Patents by Inventor Frank Andrej Kvietok
Frank Andrej Kvietok 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).
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Patent number: 8721962Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
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Patent number: 8651395Abstract: Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are each greater than 15 minutes to about 24 hours in length.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Patent number: 8349251Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
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Publication number: 20120228402Abstract: Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are each greater than 15 minutes to about 24 hours in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Patent number: 8210448Abstract: Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Publication number: 20120126025Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
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Patent number: 8119064Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
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Publication number: 20120037720Abstract: Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Publication number: 20110290898Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Frank Andrej KVIETOK, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Patent number: 8061628Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Patent number: 8016207Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emmitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
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Patent number: 7981367Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
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Publication number: 20090185950Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
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Patent number: 7481380Abstract: A method for emitting or releasing volatile materials to the atmosphere is provided. More specifically, a method for delivering one or more volatile materials using a non-aerosol, non-energized volatile material delivery system via an evaporative surface device, without a source of heat, gas, or electrical current, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Elizabeth Ann Rohrbaugh, Michael Sean Farrell
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Patent number: 7431901Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing malodor from the air, particularly from confined spaces are disclosed. Such devices and methods are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The apparatus and methods utilize baking soda as the odor removing substance, either alone, or in combination with another odor removing substance, which may include activated carbon. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a detachable cartridge member which contains baking soda. In one version of this embodiment, the detachable cartridge member is used with an air moving member that draws air through the detachable cartridge member. In one embodiment, the method involves using a detachable cartridge member with an air moving member in one confined space, and using another cartridge member without the air moving member in another compartment of the confined space.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Stiros, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Charles Michael Hardy
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Patent number: 7223361Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
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Patent number: 7005000Abstract: The present invention relates to air deodorizing devices for removing malodor from the air. Such devices are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The air deodorizing device of the present invention comprises a cartridge member and an air moving member whereby the cartridge member is detachable from the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Stiros, Frank Andrej Kvietok
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Patent number: 6986806Abstract: The present invention relates to air filtering devices for removing malodor and ethylene from the air. Such devices are useful for example for storing and preserving fluid in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The air filtering device of the present invention is characterized in that a first filtering member is capable of removing malodors from the air and a second filtering members capable of removing ethylene from the air.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Zaiyou Liu, Steven I. Paljieg, Sonia Redmon, Alessandro L. Spadini
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Patent number: 6913733Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deodorizing and/or freshening the air are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more passive members and an air moving member. The passive member can be detachable from the air moving member and used separately as a passive filter member, if it contains a deodorizing substance, or as a passive emitting member, if it contains a substance to be emitted into the air. Numerous combinations of passive filter members and passive emitting members can be used with the air moving member, or as stand-alone members in the described methods. In other non-limiting embodiments, devices can be provided that both deodorize and emit substances into the air. Kits are also provided. The substances to be emitted may be arranged in various ways to improve the amount of exposed surface area of the substance to be emitted. Intensity controlling mechanisms are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Charles Michael Hardy, Kevin George Goodall, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eric Richard Bartsch
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Patent number: RE45038Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre