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Altria Client Services LLC patent applications on March 20th, 2025

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Patent Applications by Altria Client Services LLC on March 20th, 2025

Altria Client Services LLC: 25 patent applications

Altria Client Services LLC has applied for patents in the areas of A24F40/42 (15), A24F40/10 (13), A24F40/20 (7), A24F40/53 (6), A24F40/485 (6) A24F40/42 (7), A24F40/53 (2), A24F40/46 (2), A24F40/50 (1), H05B3/12 (1)

With keywords such as: housing, device, pod, portion, configured, body, assembly, end, nicotine, and formulation in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Altria Client Services LLC

20250089755. ORAL TOBACCO PRODUCT_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Feng GAO of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Frank Scott ATCHLEY of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Gregory James GRISCIK of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher Joseph DINOVI of Ruther Glen VA US for altria client services llc, Phillip M. HULAN of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Diane L. GEE of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Munmaya K. MISHRA of Manakin Sabot VA US for altria client services llc, James Arthur STRICKLAND of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24B13/00

CPC Code(s): A24B13/00



Abstract: an oral tobacco product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. the body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix and tobacco fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. the oral tobacco product can be formed by extruding a mixture of mouth-stable polymer and tobacco fibers.


20250089758. LIQUID AEROSOL FORMULATION OF AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Peter LIPOWICZ of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Pauline MARCQ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Gerd KOBAL of Sandy Hook VA US for altria client services llc, Munmaya K. MISHRA of Manakin Sabot VA US for altria client services llc, Georgios D. KARLES of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, San LI of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24B15/167, A24F40/10, A24F40/20, A24F40/42, A24F40/48

CPC Code(s): A24B15/167



Abstract: a liquid aerosol formulation for an electronic smoking article includes an aerosol former, water, nicotine, and an acid including tartaric acid. the acid is included in an amount sufficient to provide the liquid aerosol formulation with a ph ranging from about 4 to about 8.


20250089759. PRODUCT PORTION ENROBING PROCESS AND APPARATUS, AND RESULTING PRODUCTS_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Andrew Nathan CARROLL of Chester VA US for altria client services llc, Shannon Maxwell BLACK of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Yan Helen SUN of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, William J. BURKE of Nashville TN US for altria client services llc, Robert SMITH of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24B15/18, A24B3/14, A24B13/00, A24B15/14, A24B15/28, A24B15/40, A24F23/02, B05B13/02, B65D85/804, B65D85/808, B65G15/24, B65G15/44, B65G51/02, D01D5/00, D01D5/098, D01D5/18, D01D11/06, D04H13/00

CPC Code(s): A24B15/186



Abstract: a method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. the polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. the polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. the holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. at least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. in some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco.


20250089762. METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CARTRIDGE AUTHENTICATION_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Arie HOLTZ of Jerusalem IL for altria client services llc, Bernard JUSTER of Netanya IL for altria client services llc, Shmuel GAVRIELOV of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F1/00, A24F40/51, A24F40/53, A24F40/60, G06F1/26, G06F21/44, G06K7/14, G06V30/224, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): A24F1/00



Abstract: a device comprises a sensor and processing circuitry coupled to the sensor. the sensor is configured to obtain authentication information from an identification label of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device. the processing circuitry is configured to perform authentication of the cartridge based on the authentication information; and determine whether to unlock a battery section of the electronic vaping device to power the cartridge based on a result of the authentication of the cartridge.


20250089763. ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE FOR ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): San LI of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Barry S. SMITH of Hopewell VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F1/32, A24F40/10, A24F40/485, H05B3/44

CPC Code(s): A24F1/32



Abstract: a cartridge includes an air flow passageway defining a first airflow direction, a heating element having a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first airflow direction, and a jacket at least partially surrounding the heating element along the longitudinal axis of the heating element and defining a second airflow direction perpendicular to the first airflow direction.


20250089767. NON-COMBUSTIBLE SMOKING DEVICE AND ELEMENTS THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Buket SAHIN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, San LI of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/30, A24F40/10, A24F40/20, A24F40/485

CPC Code(s): A24F40/30



Abstract: at least one example embodiment discloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation material, a heating element coupled to the pre-vapor formulation reservoir and configured to heat at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation material into a generated vapor and provide the generated vapor to a first portion of a channel, a tobacco housing at a second portion of the channel and positioned to receive the generated vapor, the tobacco housing including tobacco and at least one air flow element in the tobacco housing to direct at least a first portion of the generated vapor towards an end of the non-combustible smoking element.


20250089769. CARTRIDGE AND E-VAPING DEVICE WITH SERPENTINE HEATER_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Shmuel GAVRIELOV of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc, Yuval MALKA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Isaac WEIGENSBERG of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, David RUBLI of Revava IL for altria client services llc, Moshe ELIYAHU of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc, Arye WEIGENSBERG of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Scott A. FATH of Henrico VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/40, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/44, A24F40/46, A24F40/485, A24F40/60, A24F40/70

CPC Code(s): A24F40/40



Abstract: a cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. the reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. the heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. the absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.


20250089774. CLOSED SYSTEM CAPSULE WITH AIRFLOW, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Zack W. BLACKMON of Williamsburg VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24F40/20, A24F40/46, A24F40/485, A61M15/00

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



Abstract: a capsule for an aerosol-generating device includes a housing. the housing includes an inner frame defining an opening. the housing defines at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet. the capsule also includes an aerosol-forming substrate at least partially within the opening, and a heater supported by the inner frame and extending across at least a portion of the opening. the at least one air inlet, the opening, and the at least one air outlet collectively form at least one airflow pathway through the capsule. the airflow pathway is longer than a thickness of the capsule.


20250089775. NICOTINE POD ASSEMBLIES AND NICOTINE E-VAPING DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Dean TWITE of London GB for altria client services llc, Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Bipin PATIL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Gregory NELSON of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Niall GALLAGHER of Cambridge GB for altria client services llc, Jarrett KEEN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Phillip DIANA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, James YORKSHADES of Gamlingay GB for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24F40/44

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



Abstract: a nicotine pod assembly for a nicotine e-vaping device may include a first section and a second section connected to the first section. the first section may define a pod outlet and be configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. the second section may define a pod inlet and be configured to heat the nicotine pre-vapor formulation. the pod inlet is in fluidic communication with the pod outlet via a flow path. the flow path may include a first diverged portion, a second diverged portion, and a converged portion. a nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly such that a pod inlet for the air flow is exposed when the nicotine pod assembly is seated within the through hole.


20250089776. NON-NICOTINE POD ASSEMBLIES AND NON-NICOTINE E-VAPING DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Dean TWITE of London GB for altria client services llc, Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Charles DENDY of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Bipin PATIL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Niall GALLAGHER of Cambridge GB for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A61M11/04

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



Abstract: a non-nicotine pod assembly for a non-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 non-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.


20250089777. CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Onur DAYIOGLU of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Jean-Yves VOLLMER of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Gerard ZUBER of Froideville CH for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24B15/167, A24F7/00, A24F40/20, A24F40/46, A24F40/485, H05B3/46

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



Abstract: a cartridge for use with an aerosol generating device includes a housing defining a closed end, an open end, and an aperture between the closed end and the open end. the cartridge further includes a composition including nicotine in the housing in proximity to the closed end. the cartridge also includes a flow control apparatus in the housing. the flow control apparatus includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an internal airflow passageway between the distal end and the proximal end. a seal is formed between an exterior of the flow control apparatus and an interior of the housing. the seal is between the open end of the housing and the aperture of the housing. a channel is at least partially defined by the interior of the housing. the channel is in communication with the aperture and directs air from the aperture towards the composition including nicotine.


20250089779. NICOTINE POD ASSEMBLIES AND NICOTINE E-VAPING DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Dean TWITE of London GB for altria client services llc, Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Charles DENDY of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Bipin PATIL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Niall GALLAGHER of Cambridge GB for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24F40/44

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



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.


20250089780. METHOD OF MAKING VAPOR-GENERATING ARTICLE INCLUDING RETENTION MEDIUM AND FRANGIBLE CAPSULE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Michel THORENS of Moudon CH for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24D1/02, A24D1/20, A24D3/17, A24F40/00, A24F40/10, A24F40/20, A24F40/30, A24F40/40, A61M11/00, A61M11/04, A61M15/00, A61M15/06, B05B7/24, H05B6/10

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



Abstract: the method includes defining a cavity within a housing of a vapor-generating article, the vapor-generating article having a first end, a second end and a middle section, first inserting at least one portion of a retention medium within the housing between the first end and the middle section, and second inserting a first frangible capsule to be near or at least partially within the retention medium, the first frangible capsule including a first volatile substrate.


20250089781. NICOTINE POD ASSEMBLIES AND NICOTINE E-VAPING DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Dean TWITE of London GB for altria client services llc, Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Charles DENDY of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Bipin PATIL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Niall GALLAGHER of Cambridge GB for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/42

CPC Code(s): A24F40/42



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.


20250089785. CAPSULES INCLUDING EMBEDDED CORRUGATED HEATER, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Zack BLACKMON of Williamsburg VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/46, A24F40/20, A24F40/42, A61M15/06, H05B3/20

CPC Code(s): A24F40/46



Abstract: a capsule for an aerosol-generating device includes an inner frame defining an opening and a corrugated heater. the corrugated heater is supported by the inner frame and extends across at least a portion of the opening defined by the inner frame. an aerosol-forming substrate is at least partially disposed within the opening, such that the aerosol-forming substrate is on each side of the corrugated heater.


20250089786. CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Patrick Charles SILVESTRINI of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Ihar Nikolaevich ZINOVIK of Peseux CH for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/46, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/53, A24F40/70, A61M11/04, A61M15/06, B23K1/00, H05B1/02

CPC Code(s): A24F40/46



Abstract: a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system may comprise a liquid storage portion, which includes a housing holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. the housing has a first and a second opening. the cartridge may further comprise a first and a second permeable planar heater assembly, wherein the first permeable planar heater assembly is fixed to the housing and extends across the first opening of the housing, and the second permeable planar heater assembly is fixed to the housing and extends across the second opening of the housing. the first and second permeable planar heater assemblies are arranged opposite each other such that they face each other and form an airflow channel in between.


20250089795. E-VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Eric HAWES of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Mik DAHL of Lapu-Lapu City PH for altria client services llc, Jon JARANTILLA of Lapu-Lapu City PH for altria client services llc, Galen SALVADOR of Lapu-Lapu City PH for altria client services llc, Jose Jesus Paolo MONTALVAN of Mandaue City PH for altria client services llc, Jeroen KOK of Amsterdam NL for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/485

CPC Code(s): 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.


20250089799. AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM WITH SELF-ACTIVATED ELECTRIC HEATER_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Tony REEVELL of London GB for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/50, A24F40/10, H05B1/02, H05B3/04, H05B3/44

CPC Code(s): A24F40/50



Abstract: an electronic vaping device includes a liquid storage portion, an electric heater and electronic circuitry. the liquid storage portion is configured to store liquid vapor-forming substrate. the electric heater includes at least one heating element, the at least one heating element configured to heat the liquid vapor-forming substrate. the electronic circuitry is configured to self-activate the electric heater for a first time interval during a period of inactivity of the electric heater to determine depletion of the liquid vapor-forming substrate based on a relationship between a power applied to the at least one heating element and a resulting temperature change of the at least one heating element.


20250089805. NICOTINE ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Robert C. LACOVARA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Phillip DIANA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Nam TRAN of North Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/53, A24B15/24, A24F40/10, A24F40/20, A24F40/42, A24F40/44

CPC Code(s): A24F40/53



Abstract: a saturation sensor measures at least one electrical characteristic of the wick between the heating element and the probe wire at a first time and a second time, wherein the at least one electrical characteristic includes a resistance, a capacitance, or both a resistance and a capacitance. control circuitry is configured to cause the nicotine e-vaping device to: calculate a refill rate at which the nicotine pre-vapor formulation flows onto the wick based on the at least one electrical characteristic at the first time and the at least one electrical characteristic at the second time; determine that the refill rate is less than a threshold refill rate; and output a low nicotine pre-vapor formulation alert in response to determining that the refill rate is less than the threshold refill rate.


20250089806. NON-NICOTINE ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICES HAVING NON-NICOTINE PRE-VAPOR FORMULATION LEVEL DETECTION AND AUTO SHUTDOWN_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Niall GALLAGHER of Cambridge GB for altria client services llc, Terrance Theodore BACHE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Jarrett KEEN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A24F40/53, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/60, A61M15/06

CPC Code(s): A24F40/53



Abstract: a device assembly includes a controller, which is configured to control the non-nicotine electronic vaping device to output an indication of a current level of the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation in the non-nicotine reservoir of a non-nicotine pod assembly in response to determining that an aggregate amount of non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation drawn from the non-nicotine reservoir or an aggregate amount of vaporized non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation is greater than or equal to the at least one non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation level threshold.


20250090775. AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH FLUID SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Ben MAZUR of Bristol GB for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): A61M15/00, A24F40/10, A24F40/48, A24F40/51, A24F40/53, A61M11/04, A61M15/06, A61M16/00

CPC Code(s): A61M15/0065



Abstract: a vapor-generating system includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to be connected to a liquid storage portion. the system includes a fluid channel fluidly connected to the pump and a fluid sensor. the fluid sensor is configured to determine a presence of liquid vapor-forming substrate in the fluid channel based on measuring an electrical property of the fluid in the fluid channel.


20250095003. METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR PRODUCT TRACING AND AUTHENTICATION USING CONDUCTIVE INKS_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Edmond J. CADIEUX of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Kevin HARRUP of Hopewell VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): G06Q30/018, G06K19/067, G06Q50/18

CPC Code(s): G06Q30/0185



Abstract: example embodiments of a product authentication method may include triggering a first authentication process in response to sensing a conductive ink in proximity to a computing device having a set of sensors and performing a second authentication process. the first authentication process may include initiating an application on the computing device when the set of sensors senses the conductive ink. and the second authentication process may be performed by the application on the computing device and may include sending a code to a remote server and receiving a validity determination from the remote server.


20250098032. WIRE COMMUNICATION IN AN E-VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Alex MALAMUD of Jerusalem IL for altria client services llc, Shai COHEN of Jerusalem IL for altria client services llc, Amit DAR of Modiin IL for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): H05B1/02, A24F40/10, A24F40/40, A24F40/53, A24F40/60

CPC Code(s): H05B1/0244



Abstract: an e-vaping device includes a liquid storage portion for storing an e-liquid; a memory device storing cartomizer information; a vaporizer including a heating element, the vaporizer being in fluid communication with the liquid storage portion and configured to vaporize e-liquid stored in the liquid storage portion; a power supply configured to provide power to the vaporizer; a controller configured to control provision of power to the vaporizer based on the cartomizer information; and a switching architecture configured to selectively prevent a flow of current through the heating element, when the memory device sends data to the controller.


20250098033. CARTRIDGE AND E-VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Shmuel GAVRIELOV of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc, Yuval MALKA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Isaac WEIGENSBERG of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, David RUBLI of Revava IL for altria client services llc, Moshe ELIYAHU of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc, Arye WEIGENSBERG of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): H05B3/12, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/44, A24F40/60, H05B3/42, H05B3/44

CPC Code(s): H05B3/12



Abstract: a cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. the reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. the heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. the absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.


20250098037. MULTI-COMPONENT AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH IMPACT ABSORBING PART_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)

Inventor(s): Keethan Dasnavis FERNANDO of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Guillaume FREDERICK of Les-Geneveys-sur-Coffrane CH for altria client services llc, Alasdair David MACBEAN of Cambridgeshire GB for altria client services llc, Khai Shin CHONG of Singapore SG for altria client services llc

IPC Code(s): H05B3/44, A24F40/10, A24F40/40, A24F40/42, F16J15/00, F16J15/02, F16J15/10, H01R4/48, H01R13/24, H05B3/34

CPC Code(s): H05B3/44



Abstract: an aerosol-generating system includes a main body, a cartridge, and a connecting component. the main body includes a main body housing enclosing a power supply. the cartridge includes a cartridge housing enclosing a reservoir of liquid aerosol-forming substrate. the cartridge is releasably connectable to the main body by the connecting component. the connecting component is fixed to the main body housing and is less stiff in at least one direction than the main body housing. the connecting component that is less stiff the main body housing and the cartridge housing can act as a shock absorber when the aerosol-generating system experiences a significant impact, such as when dropped on a surface. this reduces damage to other components of the system and, in particular, may prevent leaks of liquid resulting from damage to the liquid reservoir.


Altria Client Services LLC patent applications on March 20th, 2025