Patents by Inventor David Tomkins

David Tomkins 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).

  • Publication number: 20060175426
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling emission of fragrances into a given area such as a room or a region of a yard; and more particularly the creation of a desired atmosphere within the given area. In addition, the invention involves a volatile substance dispensing device (200) having mounted therein a plurality of reservoirs (31) storing a volatile substance, and a plurality of atomizer assemblies (34) for emitting volatile substances communicated thereto by the reservoirs (31). Preferably, a microcontroller (50) controls the emission of the volatile substances in accordance with preferred programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Heather Schramm, Scott Walter, Thomas Jaworski, Thomas Helf, Jose Porchia, Edward Martens, David Tomkins
  • Publication number: 20050185392
    Abstract: A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (31), a light source (42), an audio system (52), and a microprocessor (99). The fragrance dispenser (31) is refillable and controllable, so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses a fragrance. The light source (42) comprises a plurality of LEDs (40a-40c) of at least two different colors and is controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs (40a-40c). The audio system (52) controls sounds to be emitted from the apparatus. The microprocessor (99) controls the rate at which the fragrance dispenser (31) dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source (42) and audio system (52).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Walter, Jeffrey Wolf, Jose Porchia, David Tomkins, Thomas Helf, James Crapser, Kelley Rich, Barry Calpino