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).

  • Patent number: 10959457
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Barry Smith, Charles Dendy
  • Patent number: 10952474
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Barry Smith, Charles Dendy
  • Publication number: 20180368479
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Steve RINEHART, Barry SMITH, Charles DENDY
  • Patent number: 9180988
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in the formation and filling of a pouched product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Marc D. Belcastro, Dwight D. Williams
  • Patent number: 9044049
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20140166512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20140158145
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Patent number: 8678015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Patent number: 8671952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20110240048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20110232232
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in the formation and filling of a pouched product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicants: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC., PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
    Inventors: Steve Rinehart, Marc D. Belcastro, Dwight D. Williams
  • Publication number: 20110203601
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Patent number: 7980251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Patent number: 7950399
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20070261707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
  • Publication number: 20070095356
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott
  • Publication number: 20070012328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Winterson, Timothy Cochran, Tommy Holland, Karen Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Scott