Abstract:
A fragrance and disinfectant dispenser is provided for in-car use, having a container that has an open-topped cavity for receiving a fragrance unit, which unit gives off fragrance when heated to a predefined temperature, and for receiving a disinfectant that is in the form of a liquid or a foam, wherein the cavity is formed by side walls and a bottom connected thereto. An electronically actuatable temperature-control unit is arranged below the cavity and is designed to activate the at least one fragrance unit arranged in the at least one cavity in such a way that the fragrance unit gives off fragrance. A dispensing device is arranged in the cavity, is operatively connected to the disinfectant, and is designed to dispense disinfectant from the container when actuated.
Abstract:
A capsule of a volatile substance distribution system is configured for use with a base unit having a fan and an air outlet configured to direct air driven by the fan away from the base unit. The capsule includes a housing that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end defines an inlet port and the second end defines an outlet port. The housing houses a volatile substance member. The capsule further includes an outlet seal member that seals and unseals the outlet port. The housing, when engaged with the base unit and with the outlet seal member in the unsealed position, is configured to receive the air from the air outlet that flows into the inlet port, past the volatile substance member, and out of the outlet port.
Abstract:
An air freshener is configured to be carried by a power outlet of an automobile. The air freshener includes a scent capsule disposed in a housing. A heat source is disposed in the housing adjacent and opposing a permeable membrane of the scent capsule. The heat source is configured to heat the fragrant material in the scent capsule and accelerate permeation of the fragrant material through the permeable membrane of the sent capsule. A hatch is pivotally coupled to the housing and substantially contained within a hatch cavity with an outer surface that is substantially flush with an exterior of the housing in a closed position. The hatch can include a capsule cavity therein, carrying the scent capsule, and facing an interior of the housing in the closed position.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.
Abstract:
An air freshener apparatus to atomize and diffuse liquids or suspensions into a mist by means of conversion of collected solar energy into thermal radiation passed through a wire for optionally heating said liquids and conversion of solar energy into electrical energy stored in batteries and used for subsequent atomization of said optionally heated liquids by means of piezoelectric ultrasonic vibrations. In one embodiment, the resulting mist and fragranced aromas of atomized liquids or suspensions are communicated through housing vent openings to an external environment such as a room or an automobile. In an alternative embodiment, additional diffusion of said atomized liquids and associated fragranced aromas is achieved by means of connecting the present invention, with its attachable clip, to the louvers of a building's or an automobile's ventilation system that, when blowing air, provides additional diffusion of fragrance into the air inside of a building or an automobile.
Abstract:
Articles, systems and methods for dispensing multiple volatile materials into the environment, including but not limited to scents, are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, a method for scenting a room occupied by a person is provided that includes the steps of: (a) dispersing into the room a first scent element for a play period, the play period being long enough for the person to comprehend an aroma while not exceeding an interval of time in which the person would become desensitized to the aroma; (b) dispersing into the room a second scent element for the play period after completing the play period associated with the first scent element, the second scent element being different than the first scent element; and (c) dispersing into the room a third scent element for the play period after completing the play period associated with the second scent element, the third scent element being different than both of the first and second scent elements.
Abstract:
A stem fog generator (1) for vehicle aromatic components into a cabin and suitable for use in a vehicle, comprising a plug part (11) and a steam fog generator body (12) foldably connected to each other, wherein the plug part (11) is cylindrically formed so as to be attachable to and detachable from an accessory socket (14), a power supply from the plug part (11) is fed to a heater (71) through an operating switch (45), a loading/unloading.
Abstract:
An air freshener is configured to be carried by a power outlet of an automobile. The air freshener includes a scent capsule disposed in a housing. A heat source is disposed in the housing adjacent and opposing a permeable membrane of the scent capsule. The heat source is configured to heat the fragrant material in the scent capsule and accelerate permeation of the fragrant material through the permeable membrane of the sent capsule. A hatch is pivotally coupled to the housing and substantially contained within a hatch cavity with an outer surface that is substantially flush with an exterior of the housing in a closed position. The hatch can include a capsule cavity therein, carrying the scent capsule, and facing an interior of the housing in the closed position.
Abstract:
Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.