Patents by Inventor David M. Flower

David M. Flower 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).

  • Patent number: 11628462
    Abstract: A water dispensing assembly including a handheld dispenser, a receiver mountable to an outlet pipe, a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the handheld dispenser with the receiver. The coupling mechanism can include a male component adapted to be received in a female component, and a retention flange adapted to engage the receiver to assist in retaining the dispenser in a coupled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: HOMEWERKS WORLDWIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Viorel Berlovan, Jr., Michael J. Cugini, David M. Flowers, John C. Holzheimer, Andrew B. Logar
  • Publication number: 20220339657
    Abstract: A water dispensing assembly including a handheld dispenser, a receiver mountable to an outlet pipe, a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the handheld dispenser with the receiver. The coupling mechanism can include a male component adapted to be received in a female component, and a retention flange adapted to engage the receiver to assist in retaining the dispenser in a coupled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Viorel BERLOVAN, JR., Michael J. CUGINI, David M. FLOWERS, John C. HOLZHEIMER, Andrew B. LOGAR
  • Patent number: 11383260
    Abstract: A handheld shower assembly including a handheld showerhead, a receiver mountable to an outlet pipe, a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the handheld shower with the receiver. The coupling mechanism can include a male component adapted to be received in a female component, and a retention flange adapted to engage the receiver to assist in retaining the showerhead in a coupled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: HOMEWERKS WORLDWIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Viorel Berlovan, Jr., Michael J. Cugini, David M. Flowers, John C. Holzheimer, Andrew B. Logar
  • Publication number: 20190351444
    Abstract: A handheld shower assembly including a handheld showerhead, a receiver mountable to an outlet pipe, a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the handheld shower with the receiver. The coupling mechanism can include a male component adapted to be received in a female component, and a retention flange adapted to engage the receiver to assist in retaining the showerhead in a coupled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Waxman Consumer Products Group Inc.
    Inventors: Viorel Berlovan, JR., Michael J. Cugini, David M. Flowers, John C. Holzheimer, Andrew B. Logar
  • Patent number: 8385730
    Abstract: An air freshener with customizable fragrances is disclosed. The air freshener accepts a plurality of fragrance modules, which allow a user to create customized fragrant environments. A fan and/or heating element are included to increase fragrance dispersal. Additional components may be included into the air freshener to provide enhancements to the user experience, including but not limited to a clock, timer, or a music player. The air freshener obtains power from a number of sources, such as AC mains or DC batteries. Energy storage devices located on board the air freshener may be charged by inductive or solar power. The air freshener may also include lighting elements and styling cues to integrate into the local environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Bushman, Kalliopi S. Haley, Robert D. Faber, David M. Flower, Douglas K. Feenstra
  • Patent number: 8197865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating hair growth or regrowth. The compositions of the present invention include extracts of one or more of the following: Boswellia serrata, Undaria pinnatifida, green tea (e.g., Camellia sinensis), shiso, Pureraria mirifica, luteolin (e.g. Perilla ocymoides leaf extract), astilbin, vitamin E, amentoflavone, tetrahydropiperine, lichochalcone, astaxanthin, red clover, Brassica juncea, unfermented green rooibos, enzyme CoQ10, salvia, ximenynic acid, hops oleoresin, apple, soy, saw palmetto, or ellagic extract, or any derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Glynn, Lane A. Duvel, David M. Flower
  • Publication number: 20110059192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating hair growth or regrowth. The compositions of the present invention include extracts of one or more of the following: Boswellia serrata, Undaria pinnatifida, green tea (e.g., Camellia sinensis), shiso, Pureraria mirifica, luteolin (e.g. Perilla ocymoides leaf extract), astilbin, vitamin E, amentoflavone, tetrahydropiperine, lichochalcone, astaxanthin, red clover, Brassica juncea, unfermented green rooibos, enzyme CoQ10, salvia, ximenynic acid, hops oleoresin, apple, soy, saw palmetto, or ellagic extract, or any derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Kelly M. Glynn, Lane A. Duvel, David M. Flower
  • Publication number: 20100025490
    Abstract: An air freshener with customizable fragrances is disclosed. The air freshener accepts a plurality of fragrance modules, which allow a user to create customized fragrant environments. A fan and/or heating element are included to increase fragrance dispersal. Additional components may be included into the air freshener to provide enhancements to the user experience, including but not limited to a clock, timer, or a music player. The air freshener obtains power from a number of sources, such as AC mains or DC batteries. Energy storage devices located on board the air freshener may be charged by inductive or solar power. The air freshener may also include lighting elements and styling cues to integrate into the local environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Bushman, Kalliopi S. Haley, Robert D. Faber, David M. Flower, Douglas K. Feenstra
  • Patent number: 6350727
    Abstract: An aqueous no-scrub, no-wipe cleaning composition containing at least one partial salt of EDTA and a water-soluble amine; at least one alkyl polyglycoside surfactant; at least one alkyl ether carboxylate surfactant; and up to 0.5% by weight of an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition, and a method for cleaning a soiled surface to provide a clean surface which is substantially streak-free by applying the cleaning composition to a soiled surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Flower
  • Patent number: 5514295
    Abstract: The dispensability of granular detergent compositions is enhanced by applying to granular detergent compositions comprising at least one detergent builder a liquified intimate mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one fatty acid and at least one fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Flower
  • Patent number: 5458799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonionic loaded powder detergent composition which is free-flowing and is manufactured and agglomerated in a single operation. The free-flowing agglomerated powder detergent composition is produced by mixing sodium carbonate, a di- or tricarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant to form a nonaqueous slurry. Water is then added to the slurry to solubilize portions of the sodium carbonate and the di- or tricarboxylic acid which allows them to react to form a builder salt in the slurry. Silica is then added to the slurry to form a flowable or nearly flowable powder detergent mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Flower
  • Patent number: 5456854
    Abstract: The dispensability of granular detergent compositions is enhanced by applying to granular detergent compositions comprising at least one detergent builder a liquified intimate mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one fatty acid and at least one fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Flower
  • Patent number: 5429765
    Abstract: A high density, enzyme-containing powder detergent composition including a combination of alkaline proteases for improved cleaning characteristics and a combination of different density sodium carbonates for improved dispensing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Flower
  • Patent number: 4137044
    Abstract: A laundry method is disclosed including the step of laundering oil soiled fabric in lipophilic surfactant composition and subsequently laundering such fabric with a hydrophilic surfactant based detergent system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Economics Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Flower