Patent ID: 6123935
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: A01M,A61L

Abstract:
An air freshener dispenser device which is adapted for engagement and support by an electrical outlet, and which is an assembly of structural units, the dispenser device comprising:a disposable cartridge having (a) an elongated thermoplastic hollow body with a sealed internal chamber, the chamber including a reservoir of liquid air freshener medium and an extension extending up from and contiguous with the reservoir; (b) a wick matrix disposed within the reservoir of the cartridge chamber and extending into the chamber extension; (c) integrally structured means for removal of a top portion of the chamber extension to expose an upper section of the wick matrix to the atmosphere; and (d) an electrical-resistance heating element affixed to the back surface of the cartridge body adjacent to the chamber extension; andan electrical plug housing which is detachably securable to the cartridge proximate to the heating element, the electrical plug housing including two metal prongs which extend forwardly to contact the heating element when the electrical plug housing is secured to the cartridge, and extend rearwardly from the plug housing for engagement with the electrical outlet to conduct electric current to the heating element, whereby air freshener wicking into the atmosphere is heat-promoted.