公开(公告)号：US20230371130A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18352407

申请日：2023-07-14

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Nam TRAN ,  Matthew CAPARRELLI

IPC: H05B1/02 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F47/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  H05B3/46

CPC classification number: H05B1/0244 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F47/00 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  H05B3/46 ,  H05B45/00

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge, and an outlet-end insert coupled to the outlet end of the housing. The housing at least partially encloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir and a vapor generator of the cartridge and further channels light via internal reflection through an interior of the housing. The outlet-end insert includes an outlet in flow communication with the vapor generator, directs the vapor generated by the vapor generator out of the cartridge through the outlet, and further emits the light channeled through the interior of the housing. One or more properties of the light are controllable.

公开(公告)号：US20230355901A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18347946

申请日：2023-07-06

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Isaac WEIGENSBERG ,  Yuval MALKA ,  Boris BESSARABOV ,  David RUBLI ,  Moshe ELIYAHU ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Alex MALAMUD

IPC: A61M15/06 ,  A61M11/04 ,  A24F40/65 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/51

CPC classification number: A61M15/06 ,  A61M11/042 ,  A24F40/65 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2205/8237 ,  A61M2205/3592 ,  A61M2205/50 ,  A61M2205/3569 ,  A24F40/10

Abstract: A topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device, within an interior defined by a housing of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device that may generate vapor independently of the topography apparatus. The topography apparatus may generate and communicate vapor topography data associated with vapor generation by the e-vaping device without altering an external appearance or vapor-generation performance of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus may be detachably coupled to the interior of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus includes an interface assembly configured to couple with a power supply, control circuitry, and/or sensor of the e-vaping device. Such coupling may include coupling with internal power or communication conduits of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus taps into power and/or communication lines of the e-vaping device without requiring modification of the circuitry of the e-vaping device.

公开(公告)号：US20200281275A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16881270

申请日：2020-05-22

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Sean SUNDBERG ,  David BENNETT ,  Christopher S. TUCKER ,  Barry S. SMITH ,  Edmond J. CADIEUX ,  Douglas A. BURTON ,  Paul BUTLER ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Patrick J. COBLER ,  Kai CAO

IPC: A24F40/50 ,  G01N7/00 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a section of an electronic-vaping device including a pressure sensor configured to measure a current ambient pressure, the pressure sensor further configured to output the current ambient pressure measurement in accordance with a read request frequency, and a controller configured to determine a mode of operation of the electronic-vaping device, control the read request frequency based on the determined mode of operation, and detect a threshold pressure change based on the current ambient pressure and a baseline pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20240424233A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18827089

申请日：2024-09-06

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Isaac WEIGENSBERG ,  Yuval MALKA ,  Boris BESSARABOV ,  David RUBLI ,  Moshe ELIYAHU ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Alex MALAMUD

IPC: A61M15/06 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/65 ,  A61M11/04 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device, within an interior defined by a housing of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device that may generate vapor independently of the topography apparatus. The topography apparatus may generate and communicate vapor topography data associated with vapor generation by the e-vaping device without altering an external appearance or vapor-generation performance of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus may be detachably coupled to the interior of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus includes an interface assembly configured to couple with a power supply, control circuitry, and/or sensor of the e-vaping device. Such coupling may include coupling with internal power or communication conduits of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus taps into power and/or communication lines of the e-vaping device without requiring modification of the circuitry of the e-vaping device.

公开(公告)号：US20230397668A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18457727

申请日：2023-08-29

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Sean SUNDBERG ,  David BENNETT ,  Christopher TUCKER ,  Barry S. SMITH ,  Edmond J. CADIEUX ,  Douglas A. BURTON ,  Paul BUTLER ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Patrick COBLER ,  Kai CAO

IPC: A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/90 ,  G01R31/66 ,  A24F40/60 ,  G01L19/00 ,  G01N7/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/90 ,  G01R31/66 ,  A24F40/60 ,  G01L19/0092 ,  G01N7/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H05B1/0244 ,  H02J7/00045 ,  A24F40/10

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a section of an electronic-vaping device including a pressure sensor configured to measure a current ambient pressure, the pressure sensor further configured to output the current ambient pressure measurement in accordance with a read request frequency, and a controller configured to determine a mode of operation of the electronic-vaping device, control the read request frequency based on the determined mode of operation, and detect a threshold pressure change based on the current ambient pressure and a baseline pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20210176826A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US17155246

申请日：2021-01-22

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Nam TRAN ,  Matthew CAPARRELLI

IPC: H05B1/02 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/485 ,  F21V33/00 ,  H05B3/46 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/60 ,  H05B47/105 ,  A24F40/10 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B45/00

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge, and an outlet-end insert coupled to the outlet end of the housing. The housing at least partially encloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir and a vapor generator of the cartridge and further channels light via internal reflection through an interior of the housing. The outlet-end insert includes an outlet in flow communication with the vapor generator, directs the vapor generated by the vapor generator out of the cartridge through the outlet, and further emits the light channeled through the interior of the housing. One or more properties of the light are controllable.

公开(公告)号：US20200337381A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16925611

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Charles DENDY ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Isaac WEIGENSBERG ,  Kai CAO ,  Patrick J. COBLER ,  Paul BUTLER

IPC: A24F40/90 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2/10 ,  G01R31/389 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: A battery section of an electronic vaping device may include a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, the housing having a first end and a second end, a power supply in the housing, a control circuit in the housing, and a conductive contact assembly at the second end of the housing, the contact assembly electrically connecting the power supply and the control circuit. The contact assembly is configured to receive external power and at least one command.

公开(公告)号：US20250098754A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18971501

申请日：2024-12-06

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Dean TWITE ,  Yannick HOURMAND ,  Bipin PATIL ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Gregory L. NELSON ,  Niall GALLAGHER ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Phillip DIANA ,  James YORKSHADES

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A61M11/04

Abstract: A non-nicotine pod assembly for a non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a first section and a second section connected to the first section. The first section may define a pod outlet and be configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The second section may define a pod inlet and be configured to heat the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The pod inlet is in fluidic communication with the pod outlet via a flow path. The flow path may include a first diverged portion, a second diverged portion, and a converged portion. A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly such that a pod inlet for the air flow is exposed when the non-nicotine pod assembly is seated within the through hole.

公开(公告)号：US20250089805A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18966336

申请日：2024-12-03

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Robert C. LACOVARA ,  Phillip DIANA ,  Nam TRAN

IPC: A24F40/53 ,  A24B15/24 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/20 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/44

Abstract: A saturation sensor measures at least one electrical characteristic of the wick between the heating element and the probe wire at a first time and a second time, wherein the at least one electrical characteristic includes a resistance, a capacitance, or both a resistance and a capacitance. Control circuitry is configured to cause the nicotine e-vaping device to: calculate a refill rate at which the nicotine pre-vapor formulation flows onto the wick based on the at least one electrical characteristic at the first time and the at least one electrical characteristic at the second time; determine that the refill rate is less than a threshold refill rate; and output a low nicotine pre-vapor formulation alert in response to determining that the refill rate is less than the threshold refill rate.

公开(公告)号：US20250089775A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18969687

申请日：2024-12-05

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Dean TWITE ,  Yannick HOURMAND ,  Bipin PATIL ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Gregory NELSON ,  Niall GALLAGHER ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Phillip DIANA ,  James YORKSHADES

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/44

Abstract: A nicotine pod assembly for a nicotine e-vaping device may include a first section and a second section connected to the first section. The first section may define a pod outlet and be configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The second section may define a pod inlet and be configured to heat the nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The pod inlet is in fluidic communication with the pod outlet via a flow path. The flow path may include a first diverged portion, a second diverged portion, and a converged portion. A nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly such that a pod inlet for the air flow is exposed when the nicotine pod assembly is seated within the through hole.