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：US20240148060A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US17982138

申请日：2022-11-07

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Eric HAWES ,  Dean TWITE ,  Ryan MCGINLEY ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Thomas TRAN ,  Yannick HOURMAND ,  Gary BROADFIELD

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/51

CPC classification number: A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/51

Abstract: A heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a capsule and a device body. The capsule may include an aerosol-forming substrate and a conductive component. The conductive component may include a first end section, an intermediate section, and a second end section. The intermediate section may be configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The first end section and the second end section may each have at least one surface discontinuity. The device body may include connector pins configured to engage with the at least one surface discontinuity of each of the first end section and the second end section of the conductive component so as to establish an electrical connection with the capsule.

公开(公告)号：US20240148047A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18411538

申请日：2024-01-12

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  William J. CROWE ,  Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Bipin R. PATIL ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Michael ROBERTS

IPC: A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/167 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/70 ,  A61L9/03 ,  B65B3/04 ,  H05B3/14

CPC classification number: A24B15/283 ,  A24B15/167 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/70 ,  A61L9/037 ,  B65B3/04 ,  H05B3/141 ,  H05B3/06 ,  H05B2203/021

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.

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：US20240090574A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US17947436

申请日：2022-09-19

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Dean TWITE ,  Ryan MCGINLEY ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Thomas TRAN

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24F7/02 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/90

CPC classification number: A24F40/42 ,  A24F7/02 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/90 ,  A61M15/06

Abstract: A heat-not-burn aerosol-generating device includes a housing that defines a capsule-receiving cavity and a lid fixedly coupled to the housing at a first point and releasably coupleable to the housing at a second point that is different from the first point. The lid is configured to cover the capsule-receiving cavity in a closed position. The lid includes a first retainer and a replaceable mouthpiece coupleable to the lid such that air entering the housing and drawn through the capsule-receiving cavity exits out of the replaceable mouthpiece. The mouthpiece includes a second retainer that is configured to engage with the first retainer so as to releasably secure the replaceable mouthpiece to the lid.

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：US20220400755A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17893614

申请日：2022-08-23

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  William J. CROWE ,  Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Bipin R. PATIL ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Michael ROBERTS

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24B15/167

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 cartridge also includes at least two transfer pads at a reservoir end, and a wick in contact with the transfer pads. The transfer pads include a plurality of fibers. Each of the plurality of fibers is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.

公开(公告)号：US20220225672A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-21

申请号：US17151327

申请日：2021-01-18

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Dean TWITE ,  Ryan MCGINLEY ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Raymond W. LAU

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/60

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a housing that defines a capsule-receiving cavity, a lid configured to close the housing, and a replaceable mouthpiece coupleable to the lid such that air entering the housing and drawn through the capsule-receiving cavity exits out of the mouthpiece. The lid may be fixedly coupled to the housing at a first point and releasably coupleable to the housing at a second point. The capsule-receiving cavity may have a first end having a first width, and a second end have a second width that is different from the first width. The capsule-receiving cavity may be tapered between the first end and the second end. The mouthpiece may be coupleable to the first end. One or more alignment member may be disposed at or towards the second end. The alignment members may include seals and/or electrical connections and/or flat surfaces and/or angled surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US20210022397A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16992810

申请日：2020-08-13

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  William J. CROWE ,  Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Bipin R. PATIL ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Michael ROBERTS

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  H05B3/14 ,  A24B15/28 ,  B65B3/04 ,  A24B15/167 ,  A61L9/03 ,  H05B3/16 ,  H05B3/06 ,  A24D3/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190104766A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16049450

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Christopher S. TUCKER ,  William J. CROWE ,  Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Bipin R. PATIL ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Michael ROBERTS

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  A24B15/16

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 cartridge also includes at least two transfer pads at a reservoir end, and a wick in contact with the transfer pads. The transfer pads include a plurality of fibers. Each of the plurality of fibers is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.