Liquid dispenser with integral wick/emanator assembly
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1. A liquid dispenser comprising:
- a generally planar reservoir for retaining a quantity of liquid to be dispensed;
a generally planar integral wick/emanator assembly comprising;
a wick, extending into said reservoir, for conducting said liquid out of said reservoir; and
an emanator, formed integrally with said wick, for providing a dissipative surface to dispense liquid conducted from said reservoir, wherein the wick/emanator assembly is formed of an absorbent material wherein the liquid is conducted by capillary action to the emanator, where it is evaporated into the atmosphere, and wherein the wick and the emanator are formed integrally from a single piece of absorbent material.
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Abstract
A liquid vapor dispenser is disclosed that includes a two-compartment reservoir for retaining a quantity of liquid to be dispensed, and an integral wick/emanator assembly. The assembly includes a wick, which extends into the reservoir to conduct the liquid out from the reservoir. An emanator is formed integrally with the wick and provides an evaporative surface to dispense the liquid conducted from the reservoir.
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12 Claims
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1. A liquid dispenser comprising:
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a generally planar reservoir for retaining a quantity of liquid to be dispensed; a generally planar integral wick/emanator assembly comprising; a wick, extending into said reservoir, for conducting said liquid out of said reservoir; and an emanator, formed integrally with said wick, for providing a dissipative surface to dispense liquid conducted from said reservoir, wherein the wick/emanator assembly is formed of an absorbent material wherein the liquid is conducted by capillary action to the emanator, where it is evaporated into the atmosphere, and wherein the wick and the emanator are formed integrally from a single piece of absorbent material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A dirt-collection bag comprising:
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a bag for receiving and retaining dirt; a liquid vapor dispenser comprising; a generally planar reservoir for retaining a quantity of liquid to be dispensed; a generally planar integral wick/emanator assembly comprising; a wick, extending into said reservoir, for conducting said liquid out of said reservoir; and an emanator, formed integrally with said wick, for providing an evaporative surface to dispense liquid conducted from said reservoir, wherein the wick/emanator assembly is formed of an absorbent material wherein the liquid is conducted by capillary action to the emanator, where it is evaporated into the atmosphere, and wherein the wick and the emanator are formed integrally from a single piece of absorbent material, whereby said liquid vapor dispenser dispenses a scent-producing air freshener. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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