Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.

Abstract: A solar-power battery air freshener includes a housing (100) with an oscillating fan (61) for emitting a fragrance to the surrounding environment. A solar-power battery (20) utilizes energy derived from natural sunlight or light emitted from a regular light fixture in order to provide power to an oscillating device wherein a fan (61) is connected. The oscillating device includes a circuit (44), a coil (45), and magnets (46) connected to vertical iron plates (41, 42). A bracket (60) is attached to the iron plate (41) in such a manner that a fan (61) can be attached to the bracket. A fragrance container (81) is located directly below the fan (61). The oscillating movement of the fan (61) disperses the fragrance emitted from the fragrance container (81) out of the housing through air vents (105) and into the room or vehicle being freshened.

Abstract: The improved method and apparatus for scented candle, is provided using a specifically sized and prepared candle body. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the candle body is uniformly an elongated cylinder. In the preferred embodiment, three vertical shafts are added to the set, specifically sized cylindrical candle body: (i) one shaft is a centrally drilled hole to a specified depth; (ii) a second shaft is a hole drilled off-center, to a specified depth; and (iii) a third shaft is a hole drilled into the center of the second shaft from the end of the second-shaft, specified depth through the bottom of the candle. A wick is inserted into the centrally drilled shaft. A heat conductive vial is inserted into the second shaft, with the vial open end directionally facing up towards and above the candle top. The vial is filled with a preselected fluid, such as fragrance oil.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for filtering gas comprising a microporous or microfibrous adsorbent filter (6) and means for forcing an air flow between an exhaust hood (2) and outlet duct (3) for the filtered air. The invention is characterized in that it comprises liquid spraying means (18) and centrifuging means arranged between the spray means and the filtered gas outlet. The particles wetted by the sprayer are blocked by the internal rotary filter and discharged with the carrier liquid towards an external container (10).

Abstract: It is the matter of a perfuming device for vehicles to be put, through a suitable fork, on the tabs of the air grille.

Abstract: A fan type chemical diffusing apparatus is disclosed which enables an apparatus main body, a chemical receptacle and a power supply housing to be made independent in volume from each other and which makes it possible to readily establish an amount of retention of a chemical relative to a rate of airflow produced by a fan, and a length of time period for its service. Disclosed also is a chemical receptacle that prevents chemical impregnated carrier particles from being seized in a space between the end face of the receptacle main body and a lid body, as well as a clip type fastener by which the apparatus can be fastened firmly to an object regardless of its thickness.

Abstract: Dual functional dispensers, wherein the dispensers comprise dispensing units independently capable of dispensing an actively dispersed spray or an evaporative long term dispersible material, comprise active dispensers in combination with passive dispensers of volatile materials. The passive dispenser may comprise the external shell of said dual function dispenser, and may be fashioned of a porous ceramic, plastic, or paper material impregnated with an evaporative passively dispersible material selected from the group consisting of fragrances, air fresheners, deodorizers, odor eliminators, malodor counteractants, insecticides, insect repellants, medicinal substances, disinfectants, sanitizers, mood enhancers, and aroma therapy compositions. The actively dispersed material may be the same or different. Refill units for such dispensers may comprise a spray can and associated control means, and an evaporative dispenser of dispersible material, provided either separately or as an integral unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus includes an envelope, and a sachet within the envelope that contains reactant, which generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, e.g., water. The envelope allows release of the gas from the envelope. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an envelope and a partition that separates two reactants within the envelope. The envelope allows an initiating agent into the envelope and release of the gas generated by the reactants in the presence of the initiating agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an enclosure for storing hunting apparel while imparting either a natural or artificial scent to the stored hunting apparel to mask the human scent, thereby improving the hunting of big game animals. The container has an apparel storage compartment and a scent source storage compartment. The container may be comprised of a rigid portable enclosure, a non-rigid portable enclosure, or a cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fumigating closed systems susceptible to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC). The method is particularly useful in a method for mitigating MIC in fire protection sprinkler systems.

Abstract: The invention concerns a scented room with several seats for visitors, through which flows an air current with varying fragrances. The fragrance is blown into the scented room from the outside through a flowing channel which is independent from a room air conditioning current feeding a small amount of air. The air quantity fed is passed through at least one processing circuit placed outside the scented room, to which varying fragrance sources can be attached. The scented room is designed as a scent channel through which as air current can flow longitudinally.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus includes an envelope, and a sachet within the envelope that contains reactant, which generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, e.g., water. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a barrier layer, a sachet layer disposed adjacent to the barrier layer, a reactant disposed between the barrier layer and the sachet layer that generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, and an envelope layer disposed adjacent to the sachet layer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of using chlorine dioxide gas for the fumigation of building spaces, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC, e.g., return supply ducts, heating and cooling coils and the like), vehicles, office spaces, process equipment, files, documents, mail, mail processing equipment, industrial process equipment and consumer related items under safe conditions.

Abstract: Methods to reduce the volitation and for neutralization of biological agents contained and emanating from objects such as mail pieces include the steps of providing an electrical charge to the biological agents, rendering the electrically charged airborne biological agents stationary, and neutralizing the stationary biological agents and the less volitant biological agents. The systems to reduce the volitation and for neutralization of biological agents include components capable of effecting the method described above.

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 improved method of counteracting or neutralizing airborne malodour comprising directing at the source of the malodour liquid droplets from a spray device containing a malodour counteracting composition, the improved method comprising imparting a unipolar charge to the said liquid droplets by double layer charging during the spraying of the liquid droplets by the spray device, the unipolar charge being at a level such that the said droplets have a charge to mass ratio of at least ±1×10−4C/kg.

Abstract: A humidifier meters water into a chamber in which it is subjected to ultraviolet light for a predetermined period of time sufficient to destroy microorganisms whereupon the static quantity of water is transferred to a water dispersing unit which discharges the decontaminated water in a finely divided form into the environment.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing scents into the environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispensing device is used in conjunction with an article of manufacture which contains one or more scents or aromatic materials. In such an embodiment, the dispensing device can include a housing and a removable, reusable/replayable, closed, multiple scent-containing article of manufacture which is removably inserted into or onto said housing.

Abstract: A deodorization apparatus comprises: a case body 2a formed therein with an air-flow passage 2i through which air flows; first and second lamp units 8, 10 disposed in an air-flow passage in the case body and adapted to generate ozone; first, second and third photo-catalyst filters 7, 9, 11 disposed in the air-flow passage in the case body and provided with photo-catalyst filters; and an impregnated carbon disposed on the downstream side of at least one of the first and second lamp units 8, 10 and the photo-catalyst filters and formed by impregnating an activated carbon adsorbing an odor component with at least one component of iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, nickel nitrate. According to this structure, the deodorization effect at the one passing of the contaminated air, in the air-flow passage, containing odor component is improved, the usable life time can be elongated, and the maintenance of the impregnated carbon, can be simplified.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dispensers for dual functional use, wherein the dispensers are independently capable of dispensing a spray or an evaporative long term dispersible material. Also disclosed are refill units for such dispensers, which refill units comprise a spray can and associated control means, and an evaporative dispenser which may be activated by removal of a covering membrane which is impermeable to a volatile dispersible material. The spray and the evaporative volatile dispersible may or may not be the same material, permitting the consumer greater flexibility and choice.

Abstract: A metallic compound layer exhibiting a photocatalytic activity function is formed on the surface of light absorbing material so as to provide the property of deodorizing air or an object coming in contact with the material. Preferably, the metallic compound layer is fixed on the surface of the light absorbing material. Alternatively, the metallic compound layer is formed as a material in which the surface region includes an outer portion mainly formed of a metallic mixture including a metallic oxide, such as titanium oxide. As a method of manufacturing the light absorbing material is coated with a metallic compound for improving photocatalytic activity, and then is processed into a desired shape.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for releasing fragrance. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a first scented layer that releases a first portion of fragrance and a second scented layer adjacent to the first layer that releases a second portion of fragrance. The second portion of fragrance is released after the first portion of fragrance is released. Exemplary applications include air fresheners and fragrance samplers.

Abstract: A multi-layer deodorizing device having at least one generally flat, fragrance-infused layer enabling cloaking of unpleasant odors, at least one odor-absorbent layer enabling substantial removal of malodors from a surface or personal article, and a specialized shape enabling deodorization of a targeted personal article, such as for exemplary purposes only, a shoe, wherein an individual desires to utilize a temporary storage period to remove odors and refresh a personal article, such as a shoe.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for decontaminating mail. The preferred embodiment includes a sealable container of sufficient size to hold one or more pieces of mail. A chamber, in gaseous communication with the container, holds a quantity of oxidizer material, and a heater is used to raise the temperature of the oxidizer to form a disinfecting gas that permeates the mail. The oxidizer material is preferably a liquid such as chlorine dioxide or hydrogen peroxide. The apparatus may further include a timer so that the oxidizer is heated for a desired period of time, a pressure relief valve, and/or an indicator responsive to the pressure within the container when sealed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for dispersing an air modifying agent (e.g. a fragrance) in air. The air modifying agent and an electrolyte are entrained in a gel-based aqueous reservoir (7), which contacts a pair of electrodes (8, 9) which are +ve and −ve with respect to each other to provide an electrical potential between the electrodes. The electrical potential powers a small motor and fan (13, 14) which disperse the air modifying agent from the surface of the reservoir (7) to the surrounding atmosphere via apertures (16) in a housing (10) of the apparatus. The electrical potential can power additional or alternative electrical devices such as lighting and heating devices, and the arrangement may be such that the extent of exhaustion of the air modifying agent from the reservoir (7) corresponds generally to the extent of exhaustion of electrode (8, 9) activity, whereby the operability of the electrical device indicates the presence of air modifying agent in the reservoir (7).

Abstract: An apparatus for generating odor including a disk having a substrate with a dispersing material retaining at least one releasable aroma positioned with respect to the substrate. The dispersing material includes a structure, such as a plurality of openable pores, that is physically responsive to a stimulus such as heat or light. A device provides the stimulus to the dispersing material upon demand as a function of a signal, wherein the plurality of pores within the dispersing material are reversibly enlarged as a result of the stimulus.

Abstract: A method of dispensing fragrant vapor into the ambient. A container having a fragrant material and a reactant system therein is provided, wherein the reactant system generates heat when an aqueous solution is added to the container. An aqueous solution is then added to the container such that the reactant system generates heat which releases fragrant vapor. A device for dispensing fragrance is also provided.

Abstract: An aromatic bag freshener specifically for the interior of various types of carrying bags, including handbags and athletic bags, provides a highly perforated, hollow, decorative holder that allows the insertion and placement of pre-scented material within the holder. Fragrance may escape from the pre-scented material to the ambient environment within the bag through the perforated area of the holder. The holder may take the shape of a teardrop, flower petal, geometric shape, or the like, and extends from a decorative chain, strap or other attachment element with an end hook, pin, or magnetic clasp to fasten the holder to the inside of the bag. The scent carrying material may comprise pre-scented wax-based material, scented molded polymer, formed absorbent carrier material infused with fragrance, or other scented material. The holder, and scented insert are organized into a kit which has a matching color coded position, emotive word, and/or associated name for each fragrance.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus includes an envelope, and a sachet within the envelope that contains reactant, which generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, e.g., water. The envelope allows release of the gas from the envelope. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an envelope and a partition that separates two reactants within the envelope. The envelope allows an initiating agent into the envelope and release of the gas generated by the reactants in the presence of the initiating agent.

Abstract: A deodorizer includes (a) a deodorant which decomposes odor, (b) a tank containing the deodorant therein, (c) at least one nozzle which blows out the deodorant downwardly in the form of jet, (d) a conduit connecting the tank to the nozzle, (e) a pump which feeds the deodorant to the nozzle from the tank through the conduit, (f) a chamber which surrounds a distal end of the nozzle and is formed with an air inlet, and (g) a deodorizing tower which is in fluid communication with the chamber and which extends towards the deodorant contained in the tank.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal and insecticidal treatment of ambient air. Said method consists in circulating air (1) through a permeable container wherein is placed at least a treating agent. The invention is characterised in that the treating agent (2) is used as bactericide, fungicide, virucide and insecticide additionally to mechanical air filtering, and is distributed uniformly inside the container (4) so as to prevent micro-organisms from developing on the container itself. The invention is applicable to caloric-exchanging and air-recycling installations and appliances, and to coating elements of building surfaces.

Abstract: A fragrance emitter used with internet is disclosed. The fragrance emitter is able to emit various kinds of fragrance stored in vessels according to the command sent by a frequency detector which is used to search for the existence of a specific frequency specially used by a specific web site. Therefore, when the existence of a specific frequency matches with a predetermined frequency, the electromagnetic valve is able to activate the movement of a valve mounted on a fragrance vessel in an air tight manner, such that the fragrance is ventilated and mix with the air by a fan.

Abstract: A vehicle cabin air filter whose filter material carries microcapsules containing at least one volatile substance, the microcapsules being suitable for diffusing said volatile substance progressively into the air passing through the filter.

Abstract: A substance distribution apparatus has a receiver for receiving a signal containing at least a substance component. The apparatus further has a substance generator for producing a plurality of desired substances. A processor communicates with the receiver and the substance generator to interpret the desired substance signal and causes the substance generator to generate and release selected of the desired substances which correspond to the desired substance signal. The apparatus may further include tactile features such as a water mist generator and temperature regulation.

Abstract: 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. There are further present a covering cap which, when the container with wick has been inserted into the housing, is movable up and down over the wick, and control means for setting the position of the covering cap.

Abstract: A device for detecting, isolating and exterminating hazardous microbiological agents contained inside delicate objects such as envelopes and packages commonly used in worldwide mail and transport systems which may be safely used in houses, is very economic and which can be easily produced.

Abstract: This Invention Patent refers to an air sterilization system for child incubators. The object of this Patent is to provide the child with air which is less polluted or free from pathogenic microorganisms that might put its health at risk or prolong its stay in the incubator and/or clinic or hospital, and that of the other persons or patients that might come into contact with the air exiting the same incubator in the case of a child with an infectious manifestations.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for testing one or more sterilization indicators (e.g., biological indicators or chemical indicators) or other articles by contacting them under controlled sterilization conditions with a flowing antimicrobial gas containing hydrogen peroxide vapor are disclosed. This invention also provides apparatus and method for testing sterilization processes that use a flowing antimicrobial gas containing hydrogen peroxide vapor under controlled sterilization conditions, or for testing materials for such processes under controlled sterilization conditions, or for testing both such processes and such materials under controlled sterilization conditions. There can be an essentially square-wave contact of the sterilization indicators or other articles with the antimicrobial gas (i.e.

Abstract: An odorizer/deodorizer device includes two shells forming a housing defining an internal cavity. A scented insert is disposed within the housing. The insert may be an absorbent pad containing a liquid-based scent material. An end of the housing is configured such so as to be securely positioned in alignment with a fan outlet of an electrical device. The housing may include a tab having an aperture which receives a hook attachable to the fan or electrical device for positioning the housing relative to the fan. The housing includes vents to allow air to be forced therethrough. The scented insert may also include apertures to facilitate the flow of air therethrough so that as the fan is in operation, the air forced therethrough is odorize or deodorized.

Abstract: A heated volatile dispenser and a volatile carrier for use therewith are disclosed. The volatile dispenser has a closed heating chamber having ceiling and exit vents. A fuel burner is contained within the heating chamber, and a carrier holder is positioned over the fuel burner. The carrier holder holds a volatile carrier in a location above the fuel burner such that hot combustion products from the fuel burner pass the carrier holder and directly heat a volatile carrier held thereby. The volatile carrier may be held in an edge-on orientation with respect to the flow of hot gases, or transversely with respect to them. The volatile carrier has an inward end that has a cross-sectional profile made to be complementary to that of an insert slot through which the volatile carrier must be inserted for use. Methods of dispensing volatiles are disclosed.

Abstract: An air treatment device that is placed in fluid communication with an environment to be treated or an air stream moving about an automotive air handling apparatus, that includes, among other elements, a replenishable and or resealable porous container, which is or which contains a treatment substance. The container is preferably positioned proximate to the air stream supplying tempered air to the passenger compartment of the vehicle by an optional retainer that supports the container by way of one or more attachment devices. The retainer may be formed from a telescopically mated pair of side walls. The attachment device(s) are preferably configured to adjustably and releasably connect the treatment device to the air handling apparatus and equipment. In variations of the preferred configurations, the attachment devices can include magnets, adhesives, hook and loop type fasteners, reconfigurable clips, and posts and ties, and any desired combination thereof.

Abstract: A solar-power battery air freshener with oscillating fan for providing a device with solar-power battery utilizing the energy derived from natural sunlight or light emitted from regular room light fixture. The solar-power battery is operationaly connected to an oscillating device wherein a fan is connected. The oscillating or to and fro movement of the fan moves fragrance emitted from the volatile substance of the fragrance out of the housing to the room or vehicle being freshened. The inventive device includes a solar-power battery 20 is attached to a housing 100 which contains a circuit 44, a coil 45, and magnets 46 connected to a vertical iron plates 41 & 42. The vertical iron plate's 41 & 42 upper portion is connected to a shaft which gives the iron plate 41 & 42 the mobility to oscillate due to the reaction of the coil 45 and the magnet 46. A bracket 60 is attached to the iron plate 41 in such a manner that a fan 61 can be attached to the bracket.

Abstract: An air treatment device that is placed in fluid communication with an environment to be treated or an air stream moving about an air handling apparatus, that includes, among other elements, a replenishable and or resealable porous container, which is or which contains a treatment substance. The container is preferably positioned proximate to the air stream by an optional retainer that supports the container by way of one or more attachment devices. The retainer may be formed from a telescopically mated pair of side walls. The attachment device(s) are preferably configured to adjustably and releasably connect the treatment device to the air handling apparatus and equipment. In variations of the preferred configurations, the attachment devices can include magnets, adhesives, hook and loop type fasteners, reconfigurable clips, and posts and ties, and any desired combination thereof.

Abstract: A mosquito fumigator is provided. The mosquito fumigator includes a heating device, having a first substance and a second substance causing a chemical exothermic reaction separately disposed in a closed space of a case, configured such that heat generated by the reaction of the first and second substances is transferred to a radiation plate positioned on the case to heat a mosquito coil placed on the radiation plate, and an operating pin causing the reaction between the first and second substances inside the heating device. The mosquito fumigator heats and fumigates existing electric mosquito coils using heat generated by an exothermic reaction of chemical substances without a separate power supply, and is advantageously used outdoors.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for continuous long term dosing of CO2 in biologically used media, comprising the steps below: i) expelling an aqueous acid solution from a storage container by means of a chemical reaction which generates gas pressure, ii) dripping the acid solution into a solid and/or liquid carbonate or hydrogen carbonate composition, and iii) supply of the corresponding CO2 to the medium which is used biologically, as well as a set and a reequipment set for carrying out this method.

Abstract: In the present invention, a process for plasma treatment of an object's surface to be treated comprises the creation of a plasma, the application of the plasma to the surface to be treated, and the excitation of the surface to be treated, such that it undulates. The energy for excitation of the surface may come from the process creating the plasma, from an external source, or from a combination of these two sources. The vibration of the surface to be treated preferably takes place while the plasma is being applied to the surface to be treated, but depending on the treatment to carry out, it may also take place just prior to and/or just after the application phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-functional assembly for toilet products useful in the toilet space by designing an air freshener that has functions of deodorizing and aromatizing air into an hanging assembly that can joint with other toilet products such as the toilet-paper roll, the tooth mug, the tooth brush and the like.

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: The present invention provides for apparatus for the conditioning of air for human use. The apparatus is comprised of: (a) a fluid flux generator for generating a flux of particulate precursor material; an activator for activating said particulate precursor material in a gas-to-particle reaction for forming atmospherically unstable products for the encapsulation of harmful airborne agents.

Abstract: A purifying agent or the like which can improve purifying performance is obtained. A container (12) of a purifying agent generating apparatus (10) contains a solution (14), into which a surface-active agent has been dissolved, and ozone gas is supplied thereto. In this way, a purifying agent (34) (i.e., aggregate of ozone-containing bubbles (32), each of which includes an ozone-containing membrane, into which ozone has been dissolved, and ozone-containing gas, which is contained in the inner portion of the membrane and includes ozone) is generated. Therefore, odor which fills a sealed space can be removed and a higher purifying performance is obtained.