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Publication number: 20120070182Abstract: A smell dilution unit includes: a blower fan; a duct which guides an external air introduced from the blower fan; and a deodorization unit which contains a smell masking agent and allows an odor of the smell masking agent to be mixed with the external air introduced from the blower fan. Since the deodorization unit containing the smell masking agent, which is replaceable, is installed in the duct, the smell dilution unit may dilute an unpleasant smell generated during printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-kyun Jung, Heung-sup Park, Taek-yong Jung, Chang-woo Jung
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Patent number: 8128869Abstract: An air sanitization system including a reactive oxygen species generator, a variable speed fan, a pathogen sensor and a controller. The reactive oxygen species generator generates reactive oxygen species from an oxygen-containing gas and discharges the reactive oxygen species to a conditioned space. The variable speed fan directs the oxygen-containing gas to the reactive oxygen species generator at a controlled speed. The pathogen sensor senses a level of airborne pathogens in the conditioned space and generates a signal indicative of the level of pathogens sensed. The controller receives the signal from the pathogen sensor and varies the speed of the variable speed fan in response to the signal to decrease a speed of the variable speed fan in response to an increase in the level of airborne pathogens sensed by the pathogen sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Hussmann CorporationInventor: Ted Wayne Sunderland
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Patent number: 8128876Abstract: An apparatus for providing pollution free air to an individual includes an enclosed or semi-enclosed space or compartment for surround or partially surrounding an individual's head or upper body to separate the individual from polluted air. A filter assembly and fan forcing polluted air through the filter assembly and into the enclosure. The filter assembly includes a first filter for removing relatively large particles such as sand or dust from the polluted air while a second HAPA filter removes airborne allergens before forcing non-polluted air into the enclosed or semi-enclosed space.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Fatema S. Al-Thallab, Omar Al-Bannai, Ahmad Al Hashash
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Patent number: 8124009Abstract: Aeration drying and disinfecting grain crops in bulk and pretreating seeds includes passing through a bulk of grain crops and seeds disinfecting and drying agents including an ozone and air mixture and surrounding air, subdividing the disinfecting and drying agents into a plurality of streams spaced from one another in a vertical direction, and passing the streams at different heights through levels located at corresponding heights of the bulk of grain crops and seeds transversely in a substantially horizontal direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Vitaliy G. Danchenko, Ronald T. Noyes, Larysa P. Potapovych
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Patent number: 8061628Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marié St. Pierre
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Patent number: 8062598Abstract: The present invention refers to a volatile substance diffuser based on permeable membrane with a closure where a solid wall is applied to or separated from the membrane to stop or allow evaporation, respectively. The shape of the membrane is adapted to compensate possible vacuum inside the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Zobele Holding SpaInventors: Edoardo Bertassi, David Moreno, José Antonio Muñoz, Cedric Morhain
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Publication number: 20110268605Abstract: An apparatus for producing a scent, constituted of: a directional air mover arranged to produce an air flow exhibiting an angular velocity in relation to a central linear axis of the air flow; a plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements arranged about the produced air flow, each of the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements distal of the directional air mover such that scent from any of the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements are not deposited on any surface of the directional air mover; and a control unit in communication with each of the directional air mover and the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements. Preferably, the plurality of electronically controlled scent producing elements is arranged radially about the central linear axis of the air flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: SCENTCOM LTD.Inventor: Yossi Haran
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Patent number: 8048379Abstract: An air freshener includes a housing having at least a first compartment and a second compartment, each of the first and second compartments having vents. The air freshener includes a first fan unit disposed within the first compartment and a second fan unit disposed within the second compartment. The air freshener also includes a first fragrance emitting substance disposed within the first compartment proximate the first fan unit and a second fragrance emitting substance disposed within the second compartment proximate the second fan unit. A programmable processor is operatively connected to a power source and the first and second fan units and configured to drive at least one of the first and second fan units so as to promote discharge of one of the first and second fragrance emitting substances from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Hyso Technology LLCInventor: Simon Sassoon
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Patent number: 8043570Abstract: The invention relates to a diffusion device (1) for an automotive vehicle. The diffusion device (1) comprises a housing (2) with an ambient air inlet (3), a treated air outlet (3), a diffusion chamber (4) and an insert (7). The insert (7) is located inside the diffusion chamber (4) and contains at least one volatile agent (AV1). The insert (7) can rotate via an electric motor (12) for selectively diffusing or not the volatile agent (AV1). The diffusion device (1) also comprises a blower (13) fixed on the housing (2). The insert (7) comprises a member (15) which carries two cartridges (8, 9) containing volatile agent. The member (15) rotates with the insert (7) and can be axially displaced by extraction means. These extraction means expels the member (15) out of the housing (2) when the user pushes on the cap (14).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Vincent Feuillard, Didier Loup, Gilles Elliot, Petr Stanek
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Patent number: 8043569Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery and more precisely it concerns a device, and the consumer articles associated therewith, for dispensing an active composition into the surrounding space. The device includes an active liquid, a reservoir holding the active liquid, a wick-/emanator structure composed of a wicking part and an emitting part, the latter having an evaporative surface to be directly exposed to the surrounding space when the device is activated and being housed in a moveable housing assembly, activation of the device occurring without need to removing the housing assembly and or the wick-/emanator structure, the device further comprising a rotor arranged in a manner providing for rotation of wicking or emitting parts to allow forced evaporation of the active volatile upon activation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Firmenich SAInventor: Lyse Tranzeat
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Patent number: 8038936Abstract: A cooking device includes a cooking chamber; a first deodorization region along which air from the cooking chamber flows and in which a plasma discharge is generated for removing odor-producing materials generated in the cooking chamber from the air; and a bypass region along which air from the cooking chamber flows to bypass the first deodorization region.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sung Hun Sim, Hyun Jung Kim
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Patent number: 8025845Abstract: A blower type chemical diffusing apparatus is disclosed which can be of service for an extended period of time and does not give rise to refuse disposal problems. The blower type chemical diffusing apparatus of the invention has an air blower, a chemical retainer and a fuel cell included in the apparatus body whereby powering the air blower to drive it with the fuel cell causes chemical from the chemical retainer to be emitted into an environmental atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Fumakilla LimitedInventors: Satoshi Yamasaki, Kazunori Yamamoto, Shinya Kawamura, Yasuharu Takei, Takao Jo
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Patent number: 8017090Abstract: Phosphine gas is generated by agitating a reaction mixture of a metal phosphide and water with agitation air in a reaction pot of a phosphine gas generator. The resulting phosphine gas is then diluted with dilution air to produce a fumigant phosphine gas which is directly delivered to a commodity for fumigation. The reaction pot does not have any rotating means such as agitators, rotors, or stirrers. The generator provides on-site generation of phosphine gas in a rapid manner improving the fumigation efficiency for a commodity, such as grain, preferably contained within a storage structures, such as a grain silo. The generator has a built in deactivation system for the unused metal phosphide and phosphine gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: United Phosphorus Ltd.Inventors: Shroff Rajnikant Devidas, Pushpaksen P. Asher
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Patent number: 8016207Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emmitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
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Patent number: 7998419Abstract: In order to efficiently kill airborne fungi in a room, an ion generator includes an ion generator, a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature, and a humidity sensor for detecting a humidity. The ion generator is controlled based on a temperature detection result detected by the temperature sensor and a humidity detection result detected by the humidity sensor. As ions are generated in accordance with the temperature and humidity, airborne fungi can efficiently be killed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kenji Furuhashi, Naoyuki Shigemoto, Mamoru Morikawa
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Patent number: 7981367Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre
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Patent number: 7981468Abstract: An apparatus (10) for surface treating particulate material (M) with surface treatment particles (S) includes a substantially cylindrical body (12) having a top (18), bottom (16) and sidewall (14). A mixing chamber (42) is defined within the body (12). At least one injector inlet (36) and at least one process air inlet (32) are in communication with the mixing chamber (42). At least one outlet (34) is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber (42).Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Stewart W. Blair, Tomas G. P. McHugh, Greg Munro
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Publication number: 20110163178Abstract: A large scale vapor dispersion apparatus for dispersing a vapor of essential oil without the use of water by forcing an air stream through and/or over a volume of the essential oil, vaporizing a portion of the essential oil, controlling the vaporization rate by increasing or decreasing the amount of heated air passing through the essential oil, and distributing the air and vapor mixture over a large scale space. The apparatus includes a blower, an evaporator assembly, piping joining the blower to the evaporator assembly, and a tray containing an essential oil. Other aspects in accordance with the present invention include a damper directing a portion of the air above and/or below the tray, and a vapor dispersing device for dispersing the air and vapor exhausted from the apparatus into a large space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: HINSILBLON LABORATORIESInventor: Timothy W. PLANKER
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Patent number: 7972564Abstract: The present invention provides a combined labyrinthine fluid sterilizing apparatus, comprising a chamber having an inlet and an outlet as well as a blower/fan provided in the chamber. Ultraviolet lamps are mounted in the lumen of the chamber. The lumen of the chamber is divided by a plurality of bafflers having pores. The pores in the adjacent bafflers are arranged to stagger up and down or from side to side. A mesh plate is provided at the pore. The top and bottom plates of the chamber can be flipped open. The baffler is inserted in the slots in the inner side of the front and back plates. The top and bottom plates have the pore and a cover plate which are both covered by a shield. At least one of the bafflers has a pore, and is provided with a one-way openable valve. The blower is mounted at the pore of the baffler. The chamber and the bafflers are coated with a layer of titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Solar City LimitedInventor: Hak-Man Chan
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Publication number: 20110116977Abstract: A blower type chemical diffusing apparatus is small in thickness, simple in structure, and reduced in cost. The apparatus allows the chemical and a battery to be exchanged readily and facilitates electrically connecting the battery to the motor in the blower. The apparatus casing includes a first and a second side casing counterpart hinged together to allow opening and closing. The apparatus further includes a blower with a motor and fan mounted in the first casing body. A chemical cartridge is disposed between the blower and the second casing body, and contains a chemical impregnated body which includes a carrier in the form of a sheet impregnated with the chemical. The first casing body has a battery accommodating recess in which dry cells are removably accepted to drive the motor and thereby to rotate the fan. Air is thus forced to flow through the chemical cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: FUMAKILLA LIMITEDInventors: Kazunori YAMAMOTO, Shinya KAWAMURA, Satoshi YAMASAKI, Yasuharu TAKEI, Takao JO
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Publication number: 20110089255Abstract: An in-vehicle smell notification system including a vehicle operating computer. A detector is operably connected with the vehicle operating computer and adapted to identify multiple external stimuli. A scent emitter includes multiple scent reservoirs. A controller is operably connected with the detector and the scent emitter and adapted to identify each of the multiple external stimuli and release a predetermined scent from the scent emitter upon identification of a predetermined stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Michael Kolich
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Patent number: 7917018Abstract: Disclosed herein are wearable devices for dispensing insect repellents, fragrances, and/or other chemicals along the outside of the clothing of a human, to avoid the need to apply such chemicals directly to clothing or to human's skin. The devices have an on/off switch that automatically controls a shutter which enables and restricts air flow, while also controlling fan operation and covering of a use-up cue. The device also is designed to prevent fan operation when an impregnated slab is not present. Also disclosed are preferred refills for use with such devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Schumacher, Raymund J. Alfaro, Dirk K. Nickel, Tyler D. Duston, Michael T. Hudak, Sean P. Kingston, Anne T. Maghasi, Kwamena Gyakye deGraft-Johnson
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Patent number: 7905426Abstract: A snowglobe assembly for emitting a fragrance to an ambient environment. A motor may be provided to agitate particulate material inside the globe.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: For Your Ease Only, Inc.Inventor: Lori Greiner
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Patent number: 7901618Abstract: A large convoluted space, such as a multi-story concourse of an airport is isolated and a chemical or biological agent in the concourse is deactivated. A plurality of deactivation gas sources (100) introduce a deactivation gas at multiple points along the concourse. Fans (66, 106) circulate the deactivation gas, sensors (110) sense concentrations of the deactivation gas at numerous points around the concourse and exhaust fans (66) exhaust air, spent deactivation gas, and some deactivation gas. A control processor (84) controls the generators, the circulation fans, and the exhaust fans in accordance with the gas concentrations sensed by the sensors to increase and decrease deactivation gas concentration in selected subregions of the concourse by increasing or decreasing generation, increasing or decreasing exhausting, or altering flow patterns among subregions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Steris LLCInventors: Iain F. McVey, Paul A. Wiget, Michael A. Centanni, Lewis I. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20110038761Abstract: Wearable devices for dispensing insect repellents, fragrances, and/or other chemicals along the outside of the clothing of a human are disclosed. They are of the type that are clipped onto a belt or the like, and use a powered fan to dispense active. They are configured with fan rotor arrangements to minimize power use while still achieving acceptable air flow rates. These changes permit use of smaller batteries and more compact arrangements for battery positioning. This in turn permits a much more compact and lightweight construction to achieve the desired results. The devices are also provided with a rotatable clip structure to render use of the device more comfortable when the user is seated and to provide greater control over the direction of the dispensing. Further, they are provided with modified lids to facilitate active refill replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Saleh A. Saleh, David C. Belongia, Nitin Sharma, Paul E. Furner, Kwamena Gyakye deGraft-Johnson, Raymund J. Alfaro, Donald J. Schumacher
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Patent number: 7887760Abstract: A blower type chemical diffusing apparatus is small in thickness, simple in structure and reduced in cost structurally. This apparatus allows the chemical and battery to be exchanged readily and to facilitate electrically connecting battery to the motor in the blower. The apparatus casing comprises a first and a second side casing counterpart hinged together to allow its opening and closure. The apparatus also includes a blower with a motor and fan mounted in the first casing body. A chemical cartridge is disposed between the blower and the second casing body. The cartridge contains a chemical impregnated body that comprises a carrier in the form of a sheet impregnated with chemical. Also provided in the first casing body is a battery accommodating recess in which dry cells may removably be accepted to drive the motor and thereby to rotate the fan. Air is thus forced to flow through the chemical cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Fumakilla LimitedInventors: Kazunori Yamamoto, Shinya Kawamura, Satoshi Yamasaki, Yasuharu Takei, Takao Jo
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Publication number: 20110027124Abstract: The electric fragrance diffuser including a housing having a plurality of outlet and inlet vents, a chamber for holding a fragrance medium, and a fan for drawing air from the inlet vents and creating an updraft airflow which facilitates the emission of the fragrance from the fragrance medium. The electric fragrance diffuser also includes a cowling structure for increasing and directing airflow in an upward direction. The cowling structure further interacts with inlet vents in the housing for accelerating the airflow in an upward direction and thereby accelerating the emission of the fragrance from the fragrance medium, wherein the fragrance is released from the apparatus via the outlet vents. The electric fragrance diffuser further comprises a storage compartment for storing at least one additional fragrance medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Eric M. Albee, Sandra J. Keeley, Kathryn Ludwig, Heidi Valentino
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Patent number: 7879299Abstract: Accessories and methods for ceiling paddle fan fixtures for enhancing room air quality and killing common air borne viruses by air sterilization immediately within the room where the germs originate in a relatively large and diffuse sterilization zone at a relatively low UV radiation level through which a relatively high volume of air is circulated by a paddle fan.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: John J. McEllen
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Patent number: 7875108Abstract: An inactivating device for inactivating virus, bacteria, etc. including a humidifying unit for humidifying flowing air, a humidifying water supply unit for supplying the humidifying unit with humidifying water containing active oxygen species achieved by electrolyzing tap water, and a concentration adjusting unit for adjusting the concentration of the active oxygen species in the humidifying water to a predetermined concentration.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuo Takahashi, Hiroshi Noguchi, Hiroaki Usui, Tsuyoshi Rakuma, Tetsuya Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7854394Abstract: A timed aerosol fragrance dispenser includes a housing containing a programmable microprocessor, a low-voltage DC power source, a piezoelectric assembly for spraying timed bursts of fragrance, and circuitry for activating the piezoelectric assembly, and a magnetic reed switch air flow detector. A fragrance-containing reservoir attaches to the housing, which incorporates a clip which allows the dispenser to be secured to a heating and air conditioning vent register. When the air flow detector senses air flow from the vent register, the microcontroller in combination with other circuitry generates current pulses having a voltage sufficiently high to activate the piezoelectric assembly. Intervals between pulses are switch selectable. In addition, the normal programming can be overridden to spray fragrance for a set period even in the absence of air flow from the vent register.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventors: Michael Mac Powell, Aaron M. Best, David J. Havell
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Patent number: 7845213Abstract: Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E. Adair, Michael C. Liptrot, Qing Song
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Patent number: 7833492Abstract: Disclosed herein are wearable devices for dispensing insect repellents, fragrances, and/or other chemicals along the outside of the clothing of a human, to avoid the need to apply such chemicals directly to clothing or to human's skin. The devices have an on/off switch that automatically controls a shutter which enables and restricts air flow, while also controlling fan operation and covering of a use-up cue. The device also is designed to prevent fan operation when an impregnated slab is not present. Also disclosed are preferred refills for use with such devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Schumacher, Raymund J. Alfaro, Dirk K. Nickel, Tyler D. Duston, Michael T. Hudak, Sean P. Kingston, Anne T. Maghasi, Kwamena Gyakye deGraft-Johnson
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Publication number: 20100272615Abstract: The aroma lamp contains a transparent, three-dimensional body member with a viscous fluid and a paddling element configured inside. The body member is placed on top of a base member, inside which an aroma producing element and light generating elements are provided. Additionally, a driving element spinning a fan element to disperse aroma and a magnet engaging the paddling element is also housed inside the base member. As such, the aroma lamp produces visually appealing effect by the light projected from the light generating element while disperses aroma by the fan element's air flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: CHIN-SHENG YANG
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Publication number: 20100226818Abstract: A multiple-purpose deodorant dispenser unit is provided, comprising: (a) first apparatus adapted for alternatively receiving (i) an aerosol spray deodorant container, (ii) an open deodorant container having gel, liquid or solid deodorant therein, or (iii) a wick cylinder having deodorant therein; (b) second apparatus adjacent to the first apparatus adapted for alternatively containing (i) a spray actuating head device for activating a nozzle in the aerosol spray deodorant container to emit a spray of vaporized deodorant, or (ii) a fan head device for directing a movement of air in the vicinity of either the open container or the wick cylinder; and (c) a third apparatus having electrical means for alternatively operating the spray actuating head device or the fan head device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: F-MATIC, INC.Inventors: Haruyoshi Miyagi, Daniel J. Rodrique, David Bernstein, Christian Weaver
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Patent number: 7785541Abstract: A mount for aiming and firing an aerosol spray can having housing with legs extending from a housing point creating a central axis whereby the housing and aerosol can freely rotate 360 degrees serving to stir the can contents and having rotative fasteners for fixing the angle of the housing and therefore spray path to a desired target and an adjustable laser for targeting and calibrating the device, with an access door and locking member for securing an aerosol spray can therein, whereby when actuated via remote control, operates to turn a cam and series of linkages in a manner whereby a pushrod is driven downwards to discharge the held aerosol can at an interval relative to the cams speed setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: David Fiorello
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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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Patent number: 7776276Abstract: An air filtering system for a vehicle includes a housing having a fan, a HEPA filter, a carbon-impregnated military cloth and a scent dispersing mechanism received therein. Air intake modules are positioned at desired locations within the vehicle passenger compartment, each of which is in communication with the housing interior. To remove smoke or other pollutants, a passenger activates the fan to deliver ambient air to the housing interior whereby the HEPA filter removes particles while the charcoal cloth removes entrained odors. The housing also includes a fragrance dispenser for dispersing a scented material, if desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventor: Veltilena Newbolt
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Publication number: 20100196215Abstract: An in-duct apparatus for sanitizing air includes a reaction unit, configured to be mounted in an air duct, for generating reactive oxygen species from oxygen in air received in the reaction unit to be sanitized. Airborne contaminants in the received air are substantially neutralized by the generated reactive oxygen species before the air is discharged from the reaction unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: AirOcare, Inc.Inventor: Terrance O. Woodbridge
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Publication number: 20100196195Abstract: A liquid delivery device for use in conjunction with an air filter in a forced air circulation system. The device includes a liquid reservoir, a dispersion device connected to the reservoir, a compressor, and a mounting device configured to slidably retain an air filter. The device may be used in conjunction with an HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: Tim Moschel
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Patent number: 7758807Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor with reduced levels of chlorine vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Diane Mellett
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Patent number: 7744833Abstract: Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E. Adair, Michael C. Liptrot, Qing Song
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Publication number: 20100129268Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1), particularly a child-safe device, for projecting and or directing a scent that includes a housing (10) having a drive mechanism (30) contained therein, a housing cap (20) to enclose the housing (10), an air projector removably connected to a drive shaft of the drive mechanism (30), and a scent-releasing substance in the vicinity of the air projector; as well as methods of using, refilling and marketing the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: HOME FOCUS DEVELOPMENT LTD.Inventor: Jacob Ranis Stokholm Andersen
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System and Method of Controlling Dust and/or Odors with a Blower Unit and a Deployable Baffle Member
Publication number: 20100126340Abstract: A system and method for controlling dust and/or odors comprises a blower unit and baffle member deployed downstream of the blower unit. The blower unit comprises a fan propelled mister with a discharge tube and a fan disposed in the discharge tube adapted for drawing air into the discharge tube and creating a high velocity air flow exiting therefrom. The discharge tube has a plurality of nozzles and a fluid source is placed in communication with the nozzles such that the nozzles discharge fluid particles that are entrained in a high velocity air flow exiting from the discharge tube distal end. A baffle member is deployed downstream of the blower unit at an elevation above the blower unit so as to alter a flow path of ambient air flowing through a discharge path of the blower unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Dust Control Technology, Inc.Inventor: Edwin Peterson -
Patent number: 7722844Abstract: An exhaust smoke denitrating apparatus in which using an NH3 injection unit, compressed air is fed from blower to ejector for extracting of exhaust gas from HRSG1, and with thus obtained mixed gas, NH3-containing gas is produced from NH3 water by NH3 water evaporator, the NH3-containing gas injected through NH3-containing gas injection nozzle of the HRSG1 disposed on a front stream side of denitration catalyst layer. As any high-temperature exhaust gas is cooled and diluted by compressed air, there is no danger of oxidation of NH3 during the stage of evaporation of NH3 water. The moisture level of exhaust gas can be lowered, thereby enabling inhibition of any drain generation in exhaust gas extraction piping. Air warming within NH3 water evaporation system can be carried out at an early stage.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Ryosuke Nakagawa, Tetsurou Hikino
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Patent number: 7722838Abstract: An on-demand system for preventing and/neutralizing bioactive substances employs real time monitoring of the fluid for bioactive substances. Once a specific bioactive substance is detected, then a specific neutralizing substance is selected, such as an oxidizing substance, intense ultraviolet light, a neutralizing substance or other substances selected for particular threats. In another example of the invention, a device neutralizing a substance would include a container that would be capable of containing each of the plurality of precursors, a collecting space for receiving each of the plurality of precursors selected by the selector, and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the neutralizing substance. In one example the neutralizing substance is formulated by the reactions of the precursors in order to neutralize the substance.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: GRAHN - Monde Groupe de Reflexion & D'ActionInventor: Berg P. Hyacinthe
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Patent number: 7722807Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and containers for emitting volatile compositions. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a device that includes a holding mechanism for substantially concurrently and releasably retaining two containers. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a first container having a first volatile composition and a second container having a second volatile composition where the first and the second containers are operably connected to each other to form a cartridge. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of emitting a first and a second volatile composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Michael Sean Farrell, Gary Jay Groznik, Dean Robert McCoy
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Patent number: 7718119Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a desired smell by processing smell information through a combination of a computer system and a perfume generating means. In order to generate a desired smell under control of a computer, preset perfume information concerning a smell classification table, kinds of preset perfume corresponding to the items of smell in the smell classification table, the amount of smell to be generated and the variation with time of the amount is registered, the item of a specific smell is selected from the smell classification table, and relevant pieces of the preset perfume information corresponding to the item of the specific smell is extracted. A deodorant may be combined or various smells may be combined with an image.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventors: Yukinobu Tajima, Hideki Tanemura, Naoki Urushihata
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Patent number: 7718122Abstract: This invention relates to particulate forms of carrier materials containing an oxidant, especially hypohalite or hypohalous acid, especially a dry particulate form of dilute or concentrated hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid compositions. The invention also relates to uses for these particles, such as for generating hypochlorous acid vapor to control the growth of mold or bacteria, to deactivate allergens and allergen causing agents, and to control odors.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Diane Mellett
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Patent number: 7718136Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a microparticle diffusing apparatus capable of largely elongating the spray travel distance of microparticles emitted from the microparticle diffusing apparatus and, also, capable of emitting the microparticles in a wide range, enhancing the effect of the microparticles and reducing the noise. The microparticle diffusing apparatus includes a microparticle generating apparatus which generates microparticles from a microparticle generating part, a wind-blowing path which transfers the microparticles generated from the microparticle generating apparatus, and a blowout opening which is formed in an end of the wind-blowing path and which discharges the microparticles, and an aspect ratio of a cross section of the wind-blowing path is gradually increased from a start point to an end point.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaki Ohtsuka, Yoshikazu Inoue, Takashi Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20100086449Abstract: The apparatus of the invention is essentially characterized by the fact that it includes a fluid-flow duct (10) having an inlet (11) and an outlet (12), and mounted in succession in series in the duct (10): a suction fan (20) for sucking in a carrier gas available at the inlet (11) and for discharging it towards the outlet (12); a bubbler (30) suitable for causing the carrier gas to pass through a volatile liquid (31) contained in the bubbler so as to obtain a stream of carrier gas (33) charged with vapor of the liquid; a device (40) for fractioning the charged stream to deliver a charged stream in fractioned form; and a member (50) for treating the fractioned charged stream to impart a determined quality thereto before it is ejected from the outlet (12) of the duct (10). The invention is applicable in particular to producing a gas charged with a volatile compound, in particular for inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: HOLISTE LABORATOIRES ET DEVELOPPEMENTInventors: Marie-Laure Delanef, Jean-Michel Collaudin