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JP2007512035A - Volatile material supply method - Google Patents
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JP2007512035A
JP2007512035A JP2006534137A JP2006534137A JP2007512035A JP 2007512035 A JP2007512035 A JP 2007512035A JP 2006534137 A JP2006534137 A JP 2006534137A JP 2006534137 A JP2006534137 A JP 2006534137A JP 2007512035 A JP2007512035 A JP 2007512035A
JP2006534137A
2003-10-01 Priority to US50777203P priority Critical
2004-10-01 Application filed by ザ プロクター アンド ギャンブル カンパニー filed Critical ザ プロクター アンド ギャンブル カンパニー
2004-10-01 Priority to PCT/US2004/032332 priority patent/WO2005032606A2/en
2007-05-17 Publication of JP2007512035A publication Critical patent/JP2007512035A/en
A method for emitting or releasing volatile materials into the air is provided. More specifically, one or more volatile materials can be supplied via a vaporization surface device using a non-aerosol volatile material delivery system to provide a source of heat, gas or current. A method of supplying without use is also provided.
The present invention relates to a method for emitting or releasing volatile materials into the air. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of supplying one or more volatile materials from at least one source using a delivery system that does not require an energy source including an evaporation surface device.
It is generally known to use a device to evaporate a volatile composition into a space, for example into a home space such as a bathroom, in order to provide a pleasant aroma. The most common of such devices is an aerosol container that extrudes microdroplets of an air freshener composition into the air. Another common type of dispensing device is a dish that contains or supports a body of gelatinous material that releases a vaporized air treatment composition into the air when it becomes dry and small. Other products, such as deodorant blocks, are also used to distribute air treatment steam into the air by evaporation. Another class of vapor distributor utilizes a carrier material such as cardboard impregnated with or coated with an evaporable composition. A variety of such devices are commercially available, for example, ADJUSTABLE® (Dial Corp.) or DUET® 2 in 1 gel + spray (2 in 1 Gel + Spray) (manufactured by SC Johnson). In general, the device comprises a source of fragrance or fragrance, an adjustable top end to control the fragrance and / or a nebulizer. By adjusting the opening in the fragrance source (passive dispenser), the fragrance or fragrance is continuously fed into the space in which the device is located. By applying a nebulizer (active dispenser), the fragrance or fragrance is temporarily supplied to the space in which the device is supplied.
The problem with this mechanism is that the person who occupies the space gets used to the fragrance or fragrance quickly and after a while, does not feel that the fragrance is strong or may not even notice it at all. This is a well-known phenomenon called habit. An attempt to deal with the habit problem is described in US Pat. No. 5,755,381 (Seiichi Yazaki). The Yazaki patent discloses a fragrance emitting device for radiating a fragrance with a uniform fragrance concentration from an aromatic liquid for a certain period of time. The apparatus includes a container having an air tube penetrating an upper lid part and a lower cover part, the container being divided into an upper compartment and a lower compartment by a dividing plate. Perforations are provided in the dividing plate so that the upper and lower compartments can communicate with each other. When air enters the upper compartment, the fragrant liquid held in the upper compartment flows down into the dividing plate through the perforations and accumulates in the empty part of the lower compartment. Air containing aroma is released from the air tube in the lower compartment. When the fragrant liquid in the upper compartment has completely moved to the lower compartment, the emission of scented air stops. The device can be used repeatedly by placing the device container upside down at any time. The Yazaki patent, however, appears to be directed to a device that can function as a water clock. That is, when the fluid moves from the upper compartment to the lower compartment, the device emits a fragrant fragrance and then stops emitting when the fluid movement is complete. The Yazaki patent does not describe the use of an evaporative surface device to supply fragrances or fragrant fragrances; rather, the air containing the fragrance of the Yazaki device is located in the lower compartment. Is released by the use of an air tube. Furthermore, the fragrant fragrance of Yazaki is supplied as temporary radiation. It is clearly designed not to be continuous.
Evaporative surface device equipment (wicking devices, etc.) is well known for dispensing volatile liquids such as fragrances, deodorants, bactericides or insecticide activators into the air. A typical evaporative surface device utilizes a combination of wicking and diverging areas to dispense volatile liquid from the fluid reservoir. US Pat. Nos. 1,994,932; 2,597,195; 2,802,695; 2,804,291; 2,847,976 for evaporation surface devices. No. 3,283,787; No. 3,550,853; No. 4,286,754; No. 4,413,779; and No. 4,454,987. ing.
Ideally, the evaporative surface device is as simple as possible, requires little maintenance, and can distribute volatile material to a specified area at a regular and controlled rate while simultaneously providing its radiant intensity. Should function in such a way that it is maintained over the lifetime of the device. Unfortunately, almost all relatively simple non-aerosol devices on the market have the same limitations as a disadvantage. Due to the fact that the highly volatile components are removed first and the less volatile components remain, the radiation is distorted during the lifetime of the device. This aging of the composition evaporates more slowly as constituents with lower volatility, eventually reducing the strength of the fragrance. It is these two problems that occupy much of the attention of those trying to come up with a better air cleaning device: strength loss and distortion during the lifetime of the fragrance material. All practical devices that rely on evaporation from the surface have the disadvantages described above. In most such devices, the wicking, gel or porous surface simply provides a large surface area through which the fragrance material can evaporate more quickly, but fractionation still occurs, such as from the surface of the liquid itself. As a result, the initial burst of fragrance occurs as soon as the more volatile components evaporate, followed by a less intense period. Due to this fractionation, and possibly a combination of it and clogging of the wicking part due to precipitation of insoluble material, the evaporative surface device begins to malfunction. As the fragrance begins to distort, the radiant intensity decreases appreciably.
Other problems with volatile material delivery systems have limited potential for consumers to control the scent intensity on demand, and the scent intensity decays regularly over time. Is mentioned. Attempts to solve the problem often require a combination of active dispenser features and passive dispenser features. The goal of the combined device is to provide the ability to not only improve air with bursts of material that can be dispensed for immediate effect, but also provide a long lasting, evaporative effect. An example of such an attempt is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,972,473 (Harrison), which includes spraying and evaporating with an aerosol container and an open cup dispenser. A combined air purifier is taught. Another such dispenser adapted for combined continuous and instantaneous operation is described in US Pat. No. 5,364,027 (Kuhn), where a deformable for liquid dispersible materials Two submerged tubular channels are attached to a simple container, one of which terminates with a spray nozzle and the other contains an evaporating surface device or equivalent absorbent material that evaporates the liquid. U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,519 (Muoio) also teaches an apparatus for dispensing air treatment compositions both instantaneously and continuously. The apparatus includes a pressurized container containing an air treatment liquid and an absorbent member. The device can spray the air treatment liquid into the absorbent member at the same time as it is sprayed into the air. The Dearling device of US Pat. No. 4,084,732 can be operated and adjusted to spray into air and refill the continuous dispensing means simultaneously. EP 1076014 (Furner et al.) Describes another approach. The Ferner patent discloses a dual function dispenser combined with an active aerosol spray dispenser in combination with a passive dispenser of volatile material. The active dispensers described in the Ferner patent include the following nebulizers: pressurized, aerosol, bellows, air displacement and pumped dispensers, which are fluid reservoirs of compressed gaseous actives. Is included.
As with the Yazaki patent, the various devices described in the above publication have a number of practical problems and disadvantages that render the device invalid and / or uneconomical for use. In addition to periodic fresh bursts, consumers want a device that does not require an energy source that provides an interactive olfactory experience that allows them to enjoy more practical concentrations of fragrances over time. is doing. Some of the above patents require human interaction, but with a temporary high scent intensity (boost level emission) upon request, without further consumer interaction, No device is described in any said patent that does not require an energy source that can provide automatic return to continuous baseline scent intensity (maintenance level emission). The above publication requiring evaporative surface device equipment suggests improving fragrance strength and characteristic performance over a long period of time by periodically reversing the flow direction of the volatile material in the evaporative surface device. There is no. There is no disclosure of a non-aerosol spray device that does not require an energy source and automatically returns to the baseline emission level of the volatile material after providing a temporary emission level for augmentation of the volatile material. Furthermore, it teaches any non-aerosol device that does not require an energy source, providing flushing of the evaporative surface device to alleviate problems related to fractionation of volatile materials (such as splitting) or clogging of the evaporative surface device. It has not been.
In addition to the ability of a volatile material delivery system that does not require an energy source to convert the concept of intensity control into a beneficial method desirable to the consumer, the habitualization, scent attenuation, fractionation and wicking eye There is a need for a solution to the clogging problem. In addition to automatically returning to maintenance level radiation, the improved aesthetics of the simplicity of how enhanced level radiation is provided, and the dynamic and interactive olfactory experience created thereby are inactive. Making non-aerosol devices very desirable.
There are numerous embodiments of a method for emitting or releasing volatile materials into the air using a non-aerosol volatile delivery system that does not require an energy source as described herein, all of which are non-limiting implementations. As an example. In one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for releasing at least one volatile material into the air. The method steps include: (a) providing a delivery system for volatile materials that does not require an energy source (hereinafter “delivery system”); and (b) a continuous maintenance level of at least one volatile material. Providing radiation and / or temporary enhanced level radiation of at least one volatile material, wherein the delivery system has no source of heat, gas or current, and the at least one volatile material comprises: Not supplied mechanically by aerosol. The delivery system further includes (a) at least one container with at least one fluid reservoir; (b) at least one evaporative surface device opening disposed within the at least one container; and (c). At least one evaporative surface device having at least some longitudinal exposure, at least partially located in the evaporative surface device opening and in the fluid reservoir; , In fluid communication with the volatile material, and may optionally include (d) at least one bypass tube and (e) optionally, one or more second evaporation surface devices.
The methods described herein include fragrances, air cleaners, deodorants, deodorants, odor neutralizers, insecticides, insecticides, drugs, disinfectants, disinfectants Materials, mood enhancers, and aromatherapy aids, or use substances that act to condition or modify the air or environment, otherwise to fill the air or environment Implemented for any other purpose. The at least one volatile material may be derived from a single source or multiple sources. The at least one volatile material may be a composition containing various volatile materials and non-volatile materials in any phase or in any amount. The one or more volatile materials may have varying volatility over the useful life of the delivery system.
In yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for releasing at least one volatile material into the air using a kit. The method includes: (a) providing a kit; and (b) providing continuous maintenance level radiation of at least one volatile material and / or temporary enhanced level radiation of at least one volatile material in the air. The process of carrying out is included. The kit comprises (a) packaging, (b) instructions for use, and (c) a volatile material delivery system that does not require an energy source comprising at least one volatile material, the delivery system comprising at least Providing a continuous maintenance level emission of one volatile material and / or a temporary enhanced level emission of at least one volatile material, wherein the delivery system has no source of heat, gas or current and the volatilization Sexual material is not mechanically supplied by aerosol.
While the specification concludes with claims that particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed the present invention will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The present invention relates to a method for emitting or releasing volatile materials into the air. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a method of supplying volatile material during maintenance level emission and / or enhanced level emission mode. It should be understood from the accompanying drawings that there are many embodiments of the delivery system described herein, all of which are non-limiting examples.
As used herein, the term “volatile material” refers to a volatile material, or a separate unit containing one or more volatile materials, or volatilized without the need for an energy source. Contains possible materials. Any suitable volatile material in any amount or form can be used. Thus, the term “volatile material” includes (but is not limited to) a composition consisting solely of a single volatile material. It should be understood that the term “volatile material” also refers to a composition having more than one volatile component and that not all of the components of the volatile material are necessarily volatile. Accordingly, the volatile materials described herein may have non-volatile components. Where the volatile material is described herein as “emitted” or “emitted”, this refers to the volatility of the volatile component and the non-volatile component It should also be understood that there is no need to radiate. The volatile materials important herein can be in any suitable form including, but not limited to, solids, liquids, gels, and combinations thereof. The volatile material may be encapsulated, used in evaporative surface devices (eg, evaporative surface devices), and porous materials impregnated with or containing volatile materials and combinations thereof Such a carrier material can also be combined. Any suitable carrier material in any suitable amount or form can be used. For example, a delivery system can include volatile materials including single phase compositions, multiphase compositions, and combinations thereof from one or more sources in one or more carrier materials (eg, water, solvents, etc.). It may be contained.
As used herein, the terms “volatile material”, “fragrance”, and “radiation” include, but are not limited to, pleasant odors or good odors, and thus include fragrances, air Functions as detergents, deodorants, deodorants, malodor neutralizers, insecticides, insect repellents, drugs, bactericides, disinfectants, mood enhancers, and aromatherapy aids Or materials that serve any other purpose with substances that act to condition or modify the air or environment, or otherwise fill the air or environment. Certain volatile materials, including but not limited to perfumes, fragrances, and emitted materials, are often (unique and / or separate units consisting of a collection of said volatile materials). It should be understood that it includes one or more volatile compositions (which may form). For example, malodor control compositions include, but are not limited to, odor neutralizing materials, odor blocking materials, odor masking materials, and combinations thereof.
The delivery system can contain volatile materials in the form of perfume oil. The most common fragrance material is volatile essential oil. The volatile material may comprise one or more volatile organic compounds that are generally commercially available from fragrance suppliers. Furthermore, the volatile material may be a synthetically or naturally formed material. Examples include, but are not limited to, bergamot, orange, lemon, mandarin, yellow peony, cedar leaf, clove leaf, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, orange, hanahakka, petitgren, numeralia , Oils such as patchouli, lavandin, neroli, rose absolute. In the case of emitted materials or fragrances, different volatile materials may be similar, related, complementary, or contrasting.
The volatile material may also originate from a crystalline solid form that has the ability to sublime into the gas phase at ambient temperature or to be used to scent liquids or gels. Any suitable crystalline solid in any suitable amount or form can be used. For example, as suitable crystalline solids: vanillin, ethyl vanillin, coumarin, tonalide, caron, heliotropene, musk xylol, cedrol, musk ketone benzohenone, raspberry ketone, methyl naphthyl ketone β, phenyl ethyl salicylate, beltol , Maltol, maple lactone, proeugenol acetate, evemil, and the like.
However, if different volatile materials are used in an attempt to avoid radiation habituation problems, it may not be desirable for the volatile materials to be too similar; An experienced person may not be aware that different radiation is emitted. The different emissions can be related to each other by a common theme or some other method. An example of different but complementary radiation would be cinnamon and apple radiation. For example, different radiation can be provided using multiple delivery systems, each providing a different volatile material (eg, pepper, floral, fruit radiation, etc.).
In certain non-limiting embodiments, the maintenance level emission of the volatile material can exhibit a uniform intensity until substantially all of the volatile material is exhausted simultaneously from the delivery system source. In other words, uniformity can be expressed in terms of a substantially constant volatility during the lifetime of the volatile material delivery system when describing the characteristics of sustained level emission. The term “continuous” with respect to maintenance level emission provides a uniform maintenance level emission mode that radiates continuously until all volatile material is substantially used up (and this, if desired, It is desirable for a delivery system to occur at approximately the same time even when there is more than one source of the volatile material), but the maintenance level radiation means that the period during which the radiation is interrupted can also be included. The supply of maintenance level radiation can be any suitable length of time, including but not limited to the following: 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, shorter or longer Period, or any period between 30 and 90 days.
In certain other non-limiting embodiments, when the enhanced level emission mode is activated by human interaction, a higher, optionally uniform, intense volatile material is emitted over a suitable emission period, The delivery system can then automatically return to supplying the volatile material in a maintenance level emission mode without further human interaction. Although the term “temporary” with respect to enhanced level radiation, it is desirable that the enhanced level radiation be emitted at a higher intensity for a limited time after being activated and / or controlled by human interaction, The enhanced level radiation means that the period during which the radiation is interrupted can also be included. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that the higher the intensity of the enhanced level radiation, the more depends on many factors. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to: the “perfume effect” of the volatile material; of the volatile material supplied to the evaporation surface device to provide enhanced level radiation. Capacity; the rate of supply of volatile material available from the source for enhanced level radiation; and the available surface area of the evaporative surface device during the delivery of enhanced level radiation.
Any suitable volatile material, and any suitable volatile material volume, feed rate, and / or evaporation surface area may be used to increase and / or control the intensity of the enhanced level radiation. Suitable capacities, feed rates, and surface areas are those in which the enhanced level radiation exhibits a radiation intensity that is higher than or equivalent to the maintenance level radiation. For example, the consumer can increase and / or control the intensity of the enhanced level radiation by providing a larger volume of volatile material to the evaporation surface device. The volume of volatile material supplied to the evaporative surface device can also be controlled using a specific dosing device having a specific volume. A collection bowl may be used to drive a specific volume into the evaporation surface device. The collection bowl can be made of any suitable material, size, shape or structure, and any suitable volume of volatile material can be collected. For example, the delivery system may include a collection bowl, such as a single dose chamber, which can be at least partially filled with at least some volatile material to activate enhanced level radiation. The single dose chamber provides a controlled volume of volatile material to an evaporation surface device, such as an evaporation surface device. Other dispensing devices can include devices with pumps and spring action.
The term “evaporation surface device” includes any suitable surface capable of evaporating at least some of the volatile material. Any suitable evaporative surface device having any suitable size, shape, form, or structure can be used. Suitable evaporative surface devices are any suitable material including, but not limited to, natural materials, artificial materials, fibrous materials, non-fibrous materials, porous materials, non-porous materials, and combinations thereof. Is also manufactured from. Evaporative surface devices as used herein include any device that is non-flammable and used to distribute any type of volatile material (eg, liquid) into the air (fragrance Agents, deodorants, fungicides or pesticide activators). In certain non-limiting embodiments, a typical evaporative surface device includes a combination of wicking, gel, and / or porous surfaces and a divergent region for dispensing volatile liquids from a liquid / fluid reservoir. And use.
As noted above, any suitable increase in feed rate or evaporation surface area is useful for increasing and / or controlling the intensity of the enhanced level radiation. “Feed rate” relates to the time that the volatile material should evaporate on the evaporative surface device before returning to the storage container or fluid reservoir. Suitable means for supplying the volatile material to the evaporation surface device include, but are not limited to, by reversal, pump action, or use of a spring action device. For example, the addition of one or more evaporative surface devices (first wicking portion or second wicking portion, etc.) to the delivery system can be used to increase the surface area to increase strength. The surface area of the second evaporative surface device may range from about 1 to about 100 times greater than the surface area of the first evaporative surface device. If desired, the second evaporative surface device can be in liquid communication with other evaporative surface devices.
In certain non-limiting embodiments, the enhanced level radiation may include volatile material radiation from both the first evaporative surface device and / or the second evaporative surface device. The enhanced level radiation can exhibit an enhanced radiation profile of any suitable radiation duration. For example, suitable enhanced level radiation durations include, but are not limited to, the following durations: 10 minutes or less; or from about 10 minutes to about 2 hours; or from about 2 hours to about 24 hours. .
In some non-limiting embodiments, the delivery system can maintain its characteristic performance over time by periodically reversing the flow direction of the volatile material in the evaporative surface device. For example, the characteristic performance of a delivery system over a long period of time may be degraded due to fractionation of at least one volatile material (such as a splitting effect) or due to clogging of the wicking part. A solution to both fractionation and clogging of the wicking section is to provide a suitable flow reversal in the evaporation surface device for a suitable duration. For example, a suitable flow reversal of the evaporative surface device may consist of activation of enhanced level radiation and radiation over a suitable duration. In this case, the reversal of the flow of the volatile material of the evaporation surface device resulting from the reversal or pumping action or by the action of the spring may remove some of the undesirable insoluble precipitation, fractionation and / or splitting effects. The wicking can be substantially washed away in a sufficient manner. Thus, the feature performance is at least partially restored by flushing the wicking during enhanced level radiation. In this way, consumers can newly feel that the dynamic and interactive olfactory experience by sensing the whole of the different volatile materials contained in the delivery system is a simple process.
In other non-limiting embodiments, the delivery system described herein can be used for things such as scenting, malodor control, and insect control. For example, when placed indoors or outdoors, such as on a picnic table, if desired, insect control, scenting and malodor control can be achieved by adjusting the radiation level according to the number of insects nearby. When there is little insect discomfort, maintenance level radiation is probably enough to make the consumer comfortable. However, when a large number of worms, such as multiple mosquitoes or flies, suffer, consumers can choose to provide enhanced level radiation.
FIG. 1 shows at least one container 1 (and 2) with at least one wicking opening 18 (and 19), at least one wicking part 5, at least one fluid reservoir 6 (and 7), and 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a non-limiting embodiment of a delivery system 20 that includes at least one volatile material 8. The delivery system and its components can be manufactured in any suitable size, shape, structure, or type and from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to: metals, glass, natural fibers, ceramics, wood, plastics, and combinations thereof. The container 1 (and 2) may constitute the outer surface of the delivery system 20 not only when subjected to visual inspection, but also when the consumer lifts and operates it during use, or the container 1 (and 2) may be housed in a shell (not shown). At least some of the wicking portion 5 is exposed to the atmosphere. The wicking openings 18 (and 19) can be any convenient size and shape and can be located anywhere on the container 1 (and 2). The at least one wicking opening 18 (and 19) enables a means for supplying volatile material 8 from the at least one wicking part 5 into the air during maintenance level emission and / or enhanced level emission mode. To do. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the containers 1 (and 2) are desirably visually attractive outer shells (not shown) that are maximally effective during evaporative dispensing. It may be housed in a suitably sized outer shell (not shown) that can be placed within view for use. If there are one or more containers 1 and 2, they may be connected and / or fluidly connected face to face as shown in the figure.
In one non-limiting embodiment, the containers 1 and 2 are in fluid communication via an evaporative surface device with a wicking portion 5 having at least some longitudinal exposure to the atmosphere. Container 1 (and 2) may be attached to any other suitable component of delivery system 20. For example, the containers 1 and 2 may be attached to each other via the wicking part 5 as part of a shell or housing (not shown) or by any other suitable means. The wicking portion 5 is in fluid contact with at least some volatile material 8 for a period of time. Volatile material 5 can be stored in either fluid reservoir 6 or 7. The longitudinal portion of the wicking section 5 provides sufficient exposed wicking section 5 surface area to allow a suitable radiation rate of the volatile material 8 during both the maintenance level emission mode and the enhanced level emission mode. To do. When connected, containers 1 and 2 and their associated fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 either via wicking section 5 or by any other suitable means (eg, a closed path or tube) They can be in fluid communication with each other. In addition to providing an evaporating surface for radiation, another purpose of connecting containers 1 and 2 with wicking section 5 is the excess of not being vaporized or radiated when the consumer flips delivery system 20. It is to provide a path for the volatile material 8 to move from the upper container 1 by gravity without being leaked as it is collected and stored in the lower container 2.
The wicking attachment 3 (and 4) can function as a seal to hold at least some volatile material 8 in the delivery system 20. The wicking attachment 3 (and 4) is any suitable size so as to sealably attach the wicking portion 5 and / or any component to any component in the delivery system 20, It can be manufactured from any suitable material in shape or structure. The wicking attachment 3 (and 4) helps the wicking part 5 to take in and dispense volatile material 8 from the non-wicking part of the delivery system 20 without substantial leakage. Can be attached to either part. The wicking attachment 3 (and 4) can be inserted into the wicking opening 18 (and 19), the wicking opening 18 (and 19) being the wicking part 5 or any suitable On the surface of the container 1 (and 2) so that various components (not shown) can enter at least part of the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) through the wicking openings 18 (and 19). Located in any suitable location. At least one wicking opening 18 (and 19) and wicking attachment 3 (and 4) can accommodate both wicking 5 and any other components, and the consumer flips delivery system 20 Alternatively, it is sized so as to minimize leakage of excess volatile material 8 from delivery system 20 in the event of tipping.
The wicking portion 5 is made of any suitable size from any suitable material so as to function as a wicking portion that allows radiation of the volatile material 8 by exposing at least some portion to the atmosphere. Can be manufactured in shape, shape or structure. The wicking portion 5 may be located at any suitable location within the container 1 (and 2). The wicking portion 5 may be at least partially disposed in the container 1 (and 2), the wicking opening 18 (and 19), and / or the wicking fitting 3 (and 4). The (and 2) fluid reservoirs 6 (and 7) can be fluidly connected to the volatile material 8 stored therein. The wicking 5 may extend inside the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) towards the container bottom 33 (and 34). On the contrary, the wicking part 5 is in contact with even a small amount of volatile material 8 in at least one of the fluid reservoirs 6 (and 7) during the maintenance level radiation mode over the entire service life of the delivery system 20. Any suitable length that maintains the fluid connection can be used. There is no special wicking section 5 length requirement inside or outside the container 1 (and 2). At least one wicking portion 5 can be located at a desired internal depth within the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7). At least one wicking section 5 can optionally occupy the entire internal length of both fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 in order to maximize the radiant supply of volatile material 8.
The wicking part 5 is sealably fixed to the container 1 (and 2) via the wicking fitting 3 (and 4) at the position of at least one wicking opening 18 (and 19). The wicking attachment 3 (and 4) can sealably hold at least a portion of the wicking 5 and other suitable components that pass through the wicking opening 18 (and 19). The wicking fittings 3 (and 4) are removed from the delivery system 20 during storage, inversion, after the action of the pump, or by the action of a spring or when the wicking part 5 is taken or dispensed. In order to prevent undesired leakage of the volatile material 8, it can be fitted tightly around each of the at least one wicking opening 18 (and 19) and the at least one wicking part 5. The wicking fittings 3 (and 4) can be packaged by any means (eg, friction, adhesive, etc.) to minimize undesirable volatilization of the volatile material 8, especially when not in use. 1 (and 2). The wicking fittings 3 (and 4) can optionally be vented (not shown) at any suitable location to assist in the incorporation of the wicking portion 5.
There may be at least one container bottom 33 (and 34) that helps to stabilize and / or hold the delivery system 20 in a proper position, such as an upright position, during the maintenance level emission mode. The delivery system 20 may further include an additional resealable seal (not shown) for containing volatile material in the container 1 (and 2). The delivery system 20 can also be used if the manufacturer or consumer desires, for example, when it is not desirable for the volatile material 8 to radiate, such as prior to sale or while leaving the room to be scented for an extended period of time. There may be a packaging seal (not shown) for covering at least one wicking part 5 and / or delivery system 20 containing one or more volatile materials 8 as described above.
FIG. 2a shows a volatile configuration having two containers 1 and 2 that are connected and fluidly connected to each other via at least one bypass tube 9 (and 10) and / or at least one wicking part 5. 2 represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a material delivery system 20. As mentioned above, the containers 1 and 2 have fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 containing at least some volatile material 8, via at least one wicking section 5 and / or bypass tube 9 (and 10). Fluid connection. The bypass tube 9 (and 10) can be connected to the container 1 (and 2) via bypass tube openings 15 and 17 (14 and 16) having any size, shape, or structure. Bypass tube 9 (and 10) may be formed as an integral component of container 1 (and 2) or may be provided as a separate component added to container 1 (and 2). The bypass tube 9 (and 10) can properly seal or properly connect the container 1 (and 2) and / or the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) with any structure that does not leak. Can be made from any suitable material that is compatible with container 1 (and 2). The bypass tube openings 15 and 17 (14 and 16) allow direct fluid communication of the volatile material 8 between the fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 via the bypass tube 9 (and 10). Bypass tube 9 (and 10) and bypass tube openings 14 and 16 (15 and 17) can be arranged to allow any suitable type of desired flow. Bypass tube 9 (and 10) and / or bypass tube openings 14, 15, 16, and / or 17 are open flow, unidirectional flow, limited flow of any fluid passing through these structures. Each can be structurally improved to provide a flow, or a combination thereof. For example, bypass tube openings 14 and 17 can provide unlimited flow, while bypass tube openings 15 and 16 are reduced to recover fluid from only one direction or to provide aesthetic effects such as dripping. May be manufactured to have a controlled flow. This unique flow structure provides the delivery system 20 with the ability to provide consumers with unique visual interest, as the improved flow of volatile material 8 can attract attention to the delivery system. Each container 1 (and 2) is part of one or more fluid reservoirs 6 (and 7) so that at least some volatile material 8 can be present at any particular location within the delivery system 20 at any time. It is possible to bear Such a container 1 (and 2) can, for example, store at least some volatile material 8 in a fluid reservoir immediately after taking in or administering the wicking part 5 by reversal or pump action or by spring action. 6 and the fluid reservoir 7. Volatile material 8 itself may include any suitable adjuvant component in any suitable amount or in any suitable form. For example, dyes, pigments, and speckles can provide additional aesthetic effects, particularly when viewed by consumers in an improved flow structure.
The bypass tube 9 (and 10) may also serve as an additional fluid reservoir for recovering a specific amount of volatile material 8 and / or a specific volume of volatile material 8 after mixing, pumping or inversion. Can also function as a means for diverting a portion of the fluid between the fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 facing each other. For example, if the delivery system 20 has to flip its bottom 34 from a vertical upright position to a horizontal position, the delivery system 20 may have at least one bypass tube 9 or 10 with at least some volatilization from the fluid reservoirs 6 and 7, respectively. It can be designed to stop at such a position that the active material 8 can be recovered. In this case, the bypass tube 9 or 10 serves as an additional fluid reservoir to reduce the possibility of the volatile material 8 spilling unnecessarily and / or leaking from the delivery system 20.
The wicking openings 18 (and 19) may be located anywhere on the outer surface of the container 1 (and 2). For example, the wicking openings 18 (and 19) can be located on the outer surface of the container 1 (and 2) so that they are on a plane parallel to the plane of the bottom 33 (and 34) of the container. The unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) may be located anywhere inside the container 1 (and 2) and is generally inside the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7). The unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) is between the uppermost region of the at least one wicking opening 18 (and 19) and the lowermost region of the bypass tube openings 14 and 15 (16 and 17), It is defined by the internal volume created inside the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7). The actual volume of the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) is at least 1 size of the fluid reservoirs 6 and 7, the volume occupied by the at least one wicking section 5, and at least 1 when the delivery system 20 is inverted. It can vary depending on the amount of volatile material 8 supplied to the two unit dose chambers 11 and 12. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the consumer can volatilize the wicking unit 5 via the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) by adjusting the volume uptake and / or administration of the unit. The capacity of the conductive material can be controlled. This can be achieved, for example, by adjusting the amount of volatile material 8 to be pumped, by manipulating the inversion of the container 1 (and 2), or by any other suitable means.
When the delivery system 20 is inverted, it is not collected in the at least one unit dose chamber 11 or is not absorbed by the at least one wicking part 5 and / or excess volatile material is taken into the wicking part 5 8 is collected and stored in the container 2 from the fluid reservoir 6 at the top of the container 1 through the bypass tube openings 14 and 15 through the bypass tubes 9 and 10 and through the bypass tube openings 16 and 17. Can be sent to the lower fluid reservoir 7. For example, the unit dose chamber 10 (and 11) can contain at least some of the volatile material 8 when the delivery system 20 and / or the container 1 (and 2) is inverted. When the delivery system 20 and / or the container 1 (and 2) is inverted and / or tilted from its upright position, the bypass tube 9 (and 10) is removed from one or more fluid reservoirs 6 (and 7), It is filled with some of the volatile material 8 emitted from at least one unit dose chamber 119 and 12) and / or from the wicking part 5.
When the unit dose chamber 11 in the upper fluid reservoir 6 is at least partially filled, entrained and / or dispensed with at least some volatile material 8, the unit dose chamber 11 has a controlled volume (eg, unit dose). ) Volatile material 8 to the wicking section 5 to provide enhanced level radiation into the air. The excess volatile material 8 that is neither evaporated nor radiated is carried by the wicking part 5 and collected in the lower fluid reservoir 7 with little leakage. The delivery system 20 may also provide multiple controlled volumes and / or unit doses to provide one or more purposes of imparting a scent, malodor prevention, insect control, field atmosphere setting, and combinations thereof. It is also possible to initiate a plurality of enhancement level emissions for the purpose. The dosing process allows the consumer to provide temporary enhanced level radiation to the space whenever necessary, for example, to prevent malodors.
Administration of the wicking part 5 is by any suitable means, for example by squeezing the bladder, by squeezing the bladder, by non-aerosol pumping, or using heat, gas or current It can be done by any other suitable means other than. For example, if the consumer simply places the delivery system 20 upside down and installs the delivery system 20 with the container bottom 33 (and 34) down, administration can occur by inversion. Thus, when inverted, the volatile material 8 originally stored in the lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7) is temporarily located in the upper fluid reservoir (6 or 7). Volatile material 8 begins to drain immediately from the upper fluid reservoir (6 or 7) and passes by gravity through the unit dose chamber (11 or 12), wicking section 5 and / or bypass tube 9 (and 10). Move to lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7). When the volatile material 8 is collected in the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12), the volatile material 8 is moved to at least one wicking part 5 by gravity along the part of the wicking part 5 exposed to the atmosphere. As it is delivered, enhanced level radiation begins. When a controlled volume of volatile material 8 is supplied to one wicking section 5 via the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12), the enhanced level emission is in terms of the volatility of the volatile material 8. , May be substantially uniform over a portion of the useful life of the delivery system 20.
In one non-limiting embodiment, in the upper fluid reservoir (6 or 7) moving from the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) through the wicking opening 18 (and 19) and the wicking section 5. At least some of the unit dose of the volatile material 8 is emitted into the air. The portion of the unit dose that is not emitted can be returned to the lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7) via the wicking portion 5 and / or the wicking opening 19 (and 18). When the unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) in the upper fluid reservoir (6 or 7) is exhausted by gravity, the enhanced level radiation is either emitted by the unit dose or the lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7). Until it moves to). When the enhanced level radiation stops, the maintenance level radiation is automatically restored. In the maintenance level emission mode, the wicking part 5 pumps the volatile material 8 stored in the lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7) by capillary action to at least a part of the wicking part exposed to the atmosphere. . For example, the volatile material 8 may be emitted from the entire exposed longitudinal wick 5 surface (or any portion thereof) between the wicking openings 18 and 19.
FIG. 3 a shows another embodiment of a volatile material delivery system 20 having two containers 1 and 2 that are connected and fluidly connected to each other via bypass tubes 9 and 10 and / or wicking part 5. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a non-limiting embodiment. In this embodiment, the bypass tubes 9 and 10 are configured to create a convenient concave handhold to facilitate placement of the delivery system 20 and to flip the delivery system 20 from its upright position and / or If the container bottom 33 (and 34) is not placed down, the wicking section 5 is configured to be protected from damage.
In one non-limiting embodiment, the unit dose chamber capacity for enhanced level radiation is in the bypass tube 9 (and 10) leading back to the lower fluid reservoir (6 or 7). It can be defined by the volume of volatile material 8 in the upper fluid reservoir (6 or 7) that is not recovered. Unit dose chamber walls 23, 24, 25 and 26 can be set and located anywhere inside reservoir 6 (and 7) and / or container 1 (and 2). For example, the unit dose chamber 12 may have chamber walls 25 and 26 configured below the bypass tube openings 16 and 17. At that time, the unit volume is recovered at the open ends 22 of the unit dose chamber walls 25 and 26. Conversely, other construction chamber walls are also useful. For example, the unit volume collected in the unit dose chamber 11 may be independent of the structure of the bypass tube 9 (and 10) and / or the bypass tube openings 14 and 15. Unit dose chamber 11 may be located inside fluid reservoir 6 having walls 23 and 24 extending above the location of bypass tube openings 14 and 15. Here, the unit volume of the volatile material 8 in the upper reservoir 6 is determined by the inversion end of the delivery system 20 or the opening end 21 of the unit dose chamber walls 23 and 24 by the action of a pump or the action of a spring. Through the unit dose chamber 11.
FIG. 3b depicts a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a volatile material delivery system 20 having a groove assembly. The groove 138 is located in the vicinity of the wicking opening 18 (and 19) on the outer surface of the container 2, and after the wicking part 5 is taken in and / or after the delivery system 20 is tilted, the wicking part 5 and / or wicking is performed. Provided to recover excess volatile material 8 that may leak from the king opening 18 (and 19). Any groove 138 of any size, shape, structure, or material can be used. In one non-limiting embodiment, the groove is located in a region where the wicking opening 19 is located or a region adjacent to that location. Excess volatile material 8 that may leak from the opposing wicking opening 19 and / or from the wicking part 5 (such as after being over-incorporated by inversion, pumping and / or tilting) Absorbent material 139 is provided for the purpose of collection or recovery. Any suitable absorbent material 139 can be used in any suitable size, shape, or structure. The absorbent material 139 can be made from any suitable material that can substantially absorb and / or promote evaporation of the volatile material 8. The absorbent material 139 can be composed of any suitable evaporable surface material. For example, suitable absorbent material 139 can include paper, plastic, sponge, and the like. Excess volatile material 8 recovered in groove 138 is then absorbed or reabsorbed by absorbent material 139 and redirected towards wicking section 5 or wicking opening 19 or in the air. Can be evaporated directly.
In certain other non-limiting embodiments, the absorbent material 139 is located at or around the groove 138 to help recover excess volatile material 8 that is not recovered by the lower fluid reservoir 7. Can be arranged. For example, the absorbent material 139 can be manufactured from the material of the wicking part 5 in the form of a thin washer or donut located in the groove 138 and surrounding the at least one wicking part 5. FIG. 3c represents the planar part of the groove assembly comprising the wicking part 5, the groove 138 and the absorbent material 139 in the form of a thin washer or donut. It should be noted that the absorbent material 139 need not be in physical contact with either the wicking portion 5 or the wicking opening 19. The absorbent material 139 may be attached to any portion of the outer surface of the delivery system 20 by any suitable means (by friction, adhesive, fasteners, etc.). In fact, the absorbent material 139 does not need to be fixedly attached because the consumer can add or remove it as desired. The absorbent material 139 slides freely along the longitudinal axis of the at least one wicking part 5 during, for example, inversion of the delivery system 20, during excessive pump action, or while it is tilted, It can be stopped in the region of the opposing groove (not shown) where any excess volatile material 8 that may be present near its opposing wicking opening (not shown) is recovered. can do.
FIG. 4 shows a volatile material delivery system having two containers 1 and 2 that are connected and fluidly connected to each other via a single bypass tube 9 and / or at least one wicking part 5. Twenty alternative non-limiting embodiments are represented. The bypass tube 9 may take any suitable size, shape, or structure, and may be manufactured from any suitable material. The bypass tube 9 may be connected to the container 1 (and 2) at any suitable location by any suitable means. For example, the bypass tube 9 of material similar to the container 1 (and 2) can be formed in the shape of a helix, sphere or ellipse and is connected to the reservoir 6 (and 7). The bypass tube 9 may be part of any component of the delivery system 20. For example, the bypass tube 9 may be integrally formed in the container 1 (and 2) and / or in the wicking part 5. The bypass tube 9 may have one or more bypass tube openings 15 (and 17) that can be in fluid communication with the container 1 (and 2) without loss due to leakage or evaporation. For example, the volatile material 8 can flow after reversal from the upper reservoir 6 to the lower reservoir 7 via the bypass tube 9 and / or at least one wicking part 5 by gravity. The bypass tube opening 15 (and 17) can be located anywhere on the surface of the container 1 (and 2) and optionally provides a wicking opening to provide uniform and temporary enhanced level radiation. The unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) located in the interior space of the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) between 18 (and 19) and the bypass tube opening 15 (and 17) is positioned in such a manner. It may be. The bypass tube 9 can surround the wicking part 5 to protect the wicking part 5 from physical interference or damage when the delivery system 20 is inverted and / or tilted from its upright position. This structure helps to protect the child from unnecessary or direct exposure to the volatile material 8 due to unintended contact with the wicking part 5.
FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, 5 c represent another non-limiting embodiment of a volatile material delivery system 20. FIG. 5 a represents the outer surface of a single monolithic container 1 with one or more vent openings 35 in the monolithic container 1. One or more vent openings 35 can radiate or supply volatile material (not shown) from the wicking portion (not shown) into the air (s) of the room (s) that need processing. Optionally, adjustable vents (not shown) can be added to the container 1 of the delivery system 20 so that the width of one or more vent openings 35 can be adjustable and / or closable. . This allows the consumer to control the maintenance and enhancement level radiation speed. The adjustable vent (not shown) can be manufactured from any suitable material and in any suitable size or shape, and can be located anywhere on or within the delivery system 20. For example, a consumer may open one or more vent openings 35 by moving an adjustable vent (not shown) so that a desired amount of radiation is delivered to a location that requires processing. Can be opened, partially closed, or closed.
FIG. 5b shows wicking portion 5, wicking attachment 3 (and 4), wicking attachment opening 43 (and 44), optional wicking attachment vent 27 (and 28), and wicking attachment. Fig. 4 represents a non-limiting embodiment of the evaporation surface device 40 with flanges 31 (and 32). All components of the evaporation surface device 40 can be manufactured from any suitable material and in any suitable size, shape, or structure. Both ends of the at least one wicking section 5 can be in fluid communication through the wicking section 5 between a plurality of fluid reservoirs (not shown), but the wicking fitting opening during use or storage Wicking attachment to reduce unnecessary leakage of volatile material (not shown) from the periphery of section 43 (and 44), wicking opening (not shown), or container (not shown) The part 3 (and 4) can be slidably fitted into the wicking attachment part opening 43 (and 44).
FIG. 5 c shows a single unitary mold having two fluid reservoirs 6 and 7 connected and fluidly connected to each other via the bypass tubes 9 and 10 and / or at least one wicking part 5. FIG. 4 represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment with a container 1. In this embodiment, the bypass tube 9 (and 10) creates a convenient concave handhold to facilitate placement of the delivery system 20, and / or while the delivery system 20 is in its upright position. In a manner that provides protection from damage to the wicking portion 5 when it is tilted from the inside, it is configured inside the single integral mold container 1. The unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) is located in the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) of a single unitary container 1. One of the unit dose chambers 11 (and 12) has walls 23 and 24 (25 in the form of cups with open ends 21 (and 22) for collecting the volatile material 8 when the delivery system 20 is inverted. And 26). The unit dose chamber 11 (and 12) can contain at least some volatile material 8 at any time, particularly immediately after inversion. Volatile material 8 is passed through the bypass tube 9 (and 10) and / or wicking section 5 by gravity or by a non-aerosol pump (not shown) to the opposite fluid reservoir (6 or 7). Can flow to. At least one wicking opening 18 (and 19) can penetrate the wicking part 5 into the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7). The unit dose chamber walls 23 and 24 (25 and 26) may be in an upright position or may be at or below the position of the opening depending on the uptake requirements of at least one wicking part 5; It may extend above the bypass tube openings 14 and 15 (16 and 17) in the at least one fluid reservoir 6 (and 7). The wicking bracket 36 (and 37) corresponds to any suitable seal of the wicking fittings 3 (and 4) and the wicking part 5 and provides any such seal. It may be located at a position. The wicking fittings 3 (and 4) can be set to hold the wicking part 5 firmly by being placed in the wicking fitting brackets 36 (and 37), thereby wicking. Surrounding the mounting part 3 (and 4) and / or the wicking part 5 in a sealable manner, the junction or wicking part 3 (and 4) between the wicking mounting part 3 (and 4) and the wicking part 5 Leakage of the volatile material 8 can be minimized at or both of the junctions of the wicking bracket 36 (and 37) and / or of the junctions.
FIG. 6 shows a volatile material delivery system comprising two containers 1 and 2 that are connected and fluidly connected to each other via at least one bypass tube 9 and / or at least one wicking part 5. FIG. 2 represents a cross-sectional view of 20 other non-limiting embodiments. For example, the bypass tube 9 can be incorporated inside the wicking part 5 itself. The bypass tube 9 is close to the wicking part 5 but may be in a position not in physical contact with the wicking part 5 or may actually be in physical contact with the wicking part 5. . One or more bypass tube openings 15 (and 17) may be located anywhere within the wicking portion 5, reservoir 6 (and 7), and / or container 1 (and 2) of delivery system 20. For example, the bypass tube 9 can be placed in the same wicking opening 18 (and 19) as the wicking part 5, but collects the volatile material 8 when and when the delivery system 20 is inverted and / or tilted. Can be manufactured longer than the wicking part 5 and placed away from the wicking part 5 to serve as an alternative fluid reservoir for In another example, the bypass tube opening 15 (and 17) is integrated inside the wicking opening 18 (and 19) so that both the bypass tube 9 and the wicking section 5 pass through the same opening. Can be molded. In this case, only one seal (not shown) may be required to prevent excess volatile material 8 from leaking out of the delivery system 20 during the enhanced level emission mode. This reduces production costs and reduces the risk of sealing failure or leakage. The bypass tube 9 can also be manufactured from the wicking material 5 by simply forming a cavity in the wicking part 5 itself. There may be one or more bypass tubes 9 and / or wicking openings 15 (and 17) in the same fluid reservoir 6 (and 7) and / or in the same wicking section 5.
FIG. 7a represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of the delivery system 20 in a maintenance level emission mode. The delivery system 20 comprises at least one multiphase volatile material comprising two reservoirs 78 and 79, two bypass tubes 9 and 10, one wicking section 5, and two or more separate and distinct phases 61 and 83. Have Any suitable multiphase volatile material of any suitable amount, density and / or viscosity can be used. During the maintenance level emission mode, the multiphase volatile material is stored in the lower fluid reservoir 79. Separated separate phases 61 and 83 can be fed into the air by capillary action from the fluid reservoir 79 to the at least one wicking section 5 in any suitable command or procedure. For example, the wicking unit 5 can pump both phases from the reservoir 79 (and 80) in equal amounts and supply them in the air; and supply the phase 61 faster and preferentially than the phase 83. And vice versa. Any other method is used that causes the wicking section 5 to preferentially pump and supply fluid from one of the desired phases at a rate faster than that of the other phase at rest or equilibrium. May be. For example, the length of the at least one wicking section 5 is located inside the fluid reservoir 80 so that it preferentially pumps phase 61 during maintenance level radiation, but at the same time no pumping in phase 83 occurs. It may be set or arranged in height. Other means of providing differential wicking at the wicking section are: providing different wicking material types and / or designs, and adjusting the chemistry of different phases in a multiphase volatile composition Then, it is possible to adjust the wicking in the wicking part 5, but it is not limited to these.
FIG. 7b represents the delivery system 20 in an enhanced level radiation mode. When enhanced level emission is desired, the consumer flips the delivery system 20. Inversion, the lower fluid reservoir 79 (of FIG. 7a) becomes the upper fluid reservoir 79 of FIG. 7b. At that time, at least some of the multiphase volatile material is recovered in the unit dose chamber 80, but excess multiphase volatile material passes through the openings 16 and 17 and the bypass tubes 9 and 10 to the lower fluid reservoir. It begins to be discharged to 78. The location of the at least one bypass tube opening 16 and 17 may allow the consumer to fill the unit dose chamber 80 and / or at least one wicking portion 5 with the desired fluid phase.
The characteristics and strength of the multi-phase volatile material perceived by the consumer during enhanced level radiation is the result of mixing and / or replacing the separated phases 61 and 83 of the multi-phase composition recovered in the unit dose chamber 80. Can change. Any suitable physical property or characteristic of the multiphase volatile material 78 may be used to separate the desired phase and preferentially incorporate it into the at least one wicking section 5.
The density of at least two separate and distinct phases of the multiphase volatile material can control how and when a particular volatile material phase is fed to the wicking section 5. For example, the low density phase 61 can enter the bypass tubes 9 and 10 when mixed after inversion and flow out faster than the high density phase 83, but the high density phase 83 is actually a suitable structure. And / or can replace some or all of the less dense phase 61 in the unit dose chamber 80 that provides the condition. When a portion of the dense phase 83 replaces a portion of the less dense phase 61 in the unit dose chamber 80, the displaced less dense phase 61 is then drained into the lower fluid reservoir 78. You can go back. During the enhanced level radiation mode, the high-density phase 83 is preferentially supplied to the wicking unit 5 and radiated in the air in a larger amount than the low-density phase 61. Thus, the same multiphase volatile materials as described above may exhibit different characteristics and / or intensities in the maintenance level emission mode than in the enhanced level emission mode.
Similarly, the viscosity of at least two separate individual phases of a multi-phase volatile material (not shown) controls how and when a particular volatile material phase is fed to the wicking section. Can do. For example, in an equilibrium state during maintenance level emission, the wicking section is at a specific height or position in the lower reservoir so as to pump from the viscous phase of two or more volatile materials. Good. When mixed during enhanced level radiation, the lower fluid reservoir becomes the upper fluid reservoir. Since the low viscosity phase can flow faster than the high viscosity volatile material, the unit dose chamber can initially be filled with the low viscosity phase. The high viscosity volatile material is slightly lower or the same density as the low viscosity phase and is directed towards the bypass tube and collected by gravity in the lower fluid reservoir. Thus, during the enhanced level emission mode, low viscosity volatile materials are preferentially supplied to the wicking section and radiated into the air in greater amounts than the high viscosity phase.
FIG. 8 a depicts a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a volatile material delivery system 20 having at least one second wicking portion 38. The at least one second wicking section 38 can take up the volatile material 8 at any time, for example by reversing the delivery system 20 or by a non-aerosol pump for supplying enhanced level radiation. The second wicking portion 38 can assist in delivering increased strength volatile material 8 into the air by increasing the evaporation surface area during the enhanced level radiation mode. The second wicking portion 38 is manufactured from any suitable material and in any suitable size, shape, or structure. For example, the second wicking portion 38 may be in the form of a flat washer, a hollow ring, or a donut, and at least partially inside the at least one fluid reservoir 6 (and 7), for example, FIG. And extends just beyond the junction with at least one wicking opening 18 and 19. The second wicking portion 38 may also extend to any position inside the fluid reservoir 6 (and 7), for example to the full length of the fluid reservoir's internal cavity, preferably the container bottom 33 (and Or even the inner surface of 34). In this example, the second wicking portion 38 may be in physical contact with the first wicking portion 5.
FIG. 8 b is a cross section of another non-limiting embodiment of a volatile material delivery system 20 having at least one second wicking portion 39 that is not in physical contact with the first wicking portion 5. Represents the figure.
FIG. 8c represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a composite delivery system 100 having a plurality of individual delivery systems. For example, the delivery system 100 can include a plurality of separate containers 101, 102, 103 and 104 of any structure, all of which are physically connected, face-to-face connected. It is not always fluid-connected. Containers 101 and 102 may be connected face-to-face with containers 103 and 104 and / or fluidly connected, but may not necessarily be physically connected to containers 103 and 104, and Can all be housed in a single delivery system 100 or housing (not shown). Each pair of containers 101 and 102 and 103 and 104 may include at least one reservoir or reservoir pair 113 and 116 and 114 and 115, respectively. Each pair of reservoirs 113 and 116, and 114 and 115 has corresponding bypass tube openings 109 and 111, which connect at least one bypass tube 107 (and 108) and the opposing reservoir pair as described above ( 110 and 112). In this embodiment, different volatile materials can be provided to each fluid reservoir pair. For example, volatile material 117 can be provided to reservoir pairs 113 and 116 while volatile material 118 is provided to reservoir pairs 114 and 115.
The position, location, size, shape, and structure of the individual wicking portions 105 (and 106) can vary depending on the requirements of each individual delivery system housed in the composite delivery system 100. For example, in the wicking portion 105, the wicking portion 105 extends only partially inside the internal cavity of the reservoir 113 of the container 102, but the wicking portion 105 is an inner cavity of the reservoir 116 of the container 101. It can be placed in the reservoir 116 so as to extend the entire length. Similarly, the wicking portion 106 extends only partially inside the internal cavity of the reservoir 115 of the container 104, while the wicking portion 106 extends into the internal cavity of the reservoir 114 of the container 103. It can be placed in the reservoir 114 so as to extend the entire length.
In this configuration, different fragrances can be emitted from each separate delivery system during two separate maintenance level emission modes. In the first maintenance level radiation mode (A), the wicking portion 105 is immersed in the volatile material 118, but the wicking portion 106 is not immersed in the volatile material 117 at the same time. Therefore, only wicking 105 is in operation, and volatile material 118 is emitted by capillary action. When enhanced level radiation mode is desired, the composite delivery system 100 is inverted. Lower fluid reservoirs 115 and 116 serve as upper fluid reservoirs. In the enhanced level radiation mode, the wicking portions 105 and 106 are individually entrapped and / or dosed with volatile materials 118 and 117, respectively. Once the enhanced level emission mode is complete, the volatile material 117 (and 118) is transferred to the lower reservoir pair 114 (and 113) via either the bypass tube 107 (and 108) or the wicking portion 105 (and 106). ), The second maintenance level emission mode automatically starts.
In the second maintenance level radiation mode (B), the wicking portion 106 is immersed in the volatile material 117, but at the same time, the wicking portion 105 is not immersed in the volatile material 118. Therefore, only wicking 106 is in operation and volatile material 117 is emitted by capillary action. Therefore, the characteristics of the enhanced level radiation are different from both the maintenance level radiations (A) and (B), and the maintenance level radiations (A) and (B) are also different from each other.
9a, 9b, 9c and 9d are cross-sections of other non-limiting embodiments having a single container 1, at least one fluid reservoir 6 and at least one dosing tube 45 in a maintenance level emission mode. Represents the figure. When the enhanced level emission mode is desired, it is necessary to invert the delivery system 20 of FIG. 9a in order to incorporate and / or administer volatile material 8 to the wicking section 5. The wicking part 5 is located at least partially within the at least one fluid reservoir 6 and is fluidly connected to at least some of the volatile material 8 stored in the at least one fluid reservoir 6. When inverted, the dosing tube inlet 49 located inside the fluid reservoir 6 collects the volatile material 8 into the dosing tube 45 so that the dosing tube 45 is at least partially filled with the volatile material 8. . When the delivery system 20 is returned to its upright position with its container bottom 34 down, at least some portion of the volatile material 8 is collected in the dosing tube 45. The recovered portion of the volatile material 8 then flows by gravity to the wicking section 5 via a dosing tube outlet 51 which is physically and / or fluidly connected to the wicking dosing chamber 54, and the wicking dosing chamber 54 is then physically connected and / or fluidly connected to the wicking section 5 and / or at least one second wicking 38. The wicking dosing chamber 54 is made up of at least some of the volatile material 8 collected in the dosing tube 45 after reversal for the supply of enhanced level radiation to the volatile material 8 and the second wicking portion 38. Makes it possible to moisten. It should be noted that the supply of maintenance level radiation in this embodiment does not require mechanical action such as reversal. After the reversal, the uptake by the capillary action of the wicking unit 5 automatically returns. The capillary action can continue automatically until the delivery system 20 is substantially depleted of the volatile material 8 in the radiation process.
Similar to the embodiment of FIG. 9a, the embodiments of FIGS. 9b and 9c also do not require mechanical steps to provide maintenance level radiation. On the other hand, unlike the previously described embodiments, enhanced level radiation causes the volatile material 8 to be wicked 5 and / or the second wicking 38 via a squeezable bladder 47 or non-aerosol pump 48. (And 39). In FIG. 9 b, a squeezable bladder 47 is used that pumps at least some volatile material 8 from the fluid reservoir 6 of the container 1 through the dosing tube inlet 49. Volatile material 8 is collected in the administration tube 45, collected from the bladder inlet 52 to the bladder 47, and released from the bladder outlet 53 to the administration tube 46 when the bladder is squeezed. The wicking portion 5 and optional second wicking material (not shown) can be incorporated or dispensed according to the method described above in FIG. 9a.
Similar to the embodiment of FIG. 9 b, the embodiment of FIG. 9 c uses the same delivery concept except that the squeezable bladder 47 is replaced with a non-aerosol manual pump 48. The non-aerosol manual pump 48 has a pump inlet 56 and a pump outlet 55 so that when the non-aerosol manual pump is being used with minimal mechanical action, at least some volatile material 8 is wicked. Any suitable type, size, shape, and / or size with a suitable pump head can be provided for delivery to the king portion 5 and / or the second wicking portions 38 and 39. There is no nebulizer attached to either the pump or the squeezable bladder device.
FIG. 9 d represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a delivery system 20 having two separate containers 1 and 50. The wicking part 5 is fluidly connected to the volatile material 8 stored in the fluid reservoir 6 via a sealable wicking opening 18. Maintenance level radiation is provided into the air by capillary action of the volatile material 8 via at least one wicking part 5. The wicking portion 5 can be of any suitable size or length and may extend inside the reservoir 6 toward the inner surface of the container bottom 34. The container 50 is fluidly connected to the container 1 via the administration tube 46. The container 50 may include a dosing funnel 71, a dosing diffuser 72, a collection bottom 73, a second fluid reservoir 57, and a second wicking portion 38. When enhanced level radiation is desired, the volatile material 8 of the container 1 can be supplied to the second wicking portion 38 of the container 50 by any suitable means. Volatile material 8 is supplied from the administration tube inlet 49 to the administration tube 46. Volatile material 8 enters container 50 from dosing tube outlet 51, where volatile material 8 is collected by dosing funnel 71, which dispenses volatile material 8 into dosing diffuser 72, The dosing diffuser 72 supplies the volatile material 8 to the second wicking 38. The second wicking portion 38 is fluidly connected to the dose diffuser 72 and the dose funnel 71. The second wicking portion 38 may also be securely connected to the dose diffuser 72 and the container bottom 73 via any suitable connection.
The second wicking portion 38 may be any suitable size or shape. For example, the second wicking portion may be in the form of a hollow cup, sphere, or ring, where the volatile material 8 is containerized by gravity from the dosing diffuser 72 through the second wicking portion 38. It flows toward the bottom 73 of the head. The second wicking portion 38 may include any suitable surface area. For example, suitable surface areas range from about 1 to about 100 times, or from about 1 to about 50 times, or from about 1 to about 20 times, or from about 1 to about 5 times greater than the at least one wicking portion 5. Sometimes. Enlarging the surface area of the wicking portion may be provided by any suitable means, such as by changing the pore size of the wicking material, or by pleating or folding the wicking material.
Similar to the embodiment of FIG. 9a, the embodiment of FIG. 9d is (or any) by inverting the container 1 so that the volatile material 8 is fed to the second wicking section 38 for enhanced level radiation. Enhanced level radiation can be initiated (by any other suitable means). Excess volatile material 8 that has not been recovered by the second wicking portion 38 after being supplied through the dose diffuser 72 is transferred to the second fluid reservoir 57 that is fluidly connected to the second wicking portion 38. It can be recovered. The second wicking portion 38 may optionally be a porous solid having a second fluid reservoir 57. The porous solid can absorb excess volatile material 8 that is not immediately emitted from the second wicking section 38 itself. Enhanced level radiation continues until all of the volatile material 8 has evaporated. For example, all volatile material 8 that is taken up by the second wicking section 38 or stored in the second fluid reservoir 57 is supplied into the air by evaporation during the enhanced level radiation.
FIGS. 10a and 10b show a delivery system 120 having an adjustable large surface area wicking 58 that can supply some volatile material 8 into the air depending on the amount of surface area exposed to the atmosphere. FIG. 4 represents a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment. FIG. 10a represents the delivery system 120 in an equilibrium state where the minimum amount of surface area of the wicking portion 58 is exposed to the atmosphere. In the equilibrium state, the spring 75 is not compressed. In the folded position at equilibrium, the wicking 58 provides maintenance level radiation.
In certain embodiments, the delivery system 120 includes an adjustable large surface area wicking portion 58, a wicking restraining ring 60, a spring 75, an optional braking device (not shown), a spring restraining device (not shown). Optionally) a wicking spring assembly with a protective shell 121 with perforations and at least one lever 122 for compressing the spring 75 via the wicking restraining ring 60. The protective shell 121 with perforations is any suitable to allow uncontrolled radiant flow of volatile material through perforations (not shown), which can be of any suitable size, shape or structure. Any size, shape, or structure can be produced from the material. For example, a perforation (not shown) may be a plurality of slots. The perforated protective shell 121 is provided with a vertical slot 123 that allows the lever 122 attached to the wicking restraining ring 60 to move the entire length necessary for compression of the spring 75. it can. The wicking spring assembly can allow the consumer to set or adjust the exposed surface area of the wicking portion 58 to change the intensity of the enhanced level radiation. While the lever 122 is used to compress the spring 75, the consumer can provide enhanced level radiation without inverting the delivery system 120.
FIG. 10b represents the delivery system 120 in the maximum enhancement level mode. Here, the maximum amount of surface area of the wicking portion 58 is exposed to the atmosphere. The spring 75 is fully compressed. The wicking 58 can be made of any suitable shape or size from any suitable material so that when unrestrained, its maximum surface area opens or widens to expose it to the atmosphere. As the spring 75 gradually returns to its equilibrium length, the surface area of the wicking portion is reduced by the wicking restraining ring 60. An optional spring braking device (not shown) can provide various enhancement level radiation durations. When the wicking spring returns to its equilibrium state, the enhanced level radiation mode stops and the maintenance level radiation mode automatically returns. Thus, the duration and intensity of the enhanced level radiation can be controlled by the consumer simply by depressing the lever 122 to the desired position.
FIG. 11 depicts a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of delivery system 20 having a stable cradle 62. The stable cradle 62 may be of any suitable size, shape, shape such that the delivery system 20 is at least partially stabilized in a suitable dispensing position (eg, an upright position) once placed on the stable cradle 62. Or it can be made from any suitable material that also has a structure. In this case, it is mentioned that the upright position is tilted more than 45 degrees in either direction from the vertical line. For example, the stability cradle 62 can be made from wood, metal, plastic, and / or glass, and optionally provides at least some stability to the delivery system 20 when in contact with the bottom 34 of at least one container. The recess 63 may be provided. The stable cradle 62 provides the consumer with the convenience of confirming the installation of the delivery system 20 in any space or place requiring treatment (eg, living room, kitchen, bathroom, garage, backyard, etc.). . The stable cradle 62 can place decorative items on the structure to allow the consumer to make the delivery system 20 unique. For example, a colored decorative veneer can be selected that has many different decorative colors that can be color coordinated. The decorative item may be attached anywhere on the stabilization cradle 62 and / or delivery system 20 by any fastening means such as fasteners, adhesives, key and keyhole devices, and the like.
FIG. 12 illustrates that any suitable material can be used to provide at least some stability against tipping as soon as the delivery system 20 touches, shakes, tilts non-horizontally or otherwise falls. FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of delivery system 20 having at least one ballast 63 that can also be manufactured in size, shape, or structure. Suitable forms of suitable ballast materials include, but are not limited to: solids, liquids, gels, powders, granules, and combinations thereof. For example, the ballast 63 can be composed of any suitable material having any suitable weight to reduce the tipping of the delivery system 20. Ballast 63 can be attached to delivery system 20 and / or container 1 (and 2) by any suitable means (eg, fixed, non-fixed, etc.). The ballast 63 can be removably attached for adjustment on the delivery system 20. Thus, the ballast 63 can be placed and / or rearranged in the container 1 (and 2) with any suitable structure and by any suitable means. For example, the consumer can attach the ballast 63 to the lower container 2 after being inverted. Alternatively, the manufacturer can attach the ballast 63 so that when the delivery system 20 is inverted, it can be automatically relocated from the upper container 1 to the lower container 2 by the action of gravity.
The ballast 63 can be attached to the at least one container by any suitable mechanism, for example, a sliding mechanism. The ballast 64 can move freely along the longitudinal axis of the delivery system 20 by gravity, for example, by sliding along the bypass tube 9 (and 10) via an attachment device 65 such as a ring. . Alternatively, the ballast 64 is not slid, for example by clipping the ballast 64 to any location on the delivery system 20, such as the bottom 34 of the lower container or the bypass tube 9 (and 10). Can be physically transferred before, during or after. A suitable attachment device 65 can be manufactured from any suitable material in any suitable size, shape, or structure. For example, the attachment device 65 may be a clamp, clip, ring, string, string, adhesive material, friction device, magnet, and combinations thereof. The at least one ballast 63 can also be attached and / or connected to a fixed position of the at least one container 1 (and 2). In one non-limiting embodiment, the ballast (not shown) may be in the form of sand or ball bearings housed within one component of the delivery system 20.
FIG. 13 a represents a perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of the delivery system 20 with four bypass tubes 65, 66, 67 and 68 and at least one wicking part 5. When turned upside down, the bypass tubes 65, 66, 67, and 68 can be used to recover some of the volatile material (not shown) stored in any fluid reservoir (not shown). Serve as a fluid reservoir for two, thereby minimizing leakage from the delivery system 20. FIG. 13b represents a plan view of the delivery system 20 of FIG. 13a. This structure helps to stabilize the delivery system 20 after being tilted from an upright position. FIG. 13 c represents a cross-sectional view (AA) through the bypass tubes 66 and 68.
FIG. 14 represents a perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of the delivery system 20 having an outer frame 69 with at least one ballast 70. The outer frame 69 can be made from any suitable material and can be configured in any suitable size or shape. The outer frame 69 can be removably attached to the delivery system 20 by any suitable means. The ballast 70 can also be removably attached to the outer frame 69. The delivery system 20 can be easily removed from the outer frame 69, flipped by the consumer, and then reinstalled. Alternatively, the delivery system 20 can be flipped in place as appropriate. For example, the outer frame 69 inverts the delivery system 20 by providing a pivot arm (not shown) that allows the consumer to easily invert the delivery system 20 by advancing the container 1 (and 2). Means can be provided. The ballast 70 can be removed after the delivery system 20 and reattached to the outer frame 69 as needed, for example for cleaning.
FIG. 15a represents the cross-sectional area of delivery system 20 including another wicking spring assembly mechanism. The wicking spring assembly includes at least one telescopic wicking portion 86, at least one spring 87, at least one spring adjuster 88, an optional braking device (not shown), and a spring restraining device (not shown). It has. Similar to the embodiment of FIG. 10a, the maintenance level emission mode occurs in an equilibrium state where the minimum amount of surface area of the telescopic wicking portion 86 is exposed to the atmosphere. In the equilibrium state, the telescopic wicking portion 86 is immersed in the volatile material 8 contained in the fluid reservoir 6 of the container 1. In this case, the wicking spring assembly 75 is compressed in equilibrium.
When enhanced level radiation is desired, a larger surface area of the telescopic wicking portion 86 is exposed to the atmosphere. For example, the consumer pulls the spring adjuster 88 to a desired length, thereby exposing the surface area of the stretchable wicking portion 86 to the atmosphere greater than it was exposed in equilibrium, thereby exposing the surface area of the wicking portion. Can be increased. When the telescopic wicking portion 86 is fully extended, the wicking spring 75 is not compressed. Volatile material 8 radiation velocity increases as a function of the amount of exposed surface area of the wicking. The greater the exposed surface area, the greater the enhancement level radiation velocity. Thus, the consumer has the ability to control the intensity level perceived during the enhanced level radiation mode by changing the amount of exposed surface area of the telescopic wicking portion 86. As the wicking spring assembly 75 is gradually pressed back into equilibrium, the telescopic wicking portion 86 is returned to the fluid reservoir 6 of the container 1 where the telescopic wicking portion 86 is re-immersed in the volatile material 8. Then, the volatile material 8 is taken in again. Thus, the enhanced level radiation can be supplied uniformly and is repeated as many times as necessary by the consumer until the volatile material 8 is exhausted.
Any other suitable means of increasing the intensity of the enhanced level radiation is useful. For example, in certain other embodiments, the volatile material in the delivery system may be in the form of a gel or liquid gel (not shown). In such cases, the wicking part is volatile at the wicking part, at the spring itself and / or with a suitable feeding device that can be attached or adjusted to the wicking spring, such as a paddle. Improvements can be made to facilitate uptake of the gel composition. The wicking spring itself and / or the delivery device incorporating the gel can provide a means for delivering enhanced level radiation. At equilibrium, evaporation of the volatile gel composition from the wicking portion and / or the top layer surface of the volatile gel material provides a sustained level emission mode. In contrast, when the wicking spring incorporating the gel is stretched from the container in an uncompressed mode (similar to the embodiment of FIG. 15b), a greater surface area evaporation of the volatile gel material occurs. As the wicking spring gradually returns to equilibrium, the augmentation level radiation automatically stops and the maintenance level radiation automatically returns.
In other alternative embodiments, the delivery system can include a kit containing a bundle or pack of one or more volatile materials. Any of the foregoing embodiments may be used to provide the same refill in addition to providing the initial product to the consumer. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the delivery system can include various types of volatile materials (eg, fragrance compositions, malodor reduction, other than or in addition to volatile materials sold as the initial product). Providing the consumer with a choice of composition, insecticide, mood enhancer composition, or combinations thereof.
The disclosures of all patents, patent applications (and any patents issued therewith and any related issued foreign patent applications) mentioned throughout this description, and published publications, are incorporated herein by reference. However, it is expressly stated that none of the documents incorporated by reference herein teach or disclose the present invention.
It is to be understood that any maximum numerical limitation set forth throughout this specification includes every lower numerical limitation, as if any lower numerical limitation is expressly set forth herein. . The minimum numerical limits set forth throughout this specification include all higher numerical limits as if such large numerical limits were expressly set forth herein. The numerical ranges set forth throughout this specification are intended to include any numerical range narrower than that falling within such broader numerical ranges, and all such narrower numerical ranges being explicitly set forth herein. Including.
While particular embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, while the invention has been described in connection with certain specific embodiments, this is for purposes of illustration and not limitation, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims. It is to be understood that the claims should be considered as broad as the prior art allows.
1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. FIG. 4 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system having a groove. Fig. 3 represents a plan view of the groove assembly. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a side view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of an evaporation surface device. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. Sectional drawing of the pleated wicking part is represented. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a perspective view of a delivery system. The top view of a delivery system is represented. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a perspective view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system. 1 represents a cross-sectional view of a delivery system.
A method of releasing at least one volatile material into the air,
(A) preparing a delivery system for volatile materials that does not require an energy source;
(B) providing a continuous maintenance level emission of at least one volatile material and / or a temporary enhanced level emission of at least one volatile material;
The delivery system has no heat, gas or current source and the at least one volatile material is not mechanically supplied by aerosol.
The method of claim 3, wherein the volatile material is provided from one of a single source or a composite source.
The delivery system further comprises at least one evaporative surface device having at least some longitudinal exposure;
The method of claim 1, wherein the evaporative surface device is fluidly connected to at least some of the volatile materials.
The method of claim 3, wherein the maintenance level radiation exhibits a uniform intensity until the volatile material is exhausted.
The method of claim 1, wherein human interaction is required to provide the enhanced level radiation.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein when the enhanced level radiation is activated, the delivery system automatically returns to the maintenance level radiation supply without further human interaction.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the evaporative surface device is administered by the consumer using one or more of inversion, pump action, or spring action.
The method of claim 7, further comprising one or more second evaporative surface devices that act to increase the intensity of the enhanced level radiation.
The method of claim 1, wherein the enhanced level radiation exhibits an intensity that is greater than or equal to the intensity of the maintenance level radiation.
The enhanced level radiation is
a) a duration of 10 minutes or less;
b) a duration from about 10 minutes to about 2 hours;
2. The method of claim 1, having an enhanced radiation profile that exhibits one characteristic of c) a duration from about 2 hours to about 24 hours.
The volatile material is
a) be single phase;
b) being multiphase;
c) derived from a single source;
The method of claim 1, wherein the method exhibits one or more characteristics of being derived from a plurality of sources.
The flow of the volatile material to the evaporative surface device is
a) at least somewhat reducing the fraction of at least one volatile material on the evaporative surface device;
b) removal of at least partial clogging of the evaporative surface device;
c) at least some characteristic or precise radiation enhancement using single-phase or multiphase volatile materials;
d) at least some reduction in consumer habits;
e) at least some interactive consumer olfactory experience;
4. The method of claim 3, wherein the method is reversed by initiation of the enhanced level emission mode to produce one or more effects of at least some aesthetically pleasing consumer visual experience.
The method of claim 1, wherein the delivery system comprises a plurality of delivery systems.
Air fresheners, air fresheners, deodorants, deodorants, odor neutralizers, insecticides, insect repellents, drugs, bactericides, disinfectants, mood enhancers, and aromas The method of claim 1, comprising therapy compositions.
(A) preparing a system that does not require an energy source;
The enhanced level radiation is provided by one or more of reversal, pump action, or spring action;
The delivery system comprises:
a) at least one container with at least one fluid reservoir;
b) at least one evaporation surface device opening located in the at least one container having at least some longitudinal exposure;
c) at least one evaporative surface device located at least partially in the at least one evaporative surface device opening and in the at least one fluid reservoir, wherein the at least one evaporative surface device is An evaporation surface device in fluid connection with the volatile material;
d) optionally, at least one bypass tube;
e) optionally comprising one or more second evaporative surface devices;
The delivery system does not have a source of heat, gas, or current and the at least one volatile material is not mechanically supplied by an aerosol.
Human interaction is required to provide the enhanced level radiation;
The method of claim 1, wherein when the enhanced level radiation is activated, the delivery system automatically returns to the maintenance level radiation supply without further human interaction.
The method of claim 15, wherein the container and / or the fluid reservoir comprises a unit dose chamber fluidly connected to the evaporative surface device.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the unit dose chamber is administered by one or more of inversion, pump action, or spring action.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein at least some of the excess volatile material that is not contained in the unit dose chamber is recovered in the fluid reservoir after administration.
16. The bypass tube further comprising at least one bypass tube opening connected to the fluid reservoir to recover at least some of the excess volatile material not supplied to the evaporation surface device. The method described.
The fluid reservoir comprises a single evaporative surface device opening;
21. The method of claim 20, wherein the bypass tube and the evaporative surface device pass inside the evaporative surface device opening or terminate at an inner side of the evaporative surface device opening.
21. The bypass tube according to claim 20, wherein the bypass tube is in fluid communication with at least some of the excess volatile material not contained in one or more of the fluid reservoir, the unit dose chamber, or the evaporation surface device. The method described.
The flow of fluid through the bypass tube or the bypass tube opening is:
a) the flow is at least partially restricted;
21. The method of claim 20, wherein the method exhibits one or more characteristics of being unidirectional.
Additional to recover at least some of the volatile material so that the bypass tube helps to reduce leakage from the container when the container is inverted and / or collapsed from its upright position 24. The method of claim 22, wherein the method functions as a general fluid reservoir.
16. The unit dose chamber provides a controlled volume of the volatile material to the evaporative surface device when the unit dose chamber is at least partially filled with at least some of the volatile material. The method described.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein the delivery system provides a number of standard enhancement level emissions as needed.
The delivery system is fragrances, air fresheners, deodorants, deodorants, odor neutralizers, insecticides, insecticides, drugs, bactericides, disinfectants, mood enhancement 16. The method of claim 15, comprising agents and aromatherapy compositions.
When a controlled volume and / or unit dose of the volatile material is supplied to the evaporative surface device, the enhanced level radiation is measured in terms of the volatility of the volatile material over the lifetime of the delivery system. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the method is substantially uniform.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein when the enhanced level radiation ends, the delivery system automatically returns to the maintenance level radiation supply without further human interaction.
When at least some of the volatile material is supplied to the evaporation surface device, the emission of the maintenance level radiation is substantially uniform in terms of the volatility of the volatile material over the lifetime of the delivery system. The method according to claim 15.
16. The one or more second evaporative surface devices of claim 15, further comprising one or more second evaporative surface devices that are at least partially located in the one or more fluid reservoirs but not submerged in the volatile material. Method.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the enhanced level radiation is provided when the second evaporative surface device is administered by one or more of inversion, pump action, or spring action.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the surface area of the second evaporative surface device is equal to or greater than the surface area of the evaporative surface device.
34. The method of claim 33, wherein the surface area of the second evaporative surface device is about 1 to about 100 times greater than the surface area of the evaporative surface device.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the one or more second evaporative surface devices are in fluid communication with the evaporative surface device.
36. The method of claim 35, wherein the enhanced level radiation comprises volatile material radiation from both the evaporative surface device and the second evaporative surface device.
16. The method of claim 15, having an enhanced radiation profile that exhibits one characteristic of c) a duration from about 2 hours to about 24 hours.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the method exhibits one or more characteristics of being from a plurality of sources.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the delivery system further comprises a ballast to reduce tipping of the delivery system by lowering the center of gravity of the delivery system.
40. The method of claim 39, wherein the ballast is a moving mass source.
40. The method of claim 39, wherein the position of the ballast in the delivery system is adjustable.
42. The method of claim 41, wherein the ballast is automatically placed by gravity.
42. The method of claim 41, wherein the ballast is connected to the delivery system via a sliding mechanism.
The method of claim 15, wherein the pump is a manual pump.
46. The method of claim 45, wherein the manual pump is spring loaded.
46. The method of claim 45, wherein the manual pump is non-aerosol.
46. The method of claim 45, wherein the manual pump is a squeezable bladder.
An evaporation surface device;
A spring retaining device;
Optionally, a braking device,
16. The method of claim 15, further comprising a spring action device comprising means for actuating the spring.
49. The method of claim 48, wherein the spring action device is activated by pulling or pushing the spring from its equilibrium state.
49. The method of claim 48, wherein the elongation of the spring acting device is controlled by a consumer to adjust the enhanced level radiant intensity.
51. The method of claim 50, wherein the maintenance level radiation is provided when the evaporative surface device is set to the equilibrium state.
51. The method of claim 50, wherein the enhanced level radiation is provided when the evaporative surface device is set to a position that is not in equilibrium.
c) at least some characteristic or precise emission enhancement using single-phase or multi-phase volatile materials;
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the method is reversed by initiating the enhanced level radiation mode to produce one or more effects of at least some aesthetically pleasing consumer visual experience.
The method of claim 15, wherein the container further comprises an outer frame.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein the outer frame is removably attached and / or connected to the container.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein the outer frame includes ballast.
57. The method of claim 56, wherein the ballast is connected to the outer frame via a sliding mechanism.
The method of claim 15, wherein the container further comprises a closable vent opening.
59. The method of claim 58, wherein the closable vent opening controls the intensity of the maintenance level radiation.
59. The method of claim 58, wherein the closable vent opening controls the intensity of the enhanced level radiation.
The method of claim 15, wherein the delivery system comprises a plurality of delivery systems.
Air fresheners, air fresheners, deodorants, deodorants, odor neutralizers, insecticides, insect repellents, drugs, bactericides, disinfectants, mood enhancers, and aromas 16. A method according to claim 15 comprising therapy compositions.
(A) preparing a kit;
(B) providing continuous maintenance level radiation of at least one volatile material and / or temporary enhanced level radiation of at least one volatile material into the air;
b) instructions for use;
c) a volatile material delivery system that does not require an energy source comprising at least one volatile material, wherein the delivery system emits a continuous maintenance level of the at least one volatile material, and / or the at least one Providing a temporary enhanced level emission of two volatile materials, the delivery system comprising a delivery system without a source of heat, gas or current, and wherein the volatile material is not mechanically supplied by an aerosol; Method.
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