Aroma release bottle and cap
US6102224A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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