Charles A Higgins

US Patent:

D467868, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/155882

Inventors:

Marc R. Chemla - Midlothian VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Seiichi Kawakami - Hyogo, JP
Tomonori Sakamoto - Hyogo, JP
Masato Sano - Hyogo, JP
Takahide Takeda - Hyogo, JP

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

1302

US Classification:

D13108

US Patent:

7293565, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/608089

Inventors:

William T. Griffin - Chesterfield VA, US
John M. Adams - Mechanicsville VA, US
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA, US

Assignee:

Philip Morris USA Inc. - Richmond VA

International Classification:

F24F 1/22

US Classification:

131329

Abstract:

A stand for an electrically heated cigarette smoking device can removably support an electrically heated cigarette smoking device, which includes a rechargeable power supply. The stand is configured to fit in a receptacle, such as a receptacle in a vehicle. Charging electronics controls charging of the rechargeable power supply when the electrically heated cigarette smoking device is supported by the stand, and the electrically heated cigarette smoking device or stand is electrically connected to the external power supply.

US Patent:

53721489, Dec 13, 1994

Filed:

Feb 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/021965

Inventors:

Hugh J. McCafferty - Midlothian VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
William L. Lucas - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24F 4700

US Classification:

131194

Abstract:

A method and an apparatus for controlling energy flow into a heating load array of a smoking article are provided. In response to a pressure drop in the mouthpiece of the smoking article, a selected load in the heating load array is switchably connected to a power supply. Energy delivered to the load is measured and the load is disconnected when a predetermined amount of energy has been delivered.

US Patent:

57264210, Mar 10, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/483363

Inventors:

Grier S. Fleischhauer - Midlothian VA
Patrick H. Hayes - Chester VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Richard E. Jones - Chesterfield VA
Robert L. Ripley - Midlothian VA
T. Paul Beane - Maplewood NJ
J. Robert Nelson - Easton CT

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24F 1300
B65D 8300

US Classification:

219260

Abstract:

An ejection system is provided which has a mechanism such as a plunger which is positioned to eject at least a portion of a cigarette from the lighter cavity upon actuation by a smoker. The plunger is also positionable to occlude the lighter opening to protect the lighter cavity from dust, moisture, etc. The plunger is shaped, located and arranged to apply a force on the cigarette end inserted into the lighter. Further, an icon based indicator informs the smoker of the status of a cigarette inserted into the lighter.

US Patent:

56135041, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

May 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/449035

Inventors:

Alfred L. Collins - Powhatan VA
Mary E. Counts - Richmond VA
Amitabh Das - Midlothian VA
Seetharama C. Deevi - Midlothian VA
Grier S. Fleischhauer - Midlothian VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Willie G. Houck - Richmond VA
Billy J. Keen - Chesterfield VA
Robert E. Lee - Richmond VA
A. Clifton Lilly - Chesterfield VA
D. Bruce Losee - Richmond VA
Hugh J. McCafferty - Midlothian VA
Constance H. Nichols - Midlothian VA
Wynn R. Raymond - Chesterfield VA
Robert L. Ripley - Richmond VA
Renzer R. Ritt - Richmond VA
G. Robert Scott - Midlothian VA
F. Murphy Sprinkel - Glen Allen VA
Michael L. Watkins - Chester VA
Susan E. Wrenn - Chesterfield VA
Francis V. Utsch - Midlothian VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New york NY

International Classification:

A24C 500

US Classification:

131 94

Abstract:

A smoking article is provided in which a replaceable tobacco flavor unit containing tobacco flavor material is electrically heated by a set of permanent reusable heaters to evolve flavors or other components in vapor or aerosol form for delivery to a smoker. Each heater heats only a portion of the available tobacco flavor material so that a plurality of individual puffs of tobacco flavor substance can be delivered sequentially to the smoker. The replaceable tobacco flavor unit can also include a filter to reduce the effect of residual aerosol which settles or condenses on the permanent portions of the article and which can result in off-tastes when reheated. A method and apparatus for manufacturing the replaceable tobacco flavor unit is also provided.

US Patent:

53220757, Jun 21, 1994

Filed:

Sep 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/943318

Inventors:

Seetharama C. Deevi - Midlothian VA
Mohammad R. Hajaligol - Richmond VA
Herbert Herman - Port Jefferson VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Michael L. Watkins - Chester VA
Bruce E. Waymack - Prince George VA
Sung Yi - Midlothian VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24F 122

US Classification:

131194

Abstract:

A smoking article is provided in which a flavor-generating medium is heated electrically to release an aerosol for inhalation by a consumer. The smoking article includes a heater having resistive heating elements printed on a flexible substrate. The heater can be manufactured by circuit board mass production techniques, and can be formed to fit inside an article of the same shape and size as a conventional cigarette. Alternatively, the heater comprises an array of heating elements onto which charges of flavor-generating medium are deposited. The heating elements are connected in a manner which allows the temperature increase in the heater to be concentrated in individually selected heating elements, and requires a minimal number of electrical conductors.

US Patent:

58651853, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

May 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/448906

Inventors:

Alfred L. Collins - Powhatan VA
Mary Ellen Counts - Richmond VA
Amitabh Das - Midlothian VA
Seetharama C. Deevi - Midlothian VA
Grier S. Fleischhauer - Midlothian VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Willie G. Houck - Richmond VA
Billy J. Keen - Chesterfield VA
Robert E. Lee - Richmond VA
A. Clifton Lilly - Chesterfield VA
D. Bruce Losee - Richmond VA
Hugh J. McCafferty - Midlothian VA
Constance H. Nichols - Midlothian VA
Wynn R. Raymond - Chesterfield VA
Robert L. Ripley - Richmond VA
Renzer R. Ritt - Richmond VA
G. Robert Scott - Midlothian VA
F. Murphy Sprinkel - Glen Allen VA
Michael L. Watkins - Chester VA
Susan E. Wrenn - Chesterfield VA
Francis V. Utsch - Midlothian VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24F 100

US Classification:

131194

Abstract:

A smoking article is provided in which a replaceable tobacco flavor unit containing tobacco flavor material is electrically heated by a set of permanent reusable heaters to evolve flavors or other components in vapor or aerosol form for delivery to a smoker. Each heater heats only a portion of the available tobacco flavor material so that a plurality of individual puffs of tobacco flavor substance can be delivered sequentially to the smoker. The replaceable tobacco flavor unit can also include a filter to reduce the effect of residual aerosol which settles or condenses on the permanent portions of the article and which can result in undesirable flavor generation when reheated. A method and apparatus for manufacturing the replaceable tobacco flavor unit is also provided.

US Patent:

56135050, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

Apr 8, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/225120

Inventors:

John M. Campbell - Midlothian VA
Grier S. Fleischhauer - Midlothian VA
Charles T. Higgins - Richmond VA
Robert L. Ripley - Midlothian VA
David E. Sharpe - Chesterfield VA
Michael L. Watkins - Chester VA
Susan E. Wrenn - Chesterfield VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24F 4700

US Classification:

131194

Abstract:

An induction heating source is provided for use with an electrical smoking article. The induction heating source provides an alternating electromagnetic field which inductively heats a susceptor in thermal proximity with tobacco flavor medium to generate aerosols. A plurality of induction heaters are employed and/or the tobacco flavor medium is translated with respect to the induction heater or susceptor. The tobacco flavor medium can form an intimate structure with the susceptor and can take the form of a cylindrical cigarette or a web.