Method and apparatus for dual-outlet vapor dispenser

a vapor dispenser and dual-outlet technology, applied in the direction of lighting and heating apparatus, coupling device connection, heating type, etc., can solve the problems of obstructing the access and use of one or more wall outlets, reducing or eliminating the ability to use the electrical outlet or outlet into which it is plugged, and unsatisfactory known vapor dispensers of this typ

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-16
DIAL CORPORATION
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Benefits of technology

The device maintains the functionality of the electrical receptacle, is less noticeable, and allows for the use of other devices to be plugged into the same outlets, providing stable and inconspicuous fragrance delivery while minimizing obstruction.

Problems solved by technology

Known vapor-dispensing devices of this type may be unsatisfactory in a number of respects.
For example, various vapor-dispensing devices (e.g., room freshener's and the like) that interface with wall outlets may lack stability, may be undesirably noticeable, and / or may obstruct access to and use of one or more of the wall outlets.
That is, one disadvantage of known vapor dispensers is that, when it is plugged into a wall outlet, the ability to use the electrical outlet or outlets into which it is plugged is reduced or eliminated by the virtue of dispenser geometry or other factors.

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[0016] The following description is of exemplary embodiments of the invention only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description is intended to provide a convenient illustration for implementing various embodiments of the invention. As will become apparent, various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described in these embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. For example, in the context of the present invention, the method and apparatus hereof find particular use in connection with air freshening vaporizer systems. However, generally speaking, various volatizable materials such as insect repellants, deodorizers, sanitizers, and / or the like are suitable for use in accordance with the present invention.

[0017] In general, the present invention provides a multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device (e.g., a dual-o...

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A multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device is configured to interface with an electrical receptacle such that the functionality of that outlet is substantially maintained. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vapor-dispensing device is configured to connect to an electrical receptacle having at least one outlet. The vapor-dispensing device comprises a housing having a first device outlet and a second device outlet, the housing being attachable to the outlet.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 222,501 entitled “Methods and Apparatus for Dual-Outlet Vapor Dispenser” filed Aug. 16, 2002 and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 640,140 entitled Method and Apparatus for a Dual-Outlet Vapor-Dispenser filed Aug. 13, 2003 which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to vapor-dispensing devices and, more particularly, to a multiple-outlet vapor-dispensing device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Vapor-dispensing products typically include a volatizable material and a transport system configured to facilitate evaporation of the volatizable material into the surrounding air. For example, in some systems, a liquid is contained in a reservoir bottle; in others, a wax material is used. The housing, which protrudes from a wall outlet, facilitates the evaporation of the volatizable material into the envi...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01M1/20A61L9/03A61L9/04A61L9/12H01R13/443H01R13/66
CPCA01M1/2077A61L9/03H01R13/6616A61L9/12H01R13/443A61L9/048
InventorHE, MENGTAO PETETRIPLETT, CARLCONWAY, MARY
OwnerDIAL CORPORATION