Device which uses air to produce olfactory auditory convergence and method of use

Abstract

A device which uses air to produce olfactory auditory convergence includes a compressible body which has an internal cavity which contains the air. A noise making mechanism is connected to the compressible body. An odor producing material is disposed within the internal cavity. When the compressible body is compressed, the air is expelled from the internal cavity and passes through the noise making mechanism causing it to make noise, the expelled air contains an odor from the odor producing material. In an embodiment, the device is connected to a target article such as a toy.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the filing benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 855,913, filed May 28, 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention pertains generally to olfactory auditory convergence, and more particularly to a device which produces same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Olfactory auditory convergence is the perceptual interplay between olfactory (smell) and auditory (sound) stimuli. The neural mechanisms relating to smelling and hearing at the same time is a perception or sense experience created from the convergence of sounds and smells in the brain. Simultaneous smell and sound stimuli can be used to create a desired interplay.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is directed to a device which uses air to produce olfactory auditory convergence. The device consists of noise maker, such as used in toys, which has an odor producing ...

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[0004]The present invention is directed to a device which uses air to produce olfactory auditory convergence. The device consists of noise maker, such as used in toys, which has an odor producing material located inside the body of the noise maker. The odor producing material can be placed in the noise maker either during or after manufacture. In an embodiment, the noise maker, or a portion thereof, can be disconnected from the body of the noise maker in order to introduce the odor producing material therein. When activated by compression (such as by pressing, grasping, squeezing, chewing, biting, etc.) the device simultaneously produces noise and releases the odor of the odor producing material. In various embodiments the odor producing material can be an essential oil or a synthetic pheromone, the odor producing longevity of which is increased by virtue of enclosure within the noise maker. The device can be utilized in articles such as plush (stuffed), plastic, or rubber toys and the like of any size, which are typically be used by children or animals. The present invention keeps the attention and stimulation of the user, usually but not limited to pets and children, by means of sound and smell combined. Pets and children respond well to sound and smell as these are the two most prevalent senses for animals. Dogs respond emotionally and physically well to essential oil(s) and synthetic pheromone(s), which in turn promotes a positive physical and mental health benefit.

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When activated by compression (such as by pressing, grasping, squeezing, chewing, biting, etc.) the device simultaneously produces noise and releases the odor of the odor producing material.

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