Edward P Marcus

Author:

Edward Marcus

ISBN #:

0405097816

Author:

Edward Marcus

ISBN #:

0673051404

Author:

Edward Marcus

ISBN #:

0840318928

US Patent:

46840338, Aug 4, 1987

Filed:

Apr 22, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/854601

Inventors:

Edward J. Marcus - New York NY

International Classification:

B65D 3912

US Classification:

215269

Abstract:

Apparatus for retarding oxidation of a liquid that only partly fills a container formed with an opening through which a liquid can be poured comprises a cap mountable adjacent to the opening, an inflation tube insertable through the cap, and an air bladder connected to the inflation tube and positionable within the container. A pump is connected to the inflation tube and positionable outside the container. A valve is connected to the pump and the inflation tube. An exhaust tube is insertable through the inflation tube and has an inlet portion positionable in the container and an outlet portion positionable outside the container. When the cap is mounted adjacent to the opening, the air bladder and the inlet portion of the exhaust tube are positioned within the container, the pump and the outlet portion of the exhaust tube are outside the container, and the pump is activated, the air bladder expands within the container and expels air therefrom through the exhaust tube, so that oxygen is substantially prevented from coming into contact with the liquid.

US Patent:

45682704, Feb 4, 1986

Filed:

Mar 1, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/707395

Inventors:

Edward J. Marcus - New York NY
Fred Ortiz - Sante Fe NM

Assignee:

Ortiz, Inc. - Sante Fe NM

International Classification:

F23D 316

US Classification:

431288

Abstract:

A free-standing fragrance candle comprises an outer shell, an inner core and a wick. The shell is formed of paraffin, a wax, a mixture thereof, or any of these materials in combination with fragrance oil. The shell has a melting point high enough that the shell stands freely and is not tacky at room temperature. The core is formed of fragrance oil and a carrier therefor. The fragrance oil in the core constitutes from 5% to 12% of the total weight of the core. The carrier is petrolatum, a low melting point wax, paraffin, or a mixture thereof. The core has a melting point substantially lower than the melting point of the shell and low enough to form a molten pool within the shell and to ensure a substantial release of fragrance into the surrounding atmosphere as the candle burns. The shell constitutes a container and provides structural support for the core.