Abstract: A siphon type essence diffuser having block-preventing and leakage-preventing capabilities includes an outer shell and a universal atomizer connector contained therein. The universal atomizer connector is of a tube shape formed integrally into a body, having a first end connectable to the bottle port of an essence oil container presently available on the market. A nozzle cover and an atomized plate are disposed on the tube port of the second end. An essence supply channel is disposed between the first end and the second end. A siphon essence oil supply mechanism is disposed on universal atomizer connector, with one end of a cotton rod pressing against a back side of the atomized plate, and with the other end of a cotton rod extending into the essence oil supply channel to absorb essence oil.

Abstract: A fragrance-dispensing system comprises a wick and diffuser, wherein the diffuser surface in contact with surrounding air is larger than the wick surface in contact with the air, a container for receiving the wick, and a fragrance preparation in the container, wherein the fragrance is transported by the wick to the diffuser by capillary action. At least sections of the diffuser include a color-changing agent that interacts with at least one substance present in the fragrance such that a color change is produced on and/or in the diffuser section when the substance comes into contact with the color changing agent.

Abstract: A dry pipe sprinkler assembly is provided including a sprinkler body having a thermally responsive trigger mounted thereto. A housing, including an inlet end and an outlet end is provided with the outlet end being connected to the sprinkler body. A seal member is disposed at the inlet end of the housing, and a load mechanism extends between the thermally responsive element and the seal member. The load mechanism may include a support portion, a passage tube portion, and an outlet orifice portion slidably received within the housing and movable within the housing upon activation of the thermally responsive trigger to allow the seal member to be dislodged from the inlet end of the housing to allow suppressant fluid to flow therethrough. The dry pipe sprinkler assembly allows the use of different outlet orifice members to provide dry pipe sprinkler assemblies having different K factors while utilizing common components for the remaining dry pipe sprinkler assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for surface treating metal pipes includes introducing a treatment liquid into a first distribution chamber having a flat bottom surface, and dropping the treatment liquid onto at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the metal pipe through a plurality of holes formed in the bottom surface of the first distribution chamber. Preferably, a distance between the bottom surface of the first distribution chamber and the metal pipe is maintained constant as the outer diameter of the pipe varies. The treatment liquid may be introduced into a second distribution chamber having a flat bottom surface, and the treatment liquid may then be introduced into the first distribution chamber through a plurality of holes formed in the bottom surface of the second distribution chamber. It is possible for the first distribution chamber to simultaneously drop the treatment liquid onto at least two metal pipes.

Abstract: A static air freshener has a frame formed of or with plastic beads impregnated with a scent or aroma. The rate of release of the scent is controlled by the area of the frame to define the useful life of the air freshener. An insert may be place in a void defined by the frame. The insert has a thematic image that may be correlated to a thematic image on the header card of a bag or sack sized to contain the air freshener for positioning at or on the point of sale device.

Abstract: A volatilizing apparatus for volatilizing a volatile agent, includes: a container having a container body and a lid covering the container body. The lid is attached to the container body through a hinge member so as to open and close with respect to the container body. One end of a volatilizing body is fixed to the inner face of the container body, and the other end of the volatilizing body is fixed to the inner face of the lid. The volatilizing body has a laminated honeycomb structure, holds the volatile agent, and is adapted to be contained in the container under a closed state of the lid and to expand between the container body and the lid under an open state of the lid.

Abstract: A dispenser of actives having a linear release rate may be achieved by providing a volatile containing gel system wherein the gel system is proportioned in specified dimensional ratios, so that the sum of the rate of volatile release from directly exposed areas of the surface of the gel system and the rate of volatile release from areas of the surface of the gel system which are not in direct exposure to the atmosphere remains essentially constant through out the life of the dispensing device.

Abstract: A scent strip for use with digital entertainment media contains a volatile mixture of a detectable scent and an imperceptible pheromone which is adhesively attached to a digital entertainment medium package, e.g., a CD/DVD case or VHS cassette, or to a print medium, e.g., business card or magazine. The strip includes a peelable cover layer, that, when removed, releases the contained volatile mixture causing a desired modification in behavior, such as increasing a person's libido. The cover layer can be removed in accordance with written instructions provided with the strip indicating a cue, e.g., during payback of the medium, when the cover layer should be removed, e.g., during a particular scene in a movie.

Abstract: An upright-type fire protection water spray mist nozzle has a base defining an orifice through which fire-retardant fluid can flow, an inlet section having an upstream end and defining a conduit for flow of fire-retardant fluid along a orifice axis and leading to an upstream end of the orifice, with a diffuser element defining an impingement surface that is at least substantially imperforate in an axial direction and positioned for impingement by a stream of fire-retardant fluid flowing from the orifice in a stream direction along the orifice axis, the diffuser element being positioned generally above a horizontal plane through a downstream end of the orifice.

Abstract: A hydraulic timer mechanism for water irrigation is disclosed to comprise a cylindrical body having an irrigation water entrance and a number of irrigation water exits. The water exits are arranged along the same peripheral circle of the cylindrical body. A water turbine assembly housed inside the cylindrical body for harnessing the power of irrigation water flow is employed to provide rotational power for the mechanism. A speed reduction device is coupled to the water turbine assembly for reducing the rotational speed and increasing the torque produced by the water turbine. A Geneva mechanism is coupled to the speed reduction device for transforming the continuous rotational motion of water turbine assembly into intermittent motion. An energy storage device is used for storing energy provided by the rotation of water turbine that is released in a short period of time.

Abstract: A drop dispensing device includes a liquid ejection system, such as a timed pump mechanism, and a multi-channeled nozzle cooperative with the ejection system, for directing ejected liquid out of a container and into a chamber external to the container wherein the nozzle further includes drip tabs for forming and directing drops. The chamber is divided into a plurality of cavities and is formed by a plurality of interconnected walls. The chamber is adapted to receive the nozzle and includes a raised drainage orifice for each cavity such that the drainage orifice is operatively coupled to a guide tube for simultaneously guiding draining drops from the chamber to a plurality of selected surfaces.