Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Colucci & Umans
  • Dryer pearls
    Patent number: 6235705
    Abstract: A product for providing anti-static and scent to clothes being laundered in a dryer has a plurality of beads, or pearls, of a polymer composition impregnated with anti-static agents and perfume contained in a mesh bag. The bag and pearls are placed in a clothes dryer with clothing being dried. The anti-static agents and perfume are transmitted to the clothing during the drying cycle. The pearls are composed of a mixture of polypropylene and polyethylene. A whitening agent, such as titanium dioxide, a blowing agent and coloring can all be added to the pearls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Zembrodt, John A. Ferguson, Gunter Holzner
  • Wick-based liquid emanation system with child-resistant and miniaturization features
    Patent number: 6236807
    Abstract: A vapor emanation system includes a plastic housing having a socket portion and an electric plug portion. A decorative miniaturize container containing liquid to be evaporated by heat, has a body for storing the liquid and a neck connected to the body for engaging the socket portion of the housing for supporting the container on the housing. The neck has a passage there through and a retaining ring is fixed in the passage. A hole extends through the ring. A wick having an upper portion extending through the hole of the retaining ring also has a lower portion extending down into the body of the container for absorbing liquid from the container and for moving the liquid into the upper portion of the wick by capillary action. A tangential electric heater in the housing heats the upper portion of the wick above the neck to evaporate liquid from the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Ruffolo, Anthony Zembrodt, Roberto Zaraboza
  • Sparkle linen spray
    Patent number: 6194470
    Abstract: A sprayable composition in a pump spray bottle includes a fragrance oil and reflective material. The reflective material is sized to pass through the atomizer of the pump spray bottle. Linens or clothing can be sprayed with the composition to provide a pleasant smell and sparkling appearance to the surfaces sprayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Lutz, Anthony Zembrodt
  • Snow globe air freshener and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6171560
    Abstract: An air freshener composed of volatile substances having the appearance of a decorative snow globe. A method of making the air freshener is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Maxine Truax Pesu, Wendy E. Nitschke, Courtland Scott Parker
  • Method for identifying collections of internet web sites with domain names
    Patent number: 6125395
    Abstract: A method for identifying a related collection of web sites using domain names on a global computer network is accomplished by selecting at least one descriptor corresponding to the content of each collection of web sites, using reflective characters surrounding each at descriptor to form a second level domain name and placing information for each collection of web sites under the second level domain containing the one descriptor corresponding to each collection of web sites. The method permits relevant collections of web sites to be accessed quickly. The method is particularly well suited for identifying collections of commercial web sites relating to a particular type of goods or services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: PIIQ.Com, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rosenberg, Richard A. Preisig, Jr.
  • Fragrant light bulb ring
    Patent number: 6120737
    Abstract: An arrangement is used with a light bulb for emitting fragrance. The arrangement has a ring or other shaped member made of a first polymer. The first polymer has a first low melting point which is about a first temperature at a spaced location from the surface of the light bulb when it is lit. A volatilizable fragrance is combined with the first polymer for being volatilized from the first polymer when the ring member is exposed to the first temperature. A plurality of feet extend inwardly of the ring member for engaging the surface of a light bulb to maintain the ring member at the spaced location on the light bulb. These spacer feet are made of a second polymer having a second high melting point compared to the first low melting point. The second melting point is above a second temperature at the surface of the light bulb when it is lit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony R. Zembrodt
  • ID bracelet casing
    Patent number: D440176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Severin Montres AG
    Inventor: Severin S. Wunderman
  • Candy corn candle jar
    Patent number: D442301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Klett, Melissa Rodrigo, Rick Ruffolo
  • Tomato candle jar
    Patent number: D442709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Klett, Melissa Rodrigo, Rick Ruffolo
  • Mixed vegetables candle jar
    Patent number: D443080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Klett, Melissa Rodrigo, Rick Ruffolo
  • Carrot candle jar
    Patent number: D443081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Klett, Melissa Rodrigo, Rick Ruffolo
  • Mixed peppers candle jar
    Patent number: D443082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Klett, Melissa Rodrigo, Rick Ruffolo
  • Watch case
    Patent number: D443526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Montres Corum SA
    Inventor: Severin S. Wunderman
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D432921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Gryphon Development
    Inventor: Marc Gobe
  • Make-up pot
    Patent number: D434324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Gryphon Development
    Inventor: Marc Gobe
  • Watch case
    Patent number: D434334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Severin Montres AG
    Inventor: Severin S. Wunderman
  • Jar
    Patent number: D434667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Gryphon Development
    Inventor: Marc Gobe
  • Air freshener jar
    Patent number: D434843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Zaragoza, Michael Koulermos
  • Fragrance frame
    Patent number: D435100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Maxine Pesu, Lyn Ryan, Suresh Ebenezer
  • Watch case
    Patent number: D435457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Severin Montres AG
    Inventor: Severin S. Wunderman