CA1247183A - Fragrance generator - Google Patents
Fragrance generatorInfo
- Publication number
- CA1247183A CA1247183A CA000505270A CA505270A CA1247183A CA 1247183 A CA1247183 A CA 1247183A CA 000505270 A CA000505270 A CA 000505270A CA 505270 A CA505270 A CA 505270A CA 1247183 A CA1247183 A CA 1247183A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- odorizer
- heating element
- porous material
- plaster
- impregnated
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- A01M1/00—Stationary means for catching or killing insects
- A01M1/20—Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
- A01M1/2022—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide
- A01M1/2061—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide using a heat source
- A01M1/2083—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide using a heat source using a light bulb as heat source
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- A01M1/00—Stationary means for catching or killing insects
- A01M1/20—Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
- A01M1/2022—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide
- A01M1/2061—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide using a heat source
- A01M1/2077—Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide using a heat source using an electrical resistance as heat source
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L9/00—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
- A61L9/015—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
- A61L9/02—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion
- A61L9/03—Apparatus therefor
Abstract
FRAGRANCE GENERATOR
Abstract A disposable odorizer comprising an electrical heating element fixedly enclosed in porous material impregnated with volatile odorous substance.
Abstract A disposable odorizer comprising an electrical heating element fixedly enclosed in porous material impregnated with volatile odorous substance.
Description
i~L~ 7~133 FRAGRANCE ~!EN~RATO~
The present invention is concerned with the field of room odorization. In particular, it deals with a disposable device, which is electrically heated and which volatilizes perfume from porous material.
In the past, such devices have evaporated liquid perfume from reservoirs using the heat from light bulbs, as in U.S. 1,803,334 and have also 10 liquified wax impregnated with perfume, as in U.S.
The present invention is concerned with the field of room odorization. In particular, it deals with a disposable device, which is electrically heated and which volatilizes perfume from porous material.
In the past, such devices have evaporated liquid perfume from reservoirs using the heat from light bulbs, as in U.S. 1,803,334 and have also 10 liquified wax impregnated with perfume, as in U.S.
2,532,~00. U.S. 2,942,09~ teaches a housing con~aining a light bulb and having deodorant tablets which are ne~71y saturated with liquid perfume each time the device is to be used. U.S. 3,080,624 15 employs a reservoir filled ~7ith perfume and topped with a wick to bring the pcrfume in contact with the hot light bulb. The disadvan~a~e of having liquid perfume in contact with hot electric light bulbs is obvious.
U.S. 3,9~3,458 makes use of a refractory cake to carry perfume oil and an electric heating element with a pilot light to volatilize the perfume.
The present invention, for the first time, presents a disposable unitary odorizer which over-comes the numerous shortcomings of the devicesheretofore employed to odorize rooms.
~' ~L2~7~3 Thc present invention is a disposahlc odorizcr comprising an electrical heating element fixedly enclosed in porous material impre~,natetl with volatile odorous substance. The odorizer wherein thc hcatin~
elcment is a ceramic coated resistor is prcferred as is the odorizer wherein the heatin~ element is a light bulh, The odorizer wherein the porous material is plaster of Paris is preferred as is the odorizer 10 wherein the porous material is molded around the heating e~e~ent. The odorizer is also preferred with a housing with means to direct the odorous substance as it volatilizes.
The odorizer which further comprises indicator 15 means for verifying activation of the heating elemcnt is preferred and the odorizer wherein the indicator means is a neon bulh wired so as to remain lighted whenever the heating element is activate~ is especially preerred as is the odorizer wherein the heating 20 ele~ent is energized by switching means.
A disposable odorizer comprisin~ a ceramic coated resistor embedded in plaster of Paris impregnated with up to about 10 wei~ht percent volatile ~erfume is an especially Dreferre~ e~bodiment of the present inven-25 tion.
The figure shows an exploded isometric perspectiveview of the total assembly of the odorizer including the housing and all internal parts.
The fi~,ure shows a side elevational view of the housing 1 of the odorizer which is preferabl~ ~ade of ! a harA translucent plastic such as ~olypropylcne, It has a series of a~ertures or slots ~ alon~, the Ipper portion to allow the escape of the volatilized odorous substance. It also has an opening or slot 3 to receive a switch. Several ventilator openin~s 4 are located on the underside of housing 1 to allow for the entrance of air from the outside of the unit so that it can pass over the scented bloc~ and out through the odor slots _ in the housing. ~ovement of air is increased by the convective action resulting fro~ the heating of perfumed hlock 44.
The figure also shows a side elevational view of the backing plate 5 with a rib means 6 to which housing 1 is permanently affixed. ~penings 7 provide a means for metal contacts 20 and 23 to project through backing plate 5 to make electrical contact with a duplex wall outlet. For~ed recesses 8 and 10 receive contacts 20 and 23 and formed pins 9, 11 and 13 serve as a fastening means for contacts 20 and 23 hy bein~ heat distorted after passing through holes 21, ~ and 28 in the contacts. Formed projection 14 serves as a support - for neon lanp 15 which is electrically connected to the contacts by means of wire 16 and through resistor 17 and wire 18, such wires passing through holes 22 and 27. Electrical current passes through contact ~3 to ~2~7~33 s~7itch 31, ~hich is af~ixed to the contact 23 ~ means of the switch contact 33. S~7itcll 31 ls .^7ired in series ~ith contact 3n through switch contact 34, so that when switch 31 is closed current flo~Js through neon lamp 15 and electrical leads 45 and 46 through rcsistive element 44 and fragrance ~loclc 43. Neon lamp lS wired in parallel with resistive ele~ent 44 is on when current flows throu~h resistive element 44. Flan~,e ~2 on switch 31 finishes the opening 3 on the housin~ 1 10 after assembly.
The ~igure further sho~ls a side elevational view of the bulkhead 36 which separates fragrance block 43 from the electrical connections. ~penings 37 are slots throu~h which contacts 19 and 26 ~ass and ar~ electrically 15 connected to the resistive element 44 by means o. leads 45 and 46 throu~h holes 27 and 77. ProJections 38 provide a ~eans hy ~7hich fragrance impre~nated plaster can be poured and held in place when hardened.
Projections 3l~ also provide a means for prevention .~ of contact T7ith electrical contacts 45 and 46 by objects inserted through openings _ and 4 in housing 1. Projection 39 protects lamp 15. Projection 4 protects resistor 17 and projection 41 ~rotects switch 31. Opening 42 for switc~ 31 is aligned with 25 openin~ 3 in housin~ 1.
In manufacturing the odorizer of the present invention, an electrical heatin~ element, preferablv a ceramic coated resistor, will be embedded in porous ~aterial in liquid state. The porous material will he
U.S. 3,9~3,458 makes use of a refractory cake to carry perfume oil and an electric heating element with a pilot light to volatilize the perfume.
The present invention, for the first time, presents a disposable unitary odorizer which over-comes the numerous shortcomings of the devicesheretofore employed to odorize rooms.
~' ~L2~7~3 Thc present invention is a disposahlc odorizcr comprising an electrical heating element fixedly enclosed in porous material impre~,natetl with volatile odorous substance. The odorizer wherein thc hcatin~
elcment is a ceramic coated resistor is prcferred as is the odorizer wherein the heatin~ element is a light bulh, The odorizer wherein the porous material is plaster of Paris is preferred as is the odorizer 10 wherein the porous material is molded around the heating e~e~ent. The odorizer is also preferred with a housing with means to direct the odorous substance as it volatilizes.
The odorizer which further comprises indicator 15 means for verifying activation of the heating elemcnt is preferred and the odorizer wherein the indicator means is a neon bulh wired so as to remain lighted whenever the heating element is activate~ is especially preerred as is the odorizer wherein the heating 20 ele~ent is energized by switching means.
A disposable odorizer comprisin~ a ceramic coated resistor embedded in plaster of Paris impregnated with up to about 10 wei~ht percent volatile ~erfume is an especially Dreferre~ e~bodiment of the present inven-25 tion.
The figure shows an exploded isometric perspectiveview of the total assembly of the odorizer including the housing and all internal parts.
The fi~,ure shows a side elevational view of the housing 1 of the odorizer which is preferabl~ ~ade of ! a harA translucent plastic such as ~olypropylcne, It has a series of a~ertures or slots ~ alon~, the Ipper portion to allow the escape of the volatilized odorous substance. It also has an opening or slot 3 to receive a switch. Several ventilator openin~s 4 are located on the underside of housing 1 to allow for the entrance of air from the outside of the unit so that it can pass over the scented bloc~ and out through the odor slots _ in the housing. ~ovement of air is increased by the convective action resulting fro~ the heating of perfumed hlock 44.
The figure also shows a side elevational view of the backing plate 5 with a rib means 6 to which housing 1 is permanently affixed. ~penings 7 provide a means for metal contacts 20 and 23 to project through backing plate 5 to make electrical contact with a duplex wall outlet. For~ed recesses 8 and 10 receive contacts 20 and 23 and formed pins 9, 11 and 13 serve as a fastening means for contacts 20 and 23 hy bein~ heat distorted after passing through holes 21, ~ and 28 in the contacts. Formed projection 14 serves as a support - for neon lanp 15 which is electrically connected to the contacts by means of wire 16 and through resistor 17 and wire 18, such wires passing through holes 22 and 27. Electrical current passes through contact ~3 to ~2~7~33 s~7itch 31, ~hich is af~ixed to the contact 23 ~ means of the switch contact 33. S~7itcll 31 ls .^7ired in series ~ith contact 3n through switch contact 34, so that when switch 31 is closed current flo~Js through neon lamp 15 and electrical leads 45 and 46 through rcsistive element 44 and fragrance ~loclc 43. Neon lamp lS wired in parallel with resistive ele~ent 44 is on when current flows throu~h resistive element 44. Flan~,e ~2 on switch 31 finishes the opening 3 on the housin~ 1 10 after assembly.
The ~igure further sho~ls a side elevational view of the bulkhead 36 which separates fragrance block 43 from the electrical connections. ~penings 37 are slots throu~h which contacts 19 and 26 ~ass and ar~ electrically 15 connected to the resistive element 44 by means o. leads 45 and 46 throu~h holes 27 and 77. ProJections 38 provide a ~eans hy ~7hich fragrance impre~nated plaster can be poured and held in place when hardened.
Projections 3l~ also provide a means for prevention .~ of contact T7ith electrical contacts 45 and 46 by objects inserted through openings _ and 4 in housing 1. Projection 39 protects lamp 15. Projection 4 protects resistor 17 and projection 41 ~rotects switch 31. Opening 42 for switc~ 31 is aligned with 25 openin~ 3 in housin~ 1.
In manufacturing the odorizer of the present invention, an electrical heatin~ element, preferablv a ceramic coated resistor, will be embedded in porous ~aterial in liquid state. The porous material will he
3~ ~olded into a desired shaped block and the heatin~
element ~Jill ~e positioned so that its leads protrude ~rom the block, preferably from opposite sides or from the top and botto~ o~ the block. It is preferable to protect the electrical connections from the odorous ~247~33 fumes and this ~ay he done by sealing the lcads into the housing of the unit. A bulkhead which separates the electronics of the Eragrance generator ~rom the odorous fumes is a preferred means of providing this protection. In the case where a light ~ulb is e~plo~ed as the heat source, the bulb will be immersed up to the threaded portion in liquid plaster and the plaster will then be allowed to harden. A bulb recePtacle will be provided to receive the bulb and it will be 10 wired into the system in place of the resistor.
The preferred porous material is plaster of Paris which can optionally contain other components to strengthen the material and prevent ~echanical and thermal da~age The liquid plaster can be pre-15 molded into any desired shape to provide a fragranceblock. It also can he molded, if desired, bv pouring plaster through holes provided in the hulkhead when the bulkhead is placed in the mold. Yet another possible means of forming the fragrance block is to pour thc olaster into the mold and then lower the bulkhead into the hardenin~ plaster to the desired depth.
The odorous substances to be volatilized will generally be mixed into the plaster while it is still in liquid for~ and will be entrapped in the porous block once the plaster has set up. Alternatively, the odorous substances can he applied to the hardened plaster block after it has been molded.
The odorous suhstances used in the present inven-3~ tion will generally be of the nature of a perfume orperfume oil designed to imDart a pleasant fragrance to a room such as a bathroom or nursery. It is also 7~33 ~, conte~plated that a substance such as an insect repel-lant liquid or evell an insecticide can he ~Ised as the suhstance to he volatilize~. In such cases the c~dori?er could then be uc;ed to repel such insects as flies and mosquitoes from rooms and to repel and/or kill such insects as ~oths in closets. In all cases, no substance will he employe~ which is flammable or which will provide any hazard to humans or to pets.
element ~Jill ~e positioned so that its leads protrude ~rom the block, preferably from opposite sides or from the top and botto~ o~ the block. It is preferable to protect the electrical connections from the odorous ~247~33 fumes and this ~ay he done by sealing the lcads into the housing of the unit. A bulkhead which separates the electronics of the Eragrance generator ~rom the odorous fumes is a preferred means of providing this protection. In the case where a light ~ulb is e~plo~ed as the heat source, the bulb will be immersed up to the threaded portion in liquid plaster and the plaster will then be allowed to harden. A bulb recePtacle will be provided to receive the bulb and it will be 10 wired into the system in place of the resistor.
The preferred porous material is plaster of Paris which can optionally contain other components to strengthen the material and prevent ~echanical and thermal da~age The liquid plaster can be pre-15 molded into any desired shape to provide a fragranceblock. It also can he molded, if desired, bv pouring plaster through holes provided in the hulkhead when the bulkhead is placed in the mold. Yet another possible means of forming the fragrance block is to pour thc olaster into the mold and then lower the bulkhead into the hardenin~ plaster to the desired depth.
The odorous substances to be volatilized will generally be mixed into the plaster while it is still in liquid for~ and will be entrapped in the porous block once the plaster has set up. Alternatively, the odorous substances can he applied to the hardened plaster block after it has been molded.
The odorous suhstances used in the present inven-3~ tion will generally be of the nature of a perfume orperfume oil designed to imDart a pleasant fragrance to a room such as a bathroom or nursery. It is also 7~33 ~, conte~plated that a substance such as an insect repel-lant liquid or evell an insecticide can he ~Ised as the suhstance to he volatilize~. In such cases the c~dori?er could then be uc;ed to repel such insects as flies and mosquitoes from rooms and to repel and/or kill such insects as ~oths in closets. In all cases, no substance will he employe~ which is flammable or which will provide any hazard to humans or to pets.
Claims (11)
1. A disposable odorizer comprising an electrical heating element fixedly enclosed in porous material impregnated with volatile odorous substance.
2. The odorizer of Claim 1 wherein said heating element is a ceramic coated resistor.
3. The odorizer of Claim 1 wherein said heating element is a light bulb.
4. The odorizer of Claim 1 wherein said porous material is plaster of Paris.
5. The odorizer of Claim 1 wherein said porous material is molded around said heating element.
6. The odorizer of Claim 1 also comprising a housing with means to direct said odorous substance as it volatilizes.
7. The odorizer of Claim 1 which further comprises a bulkhead which isolates said impregnated porous material.
8. The odorizer of Claim 1 which further comprises indicator means for verifying activation of said heating element.
9. The odorizer of Claim 8 wherein said indicator means is a neon bulb wired so as to remain lighted whenever said heating element is activated.
10. The odorizer of Claim 1 wherein said heating element is energized by switching means.
11. A disposable odorizer comprising a ceramic coated resistor embedded in plaster of Paris impregnated with up to about 10 weight percent volatile perfume.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US71826785A | 1985-04-01 | 1985-04-01 | |
| US718,267 | 1985-04-01 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1247183A true CA1247183A (en) | 1988-12-20 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000505270A Expired CA1247183A (en) | 1985-04-01 | 1986-03-27 | Fragrance generator |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA1247183A (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2173103B (en) |
Families Citing this family (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4675504A (en) * | 1986-06-20 | 1987-06-23 | S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Electric fogger |
| GR1001144B (en) * | 1991-01-29 | 1993-05-24 | Konstantinos Lempidakis | New device or mechanism for controlled evaporation and diffusion of insect-repelling compounds and other uses by a special tablet |
| DE10001035A1 (en) * | 2000-01-13 | 2001-07-26 | Bayer Ag | Active ingredient chip with integrated heating element |
| ITMI20010559A1 (en) * | 2001-03-16 | 2002-09-16 | Zobele Ind Chim | DEVICE FOR THE EMANATION OF SOLUTIONS PRODUCTION METHOD OF THE DEVICE AND ELECTRO-EMANATOR USING SUCH DEVICE |
| GB2427018A (en) * | 2005-06-07 | 2006-12-13 | Wes Lee Emond | A lighting device including means for the release of perfume and operable when contact is broken. |
| RU2469535C2 (en) * | 2007-06-29 | 2012-12-20 | Цобеле Холдинг Спа | Tablet and device for evaporation of volatile substances |
| WO2018013081A1 (en) * | 2016-07-11 | 2018-01-18 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Heated insect trapping device |
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1986
- 1986-03-27 CA CA000505270A patent/CA1247183A/en not_active Expired
- 1986-03-27 GB GB08607722A patent/GB2173103B/en not_active Expired
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| GB2173103B (en) | 1988-05-25 |
| GB2173103A (en) | 1986-10-08 |
| GB8607722D0 (en) | 1986-04-30 |
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