Volatile material dispenser and method of emitting a volatile material
US9278365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of dispensing a fragrance having at least one aroma chemical includes the step of providing a frame adapted to be attached to a dispenser for dispensing fluids and a cartridge including a volatile material containing a fragrance comprising at least one aroma chemical, wherein the cartridge is adapted for attachment to the frame. The method of dispensing further includes the steps of nebulizing water to create nebulized water particles, directing the nebulized water particles at the cartridge, and entraining volatile material from the cartridge in at least some of the nebulized water particles upon collision with the cartridge to create volatile material-infused water particles.
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