US4161284A
Expired / Lapsed
US
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Slow diffuser-air scent
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-09
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Granted: 1979-07-17
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Expires: 1998-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A deodorant or fragrance dispensing packet for use in vehicles and the like is characterized by being quickly rechargable by squeezing the two parallel sides of the packet together, which causes spikes molded on the interior of one side of the packet container to rupture a liquid fragrance containing pod, permitting the perfume to flow into a surrounding absorbent pad from which the fragrance slowly evaporates and disseminates into the atmosphere through holes in the outer casing which were punched by the consumer after purchase to permit the dissemination of the first charge of fragrance which was contained in the absorbent pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace E. Rattan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; A45; A45D; A45D34/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A fragrance dispensing packet comprising: (a) an outer container having a pair of semi-rigid walls spaced apart to define a space therebetween; (b) a rupturable pod containing an evaporable fragrant substance disposed in said space; (c) at least one of said walls being yieldable adjacent said space; (d) at least one of said walls having an inwardly directed spike adjacent said pod to rupture same upon said walls being compressed together; and (e) an absorbent pad disposed in said container around said pod to retain same in said space and absorb the fragrant substance from said pod when same is ruptured.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A fragrance dispensing packet comprising: (a) an outer container having a pair of semi-rigid walls spaced apart to define a space therebetween; (b) a rupturable pod containing an evaporable fragrant substance disposed in said space; (c) at least one of said walls being yieldable adjacent said space; (d) at least one of said walls having an inwardly directed spike adjacent said pod to rupture same upon said walls being compressed together; and (e) an absorbent pad disposed in said container around said pod to retain same in said space and absorb the fragrant substance from said pod when same is ruptured.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said pad is provided in frangrance-saturated condition and said outer container is sealed and has sealed ports openable to dissipate fragrance from said pad prior to said pod being punctured such that said packet is provided with separate, dual life spans.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Structure according to claim 2 wherein said ports comprise partial bores through said outer container which can be punched through with a sharp instrument when opening of the ports is desired.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said pad is composed of corrugated fibreboard.
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) | 1982-07-16 | 1983-01-15 | 1983-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-16 | 1987-01-15 | 1987-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-16 | 1991-01-15 | 1991-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |