Abstract: A particulate fragrance enhancer can include a first fragrance, a second fragrance, a coating agent, and a particulate core. The second fragrance can be an encapsulated fragrance. The first fragrance, second fragrance, and coating agent can be coated onto the particulate core.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a particulate fragrance enhancer can include combining a particulate core and a binding agent in a first mixing vessel to prepare a common fragrance substrate. The common fragrance substrate can be discharged from the first mixing vessel and transferred to a second mixing vessel. A coating agent and a fragrance can be applied to the common fragrance substrate in the second mixing vessel to prepare the particulate fragrance enhancer.

Abstract: A particulate fragrance enhancer can include a first fragrance, a second fragrance, a coating agent, and a particulate core. The second fragrance can be an encapsulated fragrance. The first fragrance, second fragrance, and coating agent can be coated onto the particulate core.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a kit for assembling a passive air freshener comprising fragranced sail crystals. In the preferred form, the kit minimally comprises: 1) a package containing a plurality of fragranced salt crystals; 2) a container with an opening for placing said crystals therein, said container defining an enclosed space having a height/width ratio of from about 0.5 to about 3; and, 3) a carton for containing both the package of crystals and the container, where the carton preferably has a viewing window that displays at least the decorative aspects of the container design to potential purchasers. The kit may also include instructional literature and optional lighting source.

Abstract: An air freshener is described that comprises salt crystals coated with a premix comprising fumed silica, a nonionic emulsifier and a fragrance oil.

Abstract: An air freshener with a device configured to maintain an air freshener's ability to disseminate a constant odor to an environment. The device incrementally advances the position of an air freshening composition such that an effective amount to maintain the air freshening odor is consistently exposed to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A vapor-emitting device according to various embodiments of the invention includes an end of use indicator to visually warn a user that it is nearing the time and/or has reached the time to replace the vapor-emitting device or refill the device. The vapor-emitting device includes a cover that is displaceable relative to a base. A gel material is contained within the base having disposed therein an end of use indicator. The end of use indicator is configured to visually indicate when the gel material evaporates below a pre-determined level.

Abstract: In general, a vapor-dispensing device (300) includes an indicator system. The indicator system may be configured to automatically indicate the availability status of a vaporizable material within the vapor-dispensing device. The indicator system may comprise a flag or similar object that may be configured to move from a first position to a second position to indicate the availability of the vaporizable material. For example, the availability of a gel type air freshener may be determined from a distance by observing a physical indicator associated with the air freshener. In accordance with another aspect, the indicator system includes two portions (310, 320) of a vapor-dispensing device that are configured to move relative to each other to indicate the availability of the vaporizable material. For example, a gel type vapor-dispensing device may be configured to automatically close when the gel type matrix is substantially exhausted.

Abstract: A wick assembly for use in a container according to various embodiments includes a wick sustainer configured for placement in the container. A plurality of equally spaced wick carriers are coupled to the wick sustainer. A wax material is formed on an uppermost surface of the wick sustainer and includes a plurality of voids therein. A plurality of wicks are each positioned within one of the plurality of voids formed in the wax ring and coupled to one of the wick carriers. During use the wax material melts into a molten pool of wax contained in the container. To refill the container, the user simply replaces the used wick assembly with a new wick assembly that is configured for that particular container. The wick assembly does not need to be coupled to the container.

Abstract: An air purification system and method of purifying air according to various embodiments of the invention includes an ambient air inlet and a purified air outlet for the passage there through of air via a transport line. At least one cleaning chamber configured to contain therein an aqueous solution containing a reactant medium is in fluidic communication with the transport line. The ambient air passes through the at least one cleaning chamber and bubbles through the aqueous solution reacting with the reactant medium contained therein to remove gaseous pollutants and/or particulates. To recharge the system, a user simply changes out the cleaning chamber when the reactant medium is no longer capable of reacting to remove the gaseous pollutants and/or particulates from air passing there through.

Abstract: A vapor-emitting device according to various embodiments of the invention includes an end of use indicator to visually warn a user that it is nearing the time and/or has reached the time to replace the vapor-emitting device or refill the device. The vapor-emitting device includes a cover that is displaceable relative to a base. A gel material is contained within the base having disposed therein an end of use indicator. The end of use indicator is configured to visually indicate when the gel material evaporates below a pre-determined level.

Abstract: The invention provides means within an improved vapor dispensing device to accommodate or compensate for multiple orientations of an outlet into which the device is to be inserted. Orientation compensation is accomplished by inverted and/or rotatable electrical adapters, universal contacts on a base member, enlarged passive dispersion channels, enlarged emanators, multiple emanators, baffles cooperating with an emanator, and/or sleeves encasing multiple wicks to allow for operation of the device in multiple orientations.

Abstract: An air freshener with a device configured to maintain an air freshener's ability to disseminate a constant odor to an environment. The device incrementally advances the position of an air freshening composition such that an effective amount to maintain the air freshening odor is consistently exposed to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The invention provides means within an improved vapor dispensing device to accommodate or compensate for multiple orientations of an outlet into which the device is to be inserted. Orientation compensation is accomplished by inverted and/or rotatable electrical adapters, universal contacts on a base member, enlarged passive dispersion channels, enlarged emanators, multiple emanators, baffles cooperating with an emanator, and/or sleeves encasing multiple wicks to allow for operation of the device in multiple orientations.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery device and method of using it are described. The device has a mold with an inside cavity and an open top, a mold release agent coated on the inside cavity of the mold, a fragranced gel within the mold, and a removable vapor-impermeable lid sealing the open top of the mold.

Abstract: The invention provides means within an improved vapor dispensing device to accommodate or compensate for multiple orientations of an outlet into which the device is to be inserted. Orientation compensation is accomplished by inverted and/or rotatable electrical adapters, universal contacts on a base member, enlarged passive dispersion channels, enlarged emanators, multiple emanators, baffles cooperating with an emanator, and/or sleeves encasing multiple wicks to allow for operation of the device in multiple orientations.