Diffusion device and method of diffusing
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1. A diffusion device, comprising:
- a bottom portion having a bottom cover disposed thereon;
a top portion having a top cover disposed atop the bottom portion;
a pump assembly disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover; and
first, second, and third arm portions extending from the pump assembly, wherein the first, second, and third arm portions include first, second, and third piezoelectric devices, respectively, attached thereto.
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Abstract
A diffusion device comprises a bottom portion having a bottom cover disposed thereon. The device further includes a top portion having a top cover disposed atop the bottom portion and a pump assembly disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover. First, second, and third arm portions extend from the pump assembly, wherein the first, second, and third arm portions include first, second, and third piezoelectric devices, respectively, attached thereto.
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1. A diffusion device, comprising:
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a bottom portion having a bottom cover disposed thereon;
a top portion having a top cover disposed atop the bottom portion;
a pump assembly disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover; and
first, second, and third arm portions extending from the pump assembly, wherein the first, second, and third arm portions include first, second, and third piezoelectric devices, respectively, attached thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A diffusion device, comprising:
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a top portion having a top cover and a bottom portion having a bottom cover, wherein the top cover is disposed atop the bottom cover, thereby forming a cavity therebetween;
a container disposed in cavity, wherein the container includes an active material therein and a wick extending therefrom;
a spring-loaded pump assembly slidingly connected to the bottom cover and including a piezoelectric element extending therefrom;
wherein when the top cover is inserted over the spring-loaded pump assembly, the pump assembly moves downwardly such that the piezoelectric element is moved into contact with the wick extending from the container and when the cover is removed, the pump assembly moves upwardly and out of contact with the wick. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of diffusing first, second, and third active materials from a diffusion device, the method comprising the steps of:
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selecting an intensity level for dispersion of the active material(s), wherein the intensity level is determined by the time between active material emissions; and
selecting from one of five different modes of operation including emitting the first active material;
emitting the second active material;
emitting the third active material;
alternating between emission of at least two of the first, second, and third active materials based on a first predetermined duration; and
alternating between emission of at least two of the first, second, and third active materials based on a second predetermined duration. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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