Electric resistance heating devices – Heating devices – Vaporizer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-02
2008-10-21
Campbell, Thor S (Department: 3742)
Electric resistance heating devices
Heating devices
Vaporizer
C392S390000, C392S392000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07440683
ABSTRACT:
Vapor-emitting devices according to various embodiments of the invention include active end of use indicators to warn users that it is nearing the time and/or time to replace the vapor-emitting device or a refill for the device. Some embodiments of the vapor-emitting devices include intrusive actuation of the end of use indicator, while other embodiments include non-intrusive actuation of the end of use indicator. The indicators may be visual and/or auditory cues for notifying users it is nearing the time and/or time to replace the vapor-emitting device or a refill for the device.
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Bankers Jeffrey
Hafer Kevin
Kaiser Perry
Triplett Carl
Campbell Thor S
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
The Dial Corporation
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