Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
239044000 | With wick or absorbent means removing liquid from holder | 83 |
20080203185 | Volatile Liquid Disseminating Device - An apparatus for disseminating a volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere from a reservoir, dissemination being achieved by means of a transfer member in contact with the liquid and a capillary member in liquid transfer contact with the transfer member. The capillary member comprises an evaporating surface bearing primary capillary channels, at least some of these primary capillary channels being intersected by at least one secondary capillary channel, the secondary capillary channel being substantially smaller in cross-sectional area than that of the primary channels, such that liquid will flow in both primary and secondary channels. | 08-28-2008 |
20080251598 | Wick Assemblies - A wick assembly for, for example, a fragrance dispenser such as an air freshener comprises a conductive wick ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080251599 | Vapor Emitting Device - The invention is generally directed to a vapor emitting device having a container, at least one liquid in the container, and a wick. The container has an interior in which the at least one liquid is disposed. The wick has a distal portion disposed in the container interior and a proximal portion. The wick is configured and positioned so as to maintain contact with the at least one liquid and allows the wick to draw the at least one liquid into and through the distal portion toward the proximal portion, thereby making the at least one liquid available for evaporation when the proximal portion is exposed to air. A change in a visible characteristic of the wick occurs upon exhaustion of the at least one liquid from the wick. | 10-16-2008 |
20080308648 | Fragrance diffuser using multiple thin artificial wicks - Multiple artificial wicks can be used in water or solvent based fragrance mixtures that will fully empty the mixture from the container without the need to flip the wicks. The wicks can be made from strands of woven, twisted, braided, injection molded or extruded fibers that are natural or man-made. The length to width ratio of the wick should be a minimum of 30 for effective fragrance release. The wick gets fully saturated and remains saturated while providing continuous fragrance diffusion. There is no need to flip the wick over during use to refresh the fragrance diffusion. The wicks can also be fully dyed or pigmented with color. The wicks can also be partially dyed or pigmented with color. A ceramic bisque can also be placed above the fragrance oil mixture to provide a fragrance boost when in contact with the wick. | 12-18-2008 |
20080315006 | Diffusion device - A diffusion device includes a housing and an opening in the housing adapted for insertion of a container having an active material therein and a wick extending therefrom. The device further includes a heater disposed in a rear portion of the housing and spaced from the wick when a container is inserted into the housing. A vent is disposed in a front portion of the housing. An active material diffusion-interference member is disposed directly above and axially aligned with the wick when the container is inserted into the device, wherein the diffusion-interference member inhibits diffusion of the active material from the housing such that heat generated by the heater is trapped around the wick, thus increasing volatilization and dispersion of the active material from the diffusion device as compared to a diffusion device that does not have a diffusion-interference member. | 12-25-2008 |
20090020625 | CEDAR OIL EVAPORATORS - A cedar oil evaporator includes: a housing having openings therein for ventilation of air; a reservoir within the housing containing cedar oil; and a carrier for wicking away the cedar oil from the reservoir for dispersing cedar oil via air that passes through the housing. Each carrier is a length of cotton twine having a diameter of one-sixteenth of an inch or smaller and a length of twelve and one-half feet or longer. The housing includes a door movable about a hinge between a first position, wherein the reservoir is accessible for removal from the housing; and a second position, wherein the reservoir is inaccessible for removal. An extent of the carrier that is received within the reservoir for immersion in the cedar oil preferably represents 10% or less of the overall length of the carrier, the remainder being randomly exposed within the interior space of the housing. | 01-22-2009 |
20090039174 | Fragrance Dispensing Assembly With Buoyant Reeds - A fragrance dispensing assembly including a container having a sealed interior chamber containing porous reeds in a fragranced liquid. At least one buoyant member is coupled to one or more of the reeds. The porous reeds, buoyant member(s) and the fragranced liquid are put in the container and placed in contact with each other prior to sealing the container. To commence use of the fragrance dispensing assembly, the sealed container is opened and the buoyant member(s) elevate the coupled porous reeds within the liquid, thus providing additional portions of the pre-soaked porous reeds to extend from the opened container and begin instant and continuous fragrance dispensing to a room upon opening the sealed container. | 02-12-2009 |
20090045266 | WICKING APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DROPLET SPRAY DEVICE - This wicking apparatus includes a liquid reservoir, a wick holder, and a wick. | 02-19-2009 |
20090057437 | Device for Dispensing Volatile Substances into the Ambient Environment - A device adapted to release a volatile liquid into the ambient environment. The device comprises a reservoir containing a volatile liquid in the form of two layers and a first and a second capillary element, the first capillary element being porous with respect to the liquid forming the upper layer only and the second capillary element being porous with respect to the liquid of both layers. | 03-05-2009 |
20090101729 | MULTI-LAYER FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fragrance is held in one or more layers of a three-layer liquid mixture. The three layers are mutually immiscible to form an aesthetically pleasing effect while the specific gravities of the layers are adjusted so as to provide for their transfer to the atmosphere via a simple wick. Such adjustment is determined as a function of the wicking material that is used. The formulation of the mixture involves the combination of two mutually immiscible non-aqueous components that are temporarily rendered miscible during the formulation process. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101730 | Vented Dispensing Bottle/Cap Assembly - A refill is disclosed for an electronically activated dispenser of liquid volatiles, such as insecticides and fragrances. There is a bottle having a wick, a wick holder, a vent hole, an outlet, and a removable cap. When the cap is in place it covers both the wick and a vent hole. The cap seals the vent hole via an interference fit with a well adjacent the vent hole and also either a direct abutment against the vent hole or a surrounding of the vent hole. Also disclosed is a refill where the porous wick and vent hole are within defined size ranges so as to facilitate the use of a pyrethrum insecticide. | 04-23-2009 |
20090114736 | AIR FRESHENER APPARATUS - Disclosed is an air freshener apparatus capable of being attached to an air-vent for receiving air. The air freshener apparatus comprises an enclosure formed by a front portion and a back portion. The enclosure removably secures a reservoir having an aromatic substance. Further, an attaching member extends from the back portion to attach the enclosure to the air-vent. Furthermore, an air-vent opening is configured on the back portion for receiving the air from the air-vent on removably attaching the enclosure to the air-vent, and further, directing the air to the reservoir for obtaining a mixture of the air and the aromatic substance. Furthermore, an adjustable opening is configured on the front portion for dispensing the mixture out of the enclosure. Moreover, a regulating means is provided for adjusting the adjustable opening for dispensing required amount of the mixture therefrom, and a lighting member is provided for illumination purpose. | 05-07-2009 |
20090134238 | Reservoir and matrix system for controlled release of insect semiochemicals - An integrated reservoir and controlled release matrix system ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090261179 | BOTTLE CAP SEAL FOR WICKED AIR FRESHENER - An air freshener replacement bottle having an open ended, externally threaded neck a wick holding sleeve which press fits onto the open end of the bottle. The sleeve has an outwardly directed flange with a lower face that abuts against an upper end of the bottle neck. An internally threaded cap is threaded onto the neck of the bottle compressing the wick holder flange forming a seal. The cap has a cylindrical wall smaller in diameter than the lower portion of the cap, protruding from its top. The cylindrical wall contains at least one annular groove on it outside. A wick extends through the sleeve and the cylindrical wall with one end projecting into the cavity of the bottle and the opposite end exposed to the air. Another cap whose internal diameter is sized slightly larger than the cylindrical wall on the first cap has at least one internal annular rib sized slightly smaller than said at least one groove in said cylindrical wall. The second cap is therefore snapped onto the first cap to seal the wick to prevent evaporation with the ribs and grooves providing a tight seal. | 10-22-2009 |
20090294549 | FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A passive fragrance delivery system having: a longitudinal body having a proximal and distal end, a diameter and length, with an inner core and outer sheath substantially of the same length and having an axis extending vertically there through; the inner core made from a material that is substantially rigid and substantially provides a structure for the outer sheath; wherein the body has the characteristic which permits capillary action of a liquid when one end of the body is place into a liquid source, wherein the second end within a predetermined period becomes occupied with the liquid source; the body further providing emission of the liquid source between the ends. | 12-03-2009 |
20090308947 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A LOW-COST VAPOR-DISPERSING DEVICE - The invention provides a vapor dispersing device having a frangible ampoule containing a volatizable material and a jacket around the ampoule for transferring the volatizable material to an evaporative pad. The jacket may include an extension serving as a wick between the ampoule and the evaporative pad. A portion of the device housing is movable to rupture the ampoule to initiate the transfer of the volatizable material. | 12-17-2009 |
20100059601 | Energy conserving vapor-dispersing device with optional repeating off cycles - An electrical vapor-dispersing device is described that vaporizes volatizable material continuously and uninterrupted when first plugged into an AC electrical source, but upon operation of an initiator switch begins cycling fixed “OFF/ON” periods preset at from about 6 to about 18-hours to conserve both energy and volatizable material. In the preferred embodiment, an LED signals when the total elapsed “on-time” reaches a set value and refill of the volatizable material is required. The device is returned to constant operation only by unplugging from the electrical source and plugging back in to the electrical mains, or by electrical power failure/interruption. | 03-11-2010 |
20100147972 | Breakable Wick for Use in a Dispenser for a Volatile Liquid - A wick assembly for use in a dispenser for a volatile liquid includes a wick having an external surface and a discontinuity in the surface providing a location in the wick of less resistance to a force applied to the wick than a location adjacent to the discontinuity. In one embodiment, the wick is adapted to be positioned to extend from an inside of a container, through an opening defined in the container, to an outside of the container, and the wick is formed such that a portion of the wick will block the opening when the wick is broken at the discontinuity. | 06-17-2010 |
20100176211 | AIR DEODORIZER AND PUMP - Air deodorizer provided with a container for being at least partly filled with a deodorizing fluid and a hollow wick, wherein the container, or a part connected thereto, abuts on the wick around said hollow wick, such that leakage between the outer wall of the wick and the container is substantially prevented, wherein the wick is provided with a seal for preventing leakage through the hollow part of the wick, which seal is at least partly arranged within the hollow part of the wick. | 07-15-2010 |
20100243755 | Neutral Displacement Wick - Aspects of the invention include an air freshener device that emits fragrance through the evaporation of a fragrance-containing fluid comprising: a container, comprising a particular volume of the fragrance-containing fluid; a wick disposed partially in, and partially out of the fragrance-containing fluid, the wick having an immersion section immersed in the fluid so as to displace a displacement volume of fluid and a non-immersion section extending outward from a surface of the fluid, the immersion and non-immersion section being disposed on opposite lateral ends of the wick; the wick further comprising a displacement portion and a wicking portion, the displacement portion being configured to displace a desired first volume of fluid, the wicking portion being configured to wick a second volume of fluid; the displacement portion and the wicking portion designed to achieve a desired ratio between the displaced first volume of fluid and the wicked second volume of fluid. | 09-30-2010 |
20100270391 | OIL LAMP WITH HEAT CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a device generally in the form of an oil lamp and adapted to a dual function of diffusing light and a volatile material. The device includes a fuel and a wick formed of combustible material, and a heat conductive element adapted to receive a gel or solid material capable of melting at the burning temperatures of the device. The material is a carrier for a volatile substance that is released into the atmosphere upon melting of the carrier material. Fragrances are preferred embodiments of the volatile substance. Methods for use of the device in the simultaneous diffusion of light and volatile substances, namely fragrances, are also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
20110011948 | Assembling structure of water conduction device for mist maker - This invention relates to an assembling structure of water conduction device for mist maker in which the water conduction device comprises a mounting seat and a capillary water-conduction fiber; resilient pieces being provided at both sides of the mounting seat, which have engaging means provided thereon; a mounting hole being further provided within the housing of the mist maker, in which the mounting seat of the water conduction device is assembled, the engaging means provided on the resilient pieces of the mounting seat being interlocked on the wall face of the assembling hole of the housing such that the water conduction device can be mounted within the housing of the mist maker. If the water conduction device is to be replaced, two resilient pieces has to be pressed such that the engaging means are released from the interlocking with the wall face of the assembling hole, then the water conduction device can be detached for replacement. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017839 | Fragrance diffusion device - The present invention provides devices for dispensing a volatile substance into an atmosphere employing a novel heat source to promote the release of the volatile substance. The present invention also provides methods for dispensing a volatile substance into an atmosphere employing the novel device. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024519 | DIFFUSION DEVICE - A diffusion device includes a housing and an opening in the housing adapted for insertion of a container having an active material therein and a wick extending therefrom. The device further includes a heater disposed in a rear portion of the housing and spaced from the wick when a container is inserted into the housing. A vent is disposed in a front portion of the housing. An active material diffusion-interference member is disposed directly above and axially aligned with the wick when the container is inserted into the device, wherein the diffusion-interference member inhibits diffusion of the active material from the housing such that heat generated by the heater is trapped around the wick, thus increasing volatilization and dispersion of the active material from the diffusion device as compared to a diffusion device that does not have a diffusion-interference member. | 02-03-2011 |
20110036921 | VOLATILE LIQUID DROPLET DISPENSER DEVICE - A volatile liquid droplet dispenser for containing a liquid to be dispensed, with a first substrate having a space for containing the liquid, and having an outlet With at least one outlet nozzle, the first substrate further having the space adjacent to the liquid outlet, to receive the liquid such that the liquid may exit through at least one outlet nozzle of the outlet, a second substrate having a liquid inlet, and an actuating membrane arranged to actuate liquid in the space. | 02-17-2011 |
20110073671 | Slow release deer and rodent outdoor deterent device - A slow release deer and rodent outdoor deterrent device includes: a) a waterproof hollow housing having a top and a bottom, a top wick orifice and a bottom wick; b) a wick externally extending from outside the hollow housing top, through the top wick orifice and into the hollow housing, through the bottom wick orifice and externally below the hollow housing bottom; c) a teabag containing dried repellant that is activated by water contact. The teabag acts as a two way filter to permit water to enter the teabag and permit a water-dissolved repellant brew to exit the teabag, the teabag being inside the housing in contact with the wick. The device is placed outdoors proximate vegetation to be protected and releases repellent when wetted by rain or watering. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079658 | DUAL FUNCTIONING FRAGRANCE DELIVERY DEVICE - A fragrance delivery device that includes a hollow vessel containing a first fragrance medium and further comprising a porous exterior surface with a porous wicking extension extending therefrom; and a reservoir containing a second fragrance medium, the second fragrance medium in fluid communication with the wicking extension. | 04-07-2011 |
20110139890 | Volatile Material Dispensers - A volatile material dispenser includes a housing, a retention mechanism coupled to the housing, and a compatible volatile material refill that includes a first set of dimensions and a wick extending therefrom. An adapter is removeably attached to a portion of the compatible volatile material refill. The retention mechanism non-removeably retains the adapter to the housing when the compatible volatile material refill and adapter combination are inserted therein. Further, when the compatible volatile material refill is removed from the adapter, the adapter prevents incompatible volatile material refills having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions from being attached to the housing. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139891 | REFILL, ATTACHMENT FOR A REFILL, AND METHOD OF RETAINING A REFILL - A volatile material refill includes a container having a volatile material disposed therein, a plug assembly is disposed within an opening, and a wick retained in the container by the plug assembly. The refill further includes a multi-part attachment for connection to a neck portion of the container and adapted to assist in retaining the refill in at least one volatile material dispenser. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139892 | REFILL, WICK ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A REFILL, AND METHOD OF RETAINING A REFILL - A volatile material refill includes a container with a volatile material disposed therein, a plug assembly disposed within an opening of the container, a pivotal wick retained in the container by the plug assembly, and a sheath extending around at least a portion of the wick. | 06-16-2011 |
20110147478 | Scent Sampler and Air Freshener - A scent sampler and air freshener has a wafer of an absorbent resilient material infused with a liquid containing a scent. The wafer is encapsulated in a chamber formed between two panels of sheet material with edges sealed together to form an envelope. An opening in one of the panels enables scent from the liquid to be emitted to the ambient atmosphere. The rate of emission can be increased by squeezing the panels to compress the wafer. The interior surfaces of the panels can be coated with a barrier film to prevent leakage of the liquid from contaminating the sheet material. | 06-23-2011 |
20110168802 | Spill/Leak Resistant Seal for a Wicking Device - A sealing member is disclosed for use with a wick of a diffuser, or the like. The sealing member seals a vessel containing a liquid in a fluid chamber. The sealing member may be composed of a malleable material that may also be resistant to a liquid fragrance contained in the vessel. The sealing member may include a body, flaps and an opening for receiving a wick therethrough. The sealing member may form a persistent seal when a wick is inserted therethrough, while at the same time allowing venting to the fluid chamber. | 07-14-2011 |
20110192912 | LIQUID COMPOSITION FOR AIR FRESHENER SYSTEMS - Embodiments relate to passive liquid air freshener systems that allow fragrances to evaporate through use of a wicking element where fluid moves by capillary action towards the emanating surface, as well as the fragrance stabilizing compositions used therein and to active liquid air freshener systems that assist the evaporation of the fragrances through use of electrical devices, heated elements or forced air units. Cyclomethicone-based liquid compositions, preferably clear, provide an improved rate of evaporation of perfume materials from the air freshener device emanating surface and allow the use of fragrance materials with a wide range of characteristics. Embodiments utilize cyclomethicone in combination with other solvents specifically to increase solubility, enhance performance, maintain consistent fragrance character and maximize the range of aromatic materials that can be used. | 08-11-2011 |
20110253801 | Volatile Material Dispensers - A volatile material dispenser includes a housing, means for retaining a refill containing a volatile material to the housing, a channel disposed within the housing for receiving a wick disposed within the refill, and a member disposed within the channel. A first refill having a first container for holding a volatile material and having a first wick in contact with the volatile material and extending out of the first container is capable of being attached to the housing by inserting the first wick into the channel until the means for retaining retains a portion of the first refill, while a second refill having a second container for holding a volatile material and a second wick in contact with the volatile material and extending out of the second container is prevented from being attached to the housing by the member, which prevents insertion of the second wick far enough into the channel for the refill to be retained by the means for retaining, thereby preventing retention of a portion of the second refill by the means for retaining. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259973 | Toilet flush activated air freshener - A machine for dispensing an air freshener spray in a bathroom and, more specifically, to dispensing such by the act of flushing a toilet with use of a floatation switch in the toilet tank water that activates a device upon water levels dropping, a device may generally be one which plugs directly into an electrical outlet, one that operates remote from the outlet and is powered by batteries, the device may plug directly through a cord into an electrical outlet, the device may be powered by batteries, these devices may operate with a cartridge containing a fragrance, the cartridge may be refillable, the fragrance may be a liquid, the fragrance may be a gel, the fragrance may be released by atomization, vaporization of fragrance may occur due to heating (evaporation), the fragrance cartridge may include a wick, fragranced liquid may be drawn up wick and evaporate on exposure to air. In a second embodiment, the activating device may be attached to the lid of the seat of the toilet. | 10-27-2011 |
20110284654 | FRAGRANCE RELEASE SYSTEM HAVING AN OPTIMIZED WICK - The apparatus comprises a fragrance release system comprising a wick, at least one diffuser, the surface area of the diffuser in contact with ambient air being larger than the surface area of the wick in contact with ambient air, and a container to hold the wick, a fragrance preparation that is stored in the container, the fragrance preparation being transported through the wick to the diffuser by capillary action against the direction of gravity when the wick is housed in the container, wherein the substantially cylindrical wick is formed from at least two mutually different plant-based fibrous materials, the first material forming a core and the second material surrounding this core, and the difference between the contact angle of the core material and that of the material surrounding the core relative to water being at least 10°, the core material having the small contact angle, preferably between 0° and 90°, relative to water. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284655 | Spill-proof aerator for low volatile compound solutions - A spill-proof aerator is disclosed that is adapted to flamelessly diffuse a liquid solution into the atmosphere. The device comprises a liquid solution having less than 20% volatile organic compounds housed in a vessel with at least one wall, wherein an opening is disposed in the wall. The device further includes a wick assembly including at least a wick of porous material capable of being disposed in the opening of the vessel for at least partial submergence in the liquid solution. The wick is further disposed for drawing up the liquid solution thorough capillary action. The wick assembly is reusable and adapted to removably seal the opening in the vessel. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290905 | VOLATILE SUBSTANCE EVAPORATOR WITH SUBSTANCE END-OF-LIFE DETECTOR - The present invention generally relates to volatile substance evaporators having a container with wick, and has the object of providing a technique for effectively detecting end-of-life of the volatile substance housed within the container. The volatile substance evaporator is configured for coupling to, and maintaining in a stable position, a container of volatile substance having a wick with a lower end housed within said container and an upper end emerging from the container. The evaporator comprises an infrared light emitter disposed so as to emit a beam of light on said upper end of the wick, in such a manner that a receptor is disposed so as to capture said beam of light reflected by the upper end of the wick. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290906 | WICKING APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DROPLET SPRAY DEVICE - This wicking apparatus includes a liquid reservoir, a wick holder, and a wick. The wick holder has a top part for fitting on the reservoir neck and a bottom part for insertion into the reservoir opening, the top part being plate-formed with a central opening, and with two peripheral projections that are spaced apart and that extend downward from the plate towards the reservoir body, projections for contacting inner and outer walls of the reservoir neck, and a second projection for contacting an outer wall of the reservoir neck, the bottom part having wick supporting arms that extend downwards and have flexible end portions projecting inwardly towards the centre of the reservoir opening. The wick is step-shaped with a larger diameter part, and a smaller diameter part; the interface between them defines a shoulder which is supported and held in place by the flexible end portions of the supporting arms. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290907 | WATERTIGHT FRAGRANCE DISPENSING DEVICE - A watertight fragrance dispensing device for ejecting fragrance as a spray of droplets, the device including: a spray head for ejecting fragrance from the device; a liquid reservoir arranged to provide the fragrance to the spray head, wherein the reservoir includes a primary reservoir ( | 12-01-2011 |
20110290908 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE - 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 assembly containing a reservoir holding the active liquid to be diffused into the surroundings and a wick-/emitting member structure composed of a wick member and an emitting/diffusion member, the latter having an evaporative surface to be directly exposed to the surrounding space when the device is activated, the assembly being housed in a casing or carried by a supporting frame, the device further including a pivoting member fixed on the casing or on the supporting frame to allow a swinging motion of the assembly and thus forced evaporation of the active volatile whenever desired. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290909 | MULTI-COMPONENT INSECT ATTRACTANT - Certain embodiments of the present invention employ insect-attracting liquid mixtures, solid mixtures, liquid solutions, and solid solutions that include two or more insect-attracting substances or compounds with different physical characteristics that lead to multi-component plumes comprising component plumes with different radii and multiple chemical gradients. Additional embodiments of the present invention include multi-component insect-attracting substances that effectively target two or more different types of insects that together comprise a target group of insects, and additionally target a particular sex, in certain embodiments, or both sexes, in other embodiments, of the target insects. Many of the insect-attracting-substance embodiments of the present invention, upon controlled vaporization or release, create a multi-component, three-dimensional plume that leads insects to the source of the plume along multiple chemical-concentration gradients. The insect-attracting-substance embodiments of the present invention can be incorporated within lures, traps, and other devices and more complex substances related to insect attraction. In one embodiment of the present invention, a multi-component insect-attracting substance comprises a combination of raspberry ketone and methyl eugenol that is effective, contrary to prior expectations and results, for attracting both oriental fruit flies and melon flies. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303760 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLABLY RELEASING A SUBSTANCE - An apparatus for controllably releasing a substance is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a chamber to store a non-gaseous fluid. An outlet communicates with a bottom of the chamber to dispense the non-gaseous fluid. An inlet communicates with a top of the chamber to enable gas to flow into the chamber. To regulate the flow of non-gaseous fluid through the outlet, a regulator element is coupled to the inlet to regulate the flow of gas into the chamber. In certain embodiments, to provide more consistent release rates, the chamber includes a short wide portion situated above a relatively long narrow portion. Such a configuration generates more consistent head pressure and thus more consistent release rates for the non-gaseous fluid. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 12-15-2011 |
20120024979 | Air freshener - A diffuser-type air freshener apparatus or appliance ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120037720 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR EMITTING VOLATILE COMPOSITIONS - Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, 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 device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours. | 02-16-2012 |
20120091221 | Wick Diffuser - A wick diffuser employing a cellulosic based wick is disclosed. The wick diffuser includes a base from which first and second arcuate panels upwardly and outwardly extend and flanking a center cellulosic wick. The wick is substantially planar in shape and upwardly extends from a container of volatile organic compound housed within the base. The base may be manufactured from a polymeric material or include a polymeric insert provided within a wooden surround. The diffuser has numerous spill resistance features as well as a low insertion force needed by the user to install the wick. | 04-19-2012 |
20120111968 | BUBBLE PHASE AIR FRESHENER - A fragrance bearing liquid, visible in a transparent container, supporting a floating colorized liquid bubble that is maintained in a substantially centered position. A wicking system transfers the fragranced liquid to the atmosphere. | 05-10-2012 |
20120153040 | Heater Assembly For Volatile Liquid Dispenser - Disclosed herein are more energy efficient heaters for dispensing volatile air treatment chemicals. The heaters have a housing with a base and a cover, the base and cover together defining an enclosure with an internal generally ring-shaped cavity and an axial through bore. One of the base and cover has an essentially cylindrical extension that is integral therewith, extends towards the other of the base and cover, and forms a portion of the axial through bore. First and second electrical contacts are positioned in the cavity with portions overlapping against a heater. A metallic heat transfer sleeve formed separately from the base and cover is positioned radially outward and around the essentially cylindrical extension, and has a flange abutting one of the contacts. Also disclosed are dispensers that incorporate these heaters. | 06-21-2012 |
20120193443 | FRAGRANCE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH ACTIVATION INDICATOR AND/OR CONSUMPTION INDICATOR - A fragrance-dispensing system comprises a wick and diffuser, wherein the diffuser surface in contact with surrounding air is larger than the wick surface in contact with the air, a container for receiving the wick, and a fragrance preparation in the container, wherein the fragrance is transported by the wick to the diffuser by capillary action. At least sections of the diffuser include a color-changing agent that interacts with at least one substance present in the fragrance such that a color change is produced on and/or in the diffuser section when the substance comes into contact with the color changing agent. | 08-02-2012 |
20120193444 | FRAGRANCE-DISPENSING SYSTEM HAVING AN ACTIVATION AND/OR CONSUMPTION INDICATOR - A fragrance-dispensing system comprises a wick and diffuser, wherein the diffuser surface in contact with surrounding air is larger than the wick surface in contact with the air, a container for receiving the wick, and a fragrance preparation in the container, wherein the fragrance is transported by the wick to the diffuser by capillary action. Within the capillary flow path of the fragrant substance preparation through the wick and/or diffuser, at least one repository is provided, through which the fragrant substance preparation can flow and which has at least one dye that can be dissolved by the fragrant substance preparation. | 08-02-2012 |
20120312893 | Volatile Medium Delivery Device - A delivery device as disclosed herein includes an article, a cradle, and a reservoir. The cradle which supports the article includes a wicking protrusion and is adapted to engage with the article. The reservoir contains a volatile medium and is adapted to engage with the cradle. The volatile medium is in fluid communication with the wicking extension. The delivery device can include a wide variety of articles, including decorative articles, functional articles, and substance-containing articles such as fragrance diffusers, which benefit from their union with the porous emanator. | 12-13-2012 |
20130134234 | SPILL-PROOF DISPERSION DEVICE FOR DISPERSING VOLATILE LIQUIDS - This invention provides a spill-proof dispersion device for dispersing volatile liquids, comprising a receptacle for containing volatile liquid therein and having an opening, at least one wick having an end placed in contact with the volatile liquid in the receptacle and for delivering the volatile liquid, and a diffuser in firm connection to the other end of the at least one wick and having a body with a surface from which the volatile liquid delivered from the wick is dispersed into an environment. The diffuser comprises a base located at its bottom and a sheath having a screwed outer surface and is sleeved tightly on an outer surface of the base; the base and the sheath are to be inserted into the opening of the receptacle such that the diffuser is engaged with the receptacle in an air-tight manner; and the wick runs through the base and the sheath. | 05-30-2013 |
20130277450 | FRAGRANCE BOTTLE - A bottle, including: a bottle body, the bottle body including a first opening and an inner cavity; a bottle cap, the bottle cap including a through hole; a bottle stopper, the bottle stopper including a plurality of holes. The bottle cap is disposed on the bottle body; the through hole is arranged on a top of the bottle cap; the bottle stopper is inserted into the first opening for sealing; and the holes are in communication with the inner cavity of the bottle body. | 10-24-2013 |
20130306752 | VAPORIZER DEVICE OF MULTI-FRAGRANCE VOLATILE SUBSTANCES - A vaporizer device of the type which is connected to the electric mains by a plug ( | 11-21-2013 |
20130306753 | EMANATOR ELEMENT FOR VOLATILE LIQUIDS AND DEVICES INCORPORATING SAME - An assembly for evaporation and dispensing of a volatile liquid. The assembly includes an emanator element and a body member. The emanator element has an open structure with a high surface area and is made of a material that is able to absorb and evaporate volatile liquids. The body member includes a tubular portion which has an interior wall for receiving the emanator element, the latter possibly being therein spaced from the interior wall to allow air flow therethrough. A reservoir of volatile liquid and a wicking member are also provided with the wicking element extending from the emanator element into the volatile liquid. The assembly is further associated with an air moving component for directing air flow though the tubular portion and around and through the open structure of the emanator element, thus carrying evaporated liquid volatiles out of the body member. | 11-21-2013 |
20140001281 | Volatile material dispenser, and dispensing screen thereof | 01-02-2014 |
20140034749 | DEODORANT DISPENSER WITH AN ADJUSTABLE VOLATILE AREA - A deodorant dispenser with an adjustable volatile area includes a body having a top plate. An annular wall extends from a bottom face of the top plate. A wall extension is connected to the annular wall by connecting portions and includes a slit, A post extends from the bottom face of the top plate and is surrounded by the annular wall. An absorber includes a tube having a central bole. The central bole receives the post of the body. A base includes a seat, an annular fence extending upward from a top face of the seat, and an engagement portion located in a center of the annular fence. The engagement portion of the base is tightly engaged with a bottom end of the post of the body. The wall extension can be torn away from the annular wall to increase an exposed area of the tube absorbing a liquid deodorant. | 02-06-2014 |
20140103136 | SPILL-RESISTANT AIR FRESHENER CANISTER - The present invention provides a spill-resistant air freshener canister that includes: a supply vessel filled with aromatic liquid that has a threaded mouth sealed with a puncturable membrane; a cylindrical inner sleeve incorporating a socket that sealably engages the threaded mouth of the supply vessel, the sleeve also having a cylindrical axial aperture at the bottom of the socket, and at least one seepage aperture at the very bottom of the socket which enables liquid from inside the supply vessel to escape in a radially outward direction to the exterior of the cylindrical sleeve; a cylindrical wick surrounding the cylindrical inner sleeve; and a evaporator cage into which the cylindrical sleeve is inserted, the evaporator cage having a fully-enclosed bottom portion containing a central projecting blade that fits through the axial aperture at the bottom of the socket. The bottom portion is ultrasonically welded to the bottom of the cylindrical inner sleeve. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110495 | VOLATILE MATERIAL DISPENSING SYSTEM HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE DIFFUSION APPARATUS - A volatile material dispensing system includes a housing having at least one opening in a sidewall thereof and at least one engagement member extending from the housing. The volatile material dispensing system further includes a base adapted to interact with the housing, wherein the base includes a mechanical assembly. A reservoir contains a volatile material, wherein the reservoir rotates from a first position to a second position when the at least one engagement member contacts the mechanical assembly. | 04-24-2014 |
20140138458 | Devices and Methods for Emanating Liquids - A refill for a liquid wherein the refill comprises:
| 05-22-2014 |
20140158790 | REFILL - A refill adapted for use with a volatile material dispenser comprises a body adapted to hold a volatile material and a wick disposed within the body and extending out of the refill. The wick is adapted to transport the volatile material from the body out of the refill. One or more features of the refill allow the refill to be easily inserted into a volatile material dispenser and/or allow air to flow around the refill. | 06-12-2014 |
20140209701 | Passive Diffuser Having a Non-Planar Wick - A device for passively diffusing a liquid to the air of a surrounding area. A reservoir holds the liquid, the reservoir having a top end with an aperture therethrough. A non-planar wick extends through the aperture such that a lower end of the wick remains in contact with the liquid in the reservoir and an upper end of the wick is exposed to the surrounding area. The wick is formed of a fibrous, porous sheet of material having a top edge and a bottom edge of substantially the same width. The sheet of material is gradually gathered along a length of the sheet of material such that the upper end of the wick is less gathered than the lower end of the wick and the wick is self-supported in an upright position within the aperture. | 07-31-2014 |
20140306026 | VOLATILE MEDIUM DELIVERY DEVICE - A delivery device as disclosed herein includes an article, a cradle, and a reservoir. The cradle which supports the article includes a wicking protrusion and is adapted to engage with the article. The reservoir contains a volatile medium and is adapted to engage with the cradle. The volatile medium is in fluid communication with the wicking extension. The delivery device can include a wide variety of articles, including decorative articles, functional articles, and substance-containing articles such as fragrance diffusers, which benefit from their union with the porous emanator. | 10-16-2014 |
20140367484 | AIR FRESHENER CANISTERS - An air freshener canister includes a container, a nipple thereon and a cap threadably matable therewith. The cap can be positioned along the length of the nipple from a closed position with the cap rim against the exterior surface of the container and an open position wherein there is spacing between the rim and exterior surface. A volatile liquid in the container emits air freshener vapors. A wick runs from the liquid to the nipple. When the cap is in the open position, vapors escape from the wick through the spacing. When the cap is in the closed position the vapors are prevented from escaping. When the cap is removed from the nipple the container may be refilled with the volatile liquid. The escape of vapors may be increased or decreased by positioning the cap on the nipple to increase or decrease the spacing. | 12-18-2014 |
20150102123 | Retained cap aromatherapy container - A retained cap aromatherapy container has a cap, a base and an essential oil reservoir. The base has an inner sleeve with an opening in it that fits into the cap. When the container is closed, the opening is covered and aromatherapy vapors are contained. When the container is opened, the cap moves up the sleeve and the opening is revealed. This allows vapors to escape, but the cap is retained on the sleeve. A peg on the sleeve may engage an angled groove in the cap so that the container is opened by twisting the cap. Outer caps and outer bases may snap over inner caps and inner bases to provide a vapor seal as well as provide an aesthetically pleasing surface. | 04-16-2015 |
20150136871 | SCENT WICK DISPENSER - Systems and devices for dispensing liquid scent and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to scent wick dispensers having an increased surface area, containers to be used with such scent wick dispensers and methods of using the same. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290351 | Volatile Material Dispenser and Dispensing Screen Thereof - A dispenser for dispensing volatile material by evaporation comprises a reservoir for containing volatile material to be dispensed. The dispenser further comprises a dispensing screen for dispensing volatile material by evaporation, the dispensing screen comprising a sheet of material having continuous first and second edges and forming a continuous loop of material extending between the first and second edges. Communicating means can carry volatile material from the reservoir to an in use upper edge of the dispensing screen. The material of the dispensing means is acutely angled to an in use vertical axis of the dispenser. | 10-15-2015 |
20160082140 | FRAGRANT HANGING ORNAMENT - A fragrant hanging ornament has a shell, an absorbing element and a ring. The shell has a chamber and a cover. The cover has a positioning recess, a passage and at least one outlet. The passage is formed in the cover and is in communication with the positioning recess and the at least one outlet. The absorbing element is mounted in the positioning recess and is inserted into the chamber. The ring is mounted on the cover. The absorbing element absorbs a liquid fragrance product in the chamber, and the scent of the liquid fragrance product is diffused through the passage and out of the at least one outlet. A rope can be inserted through the ring, and the combination of the fragrant hanging ornament and the rope is taken as a necklace or a bracelet, so the fragrant hanging ornament is convenient to carry. | 03-24-2016 |
20160129147 | SPILL-RESISTANT AIR FRESHENER CANISTER - The present invention provides a spill-resistant air freshener canister that includes: a supply vessel filled with aromatic liquid that has a threaded mouth sealed with a puncturable foil/polyethylene membrane; a cylindrical inner sleeve incorporating a socket that sealably engages the threaded mouth of the supply vessel, the sleeve also having a cylindrical axial aperture at the bottom of the socket, and at least one seepage aperture at the very bottom of the socket which enables liquid from inside the supply vessel to escape in a radially outward direction to the exterior of the inner cylindrical sleeve; a cylindrical wick surrounding the cylindrical inner sleeve; and an evaporator cage into which the cylindrical inner sleeve is inserted, the evaporator cage having a fully-enclosed bottom portion containing a central projecting blade that fits through the axial aperture at the bottom of the socket. The bottom portion is ultrasonically welded to the bottom of the cylindrical inner sleeve. | 05-12-2016 |
20160184471 | DEVICE FOR DIFFUSING A FRAGRANCE, SUCH AS A SCENT - The invention relates to a fragrance diffusion device, characterized in that it comprises: | 06-30-2016 |
20160193377 | Dispensing Device with Wick Retainer | 07-07-2016 |
20160250371 | INSIDE PLUG AND SUCTION-TYPE LIQUID CONTAINER | 09-01-2016 |
239045000 | Serially arranged wicks or absorbent means | 3 |
20080217425 | Evaporating Device - An evaporating device comprising:
| 09-11-2008 |
20080217426 | Volatile Liquid Dissemination Apparatus - An apparatus adapted to disseminate a volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere in which its presence in vapour form is desired, the apparatus comprising a reservoir ( | 09-11-2008 |
20090108092 | Accessory - An accessory element includes: an enclosure made of an airproof material, defining a chamber therein, having two opposite sides, and formed with a loading hole for loading of a perfume into the chamber and for releasing the fragrance of the perfume therefrom; and an absorbent member enclosed by the enclosure for absorbing the perfume loaded into the chamber. The absorbent member cooperates with the enclosure to form into an integral piece that is formed with a string-hole extending through the opposite sides of the enclosure and the absorbent member. | 04-30-2009 |
239047000 | Nonuse housing or casing arrangement (e.g., stored in supply) | 3 |
20100187327 | DUAL SCENT AIR FRESHENER WITH MANUAL COMBINER - An air freshener includes a pair of wicks extending from a pair of reservoirs configured to contain different scents. A hood is sized and shaped to essentially cover only one of the at least two wicks and movable with respect to the wicks between a first scent position in which the hood essentially covers a second of the at least two wicks, a second scent position in which the hood essentially covers a first of the at least two wicks, and a plurality of combined scent positions in which the hood partially covers both of the at least two wicks. | 07-29-2010 |
20110036922 | Air-Freshener For a Vehicle - An air-freshener for a vehicle, in particular a motorcar, provided with a housing into which a container for a volatile liquid or a liquid containing one or more volatile components can be inserted, in the opening of which container a wick extending into the housing is fitted, and with a movable covering cap which, when the container with wick has been inserted into the housing, can cover the wick entirely or partially, and with a control member for setting the position of the covering cap. According to the invention, the wick is covered by a sideways movable covering cap, thereby making the air-freshener more compact. | 02-17-2011 |
20150129677 | DUAL SCENT AIR FRESHENER WITH MANUAL COMBINER - An air freshener includes a pair of wicks extending from a pair of reservoirs configured to contain different scents. A hood is sized and shaped to essentially cover only one of the at least two wicks and movable with respect to the wicks between a first scent position in which the hood essentially covers a second of the at least two wicks, a second scent position in which the hood essentially covers a first of the at least two wicks, and a plurality of combined scent positions in which the hood partially covers both of the at least two wicks. | 05-14-2015 |
239049000 | With flow varying means | 3 |
20090184175 | DISCHARGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVAPORATING A LIQUID AND EVAPORATOR - A discharge device, an evaporator and a method for evaporating a liquid to the atmosphere in which the liquid is supplied to an evaporation surface only by a capillary. | 07-23-2009 |
20100206960 | Volatile Liquids Having Predetermined Evaporation Profiles - 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. | 08-19-2010 |
20140175189 | Refill for a Liquid - A refill for a liquid wherein the refill comprises: a housing; at least one reservoir in the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing sealed by at least one valve wherein said at least one valve defines a liquid pathway from the reservoir to the exterior of the refill, wherein at least one of said valve(s) is configured to be automatically resealable when not being held open; and at least one wick housed entirely within the housing. | 06-26-2014 |
239510500 | In housing having multiported wall spaced from absorbent means | 2 |
20100176212 | Central scent distribution system - The invention pertains to a fragrance distribution system. The system includes a fragrance control chamber including a removable fragrance cartridge having a fluid fragrance located therein. The cartridge has located therein a drum having a wick wound thereon. A dial outside of the cartridge controls the extent of the wick standing in an upward direction within the chamber and being subjected to a flow of air being generated by way of a fan located in the chamber. The speed of the fan is controlled by an adjusting dial located on the exterior of the chamber. There is further an air volume control dial located on the exterior of the chamber which controls the volume of the air being expelled from the chamber into a duct system of an air conditioning system. | 07-15-2010 |
20160114070 | REMOTELY DEPLOYABLE VAPOR DELIVERY DEVICE - A remotely deployable vapor delivery device is described that is conveniently and effectively deployed in a hard-to-reach location. The device is approximately spherical in shape, and includes an integrated reservoir containing the desired vapor producing substance, an evaporative surface and means for continuous flow of the vapor producing substance from the integrated reservoir to the evaporative surface which provides an approximately constant vapor delivery rate. The advantages of the embodiments include a device that can be conveniently tossed or rolled, is compact in size, provides a maximal amount of stored vapor producing substance, has an efficient usage rate of the stored vapor producing substance and provides a long operating lifetime. Other advantages of the embodiments described include hands-free activation, self-righting after deployment, tamper resistance, non-energized operation, a modest number of low cost parts that are readily manufactured and assembled, and easy retrieval. | 04-28-2016 |