Coordinated emission of fragrance, light, and sound

US7687744B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

• Scott D. Walter · New Richmond, US
• Jeffrey J. Wolf · Racine, US
• Jose Porchia · Saginaw, US
• David A. Tomkins · Racine, US
• Thomas A. Helf · Waukesha, US
• James R. Crapser · Racine, US
• Kelley H. Rich · Libertyville, US
• Barry T. Calpino · Racine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 13, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 30, 2010
• Expiry date: May 13, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2209/13
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (31), a light source (42), an audio system (52), and a microprocessor (99). The fragrance dispenser (31) is refillable and controllable, so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses a fragrance. The light source (42) comprises a plurality of LEDs (40a-40c) of at least two different colors and is controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs (40a-40c). The audio system (52) controls sounds to be emitted from the apparatus. The microprocessor (99) controls the rate at which the fragrance dispenser (31) dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source (42) and audio system (52).