Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Whitehead

Kenneth R. Whitehead 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).

  • Aroma-releasing polymeric gel matrix
    Patent number: 7754198
    Abstract: A translucent-to-clear, plasticized PVC thermoplastic polymeric matrix gel composition comprising (i) a high loading of fragrance composition and/or odor counteractant(s)—preferably greater than about 85%; (ii) from about 4% to about 25% of a plastisol with a Shore hardness of from about 60 to about 95 that is liquid at room temperature; and, optionally, (iii) an evaporation/firmness controlling agent. The high loading of fragrance and/or odor counteractants in the polymeric matrix gel composition of the invention provides a desired aroma to an environment in a persistent manner over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Whitehead, Ronald B. Smith
  • Fragrance gel container
    Patent number: D598530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Whitehead, Ronald B. Smith
  • Air freshener
    Patent number: D643100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Whitehead, Ronald B. Smith