Patents by Inventor Vikki Harrison

Vikki Harrison 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: 6267581
    Abstract: A misting candle snuffer for substantially minimizing the production of smoke following the extinguishment of a candle flame. According to a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a elongate handle member having proximal and distal ends. Formed within the proximal end is reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid, such as water. A port is provided to access such reservoir. The proximal end further includes a trigger mechanism that can be accessed by the fingers or hand of the user that is in communication with the reservoir. A channel is provided that extends the length of such handle member and is in fluid communication with the reservoir such that actuation of the trigger mechanism causes water to be forced therethrough. A conical or bell-shaped housing is formed at the distal most end of the handle member and in fluid communication with the channel disposed within the handle that is operative to disperse or mist a quantity of fluid contained within the reservoir when the trigger is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Vikki Harrison