Volatile material dispenser

US11407000B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

• Sebastian D. Hasik · Antioch, US
• Gregory G. Pieper · Spring Grove, US
• Katherine Cusatis · Wauwatosa, US
• James T. Walker · Racine, US
• Brian T. Davis · Burlington, US
• Timothy R. Ordiway · Racine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 2019
• Grant date: Aug 9, 2022
• Expiry date: May 21, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F21S10/02
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A volatile material dispenser includes a base that houses a printed circuit board, a stand assembly that is coupled with the base, the stand assembly including a platform, a stand that extends from the platform, and a manifold that extends from the stand, the manifold containing a circular piezoelectric element. The dispenser further includes a shroud that is coupled with the stand assembly and defines a chimney, and a refill comprising a wick, the refill being removably coupled with the manifold. The manifold includes a cylindrical wall that extends upward from the manifold, a spring is disposed within the manifold and is coaxial with the cylindrical wall, and a top end of the spring is wrapped around the cylindrical wall and a bottom end of the spring applies a force against the piezoelectric element.