Scent warmers having non-incandescent heating and light-emitting devices and related methods
US9211355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scent warmer has a base structure including a lower portion and a scented material-holding portion. The lower portion may include at least one sidewall and be at least substantially hollow. An electrical heat source and a filamentless electrical light source may be disposed in the base structure lower portion. The scent warmer may include a power supply input element for providing electrical power to the electrical heat source and the filamentless electrical light source. Methods of the invention may include methods of warming a scented material and methods of forming a scent warmer.
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