Patents by Inventor Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher

Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230347004
    Abstract: Scented wax often melted in a decorative heated warmer for aromatherapy, while pleasant and therapeutical, creates a mess while changing scents. Scented wax that is melted, then cooled in the warming tray of a wax warmer is difficult to remove. The present invention is liner that fits into the inner part of a wax warming dish and is made to hold scented wax and prevent the melted wax from coming in contact with the warming dish. This liner acts as a barrier between the scented wax and the warming tray of the wax warmer and makes it easy to remove the scented wax from the warming dish, without making a mess while keeping the wax warmer clean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Patent number: 11745918
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a liner made to fit and have direct contact within the warming dish of a wax warmer to serve the purpose of receiving, melting, cooling, remolding, removing, storing, re-using and safely discarding scented wax. The wax may be removed from the liner by method of flexibly release the cooled wax from its edges and base. The emptied liner may then be reused, disposed or recycled. The present invention is shaped to fill a variety of wax warmer designs, as well as for structural stability for multiple uses or branding purposes. Such contours on the sides and bottom of the liner help prevent the formation of condensation or vacuum forming, which can hinder both the removal and release of the liner from the receiving portion of a wax warmer or warming platform and aid in the removal of the solidly formed wax from within the liner itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20220306351
    Abstract: A disposable lid for a drinking cup comprised of polymeric material formed as a single piece combination straw and lid as a means for drinking beverages from a cup by method of tipping and sipping and manufactured by method of thermoforming in a manner involving a multiple level punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20220279948
    Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup that combines a straw and a lid (hereafter referred to as a straw-lid) and which comprises an integrated straw-type mouthpiece portion as a primary feature for the purpose of eliminating the traditional drinking straw. The lid also comprises finger indentations to promote stability while tipping the cup forward to drink from the integrated straw-type mouthpiece, and a pressure equalization valve to encourage ease of flow and prevent a vacuum. The lid is fitted to the top of a variety of standard sized disposable or reusable cups and is constructed of disposable or reusable materials, particularly polymeric by method of thermoforming or injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20210214125
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a liner made to fit and have direct contact within the warming dish of a wax warmer to serve the purpose of receiving, melting, cooling, remolding, removing, storing, re-using and safely discarding scented wax while retaining the integrity of a wax warming mechanism by preventing messy wax buildup or dangerous removal of wax from the wax warmer dish and reusing the liner after wax removal. The present invention comprises polymeric material, which is preferred, or metallic, silicone or other material which is heat transferable, allowing heat to transfer through the liner and melting the wax within, while not affecting the ‘throw’ of the wax properties, and maintaining and not distracting from the appearance of the wax warmer in design and scope. The liner also may be used as a warming dish on its own accord, seated directly over a low wattage light bulb of a wax warmer or in direct contact with the warming platform of a wax candle warmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20190168272
    Abstract: A method of containing and removing melted wax or therapeutic oils (usually scented) while protecting the integrity of the receiving portion, or reservoir, of a warming mechanism, known typically as a wax warmer or diffuser. Such container (hereafter referred to as “liner”) being placed in direct contact with the base of the reservoir of the warming mechanism with wax or oils being placed inside the liner, rather than being placed directly into the reservoir of the warming mechanism itself. Such liner would simplify the process of removing the used melted or solid wax or oils from the reservoir of the wax warmer, providing a convenient method of disposing of used wax or oils and reducing or eliminating the messiness and potential dangers of traditional methods of removal. The liner also could be used as a storage container or for reusing removed wax or oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Patent number: 7290290
    Abstract: A disposable, yet re-usable, clear plastic protective covering, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, designed to enclose articles or areas of the body in an air tight, thus waterproof environment and fitted to the body by means of simple single or multiple bands of elastic, permanently attached to the open end(s) by heat sealing, sewing or gluing with an adhesive, around the circumference of the device opening, to secure the device in place for the duration of use providing single-handed application and removal, and preventing exposure to damaging moisture, fluids or other contaminants to the area of concern for use in medical or non-medical situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20040199974
    Abstract: A disposable, yet re-usable, clear plastic protective covering, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, designed to enclose articles or areas of the body in an air tight, thus waterproof environment and fitted to the body by means of simple single or multiple bands of elastic, permanently attached to the open end(s) by heat sealing, sewing or gluing with an adhesive, around the circumference of the device opening, to secure the device in place for the duration of use providing single-handed application and removal, and preventing exposure to damaging moisture, fluids or other contaminants to the area of concern for use in medical or non-medical situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher
  • Publication number: 20040127827
    Abstract: Limb protectors are disposable, pliable, moisture-resistant plastic coverings which enclose the hand/arm or foot/leg areas and seal off the area with an elasticized opening. These products may be used for covering limb injury sites, such as casts, sutures, burns, IVs, cuts, surgical sites, rashes or other wounds which would require the location of concern to be kept free from moisture or other contaminants. These products may also be used by individuals needing added protection in situations involving harmful or questionable fluids or contaminants, such as medical or emergency personnel and others dealing with body fluids as an occupational hazard, or by individuals seeking added protection in any circumstance to keep the area of concern clean and dry. The uses for these products are many and varied, which will make this an item of demand on the open market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Ann Treadway Fancher