Devices and methods for emanating liquids
US9393333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2209/133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes a universal refill containing a volatile liquid adapted for use with at least two different types of emanation device; wherein the universal refill comprises a housing;at least one reservoir in the housing for holding the volatile liquid; at least two valves in the housing in communication with the reservoir, wherein each of said valves is configured to be automatically resealable when not being held open; and wherein each type of device emanates the volatile liquid from the universal refill via a different mechanism to each other type of emanation device and wherein said at least two different types of emanation device each comprise a chassis configured to receive and releasably retain the universal refill.
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