Patents Assigned to Hometek International Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9889220
    Abstract: An air freshener enhancer includes a base having a support for holding a fragrance composition, first inlet openings for receiving ambient air, first outlet openings positioned adjacent the fragrance composition, and main airflow channels for supplying air from the first inlet openings to the first outlet openings; a fan for blowing the air from the first inlet openings, through the main airflow channels and out through the first outlet openings; and the base further includes second inlet openings in a side wall for receiving ambient air, second outlet openings positioned above the fragrance support, and auxiliary airflow channels positioned between the main airflow channels and extending between the second inlet openings and second outlet openings such that air forced through the main airflow channels results in suction of air through the auxiliary airflow channels and out the second outlet openings into contact with the fragrance composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hometek International Ltd.
    Inventors: Po Chun Yip, Kwok Kuen Tong
  • Patent number: 7044139
    Abstract: A hair curling iron/straightener includes a handle; a first elongated member connected with the handle and having a first flat straightening surface; a heating element for heating the first elongated member; a second elongated member pivotally connected relative to the first elongated member and including a second flat straightening surface for mating with the first flat straightening surface to straighten hair placed therebetween, and a curved surface; a second heating element for heating the second elongated member; a curved elongated member pivotally connected relative to the second elongated member for engaging with the curved surface thereof; a first lever for actuating the curved elongated member to pivot the curved elongated member away from the second elongated member; and a second lever for actuating the second elongated member to pivot the second elongated member and the curved elongated member together away from the first elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Hometek International Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwok Kuen Tong
  • Patent number: 6950607
    Abstract: A multi-fragrance scent dispenser includes a housing having an outlet opening; first and second holders in the housing for holding first and second liquid fragrance containers having first and second wicks, respectively, extending out of the first and second liquid fragrance containers; a first heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the first wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a second heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the second wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a control circuit which selectively controls activation of the first and second heaters; and a blocking plate movable relative to the heaters for at least partially blocking escape of evaporated fragrance through the outlet opening from at least one of the first and second wicks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hometek International Ltd.
    Inventors: Po Chun Yip, Arnold Thaler, Robert Fellows
  • Patent number: 6859615
    Abstract: A multi-fragrance scent dispenser includes a housing having an outlet opening; first and second holders in the housing for holding first and second liquid fragrance containers having first and second wicks, respectively, extending out of the first and second liquid fragrance containers; a first heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the first wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a second heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the second wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a control circuit which selectively controls activation of the first and second heaters; and a blocking plate movable relative to the heaters for at least partially blocking escape of evaporated fragrance through the outlet opening from at least one of the first and second wicks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Hometek International Ltd.
    Inventors: Po Chun Yip, Arnold Thaler, Robert Fellows
  • Publication number: 20050022836
    Abstract: A hair curling iron/straightener includes a handle; a first elongated member connected with the handle and having a first flat straightening surface; a heating element for heating the first elongated member; a second elongated member pivotally connected relative to the first elongated member and including a second flat straightening surface for mating with the first flat straightening surface to straighten hair placed therebetween, and a curved surface; a second heating element for heating the second elongated member; a curved elongated member pivotally connected relative to the second elongated member for engaging with the curved surface thereof; a first lever for actuating the curved elongated member to pivot the curved elongated member away from the second elongated member; and a second lever for actuating the second elongated member to pivot the second elongated member and the curved elongated member together away from the first elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Hometek International Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwok Tong