US4165835A
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Combined fragrance dispenser and humidifier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-21
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A combined fragrance dispenser and humidifier includes a vessel to hold a quantity of water, an absorbent carrier member having one end in contact with the water and another end in air circulating relationship with a fragrance retaining member so that air circulates through the absorbent carrier member allowing the water vapor to evaporate while passing over the fragrance to dissipate the fragrance as well.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry S. Dearling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/04; F24F2221/00; F24F2221/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier comprising a vessel for holding a quantity of an evaporable liquid, means within said vessel for absorbing a quantity of said liquid to a height disposed above the surface of said liquid in said vessel, means disposed about said absorbing means to direct an air flow pattern about said absorbing means to initiate evaporation of said absorbed liquid and means operatively associated with said means disposed about said absorbing means to dissipate a selected fragrance within the air and evaporated liquid thereby to dissipate a fragrance within liquid evaporated from said vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier comprising a vessel for holding a quantity of an evaporable liquid, means within said vessel for absorbing a quantity of said liquid to a height disposed above the surface of said liquid in said vessel, means disposed about said absorbing means to direct an air flow pattern about said absorbing means to initiate evaporation of said absorbed liquid and means operatively associated with said means disposed about said absorbing means to dissipate a selected fragrance within the air and evaporated liquid thereby to dissipate a fragrance within liquid evaporated from said vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier as defined in claim 1 wherein said absorbing means includes a carrier member of an absorbent and air permeable material formed in a cylindrical shape and disposed to have one end within said liquid and its other end above the surface of said liquid and said means disposed about said absorbing means includes a sleeve member telescoped about said carrier member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier as defined in claim 2 wherein said carrier member and sleeve member extend above the upper portion of said vessel and wherein said sleeve member includes openings therethrough spaced about its periphery above the upper portion of said vessel to provide an air flow path from exterior said sleeve member to the interim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier as defined in claim 3 wherein said means to dissipate a selected fragrance includes a fragrance containing member impregnated with a selected fragrance disposed in contact with said carrier member thereby to become wet by capillary action adapted to dissipate a fragrance as liquid is evaporated from said fragrance retaining member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fragrance dispenser and humidifier as defined in claim 3 wherein said means to dissipate a selected fragrance includes a fragrance retaining member disposed about said carrier member adapted to hold a quantity of an evaporable fragrance liquor, said fragrance liquor being evaporable into vapor evaporating from said carrier member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |