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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 7341698 | Electrical evaporator including fan and louver structure An evaporator, for use with a bottle containing a substance to be evaporated and a wick that has its lower portion disposed within the bottle and its upper portion protruding from the bottle, includes a housing in which the bottle is retained, a fan, disposed within... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7329636 | Perfume whose fragrance can be changed The invention relates to a perfume which comprises at least two fragrance that can be selected by the user. According to the invention, the perfume contains two clear layers which are distinctly separated from one another with one layer being an aqueous, aqueous-alc... | 02/12/2008 |
| RE39905 | Air freshener card, method of use and method of manufacture A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantially hidden p... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264229 | Evaporative cooler An evaporative cooler apparatus is disclosed. The evaporative cooler apparatus comprises a bottom and a top, where the bottom and the top are identically dimensioned, and where the top and the bottom are interchangeable. The evaporative cooler apparatus further comp... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255869 | Anhydrous cosmetic compositions containing polyols Disclosed is anhydrous cosmetic compositions comprising: (a) a hydrophobic polyol; and (b) a hydrophilic polyol; which can provide improved conditioning benefits such as moisturizing benefit, and also can... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7235187 | Methods and apparatuses for delivering a volatile component via a controlled exothermic reaction Reaction mixtures that include exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating encasing a portion of the particles, a volatile component and, optionally an aqueous solution, and a buffer. The reaction mixtures are especially suited to generate heat in... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7202201 | Fragrance emitting compositions and products Compositions and products for emitting fragrance include at least one fragrance, perlite, and sodium silicate or water glass. Compositions used to make urinal blocks and other products may further include at least one of: lime (calcium oxide), gypsum, enzymes and co... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7153438 | Water treatment compositions with masking agent A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7138367 | Gel compositions for diffusion devices The invention concerns a gel composition capable of bringing a benefit or effect by diffusing into its surrounding environment an active volatile. The compositions according to the invention include a water based medium, comprising an active volatile, a super-absorb... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135165 | Multiphase sunscreen compositions The instant invention relates to novel surfactant-free, multiphase sunscreen compositions that provide protection from the sun, have a unique visual appeal, and provide skin conditioning and moisturization. In a two-phase embodiment of the instant invention, the com... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7041337 | Methods of fragrancing a surface The present invention provides a method of applying a fragrance to a surface such as skin and/or hair. The method comprises applying to one area of the surface a first composition wherein the first composition comprises at least one first fragrance oil; at least one... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6998382 | Process for making perfume containing surfactant compositions having perfume burst and enhanced perfume deposition when diluted The present invention relates to a process for preparing or selecting compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution as well as enhanced deposition. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said com... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6917754 | Multi-functional electrical vaporizer for a liquid substance and method of manufacturing such a vaporizer A multi-functional electrical vaporizer for a liquid substance includes a bottle for holding the liquid substance, a wick for drawing the liquid substance out of the bottle, an electrical heating device positioned proximate to an upper portion of the wick, an electr... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908890 | Pearlescent solution A pearlescent solution containing a metal oxide coated mica. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902756 | Transparent high oil loaded microemulsions Formulations of clear, thermodynamically stable and concentrated oil-in-water microemulsions are disclosed, as well as their use for the flavoring of clear beverages. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6858574 | Process for making perfume containing surfactant compositions having perfume burst when diluted The present invention relates to a process for preparing or selecting compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said composition yields a calculated ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6806249 | Perfume containing surfactant compositions having perfume burst when diluted The present invention relates to compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said composition yields a calculated “Perfume Burst Index” (PBI) value o... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6753305 | Process for disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof The present invention relates to a process of disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof whereby disinfecting benefits are provided. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6610646 | Enhanced duration fragrance delivery system having a non-distorted initial fragrance impression The present invention relates to sustained release fragrance accords wherein the initial fragrance release or bouquet is not distorted by the presence of an unbalanced accord. The systems of the present invention comprise: a) a pro-fragrance component... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6583106 | Monohydric alcohol derived urethanes and their use in cosmetic formulations The present invention relates to a dimeric urethane compounds derived from monohydric alcohols, generally fatty alcohols, and a diisocyanate according to the following reaction scheme: ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from the group of saturated... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6506723 | Single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition and wick-containing air freshening device using said composition Described is a single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition containing 30-70% water, 5-20% of a fragrance, at least 60% of the components of which has a C log10 Pࣘ2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two gl... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500797 | Process for preparing ଲ-ketoester fragrance pro-accords from 1,3-dioxan-4,6-diones The present invention relates to methods for preparing ଲ-ketoester fragrance pro-accords from activated acyl units, 1,3-dioxan-4,6-diones and fragrance raw material alcohols. The first step involves contacting an activated acyl unit, preferably an a... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6448219 | Scented potpourri gel and method of making the same A fragrant potpourri gel mixture is disclosed for dispensing fragrance to the air from a container, with the mixture lacking free liquids and being pourable into or out of the container. The fragrant potpourri gel mixture is prepared by providing an aqueo... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6375983 | Microencapsulated fragrances and method for preparation This invention provides an encapsulated fragrance in which the fragrance is controlled can be released by exposing the encapsulated fragrance to a solution of a predetermined pH. The invention also contemplates a process for preparing encapsulated fragran... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6368633 | Microparticles which controllably release olfactorily active substances, methods of using same and processes for preparing same Described are flavor composition, flavor component, perfume composition and perfume component-containing microparticles which are particulate matrices composed of: (a) an olfactorily active component (e.g., perfume component); (b) silica; and (c) a saccharide ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6355627 | Branched cyclodextrin clathrate compound of hinokitiols and composition containing the same The invention has an object of providing a hinokitiol which is not damaged in the antibacterial activity and improved in the water solubility, heat stability (anti-sublimation characteristics) and corrosion to metals and also providing a composition compr... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6235274 | Microparticles which controllably release olfactorily active substances, methods of using same and processes for preparing same Described are flavor composition, flavor component, perfume composition and perfume component-containing microparticles which are particulate matrices composed of: (a) an olfactorily active component (e.g., perfume component); (b) silica; and (c) a saccharide ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6180595 | Single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition and wick-containing air freshening device using said composition Described is a single phase aqueous surfactant-free nontoxic air freshening composition containing 30-70% water, 5-20% of a fragrance, at least 60% of the components of which has a C log10 Pࣘ2.5 and 30-60 weight percent of a mixture of two gl... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6168088 | Air freshener card, method of use and method of manufacture A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantial... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6152379 | Composition for air treatment dispensers providing a long lasting, constant emanating composition Two associated air treatment compositions are formulated such that when used together they produce a constant emanating composition throughout the life of an air treatment dispenser of the wick type (dispenser). Composition I comprises components (at leas... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6096704 | Pro-fragrance compound The present invention is directed to a pro-fragrance compound selected from the group consisting of an acetal, a ketal, and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one of a parent aldehyde, ketone, or alcohol of the pro-fragrance acetal or ketal is a fragrance... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5962403 | Perfume base composition The present invention relates to a perfume base composition comprising a carrier and a benzyl-substituted cyclohexanol having formula (1), wherein the dashed line denotes an optional double bond and the benzyl group is in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the c... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5807802 | Stable aqueous dispersions of dibutyltin oxide Disclosed are aqueous dispersions of dibutyltin oxide which contain water, dibutyltin oxide in substantial amounts on the order of 50 to 75 wt. %, as well as a fatty acid ethoxylate surfactant, a suspending agent, and a viscosity modifier component of one... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5736505 | Non-alcoholic perfume or cologne A non-alcoholic fragrance carrier with good fragrance solubility, product stability and clarity, and silky, non-tacky rub out when applied to the skin. Glycereth-7-triacetate is used for solubilization of fragrance oil into a non-alcohol water system. The... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5731282 | Cleaning/disinfecting concentrate and methods A cleaning/disinfecting concentrate is provided that includes a concentrate having, in admixture, 30-70% by volume of a detergent; 10-40% by volume of a non-emulsified fragrance; and 5-20% by volume of a preservative/disinfectant, wherein the ratio of det... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5585343 | Low VOC perfume formulations Oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) microemulsions of fragrance product formulations are provided. The microemulsions are clear or at least translucent, sprayable, and non-sticky. Novel combinations of anionic surfactant components (a) and hydrophil... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5576286 | Liquid potpourri and method of manufacture This invention relates to a novel formulation and its method of manufacture, for liquid potpourri utilizing a gelable acrylic acid copolymer, hydroxypropylcellulose, and a water or aqueous alcohol carrier, which form a polymer matrix when the pH raised to... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5571782 | Solid consumer product compositions containing small particle cyclodextrin complexes An effective amount of active/cyclodextrin complex, in the form of particles having particle sizes below about 12 microns, is incorporated into solid consumer product compositions. The complexes provide fast release of the active when they are wetted even... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5556835 | Gel-like fragrance composition Gel-like fragrance composition which comprises an aqueous gel comprising an aqueous fluid and a gelling agent incorporated an oil-absorbable resin carrying a fragrant material. Without unfavourable changes of fragrant material, occurring in the preparatio... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5554588 | Perfume compositions A perfume composition contains at least 50% by weight of materials which fall into five categories defined by structure, and molecular weight. Amounts of material within each category fall within specified ranges of percentage of the whole composition. Tw... | 09/10/1996 |
