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Devices and methods for emanating liquids

US9393333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2011
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 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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