Patents by Inventor Steve Rinehart
Steve Rinehart 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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Patent number: 10959457Abstract: An e-vaping device includes a battery section, an e-vaping tank capable of holding a liquid material, and an adapter connecting the battery section to the e-vaping tank. The adapter includes a heater capable of vaporizing the liquid material, and a wick capable of drawing the liquid material from the e-vaping tank to the heater. The adapter is connected to the e-vaping tank and the power source section via threaded connections. The threaded connections between the adapter and the battery section have threads with a non-standard pitch.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Steve Rinehart, Barry Smith, Charles Dendy
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Patent number: 10952474Abstract: The e-vaping device includes a first section with a housing, an inner tube within the housing, a reservoir configured to contain a liquid material, a heater and wick in communication with the reservoir and the inner tube and a first threaded connector at an end of the first section. The first threaded connector has first threads with a non-standard pitch. A second section includes a power supply and a second threaded connector at an end of the second section. The second threaded connector has second threads configured to mate with the non-standard pitch of the first threads. Values of nominal dimensions of the first and second threads, other than the non-standard pitch of the first and second threads, are standard nominal thread dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Steve Rinehart, Barry Smith, Charles Dendy
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Publication number: 20180368479Abstract: An e-vaping device includes a battery section, an e-vaping tank capable of holding a liquid material, and an adapter connecting the battery section to the e-vaping tank. The adapter includes a heater capable of vaporizing the liquid material, and a wick capable of drawing the liquid material from the e-vaping tank to the heater. The adapter is connected to the e-vaping tank and the power source section via threaded connections. The threaded connections between the adapter and the battery section have threads with a non-standard pitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Steve RINEHART, Barry SMITH, Charles DENDY
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Patent number: 9180988Abstract: An apparatus for use in the formation and filling of a pouched product.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Marc D. Belcastro, Dwight D. Williams
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Patent number: 9044049Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component at a moisture content of 10 to 15% contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20140166512Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20140158145Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 8678015Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 8671952Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20110240048Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20110232232Abstract: An apparatus for use in the formation and filling of a pouched product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicants: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC., PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Marc D. Belcastro, Dwight D. Williams
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Publication number: 20110203601Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 7980251Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 7950399Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20070261707Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component at a moisture content of 10 to 15% contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
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Publication number: 20070095356Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
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Publication number: 20070012328Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott