reservoir is positioned within a vessel of the vaporizer device and is heated by a heating element of the vaporizer device to transfer heat to the concentrate, thereby generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The reservoir includes a sidewall surrounding an interior volume of the reservoir. The reservoir also includes a capillary structure positioned along the sidewall configured to direct the concentrate to the sidewall to be heated by the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn Bucknor, Jr., Philipe Manoux, Jace Martin, Alexander Ringrose, John Maxwell Ringrose, Daniel Sargent, Ariel David Turgel, Michael Chad Makay, Mark Edward Hearn, Ricardo Verheul, Halle Ann Van De Hey
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Patent number: 11666086Abstract: Features relating to a cartridge for use with a vaporizer body are provided. The cartridge mates with the vaporizer body in a cartridge receptacle. The cartridge may include a cartridge body defining a reservoir configured to contain vaporizable material; a mouthpiece coupled to a proximal end region of the cartridge body; at least one proximal absorbent pad wedged within an internal volume of the mouthpiece; a mouthpiece seal with sealing ribs; a cannula defining a vaporization chamber extending through the cartridge body; a resistive heating element; a porous wick configured to draw the vaporizable material in the reservoir towards the vaporization chamber; an internal sealing gasket positioned in a distal end region of the cartridge body; a lower support structure positioned in the distal end region of the cartridge body; and at least one distal absorbent pad configured to wedge within a recess located in the lower support structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11638443Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a controller and a heater control circuitry. The controller may generate, based at least on a temperature of a heating coil in a cartridge coupled with the vaporizer device, an output signal for controlling a discharge of a battery of the vaporizer device. The battery may be discharged to the heating coil to increase the temperature of the heating coil and cause a vaporization of a vaporizable material contained in the cartridge. The heater control circuitry may determine the temperature of the heating coil. The heater control circuitry may further control, based on the output signal from the controller, the discharge of the battery to the heating coil. The heater control circuitry may be powered by a voltage rail coupled to a voltage regulator configured to regulate an output voltage of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11632983Abstract: Features relating to a vaporizer body are provided. The vaporizer body may include an outer shell that includes an inner region defined by an outer shell sidewall. A support structure is configured to fit within the inner region of the outer shell. The support structure includes a storage region defined by a top support structure, a bottom support structure, a bottom cap, and a gasket. An integrated board assembly is configured to fit within the storage region of the support structure. The integrated board assembly may include a printed circuit board assembly formed of multiple layers that form a rigid structure and that include an inner, flexible layer. A first antenna is integrated at a proximal end of the flexible layer, and a second antenna is integrated at a distal end of the flexible layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11606970Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a pressure sensor and an ambient pressure sensor. The pressure sensor may be configured to measure a first pressure in an air flow path in the vaporizer device. The ambient pressure sensor may be configured to measure a second pressure corresponding to an atmospheric pressure. The vaporizer device may further include a controller. The controller may be configured to transition the vaporizer device to a first standby mode when the first pressure is equal to or greater than the second pressure for a first threshold quantity of time. While the vaporizer device is in the first standby mode, the controller may be further configured to transition the vaporizer device to a second standby mode when the second pressure is a threshold quantity greater than the first pressure and no motion event is detected for a second threshold quantity of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11563332Abstract: A charging case assembly for a vaporizer device includes a lower housing pivotably coupled to an upper housing. The lower housing can include a rechargeable power supply and a coupling mechanism configured to receive and position the vaporizer device within the lower housing. The coupling mechanism can include a cradle portion positioned along the lower housing and further include an elongated base that is recessed along an inner surface of the lower housing. The cradle portion can be configured to receive the vaporizer device such that a first elongated side of the vaporizer device is positioned against the base of the cradle portion. The coupling mechanism can further include a pair of case contacts positioned adjacent a first end of the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Cesar Ambriz Rios, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Nolan Y T Lau, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
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Publication number: 20220069599Abstract: A charging case assembly for a vaporizer device includes a lower housing pivotably coupled to an upper housing. The lower housing can include a rechargeable power supply and a coupling mechanism configured to receive and position the vaporizer device within the lower housing. The coupling mechanism can include a cradle portion positioned along the lower housing and further include an elongated base that is recessed along an inner surface of the lower housing. The cradle portion can be configured to receive the vaporizer device such that a first elongated side of the vaporizer device is positioned against the base of the cradle portion. The coupling mechanism can further include a pair of case contacts positioned adjacent a first end of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Cesar Ambriz Rios, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Nolan Y T Lau, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
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Patent number: 11196274Abstract: A charging case assembly for a vaporizer device includes a lower housing pivotably coupled to an upper housing. The lower housing can include a rechargeable power supply and a coupling mechanism configured to receive and position the vaporizer device within the lower housing. The coupling mechanism can include a cradle portion positioned along the lower housing and further include an elongated base that is recessed along an inner surface of the lower housing. The cradle portion can be configured to receive the vaporizer device such that a first elongated side of the vaporizer device is positioned against the base of the cradle portion. The coupling mechanism can further include a pair of case contacts positioned adjacent a first end of the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Cesar Ambriz Rios, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Nolan Y T Lau, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
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Publication number: 20210016020Abstract: A concentrate adaptor for a vaporizer device includes a reservoir and a base. The reservoir holds a concentrate. The reservoir is positioned within a vessel of the vaporizer device and is heated by a heating element of the vaporizer device to transfer heat to the concentrate, thereby generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The reservoir includes a sidewall surrounding an interior volume of the reservoir. The reservoir also includes a capillary structure positioned along the sidewall configured to direct the concentrate to the sidewall to be heated by the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Franklyn Bucknor, JR., Philipe Manoux, Jace Martin, Alexander Ringrose, John Maxwell Ringrose, Daniel Sargent, Ariel David Turgel, Michael Chad Makay, Mark Edward Hearn, Ricardo Verheul, Halle Ann Van De Hey
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Patent number: D919881Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Carlberg, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, Devin Spratt, Marko Markovic, Robyn Nariyoshi, Brandon Cheung, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, Joshua Morenstein, John Hwang
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Patent number: D923864Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Carlberg, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, Devin Spratt, Marko Markovic, Robyn Nariyoshi, Brandon Cheung, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, Joshua Morenstein, John Hwang
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Patent number: D942679Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
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Patent number: D968690Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Carlberg, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, Devin Spratt, Marko Markovic, Robyn Nariyoshi, Brandon Cheung, Christopher Nicholas Hibmacronan, Joshua Morenstein, John Hwang
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Patent number: D969400Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
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Patent number: D970803Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Carlberg, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, Devin Spratt, Marko Markovic, Robyn Nariyoshi, Brandon Cheung, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, Joshua Morenstein, John Hwang
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Patent number: D1021228Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Carlberg, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, Devin Spratt, Marko Markovic, Robyn Nariyoshi, Brandon Cheung, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, Joshua Morenstein, John Hwang