Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Simpson

Christopher L. Simpson 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: 20260159283
    Abstract: The container includes a base with walls and floor, the walls and floor at least partially defining a primary storage area, a first upper portion of the walls defining a first ledge with a ridge extending away from the first ledge, a first section of the walls defining a receptacle with an opening on a first end of the base, and a primary lid hingedly connected to a top of a second end of the base via a first hinge, a flexible member extending from an interior surface of the primary lid, the flexible member being configured to be inserted into the receptacle and restrained by first surfaces of the base when the primary lid is moved into a closed position, an exterior surface of the primary lid extending above an upper edge of the base when the primary lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION, Christopher L. SIMPSON, Bipin R. PATIL
  • Publication number: 20260021947
    Abstract: Articles of manufacture, products, and packaging methods are provided that include a label with a tear strip. A labeled container includes a base, a lid, and a label sealing the base to the lid. The base includes a bottom wall and a base side wall. The lid includes a top wall and a lid skirt. The lid mates with the base to define an interior space. The label has a front face and a rear face. The label includes an outer web including polymer film, paper, or a combination thereof and an inner web of polymer. A tear strip is defined in the inner web by one or more weakened portion, score lines, or cuts in the inner web. The rear face of the label is adhesively bonded to the base side wall and to the lid skirt to form a seal between the base and the lid. The tear strip is positioned between a portion of the label adhesive bonded to the base side wall and a portion of the label adhesively bonded to the lid skirt. The tear strip can be used to open the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. MITTEN, Christopher J. HESSION, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Publication number: 20250376314
    Abstract: The method includes forming a first tray with a first top surface, the first tray including first sidewalls that extend vertically downward from the first top surface, the first tray defining a first ridge extending horizontally away from the first sidewalls, and configuring an outer container to selectively contain the first tray when the outer container is in a closed position, a first outer surface of the first ridge forming part of an overall outer surface of the assembled package when the outer container is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew T PEELER, Christopher L. SIMPSON, Terrance T BACHE, Evan A HUTKER, Aniket K WARADE
  • Patent number: 12420996
    Abstract: Articles of manufacture, products, and packaging methods are provided that include a label with a tear strip. A labeled container includes a base, a lid, and a label sealing the base to the lid. The base includes a bottom wall and a base side wall. The lid includes a top wall and a lid skirt. The lid mates with the base to define an interior space. The label has a front face and a rear face. The label includes an outer web including polymer film, paper, or a combination thereof and an inner web of polymer. A tear strip is defined in the inner web by one or more weakened portion, score lines, or cuts in the inner web. The rear face of the label is adhesively bonded to the base side wall and to the lid skirt to form a seal between the base and the lid. The tear strip is positioned between a portion of the label adhesive bonded to the base side wall and a portion of the label adhesively bonded to the lid skirt. The tear strip can be used to open the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Mitten, Christopher J. Hession, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 12415667
    Abstract: The assembled package includes an outer container including a first section and a second section, and a first tray within the outer container, the first tray defining a first ridge along a periphery of the first tray, the first ridge being held between a first peripheral edge of the first section and a second peripheral edge of the second section when the outer container is in a closed position, the first tray including first vertical sidewalls that extend downward from a first top surface of the first tray, the first ridge extending horizontally away from the first vertical sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew T Peeler, Christopher L. Simpson, Terrance T Bache, Evan A Hutker, Aniket K Warade
  • Publication number: 20250250083
    Abstract: The insert includes a base, the base including at least one depression that defines a cavity, the at least one depression including a floor with walls, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls each defining an undercut, the undercut including a lower inclined segment and an upper inclined segment that join at an apex, the apex of the undercut for each of the first pair of opposing walls facing each other, and a lid connected to an upper brim of the base, the lid covering the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. MCCANDLESS, Brian M. CASEY, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Patent number: 12297022
    Abstract: The insert includes a base, the base including at least one depression that defines a cavity, the at least one depression including a floor with walls, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls each defining an undercut, the undercut including a lower inclined segment and an upper inclined segment that join at an apex, the apex of the undercut for each of the first pair of opposing walls facing each other, and a lid connected to an upper brim of the base, the lid covering the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. McCandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20240315317
    Abstract: A tobacco product tip assembly. The tobacco product tip assembly includes a tip portion comprising a tip wall defining an inhalation chamber; the tip portion extending into a body portion comprising a body wall defining an insertion chamber, the insertion chamber being in communication with the inhalation chamber; the body wall comprising a mechanical fastener. A tobacco product assembly and a process for producing a tobacco product assembly are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. SWEPSTON, Marc D. BELCASTRO, Christopher L. SIMPSON, John D. THOMSON, Patrick S. MCELHINNEY
  • Patent number: 12035745
    Abstract: A tobacco product tip assembly. The tobacco product tip assembly includes a tip portion comprising a tip wall defining an inhalation chamber; the tip portion extending into a body portion comprising a body wall defining an insertion chamber, the insertion chamber being in communication with the inhalation chamber; the body wall comprising a mechanical fastener. A tobacco product assembly and a process for producing a tobacco product assembly are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Swepston, Marc D. Belcastro, Christopher L. Simpson, John D. Thomson, Patrick S. McElhinney
  • Publication number: 20240217712
    Abstract: A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Publication number: 20240150107
    Abstract: The package includes an outer container including a first section and a second section and a first tray within the outer container, the first tray defining a ridge along a periphery of the first tray, the ridge being held between a first peripheral edge of the first section and a second peripheral edge of the second section when the outer container is in a closed position and the first tray is being held within the outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew T PEELER, Christopher L. SIMPSON, Terrance T BACHE, Evan A HUTKER, Aniket K WARADE
  • Publication number: 20240150105
    Abstract: The blank includes two or more wide panels, and at least two narrow panels attached to the two or more wide panels, each of the two or more wide panels being separated from each other by at least one of the at least two narrow panels, a first narrow panel, of the at least two narrow panels, defining a first tear strip, the first tear strip having a first longitudinal length that spans across a first width of the first narrow panel, the first longitudinal length being perpendicular to a second longitudinal length of the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew T Peeler, Christopher L. Simpson, Terrance T Bache, Evan A Hutker, Aniket K Warade
  • Publication number: 20240150104
    Abstract: The assembled package includes an outer container including a first section and a second section, and a first tray within the outer container, the first tray defining a first ridge along a periphery of the first tray, the first ridge being held between a first peripheral edge of the first section and a second peripheral edge of the second section when the outer container is in a closed position, the first tray including first vertical sidewalls that extend downward from a first top surface of the first tray, the first ridge extending horizontally away from the first vertical sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew T PEELER, Christopher L. SIMPSON, Terrance T BACHE, Evan A HUTKER, Aniket K WARADE
  • Patent number: 11952184
    Abstract: A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20240092549
    Abstract: The insert includes a base, the base including at least one depression that defines a cavity, the at least one depression including a floor with walls, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls each defining an undercut, the undercut including a lower inclined segment and an upper inclined segment that join at an apex, the apex of the undercut for each of the first pair of opposing walls facing each other, and a lid connected to an upper brim of the base, the lid covering the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. MCCANDLESS, Brian M. CASEY, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Patent number: D1074436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. McCandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D1074437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. McCandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D1076666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. Mccandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D1120776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. Mccandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D1120777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Todd M. Mccandless, Brian M. Casey, Christopher L. Simpson