Device for dispensing volatile materials

US6154607A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

• Stanley J. Flashinski · Racine, US
• Nancy J. Vnuk · West Allis, US
• Murthy S. Munagavalasa · Racine, US
• Stacey L. Forkner · Waterford, US
• Daniel L. Hurrle · Waukesha, US
• Michael E. Short · Racine, US
• Stephen B. Leonard · Franksville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 1, 1999
• Grant date: Nov 28, 2000
• Expiry date: Jul 1, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01M2200/012
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are devices for dispensing volatile vapors such as insecticides. Table-like carrier members provide a compartment for the volatile material. One or more table leg structures extend down from a table top to support a cavity in the table top a distance above a burner element. This results in more moderate and uniform heating, thereby permitting efficient release of the volatile material over a longer period of time. In some versions the table leg structures and table top are formed as separate pieces and designed to permit side-to-side ventilation under the volatile.