Patents by Inventor Paul Novak
Paul Novak 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: 20240108076Abstract: Smoking articles, and methods for forming such smoking articles, such as an electronic smoking article, are provided. An exemplary smoking article comprises a control body portion having a control body engagement end, and having a first control component therein. A cartridge body portion includes a cartridge body engagement end configured to removably engage the control body engagement end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further includes a consumable arrangement comprising at least an aerosol precursor composition and at least one heating element operably engaged therewith, and a second control component. At least the consumable arrangement is configured to be in communication with the first control component upon engagement between the cartridge body and control body portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Stephen Benson Sears, Timothy Brian Nestor, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Steven Lee Alderman, Michael Ryan Galloway, Quentin Paul Guenther, JR., Frederic Philippe Ampolini, Raymond C. Henry, JR., Allen Michael East
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Publication number: 20240090086Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The cartridge may include a base, a reservoir substrate, and an atomizer. The reservoir substrate may define a cavity therethrough. The atomizer may comprise a liquid transport element and a heating element extending at least partially about the liquid transport element. The atomizer may extend through the cavity through the reservoir substrate such that the heating element is positioned proximate an end of the reservoir substrate. Ends of the liquid transport element may extend to an opposing end of the reservoir substrate. A related method for assembling a cartridge for a smoking article is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: John DePiano, David Smith, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Frank S. Silveira, Steven Lee Alderman, Grady Lance Dooly, Frederic Philippe Ampolini, Timothy Brian Nestor, Quentin Paul Guenther, JR., Stephen Benson Sears, John William Wolber, Michael Laine
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Patent number: 9483255Abstract: Solutions are described that enable a user equipment (UE) for a communication system to modify resource files, e.g., audio files, picture files, video clips, etc., used by Java applications without requiring downloading of entire applications. Error reports are sent to application providers that relate to specific resource files based on modified application descriptor files.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)Inventors: Georgios Katsaros, Paul Novak
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Publication number: 20090228878Abstract: Solutions are described that enable a user equipment (UE) for a communication system to modify resource files, e.g., audio files, picture files, video clips, etc., used by Java applications without requiring downloading of entire applications. Error reports are sent to application providers that relate to specific resource files based on modified application descriptor files.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON (PUBL)Inventors: Georgios Katsaros, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 6902229Abstract: A fixing 4 for a vehicle roof comprises a foot portion 2 having a projecting boss 18, which boss 18 is adapted to project through an opening in a vehicle roof, the fixing 4 also comprising engagement means adapted to be received in an opening 28 in the boss 18, and fastening means 6 also adapted to be received in the opening 28 in the boss 18 to thereby secure the engagement means 7 in position and thereby prevent removal of the boss 18 from said opening in the vehicle roof.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Thule Automotive LimitedInventors: Dean Bradbrook, Paul Novak
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Publication number: 20050029838Abstract: A fixing 4 for a vehicle roof comprises a foot portion 2 having a projecting boss 18, which boss 18 is adapted to project through an opening in a vehicle roof, the fixing 4 also comprising engagement means adapted to be received in an opening 28 in the boss 18, and fastening means 6 also adapted to be received in the opening 28 in the boss 11 to thereby secure the engagement means 7 in position and thereby prevent removal of the boss 18 from said opening in the vehicle roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Thule Automotive Limited Bardot Hall Industrial EstateInventors: Dean Bradbrook, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 5921953Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for irrigating body cavities with a fluid, comprising a reservoir containing the irrigating fluid, a pumping unit which pumps the irrigating fluid from the reservoir via an instrument into the body cavity to be treated, a collector vessel receiving the irrigating fluid flowing out of the body cavity, and measuring means which detect the difference between the introduced quantity of irrigating fluid and the flowing-out quantity of irrigating fluid. The invention excels itself by the aspect that an electronic evaluation unit determines, on the basis of the output signal of the measuring means, the quantity of irrigating fluid lost and additionally the rate of variation of the lost quantity versus time.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Storz Endoskop GmbHInventors: Paul Novak, Jacques Hamou, Arnaud Wattiez
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Patent number: 5918894Abstract: A bicycle mechanism to permit a forward force to be applied to the bicycle's drive wheel by backward rotation of the bicycle's pedals in addition to permitting a forward force to be applied to the drive wheel by a forward rotation of said pedals. The bicycle mechanism preferably has pedal arms, having pedals mounted thereon, mounted on a pedal shaft to drive the pedal shaft in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and a driving means to cause the forward movement of the bicycle when the pedal shaft is driven in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Novator L.L.C.Inventors: Salvatore Toronto, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 5765847Abstract: A bicycle mechanism to permit a forward force to be applied to the bicycle's drive wheel by backward rotation of the bicycle's pedals in addition to permitting a forward force to be applied to the drive wheel by a forward rotation of said pedals. The bicycle mechanism preferably has pedal arms, having pedals mounted thereon, mounted on a pedal shaft to drive the pedal shaft in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and a driving means to cause the forward movement of the bicycle when the pedal shaft is driven in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Novator, L.L.C.Inventors: Salvatore Toronto, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 5662346Abstract: The invention discloses a pedal mechanism for a bicycle or a piece of exercise equipment which allows one to impart forward motion to the drive wheel of the bicycle through an alternating or stair climbing pedalling motion. The downward force of one of the pedals causes the other pedal to move in the opposite direction. Depending on the position of the pedals, many different pedalling patterns are possible.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: NovaTor, L.L.C.Inventors: Salvatore Toronto, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 5662347Abstract: A Pedal mechanism for a bicycle or similar piece of exercise equipment is disclosed which allows one to apply a forward force to the drive wheel by simultaneously pressing down on both pedals of the bicycle. The pedals are positioned parallel to one another extending in the same direction from the pedal shaft. The pedalling motion of the invention can be performed with the pedals positioned pointing towards the front of the bicycle or with the pedals pointing towards the rear of the bicycle. The pedalling motions are referred to as a hopping or kangaroo stroke.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: NovaTor, L.L.C.Inventors: Salvatore Toronto, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 5551718Abstract: A bicycle mechanism to permit a forward force to be applied to the bicycle's drive wheel by backward rotation of the bicycle's pedals in addition to permitting a forward force to be applied to the drive wheel by a forward rotation of said pedals. A preferred embodiment allows one of the pedals to be rotated in one direction while the other pedal rotates in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Inventors: Salvatore Toronto, Paul Novak
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Patent number: 4741292Abstract: A rapper system particularly adapted for removing slag and other encrustations from heat transfer tubes or walls of heat exchanger components. The rapper systems according to this invention employ an electro-impulse type actuator. Linkages couple the heat exchanger components to the actuator such that the actuator exerts simultaneous but opposing forces to the driven surfaces to generate a modal response at the surfaces. Such deflection causes ash encrustations to be removed from the heat exchanger components. According to one embodiment, an elongated cross beam is used with an actuator mounted to it and driving a single connecting rod, whereas other connecting rods are coupled to the cross member. In another embodiment, a pair of cross members are provided which are oriented along skewed axes and drive four or more points on the heat exchanger components.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1986Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox CompanyInventor: Paul Novak