Patents by Inventor Anthony M. Zembrodt

Anthony M. Zembrodt 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).

  • Dryer pearls
    Patent number: 6436894
    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: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Zembrodt, John A. Ferguson, Gunter Holzner
  • 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