Patents by Inventor Christopher Myles

Christopher Myles 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: 20180360128
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a power supply portion. In various embodiments, the eCig power supply portion includes a sub-assembly housing substantially containing a battery, an airflow sensor, and controller circuitry. Aspects of the disclosure are further directed to an eCig power supply portion further including a hemicylindrical port and/or electrical contacts aligned along a longitudinal axis of the power supply portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Dennis Rasmussen, Christopher Myles
  • Patent number: 10143241
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Adam Hoffman, Christopher Myles, James R. Conrey
  • Patent number: 10034495
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic smoking device, having an outer tube mounted around at least a portion of an inner tube. The outer tube can have an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner tube can have an inner surface defining an air path and an outer surface. An annular liquid storage tank is defined between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. A heater enclosure can define a heater coil chamber. A heater coil can be mounted at least partially within the heater enclosure. A wick can include a first end portion. The wick can extend through a center of the heater coil and the first end portion can extend into a first wick bore in a first wall of the heater enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Christopher Myles
  • Publication number: 20180202962
    Abstract: A modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Publication number: 20180177241
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Adam Hoffman, Christopher Myles, James R. Conrey
  • Patent number: 9974338
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Adam Hoffman, Christopher Myles, James R. Conrey
  • Patent number: 9952172
    Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Publication number: 20180020730
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic smoking device, comprising an outer tube mounted around at least a portion of an inner tube. The outer tube can comprise an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner tube can comprise an inner surface defining an air path and an outer surface. An annular liquid storage tank is defined between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. A heater enclosure can define a heater coil chamber. A heater coil can be mounted at least partially within the heater enclosure. A wick can include a first end portion. The wick can extend through a center of the heater coil and the first end portion can extend into a first wick bore in a first wall of the heater enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Christopher Myles
  • Publication number: 20180020731
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a power supply portion. In various embodiments, the eCig power supply portion includes a sub-assembly housing substantially containing a battery, an airflow sensor, and controller circuitry. Aspects of the disclosure are further directed to an eCig power supply portion further including a hemicylindrical port and/or electrical contacts aligned along a longitudinal axis of the power supply portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Dennis Rasmussen, Christopher Myles
  • Publication number: 20180020728
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic smoking device comprising a flow channel and an atomizer. The flow channel can comprise an incoming airflow opening, an incoming airflow pathway, a sensor assembly, and an outgoing airflow opening. The atomizer can be fluidly coupled to the flow channel. The flow channel can be configured to direct an airflow from the incoming airflow opening, through the incoming airflow pathway, over the sensor assembly, and through the outgoing airflow opening. The electronic smoking device can further be configured to pass the airflow over the atomizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Adam Hoffman, Michael Starman, Christopher Myles
  • Publication number: 20180020725
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Adam Hoffman, Christopher Myles, James R. Conrey
  • Publication number: 20170241938
    Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Patent number: 9645105
    Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Publication number: 20170045468
    Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Patent number: 9533789
    Abstract: A molded plastic container having an open top and an outwardly smooth sidewall wherein the interior surface of the sidewall is characterized by a plurality of parallel vertical flutes defined by shallow, smooth concavities joined by flat columns of uniform thickness wherein the ratio of the circumferential diameter of each concavity to the circumferential width of a column is about 8:1. The outside surface of the container is smooth and molded with two integral, vertically spaced, circumferential rings for added hoop strength. The container exhibits a high stacking strength-to-weight ratio. The preferred material is HDPE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Letica Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Selina, Christopher Myles Larsen
  • Patent number: 9465420
    Abstract: Methods and devices for power cycling an electronic device are provided. Also provided are systems and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Christopher Myles, Scott D. Dalton
  • Patent number: 9417205
    Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided is a docking station that serves as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
  • Patent number: 9291591
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Simmons, John R. Galasso, Gary Ashley Stafford, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Philip Justus Wunderle, III, Bonita Song, Richard G. Ries, Morvarid G. Shafie
  • Publication number: 20150293568
    Abstract: Methods and devices for power cycling an electronic device are provided. Also provided are systems and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Christopher Myles, Scott D. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20150203238
    Abstract: A molded plastic container having an open top and an outwardly smooth sidewall wherein the interior surface of the sidewall is characterized by a plurality of parallel vertical flutes defined by shallow, smooth concavities joined by flat columns of uniform thickness wherein the ratio of the circumferential diameter of each concavity to the circumferential width of a column is about 8:1. The outside surface of the container is smooth and molded with two integral, vertically spaced, circumferential rings for added hoop strength. The container exhibits a high stacking strength-to-weight ratio. The preferred material is HDPE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John R. SELINA, Christopher Myles LARSEN