Abstract: An apparatus includes a cover forming an open channel that includes a curved grip portion and first and second sides extending from the curved grip portion. The channel is receivable onto a fuel pump handle of a fuel pump nozzle such that the curved grip portion fits closely over the fuel pump handle and the sides extend downwardly along opposing sides of the fuel pump handle. The apparatus further includes a trigger guard including a first end connected to the first side of the cover by a hinge and a second end that is selectively connectable to the second side of the cover. The trigger guard is rotatable about the hinge from an open position to a closed position in which the trigger guard extends under a fuel pump trigger of the fuel pump nozzle and the second end is connected to the second side.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new technology for the formulation of semiochemicals in wick diffusers particularly effective in controlling the diffusion of semiochemicals over periods of several months regardless of the outside temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spill-resistant air freshener canister that includes: a supply vessel filled with aromatic liquid that has a threaded mouth sealed with a puncturable foil/polyethylene membrane; a cylindrical inner sleeve incorporating a socket that sealably engages the threaded mouth of the supply vessel, the sleeve also having a cylindrical axial aperture at the bottom of the socket, and at least one seepage aperture at the very bottom of the socket which enables liquid from inside the supply vessel to escape in a radially outward direction to the exterior of the inner cylindrical sleeve; a cylindrical wick surrounding the cylindrical inner sleeve; and an evaporator cage into which the cylindrical inner sleeve is inserted, the evaporator cage having a fully-enclosed bottom portion containing a central projecting blade that fits through the axial aperture at the bottom of the socket. The bottom portion is ultrasonically welded to the bottom of the cylindrical inner sleeve.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery device, system and method is provided, comprising a housing including a rupture device and an absorbent member receivable in the housing. The system further includes a cartridge insertable within the housing and containing a fragrance medium therein. The rupture device of the housing is engageable with the cartridge to release the fragrance medium from the cartridge into the housing. The absorbent member absorbs the fragrance medium and permeates a fragrance from the fragrance medium to an external environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spill-resistant air freshener canister that includes: a supply vessel filled with aromatic liquid that has a threaded mouth sealed with a puncturable foil/polyethylene membrane; a cylindrical inner sleeve incorporating a socket that sealably engages the threaded mouth of the supply vessel, the sleeve also having a cylindrical axial aperture at the bottom of the socket, and at least one seepage aperture at the very bottom of the socket which enables liquid from inside the supply vessel to escape in a radially outward direction to the exterior of the cylindrical inner sleeve; a cylindrical wick surrounding the cylindrical inner sleeve; and an evaporator cage into which the cylindrical inner sleeve is inserted, the evaporator cage having a fully-enclosed bottom portion containing a central projecting blade that fits through the axial aperture at the bottom of the socket. The bottom portion is ultrasonically welded to the bottom of the cylindrical inner sleeve.

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: The present invention provides a system for dispensing an air treatment and audibly indicating the dispensing and/or a change in the dispensing intensity. An exemplary audible indicator may include a pattern of a plurality of audible indicators having the same or different durations, having the same or different intensities, separated by the same or different intervals, and having the same or different audible impressions. Different audible indicators are associated with different device states, such as not dispensing, dispensing to create ambiance, dispensing in response to a malodor, or dispensing to offset habituation. Different audible indicators may also be associated with different malodors, or different intensities of the same or different malodors.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing a fragrance compound. The apparatus includes a fragrance compound impregnated porous carrier with a film wrapped there about to form an envelope hermetically sealed along at least a first seam in the film. The film is perforated with at least a first slit to define a vent opening removable portion retained to the envelope with at least a first tab of film bridging the first slit. A film vent closure is adhesively applied to the envelope about the vent opening removable portion, thereby forming a substantially complete hermetic seal of the interior of the envelope about the porous carrier. Upon removal, the film vent closure adhesively pulls the vent opening removable portion from the envelope, and the first tab of film is torn, so as to form a vent opening in the envelope, and thereby enabling the fragrance compound to disperse through the vent opening.

Abstract: A passive vapor dispersing device which may be used for freshening or otherwise treating the air, characterized by both rapid and substantially linear delivery of volatizable fragrance or other materials. The device uses a packaged combination of liquid reservoir, wick and emanator which is assembled and shipped with the wick and emanator out of contact with each other, but is activated when the user opens the package and places the wick and emanator in contact. The housing for the device provides guide means for assisting the user in placing the wick and emanator in proper contact, and irreversible lock means for holding the components in contact and preventing access to the wick and emanator once activation has been achieved.

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: An air freshener is composed of a diffuser with a wick system that is impregnated with a liquid fragrance contained in a replaceable bottle or receptacle whose liquid perfume, which is made and included in concentrate form, is obtained from natural essences to provide a long life. The air fresher is provided with an adjustment for the volume of the air freshener by volatilization of the fragrant product by a simple turn of the head cap, at the user's discretion. It is possible to stop the product from issuing when the vehicle is not in use, thus saving its consumption.

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 container (1) for volatile substances which can be evaporated by an evaporation device is disclosed having a container body (2) in which the volatile substances are contained. A container neck (3) extends away from the container body (2) in which a container opening (4) is formed. Furthermore, a wick retaining insert (8) in the form of a cylindrical sleeve is provided that can be placed in the container opening (4) of the container neck (3). There is an insert wick passage (9) for the insertion of the wick (10) having an outside wall (13) which presses, at least partially, against an inside container neck wall (15) in a wick clamping connection when inserted. Wick retention is provided by the insert so that wick (10) is secured from being pulled out of the container (1) when inserted. According to the invention wick (10) can be inserted through wick passage (9) of wick retaining insert (8) when the wick retaining insert is not inserted.

Abstract: A liquid delivery device is particularly suited for dosing a toilet bowl with cleaning agents. Liquid from a reservoir flows through an inner sleeve of a connector into a cup until the liquid level reaches the mouth of the inner sleeve. Web is perforated so that the space in cup is open to atmosphere. Liquid is drawn from the cup by a capillary formed between the wall of cup and the connector and delivered to a porous pad. Flushwater runs over pad and supporting plate to disperse the liquid into a toilet bowl.

Abstract: A drip dispenser incorporating (a) a backplate for securing the dispenser to a support, the backplate having a first longitudinal edge having at least one cover lock, a hinge bearing longitudinal edge, at least one hinge locking port, and a liquid container support; (b) a liquid reservoir attached to the backplate, the liquid reservoir having a drip outlet for dispensing a liquid from the dispenser; and (c) a cover having a first longitudinal edge, a hinge bearing longitudinal edge having at least one hinge lock, and at least one cover lock receptacle is provided. The backplate and the cover are joined along their respective hinge bearing longitudinal edges by a trifold hinge which can be maintained in a single folded position by insertion of the hinge lock into the hinge locking port and in a trifold position at which the cover extends across and completely covers the backplate, and therefore, the reservoir.

Abstract: A liquid diffuser device is disclosed that includes a liquid holding container having a neck portion that extends from the bottom wall thereof. A base portion is associated with the container, such that the liquid holding container and the base portion are slidably longitudinally movable relative to one another between an uppermost position and a lowermost position. The base portion is provided for tightly sealing the discharge opening of the neck portion. In the uppermost position, the discharge opening is engaged and tightly sealed, so that the flow of liquid from the container through the neck portion is prevented. In the lowermost position, the discharge opening is not sealed, so that the flow of fluid through the discharge opening is permitted.

Abstract: Suction-irrigation apparatus for medical use in relation to wound and surgical sites comprises a probe projecting from a handpiece which also carries a valve, there being a through-conduit opening at the probe tip for suction, a first irrigation conduit opening at the tip, and a second irrigation conduit communicating with the suction conduit adjacent the tip, and with the valve normally operable to control the flow of fluid through the irrigation conduits. Preferably the valve operation has a normal position with both irrigation conduits closed, a fully operated position with only the first such conduit open, and a partially operated intermediate position with only the second such conduit open.

Abstract: An apparatus for evaporating a solution in constant proportions of the ingredients, including:(a) a solution container having a neck that extends upward from the center;(b) an impregnation member to be impregnated with the solution which is made of a water-absorbing material;(c) an impregnation member support;(d) a cylindrical tubular member that is fitted over a cylindrical tube that projects upward from the center of said support to thereby define an enclosed space;(e) a feed pipe inserted through the hole made in the center of said support, the lower part of said pipe being immersed in the solution in the container and the upper part thereof being within said cylindrical tubular member; and(f) a hole or slit made in the container and the impregnation support member so as to provide a passage that communicates the atmosphere with the space formed in the container by mounting the impregnation member support on the container,the impregnation member support being in the form of a supporting plate from the cent