Patents by Inventor Richard Nathanial Stapler, III

Richard Nathanial Stapler, III 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: 20240075178
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 11918710
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Publication number: 20230285623
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 11285233
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 11253624
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 11213601
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 10967091
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Publication number: 20200297887
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
  • Patent number: 9827343
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruno Miranda Lima, Brian Aaron Jones, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III
  • Publication number: 20170281819
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III
  • Publication number: 20170119918
    Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Bruno Miranda Lima, Brian Aaron Jones, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III
  • Patent number: D809116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Pura Scents
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III
  • Patent number: D816506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III
  • Patent number: D873142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III