Patents by Inventor Yonghai Li

Yonghai Li 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: 20250248448
    Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomization device are provided, The atomizer includes: a housing; a first sealing member, arranged inside the housing, and defining, with an inner wall of the housing, a liquid storage cavity used for storing a liquid substrate, a first opening used for guiding an airflow to pass through being defined on the first sealing member; a base configured to support the first sealing member; and an atomization element held on the first sealing member and configured to atomize the liquid substrate. The atomization element includes a porous body and a heating element integrated on the porous body. The porous body spans the first opening, and at least part of the porous body abuts against a surface of a side of the first sealing member facing the liquid storage cavity, to prevent the liquid substrate from entering the first opening through the liquid storage cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Linhai LU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250248452
    Abstract: An electronic atomization device is provided. The device includes a liquid storage cavity, an atomization assembly, and a battery cell. The device further includes an airflow channel defining an airflow path from an air inlet to an inhalation port through the atomization assembly; an airflow sensor including a first side and a second side for sensing an airflow change in the airflow channel; an operating element, which closes at least one of the first side and the second side at a first position to prevent the sensor from sensing the airflow change and opens both the first side and the second side at a second position to allow the sensor to sense an airflow in the airflow channel; and a circuit, which controls the battery cell to provide power according to a sensing result of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhongyuan SUN, Biao WANG, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250248453
    Abstract: An electronic atomization device is provided. The device includes a liquid storage cavity storing a liquid substrate; an atomization assembly for atomizing the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol; an inhalation port, a first air inlet, and a first airflow channel, jointly defining a first airflow path from the first air inlet through the atomization assembly to the inhalation port; an airflow sensor for sensing an airflow change in the first airflow channel; an operating element configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the operating element closing or covering the first air inlet in the first configuration to prevent external air from entering through the first air inlet, the operating element opening or exposing the first air inlet in the second configuration; a battery cell; and a circuit board controlling to supply power to the atomization assembly based on the sensing of the airflow sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei XU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 12349729
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating device comprises an infrared emitter and an electric core for supplying power to the infrared emitter, the infrared emitter comprises at least one first infrared emission region and at least one second infrared emission region arranged in sequence along the circumferential direction of the chamber; the first infrared emission region and the second infrared emission region are independently activatable to independently radiate infrared rays into the chamber to heat different portions of the smokable material. In the above aerosol-generating device, the regions of the smokable material receiving chamber which are different along the circumferential direction correspond to the first infrared emission region and the second infrared emission region, respectively, and can be independently heated by the first infrared emission region and the second infrared emission region, respectively, in use, so that the smokable material can be gradually heated from part to whole in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Linhai Lu, Ruilong Hu, Dongjun Yan, Wenjuan Li, Jian Wu, Zuqiang Qi, Baoling Lei, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20250194680
    Abstract: A heating assembly and an aerosol-generating apparatus are provided. The heating assembly includes a heater and an electrode connecting member. The heater heats an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol. The heater is provided with an electrode. The electrode connecting member includes a first contact piece and a second contact piece. At least one of the first contact piece and the second contact piece maintains contact with the electrode to form an electrical connection. The first contact piece is provided with a first connecting portion, and the second contact piece is provided with a second connecting portion that is separated from the first connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion may be integrated together to hold the electrode connecting member on the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhiming LU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250194682
    Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomization device are provided. The atomizer includes a housing, a frame, a capillary element and a heating element. The housing defines a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid substrate. The frame is disposed in the housing and includes a liquid channel, an accommodating groove, and a vent groove recessed from a part of an inner side surface of the accommodating groove. The liquid channel is communicated with the liquid storage cavity and the accommodating groove. The capillary element is disposed in the accommodating groove, and receives and stores the liquid substrate from the liquid storage cavity through the liquid channel. The heating element is bond to a surface of the capillary element. A part of the heating element is exposed in the vent groove, so that the aerosol generated by the heating element heating the liquid substrate can be released into the vent groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Baofeng XIE, Ruilong HU, Baoling LEI, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250194684
    Abstract: An aerosol generator suitable for a liquid matrix, and an atomization unit are provided. The aerosol generator includes: a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix; a magnetic field generator for generating a changing magnetic field when power is supplied; and an atomization unit for atomizing the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol. The atomization unit includes: a porous body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and at least one sensor embedded in the porous body and located between the first surface and the second surface. The sensor is penetrated by the changing magnetic field to generate heat, to atomize the liquid matrix, and the porous body absorbs the liquid matrix through the first surface and guides the liquid matrix to pass through or avoid the sensor, to transfer toward the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhiming LU, Ruilong HU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250194683
    Abstract: An aerosol generation device is provided. The device is configured to heat an aerosol-generating product to generate an aerosol. The device includes a plasma generator configured to generate plasma to heat the aerosol-generating product through the plasma. In the aerosol generation devices, the plasma generator provides the plasma to the aerosol-generating product to heat the aerosol-generating product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huabo WANG, Xinjun LI, Rui HONG, Xiaogang FANG, Ruilong HU, Yinzhe LI, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250160406
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly is provided. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle and a sealing piece having a sleeve wall. The nozzle has a sealing sleeve part, a connecting pillar and two output paths. The connecting pillar extends downwards from a center of the main body, the sealing sleeve part extends below the connecting pillar, the sleeve wall surrounds and is disposed on the sealing sleeve part. The two output paths are located at two sides of the connecting pillar. When the nozzle assembly is used in an aerosol-generating apparatus, the two out paths are used to transfer the aerosol out such that a user can inhale the aerosol. In addition, an aerosol-generating apparatus including above nozzle assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHI YUAN, ZHONGLI XU, YONGHAI LI
  • Publication number: 20250151790
    Abstract: A ceramic heating body, an atomizer, and an aerosol generating apparatus are provided. The atomizer includes a housing; a porous liquid guide element, divided into two sections in a longitudinal direction, where an outer diameter of the first section is less than an outer diameter of the second section; a heating element, fixed on the porous liquid guide element; a bracket, where the porous liquid guide element is accommodated in an accommodating cavity of the bracket; and a first sealing element, where at least a part of the first sealing element surrounds an outer side surface of the second section. The first sealing element is arranged surrounding the outer side surface of the second section, to provide a seal between an inner wall surface of the accommodating cavity of the bracket and the outer side surface of the second section, thereby preventing leakage of a liquid substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenqiang HUANG, Liangjie SU, Baoling LEI, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 12290099
    Abstract: The present application discloses an atomizing device and electronic cigarette. The atomizing device includes: a housing having an oil storage cavity and an receiving cavity communicating with the oil storage cavity, and a base assembly having a base and an atomizing core arranged on the base. The oil storage cavity arranges at one side of the receiving cavity far away from an open end of the housing. When the base assembly is in a first state that the base is detachably connected with the housing, at least a part of the base and the atomizing core are accommodated in the receiving cavity from the open end, and the atomizing core is in fluid communication with the oil storage cavity. When the base assembly is in a second state that the base is separated from the housing, the atomizing core is disposed outside the housing along with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ruilong Hu, Xiaobo Ai, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20250134174
    Abstract: An atomizer, an electronic atomization apparatus, and a sealing element for the electronic atomization apparatus are provided. The atomizer includes a main housing; a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix; an atomization assembly used for atomizing the liquid matrix to generate aerosol; a support having a first cavity; and a flexible sealing element including a peripheral side wall. The peripheral side wall is arranged between the support and the main housing, and at least partially surrounds the support, so as to provide sealing between the support and the main housing. The sealing element further includes a sealing portion extending into the first cavity. The sealing part is arranged between the inner surface of the first cavity and the atomization assembly, so as to provide sealing between the inner surface of the first cavity and the atomization assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fuyi LI, Linhai LU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20250134170
    Abstract: An electronic atomization device and a support for the electronic atomization device are provided. The electronic atomization device includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end facing away from each other. The housing is provided therein with: a liquid storage cavity configured to store a liquid substrate; a support including a first support portion close to the proximal end in a longitudinal direction and a second support portion close to the distal end; an atomization assembly configured to atomize the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol, the atomization assembly being at least partially accommodated and held in the first support portion; and a cell configured to supply power to the atomization assembly and at least partially accommodated and held in the second support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fuyi LI, Linhai LU, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 12285052
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a device housing, and an atomizing device disposed in the device housing and an airflow sensor. An airflow path is formed between an air inlet and an aerosol passageway of the device housing so that air outside the electronic cigarette flows into the aerosol passageway through the airflow path. The airflow path includes a first airflow passageway and a second airflow passageway. The first airflow passageway extends along a direction from the air inlet toward the airflow sensor to be spatially communicated with the airflow sensor, and to lead the air outside the electronic cigarette flowing toward the airflow sensor. The second airflow passageway is used to be spatially communicated with the first airflow passageway and the aerosol passageway, respectively, and is used to lead air from the first airflow passageway flowing toward the aerosol passageway along a reverse direction facing away from the airflow sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhi Yuan, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20250127238
    Abstract: An aerosol generation apparatus and a control method therefor are provided. The method includes: controlling a power source to output power to a heater, so that the heater is within a desired temperature range or is maintained at a target temperature; and controlling the power source to output the power to the heater based on at least one predetermined value or an electric power parameter within a predetermined range during a period in which the heater is within the desired temperature range or is maintained at the target temperature, to adjust a decibel value of noise generated by an aerosol generation apparatus. The power source is controlled to output the power to the heater based on the at least one predetermined value or the electric power parameter within the predetermined range, to adjust the decibel value of the noise generated by the aerosol generation apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guangping CAO, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 12279652
    Abstract: Provided are an atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises: the atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly comprises an atomization component and first electrodes, each first electrode comprises a base portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion extends along a first direction of the electronic cigarette, and the base portion extends along a second direction basically perpendicular to the first direction. The battery assembly comprises second electrodes, each second electrode abuts against the base portion, and the second electrode extends in the first direction of the electronic cigarette and is deviated from the connecting portion. Good contact between the first electrodes of the atomization assembly and the second electrodes of the battery assembly can be ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiangguo Zhao, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20250120442
    Abstract: This application provides a vapor generation system and a vapor generation device, where the vapor generation system includes: a product box, configured to store an aerosol-generating product; a vapor generation device, configured to heat the aerosol-generating product to generate an aerosol, where an outer surface of the vapor generation device has a first plane with a largest area; and when the first plane of the vapor generation device is in contact with a largest plane of an outer surface of the product box, a contact area is defined by a plane with a smaller area of the two planes. The foregoing vapor generation system and combination of the vapor generation device and the product box is advantageous for the user to hold or maintain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Supeng KUAI, Zhongli XU, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 12278349
    Abstract: A battery health monitoring method and apparatus, and an electronic cigarette. The battery health monitoring method comprises: a control unit acquiring, according to the state of a battery, information of the battery from a detection unit; the control unit determining, based on the information of the battery, whether the battery is abnormal; and if the battery is abnormal, the control unit controlling an electronic cigarette, such that same sends an alarm signal and/or controlling the battery, such that same stops working. By means of the method, an abnormal battery in an electronic cigarette can be discovered in a timely manner, thereby avoiding damage occurring to the electronic cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huiyong Yan, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 12274304
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device, comprising: a holder (31), wherein at least a portion of the tubular hollow of the holder forms a chamber (310) to receive a smokable material A; an induction coil (32) arranged on the holder; a susceptor (33) electromagnetically coupled with the induction coil to heat the smokable material A received in the chamber, wherein the susceptor comprises a heating portion (331) and a base portion (332); and a ceramic fixing seat (34) arranged in the holder, wherein the heating portion of the susceptor penetrates the ceramic fixing seat to reach the interior of the chamber, and the base portion abuts against the ceramic fixing seat to fix and maintain the susceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Wu, Huanjie He, Hengkun Zhao, Junhui Li, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 12274300
    Abstract: A heating device, used for heating an aerosol generating substrate to form an aerosol, comprises a heating body, wherein the heating body comprises a base body configured to have a chamber for receiving at least part of the aerosol generating substrate and further comprises an infrared radiation coating formed on the outer surface of the chamber and used for generating infrared rays after a temperature rise and transmitting energy to the aerosol generating substrate in the chamber at least in an infrared radiation manner, so that at least one component in the aerosol generating substrate is volatilized to form an aerosol, wherein the surface roughness of the outer surface of the chamber is greater than the surface roughness of the inner surface of the chamber. A rough surface is formed at an interface between the outer surface of the base body and the infrared electrothermal coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian Wu, Zuqiang Qi, Baoling Lei, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li