Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Romano

Joseph P. Romano 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).

  • 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
  • Flame-resistant wick holder for candle
    Patent number: 6793484
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano
  • 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
  • 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: 20030036028
    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: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano
  • Flame-resistant wick holder for candle
    Patent number: 6508644
    Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a plastic having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0. The wick holder has a bore for holding a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder is provided so that when the candle and wick burn down to the level of the wick holder, the material of the wick holder causes the flame on the wick to extinguish, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. The wick holder is preferably made of a polyethersulfone (PES).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano