Patents by Inventor Joshua D. Kesselman

Joshua D. Kesselman 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: 11375744
    Abstract: A device for loading and forming smoking articles has a body section. A first socket is formed in a top area of the body section. A second socket is formed in a bottom area of the body section. A plurality of channels is formed in a bottom area of the first socket and each configured to hold a smoking article. A plate is rotatable within the first socket to allow one to align a desired number of a plurality of openings with corresponding channels of the plurality of channels. A pin member secures the plate in position. A cap is insertable into the first socket when loading the smoking articles and into the second socket to push the smoking articles out of the channels when loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ian Kobe
  • Publication number: 20200170293
    Abstract: A device for loading and forming smoking articles has a body section. A first socket is formed in a top area of the body section. A second socket is formed in a bottom area of the body section. A plurality of channels is formed in a bottom area of the first socket. The channels extend through the body section into the second socket. The channels are formed around a perimeter of the first socket and each configured to hold a smoking article. A tube is formed in a center area of the first socket. A plate has a plurality of openings. The plate is rotatable within the first socket to allow one to align a desired number of the plurality of openings with corresponding channels of the plurality of channels. A pin opening is formed in a center area of the plate. The pin opening is aligned with the tube when the plate is inserted into the first socket. A pin member is insertable into the pin opening and the tube. The pin member secures the plate in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: JOSHUA D. KESSELMAN, IAN KOBE
  • Publication number: 20190328037
    Abstract: A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: JOSHUA D. KESSELMAN
  • Patent number: 9161572
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally provide methods and structures for rolling paper structures for an end user to create a cigar or cigarette. In one aspect, a rolling paper structure is provided including a first paper section having a first height, a second paper section coupled to the first paper section and the second paper section having a second height longer than the first height, and an optional adhesive disposed on the second paper section. The rolling paper structure may be folded between the first paper section and the second paper section having a portion extending beyond the first paper section. A plurality of the rolling paper structures may be disposed in a storage structure. A method for disposing rolling paper structures in and retrieving rolling papers structures from the storage structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Charles Bachmann
  • Patent number: 9072319
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally provide methods and structures for paper structures used by an end user to create a cigar or cigarette with gummed, coiled inserts. In one aspect, a rolling paper structure is provided including a first paper section having a first height, a second paper section coupled to the first paper section and the second paper section having a second height longer than the first height, and an optional adhesive disposed on the second paper section. The rolling paper structure may be folded between the first paper section and the second paper section having a portion extending beyond the first paper section. A gummed, coiled insert for rolling paper structures is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Publication number: 20150090275
    Abstract: A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: BBK TOBACCO AND FOODS, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. KESSELMAN, Ryan Selby
  • Patent number: 8662086
    Abstract: A recloseable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers, the body having a cover which overlays the body of the package for closure, wherein the cover has a first magnet, and wherein the body has a second magnet, the first and second magnets being positionally mounted to contact one another when the cover is folded downwardly over the body of the package for closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Patent number: 8584854
    Abstract: A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ryan Selby
  • Patent number: 8393332
    Abstract: An improved packaging for rolling papers used in roll your own smoking articles that includes a single member having an inner and an outer surface, the member being folded over towards the inner surface at each end to form a substantially parallel portion at each end and a generally open interior. The unfolded portion of the member extends along a path between the ends. The path includes at least one substantially straight planar portion and a semi-cylindrical portion. The pair of substantially parallel portions are configured such that a plurality of rolling papers may be removably packaged between the pair of substantially parallel portions. The plurality of rolling papers at least initially retains a curved shape after removal from the improved packaging such that a tobacco product may be placed in the curved portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Publication number: 20120097179
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally provide methods and structures for paper structures used by an end user to create a cigar or cigarette with gummed, coiled inserts. In one aspect, a rolling paper structure is provided including a first paper section having a first height, a second paper section coupled to the first paper section and the second paper section having a second height longer than the first height, and an optional adhesive disposed on the second paper section. The rolling paper structure may be folded between the first paper section and the second paper section having a portion extending beyond the first paper section. A gummed, coiled insert for rolling paper structures is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Publication number: 20110030710
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally provide structures for rolling paper structures for an end user to create a cigar or cigarette. In one aspect, a rolling paper structure is provided including a first paper section having a first height, a second paper section coupled to the first paper section and the second paper section having a second height longer than the first height, and an optional adhesive disposed on the second paper section. The rolling paper structure may be folded between the first paper section and the second paper section having a portion extending beyond the first paper section. An adhesive comprising a hemp additive for rolling paper structures is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Publication number: 20100270303
    Abstract: A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ryan Selby
  • Publication number: 20100206757
    Abstract: A recloscable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers, the body having a cover which overlays the body of the package for closure, wherein the cover has a first magnet, and wherein the body has a second magnet, the first and second magnets being positionally mounted to contact one another when the cover is folded downwardly over the body of the package for closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Publication number: 20100043810
    Abstract: An improved packaging for rolling papers used in roll your own smoking articles that includes a single member having an inner and an outer surface, the member being folded over towards the inner surface at each end to form a substantially parallel portion at each end and a generally open interior. The unfolded portion of the member extends along a path between the ends. The path includes at least one substantially straight planar portion and a semi-cylindrical portion. The pair of substantially parallel portions are configured such that a plurality of rolling papers may be removably packaged between the pair of substantially parallel portions. The plurality of rolling papers at least initially retains a curved shape after removal from the improved packaging such that a tobacco product may be placed in the curved portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Patent number: D623538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Patent number: D815343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Patent number: D836832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ian Kobe
  • Patent number: D869088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, LLP
    Inventor: Joshua D. Kesselman
  • Patent number: D898989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ian Kobe
  • Patent number: D921286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: BBK TOBACCO & FOODS, LLP
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Ian Kobe