Special receptacle or package – Stock and sample – Sample held in recess
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-07
2011-12-20
Bui, Luan K (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Stock and sample
Sample held in recess
C206S823000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079478
ABSTRACT:
A fragrance sampling display for retail environments is disclosed. The sampling display may include a dock having a removable faceplate and sidewalls. The dock may include one or more receptacles and one or more scent modules, wherein each scent module is associated with and partially inserted into only one of the receptacles. The scent modules may be removably disposed in the corresponding receptacles by retractable cords. Each of the scent modules may include a different volatile active corresponding to a different fragrance product and vent holes to facilitate passive emission of the associated fragrance. The vent holes may be configured so as to be substantially sealed while the associated scent module is in its respective receptacle.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion dated Sep. 29, 2010 Appl. No. PCT/US2010/001905.
Carlson David R.
Demarest Scott W.
Hoadley David A.
Johnson Mark E.
Kim Sunny
Bui Luan K
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.
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