公开(公告)号：US20250156523A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US19021657

申请日：2025-01-15

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Raymond LAU ,  Eric HAWES ,  Alistair BRAMLEY

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46 ,  A24F40/48 ,  A24F40/53 ,  A24F40/60 ,  B65D25/04 ,  B65D25/38 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/12

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：US20250089795A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18971572

申请日：2024-12-06

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Mik DAHL ,  Jon JARANTILLA ,  Galen SALVADOR ,  Jose Jesus Paolo MONTALVAN ,  Jeroen KOK

IPC: A24F40/485

Abstract: Some example embodiments include a reservoir assembly for an e-vaping device that may include a reservoir, a first bayonet connector assembly, and a conduit extending from a vaporizer assembly and into a space defined by the first bayonet connector assembly. The first bayonet connector assembly may detachably couple with a second bayonet connector assembly of an outlet assembly to establish a bayonet interface connection between the reservoir and the outlet assembly, such that the conduit is in fluid communication with the exterior of the reservoir assembly through an interior of the outlet assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20250009036A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18890242

申请日：2024-09-19

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Eric HAWES ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Mik DAHL ,  Jon JARANTILLA ,  Galen SALVADOR ,  Jose Jesus Paolo MONTALVAN ,  Jeroen KOK

IPC: A24F40/485

Abstract: In some example embodiments, a reservoir assembly may include a reservoir and an isolation structure. The reservoir may hold a pre-vapor formulation. The reservoir may include a first fluid port extending through a housing of the reservoir, where the first fluid port may enable fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir assembly. The reservoir may be coupled to a vaporizer assembly that includes a second fluid port configured to enable fluid communication between the reservoir and vaporizer assembly, or the reservoir may be coupled to a vaporizer connector assembly that includes a second fluid port configured to enable fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior through the vaporizer connector assembly. The isolation structure may move in relation to the reservoir and the vaporizer connector assembly to a position where it exposes one of the fluid ports and covers the other.

公开(公告)号：US20240277047A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18649109

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Zack W. BLACKMON ,  Eric HAWES ,  Rangaraj S. SUNDAR ,  Raymond W. LAU ,  Jarrett KEEN ,  Yannick HOURMAND

IPC: A24F40/20 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46

CPC classification number: A24F40/20 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/46

Abstract: A capsule for an aerosol-generating device may include a housing defining inlet openings, outlet openings, and a chamber between the inlet openings and the outlet openings. The chamber may have a longest dimension extending from at least one of the inlet openings to a corresponding one of the outlet openings. An aerosol-forming substrate may be disposed within the chamber of the housing. A heater may extend into the housing from an exterior thereof. The heater includes a first end section, an intermediate section, and a second end section. The intermediate section may be disposed within the aerosol-forming substrate in the chamber. An aerosol-generating device may include the capsule, a mouthpiece, and a device body, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to engage with the capsule, and the device body is configured to receive and retain the capsule and the mouthpiece.

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：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：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：US20240065339A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18494218

申请日：2023-10-25

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： David R. SCHIFF ,  Chris PHELAN ,  Eric HAWES ,  Berina YERKIC-HUSEJNOVIC ,  Christopher S. TUCKER

IPC: A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/90

CPC classification number: A24F40/60 ,  A24F40/40 ,  A24F40/50 ,  A24F40/90 ,  A24F40/10

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize at least a portion of the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater, at least one light emitting diode, a charging button assembly including a conductive post operable to form a first external, electrical contact at an upstream end of the electronic smoking article, and a second external, electrical contact including a portion of an outer surface of the outer housing at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article. The first and second external, electrical contacts charge the power supply.