Gas and liquid contact apparatus – Fluid distribution – Pumping
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Hopkins, Robert A. (Department: 1724)
Gas and liquid contact apparatus
Fluid distribution
Pumping
C261S107000, C261SDIG008, C422S124000, C239S044000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06938883
ABSTRACT:
A dispenser for a volatile liquid includes a housing and a fan mounted in the housing for generating an air stream. A guide associated with the housing and defines an opening having predetermined dimension to selectively receive a wick and to position the wick in alignment with the fan to immerse the wick into an air stream when the fan is actuated.
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Adams Mary Beth
Schwarz Ralph
Hopkins Robert A.
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.
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