Patents by Inventor Stephen N. Pitcher

Stephen N. Pitcher 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: 20180099068
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a diffusing apparatus for diffusing essential oils into the air. The apparatus includes a reservoir configured to hold essential oils in an internal cavity, and a controller assembly removably coupled to the reservoir, the controller assembly including an air inlet port, a first controller, and a piezo micro air pump unit. The apparatus further includes a base removably coupled to the controller assembly, the base including a second controller, wherein the second controller is connected to the first controller. The apparatus further includes a tube in fluid connection at a first end with the micro air pump unit and extending into the reservoir, the tube providing a path for pressurized air from the micro air pump unit into the reservoir through a plurality of orifices at a second end of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen N. Pitcher
  • Publication number: 20170340694
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition to aid in heavy metal detox. Metallothioneins (MT) are a family of cysteine-rich enzymes in the body that help remove and regulate heavy metals, copper, and other metals. Amino Acids in combination with zinc and/or molybdenum may provide improved production of MT over amino acid or zinc supplements alone. Additionally, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, and Boron may be included to further enhance the efficacy of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen N. Pitcher, Danny Purser
  • Publication number: 20160209032
    Abstract: A novel inline pilot assembly and method of flame detection for use with combustion applications for oil or gas processing is provided wherein the pilot assembly includes a pilot novel assembly with a unique placement of fuel and induction holes to improve flame stability, promote flame anchoring near the diffuser, and discourage the pilot flame front from migrating forward away from the diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Mark R. Loveless, Melvin Hal Parks, Justin W. Hatch, Stephen N. Pitcher
  • Publication number: 20090281048
    Abstract: A method of treating the skin and accelerating its natural anti-aging and wound-healing processes by using photorejuvenation at a specified total light flux at a specified range of wavelengths from a hand-held light source in combination with the topical ingredients including extracts. Some extracts may be panax ginseng, camellia sinensis, and/or gynostemma pentaphyllum, to effect superior transdermal penetration and intra-cellular delivery, effecting greater bioavailability and bioutilization of some other anti-aging topicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen N. Pitcher