Scent dispenser and method
US6050016A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M31/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A scent dispenser including a housing and a hook for suspending the dispenser attached to the housing is provided. The housing includes a pair of aligned openings to draw air through the housing and across a scent receptacle. Battery powered circuitry connects a fan to timer circuitry and to a photo cell for control of the fan during scent dispersion. An LED is provided to indicate the operating status of the device while a toggle switch provides manual on/off control.
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