Patents by Inventor Simon J. Smith
Simon J. Smith 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: 20230105275Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having a storage chamber and a dispensing chamber, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the dispensing chamber. The storage chamber is configured to hold a first fraction of a vaporizable material and the dispensing chamber is configured to hold a second fraction of the vaporizable material. The dispensing chamber is further configured to selectively dispense at least a first portion of the second fraction of the vaporizable material through at least one dispense opening in response to generation of one or more pressure pulses created within the dispensing chamber. The vaporizable chamber is configured to receive the dispensed vaporizable material from the dispensing chamber for vaporization by a first heating element to form a vaporized material. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Christopher James Rosser, Simon J. Smith
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Publication number: 20220322742Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. In some embodiments, the system includes a vaporizer device with a heating system configured to heat a vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a compression plate configured to press the vaporizable material insert against the heating element. The heating system can include an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. Various embodiments of vaporizer material inserts that can be included and used with the system are also described. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Oliver J. Batley, Simon Burge, Ian Garcia-Doty, Xenofon Kalogeropoulos, Alexander R. Mauchle, Andrew D. Newbold, Simon J. Smith, Paul R. Vieira, Jack O. Walton
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Patent number: 11464921Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having a storage chamber and a dispensing chamber, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the dispensing chamber. The storage chamber is configured to hold a first fraction of a vaporizable material and the dispensing chamber is configured to hold a second fraction of the vaporizable material. The dispensing chamber is further configured to selectively dispense at least a first portion of the second fraction of the vaporizable material through at least one dispense opening in response to generation of one or more pressure pulses created within the dispensing chamber. The vaporizable chamber is configured to receive the dispensed vaporizable material from the dispensing chamber for vaporization by a first heating element to form a vaporized material. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Christopher James Rosser, Simon J. Smith
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Publication number: 20220053828Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. The system includes a insert configured to be inserted into a compartment of a vaporizer device. In some embodiments, the insert includes a jacket defining an inner chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and a heating element configured to heat the vaporizable material, thereby generating the inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the insert may include a filter at least partly saturated with a second vaporizable material and configured to generate a vapor when heated by the heating element, thereby forming a mixture of inhalable aerosol. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Oliver J. Batley, Ian Garcia-Doty, Xenofon Kalogeropoulos, Joshua A. Kurzman, Alexander R. Mauchle, Andrew D. Newbold, Simon J. Smith, Paul R. Vieira
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Publication number: 20200138113Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having a storage chamber and a dispensing chamber, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the dispensing chamber. The storage chamber is configured to hold a first fraction of a vaporizable material and the dispensing chamber is configured to hold a second fraction of the vaporizable material. The dispensing chamber is further configured to selectively dispense at least a first portion of the second fraction of the vaporizable material through at least one dispense opening in response to generation of one or more pressure pulses created within the dispensing chamber. The vaporizable chamber is configured to receive the dispensed vaporizable material from the dispensing chamber for vaporization by a first heating element to form a vaporized material. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Christopher James Rosser, Simon J. Smith
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Publication number: 20200113245Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having at least one inner container that is configured to hold a vaporizable material, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the reservoir housing and including at least one wicking element configured to draw the vaporizable material from the at least one inner container to the vaporization chamber to be vaporized by a heating element, in which the at least one inner container is substantially sealed to the at least one wicking element, and wherein the at least one inner container is configured to collapse as the vaporizable material is withdrawn therefrom. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Christopher J. Rosser, Simon J. Smith, James P. Westley
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Patent number: 9744493Abstract: Air filtering devices are disclosed that contain a first filter cartridge having a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet and a curved filter bed having a concave surface disposed such that air to be filtered passes through the inlet, the curved filter bed, and the outlet. The air filtering devices also contain a blower assembly having a blower inlet in fluid communication with the cartridge outlet and a blower outlet, the blower assembly includes a motor proximate to the concave surface of the curved filter bed. The motor has a rotational axis such that the rotational axis is adjacent to the center of curvature of the curved filter bed. The air filtering device may be used in powered air purifying respirators.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Pierre Legare, Gary E. Dwyer, Andrew Murphy, Simon J. Smith
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Publication number: 20160288143Abstract: A spray apparatus includes an outlet connected to a cyclone chamber with at least one gas inlet to the chamber connected to a pressurized source of gas, and at least one liquid inlet to the chamber for connection to a liquid source. The cyclone chamber has a cross section that decreases in a direction away from the outlet and a closed base such that in use at least one of the liquid and gas entering the chamber forms a reverse flow cyclone, in which the liquid or gas travels in a first direction away from the inlet to the closed base and thereafter reverses direction and travels towards the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS LIMITEDInventors: Julia E. GREENWOOD, Simon BURGE, Simon J. SMITH
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Publication number: 20130047985Abstract: The present disclosure provides dry powder inhalers, containers for carrying a dose of dry powder medicament particles for dry powder inhalers, and a hinge that, while enjoying broader applicability, may be used in such inhalers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: David S. Harris, Matthew D. Allen, Amanda J. Fuller, Nicholas Harrison, Karl J. Hewson, Peter D. Hodson, Scott A. Lewis, Tom A. Oakley, Samantha A. Patterson, Simon J. Smith, Rachel V. Striebig, Adam J. Stuart
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Publication number: 20110308524Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter bed comprising at least one chemical filtering medium and a pleated filter element. The pleated filter element includes a particulate filtering medium and at least one chemical filtering medium. In one implementation, the pleated element includes a non-woven web of polymeric fibers and more than 60 percent weight sorbent particles enmeshed in the web. At least one chemical filtering medium in the pleated element and at least one chemical filtering medium of the filter bed can be designed to be capable of targeting different chemical substances. Some filter assemblies of the present disclosure may be disposed within an interior of a fluid-impermeable housing having an inlet and an outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Larry A. Brey, Duane D. Fansler, Lisa M. Croll, Simon J. Smith
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Publication number: 20110126713Abstract: Air filtering devices are disclosed that contain a first filter cartridge having a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet and a curved filter bed having a concave surface disposed such that air to be filtered passes through the inlet, the curved filter bed, and the outlet. The air filtering devices also contain a blower assembly having a blower inlet in fluid communication with the cartridge outlet and a blower outlet, the blower assembly includes a motor proximate to the concave surface of the curved filter bed. The motor has a rotational axis such that the rotational axis is adjacent to the center of curvature of the curved filter bed. The air filtering device may be used in powered air purifying respirators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Pierre Legare, Gary E. Dwyer, Andrew Murphy, Simon J. Smith
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Patent number: 7309513Abstract: Filter systems that are effective against a broad range of contaminants including HCN, cyanogen chloride (CK), acid contaminants. and basic contaminants such as ammonia without the need (but with the option, if desired) for using molybdenum or chromium containing materials. The filtering systems of the present invention include a tungsten-based material and other impregnants incorporated into a substrate such as filter media particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Larry A. Brey, Simon J. Smith, Glenn E. Weagle
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Patent number: 7004990Abstract: Filter systems that are effective against a broad range of contaminants including HCN, cyanogen chloride (CK), acid contaminants and basic contaminants such as ammonia without the need (but with the option, if desired) for using molybdenum or chromium containing materials. The filtering systems of the present invention include a tungsten-based material and other impregnants incorporated into a substrate such as filter media particles.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Larry A. Brey, Simon J. Smith, Glenn E. Weagle
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Publication number: 20040261385Abstract: Filter systems that are effective against a broad range of contaminants including HCN, cyanogen chloride (CK), acid contaminants. and basic contaminants such as ammonia without the need (but with the option, if desired) for using molybdenum or chromium containing materials. The filtering systems of the present invention include a tungsten-based material and other impregnants incorporated into a substrate such as filter media particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Larry A. Brey, Simon J. Smith, Glenn E. Weagle
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Sublimation of solid organic compounds onto substrate surfaces in the presence of a fluid impregnant
Patent number: 6767860Abstract: An approach for beneficially incorporating both a solid organic impregnant and a fluid impregnant into filter media particles without the presence or addition of one unduly affecting the performance of the other. The present invention achieves impregnation by combining sublimation and non-bulk absorption techniques. These techniques may be carried out in sequential, simultaneous, overlapping, and/or alternating fashion, or the like. The invention is especially suitable when the filter media particles already contain or are to contain one or more other impregnants, whose function or presence might be adversely affected when conventional methods are used to add the solid organic and fluid materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jamie A. Hern, Simon J. Smith -
SUBLIMATION OF SOLID ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ONTO SUBSTRATE SURFACES IN THE PRESENCE OF A FLUID IMPREGNANT
Publication number: 20040127356Abstract: An approach for beneficially incorporating both a solid organic impregnant and a fluid impregnant into filter media particles without the presence or addition of one unduly affecting the performance of the other. The present invention achieves impregnation by combining sublimation and non-bulk absorption techniques. These techniques may be carried out in sequential, simultaneous, overlapping, and/or alternating fashion, or the like. The invention is especially suitable when the filter media particles already contain or are to contain one or more other impregnants, whose function or presence might be adversely affected when conventional methods are used to add the solid organic and fluid materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2001Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Jamie A. Hern, Simon J. Smith -
Patent number: 6344071Abstract: Filter medium includes at least two kinds of filter media particles. A first plurality of filter media particles includes an extended surface area substrate comprising at least one transition metal impregnant. A second plurality of filter media particles includes an extended surface area substrate comprising a tertiary amine impregnant. In preferred embodiments, at least one and preferably both of the kinds of filter media particles is/are substantially free of chromium, and more preferably contain no detectable chromium. The filtering medium has very broad filtering capabilities. The filtering medium successfully achieves performance levels mandated both by applicable industrial filter approval specifications and by international military filter performance specifications.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Simon J. Smith, Jamie A. Hern