Patents by Inventor Kathy Rasmussen

Kathy Rasmussen 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: 10561757
    Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., an air freshener) may be configured to resemble a desired shape, such as the shape of an animal. The scent diffuser may comprise an interactive body portion, a fragrance emitter, and a support component configured to support the body portion and the fragrance emitter. The interactive body portion comprises a base; a cover secured relative to the base; and a pivot member movably secured relative to the cover, wherein the pivot member is configured to pivot, bob, or otherwise move freely relative to the cover upon application of an external force to the pivot member. The fragrance emitter is secured relative to the base of the interactive body portion, and the fragrance emitter comprises a fragrance composition configured to diffuse into an environment surrounding the scent diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Energizer Brands II, LLC
    Inventors: Kathy Rasmussen, Raul Garcia
  • Patent number: 10258709
    Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., air freshener) configured to automatically circulate fragrant air throughout a surrounding environment comprises a powered air circulator configured for circulating air and a fragrance composition throughout the surrounding environment, and a solar cell positioned within a support face of the air circulator. The support face is configured to secure the scent diffuser relative to a support surface and has an open portion configured to allow light to contact the solar cell. The air circulator may comprise a centrifugal fan positioned within the housing and configured to draw air through intake apertures in sidewalls of the housing and to exhaust air and fragrance through an outflow aperture of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Energizer Brands II, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Bourne, Kathy Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20180318462
    Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., air freshener) configured to automatically circulate fragrant air throughout a surrounding environment comprises a powered air circulator configured for circulating air and a fragrance composition throughout the surrounding environment, and a solar cell positioned within a support face of the air circulator. The support face is configured to secure the scent diffuser relative to a support surface and has an open portion configured to allow light to contact the solar cell. The air circulator may comprise a centrifugal fan positioned within the housing and configured to draw air through intake apertures in sidewalls of the housing and to exhaust air and fragrance through an outflow aperture of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Chris Bourne, Kathy Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20180311393
    Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., an air freshener) may be configured to resemble a desired shape, such as the shape of an animal. The scent diffuser may comprise an interactive body portion, a fragrance emitter, and a support component configured to support the body portion and the fragrance emitter. The interactive body portion comprises a base; a cover secured relative to the base; and a pivot member movably secured relative to the cover, wherein the pivot member is configured to pivot, bob, or otherwise move freely relative to the cover upon application of an external force to the pivot member. The fragrance emitter is secured relative to the base of the interactive body portion, and the fragrance emitter comprises a fragrance composition configured to diffuse into an environment surrounding the scent diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kathy Rasmussen, Raul Garcia
  • Publication number: 20170120729
    Abstract: An air freshener comprises a scented material impregnating a porous wall of an elongated hollow straw. A cap is coupled to an end of the straw. A bore extends through the cap and receives a hanger extending therethrough to hang the straw. The cap has a plug extending therefrom and inserted into an end of the straw. The plug is tubular with an elongated hollow continuous with and adjoining a hollow of the straw so that the straw and the plug together define an elongated tube open at both ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Kathy Rasmussen
  • Patent number: D901664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Energizer Brands II, LLC
    Inventor: Kathy Rasmussen