Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Wolpert
Christopher J. Wolpert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20130340321Abstract: Flexible insect bait stations and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an insect bait station is in the form of an elongated strip comprising a container defining a chamber for holding insect bait, the container comprising a base having a bottom wall, and peripheral side walls, wherein the base is constructed of a flexible material providing for mounting the bait station on irregular surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Henkel Consumer Goods Inc.Inventors: Frederique M. de Lame, Arlana M. Brugato, Christopher J. Wolpert, Cedric J. McCants
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Publication number: 20120144729Abstract: Flexible insect bait stations and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an insect bait station is in the form of an elongated strip comprising a container defining a chamber for holding insect bait, the container comprising a base having a bottom wall, and peripheral side walls, wherein the base is constructed of a flexible material providing for mounting the bait station on irregular surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Frederique M. de Lame, Arlana M. Brugato, Christopher J. Wolpert, Cedric J. McCants
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Patent number: 7267581Abstract: A plug stabilizing apparatus includes a prong connector well-secured by a receptacle chamber. The connect has a prong portion, a clip portion, and a neck support situated therebetween, wherein the clip portion is configured to accept a prong having substantially the same dimensions as the prong portion of the connector (e.g., prongs such as those used in connection with standard household plugs), and the clip portion includes one or more distal protrusions extending outwardly therefrom. Support pads are located between said neck support and/or distal protrusions and a back housing surface of a vaporizer device. The receptacle chamber has a first end configured to contact the neck support, a second end including an elongated opening and at least two clip supports configured to accept the distal protrusions, and a guide structure configured to guide the distal protrusions into the clip supports.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Christopher J Wolpert, Kevin Hafer
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Patent number: 6962509Abstract: A plug stabilizing apparatus includes a prong connector well-secured by a receptacle chamber. The connect has a prong portion, a clip portion, and a neck support situated therebetween, wherein the clip portion is configured to accept a prong having substantially the same dimensions as the prong portion of the connector (e.g., prongs such as those used in connection with standard household plugs), and the clip portion includes one or more distal protrusions extending outwardly therefrom. The receptacle chamber has a first end configured to contact the neck support, a second end including an elongated opening and at least two clip supports configured to accept the distal protrusions, and a guide structure configured to guide the distal protrusions into the clip supports.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Christopher J. Wolpert, Kevin Hafer
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Patent number: 6889003Abstract: The present invention achieves advancement in the art by providing a method and apparatus for selective positioning of a wick material in a vapor-dispensing device that facilitates effective fragrance vapor delivery while offering significant advantages in manufacture, assembly, product performance, and product safety. In one embodiment, the wick is suitably selected and positioned such that sufficient surface area of the wick material is suitably exposed to the heating unit to enable effective evaporation of a vaporizable liquid, but the wick height relative to the heating element minimizes the amount of surface area of the wick in proximity to the heating element. Additionally, the positioning can reduce the need for protective overcaps and other apparatus for protecting the wick.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Christopher J. Wolpert, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Debra Park
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Patent number: 6792199Abstract: The present invention suitably provides a method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid vaporizer heating element, and thereby the rate of evaporation and level of fragrance delivery from the same. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a switch that suitably allows the temperature of various types of heating elements to be controlled for different levels of fragrance output. For example, an exemplary embodiment may include a two-pronged plug adaptable to typical outlets that might be found in residential homes or businesses. In accordance With another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical switch generally provides varying resistance values to the electric circuitry of the vaporizer such that, by changing the switch setting, the operating temperature of the wick is controlled and thus the rate of fragrance evaporation from the vaporizer.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Lawrence T. Levine, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Christopher J. Wolpert, Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Debra Park
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Patent number: 6766773Abstract: An adapter system for vaporizing devices is provided. In general, the adapter system couples to a refill bottle unit or container and includes an attachment mechanism and a shape-altering mechanism. Essentially, a refill bottle unit that otherwise would not properly fit into a housing unit of a vaporizing device is modified by the adapter system to now properly fit and function normally within the housing unit. Alternatively, the adapter system may modify the housing unit for receipt of a non-conforming bottle unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Wolpert, Scott Allen Richert, Phillip Scott Bradley, Donald R. Richardson
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Publication number: 20040071456Abstract: The present invention suitably provides a method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid vaporizer heating element, and thereby the rate of evaporation and level of fragrance delivery from the same. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a switch that suitably allows the temperature of various types of heating elements to be controlled for different levels of fragrance output. For example, an exemplary embodiment may include a two-pronged plug adaptable to typical outlets that might be found in residential homes or businesses. In accordance With another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical switch generally provides varying resistance values to the electric circuitry of the vaporizer such that, by changing the switch setting, the operating temperature of the wick is controlled and thus the rate of fragrance evaporation from the vaporizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Lawrence T. Levine, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Christopher J. Wolpert, Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Debra Park
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Publication number: 20040062531Abstract: The present invention achieves advancement in the art by providing a method and apparatus for selective positioning of a wick material in a vapor-dispensing device that facilitates effective fragrance vapor delivery while offering significant advantages in manufacture, assembly, product performance, and product safety. In one embodiment, the wick is suitably selected and positioned such that sufficient surface area of the wick material is suitably exposed to the heating unit to enable effective evaporation of a vaporizable liquid, but the wick height relative to the heating element minimizes the amount of surface area of the wick in proximity to the heating element. Additionally, the positioning can reduce the need for protective overcaps and other apparatus for protecting the wick.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Christopher J. Wolpert, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Debra Park
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Patent number: 6697571Abstract: The present invention achieves advancement in the art by providing a method and apparatus for selective positioning of a wick material in a vapor-dispensing device that facilitates effective fragrance vapor delivery while offering significant advantages in manufacture, assembly, product performance, and product safety. In one embodiment, the wick is suitably selected and positioned such that sufficient surface area of the wick material is suitably exposed to the heating unit to enable effective evaporation of a vaporizable liquid, but the wick height relative to the heating element minimizes the amount of surface area of the wick in proximity to the heating element. Additionally, the positioning call reduce the need for protective overcaps and other apparatus for protecting the wick.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Mengato Pete He, Christopher J. Wolpert, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Derba Park
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Publication number: 20030231877Abstract: An adapter system for vaporizing devices is provided. In general, the adapter system couples to a refill bottle unit or container and includes an attachment mechanism and a shape-altering mechanism. Essentially, a refill bottle unit that otherwise would not properly fit into a housing unit of a vaporizing device is modified by the adapter system to now properly fit and function normally within the housing unit. Alternatively, the adapter system may modify the housing unit for receipt of a non-conforming bottle unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Christopher J. Wolpert, Scott Allen Richert, Phillip Scott Bradley, Donald R. Richardson
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Patent number: 6661967Abstract: The present invention suitably provides a method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid vaporizer heating element, and thereby the rate of evaporation and level of fragrance delivery from the same. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a switch that suitably allows the temperature of various types of heating elements to be controlled for different levels of fragrance output. For example, an exemplary embodiment may include a two-pronged plug adaptable to typical outlets that might be found in residential homes or businesses. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical switch generally provides varying resistance values to the electric circuitry of the vaporizer such that, by changing the switch setting, the operating temperature of the wick is controlled and thus the rate of fragrance evaporation from the vaporizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Lawrence T. Levine, Kristopher J. Stathakis, Christopher J. Wolpert, Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Debra Park
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Patent number: 6659310Abstract: A product dispensing and drainback fitting, for directing the flow of a liquid product from a container and minimizing the occurrence of double pour, having an outer wall for engagement with the neck of said container; an inner spout centrically positioned within said outer wall, a base extending between said wall and said spout and creating a circumscribing well, a longitudinal slot formed in said inner spout, said longitudinal slot beginning at a point about 30 mm to about 48 mm above said base and extending the remainder of the length of said spout; and drainback hole formed in said base and aligned with said longitudinal slot, said drainback hole having an area of about 10 mm2 to about 20 mm2.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Wolpert
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Patent number: D505330Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Wolpert
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Patent number: D508558Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Wolpert, Tina (Tianzhu) Wang, Adam A. Carr, Mark A. Nichols
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Patent number: D557134Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Wolpert, Amy Schoemaker, Nancy Miller, Deirdre Gormley, Heather Schneider, Jim F. Warner
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Patent number: D558870Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Christopher J. Wolpert, David Bowers
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Patent number: D484583Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: David Hunt, Robert Roth, Gilbert Schmidt, Shannon Navarette, Christopher J. Wolpert, Carl Triplett
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Patent number: D579613Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Deirdre Gormley, Christopher J. Wolpert, Heather A. Schneider, Juan Salas, Roger LaFlamme
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Patent number: D650891Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Matthew Freeborn, Keith Cardinal, Hagins Fugate, Christopher J. Wolpert