Patents by Inventor Michael Hufford

Michael Hufford 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: 11089660
    Abstract: A device for generating a condensation aerosol includes vaporization chamber having an upstream first inlet and a downstream outlet. A tube supplies liquid to a heater in the vaporization chamber. The liquid is pumped out of the tube and onto the heater, which vaporizes the liquid. Air flows from inlets through the vaporization chamber, and generally perpendicular to the tube. The vaporized liquid is entrained in the air, forming a condensation aerosol having a particle size in a selected range. A second inlet provides a substantially laminar flow of air into the airflow path, wherein the second inlet is downstream of the heater; and the device capable of changing air flow in the vaporization chamber to change the particle size of the condensation aerosol and/or to change the amount of visible vapor emitted from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Peter Lloyd
  • Patent number: 10898660
    Abstract: A device for generating a condensation aerosol includes (a) vaporization chamber having an upstream first inlet and a downstream outlet; (b) a heater element in the vaporization chamber between the upstream first inlet and the downstream outlet; (c) an airflow path in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber, wherein the airflow path comprises a second inlet configured to permit a substantially laminar flow of air into the airflow path, wherein the second inlet is downstream of the heater element; and (d) the device having components or apparatus on or in the device for changing air flow in the vaporization chamber. Changing the air flow in the vaporization chamber may be used to change the particle size of a condensation aerosol produced in the vaporization chamber, and/or to change the amount of visible vapor emitted from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Peter Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20190261687
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine urge relief.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Martin WENSLEY, Michael HUFFORD, Jeffrey WILLIAMS, Peter LLOYD
  • Patent number: 10034988
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and devices, systems for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods and devices for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS I B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Jeffrey Williams, Peter Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20170246405
    Abstract: A device for generating a condensation aerosol includes (a) vaporization chamber having an upstream first inlet and a downstream outlet; (b) a heater element in the vaporization chamber between the upstream first inlet and the downstream outlet; (c) an airflow path in fluid communication with the vaporization chamber, wherein the airflow path comprises a second inlet configured to permit a substantially laminar flow of air into the airflow path, wherein the second inlet is downstream of the heater element; and (d) the device having components or apparatus on or in the device for changing air flow in the vaporization chamber. Changing the air flow in the vaporization chamber may be used to change the particle size of a condensation aerosol produced in the vaporization chamber, and/or to change the amount of visible vapor emitted from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Martin WENSLEY, Michael HUFFORD, Peter LLOYD
  • Publication number: 20150216237
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine urge relief.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Jeffrey Williams, Peter Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20150178473
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Publication number: 20150178474
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Publication number: 20140190496
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: E-NICOTINE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Jeffrey Williams, Peter Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20140144429
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: E-NICOTINE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Wensley, Michael Hufford, Jeffrey Williams, Peter Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20140108032
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman, Jonathan McClelland, Kevin Dennis O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20140006042
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for improving studies such as clinical trials and for improving clinical practice. The methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium provided herein can be used to identify outlier data in a study, select data collection sites likely to produce high quality data, detect fraud, identify placebo responders, and/or identify likely responders to a therapy. The methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium provided herein can also be used to optimize a test, for example, a neurocognitive battery, for maximum sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Keefe, Vicki Davis, Michael Hufford, Nicole Turcotte, Jenna Piunti
  • Publication number: 20130268287
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Patent number: 8533029
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Invivodata, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman, Jonathan McClelland, Kevin Dennis O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 8433605
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Invivodata, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Publication number: 20130006671
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: INVIVODATA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman, Jonathan McClelland, Kevin Dennis O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20120239414
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: INVIVODATA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Patent number: 8145519
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: invivodata®, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Publication number: 20120029940
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: INVIVODATA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean Paty, Saul Shiffman
  • Patent number: 8065180
    Abstract: The present invention is designed to develop research protocols for clinical trials. The invention also can track and enhance subject compliance with a research protocol. The invention further provides evaluability data related to subject performance in the clinical trial. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device is used to query and collect data from the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: invivodata®, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hufford, David Peterson, Jean A. Paty, Saul Shiffman