Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air freshener of the type which releases a fragrance by permitting a scent-producing liquid to be evaporatively diffused into the surrounding atmosphere. A wick-like member, which is made from a material capable of conveying the scent-producing liquid by capillary action, is employed for the purpose of conveying the scent-producing liquid from a source located internally of the air freshener to a liquid-diffusing site located on an external surface of the air freshener. The wick-like member extends in a continuous manner from the source of the scent-producing liqiud to the liquid-diffusing site, whereby the scent-producing liquid is diffused to the atmosphere directly from the wick-like member itself. A circumferentially continuous spring-like member forms an internal liquid-tight seal in order to inhibit the inadvertent leakage of the scent-producing liquid from the air freshener.

Abstract: A container has a neck adapted for spin fusion to a closure for the container. A trough positioned in the neck of the container collects fines generated during the spin fusion operation so as to avoid contaminating the contents of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a urinal screen with a figure-eight shaped deodorant cake holder. The figure eight format provides a holder made of minimum material, yet is not inadvertently opened if subjected to small external pressures. The holder is secured in position by means of a lip which is complementary to a securing lip of a base which is integral with the urinal screen.

Abstract: A trivet is made from a continuous ring having an opening which forms a dead air space between an object supported by the trivet and an underlying structure, such as a table or counter top. The trivet is also preferably made from a heat-resistant, anti-slip material, such as silicone rubber, so that it can be used in vehicles, such as trains, boats and automobiles.

Abstract: A container includes a housing which can be expanded and contracted by slidably moving a pair of housing members relative to each other. Access to an interior chamber of the container is controlled in response to the relative position of the housing members to each other. The expansion of the housing to permit access to an interior chamber of the container can be accomplished using one hand only.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated cover and aerosol activator for an aerosol spray container so that the cover does not have to be removed from the container in order to actuate the aerosol activator. The combined cover-activator is also provided with an annular locking ring on the inside surface for engaging an annular lip on the container for locking the aerosol activator in engagement with the aerosol valve when it is actuated. The cover is also provided with spring members for allowing the aerosol activator to be moved in a substantially-vertical direction to vertically move and actuate the stem of the aerosol valve. In another form of the invention, one spring is provided for allowing the activator to be moved at an angle to bend and actuate the stem of the aerosol valve.