Patents by Inventor Mary Conway
Mary Conway 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).
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Publication number: 20080014125Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device that, through a delivery system, facilitates evaporation of multiple volatizable materials into an environment. In one embodiment, a common evaporative region is utilized; in another, a controller suitably controls an aspect or characteristic of the evaporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATIONInventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20080013932Abstract: The present invention provides vapor dispensing devices having improved refill units, detectors which sense changes in the environments surrounding the device, and optionally, make corresponding changes to the device and/or auxiliary devices, volatizable material delivery systems, volatizable material enhancers, nightlights, and various other features.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Jeffrey Bankers, Kevin Hafer, Mary Conway
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Patent number: 7313321Abstract: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Patent number: 7188493Abstract: An improved jewelry provides a body having an enlarged dimension at one end that prevents a ring from sliding off the body and a smaller dimension at a second end that readily receives the ring thereover. A chain is provided at the first end so that the body and chain with the ring forms a bracelet or necklace and the chain simultaneously secures the ring from inadvertent removal over the second end. The body can adopt a wide variety of conformations and configurations such as solid, hollow, tapered, discontinuous, and the chain can be secured through an opening that passes through the body or a separate eyelet or hook that forms an opening is provided at the first end to allow the ring to be advanced over the body before the chain is secured thereto. The body likewise can be formed of various materials such as precious metals, ceramic, plastic, porcelain, gem stone, shell, stone, or wood and/or the body may be unadorned or can be ornamented with etchings, gem stones, engraving, surface texture, color, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Mary Conway
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Patent number: 6957012Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20050185939Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATIONInventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Patent number: 6920282Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Joseph Mills, IV
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Publication number: 20050129390Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Patent number: 6901215Abstract: A vapor dispensing device having a high transverse loading stability includes a relatively low profile with respect to the supporting wall or electrical receptacle such that the frequency and impact of accidental physical contact with the device are appropriately reduced. To achieve a low profile, the housing of a vapor dispensing device is designed such that the distance from the outlet face of the wall receptacle to a worst-case transverse loading point (dL) is less than the distance from the plug to a worst-case support point (dS).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Joseph Mills, IV
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Publication number: 20050089316Abstract: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20050069305Abstract: A vapor dispensing device having a high transverse loading stability includes a relatively low profile with respect to the supporting wall or electrical receptacle such that the frequency and impact of accidental physical contact with the device are appropriately reduced. To achieve a low profile, the housing of a vapor dispensing device is designed such that the distance from the outlet face of the wall receptacle to a worst-case transverse loading point (dL) is less than the distance from the plug to a worst-case support point (dS).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Mills
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Publication number: 20050069307Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Mills
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Publication number: 20050069306Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20050069304Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Mengtao He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Mills
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Patent number: 6839506Abstract: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Patent number: 6832794Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20040105668Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20040105669Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Joseph Mills
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Publication number: 20040105667Abstract: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20040096201Abstract: A vapor dispensing device having a high transverse loading stability includes a relatively low profile with respect to the supporting wall or electrical receptacle such that the frequency and impact of accidental physical contact with the device are appropriately reduced. To achieve a low profile, the housing of a vapor dispensing device is designed such that the distance from the outlet face of the wall receptacle to a worst-case transverse loading point (dL) is less than the distance from the plug to a worst-case support point (dS).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Mary Conway, David Rinaldis, Michael Strasser, Francis Joseph Mills