Patent ID: 7277626

Claim:
An air freshener comprising: a circuit having a plurality of light emitting diodes and at least one resistor wherein said at least one resistor is disposed in a heating block; electrical connectors coupled to said circuit to receive current from a power source and to provide said current to said circuit; a container for holding a substance to be heated; a housing which contains said circuit further comprising a socket for attaching said container; a semi-cylindrically shaped decorative cover attached to said housing which partially surrounds said housing and at least a portion of said container such that a gap is formed between said decorative cover, said container and said housing; wherein said housing and said container are at least partially located within the circumference of said semi-cylinder; wherein said decorative cover is incapable of dissipating fragnance; wherein said decorative cover is illuminated by said plurality of light emitting diodes; and wherein said at least one resistor heats said heating block so as to heat said substance held by said container thereby accelerating the emission of an aroma associated with said substance and wherein said at least one resistor also limits said current provided to said plurality of light emitting diodes.