Patent ID: 8094031
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. An air freshening device for detecting water leaks and protecting surfaces from water damage due to leaks, comprising: a tray, configured for being placed upon a surface located under a water pipe; a removable and replaceable liner placed upon the tray, the liner comprising a material configured for releasing an air freshening substance into air, and for increasing a release rate of the substance upon contact with water; wherein the increase of the release rate of the substance leads to an intensifying of a scent of the substance in air, and indicates the presence of a leak from the water pipe; and wherein the tray prevents water leaking from the water pipe from touching the surface; a detector, configured for monitoring a density of the substance in the air; and an alarm connected to the detector, and being configured for being activated by the detector, when the density of the substance increases above a predetermined density.