Abstract:
A cartridge that is releasably connectable with a housing of a microfluidic delivery device is provided. The cartridge has a reservoir for containing a fluid composition and a microfluidic die in fluid communication with the reservoir. The microfluidic die is configured to dispense substantially all of the fluid composition in a horizontal direction or downward direction relative to horizontal. The cartridge also includes an air flow channel disposed below the reservoir. The air flow channel extends from a fan to an air outlet. The air flow channel comprises a first region disposed adjacent to a fan, a second region disposed adjacent to the air outlet, and a third region joining the first and second regions. At least the second region is angled upward to the air outlet, relative to horizontal.
Abstract:
A liquid dispensing method including steps of: providing a dispensing device having a refill time (RT) and repeatedly energizing the activation elements at a frequency greater than about 1/(RT). The device includes: a plurality of liquid dispensing elements, each element including: a chamber having a height (H), a nozzle having a diameter (D), an activation element having a length (L), and the refill time (RT); a liquid containing reservoir in fluid communication with the liquid dispensing elements; and a control element in electrical communication with the liquid dispensing elements. The ratio of the nozzle diameter (D) to chamber height (H) is between about 3 and about 10.
Abstract:
A composite filter substrate is disclosed. The substrate comprises a mixture of fiber shapes and sizes to provide improved particle cleaning efficiency.
Abstract:
Microfluidic delivery systems and methods for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
Abstract:
Microfluidic delivery systems and methods for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
Abstract:
A device comprises a delivery engine comprising a volatile composition and a microporous membrane, and an evaporation assistance element. In some embodiments the device includes a fan is configured to move a volume of air over the microporous membrane to facilitate evaporation of the volatile composition into the atmosphere.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least one removable sheet and a support sheet, wherein said at least one removable sheet and said support sheet are bonded together via thermal bonding, ultrasonic bonding, pressure bonding or embossing. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat, and to a process of manufacturing a disposable mat.
Abstract:
A package to protect a plurality of dry articles during use in a wet environment comprises: a) a contaminate reducing access element; and b) a water repellant chassis. The package is designed such that contamination of the dry articles remaining in the package is reduced during removal of articles for use in the wet environment.
Abstract:
A reclosable pouch package (80) for dispensing a product has a fitment (60) in a folded end (42) of the pouch. A substantially rigid fitment has an inner end, an outer end, and an orifice (62) therethrough extending from the inner end to the outer end. The fitment also has a planar flange (64) at the inner end. The pouch is formed from a substantially rectangular piece of thermoplastic film (40). The piece of film has a hole (52) therein. Around the hole a depression (48, 50) is formed in the film either the thermoforming or cold forming. The depression (48, 50) is sized such that when the flange (64) of the fitment is bonded to the film at the hole, and the piece of film (40) is folded away from the fitment and fin-sealed closed, the folded end (42) of the resulting pouch has minimal concavity and the pouch has parallel side seals.
Abstract:
A microfluidic cartridge is provided. The microfluidic cartridge is configured to be releasably connectable with a microfluidic delivery device. The microfluidic cartridge has a reservoir configured to contain a fluid composition. The microfluidic cartridge has a first face with a first opening and a second opening. The microfluidic cartridge also includes a second face joined with the first face, a third face joined with the second face and opposing the first face, and a fourth face joined with the third face and the first face and opposing the second face. The fourth face has a connector. The microfluidic cartridge has an electrical circuit with a first end portion disposed on the first face and a second end portion disposed on the second face. The microfluidic cartridge also includes a microfluidic die disposed on the second face. The microfluidic die is in electrical communication with the electrical circuit and in fluid communication with the reservoir.