US5141707A
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Scent dispensing air register
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-22
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Granted: 1992-08-25
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Expires: 2011-07-22
Abstract
Abstract An air distribution register which includes an odorant substance container positioned in a central area beneath the top surface of the register. The odorant container has holes in its bottom, ends and side surfaces for air circulation therethrough. A fragrance producing substance is placed into the container by opening a hinged cover. The application of the desired odor can thus be accomplished separately for each room in the air distribution system.
Inventors
- 👤 Deric L. Brite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An air distribution register for dispensing a desired odor into a room, comprising: (a) an upper plate having a plurality of air flow vanes positioned to define air passages and to direct the flow of air passing therethrough; (b) a rectangular tube supported below said upper plate and sized to slidingly fit into an air supplying duct; (c) an air control flap pivotably mounted within said rectangular tube and adapted for regulating the quantity of air passing therethrough; and (d) an odorant container mounted to said upper plate and adapted to contain an odor producing substance and capable of dispensing an odor therefrom, said odorant container comprises a rectangular container having apertures capable of passing air therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An air distribution register for dispensing a desired odor into a room, comprising: (a) an upper plate having a plurality of air flow vanes positioned to define air passages and to direct the flow of air passing therethrough; (b) a rectangular tube supported below said upper plate and sized to slidingly fit into an air supplying duct; (c) an air control flap pivotably mounted within said rectangular tube and adapted for regulating the quantity of air passing therethrough; and (d) an odorant container mounted to said upper plate and adapted to contain an odor producing substance and capable of dispensing an odor therefrom, said odorant container comprises a rectangular container having apertures capable of passing air therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An air distribution register as claimed in claim 1 in which said odorant container is formed as a structure having a cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An air distribution register as claimed in claim 2, in which said cover is hingedly attached to said container so as to enable said cover to be pivotably opened and closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An air distribution register as claimed in claim 1 in which said odorant container is mounted below said upper plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air distribution register as claimed in claim 1 in which said upper plate, rectangular tube and odorant container are made of a plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An air distribution register as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a fragrant volatile substance adapted to be placed into said odorant container and to dispense an odor into the air passing therethrough.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-08-25 | 1996-02-24 | 1996-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-25 | 2000-02-24 | 2000-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-25 | 2004-02-24 | 2004-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |