公开(公告)号：US20240237697A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-18

申请号：US18618735

申请日：2024-03-27

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Munmaya K. MISHRA ,  Danielle CRAWFORD ,  Dwight David WILLIAMS ,  Eric HAWES ,  Terry BACHE ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Shaoyong YU

IPC: A24B15/167 ,  A24D1/14 ,  A24F7/04

CPC classification number: A24B15/167 ,  A24D1/14 ,  A24F7/04

Abstract: The capsule includes a matrix with one or more portions of a filler material, the filler material including a cellulose material, the filler material being water-insoluble, the one or more portions defining interstices, a containing structure containing the matrix, and at least one first substance infused within the filler material, the at least one first substance being one of nicotine, at least one first flavorant, a pre-aerosol formulation, a combination thereof, or a sub-combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20240148074A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18053133

申请日：2022-11-07

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Jarrett KEEN ,  Kevin BALL ,  Taylor WITT ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Eric HAWES ,  Terry BACHE ,  Niall GALLAGHER

IPC: A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/60

CPC classification number: A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/60

Abstract: A system configured to output an indication of engagement with a device. The system includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to monitor usage of the device, determine the indication of engagement with the device based on the usage of the device, and output the indication of engagement with the device.

公开(公告)号：US20240097463A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US17947588

申请日：2022-09-19

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Thomas TRAN ,  Terry BACHE ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Niall GALLAGHER ,  Yannick HOURMAND ,  Guillaume MICHEL ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Eric HAWES

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/00032 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/00712

Abstract: A charging system for an aerosol-generating device includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor and configured to store instructions is provided. The instructions define at least one of a disable mode, an intra-session mode, or an inter-session mode. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the charging system to detect when the device is connected to a charging device; activate a power source charger in response to the connection to the charging device; identify a selected mode; enable or disable a heater of the capsule dependent upon the selected mode; if the heater is enabled, display a first display indicating the connection of the charging device; if the heater is enabled, detect if a session of the aerosol-generating device is ongoing; and if the session is ongoing, enable or suspend charging in response to the identification of the selected mode.

公开(公告)号：US20220023550A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17494102

申请日：2021-10-05

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Terry BACHE ,  Ryan NEWCOMB ,  Eric A. HAWES ,  Dmitriy KIRZHNER ,  Raymond LAU ,  Danielle CRAWFORD ,  Dwight D. WILLIAMS ,  William Eugene RABBITT ,  Carl Roy STEVENS

IPC: A61M11/04 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G01N27/04 ,  H01R13/24 ,  A24F40/30 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/53

Abstract: A vapor cartridge for a non-combustible vaping device may be configured to receive a flavor cartridge, generate a vapor, and direct the generated vapor through the flavor cartridge to provide a flavored vapor. The flavor cartridge may include an instance of electrically conductive material extending at least partially around the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may include an authentication assembly including a set of electrically conductive instruments may independently and directly contact the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge inserted into the vapor cartridge, such that the electrically conductive instruments are electrically connected to each other through the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may be coupled with a base that includes a control circuitry configured to control vapor generation by the vapor generator, based on the electrically conductive instruments being electrically connected to each other through the flavor cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US20240285876A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18648983

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Terry BACHE ,  Ryan NEWCOMB ,  Eric A. HAWES ,  Dmitriy KIRZHNER ,  Raymond LAU ,  Danielle CRAWFORD ,  Dwight D. WILLIAMS ,  William Eugene RABBITT ,  Carl Roy STEVENS

IPC: A61M11/04 ,  A24F15/015 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/20 ,  A24F40/30 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A61M16/00 ,  G01N27/04 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: A61M11/042 ,  A24F40/30 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/53 ,  G01N27/041 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H05B1/0244 ,  A24F15/015 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/20 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A61M2016/0024 ,  A61M2205/8206

Abstract: A vapor cartridge for a non-combustible vaping device may be configured to receive a flavor cartridge, generate a vapor, and direct the generated vapor through the flavor cartridge to provide a flavored vapor. The flavor cartridge may include an instance of electrically conductive material extending at least partially around the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may include an authentication assembly including a set of electrically conductive instruments may independently and directly contact the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge inserted into the vapor cartridge, such that the electrically conductive instruments are electrically connected to each other through the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may be coupled with a base that includes a control circuitry configured to control vapor generation by the vapor generator, based on the electrically conductive instruments being electrically connected to each other through the flavor cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US20240028697A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18480241

申请日：2023-10-03

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Ryan NEWCOMB ,  Terry BACHE ,  Eric HAWES ,  Raymond LAU ,  Cristian POPA ,  James YORKSHADES

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/03 ,  F22B1/28 ,  A24F40/465 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/40

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  H05B1/0227 ,  H05B3/03 ,  F22B1/284 ,  A24F40/465 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/10

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly including a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a first electrical connector, a vapor channel traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment, and a vaporizer, the pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein and in fluidic communication with the vaporizer during an operation of the e-vapor apparatus, the first electrical connector including first and second power electrodes, the first power electrode including a first contact portion on an exterior of the first electrical connector and a first extended portion configured to contact an anode portion of the vaporizer, the second power electrode including a second contact portion on the exterior of the first electrical connector and a second extended portion configured to contact a cathode portion of the vaporizer. The e-vapor apparatus may further include a dispensing body including a second electrical connector configured to connect to the first electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US20230363456A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18361257

申请日：2023-07-28

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Niall GALLAGHER ,  William WYKEHAM ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Eric HAWES ,  Terry BACHE ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Jarrett KEEN

IPC: A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/60

CPC classification number: A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/57

Abstract: A method of controlling a heater of a device including a removable container that stores a material includes detecting, from the removable container, power information indicating a first operating point and a second operating point; and supplying power to the heater based on the detected power information by, determining a first amount of power based on the first operating point, supplying the first amount of power to the heater during a first operation mode of the heater, determining a second amount of power based on the second operating point, and supplying the second amount of power to the heater during a second operation mode of the heater, the second amount of power being higher than the first amount of power, the device being a non-nicotine e-vaping device or a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating device, the material being a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation or an aerosol-forming substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210271747A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US17315777

申请日：2021-05-10

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Ryan NEWCOMB ,  Terry BACHE ,  Eric HAWES ,  Raymond LAU ,  Cristian POPA ,  James YORKSHADES

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/03 ,  F22B1/28 ,  A24F40/465 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/40

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly including a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a first electrical connector, a vapor channel traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment, and a vaporizer, the pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein and in fluidic communication with the vaporizer during an operation of the e-vapor apparatus, the first electrical connector including first and second power electrodes, the first power electrode including a first contact portion on an exterior of the first electrical connector and a first extended portion configured to contact an anode portion of the vaporizer, the second power electrode including a second contact portion on the exterior of the first electrical connector and a second extended portion configured to contact a cathode portion of the vaporizer. The e-vapor apparatus may further include a dispensing body including a second electrical connector configured to connect to the first electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US20210219621A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US16749640

申请日：2020-01-22

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Adam PARROTT ,  Niall GALLAGHER ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Eric HAWES ,  Ryan NEWCOMB ,  Terry BACHE ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Jarrett KEEN

IPC: A24F40/51 ,  G01P5/02 ,  G01K13/00 ,  A24F40/57 ,  A24F40/44 ,  A24F40/46

Abstract: A method of controlling a hot wire anemometer (HWA) of a nicotine e-vaping device includes controlling, by a first PID controller, a level of power applied by the nicotine e-vaping device to the HWA based on a temperature of a heated element of the HWA and a temperature setpoint; generating a puff detection signal indicating whether or not a puff is currently occurring with respect to the nicotine e-vaping device; and while the puff detection signal indicates that a puff is not currently occurring with respect to the nicotine e-vaping device, detecting, by a second PID controller, a change in an ambient temperature of the HWA, and controlling, by the second PID controller, the temperature setpoint such that the temperature setpoint changes in response to the detected change in the ambient temperature of the HWA.

公开(公告)号：US20200257255A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-13

申请号：US16859348

申请日：2020-04-27

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Raymond LAU ,  Terry BACHE ,  Niall GALLAGHER

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  A61M11/04 ,  A61M15/06

Abstract: A method of detecting a hand-to-mouth (HMG) gesture with an e-vaping device includes detecting movements of the e-vaping device; generating quaternions based on the detected movements; generating movement features based on the generated quaternions; applying the generated movement features to a classifier; and determining whether the detected movements correspond to an HMG based on an output of the classifier.