Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Vollenweider

Jeffrey L. Vollenweider 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).

  • Scented candle gel
    Patent number: 5964905
    Abstract: The invention provides a scented gel candle which is flash proof and provides a greater scent. The candle consists of a container having a candle body of a triblock copolymer and hydrocarbon oil having a high flash point. A wick is located in the candle body and is preferably of an unwaxed diameter of about 3/64 to 5/64 inch. The use of the combination of an appropriately sized wick and the high flash hydrocarbon oil provides a safe candle with a satisfactory release of a scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Camp, Jeffrey L. Vollenweider, Wendy J. Schutz