Reversible on-off fragrance emitting unit

Abstract

Abstract A reversible fragrance emitting unit adapted to rest on a flat surface in either an upright or an upside down position, no fragrance being emitted in one position and fragrance being emitted in the other position, so that a switching action is effected simply by reversing the unit. The unit consists of a vented cylindrical shell closed at its upper end by a cover plate and at its lower end by a bottom wall. Disposed within the shell and secured to the cover plate is an absorbent pad. Joined to the pad is the leading end of a series of interhinged absorbent elements in an accordian formation, the trailing end of the series being joined to a weight whereby when the unit is upside down, the accordian is collapsed on the bottom wall and compressed by the overlying weight, and when the unit is reversed in position and is made upright, the weight drops to the bottom wall, thereby expanding the accordian. The pad and the elements of the accordian are impregnated with a volatile fragrance, the pad acting as a reservoir therefor, whereby in the upside down position of the unit when the accordian is collapsed, no fragrance is emitted, and when in the upright position in which the accordian is expanded to expose the elements thereof, fragrance is emitted.

Inventors

• 👤 Donald Spector

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