Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Paprocki

Benjamin J. Paprocki 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: 20250160393
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, John MILLER
  • Publication number: 20250168939
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element extending at least partially around the heating zone and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas BLANDINO, Andrew WILKE, James FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
  • Patent number: 12295506
    Abstract: Hanging tool storage devices, shown as tool boards are provided. In some embodiments, the tool board includes a base and a plurality of pocket panels adjustably coupled to various locations of the base. In certain embodiments, the base includes a plurality of base members that releasably couple to one another to form different base shapes and sizes. In other specific embodiments, the pocket panels are rigid and modularly connect to one another to form a rigid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Paprocki, Ryan C. Patrick, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Christian R. Braun, Aaron M. Williams, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Matthew A. Lownik, Jack R. Warning, Nicole Z. Summersett
  • Publication number: 20250134159
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
  • Publication number: 20250081297
    Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element projecting into the heating zone. The heating element includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
  • Patent number: 12219986
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew Wilke, James J Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki
  • Publication number: 20250010447
    Abstract: A multi-tool is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. The multi-tool includes a handle, a reversible shaft removably couplable to the handle, and plurality of tool bits. The plurality of tool bits are removably couplable to a first end and a second of the reversible shaft. In a specific embodiment, at least one of the plurality of tool bits is a punchdown tool bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Flynn, Benjamin J. Paprocki
  • Patent number: 12160944
    Abstract: Disclosed is a heating element for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The heating element is formed from heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. First and second portions of the heating element have different respective thermal masses. Also disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material, the apparatus including such a heating element. Further disclosed is an article for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, wherein the article includes such a heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew P. Wilke, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Duane A. Kaufman, Thomas P. Blandino
  • Publication number: 20240389203
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the article including: a malleable container defining a cavity; a mass of smokable material in the cavity; and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is a system including: such an apparatus; and an article for use with the apparatus, the article including a container defining a cavity, and a mass of smokable material in the cavity; wherein the apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond ROBEY, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, John A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20240306704
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, John MILLER
  • Patent number: 12082606
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew P. Wilke, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond J. Robey, John Miller
  • Patent number: 12082327
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the article including: a malleable container defining a cavity; a mass of smokable material in the cavity; and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is a system including: such an apparatus; and an article for use with the apparatus, the article including a container defining a cavity, and a mass of smokable material in the cavity; wherein the apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond Robey, Benjamin J. Paprocki, John A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20240100659
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hand tool shown as wrenches are provided. In some embodiments the wrenches include adjustable heads that allow for use within the small spaces such as around plumbing fixtures. Certain embodiments include a head with a fixed jaw and a moveable jaw such that the wrenches may be used with workpieces of various dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Lucy Seokyung Cho, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Aaron S. Blumenthal
  • Publication number: 20240041095
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
  • Patent number: 11825870
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew Wilke, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki
  • Publication number: 20230270266
    Abstract: Hanging tool storage devices, shown as tool boards are provided. In some embodiments, the tool board includes a base and a plurality of pocket panels adjustably coupled to various locations of the base. In certain embodiments, the base includes a plurality of base members that releasably couple to one another to form different base shapes and sizes. In other specific embodiments, the pocket panels are rigid and modularly connect to one another to form a rigid structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Paprocki, Ryan C. Dick, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Christian R. Braun, Aaron M. Williams, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Matthew A. Lownik, Jack R. Warning, Nicole Z. Summersett
  • Publication number: 20230150161
    Abstract: A system for removing glass sealed to an object such as an automobile is shown. The glass removal system includes a cord and wire glass removal tool and a remote control device. The cord and wire glass removal tool includes a body, a motor, a vacuum pump, an attachment mechanism and a power source. The cord and wire glass removal tool can be paired with a remote control device allowing a user to place the tool on an inner surface of the glass and operate the tool from a position adjacent to the outside surface of the glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan C. Dick, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Christain R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M Williams, Aaron S. Blumenthal
  • Publication number: 20230124234
    Abstract: A tool for opening or removing a blockage from a drain is shown. In one embodiment, the drain cleaning tool includes a drum, a spinning handle, a support handle, a cable, and a cable lock assembly. The spinning handle is coupled to the drum and rotatable to coil the cable after use of the drain cleaning tool. The support handle is positioned between the drum and a tip of the drain cleaning tool. In another embodiment, the drain cleaning tool includes a tip portion, a body, a handle, and a cable. The drain cleaning tool further includes a flexible portion of the cable and retention mechanism such that the drain cleaning tool can be folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Paprocki, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M. Willams, Nicole Z. Summerselt, Jack R. Warning
  • Patent number: 11589614
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cartridge for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the cartridge including: a container defining a cavity, and smokable material located in the cavity, wherein the cartridge includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the apparatus including: an interface for cooperating with an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for penetrating the article when the interface is cooperating with the article, and a device for puncturing the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Nicoventures Trading Limited
    Inventors: Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond J. Robey, Benjamin J. Paprocki
  • Publication number: 20230007963
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cartridge for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the cartridge including: a container defining a cavity, and smokable material located in the cavity, wherein the cartridge includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the apparatus including: an interface for cooperating with an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for penetrating the article when the interface is cooperating with the article, and a device for puncturing the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI