Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Hanging or drape type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-14
2001-09-18
Purol, David M. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Hanging or drape type
C160S237000, C160S127000, C160SDIG006
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289967
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a shower curtain containing potpourri sachets for the purpose of repelling water and perfuming the air.
Shower curtains are commonly in use to confine water in showers and bathtubs. Potpourri is currently in style to emit fragrance into the air. Both articles are designed for decorative purposes. Such shower curtains are poised from a rod above the shower or bathtub. Potpourri is commonly displayed in containers and baskets throughout the bathroom. It is the object of the invention to produce a shower curtain, which contains specially-designed pockets to retain potpourri, utilizing steam from the shower water or bath water to scent the air within the bathroom.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It has been known for years that there are odors in the air that are offensive to smell. More specifically, the bathroom contains repulsive odors which are derived from mold, mildew and waste dispensed from the human body. Man has attempted to suppress these unpleasant odors by creating deodorizing products.
While potpourri is an effective source of masking and erasing unpleasing odors by perfuming the air, the common methods of using baskets, glass and plastic containers, clay pots and loose sachets to contain this product poses distinct problems.
Glass containers promote safety hazards, in that glass can break and cut the human body. Also, the weight of glass can induce bodily harm when dropped on one's self. Furthermore, glass can “trap” potpourri fragrance, instead of emitting the pleasant scent into the air. Unfortunately, clay containers possess the same risk.
A basket made from wicker or straw generates potpourri “leakage”, which creates product waste. Also, it may stain the fixture the basket is placed upon.
Sachets conquer some of these difficulties, in that they release fragrance freely, they cannot break into pieces that may incision the human body, and they are light in weight. Moreover, the elements are environmentally safe. However, potpourri sachets command a secure area for placement, as they can be severely damaged. Excess water will extinguish the scent, while an insecure location may destroy the product.
In observation of the deficiencies of the recognized potpourri embodiments, it is the purpose of the introduced invention to supply a pocketed shower curtain that will repel water and retain potpourri sachets, utilizing the proximity of steam from the warm water to enhance the scent of potpourri into the atmosphere. Thus, the fragrance in the bathroom air will assert an aromatherapy effect.
It is also the object of the invention that the shower curtain be made of a breathable, natural fabric.
It is further the object of the invention that the potpourri sachets be replaceable and possess various scents.
It is yet another object of the invention that the shower curtain and potpourri sachets are constructed to be environmentally friendly.
In accordance with the invention, a shower curtain made of scent-releasing fabric is provided with rotund pockets. The pockets are precisely designed to secure potpourri sachets.
The pouch material is specifically selected to contain and protect the sachet's contents, while releasing fragrance during the time in which the user is taking a warm bath or shower.
The rotund shape is favored to be user-friendly for the purchaser, that is, they will be able to open and close the shower curtain with ease. Also, they are able to obtain and use potpourri sachets from multiple manufacturers.
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Arent Fox Kintner & Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC
Purol David M.
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