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Volatile material dispenser and method of emitting a volatile material

US8983279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2012
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2209/15
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of emitting a volatile material includes the step of programming a volatile material dispenser to include at least two intensity levels, wherein upon initiation of each of the intensity levels for an operating cycle, a resistor is operated at a first percentage of its power rating for a first period of time. Upon selection of a first of the at least two intensity levels and after the first period of time, the resistor is operated at a second percentage of its power rating for a remainder of an operating cycle. Upon selection of a second of the at least two intensity levels and after the first period of time, the resistor is operated at the second percentage of its power rating for a second period of time and, after the second period of time, operating the resistor at a third percentage of its power rating for a remainder of an operating cycle.

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