Methods and apparatus for a low-profile air purifier
    1.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a low-profile air purifier 失效
    低调空气净化器的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US07309387B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-18

    申请号:US11161868

    申请日:2005-08-19

    IPC分类号: B01D39/00

    摘要: An air purifier having dimensions that enable the air purifier to be more discrete is disclosed. The air purifier also includes components that enable the air purifier to mimic a particular environment in which the air purifier may be placed. In addition, the air purifier includes electrical plugs such that the air purifier is able to be plugged into a traditional wall outlet and the components enable the air purifier to mimic the appearance and function of the wall outlet. Furthermore, the air purifier includes one or more modules to sanitize incoming air, facilitate air flow through the air purifier, and/or dispense scented vapors.

    摘要翻译: 公开了具有使空气净化器更加离散的尺寸的空气净化器。 空气净化器还包括能够使空气净化器模拟可以放置空气净化器的特定环境的部件。 此外,空气净化器包括电插头,使得空气净化器能够插入到传统的壁式插座中,并且该部件使​​得空气净化器能够模拟壁式插座的外观和功能。 此外,空气净化器包括一个或多个模块,用于消毒进入的空气,促进空气流过空气净化器,和/或分配气味蒸气。

    Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs
    2.
    发明授权
    Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs 有权
    壁挂式电气设备具有可调节的出口插脚

    公开(公告)号:US06897381B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US10650136

    申请日:2003-08-28

    摘要: An electrical device capable of interfacing with multiple types of duplex receptacles includes at least one set of moveable outlet prongs that are adjustable such that they may be readily inserted into outlets of varying dimensions. Adjustability may be provided by, for example, a rotable or translatable connection between the prongs and one of the outlet plugs of the device. The prongs may be biased into position by a spring or other elastic member. By providing adjustable prongs on at least one outlet plug, the device is able to interface with both outlets in duplex receptacles of various sizes and types, including receptacles having ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) capabilities.

    摘要翻译: 能够与多种类型的双相插座接口的电气装置包括可调节的至少一组可移动的出口插脚,使得它们可以容易地插入到不同尺寸的插座中。 可调节性可以通过例如插脚和设备的一个出口插头之间的可旋转或可平移的连接来提供。 尖头可以通过弹簧或其它弹性构件偏置到位置。 通过在至少一个出口插头上提供可调节插脚,该装置能够与各种尺寸和类型的双面插座中的两个插座(包括具有接地故障断路器(GFCI)功能的插座)相互连接。

    Variable temperature vaporizer
    3.
    发明授权
    Variable temperature vaporizer 有权
    变温蒸发器

    公开(公告)号:US06792199B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-14

    申请号:US10462558

    申请日:2003-06-16

    IPC分类号: F24F608

    摘要: The present invention suitably provides a method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid vaporizer heating element, and thereby the rate of evaporation and level of fragrance delivery from the same. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device may include a switch that suitably allows the temperature of various types of heating elements to be controlled for different levels of fragrance output. For example, an exemplary embodiment may include a two-pronged plug adaptable to typical outlets that might be found in residential homes or businesses. In accordance With another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical switch generally provides varying resistance values to the electric circuitry of the vaporizer such that, by changing the switch setting, the operating temperature of the wick is controlled and thus the rate of fragrance evaporation from the vaporizer.

    摘要翻译: 本发明适当地提供了一种用于控制液体蒸发器加热元件的温度的方法和装置,从而提供了蒸发速率和来自其的香料输送量。 根据本发明的一个示例性实施例,该装置可以包括适当地允许各种类型的加热元件的温度被控制以用于不同水平的香料输出的开关。 例如,示例性实施例可以包括适于可能在住宅或企业中发现的典型出口的双管插头。 根据本发明的另一示例性实施例,电开关通常为蒸发器的电路提供变化的电阻值,使得通过改变开关设置,控制芯的工作温度,因此香味蒸发速率 从蒸发器。

    Methods and apparatus for toilet paper roll holder vapor dispenser
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for toilet paper roll holder vapor dispenser 失效
    卫生纸卷筒蒸汽分配器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06688551B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-10

    申请号:US10295134

    申请日:2002-11-15

    IPC分类号: B65H7518

    摘要: The present invention provides a toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device configured with an internal material delivery system and high intensity volatizable material. A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device is configured to increase dispensation of a fragrance when toilet paper is taken off the toilet paper roll through a number of configurations such as using high intensity fragrance (e.g., scented oil). The toilet paper roll holder is configured to be substantially stationary when toilet paper is removed from a roll of toilet paper supported by the holder.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种配置有内部材料输送系统和高强度可挥发材料的卫生纸卷筒保持器蒸汽分配装置。 卫生纸卷筒蒸汽分配装置被配置为当卫生纸通过诸如使用高强度香料(例如香味油)的多种构造从卫生纸卷取出时增加香料的分配。 卫生纸卷筒支架被构造成当卫生纸从由保持器支撑的卫生纸卷移除时基本上是静止的。

    Vaporizer features
    6.
    发明授权
    Vaporizer features 有权
    汽化器功能

    公开(公告)号:US07398013B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-08

    申请号:US10650173

    申请日:2003-08-28

    IPC分类号: F24F6/00

    摘要: The present invention provides vapor dispensing devices having improved refill units, detectors which sense changes in the environments surrounding the device, and optionally, make corresponding changes to the device and/or auxiliary devices, volatizable material delivery systems, volatizable material enhancers and various other features.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了具有改进的再填充单元的蒸气分配装置,检测装置周围的环境的变化的检测器,以及可选地对装置和/或辅助装置,可挥发材料输送系统,可挥发材料增强剂和各种其它特征 。

    Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device 有权
    用于离散蒸汽分配装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07155116B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-26

    申请号:US10222079

    申请日:2002-08-16

    IPC分类号: F24F6/00

    CPC分类号: A61L9/03 A01M1/2077

    摘要: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.

    摘要翻译: 蒸汽分配或其它改变环境的装置被配置成以谨慎的方式与容器一体化。 根据本发明的一个实施例,环境改变设备被配置为模拟具有出口图案的电插座。 环境改变设备具有前表面,其包括基本上对应于电插座的出口图案的出口图案,以及被配置为与电插座相接合的插头。 被配置为修改环境的一个或多个属性的设备插入在前表面和插头图案之间。 这些属性包括例如芳族蒸气密度,杀虫剂蒸气密度,环境光强度,离子空气含量,超声频率强度等。

    Methods and apparatus for a controllable vapor-dispensing device
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a controllable vapor-dispensing device 失效
    用于可控蒸气分配装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06920282B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-19

    申请号:US10640141

    申请日:2003-08-13

    IPC分类号: A01M1/20 A61L9/03 F24F6/08

    摘要: A vapor-dispensing device exhibiting a range of evaporation rates corresponding to a discernable range of sensory fragrance intensity levels. The vapor-delivery device includes one or more control structure (e.g., a heat control, a vent control, and/or the like) configured to allow a user to specify the evaporation rate of the vapor-dispensing device over a continuous or discretized range of values. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the two extremes of operation correspond to a range of sensory fragrance intensity values that span at least three minimum perceivable intensity zones.

    摘要翻译: 一种蒸汽分配装置,其表现出与可辨别的感官香味强度水平范围相对应的蒸发速率范围。 蒸气输送装置包括一个或多个控制结构(例如,热控制,通气控制和/或类似物),其被配置为允许使用者在连续或离散的范围内规定蒸汽分配装置的蒸发速率 的价值观。 根据本发明的另一方面,两个极端的操作对应于跨越至少三个最小感知强度区域的感官香味强度值的范围。

    Methods and apparatus for a variable resistor configured to compensate for non-linearities in a heating element circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a variable resistor configured to compensate for non-linearities in a heating element circuit 有权
    用于补偿加热元件电路中的非线性的可变电阻器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07002114B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-21

    申请号:US10648571

    申请日:2003-08-26

    IPC分类号: H05B1/02 H01C10/44

    摘要: An improved variable resistor at least partially compensates for non-linearities in an electrical circuit containing a heating element, for example, a thin-film heating element. A controllable heater includes a heating element, a voltage source (for example, a standard AC electrical outlet) coupled to the heating element, and a variable resistor coupled to the heating element and voltage source. The variable resistor includes a fixed resistive element (for example, one or more thin-film resistors) and a moveable element such as a slider control. The moveable element adjustably contacts the fixed resistive element at a contact point associated with the position such that the variable resistor has a resistance that is at least partially non-linearly related to the position, but wherein the heating element has a dissipated power that is at least partially linearly related to the position of the variable resistor. Such a system may be used in conjunction with a vapor-delivery device to provide more linear control over the intensity of fragrance provided within an environment.

    摘要翻译: 改进的可变电阻器至少部分地补偿包含加热元件的电路中的非线性,例如薄膜加热元件。 可控加热器包括加热元件,耦合到加热元件的电压源(例如,标准AC电插座),以及耦合到加热元件和电压源的可变电阻器。 可变电阻器包括固定电阻元件(例如,一个或多个薄膜电阻器)和诸如滑块控制的可移动元件。 可移动元件在与位置相关联的接触点处可调节地接触固定电阻元件,使得可变电阻器具有至少部分地与该位置非线性相关的电阻,但是其中加热元件具有位于 与可变电阻器的位置最少部分线性相关。 这样的系统可以与蒸气输送装置一起使用,以提供对在环境中提供的香料的强度的更多的线性控制。