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Cambridge, United Kingdom

Niall Gallagher

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 31 published patent applications. Top assignee: Altria Client Services LLC. Active years: 2024-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Niall Gallagher. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/niall-gallagher-slefw9px

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 75.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 7.2

ph-index = 1


Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 1,624 
 
Altria Client Services LLC
 patents

Years Active: 2024-2026

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12733687 - Engagement indicator system (2026-09-15),
2. 12677876 - Nicotine pod assemblies and nicotine e-vaping devices (2026-07-14),
3. 12599172 - Nicotine pod assemblies and nicotine e-vaping devices (2026-04-14),
4. 12582163 - Non-nicotine pod assemblies and non-nicotine e-vaping devices (2026-03-24),
5. 12557844 - Capsules with internal channels, heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices, and methods of generating an aerosol (2026-02-24),
6. 12527352 - Capsules including internal filters, heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices, and methods of generating an aerosol (2026-01-20),
7. 12520880 - Heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices including energy based heater control, and methods of controlling a heater (2026-01-13),
8. 12458063 - Capsules including internal heaters, heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices, and methods of generating an aerosol (2025-11-04),
9. 12453378 - Heating engine control algorithm for non-nicotine e-vapor device (2025-10-28),
10. 12329208 - Hot wire anemometer air flow measurement, puff detection and ambient temperature tracking (2025-06-17),
11. 12268247 - Heating engine control circuits and nicotine electronic vaping devices including the same (2025-04-08),
12. 12256785 - Heating engine control circuits and non-nicotine electronic vaping devices including the same (2025-03-25),
13. 12161158 - Non-nicotine pod assemblies and non-nicotine e-vaping devices (2024-12-10),
14. 12127592 - Capsule validation for heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices (2024-10-29),
15. 11998050 - Capsules with internal channels, heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices, and methods of generating an aerosol (2024-06-04),

Title: Niall Gallagher: Innovator in Heat-Not-Burn Technology

Introduction

Niall Gallagher is a prominent inventor based in Cambridge, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of aerosol-generating devices, particularly in the heat-not-burn (HNB) technology sector. With a total of nine patents to his name, Gallagher is recognized for his innovative approaches to enhancing user experience in non-nicotine vaping devices.

Latest Patents

Gallagher's latest patents include groundbreaking inventions such as capsules featuring internal heaters and methods for generating aerosols. One notable patent describes a capsule for a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating device, which consists of a housing with interior surfaces that define a chamber for holding an aerosol-forming substrate. The design includes permeable exterior surfaces that allow for aerosol passage. Additionally, Gallagher has developed a heating engine control algorithm for non-nicotine e-vapor devices. This method involves detecting power information from a removable container and adjusting the heater's power supply accordingly, ensuring optimal performance during different operation modes.

Career Highlights

Niall Gallagher is currently employed at Altria Client Services LLC, where he continues to innovate in the field of aerosol technology. His work focuses on developing devices that enhance the vaping experience while prioritizing user safety and satisfaction. Gallagher's expertise in this area has positioned him as a key player in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Gallagher has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jarrett Keen and Rangaraj S Sundar. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies in the vaping sector.

Conclusion

Niall Gallagher's contributions to the field of heat-not-burn technology and aerosol-generating devices have established him as a leading inventor in this innovative space. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience and safety in non-nicotine vaping 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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