Abstract: There is provided a water feed device for humidification, comprising: an outflow reservoir that is disposed above a humidifier for feeding water into the humidifier by way of a permeation and that is provided with an overflow dam for maintaining a level of the water in the outflow reservoir substantially constant; an inflow reservoir that is disposed upwards of the outflow reservoir and that is provided with a flow inlet; a partition plate that is disposed between the inflow reservoir and the outflow reservoir; and a plurality of drip feed members which are provided in the partition plate for allowing the water in the inflow reservoir to drop by gravity in a form of droplets into the outflow reservoir.

Abstract: A deodorizer container including a casing, an inner container fitted into the casing and designed for receiving liquid deodorizer, the inner container being provided with a spray nozzle at a top thereof, and an evaporation controller including an outer tube and an inner tube rotatably fitted into the outer tube, the outer tube being formed with a plurality of perforations, the outer tube being provided at an end with a cylindrical portion communicated with the outer tube through a slot, the cylindrical portion being adapted to receive the spray nozzle of the inner container, whereby the evaporation rate of the liquid deodorizer in the deodorizer container can be controlled as desired.

Abstract: An automatic liquid dispensing apparatus including a container for holding a dispensable liquid, a flow regulator which permits liquid to flow out of the container at a controlled rate which is independent of the quantity of liquid within the container, and a timing and dispensing assembly. The timing and dispensing assembly accumulates a quantity of the liquid from the flow regulator, and periodically dispenses a constant volume of the liquid.

Abstract: A volatilization suppressing agent comprising at least one thermosensitive polymer as an effective component is disclosed. Also disclosed is a volatile composition comprising a volatile effective component or an effective component carried by a volatile solvent and at least one thermosensitive polymer are disclosed. The use of the volatilization suppressing agent can suppress volatilization of volatile components when temperature rises and, as a result, volatilization of the volatile components is less affected by the temperature change. It is therefore possible to volatilize volatile components from air fresheners, deodorants, insecticides, moth proofers, repellents, attractants, antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents, antioxidants, and ozone decomposition agents more economically and to prevent troubles due to excessive volatilization.

Abstract: The controlled generation of vapors and/or aerosols from liquids is accomplished by applying a regulated, DC voltage to a wicklike, porous emitter or generator assembly which is supplied with the desired liquid to be vaporized. An electrostatic charge is applied to the liquid by means of an electrode positioned in contact with the wick assembly and connected to the DC power supply. The wick assembly includes a porous, capillary material, such as braided fibers, through which the liquid passes to exposed, vapor-emitting fiber tips.The environment in a room, enclosed spaced of any kind, or a building may be aromatically conditioned and/or have its quality modified and enhanced by using a selected liquid conditioning substance such as an aromatic oil, deodorant, disinfectant, fumigant, fungicide, insecticide, or bactericide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser (1) comprising a container (2) which is to be partly filled with liquid active substance and has a wall that is at least locally resiliently deformable. The dispenser further comprises two immersion tube channels (9, 10) extending from a point adjacent the bottom of the container up to the top of the container (2), one channel terminating in a spray nozzle (8) and the other channel containing a wick (4) or similar absorbent material and terminating in an evaporation space that communicates with the atmosphere. In further elaboration of the invention, the spray nozzle (8), the evaporation space and at least one of the immersion tube channels (9, 10) can be formed as a single moulding which can be click-fitted in the mouth of the container (2) so as to seal it.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device capable of dispensing an active liquid at a slow substantially constant rate over an extended period of time. The liquid dispenser consists of a sealed flexible bag or pouch containing a supply of the active liquid, a wick located inside a tubular member, and an emanator which diffuses the active liquid. The active liquid supply inside the impermeable bag is kept isolated from the wick prior to use by means of a containment element. Upon removal of the containment member, the active liquid is free to contact the wick, whereby the enclosed tubular wick conveys the active liquid to the emanator for slow dispersion. The sealed reservoir bag gradually collapses inward as the active liquid supply is depleted, obviating the need for a vent. The liquid dispensing device could be used as an air freshener, diffusing a volatile scent-producing liquid into the atmosphere. The device could also be adapted to dispense pharmaceuticals transdermally.

Abstract: A fragrance dispenser utilizing a fragrance dispensing wheel is described. The fragrance wheel is directly mounted onto a rotatable motor shaft, the motor being powered by either conventional A.C. or D.C. current, or by a photovoltaic cell. Absorbent panels on the wheel direct ambient air in response to motor rotation. When powered by photovoltaic cell fragrance is dispensed in an economic and safe manner in proportion to room lighting.

Abstract: The controlled generation of vapors and/or aerosols from liquids is accomplished by applying a regulated, DC voltage to a wick-like, porous emitter or generator assembly which is supplied with the desired liquid to be vaporized. An electrostatic charge is applied to the liquid by means of an electrode positioned in contact with the wick assembly and connected to the DC power supply. The wick assembly includes a porous, capillary material, such as braided fibers, through which the liquid passes to exposed, vapor-emitting fiber tips.The environment in a room, or enclosed space of any kind, may be aromatically conditioned and/or have its quality modified and enhanced by using a selected liquid conditioning substance such as an aromatic oil, deodorant, disinfectant, fumigant, fungicide, insecticide, or bactericide.

Abstract: A protective device attachable to outer garment for self-protection of a person against criminal attack comprises an ornamental, pliable, hollow body having inserted therein an easily breakable ampul containing a volatile foul smelling fluid which is emitted through apertures in the body of the device when the ampul is fractured by squeezing said body. When worn by a woman, the device is particularly useful for deterring an assault by a rapist.

Abstract: A trace component dispensing system where a permeand in a container is exposed to an elongated permeation member in the container where the permeation member has a bore sized to control the rate of permeate flow. For low pressure application a tubing is inserted into the bore to pass carrier gas across the surface of the bore and to intermix with permeate. Fluids can be input to the container to block impurities from the permeate gas. The effective surface area can be controlled to control the rate of permeate flow.

Abstract: A container for an air freshening liquid including a bottom portion having a bottom wall and at least one lateral wall. The container has a liquid-permeable upper wall. The lateral wall includes at least one open groove extending to the upper wall whereby liquid in the container rises by capillary action to the upper wall which absorbs the liquid for evaporation.

Abstract: The solubility and evaporation rates of volatile fragrances, such as perfumes, in aqueous media, are improved by 3-methyl-3-methoxy butanol or an ester thereof. Homogeneous and clear aqueous solutions of as much as 20 to 30% fragrance can be achieved without incorporation of any surfactant. The aqueous fragrance solutions may be incorporated in wick type air freshener devices, which may be fan assisted.

Abstract: A scented artificial flower including a flower cup formed of petals, at least one stamen having a filament portion supporting an anther portion, said stamen being integral with an ovary portion, said integral stamen and ovary portion being formed of wick material, a supporting stem which may include a wick, and a perfume container connected to the supporting stem, whereby scented liquid in said perfume container may be moved to the anther portion, filament portion and ovary portion by capillary action, by pressure and by gravity either separately or by combining two or more forces, the scent being disbursed to the atmosphere through said integral stamen and ovary portion. By forming the petals of an absorbent material, the scented liquid is also transmitted from the ovary to the juxtaposed petals to further enhance the dispersion of the scented fluid.

Abstract: The useful life--i.e., emulsion stability and weight loss control--of aqueous air freshener composition can be enhanced via the use therein of small amounts of certain inorganic metal salts.

Abstract: An air freshening device having an openable outer housing that, when open, activates the air freshening device by pulling an emanator out of a fluid reservoir and, when closed, seals the fluid reservoir from either evaporation or leakage. The activation and deactivation are accomplished by the use of a hooking pin within the upper housing which engages the emanator portion and pulls the wicking stem of the emanator out of the fluid reservoir. An air channel is exposed in the open position and closed off in the closed position.

Abstract: A multiple compartment flexible package having a receiving compartment adapted to contain one or more liquid impermeable, rupturable containers, a dispensing compartment containing an absorbent material and a passageway interposed between the compartments. Upon the application of pressure to the receiving compartment, the inner liquid container is ruptured and the liquid bursting from the inner container is directed by the passageway to the absorbent material within the dispensing compartment. The liquid contents of the inner container are absorbed by the absorbent material and dispensed therefrom at a rate depending upon the application of the package. The dispensing compartment may have a portion thereof permeable to the liquid contents or may have one or more apertures in one surface thereof adjacent the absorbent material.

Abstract: A novel air freshener composition and a combination product which uses same in an a device which has an emanator are described. The composition employs a combination of reagents which inhibit its evaporation so that the useful life of the air freshener is significantly lengthened.

Abstract: A container of the kind used for supplying water and/or nutrients directly into the soil adjacent the plant comprises a bottle for holding the supply of water and a cap structure which encloses one end of the bottle. The cap structure is effective to both support the bottle upright on the soil adjacent the plant and to transfer liquid downwardly from the bottle into the soil. The cap structure includes a spike which extends from an outer, flat surface of the cap so that the spike structure can be inserted into the soil until the outer, flat surface of the cap is engaged with the upper surface of the soil. The spike and the flat surface of the cap thus hold the bottle in a stable, upright position. A wick extends through an opening in the cap. The wick has an inner end immersed in the liquid within the bottle and has an outer end which is inserted into the soil.

Abstract: A mailing machine base comprising: a housing including an upper wall and a depending skirt wall, the housing including at least one bracket spaced below the upper wall and apart from the skirt wall, a hollow container made of a resilient plastic material, the container having a side wall, and the container dimensioned to be removably mounted on the at least one bracket against the resilient force exerted by container's side wall on the housing's skirt wall.

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: An improved artificial horticultural product air freshener comprised of a vase-like outer decorative housing formed to appear like crystal, said housing co-axially encompassing a replaceable inner aromatic fluid-containing vessel conforming generally to the shape of the inner wall of the outer housing, but spaced therefrom. The upper rim of the housing is provided with a cap through which extend, supported thereby, one or more stem-like wicks down into the bottom of the vessel and up into one or more artificial leaf-like or flower-like dispenser elements. When the fluid has been dissipated, the vessel may be replaced.

Abstract: An air freshening device which allows a liquid fragrance material to be dispensed into the ambient air of a room or other designated area in a linear fashion, i.e., without distortion of the odor character and without a change in the rate of delivery. More particularly, the device comprices a reservoir, a fragrance material, and an external capillary member, wherein said external capillary member has one or more external capillary cavities, the lower portion of said capillary being in contact with the liquid fragrance material to be dispensed, and the upper portion of said capillary being exposed to the air in the room or area into which it is desired to dispense the fragrance.

Abstract: A device (10) for use in eliminating malodorous smells from a confined area. The device (10) includes a housing (12) defined by a side-wall (14) and walls (18, 22) closing opposite axial ends (16, 24) thereof. A reservoir (20) is defined within the housing (12) within an annular, interior wall (32). An annular space (38) is defined, thereby, between the interior wall (32) and the side-wall (14) of the housing (12). A porous insert (62) formed of fibrous material is received within the annular space (38). An annular ring of wicking material (64) encircles the insert (62), and a plurality of angularly-spaced, radially-extending spoke-like wicks (68) extend from the reservoir (20) to the ring wicking material (64). Liquid neutralizing agent (34) in the reservoir (20) is conducted from the reservoir (20), through the spoke-like wicks (68) to the ring wicking material (64), and, in turn, to the porous insert (62).

Abstract: A container for volatile liquid aromatics to perfume the air is disclosed, in which a cylindrical tube having a closed lower end and accomodating the absorbing core portion of a volatilizing structure extends downward from the top of the container into liquid aromatics stored in the main container body. Thus, the volatilizing structure is kept dry prior to use. The container also comprises an opener for the lower end of the tube receiving the absorbing core portion of the volatilizing structure. The opener may consist of a needle-shaped pin extending in the tube. Simple activation of the opener by the user of the container is sufficient to commence vaporization. The volatilizing portion of the volatilizing structure is preferably in the form of an elongated strip whose widthwise direction is vertically disposed and which is curved lengthwise into a fold.

Abstract: A liquid composition, suitable for use in an air freshener, comprising a vessel for the composition, an emanating surface and a wick for supplying the liquid to the emanating surface, contains 20 to 70% water, 8 to 30% perfume and diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and is substantially free of surface active agent. The compositions show an improved, steady rate of emanation of the perfume.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of vaporizing and a device capable of thermally vaporizing a thermally vaporizable composition being drawn up by a porous absorbing body due to its capillary attraction.

Abstract: A device for permitting controlled emission of a volatile substance, in particular an air-treating agent. The device comprises a container having an annular ledge with two recesses on opposite sides and a frustro hemispherical hood open at the top, that fits on to the container. The hood has two studs protruding on opposite sides of its inner wall. Inside the hood are situated two shutters that are moveable in relation to each other on relative rotation between the container and the hood by means of slots, which are moved by the studs, to close or open the opening to an infinitely variable degree.

Abstract: This invention relates to a diffusing device for volatile liquids to affect the immediate environment, or perfume or deodorize a room; such device comprising a bottle (1) containing the liquid for diffusion (2), in which a wick (M) is partially immersed; a cover cap (3) fitted to the said bottle by means of a snap-on system (3a), capable of being rotated but not moved in a vertical direction, and provided with slits or ports (F) for the passage of the air; a wick-holder (11-13) fitted to the neck (6) of the said bottle by means of a snap-on system and prevented from rotating, and taking the form of a sleeve provided with slits or ports (V) for the passage of air and with an external screw thread; and an internal cap (10) consisting of an internally-threaded skirt (15) designed to engage with external thread (16) of the said wick holder, and having in addition vertical grooves on the outside (14) designed slidably to engage with a vertical sleeve (9) which forms an integral part of the upper portion of the afo

Abstract: The invention is a novel package for dispensing odors such as naturally occurring odors, commonly for the purpose of either masking from wild animals the odor of a human in the vicinity, or for the purpose of attracting wild animals. The package includes a receptacle, a reservoir in the receptacle, and an odor producing liquid in the reservoir. A dispensing conduit extends from the reservoir to a dispensing tip. The microporous construction of the conduit is capable of preferentially absorbing the liquid from the reservoir and conducting it to the tip where it is dispensed by evaporation, or by a touching or rubbing action. A cap is used for closing the package by emplacement over the tip. It is also used for hanging the dispenser. One method of dispensing includes selecting a location, opening the dispenser by removing the cap, and placing the dispensing package in the selected location.

Abstract: A device for draining body fluids and irrigating solutions adapted for utilization with respect to operations on the human body, such as brain operations, eye operations, micro surgery and other types of operations, wherein a wick material, which may be used as a single unit or wherein a wick material, which may be separated or cut into sections, is connected to a drainage funnel or pouch which may be secured by adhesive or otherwise at the site of the operation and wherein the wick material is capable of capillary absorption of fluids initially and when saturated, of acting in a siphon-like manner to draw fluids into the pouch. The pouch itself at its lower end is connected by a tube to a collection bag which is appropriately vented.

Abstract: Evaporator device for insecticides, perfumes and/or other volatile substances, having a housing containing ports, which has at least one receiving section in which a container for the active substances is inserted, and at least one opener associated with the container, while relative movement between the container and the opener can be performed for the opening of the container, and also, if desired, an element absorbing the active substances emerging from the container, an opening being provided in the casing (1,2) in the area of each receiving section (7), through which at least a portion of the wall (8) of the container (4) inserted in the receiving section (7) is exposed to the exterior.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for dispensing fragrances of odorant, alcohols over prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: A vapor dispersing device in which evaporative dispersion of volatile and diffusive components of an air treating agent is regulated over an extending period by the use of a container, for the agent, into which at least one rigid porous wick extends to transfer the agent from the container to a porous plastic element from the surface of which dispersion of the agent will occur by means of evaporation, the surface of the element being impregnated with an occluding agent, the evaporation rate of which is chosen, relative to rate of deposition on non-volatile components of the air treating agent in the element, to result in an even dispersion rate over a desired operating period.

Abstract: A vapor dispersing device in which evaporative dispersion of volatile and diffusive components of an air treating agent is regulated over an extending period by the use of a container, for the agent, into which at least one rigid porous wick extends to transfer the agent from the container to a porous plastic element from the surface of which dispersion of the agent will occur by means of evaporation, the surface of the element being impregnated with an occluding agent, the evaporation rate of which is chosen, relative to rate of deposition on non-volatile components of the air treating agent in the element, to result in an even dispersion rate over a desired operating period.

Abstract: A deodorant dispensing package having two rates of discharge of deodorant. The package is provided with air circulation ports for a low, continuous release of deodorant and a manual pump for a high, forced rate of deodorant discharge for sudden odors. The package is formed of two telescoping housing members with an internal wall portion that divides the housing into inner and outer compartments. The housing contains a deodorant reservoir and the inner and outer compartments are each provided with vent ports communicating externally of the housing. The inner and outer compartments also communicate through an interior port in the internal wall and a deodorant discharge surface is located in the inner compartment between the inner port and the inner compartment external vent port. Air circulation through the vent ports is sufficient to provide the low rate of air freshener activity. The manual contraction and expansion of the telescoping housing members provides a high rate of deodorant discharge.

Abstract: An improved liquid material dispenser of the type which transmits fluid to be diffused from an enclosed reservoir to an exposed evaporative surface by means of a wick. A wick is provided in the form of a sheet which has a very high evaporative area compared to the volume of liquid which is retained outside the confines of the reservoir at a given time. The critical relation of evaporation area to volume of liquid outside the reservoir is such that the exposed liquid material weight per square centimeter of evaporative surface is less than 10 milligrams per square centimeter. The material to be dispensed, preferably a perfume, comprises at least 50% of materials of no more than moderate volatility as defined herein. Materials having low volatility as defined herein are minimized, and the quantity of low volatility ingredients in said liquid materials is related herein to the holding capacity of the evaporative surface of the wick.

Abstract: Liquid is dispensed at a uniform rate over an extended period of time through use of a distinctive wicking structure that comprises a matrix of closely packed, solid particles bonded together with a bonding material that only partially fills interstices between the particles and thereby leaves a uniform interconnected network of pores.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for sealing the neck of apparatus which utilizes a wicking action to move liquid from the interior of a container to the surrounding atmosphere. The wick is disposed about an inner core of a cellulosic material which when wetted, expands to press the wick against the sides of the orifice. The wicking action is improved and the spilling of the contents through the orifice, in the event of an upset of the container, is prevented.

Abstract: A device for controlling the release of vapors such as insect attractants, insecticides, and other vapors such as flower fragrances (the release being a timed matter in accordance with a predetermined configuration of the device), consisting of a microdispenser for accurately controlled dissemination of vaporizable materials comprising an elongated conduit of regulated cross-sectional area and length, and a vaporizable substance enclosed in said conduit. The filamentary conduit has one open and one closed end. In another variant, a filamentary conduit can be sealed between two open ends to provide a pair of end-to-end closed end conduits. The vapor producing substance is placed in the capillary conduit by suitable means. A single filamentary tube may be used, or a plurality of such tubes together. Liquid is contained within the conduit against the action of gravity and vibrations.

Abstract: A tank for liquid drainable towards an outlet is disclosed which may be u in appliances where the action of gravity is neutralized such as in artificial satellites. The tank comprises a casing and inside said casing a porous retention material in contact with the inner surface of the casing and designed as a structure with compartments, the sections of the compartments decreasing in size in the direction towards the tank outlet and the dimensions of the pores decreasing in the said direction.