Device for evaporating a volatile liquid
US9603962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L9/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes a device for evaporating a volatile liquid from a container having a wick. The device includes a housing, a motion sensor, a first electrical heating element, and at least one of: a second electrical heating element; a fan; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating element. In use, the motion sensor is operable to detect motion in the vicinity of the device and, on detecting motion, the device operates to activate at least one of a second electrical heating element; a fan; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating element. The present invention also describes a method for evaporating the volatile liquid and a kit of parts for the same.
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