Patents Issued in September 15, 2020
  • Patent number: 10772314
    Abstract: A pest trap comprises a mounting platform and an adhesive coated cartridge. A solar panel is disposed within the mounting platform. The adhesive coated cartridge is detachably attached to the mounting platform. The adhesive coated cartridge comprises a light emitting diode (LED) electrically connected to the solar panel for attracting a pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Caba
  • Patent number: 10772315
    Abstract: An ant bait stake is provided having two components including an outer housing and an inner bait pack or reservoir that is separate from the outer housing. The outer housing includes a bait pack compartment for receiving the bait pack, and a ground engaging member such as a stake. A break-away tab including a neck portion with a bait access channel therein extends outwardly of the housing, the tab being removable by the consumer without any tools or other devices to open the bait access channel when the ant bait stake is ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew King, Joseph Frank Fiore
  • Patent number: 10772316
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying a desired amount of mechanical abrasion to plants and selective cutting of undesirable plant material. The apparatus includes a base, a brush and an elevation device for maintaining the base at desirable height. The base has a first longitudinal axis and a plurality of grooves, the grooves being oriented approximately perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. The brush has a second longitudinal axis and a plurality of bristles and/or blades extending outwardly from the second longitudinal axis. The brush is attached to the apparatus such that the second longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis and the brush is rotatable about the second longitudinal axis. The brush is spaced from the base such that the plurality of bristles engage the plurality of grooves. The base is adjustable enabling the operator to move the base closer or further from the rotating brush/blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Jason J Henderson
  • Patent number: 10772317
    Abstract: An inlet air filtration unit for a gas turbine includes an inlet filter house having an upstream surface through which air is ingested. A plurality of weather hoods is secured to the upstream surface. A wave-generating system is installed on or proximate to the plurality of weather hoods, the wave-generating system emitting waves that deter pests from the inlet filter house. A method of deterring pests from entering an inlet filter house of an inlet air filtration system is also provided. The method includes: installing a wave-generating system proximate to or on a weather hood on an upstream surface of the inlet filter house; and energizing the wave-generating system to produce energy waves across the upstream surface of the inlet filter house.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dinesh Venugopalsetty, Richard Lynn Loud, Sudhir Ramesh Chaudhari, Venugopala Durwasula Raju, Indrajit Mazumder
  • Patent number: 10772318
    Abstract: A composition and method for generating reagents and the composition of these reagents for the stabilization and preservation of viability of cancer tissue which has been surgically excised and the suspension and/or termination of apoptosis (cell death) by significant modulation of cell metabolism by low molar concentrations of synergistic chemistries and hormonal growth enhancers while maintaining normal gene expression patterns of the surgically excised tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Truckee Applied Genomics, LLC
    Inventor: Tony K. Baker
  • Patent number: 10772319
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Biomatrica, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolf Muller, Joel Desharnais, Steven P. Wilkinson, Victoria Arendt, Paul Diaz
  • Patent number: 10772320
    Abstract: The blood bank comprises a cooled storage area with a plurality of stationary storage racks. Further, it comprises a buffer storage, which holds a number of movable storage racks. A robot is provided for moving blood products between the stationary storage racks and the movable storage racks. A product access door is arranged close to the buffer storage for manual access to the blood products within the movable storage racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: LICONIC AG
    Inventor: Cosmas Malin
  • Patent number: 10772321
    Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of blood, blood products and organs for the removal and/or detoxification of amyloid-beta oligomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH GMBH
    Inventor: Dieter Willbold
  • Patent number: 10772322
    Abstract: Polymer particles, comprising a) at least one sparingly soluble insecticide from the group consisting of fipronil, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cyfluthrin, bifenthrin, bioallethrin, 4-chloro-2-(2-chloro-2-methylpropyl)-5-[(6-iodo-3-pyridinyl)methoxy]-3(2H)-pyridazinone (CAS-RN: 120955-77-3), chlorantraniliprole, chlorfenapyr, cyantraniliprole, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox, fenoxycarb, flufenoxuron, hydramethylnon, imidacloprid, indoxacarb, metaflumizone, permethrin, pyriproxifen, tebufenozide and tralomethrin and b) at least one water-insoluble polymer, are suitable for improving the soil mobility of the sparingly soluble insecticide(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Klaus Reinhard, Holger Türk, Peter Hahn, Tina Schröder-Grimonpont, Michael Ishaque, Marc Rudolf Jung
  • Patent number: 10772323
    Abstract: An emulsifiable concentrate comprising a benzoic acid herbicide in acid form dissolved in an amide solvent and an amide solvent and an amine emulsion stabiliser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED
    Inventors: Sumit Sharma, Aristos Panayi, Chad Richard Ord Sayer
  • Patent number: 10772324
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous adjuvant composition containing: a) one or more alkyl glucamides of formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group with five to nine carbon atoms and R2 is an alkyl group with one to three carbon atoms; b) water; c) optionally a co-solvent. The invention further relates to the use of such compositions to increase the biological activity of pesticides, preferably of herbicides, and to produce an aqueous pesticide composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Clariant International Ltd.
    Inventor: Andreas Wacker
  • Patent number: 10772325
    Abstract: The invention discloses a fungicide preparation, which includes an extract and/or isolate of Galena africana; and mono-propylene glycol as a solvent and/or SAS as surfactant and/or polysuganate as a mild anionic surfactant. The extract and/or isolate may be KB05. The preparation may include mono-propylene glycol as a solvent for KBO5 and if kept anhydrous, the KBO5 remains stable in the mixture. The mixture may act as a low hazard stable source of KBO5 that can be mixed with the desired anionic surfactant and water to make formulations suitable for various applications. The preparation may include SAS as surfactant for producing stable solutions/micro emulsions of KBO5 in combination with propylene glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: BIOPHARM NZ LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael-John Joseph Barry, Bernard Cecil Kimble
  • Patent number: 10772326
    Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural phenolic aromatic aldehydes (ex: cinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde) are provided, which find use as curing agents for systemic bacterial infections of living plants, in particular against Gram negative bacteria and more particularly species of Liberibacter, including Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus. The curing agent compositions described are used synergistically with other antimicrobial compounds, such as those that plants manufacture or release as a result of biotic or abiotic stresses, including the application of the subject aldehydes, certain proteins, whether produced by recombinant methods or not, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, or by natural essential oils such as carvacrol or allicin. The aromatic aldehydes have high volatility and exhibit phytotoxicity when applied above certain amounts. Systemic infections and infestations of a variety of plant parts can be treated, including those of leaves and roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: INTEGRATED PLANT GENETICS, INC., UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Dean W. Gabriel, Shujian Zhang
  • Patent number: 10772327
    Abstract: Provided is a herbicidal composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) as a herbicidally active ingredient, and an agronomically acceptable additive, Also provided is a method of controlling undesirable vegetation using the herbicide composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: HUNAN AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Lianyang Bai, Zuren Li, Xile Deng, Dingfeng Luo, Xiaogang Li, Xiaomao Zhou
  • Patent number: 10772328
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for promoting health and development in a plant or crop. The disclosure further provides for compositions and methods of improving crop yield and/or plant quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: 800 North Lindbergh Blvd.
    Inventors: David Spak, Thomas James Queck, Jr., Harold Quicke
  • Patent number: 10772329
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a method exerting an excellent control effect in the control of glyphosate-resistant weeds. The method includes the step of applying 5 to 200 g per 10000 m2 of trifludimoxazin to the glyphosate-resistant weed or a habitat of the glyphosate-resistant weed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoshinao Sada, Yoshinobu Jin
  • Patent number: 10772330
    Abstract: Polymers containing nitrogen-halogen covalent bonds, i.e., N-halamine polymers, are provided for use in water treatment by reducing or removing microbes and toxic chemicals. Polymers containing one or more amide groups, guanidino groups, or groups derived from urethane or urea, are directly halogenated. The hydrolysis of N-halamine bonds is closely monitored by the presence of different electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups adjacent to the nitrogen(s) of the N-halamine groups, and the resultant polymer can be facilely reloaded with halogen. Released halogen is in the form of an oxidative halogen or a hypohalous acid, in an effective amount and in an extended period of time, to significantly reduce the amount of a wide range of microbes including Escherichia coli and bacteriophage MS2 in contaminated water. Sponges, beads, resins, gel, and membranes made from these polymers are used in water treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: YISSUM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Abraham Domb, Shady Farah
  • Patent number: 10772331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason D. Speake, Joe B. Perales, Weiming Fan, Solene Clarisse Rolland
  • Patent number: 10772332
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A1, A2, X and n have the definitions given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Marc Mosrin, Ruediger Fischer, Dominik Hager, Laura Hoffmeister, Kerstin Ilg, Nina Kausch-Busies, David Wilcke, Matthieu Willot, Sascha Eilmus, Ulrich Goergens, Andreas Turberg
  • Patent number: 10772333
    Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Irma Tandingan De Ley, Rory McDonnell, Timothy Paine
  • Patent number: 10772334
    Abstract: Microbial strains, compositions, and methods of use thereof to enhance the growth and/or yield of a plant are provided. Also provided are materials and methods for presenting, inhibiting, or treating the development of plant pathogens or phytopathogenic diseases. The disclosure also provides non-naturally occurring plant and derivatives thereof such as plants artificially infected with a microbial strain of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David T. Bullis, Christopher J. Grandlic, Ryan T. McCann, Janne S. Kerovuo
  • Patent number: 10772335
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for preparing compositions that improve plant health and reduce fungal infestations. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to improve plant health by applying the compositions directly to plants, and/or applying the compositions to substrates used for plant growth. The compositions include a synergistic ratio of composting bacteria, bio-surfactant producing bacteria, bio-remediating bacteria, bovine feces, and humic acid. The compositions reduce fungal growth and fungal infestation the infected area. Methods of reducing brown patch and/or dollar spot infestations to a plant such as turf grass or crop are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: HSC Organics LLC
    Inventors: Gregory R. H. Smith, Eric Davies
  • Patent number: 10772336
    Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Thomas Joseph Dzierzak
  • Patent number: 10772337
    Abstract: A product multiplying system or a multiplier may divide a product into a plurality of units and may increase a number of units of the product that may be released into a receptacle. The product multiplying system or a multiplier may increase the number of units of the product by a factor of two and may not jam the products. The product multiplying system or a multiplier may match a rate of cuts per minute of a first divider and a second divider. A first set and a second set of a plurality of diagonal channels may guide the product toward a center discharge guide and toward an outside discharge guide, respectively. Additionally, the product may be divided and rounded prior to being transferred to the multiplier where the product may be dusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: STEWART SYSTEMS BAKING, LLC
    Inventor: Augusto Florindez
  • Patent number: 10772338
    Abstract: A substantially flat tool for the function of deshelling or cracking an object, combined with a bottle opener and function of a picker or knife, featuring a thin striking surface which favors cracking over smashing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Shelby Ann Blondell
  • Patent number: 10772339
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the treatment of animal skim milk and for the production of an infant formula base product from animal skim milk, which process is highly efficient and cost effective, as only membrane filtration techniques, such as microfiltration and ultrafiltration, are required. By carefully controlling the process parameters, a product is obtained in which most of the major components are within the desired range for an infant formula base product. The invention also relates to products obtainable by the process according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: John Tobin, Philip Kelly, Rudolph Eduardus Maria Verdurmen, Antonie Van Baalen, Roeland Van Eerten
  • Patent number: 10772340
    Abstract: Provided is a purified chlorogenic acid-containing composition, having: a content of a chlorogenic acid in solids of from 10 mass % to 70 mass %; a “glucose/chlorogenic acid” mass ratio of from 0.1 to 0.9; a “caffeine/chlorogenic acid” mass ratio of 0.05 or less; and a pH of from 1 to 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Hotta, Yukiteru Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 10772341
    Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing liquid, semi-liquid and/or semi-solid food products and which includes at least a cylinder for containing and processing basic products, means for heating and cooling the cylinder wrapped around at least part of the cylinder and a mixer unit positioned inside the cylinder which is able to mix the basic products during their processing; the machine also includes a supply duct for supplying the products into the cylinder, a dispensing duct for withdrawing the food products from the cylinder and means for recirculating the products contained in the containment and processing cylinder which are able to withdraw the products from the cylinder through the dispensing duct and to return them into the cylinder through the supply duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: ALI GROUP S.R.L.—CARPIGIANI
    Inventors: Andrea Cocchi, Roberto Lazzarini
  • Patent number: 10772342
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of ice cream shaping, in particular it is relating to a heated tool to imprint a pattern a frozen confectionery product, and especially a heated tool that melts away a channel of an outer coating layer of a frozen confectionery, thereby creating a peelable frozen confectionery product. It is an object of the present invention to provide a shaping tool that is suitable for making cleaner grooves in frozen confectionery products. We have found that a shaping tool that comprises of at least one heated element provides a molten channel in the outer surface of a frozen confection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Norman Binley, Zhimin Shao, Lina Sun, Yan Wang
  • Patent number: 10772343
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Patent number: 10772344
    Abstract: Novel nutritional compositions and methods for their manufacture, administration and use are disclosed. The nutritional compositions of the present invention are useful for the feeding of immature mammals, particularly those used for food, and/or performance animals, such as horses, and for companion animals, such as dogs and cats. The nutritional compositions and supplements of the present invention are effective in supporting the growth and health of the immature mammal, in supporting and stimulating its immune system, and in mitigating undesirable infections and other. Additionally, particular fractions of the unique peptides produced by the disclosed methods can be separated and utilized as therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: INTEQ, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Pusillo
  • Patent number: 10772345
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates beverage nanoemulsions and methods for making such beverage nanoemulsions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods for making beverage nanoemulsions using high shear processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventor: Badreddine Ahtchi-Ali
  • Patent number: 10772346
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide a sweetener composition comprising stevia glycosides that may be stably soluble in an aqueous solution, and methods for their manufacture. In various embodiments, the sweetener composition may comprise at least one stevia glycoside and a natural emulsifier. The natural emulsifier of the sweetener composition may enhance the aqueous solubility of the stevia glycoside to increase the concentration of dissolved stevia glycoside relative to its inherent aqueous solubility. The sweetener composition may be stably soluble upon formulation into any edible sweetened substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: James and Carol May Family, LLLP
    Inventors: Venkata Sai Prakash Chaturvedula, Michael Perry May, James A. May, Julian E. Zamora
  • Patent number: 10772347
    Abstract: Nutritional supplements comprising individual quantities of turmeric, Peganum harmala, and Arum palaestinum are provided, which promote several aspects of human health. Advantageously, the turmeric is present in an amount greater than that of Peganum harmala or Arum palaestinum, and the supplements may contain additional beneficial ingredients, such as ?-sitosterol, vanillin, garlic, and Vitamin C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Ankh Life Sciences Limited
    Inventors: Gene H. Zaid, Beth Ann Wolf, Larry D. Crow
  • Patent number: 10772348
    Abstract: An apparatus for separating a ribbon of uncooked embossed dough into separated pieces patterned/shaped like the embossed pattern. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart rollers for receiving a ribbon of dough there between. One of rollers has a pattern embossed on its surface to emboss the ribbon of dough with the pattern. The surface embossing and the spacing between the rollers maintains the structural integrity of the embossed ribbon of dough. The apparatus has a two spaced apart rotating arms to receive the embossed dough ribbon there between. A plurality of spaced apart fingers extend outward along the length of each of the arms and are configured to tear the dough, without sticking, into dough pieces reflecting shapes embossed in the dough ribbon. The dough pieces can be dried, and patterned shaped pieces are separated out for expansion to three dimensions by cooking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Asiedu Asante, Rudolph L. Bazaldua, Sonny Beckman, Ajay Rajeshwar Bhaskar, Bhima Geera, Lori Glanz, Nick Ladin, V. N. Mohan Rao, David L. Sanchez, William Yang
  • Patent number: 10772349
    Abstract: A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of (i) extracting a tobacco material with an aqueous solution to give a tobacco pulp and a tobacco extract; (ii) treating the tobacco pulp with at least one of a caustic reagent and an oxidizing agent for a time and at a temperature sufficient to lighten the color of the tobacco pulp to give a whitened tobacco pulp; (iii) clarifying the tobacco extract to remove higher molecular weight components; and (iv) combining the whitened tobacco pulp with a clarified tobacco extract to form a whitened tobacco material. The whitened tobacco material can be isolated and incorporated into a smokeless tobacco product. The invention also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a whitened tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be a snus-type formulation contained within a sealed pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Dwayne William Beeson, Jack Gray Flinchum, Jr., Huamin Gan
  • Patent number: 10772350
    Abstract: A meltable smokeless tobacco composition configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided. The smokeless tobacco composition includes a tobacco material and a lipid having a melting point of about 36° C. to about 45° C. An associated process is also provided. The process includes melting a lipid having a melting point of about 36° C. to about 45° C. to form a molten lipid composition, mixing a tobacco material with the molten lipid composition to form a molten smokeless tobacco composition, and cooling the molten smokeless tobacco composition to form a solidified smokeless tobacco composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Daniel Verdin Cantrell, Gong Chen, Matthew William Benford, Thaddeus Jude Jackson
  • Patent number: 10772351
    Abstract: A modular apparatus for smoking article assembly comprises a plurality of modules and a plurality of respective interface units, and a controller to control said plurality of modules via said interface units. The modular apparatus is configured to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a first sequence of operations. The modular apparatus can be reconfigured so as to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a second sequence of operations, different to the first sequence of operations. The first and second sequences of operations respectively form at least part of first and second processes for assembling smoking articles, each smoking article comprising one of said rods of smokable material, which is smoked in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED, TOBACCO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Jonathan Bray, Gerhard Le Roux
  • Patent number: 10772352
    Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes an ethanol-free gel formulation. The ethanol-free gel formulation includes a vapor former, water, and a biopolymer. The biopolymer may be included in an amount ranging from about 0.01% by weight based on the weight of the ethanol-free gel formulation to about 2.0% by weight based on the weight of the ethanol-free gel formulation. The biopolymer may be one or more of agar, kappa carrageenan, gelatin, sodium alginate, gellan gum, pectin, and combinations thereof. The cartridge also includes a heater configured to heat liquid from the gel formulation to a temperature sufficient to release a liquid/semi-liquid component from the gel, which component thereupon forms a vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Shaoyong Yu, Raymond Lau, Pauline Marcq, Geoffrey Brandon Jordan, Christopher S. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10772353
    Abstract: An inhaler (10) and atomization component (100) thereof. The atomization component (100) and a battery component (300) of the inhaler (10) are detachably connected. The atomization component (100) comprises: a liquid storage structure (120), an atomization core (140), and a movable member (160). A liquid storage cavity (122) configured to store liquid is formed inside of the liquid storage structure (120). The atomization core (140) and the liquid storage structure (120) are fixedly connected. The atomization core (140) comprises a liquid absorption core (142). The movable member (160) and the liquid storage structure (120) are movably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited
    Inventor: Pingkun Liu
  • Patent number: 10772354
    Abstract: A heater and wick assembly for an aerosol generating system includes a capillary body, a heating element on an outer surface of the capillary body, and a pair of spaced apart electrical contacts fixed around the capillary body and coupled with the heating element. The heater and wick assembly also includes a support member extending along at least part of the length of the capillary body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventor: Rui Nuno Batista
  • Patent number: 10772355
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include an electrical power supply, an electrical heater connected to the electrical power supply, and a substrate container. The substrate container may define a blind cavity containing an aerosol-forming substrate in the form of a gel that is a solid at room temperature. The electrical heater is external to the substrate container and configured to heat the substrate container to generate a vapor without contacting the aerosol-forming substrate. As result, the possibility of unwanted materials building up on the electrical heater can be reduced, thereby providing a more reliable and consistent performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Gerard Zuber, Jean-Yves Vollmer
  • Patent number: 10772356
    Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic vaping device includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction and a reservoir configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation. The reservoir is in the outer housing. The reservoir has a first reservoir end and a second reservoir end. The cartridge also includes a seal at the first reservoir end, a transfer pad at the second reservoir end, and a wick in contact with the transfer pad. The transfer pad includes a plurality of fibers. Each of the plurality of fibers is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tucker, William J. Crowe, Geoffrey Brandon Jordan, Bipin R. Patil, Jarrett Keen, Michael Roberts
  • Patent number: 10772357
    Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system, including a cartridge including a first compartment having a first air inlet and outlet, a second compartment having a second air inlet and outlet, and a mouthpiece partially surrounding the cartridge and having a third air outlet, the cartridge and the mouthpiece being longitudinally movable relative to one another between a retracted position and an extended position creating a chamber therebetween in fluid communication with the first, second, and third air outlets, the air inlets and the first and second air outlets are obstructed by the mouthpiece in the retracted position, the third air outlet is obstructed by the cartridge, and in the extended position air is drawable into the chamber along first and second airflow pathways extending from the respective air inlet through the compartment to the air outlet, and out of the chamber through the third air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Ali Murat Saygili
  • Patent number: 10772358
    Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that provides security and/or childproof capability that includes an inlet, an outlet, a channel positioned between the inlet and outlet, a security mechanism capable of configuring the inhalation device in a locked mode and an unlocked mode, where the inhalation device is configured to vaporize an unvaporized substance when the security mechanism configures the inhalation device in the unlocked mode, where the security mechanism is configured to prevent the inhalation device from vaporizing an unvaporized substance when the security mechanism configures the inhalation device in the locked mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: INDOSE INC
    Inventors: Daniel Freeman, Ari Freeman, Jacqueline Freeman
  • Patent number: 10772359
    Abstract: In an electronic cigarette, a mesh element is in contact with liquid storage. A heater is spaced apart from the mesh element and positioned to heat air which flows through the mesh element. The heated air vaporizes the liquid in or on the mesh. The vapor is inhaled by the user. A method of vaporizing a liquid in an electronic cigarette includes conducting liquid from a liquid storage to a mesh element. Electric current is supplied to a heater, optionally in response to sensing inhalation on the outlet or mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette. The heater heats air and the heated air is conducted through the mesh element, with the heated air vaporizing liquid on or in the mesh element. The vaporized liquid is entrained with the heated air and may then flow through or around the liquid storage to the mouthpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.
    Inventor: Lik Hon
  • Patent number: 10772360
    Abstract: A smoke inhalation device may include a cartridge comprising a release device configured to release a substance, a sensor configured to detect an air stream passing through the smoke inhalation device, a timer configured to calculate a total time of a duration of flow of the air stream during a predetermined period of time, a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to receive data from the sensor and control the operation of the release device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Logic Technology Development, LLC
    Inventor: Eli Alelov
  • Patent number: 10772361
    Abstract: A garment (e.g., a bra) can include an inner pumping panel with layers of material. A first portion of the layers of material of the inner pumping panel may be situated on a left side of the bra to cover a portion of the wearer's left breast and can be fastened together and define a first opening. A second portion of the layers of material of the inner pumping panel may be situated on a right side of the bra to cover a portion of the wearer's right breast, and can be fastened together and define a second opening. The first and second openings are each disposed at an oblique angle relative to a bottom edge of the bra and are sized and positioned so as to help support at least a portion of a breast pump disposable through the first and/or second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Simple Wishes, LLC
    Inventor: Debra Abbaszadeh
  • Patent number: 10772362
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides breast supports that can advantageously be used with various types of bras to enhance the appearance and comfort provided. Contemplated breast supports include removable and insertable bra inserts, as well as breast supports that form a part of a bra. Breast supports can include padding and an internal support, each of which can be partially or completely enclosed in a cover material. The internal support can comprise a sheet of material including a multi-peaked upper edge, a rounded lower edge, and a mid-portion extending between the upper and lower edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: TULIFTS, LLC
    Inventor: Debra Corley
  • Patent number: 10772363
    Abstract: A storage sash apparatus is disclosed and configured for securely and covertly storing personal items therewithin. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongate sash sized and configured for being wrapped around and removably engaged with at least one of a wrist, forearm, arm, neck, leg and ankle of a user. The sash provides opposing ends configured for removable engagement with one another. The sash also defines an at least one compartment between opposing first and second panels of the sash, with the at least one compartment being sized and positioned for removably receiving at least one personal item therewithin. During use of the apparatus, the sash is wrapped at least once around the user, and the opposing ends are then removably engaged with one another, thereby securing the apparatus to the user while allowing access to the at least one compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Lynda Mary Berenguer