Patents by Inventor Esteban LEON

Esteban LEON 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: 12311099
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20250160432
    Abstract: Methods and vaporizer apparatuses that estimate, measure and/or predict the amount of vapor and/or material (including active ingredients) released by the vaporizer apparatus. In particular, described herein are electronic vaporizers and methods of using them that determine a dose/amount of vapor and/or a material in the vapor based primarily or exclusively on the electrical and thermal properties, e.g., power or energy applied to the vaporizing element (e.g., heating coil) and the temperature of the material immediately before and as it is vaporized. Dose information may be used to control operation of the device and/or reported to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Bradley J. Ingebrethsen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20250127998
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Ariel Atkins, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Patent number: 12256784
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Publication number: 20250072509
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Patent number: 12232539
    Abstract: Methods and vaporizer apparatuses that estimate, measure and/or predict the amount of vapor and/or material (including active ingredients) released by the vaporizer apparatus. In particular, described herein are electronic vaporizers and methods of using them that determine a dose/amount of vapor and/or a material in the vapor based primarily or exclusively on the electrical and thermal properties, e.g., power or energy applied to the vaporizing element (e.g., heating coil) and the temperature of the material immediately before and as it is vaporized. Dose information may be used to control operation of the device and/or reported to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Bradley J. Ingebrethsen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 12225941
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Patent number: 12226567
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20240423280
    Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua A. de Gromoboy Dabrowicki, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton
  • Publication number: 20240416053
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20240358080
    Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a primary reservoir, a secondary reservoir in fluid communication with the primary reservoir, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the secondary reservoir in which the vaporization chamber includes a first wicking element. The primary reservoir is configured to store a majority fraction of vaporizable material when in a first pressure state and configured to expel the vaporizable material in response to an increase in headspace when in a second pressure state. The secondary reservoir is formed of absorbent material configured to receive a first volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the first pressure state and to receive a second volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the second pressure state in which the second volume is greater than the first volume. Vaporizer devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Alexander M. Hoopai, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Norbert Wesely
  • Patent number: 12082618
    Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua A. de Gromoboy Dabrowicki, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton
  • Publication number: 20240277055
    Abstract: Vaporizer devices for generating an inhalable aerosol are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a vaporizer device can include a receptacle, one or more heating elements positioned to heat the receptacle, and a cartridge configured to be inserted into the receptacle. The cartridge can include a container configured to heat vaporizable material when the heating element heats the receptacle, a lid with a plurality of first air inlets configured to direct air into the container, and a structure within the container, in which the structure is configured to direct the air through the vaporizable material to form a vaporized material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Jason King, Joshua A. Kurzman, Esteban Leon Duque, Kevin Lomeli, Matthew Rios
  • Publication number: 20240269399
    Abstract: On-demand, hand-held vaporizer that operates primarily by convection. The vaporizer is configured to permit very rapid (e.g., within a few seconds) heating of air drawn through an oven chamber to a predetermined or selectable vaporizing temperature to vaporize a material (e.g., loose leaf plant material, etc.) that is held in the oven chamber. The vaporizer provides efficient transfer of air being heated as well as rapid delivery of vaporizable material to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel ATKINS, Adam BOWEN, Steven CHRISTENSEN, Alexander J. GOULD, Nicholas J. HATTON, Esteban LEON DUQUE, Kevin LOMELI, James MONSEES, Matthew J. TASCHNER
  • Patent number: 12053024
    Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a primary reservoir, a secondary reservoir in fluid communication with the primary reservoir, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the secondary reservoir in which the vaporization chamber includes a first wicking element. The primary reservoir is configured to store a majority fraction of vaporizable material when in a first pressure state and configured to expel the vaporizable material in response to an increase in headspace when in a second pressure state. The secondary reservoir is formed of absorbent material configured to receive a first volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the first pressure state and to receive a second volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the second pressure state in which the second volume is greater than the first volume. Vaporizer devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Alexander M. Hoopai, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Norbert Wesely
  • Patent number: 12023434
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Ariel Atkins, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Publication number: 20240207537
    Abstract: A heating element for a vaporizer cartridge is provided. The vaporizer cartridge may include a reservoir containing vaporizable material and a wicking element in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating element may include a heating portion, a cartridge contact, and a leg. The heating portion includes at least two tines spaced apart from one another. The cartridge contact may be in in electrical communication with a power source. The leg extends between the heating portion and the cartridge contact. The heating portion may be crimped around the wicking element such that the heating portion secures the wicking element to the heating element and contacts at least two surfaces of the wicking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser
  • Patent number: 11986590
    Abstract: A vaporization device is described that includes a cartridge having a wicking element that can efficiently and effectively draw vaporizable material contained in a reservoir of the cartridge to a heating element for vaporizing the vaporizable material. In some embodiments, the wicking element includes a hollow core or a thermally conductive core surrounded by a porous wicking material. Various embodiments of the wicking element are described, as well as related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: JUUL LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Christensen, Alexander J. Gould, Esteban Leon Duque
  • Patent number: D1045207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Matthew Rios, Andrew J. Stratton, James P. Westley
  • Patent number: D1049480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Belisle, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Carlos A Dominguez, Dylan E. Entelis, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew J. Malone, James Monsees, Zachary T. Scott, John Travis Wettroth