Patents Issued in May 21, 2019
  • Patent number: 10292387
    Abstract: A tick removal ointment which is a topical composition having 25% benzocaine incorporated in white petroleum jelly. The amount of benzocaine in the tick removal ointment is efficacious for numbing the tick and hence causes the tick to release or self-extricate from the host mammal, optimally prior to the transmission of disease organisms from the tick to the host mammal. Upon the self-extrication of the tick from the host mammal, the white petroleum jelly is efficacious for killing the tick. Application of the present tick removal ointment eliminates the need to make direct contact with the tick to remove the tick and further eliminates the task of observing the mammal for a ii period of time because the composition is devised to first release the tick from the host mammal and then to kill the tick once the tick is released from the host mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: James Dill
  • Patent number: 10292388
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ralph Paulini, Matthias Pohlman, Sebastian Soergel, Henricus Maria Martinus Bastiaans, Sarah Thompson, Cecille Ebuenga Doyog, Anna Malveda Umali, Rhoel Suiza Cosare, Christopher Palmer, Takeo Hokama
  • Patent number: 10292389
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a pediculicidal composition comprising a metal chelating agent; a carrier vehicle comprising water and an activating solvent system comprising an alcohol and a hydrocarbon. The carrier vehicle may be in the form of a solution, a cream, an ointment, a foam, a spray, an emulsion or a gel. The disclosure also provides method for use of a pediculicidal composition to treat human head lice and their eggs and methods for controlling head lice infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES, S.A.
    Inventors: Ronald Harding, Lewis David Schulz, Vernon Morrison Bowles
  • Patent number: 10292390
    Abstract: Compounds described herein inhibit biofilm formation or disperse pre-formed biofilms of Gram-negative bacteria. Biofilm-inhibitory compounds can be encapsulated or contained in a polymer matrix for controlled release. Coatings, films, multilayer films, hydrogels, microspheres and nanospheres as well as pharmaceutical compositions and disinfecting compositions containing biofilm-inhibitory compounds are also provided. Methods for inhibiting formation of biofilms or dispersing already formed biofilms are provided. Methods for treating infections of gram-negative bacteria which form biofilms, particularly those of Pseudomonas and more particularly P. aeruginosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Helen Blackwell, Reto Frei, Anthony Breitbach, David M. Lynn, Adam H. Broderick
  • Patent number: 10292391
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Michel Muehlebach, Pierre Joseph Marcel Jung, Andrew Edmunds, Daniel Emery, Anke Buchholz
  • Patent number: 10292392
    Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, using a SDHI compound and a PPO-inhibiting compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Yoshinao Sada
  • Patent number: 10292393
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods to mitigate alternate bearing of perennial crops by use of a natural metabolite. In particular, the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in the presence or absence of an auxin transport inhibitor to increase floral intensity (flower number) of the return bloom in the spring following the setting of a heavy on-crop to increase the yield of the putative off-crop year and, thus, increase cumulative crop yield. Additionally the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in combination with one or both of a growth promoting type of plant growth regulator, and a hormone biosynthesis, transport or function inhibiting type of plant growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Carol J. Lovatt
  • Patent number: 10292394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal heteroarylmethoxy/heterocyclylmethoxy substituted phenyl diones and heteroarylmethoxy/heterocyclylmethoxysubstituted phenyl-dioxo-thiazinone derivatives of formula (I), as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, such as broad-leaved dicotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Shanahan, Timothy Jeremiah Cornelius O'Riordan
  • Patent number: 10292395
    Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising, as an active ingredient, a 3H-pyrrolopyridine compound represented by the general formula (1): (wherein A1, A2, and A3 each represent a nitrogen atom or a CH group, R1 represents an ethyl group, R2 and R4 each represent a hydrogen atom, R3 and R7 each represent a haloalkyl group, R5 and R6 each represent a fluorine atom, and m represents 0 or 2), an N-oxide thereof or a salt thereof; and a method for using the agricultural and horticultural insecticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ikki Yonemura, Yusuke Sano, Akiyuki Suwa, Shunpei Fujie
  • Patent number: 10292396
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds useful as insect repellents, compositions comprising such repellents, and methods of repelling an arthropod using such compounds and compositions. The disclosure further provides insect traps and method for identifying ligands and cognates for biological molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Anandasankar Ray, Sean Michael Boyle
  • Patent number: 10292397
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes proteins toxic to Zebra mussels, its method of production, and uses thereof. The protein was isolated from whole cell broth of Pseudomonas protegens CL145A via anion exchange chromatographic fractionation. The protein was found to be a secondary metabolite with highest expression at the fermentative production harvest stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Matt Boston
  • Patent number: 10292398
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a food product folding apparatus for forming a triangular food product, generally including a folding section, and first, second, third and fourth actuator mechanisms. The folding section includes, first, second, third and fourth folding platforms. The first, second, third and fourth actuator mechanisms are configured to actuate rotation of respective first, second, third and fourth folding platforms into first, second, third and fourth fold positions to create first, second, third and fourth folds in the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solbern Inc.
    Inventors: Moysey Shtilerman, Ryan Timothy Ragoza, Robert Wall
  • Patent number: 10292399
    Abstract: A method of treating a surface of a poultry processing conveyor includes assembling the conveyor and bead blasting at least one surface of the conveyor to reduce a surface roughness of the surface. The surface of the conveyor may be bead blasted with glass beads. The glass beads may be AH-sized glass beads. The bead blasting of the surface may be conducted at a pressure of approximately 60 psi. The bead blasting of the surface may be directed at a 45-degree angle relative to the surface of the conveyor. The method may further include applying a hydrogen peroxide solution to the surface after the conveyor has been bead blasted. The method may further include shrink-wrapping the conveyor after the conveyor has been bead blasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: D & F Equipment Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Pledger, Charles Taylor Peel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10292400
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a crustacean body part is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor, a first blade, and a first fluidic device. The conveyor has a downstream direction and a first region for supporting a crustacean body part. The first fluidic device is drivingly coupled to the first blade, and actuation of the first fluidic device moves the first blade into the first region. Methods of processing a crustacean body part, methods and apparatus for cracking a crustacean shell, controllers for directing processing of a crustacean body part, and pre-cut seafood items are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Tim Fogarty
  • Patent number: 10292401
    Abstract: The present invention is a tool used to clean and remove the lobster's intestinal tract, effortlessly and safely. The present lobster cleaning tool is made of high tensile strength plastic. It has a plastic handle with a soft rubber non-slip grip built for comfort. Attached to the handle is a shaft with a set of plastic barbs attached to it. These are used to attach to the intestinal tract inside the lobster tail. The tool is designed with a tamper proof plastic clear cover for safety purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Jacob Mobley
  • Patent number: 10292402
    Abstract: Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Agri-Neo Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Mathieu, Nicholas Dillon, Fadi Dagher, Devin Thomas Michaud, Steven Kent Whitesides
  • Patent number: 10292403
    Abstract: Multiple Stacked Rotatable Lollipop comprising at least two stacked individual components each with a plurality of flavors, colors and shapes, each provided with tubular holding sticks, except the uppermost component which has a solid holding stick, while the upper open ends of the tubular holding sticks of the lower and intermediate components are accessible at the top of their candies or edible parts, and each tubular stick is conveniently dimensioned to loosely insert the holding stick of the individual component stacked above, each longer than the immediate holding stick below, so the lower end of each holding stick protrudes out in a telescopic fashion, thereby when the user holds the stick of one of the stacked components with one of his/her hands, can rotate for his/her amusement any of the other components with the other hand or with his/her tongue directly driving its corresponding edible part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventors: Rodolfo Fernandez, Jr., Osvaldo Diaz, Rodolfo Fernandez, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10292405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Patent number: 10292406
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a product from a plant material comprising the steps of providing a disrupted plant material comprising <10% (w/w) starch and <10% (w/w) oil/lipids; adjusting the pH of the disrupted plant material to a value of pH 3.5 or below to provide an acidic suspension; heating the acidic suspension to a temperature in the range of about 50° C. to about 80° C.; isolating the product from the heated, acidic suspension. The product may be a protein product or a non-protein product. In particular, the process of the invention provides a protein product with reduced contents of non-protein components of negative nutritional value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Kobenhavns Universitet
    Inventors: Keld Ejdrup Markedal, Jens Christian Sorensen, Hilmer Sorensen, Anne Dorthe Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10292407
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and products made thereby, wherein a pre-expanded constituent, including an edible constituent, is thermally treated to melt it, preferably in a dynamic process environment, to produce products ranging from high to quite low densities and from very strong to soft to apparently dry textures. The wide range of textures enables the provision of food products such as low calorie, digestible and safe, long duration pet food chews. Non-food products suitable for use in manufacture may also be produced. Cooking is preferably carried in an extruder, preferably at low moisture or in the total absence of added water. The methods of dynamic cooking reduce cost in a number of ways including but not limited to decreased process steps, increased throughput, decreased capital expenses and decreased raw product cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NESTEC SA
    Inventor: John Russell-Maynard
  • Patent number: 10292408
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking vessel, a support structure, an assortment of ferrous members and a source of electro-magnetic radiation. The ferrous members are mounted on the support structure along with food. The source of electro-magnetic radiation heats the ferrous members and enables a previously unobtainable level of precision and control in the preparation of food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Bernard Fryshman
  • Patent number: 10292409
    Abstract: A system for cooking pieces of protein may include a flour applicator that receives the pieces of protein in an uncooked state and applies a coating of flour to outer surfaces thereof; a batter applicator that receives the pieces of uncooked protein coated with the flour from the flour applicator and applies a batter made from high-gluten flour to the coated outer surfaces thereof; a packaging machine that receives the pieces of uncooked protein coated with the batter made from the high-gluten flour from the batter applicator and seals the pieces of protein in plastic pouches; and a heating unit that receives the sealed plastic pouches containing the uncooked protein coated with the batter from the packaging machine and cooks the battered protein pieces in the plastic pouches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SUGAR CREEK PACKING CO.
    Inventors: Mark Auernheimer, Zachary Shepard, Jeffrey D. Cowles
  • Patent number: 10292410
    Abstract: Moisture is retained in cooked or thawed food by adding to the food an aqueous suspension of animal muscle protein obtained from animal muscle tissue. The aqueous suspension is obtained by mixing comminuted animal muscle tissue with a food grade base to form an aqueous basic solution of animal muscle protein. The basic solution is mixed with a food grade acid to precipitate the protein in an aqueous composition. The precipitated protein then is comminuted to form an aqueous suspension of comminuted animal muscle protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Proteus Industries Inc
    Inventors: Stephen D. Kelleher, William R. Fielding, Wayne S. Saunders, Peter G. Williamson
  • Patent number: 10292411
    Abstract: A method of making Aluminum Nitride (AlN) from nut shells comprising preparing powders of agricultural nuts, preparing powders of nanocrystalline Al2O3, mixing the powders and thereby forming a homogenous sample powder of agricultural nuts and Al2O3, pressurizing the homogenous sample powder into a disk, heat treating or pyrolyzing the disk in a nitrogen atmosphere, reacting the disk and the nitrogen atmosphere and forming AlN, and wherein the AlN is nano-structured AlN and in a pure form and in the wurtzite phase of AlN. A method of producing Aluminum Nitride comprising milling nuts into a powder, milling a powder of nanocrystalline Al2O3, mixing, pressing into a pellet, providing nitrogen, heating, and forming AlN. An Aluminum Nitride product from preparing powders of nuts and Al2O3, mixing, and forming a powder, pressurizing into a disk, pyrolyzing in nitrogen, and forming AlN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Syed B. Qadri, Bhakta B. Rath, Edward P. Gorzkowski, III
  • Patent number: 10292412
    Abstract: A food composition including a solution of about 5,000 ppm to about 300,000 ppm steviol glycoside; about 1,000 ppm to about 995,000 ppm food grade non-aqueous solvent; with a balance being water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Kieran P. Spelman, Daniel Piorkowski, Dominic J. Vellucci, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Patent number: 10292413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritionally balanced composite meal for infants/small children, comprising at least one carbohydrate containing meal component and at least one protein containing meal component, where the individual components have been separately heat-treated. This to reduce the amount of advanced glycation end products (AGE's) generated, and control the levels of glycemic index (Gl) and insulin index (II), in the composite meal. Also disclosed is a method of producing said meal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: INNOVACHILDFOOD AB
    Inventors: Inger Björck, Elin Östman
  • Patent number: 10292414
    Abstract: A fruit decapping apparatus and method, particularly suited for strawberries. The fruits items (100) are placed by a robotic arm (200) in a lateral aperture (310) of a plate (300), leaving the calyx (120) and the main body (130) below the plate (300). When the robotic arm (200) pulls from the peduncle (110), the plate (300) also pulls from an elastic connection (500). This movement is detected by a sensor (600) which activates a pair of blades (800) solidarily disposed under the lateral aperture (310) of the plate (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: AGROBOT INC.
    Inventor: Juan Bravo Trinidad
  • Patent number: 10292415
    Abstract: One variation of a method for dispensing toppings onto topping vehicles includes: indexing a first topping vehicle to a first position adjacent a first topping module, the first topping module including a first hopper containing a first topping of a first topping type; indexing a second topping vehicle to a second position adjacent a second topping module including a second hopper containing a second topping of a second topping type; retracting a first blade of the first topping module; advancing the first blade through the first topping; retracting a first retaining plate to dispense a topping slice from the first topping onto the first topping vehicle according to a first topping order for the first topping vehicle specifying the first topping type, the first retaining plate offset from the first blade opposite the first hopper; advancing the first retaining plate; and indexing the first topping vehicle to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Creator, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros Vardakostas, Steven Frehn, John Lawrence McDonald
  • Patent number: 10292416
    Abstract: The present invention features Nicotiana nucleic acid sequences such as sequences encoding constitutive, or ethylene or senescence induced polypeptides, in particular cytochrome p450 enzymes, in Nicotiana plants and methods for using these nucleic acid sequences and plants to alter desirable traits, for example by using breeding protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Dongmei Xu, Mark T. Nielsen, Yanxin Shen
  • Patent number: 10292417
    Abstract: A method of constructing a cigar includes the providing of a plurality of frusto-conically shaped tubes, each tube being of a smokable material such as a spirally wrapped layer of tobacco material. The tubes are nested, one tube inside the other tube. The nested tubes are then attached to a mouthpiece having a socket that is internally threaded. The nested tubes and mouthpiece are packaged either filled with tobacco filler material, partially filled, or unfilled in a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Blunt Wrap U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Sinclair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10292418
    Abstract: A wrapping material for a smoking article is disclosed, which has a laminar shape that extends further in two mutually orthogonal spatial directions X and Y than in a third spatial direction Z orthogonal to the spatial directions X and Y. The wrapping material has, at least in part of its area, a first and a second diffusion capacity D1 and D2 for a diffusion of CO2 through the wrapping material in the +Z-direction and the ?Z-direction, respectively, wherein for the first and second diffusion capacity D1 and D2, each an average of 10 values, one or both of the following relationships (i) and (ii) hold: |D1?D2|?0.03 cm/s??(i) at a probability of error of 1% 2 ? ? D 1 - D 2 ? D 1 + D 2 ? 0.030 .
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: delfortgroup AG
    Inventor: Bernhard Pammer
  • Patent number: 10292419
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward cigar and method for making the same. The cigar comprises a first layer and filler. The first layer is disposed in retaining relation to the filler to define a wrapped configuration. The wrapped configuration includes an elongated configuration and an open end, the open end dimensioned and configured to expose a corresponding portion of the filler there through. The first layer includes a distal end disposed in overlaying, covering relation to at least a portion of an outer periphery of the open end to at least partially define a cigar lock. The cigar lock includes a perforated construction disposed and structured to facilitate ventilation of the filler. The perforated construction includes at least one perforation extending through the distal end in communicating relation with said filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Enrique Fernando Sanchez Icaza
  • Patent number: 10292420
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a circumferential slit in a tobacco industry rod article is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a drum and a rolling hand spaced apart from one another so as to form a space for a tobacco industry rod article, and a cutting element extending into the space and configured to form a circumferential slit in the tobacco industry rod article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Fallon, Andrew Bray, Kie Seon Park
  • Patent number: 10292421
    Abstract: A filter for a smoking article includes a filter component formed from a solution of cellulose acetate and a degradable polymer in aceton, the degradable polymer being soluble in acetone and degrading in the presence of water. In a first aspect of the invention, the filter component is a filter segment (16) formed of a plurality of fibers formed from the degradable solution. In a second aspect of the invention, the filter component is a wrapper (39) circumscribing at least a segment of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Leonardo Nappi
  • Patent number: 10292422
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and methods for altering the draw of a cigar are provided. The systems may include an elongate shaft with a working portion at the distal end. The working portion may have any of number of blades, corners, recesses, grooves, textures, and sharp points, among others. The methods may include assessing the draw of a cigar, inserting the working portion into the cigar, using the working portion to catch, cut, and pull and then remove tobacco from within the cigar, testing the draw of the cigar, and repeating the above steps until the draw is ideal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Perfec Cigar Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodger Kurthy
  • Patent number: 10292423
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container (1) for smokeless tobacco comprising a base defining a cavity arranged to retain smokeless tobacco pouches (8) in use, wherein the cavity further comprises a pole (5), arranged such that the smokeless tobacco pouches are retained in a defined pattern in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: JT International SA
    Inventors: Mary Wilhelmina McFarlane, Leanne Delargy
  • Patent number: 10292424
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices include mechanisms configured to deliver an aerosol precursor composition from a reservoir to an atomizer including a heating element to produce a vapor. A pressure controller may control dispensing of the aerosol precursor composition from the reservoir based on a pressure differential between a first pressure within the reservoir and a second pressure proximate the atomizer. The first pressure within the reservoir may be substantially equal to atmospheric pressure. Alternatively, the first pressure within the reservoir may be greater than atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allan Brammer, David Jackson, Nigel John Flynn, Eric T. Hunt, Stephen Benson Sears, Dennis Lee Potter
  • Patent number: 10292425
    Abstract: A tobacco baking device, including: an upper housing, an inner frame, an electrical core, a heating core, a temperature sensor, a PCBA control board, a stainless steel tube, and a temperature control device. The inner frame includes a first end including a first hole and a second end including a second hole, the first hole being larger than the second hole. The heating core is disposed at a left side of the inner frame. The stainless steel tube surrounds the heating core, and the heating core is disposed in parallel to the stainless steel tube; the heating core is connected to the temperature control device and the temperature sensor. The temperature control device is connected to the temperature sensor and detects a heating temperature of the heating core in real time via the temperature sensor, whereby controlling the heating temperature to be constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Tuanfang Liu
  • Patent number: 10292426
    Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a reservoir configured to hold pre-vapor formulation, a vaporizer assembly configured to draw at least some of the pre-vapor formulation from the reservoir and vaporize the drawn pre-vapor formulation to form a vapor, and a superabsorbent polymer configured to absorb free water from pre-vapor formulation held in the reservoir. The superabsorbent polymer includes a cross-linked polyacrylate copolymer that is substantially inert to the pre-vapor formulation. The superabsorbent polymer may be included in a layer on one or more surfaces in the cartridge. The layer may include the superabsorbent polymer and a binder. The superabsorbent polymer may be included with the pre-vapor formulation in a formulation mixture. The superabsorbent polymer may be included in an interior of at least one element comprising the cartridge. The superabsorbent polymer may be included in a separate compartment in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Altria Client Services, LLC
    Inventors: Georgios Karles, Erica Sena
  • Patent number: 10292427
    Abstract: An electronic vaporizing device comprising: a device processor operable for controlling the electronic vaporizing device and at least one operation parameter of at least one associated lighting device; at least one container configured to store a vaporizable material; a vaporizing component; at least one vapor outlet coupled to the vaporizing component and configured to receive vapor generated by the vaporizing component, the at least one vapor outlet; at least one power source; and at least one input/output device operatively coupled to the device processor and configured to operatively connect the device processor to at least one associated lighting device, wherein the at least one input/output port is operable to transmit a plurality of control signals generated by the device processor to the at least one associated lighting device for controlling at least one operation parameter of the at least one associated lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: LunaTech, LLC
    Inventors: John David Cameron, Dean Becker, Gene Fein
  • Patent number: 10292428
    Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a mouthpiece, a liquid chamber arranged in the housing, and an atomizing component arranged in the liquid chamber. The liquid chamber is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and defines an air passage. An end of the air passage is connected with the mouthpiece. The atomizing component is configured for atomizing the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The air passage allows the aerosol to pass through. An opposite end of the air passage is in communication with the atomizing component. The liquid chamber defines a liquid outlet at a bottom part. The liquid outlet is in communication with the atomizing component, so that the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber can flow to the atomizing component via the liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Xiaoqiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 10292429
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes two glass substrates. Each of the glass substrates includes perforations. The heater assembly also includes a heater element, and the heater element is located between the two glass substrates. In another example embodiment, a method for manufacturing a heater assembly includes providing two perforated glass substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Fabien Duc, Alain Tabasso
  • Patent number: 10292430
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette which includes a battery component, an atomization component, a pneumatic switch which controls the atomization component to operate, a mouthpiece and an airflow channel. The airflow channel includes a vapor channel and an actuator airflow channel which are independent to each other. The vapor channel is communicating with an atomization chamber of the atomization component and the mouthpiece while open through to atmospheric environment outside. The actuator airflow channel is communicating with the mouthpiece and open through to atmospheric environment outside. The pneumatic switch is arranged in the actuator airflow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventors: Haibo Zhang, Yi Ding
  • Patent number: 10292431
    Abstract: Pellet substrates configured for use with a vapor delivery device to vaporize and deliver an aerosol to a user include porous, substantially inert activated carbon and activated alumina pellets that have generally spherical, semi-spherical and/or rounded shapes. The pellet substrates are formed by mixing the pellets together with a liquid solution of an aerosol former admixed with flavoring and/or nicotine, tobacco powder, or tobacco extract such that the liquid solution is absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto the porous structure of the pellets with or without the addition of heat. The pellets may be coated with an inert dry powder, such as calcium carbonate, to better adhere the liquid solution to the porous surfaces of the pellets. Alternatively, or in addition, the pellets may be coated with a liquid solution of a cellulose gum, such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and distilled water to reduce fracturing, cracking, chipping and dusting of the pellet substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jackie L. White
  • Patent number: 10292432
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette has a shell assembly, a power generation assembly mounted inside or outside the shell assembly, and a storage battery mounted inside the shell assembly. The power generation assembly has a microgenerator electrically connected with the storage battery and a power generation blade mounted on the microgenerator. External air drives the power generation blade to rotate. The rotation of the power generation blade drives the microgenerator to generate electricity, which is in turn stored in the storage battery. The electronic cigarette according to the present disclosure, by driving the rotation of the power generation blade with airflow, and drives the microgenerator to generate electricity so as to charge the storage battery and thus realize the object of recharging the battery and slowing down the power consumption of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: JOYETECH EUROPE HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Weihua Qiu
  • Patent number: 10292433
    Abstract: One atomizer for an artificial cigarette includes an atomizing assembly and an adjustment assembly thereon. The atomizing assembly includes an accommodation cavity and the adjustment assembly includes a substrate and an adjustment member rotatably disposed on the substrate. A liquid inlet port is defined in the substrate, the port communicating with the accommodation cavity. The adjustment member adjusts a size of the liquid inlet port exposed during rotation of the adjustment member. A second atomizer includes an atomizing assembly and an air inlet port, the atomizing assembly includes an atomizing cavity and an air passage. The air passage has one end communicating with a top of the atomizing cavity and another end communicating with the air inlet port. An aerosol generating device including either one of the above atomizers is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: CHANGZHOU JWEI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Hua Qiu
  • Patent number: 10292434
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. The aerosol delivery device may include a control body and a cartridge. The cartridge may include a base, a flow director, an outer body, a reservoir substrate, an outer body, and a mouthpiece. Heating elements may be molded into the flow director. The flow director may be welded to the base and the outer body, or the base and the flow director may include deformable ribs that engage the outer body. The flow director and the outer body may cooperatively define a reservoir compartment in which the reservoir substrate and the atomizer are received. The flow director and the base may define an electronics compartment in which an electronic control component is received. A related assembly method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Brinkley, Jack Gray Flinchum, Jr., Timothy Brian Nestor, Grady Lance Dooly, Steven Lee Alderman, Frederic Philippe Ampolini, John DePiano, David Smith, Frank S. Silveira
  • Patent number: 10292435
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a heating member; a sensor assembly includes an inductive chamber; a sensor arranged in the inductive chamber; and an airflow passage isolated from the sensor; wherein the heating member is arranged in the airflow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: JOYETECH EUROPE HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Wei-Hua Qiu
  • Patent number: 10292436
    Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for electronic smoking. The embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized to ignite combustible substances in all conditions and do not require supplementary igniters or tools. The embodiments disclosed herein provide an all-in-one smoking experience. Further, in some embodiments described herein comprise a cartridge system for easy insertion, removal, and/or replacement of loose-leaf products in a pod or cartridge for smoking. Some embodiments herein relate to all-in-one, integrated smoking systems or devices comprising compartments for holding and lighting combustible substances, a combustion device such as a lighter or high voltage electric combustion system, insulating components, and one or more electric batteries or other power devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: ARC INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Cirillo, Matt Kummer
  • Patent number: 10292437
    Abstract: A men's brief is provided which protects penile impact experienced by athletes during exercise and sport activities. The brief is made from cotton or similar fabric and has a penile pouch for accommodating the penis and an opening through which the pouch can protrude. A male fastener is provided on the outer tip of the pouch which can be fastened to one or more female fasteners provided near the waistband of the brief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Sammy Black Marji