Patents by Inventor Steven Michael Schennum

Steven Michael Schennum 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: 10791767
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery devices comprise a control device that includes a battery, a control component, and an outer housing that defines receiving chamber, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece portion, a tank that contains a liquid composition, and a heater configured to heat the liquid composition. The cartridge and the control device each include at least one connector configured to provide a magnetic and an electrical connection between the cartridge and the control device such that the cartridge can be removably and operatively received into the cartridge receiving chamber of the control body, wherein the at least one connector of the cartridge is located on the mouthpiece portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: RAI STRATEGIC HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Zachary Hy Burchman
  • Patent number: 10770913
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack includes a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery, wherein the e-cigarette can be re-charged in the tube without disassembly of the e-cigarette; and a dual activation mechanism comprising two separate triggers for causing the re-charging mechanism to begin re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery. The re-charging begins only in response to the direct activation by a user of both of the separate triggers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Justin Banker Peart
  • Patent number: 10750779
    Abstract: A pack is provided for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a tube having a substantially cylindrical shape. The tube has a hole defined by an open end of the tube for receiving an e-cigarette into the tube, such that the e-cigarette is held in the tube. The pack further includes a re-charging mechanism for re-charging an e-cigarette held within the tube, and a light for indicating a charging state of the e-cigarette in the tube. The light is located at the open end of the tube adjacent the hole for receiving the e-cigarette into the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Justin Banker Peart
  • Publication number: 20200113244
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control device that includes an outer housing defining a cartridge receiving chamber, and further includes a power source and a control component, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece, a tank, a heating assembly, and a bottom cap. The mouthpiece defines an exit portal in an end thereof, and the tank is configured to contain a liquid composition therein. The cartridge is configured to be removably coupled with the receiving chamber of the control device, and the heating assembly defines a vaporization chamber and is configured to heat the liquid composition to generate an aerosol. The heating assembly comprises a substantially planar heating member and a liquid transport element, wherein the heating member is installed in a bowed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Sean A. Daugherty, Jared Aller, Michael Ryan Galloway, Justin Holt, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
  • Publication number: 20200119489
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery devices comprise a control device that includes a battery, a control component, and an outer housing that defines receiving chamber, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece portion, a tank that contains a liquid composition, and a heater configured to heat the liquid composition. The cartridge and the control device each include at least one connector configured to provide a magnetic and an electrical connection between the cartridge and the control device such that the cartridge can be removably and operatively received into the cartridge receiving chamber of the control body, wherein the at least one connector of the cartridge is located on the mouthpiece portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Zachary Hy Burchman
  • Publication number: 20200113242
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control device that includes an outer housing defining a cartridge receiving chamber, and further includes a power source and a control component, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece, a tank, a heating assembly, and a bottom cap. The mouthpiece defines an exit portal in an end thereof, and the tank is configured to contain a liquid composition therein. The cartridge is configured to be removably coupled with the receiving chamber of the control device, and the heating assembly defines a vaporization chamber and is configured to heat the liquid composition to generate an aerosol. An inlet airflow is defined by a gap between the cartridge and the control device that originates at an interface between an outer peripheral surface the mouthpiece and control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Sean A. Daugherty, Jared Aller, Michael Ryan Galloway, Justin Holt, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
  • Publication number: 20200113243
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. In some implementations, the aerosol delivery device may comprise a control device and a cartridge having a mouthpiece portion and a tank portion with respective proximal and distal ends, the tank portion being configured to contain a liquid composition, and the cartridge further including a liquid transport element and an atomizing member. At least a portion of the liquid transport element may be positioned proximate the atomizing member, and at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned proximate the distal end of the mouthpiece portion. In other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned above the proximal end of the tank portion. In still other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned between the proximal end of the tank portion and the distal end of the tank portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Zachary Hy Burchman
  • Publication number: 20200000144
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a container for an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavored vapor delivery system. The container has a rigid elongate body which defines a chamber including an end and an insert received in the end having first and ancillary openings that lead into the chamber. The insert includes a dividing wall to separate the first and ancillary openings in the insert so that an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system inserted into the chamber through the first opening protrudes therefrom and is supported in an upright position within the chamber by the insert. A lid is pivotally attached to the body so that it covers the first and ancillary openings in the insert in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Tom MCKEON, Jeremy ABEL
  • Publication number: 20200000142
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON, Matthew Joel NETTENSTROM, Justin Banker PEART
  • Patent number: 10433584
    Abstract: A pack holds and re-charges an e-cigarette which has a tip connector with first and second charging contacts. The pack includes a pack battery; a body including a tube having an open first end for receiving the e-cigarette; and a connection assembly which is positioned at a second opposite end of the tube and includes a connector with a central contact and an outer contact for re-charging the e-cigarette using the pack battery. The outer contact of the connection assembly comprises a generally annular base and at least two lugs which project from the base in the direction of the first end of the tube and which define a docking station between the lugs for receiving the tip connector of the e-cigarette. The base of the outer contact is spring-mounted, such as by a spring, relative to a housing, of the connection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Deon Ding, Ryan Zhang
  • Patent number: 10412994
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Justin Banker Peart
  • Publication number: 20190276204
    Abstract: A case for a cartridge for a vapor provision device is configured such that opening the case involves a coordinated action using both hands. In some implementations, the case includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion which come together to contain and enclose the cartridge when the case is shut and separate to open the case to allow access to the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Michael MCKEON, Steven Michael SCHENNUM
  • Publication number: 20190246693
    Abstract: A vapor provision device including an atomizer for vaporizing a liquid; an air passage through the atomizer, the air passage exiting the device at a mouthpiece; at least one air inlet, joined by a channel to the air passage through the atomizer; and at least one resilient seal which acts to restrict air from the air inlet travelling to the air passage except through the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: MATTHEW JOEL NETTENSTROM, DAVID LEADLEY, STEVEN MICHAEL SCHENNUM, SIDDHARTHA JAIN
  • Publication number: 20190216129
    Abstract: A storage case for an electronic vapor provision device component having a reservoir for source liquid, the case defining an interior storage volume and including a receiving volume configured to receive at least one such component within the case; and at least one sealing means configured to inhibit liquid held in such a component received in the receiving volume from flowing into the interior storage volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Siddhartha JAIN, Rory FRASER, Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON
  • Publication number: 20190181675
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack includes a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery, wherein the e-cigarette can be re-charged in the tube without disassembly of the e-cigarette; and a dual activation mechanism comprising two separate triggers for causing the re-charging mechanism to begin re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery. The re-charging begins only in response to the direct activation by a user of both of the separate triggers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON, Matthew Joel NETTENSTROM, Justin Banker PEART
  • Publication number: 20190099567
    Abstract: A vapor provision device including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from a vapor precursor material for inhalation by a user; wherein the device has a length L along a length direction, a thickness T along a thickness direction which is orthogonal to the length direction, and a width W along a width direction which is perpendicular to both the length direction and the thickness direction, wherein the width W and length L are both at least twice the thickness T, and wherein a minimum radius of curvature for a peripheral edge of the device in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction is at least 0.1 W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: MATTHEW NETTENSTROM, THOMAS MICHAEL MCKEON, STEVEN MICHAEL SCHENNUM
  • Patent number: 10236708
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack includes a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery, wherein the e-cigarette can be re-charged in the tube without disassembly of the e-cigarette; and a dual activation mechanism comprising two separate triggers for causing the re-charging mechanism to begin re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery. The re-charging begins only in response to the direct activation by a user of both of the separate triggers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Justin Banker Peart
  • Publication number: 20190046745
    Abstract: A cartomiser for a vapour provision system, the cartomiser including: a container for holding a reservoir of free liquid to be vaporised; an atomising chamber; a porous wick extending from inside the container, through an aperture in a wall of the atomising chamber, to inside the atomising chamber in order to convey the liquid from the reservoir to the inside of the atomising chamber for vaporisation; and a resilient seal provided in the aperture to restrict the liquid from entering the atomising chamber from the reservoir except by travelling along the wick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Joel NETTENSTROM, David LEADLEY, Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Kenny OTIABA
  • Patent number: 10194689
    Abstract: A container for an electronic nicotine delivery system. The container has a body having a pair of end walls spaced from each other by a base wall and the body also includes a recess extending between the end walls to receive an electronic nicotine delivery system. A lid is pivotally attached to the body for rotation between open and closed positions about an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of an electronic nicotine delivery system received in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Jeremy Aaron Abel
  • Patent number: D852408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Justin Banker Peart, Jeremy Wright