Methods for designing, making, and using a personal appliance for producing water vapor

A user and appliance technology, applied in the field of designing, manufacturing and using personal appliances for generating water vapor, can solve problems such as being unsuitable for portable appliances, and achieve the effects of convenient means, relieving nasal congestion, and solving diseases

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-14
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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But none of them are suitable for use as a portable appliance to achieve the desired environment including water vapor

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[0166] Similar to use for Great Value TM A suitable container of branded coffee creamer (8 oz. net), available from a Wal-Mart store with a product similar to that found in Figure 1A The appearance and shape depicted in (along with the screw cap described in more detail below). The container was fabricated from high density polypropylene and had an internal volume of approximately 400 cubic centimeters. The container is molded into an easy-to-handle shape and is capable of accepting a suitable screw cap (or top) (also similar to that found in Figure 1A representative form depicted in , but without a plunger protruding through the top wall).

[0167] Identifiers are 11 mil Thermo- Coex Plasti-Shield polystyrene shrink wrap is available from American Fuji Seal, 1051 Bloomfield Road, Bardstown, KY 40004. Two layers of this material are applied to the outer surface of the container sidewall. To do this wrap a 240mm x 122mm piece to produce its ends using 0.5″ Plate with #94...

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Abstract

Disclosed are methods for designing and employing a portable device for effecting a desired environment proximate to the device (including carrying out such methods under business arrangements encompassing two or more business entities). The effected environment includes, in part, temporary increases in the amount of water vapor as the device emits water vapor over some time duration, typically from about 1 or 2 minutes or so to about 15 to 30 minutes or so. Heat from a chemical heating engine is employed to drive off the water vapor. The device may also emit one or more ingredients adapted to be detected by olfaction. The device may be used to help address symptoms of various ailments, e.g., cold, flu, allergies, sinusitis, and the like. Also, the device may be employed to help promote a desired emotive state for the user of the device. The device promotes one or more desired states through auditory, tactile, visual, and / or olfactory signals. Furthermore, the device may be used to open pores in skin; or to treat skin or tissue.

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Background technique [0001] People depend on healthy, hygienic and well-being products as part of their daily lives. [0002] Some people use devices to introduce heat, humidity, aromatic materials, or some combination thereof into the air. Some devices are powered by electricity. For example, a person plugs an electric air freshener into an electrical outlet to trigger the device, thereby releasing a fragrance material. Or people plug an electric humidifier into an electrical outlet to humidify a room. Other devices do not use electrical energy but release volatile materials over time. For example, stick-on air fresheners typically have a plastic housing that can be opened to expose an internal cake that evaporates over time to release a material that can be smelled. People also burn incense to introduce a pleasant aroma to a room. [0003] Each of these products is effective to a certain extent. But none of them are suitable for use as a portable appliance to achieve t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L9/02A61L9/03
CPCA61M11/041A61M2011/047A61L9/02A61L9/037A61M11/047A61M11/042A61M11/065A61L9/03
Inventor H·F·维拉斯奎兹F·G·德鲁克B·A·杭德尔M·菲利普K·L·埃福生J·D·麦克马纳斯S·英格利希N·A·雷D·威玛拉苏瑞亚K·E·G·王
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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