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公开(公告)号:US20250082020A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-13
申请号:US18953463
申请日:2024-11-20
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Dean TWITE , Yannick HOURMAND , Charles DENDY , Bipin PATIL , Rangaraj S. SUNDAR , Christopher NEWCOMB , Niall GALLAGHER , Raymond W. LAU , Eric HAWES
Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The non-nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.
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公开(公告)号:US20220363457A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-17
申请号:US17320838
申请日:2021-05-14
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Christopher J. HESSION , William J. BOGDZIEWICZ , Bipin PATIL
Abstract: A package includes a base, a lid, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes an arm and a flexible member. The arm extends from the lid and has a first engaging structure. The member includes a flexible rib connected to a base floor, and a second engaging structure and a contact structure on a rib outer surface. The member flexes in response to a first force applied in a first direction to the contact structure and relaxes in response to absence of the first force. The member engages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being relaxed while the lid is closed. The member disengages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being flexed while the lid is closed. The lid may be opened based on applying a second force to the lid in a second direction while the member is flexed.
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公开(公告)号:US20210153567A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-27
申请号:US16695643
申请日:2019-11-26
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Dean TWITE , Yannick HOURMAND , Charles DENDY , Bipin PATIL , Rangaraj S. SUNDAR , Christopher R. NEWCOMB , Niall GALLAGHER , Raymond W. LAU , Eric HAWES
IPC: A24F47/00
Abstract: A nicotine e-vaping device may include a nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.
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公开(公告)号:US20180132525A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-17
申请号:US15349377
申请日:2016-11-11
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Bipin PATIL , Sean SUNDBERG , Kelli MCKENNA , Rangaraj SUNDAR , Greg NELSON , David BENNETT
CPC classification number: A24F47/008 , H01R13/03 , H01R24/38 , H05B1/0244 , H05B2203/021
Abstract: A connector assembly of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device may be formed by metal in-molding. The connector assembly may include a connector body that is integrally formed. The connector body may include a base portion that is generally cylindrical, a nose portion extending from a first end of the base portion, and at least two slots extending longitudinally through the base portion and on opposing sides of the nose portion. An electrical lead extends through each of the at least two slots.
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公开(公告)号:US20250089779A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-20
申请号:US18971295
申请日:2024-12-06
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Dean TWITE , Yannick HOURMAND , Charles DENDY , Bipin PATIL , Rangaraj S. SUNDAR , Christopher NEWCOMB , Niall GALLAGHER , Raymond W. LAU , Eric HAWES
Abstract: A nicotine pod assembly for a nicotine e-vaping device may include a pod body and a connector module. The pod body has an upstream end and a downstream end and is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end of the pod body defines a cavity. The connector module is configured to be seated within the cavity of the pod body. The connector module may include an external face and a side face. The external face of the connector module includes at least one electrical contact and defines a pod inlet. The side face of the connector module defines at least one module inlet. The side face of the connector module faces a sidewall of the cavity in the pod body when the connector module is seated within the cavity.
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公开(公告)号:US20240375834A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-14
申请号:US18782578
申请日:2024-07-24
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Christopher J. HESSION , William J. BOGDZIEWICZ , Bipin PATIL
Abstract: A package includes a base, a lid, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes an arm and a flexible member. The arm extends from the lid and has a first engaging structure. The member includes a flexible rib connected to a base floor, and a second engaging structure and a contact structure on a rib outer surface. The member flexes in response to a first force applied in a first direction to the contact structure and relaxes in response to absence of the first force. The member engages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being relaxed while the lid is closed. The member disengages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being flexed while the lid is closed. The lid may be opened based on applying a second force to the lid in a second direction while the member is flexed.
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公开(公告)号:US20240266788A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-08
申请号:US18612194
申请日:2024-03-21
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Bipin PATIL , Sean SUNDBERG , Kelli MCKENNA , Rangaraj SUNDAR , Greg NELSON , David BENNETT
CPC classification number: H01R24/38 , A24F40/40 , A24F40/42 , A24F40/46 , A24F40/70 , A61M15/06 , H05B1/0244 , H01R13/03 , H05B2203/021
Abstract: A connector assembly of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device may be formed by metal in-molding. The connector assembly may include a connector body that is integrally formed. The connector body may include a base portion that is generally cylindrical, a nose portion extending from a first end of the base portion, and at least two slots extending longitudinally through the base portion and on opposing sides of the nose portion. An electrical lead extends through each of the at least two slots.
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公开(公告)号:US20240130440A1
公开(公告)日:2024-04-25
申请号:US18400287
申请日:2023-12-29
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory L. NELSON , Bipin PATIL , Craig GUNN , Rangaraj S. SUNDAR
CPC classification number: A24F40/70 , A24F40/42 , A24F40/44 , A24F40/46 , A61M11/041 , B23P19/001 , B25B11/02 , A61M2207/00 , A61M2207/10
Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a heater assembly for a non-nicotine pod assembly includes a base, a wick feed, a slide, and a holder. The wick feed extends toward the base and defines a channel configured to receive a wick structured to draw a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation via capillary action. The slide is configured to move along a plane on a top face of the base. The holder is disposed on the top face of the base.
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公开(公告)号:US20230085238A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-16
申请号:US18051222
申请日:2022-10-31
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Dean TWITE , Yannick HOURMAND , Charles DENDY , Bipin PATIL , Rangaraj S. SUNDAR , Christopher NEWCOMB , Niall GALLAGHER , Raymond W. LAU , Eric HAWES
Abstract: A nicotine pod assembly for a nicotine e-vaping device may include a pod body and a connector module. The pod body has an upstream end and a downstream end and is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end of the pod body defines a cavity. The connector module is configured to be seated within the cavity of the pod body. The connector module may include an external face and a side face. The external face of the connector module includes at least one electrical contact and defines a pod inlet. The side face of the connector module defines at least one module inlet. The side face of the connector module faces a sidewall of the cavity in the pod body when the connector module is seated within the cavity.
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公开(公告)号:US20220363459A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-17
申请号:US17389553
申请日:2021-07-30
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ , Christopher J. HESSION , Bipin PATIL
Abstract: The package includes a base, a primary lid connected to the base, the primary lid and the base defining a primary storage area, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a flexible member including a first segment and a second segment that are connected by an elbow, the first segment being connected to the primary lid, a distal end of the second segment including at least one contact structure, the flexible member including at least one first engaging structure between the elbow and a front surface of the at least one contact structure, and a second engaging structure on a first wall of the base. The container includes a receptacle wall cooperating with a peripheral wall to define a receptacle, and a flexible tab projecting from the top wall, the flexible tab including a fixed end adjacent to the top wall and a free end opposite the fixed end.
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