Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Slow diffusers
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-17
2001-03-20
Kashnikow, Andres (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Slow diffusers
C239S038000, C239S043000, C239S044000, C239S289000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06202938
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to apparatus for dispersing scented material in a room.
More particularly, the present invention relates to convenient, reusable apparatus for dispersing scented material in a room.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At the present time it is common to provide various means throughout areas inhabited by humans (e.g. living areas, office space, etc.) for dispersing scents that are either simply pleasing and/or may be to cover less desirable scents. In a traditional manner, small dishes or containers of scented material (e.g. pot pourri) are strategically positioned around an area to provide desirable fragrance. Some throw-away plastic containers filled with scented material can be purchased, which containers are simply set in strategic places where malodorous smells are apt to occur. Recently, several products are being marketed which actively produce scents, one of which is a device containing an electrical coil and a scented material. The device is plugged into an electrical outlet to activate the electrical coil and cause the scented material to be essentially “boiled off” into the surrounding air.
The problem with all scent dispersing devices presently being used is that they require containers that must be set about and require additional area, generally on top of some other piece of furniture. Generally, the cheap throw-away containers are not aesthetically pleasing and must be positioned where they are not immediately obvious. Some of these devices are rechargeable and some must be periodically replaced with new devices once the scented material has been completely used. Also, in most instances it is difficult to determine when the scented material in these devices is low or completely used.
It would be highly advantageous, therefore, to remedy the foregoing and other deficiencies inherent in the prior art.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide new and improved scent emitting blind operating apparatus.
Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved scent emitting blind operating apparatus which is not immediately obvious and does not detract from the aesthetics of a room.
And another object of the invention is to provide new and improved scent emitting blind operating apparatus which is convenient to use.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide new and improved scent emitting blind operating apparatus which provides a convenient way to determine the extent of the scented material therein and which can be easily recharged with scented material when required.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide new and improved scent emitting blind operating apparatus which does not require any additional area but which can be conveniently positioned without being obvious.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly, to achieve the desired objects of the instant invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment thereof, provided is scent emitting blind operating apparatus including a body defining an inner chamber with a closed end and an open end with the inner chamber being designed to receive and hold scented material. A blind engaging plug is removably positioned in the open end of the inner chamber for operative engagement with a blind so as to position the inner chamber generally vertically with the closed end directed downwardly. An opening is provided through the body in communication with the inner chamber and an outer surface for gradually dispensing scented material from the inner chamber to a surrounding atmosphere.
The desired objects of the instant invention are further achieved in accordance with a preferred method of dispersing scent in a room including the steps of providing scent emitting blind operating apparatus including a body defining an inner chamber with a closed end and an open end, the inner chamber being designed to receive and hold scented material, a blind engaging plug removably positioned in the open end for operative engagement with a blind so as to position the inner chamber generally vertically with the closed end directed downwardly, and an opening through the body communicating the inner chamber with an outer surface for gradually dispensing scented material from the inner chamber to a surrounding atmosphere. The plug is removed from the open end and scented material is introduced into the inner chamber. The plug is then replaced in the open end and operatively engaged with a blind in the room so that the body is positioned with the closed end directed generally downwardly to allow the scented material to gradually escape through the opening into the room.
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Evans Robin O.
Goltry Michael W.
Kashnikow Andres
Parsons Robert A.
Parsons & Goltry
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