Patents by Inventor Barry Dimmick

Barry Dimmick 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).

  • Publication number: 20250072481
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The article (1) comprises a storage area (2) and a first blocking member (4). The storage area (2) contains an aerosol-generating material (3) configured to be heated within the storage area (2) to generate an aerosol. The first blocking member (4) comprises a body of material (6) arranged to resist the aerosol-generating material (3) from moving out of the storage area (2) through a first end (6A) of the storage area (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The present disclosure also relates to kit of parts comprising an article (1) and an aerosol provision device (200), and to a package of articles (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Barry DIMMICK, Fahim ASHRAF, John RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20250057211
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to article for use in an aerosol provision system, the article comprising a substrate and a body of material. The substrate comprises a first aerosol generating material. The body of material comprises a second aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate at least partially circumscribes the body of material. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Fahim ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20250057206
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol generating material comprising a blend, the blend comprising at least 20% lamina tobacco, and the material is in the form of discrete particles. The invention al relates to articles for an aerosol provision system, the articles comprising a first aerosol generating material and a second aerosol generating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventor: Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20250057233
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol provision system (100) comprising: an article (1) comprising an aerosol generating material (4) and a first coupling portion (5); and, an aerosol provision device (200) comprising a second coupling portion (6) and a zone (202) that is configured to receive the article (1). The first and second coupling portions (5, 6) are configured such that the first coupling portion (5) is magnetically attracted to the second coupling portion (6) when the article (1) is received in the zone (202). The present disclosure also relates to an article (1) for an aerosol provision device (200) and to a package of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Fahim ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20250057212
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a consumable (1) for use in an aerosol provision system. The consumable (1) comprises one or more pouches comprising first and second aerosol generating materials (4, 5). The second aerosol generating material (4, 5) has a higher density than the first aerosol generating material (4). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a consumable (1), a kit of parts comprising a consumable (1) and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of consumables (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Barry DIMMICK, John RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20250057210
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The article (1) comprises an aerosol generating material (3), a receiving member (2) and a blocking member (4). The receiving member (2) comprises an end wall (8), an open end (7), and a peripheral wall (5) that surrounds a storage area (6) containing the aerosol-generating material (3). The blocking member (4) comprises a body of material (12) arranged to resist the aerosol-generating material (3) from moving out of the storage area (6) through the open end (7) of the receiving member (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method (100) of manufacturing an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The present disclosure also relates to an aerosol provision system (200) comprising an article (1) and to a package of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Barry DIMMICK, Cortney R JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20250049106
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerosol provision systems configured to heat an article (11), wherein the article comprises a first region (1) comprising a first aerosol-generating material (3) and a second region (2) comprising a second aerosol-generating material (4). The invention also relates to articles for an aerosol provision system, the articles comprising a first aerosol-generating material and a second aerosol-generating material. The invention also relates to uses of the systems and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventor: Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20250049108
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article for use in an aerosol provision system. The article comprises a sheet material comprising a first aerosol generating material, wherein the sheet material is gathered to form a body. The article further comprises a second aerosol generating material that is engaged by the sheet material such that the second aerosol generating material is held within the body by the sheet material. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article for an aerosol provision device, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Fahim ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20250049102
    Abstract: Apparatus for Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material, Methods of Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material and Methods of Manufacturing an Article for an Aerosol Provision System The present disclosure relates to an apparatus (9) for manufacturing a rod of aerosol generating material (3). The apparatus (9) comprises a suction belt (11) for conveying aerosol generating material, the suction belt (11) comprising suction holes (16) to retain aerosol generating material on the suction belt (11), and wherein the apparatus (9) is arranged such that the suction belt (11) receives a first aerosol generating material (4) at a first supply zone (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Barry DIMMICK, John RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20250049103
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, the method comprising: providing a first sheet material: providing a substrate comprising a first aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate is attached to the first sheet material; and, arranging the first sheet material with the substrate attached thereto such that the first sheet material surrounds the substrate. The present disclosure also relates to an article for an aerosol provision device. The present disclosure also relates to an assembly for use in manufacturing an aerosol provision device, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Fahim ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK, John RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20240277034
    Abstract: An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system that includes an aerosol provision device. The article includes a rod of aerosol-generating material having a distal end for insertion into the non-combustible aerosol provision device such that a heating element of the device extends into the rod of aerosol-generating material through said distal end. The article includes a cavity extending in a longitudinal direction into the rod of aerosol-generating material from said distal end to receive the heating element. A system including a non-combustible aerosol provision device having a heating element, and an article according to the invention, together with a method of manufacturing an article according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy CAMBELL, Richard HEPWORTH, Matthew HODGSON, Muhammad FAHIM ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20240277030
    Abstract: A component for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system including at least one helically-wound strip having aerosol-generating material. An article, a system, and a method for forming a component are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin TAYLOR, Matthew HODGSON, Barry DIMMICK, Richard HEPWORTH
  • Publication number: 20240277033
    Abstract: An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system that includes an aerosol provision device. The article includes a rod of aerosol-generating material having a distal end for insertion into the non-combustible aerosol provision device such that a heating element of the device extends into the rod of aerosol-generating material through said distal end. The article includes a plug at said distal end of said aerosol-generating material that is configured such that the heating element extends into the rod of aerosol-generating material through the plug. A system including a non-combustible aerosol provision device having a heating element; and an article including a rod of aerosol-generating material is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy CAMBELL, Richard HEPWORTH, Benjamin TAYLOR, Matthew HODGSON, Muhammad FAHIM ASHRAF, Barry DIMMICK, Walid ABI AOUN
  • Patent number: 11910822
    Abstract: A filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product comprising filter material and three capsules comprising additive, the capsules being disposed in sequence in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventors: Barry Dimmick, Andrei Grishchenko
  • Publication number: 20230301344
    Abstract: An article (1) for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system is provided. The article comprises a rod comprising a column of aerosol-generating material (3) and a mouthpiece (2) at a first end of the column of aerosol-generating material. The column of aerosol generating material is wrapped in a wrapper (4). A component (5) is located within the wrapper at an opposite end of the column of aerosol-generating material to retain the aerosol generating material within the wrapper. A method for manufacturing an article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Barry DIMMICK
  • Publication number: 20230284677
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a consumable for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system including a section of an amorphous solid material, and at least one portion comprising at least one aerosol-generating material. It also relates to a non-combustible aerosol provision system, a method for producing a consumable, and use of a section of an amorphous solid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Simon POYNTON, Walid ABI AOUN, Barry DIMMICK, Ugurhan YILMAZ, Biniam TESFATSION, Tatiana BETSON
  • Publication number: 20230118168
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating composition in the form of an amorphous solid. The amorphous solid includes an aerosol-former material; a gelling agent; optionally a filler; optionally an active substance; and tobacco material. An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision devices, can include the aerosol generating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Walid Abi Aoun, Barry Dimmick, Valerio Sebold
  • Publication number: 20230011768
    Abstract: An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The article comprising a mouthpiece comprising a body of material. The body comprises amorphous solid material. Also disclosed is a system comprising such an article and a non-combustible aerosol provision device for heating the aerosol generating material of the article, and a method of manufacturing such an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Barry DIMMICK, Steven HOLFORD
  • Publication number: 20220304380
    Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a housing delimiting a first opening at a first end of the housing through which to receive aerosol generating material and delimiting a second opening at a second end of the housing. A chamber is positioned between the second opening and the first opening, wherein at least part of the chamber is configured to receive the aerosol generating material. At least one heater is arranged within the housing and configured to heat aerosol generating material received within the chamber thereby to generate an aerosol. An absorbent material for absorbing liquid is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Robert John WHIFFEN, Walid ABI AOUN, Jeremy CAMPBELL, Barry DIMMICK, William ENGLAND, Conor John MCGRATH, Barnaby OAKLEY, Michael THOMAS, Luke WARREN, Jack QUARMBY, Charles LEONI
  • Publication number: 20220167677
    Abstract: An aerosol provision device is described. A housing delimits a first opening at a first end of the housing through which to receive aerosol generating material and delimits a second opening at a second end of the housing. At least one heater is arranged within the housing and configured to heat the aerosol generating material received within the housing thereby to generate an aerosol. A hollow member is arranged within the housing and extends at least partially between the second and first openings. The hollow member has an end that faces the second opening and is configured to encourage the formation of liquid droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Luke WARREN, Walid ABI AOUN, Jeremy CAMPBELL, Barry DIMMICK, William ENGLAND, Conor John MCGRATH, Barnaby OAKLEY, Michael THOMAS, Jack QUARMBY, Charles LEONI