Scented Attachment for Containers

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure include an attachment for providing a scent to a container. The scented attachment may be configured for being associated with a container, such as a drink or a food storage container. In one instance, the attachment is of a size or shape so as to fit around a circumference of the container. In another instance, the attachment may be configured for being associated to the container with a suitable attachment mechanism. For instance, the attachment may include a substrate having a first surface comprising an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and a second surface comprising a scent. Systems including a scented attachment and a container, including their methods of use, are also provided.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The current application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 467,888, entitled “Scented Attachment For Drinking Apparatus.” which was filed on Mar. 25, 2011, the entire disclosures of which is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The nasal cavity has specialized sensory cells that mediate olification. The main olfactory system of humans and animals detects volatile chemicals, and the accessory olfactory system detects fluid-phase chemicals. Olfaction like taste is a form of chemoreception. The chemicals that activate the olfactory system, generally at very low concentrations, are called odorants. Accordingly, there is a commonality between the perception of smell and the perception of taste. In fact, in certain instances, the sense of smell may supplement and / or otherwise enhance the sense of taste. For instance, it is well known that maladies affecting the sense of sm...

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[0003]Aspects of the disclosure include an attachment for providing a scent to a container. In certain instances, the scented attachment is configured for being associated with a container, such as a drink or a food storage container. The attachment may be associated with the container in any suitable manner. In one instance, the attachment is of a size or shape so as to fit around a circumference of the container. Thus, the attachment may be a sleeve, a wrap, a ring, or the like. In another instance, the attachment may be configured for being associated to the container with a suitable attachment mechanism. For instance, the attachment may include a substrate having a first and a second surface. The first surface comprises an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and a second surface comprises a scent. In such a manner, a scented agent may be associated with a food or drink container so as to enhance the perception of the taste of the food or drink contained therein, thereby, enhancing the experience and / or ones motivation in eating or drinking. Also provided is a method for its use and a system for providing a scent to a container that includes a scented attachment, as described herein, and a container that is configured for being associated with the container.

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For instance, it is well known that maladies affecting the sense of smell adversely affect the sense of taste.

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