公开(公告)号：US10966460B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US14802137

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Mark Frisbee ,  Paul Stapleton ,  Milton G. Carawan ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/00 ,  A61M11/04 ,  A61M15/06

Abstract: A control body is coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes first and second positive conductors connectable with respectively a power supply and the heating element. The control body includes a series pull-up resistor and switch connected to and between the first and second positive conductors. A microprocessor is configured to operate the switch in a closed state in a standby mode in which the pull-up resistor causes a logical high level of voltage at the second positive conductor when the control body and cartridge are uncoupled, and in which the heating element is unpowered causes a logical low level of the voltage when the control body and cartridge are coupled. The microprocessor is configured to measure the voltage and control operation of functional element(s) of the aerosol delivery device based thereon.

公开(公告)号：US10117460B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US13647000

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen Benson Sears ,  Timothy Brian Nestor ,  Charles Jacob Novak, III ,  Steven Lee Alderman ,  Michael Ryan Galloway ,  Quentin Paul Guenther, Jr. ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini ,  Raymond C. Henry, Jr. ,  Allen Michael East

IPC: A24F47/00

Abstract: Smoking articles, and methods for forming such smoking articles, such as an electronic smoking article, are provided. An exemplary smoking article comprises a control body portion having a control body engagement end, and having a first control component therein. A cartridge body portion includes a cartridge body engagement end configured to removably engage the control body engagement end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further includes a consumable arrangement comprising at least an aerosol precursor composition and at least one heating element operably engaged therewith, and a second control component. At least the consumable arrangement is configured to be in communication with the first control component upon engagement between the cartridge body and control body portions.

公开(公告)号：US10015987B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US14808233

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Raymond Charles Henry, Jr. ,  Glen Joseph Kimsey ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  A61M15/06 ,  G05D7/06 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 ,  A24F47/008 ,  A61M15/06 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprising a control component and a communication interface is provided. The control component controls operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device in instances in which a flow of air through at least a portion of the at least one housing is detected. The communication interface is coupled to the control component and enables wireless communication. The control component further detects a predefined trigger, and automatically in response thereto, causes the communication interface to broadcast availability of the aerosol delivery device for connection with a capable wireless device. The predefined trigger includes at least one instance in which the flow of air is detected, and excludes user-actuation of any button on the aerosol delivery device.

公开(公告)号：US20170119053A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14930136

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Inventor： Raymond Charles Henry, JR. ,  Glen Joseph Kimsey ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini ,  James William Rogers

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  A61M15/00

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a user interface including a pushbutton and a display. A control component contained coupled to the user interface controls operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device. The control component controls the display to present a menu including a plurality of menu items selectable using only the pushbutton. Each menu item of the plurality of menu items is associated with a respective functional element of the aerosol delivery device, and the control component is configured to navigate the plurality of menu items, and select a currently-presented menu item of the plurality of menu items for control of the respective functional element, in response to respective first and second types of presses of the pushbutton, the first and second types of presses being of different durations.

公开(公告)号：US20170023952A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14808233

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Raymond Charles Henry, JR. ,  Glen Joseph Kimsey ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  A61M15/06 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D7/0676 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprising a control component and a communication interface is provided. The control component controls operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device in instances in which a flow of air through at least a portion of the at least one housing is detected. The communication interface is coupled to the control component and enables wireless communication. The control component further detects a predefined trigger, and automatically in response thereto, causes the communication interface to broadcast availability of the aerosol delivery device for connection with a capable wireless device. The predefined trigger includes at least one instance in which the flow of air is detected, and excludes user-actuation of any button on the aerosol delivery device.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括控制部件和通信接口的气溶胶输送装置。 在其中检测到通过至少一个壳体的至少一部分的空气流的情况下，控制部件控制气溶胶输送装置的至少一个功能元件的操作。 通信接口耦合到控制组件并实现无线通信。 控制组件进一步检测预定义的触发，并且响应于此触发自动地使得通信接口广播气溶胶输送装置的可用性，以便与能力无线装置连接。 预定义的触发器包括至少一个其中检测到空气流的情况，并排除了气溶胶输送装置上的任何按钮的用户致动。

公开(公告)号：US11504489B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US14802667

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： John Brice O'Brien ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini ,  James William Rogers

IPC: A61M15/06 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B65B31/00 ,  A61M11/04 ,  A24F40/485 ,  A24F15/015 ,  A24F40/10

Abstract: A contained liquid system for use with a refillable aerosol delivery device is provided. The contained liquid system includes an aerosol delivery device having an adapter therein for receiving aerosol precursor composition within a reservoir of the aerosol delivery device, and a container of aerosol precursor composition having a corresponding adapter therein for transferring aerosol precursor composition from the container. The adapter and the corresponding adapter are removably, sealably connectable for refilling the aerosol delivery device with aerosol precursor composition. The adapter engages a valve of the corresponding adapter and includes a body defining separate and distinct filling airflow ports. The filling port transfers aerosol precursor composition from the container into the aerosol delivery device. The airflow port enables a flow of air through at least the portion of the aerosol delivery device when the adapter and valve are disengaged.

公开(公告)号：US11033054B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US14808466

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Wilson Christopher Lamb ,  Raymond Charles Henry, Jr. ,  Terrence E. Rogers ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  A61M15/06 ,  A61M11/04 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/00

Abstract: A control body and cartridge that are coupleable with one another to form an aerosol delivery device are provided. The control body comprises a control component and an RFID reader contained within at least one housing. The cartridge comprises at least one heating element and an RFID tag contained within at least one housing. The RFID reader of the control body is coupled to the control component of the control body and configured to communicate with the RFID tag of the cartridge upon coupling of the control body with the cartridge. The control component of the control body is configured to authorize the cartridge for use with the control body based at least in part on communication between the RFID reader and the RFID tag.

公开(公告)号：US10027016B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14802789

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan T. Marion ,  Rodney O. Williams ,  Charles E. Greene ,  Wilson Christopher Lamb ,  Raymond Charles Henry, Jr. ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini

IPC: H01Q1/22 ,  A24F47/00 ,  H01Q9/16

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  A24F47/008 ,  H01Q9/16

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing, and a control component and communication interface contained within the housing. The control component is configured to control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on a detected flow of air through at least a portion of the housing. The communication interface coupled to the control component and configured to enable wireless communication. The communication interface including an antenna, and the housing and antenna are being electrically resonant and tightly coupled in a manner that forms dipole antenna.

公开(公告)号：US20160325858A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US14703171

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Inventor： Frederic Philippe Ampolini ,  James Demopoulos

IPC: B65B3/14 ,  B65D83/14 ,  B65B31/00 ,  A24F47/00

CPC classification number: B65B3/14 ,  A24F47/008 ,  B65B3/003 ,  B65B11/52 ,  B65B29/10 ,  B65B31/00 ,  B65B59/00 ,  B65B2210/04 ,  B65B2220/14 ,  B65B2220/16 ,  B65B2230/02 ,  B65D83/752

Abstract: A machine for dispensing an aerosol precursor composition for use with aerosol delivery devices. The machine may include a plurality of sources of dispensable, liquid aerosol precursor components. The plurality of sources may differ in the liquid aerosol precursor components being dispensable therefrom. The machine may include a user interface configured to allow a user to select an amount of the liquid aerosol precursor components for dispensing. The machine may also include a dispenser for dispensing the aerosol precursor components in response to the selection made on the user interface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分配用于气溶胶输送装置的气溶胶前体组合物的机器。 机器可以包括多个可分配的液体气溶胶前体组分源。 多个来源可能在可分配的液体气溶胶前体组分中不同。 该机器可以包括被配置为允许用户选择一定量的用于分配的液体气溶胶前体组分的用户界面。 该机器还可以包括用于响应于在用户界面上进行的选择分配气溶胶前体部件的分配器。

公开(公告)号：US20140096781A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13647000

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen Benson Sears ,  Timothy Brian Nestor ,  Charles Jacob Novak ,  Steven Lee Alderman ,  Michael Ryan Galloway ,  Quentin Paul Guenther ,  Frederic Philippe Ampolini ,  Raymond C. Henry, JR. ,  Allen Michael East

IPC: A24F47/00

CPC classification number: A24F47/008

Abstract: Smoking articles, and methods for forming such smoking articles, such as an electronic smoking article, are provided. An exemplary smoking article comprises a control body portion having a control body engagement end, and having a first control component therein. A cartridge body portion includes a cartridge body engagement end configured to removably engage the control body engagement end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further includes a consumable arrangement comprising at least an aerosol precursor composition and at least one heating element operably engaged therewith, and a second control component. At least the consumable arrangement is configured to be in communication with the first control component upon engagement between the cartridge body and control body portions.

Abstract translation: 提供吸烟物品和形成这种吸烟物品的方法，例如电子烟制品。 示例性吸烟制品包括具有控制体接合端的控制体部分，并且其中具有第一控制部件。 盒体部分包括被配置为可移除地接合控制体部分的控制体接合端的盒体接合端。 盒主体部分还包括消耗装置，其至少包括气溶胶前体组合物和与其可操作地接合的至少一个加热元件和第二控制部件。 至少所述消耗品布置被配置为在所述盒主体和所述控制主体部分之间接合时与所述第一控制部件连通。