Altria Client Services LLC patent applications on March 27th, 2025
Patent Applications by Altria Client Services LLC on March 27th, 2025
Altria Client Services LLC: 38 patent applications
Altria Client Services LLC has applied for patents in the areas of A24F40/10 (17), A24F40/42 (13), A61M11/04 (8), A24F40/50 (7), A24F40/40 (6) A24F40/42 (4), A61M15/06 (3), A24F40/485 (3), H05B3/04 (2), H05B1/0227 (2)
With keywords such as: portion, configured, heater, tobacco, liquid, through, device, cartridge, assembly, and pod in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by 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: an apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers.
Inventor(s): Yahya KARGA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, James POWELL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Dongmei XU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, James A. STRICKLAND of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Ujwala WAREK of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24B15/22, A24B13/00, A24B15/10, A24B15/18, A24B15/28
CPC Code(s): A24B15/22
Abstract: a stabilizing process for tobacco and tobacco products includes sterilizing the tobacco by applying an electron beam treatment to the tobacco. the process may also include treating the tobacco. the treating the tobacco includes pre-conditioning the tobacco, pasteurizing the tobacco, curing the tobacco, fermenting the tobacco, or combinations thereof. the method may also include forming a smokeless tobacco product containing the tobacco.
Inventor(s): James D. EVANS of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Travis M. GARTHAFFNER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Herbert Cary LONGEST of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24B15/28, A24F23/02, B65B7/28, B65B31/04, B65G15/00, B65G15/44, B65G33/06, B65G37/00
CPC Code(s): A24B15/28
Abstract: a machine and method for packaging tobacco sachets, comprising a plurality of linearly arranged, multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers having fluid sealing means on lower portions thereof, conveyor means disposed below the plurality of multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers, and a lidding apparatus disposed downstream of and in communication with the plurality of vertically moveable chambers through the conveyor means.
Inventor(s): Gerd KOBAL of Sandy Hook VA US for altria client services llc, Douglas R. OLIVERI of Powhatan VA US for altria client services llc, Peter REEH of Erlangen DE for altria client services llc, Tatjana KICHKO of Erlangen DE for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24B15/38, A24B13/00, A24B15/16, A24B15/167, A24B15/28, A24F23/02, A24F40/10, A61K9/00, A61K9/50, A61K31/465, A61M11/04, H05B3/00
CPC Code(s): A24B15/385
Abstract: a smokeless tobacco product or medicinal nicotine product including nicotine and acyl nornicotine. preferably, the acyl nornicotine is selected from the group consisting of n-pentanoylnornicotine, n-hexanoylnornicotine, n-heptanolynornicotine, n-octanoylnornicotine, n-nonanoylnornicotine, n-decanoylnornicotine, n-undecanoylnornicotine, and n-dedecanoylnornicotine. also disclosed are methods of making such products.
20250098731. SMOKING ARTICLE WITH REDUCED TOBACCO_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Munmaya K. MISHRA of Manakin Sabot VA US for altria client services llc, Shaoyong YU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Bernard S. APPLETON of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Weiling LI of Moseley VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24B15/40, A24B13/00, A24B15/16, A24B15/28, A24D1/18, A24D3/06
CPC Code(s): A24B15/403
Abstract: an exemplary smoking article includes a smoking rod filled with a combination including tobacco filler material and cellulose filler material. the tobacco filler material and cellulose filler material can be arranged such that the constituent material particles are generally distributed throughout the smoking rod, the tobacco filler material at least partially surrounds the cellulose filler material along a length of the smoking rod, and/or the cellulose filler material particles have a higher concentration along a central axis of the smoking rod than the tobacco filler material particles.
20250098734. BEAD FEED UNIT AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Dwight David WILLIAMS of Powhatan VA US for altria client services llc, Charles David HOWE of Crewe VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24D3/02, A24D3/06, B65G29/00, B65G47/91
CPC Code(s): A24D3/0287
Abstract: a bead delivery disk, system and method of delivering flavor beads to a tobacco rod or tow including a bead source, a bead delivery disk in communication with the bead source, including a central disk portion having front and back sides and a first central thickness, an inner annular rim around the central disk portion, the inner annular rim having a second thickness less than said first thickness, a series of pockets spaced around the inner annular rim and multiple vacuum transmission apertures located on one side of the disk, each aperture communicating with at least one of the pockets.
Inventor(s): William J. BOGDZIEWICZ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F23/00, B65D25/04, B65D43/02, B65D51/28
CPC Code(s): A24F23/00
Abstract: the container includes a main sidewall, a first end-wall connected to a first end of the main sidewall, and a first structure, a first side of the first structure being connected to a second end of the main sidewall, the main sidewall, the first end-wall and the first structure at least partially defining a primary storage area, the first structure including a secondary sidewall extending from a second side of the first structure, and a including a protrusion extending from a first side of the cover, the protrusion being inserted within the secondary sidewall to be releasably mated with the secondary sidewall, a first central portion of the cover and a second central portion of the first structure at least partially defining a secondary storage area, a first peripheral portion of the cover and a second peripheral portion of the first structure at least partially defining a peripheral cavity.
Inventor(s): Munmaya K. MISHRA of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Danielle CRAWFORD of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Dwight David WILLIAMS of Powhatan VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Terrance Theodore BACHE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Raymond W. LAU of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Shaoyong YU of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/40, A24B15/167, A24D1/14, A24F7/04, A24F40/10, A24F40/42
CPC Code(s): A24F40/40
Abstract: the method including providing a filler material that is water insoluble, the providing provides the filler material with more than 98% alpha-cellulose, 0.01% to less than 2% ash and a remainder hemicellulose, infusing at least one first consumable within the filler material and inserting a matrix within at least one first containing structure to form an insert, the matrix including the filler material.
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 L. NELSON of Chester 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, A61M11/04
CPC Code(s): A24F40/42
Abstract: a non-nicotine pod assembly for a non-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 non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. the second section may define a pod inlet and be configured to heat the non-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 non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly such that a pod inlet for the air flow is exposed when the non-nicotine pod assembly is seated within the through hole.
Inventor(s): Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Christopher NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US 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 e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. the non-nicotine pod assembly is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. the through hole of the device body includes at least one sidewall that is configured to deflect during an insertion of the non-nicotine pod assembly. one or more sidewalls of the through hole may include at least one protrusion configured to engage with corresponding recesses of the non-nicotine pod assembly so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.
Inventor(s): Yannick HOURMAND of Haslingfield GB for altria client services llc, Christopher NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US 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 nicotine e-vaping device may include a nicotine pod assembly and a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly. the nicotine pod assembly is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. the through hole of the device body includes at least sidewall that is configured to deflect during an insertion of the nicotine pod assembly. one or more sidewalls of the through hole may include at least one protrusion configured to engage with corresponding recesses of the nicotine pod assembly so as to retain the nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.
Inventor(s): Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, William J. CROWE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Geoffrey Brandon JORDAN of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Bipin R. PATIL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Jarrett KEEN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Michael ROBERTS of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/42, A24B15/167, A24F40/10
CPC Code(s): A24F40/42
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.
Inventor(s): Raymond LAU of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Terry BACHE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Ryan NEWCOMB of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, John Glenn EDELEN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, James D. ANDERSON JR. of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Byron BELL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/48, A24F40/10, A24F40/50, H05B3/46
CPC Code(s): A24F40/48
Abstract: the e-vaping method includes providing a reservoir within a housing, the reservoir being configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation, first configuring ejectors to eject droplets of the pre-vapor formulation towards a vaporizing heater, the ejectors being in fluid communication with the reservoir, and second configuring a vaporizing heater to vaporize at least some of the droplets.
Inventor(s): Patrick Charles SILVESTRINI of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Ihar Nikolaevich ZINOVIK of Peseux CH for altria client services llc, Keethan Dasnavis FERNANDO of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/485, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/46, F22B1/28, H05B1/02, H05B3/44
CPC Code(s): A24F40/485
Abstract: a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes a storage container containing a supply of an aerosol-forming substrate, a fluid permeable heating element positioned across an opening in the storage container, a protective cover coupled to the storage container and covering the fluid permeable heating element, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet, and an airflow path from the at least one air inlet to the at least one air outlet. the protective cover is configured such that a portion of the airflow path is between the protective cover and the fluid permeable heating element.
20250098775. ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): David B. KANE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, David R. SCHIFF of Highland Park VA US for altria client services llc, Chris CARRICK of Newark DE US for altria client services llc, Chris PHELAN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/485, A24F40/10, A24F40/42
CPC Code(s): A24F40/485
Abstract: an electronic smoking article includes a heater in communication with a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material and operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. the volatilized material flows through a sheath flow and aerosol promoter insert that is operable to cool the aerosol, reduce the particle size of the aerosol and increase the delivery rate of the aerosol.
Inventor(s): Eric FORCE of Bevaix CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/485, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/48
CPC Code(s): A24F40/485
Abstract: an aerosol generating system includes a liquid storage portion, a liquid transfer element, a power supply, and a heating element operably coupled to the power supply and configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate. the system also includes a cover over the liquid storage portion.
Inventor(s): Rui Nuno BATISTA of Morges CH for altria client services llc, Stephane Antony HEDARCHET of Pully CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/50, A24D1/20, A24F40/20, A24F40/46, A24F40/60, A24F40/65, H05B1/02
CPC Code(s): A24F40/50
Abstract: an aerosol-generating device may comprise an electrical power supply, a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article, at least one electrical heater within the cavity, and/or a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to the at least one electrical heater. the controller is configured to activate the at least one electrical heater for a total time period when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity. the aerosol-generating device may also comprise a segmented visual feedback device, wherein a plurality of segments of the segmented visual feedback device each correspond to a portion of the total time period. each of the plurality of segments is configured to provide visual feedback when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity and when the corresponding portion of the total time period has elapsed.
20250098780. ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Eric HAWES of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/50, A24F40/10, A24F40/46, A61L9/03, B23P11/00, C09D11/52, H01C17/075, H05B1/02
CPC Code(s): A24F40/50
Abstract: an electronic smoking article, a method of manufacturing an electronic smoking article, and a method of achieving a smoking experience without combusting tobacco are disclosed. the electronic smoking article includes an authenticated first section, which includes an aerosol generation unit having at least one heater; an authenticated second section, which includes a power supply operable to apply voltage to the at least one heater for heating a liquid in at least a portion of the aerosol generation unit to form an aerosol; and a conductive ink circuit embedded within the first and second sections, and wherein the power supply and the aerosol generation unit are electrically connected upon joining the first and second sections, and wherein each of the first and second sections has a portion of the conductive ink circuit.
Inventor(s): Barry S. SMITH of Hopewell VA US for altria client services llc, Douglas A. BURTON of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/51, A24F40/65, A24F40/80, A24F40/90, G01N19/00, G01N27/00
CPC Code(s): A24F40/51
Abstract: an exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. the processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. the memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.
Inventor(s): Stephane BILAT of Areuse CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A24F40/53, A24B15/167, A24D1/20, A24F40/10, A24F40/20, A24F40/40, G01N27/12, H01R31/08, H05K7/02
CPC Code(s): A24F40/53
Abstract: the method includes first arranging pairs of conductors on an aerosol-generating device, and second arranging conductive portions in a physical pattern on a consumable, the physical pattern being configured to electrically connect to at least one first subset of the pairs of conductors to complete at least one first circuit, of a plurality of circuits, that identifies the consumable, the plurality of circuits including the conductive portions and the pairs of conductors.
Inventor(s): Gregory GRISCIK of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Thien NGUYEN of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Carl KITE of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, David ALVAREZ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Terrance BACHE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Zack BLACKMON of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Patrick GOOD of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Raymond LAU of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Eric HAWES of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Cristian POPA of Hertfordshire GB for altria client services llc, James YORKSHADES of Gamlingay GB for altria client services llc, Adam PARROTT of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A61M11/04, A24F40/42
CPC Code(s): A61M11/042
Abstract: a capsule for a heat-not-burn (hnb) aerosol-generating device may include a first frame, a second frame, a first heater, a second heater, and/or an aerosol-forming substrate. the first frame has a first interior face and a first exterior face. in addition, the first frame defines a first opening. the first heater may be secured to the first frame so as to cover the first opening. the second frame is connected to the first frame. the second frame has a second interior face and a second exterior face. furthermore, the second frame defines a second opening. the second heater may be secured to the second frame so as to cover the second opening. the aerosol-forming substrate may be between the first heater and the second heater.
Inventor(s): Rui Nuno BATISTA of Morges CH for altria client services llc, Laurent MANCA of Sullens CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A61M15/06, A24F40/10, A24F40/30, A24F40/42, A24F40/46, A24F40/50, A61M11/04, A61M15/00, A61M16/00
CPC Code(s): A61M15/06
Abstract: an electrically heated aerosol-generating device includes a storage portion configured to contain an aerosol-forming substrate and having a fluid permeable internal surface surrounding an open-ended passage extending through the cartridge. the device includes a housing having a cavity for receiving the cartridge, and a heater assembly positioned in the cavity. the heater assembly includes an elongate support member connected to the housing and arranged to extend into the open-ended passage of a cartridge inserted in the cavity. the heater assembly also includes a plurality of electric heaters fixed to and spaced along the length of the elongate support member.
Inventor(s): Tony REEVELL of London GB for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A61M15/06, A24F40/20, A24F40/30, A24F40/40, A24F40/485, A61M11/00, A61M11/04
CPC Code(s): A61M15/06
Abstract: an aerosol-generating system may include a cartridge, a vaporiser section configured to receive the cartridge, and a power supply section configured to supply electrical power to the vaporiser section. the cartridge may include a cartridge housing containing a solid aerosol-forming substrate and defining a cartridge air inlet that extends through a wall portion of the cartridge housing. the vaporiser section may include a vaporiser housing containing an electric heater and a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and defining a vaporiser air outlet that extends through a wall portion of the vaporiser housing. the cartridge wall portion is configured to abut the vaporiser wall portion when the cartridge is received within the vaporiser section. the cartridge configured to be rotatable with respect to the vaporiser section to vary the amount of overlap between the cartridge air inlet and the vaporiser air outlet.
Inventor(s): Rui Nuno BATISTA of Morges CH for altria client services llc, Laurent MANCA of Sullens CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): A61M15/06, A24F40/10, A24F40/40, A24F40/42, A24F40/46, A24F40/485, F22B1/28
CPC Code(s): A61M15/06
Abstract: an electrically heated aerosol-generating device is configured for use with a consumable cartridge including a storage portion containing an aerosol-forming substrate and having a fluid permeable internal surface surrounding an open-ended passage extending through the cartridge. the device includes a housing having a cavity for receiving the cartridge and a heater assembly positioned in the cavity. the heater assembly includes an electrically conductive hollow shaft portion connected to the housing and an electric heater positioned along the hollow shaft portion and having at least one heating element for heating the aerosol-forming substrate. the hollow shaft portion defines an airflow passage forming part of an airflow pathway through the device and is arranged to extend into the open-ended passage of the cartridge. the hollow shaft portion comprises a plurality of apertures, and the heating element is one or more narrow regions of the hollow shaft portion between adjacent apertures.
Inventor(s): Barry S. SMITH of Hopewell VA US for altria client services llc, Steven R. RINEHART of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Danielle R. CRAWFORD of Chester VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): B65B5/06, B65B1/00, B65B1/02, B65B1/16, B65B1/36, B65B5/04, B65B7/20, B65B29/00, B65B35/20, B65B35/40, B65B39/04, B65B39/14, B65B43/26, B65G51/00, B65G51/02, B65G53/04, B65G53/06, B65G53/16
CPC Code(s): B65B5/061
Abstract: an apparatus for packaging of loose product includes a loading station, a box forming station and an uploading station. the loading station includes moveable chutes in spaced apart relation. each chute has an open top, an open upstream end, and an open downstream end. the open top is configured to receive loose product while moving along a first feed path. the box forming station is operable to partially erect boxes in spaced apart relation with first and second open sides and align the first open side of each box with the downstream end of a corresponding chute while moving along a second feed path. the unloading station includes a stationary vacuum head in communication with the second open side of each box. the vacuum head provides a continuous vacuum source along the second feed path operable to move loose product from the chute into the boxes.
Inventor(s): Jarrod W. CHALKLEY of Mechanicsville VA US for altria client services llc, Robert POWELL of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher R. NEWCOMB of Powhatan VA US for altria client services llc, Jeremy STRAIGHT of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Isaac J. MCGILL of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, James David EVANS of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Patrick MCELHINNEY of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): B65B55/24, B08B1/30, B08B1/32, B65B9/04, B65B47/10, B65B61/06
CPC Code(s): B65B55/24
Abstract: a cleaner assembly for an apparatus for making pouch products includes a cleaner roller and a poker roller. the cleaner roller may counter rotate with a rotatable drum of the apparatus, in contact with an upper surface of a first elastic layer on the rotatable drum, and at a greater tangential speed than at least one surface of an outer circumferential surface of the rotatable drum or an upper surface of the first elastic layer. the poker roller includes projections that are each configured to extend into one or more divots of the rotatable drum. the poker roller may counter rotate with the rotatable drum and at a same tangential speed as the at least one surface such that the projections extend into and out of separate, respective divots of the rotatable drum based on the counter rotation of the poker roller and the rotatable drum.
20250100750. INSERT WITH BASE AND UPPER BRIM_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Andrew T PEELER of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher SIMPSON of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): B65D25/10, B65D75/36, B65D77/20, B65D77/36
CPC Code(s): B65D25/108
Abstract: the insert includes a base with an upper brim, the base including a first depression extending from a first flat major surface of the upper brim, the first depression including a floor with walls that define a first cavity, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls taper towards each other along a longitudinal length of the first depression from a first end to a second end of the first depression, and a lid connected to the upper brim, the lid covering the first cavity.
Inventor(s): Christopher J. HESSION of Mechanicsville VA US for altria client services llc, Travis Martin GARTHAFFNER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): B65D50/04, B65D25/04, B65D43/16, B65D51/18
CPC Code(s): B65D50/046
Abstract: the container includes a base and a lid pivotally coupled to the base. the base includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall, where a plurality of receptacles are defined in the peripheral wall. the peripheral wall is configured to be moved from a relaxed position to a flexed position by applying a first force to a first portion of the peripheral wall in a first direction and a second force to a second portion of the peripheral wall in a second direction. the lid includes a top wall and a plurality of projections. in the relaxed position, the lid is configured to engage the receptacles so as to retain the lid in a closed configuration. the container is configured to be moved from the closed configuration to an open configuration by moving the lid in a third direction while the peripheral wall is in the flexed position.
20250100762. CHILD-RESISTANT CONTAINER_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Brian M. CASEY of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, James David EVANS of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, David DAWSON of Asheboro NC US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): B65D50/06, B65D43/02, B65D81/32
CPC Code(s): B65D50/061
Abstract: at least one example embodiment relates to a container. the container includes a base, a canister configured to engage a portion of the base, and a lid configured to be removably coupled to the canister such that the lid is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. the base includes a bottom wall having a central portion, a peripheral portion, and an angle portion between the central portion and the peripheral portion. the base includes a first sidewall extending from a periphery of the peripheral portion and about a periphery of the bottom wall and a second sidewall extending from an end of the peripheral portion opposite the first sidewall. the first sidewall and the second sidewall extend perpendicular to the peripheral portion such that the peripheral portion, first sidewall, and second sidewall define a first gap.
Inventor(s): Chengalrayan Kudithipudi of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Yanxin Shen of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Dongmei Xu of Glen Allen VA US for altria client services llc, Jesse Frederick of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Jaemo Yang of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): C12N15/82, C07K14/415
CPC Code(s): C12N15/8218
Abstract: this disclosure provides a number of sequences involved in axillary bud growth in tobacco, methods of using such sequences, tobacco plants carrying modifications to such sequences or transgenes of such sequences, and tobacco products made from tobacco leaf harvested from such plants.
Inventor(s): Robert LEVITZ of North Miami Beach FL US for altria client services llc, Shmuel GAVRIELOV of Beit Shemesh IL for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): F16B7/04, A24F40/40, A24F40/90, A61M11/04, A61M15/06, A61M16/00, F16B7/18, H01R33/22
CPC Code(s): F16B7/0413
Abstract: the method includes first defining a longitudinal channel in a major body, the major body including a first portion, a second portion and a flange, the flange being located between the first portion and the second portion, the longitudinal channel traversing through a longitudinal length of the major body from the first portion through the second portion, the first portion including a shaft, and second defining a first side end of the flange, the first side end at least partially defining a first segment of at least one first airflow inlet, the first segment being in communication with the longitudinal channel.
Inventor(s): Michel BESSANT of Carouge CH for altria client services llc, Robert EMMETT of Neuchatel CH for altria client services llc, Jacques ROBERT of Le Mont-sur-Lausanne CH for altria client services llc, Tony REEVELL of London GB for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): G01C9/18, A24F40/10, A24F40/51, A24F40/53, A24F40/60, G01F23/02, G01F23/263
CPC Code(s): G01C9/18
Abstract: an aerosol-generating system includes a liquid storage for holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a first pair of electrodes, a second pair of electrodes and a control system. the liquid storage includes a first portion in fluid communication with a second portion. the first pair of electrodes is adjacent to or in the first portion of the liquid storage. the second pair of electrodes is adjacent to or in the second portion of the liquid storage portion. the control system is configured to measure an electrical quantity between the first pair of electrodes, measure an electrical quantity between the second pair of electrodes, and determine the orientation of the liquid storage portion based on the electrical quantity between the first pair of electrodes and the electrical quantity between the second pair of electrodes.
20250104121. MOBILE TOBACCO RECEIVING STATION_simplified_abstract_(altria client services llc)
Inventor(s): Hal L. TEEGARDEN of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, David Scott RAY of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, John Stewart LIVESAY of Chesterfield VA US for altria client services llc, Isidro GOMEZ of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): G06Q30/0601, A24B1/00, B60P1/00, G01G17/00, G01G19/40, G06Q40/04
CPC Code(s): G06Q30/0607
Abstract: a system, method, computer program product, and mobile receiving station for receiving and processing leaf tobacco at a location of a tobacco farmer, including processing the tobacco leaf at the location, including means for weighing and grading of the received tobacco leaf and, optionally, determining moisture content and transmitting information relating to the optionally determined moisture content, the weight, and the grade of the received tobacco leaf to a tobacco product manufacturing facility over a communications link.
Inventor(s): Tony REEVELL of London GB for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): H05B1/02, A24F40/10, A24F40/50, G01F22/00, G01F23/22
CPC Code(s): H05B1/0227
Abstract: an electrically operated aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to store a liquid from which aerosol may be generated, an electric heater, a capillary wick extending between the liquid storage portion and the electric heater and configured to convey liquid from the liquid storage portion to the electric heater and electric circuitry connected to the electric heater. the electric circuitry may be configured to: activate the electric heater for a first heating time period in response to an input to vaporize liquid in the capillary wick, activate the electric heater for a second heating time period upon the elapse of a first cooling time period after the first heating time period, record a temperature measurement of the electric heater during the second heating time period, and determine an amount of liquid in the liquid storage portion based on the temperature measurement.
Inventor(s): Tony REEVELL of London GB for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): H05B1/02, A24F40/10, A24F40/40, A24F40/53, H05B3/04, H05B3/44
CPC Code(s): H05B1/0227
Abstract: the method includes electrically connecting a first line and a second line to a first terminal and a second terminal, the first line and the second line being in parallel, first configuring an aerosol-generator and a first barrier element within the first line, and second configuring an identifying element and a second barrier element within the second line. the first barrier element and the second barrier element each have an asymmetric electrical conductance. the first and second configuring configures the aerosol-generating system so that a first electrical current applied through the first and second terminal in a first direction allows the first electrical current to pass through the identifying element without activating the aerosol-generator, and a second electrical current applied through the first and second terminal in a second direction allows the second electrical current to activate the aerosol-generator without the second electrical current passing through the identifying element.
Inventor(s): Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian 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, Matthew CAPARRELLI of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): H05B1/02, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/485, A24F40/50, A24F40/60, A24F47/00, F21V33/00, H05B3/46, H05B45/00, H05B47/105, H05B47/16
CPC Code(s): H05B1/0244
Abstract: a cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge, and an outlet-end insert coupled to the outlet end of the housing. the housing at least partially encloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir and a vapor generator of the cartridge and further channels light via internal reflection through an interior of the housing. the outlet-end insert includes an outlet in flow communication with the vapor generator, directs the vapor generated by the vapor generator out of the cartridge through the outlet, and further emits the light channeled through the interior of the housing. one or more properties of the light are controllable.
Inventor(s): Stephane BILAT of Areuse CH for altria client services llc, Guillaume COLOTTE of Arnex sur Orbe CH for altria client services llc
IPC Code(s): H05B3/04, A24F40/10, A24F40/42, A24F40/50, A24F40/60, B67D7/42, F22B1/28, F22B35/00, H05B3/44, H05B6/10
CPC Code(s): H05B3/04
Abstract: an aerosol-generating article may comprise a liquid storage portion containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, and a hydrochromic material provided on the liquid storage portion. the hydrochromic material has a first colour when in the presence of or when in contact with the liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a second colour when in the absence of or when not in contact with the liquid aerosol-forming substrate. an aerosol-generating system may comprise the aerosol-generating article, an aerosol-generating element, and an aerosol-generating device. an aerosol-generating device may comprise an electrical power supply, an electronic photosensor, and a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply based on a value of an optical property sensed with the electronic photosensor.
Inventor(s): Christopher S. TUCKER of Midlothian VA US for altria client services llc, Charles L. DENDY of Ruther Glen VA US for altria client services llc, William J. CROWE of Richmond VA US for altria client services llc, Christopher Ryan NEWCOMB of Powhatan 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
IPC Code(s): H05B3/04, A24F40/10, A24F40/46, A24F40/70, H05B3/06, H05B3/12
CPC Code(s): H05B3/04
Abstract: a folded heater of an electronic vaping device includes a first plurality of u-shaped segments arranged in a first direction and defining a first side of the heater and a second plurality of u-shaped segments arranged in the first direction and defining a second side of the heater. the second side is substantially parallel to the first side. the heater also includes a first lead portion and a second lead portion. the first plurality of u-shaped segments, the second plurality of u-shaped segments, the first lead portion, and the second lead portion are a single integral member.
Altria Client Services LLC patent applications on March 27th, 2025
- Altria Client Services LLC
- 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 A24B15/186
- Altria client services llc
- A24B15/22
- A24B15/10
- CPC A24B15/22
- B65B7/28
- B65B31/04
- B65G15/00
- B65G33/06
- B65G37/00
- CPC A24B15/28
- A24B15/38
- A24B15/16
- A24B15/167
- A24F40/10
- A61K9/00
- A61K9/50
- A61K31/465
- A61M11/04
- H05B3/00
- CPC A24B15/385
- A24D1/18
- A24D3/06
- CPC A24B15/403
- A24D3/02
- B65G29/00
- B65G47/91
- CPC A24D3/0287
- A24F23/00
- B65D25/04
- B65D43/02
- B65D51/28
- CPC A24F23/00
- A24F40/40
- A24D1/14
- A24F7/04
- A24F40/42
- CPC A24F40/40
- CPC A24F40/42
- A24F40/48
- A24F40/50
- H05B3/46
- CPC A24F40/48
- A24F40/485
- A24F40/46
- F22B1/28
- H05B1/02
- H05B3/44
- CPC A24F40/485
- A24D1/20
- A24F40/20
- A24F40/60
- A24F40/65
- CPC A24F40/50
- A61L9/03
- B23P11/00
- C09D11/52
- H01C17/075
- A24F40/51
- A24F40/80
- A24F40/90
- G01N19/00
- G01N27/00
- CPC A24F40/51
- A24F40/53
- G01N27/12
- H01R31/08
- H05K7/02
- CPC A24F40/53
- CPC A61M11/042
- A61M15/06
- A24F40/30
- A61M15/00
- A61M16/00
- CPC A61M15/06
- A61M11/00
- B65B5/06
- B65B1/00
- B65B1/02
- B65B1/16
- B65B1/36
- B65B5/04
- B65B7/20
- B65B29/00
- B65B35/20
- B65B35/40
- B65B39/04
- B65B39/14
- B65B43/26
- B65G51/00
- B65G53/04
- B65G53/06
- B65G53/16
- CPC B65B5/061
- B65B55/24
- B08B1/30
- B08B1/32
- B65B9/04
- B65B47/10
- B65B61/06
- CPC B65B55/24
- B65D25/10
- B65D75/36
- B65D77/20
- B65D77/36
- CPC B65D25/108
- B65D50/04
- B65D43/16
- B65D51/18
- CPC B65D50/046
- B65D50/06
- B65D81/32
- CPC B65D50/061
- C12N15/82
- C07K14/415
- CPC C12N15/8218
- F16B7/04
- F16B7/18
- H01R33/22
- CPC F16B7/0413
- G01C9/18
- G01F23/02
- G01F23/263
- CPC G01C9/18
- G06Q30/0601
- A24B1/00
- B60P1/00
- G01G17/00
- G01G19/40
- G06Q40/04
- CPC G06Q30/0607
- G01F22/00
- G01F23/22
- CPC H05B1/0227
- H05B3/04
- A24F47/00
- F21V33/00
- H05B45/00
- H05B47/105
- H05B47/16
- CPC H05B1/0244
- B67D7/42
- F22B35/00
- H05B6/10
- CPC H05B3/04
- A24F40/70
- H05B3/06
- H05B3/12