Abstract: A portable mosquito repelling/killing device, it has a box convenient for carrying; a power source provided by dry batteries or provided by inserting the plug seat on the box in an A.C. current socket. The box of the device is combined with a clamping member in order that the device can be hung on a person. The box is provided thereon with an elastic pusher sheet, a insertion slot, several gas emitting holes, a switch, an LED light emitting hole and an electric power spigot for connecting outwardly; and is provided therein with an oscillating circuit, a buzzer, an electric heater, a heater fixing seat and batteries supplying electric power.

Abstract: A diffuser 1 for diffusing essential oil into a room using steam comprising a housing 2, a liquid container 6 in the housing, a heater 11 for heating the liquids in the container 6 to vaporize it, and a support 5 for holding volatilizable-substance matter 20 above the liquid container. For convenience, the volatilizable-substance matter 20 is in the form of an aroma packet, having upper 22 and lower 23 cellulose tissue webs, holding between them some dried plant material, for example lavender blooms. The webs are sealed together at their edges by a rim, which is sized to fit the support of the diffuser.

Abstract: An aromatic system (20) includes an aromatic member (22) such as a candle which includes a fragrance (25) disposed within wax, and a flameless heat source (24). Aromatic member (22) is disposed in the proximity of heat source (24) so that when heat source (24) is energized it melts the wax and releases fragrance (25). Heat source (24) can be a light or lamp, or alternatively can be a warming device (124) such as a hot plate.

Abstract: A heat transfer system is provided, adapted to transfer heat from the flame of the oil lamp to fuel contained within the oil lamp. The heat transfer system has a heat absorbing region disposed near the flame, and a heat dissipating region disposed within the container, connected to the heat absorbing region by a thermally conductive path. If the fuel contains a fragrance, heating the fuel enhances the amount of fragrance volatilized from the fuel.

Abstract: An aroma dispenser comprises a flame source for providing heat, an open, porous annular ceramic substrate adapted for absorbing and reversibly retaining a quantity of at least one aromatic fluid therein, a support structure for holding the porous substrate in a coaxial spaced-apart relationship above the flame source, whereby heat generated by the flame source induces the retained aromatic fluid within the substrate to disperse into the ambient air.

Abstract: An artificial flower arrangement that includes a number of lights and also includes a scent generating mechanism for dispensing a scent into the room. The scent generating mechanism is a plug in air freshener. Each of the light bulbs is positioned in the center of the corolla of an artificial flower.

Abstract: A salt sculpture air freshener is formed of a sodium chloride material, such as halite, formed into a sculpted shape and having a coated material thereover. It is mounted to a base having an electrical heater, such as an electric lamp, mounted therein for heating the coated salt material. The salt material may have a light tunnel therethrough for passing the heat and light from the electric heater so that the coated material is heated to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound. The process of making an air freshener includes forming the salt material into a sculpted shape, selecting and coating the formed salt material with a coating material having bactericidal properties, mounting the coated salt material to a base having a heater therein, and heating the salt material to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound.

Abstract: A salt sculpture air freshener is formed of a sodium chloride material, such as halite, formed into a sculpted shape and having a coated material thereover. It is mounted to a base having an electrical heater, such as an electric lamp, mounted therein for heating the coated salt material. The salt material may have a light tunnel therethrough for passing the heat and light from the electric heater so that the coated material is heated to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound. The process of making an air freshener includes forming the salt material into a sculpted shape, selecting and coating the formed salt material with a coating material having bactericidal properties, mounting the coated salt material to a base having a heater therein, and heating the salt material to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound.

Abstract: Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device including a box body having a clip for hanging the box body on a user's body. The box body is disposed with a pushing block, an electric mosquito incense mat insertion hole, gas releasing slots and a switch. An oscillating circuit and a heater fixing seat, an electric heater and a cell for supplying power are disposed in the box body. By means of switching the switch, the mosquito expelling/killing device can be switched between a mosquito expeller using the oscillating circuit to generate a sound wave simulating the sound wave of male mosquitoes for expelling fertilized female mosquitoes and an electric mosquito incense device using the electric heater to heat electric mosquito incense mat for releasing mosquito-killing incense to kill the mosquitoes.

Abstract: A fragrance ring includes a fragrance holder and a quantity of liquid scent. The fragrance holder includes a rim portion attached to a top of a body portion to form a fragrance trough. The body portion is received by a chimney retainer of an oil lamp and the body portion receives a glass chimney. The fragrance trough is filled with the liquid scent. An oil lamp flame causes the liquid scent to evaporate and emit a pleasant aroma. In a second embodiment, the fragrance ring includes a snap-on trough ring and a liquid scent. A snap-on area is formed on an inside perimeter of the snap-on trough ring at a bottom thereof. The snap-on trough is snapped on to a top of a chimney retainer to secure the snap-on trough ring thereto. The snap-on trough ring is filled with the liquid scent. The oil lamp flame causes the liquid scent to evaporate and emit a pleasant aroma. In a third embodiment, the fragrance ring includes a trough ring, trough ring retainer, and a solid scent mixture.

Abstract: A device (1) for emitting scented vapors. The device includes a storage vessel (19) in which scented solution is stored. A metering pump forces the solution into an evaporation dish (6) located above the storage vessel. The metering pump includes a tube (24) that houses a rotating spindle (25) that supplies the solution to the evaporation dish. The solution is heated by device (12) and the vapor dispersed by a fan (8).

Abstract: A salt sculpture air freshener is formed of a sodium chloride material, such as halite, formed into a sculpted shape and having a coated material thereover. It is mounted to a base having an electrical heater, such as an electric lamp, mounted therein for heating the coated salt material. The salt material may have a light tunnel therethrough for passing the heat and light from the electric heater so that the coated material is heated to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound. The process of making an air freshener includes forming the salt material into a sculpted shape, selecting and coating the formed salt material with a coating material having bactericidal properties, mounting the coated salt material to a base having a heater therein, and heating the salt material to reduce airborne microbiological agents adjacent thereto and to freshen the air therearound.

Abstract: An apparatus for the remote or local delivery of stored or real-time aroma sensory information to an end user of a multimedia device. The present invention includes an aroma converter for encoding aroma information into electrical signals, a delivery system for delivering the electrical signals, and a retrieval system for receiving and processing the electrical signals to control the aroma or combination of aromas emitted by one or more aroma release chambers.

Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for use with a light bulb and fragrance medium that emits a fragrance when heated. The fragrance dispenser includes a body member having an opening for receiving a portion of a light bulb and having a cavity for holding a fragrance medium so that when the fragrance medium is held in the cavity, the light bulb is energized, and at least a portion of the light bulb is received in the opening the body member, heat from the light bulb will be transferred through at least a portion of the body member to the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member to cause the fragrance medium to emit a fragrance. The fragrance dispenser additionally includes control structure for controlling the emissions of fragrance from the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member.

Abstract: An apparatus for the remote or local delivery of stored or real-time aroma sensory information to an end user of a multimedia device. The present invention includes an aroma converter for encoding aroma information into electrical signals, a delivery system for delivering the electrical signals, and a retrieval system for receiving and processing the electrical signals to control the aroma or combination of aromas emitted by one or more aroma release chambers.

Abstract: In a process for increasing the sensual perception of visual and/or acoustic stimulations, especially in cinemas, theaters, concert and lecture halls and in slide shows, videos, television transmissions, audio games and the like, the viewers or listeners are offered suitable odors synchronously with the provision of certain visual and/or acoustic stimulation. The odors passed to the viewers or listeners by a stream of vehicle gas are heated before the dischange of the vehicle gas in the air surrounding the viewers or listeners to an odor-specific temperature which ensures that the odoros or aromatic substances are appreciated.

Abstract: Candle holder for a plurality of candles arranged separately from each other. Each candle comprises a cup-shaped container with a wick and wax. The candles (10, 11, 12) are arranged substantially vertically one underneath the other at such a distance that the respectively lower candle thermally influences the candle arranged above it such that its wax is melted. Said candle holder consists of a slide-in system, that can be set up to the desired distance.

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.

Abstract: A fragrance dispensing device has a candle follower with an annular shoulder portion for sitting on a shoulder of the candle to descend under gravity during consumption thereof maintaining the reservoir at a constant distance from the candle flame throughout burning. The candle follower can be formed at an upper end with a bowl having inner and outer walls forming inner and outer compartments receiving melted wax and volatile fragrance, respectively. The inner wall portion can be annular, extending substantially concentrically within the outer wall or, in another embodiment, there are two, semicircular, inner wall portions formed on diametrically opposite sides of the outer wall portion defining therewith respective fragrance oil containing compartments. In other examples, the reservoir is supported above the candle flame by vertically sliding rods or sleeves carried by the candle follower or is an annular dish seated on the upper edge of the bowl.

Abstract: An arrangement is used with a light bulb for emitting fragrance. The arrangement has a ring or other shaped member made of a first polymer. The first polymer has a first low melting point which is about a first temperature at a spaced location from the surface of the light bulb when it is lit. A volatilizable fragrance is combined with the first polymer for being volatilized from the first polymer when the ring member is exposed to the first temperature. A plurality of feet extend inwardly of the ring member for engaging the surface of a light bulb to maintain the ring member at the spaced location on the light bulb. These spacer feet are made of a second polymer having a second high melting point compared to the first low melting point. The second melting point is above a second temperature at the surface of the light bulb when it is lit.

Abstract: A bidet assembly connected to a tap water supply such as those used for toilet fixtures. A user utilizes a bidet assembly with a conventional toilet and is provided with a fragrance dispensing assembly that is heat sensitive to evaporate preselected fragrances. The heat is obtained from a cut out in the electrically heated water holding tank so that sufficient heat is transferred to activate the fragrance dispenser.

Abstract: A blowing type aroma apparatus, involving no danger of fire and being capable of providing a natural aroma. A body of the aroma apparatus has an opening in its upper surface. A container for containing a liquid aromatic and a cylinder surrounding this container and having open upper and lower ends are located in the opening. An impregnator impregnated with the aromatic is disposed in the container. An axial flow fan is housed beneath the opening within the body and the air flow generated by the axial flow fan passes through the support member and flows into a space between the cylinder and the container. The air becomes a laminar flow and rises in the space between the cylinder and the container. The air flow permits the volatilization of the aromatic contained in the impregnator, whereby the aroma is diffused from the opening at the upper end of the cylinder.

Abstract: A chemical oxygen or other gas generator which has a container composed of thermally-conductive and gas-impervious material which contains pyrotechnic material, the container being in heat transfer relation with a block of oxygen-producing material for transfer of heat from burning of the pyrotechnic material within the container directly to the block of oxygen-producing material for initiation of decomposition thereof. The container is sealingly attached to the casing so that all of the evolved gases from burning of the pyrotechnic material are segregated from the produced breathable oxygen. The evolved gases are vented from the oxygen generator so as to reduce the ignition chamber pressure and/or allow a greater amount of pyrotechnic material to be burned within the ignition chamber so that a sufficient amount of heat may be generated within the ignition chamber for application to the block of oxygen producing material for initiation of decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A diffuser is a structure having a porous diffusing member into which aromatic matter or the like is impregnated and an incandescent lamp accelerating diffusion of the aromatic matter or the like impregnated into the diffusing member. When using the diffuser liquid aromatic matter is dropped into the diffusing member, after which the incandescent lamp is actuated. The actuated incandescent lamp accelerates diffusion of the aromatic matter impregnated into the diffusing member, so that the aromatic matter may be diffused over the whole room in a short time.

Abstract: A lamp having a hydrocarbon fuel source is provided. The lamp includes a housing and a fuel source containing hydrocarbon fuel. A mantle is disposed inside the housing and is in communication with the exit of the fuel source. A cover is attached to the housing in thermal communication with the interior housing. The cover has a slot and a replaceable pad is disposable in the slot; the pad preferably contains a volatilizable substance. When the fuel egresses the fuel source and is ignited and burns, heat generated from the fuel is conducted through the cover to the pad so that the volatilizable substance is volatilized. The volatilizable substance is preferably an insect repellent. The lamp may be portable such as a flashlight. A separately attachable cover that may retrofit an existing lamp is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices for dispensing volatile vapors such as insecticides. Table-like carrier members provide a compartment for the volatile material. One or more table leg structures extend down from a table top to support a cavity in the table top a distance above a burner element. This results in more moderate and uniform heating, thereby permitting efficient release of the volatile material over a longer period of time.

Abstract: In a process for increasing the sensual perception of visual and/or acoustic stimulations, especially in cinemas, theaters, concert and lecture halls and in slide shows, videos, television transmissions, audio games and the like, the viewers or listeners are offered suitable odors synchronously with the provision of certain visual and/or acoustic stimulation. The odors passed to the viewers or listeners by a stream of vehicle gas are heated before the dischange of the vehicle gas in the air surrounding the viewers or listeners to an odor-specific temperature which ensures that the odoros or aromatic substances are appreciated.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating odor upon electronic signal demand using a disk having an aroma-impregnated adsorbent and a substrate. The disk is inserted into a disk drive that receives signals from a user and/or a server computer. A controller within the disk drive supplies an electric, mechanical or thermal signal to the disk, resulting in the heating of the adsorbent. The controller may also activate a blower to distribute the scent produced by the heated adsorbent and to cool the adsorbent at the end of the scent distribution cycle.

Abstract: An extraction device utilizing hot air or gas for volatizing at least one substituent of a material is provided. The device has a container for holding material. The device also has a cap that is provided with holes leading from the exterior thereof to a chamber in the cap. The cap is adapted to be seated on the container so that the chamber of the cap communicates with an open end and a chamber of the container. A non-flame type heating unit is disposed in the chamber of the cap for heating gas. Gas is caused to pass through the holes of the cap, into the chamber thereof, through the chamber of the container and out of a discharge opening thereof.

Abstract: A waste plastic disposal apparatus (K1-K4) including a storage portion (2) for storing waste plastic; a heating portion (7) for heating the waste plastic, which includes a heater (7b) and a fan (7a); a hot-air circulating path (20) for circulating hot air therethrough, which is defined by the storage portion (2) and the heating portion (7); an exhaust path (10) which branches off from the hot-air circulating path (20); and a deodorizing portion (9) which is provided in the exhaust path in response to intake of a predetermined quantity of external air into the hot-air circulating path (20) per unit time, the hot air in the hot-air circulating path (20) is exhausted in a quantity equal to the predetermined quantity from the exhaust path (10) through the deodorizing portion (9).

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the programmed scenting of environments, comprising the steps of piercing a capsule containing a fragrant substance and dispersing a sequence of the fragrances throughout the environment in synchronization with an event being held. The event can be any live, recorded, or pre-programmed performance, including motion pictures, television episodes, computer games, or stage plays. The fragrances dispersed into the environment derive from capsules of scenting substances and compounds embedded on a disk and pierced in synchronization with the actions, places, and motions being executed.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a volatile substance includes a gas-fueled, portable heat source. The device includes a catalyst support structure to flamelessly combust liquid or gaseous fuel and thereby provide a lower temperature heat source than a heat source that combusts fuel via flame. The fuel is ignited inside the catalytic support structure by a spark electrode. A spark jumps from the electrode to an interior surface of the structure and ignites the fuel inside the structure, causing a flame to propagate. The flame heats the catalytic structure to an activation temperature, after which the fuel is combusted flamelessly on the surface of the catalytic structure. The device includes a heating plate for heating the volatile substance and for receiving heat from the catalytic structure. A heat box substantially surrounds the catalytic structure and heating plate. The heat box has a window through which volatile substances released from the heating plate may escape.

Abstract: A mixture of an oily fragrance liquid, an oily disinfestant and an organic blowing agent is heated by the heat of the reaction between calcium oxide and water, and the fragrance liquid is atomized by the blowing gas stream and made to adhere to the interior of the conveyance.

Abstract: A device for using candle heat to diffuse aromatic oil, while avoiding overheating of the oil. A ring having an oil holding groove is supported by downwardly projecting tabs, from the candle holder, with the oil holding groove being above and encircling the candle flame, without any portion of the groove being directly over the flame. Radiant heat from the candle flame is conducted to the oil holding groove by means of radiation absorbing fingers projecting upward and inward from the ring. Several design features control the heat flow to the oil groove, including design choices of the width and number of the radiation absorbing fingers, and the number and angular size of a plurality of slots in the ring which block heat transfer at the locations of the slots, and the size of the outer diameter of the ring, from which some heat energy is radiated away from the device. The ring is constructed with compound bends for enhanced strength.

Abstract: An improved fragrance dispenser of safe, simple and inexpensive design is reusable and can be utilized on a light bulb regardless of orientation of the bulb. The fragrance dispenser securely grips the light bulb at its widest point such that the light bulb may be oriented in any direction. Thus the fragrance dispenser may be used, for example, on a telescoping desk lamp or a swinging lamp where the bulb can be oriented in any direction not merely base up or base down. The fragrance dispenser is made from absorbent material that is non-combustible and reusable, such that the absorbed fragrance oil is vaporized to scent the room air with a pleasing fragrance when the light bulb is turned on and heat is generated.

Abstract: A clothing deodorizer for deer hunters. The deodorizer includes a bag in which is placed the clothing to be deodorized of human odor. Within the bag a perforated container holds a granular material which can adsorb the human odor from the clothing. An object which can pulverize the granular material is placed in the container, so that as the bag is tumbled e.g. in a clothes dryer the object grinds the granular material into a powder which comes out through the perforations, contacts the clothing, and adsorbs the human odor exuded by the clothing.

Abstract: A volatile substance dispenser including an inner open-top container for receiving and holding a heat source, such as a candle, and an outer open-top container for receiving and holding a gel containing a vaporizable or diffusable substance that passes from the gel into the surrounding atmosphere after exposure to the thermal energy from the lighted heat source, e.g. candle. The inner container can be glass, ceramic, earthenware or metal, preferably glass with a roughened outer surface.

Abstract: An air freshener which has a rigid plastic frame, a hollow shell of translucent, open cell foam which is placed over the frame and which is impregnated with a scent agent, a base which is removably connected to the frame and which has a light bulb extending therefrom into the interior of the frame for illuminating the shell and for heating the scent agent to increase its dispersion. The frame and shell are manufactured in the shape of a basketball, baseball, or other piece of sports equipment and the shell is imprinted with a name or team logo.

Abstract: A device for use to increase muscular strength including an elastic ring providing flexible resistance to force applied to the ring by a user, the ring having first laterally opposite sides and elevated arms rising and falling along a curved path from the sides forming a saddle-like contour, a first pair of laterally opposed grips covering the sides, and a second pair of laterally opposed grips covering the arms, the ring being formed of an elastic rod, a spiral spring, or multiple interconnected spiral springs.

Abstract: A device for use with an oil lamp to allow the diffusion of the scent of a perfume. The device has a circular vessel and a central tubular element extending longitudinally through the center of the vessel. A wick is inserted through the central tubular element. The vessel is closed at the bottom and open at the top, defining a perfume-holding area. In a first and second embodiment, the device also has an outwardly projecting lip along the circumference of the vessel at the top thereof. In a third embodiment, the vessel has a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the opening of the oil lamp, and is provided with a resilient member at the bottom of the central tubular element. In use, a user pours a given amount of perfume in the perfume-holding area. The device is then placed on the lip of the oil lamp and over the opening and the wick is lit. The heat generated by the flame of the wick heats the device, which in turns heats the perfume, thereby releasing a pleasing smell.

Abstract: A fragrance device for delivering a fragrance or other volatile material includes a fluid vessel containing a quantity of a fuel, a wick, and a porous emanator element which releases the fragrance or volatile material particularly when the wick is burning. Methods for the manufacture of the device, as well as methods for its use of are also disclosed.

Abstract: An essential oil diffuser having a compact foldable tripod support is provided to facilitate carrying the diffuser in luggage such as briefcases or handbags. The essential oil diffuser will heat oil to the proper temperature without risk of overheating or burning the oil through combustion. In order to achieve a compact package having a short vertical dimension, the oil bowl must be placed close to the candle flame and so the diffuser includes a double bowl assembly supported by three folding legs. The double bowl assembly has an upper bowl member and a lower plate member separated by a uniform air gap. The lower plate member has a large radial flange extending beyond the perimeter of the upper bowl member, thereby containing spills. The lower flange of the lower plate member also serves as a heat sink, thereby diffusing and dissipating excess heat from the candle by convection and radiation.

Abstract: An air freshener for motor vehicles, of a type inserted inside an electrical lighter of a vehicle and using current from the electrical lighter, includes a casing for holding an air freshening material of a pastille or gel form therein, the casing having a cover; a main resistor surrounded by the casing and which is electrically activated by the current to generate heat; a printed circuit board with resistors of lower voltage rating than the main resistor and connected to the main resistor; holes in the cover for entry of air; interior projections in the casing for holding the air freshening material; a buzzer placed inside the casing, activated by the current and triggered by a time mechanism corresponding to usage time; two electrical poles for receiving current from the electrical lighter; at least one wire for connecting the two electrical poles with the printed circuit board and/or main resistor; and a light which is illuminated by the current during activation of the main resistor.

Abstract: In a process for increasing the sensual perception of visual and/or acoustic stimulations, especially in cinemas, theatres, concert and lecture halls and in slide shows, videos, television transmissions, audio games and the like, the viewers or listeners are offered suitable odors synchronously with the provision of certain visual and/or acoustic stimulation. The odors passed to the viewers or listeners by a stream of vehicle gas are heated before the discharge of the vehicle gas in the air surrounding the viewers or listeners to an odor-specific temperature which ensures that the odoros or aromatic substances are appreciated.

Abstract: Scrubber sterilization method which initially sterilize a gas scrubber with an initial cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, provide an iodine level of approximately 5 to 10 mg/liter in water which is sprayed into the scrubber to contact the effluent gas stream and kill biological growth, provide injection of more concentrated iodine in water in the event the iodine level in the system falls below a predetermined level, and load the filtrate material in the gas scrubber with iodine to provide an unfavorable surface for adherence of biological growth as well as a secondary sterilization means in the event that the liquid stream with iodine is stopped due to equipment or power failure.

Abstract: An improved heated scent dispenser is provided. The device has a reservoir which is heated by igniting paraffin or an equivalent fuel. A wick draws fuel from a fuel tank containing the paraffin, the wick being enclosed in a first chamber to avoid exposure to the elements. A second chamber disposed above the first chamber contains a fluid reservoir which can be filled with animal urine or other scent. A dome top is disposed above the housing to distribute the scent horizontally in all directions. The entire assembly is contained within a shroud to provide additional protection from exposure to wind, rain, snow, etc. so as to be operable in virtually any environment. The device may also be used to distribute insect repellent or other similar aromatic by removing the heating tank and filling the fuel tank with the aromatic. Once ignited, the fumes are distributed out of open scent reservoir.

Abstract: Described herein is an oxygen generator, comprising shell-enclosed one or more briquettes located on respective heaters and made of a substance that releases oxygen when exposed to heat.The subject matter of the invention also an oxygen-containing composition.

Abstract: A water buffered essential oil non-open flame incensing system including a level fire plate with a metallic fire ring centrally bonded to the upper surface thereof. A stoneware urn is provided having a body portion with a pronounced belly, a bell lip, a throat defined between the body portion and the bell lip, a curved interior surface with a non-flat bottom portion, and an exterior surface. At least the curved interior surface has high fire glazed finish. Water and essential oils to be diffused are filled in the urn and the urn is placed on top of a burning charcoal briquette on the fire ring. Boiling of the water carries the oil in the form of droplets into the atmosphere. The urn is sized to have a small amount of water left at the time the charcoal burns out. A smokeless system may be beneficial for people with smoke allergies.

Abstract: A belt that can be worn around a person's waist and which has a back support along a portion of the belt. The belt contains loops positioned along the sides of the belt to attach various elastic resistance elements for exercising a person's arms and legs.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a volatile substance includes a gas-fueled, portable heat source. The heat source has a combustion nozzle capable of supporting a flame. The device includes a sole plate for heating the volatile substance and heat transfer means for enclosing the combustion nozzle and transferring heat from the flame to the sole plate. A heat box substantially surrounds the heat transfer means and sole plate. The heat box has a window through which volatile substances released from the sole plate may escape. The device also has a housing within which the heat box is held in spaced relation from the housing, the housing having a housing window adjacent to the heat box window. By use of the device, a flame at the combustion nozzle heats the sole plate to volatilize a volatile substance placed thereon, which may then escape into the atmosphere through the heat box window, with the housing remaining cool.