Patents by Inventor Nicholas Christensen
Nicholas Christensen 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).
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Publication number: 20240108831Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
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Patent number: 11944130Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20210162566Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Patent number: 10946500Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Patent number: 9999962Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Publication number: 20180043508Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Publication number: 20160230471Abstract: Embodiments of methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) by partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDC embodiments including at least one stress relieving partition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Patent number: 9334694Abstract: Methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) include partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDCs may include at least one stress relieving partition.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Patent number: 9297411Abstract: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may include a bearing surface. At least one of the plurality of superhard bearing elements may include at least one texture feature that may be formed in a lateral surface thereof. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the superhard bearing elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: S Barrett Peterson, Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Publication number: 20150239097Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Patent number: 9062505Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Patent number: 8950519Abstract: Methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) include partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDC embodiments may include at least one stress relieving partition.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Publication number: 20140367177Abstract: Embodiments of methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) by partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDC embodiments including at least one stress relieving partition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Publication number: 20140366456Abstract: Methods of laser cutting polycrystalline diamond tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts are disclosed. Laser cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table provides an alternative to electrical-discharge machining (“EDM”), grinding with a diamond wheel, or lapping with a diamond wheel. Grinding or lapping with a diamond wheel is relatively slow and expensive, as diamond is used to remove a diamond material. EDM cutting of the polycrystalline diamond table is sometimes impractical or even impossible, particularly when the cobalt or other infiltrant or catalyst concentration within the polycrystalline diamond table is very low (e.g., in the case of a leached polycrystalline diamond table). As such, laser cutting provides a valuable alternative machining method that may be employed in various processes such as laser scribing, laser ablation, and laser lapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett
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Publication number: 20140367176Abstract: Methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) include partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDC embodiments may include at least one stress relieving partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani
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Publication number: 20130156357Abstract: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may include a bearing surface. At least one of the plurality of superhard bearing elements may include at least one texture feature that may be formed in a lateral surface thereof. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the superhard bearing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: S. Barrett Peterson, Jair J. Gonzalez, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, David P. Miess, Mark P. Chapman, Ronald W. Ward, Nicholas Christensen, Damon B. Crockett, Mohammad N. Sani