Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090108707 | Actuating device having an integrated electronic control circuit - An actuating device including a load and an integrated electronic control circuit comprising a microcontroller and at least one passive component. The microcontroller performs the dual function of providing a control signal to generate sufficient power to actuate a load and a drive signal to drive the load. | 04-30-2009 |
20090289127 | DEVICE FOR EMITTING VOLATILE COMPOSITIONS WHILE REDUCING SURFACE DEPOSITION AND IMPROVING SCENT NOTICEABILITY - A device for emitting volatile compositions comprising a capillary element, a channel in fluid communication with the capillary element, an emitting orifice having a forward tilt from about +5 degrees to less than about +90 degrees, and a decoupled piezoelectric actuator for emitting the volatile composition through the emitting orifice. In some embodiments, the device is a plug-in air freshener and reduces surface deposition and improves scent noticeability through improved containment of perfumes during the rest period. | 11-26-2009 |
20090314854 | Device for dispersing liquid active materials in particulate form comprising a sintered liquid conductor - One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for generating particles comprising: a perforated plate comprising at least one orifice; an electromechanical transducer operably connected to said perforated plate or an optional base plate; a liquid source comprising: a liquid reservoir; and a liquid conductor in fluid communication with said perforated plate and in fluid communication with said liquid reservoir, said liquid conductor comprising at least one open cell composition and at least one stiff-wick composition, wherein said compositions are affixed to one another by sintering. | 12-24-2009 |
20100001090 | Liquid Particle Emitting Device - A liquid particle emitting device comprising a first reservoir formed of a perforated top plate comprising at least one aperture; and a base plate opposite said perforated top plate, wherein said perforated top plate and said base plate form the first reservoir comprising an inner volume. Within the inner volume of the first reservoir is at least one deflecting member. | 01-07-2010 |
20100028289 | PERFUME COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNCTIONAL PERFUME COMPONENTS - Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC. | 02-04-2010 |
20100084488 | ALTERNATING CURRENT POWERED DELIVERY SYSTEM - An air treatment device having a piezoelectric actuator powered by a transformer. The transformer has dual inputs comprising oppositely wound coils and input power signals 180 degrees out of phase. This arrangement provides a stronger drive signal to the actuator. | 04-08-2010 |
20110000368 | DYNAMIC ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING AIR USING ELECTRONICALLY CHARGED DROPLETS - A dynamic electrostatic apparatus for purifying air is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes at least one emitter through which a fluid is sprayed into a plurality of electrically charged droplets that intermix with particulates in incoming air and form a plurality of charged agglomerates. A minor portion of such charged agglomerates are collected on a conductive surface and removed from the input air, while a major portion of such charged agglomerates are deflected by a deflecting element onto a collective surface. Thus, the apparatus reduces particulates in output air. In some embodiments, the emitter includes an array of hydrophilic spray fibers. | 01-06-2011 |
20110000369 | DYNAMIC ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING AIR USING ELECTRONICALLY CHARGED NANODROPLETS - An apparatus for purifying air is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes at least one spray fiber through which an aqueous fluid is sprayed into a plurality of electrically charged nanodroplets that intermix with particulates in incoming air and form a plurality of charged agglomerates. Such charged agglomerates are collected on a conductive surface or a collection pad and removed from said input air, resulting in reduced particulates in said output air. In some embodiments, the aqueous fluid includes an air purifying agent. | 01-06-2011 |
20110290911 | Device for Emitting Volatile Compositions While Reducing Surface Deposition and Improving Scent Noticeability - A device for emitting volatile compositions comprising a capillary element, a channel in fluid communication with the capillary element, an emitting orifice having a forward tilt from about +5 degrees to less than about +90 degrees, and a decoupled piezoelectric actuator for emitting the volatile composition through the emitting orifice. In some embodiments, the device is a plug-in air freshener and reduces surface deposition and improves scent noticeability through improved containment of perfumes during the rest period. | 12-01-2011 |
20130058886 | PERFUME COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNCTIONAL PERFUME COMPONENTS - Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC. | 03-07-2013 |