A perfume container for religious practices

Abstract

A perfume container comprising a first compartment for holding a perfume, and a fluid dispensing mechanism fluidly connected to the first compartment wherein the perfume container further comprises a counting device, comprising at least one controller engageable by a user; and a second compartment for storing a dental cleaning device.

Description

The invention pertains to a multipurpose perfume container. The teachings of the prophet of Islam have profoundly influenced practices aimed at enhancing personal cleanliness and spiritual mindfulness. Among these, the application of fragrances is traditionally valued for creating a serene atmosphere during prayers. Simultaneously, tools such as prayer beads and oral hygiene devices, notably the miswak, signify deeprooted symbols of devotion and personal care. In the prior art, the usage of perfumes, miswak, and prayer accessories has been. common. across various cultures, especially within Islamic traditions. Historically, fragrance application has involved manual methods or stationary implements like incense burners, often lacking portability and convenience. Similarly, the miswak, though recognized for its efficacy in oral hygiene, is limited by its traditional form, reducing its modern practicality. Prayer beads, central to meditation and focus, remain largely unmodified from their sacred role, missing technical enhancements to improve usability. Additionally, Muslims encounter challenges in tracking and confirming the completion of their daily prayers, which are structured as Fajr (predawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Traditional methods, such as manual counting' with. prayer beads, often fall short in providing an efficient and consistent solution for maintaining discipline and adherence to prayer schedules. The present invention addresses these limitations by proposing a perfume container as an integrated solution for an enhanced user conveniency. _ 2 _ According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a perfume container comprising a first compartment for holding a perfume, and a fluid dispensing mechanism fluidly connected to the first compartment. The perfume container further comprises a counting device comprising at least one controller engageable by a user for incrementing said counting device by at least one count and / or for resetting said counting device to at least 0. The counting device is operable independently from the fluid dispensing mechanism.of the perfume container, wherein the user may engage the at least one controller to count the prayers he has done or doing without necessarily having to operate the fluid dispensing mechanism of the perfume container at the same time. Combining a perfume container with a prayer counting device significantly improves the user convenience i.e. the user can seamlessly dispense a perfume fluid while performing and counting prayers without the need to reach for a second device. In an even more convenient embodiment of the invention, the perfume container may comprise a second compartment for storing a dental cleaning device. Advantageously, one edge of the second compartment may be rotatably attached via at least one hinge to an external wall of the first compartment, wherein. an. opening' of the second compartment is covered by the external wall of the first compartment when the second compartment is closed. This allows the user to insert and remove the dental cleaning device conveniently by rotating the second compartment hingedly around its edge. The skilled person in the art will appreciate that the hinge can be attached using various methods, such as bolting, adhesive bonding, welding, or fastening with nails and / or rivets, and the hinges may be preloaded, without being limited to these techniques. _ 3 _ In an alternative embodiment, the second compartment comprises a lid rotatably attached to the second compartment via at least one hinge for opening and closing said second compartment. This is convenient, due to the fact that there may not be a need for the second compartment to hingedly rotate, and may make it even more convenient for the user to put in and / or take out the dental cleaning device by simply opening and closing the lid to remove or insert a dental cleaning device. The counting device may be a digital counting device or may be a mechanical counting device, but is not limited to either device as any counting device that is able to count the amount of prayers is sufficient for this purpose. A digital counting device may be advantageous due to the fact that it enables a compact design but may necessitate an electric power source in order to function. A mechanical counting device may be advantageous due to the fact that it does not require any electrical source, but may complicate the design of the perfume bottle due to the use nechanical elements, and may be more sensitive to wear and tear. In one embodiment, the at least one controller may comprise a first pressable button for incrementing the counting device by at least one count, enabling the user to count the amount of prayers done using the perfume container embodiment. The at least one controller may also comprises a second pressable button, for resetting at least one count on the counting device to at least 0. This may be implemented such that the button counts down incrementally, starting from the amount of prayers the user has done when pressing the second pressable button, or such that the button immediately resets the at least one count to O. Advantageously, this allows the user to reset the amount of prayers in a certain timeframe, such as once a day or once an hour. _ 4 _ In one embodiment, the at least one controller may comprise a scrolling wheel for incrementing the counting device by at least one count following' at least one turn. of said scrolling wheel. A. scrolling wheel may allow the user to conveniently increment the counting device back and forth without the use of buttons. This design is particularly beneficial for users who experience anxiety or discomfort with traditional pressable buttons, a condition known as 'koumpounophobia' in the state of the art. By minimizing reliance on physical buttons, this approach directly addresses such psychological barriers. Notably, the late Steve Jobs, who was famously averse to buttons and rumored to have this uncommon phobia, championed designs that emphasized touchbased or buttonfree interfaces. Additionally, for the Islamic community, this design holds additional significance as it aligns with the principles of simplicity and cleanliness emphasized in religious practices. The absence of physical buttons reduces potential hygiene concerns during ritual cleanliness (wudu), ensuring a more seamless and spiritually mindful interaction. with the device. Resetting the counting device may also be done by rotating the wheel in a rotational direction opposite to that for incrementing the count of the counting device. In one embodiment, the electric power source may comprise a battery. This has the advantage that the perfume container maintains its mobility and does not have to be plugged into a stationary power source. In one embodiment, the battery may be rechargeable, so that the user may simply be able to recharge the counting device instead of having to replace the battery after it has depleted its user. The user may also have the possibility to recharge a phone or other electronic devices using the battery integrated in the perfume container of this current invention. _ 5 _ In one embodiment, the counting device is electrically connected to the battery, which is advantageous when the counting device is a digital counting device. In one embodiment, the counting device comprises a screen, such as a digital or a mechanical screen, for displaying counts of the counting device, visually displaying the amount of prayers done by the user which may be advantageous due to the fact that the user can conveniently read if they have done the amount of prayers done. In one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a dental cleaning device receivable in the second compartment, so that the user may not have to provide a selfprovided dental cleaning device. The dental cleaning device may be a nüswak. Unlike other dental cleaning devices, such as toothbrushes, the miswak does not require toothpaste or water for effective use, making it ideal for maintaining oral cleanliness in diverse settings, including during preparation for prayer. The person skilled in the art will appreciate that the use of the miswak aligns with the requirements of Islamic practices, where cleanliness is emphasized. as a prerequisite for prayer, enabling 'users to fulfill these obligations conveniently and hygienically, even in resourcelimited environments. In one embodiment, the fluid container comprises a valve, such as a capillary valve, for fluidly refilling and / or draining said first compartment, which may allow the user to fill the perfume container with any perfume to their liking, and may enable the user to reuse the perfume container. _ 6 _ In one embodiment, the fluid dispensing mechanism includes a spray fluid dispenser, enabling the convenient application of perfume via a controlled spray. In another embodiment, the fluid dispensing mechanism may be a rollon fluid dispenser, allowing convenient application of the perfume with little to no wastage. In one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a removable sealing cap, configured to at least partially cover the dispensing mechanism, containing the dissipation of perfume over time in order to maintain its quality. In one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a light source on an external surface of said perfume container, wherein said light source is electrically connected. to the battery. The light source may act as a flashlight suitable for the user when they desire to pray in the dark. In one embodiment, the second compartment may comprise at least one aeration opening. Optionally, the at least one aeration opening is coverable by a grate or a grill to protect it from debris. An aeration opening, or an air vent, allows for air circulation and refreshment to reduce humidity inside the second compartment, leading to a quicker drying of the dental device while reducing the chances of mold accumulation on said dental device. This is particularly advantageous when the dental device is a Iniswak, known. to maintain. its exquisite dental cleaning properties when kept dry. In one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a compass for indicating the direction of Mecca. In one embodiment, the perfume container may comprise a clock and an audio speaker device for timely broadcasting a _ 7 _ prayer call, Athan. The clock might be internal i.e. with or without a screen display. In one embodiment, the perfume container may comprise a finger ring attached to a surface of said perfume bottle for attaching the perfume bottle to a finger of the user. The accompanying drawing, which is incorporated into and forms a part of the specification, illustrates one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the invention. The drawing is only for the purpose of illustrating one or more embodiments of the invention and is not to be construed as limiting the invention. In the drawing: figure 1 depicts a front view of the perfume container, displaying the first compartment for holding a perfume and the second compartment for storing a dental cleaning device; and figure 2a provides an isometric perspective of the perfume container in an open configuration, displaying the rotation of the container using a hinge; figure 2b provides an isometric perspective of the perfume container with a lid in an open configuration, displaying the rotation of the lid using a hinge. Whenever in the figures the same reference numerals are applied, these numerals refer to the same parts. Figure 1 depicts a perfume container 1 according to the invention from a front perspective, comprising a first compartment 1.1 for _ 8 _ holding a perfume in liquid of gaseous form, and a fluid dispensing mechanism 2 fluidly connected to the first compartment 1.1. Said fluid dispensing mechaniæn 2 may be a spray or a rollon device. A sealing cap 3 may be cover said fluid dispensing mechanism 2 for protection. The perfume container 1 further comprises a counting device 4, comprising at least one controller 4.1, 4.2 engageable by a user, and a second compartment 1.2 for storing a dental cleaning device 5. The counting device comprises a screen conveniently placed on the surface of the perfume container visible to the user. The at least one controller may also be placed on the surface of the perfume container in an ergonomical way i.e. in the region where the users finger tips touch when holding the perfume container. The dental cleaning device 5 such as a miswak is receivable in the second compartment 1.2 which may comprise aeration openings 10 for reducing the humidity inside the second compartment 1.2 and allowing the dental cleaning device 5 to dry relatively quicker. The first compartment 1.1 may comprise a valve for draining and / or refilling a perfume liquid or gas from / to the first compartment 1.1. This prolongs the usability life of the perfume container and allows not only to recharge the perfume container with perfume, but also for changing the perfume according to the users taste. In one embodiment of the perfume container, the counting device 4 is a digital counting device 4 or a mechanical counting device 4. In one embodiment the perfume container comprises a battery. The battery is preferably rechargeable, and the counting device 4 is preferably connected to said battery. In one embodiment, the counting device 4 comprises a digital screen, for displaying counts of the counting device 4. _9_ In one embodiment, the at least one controller 4.1, 4.2 comprises a first pressable button. 4.1 for incrementing' the counting device by at least one count. In one embodiment, the at least one controller 4.1, 4.2 comprises a second pressable button 4.2, for resetting at least one count on the counting device to at least 0. In one embodiment, the at least one controller 4.1, 4.2 comprises a scrolling wheel for incrementing the counting device by at least one count following at least one turn of said scrolling wheel. In one embodiment, the perfume bottle comprises a dental cleaning device 5 receivable in the second compartment 1.2. It is preferred that the dental cleaning device is a miswak 5. In one embodiment, the fluid container 1.1 comprises a valve 8 for fluidly refilling and / or draining said first compartment 1.1. In one embodiment, the fluid dispensing mechanism is a spray fluid dispenser or is a rollon fluid dispenser. In one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a removable sealing' cap 4, configured. to at least partially cover the dispensing mechanism 2. In. one embodiment, the perfume container comprises a light source on an external surface of said perfume container, wherein said light source is electrically connected to the battery. Referring to Figure 2a, an isometric view of the perfume container is displayed, where one edge of the second compartment 1.2 is rotatably attached via at least one hinge 6 to an external _ 10 _ wall of the first compartment 1.1 wherein an opening 11 of the second compartment 1.2 is covered by the external wall of the first compartment 1.1 when the second compartment 1.2 is closed. In this embodiment, the user may open the second compartment 1.2 by simply rotating it 1.2 away from the first compartment 1.1. The at least one hinge 6 may be preloaded in such a way that it resist to the rotational movement of the second compartment 1.2 away from the first compartment 1.1. Optionally, the second compartment 1.2 may comprise a first lock 12 for locking it 1.2 to the first compartment 1.1. Referring to Figure 2b, an isometric view of the perfume container is displayed, wherein the second compartment 1.2 comprises a lid 7 hingedly attached to the second compartment 1.2 for opening and closing said second compartment 1.2. The at least one hinge 6 may be preloaded in such a way that it resist to the rotational movement of the lid 7 away from the second compartment 1.1. Optionally, the lid 7 may comprise a second lock 13 for locking it 7 to the second compartment 1.2. Although the invention has been discussed in the foregoing' with reference to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the invention is not restricted to this particular embodiment which can be varied in many ways without departing from the invention. The discussed exemplary embodiment shall therefore not be used to construe the appended claims strictly in accordance therewith. On the contrary the embodiment is merely intended to explain the wording of the appended claims without intent to limit the claim to this exemplary embodiment. The scope of protection of the invention shall therefore be construed in accordance with the appended claims only, wherein a possible ambiguity in the wording of the claims shall be resolved using this exemplary embodiment. _ 11 _ Variations and modifications of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the art and it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications and equivalents. The entire disclosures of all references, applications, patents, and publications cited above are hereby incorporated by reference. Unless specifically stated as being essential above, none of the various components or the interrelationship thereof are essential to the operation of the invention. Rather, desirable results can be achieved by substituting various components and / or reconfiguration of their relationships with one another. Aspects of the invention are itemized in the following section. 1. A perfume container (1) comprising a first compartment (1.1) for holding a perfume, and a fluid dispensing mechanism (2) fluidly connected to the first compartment (1.1), characterized in that the perfume container (1) comprises a counting device (4) comprising at least one controller (4.1, 4.2) engageable by a user for incrementing said counting device by at least one count and / or for resetting said counting device to at least 0. 2. The perfume container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a second compartment (1.2) for storing a dental cleaning device (5). 3. The perfume container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a first edge of the second compartment (1.2) is rotatably attached to an external wall of the first compartment (1.1) via at least one hinge (6), wherein an opening of the second compartment (1.2) is covered by the external wall of the first compartment (1.1) when the second compartment (1.2) is closed. _ 12 _ 4. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second compartment (1.2) comprises a first lock (12) placed on a second edge of the second compartment (1.2) for locking said second compartment (1.2) with the first compartment (1.2). 5. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second compartment (1.2) comprises a lid. (7) rotatably attached. to the second compartment (1.2) via at least one hinge (6) for opening and closing said second compartment (1.2). 6. The perfume container (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the lid (7) comprises second lock (13) for locking said lid (7) with the second compartment (1.2). 7. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one hinge (6) is a springloaded hinge (6). 8. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the counting device (4) is a digital counting device (4) or a mechanical counting device (4). 9. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one controller (4.1, 4.2) comprises a first pressable button (4.1) for incrementing the counting device by at least one count. 10. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one controller (4.1, 4.2) comprises a second pressable button (4.2), for resetting at least one count on the counting device (4) to at least 0. _ 13 _ 11. The perfume container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one controller (4.1, 4.2) comprises a scrolling wheel for incrementing' the counting device (4) by at least one count following at least one turn of said scrolling wheel. 12. The perfume container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one controller (4.1, 4.2) is placed on a surface of the perfume container (1) in a region touchable by at least one fingertip of a user when holding the perfume container. 13. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a battery. 14. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the battery is rechargeable. 15. The perfume container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the counting device (4) is electrically connected to the battery. 16. The perfume container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the counting device (4) comprises a screen, for displaying counts of the counting device (4). 17. The perfume container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container (1) comprises a dental cleaning device (5) receivable in the second compartment (1.2). _ 14 _ 18. The perfume container (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the dental cleaning device (5) is a miswak (5). 19. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first compartment (1.1) comprises a valve (8) for fluidly refilling and / or draining said first compartment (1.1). 20. The perfume container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fluid dispensing mechanism (2) is a spray fluid dispenser or a rollon fluid dispenser or a brush fluid dispenser. 21. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a removable sealing cap (3), configured to at least partially cover the dispensing mechanism (2). 22. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a light source (9) on an external surface of said perfume container (1), wherein said light source (9) is electrically connected to the battery. 23. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second compartment (1.2) comprises at least one aeration opening (10). 24. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one aeration opening (10) is coverable by a grate or a grill. _15_ 25. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a compass. 26. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a clock and an audio speaker device. 27. The perfume container (1) of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perfume container comprises a finger ring attached to a surface of said perfume container for attaching the perfume container to a finger of the user. _ 16 _

Claims

1. A perfume holder (1) comprising a first compartment (1.1) for holding a perfume, and a fluid delivery mechanism (2) that is fluid connected to the first compartment (1.1), characterised by the perfume holder (1) comprises a counting device (4) which at least includes a controller (4.1, 4.2) that can be adjusted by a user be enabled to provide the counting device with at least one to increase count and / or to set the counting device to at least 0 to reset.

2. The perfume holder (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the perfume holder has a second compartment (1.2) includes for storing a dental cleaning device (5).

3. Perfume holder (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a first edge of the second compartment (1.2) is rotatably attached to an outer wall of the first compartment (1.1) via at least one hinge (6), whereby an opening of the second compartment (1.2) is covered through the outer wall of the first compartment (1.1) when the second compartment (1.2) is closed.

4. Perfume holder (1) according to one of the preceding conclusions, characterized by the second compartment (1.2) a first lock (12) includes that is placed on a second edge of the second compartment (1.2) to said second compartment (1.2) to be locked with the first compartment (1.2).

5. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized by the second compartment (1.2) a cover (7) which is rotatably attached to the second _ 17 _ compartment (1.2) via at least one hinge (6) to said to open and close the second compartment (1.2).

6. Perfume holder (1) according to claim 4, characterized because the cover (7) includes a second lock (13) to Lock the lid (7) with the second compartment (1.2).

7. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the at least one hinge (6) is a spring-loaded hinge (6).

8. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the counting device (4) has a digital counting device (4) or a mechanical counting device (4).

9. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterised in that the at least one regulator (4.1, 4.2) includes a first pressable button (4.1) to to increase the counting device by at least one count.

10. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterised in that the at least one regulator (4.1, 4.2) includes a second pressable button (4.2), to at least one count on the counting device (4) to reset to ten least 0.

11. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterised in that the at least one regulator (4.1, 4.2) includes a toggle wheel to count the counting device (4) with ten to increase at least one count after at least one turn of the tumbling wheel.

12. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterised in that the at least one regulator (4.1, 4.2) on a surface of the perfume holder (1) is _ 18 _ placed in an area that is contactable by at least one a user's fingertip when holding the perfume holder.

13. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the perfume holder contains a battery includes.

14. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized by the battery being rechargeable.

15. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the counting device (4) is electrically is connected to the battery.

16. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the counting device (4) has a screen includes, for displaying at least a count of the counting device (4).

17. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the perfume holder (1) has a dental cleaning device (5) includes that which can be incorporated into the second compartment (1.2).

18. Perfume holder (1) according to claim 4, characterized because the tooth cleaning device (5) is a miswak (5).

19. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized by the first compartment (1.1) includes a valve (8) for filling with liquid and / or emptying the first compartment (1.1).

20. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized by the fluid delivery mechanism _19_ (2) a spray liquid dispenser or a roller liquid dispenser or a brush liquid dispenser.

21. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the perfume holder has a Removable end cap (3) includes, which is configured to at least partially cover the release mechanism (2).

22. Perfume holder (1) according to any of the preceding conclusions, characterized in that the perfume holder has a light source (9) includes on an outer surface of the perfume holder (1), where the light source (9) is electrically connected to the battery.

23. The perfume holder (1) of one of the previous conclusions, characterized by the second compartment (1.2) comprises at least one ventilation opening (10).

24. Perfume holder (1) of one of the previous conclusions, characterised in that at least one ventilation opening (10) can be covered by a grille or a grill.

25. Perfume holder (1) of one of the previous conclusions, characterized by the fact that the perfume holder is a compass includes.

26. Perfume holder (1) of one of the previous conclusions, characterized in that the perfume holder has a clock and a audio loudspeaker device includes.

27. Perfume holder (1) of one of the previous conclusions, characterized by the perfume holder having a finger ring includes that which is attached to a surface of the perfume holder _20_ to attach the perfume holder to the user's finger to confirm.