Static air freshener device and cartridge
US5050798A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An air freshener device (10) is disclosed. The air freshener device (10) includes a cartridge (12) having a housing (16). The housing (16) has a sealed first cavity (26) and a sealed second cavity (28). First fragrance (60) is located within the first cavity (26) and has a first volatility. Second fragrance (62) is located within the second cavity (28) and has a second volatility. First and second cavities (26) and (28) have first and second openings (64) and (66) respectively. First opening (64) is covered by a first removable cover (68) and second opening (66) is covered by a second removable cover (69). Alternatively, a single cover may be used for both openings. When the covers (68) and (69) are removed the fragrances (60) and (62) independently exit their respective cavities (26) and (28). The device (10) includes an outer housing (14) having a front member (70) which includes air passage openings (72). The outer housing (14) has a back member (74) adapted and configured to be mounted on a surface. Top member (78) and bottom member (80) connect front (70) to back (74). Top and bottom members (78) and (80) have openings (82) and (84) which define a slot (86) extending the lengt…
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