Patents by Inventor Fabian DeStefano

Fabian DeStefano 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).

  • Compression-molded vegetable wax-based candle
    Publication number: 20070144058
    Abstract: Prilled wax particles are formed from a vegetable wax-based composition. After compression, a predominantly paraffin wax-based composition is optionally poured over the vegetable wax-based composition to form an encased candle. The method of the present invention offers the possibility to incorporate a high fragrance load to the candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Qin Chen, Bob Volmert, Fabian DeStefano, Mary David, John Feguson
  • Flame-resistant wick holder for candle
    Patent number: 6923639
    Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a material having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0, including polymers and ceramics. The wick holder supports a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder material causes the flame on the wick to extinguish when it reaches the holder, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. One version of the holder has a cylindrical sleeve fit over a wick clip holding the lower end of the wick. The cylindrical holder is well adapted for use in pillar-type candles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano, Fabian Destefano, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Compression-molded vegetable wax-based candle
    Publication number: 20050158679
    Abstract: Prilled wax particles are formed from a vegetable wax-based composition. After compression, a predominantly paraffin wax-based composition is optionally poured over the vegetable wax-based composition to form an encased candle. The method of the present invention offers the possibility to incorporate a high fragrance load to the candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Qin Chen, Bob Volmert, Fabian DeStefano, Mary Grace David, John Ferguson
  • Flame resistant wick holder for candle
    Publication number: 20040033463
    Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a material having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0, including polymers and ceramics. The wick holder supports a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder material causes the flame on the wick to extinguish when it reaches the holder, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. One version of the holder includes a barrier extending upwardly around the holder for catching a drooping wick from causing secondary wicking and possible flashover near the end of the candle useful life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano, Fabian Destefano, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Flame-resistant wick holder for candle
    Publication number: 20040033464
    Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a material having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0, including polymers and ceramics. The wick holder supports a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder material causes the flame on the wick to extinguish when it reaches the holder, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. One version of the holder has a cylindrical sleeve fit over a wick clip holding the lower end of the wick. The cylindrical holder is well adapted for use in pillar-type candles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano, Fabian Destefano, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Products with ETPA -based icons
    Publication number: 20010029696
    Abstract: A decorative product has at least one, but preferably many solid icons made of ester-terminated polyamide (ETPA) and low-polarity liquid such as mineral oil. A clear medium such as clear ETPA-based polymer, is around the icon. The medium may be in a clear jar and a wick may extend through the medium to form a candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabian DeStefano, Kirsten Klett, Elizabeth B. Johnson
  • Products with ETPA-based icons
    Patent number: 6214063
    Abstract: A decorative product has at least one, but preferably many solid icons made of ester-terminated polyamide (ETPA) and low-polarity liquid such as mineral oil. A clear medium such as clear ETPA-based polymer, is around the icon. The medium may be in a clear jar and a wick may extend through the medium to form a candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabian DeStefano, Kirsten Klett, Elizabeth B. Johnson