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Method for activating scents from a scented coupon by means of a coupon dispenser

  • US 6,123,221 A
  • Filed: 08/06/1998
  • Issued: 09/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for dispensing and activating scented coupons as they are removed from a coupon dispenser, said method comprising:

  • a) stacking said scented coupons in the coupon dispenser,each said scented coupon comprising;

    a bottom sheet, an edge, a top flap integrally and continuously connected along the folded edge to said bottom sheet, a microenscapsulated scent positioned between said bottom sheet and said flap, and a light adhesive positioned between said bottom sheet and said flap, said light adhesive allowing the top flap and the bottom sheet to be held together until it is removed from the dispenser by means of the flap; and

    b) pulling said top flap from the bottom sheet to remove said scented coupon from said dispenser, said pulling action separating the adhered flap and sheet, thereby further breaking the microcapsules holding the scent as the adhesive tugs on the microcapsules thereby releasing the scent as the scented coupon is removed from the dispenser.

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