Patents by Inventor Steven J. Larson

Steven J. Larson 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).

  • Electrically heated cigarette smoking system lighter cartridge dryer
    Patent number: 7392809
    Abstract: A dryer for a smoking device includes a heating element adapted to fit within a cigarette receiving portion of the smoking device, the heating element projecting from a base portion of the dryer. The base portion of the dryer has an interface surface on which the smoking device rests when the heating element is positioned within the cigarette receiving portion of the smoking device. At least one air passageway is provided in the base portion of the dryer to communicate between the cigarette receiving portion and surrounding ambient air when the smoking device rests on the interface surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Larson, John M. Campbell, Robert L. Ripley