公开(公告)号：US20220015426A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：US16929475

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Raymond W. LAU ,  Eric HAWES

IPC: A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/44 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/57 ,  A24F40/10 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/06

Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body configured to receive a non-nicotine cartridge. The non-nicotine cartridge includes a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation, a wick, and an integral heater-thermocouple. The wick is configured to transport the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation by capillary action. The integral heater-thermocouple includes a first segment made of a first alloy and a second segment made of a second alloy. The device body includes a power supply, at least one sensor, and a controller. The power supply is configured to deliver electrical energy to the integral heater-thermocouple to heat the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation to generate a non-nicotine vapor. The at least one sensor is configured to measure a voltage difference between the first segment and the second segment of the integral heater-thermocouple during such heating. The controller is configured to adjust the electrical energy to the integral heater-thermocouple based on the measured voltage difference.

公开(公告)号：US20210329973A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-28

申请号：US17352781

申请日：2021-06-21

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Raymond LAU ,  Eric HAWES ,  Alistair BRAMLEY

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/48

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly and a dispensing body configured to receive the pod assembly. A vaporizer may be disposed in the pod assembly and/or the dispensing body. The pod assembly may include a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a device compartment, and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment. The pod assembly is a smart pod configured to receive, store, and transmit information that can be communicated with the dispensing body and/or another electronic device. The proximal portion of the dispensing body includes a vapor passage and a through-hole. The vapor passage may extend from an end surface of the proximal portion to a side wall of the through-hole. The through-hole is configured to receive the pod assembly such that the vapor channel of the pod assembly is aligned with the vapor passage of the dispensing body.

公开(公告)号：US20210244094A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US16785785

申请日：2020-02-10

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 ,  A24F40/51 ,  A24F40/57 ,  A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/65

Abstract: A method of controlling a heater of a nicotine e-vapor device includes detecting, from a removable pod included in the nicotine e-vapor device, power information indicating a first power level and a second power level; and supplying power to the heater based on the detected power information by determining a first amount of power based on the first power level, 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 power level, 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.

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200329770A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16920925

申请日：2020-07-06

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： David SCHIFF ,  Chris CARRICK ,  Eric HAWES ,  Ali ROSTAMI ,  Christopher S. TUCKER ,  Berina YERKIC-HUSEJNOVIC

IPC: A24F40/44 ,  A24F40/46

Abstract: The method includes supporting at least one first heater, and at least partially supporting at least one portion of at least one first wick, using a support plate in an e-vaping section, configuring the at least one first wick to transfer a pre-vapor formulation from a reservoir to the at least one first heater, forming an electrical connection between the at least one first heater and a terminal that is electrically connectable to a power supply, and positioning the support plate nearer a downstream end than an upstream end of the reservoir relative to a normal direction of airflow through the e-vaping section during use, a major surface of the support plate being transverse to the normal direction of airflow.

公开(公告)号：US20200297030A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-24

申请号：US16887147

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

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

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

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：US20200275697A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-03

申请号：US16875208

申请日：2020-05-15

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Raymond LAU ,  Niall GALLAGHER

IPC: A24F40/42 ,  A61M15/06 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M11/04

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a cartridge for an electronic vapor (e-vapor) apparatus. The cartridge includes a pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a solution therein and a first connector element configured to connect the cartridge to a power section of the e-vapor apparatus. The first connector element includes a processing device configured to communicate with the power section.

公开(公告)号：US20200154783A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16196749

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Raymond W. Lau ,  Mik Dahl ,  Jon Jarantilla ,  Galen Salvador ,  Joe Montalvan ,  Jeroen Kok

IPC: A24F47/00

Abstract: A vaporizer assembly, which includes a heating element and a conduit assembly configured to direct air to flow through a conduit in fluid communication with the heating element, further includes a dispensing interface assembly configured to be in fluid communication with both the conduit and the vaporizer assembly exterior. The dispensing interface assembly includes a first dispensing interface and a second dispensing interface. The first dispensing interface is in direct fluid communication with the conduit and the heating element. A portion of the second dispensing interface is exposed to the vaporizer assembly exterior. The second dispensing interface is isolated from direct fluid communication with the heating element by the first dispensing interface, and the first dispensing interface is isolated from direct fluid communication with the reservoir by the second dispensing interface. The second dispensing interface is configured to restrict a flow of pre-vapor formulation to the first dispensing interface.

公开(公告)号：US20200154777A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16750481

申请日：2020-01-23

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN ,  Barry S. SMITH ,  Douglas A. BURTON ,  Eric HAWES ,  Sean SUNDBERG ,  Berina YERKIC-HUSEJNOVIC

IPC: A24F40/90 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A charger assembly is configured to charge the electronic vaping device. The charger assembly includes a base including a housing defining a port. The port is configured to receive a tip end of an electronic vaping device. The port includes a magnetic electrical contact centrally positioned at a bottom of the port and a first pin positioned at the bottom of the port. The charger assembly also includes a microprocessor electrically connected to the magnetic electrical contact and the first pin.

公开(公告)号：US20200077702A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16125399

申请日：2018-09-07

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

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

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  A24D1/14 ,  A24B15/16 ,  A24F7/04

Abstract: The device includes a first section with an airflow passage, a reservoir containing a first pre-vapor formulation, a heater in communication with the reservoir and the airflow passage, the heater configured to at least partially vaporize the first pre-vapor formulation. An insert is in communication with the airflow passage, the insert being downstream of the heater. The insert includes a matrix with one or more portions of a filler material. The filler material is a plant-based cellulose material. The one or more portions defining interstices. A containing structure contains the matrix. The containing structure contacts at least side surfaces of the matrix. A consumable substance infused within the filler material, the at least one first consumable substance including at least one of nicotine, at least one first flavorant, at least one second pre-vapor formulation, a sub-combinations thereof, or a combinations thereof.