Patents by Inventor Andrew Robert Edwards

Andrew Robert Edwards 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).

  • Device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article within it
    Patent number: 8142731
    Abstract: A device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article (2) within it has one or more opening (22) to allow the passage of water. There is a flow pathway between said one or more openings and the solid article, which flow pathway is obturated by a water-permeable packing (26), through which water must pass, in entering or leaving the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Fabio Costiniti, Paul John Duffield, Andrew Robert Edwards, Mark Laing, Joceline Langford, Kerry Anne Lawrence
  • Device for Providing a Relatively Constant Rate of Dissolution of a Solid Article within It
    Publication number: 20080202172
    Abstract: A device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article (2) within it has one or more opening (22) to allow the passage of water. There is a flow pathway between said one or more openings and the solid article, which flow pathway is obturated by a water-permeable packing (26), through which water must pass, in entering or leaving the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Fabio Costiniti, Paul John Duffield, Andrew Robert Edwards, Mark Laing, Joss Langford, Kerry Anne Lawrence
  • Diffuser
    Patent number: 6776968
    Abstract: A diffuser includes a base portion and a lid portion. The diffuser is adapted to allow emanation of vapor from a burning block of combustible material and contains a block receiving portion elevated from a surface of the base portion. The block receiving portion has one or more grooves formed in a top surface of the block receiving portion and extending below the top surface of the block receiving portion. The base portion further includes apertures forming channels extending from within the base portion to an outer surface of the base portion. The lid portion is preferably substantially pyramidal in shape and has an apex at an end remote from the base portion. The lid portion further includes apertures positioned towards the apex. In use, a burning block of combustible material, impregnated with fragrance, is placed on the block receiving portion, and the lid portion is placed over the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Edwards, Andrew Robert McLeish
  • Diffuser
    Publication number: 20030044325
    Abstract: A diffuser includes a base portion and a lid portion. The diffuser is adapted to allow emanation of vapor from a burning block of combustible material and contains a block receiving portion elevated from a surface of the base portion. The block receiving portion has one or more grooves formed in a top surface of the block receiving portion and extending below the top surface of the block receiving portion. The base portion further includes apertures forming channels extending from within the base portion to an outer surface of the base portion. The lid portion is preferably substantially pyramidal in shape and has an apex at an end remote from the base portion. The lid portion further includes apertures positioned towards the apex. In use, a burning block of combustible material, impregnated with fragrance, is placed on the block receiving portion, and the lid portion is placed over the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Edwards, Andrew Robert McLeish
  • Container for a volatile substance
    Patent number: D438103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Edwards, Angus Lang
  • Hanging dispenser for a volatile substance
    Patent number: D438607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Edwards, Angus Lang
  • Square-based container for burning incense
    Patent number: D444732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert McLeish, Andrew Robert Edwards
  • Pyramid-shaped container for burning incense
    Patent number: D445721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert McLeish, Andrew Robert Edwards