MULTI-SENSORY PRODUCT COMBINING REEDS, VOLATILE ACTIVES DIFFUSION, FORM-WITHIN-A-FORM CONSTRUCTION, AND LIGHT SHOW CAPABILITIES

• US 20110148329A1
• Filed: 10/29/2008
• Published: 06/23/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: SC Johnson & Son Incorporated
• Original Assignee: SC Johnson & Son Incorporated
• Inventors: Harrity, Kevin, Conway, Simon M., Walter, Scott D., Carlson, David R., Demarest, Scott W.
• Granted Patent: US 8,746,505 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 315/313
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2033 using a fan
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2044 Holders or dispensers for liquid insecticide, e.g. using wicks
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/205 using vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic or piezoelectric atomizers
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2072 combined with a fan
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2077 using an electrical resistance as heat source A01M1/2083 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2209/12 Lighting means
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/037 comprising a wick
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/122 comprising a fan
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/127 comprising a wick

Abstract

A multi-sensory product able to disperse chemical actives using reeds or other wicks, as well as providing a light show is disclosed. The product includes a form-within-a-form design wherein the inner form or vase is able to store the chemical actives, as well as mount the reeds or other wicks. The outer vase complements the aesthetics of the inner vase while at the same time concealing the electronics of the device. The electronics of the device can include a power source, as well as a circuit board for driving LEDs mounted thereon. The LEDs can generate a light show which can be refracted and diffused through the glass or polymer material forming the inner and outer vases thereby creating an aesthetically pleasing and multi-sensory experience through the use of the product.

Claims

1. A multi-sensory dispenser, comprising:

an outer form defining an interior space;

an inner form having an open top disposed outside of the interior space of the outer form and a closed bottom disposed within the interior space of the outer form;

a volatile active disposed in one of the inner and outer forms; and

a light source disposed in a bottom portion of one of the inner and outer forms.

2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the outer form comprises a base that houses the light source.

3. The dispenser of claim 2, wherein the base is detachable.

4. The dispenser of claim 1, further comprising at least one reed having a bottom end inserted into the inner form and in contact with the volatile active.

5. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the light source comprises at least one LED.

6. The dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a circuit board in operative association with the light source.

7. The dispenser of claim 6, wherein the circuit board comprises a memory for storing at least one preprogrammed light show and a processor that controls the at least one LED to display the light show.

8. The dispenser of claim 6, wherein the circuit board comprises a switch that is activated by a sliding movement of the inner form toward the bottom of the outer form.

9. The dispenser of claim 6, wherein the circuit board comprises a switch that is activated by a rotational movement of the inner form.

10. A multi-sensory dispenser, comprising:

a base having a top recess;

an inner form having an open top and a closed bottom, the bottom comprising a lock shaped to be matably received in the top recess of the base;

a volatile active disposed in the inner form; and

a light source disposed in the base.

11. The dispenser of claim 10, further comprising an outer form upwardly extending from the base around the inner form.

12. The dispenser of claim 10, wherein the light source comprises at least one LED.

13. The dispenser of claim 10, further comprising a circuit board in operative association with the light source.

14. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein the circuit board comprises a memory for storing at least one preprogrammed light show and a processor that controls the at least one LED to display the light show.

15. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein the circuit board comprises a switch that is activated by a sliding movement of the inner form toward the base.

16. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein the circuit board comprises a switch that is activated by a rotational movement of the inner form.

17. A multi-sensory dispenser, comprising:

an outer form;

an inner form, the inner and outer forms defining an air passageway therebetween;

a volatile active disposed in one of the inner and outer forms;

a light source disposed in a bottom portion of one of the inner and outer forms; and

an air flow enhancer mounted on a bottom portion of one of the inner and outer forms to facilitate air flow through the air passageway.

18. The dispenser of claim 17, wherein the light source comprises at least one LED.

19. The dispenser of claim 17, further comprising a circuit board in operative association with the light source.

20. The dispenser of claim 19, wherein the circuit board comprises a memory for storing at least one preprogrammed light show and a processor that controls the at least one LED to display the light show.