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Sustained release air freshening device

a technology of air freshening device and suction tube, which is applied in the direction of thin material handling, disinfection, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of shrinkage, brittleness, cracking, etc., and achieve the effect of inhibiting cracking and splitting, minimizing shrinkage, and clear and transparen

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-27
ASHLAND LICENSING & INTPROP LLC
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a new way to release fragrance over a long period of time using a special system made from a mixture of different chemicals. The system is made by combining a polybutadiene compound with other chemicals and then curing it. The resulting mixture has a unique structure that allows for controlled and regulated release of fragrance. The system can be used to create air fresheners that are clear and transparent, and can be personalized by adding different designs or logos. The system also minimizes shrinkage and cracking compared to other fragrance storage compositions. The duration of fragrance release can be controlled by adjusting the combination of fragrance and carrier solvent. Overall, this invention provides a new and improved way to create long-lasting, controlled release air fresheners.

Problems solved by technology

These deficiencies are typically observed as shrinkage, brittleness, and cracking.

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Preparation of Hydroxyl-Functional Michael Adduct

[0054]Into a 1000 ml. cylindrical glass reactor were placed 41.94 g. (0.3223 mol.) ethyl acetoacetate, 41.17 g. (0.3545 mol.) 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, 105.05 g. (0.3545 mol.) trimethylolpropane triacrylate, 1.98 g. (0.00614 mol.) tetrabutylammonium bromide catalyst, and 7.92 g. (0.0557 mol.) glycidyl methacrylate co-catalyst. The flask was fitted with a heating mantle and capped with a reactor cover fitted with a mechanical stirrer, thermometer, and reflux condenser. The reaction mixture was stirred and heated to 95° C. in one hour. The mixture was held at 95° C. and monitored by refractive index and viscosity (Brookfield CAP2000L cone and plate viscometer with Cone #06). After two hours, the refractive index reached 1.4816 (25° C.) and viscosity reached 53.5 poise at 25° C. (500 rpm, 30 sec). The reaction mixture was then cooled to 50° C. and the catalyst was quenched with 1.94 g. (0.00922 mol.) Ebecryl® 168 (UCB Chemicals). The fini...

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Reaction of Michael adduct with Isocyanate-Capped Polybutadiene

[0055]The reactor containing the adduct of Example 1 (1846.6 g) was flushed and blanketed with dry air. To the reactor was added Krasol LBD 2000 (4616.4 g) (toluene diisocyanate polybutadiene prepolymer from Sartomer Company), dibutyltin dilaurate (3.9 g), hydroquinone (0.162 g) and 1,4 naphthoquinone (0.388 g). The mixture was heated with stirring to 80° C. over a one hour period. At the end the hour the pressure in the reactor was reduced 28 mm Hg while the temperature was held constant at 8° C. for 90 minutes. The reactor was brought back to atmospheric conditions. Dipropylene glycol (124.4 g) was added to the mixture. The contents of the reactor were allowed to stir for 30 minutes. A fragrance / solvent blend (3185.4 g) was then added to the reactor along with Irgacure 184 (193.6 g) and Genocure TPO (29.2).

[0056]Sample Preparation

[0057]Approximately 3.5 g of a 33% fragrance / solvent blend containing UV curable, liquid o...

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Abstract

This invention relates to a device that provides controlled release of a fragrant or deodorizing substance: the fragrant or deodorizing substance being solublized with an appropriate carrier solvent within a polymeric matrix. The layers function as protective barriers, semi-permeable membranes, fragrance reservoirs, and adhesives. The device is capable of delivering a fragrance at a controlled rate for a prolonged period of time through the gradual diffusion and release of fragrant material carried by a solvent from a reservoir system to the semi-permeable UV curable, oligomer composition acting a fragrance release regulator. Additionally, the UV curable, oligomeric composition that forms the reservoir and regulating layer can be engineered to be adhesive through cure inhibition. The method of cure inhibition can also be utilized to create internal areas of high and low cross link density to further control the release rate of a fragrance.

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[0001]This is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 967,448 filed on Oct. 18, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a device that provides controlled release of a fragrant or deodorizing substance: the fragrant or deodorizing substance being solublized in a carrier solvent within a polymeric matrix. The device can be mounted in almost any location but it is primarily intended for use inside an automobile by hanging from a rearview mirror or adhering to a window or another substantially flat surface. The device can be transparent so as to be inconspicuous or to permit viewing of an image bearing layer or may be colored by methods known to those skilled in the art.[0004]2. Problems in the Art[0005]Modification of the odor of the surrounding air has long been accomplished through the use of fragrant materials or deodorizing agents to mask and even neutralize offending odors. Malodor has been shown to cause nausea, headac...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61L9/01
CPCA61L9/012Y10T428/1462A61L9/042Y10T428/249958
Inventor HUTCHINGS, DAVID ALLENFECHTER, ROBERT BERNARDTOPLIKAR, EDWARD GERARDHARVEY, RAYMOND SCOTTCASSIDY, ROBERT ANDREWLOCKWOOD, FRANCES ELLENSU, WEN-CHEN
Owner ASHLAND LICENSING & INTPROP LLC
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