Patents by Inventor Rano Harris

Rano Harris 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).

  • Publication number: 20060113147
    Abstract: An improved fall protection system has been developed. The system functions by: (1) arresting the fall of such users, thereby protecting them from impact with the ground which could cause serious injury or death; (2) providing a method of recovery and escape from a fall-arresting device by providing a user with a controlled descent back to the ground or to a lower place of safety at a safe and gradual rate of descent; (3) providing greater simplicity and wearer comfort in fall-arresting and self-recovery devices; and (4) incorporating gear storage capability into such protective devices, in order to eliminate the need to wear a separate gear storage pack, vest, tool belt, or other such garment or accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: Rano Harris
  • Publication number: 20060071092
    Abstract: A dispenser for scents and aromas is disclosed. The scent dispenser includes a hollow central body that contains a rotating shaft. A wick is wound around the shaft and extends through an opening in the top of the central body. A sealable cap is included to allow scent material to be added to the wick inside the central body. Finally, a suspension mechanism in included to allow the dispense to be suspended from a separate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventor: Rano Harris
  • Publication number: 20050199740
    Abstract: A dispenser for scents and aromas is disclosed. The dispenser includes at least one pad that is impregnated with a scent material. The pad is fitted in two opposing segments that fit together in a telescoping manner that form an airtight seal to prevent the scent material from evaporating or leaking. The segments are connected by a flexible strap that also serves as a hanger for the dispenser when it is deployed to dispense the scent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Rano Harris
  • Patent number: 6857579
    Abstract: A dispenser for scents and aromas is disclosed. The dispenser includes at least one pad that is impregnated with a scent material. The pad is fitted in two opposing segments that fit together in a telescoping manner that form an airtight seal to prevent the scent material from evaporating or leaking. The segments are connected by a flexible strap that also serves as a hanger for the dispenser when it is deployed to dispense the scent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Rano Harris
  • Publication number: 20040083640
    Abstract: A dispenser for scents and aromas is disclosed. The dispenser includes at least one pad that is impregnated with a scent material. The pad is fitted in two opposing segments that fit together in a telescoping manner that form an airtight seal to prevent the scent material from evaporating or leaking. The segments are connected by a flexible strap that also serves as a hanger for the dispenser when it is deployed to dispense the scent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Rano Harris