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Heat activated dispenser for vaporizable materials
Assignee: LAD TECHNOLOGY Inc A CORP OF ARIZONA
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Filing: 1985-11-27
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2005-11-27
Abstract
Abstract According to the present invention there is provided an improved heat activated dispenser for releasing a vaporizable material into the ambient atmosphere. The inventive heat activated dispenser is made of a material which imparts excellent thermal insulating properties which control the rate of vaporization and provides a long useful life of the dispenser. Due to the novel use of absorbent compactable materials, such as synthetic silicates, the present invention utilizes no binders and substrates. Rather, the dispenser, according to the present invention, is an integral self-supporting structure. The nature of the absorbent compactable material used, makes the use of a novel method of manufacture especially advantageous. According to the novel method of manufacture, there is provided a compaction apparatus for compacting the absorbent compactable material, such as synthetic silicate, into the integral self-supporting structure of the heat activated dispenser. A volume of the absorbent compactable material is impregnated with the desired vaporizable material and added to the compaction apparatus, an additional volume of dry absorbent compactable material may be added. The absorbent compactable materials in the compaction apparatus are pre-formed, then compacted under a pressure sufficient to compact the materials into an integral self-supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 John Kelley
- 👤 Timothy D. Kelley
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2022; A01M1/2061; A01M1/2083; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/02; A61L9/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 81
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient, comprising: a volume of a dry synthetic silicate and a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry volume and said impregnated volume further being compacted into a solid generally frustro-conical shape having an upper opening and a lower opening thereof, adapted to accept heat from a heat source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient, comprising: a volume of a dry synthetic silicate and a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry volume and said impregnated volume further being compacted into a solid generally frustro-conical shape having an upper opening and a lower opening thereof, adapted to accept heat from a heat source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said synthetic silicate further comprises hydrous calcium silicate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said dry volume and said impregnated volume are compacted in a press and die apparatus configured to any shape suitable for said heat activated dispenser and are compacted at a pressure suitable to retain the integrity of the compacted synthetic silicate material, to form said heat activated dispenser.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A heat dispenser apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said heat activated dispenser is compacted by pre-forming said layers of synthetic silicate by lowering a inner retaining ring prior to compacting said layers in said press and die apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said apparatus is configured to accept heat from a lightbulb.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said apparatus is configured to fit within a lamp harp of a light fixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser apparatus further comprises: an outer container having at least one vent aperture passing therethrough; at least one compacted shape of said synthetic silicates disposed within said container; and at least one heating element disposed in such a manner as to transfer heat to each of said compacted shapes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said outer container further comprises a plurality of inner chambers disposed therein and a top member having a vent aperture passing therethrough; at least one of said heating elements being disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; and each of said compacted shapes of synthetic silicates disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers and configured to accept said at least one heating element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said at least one heating element further comprise resistive heating elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said outer container further comprises an upper and a lower chamber; said lower chamber further comprising light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said chamber and lens means for fucusing said light; said upper chamber further comprising heat generating means integral with a heating element for receiving said focused light from said lens means, generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber, said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate being disposed in close proximity to and immediately superior to said heating element, and a vent aperture in said upper chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said outer container further comprises an electrical means for operably engaging an ordinary household electrical outlet, and a vent aperture passing therethrough; said heating element further comprises a low wattage lightbulb; and said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate is shaped to accept heat from said low wattage lightbulb.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said outer container further comprises an air inlet aperture having fan means disposed therein for drawing ambient air into said outer container and forcing the ambient air across said heating element thereby heating the air.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said apparatus further comprises a plurality of heating elements, a plurality of support member means for supporting said plurality of heating elements, thereon, said plurality of heating elements being disposed adjacent to said support member means, and a plurality of said compacted shapes of said synthetic silicates each of said plurality of compacted shapes of synthetic silicate blend disposed in close proximity and immediately superior to each of said plurality of heating elements.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container; a top operably coupled to said outer container and having a vent aperture passing therethrough; a plurality of inner chambers disposed within said outer container; a plurality of heating elements, each of which is disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; control means for regulating the temperature of said plurality of heating elements; and a plurality of heat activated dispensers comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient, each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers being disposed in close proximity to each of said plurality of heating elements and adapted to accept heat from said one of a plurality of heating elements.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
132 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container; a top operably coupled to said outer container and having a vent aperture passing therethrough; a plurality of inner chambers disposed within said outer container; a plurality of heating elements, each of which is disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; control means for regulating the temperature of said plurality of heating elements; and a plurality of heat activated dispensers comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient, each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers being disposed in close proximity to each of said plurality of heating elements and adapted to accept heat from said one of a plurality of heating elements.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
61 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 14, wherein each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers further comprises: a volume of dry absorbent compactable material and a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry material and said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 14, wherein each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers further comprises: a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
44 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said plurality of heating elements comprise resistive heating elements adapted to accept an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source and said control means further comprises an automatic temperature regulator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said dry absorbent compactable material further comprises synthetic silicates.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
158 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a container having an upper and a lower chamber; light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said lower chamber of said container; lens means disposed in said lower chamber of said container for focusing the light; heat generating means, interdisposed between said upper chamber and said lower chamber of said container, for receiving said focused light and generating heat therefrom; a heating element thermally coupled to said heat generating means and disposed within said upper chamber of said container for generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber of said container; a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient configured to accept heat from said heating element disposed within said upper chamber of said container; and a vent aperture in said container.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
158 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a container having an upper and a lower chamber; light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said lower chamber of said container; lens means disposed in said lower chamber of said container for focusing the light; heat generating means, interdisposed between said upper chamber and said lower chamber of said container, for receiving said focused light and generating heat therefrom; a heating element thermally coupled to said heat generating means and disposed within said upper chamber of said container for generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber of said container; a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient configured to accept heat from said heating element disposed within said upper chamber of said container; and a vent aperture in said container.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
57 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said heat activated dispenser further comprises: a volume of dry absorbent compactable material and a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry material and said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said heating elements comprise resistive heating elements capable of accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said dry absorbent compactable material further comprises synthetic silicates.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
91 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container having electrical means for operably accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source, a vent aperture passing therethrough; a heating source electrically coupled to said electrical means; and a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient, shaped to accept heat from said heat source and disposed in close proximity and immediately superior to said heat source.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
91 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container having electrical means for operably accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source, a vent aperture passing therethrough; a heating source electrically coupled to said electrical means; and a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing said vaporizable material into the ambient, shaped to accept heat from said heat source and disposed in close proximity and immediately superior to said heat source.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said heating source further comprises a low-wattage lightbulb.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 23, wherein each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers further comprises: a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said dry absorbent compactable material further comprises synthetic silicate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
127 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a container; an air inlet aperture in said container and passing therethrough; fan means disposed within said air inlet aperture for drawing ambient air into said container and increasing the velocity thereof through said container; a heating element disposed within said container for heating said air drawn by said fan means into said container; control means for regulating the temperature of said heating element; and a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing a vaporizable material into the ambient shaped to accept and channel said heated air into the ambient, said heat activated dispenser being disposed above and in close proximity to said heating element.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
127 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a container; an air inlet aperture in said container and passing therethrough; fan means disposed within said air inlet aperture for drawing ambient air into said container and increasing the velocity thereof through said container; a heating element disposed within said container for heating said air drawn by said fan means into said container; control means for regulating the temperature of said heating element; and a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein for releasing a vaporizable material into the ambient shaped to accept and channel said heated air into the ambient, said heat activated dispenser being disposed above and in close proximity to said heating element.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
43 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 27, wherein said heating element further comprises a resistive heating element capable of accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source and said control means further comprises an automatic temperature regulator.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 27, wherein said absorbent compactable material further comprises synthetic silicate.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
79 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a plurality of support members; a plurality of heating elements each of which is supported by each of said plurality of support members; control means for regulating said plurality of heating elements; and a plurality of heat activated dispensers comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein each of which is disposed in close proximity to each of said plurality of heating elements.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
79 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: a plurality of support members; a plurality of heating elements each of which is supported by each of said plurality of support members; control means for regulating said plurality of heating elements; and a plurality of heat activated dispensers comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein each of which is disposed in close proximity to each of said plurality of heating elements.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
47 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 30, wherein said plurality of heating elements further comprises a plurality of resistive heating elements capable of accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source and said control means further comprises an automatic temperature regulator.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
60 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 30, wherein each of said plurality of heat activated dispensers further comprises: a volume of dry absorbent compactable material and a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry material and said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 30, wherein each of said plurality of heat acivated dispensers further comprises: a volume of absorbent compactable material impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said impregnated material further being compacted into an integral self-supporting structure.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 30, wherein said absorbent compactable material further comprises synthetic silicate.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient, comprising: a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said impregnated volume further being compacted into a solid generally frustroconical shape having an upper opening and a lower opening thereof, adapted to accept heat from a heat source.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient, comprising: a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said impregnated volume further being compacted into a solid generally frustroconical shape having an upper opening and a lower opening thereof, adapted to accept heat from a heat source.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 35, wherein said synthetic silicate further comprises synthetic hydrous calcium silicate.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
48 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 35, wherein said impregnated volume are compacted in a press and die apparatus configured to any shape suitable for said heat activated dispenser and are compacted at a pressure suitable to retain the integrity of the compacted synthetic silicate material.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
34 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 37, wherein said heat activated dispenser is compacted by performing said layers of absorbent material by lowering a retaining ring prior to compacting said absorbent material.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
20 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said apparatus is configured to accept heat from a lightbulb.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
24 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 39 wherein said apparatus is configured to fit within a lamp harp of a light fixture.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
60 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said dispenser apparatus further comprises: an outer container having at least one vent aperture passing therethrough; at least one compacted shape of said synthetic silicates disposed within said container; and at least one heating element disposed in such a manner as to transfer heat to each of said compacted shapes.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
77 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said outer container further comprises a plurality of inner chambers disposed therein and a top member having a vent aperture passing therethrough; each of said heating elements being disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; and each of said compacted shapes of synthetic silicates disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers and configured to accept heat at least one of said heating elements.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
32 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said heating elements further comprise resistive heating elements capable of accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
110 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said outer container further comprises an upper and a lower chamber; said lower chamber further comprising light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said chamber and lens means for focusing said light; said upper chamber further comprising heat generating means integral with a heating element for receiving said focused light from said lens means, generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber, said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate being disposed in in close proximity with and disposed immediately superior to said heating element, and a vent aperture in said upper chamber.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
58 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said outer container further comprises an electrical means for electrically coupling to an electrical source and a vent aperture passing therethrough; said heating element further comprises a low wattage lightbulb; and said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate is shaped to accept heat from said low wattage lightbulb.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
45 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said outer container further comprises an air inlet aperture having fan means disposed therein for drawing ambient air into said outer container and forcing the ambient air across said heating element thereby heating the air.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
79 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said apparatus further comprises a plurality of support member means for supporting a plurality of said heating elements thereon, said plurality of heating elements being disposed adjacent to said support member means, and a plurality of said compacted shapes of said synthetic silicates each of said plurality of compacted shapes of synthetic silicate blend disposed in in close proximity with and immediately superior to each of said heating elements.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container having a vent aperture passing therethrough; a heating element disposed within said outer container; a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein, adapted to accept heat from said heating element and release said vaporizable material into the ambient, said heat activated dispenser further being disposed within said outer container in such a manner as to have an upper surface of said heat activated dispenser situated immediately adjacent to an upper surface of said outer container having said vent aperture passing therethrough.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved heat activated dispenser apparatus, comprising: an outer container having a vent aperture passing therethrough; a heating element disposed within said outer container; a heat activated dispenser comprising an integral self-supporting structure made of a compactable absorbent material having a vaporizable material impregnated therein, adapted to accept heat from said heating element and release said vaporizable material into the ambient, said heat activated dispenser further being disposed within said outer container in such a manner as to have an upper surface of said heat activated dispenser situated immediately adjacent to an upper surface of said outer container having said vent aperture passing therethrough.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
71 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient according to claim 48 wherein said heat activated dispenser further comprises: a volume of a dry synthetic silicate and a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; said dry volume and said impregnated volume further being compacted into a shape suitably configured to accept heat from any suitable heat source.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 48 wherein said synthetic silicate further comprises hydrous calcium silicate.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
52 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 48 wherein said dry volume and said impregnated volume are compacted in a press and die apparatus configured to any shape suitable for said heat activated dispenser and are compacted at a pressure suitable to retain the integrity of the compacted synthetic silicate material.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
49 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said dispenser apparatus further comprises: at least one compacted shape of said synthetic silicates disposed within said container; and at least one heating element disposed in such a manner as to transfer heat to each of said compacted shapes.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
77 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said outer container further comprises a plurality of inner chambers disposed therein and a top member having a vent aperture passing therethrough; each of said heating elements being disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; and each of said compacted shapes of synthetic silicates disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers and configured to accept heat at least one of said heating elements.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said heating elements further comprise resistive heating elements.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
104 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said outer container further comprises an upper and a lower chamber; said lower chamber further comprising light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said chamber and lens means for focusing said light; said upper chamber further comprising heat generating means integral with a heating element for receiving said focused light, generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber, said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate being disposed in close proximity with and immediately superior to said heating element, and a vent aperture in said upper chamber.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
59 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said outer container further comprises an electrical means for operably engaging an ordinary household electrical outlet, and a vent aperture passing therethrough; said heating element further comprises a low wattage lightbulb; and said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate is shaped to accept heat from said low wattage lightbulb.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
45 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said outer container further comprises an air inlet aperture having fan means disposed therein for drawing ambient air into said outer container and forcing said ambient air across said heating element thereby heating said air.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
16 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 48 wherein the heat source is a lightbulb.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
20 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said apparatus is configured to accept heat from a lightbulb.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
20 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said apparatus is configured to fit within a lamp harp.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improved heat activated dispenser apparatus for releasing a material into the ambient according to claim 48, wherein said heat activated dispenser further comprises: a volume of synthetic silicate impregnated with a vaporizable material to be released into the ambient; impregnated volume further being compacted into a shape suitably configured to accept heat from a suitable heat source.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 61, wherein said synthetic silicate further comprises hydrous calcium silicate.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
32 words
A heat activated dispenser according to claim 61 wherein said heat activated dispenser is compacted by preforming said layers of synthetic silicate by lowering a retaining ring prior to compacting said layers.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
49 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said dispenser apparatus further comprises: at least one compacted shape of said synthetic silicates disposed within said container; and at least one heating element disposed in such a manner as to transfer heat to each of said compacted shapes.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
77 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said outer container further comprises a plurality of inner chambers disposed therein and a top member having a vent aperture passing therethrough; each of said heating elements being disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers; and each of said compacted shapes of synthetic silicates disposed in each of said plurality of inner chambers and configured to accept heat at least one of said heating elements.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
32 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said heating elements further comprise resistive heating elements capable of accepting an electrical current from an alternating or direct current electrical source.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
104 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said outer container further comprises an upper and a lower chamber; said lower chamber further comprising light transmitting means for allowing light to enter said chamber and lens means for focusing said light; said upper chamber further comprising heat generating means integral with a heating element for receiving said focused light, generating heat therefrom and transmitting heat from said heat generating means into said upper chamber, said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate being disposed in close proximity with and immediately superior to said heating element, and a vent aperture in said upper chamber.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
58 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said outer container further comprises an electrical means for electrically coupling to an electrical source and a vent aperture passing therethrough; said heating element further comprises a low wattage lightbulb; and said compacted shape of said synthetic silicate is shaped to accept heat from said low wattage lightbulb.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
45 words
The heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 61, wherein said outer container further comprises an air inlet aperture having fan means disposed therein for drawing ambient air into said outer container and forcing said ambient air across said heating element thereby heating said air.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
48 words
The improved heat activated dispenser according to claim 61, wherein said impregnated volumes are compacted in a press and die apparatus configured to any shape suitable for said heat activated dispenser and are compacted at any pressure suitable to retain the integrity of the compacted synthetic silicate material.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
16 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 70, wherein the heat source is a lightbulb.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
20 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 71, wherein said apparatus is configured to accept heat from a lightbulb.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
24 words
A heat activated dispenser apparatus according to claim 71, wherein said apparatus is configured to fit within a lamp harp of a light fixture.
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