Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the vaporization of materials that releases active constituents for inhalation without the creation of harmful byproducts such as carcinogens associated with combustion and inhalation of substances.

Abstract: An adapter system for vaporizing devices is provided. In general, the adapter system couples to a refill bottle unit or container and includes an attachment mechanism and a shape-altering mechanism. Essentially, a refill bottle unit that otherwise would not properly fit into a housing unit of a vaporizing device is modified by the adapter system to now properly fit and function normally within the housing unit. Alternatively, the adapter system may modify the housing unit for receipt of a non-conforming bottle unit.

Abstract: A scent storage device including a base member and a plurality of scent channels carried by the base member. Each scent channel includes a scent material supply and a scent activation system that selectively activates predetermined portions of the scent material supply.

Abstract: A heated chemical delivery system with an electrical plug-in, a heater electrically connected to the electrical plug-in and a housing connected to both the electrical plug-in and the heater. The housing includes a plurality of sides and a plurality of side openings with each side opening associated with a respective side. At least two of the side openings have different cross-sectional configurations corresponding to different chemical packets to be received therein.

Abstract: A device (1) for the diffusion of solutions is made up of a heating device (50) comprising a shell, formed by two half-shells (51, 52), inside which there is an electric resistance (R1), designed to heat up when an electric current is applied to it, and a refill (1) comprising a shell (4, 5) containing the solution to be diffused and a wick (3) soaked in said solution and comprising at least one part that is in contact with the outside to diffuse the said solution. The refill (1) is coupled to the heating device (50) so that the resistance (R1) may heat the wick (3) causing the evaporation of the solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to an odor dispensing device comprising a housing and a disc shaped cartridge (3, 32) adapted to move around its rotation axis and having a plurality of discrete radially arranged compartments (5, 33), each compartment (5, 33) containing an odorant or an odorant carrier (6, 58), said housing containing means for positioning the cartridge (3, 32), means for producing an airstream to a pre-selected compartment (5, 33) in response to a signal emanating from a computer control module, a microprocessor, an optical system or a timing mechanism and means for temporarily subjecting the odor carrier (6, 58) within the compartment (5, 33) to the airstream so that an odor is discharged from the cartridge (3, 32), and entrained in the airstream, wherein the cartridge (3, 32) has a basic body (4, 34) with bottom (4f, 51) and compartments (5, 33) separated by walls, which compartments (5) of the cartridge (3) can be tightly closed and opened by covers (11) working in axial direction of the cartridge (

Abstract: A vapor dispensing device is provided which is less noticeable as a dispensing device to observers of the device. For example, in this context, the dispensing device may have the general appearance of a standard electrical wall outlet and have the ability to use the outlets into which the dispensing device is plugged.

Abstract: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.

Abstract: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.

Abstract: A vapor dispensing device having a high transverse loading stability includes a relatively low profile with respect to the supporting wall or electrical receptacle such that the frequency and impact of accidental physical contact with the device are appropriately reduced. To achieve a low profile, the housing of a vapor dispensing device is designed such that the distance from the outlet face of the wall receptacle to a worst-case transverse loading point (dL) is less than the distance from the plug to a worst-case support point (dS).

Abstract: A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.

Abstract: Cesium dispensers based on the use of a mixture between a reducing agent and a cesium compound selected among molibdate, tungstate, niobate, tantalate, silicate and zirconate are described. Some processes for the use of these dispensers are also described.

Abstract: The device comprises four components, namely an external casing (1), an inner part (2), a pair of contact elements (3) and (3′), and a jack plug (4), with casing (1) and inner part (2) being provided with complementary means of retention, and inner part (2) being provided with means for mounting and securing contact elements (3) and (3′), in which are defined pairs of salient projections (17) and (18) which allow connection of jack plug (4) in two positions of rotation, at 90° to each other, and prevent connection in an intermediate position as the inner ends of the pins of jack plug (4) are left opposite a segment (19) recessed with respect to contact elements (3) and (3′).

Abstract: An adapter system for vaporizing devices is provided. In general, the adapter system couples to a refill bottle unit or container and includes an attachment mechanism and a shape-altering mechanism. Essentially, a refill bottle unit that otherwise would not properly fit into a housing unit of a vaporizing device is modified by the adapter system to now properly fit and function normally within the housing unit. Alternatively, the adapter system may modify the housing unit for receipt of a non-conforming bottle unit.

Abstract: A universal bottle that interfits into a plurality of different housings for liquid vaporization devices. Two of the current commercial devices have specially constructed bottles that are not interchangeable, that is, the bottle intended for use with one of the commercial devices cannot be used with the other device and vice versa. The present bottle is dimensioned so as to interfit into both of the commercial devices and has a neck having an opening and two sets of opposite external surfaces that are dimensioned so that in one orientation, the bottle will fit into one of the commercial devices, and, by rotating the bottle a predetermined amount to another orientation, the bottle can be operatively inserted into the other of the commercial devices. In each instance, a locking system on the bottle cooperates with the housing of the commercial device to retain the bottle in its operative position.

Abstract: A fluid vaporizing device useful for vaporizing fluid into an aerosol includes a capillary tube made from an electrically conductive material, an upstream electrode connected to the tube, and a downstream electrode connected to the tube and provided with an electrical resistivity sufficient to cause heating of the downstream electrode during operation to approximately the same temperature as the tube at the point of connection. The upstream and downstream electrodes connected to the capillary tube divide the tube into an initial feed section, a heated section, and a tip. A source of material to be volatilized is provided to the tube at the feed section, passes downstream into the heated section, is vaporized, and then exits from the tube through the tip. The temperature profile of the tube along the heated section is controlled by varying parameters to substantially eliminate any effect of the downstream electrode as a heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot plate warming apparatus adapted to warm a candle or other object resting thereon, as well as to provide illumination that simulates the effects of a lighted burning candle. The apparatus may include an adjustable cord apparatus, a light source, and/or a component enabling attachment of other peripheral components. The light source is positioned proximal to the hot plate for providing illumination to an object or substance resting on the hot plate or housing. The adjustable cord apparatus provides electricity to the warming apparatus while allowing a user to alter the length of the cord that is extending from the warming apparatus. The apparatus also comprises a blower to facilitate heating of a candle placed thereon, as well as to cause scented particles emanating from the melted wax or wax-like substance to be better dispersed or dissipated into the surrounding air.

Abstract: An adapter system for vaporizing devices is provided. In general, the adapter system couples to a refill bottle unit or container and includes an attachment mechanism and a shape-altering mechanism. Essentially, a refill bottle unit that otherwise would not properly fit into a housing unit of a vaporizinrg device is modified by the adapter system to now properly fit and function normally within the housing unit. Alternatively, the adapter system may modify the housing unit for receipt of a non-conforming bottle unit.

Abstract: A USB electric fragrant emitting joint comprises an upper casing having emitting holes and USB pattern; a lower casing having a groove at a bottom thereof; a USB connecting terminal being placed in a front end of the upper casing and lower casing; a fragrant rod; an electric heating element. When the USB connecting terminal is inserted into a HUB, it will receive power from the USB so as to generate heat and thus the fragrant rod emit fragrant odor from the emitting holes.

Abstract: A heated chemical delivery system with an electrical plug-in, a heater electrically connected to the electrical plug-in and a housing connected to both the electrical plug-in and the heater. The housing includes a plurality of sides and a plurality of side openings with each side opening associated with a respective side. At least two of the side openings have different cross-sectional configurations corresponding to different chemical packets to be received therein.

Abstract: An electrically heated chemical delivery system including a heat sensitive chemical and an electrical heater adjacent to the heat sensitive chemical. The heater includes a heater element with a first heater side and a second heater side and a flexible printed circuit in electrical contact with both the first heater side and the second heater side. The flexible printed circuit includes at least one fold allowing electrical contact with both the first heater side and the second heater side.

Abstract: A thermal vaporizer for a liquid formulation comprising a volatile active, a container for said vaporizer and a thermal vaporizer assembly. The vaporizer (A) comprises a housing (1) having a heater unit (2) for evaporating the liquid formulation, a mounting (8) for a container (50) for the liquid formulation, a passage (5) for a wick means (52) to be heated by the heater unit (2), at least one outlet (6) for evaporated volatile active and an electrical contact connected to said heater unit (2). The vaporizer selectively operates the heater unit at, at least, two different predetermined heating temperatures, such that the heater unit is selectively activated by the container (50).

Abstract: Rechargeable electric air-freshener for vehicles, of a type which is placed in a lighter holder of these vehicles includes a case, a lid for closing the case, each provided with openings for the perfuming vapor from an aromatic substance, which may be recharged and which, by means of temperature, releases aromatic essences it contains, situated inside the case, two metal bands on sides of the case to hold the case in position, one permitting connection to one electrical pole, a button at a rear portion of the case, a spring inside the case for the other pole, an integrated printed heated electrical circuit in the case, and an external button with four positions for activating the electrical circuit, the external button including an LED visible behind the lid and a switch, which activates a sound alarm to advise of a need to recharge the aromatic substance.

Abstract: An electrical device for evaporating a volatile liquid (for example an air freshener) into a room employs a wick (14) which extends upwardly from a container of the volatile liquid. A ring heater (16) is in the vicinity of the end of the wick and assists the evaporation. Vapor escapes from the device through an aperture (10) in a casing above the wick. The vapor emission rate is controlled by a user, who operates a control member in the casing, to alter the vertical position of a tubular body (18). Vapor may flow from the wick to the exterior through the tubular body (18) and then through the aperture (10). However, in all positions of the tubular body vapor may also flow to the aperture, and thence to the exterior, by an auxiliary route, not through the tubular body. It is found that the provision of this auxiliary route for vapor significantly improves the performance of the device. The tubular body (18) may have an upper surface (31) comprising a wall (32) and apertures (33).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is two-stage mat for dispensing volatile materials. The mat is comprised of two materials varying either in thickness, thermal conductivity and/or porosity (and coated with like volatile material), or coated with volatile materials having different vaporization pressures. In either configuration, the mat provides for both an instant burst of volatile and then a sustained vaporization of volatile. Methods of using such mats are also disclosed.

Abstract: Active compound chip and process for the production of an active compound chip comprising an active compound which is bound at room temperature, at least one heating element being located at least partly in the interior of the chip and the heating element having an electrical resistance and at least two electrical contacts.

Abstract: A water heater apparatus for aircraft applications has three water heating tubes joined in series interconnection and positioned in side-by-side adjacency, where each of the tubes provides an electrical resistance heater part of a 3 phase electrical power circuit. Each tube also has a thermostat, and an electrical circuit breaker. The thermostats establish an open electrical circuit if water temperature exceeds a temperature set point. The circuit breakers establish an open circuit if electric current flow exceeds an electrical current set point. The apparatus uses a pressure check valve to expel pressure from the water heating tubes when pressure exceeds a water pressure set point. A temperature sensor is positioned for sensing water temperature at a water outlet and an ultrasonic water flow sensing switch identifies water flow in the water heating tubes.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for use in vacuum vapor deposition coating provide for simpler, economical and continuous operation. A system and method for continuously melting and evaporating a solid material for forming a coating vapor includes the use of a separate melting crucible and evaporating crucible. A system and method for energizing the evaporative solids to form a plasma which includes first and second electrodes and a device for selectively switching polarity between the first and second electrodes to avoid coating vapor deposition on the electrodes. Another a system and method for energizing the evaporative solids to form a plasma which includes an electric arc discharge apparatus with a cathodic and an anodic part. A continuously fed electrode is disclosed for continuous vaporization of electrode members in an electric arc discharge. An apparatus and method provides for measurement of the rate of evaporation from an evaporator and the degree of ionization in a vapor deposition coating system.

Abstract: A thermal vaporizer for a liquid formulation comprising a volatile active, a container for said vaporizer and a thermal vaporizer assembly. The vaporizer (A) comprises a housing (1) having a heater unit (2) for evaporating the liquid formulation, a mounting (8) for a container (50) for the liquid formulation, a passage (5) for a wick means (52) to be heated by the heater unit (2), at least one outlet (6) for evaporated volatile active and an electrical contact connected to said heater unit (2). The vaporizer further comprises means for selectively operating the heater unit at, at least, two different predetermined heating temperatures, including selecting means for selecting heating temperature. Said selecting means include at least one first selecting means (20, 20a) arranged to be selectively activated by the container (50).

Abstract: An air freshening device designed for use in motor vehicles. This device has a housing that is adapted for insertion into the motor vehicle cigarette lighter socket, implementing volt adapter technology for alternate uses of automobile cigarette lighter sockets (eg., adapters for . . . cellular phone, fax machines, televisions, DC Players, hair dryers, curling irons, even blenders). Within the housing there is alight. The light has a controllable variable resister which reflects the heat range and amount of light produced. The light has three functions: First to heat and activate the gel/cartridge, second, to produce a cosmetically pleasing color glow in the gel cartridge, third, the illuminated color glow fades as the fragrance is exhausted therefore acting as an indicator/gage to alert the user as to the amount of gel fragrance remaining. The gel/cartridge is removable from the housing. It is made of a type of plastic which is reactive to heat/warmth.

Abstract: The present invention is a vaporizer apparatus (1) and method for uniformly extracting active ingredients of specimen of crude natural product, or inert particulate matrix impregnated with volatile substances without pyrolysis which uses hot air (2), or a heated inert gas stream to volatilize the specimen. The heated air or gas in introduced from below (from either a hot air gun or a high-pressure tank connected to a heat exchanger), and ascends through in most embodiments through a permeable support structure (4) (e.g., fritted glass disk, etc.) subsequently causing specimen particules disposed on the permeable support structure to be suspended within the confines of an isolation chamber (5).

Abstract: An electrical device for evaporating a volatile liquid (for example an air freshener) into a room employs a wick (14) which extends upwardly from a container of the volatile liquid. A ring heater (16) is in the vicinity of the end of the wick and assists the evaporation. Vapor escapes from the device through an aperture (10) in a casing above the wick. The vapor emission rate is controlled by a user, who operates a control member in the casing, to alter the vertical position of a tubular body (18). Vapor may flow from the wick to the exterior through the tubular body (18) and then through the aperture (10). However, in all positions of the tubular body vapor may also flow to the aperture, and thence to the exterior, by an auxiliary route, not through the tubular body. It is found that the provision of this auxiliary route for vapor significantly improves the performance of the device. The tubular body (18) may have an upper surface (31) comprising a wall (32) and apertures (33).

Abstract: An electric exhaler for the vaporization of disinfesting insecticide products comprises a heating resistance (R) and a refill of porous ceramic material (S) impregnated with an active substance apt to be evaporated at high temperature. The resistance (R) is apt to reach a surface temperature of at least 500° C. and the ceramic refill (S) is positioned in tight contact therewith.

Abstract: A fumigation device is provided that is configured to be plugged into an electrical receptacle regardless of its orientation. A housing has an axially extending member with an outer end that is connected to a radially extending member. The radially extending member, in turn, has an outer end defining a delivery port that directs gaseous fumigant away from the wall. A canister is disposed within the housing and defines a cavity having a mouth in communication with the delivery port, the cavity containing a heat-activatable fumigant. A heater supplies heat to the canister when an electrical plug is inserted into the receptacle to activate the active chemical ingredient. A gel trap is disposed downstream of the canister and receives gelled fumigant that might escape from the canister while permitting gaseous fumigant to flow from the canister to the delivery port.

Abstract: An electric heating device releases active substances and has a housing (1) and cover (3) with holes (2) and (4) to receive a wick that is to be heated and soaked in a liquid that is to be evaporated. The housing (1) receives a pill-shaped PTC element (5) which is pressed between two electrodes (6) and (7) having a high heat conducting coefficient. The device has a small number of parts, and, with electrodes of suitable material and structure, provides a uniform heating of the round body which receives the wick.

Abstract: An electric fumigation device includes an outer housing encasing a cavity that contains a heat-activatable fumigant. A heating assembly, including electrical plugs fixedly attached to an electrical heater, extends partially into the housing to deliver heat to the cavity and activate the fumigant. The device further includes a trap that receives any liquified fumigant escaping from the cavity, thereby rendering the fumigation device operable regardless of the angular orientation of the electrical outlet on a vertical wall.

Abstract: A vehicle vaporizer includes an elongated case having a plug at its distal end, the plug being adapted to be received in the socket of a vehicle cigarette lighter, and a tray receptacle in its proximal end, the tray receptacle having an opening at the proximal end of the case. A tray received in the tray receptacle for movement axially of the case is adapted to support a porous pad impregnated with a vaporizable substance and is movable out of the tray receptacle through the opening for manual replacement of a pad on the tray and into the tray receptacle for operation. An electrical resistance heating element is electrically connected to terminals on the plug for energization by the vehicle cigarette lighter and is positioned in the case adjacent the tray receptacle.

Abstract: A rotatable electric fumigation device includes an outer housing encasing a canister that contains a heat-activatable fumigant. A heating assembly, including electrical plugs fixedly attached to an electrical heater, extends partially into the housing to deliver heat to the canister and activate the fumigant. The housing is rotatable with respect to the electrical plugs and the heater to selectively position the orientation of the housing, thereby rendering the fumigation device operable regardless of the orientation of the electrical outlet.

Abstract: The present invention suitably provides a method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid vaporizer heating element, and thereby the rate of evaporation and level of fragrance delivery from the same. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a switch that suitably allows the temperature of various types of heating elements to be controlled for different levels of fragrance output. For example, an exemplary embodiment may include a two-pronged plug adaptable to typical outlets that might be found in residential homes or businesses. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical switch generally provides varying resistance values to the electric circuitry of the vaporizer such that, by changing the switch setting, the operating temperature of the wick is controlled and thus the rate of fragrance evaporation from the vaporizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mats for dispensing volatile vapors such as insecticides. The mats are multi-layered. One layer is a carrier layer impregnated with the volatile. It is secured to at least one metal layer. The metal layer spreads the heat from a heater, thereby minimizing hot spots. In other embodiments additional layers are provided to provide a further heat distribution or temperature step down. An air gap can be provided between two of the layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrically heated air freshener for producing a scent comprising a housing having a receptacle for supporting a fragrance block, the fragrance block comprising a material that volatilizes upon heating and a porcelain enamel metal substrate comprising a metal substrate having a porcelain enamel coating bonded thereto. The porcelain enamel coating has bonded thereto a resistance strip for generating heat upon application of an electrical current and a conductive strip for conducting electrical current to the resistance strip.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiant electric space heater capable of acting also as an air freshener. In accordance with this invention, a space heater having a humidifier is provided with a potpourri dish capable of holding liquid or other scented potpourri. The potpourri dish is provided in a position to be heated, thereby efficiently freshening the surrounding air space.

Abstract: A device is disclosed meant to perform evaporation of insecticides, perfumes or the like, wherein the degree of evaporation is controlled by a moving cap (9) which makes up the regulating element (6), which is meant to produce a chimney effect in the upwards motion of the generated vapor, so that this effect enhances evaporation, while regulation is achieved by the different heights at which moving cap (9) can be placed. This displacement is performed manually by moving guide (13) inside inclined track (10).

Abstract: The adjustment of the intensity of evaporation is conducted by means of the variation in the relative position between the upper end (6′) of the wick (6) which absorbs the product of the vessel (2) and the electroheating resistors (5) which favour the evaporation of said product, and more specifically keeping static said resistors and the assembly constituted by the vessel (2) and the wick (6) being displaceable. For this, said vessel (2) with any configuration, is provided with at least one revolution sector (7) in which a helicoidal groove (8) is established, of great pitch, operating as thread for the axial displacement of the container (2), when a rotational movement is applied to the same, at least one pair of opposed teeth (9) collaborating with said groove (8) which are finished off with leastically deformable arms (10) of the casing (1).

Abstract: It includes a housing (1) within which a resistor (3) is arranged connected to two connections (2) projecting through the bottom of the housing (1), further provided with an aluminum plate (5) serving as a radiator which is held inside at the top of the housing (1), held by strips (6) in the latter. The housing (1) and the aluminum plate (5) are provided with a hole (7) through which a wick may pass to project through the mouth of a container holding liquid product to be vaporized, by heating the wick through the resistor. A frame-like spacer element (8) is arranged on the housing (1) with fixing means to the housing (1), defining a supporting surface for a tablet (12), which tablet may be spaced to a greater or lesser extent by means of the spacer element (8) in order for said tablet (12) to be reached at all times by the appropriate heat to be full efficiently vaporized. The heating device may be used for both liquid and solid products.

Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus and method for uniformly extracting active ingredients of a specimen of crude natural product or inert particulate matrix impregnated with volatile substances, without pyrolysis, which uses hot air or a heated inert gas stream to volatilize the specimen. The heated air or gas is introduced from below (from either a hot air gun or a high pressure tank connected to a heat exchanger) and ascends through a permeable support structure (e.g., fritted glass disk, etc.), subsequently causing specimen particles disposed on the permeable support structure to be suspended within the confines of an isolation chamber. This allows a maximized gas extraction exposure for each suspended particle, and promotes a uniform extraction of the aggregate charge through its periodic mixing. A filter prevents the particles from being inhaled by the user. During device disuse, the heated airstream flows through an optional side-arm of the vaporizer apparatus, preventing wasteful loss of active ingredients.

Abstract: There is a scent device that is adapted for use in a vehicle. Particularly, there is a bowl having a heater element adapted for use in a vehicle, the bowl being suitable for use with various types of scent supplies that are not otherwise usable in vehicle air fresheners. Uniquely, there is a potpourri container for vehicle operation, that has a heater element, and a bowl, thermally coupled to the heater element, including at least one cavity and preferably more than one cavity, designed to hold a plurality of scents, and a quantity of solution. Additionally, there is a cover, positioned over the bowl to seal the cavity, having a sunken section, located centrally to the cover; pores, located through the cover to allow vapor to escape from the cavity; and a lip, positioned on a bottom side of the cover, designed to fit within the bowl and hold the bowl in place. Moreover, there is a handle used for easy removal of the bow.

Abstract: A vapor emanation system includes a plastic housing having a socket portion and an electric plug portion. A decorative miniaturize container containing liquid to be evaporated by heat, has a body for storing the liquid and a neck connected to the body for engaging the socket portion of the housing for supporting the container on the housing. The neck has a passage there through and a retaining ring is fixed in the passage. A hole extends through the ring. A wick having an upper portion extending through the hole of the retaining ring also has a lower portion extending down into the body of the container for absorbing liquid from the container and for moving the liquid into the upper portion of the wick by capillary action. A tangential electric heater in the housing heats the upper portion of the wick above the neck to evaporate liquid from the wick.

Abstract: A fumigation type control device for scattering agricultural chemicals, capable of heating and fumigating the agricultural chemicals while maintaining a proper desired temperature. The control device requires no separate temperature adjustor, and a plurality of the control devices can be simultaneously operated by limiting an excessive starting current flowing therethrough. The control device includes a first heating element having a constant resistance value regardless of variation of its temperature which generates heat in response to a current flowing therethrough at an initial power-on stage, a second heating element for generating heat connected in series to the first heating element and having a resistance value which increases in accordance with increases in its temperature, and a storage tank for storing the agricultural chemicals to be fumigated and heating the stored agricultural chemicals in response to heat generated from the first and second heating elements.

Abstract: The invention is an air freshener for use in automobiles, having a base-power unit and a detachable fragrance dispersing unit. The fragrance dispersing unit has a heating element disposed therein and is adapted to receive standard replaceable gel-scent cartridges. The detachable fragrance dispersing unit can be attached to an automobile vent system to utilize the vehicle's air moving system to disperse the fragrance throughout the automobile. The power supply in the base-power unit allows a user to select between drawing power from a cigarette lighter plug, a battery disposed within the base power unit, or a solar electric cell disposed on the outer surface of the base power unit.