Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Kai Tang

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Fontem Holdings 1 B.v., Lorillard Tobacco Company. Active years: 2017-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kai Tang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kai-tang-zmn40s3c

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2017-2021

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Inventor Kai Tang

Introduction

Kai Tang is an accomplished inventor based in Chapel Hill, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of aerosol technology, particularly in the context of non-combustible smoking articles. With a total of four patents to his name, Tang's work focuses on enhancing the user experience of aerosol products.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Method, composition and apparatus for functionalization of aerosols from non-combustible smoking articles." This invention describes an apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition alongside a separate functional composition. The goal is to generate a functionalized aerosol vapor that emulates the organoleptic characteristics of mainstream smoke from traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus includes a battery section, an aerosol section, and an insert section, all designed to work together seamlessly. Another patent under the same title further elaborates on the apparatus, detailing an aerosol-forming liquid that delivers to a heating device and a downstream chamber containing functional components such as taste and fragrance. The method involves generating an aerosol and functionalizing it to impart organoleptic properties.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kai Tang has worked with notable companies in the tobacco industry, including Fontem Holdings and Lorillard Tobacco Company. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address consumer needs in the aerosol market.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Luis A Sanchez and Steven E Brown, who have collaborated with him on various projects.

Conclusion

Kai Tang's innovative work in aerosol technology has positioned him as a key figure in the development of non-combustible smoking articles. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience through functionalized aerosol products.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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