Patents by Inventor Nicholas D. McKay

Nicholas D. McKay 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: 11931487
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Bao Trong Do
  • Publication number: 20230211373
    Abstract: Described are modulating coatings that are configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a base material, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance that is configured to hinder a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating, and a hygroscopic substance that is configured to facilitate the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Enviroscenrt, INC.
    Inventors: Bao Trong Do, Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. Mckay, Candace Branch, Jeffrey Sherwood
  • Publication number: 20230158195
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric MEHNERT, Nicholas D. MCKAY, Bao Trong DO
  • Patent number: 11498095
    Abstract: Described are modulating coatings that are configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a base material, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance that is configured to hinder a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating, and a hygroscopic substance that is configured to facilitate the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Bao Trong Do, Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Candace Branch, Jeffrey Sherwood
  • Patent number: 11458222
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Bao Trong Do
  • Publication number: 20220118145
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Bao Trong Do, Nicholas D. McKay, JR., Jeffrey S. Sherwood
  • Patent number: 11241514
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Bao Trong Do, Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Jeffrey S. Sherwood
  • Publication number: 20220023480
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. McKay, Jeffrey S. Sherwood, Jeffery S. Hsieh, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11167055
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. McKay, Jeffrey S. Sherwood, Jeffery S. Hsieh, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210178005
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Bao Trong Do
  • Patent number: 10987445
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. McKay, Jeffrey S. Sherwood, Jeffery S. Hsieh, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 10953125
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Bao Trong Do
  • Publication number: 20200237949
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Bao Trong Do, Nicholas D. McKay, JR., Jeffrey S. Sherwood
  • Publication number: 20200239723
    Abstract: Described are modulating coatings that are configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a base material, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance that is configured to hinder a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating, and a hygroscopic substance that is configured to facilitate the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Bao Trong Do, Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, JR., Candace Branch, Jeffrey Sherwood
  • Publication number: 20200164097
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity. Release systems are also disclosed that may deliver low energy heat to a reservoir to modulate release of a substance from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Bao Trong Do, Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Daniel S. Mare, Raquel Beckett
  • Patent number: 10647868
    Abstract: Described are modulating coatings that are configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a base material, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance that is configured to hinder a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating, and a hygroscopic substance that is configured to facilitate the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Bao Trong Do, Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Candace Branch, Jeffrey Sherwood
  • Patent number: 10596290
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Bao Trong Do, Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Jeffrey S. Sherwood
  • Publication number: 20190231919
    Abstract: Described are articles formed of a pulp base material comprising fibers, wherein pores are formed between the fibers. A volatile composition with at least one top note component and at least one base note component at least partially fills the pores of the pulp base material. A release rate of the at least one top note component is modulated by the pulp base material, and a release rate of the at least one base note component is enhanced by the pulp base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Nicholas D. McKay, Bao Trong Do
  • Publication number: 20180326109
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: ENVIROSCENT, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. McKay, Jeffrey S. Sherwood, Jeffrey S. Hsieh, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180133354
    Abstract: Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Enviroscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mehnert, Bao Trong Do, Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Jeffrey S. Sherwood