Patent Publication Number: US-2017350109-A1

Title: Defuse deodorizing device

Description:
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/346,609 filed on Jun. 7, 2016. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of Invention 
     The present invention relates to a deodorizer used for a conventional toilet seat. 
     Description of Related Art 
     Controlling odors in a bathroom due to toilet use is a common problem. Individuals use all types of approaches to address this issue. Hand held sprays may be used along with other deodorizers that may emit fragrance into the toilet bowl after and during use. Further room fresheners and fans are also used to diminish odors associated with toilet use. As a result, it would be advantageous to have further innovation to address the problem of odors emitting from a toilet after use. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a deodorizing device for a toilet that includes: a housing; an oil container within the housing; an attachment means at the top of the housing; a container release point at the bottom of the oil container; tubing extending from the container release; and a release orifice at a distal end of the tubing. The attachment means may include hooks, where the hooks secure the housing onto a toilet tank. The oil container is preferably a capsule like device that is detachable from the housing. The deodorizing device may further include a toilet connector, where said toilet connector connects the tubing to the underside of a toilet seat. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  depicts a deodorizing device for a toilet in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention relates to a deodorizing device for a toilet that includes an oil container within a housing, where the housing attaches to a tank associated with a toilet bowl. A tubing extends from the oil container that releases oil into the toilet bowl providing a deodorizing effect during use. Preferably, eucalyptus oil is used within the oil container and droplets are released through a distal end of the tubing into the toilet bowl. As a result, a pleasant aroma is created along with the anti-bacterial solution to address the waste in the toilet bowl. The oil emitted into the toilet bowl masks the scent of any waste deposited by user. The oil therefore eliminates odors during toilet use and addresses unpleasant odors prior to their release into the air space. The oil effectively diminishes unpleasant odors of the waste and therefore prevents the problems before it is created. The release of oil into the toilet is controlled by a rubber button that when pushed forces the oil through the drip free pinhole nozzle. The rubber button controls the release of oil therefore a controlled amount is deposited into the toilet. An attachment is provided attaching the tubing to the toilet seat and securing the depositing end of the tube into the toilet bowl. 
     With reference to  FIG. 1 , a deodorizing device  100  in accordance with the present invention is depicted. The deodorizing device  100  includes a housing  30  with an oil container  32  within the housing  30 . The oil container  32  is a capsule like device that is detachable from the housing  30  and replacable. Hooks  12   a ,  12   b  are provided at the top of the housing  30  to secure the housing  30  onto a toilet tank. A release  18  is provided at the bottom of the oil container  32  allowing gravity to release a portion of the oil as desired into the toilet. A release orifice  29  is provided at the distal end of a tube  25  that extends from container  32 . Further shown in  FIG. 1  is a toilet connector  27  that connects the tube  25  onto the underside of a toilet seat allowing for the tubing to release oil into the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is in a closed position. The connector  27  includes a bracket  11   a ,  11   b  and a rim braces  13   a ,  13   b , where the bracket  11   a ,  11   b  secures the connector  27  to a toilet seat and the rim braces  13   a ,  13   b  engages the connector to a rim of a toilet bowl. The connector  27  is positioned on the tube  25  to insure that a pinhole nozzle  29  extends into the toilet bowl to allow emission of oil  26  into the toilet bowl. A cap  28  is also provided to seal the nozzle  29  as needed. 
     Each container  32  contains a determined amount of eucalyptus oil and includes a dropper  35 , which includes a rubber button at the top of the container  32 . The oil container  32  is secured inside housing  30 . An air pocket is provided in the housing  30  so that once the button is pushed that air force is applied to the liquid and that is forced through the pinhole nozzle  29 . Just like a medicine dropper, once the rubber button retracts to its normal position, air is pulled into the system creating a bubble that will immediately rise to the top of the liquid. This resets the system to its ready position. 
     The amount of oil that is dispersed into the water is controlled by the dimension of the rubber button. The dimension of the rubber button determines the amount of air that is applied to the surface of the liquid when pushed, which determines the amount that was forced through pinhole nozzle  29 . The pinhole nozzle  29  is drip free. The plastic cap  28  is disposable and is intended to keep the oil secured in the container in event that rubber button was to be pushed pre-installation. The plastic cap  28  can be screwed off after or just before installation. 
     Preferably eucalyptus oil is used in the oil container. The oil has a unique property of providing an anti-bacterial solution with a pleasant solution therefore extinguishing unpleasant odor from waste deposited into the toilet bowl. Use of the present invention eliminates odors and effectively provides a pleasant aroma while using a toilet. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.