Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Murphy

Joseph C. Murphy 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: 11944130
    Abstract: A vaporizer device includes various modular components. The vaporizer device includes a first subassembly. The first subassembly includes a cartridge connector that secures a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device and includes at least two receptacle contacts that electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge. The vaporizer device includes a second subassembly. The second subassembly includes a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device also includes a third subassembly. The third subassembly includes a plurality of charging contacts that supply power to the power source, and an end cap that encloses an end of the vaporizer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel C. Anderson, Wei-Ling Chang, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Joseph Chun, Joseph R. Fisher, Jr., Nicholas J. Hatton, Kevin Lomeli, James Monsees, Andrew L. Murphy, Claire O'Malley, John R. Pelochino, Hugh Pham, Vipul V. Rahane, Matthew J. Taschner, Val Valentine, Kenneth Wong
  • Patent number: 3958770
    Abstract: A depth memory device to be utilized with an open faced fishing reel which, when engaged, permits a desired length of line to be reeled in and then that same length of line to be unreeled upon the next cast so that the angler can return his lure to the same depth. The memory device is in the form of a levered tension arm pivotally attached within and to the outer edge of the spool associated with the fishing reel. When engaged it is releasably locked into place by a leaf spring. The tension and formation of the leaf spring is such that if sufficient force is exerted on the line the leaf spring will release the arm of the memory device, which will be returned to its disengaged position due to the action of a torsion spring associated with the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Assignee: St. Croix Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph C. Murphy