Patents by Inventor Raybon Barrett, Jr.

Raybon Barrett, Jr. 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: 4818249
    Abstract: Treated wood products for use in fireplaces and wood stoves are impregnated with a variety of scents which are given off during combustion. In a first embodiment of the invention, a conventional man made fireplace log is provided with a central bore and surrounding circumferentially spaced holes. A treated core is inserted into the central bore and treated rods are inserted into the circumferentially spaced holes. During combustion, the treated core and treated rods gradually give off the desired scent. In a second embodiment, a man made fireplace log is constructed of particulate wood materials which have been treated with the desired scent. In a third embodiment, wood powder which has been treated with the desired scent is supplied in a shaker can for application to a fire. Examples of scents which may be supplied are pine, cedar, floral scents, cologne, musk, perfume, opium, and various fruity fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Inventor: Raybon Barrett, Jr.