Patents by Inventor Robert Bussom

Robert Bussom 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).

  • Fragrance emanation system
    Patent number: 8301019
    Abstract: The fragrance emanation system includes a container for holding preferably a fragranced liquid or gel, a housing for holding the container, and a wick. The housing contains a socket for attaching to the container, a cavity for receiving the container and a door for enclosing the container. One end of the wick protrudes from the container. An electrical circuit is included having a heater for heating the protruding end of the wick and electrical connectors coupled to the circuit to receive current from a power source to provide the current to the heater. The heater heats and evaporates the liquid within the wick, thereby accelerating the emission of vapors from the evaporated liquid. The door includes a window, a bottom and a mechanism for holding the door closed to assist in holding the container in engagement with the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Smith, David Baraky, Robert Bussom, Todd Wambach, Harry Slatkin
  • Fragrance emanation system
    Publication number: 20080253755
    Abstract: The fragrance emanation system includes a container for holding preferably a fragranced liquid or gel, a housing for holding the container, and a wick. The housing contains a socket for attaching to the container, a cavity for receiving the container and a door for enclosing the container. One end of the wick protrudes from the container. An electrical circuit is included having a heater for heating the protruding end of the wick and electrical connectors coupled to the circuit to receive current from a power source to provide the current to the heater. The heater heats and evaporates the liquid within the wick, thereby accelerating the emission of vapors from the evaporated liquid. The door includes a window, a bottom and a mechanism for holding the door closed to assist in holding the container in engagement with the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Smith, David Baraky, Robert Bussom, Harry Slatkin
  • Electric air freshener
    Patent number: D544087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baraky, Robert Bussom
  • Scent bottle for an electric air freshener and cap
    Patent number: D574248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baraky, Robert Bussom