Patent · US Expired

Aroma release bottle and cap

US6102224A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1997
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2203/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for delivering an aroma when a bottle is opened is provided. An aromatic substance is placed on the bottle neck and/or the cap, and the aroma is released when the cap is removed from the bottle. A preferred embodiment uses a scratch-and-sniff material to contain the aroma. The material is scratched when the cap is removed, releasing the aroma.

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