Patents by Inventor David Rushforth
David Rushforth 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: 20250009042Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol-generating device is disclosed. It comprises a display for displaying an image visible to a user in an activated state, and control circuitry configured to detect the presence of a user and/or a remote device in the proximity of the aerosol-generating device, and to switch the display from a deactivated state in which no image is displayed to an activated state in response to said detection. Also disclosed is a non-combustible aerosol-generating device in which a displayed image is modified or changed when a user and/or device is proximal to the aerosol-generating device. A non-combustible aerosol-generating system and a method of controlling a non-combustible aerosol-generating device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Mohammed AL-AMIN, David RUSHFORTH
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Patent number: 12127585Abstract: A container comprising a main body and a lid includes a chamber for a recipient product. A portion of the container is provided with a sensate substance which is released into the chamber to impart an organoleptic characteristic to a recipient product within the chamber. The recipient product can be a smokeless tobacco product.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
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Publication number: 20240341364Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision arrangement for providing an aerosol to an authorised user, the aerosol provision arrangement comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising control circuitry for receiving signals and controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; an emitter associated with an authorised user, arranged to send a signal to the control circuitry of the aerosol provision device; and a power source, wherein the emitter comprises energy reception circuitry arranged to receive, indirectly, energy from the power source, and wherein the control circuitry is arranged to change an activation state of the aerosol provision device upon receiving a signal from the emitter associated with an authorised user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: David Rushforth, Damyn Musgrave
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Publication number: 20240138490Abstract: An aerosol provision system is provided, the aerosol provision system including a chamber for receiving at least part of a consumable through an aperture of the chamber. A visual indicator for providing user feedback is arranged around the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Charanjit NANDRA
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Publication number: 20240138486Abstract: An aerosol provision system for generating an aerosol for user inhalation from aerosol-generating material using an aerosol generator, wherein the aerosol provision system includes a controller and an indicator, and the controller is configured to: determine, after an end of a usage session, that a temperature of the aerosol provision system is below a predefined threshold temperature; and control the indicator, in response to determining the temperature of the aerosol provision system is below the predefined threshold temperature, to indicate the temperature of the aerosol provision system is below the predefined threshold temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Charanjit NANDRA
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Publication number: 20240122264Abstract: A system comprising an aerosol provision system and a computer. The aerosol provision system is configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The computer is configured to obtain user behaviour data relating to an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to a user of the aerosol provision system. The computer then determines default user behaviour with respect to the amount of the ingredient to be delivered on the basis of the obtained user behaviour data. The computer then monitors a current interaction by the user with the aerosol provision system, and when the current user interaction deviates from the default user behaviour with respect to the amount of the ingredient delivered by a pre-determined amount, the computer provides a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
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Publication number: 20240122263Abstract: A system comprising an aerosol provision system and a computer. The aerosol provision system is configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The computer is configured to obtain user behaviour data relating to an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to a user of the aerosol provision system. The computer then determines default user behaviour with respect to the amount of the ingredient to be delivered on the basis of the obtained user behaviour data. The computer then identifies, based on the obtained user behaviour, under what conditions to deliver a notification to the user, the notification informing the user of the user's current behaviour.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
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Publication number: 20240016230Abstract: An aerosol provision system includes an aerosol generator configured to aerosolize an aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system also includes a sensor configured to detect an inhalation on the aerosol provision system by a user of the aerosol provision system, and output corresponding inhalation detection signals to control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to determine an indication of an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol generating material to the user during the inhalation based on the inhalation detection signals, compare the indication of the amount of the ingredient delivered to a threshold, and provide a notification to the user based on the comparison between the indication of the amount of the ingredient delivered to the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, David BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
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Publication number: 20230354912Abstract: An aerosol provision system includes control circuitry for determining an operational parameter of the aerosol provision system, an aerosol generator configured to aerosolize an aerosol-generating material and a sensor configured to detect an inhalation on the aerosol provision system by a user of the aerosol provision system, and output corresponding inhalation detection signals to the control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to determine a duration of the inhalation based on the inhalation detection signals received from the sensor, and determine an indication of an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to the user during the inhalation based on the duration of the inhalation and an indication of the operational parameter during the inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
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Publication number: 20230354909Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a microphone configured to detect a flow of air in the device and to output corresponding airflow detection signals to control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to determine a duration of an inhalation by a user of the aerosol delivery device based on the airflow detection signals received from the microphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit Nandra, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
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Patent number: 11576426Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular tobacco industry product (6). The modular tobacco industry product comprises a first rod (9) comprising a first smokeable material and a hollow channel (8), and a second rod (7) comprising a second smokeable material. The hollow channel is configured to receive the second rod, the second rod being insertable into the hollow channel by a consumer. The present invention also relates to a kit for assembling a modular tobacco industry product, a rod of smokeable material configured to be inserted into a hollow channel of a first rod, and a package.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: David Rushforth, Paul Blachford
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Publication number: 20220218033Abstract: Disclosed are various aerosol provision devices that may inhibit or prevent the accumulation of condensation, during use, in a conduit that connects the device's heating chamber to the device's exterior. In devices according to one aspect, the interior surface of such a conduit is heated during a session of use. In devices according to another aspect, the interior surface of such a conduit is heated, such that at least a portion of its interior surface attains a temperature greater than or equal to 85° C. In devices according to another aspect, a portion of the interior surface of such a conduit has a thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 1 W/m/K. In another aspect, the interior surface of such a conduit is heated such that at least a middle portion of the interior surface attains a temperature greater than or equal to 70° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Gary FALLON, Luke WARREN, Adam ROACH, Zoltan HERCZ, Srikanth NAULE, Thomas WESTON, Mitchel THORSEN, Jack QUARMBY, Charles Leoni, David RUSHFORTH, Timothy BARKER
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Patent number: 11291237Abstract: A container is disclosed which has a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a wall. The separating wall is configured so that at least one substance emitted by a donor product received in the second chamber is conveyed from the second chamber into the first chamber through said separating wall. In this way, a characteristic of the donor product is imparted to a recipient product in said first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
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Publication number: 20210345665Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cartomiser for a vapour provision system configured to selectively generate vapours with different flavour characteristics. Also disclosed is a vapour provision system comprising said cartomiser and a method of operating the vapour provision system. The flavour characteristics may be used to provide an end-of-life indication to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Matthew HOWARD, David BISHOP, David RUSHFORTH, Chaz NANDRA
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Publication number: 20210120866Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular tobacco industry product (6). The modular tobacco industry product comprises a first rod (9) comprising a first smokeable material and a hollow channel (8), and a second rod (7) comprising a second smokeable material. The hollow channel is configured to receive the second rod, the second rod being insertable into the hollow channel by a consumer. The present invention also relates to a kit for assembling a modular tobacco industry product, a rod of smokeable material configured to be inserted into a hollow channel of a first rod, and a package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Paul BLACHFORD
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Patent number: 10973256Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
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Patent number: 10463071Abstract: A container for a consumable recipient product. The container also contains a non-consumable donor product carrier which contains a donor product which emits a substance to impart a characteristic to the recipient product in the container. The donor product carrier includes a barrier layer, disposed between the donor product and the recipient product, through which the substance can travel.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
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Publication number: 20180153212Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
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Patent number: 9913491Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
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Publication number: 20180007957Abstract: A container comprising a main body and a lid which define a chamber for a recipient product. A portion of the container is provided with a sensate substance which is released into the chamber to impart an organoleptic characteristic to a recipient product within said chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom