Patents by Inventor Maureen Cheney

Maureen Cheney 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).

  • Pourable gas fireplace crackling composition
    Patent number: 6709473
    Abstract: A pourable composition for use in gas fireplaces that, when heated to an effective temperature, produces an audible crackling sound and emits the scents of a wood fire. This composition is intended to introduce the pleasant sounds and scents of the wood fire experience to a gas fireplace. The composition is comprised of various edible items, such as seeds and non-edible items such as pumice, volcanic ash, and calcareous sand. A liquid oil component acts as a binder. When placed in a ceramic receptacle, and heated, a tablespoon amount of the composition produces audible crackling sounds for between 30-120 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventors: Alan A. Cheney, Maureen Cheney
  • Pourable gas fireplace crackling composition
    Publication number: 20030189185
    Abstract: A pourable composition for use in gas fireplaces that, when heated to an effective temperature, produces an audible crackling sound and emits the scents of a wood fire. This composition is intended to introduce the pleasant sounds and scents of the wood fire experience to a gas fireplace. The composition is comprised of various edible items, such as seeds and non-edible items such as pumice, volcanic ash, and calcareous sand. A liquid oil component acts as a binder. When placed in a ceramic receptacle, and heated, a tablespoon amount of the composition produces audible crackling sounds for between 30-120 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Alan A. Cheney, Maureen Cheney