Patents by Inventor Bill Webb

Bill Webb 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).

  • Patent number: 12628868
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body defining a proximal end and a distal end, the main body further providing an aerosol passageway that extends through at least a portion of the main body, and a heat sink portion. At least part of the receiving chamber is located in the heat sink portion, and the heat sink portion is configured to dissipate heat from a substrate cartridge. Some implementations further include a cartridge retention assembly and a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is configured to slide relative to the main body to and from at least a loading position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to receive a substrate cartridge, and a use position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to retain a substrate cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Thaddeus Jackson, Jared Aller, Billy T. Conner, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky, Daniel Warren Rennecker, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
  • Publication number: 20260096599
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a control unit for use in an aerosol delivery device configured to receive a removable and replaceable aerosol precursor consumable. The control unit comprises a body frame having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the body frame defining a first portion of a receiving chamber, and a removable and replaceable housing panel configured to be releasably received onto the body frame. In one implementation, the housing panel forms part of an outer surface of the control unit, and the housing panel forms a second portion of the receiving chamber. In another implementation, the housing panel forms part of an outer surface of the control unit, and the body frame includes a rail feature configured to slidably engage a complementary rail feature of the housing panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Jared ALLER, Bill WEBB, Chris HARSACKY
  • Publication number: 20260047618
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body, an inner sleeve configured to move relative to the main body, and an actuating element configured to slide the inner sleeve to and from a retracted position, in which an outer surface of the inner sleeve is not visible, and a use position, in which the inner sleeve protects an inserted cartridge. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body, a receiving member located within the main body, and a spring-loaded latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may be configured to actuate the receiving member to and from a loading position, a use position, and an ejecting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Jared ALLER, Karen H. CLECKLEY, Thaddeus JACKSON, Vic PRAMONO, Christina TAPP, Bill WEBB, Chris HARSACKY
  • Patent number: 12527716
    Abstract: A vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion, and a module seat defined on the head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor, a reciprocating attachment removably secured to a distal end of the push rod assembly and configured to provide a first type of therapy, and a therapy module removably secured to the module seat and configured to provide a second type of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu
  • Patent number: 12514288
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a control unit for use in an aerosol delivery device configured to receive a removable and replaceable aerosol precursor consumable. The control unit comprises a body frame having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the body frame defining a first portion of a receiving chamber, and a removable and replaceable housing panel configured to be releasably received onto the body frame. In one implementation, the housing panel forms part of an outer surface of the control unit, and the housing panel forms a second portion of the receiving chamber. In another implementation, the housing panel forms part of an outer surface of the control unit, and the body frame includes a rail feature configured to slidably engage a complementary rail feature of the housing panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: RAI STRATEGIC HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Aller, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky
  • Publication number: 20260000122
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body, a power source, and a lighter portion. The main body defines an aerosol passageway, a proximal end and a distal end, and a receiving chamber configured to receive a substrate cartridge. The power source is located in the main body and is configured to power the lighter portion. The lighter portion is configured to ignite an ignitable heat source of the substrate cartridge and is integral with the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Thaddeus JACKSON, Jared ALLER, Billy T. CONNER, Bill WEBB, Chris HARSACKY
  • Publication number: 20260000123
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. The removable cartridge comprises an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion that includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto. The holder includes a main body defining a receiving chamber configured to receive the substrate cartridge, a power source, and an inductive heating assembly. A least a portion of the inductive heating assembly is integral with the main body and is configured to ignite the ignitable heat source and to heat at least a portion of the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Thaddeus JACKSON, Jared ALLER, Billy T. CONNER, Bill WEBB, Chris HARSACKY
  • Patent number: 12471639
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body, an inner sleeve configured to move relative to the main body, and an actuating element configured to slide the inner sleeve to and from a retracted position, in which an outer surface of the inner sleeve is not visible, and a use position, in which the inner sleeve protects an inserted cartridge. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body, a receiving member located within the main body, and a spring-loaded latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may be configured to actuate the receiving member to and from a loading position, a use position, and an ejecting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jared Aller, Karen H. Cleckley, Thaddeus Jackson, Vic Pramono, Christina Tapp, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky
  • Patent number: 12426633
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. The removable cartridge comprises an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion that includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto. The holder includes a main body defining a receiving chamber configured to receive the substrate cartridge, a power source, and an inductive heating assembly. A least a portion of the inductive heating assembly is integral with the main body and is configured to ignite the ignitable heat source and to heat at least a portion of the substrate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Thaddeus Jackson, Jared Aller, Billy T. Conner, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky
  • Patent number: 12426634
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body, a power source, and a lighter portion. The main body defines an aerosol passageway, a proximal end and a distal end, and a receiving chamber configured to receive a substrate cartridge. The power source is located in the main body and is configured to power the lighter portion. The lighter portion is configured to ignite an ignitable heat source of the substrate cartridge and is integral with the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Thaddeus Jackson, Jared Aller, Billy T. Conner, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky
  • Patent number: 12427084
    Abstract: A vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion and a module seat defined on the head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a therapy module removably secured to the module seat. The distal end of the push rod assembly is configured to removably receive a reciprocating attachment thereon. The therapy module at least partially surrounds the distal end of the push rod assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu, Richard Tang
  • Patent number: 12250969
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body defining a proximal end and a distal end, the main body further defining a receiving chamber configured to receive at least a portion of a substrate cartridge, and an aerosol passageway that extends through at least a portion of the main body, a power source, and a modular lighter configured to ignite the ignitable heat source. The modular lighter is powered by the power source and is engageable with and separable from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Thaddeus Jackson, Jared Aller, Billy T. Conner, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky
  • Publication number: 20240325241
    Abstract: A therapy system includes a therapy device having a module seat, a first therapy module removably secured to the module seat, and a second therapy module removably secured to the module seat. The module seat includes a first securement protrusion, a first securement recess, and a first set of magnets. The first therapy module includes a second securement protrusion to engage with the first securement recess, a second securement recess to engage with the first securement protrusion, and a second set of magnets to be magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets. The second therapy includes a third set of magnets to be magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Jason WERSLAND, Benjamin NAZARIAN, Jaime SANCHEZ SOLANA, Eduardo MERINO, Bill WEBB, Alex ZHU, Richard TANG
  • Patent number: D1032863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu
  • Patent number: D1057981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb
  • Patent number: D1057986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb
  • Patent number: D1084489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Jared Aller, Billy T. Conner, Bill Webb, Chris Harsacky, Daniel Warren Rennecker, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
  • Patent number: D1083130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu
  • Patent number: D1107938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb
  • Patent number: D1122467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu