Nonuse Housing Or Casing Arrangement (e.g., Stored In Supply) Patents (Class 239/47)
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Patent number: 12102739Abstract: A support for volatile substance-diffusing wicks including a housing for placing a volatile substance-diffusing wick. The housing is formed by a plurality of elastic extensions defining a funnel shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: ZOBELE HOLDING S.P.A.Inventors: Roberto Camarero Díez, Jordi Masó Sabaté
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Patent number: 11986577Abstract: A device for the release, in particular for evaporation, of volatile substances such as fragrances or active substances, has a container for a substance to be released. At least one wick as a capillary element is in contact with the substance to be released and at least partially in the receptacle and has a substance release region. The wick, preferably its substance release region, is assigned a heating element, preferably an electrical heating element. The wick is assigned a squeezing device with a squeezing element, by which a squeezing region of the wick can be subjected to a squeezing force and/or can be compressed, in particular for a defined short period of time and/or temporarily. A defined amount of substance, in particular at least the substance collected in the squeezing region, can be conveyed with a boost in the direction of the substance release region.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: CTR, LDAInventors: David Dycher, Pedro Queiroz Vieira
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Patent number: 11471552Abstract: Perfume testers comprising one or more atomizers are disclosed. The atomizer comprises a liquid compartment and a mixing compartment. The mixing compartment comprises an air inlet and an air outlet. The mixing compartment comprises a mixing opening facing the liquid compartment and the liquid compartment comprises a liquid opening facing the mixing compartment. The mixing opening matches the liquid opening. The atomizer further comprises a wick connecting the liquid compartment and the mixing compartment such that in use the wick fits in the liquid and mixing compartments openings in an airtight manner. The wick extends into the mixing and liquid compartments. A portion of the wick extending into the mixing compartment comprises an outer contact surface and a volume of the mixing compartment is defined such that a ratio between the outer contact surface and the volume of the mixing compartment is at least approximately 0,05:1.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: AIRPARFUM TIMELESS, S.L.Inventor: Armando Medina Rivero
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Patent number: 11064665Abstract: A plant growing, transportation, display, and maintenance system including a plant pot and corresponding container having a selectable valve that controls the flow of liquid into and out of the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Costa Farms, LLCInventors: Lawrence J. Contillo, Felipe Grabiel, Michael Rimland, Anthony Visser
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Patent number: 9808550Abstract: A scent delivery assembly that includes a main body portion that defines an interior and includes at least one intake opening and at least one outlet opening, an airflow path that is defined between the intake opening and the outlet opening, a fan positioned along the airflow path, and at least a first cartridge positioned along the airflow path. The first cartridge includes a first cover that is movable between a closed position and an open position and a scent assembly. The scent assembly is not in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the closed position, and the scent assembly is in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PACIFIC PRECISION PRODUCTS MFG.Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, Jr., Loong Sang Yong, Ritu Raj Kamal, Dillon Connolly, Romain Ducos
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Patent number: 9426977Abstract: An aromatic hunting lure vaporizing and distribution device uses an electric heating element to rapidly vaporize a liquid and an integrated fan to distribute the vapor. The liquid can include a glycol or a water-glycol mixture. A scent material such as liquid or powdered deer urine or a pleasant scent that can be used as a room or automobile freshener is mixed with the liquid. The hunting lure vaporizing and distribution device selectively receives disposable cartridges that hold the aromatic hunting lure or scent liquid to be vaporized. In one configuration, the cartridge includes the liquid form of the lure without a heating element. In another configuration, the cartridge includes the electric heating element as well as the liquid form of the lure. In any of these configurations, the cartridge can be single use or refillable.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Robert M. Wynalda, Jr.
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Patent number: 9393334Abstract: Devices having one or more transfer elements (wick, emanator) formed from plant material derived from the stems of sola plants from the genus Aeschynomene L., family Fabaceae in air fresheners or evaporation devices for other actives (fragrances, insecticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals). Methods of assembling a device having one or more transfer elements (wick, emanator) formed from plant material derived from the stems of sola plants from the genus Aeschynomene L., and for using the device to transfer or evaporate liquids containing active are also provided. The material when used in form of a wick or emanator shows excellent liquid transfer and of both aqueous and non-aqueous liquids and a low fractionation of a mixture of actives.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Givaudan S.A.Inventors: Colin Litten-Brown, Guy Edward Naish, Anjum Fatima Shaukat, Richard P. Sgaramella
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Patent number: 9334086Abstract: A locking sample case used for displaying high-valued aromatic materials. The sample case has a stage for holding the material, a cover configured to mate with the stage, and a base to mate with the mated stage and cover assembly. The base has a lock mechanism to lock the stage to the base. The cover has tabs that secure the cover to the stage. The sample case is configured so that when the stage is mated to the base, the tabs cannot disengage from the base, so the cover cannot be removed from the stage when the stage is mated with the base. The cover has windows and closable vents to allow a potential buyer to see and smell the aromatic material. The sample case is configured to have a tether that can only be detached when the base is decoupled from the stage.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: SB Ventures, INC.Inventors: James Bean, Chol Pak
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Publication number: 20150129677Abstract: An air freshener includes a pair of wicks extending from a pair of reservoirs configured to contain different scents. A hood is sized and shaped to essentially cover only one of the at least two wicks and movable with respect to the wicks between a first scent position in which the hood essentially covers a second of the at least two wicks, a second scent position in which the hood essentially covers a first of the at least two wicks, and a plurality of combined scent positions in which the hood partially covers both of the at least two wicks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Aaron Irvin
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Patent number: 8960566Abstract: This invention provides a spill-proof dispersion device for dispersing volatile liquids, comprising a receptacle for containing volatile liquid therein and having an opening, at least one wick having an end placed in contact with the volatile liquid in the receptacle and for delivering the volatile liquid, and a diffuser in firm connection to the other end of the at least one wick and having a body with a surface from which the volatile liquid delivered from the wick is dispersed into an environment. The diffuser comprises a base located at its bottom and a sheath having a screwed outer surface and is sleeved tightly on an outer surface of the base; the base and the sheath are to be inserted into the opening of the receptacle such that the diffuser is engaged with the receptacle in an air-tight manner; and the wick runs through the base and the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Chi Nang Leung
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Publication number: 20140252110Abstract: A disposable single-use animal attractant dispensing device has a pouch formed by front and back panels joined along peripheral edges, which includes a pouch section for retaining an animal attractant and a single-use absorbent lure for absorbing the attractant. A first opening formed by un-joined portions of the panels is sealed together along with a portion of the lure to form a sealing section, forming a substantially impervious seal. A notch is provided to assist the user in rupturing the seal to separate the pouch and sealing sections and to expose the lure. A securement is provided for securing the pouch to a user, and may include a pouch connection member and a user connection member. An aperture disposed in the sealing section of the pouch receives a portion of the securement. A pocket on an outer surface of the pouch holds a portion of the securement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Barry Arlen Smith
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Patent number: 8746587Abstract: A volatile material dispenser includes a housing, a retention mechanism coupled to the housing, and a compatible volatile material refill that includes a first set of dimensions and a wick extending therefrom. An adapter is removeably attached to a portion of the compatible volatile material refill. The retention mechanism non-removeably retains the adapter to the housing when the compatible volatile material refill and adapter combination are inserted therein. Further, when the compatible volatile material refill is removed from the adapter, the adapter prevents incompatible volatile material refills having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions from being attached to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, IncInventors: Bridget Soldan, Jason Gebhardt
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Patent number: 8733669Abstract: A cartridge containing aromatic constituents is inserted to an efficacious constituent supply apparatus which is embedded in a door. An insertion slot of the cartridge is formed on a matching surface of the door trim, the surface facing an side surface of an instrument panel. BY forming the insertion slot on the matching surface of the door trim, the insertion slot can be concealed when the door is closed and thus the appearance of the efficacious constituent supply apparatus can be enhanced. In addition, the insertion slot is exposed when the door is opened, working efficiency upon changing the cartridge is not impaired.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Isamu Nagasawa
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Patent number: 8662409Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container having a wall that defines an opening into an interior, a first layer of carrier disposed in the interior distal from the opening, and a second layer of carrier disposed between the first layer and the opening, wherein the first layer of carrier isolates the second layer of carrier from the opening. The first layer of carrier has a first characteristic of an active ingredient, and the second layer of carrier has a second characteristic of active ingredient, wherein the first characteristic is different from the second characteristic. A barrier is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to retard or prevent diffusion of the active ingredient of the second layer into the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, Amelia H. Majerowski, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Patent number: 8292196Abstract: Methods and devices include having a container (1) for holding a liquid with a viscosity ?, and a porous wick (5) with an average pore size of at least about 4 microns to about 50 microns and a porosity ? between about 0.20 to about 0.75, and having a length L and a total exposed surface area A exposed to the ambient air. The viscosity of the liquid and the dimensions of the wick are such that a quantity A/?L is in a range of about 4×10?4 to about 18 cm/poise.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E. Adair
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Patent number: 8209061Abstract: A multi-zone landscape irrigation and lighting system includes a personal computer equipped with a detachable wireless remote, and a multi-station controller operating a plurality of irrigation valves and lighting circuits in accordance with schedules wirelessly transmitted to it by the computer through the remote. When detached from the computer, the remote can wirelessly operate selected irrigation or lighting zones manually. The computer has an intuitive graphic user interface capable of using actual zone photographs to identify individual zones in a strip of zone icons. The icon strip is movable past a lens-like window, the zone icon under the lens at a given time determining the zone currently programmable. A residential system can be operated by a contractor from the street, and the system can be programmed by e-mail from the contractor's shop. Fully automatic operation may be derived from data obtained over the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Doug Palmer, Alex Korol
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Publication number: 20110036922Abstract: An air-freshener for a vehicle, in particular a motorcar, provided with a housing into which a container for a volatile liquid or a liquid containing one or more volatile components can be inserted, in the opening of which container a wick extending into the housing is fitted, and with a movable covering cap which, when the container with wick has been inserted into the housing, can cover the wick entirely or partially, and with a control member for setting the position of the covering cap. According to the invention, the wick is covered by a sideways movable covering cap, thereby making the air-freshener more compact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SARA LEEInventor: Dirk Jan Bulsink
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Patent number: 7854393Abstract: A clip on type air freshener device having a housing with openings in walls thereof permitting air flow through a cavity in the housing. A bottle that holds a supply of fragrance bearing liquid is mounted on the housing and has a wick with a portion thereof projecting into the cavity in the housing. An open ended sleeve is mounted on housing in axial alignment with such projecting wick portion and is adjustably moveable axially along the wick selectively in one position to completely cover the wick projecting portion and in another position leave at least a major portion thereof exposed to air flow through said housing openings. The wick cover is exposed through an opening in the housing giving the user a visual indication as to the amount of wick exposed for evaporation of the fragrance during usage of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLCInventors: Anna DiBello, Mark Armstrong, Henri Spaile, David Petarcic, Ed Kopinski
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Patent number: 7790000Abstract: The present invention relates to an evaporation apparatus capable of supplying active ingredients sufficiently and stably. One embodiment of the invention includes a retention vessel keeping a liquid formulation which contains active ingredients, a liquid absorbing mechanism which absorbs the liquid formulation from said retention vessel, an evaporation mechanism which evaporates active ingredients of said liquid formulation absorbed into said liquid absorbing mechanism and adjusting means which adjusts the evaporation of active ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Earth Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eiko Matsuda, Yasuko Umetani, Ryuji Okano, Nobuya Kubo, Shusaku Tsutsumi, Shoichi Kohmoto
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Patent number: 7780094Abstract: A diffuser for an air freshener product includes a casing having front and rear casing portions fastened together. A neck opening is formed inside said casing into which a neck of an air freshener reservoir is secured. A wick extends from the neck of the air freshener reservoir into the interior of the casing. The casing has openings in the front and back through which air flows. An air flow control element is provided in the casing to permit a user to change the air flow to the wick and thereby vary the air freshener product dispersed into the air. The air flow control element has a knob extending from the casing that is operable by the user. The rear portion of the casing has a fastener to which is attached a clip having two extended flexible arms that engage into a vent grill of an air conditioner system of a vehicle. The clip is securable in the fastener at positions oriented 90 degrees from one another to enable the clip to be fastened to vertically or horizontally oriented air conditioner grill slats.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Zobele Espana, S.A.Inventors: Andrea Caserta, Ruben Garcia Fabrega, Xavier Alvarez Leal
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Publication number: 20100187327Abstract: An air freshener includes a pair of wicks extending from a pair of reservoirs configured to contain different scents. A hood is sized and shaped to essentially cover only one of the at least two wicks and movable with respect to the wicks between a first scent position in which the hood essentially covers a second of the at least two wicks, a second scent position in which the hood essentially covers a first of the at least two wicks, and a plurality of combined scent positions in which the hood partially covers both of the at least two wicks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Aaron Irvin
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Patent number: 7681806Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Carl Triplett, Paul Pappalardo, Mengato Pete He, David Hunt, Gilbert Schmidt
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Patent number: 7540432Abstract: A passive dispensing device for a liquid active material includes an upper housing portion for receiving a container for holding and dispensing a liquid active material, wherein the upper housing portion includes an interior cavity and wherein the container includes a wick extending from inside the container to an area outside the container. The device further includes a lower housing portion that extends downwardly from the upper housing portion, wherein the lower housing portion defines a recess between the upper and lower housing portions and includes first and second legs that extend downwardly from the upper housing portion and outwardly from the recess.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Amelia H. Majerowski, Martin S. Payne
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Patent number: 7469842Abstract: A volatile dispenser is provided, including a reservoir containing a quantity of volatile liquid having a viscosity of no greater than 3.9 centipoises. Each of its individual components has a vapor pressure of no less than 0.008 mm Hg. The dispenser also includes an emanator fluidly coupled to the reservoir (either directly or through a wick) that is comprised of elongated oriented bonded fibers, the fibers being impermeable to the volatile material.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Martens, III
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Patent number: 7438873Abstract: A scent lure is configured as a reusable container with two separate compartments, one for a scent wick and one for a disposable heating element. The compartments are separated by a common dividing wall and are independently accessible for ease of use. The separate compartments allow the heating element to be removed and/or replaced without contact with the scent wick and vice versa. Preferably, the heating compartment has vents to facilitate continued activation of a heating element during use. The vents are preferably configured to provide a chimney effect that creates a heated air flow over the sent wick for enhancing the lure's effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Warmkraft, Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Saxon, Jeremiah Parker, Mark Mattox
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Patent number: 7419102Abstract: A dispenser for scents and aromas is disclosed. The scent dispenser includes a hollow central body that contains a rotating shaft. A wick is wound around the shaft and extends through an opening in the top of the central body. A sealable cap is included to allow scent material to be added to the wick inside the central body. Finally, a suspension mechanism in included to allow the dispense to be suspended from a separate structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Inventor: Rano J. Harris, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080142613Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate volatile liquid, such as an insecticide or a fragrance, into an atmosphere, the apparatus comprising a reservoir containing volatile liquid and a liquid transfer member adapted to have contact with both liquid and atmosphere, the transfer member being slideable within a liquid-impermeable sleeve and having a liquid-impermeable lower end, the liquid-impermeable lower end and liquid-impermeable sleeve combining, when the transfer member is in a raised position, to deny access of the liquid to the transfer member, the transfer member being held in the raised position by suitable releasable locking means that, when released, allows the transfer member to be moved with respect to the sleeve to a lowered position in liquid transfer contact with the liquid. The apparatus is convenient to use and leakproof, and it permits liquid dissemination to be stopped and started at will.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: GIVAUDAN SAInventors: Colin Brown, Guy Edward Naish
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Patent number: 7380370Abstract: A rodent repellent device has a housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; and a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent including a component of feline urine that disperses into atmospheric air at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Armex, LLCInventor: Annette Livingston
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Patent number: 7281670Abstract: A wick-based delivery system includes a container for holding a liquid that has an opening therein. A porous wick is positioned in the container so that a lower region of the wick is in contact with the liquid in the container and an upper region of the wick is exposed to the ambient air. The porous wick has discrete inner and outer concentric cylindrical sections, the inner cylindrical section being made of a sand-based material and the outer cylindrical section being made of a plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kara L. Lakatos, Adam Hagop Buchaklian, Robert J. Kopanic, Jr., Padma Prabodh Varanasi
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Patent number: 7252244Abstract: A volatile dispenser is provided, including a reservoir containing a quantity of volatile liquid having a viscosity of no greater than 3.9 centipoises. Each of its individual components has a vapor pressure of no less than 0.008 mm Hg. The dispenser also includes an emanator fluidly coupled to the reservoir (either directly or through a wick) that is comprised of elongated oriented bonded fibers, the fibers being impermeable to the volatile material.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Martens, III
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Patent number: 7243859Abstract: Comprises a vessel (1) containing scented liquid, a wick (2) partially submerged in the liquid, a stopper (3) coupled on the mouth (7) of the vessel (1) and a cap (5) that covers the stopper (3) and has a lower tubular portion (11) provided with two windows (15) and an inner threaded segment that unscrews from a central threaded tubular portion (13) of the stopper (3) as the cap (5) is turned, raising it and gradually revealing the windows (15) so that the wick (2) is exposed to the exterior, facilitating the adjustable evaporation of the scented liquid, the cap (5) being provided with flexible stops (16) that are prolonged externally from the base of its lower tubular portion (11) and as they rise meet a trapezoidal inner peripheral flange (17) defined in a cylindrical body (14) of the stopper (3) to prevent the exit of the cap (5).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Zobele Españ a, S.A.Inventors: Andrea Caserta, Ruben Garcia Fabrega, David Moreno Perez
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Patent number: 7185827Abstract: The fragrance emitting dispensing container consists of a container body and a container closure. The container body can be of any shape but preferably is of a decorative shape. The closure functions to close the container and to distribute the fragrance to the room or other space in which the container is present. The closure has a cavity that contains a fragrance emitting material which can be a sheet material or a particulate material. The top of the cavity is a lid with apertures to emit the fragrance into a room. The apertures are covered with a seal which can be partially or fully removed to open the apertures. The seal can be a single seal or a multi-segment seal, with each segment separably removeable to expose a given number of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Daniel Quintard, Jacques Lalanne, Bernard Guglielmini
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Patent number: 7147171Abstract: There is provided a diffuser for volatile material such as a volatile aromatic or chemical agent. The diffuser has a flexible casing having one or more vent holes formed therein and a breakable glass capsule hermetically enclosing a volatile agent. The capsule is contained in the flexible casing. A liquid-absorbent member is adapted to hold the volatile liquid.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Lumica CorporationInventors: Shiro Harada, Masahiko Fujita
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Patent number: 7140553Abstract: A device for diffusing volatile substances, particularly deodorants for vehicle interiors. The device comprises a container designed to contain a liquid volatile substance to be diffused, a wick disposed partially in the container and a lid applied to the container around one end of the wick. The lid comprises a cap provided with slots and mounted revolving with respect to the axis of the wick. Between the cap and the wick there is interposed an intermediate element integral with the lid. The intermediate element has a U-bolt structure and is provided with slots.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Zobele Holding SpAInventor: Franco Zobele
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Patent number: 7032831Abstract: A container for a volatile liquid in a liquid dispensing device comprises a body and a neck extending from the body to define an opening. A retention structure is integral with the container body and is adapted to be releasably engaged with two opposing sidewalls of a housing of the dispensing device. The sidewalls are spaced apart in a first direction, and the retention structure is inhibits motion of the container in two opposing directions generally transverse to the first direction. The retention structure may be located on a side of the container body. A capillary member extends from inside the container to an exterior of the container. The volatile liquid migrates along the capillary member from the reservoir to the exterior of the container where it is evaporated from the surface of the capillary member by forced airflow generated by a motorized fan mounted in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Tyler D. Duston, Kishen Gohil, Colin W. Brown, Guy Naish, Kara L. Kotary, Marygrace G. Horner, Mary Beth Adams, Ralph Schwarz, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Ann E. Weeks
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Patent number: 7007863Abstract: A composite wick for delivering two liquids with different properties to a surface includes a first section provided for delivering a first liquid to the surface of the wick and a second section provided for delivering a second liquid to the surface of the wick. Preferably, the first section is made of hydrophobic materials and the second section is made of hydrophilic materials. Also, a composite wick includes a first section made of either a porous ceramic-based material or a porous sand-based material and a second section made of a porous plastic material, wherein the first and second section preferably are formed as concentric cylinders, with the first section being disposed within the second section.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kara L. Kotary, Adam Hagop Buchaklian, Robert J. Kopanic, Padma Prabodh Varanasi
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Patent number: 7007862Abstract: A lightweight, free-body and buoyant dispenser that is centrifugally actuated for releasing a laundry product following the spin cycle includes a housing that has one or more covered apertures one of which is exposed during the spin cycle. The laundry product, which is a liquid, solid, gel powder, or mixture thereof, however, does not exit the dispenser until the spinning has subsided. Disc-shaped dispensers having two apertures that are covered by biased-doors are especially suited for delivering laundry agents for post-spin cycle treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: The Clorox Co.Inventors: Ken Chiang, Michael J. Petrin, Timothy M. Soto, Frank M. Knafelc
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Patent number: 6994270Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Anita Wongosari, Michael C. Liptrot, Padma Prabodh Varanasi
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Patent number: 6966500Abstract: A remote controlled scent dispensing device includes a housing that has a first wall, a second wall and a peripheral wall that extends between and is attached to the first and second walls. The peripheral wall has a peripheral break therein such that the housing is divided into a first portion and a second portion. A moving assembly is mounted in the housing and is adapted for selectively moving the first portion abutting against or positioned away from the second portion. An actuator apparatus is adapted for remotely turning on the moving assembly and selectively moving the first portion with respect to the second portion. A coupler is attached to the housing for selectively coupling the housing to a tree limb. A scent dispensing member is positioned within the housing at a juncture of the first and second portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventor: Richard D. Kelley
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Patent number: 6896196Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: C.T.R. Consultoria Tecnica E Representacoes LDAInventor: Pedro Queiroz Vieira
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Publication number: 20040182949Abstract: A container for a volatile liquid in a liquid dispensing device comprises a body and a neck extending from the body to define an opening. A retention structure is integral with the container body and is adapted to be releasably engaged with two opposing sidewalls of a housing of the dispensing device. The sidewalls are spaced apart in a first direction, and the retention structure is inhibits motion of the container in two opposing directions generally transverse to the first direction. The retention structure may be located on a side of the container body. A capillary member extends from inside the container to an exterior of the container. The volatile liquid migrates along the capillary member from the reservoir to the exterior of the container where it is evaporated from the surface of the capillary member by forced airflow generated by a motorized fan mounted in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Tyler D. Duston, Kishen Gohil, Colin W. Brown, Guy Naish, Kara L. Kotary, Marygrace G. Horner, Mary Beth Adams, Ralph Schwarz, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Ann E. Weeks
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Patent number: 6767521Abstract: A system for dehumidifying and deodorizing, the system comprising a hanging, dehumidifying and deodorizing pouch comprising a housing having a impermeable membrane and a semi-permeable securely attached to the impermeable membrane. The housing enclosing moisture-absorbent material and deodorizing material. The housing is enclosed within a jacket comprising a perforated contiguous wall; the wall defines an opening for receiving the housing. The jacket further comprises a closing member for closing the opening when the housing is within the jacket. The jacket can comprise a rigid, rectangular cage having a detachable lid. The semi-permeable membrane of the housing can comprise polyethylene or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, individually or a combination thereof. The impermeable can comprise either polyethylene film or polypropylene film. The moisture-absorbent material can comprise a hygroscopic, deliquescent or a combination of a hygroscopic deliquescent and a gel forming polymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: W.M. Barr & CompanyInventors: Fred K. Vogt, Surendra Kumar Mishra, David Prince Heaner
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Publication number: 20040134999Abstract: A volatilizing apparatus for volatilizing a volatile agent, comprising: a container comprising 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 of ends of a volatilizing body is fixed to the inner face of the container body, and the other of the ends of which 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 the closed state of the lid and to expand between the container body and the lid under the open state of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Kazushige Aiyama
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Patent number: 6712286Abstract: A system for dispersing a scent and marking a trail useful in hunting and other outdoor endeavors is provided, the system providing for easily positioning a self-fastening scent dispenser and marker to a preselected structure as well as the person and apparel of a user. The apparatus includes a camouflage cover so that the apparatus can easily be concealed when in use. A reflector can also be included, however, so that the apparatus can be located in the dark using a generated light beam, while also protecting the user by identifying the user to other hunters in the area. Methods are also provided to permit a hunter or hiker to readily attach the self-fastening scent dispenser and trail marker as the user moves along a trail during a hunt, hike, or other outdoor excursion.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Inventors: Doug Baxter, Frank Sloan
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Patent number: 6676033Abstract: A dispenser system for scented material for use during hunting includes a container having a sealable opening and a wick stored in the container, the wick having a series of weights distributed thereon. The wick may have a tab positioned on one end to prevent complete removal of the wick from the bottle, and a grab hook at the other end. The dispenser system may include an auxiliary line attachable to the grab hook for connecting the wick to a tree limb of the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventor: Ross J. Campesi, Sr.
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Patent number: 6648239Abstract: A device for dispensing animal scents, for the attracting of animals such as deer comprising a cylindrical outer housing, an inner assembly, slidably received within the housing and an absorbent wick disposed within the inner assembly for saturation with a liquid attractant such as deer urine. The inner assembly comprises a hollow cylinder with a wick disposed there through, and has a plurality of holes allowing the scent given off from the liquid attractant to diffuse into the air. The device can be selectively closed when so desired to prevent unnecessary dissipation of the attractant, and further prevent unnecessary evaporation.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Scent Sticks, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Myny, Lawrence H. Obrzut
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Patent number: 6550689Abstract: An animal scent dispensing apparatus and method for dispensing animal scent. The animal scent dispensing apparatus provides for laying a scent trail, while a user is walking to a selected location in order to lure an animal. The animal scent dispensing apparatus provides the capability to refresh the scent trail while walking to the selected location. The animal scent dispensing apparatus includes a staff, a housing unit, a liquid absorbing dragging material and a container of animal scent. The housing unit is attached to the staff. The housing unit provides a chamber for the insertion of the container and for securing the dragging material. The container includes a spraying mechanism to release the scent from the container and onto the dragging material, when pressure is applied downward on the housing unit by the staff. Thereby, providing an easy method of making and refreshing a scent trail.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventors: David A. Hoyes, Brock A. Hoyes
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Patent number: 6481639Abstract: The invention concerns a volatile substance diffuser (102) comprising a body (104) with an aperture (111), and a reservoir (120) of product, comprising a volatile substance, the reservoir (102) being mounted mobile in the body (104) between a diffusing position enabling a gas to circulate through the product, then through the aperture (111) and a closed position wherein the product is isolated from the aperture (111), the reservoir and the body having respective surfaces (122,116) extending opposite each other. One of the surfaces (122) is spherical.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Ateliers de Conceptions et d'Innovations IndustriellesInventor: Michel Pozzo
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Patent number: 6446880Abstract: There is described, in conjunction with a vibrating orifice plate type atomizing dispenser, a refill reservoir which has a wick mounted in a unitary wickholder to provide precise locating of the wick in relation to the vibrating orifice plate in the dispenser. There are also described a novel reservoir overcap and wickholder construction in which mating tubular surfaces on these elements telescope together to ensure a good liquid seal without interfering with the wick. There is also described a novel camming arrangement which enables the overcap to be removed easily from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: David J. Schram, John A. Boticki, Maryann Jashinske, Edward J. Martens, III
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Publication number: 20020109013Abstract: An aroma dispenser designed to be worn or carried on the person is described, as is a procedure for using it. The dispenser is unique in that it vents scent to the atmosphere only when activated by the wearer—typically with only one hand—and is constructed to make resealing the vents extremely convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Jhon Desrosiers