Patents by Inventor John Manolas

John Manolas 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: 20080274072
    Abstract: An insect repellant is in a sprayable gel formulation. The insect repellant is citronella based and may contain a deodorizer. An insecticide is in a sprayable gel formulation and may contain a deodorizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: John Manolas, Elli Manolas
  • Publication number: 20070128257
    Abstract: An animal wipe or pet wipe is an applicator which carries a formulation containing catnip. One or more wipe is contained in a container and dispensed from the container. The wipe having catnip is rubbed on a pet, such as a cat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: John Manolas, Elli Manolas
  • Patent number: 5908138
    Abstract: An improved dispensing lid for a container is disclosed. The dispensing lid having a generally planar top surface and a side wall depending therefrom and forming a cavity for operatively receiving a mouth of a container. The top surface having a recess and a reservoir of a predetermined depth extending downwardly from the recess and having an opening in the reservoir floor for access to the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
  • Patent number: 5741553
    Abstract: A pet repellant for use on furniture, rugs, upholstery and other water-safe surfaces to deter household pets from chewing, licking, scratching and urinating on the above mentioned surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-volatile, odorless pet repellant that will remain on a surface to which it is applied for extended periods of time. Specifically, the pet repellant of the present invention comprises from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.06% by weight bittering agent, from about 0.01% by weight to about 1.0% by weight preservative, and from about 0.0001% by weight to about 0.01% by weight non-staining color. The pet repellant also contains a carrier, such as water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: John A. Manolas, Brian D. Olms
  • Patent number: 5489415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved urinal block composition comprised of fluid-soluble chemical components, and an improved dispenser to be used with that urinal block. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a unique combination of chemicals that when blended together to form a urinal block composition yields a stable product that is effective at deodorizing and cleaning urinals and toilets. The improvement of using an acid stable protease enzyme with the other fluid-soluble chemical components of the urinal block composition provides the advantage of dissolving and otherwise neutralizing odors associated with urinals and toilets. The urinal block is retained in and dispensable from a disposable dispenser assembly 10 for use in urinals and toilets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
  • Patent number: 5429764
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for opening clogged drains. Specifically, the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention comprises about 70%-93% by weight sulfuric acid; about 1%-23% by weight water; about 0.01%-5% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibiting agent; and, about 0.01%-28.99% by weight of at least one surfactant. The drain opener composition may also contain mineral oil and inert filler materials, such as salt. The present invention is also directed to a method of opening clogged drains comprising the steps of contacting a clogged drain with the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention; the composition applying a protective coating to metal surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent corrosion of the metal; the composition applying a protective coating to concrete surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent erosion of the concrete; and, flushing the dissolved clog with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
  • Patent number: 5419879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed stable gel comprised of a unique combination of a chemical components. The stable gel can be maintained at temperatures of from about 125.degree. F. to about 150.degree. F. and has a perfume content of from about 70.0% to about 85.0% by weight of the composition. The perfumed stable gel also comprises a surfactant, a soap, an odorless glycol, water, a preservative and optional components, such as dyes, inert filler materials, and ethanol or odorless mineral spirits. The perfumed stable gel may be retained in a disposable deodorant container which is adapted for use with various deodorant dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios V. Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
  • Patent number: 5397398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for opening clogged drains. Specifically, the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention comprises about 70%-93% by weight sulfuric acid; about 1%-23% by weight water; about 0.01%-5% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibiting agent; and, about 0.01%-28.99% by weight of at least one surfactant. The drain opener composition may also contain mineral oil and inert filler materials, such as salt. The present invention is also directed to a method of opening clogged drains comprising the steps of contacting a clogged drain with the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention; the composition applying a protective coating to metal surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent corrosion of the metal; the composition applying a protective coating to concrete surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent erosion of the concrete; and, flushing the dissolved clog with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
  • Patent number: 5336424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved urinal block composition comprised of fluid-soluble chemical components, and an improved dispenser to be used with that urinal block. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a unique combination of chemicals that when blended together to form a urinal block composition yields a stable product that is effective at deodorizing and cleaning urinals and toilets. The improvement of using an acid stable protease enzyme with the other fluid-soluble chemical components of the urinal block composition provides the advantage of dissolving and otherwise neutralizing odors associated with urinals and toilets. The urinal block is retained in and dispensable from a disposable dispenser assembly 10 for use in urinals and toilets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
  • Patent number: 5324490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed stable gel and to a deodorant container which retains a deodorant in the form of that perfumed stable gel, and which is adapted for use with various deodorant dispensers. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacture for the perfumed stable gel and the deodorant container in a unitary form. Specifically, the invention relates to a disposable deodorant container which retains a perfumed stable gel comprised of a unique combination of chemical components. The stable gel can be maintained at temperatures of up to 140.degree. F. and has a perfume content of up to 75%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
    Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
  • Patent number: D474114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Van Vlahakis, John Vlahakis, Hazem Haddad, John Manolas