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).
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Publication number: 20250160393Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2025Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, John MILLER
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Publication number: 20250168939Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2025Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Thomas BLANDINO, Andrew WILKE, James FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
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Patent number: 12295506Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20250134159Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2025Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
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Publication number: 20250081297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. FRATER, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
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Patent number: 12219986Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew Wilke, James J Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki
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Publication number: 20250010447Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Jeffrey M. Flynn, Benjamin J. Paprocki
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Patent number: 12160944Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Andrew P. Wilke, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Duane A. Kaufman, Thomas P. Blandino
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Publication number: 20240389203Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond ROBEY, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, John A. Miller
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Publication number: 20240306704Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew P. WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI, Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, John MILLER
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Patent number: 12082606Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew P. Wilke, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond J. Robey, John Miller
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Patent number: 12082327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond Robey, Benjamin J. Paprocki, John A. Miller
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Publication number: 20240100659Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Lucy Seokyung Cho, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Aaron S. Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20240041095Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Thomas P. BLANDINO, Andrew WILKE, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI
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Patent number: 11825870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Thomas P. Blandino, Andrew Wilke, James J. Frater, Benjamin J. Paprocki
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Publication number: 20230270266Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20230150161Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Ryan C. Dick, Benjamin J. Paprocki, Christain R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M Williams, Aaron S. Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20230124234Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Benjamin J. Paprocki, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M. Willams, Nicole Z. Summerselt, Jack R. Warning
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Patent number: 11589614Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Duane A. Kaufman, Raymond J. Robey, Benjamin J. Paprocki
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Publication number: 20230007963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Duane A. KAUFMAN, Raymond J. ROBEY, Benjamin J. PAPROCKI