Patents by Inventor Edward Martens

Edward Martens 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: 20070235552
    Abstract: A volatile dispenser is provided, including a reservoir containing a quantity of volatile liquid having a viscosity of no greater than 3.9 centipoises. Each of its individual components has a vapor pressure of no less than 0.008 mm Hg. The dispenser also includes an emanator fluidly coupled to the reservoir (either directly or through a wick) that is comprised of elongated oriented bonded fibers, the fibers being impermeable to the volatile material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Edward Martens
  • 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: 20060000922
    Abstract: An indicator system with a dispenser providing controlled release of a volatile material contained within a dispenser, which indicates the exhaustion of the volatile material. The dispenser includes a blister that contains a vapor permeable membrane that collapses on a bottom wall due to internal vacuum forces created by the evacuation of volatile material. As the membrane collapses the remaining volatile material migrates to the periphery of the dispenser thereby indicating exhaustion of the volatile material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventor: Edward Martens
  • Publication number: 20060000923
    Abstract: A volatile material dispensing system with a dispenser for providing controlled release of a volatile material, the dispenser being attached to a display frame, and having at least one protrusion. Protrusions are disposed on a face of the frame to distance the membrane from a delicate surface. The system prevents and/or hinders concentration of volatile material gases that could harm a delicate surface and resists tipping from a substantially vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Martens, Stephen Leonard, Heather Schramm, Kara Lakatos
  • Publication number: 20050284953
    Abstract: A volatile dispenser is provided, including a reservoir containing a quantity of volatile liquid having a viscosity of no greater than 3.9 centipoises. Each of its individual components has a vapor pressure of no less than 0.008 mm Hg. The dispenser also includes an emanator fluidly coupled to the reservoir (either directly or through a wick) that is comprised of elongated oriented bonded fibers, the fibers being impermeable to the volatile material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Edward Martens
  • Publication number: 20050279854
    Abstract: A liquid atomizing device for dispensing liquid droplets includes a container for holding a liquid, the container having a porous wick positioned to communicate the liquid from the container, and an orifice plate with apertures, the orifice plate being vibrated by a piezoelectric element to cause liquid communicated from the container to be atomized and dispensed as liquid droplets through the apertures. The device employs a unique placement and design of heaters or fans to promote evaporation and dispersion of the atomized liquid while the liquid is airborne.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Martens, Heather Schramm