Fragrance emitting apparatus for use with USB port
US8068725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L9/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fragrance emitting apparatus for connection to a USB port. In one embodiment, the fragrance emitting apparatus comprises a casing having an interior and at least one vent in communication with the interior, a cover removably attached to the casing to provide access to the interior, and a fragrance bottle removably disposed within the interior of the casing and having therein a liquid that provides a desired fragrance. The fragrance bottle further comprises a fragrance member having a first portion within fragrance bottle and a second portion extending from the fragrance bottle. The fragrance member is configured to absorb liquid in the fragrance bottle. The apparatus further comprises a micro-pump device positioned within the interior of the casing and adjacent to the second portion of the fragrance member. The micro-pump device has an oscillating member that contacts the second portion of the fragrance member. The apparatus further includes a control circuit to control the micro-pump device the control circuit generating an electrical wave signal having a predetermined frequency that causes the oscillating member to vibrate so as to diffuse fragrance liquid that contacts the osc…
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