Patents Issued in June 9, 2020
  • Patent number: 10674729
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate and diamine is provided. Also, a coating, a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous media, and a dry film containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate and diamine are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Patrick T. Felder, Valerie Murset, Alessandro Vezzoli, Maciej Szymeczko, Emmanuelle Christine Yvon
  • Patent number: 10674730
    Abstract: Method for the stimulation of seeds of dicotyledonous plants, wherein the seeds are primed in a solution containing nonionic nanoparticles of a metal selected from: silver (Ag), gold (Au), copper (Cu) and platinum (Pt) at a concentration from 0.05 ppm to 50 ppm to obtain 40-60% by weight of water content, and then dried at room temperature to obtain 10-40% by weight of water content. The invention also relates to the use of a solution of nonionic nanoparticles of a metal selected from: silver, gold, copper and platinum to stimulate seeds of dicotyledonous plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NANO-TECH POLSKA SP. Z O.O. SP. K.
    Inventors: Slawomir Podlaski, Andrzej Tul, Krystyna Oracz, Chrystian Chomontowski, Jaroslaw Malek, Pawel Siejko
  • Patent number: 10674731
    Abstract: The present invention provides a package (200) comprising at least one first component in the form a well 220, the first component comprising particulate matter comprising at least one natural oil; at least one second component, in the form of a plurality of second wells 230 comprising antagonist(s) of a microbial pathogen; wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are contained in separate compartments of said package. Also provided by the present invention is a method for providing an anti-bacterial agent, the method comprising mixing the first component comprising particulate matter carrying at least one natural oil; and at least one second component comprising at least one antagonist of a microbial pathogen, and allowing said mixture to form into an emulsion with anti-bacterial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Nobactra Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: Giora Kritzman
  • Patent number: 10674732
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated bacterium and composition comprising same having anti-pathogenic activity. The invention further relates to compounds derived from said bacterium or analogs thereof, and methods of using same for treating or reducing the symptoms of a pathogen including but not limited to a phytopathogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Einat Zchori-Fein, Vered Naor, Lilach Iasur-Kruh, Tirtza Zahavi, Netta Mozes-Daube
  • Patent number: 10674733
    Abstract: The present application relates to the use of Daucus carota plants which do not belong to the Daucus carota subsp. sativus subspecies of cultured carrots to disinfect a culture medium infested with Heterodera carotae nematodes, using the nematicidal power of the plants. The present application also relates to Daucus carota plants which are resistant to the Heterodera carotae nematode, and to methods for culturing such plants which make it possible to reduce the population of Heterodera carotae nematodes present in a culture medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: VILMORIN & CIE
    Inventor: Laure Barrot
  • Patent number: 10674734
    Abstract: A pizza oven and a method of using a pizza oven. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not a be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: MF&B RESTAURANT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael French, Mark A. Bielstein
  • Patent number: 10674735
    Abstract: A crimped strip of thin sheet metal (such as aluminum foil) or metal composite material that surrounds a pie crust from the body of the pie to the under edge of the pie crust. and protects it from burning or over-browning while cooking. The two outer edges of the strips width are crimped so that the final product, when viewed from the side, assumes a circular appearance. The crimped and moldable strip accommodates a variety of pie diameters and pie crust heights and designs because of its easily adjustable and moldable qualities. The crimped and moldable pie baking strip is malleable, the length can be cut to size, and the ends can be folded together to secure its position. It is designed primarily as a single use item to address an unmet market need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Charlotte Marie Copeland
  • Patent number: 10674736
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes new meat products and new processing and cutting techniques that more effectively utilize an animal carcass. A boneless rib-meat product and method of producing the same are disclosed. The boneless meat product includes two boneless rib-meat portions, each boneless rib-meat portion has an interior side. The interior side includes alternating raised surfaces and depressions. The two boneless rib-meat portions are positioned together in a stacked configuration with the interior side of each boneless rib-meat portion oriented toward and in contact with the other. The raised surfaces of each boneless rib-meat portion are offset with each other such that the raised surfaces of each boneless rib-meat portion are positioned within a corresponding depression of the other boneless rib-meat portion. The stacked boneless rib-meat portions are secured together via cooking to cause the boneless rib-meat portions to bind together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Naikang Kuan, Paul Thomas Connor
  • Patent number: 10674737
    Abstract: A method and system for preparing meat products is provided. In various embodiments, methods and systems for preparing and producing jerky are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise structure for efficiently distributing, moving, marinating and preparing meat products including jerky. Enhanced efficiencies and improved safety measures are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Perky Jerky, LLC
    Inventors: Chris L. Appel, James Scott Donnel, Brian E. Levin, David A. Sosnick
  • Patent number: 10674738
    Abstract: An embodiment relates to a multi-layer, biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film comprising a food contact substance, wherein the BOPET has a percent release in a retort test after can lamination such that substantially all food contacting the BOPET during the retort test is released. Another embodiment relates to a method comprising applying a food contact material comprising a food contact substance to a multi-layer, biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film, wherein the food contact material is prepared at around room temperature without heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: John Fitch, Jan Moritz, Pat Andrews
  • Patent number: 10674739
    Abstract: Claimed is the preparation of an infant formula base product, comprising: (a) microfiltration (ME) of animal skim milk over a membrane having a porosity of 0.10-0.35 micrometer and operating with a volume concentration factor of 1.5-8, resulting in a retentate (MFR) and a permeate (MFP); (b) ultrafiltration (UF) of the MEP originating from step (a) over a membrane having a molecular weight cut-off of at most 25 kDa and operating with a volume concentration factor of 1.5-8, resulting in a retentate (UFR) and a permeate fUEP); (c) combining the MFR from step (a) and the UFR from step (b), to obtain a defined casein/whey ratio. Alternatively, the product of step (a) is used as a protein source. Claimed is also a composition comprising 40-50 g casein, 30-40 g lactose and 5-16 g ash per 100 g dry weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: John Tobin, Rudolph Eduardus Maria Verdurmen
  • Patent number: 10674740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making sliceable dairy product comprising milk and supplemental whey protein, an edible acid, and sodium chloride and/or sodium hydroxide, and the products obtainable by said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Arla Foods AMBA
    Inventors: Christina Carøe Tjørnelund, Klaus Juhl Jensen, Mads Friis Østergaard-Clausen
  • Patent number: 10674741
    Abstract: Brewing apparatus and methods have a body, a movable member in the body, concentric relatively sliding tubes or a tube and a rod. A first tube or rod is attached to the body. A second tube or rod is attached to the movable member. A substance is placed in the body. The body is lifted and lowered into a brewing vessel using the first tube. After brewing, the second tube lowers the movable member to compress the substance. The first member lifts the body and places it on a caddy stand. Cooperating projections, depressions, detents and receivers align and snap the body on the caddy stand with the body and tubes held vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Pamela Saha
  • Patent number: 10674742
    Abstract: A system for making ice cream includes a pod, a whisking component, and a freezing component. The pod includes a mixture having a powder mixture, a flavoring liquid, and a stabilized fluid. The whisking component is attached to the pod. The whisking component whisks the mixture and produces a whisked, aerated mixture. The freezing component freezes the whisked mixture and produces ice cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: TANGENT FOODS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Jareer Mansour Abu-Ali
  • Patent number: 10674743
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the production and dispensing of chilled food products, such as ice cream or the like, comprises a refrigerated top tank (12) intended to contain a liquid preparation, and an underlying refrigerated cylinder (14) which contains a motor-driven scraper (15) and which receives the liquid preparation from the top tank (12) in order to produce from it the final product and dispense it controllably through a tap (16) at one end of the cylinder (14). The liquid preparation passes between the top tank (12) and the refrigerated cylinder (14) via a mixer pipe (21) which mixes air with the passing preparation. The top tank (12) contains a motor-driven screw (26) rotating about a horizontal axis so as to push the product inside the tank (12) towards the mixer pipe (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: UGOLINI SPA
    Inventor: Marco Corrado Ugolini
  • Patent number: 10674744
    Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing cold or ice beverages, such as cool drinks, slushes, sorbets and the like, comprising at least: a containment and processing tank for the product to be dispensed which has a front wall, which is equipped at the bottom of it with a dispensing mouth for dispensing the beverage, a dispenser, located at the beverage dispensing mouth and able to be turned on or off to allow the beverage to be dispensed; a thermal treatment cylinder located inside the containment tank; a stirrer located outside an outer surface of said thermal treatment cylinder and adapted to rotate about a respective axis of rotation; a thermal treatment plant comprising a first exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a pressure reducing unit and a compressor, the first heat exchanger being located inside said thermal treatment cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: ALI GROUP S.R.L.—CARPIGIANI
    Inventors: Andrea Cocchi, Roberto Lazzarini
  • Patent number: 10674745
    Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of providing an oily food for inhibiting water migration in frozen confectionery, the oily food being highly versatile and more effective in inhibiting water migration and being capable of application by spraying. The problem can be solved by use of an oily food for inhibiting water migration in frozen confectionery, the oily food satisfying the following requirements: 1. having a yield value of 1.7 to 12 Pa at 40° C.; 2. having plastic viscosity of 70 to 260 mPa·s at 40° C.; 3. having a value of yield value/plastic viscosity of 10 or greater; and 4. having an oil content of 44 to 80 wt %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventor: Akiyuki Ishiwata
  • Patent number: 10674746
    Abstract: Animal nutrition compositions include a carrier and a fermentation product applied to the carrier. Liquid fermentation products are fluidly applied to dry carriers, such as phyllosilicates or other earthen components, while mixing and applying air flow, under appropriate temperature and pH conditions, to bind the fermentation product to the carrier and dry the reaction product to appropriate moisture content. Fermentation products are also mixed with liquid carriers, such as water. Fermentation products include components of a microbial fermentation culture, such as liquid medium, microbial cellular components, and fermentation metabolites produced by microorganisms. Some compositions include a pH buffering agent and/or additional components to further enhance beneficial effects of the composition, such as improved weight gain and feed conversion, reduced gut lesions, harmful gut bacteria count, and decreased mortality. Compositions can be mixed with animal feeds or otherwise administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Cytozyme Animal Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Elizabeth Wozniak
  • Patent number: 10674747
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Jewell, Jeffrey Brockman
  • Patent number: 10674748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, and more particularly, a method for preparing organic coating porous granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid using the blood of livestock and clay minerals. The present invention is to provide granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, wherein the granule contains useful minerals, such as zeolite and bentonite, suitable to be used for a feed, and includes an organic coating layer mainly composed of proteins formed on a surface of the granule by using the blood (let blood) of livestock, so that the time while water infiltrates into pores inside the granule mainly composed of inorganic substances is delayed, thereby obtaining having excellent fluidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: MACSUMSUK GENERAL MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-Keun Kwak, Chi-Hun Kwak
  • Patent number: 10674749
    Abstract: A method of producing a carbonated beverage comprising a blend of water and syrup having a predetermined final carbonation level. The method includes the steps of: introducing CO2 into a flowing stream of a product blend comprising water, syrup and dissolved oxygen, such that CO2 is dissolved in the product blend; deaerating the CO2-containing product blend by introducing the blend into a vented atmospheric vessel, the interior of which is at ambient pressure with a headspace maintained above the surface of the liquid within the vessel, whereby dissolved oxygen is released from the product blend and vented from the vessel; pumping the deaerated product blend from the vessel, wherein the deaerated blend includes dissolved CO2 at an intermediate carbonation level less than the final carbonation level; and carbonating the deaerated product blend to the final carbonation level downstream of the vented vessel to produce a carbonated beverage for subsequent packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: BEVCORP LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence M. Lucas
  • Patent number: 10674750
    Abstract: Provided herein are protein beverages. In particular, provided herein are protein beverages that are thickened, stable, and ready to drink beverages designed for consumption by subjects (e.g., subjects having a need for thickened beverages). In some embodiments, the subjects are subjects having dysphagia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: SWALLOW SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Horler, Jacqueline Hind, JoAnne Robbins, Elfi Anggreani, Marcus Brody, Malcond Valladares, Eric James
  • Patent number: 10674751
    Abstract: A heating medium injector includes an injector structure defining a heating medium flow path and a product flow path. The heating medium flow path extends to a contact location along an axis of the injector, while the product flow path also extends to the contact location along the injector axis. The contact location comprises a location at which the heating medium flow path and product flow path merge within the injector. In a region along the injector axis, the product flow path is defined between a first flow surface and a second flow surface. The first flow surface comprises a surface of a boundary wall separating the heating medium flow path from the product flow path and the second flow surface comprises a surface of an opposing second boundary wall. The second flow surface is in substantial thermal communication with a second flow surface cooling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Empirical Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Roth
  • Patent number: 10674752
    Abstract: A system to control the conditions of an aging room for food in which independent feedback loops control the dry bulb temperature and the dew point while controlling the difference between the vapor pressure in the room and the vapor pressure of the food stuff being aged, thereby controlling the “aging” of the food stuff and its quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: JDS Consulting
    Inventor: David Sandelman
  • Patent number: 10674753
    Abstract: A food storage cabinet may comprise a main body, an inert gas cylinder, a vacuum unit and a storage container. The main body has a controller which is electrically connected to a motor, and the motor further comprises a spindle connected to a measuring rod to achieve dropping stored food to a scale. The scale is also electrically connected to the controller such that when the preset amount of stored food on the scale is met, the controller is configured to automatically stop the motor. The inert gas cylinder and the vacuum unit are used for maintaining the inner space of the storage container in vacuum and filled with inert gas respectively, thereby keeping the stored food fresh. Also, an operating unit is installed adjacent to the measuring rod of the storage container to drive the measuring rod for dropping stored food manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Shen-Te Feng
  • Patent number: 10674754
    Abstract: A grain-popping machine and associated pod-based popping method is disclosed. The grain-popping is configured to receive a pod. Each pod includes a plurality of cells, with each cell preferably containing a single grain kernel or seed, flavoring, and a cooking medium such as oil or shortening. In a preferred embodiment, the pod is loaded into the grain-popping machine through a slot so that it is held in position below a heating element. The heating element is activated to begin a popping sequence. When each grain kernel or seed in the pod reaches popping temperature, it absorbs the flavoring in its cell and ejects through the bottom of the pod, which is weakened to ease ejection, into a bowl positioned in a receiving area of the grain-popping machine. The pod is then removed and disposed of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Opopop, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Roulier, Jonas Tempel
  • Patent number: 10674755
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from C6-C20 alkyl, and C9-C25 alkenyl, and i) R3 and R4 are hydrogen and R2 the residue of a proteinogenic amino acid; ii) R2 and R3 are methyl and R4 is hydrogen; or R4 is hydrogen and R2 and R3 form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached cyclopropyl; iii) R2 is hydrogen, and R3 and R4 together are —CH2—CH2—CH2—, useful in modifying flavours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: GIVAUDAN S.A.
    Inventors: Adri De Klerk, Jacob Elings, Eric Houben, Feng Shi
  • Patent number: 10674756
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum roaster including a chamber, a door cap formed on one side of the chamber so as to be opened or closed, a vacuum cap formed on an opposite side of the chamber, a basket spaced apart from an inner circumferential surface of the chamber, and including a basket door that is opened or closed for introduction and discharge of an object to be processed, a vacuum adjustment device for adjusting a vacuum state inside the chamber, a drive motor connected to the basket via a shaft for rotating the basket, and a heater provided inside the chamber so as to be spaced apart from the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Kyoung Hoon Kang
  • Patent number: 10674757
    Abstract: Provided herein are emulsions and particles comprising high concentration of menthol. Also provided is a process for the preparation emulsions and dried particles comprising high concentration of menthol, Gum Arabic and a natural extract comprising saponins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Valery Normand, Alison Rada, Amanda Schober, Anandaraman Subramaniam
  • Patent number: 10674758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for unwinding a bobbin of a coiled sheet, the method comprising: ?providing a bobbin of a coiled sheet, the bobbin comprising a free portion of the sheet unwound from the bobbin; ?arranging a blade between the free portion of the sheet and the remaining of the sheet coiled in the bobbin in such a way that the blade is in contact to the sheet coiled in the bobbin; and ?vibrating the blade while unwinding the sheet from the bobbin. The present invention also relates to an unwinding apparatus for unwinding a bobbin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Johann Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10674759
    Abstract: A tobacco smoking aid for tobacco users includes a tobacco leaf that is rolled to define a tube. The tube has a first end and a second end that are open. A filter is coupled to and extends from the first end of the tube. The tube is configured to insert a substance through the second end into an interior space defined by the tube. The filter is configured to insert between lips of a user to position the second end of the tube for lighting. Smoke from burning of the tobacco leaf and the substance passes through the filter into lungs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventors: Tressa Hopkins, Althonso Hopkins
  • Patent number: 10674760
    Abstract: A cigar holder configured for use in a golf environment is disclosed. The cigar holder comprises a main body configured to receive and hold one or more cigars at one end, and to secure to a surface at an opposing second end. The main body comprises a first generally cylindrical portion and a second generally cylindrical portion orientated in a different direction as compared to the first generally cylindrical portion. The main body may comprise a bend, whereby the second portion extends away from the first portion along a different direction or plane. Positioned at a distal end is an opening. The distal end opening is sized and shaped to receive a smoking device, such as a cigar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Frank Dowling
  • Patent number: 10674761
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring of biometric and contextual variables to assist in screening for, quantification of, and prediction of smoking behavior, and for assisting in smoking cessation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Carrot, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Utley, Allen Jameson, Jennifer Marler
  • Patent number: 10674762
    Abstract: An aerosol generator device for delivering an aerosol of a nicotine salt includes a mouth end; a first chamber containing a porous material wetted with liquid nicotine, a second chamber containing a porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid, a third chamber in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, leading to the mouth end, and an outer housing defining a passageway for air through said device. A nicotine vapor can be produced by drawing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with liquid nicotine. An acid vapor can be produced by passing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid. The nicotine vapor and the acid vapor can be admixed in the third chamber to form an aerosol of a nicotine salt, which can be drawn out through the mouth end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Lipowicz
  • Patent number: 10674763
    Abstract: An inductive heating device (1) for heating an aerosol-forming substrate (20) comprising a susceptor (21) comprises: a device housing (10), a DC power source (11) for providing a DC supply voltage(VDC) and a DC current (IDC), a power supply electronics (13) comprising a DC/AC converter (132), the DC/AC converter (132) comprising an LC load network (1323) comprising a series connection of a capacitor (C2) and an inductor (L2) having an ohmic resistance (RCoil), a cavity (14) in the device housing (10) for accommodating a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (20) to inductively couple the inductor (L2) of the LC load network (1323) to the susceptor (21). The power supply electronics (13) further comprises a microcontroller (131) to determine from the DC supply voltage (VDC) and the DC current (IDC) an apparent ohmic resistance (Ra), and from the apparent ohmic resistance (Ra) the temperature (T) of the susceptor (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventors: Ihar Nikolaevich Zinovik, Oleg Mironov, Oleg Fursa
  • Patent number: 10674764
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a cartridge of an electronic vaping device, wherein the cartridge includes a pre-vapor formulation storage element, an electrical inductor is formed from an electrical component, wherein the electrical inductor has an inductance indicative of a pre-vapor formulation substrate contained in the pre-vapor formulation storage element. The electrical inductor is then mounted to the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventor: Tony Reevell
  • Patent number: 10674765
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides atomizers and elements thereof, such as a combined wick and heater configured to improve vaporization response time, particularly on porous, monolithic wicks. The wick can have a tapered end that engages the interior of a substantially basket-shaped wire heater coil. The heater also may be in the form of a conductive mesh that is present on a portion of the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Davis, Noah Mark Minskoff, Stephen Benson Sears
  • Patent number: 10674766
    Abstract: The present application discloses an atomizing assembly and electronic cigarette. The atomizing assembly comprises a connecting assembly, an atomizing core, an oil cup assembly and a sealing gasket. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting base and a lower electrode. The oil cup assembly comprises an oil storage sleeve, a vent pipe, and a mounting sleeve which enclose to form an oil storage chamber for storing smoke oil. The connecting base and the oil storage sleeve are either abutted against or expandedly fitted with each other. The connecting base is cappingly provided on an oil filler of the oil storage sleeve. The atomizing core comprises an atomizing sleeve, a heating wire assembly, a smoke oil retention member and an inner electrode. The inner electrode is abutted against and electrically connected to the lower electrode. The atomizing core is slidably sleeved in the mounting sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCH
    Inventor: Qiuming Liu
  • Patent number: 10674767
    Abstract: There is provided method of controlling an electrically operated aerosol-generating system, including: receiving an input being a first request to adjust a first parameter of the system; comparing the input to a first range of allowable values for the first parameter; providing an authorizing signal indicating that the input is within the range of allowable values for the first parameter; determining an adjustment to a second range of allowable values for a second parameter, which is dependent on the first parameter, and in dependence on the input; and adjusting the first parameter and the second range of allowable values for the second parameter, in dependence on the authorizing signal. There is also provided an electrically operated aerosol-generating device and an electrically operated aerosol-generating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Stephane Antony Hedarchet
  • Patent number: 10674768
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for induction vaporization of an inhalable substance. Induction vaporization is achieved by placing at least one susceptor and a vaporizable substance into a container, and attaching the container to a cap having at least one leg. The container containing the vaporizable substance and the at least one susceptor, and the at least one leg of the cap are inserted through at least one opening on a plate or a housing such that the container and/or the at least one susceptor is at least partially located within an induction coil or electromagnetic (EM) field for heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Charles S Stoner
  • Patent number: 10674769
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a power supply device, a sensing unit, an atomizer, a liquid storage structure and a fluid transportation device. The atomizer includes an electric heater and a liquid conduit. The liquid conduit has an input port at one end and plural perforations at the other end, and the electric heater is disposed around the liquid conduit. The liquid storage structure includes a passageway and a liquid container. A cigarette liquid is stored in the liquid container. The fluid transportation device includes an input channel and an output channel. The input channel is in communication with the liquid container. The output channel is in communication with the liquid conduit of the atomizer. The cigarette liquid is transferred to the atomizer at a certain amount. Consequently, an atomized vapor is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: MICROJET TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shih-Chang Chen, Li-Pang Mo, Shou-Hung Chen, Mei-Yen Chen, Chi-Feng Huang, Yung-Lung Han
  • Patent number: 10674770
    Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device configured for user inhalation of a generated aerosol, including a heater element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; a power source connected to the heater element; and a controller connected to the heater element and to the power source, wherein the controller is configured to control the power supplied to the heater element from the power source to maintain the temperature of the heater element at a target temperature, and is configured to monitor changes in the temperature of the heater element or changes in the power supplied to the heater element to detect a change in air flow past the heater element indicative of a user inhalation. The controller may determine when a user has inhaled and may use this for dynamic control of the device as well as provide user inhalation data for subsequent analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Pascal Talon
  • Patent number: 10674771
    Abstract: There can be provided a device configured to impart flavoring to an airstream admitted the device prior to the airstream reaching an aerosol generator of the device, the device thereby operable to deliver a flavored aerosol from an outlet. In the device a flavoring reservoir may be arranged at least partially surrounding the aerosol chamber and the airstream may flow in a first direction while being imparted with flavor and in a second direction through the aerosol generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Batmark Limited
    Inventor: Helmut Buchberger
  • Patent number: 10674772
    Abstract: A capsule 26 for an electronic vapour inhaler comprises a shell 28 containing a flavour-release medium 40 and one or more induction heatable elements 42 disposed inside the shell 28 and arranged to heat the flavour-release medium 40 to produce a vapour for inhalation by a user. At least part of the shell 28 is formed of an air permeable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: JT International SA
    Inventors: Mark Gill, Daniel Vanko, Lubos Brvenik
  • Patent number: 10674773
    Abstract: A utility bra includes a right strap, a left strap, a right cup coupled with the right strap, a left cup coupled with the left strap, a center panel coupled with the right cup and the left cup, and a strap securing mechanism having an inner securing layer and an outer securing layer. The inner securing layer includes an inner gripping element and the outer securing layer includes an outer gripping element. The inner gripping element and the outer gripping element face toward one another, for example when the utility bra is worn by a user. The strap securing mechanism is coupled with the right strap or the left strap. The inner gripping element and the outer gripping element operate to grip the a personal item between the inner securing layer and the outer securing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: The Closet & Etc.
    Inventors: Susan McGaughy, Heidi Parker, Mindy L. Schembari
  • Patent number: 10674774
    Abstract: A garment and method for targeted water weight-loss of a user. The garment may be a typical article of clothing; however, heat trapping agents are applied to the garment, particularly on the inside of the garment so as to make contact with the skin causing increased perspiration of the user at the location where the heating trapping agent contacts the skin. The heat trapping agent can be applied to the garment at desired locations and with a desired pattern to increase the efficiency of perspiration, and therefore, water weight-loss. Preferably, the heat trapping agent is print material with a stretch additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventors: Salvador Navarro, Stephanie Diaz-Sandoval
  • Patent number: 10674775
    Abstract: Apparatus for a penis and a scrotum of a wearer are described. The apparatus may comprise a semi-rigid body and attachment element. The semi-rigid body may comprise a first structure sized to at least partially surround a posterior portion of the penis; a second structure positionable to maintain a separation between a posterior portion of the scrotum and thighs of the wearer; and third structure positionable to maintain a separation between an anterior portion of the scrotum and the penis when the second structure maintains the separation between the posterior portion of the scrotum and the thighs. The attachment element may be configured to maintain the semi-rigid body in a position relative to the wearer such that the second structure maintains the separation between the posterior portion of the scrotum and the thighs and the third structure maintains the separation between the anterior portion of the scrotum and the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Brent Leigh
  • Patent number: 10674776
    Abstract: The present face mask may have a double seal, a triple seal or a quadruple seal, with distinct spacing between each of the seals within a set of seals. Each of the seals within a double seal, triple seal, or quadruple seal may stand alone or may be interconnected to other seals by bridging, where such bridging is formed of the same adhesive as the seal itself. Also disclosed is an after market embodiment where a multiple seal by itself is housed between two sheets of release paper to be applied to a face mask by the user himself when needed. Further disclosed is a multiple seal with bridging applied to a clothing combination, such as to seal sleeve cuffs to a glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Breathe Safely, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Matich
  • Patent number: 10674777
    Abstract: Aspects herein provide for a pocket structure for an apparel item. The apparel item comprises an outer panel of material, an inner panel of material, a pocket panel, and a double-layer trim piece such as a waistband. A top edge of the outer panel is affixed to an outer layer of the waistband, and a top edge of the inner panel is affixed to an inner layer of the waistband. The pocket panel is positioned between the inner panel and the outer panel, and a top edge of the pocket panel is affixed to the outer layer of the waistband, and a bottom edge of the pocket panel is affixed to the inner panel of material. A pocket space is defined between the pocket panel and the inner panel of material. An opening to the space is formed through the outer layer of the waistband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimberly R. Fisher
  • Patent number: 10674778
    Abstract: A multilayer fabric for selectively blocking or transmitting particular wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, such solar radiation, and far infrared (FIR) radiation. The multilayer fabric may include a microporous water vapor permeable layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths depending on the size of its pores. In some embodiments, the multilayer fabric may include a nanostructured layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventors: Aurel Coza, Roland Günter Seydel, Josh Robert Gordon