John Paul Hickman

US Patent:

20120267279, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/090542

Inventors:

Frank M. Lesniak - Media PA, US
Kyle Brandenburg - Middletown DE, US
John R. Hickman - North Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Hayloft Enterprises, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

2065241, 220212

Abstract:

A container for air freshening materials or other volatiles includes a receptacle or base and a cover that may be rotated from a closed position to multiple open positions while still engaged to the base to create vent passageway(s) between the cover and the base. A containment section of the base houses an air freshening material, such as a fragrance gel or potpourri, or a volatile, such as an insect repellant. The base further defines an alignment section adapted to rotationally and axially position the cover, an integrated sealing element, and an optional vent section. The alignment section includes a ramp and upper and lower locating elements coupled to the ramp. The alignment section engages at least one guide or a guide nub that extends from a depending arm of the cover. The guide or guide nub travels along the ramp from a first locating element when the cover is in a fully closed position to a second locating element when the cover is in a fully open position. In one of its multiple open positions, the cover is rotationally and axially displaced to specified height(s) above the container, allowing for fragrance or volatile material release.

US Patent:

20130327845, Dec 12, 2013

Filed:

Jun 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/491814

Inventors:

Frank M. Lesniak - Media PA, US
Kyle Brandenburg - Middletown DE, US
John R. Hickman - North Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Brandywine Product Group International Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61L 9/12
B29C 45/14

US Classification:

239 6, 239 60, 264255

Abstract:

An air freshener removably engages with a structure, such as the supporting post of a rear view mirror of a motor vehicle. The air freshener has a rigidifying core defining a central axis, and an outer portion or sleeve contacting the core that is formed from one or more fragrance loaded polymers. Together, the core and outer portion are shaped to surround a first axis perpendicular to the central axis. The ends of the air freshener are juxtaposed generally opposite one another in closed configuration, and the arm portions of the air freshener flex in directions substantially parallel to the first axis to separate the ends to open the air freshener. A breakable strap and/or connectors may be provided to join the ends together. Alternatively, one end of the air freshener may be inserted within a cavity formed in the opposite end of the air freshener.