EP0123746A2
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Disc-playing aroma generator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A disc-playing aroma generator whose appearance and function are analogous to those of a phono disc record player, the user when playing a selected aromatic disc enjoying an olfactory rather than an auditory experience. Each aromatic disc houses a supply of a liquid fragrance whereby when the disc is inserted in the player, an aromatic vapor is then discharged into the atmosphere. The disc is formed by a circular sheet of absorbent material impregnated with the liquid fragrance and sandwiched between a pair of annular plastic films which are peripherally joined to create a central zone exposing the impregnated sheet. In the player, heated air under positive pressure is forced through the central zone to volatilize the liquid to produce a vapor which is discharged through vents in the casing of the player. The aromatic disc is packaged in a transparent sleeve having circular spindle labels on both sides thereof which overlie the central zone to impart thereto the appearance of a conventional phone record and serving to identify the fragrance.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/02; A61L9/03; A61L9/035; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2022; A01M1/2061; A01M1/2077; A01M1/2088; G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/68; G11B3/70; G11B3/705; A63; A63J; A63J5/00; A63J2005/001; A63J2005/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A disc-playing aroma generator comprising: A. an aromatic disc constituted by a circular sheet of absorbent material impregnated with a liquid fragrance and sandwiched between a pair of annular plastic films which are peripherally joined to create a central zone exposing said sheet, whereby said disc simulates the appearance of a conventional phono disc record: B. a player having a case provided with vents and having a chamber therein adapted to receive said disc so that when the disc is inserted, a confined air region is created thereby, and a heater disposed in said confined region to heat the air therein whereby the resultant positive pressure forces the heated air through the sheet in said zone to volatilize the liquid impregnant and to produce an aromatic vapor that is discharged into the atmosphere through said vents.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A disc-playing aroma generator comprising: A. an aromatic disc constituted by a circular sheet of absorbent material impregnated with a liquid fragrance and sandwiched between a pair of annular plastic films which are peripherally joined to create a central zone exposing said sheet, whereby said disc simulates the appearance of a conventional phono disc record: B. a player having a case provided with vents and having a chamber therein adapted to receive said disc so that when the disc is inserted, a confined air region is created thereby, and a heater disposed in said confined region to heat the air therein whereby the resultant positive pressure forces the heated air through the sheet in said zone to volatilize the liquid impregnant and to produce an aromatic vapor that is discharged into the atmosphere through said vents.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1. in which the disc is packaged in a transparent sleeve having circular spindle labels on both sides thereof which when the disc is fully inserted in the sleeve overlie the central zone to simulate the spindle labels on a conventional phono disc record:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sheet within said zone is provided with a center hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said annular films are formed of flexible black plastic film material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 4. wherein said films are formed of polyester.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 2, wherein the sleeved disc is inserted within a cardboard jacket simulating a phono disc record jacket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1. wherein said heater is an electrical resistance element which is energized periodically to produce bursts of aromatic vapor interrupted by non-aromatic intervals whose duration is sufficient to avoid desensitizing the olfactory response of individuals exposed to the vapor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1. wherein said player has a case simulating the appearance of a conventional phono disc player. the front wall of the case having a slot therein to receive said aromatic disc.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 8. wherein said slot leads to a ledge within said chamber for supporting said disc, said ledge having a hole therein which when the disc is inserted is in alignment with said zone.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1. wherein said player takes the form of a hollow pedestal which defines said chamber and has a slot therein to receive said disc. said pedestal having a hollow figure mounted thereon provided with said vents.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
An aroma generator as set forth in claim 1, wherein said player has a case provided with a port to receive a cylindrical automobile cigarette lighter which serves as said heater.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
An aromatic disc comprising a circularsheet of absorbent material impregnated with a liquid fragrance and sandwiched between a pair of annular plastic films which are peripherally joined to create a central zone exposing said sheet, whereby said disc simulates the appearance of a conventional phono disc record.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
An aromatic disc comprising a circularsheet of absorbent material impregnated with a liquid fragrance and sandwiched between a pair of annular plastic films which are peripherally joined to create a central zone exposing said sheet, whereby said disc simulates the appearance of a conventional phono disc record.
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