WO2009105069A1 - Unité de parfum et système de distribution d’un parfum - Google Patents

Unité de parfum et système de distribution d’un parfum Download PDF

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WO2009105069A1
WO2009105069A1 PCT/US2008/002328 US2008002328W WO2009105069A1 WO 2009105069 A1 WO2009105069 A1 WO 2009105069A1 US 2008002328 W US2008002328 W US 2008002328W WO 2009105069 A1 WO2009105069 A1 WO 2009105069A1
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fragrance
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Gene De Jackome
Dora Cheatham
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Celeste Industries Corporation
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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
    • A61L9/04—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
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  • the present invention relates to generally to fragrance dispensers.
  • the present invention relates more specifically to a fragrance unit and fragrance dispensing system.
  • Lavatories in public restrooms may employ fragrance dispensers to reduce or eliminate odors.
  • a conventional fragrance dispenser may be affixed to a wall and may include a liquid that may be dispensed by aerosol spray into the lavatory.
  • the aerosol spray may be removed from a mounting bracket and dispensed in overwhelming quantities.
  • additional, conventional fragrance dispensers may require a separate mounting bracket to be installed in the lavatory.
  • fragrance dispenser unit may be secured to an existing fixture within a lavatory, such as a soap dispenser, so that the fragrance dispenser unit may be easily installed and may be relatively resistant to tampering.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a fragrance unit and fragrance dispensing system.
  • a fragrance unit comprising an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface and having a first projection and a second projection, and a channel defined by the first projection and the second projection, the channel configured to receive a fragrance strip.
  • the outer surface and inner surface define at least one window extending through the outer surface and the inner surface between the first projection and the second projection. The window is configured to allow a fragrance from the fragrance strip to pass through the window.
  • the fragrance unit in the illustrative embodiment is configured to allow a portion of a bottle to extend through the fragrance unit.
  • Another embodiment comprises a fragrance dispensing system having a fragrance dispensing unit.
  • Figure 1 is a front elevational view showing a bottle engaged with a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a front elevational view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a top perspective view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a front elevational view showing an unassembled fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance dispensing unit having a bottle engaged with a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a fragrance unit and fragrance dispensing system.
  • One embodiment of the present invention can provide a vented fragrance unit that may be positioned tightly on the bottom portion of a bottle side, for example a soap dispenser.
  • an attachment mechanism of the bottle can extend through the fragrance unit such that the bottle can be coupled to a base without interference from the fragrance unit.
  • One illustrative embodiment of the present invention comprises a fragrance unit having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, with at least one window being defined by the outer surface and inner surface and extending through the outer surface and inner surface.
  • the inner surface of the fragrance unit has a pair of projections. These projections define a channel.
  • the channel in this illustrative embodiment is configured to receive a fragrance strip.
  • a fragrance strip can be inserted into the channel and is held substantially in place by the projections.
  • the fragrance strip is exposed to the environment by the window or windows.
  • the bottle includes an attachment mechanism, such as threads or a snap lock. The threads or snap lock are used to attach the bottle to a base, such as a standard airline bottle base.
  • the fragrance unit is configured to allow a portion of the bottle to extend through the fragrance unit.
  • the portion of the bottle that may extend through the fragrance unit comprises an attachment mechanism.
  • the fragrance unit may comprise a unitary piece. In other embodiments, the fragrance unit may comprise a multi-piece structure. In one illustrative embodiment comprising a multi-piece design, a first piece can comprise a first projection and a second piece can comprise a second projection. The first piece is configured to be coupled with the second piece to form an assembled fragrance unit. In such embodiments, the assembled fragrance unit comprises a channel that is defined between the first projection and second projection. A fragrance strip can be disposed within the channel between the first projection and second projection and exposed to the environment by the plurality of windows positioned between the first projection and second projection.
  • the fragrance unit can be designed to be coupled with or affixed to a bottle.
  • the fragrance unit can have a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of the bottle or of a portion of the bottle.
  • the inner surface may have a shape complementary to the shape of a bottle.
  • the bottle may have a cross sectional shape that can be a circle, square, triangle, oval, or other polygon.
  • the fragrance unit can have a corresponding shape with at least one portion of the bottle having substantially similar dimensions.
  • the dimensions of the inner surface of the fragrance unit can be substantially equal to the external dimensions of the bottle in order to have a tight fight.
  • a fragrance unit can be engaged with or affixed to a bottle to provide a fit that minimizes the shifting of the fragrance unit substantially relative to the bottle.
  • the dimensions of a lower edge of the fragrance unit can be less than the dimensions of the external bottle to prevent the bottle from passing completely through the fragrance unit.
  • the fragrance unit may comprise a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the fragrance unit may have a minimum diameter that is less than a minimum diameter of the bottle such that the bottle does not pass completely through the fragrance unit.
  • fragrance dispensing unit 100 comprises fragrance unit 102 which comprises features shown in detail in later figures, including an outer surface; an inner surface opposite the outer surface and having a first projection and second projection; and a channel defined by the first projection and the second projection, the channel configured to receive a fragrance strip.
  • the outer surface and inner surface define at least one window 105 extending through the outer surface and inner surface.
  • a plurality of windows 105 can be seen.
  • the windows 105 can be positioned between the first projection and second projection.
  • the windows 105 can be configured to allow a fragrance from a fragrance strip (not shown) to pass through the window.
  • fragrance unit 102 can comprise polypropylene. In other embodiments, fragrance unit 102 can comprise high-density polyethylene. In still other embodiments, fragrance unit 102 can comprise other plastics, metals, composite materials, and/or other suitable materials. In some embodiments, the shape of fragrance unit 102 corresponds with the shape of bottle 101. In other embodiments, only the inner surface of fragrance unit 102 comprises a shape that corresponds to bottle 101.
  • the bottle and fragrance unit have an annular shape.
  • the bottle and/or fragrance unit may comprise different shapes.
  • a fragrance unit may comprise a square or rectangular shape.
  • a fragrance unit may comprise a triangular or other polygonal shape.
  • the inner surface and outer surface may have the same shape.
  • the inner surface and outer surface may have different shapes.
  • the depth of the fragrance unit walls may vary.
  • the outer surface of the fragrance unit may comprise a square shape, but the inner surface may comprise an annular shape.
  • the fragrance unit is configured to allow a portion of the bottle to extend through the fragrance unit.
  • the portion of the bottle that may extend through the fragrance unit comprises an attachment mechanism.
  • the attachment mechanism can be coupled with base 103.
  • Figure 2 is a front elevational view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the fragrance unit 102 has an outer surface 110 and an inner surface 11 1.
  • the inner surface 1 11 is visible through the plurality of windows 105.
  • the fragrance unit 102 comprises a first edge 108 and a second edge 109.
  • the fragrance unit comprises a top region 107 and a bottom region 106.
  • the top region 107 may comprise a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • the bottom region 106 may comprise a substantially frustoconical shape.
  • Frustoconical herein refers to a cone on which the tip has been truncated by a plane parallel to its base.
  • Frustoconical also herein may refer to a substantially conic shape where the sides of the cone can be slightly rounded.
  • the frustoconical bottom region has a minimum diameter.
  • the minimum diameter of the frustoconical bottom region can be less than the a minimum diameter of a bottle such that the bottle may not completely pass through the fragrance unit.
  • Fragrance unit 102 comprises a plurality of windows 105 that extend through the outer surface 110 and the inner surface 11 1.
  • the at least one window 105 may be circular as shown in Figure 2.
  • the at least one window 105 can be shaped like a square, triangle, or other polygon.
  • the window can comprises a series of letters or designs, such as a company name or trademark. Windows include, but are not limited to, openings, slits, holes, gaps, vents, and other breaks in a solid surface.
  • the fragrance unit 102 can be a unitary structure. In other embodiments, the fragrance unit 102 can comprise a multi-part structure that can be assembled. In some embodiments, a multi-part structure can comprise a protrusion from an inner surface of a first element. A second element of the multi-part structure can comprise a corresponding receiving notch. In some embodiments, the protrusion can easily slide along the surface of the second element and snap into place into the corresponding receiving notch. One illustrative embodiment of such a multi-part structure is shown in Figure 5. Other embodiments may comprise different features for securing a second element to the first element. For example, in one embodiment, a first element and second element may be coupled with an adhesive. In other embodiments, a first element and second element may be welded together by heating the first and/or second elements such that a part of the heated section, or sections, melts and fuses with the opposing element.
  • FIG. 3 is a top perspective view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fragrance unit 102 comprises an outer surface 110 and an inner surface 111.
  • Inner surface 1 11 may comprise a first projection 1 15 and a second projection 116.
  • a channel can be defined between first projection 115 and second projection 116.
  • the channel is configured to receive a fragrance strip (not shown).
  • the fragrance strip can be positioned substantially on the inner surface 1 11 between the first projection 115 and the second projection 1 16.
  • the fragrance strip when fragrance unit 102 is engaged with a bottle, the fragrance strip can be held in a position in the channel by the pressure of the bottle against the inner surface 111.
  • fragrance unit 102 has a substantially cylindrical shape. Fragrance unit 102 has a first edge 108 having a circumference and a second edge 109 having a circumference.
  • the circumference of the second edge 109 can be less than the circumference of first edge 108.
  • the circumference of the first edge 108 can be substantially equal to the circumference of bottle 101.
  • the second edge 109 circumference prevents the bottle from passing through the entire fragrance unit 102 (as seen in Figure 1).
  • Figure 4 is a front elevational view showing an unassembled fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • second element 406 is configured to fit within first element 407 and can be snap into place, as will described with respect to Figure 5 below.
  • the first element 407 has a top edge 408 and a bottom edge 440.
  • the second element 406 has a top edge 441 and a bottom edge 409.
  • the second element 406 may be configured to help define a channel when engaged with first element 407.
  • surface 436 can be coupled with edge 440.
  • Surface 436 and surface 440 have equal circumference and dimensions such that when assembled, the exterior of the fragrance unit will be substantially smooth at the point of coupling.
  • a protrusion (not seen in this view), having complementary dimensions to feature 435, can be positioned on the inner surface. When assembled, the protrusion may snap into the cavity at position 435 to secure the first and second elements together.
  • projection 434 can provide a boundary to define a channel when the second element 406 is engaged with first element 407. When assembled, the side face of projection 434 is substantially flush with the inner surface 41 1 .
  • Projection 433 can be positioned substantially perpendicular to feature 434.
  • Figure 5 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 provides a cross section view of an assembled fragrance unit having a two-part design as seen in the illustrative embodiment found in Figure 4.
  • the windows that would be viewed along the rear wall have been omitted.
  • the first section 407 comprises an outer surface 410 and inner surface 411.
  • a protrusion 460 can provide a mechanism in which the first section 407 attaches and remains affixed to the second section 406.
  • the protrusion 460 slides past projection 434 and snaps into notch 435.
  • the side face of projection 434 can be substantially flush with inner surface 411.
  • a channel can be defined by projection 450 and projection 434.
  • the channel can be configured to receive a fragrance strip 480.
  • the depth of the projections may be modified to correspond to the depth of the fragrance strip.
  • the distance between the projections can be modified to correspond to the height of the fragrance strip.
  • Projections herein include lips, protrusions, flanges, bulges, rims, collars, overhangs, and other members that project from a surface.
  • projection 450 comprises a lip that encircles the fragrance unit by overhanging the inner surface.
  • the fragrance unit can comprise a third projection 433.
  • the third projection 433 may provide additional definition of the channel.
  • the third projection 433 can be positioned substantially perpendicular to the second projection 434 to further define the channel with groove 451.
  • the fragrance strip 480 may be more securely positioned within a channel.
  • Figure 6 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. For ease of illustration and viewing, the windows that would be viewed along the rear wall have been omitted.
  • the fragrance unit comprises a one- piece design.
  • the inner surface 611 comprises projection 650 and projection 634.
  • a channel, configured to receive a fragrance strip 680, can be defined by the first projection 650 and 634.
  • projections 650 and 634 comprise lips that encircle the fragrance unit by overhanging the inner surface.
  • a second edge 609 of the fragrance unit can have a circumference less than the circumference of a first edge 608 of the fragrance unit, as similarly described with respect to Figure 2 and 3.
  • Figure 7 is a cross sectional view showing a fragrance dispensing unit having a bottle engaged with a fragrance unit according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • the fragrance dispensing unit 700 comprises a fragrance unit 702 and a bottle 701.
  • the fragrance unit 702 can be positioned generally on the lower section of a bottle 701.
  • the fragrance unit comprises an outer surface 710 and an inner surface 711.
  • a first edge 708 of the fragrance unit can have a circumference substantially equal to the circumference of the bottle.
  • a second edge 709 can have a circumference less than that of the bottle such that the bottle cannot pass through the entire fragrance unit.
  • the inner surface 711 can comprise a first projection 750 and a second projection 734.
  • a channel can be defined between first projection 750 and second projection 734.
  • the channel can be configured to receive a fragrance strip 780.
  • the fragrance unit can comprise a third projection 733, oriented substantially perpendicular to the second projection 734.
  • a groove 751 can be defined to provide additional boundaries for the channel.
  • attachment mechanism 770 of bottle 701 extends through the fragrance unit 702.
  • the attachment mechanism 770 can be a snap lock mount (as shown).
  • the attachment mechanism can be a threaded mount.
  • the attachment mechanism 770 can be positioned into a base for use.
  • Fragrance units may comprise one or more fragrance strips. Fragrance strips suitable for such fragrance units may comprise a porous material, such as a paper or cotton-based material, in which an oil or other material may be impregnated to provide a fragrance. In some embodiments, the fragrance strip may be dyed. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, a fragrance strip comprises 100 point paper and between 5 and 6 grams of an oil having a fragrance. In one embodiment, a fragrance strip may comprise a non- woven, porous material capable of being formed or cut into a shape suitable for insertion into the cavity. In one embodiment, a fragrance strip may comprise a solid gel formed material or material cut into a shape suitable for insertion into the channel.
  • a fragrance strip suitable for use within a fragrance unit may have a shape complementary to a channel formed in the fragrance unit.
  • a fragrance strip may span only a portion of the channel.
  • the fragrance strip may span substantially all of the channel. Span is herein used to refer to the extending of a fragrance strip in all directions including the height, length, width, and/or depth of the channel. In embodiments where the fragrance strip spans only a portion of the channel, a section of the bottle can be exposed and viewable through at least one window.
  • the fragrance strip may not completely encircle the bottle because the length of the fragrance strip is less than the circumference of the inner surface, thus leaving a portion of the bottle viewable through a window.
  • the fragrance strip only partially encircles the bottle, a portion of the bottle and its contents can be viewed through a window.
  • Such an embodiment may be advantageous since an individual can view the level of the contents in the bottle without removing the bottle from a mount and then removing the fragrance unit. A visible inspection may indicate to the individual whether the bottle needs to be replaced due to low levels of the bottle contents, for example soap.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may provide various advantages over existing fragrance units.
  • a fragrance unit may couple to a bottle, such as a soap dispenser in an airplane's lavatory, by engaging with a bottom portion of the bottle by sliding on as a sleeve-like member.
  • a fragrance unit according to embodiments of the present invention may not require a separate mounting bracket, but instead may allow the existing attachment mechanism to be couple with a base without interference from the fragrance unit.
  • the fragrance unit according to an embodiment of the present invention may not require special construction of existing bottles, such as grooves on the external walls.
  • a fragrance unit according to an embodiment of the present invention may be easily adapted to existing bottle configurations and constructions.
  • a further advantage may be that the fragrance strip provides more efficient dispersal of fragrance into the environment because of being disposed in channel around the perimeter of the dispenser, and being exposed to the environment through at least one window. Additionally, because the fragrance unit, in some embodiments, can be positioned on the bottom of a bottle, a fragrance dispenser may have a low profile relative to the height of the bottle so as to not interfere with labeling on the bottle, including branding information, instructions, or warning information.

Abstract

L’invention concerne une unité de parfum et un système de distribution d’un parfum. Un exemple d’unité de parfum (102) comprend une surface extérieure (110), une surface intérieure (111) opposée à la surface extérieure et comprenant une première projection (115) et une seconde projection (116), et un canal défini par la première projection et la seconde projection, le canal étant configuré pour recevoir une bande pour parfum. Selon l’exemple de mode de réalisation, la surface extérieure et la surface intérieure définissent au moins une fenêtre (105) qui s’étend au travers de la surface extérieure (110) et de la surface intérieure (111) entre la première projection (115) et la seconde projection (116). La fenêtre (105) est configurée pour permettre à un parfum de la bande pour parfum de traverser la fenêtre. L’exemple d’unité de parfum (102) est configuré pour permettre à une partie d’une bouteille de s’étendre au travers de l’unité de parfum. Un système de distribution de parfum décrit (100) comprend une telle unité de distribution de parfum.
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GB2414466A (en) * 2004-05-28 2005-11-30 Abdul Ebrahim Patel Combined soap and air freshener dispenser
FR2879463A1 (fr) * 2004-12-21 2006-06-23 Sebastien Duvernay Diffuseur de parfum pour plantes, arbres et sapins plastiques
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