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).

  • Publication number: 20240138486
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Charanjit NANDRA
  • Publication number: 20240138490
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Charanjit NANDRA
  • Publication number: 20240122263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
  • Publication number: 20240122264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
  • Publication number: 20240016230
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, David BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
  • Publication number: 20230354909
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit Nandra, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
  • Publication number: 20230354912
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas ROSSER, Connor BRUTON, Charanjit NANDRA, David RUSHFORTH, Darryl BAKER, Robert KERSEY, Mark CROSIER
  • Patent number: 11576426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Paul Blachford
  • Publication number: 20220218033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Gary FALLON, Luke WARREN, Adam ROACH, Zoltan HERCZ, Srikanth NAULE, Thomas WESTON, Mitchel THORSEN, Jack QUARMBY, Charles Leoni, David RUSHFORTH, Timothy BARKER
  • Patent number: 11291237
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
  • Publication number: 20210345665
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew HOWARD, David BISHOP, David RUSHFORTH, Chaz NANDRA
  • Publication number: 20210120866
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: David RUSHFORTH, Paul BLACHFORD
  • Patent number: 10973256
    Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
  • Patent number: 10463071
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
  • Publication number: 20180153212
    Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
  • Patent number: 9913491
    Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald
  • Publication number: 20180007957
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Paul Gibson, Eva Sommarstrom
  • Patent number: D784602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Eva Sommarstrom, David Rushforth
  • Patent number: D784603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Eva Sommarstrom, David Rushforth
  • Patent number: D784607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: David Rushforth, Eva Sommarstrom, Paul Wormald