Patents by Inventor Karen Mack

Karen Mack 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).

  • Self-extinguishing wick and method of producing the same
    Publication number: 20040091829
    Abstract: A wick includes a first wick portion and a second wick portion. At least one combustion barrier is positioned between the first and second wick portions. The combustion barrier is configured to obstruct combustion from the first wick portion to the second wick portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Karen Mack, Debra Park, Terrell Partee
  • Decorative candle
    Patent number: 6706081
    Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative candle containing a glitter material and a suitable candle matrix. The glitter material is selected so as to minimize safety, regulatory or toxicity concerns, such as may exist with the use in candles of conventional glitter materials. The glitter material is further selected such that conventional candle matrices and conventional processing techniques can be utilized for preparation of the decorative candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Mack, DeAnn Davis
  • Decorative candle
    Publication number: 20020024168
    Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative candle containing a glitter material and a suitable candle matrix. The glitter material is selected so as to minimize safety, regulatory or toxicity concerns, such as may exist with the use in candles of conventional glitter materials. The glitter material is further selected such that conventional candle matrices and conventional processing techniques can be utilized for preparation of the decorative candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Karen Mack, DeAnn Davis
  • Composition for carpet and room deodorizer and method of delivering the composition
    Patent number: 6315949
    Abstract: A composition for deodorizing and refreshing surfaces such as carpets, upholstery, furniture etc. The composition disclosed is a highly friable foam that rapidly evaporates upon contact with the surface to be refreshed. Therefore, the composition does not require removal by vacuuming after application to the surface. A method for using the composition to deodorize and refresh a surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Robert Carmello, Ernest Bernarducci, Kenneth Ward, Isabel Lopes, Karen Mack