Johnny Lee Brooks

US Patent:

51018390, Apr 7, 1992

Filed:

Aug 15, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/567519

Inventors:

Stephen W. Jakob - Winston-Salem NC
Michael D. Shannon - Lewisville NC
Olivia D. Furin - Winston-Salem NC
Paul F. Bernasek - Lexington NC
Richard L. Blakley - Pfafftown NC
Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Karen M. Womble - Winston-Salem NC
Gary R. Shelar - Greensboro NC
James L. Resce - Yadkinville NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A24B 1516
A24D 118

US Classification:

131352

Abstract:

A smokable filler material includes an aerosol forming material (e. g. , propylene glycol and glycerin) and a binding agent (e. g. , ammonium alginate). Tobacco extracts and/or pieces of tobacco laminae can be incorporated into the smokable filler material, and/or the smokable filler material can be blended with tobacco cut filler. The amount of aerosol forming material within the smokable filler material typically is at least about 20 percent, based on the weight of that smokable filler material. Cigarettes are provided by wrapping the smokable filler material in a paper wrapping material. A typical paper wrapping material has a porosity of less than about 5 CORESTA units. Cigarettes cn include two layers of circumscribing paper wrapping materials. Cigarettes also can include filter elements.

US Patent:

49478753, Aug 14, 1990

Filed:

Sep 8, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/242083

Inventors:

Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Donald L. Roberts - Winston-Salem NC
Jerry S. Simmons - Rural Hall NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A24F 100
A24F 4700

US Classification:

131330

Abstract:

Flavor delivery articles employ an electrical resistance heating element and an electrical power source to provide a flavored aerosol. The articles advantageously comprise a disposable portion and a reusable controller. The disposable portion normally includes a flavor substance and an air permeable resistance heating element having a surface area greater than 1 m. sup. 2 /g, which usually carries an aerosol forming substance. The reusable controller normally includes a puff-actuated current actuation means, a time-based current regulating means to control the temperature of the heating element, and a battery power supply.

US Patent:

55988687, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Nov 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/346841

Inventors:

Stephen W. Jakob - Winston-Salem NC
Michael D. Shannon - Lewisville NC
Olivia D. Furin - Winston-Salem NC
Paul F. Bernasek - Lexington NC
Richard L. Blakley - Pfafftown NC
Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Karen M. Womble - Winston-Salem NC
Gary R. Shelar - Greensboro NC
James L. Resce - Yadkinville NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A24B 1500

US Classification:

131359

Abstract:

A smokable filler material includes an aerosol forming material (e. g. , glycerin) and as binding agent. Tobacco extracts and/or pieces of tobacco laminae can be incorporated into the smokable filler material, and/or the smokable filler material can be blended with tobacco cut filler. The amount of aerosol forming material within the smokable filler material typically is at least about 20 percent, based on the weight of that smokable filler material. Cigarettes are provided by wrapping the smokable filler material in a paper wrapping material. A typical paper wrapping material has a porosity of less than about 5 CORESTA units.

US Patent:

48196657, Apr 11, 1989

Filed:

Jan 23, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/006191

Inventors:

Donald L. Roberts - Winston-Salem NC
Carl C. Morrison - Winston-Salem NC
Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Evon L. Crooks - Winston-Salem NC
Bradley J. Ingebrethsen - Winston-Salem NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A24F 100
A24D 102

US Classification:

131195

Abstract:

An aerosol delivery article is capable of producing substantial quantities of smoke, both initially and over the useful lifetime of the product, without significant thermal degradation of the aerosol former and without the presence of substantial pyrolysis or incomplete combustion products or sidestream smoke. The article also delivers very low levels of carbon monoxide. The article is able of providing the user with the sensations and benefits of cigarette smoking without burning tobacco. The article includes a carbonaceous fuel element, an aerosol forming substance within a heat conductive container, an outer member surrounding the heat conductive container, and a mouthend piece. Upon draw on the mouthend piece air enters the peripheral region of the outer member and enters the heat conductive container. As the heat conductive container is in a heat exchange relationship with the fuel element, aerosol is thereby formed within the container and passed to the mouth of the user.

US Patent:

49478745, Aug 14, 1990

Filed:

Sep 8, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/242086

Inventors:

Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Donald L. Roberts - Winston-Salem NC
Jerry S. Simmons - Rural Hall NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A24D 100
A24F 100
A24F 4700
A61M 1600

US Classification:

131329

Abstract:

Smoking articles employ an electrical resistance heating element and an electrical power source to provide a tobacco-flavored smoke or aerosol and other sensations of smoking. The smoking articles advantageously comprise a disposable portion and a reusable controller. The disposable portion, which may be a cigarette, normally includes (i) an air permeable resistance heating element having a surface area greater than 1 m. sup. 2 /g, which usually carries an aerosol forming material, and (ii) a charge or roll of tobacco. The reusable controller normally includes a puff-actuated current actuation means, a time-based current regulating means to control the temperature of the heating element, and a battery power supply.

US Patent:

49229010, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Sep 8, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/241641

Inventors:

Johnny L. Brooks - Winston-Salem NC
Donald L. Roberts - Winston-Salem NC
Jerry S. Simmons - Rural Hall NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

A61M 1600
A61M 1506
A24K 4700

US Classification:

12820326

Abstract:

Drug delivery articles employ an electrical resistance heating element and an electrical power source to provide a dose of a drug in aerosol form. The articles advantageously comprise a disposable portion and a reusable controller. The disposable portion, normally includes a drug and an air permeable resistance heating element having a surface area greater than 1 m. sup. 2 /g, which usually carries an aerosol forming material. The reusable controller normally includes a puff-actuated current actuation means, a time-based current regulating means to control the temperature of the heating element, and a battery power supply.