Patents by Inventor James Monsees

James Monsees 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: 20230218836
    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: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11698717
    Abstract: Features relating to vaporizer devices configured to allow for user control of a vaporizer session are provided. Session size selection and temperature selection options allow for a user to select a desired session size and a desired temperature for the vaporizer session. A session control user interface is provided on a user device to allow for user selections and to provide for user viewing of a status of the vaporizer session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Amorde, Nicolas Dor, Randall Leberknight, Mario Trujillo, Raffi Aghapekian, James Monsees, Nicholas J. Hatton, Brian M. Warren, Casey S. Yost, Nicholas Achtien, Travis I. Wyatt, Roxolana Wacyk
  • Publication number: 20230211093
    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: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Ariel Atkins, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Publication number: 20230201485
    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: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Ariel Atkins, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Publication number: 20230173201
    Abstract: Devices, cartridges, and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein a device generates an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract, while reducing Hoffman analytes and mutagenic compounds delivered to the user as compared to a common tobacco cigarette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20230166055
    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 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Bradley J. Ingebrethsen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11660403
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using, and/or delivering vapor to a user are described. In some aspects, leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and/or apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11647783
    Abstract: Devices for generating and releasing vapor. In particular, described herein are portable devices for generating a low-temperature inhalable vapor having an elongated tubular body containing a vaporization chamber and a battery-powered heater, a removable mouthpiece covering the vaporization chamber, a display configured to indicate the temperature of the vaporization chamber; a microcontroller configured to regulate the temperature of the vaporization chamber, and a control to select from among a variety of temperature settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11612702
    Abstract: Devices, cartridges, and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein a device generates an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract, while reducing Hoffman analytes and mutagenic compounds delivered to the user as compared to a common tobacco cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11611223
    Abstract: A charging adapter assembly for charging a vaporizer device is described herein. In some embodiments, the charging adapter may include a housing including a coupling end configured to couple to the vaporizer device. The coupling end of the housing may include a chamber having a base and at least one chamber wall defining a perimeter of the chamber. The base may include at least one charging contact. The charging adapter may include a power adapter extending from the housing. The power adapter may be configured to provide an electrical pathway between a power source and the at least one charging contact. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Claire O'Malley
  • Publication number: 20230054752
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heating elements that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements, as well as heating and airflow systems for use in vaporization devices for generating the combined inhalable aerosol are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William W. Alston, Adam Bowen, Jacob R. Davis, Ian Garcia-Doty, Eddie G. Gonzalez, Bradley J. Ingebrethsen, Joshua A. Kurzman, James Monsees, Andrew J. Pappas, Bretton M. Swope, Paul R. Vieira, Timothy J. Watson, Joseph S. Wilinski, JR.
  • Patent number: 11565057
    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: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Bradley J. Ingebrethsen, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 11563332
    Abstract: A charging case assembly for a vaporizer device includes a lower housing pivotably coupled to an upper housing. The lower housing can include a rechargeable power supply and a coupling mechanism configured to receive and position the vaporizer device within the lower housing. The coupling mechanism can include a cradle portion positioned along the lower housing and further include an elongated base that is recessed along an inner surface of the lower housing. The cradle portion can be configured to receive the vaporizer device such that a first elongated side of the vaporizer device is positioned against the base of the cradle portion. The coupling mechanism can further include a pair of case contacts positioned adjacent a first end of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar Ambriz Rios, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Nolan Y T Lau, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
  • Publication number: 20230007735
    Abstract: Apparatuses, including systems and devices (“vaporizers”), for vaporizing material to form an inhalable aerosol that include capacitive lips sensing to regulate the temperature of the vaporizer, including transiently boosting the temperature. Methods of operating a vaporizer having a capacitive lip sensor are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Hatton, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Publication number: 20220418048
    Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge configured to efficiently and effectively heat a non-liquid source material that includes a vaporizable material is described. The cartridge may include a heating element including an electrically resistive material and may be configured to vaporize the vaporizable material by delivery of heat to the vaporizable material. The cartridge may include a cartridge contact in electrical communication with the electrically resistive material. The cartridge contact may be configured to couple to a vaporizer contact positioned proximate to a cartridge coupling feature to allow electrical power to pass from the vaporizer device through the electrically resistive material. The electrical power may cause heating of the electrically resistive material and the vaporizable material to result in generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, Rishi D. Jobanputra, James Monsees, Andrew D. Newbold
  • Publication number: 20220408845
    Abstract: A smoking device for generating and releasing smoking vapor free from contamination into the mouth of a user comprising a mouthpiece for providing vapor for inhalation to a user including a tubular casing containing a heater for heating a smoking substance at a substantially constant low temperature by regulating the flow of fuel by a thermal regulator and further having means for visual indication of the operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20220370736
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing including a power source; a reservoir including an inlet, an outlet, and configured to contain vaporizable material and couple to the housing; and a PTCR heating element configured to electrically couple to the power source and heat the vaporizable material to form an aerosol. The PTCR heating element includes an electrical resistivity that varies based on temperature. The electrical resistivity includes an electrical resistivity transition zone including an increase in electrical resistivity over a temperature range such that, when the PTCR heating element is heated to a first temperature within the transition zone, current flow from the power source is reduced to a level that limits further temperature increases of the PTCR heating element. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: William W. Alston, Adam Bowen, Joshua A. Kurzman, James Monsees
  • Patent number: D968691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Carlos A. Dominguez, Dylan E. Entelis, Matthew J. Malone, James Monsees, Zachary T. Scott, John Travis Wettroth
  • Patent number: D969400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Richard Johnson, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Alexander Ringrose, Roxolana Wacyk
  • Patent number: D979132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen