Patents by Inventor Alexander G. Aitken

Alexander G. Aitken 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: 5217143
    Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a bangle that includes a reservoir (24) with associated nozzle (32) having an outlet (33). The reservoir (24) is disposed in one portion of a bangle (10) that is semi-circular in shape. The nozzle (32) is disposed in a slot (18) and then an actuator mechanism comprised of two portions (20) is (22) assembled in the slot. The actuator mechanism is operable to slide downward such that the rear portion (22) of the actuator mechanism contacts the upper portion of the nozzle (32). Depression of the nozzle (32) results in fluid being expelled from an outlet (33) through the slot (18). The outer portion (10) can be changed to alter the design, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Body Products Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Alexander G. Aitken
  • Patent number: 4972684
    Abstract: A bangle of a generally annular form and of a substantially rigid material, having a cavity in the form of an elongate recess open inwardly of the bangle and having opposite edges at the junction with the internal face of the bangle. A fragrance of scent container received in said cavity and releasably engaged by said edges of the cavity which are adapted to resiliently deflect or deform to permit entry and removal of the container from the cavity. An aperture in the bangle communicating the cavity with the exterior of the bangle, and a manually operable pump mounted on the container and arranged when operated to deliver scent or fragrance from the container through the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Atmos Energy
    Inventor: Alexander G. Aitken