Patents by Inventor Steven Christensen

Steven 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).

  • Publication number: 20250151173
    Abstract: Vaporizers apparatuses, including cartridges and vaporizers having fluid-level windows through the body of the vaporizer allowing visualization into the cartridge and the vaporizer; the cartridge is magnetically coupled to the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Adam BOWEN, Steven CHRISTENSEN, Christopher Nicholas HIBMACRONAN, James MONSEES, Joshua MORENSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20250151172
    Abstract: Vaporizers apparatuses, including cartridges and vaporizers having fluid-level windows through the body of the vaporizer allowing visualization into the cartridge and the vaporizer; the cartridge is magnetically coupled to the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Adam BOWEN, Steven CHRISTENSEN, Christopher Nicholas HIBMACRONAN, James MONSEES, Joshua MORENSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20250144333
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein
  • Publication number: 20250151171
    Abstract: Vaporizers apparatuses, including cartridges and vaporizers having fluid-level windows through the body of the vaporizer allowing visualization into the cartridge and the vaporizer; the cartridge is magnetically coupled to the vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Adam BOWEN, Steven CHRISTENSEN, Christopher Nicholas HIBMACRONAN, James MONSEES, Joshua MORENSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20250127998
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Jay Hatton, Steven Christensen, Esteban Leon Duque, Ariel Atkins, James Monsees, Adam Bowen
  • Patent number: 12279646
    Abstract: Vaporization devices, components, and methods of operating the same are described. In some implementations, an apparatus includes a cartridge comprising an aerosol outlet, a fluid storage compartment, a resistive heating element, and first and second cartridge electrical contacts, and a device body comprising a power supply, a receptacle, first and second device electrical contacts, and a controller. When the receptacle at least partially receives the cartridge in two different orientations, the first and second device electrical contacts are configured to couple the first and second cartridge electrical contacts, and the controller is configured to provide power from the power supply to the resistive heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, James Monsees, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan
  • Publication number: 20250108573
    Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge is described that is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for maximizing a reservoir volume within the vaporizer cartridge for the containing of vaporizable material thereby increasing the output of vaporized vaporizable material from a compact cartridge configuration. Additionally, associated methods of manufacturing are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, James Monsees, Matthew Rios, Bryan White
  • Patent number: 12256784
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Publication number: 20250089798
    Abstract: Vaporization devices and methods of operating them. In particular, described herein are methods for controlling the power applied to a resistive heater of a vaporization device by measuring the resistance of the resistive heater at discrete intervals. Changes in the resistance during heating may be used to control the power applied to heat the resistive heater during operation. Also described herein are vaporization devices that are configured to measure the resistance of the resistive heater during heating and to control the application of power to the resistive heater based on the resistance values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton
  • Publication number: 20250072509
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Patent number: 12226567
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Pax Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas Jay Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Patent number: 12225941
    Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge for a vaporizer device. For example, the vaporizer cartridge and/or features thereof may improve management of leaks of vaporizable material from the vaporizer cartridge, control of airflow within and/or near the vaporizer cartridge, heating of vaporizable material in the vaporizer cartridge, management of condensate in the vaporizer cartridge, and/or other assembly features of the vaporizer cartridge. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew Rios, Christopher James Rosser, Andrew J. Stratton, Alim Thawer, James P. Westley
  • Patent number: 12214562
    Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge is described that is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for maximizing a reservoir volume within the vaporizer cartridge for the containing of vaporizable material thereby increasing the output of vaporized vaporizable material from a compact cartridge configuration. Additionally, associated methods of manufacturing are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, James Monsees, Matthew Rios, Bryan White
  • Publication number: 20250000178
    Abstract: A vaporizer device may include various modular components. The vaporizer device may include a first subassembly. The first subassembly may include 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 may include a second subassembly. The second subassembly may include a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device may also include a third subassembly. The third subassembly may include 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    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
  • Publication number: 20240416053
    Abstract: Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including cannabis oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees
  • Publication number: 20240398025
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for discriminating between user blowing and drawing (sucking) in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are electronic aerosol devices and methods of controlling or operating them which can accurately differentiate between blowing and drawing (sucking) through the mouthpiece and adjust the control of the vaporizer accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton
  • Publication number: 20240365443
    Abstract: A vaporizer device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material and an atomizer chamber that includes a heating element. The heating element can heat the vaporizable material. The heating element can include two rigid portions that are spaced apart by a span that defines a capillary gap. The capillary gap can draw the vaporizable material from the reservoir to a heater region to be vaporized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Steven Christensen, Alexander J. Gould, Bryan White
  • Patent number: D1049480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Belisle, Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen, Carlos A Dominguez, Dylan E. Entelis, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Matthew J. Malone, James Monsees, Zachary T. Scott, John Travis Wettroth
  • Patent number: D1052795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Juul Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bowen, James Monsees, Steven Christensen, Christopher Nicholas HibmaCronan, Joshua Morenstein
  • Patent number: D1054094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Cheung, Steven Christensen