Patents by Inventor George T. Hirvela

George T. Hirvela 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: 4374571
    Abstract: A device (10) for dispensing a scent is disclosed which includes a container (12) having a first end (13) with an opening (16) therein and a second closed end (14). The scent is held in an absorbent body of material (20) which is disposed within the interior of the container (12). Retaining means (25) releasably holds the scent-holding body (20) within the container (12). A cover (30) is provided which can be secured upon either end (13, 14) of the container (12) in a manner enclosing that portion of the container. A sealing ring (40) and sealing disc (44) prevent the scent from being released when the cover (30) encloses the opening end (13) of the container (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Inventor: George T. Hirvela