Patents by Inventor YONGLU GUO

YONGLU GUO 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: 11903420
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Eric Force, Yonglu Guo, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 11659862
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer with a first storage chamber formed in an end thereof, a first elastic element received in the first storage chamber, a first push pin slidably received in the first storage chamber. The first push pin is capable of sliding along an axial direction of the first storage chamber; an end of the first push pin abuts against the first elastic element. The electronic cigarette further comprises a power source assembly with a second storage chamber formed in an end thereof that is closer to the atomizer, a second elastic element received in the second storage chamber, a second push pin slidably received in the second storage chamber; the second push pin is capable of sliding along an axial direction of the second storage chamber; an end of the second push pin abuts against the second elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yifei Wu, Yonglu Guo, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20230129267
    Abstract: A heating assembly includes: a lower base, an upper part of the lower base being provided with two supporting parts oppositely arranged; a heating element including a heating part and electrode parts, and the heating part is made of a woven mesh, the electrode parts abut against the supporting parts; an oil-guiding cotton abutting against an upper surface of the heating part; and an upper base fastened to the upper part of the lower base to fix the heating element and the oil-guiding cotton. A manufacturing method of a heating assembly is provided, including: providing a lower base; arranging a heating element on an upper part of the lower base; arranging an oil-guiding cotton on an upper surface of the heating element; and fastening an upper base to the lower base, to fix the oil-guiding cotton and the heating element between the upper base and the lower base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jiatai CHEN, Yonglu GUO, Shengwen ZHOU, Fangqin FAN
  • Publication number: 20230086893
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Eric FORCE, Yonglu GUO, Yonghai LI
  • Publication number: 20220354165
    Abstract: An atomizing device includes a housing, an end lid and a cover. The end lid is disposed at an end of the housing, and is hermitically connected with the housing. The cover is disposed to cover around the end lid. A first conducting groove is disposed to extend circumferentially at a selective one of an outer wall of the end lid and an inner wall of the cover. A second conducting groove is spatially communicated with the first conducting groove, and an included angle is formed between the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove. A sliding piece is disposed at the rest of the outer wall of the end lid and the inner wall of the cover to mate with the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove. The sliding piece is disposed to move in the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: LING PENG, BING WANG, YONGLU GUO, XIAOFENG HUANG, ZHONGLI XU, YONGHAI LI
  • Patent number: 11490658
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Eric Force, Yonglu Guo, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 11122836
    Abstract: An atomizer with adjustable air intake quantity is disclosed including: an atomizer body, having a liquid storage chamber formed therein for storing tobacco liquid; an aerosol generator, configured for aerosolizing the tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol; at least one air inlet, formed on the atomizer body; an air pipe, disposed inside of the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol to flow along the air pipe; the air inlet being in communication with the air pipe; and an adjusting cover, connected with the atomizer body by a thread to cover the air inlet; the adjusting cover is configured for being rotated to move up and down along axial direction of the atomizer body, to adjust a clearance between an edge of the adjusting cover and the atomizer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhanjun Jiang, Yonglu Guo, Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu
  • Patent number: 11064731
    Abstract: An atomizer capable of refilling tobacco liquid and an electronic cigarette having the same are disclosed, including: an atomizing body with a liquid storage chamber formed therein; the atomizing body has an injection end for injecting tobacco liquid, the injection end of the atomizing body has a liquid inlet communicated with the liquid storage chamber; an end cover, movably arranged on the end of the atomizing body and capable of reversibly moving from a first place to a second place, when the end cover is at the first place, the liquid inlet is closed, when the end cover is at the second place, the liquid inlet is opened; and an elastic element, configured to supply an elastic deforming force on the end cover opposite to a moving direction of the end cover, during that the end cover is moving from the first place to the second place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fangqin Fan, Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Yonglu Guo
  • Patent number: 10849362
    Abstract: An atomizer with easy assembly and disassembly is disclosed including: an atomizer body; a liquid storage chamber formed inside the atomizer body and configured for storing the tobacco liquid; an aerosol generator, configured for aerosolizing tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol, and capable of being inserted into the tobacco liquid chamber from an end of the atomizer body; an air pipe, disposed inside the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol generated by the aerosol generator; and a base component, connecting an end of the aerosol body by snap joint; the base component abuts against a first end of the aerosol generator such that a second end of the aerosol generator connects the air pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhanjun Jiang, Yonglu Guo, Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu
  • Patent number: 10791759
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an atomizer includes an atomizing device and a liquid supply. The atomizing device includes an engaging part. The liquid supply includes a liquid chamber. The liquid supply includes a connecting end and a liquid outlet defined in the connecting end. The engaging part defines a liquid inlet through which tobacco liquid can flow into the atomizing device. The liquid supply further includes a sliding block slidable between a first position and a second position. When the sliding block is in the first position, the sliding block seals the liquid outlet; when the sliding block is in the second position, the liquid outlet is opened. The engaging part is capable of sliding along a predetermined track to form a snap-fit connection with the connecting end, and simultaneously driving the sliding block to move from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Yonglu Guo, Min Zheng
  • Publication number: 20200196667
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Eric FORCE, Yonglu GUO, Yonghai LI
  • Patent number: 10588348
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Eric Force, Yonglu Guo, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 10575559
    Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply, an atomizing head, and an air passage. The liquid supply has a liquid chamber. The atomizing head includes a liquid absorbing element and a heating element. The liquid supply includes a sealing element at an end connected with the atomizing head. The sealing element is configured for sealing the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber. The sealing element defines a through hole. The liquid supply further includes a magnet configured for sealing the through hole. The magnet abuts against the sealing element via a magnetic force. The atomizing head further includes an electromagnet. The electromagnet is configured for lifting the magnet when powered on, so that the tobacco liquid can flow out from the through hole. The present disclosure also relates to an electronic cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Yonglu Guo, Youli Shen
  • Publication number: 20200022415
    Abstract: A detachable aerosol-generating article is disclosed, the article includes: a cartridge, with a reservoir and a path formed therein; the path formed inside the reservoir and an atomizer, disposed inside the path and detachably connected with the cartridge; the cartridge further includes a first tube and a second tube; the second tube is sleeved on the first tube; the first tube and the second tube are relatively rotatable to each other; and the path is formed inside the first tube; the first tube is bored with a first liquid conductive hole; the second tube is bored with a second liquid conductive hole; when the cartridge and the atomizer are assembled, the first liquid conductive hole is aligned with the second liquid conductive hole, enabling tobacco liquid in the reservoir to flow to the atomizer; when the cartridge and the atomizer are detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonglu Guo, Xianyong Yin, Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu
  • Patent number: 10537138
    Abstract: An atomizer includes a mouthpiece assembly, a liquid supply assembly, a holder assembly, and an atomizing core. The liquid supply assembly includes a first liquid chamber, a second liquid chamber, an air pipe, a movable element, and an elastic element. A through hole is provided between the first liquid chamber and the second liquid chamber. The movable element is movable along the air pipe between a first position and a second position. When the holder assembly is engaged with the liquid supply assembly, the elastic element is compressed, the movable element is in the first position, and the first liquid chamber is in communication with the second liquid chamber via the through hole. When the holder assembly is detached from the liquid supply assembly, the elastic element drives the movable element to move to the second position, and the through hole is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Changzheng Dai, Yonglu Guo
  • Publication number: 20200000147
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer with a first storage chamber formed in an end thereof, a first elastic element received in the first storage chamber, a first push pin slidably received in the first storage chamber. The first push pin is capable of sliding along an axial direction of the first storage chamber; an end of the first push pin abuts against the first elastic element. The electronic cigarette further comprises a power source assembly with a second storage chamber formed in an end thereof that is closer to the atomizer, a second elastic element received in the second storage chamber, a second push pin slidably received in the second storage chamber; the second push pin is capable of sliding along an axial direction of the second storage chamber; an end of the second push pin abuts against the second elastic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yifei WU, Yonglu Guo, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Patent number: 10375997
    Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing and a liquid storage cup. The housing has a mouthpiece thereon. The liquid storage cup is provided in the housing and configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid storage cup has an opening at one end thereof. A microporous liquid conducting body is plugged inside the opening for conducting the tobacco liquid in the liquid storage cup into an atomizing unit. An atomizing unit is connected to the opening and configured for heating the tobacco liquid to generate aerosol. An air flow channel is provided between the mouthpiece and the atomizing unit. The atomizing unit includes a support, a liquid guiding component located in the support, and at least one vertically arranged heating sheet. The heating sheet includes a side surface in contact with the liquid guiding component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonglu Guo, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
  • Publication number: 20190098932
    Abstract: An atomizer capable of refilling tobacco liquid and an electronic cigarette having the same are disclosed, including: an atomizing body with a liquid storage chamber formed therein; the atomizing body has an injection end for injecting tobacco liquid, the injection end of the atomizing body has a liquid inlet communicated with the liquid storage chamber; an end cover, movably arranged on the end of the atomizing body and capable of reversibly moving from a first place to a second place, when the end cover is at the first place, the liquid inlet is closed, when the end cover is at the second place, the liquid inlet is opened; and an elastic element, configured to supply an elastic deforming force on the end cover opposite to a moving direction of the end cover, during that the end cover is moving from the first place to the second place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fangqin FAN, Yonghai LI, Zhongli XU, Yonglu GUO
  • Publication number: 20180280636
    Abstract: An atomizer with adjustable air intake quantity is disclosed including: an atomizer body, having a liquid storage chamber formed therein for storing tobacco liquid; an aerosol generator, configured for aerosolizing the tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol; at least one air inlet, formed on the atomizer body; an air pipe, disposed inside of the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol to flow along the air pipe; the air inlet being in communication with the air pipe; and an adjusting cover, connected with the atomizer body by a thread to cover the air inlet; the adjusting cover is configured for being rotated to move up and down along axial direction of the atomizer body, to adjust a clearance between an edge of the adjusting cover and the atomizer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhanjun JIANG, Yonglu GUO, Yonghai LI, Zhongli XU
  • Publication number: 20180263287
    Abstract: An atomizer with easy assembly and disassembly is disclosed including: an atomizer body; a liquid storage chamber formed inside the atomizer body and configured for storing the tobacco liquid; an aerosol generator, configured for aerosolizing tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol, and capable of being inserted into the tobacco liquid chamber from an end of the atomizer body; an air pipe, disposed inside the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol generated by the aerosol generator; and a base component, connecting an end of the aerosol body by snap joint; the base component abuts against a first end of the aerosol generator such that a second end of the aerosol generator connects the air pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhanjun JIANG, Yonglu GUO, Yonghai LI, Zhongli XU