Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device

Details Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Paik, Sang Y. (Department: 3742)

Electric resistance heating devices

Heating devices

Vaporizer

C392S390000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07155116

ABSTRACT:
A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.

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