Self-Righting Containers

An open self-righting container comprising a shell with a bottom truncated non-spherical Gomboc-like surface and a wall projecting upwardly therefrom, an interior cavity, a bottom rest surface at a stable equilibrium point of the shell, and a top opening opposite the rest surface where the interior of the shell may include a meltable solid fuel fitted with a wick. 1. An open self-righting container comprising:a shell with a bottom truncated non-spherical Gomboc-like surface having an opening at its top edge and a wall projecting upwardly from the opening, an interior cavity, a rest surface at a stable equilibrium point of the shell, and an opening opposite the rest surface.2. The container of wherein the bottom truncated non-spherical Gomboc-like surface is defined by passing a plane across a non-spherical Gomboc-like shell.3. The container of in which rest surface is flat.4. The container of in which the base rest surface is concave and encircled by a planar edge.5. The container of in which the top section comprises a continuous flat wall.6. The container of in which the flat wall is generally perpendicular to the top edge of the bottom outer truncated non-spherical Gomboc-like surface.7. The container of in which the wall includes generally planer sections on opposite sides of the shell intersecting curved sections located between the generally planer sections.8. The container of wherein the interior cavity is filled in whole or in part with liquids claim 1 , powders claim 1 , particulates or other matter.9. The container of wherein the interior cavity is filled in whole or in part with a meltable solid fuel.10. The container of including a wick embedded in and extending from the meltable solid fuel.11. The container of wherein the meltable solid fuel includes an active material chosen from the group consisting of fragrances claim 9 , air fresheners claim 9 , deodorizers claim 9 , odor eliminators claim 9 , malodor counteractants claim 9 , insecticides claim 9 , ...

Clog Resistant Insect Control Formulations Containing Pyrethrin, An Acetylenic Compound, And A Hydrocarbon Diene

Disclosed are pyrethrin-based insect control formulations which have been formulated to reduce wick clogging in dispensers which use heaters to drive an insect control active from the wick. Pyrethrum extract is mixed with an acetylenic compound, such as prallethrin or 3,5-dimethylhex-1-yn-3-ol, and a terminal diene compound such as myrcene or 1,3 hexadiene. Wick clogging side effects from using the pyrethrum are thereby suppressed. 2. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the compound has a terminal HC≡C— moiety.3. The insect control formulation of claim 2 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of prallethrin and 3 claim 2 ,5-dimethylhex-1-yn-3-ol.4. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the ingredient is pyrethrum extract.5. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon has between 5 and 20 carbons.6. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is a fragrance.7. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is a monoterpene.8. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is myrcene.9. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is 1 claim 1 ,3 hexadiene.10. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent.11. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , further comprising a material selected from the group consisting of dilauryl thiodipropionate claim 1 , butylated hydroxytoluene and 2 claim 1 ,2′-methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol).13. The wick of claim 12 , wherein the compound has a terminal HC≡C— moiety.14. The wick of claim 12 , wherein the hydrocarbon has between 5 and 20 carbons.15. The wick of claim 12 , wherein the porous wick body comprises sintered glass and/or nylon.16. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is at least 80% by weight of the formulation. Not applicableNot applicableThe present invention ...

Clog Resistant Insect Control Formulations Having Terminal Diyne Acetylenic Hydrocarbon And Pyrethrin

Disclosed are pyrethrin-based insect control compositions which have been formulated to reduce wick clogging. An acetylenic hydrocarbon having at least two terminal alkyne groups, such as 1,8-nonadiyne, together with an antioxidant such as dilauryl thiodipropionate, are used to reduce clogging caused by components of pyrethrum extract. 1. An insect control formulation comprising:an insect control ingredient comprising pyrethrin;a solvent that the ingredient is carried in; andan acetylenic hydrocarbon having a HC≡C moiety at two termini of the acetylenic hydrocarbon.2. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the insect control ingredient is pyrethrum extract.3. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the acetylenic hydrocarbon is a diyne.5. The insect control formulation of claim 4 , wherein the acetylenic hydrocarbon is a nonadiyne.6. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent.7. The insect control formulation of claim 1 , further comprising a material selected from the group consisting of dilauryl thiodipropionate and 2 claim 1 ,2′-methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol).8. A wick for dispensing an insect control formulation claim 1 , comprising:a porous wick body; an insect control ingredient comprising pyrethrin;', 'a solvent that the ingredient is carried in; and', 'an acetylenic hydrocarbon having a HC≡C moiety at two termini of the acetylenic hydrocarbon., 'an insect control formulation positioned in pores of the wick body, the formulation comprising10. The wick of claim 8 , wherein the porous wick body comprises a material selected from the group consisting of sintered glass and nylon. Not applicableNot applicableThe present invention relates to devices that dispense a pyrethrin-based insect control formulation from a porous wick. More particularly, it relates to providing formulations (and formulation impregnated wicks) for use with such devices, where the formulations ...

Portable Area Repellent Device

A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical includes a housing having an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and an outlet for permitting air mixed with an air treatment chemical to exit the interior space of the housing. A substrate positioned within the housing bears an air treatment chemical. A power supply mounted within the housing powers a motor within the housing. The motor is connected to a fan mounted within the housing. The fan moves air from the inlet adjacent to the substrate to mix the air treatment chemical into the moving air and deliver the mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to the outside of the housing. 1. A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical , the device comprising:a housing including an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and including an outlet for permitting air mixed with air treatment chemical to exit the interior space;a substrate positioned within the housing, the substrate bearing an air treatment chemical;a power supply mounted within the housing;a motor mounted within the housing, the motor being powered by the power supply; anda fan mounted within the housing and connected to the motor, the fan being capable of moving air from the inlet adjacent the substrate so as to mix air treatment chemical into the moving air, and then deliver a mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to outside of the housing,wherein the outlet of the housing comprises a circumferential ring defined by a plurality of apertures spaced apart by a plurality of strips, the plurality of apertures providing a combined aperture area A and the plurality of strips providing a combined strip surface area S, further wherein a penetration ratio P of the circumferential ring is defined by P=A/(A+S), and wherein the penetration ratio P is about 0.75 or less.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of substrates are positioned in a side- ...

AIR TREATMENT CHEMICAL DISPENSER HAVING ANGLED DISPERSION OF CHEMICALS

A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical includes a housing having an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and an outlet for permitting air mixed with air treatment chemical to exit the interior space of the housing. A substrate positioned within the housing bears the air treatment chemical. A power supply mounted within the housing powers a motor mounted within the housing. The motor is connected to an impeller mounted within the housing. The impeller moves air from the inlet adjacent the substrate to mix the air treatment chemical into the moving air and deliver the mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to outside of the housing. The housing includes a transitional body defining a convergent-divergent channel for compressing the mixture at the converging section and expanding the mixture at the diverging section. 1. A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical , the device comprising:a housing including an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and including an outlet for permitting air mixed with air treatment chemical to exit the interior space;a substrate positioned within the housing, the substrate bearing the air treatment chemical;a power supply mounted within the housing;a motor mounted within the housing, the motor being powered by the power supply; andan impeller mounted within the housing and connected to the motor, the impeller being capable of moving air from the inlet adjacent the substrate so as to mix the air treatment chemical into the moving air, and then deliver a mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to outside of the housing,wherein the housing includes a transitional body defining a convergent-divergent channel in which the mixture compresses, at a converging section, toward a throat of the convergent-divergent channel and expands, at a diverging section, away from the throat and through the outlet of the housing.2. ...

Polyolefin containing polyetheramine modified functionalized polyolefin

This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automative body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric. The polyolefin employed in the practice of this invention may be a flexible polyolefin.

Polyolefin containing polyetheramine modified functionalized polyolefin

This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric. The polyolefin employed in the practice of this invention may be a flexible polyolefin.

Dyeable polyolefin containing polyetheramine modified functionalized polyolefin

This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric.

Clog resistant insect control formulations having terminal diyne acetylenic hydrocarbon and pyrethrin

Disclosed are pyrethrin-based insect control compositions which have been formulated to reduce wick clogging. An acetylenic hydrocarbon having at least two terminal alkyne groups, such as 1,8-nonadiyne, together with an antioxidant such as dilauryl thiodipropionate, are used to reduce clogging caused by components of pyrethrum extract.

Dyeable polyolefin containing polyetheramine modified functionalized polyolefin

This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven. and non-woven fabric.

Game apparatus including basketball, pinball, and target bowling

Air treatment chemical dispenser having angled dispersion of chemicals

A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical includes a housing having an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and an outlet for permitting air mixed with air treatment chemical to exit the interior space of the housing. A substrate positioned within the housing bears the air treatment chemical. A power supply mounted within the housing powers a motor mounted within the housing. The motor is connected to an impeller mounted within the housing. The impeller moves air from the inlet adjacent the substrate to mix the air treatment chemical into the moving air and deliver the mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to outside of the housing. The housing includes a transitional body defining a convergent-divergent channel for compressing the mixture at the converging section and expanding the mixture at the diverging section.

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Game apparatus including basketball, pinball, and target bowling

A game apparatus combines a pinball game (400), a target bowling game (500) and a basketball game (300) in a single combined assembly (10), with a common scorekeeping and control system (600). The game apparatus (10) includes a basketball rim and backboard support post (310) that rotates between an upright, play position and an inverted, stowed position.

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