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).

  • Patent number: 8721962
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 8651395
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 8349251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20120228402
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 8210448
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Publication number: 20120126025
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 8119064
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20120037720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Publication number: 20110290898
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Andrej KVIETOK, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 8061628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 8016207
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 7981367
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
  • Publication number: 20090185950
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7481380
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Elizabeth Ann Rohrbaugh, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Patent number: 7431901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Stiros, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Charles Michael Hardy
  • Patent number: 7223361
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 7005000
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Stiros, Frank Andrej Kvietok
  • Patent number: 6986806
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Zaiyou Liu, Steven I. Paljieg, Sonia Redmon, Alessandro L. Spadini
  • Patent number: 6913733
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Charles Michael Hardy, Kevin George Goodall, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eric Richard Bartsch
  • Patent number: RE45038
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre