Fragrance Applicator With Reloadable Fragrance Cartridge

Abstract

A fragrance applicator has a fragrance delivery system for connection to a removeable fragrance cartridge inserted thereinto. The fragrance applicator has a shell in the form of a pen. The shell includes a barrel and cap like a pen cap connected to the barrel. The fragrance cartridge isolates a a fragrance-bearing liquid therein from the barrel and is connected to the delivery system. That delivery system includes a roller ball assembly, a wand assembly, or a pump assembly, suction tube, and nozzle, all for applying that liquid from the cartridge to a user. The fragrance cartridge may be loaded distally or proximally in the barrel, and removed and replaced therefrom, and may include part or all of the delivery system. The fragrance cartridge is configured to be inserted and to seat in the barrel and has a cartridge cap to prevent leakage when not in use.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 63 / 764,307 and 63 / 864,189.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates to fragrance applicators, including perfume atomizers, for which compactness, portability, and reloadability are desirable, and for which the ability to change the fragrances to be applied is desirable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention solves problems in providing a fragrance applicator that is sized and proportioned to fit into a pocket, including a shirt pocket, or into a small purse, and that has a stylish exterior. Existing fragrance applicators may be too large to readily fit into a pocket or be too bulky to do so, or may expose an operational component, such as an actuator, to undesired input that may cause leaks or wastage of the fragrance.

[0004] The present invention solves problems in providing a fragrance applicator that can be reloaded and readily provide different fragrances with minimal work. Existing fragrance applicators may require switching all of the fragrance-bearing liquid therein to change the fragrance, or may require transferring such fluid from one container to another.BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In an embodiment, the fragrance applicator has an atomizer connected to a pump assembly which is connected to a removeable fragrance cartridge, all of which are contained within a streamlined shell in the form of a pen. That shell, in an embodiment, includes a barrel and cap connected to the barrel, like that of a pen. The fragrance cartridge is removeable from the shell. The fragrance cartridges may be made of fragrance-grade glass or plastic. The removeable fragrance cartridge has a robust mechanical and fluidic connection to the pump assembly. The pump assembly has a robust mechanical and fluidic connection to the atomizer and is connected to a pushing actuator for operating the pump assembly, where the pushing actuator may include the atomizer.

[0006] In an embodiment, the fragrance applicator has a delivery system which is operatively connected to a removeable fragrance cartridge, both of which are contained within a streamlined shell in the form of a pen. That shell, in an embodiment, includes a barrel and cap connected to the barrel, like that of a pen. The fragrance cartridge retains a fragrance-bearing fluid therein and isolates that fluid from the barrel, and particularly the inside of the barrel. The fragrance cartridge is installable in a cartridge cavity in the barrel of the shell and is removeable from the shell. The removeable fragrance cartridge has a mechanical and fluidic connection to the delivery system. A delivery system may be a pump assembly, a roller assembly, or a wand assembly.

[0007] In an embodiment, the fragrance cartridge is removeable from the pump assembly and is installable therein. A fragrance cartridge, prior to installation, has a user-removable closure, such as a cartridge cap, to retain the fragrance-bearing fluid therein and isolate that fluid from the barrel, and particularly the inside of the barrel. The cartridge caps may be made of fragrance-grade silicone or other materials suitable for retaining fragrance-bearing liquids without undesirable interactions. The cap closes the outlet of that cartridge which may be the sole opening of the cartridge. Removing the cap exposes a connecting end of the cartridge containing that outlet, which may then be connected by inserting it into the shell and mechanically and fluidically connecting the cartridge to the pump assembly via a connection cavity on the pump assembly and a suction tube into the fragrance cartridge. The cartridge can then, when desired, be removed therefrom by disconnecting it from the pump assembly at the connection cavity and withdrawing it from the shell.

[0008] In an embodiment, the fragrance cartridge is removeable with the pump assembly, from the atomizer and is installable therein. In this case, the pump assembly is mechanically and fluidically connected to the fragrance cartridge to permit pumping from the fragrance cartridge through the pump. A fragrance cartridge, prior to installation, has a user-removable closure, such as a cartridge cap, to retain the fragrance-bearing fluid therein. The cap closes the outlet stem of the pump assembly on that cartridge, which may be the sole opening of the assembly. Removing the cap exposes that stem, which may then be connected by inserting it into the shell and mechanically and fluidically connecting the pump assembly and the cartridge to the pushing actuator. The cartridge can then, when desired, be removed therefrom by disconnecting it from the pushing actuator and withdrawing it from the shell.

[0009] In an embodiment, the fragrance cartridge is removeable with the delivery system, which is in the form of a roller assembly, from the fragrance applicator and is installable therein. In this case, the roller assembly is mechanically and fluidically connected to the fragrance cartridge to permit applying the liquid from the fragrance cartridge by rolling the roller ball on the skin. A fragrance cartridge, prior to installation, has a user-removable closure, such as a cartridge cap, to retain the fragrance-bearing fluid therein. The cap covers the roller ball on that cartridge, where the roller assembly (and roller ball) close the sole opening of the fragrance cartridge. Removing the cap exposes that roller ball. The cartridge can then, when desired, be removed from the fragrance applicator by withdrawing it from the shell.

[0010] In an embodiment, the fragrance cartridge is removeable with the delivery system, which is in the form of a wand assembly, from the fragrance applicator and is installable therein. In this case, the wand assembly is mechanically and fluidically connected to the fragrance cartridge, and mechanically to the cap of the fragrance applicator, to permit applying the liquid from the fragrance cartridge by touching / sliding the tip of the wand of the wand assembly on the skin. A fragrance cartridge, prior to installation, has a user-removable closure, such as a cartridge cap, to retain the fragrance-bearing fluid therein. The cap covers a gasket on that cartridge, where the wand assembly, particularly the plug supporting the wand on the cap, close the sole opening of the fragrance cartridge. Removing the cap exposes that gasket, permitting insertion of the wand into the fluid and the plug into the gasket, and removal therefrom. Once removed, the cartridge can then, when desired, be removed from the fragrance applicator by withdrawing it from the shell.

[0011] In an embodiment, the fragrance cartridge is removeable from the pump assembly and is installable therein. A fragrance cartridge, prior to installation, has a user-removable closure, such as a cartridge cap, to retain the fragrance-bearing fluid therein and isolate that fluid from the barrel, and particularly the inside of the barrel. The cap closes the outlet of that cartridge which may be the sole opening of the cartridge. Removing the cap exposes a connecting end of the cartridge. The cartridge can then, when desired, be removed therefrom by disconnecting it from the pump assembly at the connection cavity and withdrawing it from the shell.

[0012] In an embodiment, installation and removal of the fragrance cartridge takes place through an opening formed in the barrel of the fragrance applicator. The barrel has a body connected to the cap at a first end of the body and has a removable finial at a second end of the body. Removing the finial from the body exposes a finial cartridge access and an internal cavity inside the body for the fragrance cartridge, where connection to the pump assembly or to the atomizer. Replacing the finial assists in retaining the fragrance cartridge attached in place and connected.

[0013] In an embodiment, installation and removal of the fragrance cartridge takes place through an opening formed in the barrel of the fragrance applicator. The barrel has a body connected to the cap at a first end of the body and a finial at a second end of the body. A finial cartridge access at the first end exposes an internal cavity inside the body for the fragrance cartridge, where connection to the delivery system.

[0014] In an embodiment, the cap connected to the barrel may be removeable or may not be. In an embodiment having a removeable cap, removing the cap exposes a pushing actuator comprising an actuator nozzle head containing the atomizer that is mechanically and fluidically connected to the pump assembly. Pushing the actuator nozzle head operates the pump assembly to pump the fragrance bearing liquid from the fragrance cartridge through the atomizer. In an embodiment having a non-removeable cap, the cap is the pushing actuator and comprises the atomizer. Here, the atomizer is at the surface of the cap and is mechanically and fluidically connected to the pump assembly. Pushing the cap operates the pump assembly to pump the fragrance bearing liquid from the fragrance cartridge through the atomizer.

[0015] The shell may be made of a variety of materials (including combinations thereof and exterior layers over an interior structure) that are considered sufficiently durable and attractive, such as plastics, metals (including precious metals, cored lightweight woods, carbon fiber. Interior structure may be molded plastic or metal.

[0016] In practice, a manufacturer of the fragrance applicator may make and distribute all components, including the full fragrance cartridges. Alternatively, a manufacturer may make and distribute all but the removeable fragrance cartridge. In either case, other companies, such as fragrance manufacturers may make and distribute fragrance cartridges with a variety of desirable fragrances, creating a revenue stream from the sale of replacement fragrance cartridges.

[0017] In an embodiment, in use, there is a process to reload the fragrance applicator. A user may remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge, open the finial cartridge access by removing the removeable finial, insert the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, connect the connecting end to the interior cartridge connection cavity of the pump assembly, and then replace the finial to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator. The user can then use the pushing actuator, removing the cap if necessary, to operate the pump assembly to draw fragrance-bearing fluid from the fragrance cartridge through the pump assembly to the atomizer and force it out of the atomizer to apply the fragrance. After replacing the cap, if necessary, the user can then use the pen clip to safely store the fragrance applicator in a convenient location such as a shirt pocket. When the user desires to use a different fragrance, or the fragrance in the fragrance cartridge is expended, the user can then open the finial cartridge access by removing the removeable finial, disconnect the connecting end from the interior cartridge connection cavity of the pump assembly, remove the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, carry out the above process to insert a filled fragrance cartridge, and then replace the finial to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator.

[0018] In another embodiment, in use, a user may remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge including an integrated pump assembly, remove the cap from the fragrance applicator, separately remove the actuator nozzle head if required, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, insert the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, seat the seated end in the cartridge cup and the retainer on the cartridge shoulder, and reconnect the collar to the pump connection to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator. The user can then use the pushing actuator, removing the cap if necessary, to operate the pump assembly to draw fragrance-bearing fluid from the fragrance cartridge through the pump assembly to the atomizer and force it out of the atomizer to apply the fragrance. After replacing the cap, if necessary, the user can then use the pen clip to safely store the fragrance applicator in a convenient location such as a shirt pocket. When the user desires to use a different fragrance, or the fragrance in the fragrance cartridge is expended, the user can then remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge including an integrated pump assembly, remove the cap from the fragrance applicator, separately remove the actuator nozzle head if required, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, remove the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, carry out the above process to insert a filled fragrance cartridge, and separately replace the actuator nozzle head if required, to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator, and replace the fragrance applicator cap as required.

[0019] In another embodiment, in use, a user may remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge including a roller assembly, remove the cap from the fragrance applicator exposing a roller ball, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, insert the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, seat the seated end in the cartridge cup and the retainer on the cartridge shoulder, and reconnect the collar to the pump connection to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator. The user can then use the barrel to roll the roller ball on the skin, tilting the barrel distally down if necessary, to apply the fragrance-bearing fluid from the fragrance cartridge to the skin. After replacing the cap, if necessary, the user can then use the pen clip to safely store the fragrance applicator in a convenient location such as a shirt pocket. When the user desires to use a different fragrance, or the fragrance in the fragrance cartridge is expended, the user can then remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge including a roller assembly, remove the cap from the fragrance applicator, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, remove the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, carry out the above process to insert a filled fragrance cartridge, to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator, and replace the fragrance applicator cap as required.

[0020] In another embodiment, in use, a user may remove the cap from a filled fragrance cartridge including a gasket of a wand assembly, remove the cap from the fragrance applicator and pull the wand and tip out of the existing fragrance cartridge through the gasket, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, insert the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, seat the seated end in the cartridge cup and the retainer on the cartridge shoulder, and reconnect the collar to the pump connection to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator. The user can then use the cap to insert the wand though the gasket of the new fragrance cartridge to coat the wand and tip with the fragrance-bearing fluid and then withdraw the wand, and then use the cap to touch the tip and wand to the skin to apply the fragrance-bearing fluid where desired. After replacing the wand into the fragrance cartridge through the gasket, and plugging the gasket using the plug and the gasket and their sealing surfaces, and seating the cap, the user can then use the pen clip to safely store the fragrance applicator in a convenient location such as a shirt pocket. When the user desires to use a different fragrance, or the fragrance in the fragrance cartridge is expended, the user can then remove the cap and wand from a filled fragrance cartridge as above, open the pump access by removing the collar from the pump connection, remove the fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity, carry out the above process to insert a filled fragrance cartridge, to secure the fragrance cartridge in the fragrance applicator, and replace the fragrance applicator cap and wand as required.

[0021] In an embodiment, a fragrance applicator extending up and down longitudinally includes a pump assembly, an atomizer nozzle, the atomizer nozzle operatively connected to the pump assembly, and a replaceable fragrance cartridge. The applicator includes a cap having a pen clip. A suction tube is operatively connected to the pump assembly, extending therebelow into the fragrance cartridge. There is also a pushing actuator connected to the pump assembly, a barrel connected to the pump assembly, and the barrel encloses the fragrance cartridge. In addition, the fragrance cartridge includes a single connecting end, the connecting end forming the sole outlet thereto. That connecting end includes a threaded connection connected to a threaded connection on the pump assembly. The fragrance cartridge includes a cartridge body, substantially all of that cartridge body extending below the pump assembly. The cartridge body includes an exterior tapered section opposing the connecting end. The pump assembly includes a lower housing that includes an interior cartridge connection cavity, where the threaded connection on the cartridge is threaded to the cartridge connection cavity. That pushing actuator includes an actuator nozzle head, where the pump assembly includes an upper housing, the actuator nozzle head is operatively connected to the upper housing to pump the pump assembly, and cap is removable to expose the actuator nozzle head to pump the pump assembly. That pushing actuator may include the cap, where the pump assembly includes an upper housing, the cap includes an atomizer and a nozzle recess exposing the atomizer to an outer surface of the cap, and the cap is operatively connected to the upper housing to pump the pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a top housing and a lower housing, the lower housing is connected to and fixed longitudinally relative to the barrel, and the suction tube extending downward from the lower housing, the suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly and extending therebelow into the cartridge cavity. The upper housing may be connected to and fixed longitudinally relative to the cap and axially moveable relative to the barrel, where the cap includes an atomizer. The cap may be removable to expose the actuator nozzle head to pump the pump assembly. The pump assembly may be connected to the barrel proximate to a first end of the barrel, the barrel including a cartridge cavity enclosing the fragrance cartridge, a removable finial at a second end of the barrel, and the removable finial forming a portion of the cartridge cavity. The pump assembly may be connected to the barrel proximate to a first end of the barrel, the barrel including a cartridge cavity enclosing the fragrance cartridge, and a cartridge shoulder adjacent to the first end, the fragrance cartridge including a connecting end, a barrel shoulder adjacent to the connecting end, and the barrel shoulder contacting the cartridge shoulder.

[0022] In an embodiment, a fragrance applicator cartridge includes a cartridge body, a single threaded connection on a connecting end forming a sole fluid connection, a shoulder adjacent to the connection end, and a cartridge cap connected to the threaded connection (including threadedly), where the cartridge cap lacks a fluid outlet. That the cartridge body may contain a fragrance-bearing fluid, may be formed of glass, and may be connected to a fragrance applicator. A pump assembly may be attached to the cartridge body, with a suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly and extending into the cartridge body. A retainer may axially fix the pump assembly to the cartridge body, with the pump assembly including an outlet stem extending through the retainer.

[0023] In an embodiment, a method of dispensing a fragrance from a fragrance applicator includes pushing a pushing actuator connected to a pump assembly (including pushing a cap having a pen clip), sucking a fragrance-bearing fluid up a suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly and extending therebelow into the cartridge body of a removable fragrance cartridge, where the fragrance cartridge is enclosed by a barrel connected to the pump assembly, and atomizing the fluid via a nozzle. A first step may be removing the pen clip from the pocket of the user. A further step is first replacing the removable fragrance cartridge, the replacing step include inserting a connecting end of the removable fragrance cartridge into a cartridge cavity in the barrel and contacting a barrel shoulder to a cartridge shoulder, the barrel shoulder on the removable fragrance cartridge adjacent the connecting end, and connecting the connecting end to an interior cartridge connection cavity on the pump assembly. The replacing step also includes first removing a removable finial from the barrel, the removable finial forming a portion of the cartridge cavity, and also reconnecting the removable finial to the barrel to enclose the removable fragrance cartridge in the cartridge cavity. The pushing step may include pushing a cap having a pen clip, with the cap connected to an actuator nozzle head, and include first removing a pen clip from the pocket of the bearer, and removing the cap from the barrel.

[0024] In an embodiment, a method of replacing the removable fragrance cartridge step may also include inserting a seated end of the replaceable fragrance cartridge into a cartridge cavity in the barrel, and connecting the pump assembly to an actuator nozzle head. The replacing step also includes contacting a collar shoulder to a cartridge shoulder, that collar shoulder on the removable fragrance cartridge adjacent the connecting end, the cartridge shoulder being on the barrel adjacent to a first end of thereof. The replacing step also includes first removing a collar connected to the barrel to permit the fragrance cartridge to move axially out of the cartridge cavity, and reconnecting the collar to the barrel to restrict axial movement of the fragrance cartridge in the cartridge cavity.

[0025] In an embodiment, a method of providing a fragrance-bearing fluid includes installing a removable fragrance cartridge containing a fragrance-bearing fluid, including by inserting a connecting end of the removable fragrance cartridge into a cartridge cavity of a barrel attached to a pump assembly, inserting including inserting a suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly into the fragrance-bearing fluid through the connecting end, and connecting the connecting end to a cartridge connection cavity on the pump assembly. The method also includes first removing a second removable fragrance cartridge, the removing step includes disconnecting the connecting end from the cartridge connection cavity, and first removing a cap from the connecting end of the removable fragrance cartridge. Installing also includes contacting a barrel shoulder to a cartridge shoulder, the barrel shoulder on the removable fragrance cartridge adjacent the connecting end, and the cartridge shoulder on the barrel adjacent to a first end of thereof, as well as first removing a removable finial from the barrel, the removable finial forming a portion of the cartridge cavity. The method also includes loading the removable fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity through a finial cartridge access in the barrel, and reconnecting the removable finial to the barrel to enclose the removable fragrance cartridge in the cartridge cavity.

[0026] In an embodiment, a fragrance applicator includes a removeable fragrance cartridge that includes a cartridge body, a pump assembly attached to the cartridge body, and a suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly and extending into the cartridge body. There is also an atomizer nozzle, the atomizer nozzle operatively connected to the pump assembly, a pushing actuator connected to the pump assembly, a barrel connected to the fragrance cartridge pump assembly, the barrel substantially enclosing the fragrance cartridge. The fragrance cartridge may include a single connecting end, where the pump assembly forms the sole outlet, and may include a collar connecting to the barrel. The pushing actuator may include an actuator nozzle head where the pump assembly includes an outlet stem and the actuator nozzle is head operatively connected to the outlet stem to pump the pump assembly. The pushing actuator may include a pen cap that has a pusher axially engaging the actuator nozzle head to pump the pump assembly. Included may be a keying mechanism between the pusher and the actuator nozzle head, with the cap including an upper body of the pusher, a lower body mechanically connected to the barrel, and a compressible section connecting the upper body to the lower body. The fragrance cartridge may be connected to the barrel proximate to a first end of the barrel, the barrel including the cartridge cavity substantially enclosing the fragrance cartridge and a pump access at the first end of the barrel. That pump assembly may be attached at a connecting end thereof with a seated end opposing the connecting end, and the barrel may also include a cartridge cup at a second end thereof.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0027] FIGS. 1A-1D are, respectively, left, front, rear, and right side views of an embodiment of a fragrance applicator, with one component separated in FIG. 1D.

[0028] FIGS. 4E & 4F are, respectively, front side and top, front oblique views of an embodiment of a fragrance applicator with one component separated.

[0029] FIGS. 2A-2B are, respectively, cross-sections along lines A-A from FIG. 1B and lines B-B from FIG. 1A.

[0030] FIGS. 3A-3C are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 2B (with one additional component in FIG. 3C).

[0031] FIGS. 4A-4D are, respectively, front, left, rear, and right side views of an embodiment of a fragrance applicator, with one component separated in FIG. 4D.

[0032] FIG. 4E is a top, front oblique view of the embodiment of FIGS. 4A-4D.

[0033] FIGS. 5A-5B are, respectively, cross-sections along lines B-B from FIG. 4B and lines A-A from FIG. 4C.

[0034] FIGS. 6A-6C are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 5B (with one additional component in FIG. 6C).

[0035] FIG. 7A is a cross-section along lines A-A from FIG. 1B for another embodiment of a fragrance applicator.

[0036] FIGS. 7B-7D are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 7A (with one additional component in FIG. 7D).

[0037] FIG. 8A is a cross-section along lines A-A from FIG. 4C for another embodiment of a fragrance applicator.

[0038] FIGS. 8B-8D are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 8A.

[0039] FIG. 8E is a cross-section along lines C-C from FIG. 8A.

[0040] FIG. 9A is a cross-section along lines A-A from FIG. 1B for another embodiment of a fragrance applicator.

[0041] FIGS. 9B-9D are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 9A.

[0042] FIG. 10A is a cross-section along lines A-A from FIG. 1B for another embodiment of a fragrance applicator.

[0043] FIGS. 10B-10D are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 10A.

[0044] FIG. 11A is a cross-section along lines A-A from FIG. 1B for another embodiment of a fragrance applicator.

[0045] FIGS. 11B-11D are exploded views of components shown in FIG. 11A.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0046] Turning first to FIGS. 1A-1F, 2A-2B, &3A-3C, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 includes pushing actuator 33, pump assembly 40, atomizer (nozzle) 66, suction tube 36, and shell 37 having a long axis of rotation.

[0047] Shell 37 includes barrel 70 at a proximal end and cap 60 at a distal end, which may each be generally symmetrical about the axis of rotation (aside from pen clip 61).

[0048] Barrel 70 includes removeable finial 80 at its proximal end and body 72 having first end 73 distally and second end 74 proximally, and cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis internally to body 72. Threads 81 are included at second end 74 for connecting finial 80 and for exposing finial cartridge access 82. At or adjacent to first end 73 is cap connection 84 (externally) for connection to connection 68 on cap 60, and pump receiver 86 (internally) for receiving and retaining pump assembly 40. Pump receiver 86 includes pump connection 85, which may be holding lower housing 46 of pump assembly 40 in a fixed axial relationship, and also retains top housing 45 in a moveable axial relationship, via collar 48 threaded internally to first end 73 of barrel 70, to permit axial pumping action via pushing actuator 33. Cartridge cavity 78 has finial cartridge access 82 at one end (at second end 74 of body 72) and cartridge shoulder 76 and pump access 77 at the other end. Cartridge shoulder 76 engages with barrel shoulder 99 on fragrance cartridge 90 when it is connected, and pump access 77 connects cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis to cartridge connection cavity 50, which is where connecting end 94 of cartridge 90 connects to pump assembly 40.

[0049] Cap 60 includes body 62, pen clip 61 extending from the outside of cap body 62, outer surface 64, internal cavity 63, and connection 68 for connecting to barrel 70. Cap 60 is readily removable from barrel 70 by unthreading its connection 68 from cap connection 84 on body 72, and attachable by reversing the process. In another embodiment (not shown), cap connection 84 is a friction fit between body 72 and internal cavity 63 of cap 60.

[0050] Pump assembly 40 includes inlet 42 for intake of fragrance-bearing fluid 110 and outlet stem 41 for delivery thereof. Connecting inlet 42 and outlet stem 41 is axially-aligned spring-return pump 43 having top housing 45 and lower housing 46 spring-loaded therebetween forming pumping cavity 47. Pump assembly 40 also includes collar 48 for retaining top housing 45 within pump receiver 86 of body 72 of barrel 70 in an axially-moveable relationship, and connection 44 for connecting lower housing 46 of pump assembly 40 to body 72 of barrel 70 in an axially-fixed relationship. Pump assembly 40 also includes interior cartridge connection cavity 50 for connection and removal of fragrance cartridge 90. Cartridge connection cavity 50 includes threads 52 for connecting fragrance cartridge 90 and gasket 51 for ensuring a leak-free fluidic connection thereto.

[0051] Pushing actuator 33 is mechanically and fluidically connected to outlet stem 41 of pump assembly 40 and fluidically connected to atomizer (nozzle) 66. Pushing actuator 33 is actuator nozzle head 35, which is axially pushable proximally from its distal end, and which includes atomizer 66 on an outer side surface of actuator nozzle head 35 and a channel connecting atomizer 66 to outlet stem 41 via nozzle inlet 67. Pushing proximally operates pump assembly 40; the distal return occurs via spring-return pump 43.

[0052] Suction tube 32 extends from inlet 42 of pump assembly 40 proximally through interior cartridge connection cavity 50, pump access 77, and into cartridge cavity 78 to permit fluid uptake by pump assembly 40 from fragrance cartridge 90 when installed.

[0053] Turning particularly to FIGS. 2A-2B, 5A-5B, 3B-3C & 6B-6C, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 also includes removeable fragrance cartridge 90. Fragrance cartridge 90 includes cartridge body 91 forming outlet 92, connecting end 94 distally, and, if not in use, cartridge cap 104 for retaining fragrance-bearing fluid 110 therein. Outlet 92 may be the sole opening in cartridge body 91, and permits fluid 110 to travel from inside body 91 through connecting end 94. Fluid 110 may pass via suction tube 32 which may pass through outlet 92 into the inside of body 91. Cartridge body 91 includes tapered section 102 proximally, and barrel shoulder 99, such as angled surface 100, proximally of connecting end 94 for engaging with cartridge shoulder 76 of cartridge cavity 78. Connecting end 94 includes threads 95 for engaging with threads 105 of cartridge cap 104 (when not in use in fragrance applicator 30) and threads 52 in interior cartridge connection cavity 50 (when connected to body 72 of barrel 70). The fragrance cartridges may be made of fragrance-grade glass or plastic. The cartridge caps may be made of fragrance-grade silicone or other materials suitable for retaining fragrance-bearing liquids without undesirable interactions.

[0054] Turning to FIGS. 4A-4E, 5A-5B, &6A-6C, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 includes pushing actuator 33, pump assembly 40, atomizer (nozzle) 66, suction tube 32, and shell 37 having a long axis of rotation.

[0055] Shell 37 includes barrel 70 at a proximal end and cap 60 at a distal end, which may each be generally symmetrical about the axis of rotation (aside from pen clip 61).

[0056] Barrel 70 includes removeable finial 80 at the proximal end and body 72 having first end 73 distally and second end 74 proximally, and cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis internally to body 72. Threads 81 are included at second end 74 for connecting finial 80 and for exposing finial cartridge access 82. At or adjacent to first end 73 is pump receiver 86 (internally) for receiving and retaining pump assembly 40. Pump receiver 86 includes pump connection 85, which holds lower housing 46 of pump assembly 40 via connection 44 in a fixed axial relationship but does not constrain top housing 45. Cartridge cavity 78 has finial cartridge access 82 at one end (at second end 74 of body 72) and cartridge shoulder 76 and pump access 77 at the other end. Cartridge shoulder 76 engages with shoulder 99 on fragrance cartridge 90 when it is connected, and pump access 77 connects cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis to cartridge connection cavity 50, which is where connecting end 94 of cartridge 90 connects to pump assembly 40.

[0057] Pen cap 60 includes body 62, pen clip 61 extending from the outside of cap body 62, outer surface 64 having nozzle recess 65 to expose nozzle 66 on that outer surface 64, internal cavity 63, and connection 68 for connecting to top housing 45 at cap connection 56. Cap 60 is not readily removable and is connected to barrel 70 by spring-return pump 43 of pump assembly 40. Top housing 45 of pump assembly 40 is in internal cavity 63. Cap 60 is pushing actuator 33 and is mechanically and fluidically connected to outlet stem 41 of pump assembly 40 and fluidically connected to atomizer (nozzle) 66. Cap 60 is axially pushable proximally and includes atomizer 66 on outer side surface 64 and a channel connecting atomizer 66 to outlet stem 41 via nozzle inlet 67. Pushing proximally operates pump assembly 40; the distal return occurs via spring-return pump 43.

[0058] Pump assembly 40 includes inlet 42 for intake of fragrance-bearing fluid 110 and outlet stem 41 for delivery thereof. Connecting inlet 42 and outlet stem 41 is axially-aligned spring-return pump 43 having top housing 45 and lower housing 46 spring-loaded therebetween forming pumping cavity 47. Spring-return pump 43 includes an axial movement limiter to prevent the spring from separating top housing 45 from lower housing 46. Top housing 45 has cap connection 56 (externally) for connection to connection 68 on cap 60 and is retained within interior cavity 68 of cap 60 by those connections in an axially-moveable relationship (to barrel 70 and lower housing 46) and in an axially-fixed relationship (to cap 60). This permits axial pumping action.

[0059] Pump assembly 40 also includes interior cartridge connection cavity 50 for connection and removal of fragrance cartridge 90. Cartridge connection cavity 50 includes threads 52 for connecting fragrance cartridge 90 and gasket 51 for ensuring a leak-free fluidic connection thereto.

[0060] Suction tube 32 extends from inlet 42 of pump assembly 40 proximally through interior connection cavity 50, pump access 77, and into cartridge cavity 78 to permit fluid uptake by pump assembly 40 from fragrance cartridge 90 when installed.

[0061] In an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 also includes removeable fragrance cartridge 90.

[0062] Turning to FIGS. 1B, 7A-7D, and with reference to FIGS. 4A-4E, 5A-5B, &6A-6C for elements in common, in an embodiment, rather than fragrance cartridge 90 connecting to pump assembly via threads, snap-ring connection is made with pump assembly 40 via interior cartridge connection cavity 50. Here, connecting end 94 includes snap-ring 96 for engaging with snap-ring 106 on cartridge cap 104 (when not in use in fragrance applicator 30) and with snap-ring 55 and O-ring 53 held by retainer 54 in interior cartridge connection cavity 50 (when connected to body 72).

[0063] Turning to FIG. 1B, &9A-9D, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 includes pushing actuator 33, atomizer (nozzle) 66, and shell 37 having a long axis of rotation, and is designed for use with removeable fragrance cartridge 90 having pump assembly 40 and suction tube 32 integrated therein.

[0064] Shell 37 includes barrel 70 at a proximal end and pen cap 60 at a distal end, which may each be generally symmetrical about the axis of rotation (aside from pen clip 61).

[0065] Barrel 70 includes a closed finial end at the proximal end, including cartridge cup 83 for receiving seated end 97 of fragrance cartridge 90, and body 72 having first end 73 distally and second end 74 proximally, and cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis internally to body 72. At or adjacent to first end 73 is cap connection 84 (externally) for connection to connection 68 on cap 60, pump access 77 serving as access for fragrance cartridge 90, cartridge shoulder 76, and internally-threaded pump connection 85. Cartridge shoulder 76 engages with shoulder 99 on fragrance cartridge 90 when it is connected, and pump access 77 connects cartridge cavity 78 along the long axis to outside of barrel 70 for access to pump assembly 40.

[0066] Pen cap 60 includes body 62, pen clip 61 extending from outside of cap body 62, outer surface 64, internal cavity 63 inside body 62, and connection 68 for connecting to barrel 70. Cap 60 is readily removable from barrel 70 by unthreading its internal connection 68 from cap connection 84 on body 72 to use pump assembly 40, and attachable by reversing the process. In another embodiment (not shown), cap connection is a friction fit between body 72 and internal cavity 63 of cap 60.

[0067] Fragrance cartridge 90 includes cartridge body 91 forming outlet 92 at connecting end 94 distally, seated end 97 proximally, and pump assembly 40 on connecting end 94. Outlet 92 may be the sole opening in body 91, which is capped by pump assembly 40, and permits fluid 110 to travel from inside body 91 through pump assembly 40. Fluid 110 may pass via suction tube 32 which may pass into inlet 42 of pump assembly 40 and out via outlet stem 41. Connection 44 between fragrance cartridge 90 and barrel 70 may be formed by collar 48 threaded internally to first end 73 of barrel 70 using pump connection 85. Body 91 includes tapered section 102 proximally to seated end 97, and collar shoulder 101, such as a surface perpendicular to the long axis, at or adjacent to connecting end 94 for engaging with cartridge shoulder 76 of cartridge cavity 78. A cartridge cap may be provided, such as shown in other embodiments. Suction tube 32 extends from inlet 42 of pump assembly 40 into the interior of fragrance cartridge 90 to permit fluid 110 uptake by pump assembly 40.

[0068] Pump assembly 40 includes inlet 42 for intake of fragrance-bearing fluid 110 and outlet stem 41 for delivery thereof and permits an axial pumping action (such as by a spring-return pump (not shown here) that permits outlet stem 41 and actuator nozzle head 35 as pushing actuator 33, connected to outlet stem 41, to be pushed axially downward by the user and to return by spring action. Pump assembly 40 extends into cartridge body 91 and extends outward thereof at connecting end 94. Retainer 49 fixes pump assembly 40 axially into orifice 93 in outlet 92 while permitting outlet stem 41 to extend therethrough for axial pumping. Pump assembly 40 also includes collar 48 for engaging with retainer 49 and retaining fragrance cartridge 90 in cartridge cavity 78 of body 72 of barrel 70 in an axially-fixed relationship, while permitting outlet stem 41 to extend therethrough to permit axial pumping action via pushing actuator 33.

[0069] Pushing actuator 33 is mechanically and fluidically connected to outlet stem 41 of pump assembly 40 and fluidically connected to atomizer (nozzle) 66. Pushing actuator 33 is actuator nozzle head 35, which is axially pushable proximally from its distal end, and which includes atomizer 66 on an outer side surface of actuator nozzle head 35 and a channel connecting atomizer 66 to outlet stem 41 via nozzle inlet 67. Pushing proximally operates pump assembly 40; the distal return occurs via a spring-return pump.

[0070] Turning to FIG. 4C, &8A-8E, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 includes pushing actuator 33, actuator nozzle head 35, atomizer (nozzle) 66, and shell 37 having a long axis of rotation, and is designed for use with fragrance cartridge 90 having pump assembly 40 and suction tube 32 integrated therein (such fragrance cartridge 90 having been described immediately above for FIGS. 9A-9D).

[0071] Shell 37 and barrel 70 are as described immediately above for FIGS. 9A-9D, but pen cap 60 is adapted.

[0072] Pen cap 60 includes body 62, pen clip 61 extending from the outside of cap body 62, outer surface 64, internal cavity 63 inside body 62, and connection 68. Body 62 of cap 60 includes upper body 113, connected at its top end to clip 61, lower body 115 that connects to barrel 70, and compressible section 114 connecting upper body 113 to lower body 114. Compressible section 114 may be formed of silicone or other resilient non-odor-absorbing material and is generally toroidal and may be threaded at each end to internal connectors (e.g. threads) on upper body 113 and lower body 115. Compressible section 114 permits upper body 113 to be compressed axially toward lower body 115 when pressed by a user to apply fragrance and to return axially away therefrom when released. Cap 60 is fixed to barrel 70 by connection 68 thereon, which may be internal threads on lower body 113, and cap connection 64 on barrel 70. Cap 60 is readily removable by unscrewing it from barrel 70, and attachable by reversing the process. Thus, when cap 60 is installed, upper body 113 is axially moveable relative to barrel 70 and lower body 115, while lower body 115 is fixed thereto. Upper body 113 also includes, extending downward, and into internal cavity 63, pusher 117. Pusher 117 includes pusher key 118 on the lower end thereof, which is a transverse ledge formed chordwise to engage with head key 34 on actuator nozzle head 35.

[0073] Actuator nozzle head 35 includes nozzle 66, extending transverse to the long axis, an extension tube 36 to reach down toward outlet stem 41 of pump assembly 40, and head key 34 on the upper (opposing) side. Head key 34 is a transverse ledge formed chordwise onto the top surface of actuator nozzle head 35 to engage with pusher key 118 for aligning nozzle 66 to nozzle recess 65 on cap 60 when cap 60 is screwed on.

[0074] Once aligned during cap installation, this keying mechanism holds actuator nozzle head 35 in place to engage with nozzle recess 65 on cap 60, and permits axial force from upper body 113 to be passed to actuator nozzle head 35 and thence to outlet stem 41 for pumping. Further, upper body 113 includes both pusher 117 and nozzle recess 65, and is aligned with actuator nozzle head 35, nozzle 66 remains aligned with nozzle recess 65 during use.

[0075] Pushing actuator 33 is removably mechanically connected to outlet stem 41 of pump assembly 40 and mechanically connected to atomizer (nozzle) 66. Pushing actuator 33 is cap 60, including pusher 117, and actuator nozzle head 35, which is axially pushable proximally from its distal end, and which includes atomizer 66. Pushing proximally operates pump assembly 40; the distal return occurs via the a spring-return pump.

[0076] Turning to FIG. 1B, &10A-10D, in an embodiment, a fragrance applicator includes delivery system formed by a roller assembly, and a shell having a long axis of rotation, and is designed for use with a fragrance cartridge.

[0077] Shell 37, barrel 70, and cap 60 are as described above for FIGS. 9A-9D.

[0078] Fragrance cartridge 90 includes cartridge body 91 forming outlet 92 at connecting end 94 distally, and seated end 97 proximally. Outlet 92 is closed by roller ball 125 of roller assembly 120 may be the sole opening in cartridge body 91. Connection between fragrance cartridge 90 and barrel 70 may be formed by collar 48 threaded internally to first end 73 of barrel 70 at pump connection 85. Body 91 includes tapered section 102 proximally to seated end 97, and collar shoulder 101, such as a surface perpendicular to the long axis, at or adjacent to connecting end 94 for engaging with cartridge shoulder 76 of cartridge cavity 78.

[0079] Roller assembly 120 includes roller ball 125 that permits fluid 110 to travel from inside cartridge body 91 with roller ball 125 rotating freely to transfer fluid 110 from the interior to the exterior. Roller ball 125 is for closing outlet 92 of fragrance cartridge 90 and being exposed to orifice 93 connecting to fragrance-bearing fluid 110. Roller assembly 120 also includes retainer 49, which axially fixes roller ball 125, proximally, by arced, circular lip 126 in retainer 49 on the distal end of fragrance cartridge 90. Roller assembly 120 also includes collar 48 for engaging with retainer 49 and which axially fixes roller ball 125, distally, by arced, circular lip set of lips 126, thus retaining roller ball 125 to fragrance cartridge 90 in an axially-fixed relationship to barrel 70. As ball 125 rotates freely, fluid 110 reaches outlet 92, coats ball 125, and fluid 110 is transferred to the portion past collar 48. Fluid 110 may be applied by using barrel 70 as a handle to manipulate roller ball 125, and rolling roller ball 125 on the skin to apply fluid 110.

[0080] Turning to FIG. 1B, &11A-11D, in an embodiment, fragrance applicator 30 includes delivery system 31 formed by wand assembly 130, and shell 37 having a long axis of rotation, and is designed for use with fragrance cartridge 90.

[0081] Shell 37 is as described above for FIGS. 9A-9D, but that cap 60 is adapted and that body 72 of barrel 70 has, between first end 73 and second end 74, a longitudinally-extending window 75 that exposes fragrance cartridge 90 to viewing (when installed) to allow identification of the fluid 110 remaining in fragrance cartridge 90.

[0082] Pen cap 60 includes body 62, pen clip 61 extending from the outside of cap body 62, outer surface 64, internal cavity 63 inside body 62, and connection 68 for connecting to barrel 70. Plug 136 of wand assembly 130 is seated in internal cavity 63 supporting wand 135 extending proximally therefrom. Cap 60 is readily removable from barrel 70 by unthreading its internal connection 68 from cap connection 85 on body 72, and attachable by reversing the process. In another embodiment (not shown), the connection is a friction fit between body 72 and internal cavity 63 of cap 60.

[0083] Fragrance cartridge 90 includes cartridge body 91 forming outlet 92 at connecting end 94 distally, seated end 97 proximally, and gasket 138 of wand assembly 130 on connecting end 94. Outlet 92 partially closed by gasket 138 may be the sole opening in body 91, and permits fluid 110 to travel from inside cartridge body 91 using wand 135 to extend through gasket 138 into fluid 110. Connection 44 between fragrance cartridge 90 and barrel 70 may be formed by collar 48 threaded internally to first end 73 of barrel at pump connection 85. Cartridge body 91 includes tapered section 102 proximally to seated end 97, and collar shoulder 101, such as a surface perpendicular to the long axis, at or adjacent to connecting end 94 for engaging with cartridge shoulder 76 of cartridge cavity 78. Fragrance cartridges 90 may be made of fragrance-grade glass or plastic. A cartridge cap may be provided, such as shown in other embodiments, and may be made of fragrance-grade silicone or other materials suitable for retaining fragrance-bearing liquids without undesirable interactions.

[0084] Wand assembly 130 includes gasket 138, plug 136, and wand 135. Gasket 138 is for partially and resiliently closing outlet 92 of fragrance cartridge 90 and having an inlet connecting to fragrance-bearing fluid 110. Gasket 138 permits insertion of a proximal part of wand 135 of the wand assembly 130 into the fluid, including tip 137, and its removal therefrom for application of fluid 110 to a user. Gasket 138 permits insertion of plug 136 of wand assembly 130 therein to close outlet 92 and includes distal sealing surface 139 for sealing with plug 136 and proximal sealing surface 139 about plug 136 on cap 60. Gasket 138 is fixed in retainer 49 on the distal end of fragrance cartridge 90 with sealing surface 139 exposed distally. Wand assembly 90 also includes collar 48 for engaging with retainer 49 and retaining fragrance cartridge in cartridge cavity 78 of body 72 of barrel 70 in an axially-fixed relationship, while permitting gasket 138 and sealing surface 139 to extend therethrough. Plug 136 is fixed to internal cavity 63 of cap 60, facing proximally and includes proximal sealing surface 139 for sealing with gasket 138 for closing fragrance cartridge 90 when not being used. Plug 136 supports wand 135 extending proximally therefrom past cap 60 to extend into fluid 110 in fragrance cartridge 90. Wand 135 is an elongated shaft having enlarged tip 137 at its proximal end for holding a larger amount of fluid 110 thereon. Fluid 110 may be applied by removing wand 135 from fragrance cartridge 90 with fluid 110 thereon, by using cap 60 as a handle to manipulate wand 135, and using tip 137 to apply fluid 110.

[0085] In an embodiment, fragrance applicator 31 includes cap 3 with top finial 1 distally, top band 2 proximally thereof, and middle band 5 proximally, with clip 3 attached to cap 3 between middle band 5 and top band 2. Barrel 8, includes at its proximal end, end finial cartridge access 10 proximally, then end band 9. At the distal end of barrel 8 is actuator nozzle head 22 which includes mist nozzle 6, with micro-mist insert 20, and which operates pump assembly 11, which is internal at the distal end of barrel 8. Locking collar trim 23 retains pump assembly in barrel 8. Pump assembly 11 operates to draw fluid 110 up suction tube 13 from fragrance cartridge 12, into perfume chamber 17. Expansion of top housing 18 from bottom housing 19 via spring 16 draws fluid 110 up suction tube 13 into perfume chamber 17 and compression of top housing 18 toward bottom housing 19, by pressing on actuator nozzle head 22, compresses perfume chamber 17 and pushes fluid 110 out step 15 to mist nozzle 6 on actuator nozzle head 22. Gasket 14 helps seal the connection to fragrance cartridge 12 at the proximal end of pump assembly 11. Fragrance cartridge 12 may have cartridge cap 21 to retain fluid 110 therein when not attached to pump assembly 11. In an embodiment, nozzle recess 7 is provided for connecting mist nozzle 6 to the exterior of fragrance applicator 31.

Claims

1. A fragrance applicator for applying a fragrance-bearing fluid, comprising:a shell, the shell comprising a barrel and a cap;wherein the shell is in the form of a pen; andthe barrel comprising a cartridge cavity isolated from the fragrance-bearing fluid.

2. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprising:a delivery system operatively connected to the barrel; andthe delivery system selected from the group consisting of a pump assembly, and a wand assembly.

3. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprising:a removeable fragrance cartridge containing the fragrance-bearing fluid;a delivery system comprising a roller assembly; andthe roller assembly connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge.

4. The fragrance applicator of claim 3,the removeable fragrance cartridge comprising an orifice; andthe roller assembly comprising a roller ball adjacent to the orifice.

5. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprisinga removeable fragrance cartridge containing the fragrance-bearing fluid; anda delivery system comprising a wand assembly;the wand assembly comprising a wand attached to the cap.

6. The fragrance applicator of claim 5,the wand assembly further comprising a gasket attached to the removeable fragrance cartridge; andthe wand extending into the removeable fragrance cartridge.

7. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprisinga removeable fragrance cartridge containing the fragrance-bearing fluid;a delivery system comprising a pump assembly;the pump assembly attached to the cartridge body; anda suction tube operatively connected to the pump assembly and extending into the cartridge body.

8. The fragrance applicator of claim 7,the delivery system further comprising a pushing actuator;the pushing actuator comprising an atomizer nozzle; andthe atomizer nozzle operatively connected to the pump assembly.

9. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprising:a removeable fragrance cartridge;the barrel operatively connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge;the removeable fragrance cartridge comprising a cartridge body; andthe cartridge body substantially enclosed by the cartridge cavity.

10. The fragrance applicator of claim 9,the cartridge body comprising a connecting end and an exterior tapered section opposing the connecting end;the barrel operatively connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge at the connecting end.

11. The fragrance applicator of claim 1, further comprising:a cap comprising a pen clip.

12. A method of providing a fragrance-bearing fluid to a user, comprising:installing a removeable fragrance cartridge containing a fragrance-bearing fluid into a shell, the shell in the form of a pen and comprising a barrel and a cap;the installing step comprising inserting the removeable fragrance cartridge into a cartridge cavity of the barrel, the cartridge cavity isolated from the fragrance-bearing fluid; andapplying the fragrance-bearing fluid to the user using a delivery system.

13. The method of claim 12, the inserting step comprising:operatively connecting a delivery system to the barrel; andsubstantially enclosing a cartridge body of the removeable fragrance cartridge in the cartridge cavity.

14. The method of claim 12,the installing step further comprising first removing a second removeable fragrance cartridge;the removing step comprising disconnecting a connecting end of the second removeable fragrance cartridge from barrel.

15. The method of claim 13, further comprising:the first removing step further comprising taking a cartridge cap off from a connecting end of the removeable fragrance cartridge before inserting the second removeable fragrance cartridge into the cartridge cavity.

16. The method of claim 12, further comprising:the cap comprising a pen clip; andbefore the applying step, first removing the pen clip from a pocket of the user.

17. The method of claim 12,the delivery system comprising a pump assembly operatively connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge; andthe applying step further comprising:pushing a pushing actuator connected to the pump assembly; andatomizing the fluid via a nozzle.

18. The method of claim 12,the delivery system comprising a roller assembly operatively connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge; andthe applying step further comprising manipulating the shell to roll a roller ball in the roller assembly.

19. The method of claim 12,the delivery system comprising a wand assembly operatively connected to the removeable fragrance cartridge; andthe applying step further comprising manipulating the cap to remove a wand from the removeable fragrance cartridge.

20. A removeable fragrance cartridge, comprising:a cartridge body;the cartridge body comprising a connecting end, a shoulder adjacent to the connecting end, anda cartridge cap removably connected to the connecting end; andthe cartridge cap lacking a fluid outlet as connected to the connecting end.

21. The removeable fragrance cartridge of claim 20the cartridge body further comprising an exterior tapered section extending away from the connecting end.

22. The removeable fragrance cartridge of claim 21the shoulder comprising an angled surface formed by a truncated cone narrowing adjacent to the connecting end.

23. The removeable fragrance cartridge of claim 20, further comprising:a pump assembly permanently axially fixed to the connecting end.

24. The removeable fragrance cartridge of claim 20, further comprising:a roller assembly at the connecting end, the roller assembly comprising an orifice and a roller ball.

25. The removeable fragrance cartridge of claim 20, further comprising:a gasket on the connecting end, the gasket configured to accept a wand for applying a fragrance-bearing fluid.

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