Device for evaporating volatile substances, comprising a porous element (1) that is impregnated with a product including the volatile substances; a heater (2) that heats the porous element (1) for evaporating the volatile substances; wherein the porous element (1) and the heater (2) have a cylindrical shape, the heater (2) being placed around the porous element (1). It permits to provide a device for evaporating volatile substances, comprising a solid porous support with a high capacity of absorption of the volatile substances that is placed directly in relation with a heating element.
The evaporation device comprises a container (1) in which the volatile substances are contained; a wick (3), which absorbs the volatile substances, through which the volatile substances evaporate; and a stopper (2) which is attachable to said container (1) and can be placed in a closed position, in which the evaporation of the volatile substances is prevented, and an evaporation position, in which the wick (3) is exposed to the environment and the evaporation of the volatile substances is allowed, and also comprises a clamping element (4), movable between a clamping position, in which the clamping element (4) clamps the wick (3), and a release position, in which the clamping element (4) is separated from the wick (3). It allows to provide a device for evaporating volatile substances that allows to remove the wick and replace it with a new one in a simple way.
Process for manufacturing a solid water-soluble sheet detergent containing sensitive additives, which includes the steps of : manufacturing two continuous films of sheet detergent free of sensitive additives, by means of a solution casting process starting from a homogeneous and finely aerated mixture, and then superimposing and coupling under lamination said films, simultaneously including said sensitive additives therebetween, as an aqueous solution or dispersion, to obtain a single multilayer film. The invention also relates to sandwiched water-soluble sheet detergent s, wherein said sheet s are made of a non-f ibrous detergent composition, have a microporous internal structure, and are free of sensitive additives, a thin layer of sensitive additives being included at the interface between said water- soluble sheets.
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a container (1) housing a liquid with volatile substances provided with a mouth (2), a closure assembly (5, 6) placed around the mouth (2) of the container (1), a stopper (3) placed in the mouth (2) of the container (1); and wherein at least a portion of the closure assembly (5, 6) is movable between a first and second positions, wherein in the first position, the closure assembly (5, 6) is disengaged from the stopper (3), and in the second position, the closure assembly (5, 6) is engaged to the stopper (3). It provides a device that allows the container to be filled with a liquid, allowing the wick and the cap to be easily removed and, at the same time, making it safe to use, preventing accidental spillage of the liquid inside the container.
A removable signalling device of the exhaustion of a dispenser/diffuser (D) of a liquid active substance contained in a container (C) of said dispenser/diffuser (D), wherein said device consists of a central body (1) from which project two opposite lateral arms (2), which surround at least part of said dispenser/diffuser (D), and an appendix (3) which extends alongside said container (C) and carries a self-powered liquid sensor (4) facing said container (C).
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
The device comprises a casing (1); a container (2) containing volatile substances; an elongated wick (3) defining a longitudinal axis, which is partially inserted into the container (2) and which is impregnated with the volatile substances; a heater (4), which heats the wick (3) for the evaporation of the volatile substances; and an evaporation rate regulator (5), provided with an outlet channel (7) for the volatile substances, the regulator (5) being movable between a first and second position for regulating the area of said outlet channel (7); wherein the regulator (5) is connected to a rotating disc (6), so that the rotation of the rotating disc (6) causes the regulator (5) to move between the first and second positions, said movement being perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the wick (3).
Solid tablet detergent/additive for washing garments and textile articles, consisting of micro-tablets having each a weight less than 1 g and preferably ranging from 0,01 to 0,3 g.
The present invention relates to a disinfection composition and a process for disinfection hard surface. This invention is especially useful for remove bacteria and virus.
A01N 43/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom five-membered rings with oxygen as the ring hetero atom
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
The substrate for diffusing volatile substances comprises a dispersible binder and a natural material, and the percentages by weight in the dry state are: dispersible binder: 15-45 %; and natural material: 55-75 %. It may also comprise a preservative. It provides a substrate that provides constant and durable air diffusion properties.
The substrate for diffusing volatile substances comprises a dispersible binder and a biodegradable material, the percentages by weight on the dry state being preferably: dispersible binder: 15-45 % and biodegradable material: 55-75 %. It may also comprise a biodegradable preservative such as sodium benzoate. It permits to provide a biodegradable substrate to diffuse volatile substances, which has a short biodegradation time.
B01J 20/24 - Naturally occurring macromolecular compounds, e.g. humic acids or their derivatives
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
Container for releasing volatile substances, comprising a container body (1) that contains a liquid with volatile substances and that is provided with an aperture (2); a porous membrane (3) that closes the aperture (2) of the container body (1); and wherein the porous membrane (3) is transparent when it is in contact with the liquid in the container body (1). The invention provides a container for releasing volatile substances that permits to show the user that the releasing of the volatile substances is exhausted in a very simply way.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or properties; Manufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
Hand dispenser for cleaning, disinfectant and/or perfuming liquid products, of the type comprising a container (1) having a dispensing button (4) which operates a piston (3) of a piston pump for dispensing liquid product from a nozzle (5), and a seat for a refill (R) comprising a bottle containing a sprayable liquid formulation, said piston pump being indifferently housed in said container (1) or in said refill (R). The container (1) comprises a cover (6) hinged on said container (1), for closing the seat of the refill (R), and a mechanical coupling between said cover (6) and said dispensing button (4), which causes the dispensing button (4) to raise beyond its ordinary rest position, when the cover (6) is opened, and to lower to its ordinary rest position, when the cover (6) is closed.
A diffuser of a volatile liquid substance of the type including a container (1) of the volatile liquid substance, closed by at least one membrane (3) permeable to the vapours of said volatile liquid substance, wherein said container (1) is at least partly flexible and contains a plurality of capsules (2) filled with said volatile liquid substance and made of a pressure-breakable plastic material impermeable to liquid and vapour. The permeable membrane (3) is in direct contact with the external environment.
The diffusion device comprises a refill (1) in which a liquid containing the volatile substances is housed, the refill (1) comprising: a hole (2) for the passage of the liquid; a sealing element (3) movable between a closed position in which it prevents the passage of the liquid and an open position in which it allows the liquid to pass through the hole (2); and an elastic element (4) that presses the sealing element (3) into its closed position, wherein the sealing element (3) comprises a housing (8) for housing an activation element (7) that moves the closure element (3) from the closed position to the open position against the action of the elastic element (4). It permits to provide a device that only works when the refill is original and is inserted in the correct position.
The container for diffusing volatile substances comprises a transparent container body (1) for a material impregnated with volatile substances and provided with an opening (2); a permeable membrane (3) that closes the opening (2) of the container body (1); and a barrier layer (4) removably connected to the permeable membrane (3); wherein the permeable membrane (3) is sealed with the container body (1) in a sealing zone (6), the permeable membrane (3) being transparent in the sealing zone (6). It permits to provide a container for diffusing volatile substances with an improved or high-performance membrane that allows at first sight to see that the sealing of the container is correct.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or properties; Manufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Device for diffusing volatile substances that comprises a container (1), an upper closing element (2) which closes the opening of the container (1) and a wick (3) jointed to the closing element (2). The container (1) comprises an opening, a reservoir containing a predetermined volume of a liquid volatile substance, and a lower neck (6). The closing element (2) further comprises at least one internal perimetral grove (4), and the lower neck (6) of the container (1) further comprises a groove with no thread pitch (7) in turn comprising protrusions (9) so that the internal perimetral grove (4) and the groove with no thread pitch (7) work together for an adjustment on a fixed pre-determined position of the upper closing element (2) with regards to the container (1).
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a porous mat (1) impregnated with volatile substances, a heating element (2) that heats the porous mat (1) for evaporating the volatile substances and a reflective element (3) for reflecting the heat from the heating element (2) to said porous mat (1), wherein the reflective element (3) forms a cavity defined by a bottom and side walls where the porous mat (1) and the heating element (2) are placed. Thanks to this feature, the reflective element (3) reflects or redirects the heat radiation from the heating element (2) back towards the porous mat (1) where the volatile substances are impregnated, and the heat energy that is going away from the porous mat (1) is reflected back to the porous mat (1), so that a heating element (2) which consumes less energy can be used for the same evaporation capacity.
The device for the diffusion of volatile substances comprises a container (1), which holds a liquid with the volatile substances in it, and which has an opening (9), for communication from the inside of the housing (6) to the outside; a cover (2) which can be attached to the container (1) to close the opening (9), a diffusion wick (4) for the controlled diffusion of the volatile substances, one end (13) of which protrudes from the cover (2); and a cap (5) which covers the end (13) of the diffusion wick (4) which protrudes from the cover (2), the container (1), the cover (2), the diffusion wick (4) and the cap (5) being made of the same plastic material. It thus makes it possible to provide more efficient recyclability in accordance with currently existing methods.
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a container (1) for housing a liquid containing the volatile substances and comprising an outlet for volatile substances (2) and an air inlet (3), and a nebulizer (5) with which the volatile substances are diffused to the outside, wherein the device for diffusing volatile substances also comprises a dispenser (4) that connects the volatile substances outlet (2) and the air inlet (3) to the nebulizer (5); a chamber (6) in which a mist of volatile substances is generated from the nebulizer (5), the chamber comprising an outlet hole (8) through which the mist of volatile substances exits. It makes it possible to provide a device for releasing volatile substances in which no gas is necessary, natural fragrances can be used and with which good control of the dosage can be achieved.
The device for diffusing volatile substances, which comprises a container (1) that includes a mouthpiece (2), the container (1) containing a liquid with volatile substances; and a wick (3) that is impregnated with said liquid contained in the container (1), which also comprises a base (6) located around the mouthpiece (2) of the container (1), the wick (3) being fixed in the interior of said base (6). It makes it possible to avoid leaks and to ensure the correct dosage and evaporation of the formulation that is inside the container.
The device for diffusing volatile substances, which comprises a container (1) to house a liquid containing the volatile substances, a capillary element (2) partially housed in said container (1), a perforated element (3) through which volatile substances are diffused, and a piezoelectric element (4) in contact with said perforated element (3) and in contact with the capillary element (2), said piezoelectric element (4) causing the vibration of said capillary element (2), wherein the diffusion device also comprises an elastic element (5) on which said piezoelectric element (4) is mounted, said elastic element (5) being attached to said container (1) or to a housing (6) that surrounds said container (1). Said elastic element allows the piezoelectric element to be perfectly centered with respect to said capillary element.
B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
The device for diffusing volatile substances, comprises a container (1) that contains a volatile substance (2); a perforable sheet (3) that closes at least a portion of said container (1); at least one perforating element (4) that can perforate said perforable sheet (3); and a porous element (5) that is impregnated with the volatile substance (2) when the perforable sheet (3) is perforated; wherein the porous element (5) comprises at least one weakened area (6) in correspondence with said at least one perforating element (4). It permits to provide a device for diffusing volatile substances where an accidental leakage is avoided.
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a container (1) containing a liquid with said volatile substances, a base element (2) that closes said container (1), and a wick assembly (3) that is impregnated with said volatile substances, wherein said wick assembly (3) is removably fixed to said base element (2) and comprises a projection (31) that activates the opening of a valve (11) of said container (1). It allows providing a volatile substances device that prevents leaks and ensures correct dosage and evaporation of volatile substances.
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a container (1) containing a liquid with said volatile substances, a base element (2) that closes said container (1), and a wick (3) that is impregnated with said volatile substances, wherein the base element (2) comprises an internal channel (21) in which the liquid containing the volatile substances is deposited, a part of the wick (3) being placed in said internal channel (21), being impregnated with the liquid containing the volatile substances located in the channel internal (21). It allows providing a volatile substances device used in an inverted position that does not require any intermediate wick or any dosing system.
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a container (1) containing a liquid with said volatile substances, a wick (2) that is impregnated with said volatile substances, and also comprises a support element (3) that supports the wick (2) in a removably manner. It allows providing a volatile substances device that allows the reuse of this type of devices provided with a wick.
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a container (1) housing a liquid with the volatile substances, and wick (2) in contact with said liquid and extending outside said container (1), wherein the device also comprises a porous element (3) placed inside the container (1) that is impregnated with said liquid with the volatile substances. The presence of the porous element inside the container permits to place the evaporation device according to the present invention in any suitable position, preventing the leakage of the liquid and still allowing its correct performance.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
The device for trapping insects comprises an adhesive surface (4) for trapping insects; and a light source (2) for attracting the insects to said adhesive surface (4), which also comprises a chamber (1) provided with one or several holes (3), said light source (2) being placed inside said chamber (1) and said adhesive surface (4) is placed inside said chamber (1) or forms one of the inner walls of said chamber (1). The presence of the chamber magnifies the light emitted by a light source and since the adhesive surface is located inside the chamber, the trapped insects remain concealed.
The diffuser of volatile substances by combustion comprises a body (1) that includes said volatile substances, wherein said body is formed from microcapsules (2) that house said volatile substances. Preferably, each microcapsule (2) comprises an outer shell that houses the volatile substances therein. It makes it possible to provide a diffuser of volatile substances by combustion wherein the evaporation of the volatile substances is reduced or fully prevented during the drying in the manufacturing process thereof..
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A01N 65/44 - Poaceae or Gramineae [Grass family], e.g. bamboo, lemon grass or citronella grass
A61L 9/012 - Deodorant compositions characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions
B01J 13/02 - Making microcapsules or microballoons
The present invention relates to a toilet cleaner comprising a cleaning agent, wherein said cleaning agent is included at a percentage between 50% and 80% by weight, and also comprising an effervescent agent at a percentage between 10% and 30% by weight. The cleaner is preferably in the form of solid granules, and it also comprises a foaming agent. The present invention allows providing a cleaner in solid form which can be applied directly in the toilet bowl and readily metered, giving the user a perception of cleanliness.
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a container (1) which contains a material with said volatile substances, a porous diffuser (2) which is impregnated with said material with the volatile substances, and a protective sheet (3) which is removed before the first use of the diffusion device, wherein the device also comprises a barrier layer (4) equipped with a window (41), with said barrier layer (4) joined to the container (1) and placed between the porous diffuser (2) and the protective sheet (3). Thanks to the presence of the window, the volatile substances are diffused at a high diffusion rate from the moment the protective sheet is removed.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
The device for diffusing volatile substances comprises a body (1) impregnated with said volatile substances, with the volatile substances diffusing during the combustion of said body (1), wherein said body (1) comprises a plurality of interwoven threads (2). Furthermore, said interwoven threads (2) may be housed inside a tube (3). Thanks to this interwoven arrangement of the threads that make up the body, the oxygen between the threads facilitates combustion, without needing to use chemical components that stimulate combustion.
A composition for diffusing volatile substances, comprising wax, which further comprises a solid material that includes volatile substances, said solid material being in the form of particles, and which has a volatile substance absorption capacity greater than the volatile substance absorption capacity of the wax. It enables a composition for diffusing volatile substances to be obtained which enables the percentage of volatile substances to be increased, that is, the percentage of fragrance, and the release time to be lengthened.
A61L 9/012 - Deodorant compositions characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions
A61L 9/02 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion
A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
The volatile substance evaporation device comprises a casing (1) provided with an evaporation surface (2), said casing (1) housing inside it a substrate (3) impregnated with said volatile substances, wherein said substrate (3) is a sheet which preferably comprises a plurality of grooves. It allows the device to have a similar diffusion value for a specific air flow and for a considerable internal temperature of the vehicle, thus ensuring continuous evaporation.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a heater (1) which heats a wick (2) impregnated in said volatile substances and characterised in that said heater (1) is formed from a printed circuit board (10) provided with at least one resistor (11). It allows a device for evaporating volatile substances to be provided which comprises a heater with a very low thermal mass which allows a rapid increase in the temperature and variation of the working cycles.
The invention relates to an air purification device comprising a casing (1) that houses a fan (2) and a filter (3) placed in front of said fan (2), such that air passes through said filter (3) and exits the casing (1) by means of said fan (2), and is characterised in that said filter (3) is placed in a replaceable part (4) mounted in a detachable way in said casing (1), said replaceable part (4) comprising material with volatile substances (5). It allows an air purification device to be provided which allows for the purification of air and the diffusion of volatile substances at the same time.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
F24F 11/89 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24F 1/0355 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing with perfuming or deodorising means
F24F 1/035 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing with means for purifying supplied air characterised by the mounting or arrangement of filters
The device (1) comprises a substrate (2) impregnated with volatile substances and a first film (3) that is impermeable to the volatile substances applied to one face of the substrate (2) and a second film (4) provided with a plurality of holes (5) applied to the other face of the substrate (2). The method for manufacturing said device 1 comprises the following steps: applying a first film (3) to a face of the substrate (1); impregnating the substrate (1) by depositing the volatile substances on the face of the substrate (1) that is not coated with the first film (3); leaving the volatile substances to fully impregnate the substrate (1); and applying a second film (4) provided with a plurality of holes (5) to the other face of the substrate (1). The device permits a more continuous diffusion of the volatile substances along time.
The present invention relates to a support for volatile substance-diffusing wicks which comprises a housing (1 ) for placing a volatile substance-diffusing wick, and is characterized in that said housing (1 ) is formed by a plurality of elastic extensions (2) defining a funnel shape. The present invention allows providing a support for volatile substance- diffusing wicks which prevents the wick from being removed for reuse.
The volatile substance diffuser comprises a housing for a refill (1) containing the volatile substances that are diffused and a motion detector (2) that activates the diffuser upon detecting movement, and it also comprises a timer (3) that activates and/or deactivates a diffuser in accordance with predetermined time periods. The method comprises the stages of activating the volatile substance diffuser using the motion detector (2); automatically deactivating the volatile substance diffuser after the first predetermined time period has elapsed; and maintaining the volatile substance diffuser deactivated for a second time period. It provides a diffuser and a method that prevents excessive battery wear and, at the same time, optimises the diffusion rate.
The volatile substance diffuser comprises a support (1) impregnated with the volatile substances, wherein at least one portion of the volatile substances is contained in at least first microcapsules (2) and second microcapsules (3) comprising a core (10) and a coating (11), the diffusion times of the first and second microcapsules (2, 3) being different to each other. It enables the diffusion time of the volatile substances to be increased.
A61Q 13/00 - Formulations or additives for perfume preparations
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
D06M 23/12 - Processes in which the treating agent is incorporated in microcapsules
Laundry perfuming composition of the type comprising water-soluble, non-polymeric crystal salts in combination with a fragrance in free form, wherein said crystal salts are furthermore provided with at least a partial coating layer consisting of a fragrance in microcapsules, and such fragrance in free form is absorbed in said coating layer.
A water-soluble bleach additive for laundry detergents and surface cleaning detergents, of the type comprising a bleach agent, a bleach agent activator, and a builder. The bleach additive further comprises a sticky surfactant and, preferably, a water-soluble high molecular weight polymer and a plasticizer which allow to form the bleach additive in pellets through an extrusion process.
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a casing (1) provided with a housing for the placement of a refill (2) containing the volatile substances, and is characterised in that said casing (1) comprises a surface (3) provided with at least one coupling element (5) in order to couple an additional element (4), said additional element comprising a frame (7) and a releasable sheet (8). It provides an evaporation device that can be easily customised.
The present invention relates to a volatile substance diffuser, where said diffuser comprises a reservoir (10) containing the volatile substances, characterized in that it is formed from a sheet (11) provided with a plurality of fold lines, said sheet (11) comprising a first face (1) on which said reservoir (10) is fixed; a second face (2) which supports the diffuser upright in a use position together with said first face (1); and a third face (3) provided with a hole (12) for hanging the diffuser. The present invention allows providing a volatile substance diffuser which prevents using a container housing said diffuser.
The device for diffusion of volatile substances comprises a container (1) for containing volatile substances, including the container (1) an aperture (2) defining a sealing area (3); and a multilayer structure (4) placed on said aperture (2), said multilayer structure (4) comprising a microporous membrane (42) through which the volatile substances are diffused and a barrier layer (41) that is removed before a first use; and it is characterized in that said multilayer structure (4) also comprises a sealing portion (44) in contact with said sealing area (3). It is provided a device with a microporous membrane where the porosity of the membrane at the portion of the sealing area has been substantially reduced or eliminated to stop liquid transportation.
A fragrance diffuser device for motor vehicle interiors, of the type comprising an elongated support body (1), a refill (3) of a fragrance-impregnated plastic material fixed to a fastening base of said support body (1), and an elastic clamp (2) to hook the diffuser onto a motor vehicle ventilation system grid. Said fastening base consists of a rib (4) longitudinally extending for at least part of said support body (1) length and retaining by friction said refill (3) of a fragrance-impregnated plastic material which at least partially surrounds said rib (4).
The present invention relates to a bracelet for the diffusion of volatile substances, comprising a strap (1) and a refill (2) impregnated with volatile substances, and is characterized in that the refill (2) comprises an outer surface (21) provided with at least one rib (3), defining at least one evaporation chamber (4). The present invention provides a bracelet for the diffusion of volatile substances having a higher volatile substance evaporation rate, with the refill having a size that is suitable for use in a bracelet and being firmly secured on the strap, even in bracelets for children.
The refill for devices for evaporating volatile substances comprises a body (1 ) provided with a neck (2), which comprises first coupling means (4; 5; 6) to a device (10; 20; 30) for evaporating volatile substances, and is characterized in that it also comprises at least second coupling means (4; 5; 6) to a device for evaporating volatile substances (10; 20; 30). It enables the use thereof with different devices for evaporating volatile substances by using one of said coupling means, depending on the means provided in the device.
The invention relates to an insect repellent product comprising a mixture of a plurality of essential oils and at least one secondary compound. Said essential oils are chosen from the essential oils of eucalyptus, citronella, lavandin, rosemary, lemon and undecalactone, or a mixture of the same, and said at least one secondary compound is chosen from citral, linalool, citronellal, geraniol, and geranyl acetate. It provides a natural, biodegradable and long-lasting insect repellent.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
A01N 65/26 - Meliaceae [Chinaberry or Mahogany family], e.g. mahogany, langsat or neem
A01N 65/28 - Myrtaceae [Myrtle family], e.g. teatree or clove
A01N 65/36 - Rutaceae [Rue family], e.g. lime, orange, lemon, corktree or pricklyash
A01N 65/44 - Poaceae or Gramineae [Grass family], e.g. bamboo, lemon grass or citronella grass
The multilayer structure (1) for volatile substances diffusers comprises a semi-permeable layer (2) that can be in contact with the volatile substances and a barrier layer (3) to prevent the diffusion of the volatile substances before its removal from the multilayer structure (1), and it is characterized in that it also comprises a tear layer (4) placed between the barrier layer (3) and the semi-permeable layer (2), which permits the separation of the barrier layer (3) from the semi-permeable layer (2) when the barrier layer (3) is removed from the multilayer structure (1). It permits a suitable interface strength between the barrier layer and the semi-permeable layer, which permits to remove easily and securely the barrier layer from the semi-permeable layer.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
51.
DEVICE FOR EVAPORATING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES COMPRISING WICK AND HEAT REFLECTIVE ELEMENT
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a wick (1) impregnated with volatile substances and a heating element (2) that heats the wick (1) for evaporating said volatile substances, characterized in that it also comprises a reflective element (3) for reflecting the heat from the heating element (2) to said wick (1). The heating element (2) can be preferably a resistor or a ceramic heater. It permits to direct substantially all the heat provided by the heating element to the wick, preventing an excessive rising of the temperature of the surface of the device.
The present invention relates to a volatile substance evaporation device, comprising a constant evaporation chamber (2) housing a liquid with volatile substances, an enhanced evaporation chamber (3) and an evaporation membrane (5) through which the volatile substances evaporate, and characterized in that said enhanced evaporation chamber (3) comprises an absorbent body (6) therein. The present invention allows enhancing the evaporation rate in a simple manner as a result of the presence of the absorbent body and allows the enhanced evaporation to be substantially constant.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
A volatile substance dispensing device(101) and method of fabrication thereof based on a container (201) sealed by a membrane layer (220) with at least one perimetral cleavage (103) which prevents lateral diffusion of the volatile substance during storage. The at least one perimetral cleavage (103) is at least partially filled with blocking means such as glue (303) or a protrusion(302)of a separation layer (230) produced by applying heat welding during fixation to the container (201). The dispensing device (101) further comprises a removable barrier layer (240) on top of the separation layer (230).
The water soluble pellet for releasing one or more actives comprises a vegetable soap carrier in an amount of 10-95 wt%; a perfume oil in an amount of 2-12 wt%; and a dye in an amount of 0.001 to 0.5 wt%. The method for manufacturing the water soluble pellet comprises the following steps: mixing said composition; extruding said composition; and cutting said extruded composition forming said water soluble pellets.
The invention relates to a volatile substance evaporation device comprising a body (3) containing a liquid and a heating element heating said liquid for evaporating same, wherein said heating element is a heating film (1 ). Furthermore, said body (3) defines an evaporation surface, and said heating film (1 ) preferably has an area substantially the same as the area of said evaporation surface. The invention allows obtaining a homogenous and quick heat distribution.
The device comprises a receptacle (1) that defines a neck (2), wherein a liquid that impregnates diffusion means (3, 4) is housed inside the receptacle (1), and is characterised in that said diffusion means comprise a flexible band (3) and a rigid band (4) in contact with each other, the flexible band (3) being in contact with the liquid inside the receptacle; the device also comprises an inner closing element (5) that fits tightly inside said neck (2) and a regulation element (6) complementary to said inner closing element (5), wherein the rigid band (4) is associated with said regulation element (6), the position of which determines the surface of the rigid band (4) arranged on the outside of the receptacle (1). It makes it possible to accurately regulate the exposed surface of the rigid band, thereby regulating the intensity of the perfume in a room.
The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a solid body (1) impregnated with said volatile substances and a support (2) for said solid body (1),wherein said solid body (1) comprises a protrusion (3) defining on the inside thereof a housing (4) and said solid body (1) comprising a hole (5), inside of which said protrusion (3) is placed, such that the device further comprises a container (6) to house a liquid which impregnates said solid body (1) with volatile substances. It allows the solid body to be correctly held in the support during the entire useful life thereof. Furthermore, thanks to the presence of the container with liquid, the user may know if the device is still evaporating the volatile substances correctly or if it must be replaced.
Diffuser of an active liquid agent, for the treatment of a fluid environment, be it at the gaseous or liquid state, of the type comprising a container (1) of the active agent, closed by grid means apt to maintain in position said active agent and to allow the emanation of fluids of the same, said grid means being covered by a barrier film, peelable at the time of the first use to make operative said grid means, wherein said container (1) is closed by a single multilayer film (2, 3a, 3b) comprising at least one external barrier layer (3a) and at least another inner sealing layer (2) apt to maintain in position said active agent and to form said grid means, at the time of the first use of the container, following the simultaneous removal of said barrier film and of predefined portions (4) of said sealing layer (2).
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
59.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED DIFFUSION OF VOLATILE SUBSTANCES COMPRISING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL
The present invention relates to a device and method for diffusing volatile substances which obtains the energy required for the autonomous operation thereof from one or more photovoltaic cells (101). The activation periods and switch-on frequency of the emission means (103) are determined adaptively by an electronic controller (102) depending on the light conditions, thereby maximizing the time in which the device diffuses the volatile substance without compromising its autonomy.
A61L 9/14 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using sprayed or atomised substances
B65D 83/26 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant characterised by the actuating means operating automatically, e.g. periodically
The air freshener for vehicles comprises a main body (1) for holding a container for volatile substances and a foldable clip (2) which can be placed in a substantially perpendicular position with respect to the main body (1), and it is characterized in that said foldable clip (2) is rotatable with respect to the main body (1). Therefore, the clip is always connected with the main body, so that it is sold with it occupying a reduced space in the package. Furthermore, the clip can be rotated to be adapted to any kind of ventilation grids.
The insect trap is formed from a sheet (1) that defines an adhesive surface (4), and is characterized in that said sheet (1) comprises on two opposite ends engaging means (2, 3) in order to engage said opposite ends together; this way, said adhesive surface (4) is curved when said opposite ends are engaged together. It allows the insect trap to be used in any location, including inside a cupboard or on a table.
The present invention refers to an electric device for evaporating and dispensing volatile substances, such as perfumes and insecticides, using thermal energy. The device comprises: a casing and a container of volatile substance detachably coupled with the casing, heating means arranged in the casing for heating the volatile substance, and control means for controlling the operation of the heating means in accordance with a heating program. The device further comprises detection means suitable for detecting an intrinsic characteristic of the container and/or the volatile substance, for example the color of a part of the container, the shape of a part of the container, the container material, or the volatile substance color. The control means are executes execute a specific heating program for a detected intrinsic characteristic, such as evaporation settings are set automatically for different types of volatile substances.
The present invention relates to a device for trapping insects comprising a casing (1) provided with a housing (2) for placing a refill (4) provided with an adhesive surface (3) for trapping insects, characterized in that said casing (1 ) comprises a light emitter (11) illuminating at least one portion of the refill (4; 12). The present invention allows maximizing the attraction of the insects as a result of the illumination of the refill.
Cartridge for volatile substances in the liquid state, such as insecticides or fragrances, of the type comprising a tray- shaped container closed on one side with a multilayer film, said multilayer film consisting of at least one internal vapour permeable membrane and one external vapour barrier layer. Directing/assisting means are provided, apt to direct/assist the removal of just a first portion of the external vapour barrier layer - in the form of notches, weakening lines or strengthening lines - along a desired partition line, for cartridge activation.
The device for releasing volatile substances comprises a container (1) which contains a solid substrate impregnated with volatile substances and a clamping element (2) and is characterized in that it also comprises at least two retaining arms (3) of the solid substrate. Said arms (3) extend substantially from the center of the container (1) and towards the larger exterior edge of the container (1). It allows the deformation of the solid substrate to be contained since the arms force said solid substrate to maintain the position thereof in contact with said arms.
The volatile substance evaporation element comprises a rod (1) impregnated with volatile substances and is characterised in that said rod (1) is made of sintered wood. Preferably, the porosity of said rod (1) varies between its core (3) and its surface (2), the porosity of said rod (1) being lower on its surface (2) than in its core (3). It makes it possible to increase the capacity of the core of the evaporation element to act as a receptacle for volatile substances.
The air freshener for vehicles comprises a casing (1) housing a receptacle (2) containing volatile substances and at least one fixing element (3), which can be fixed to an interior vent grille of a vehicle and is characterised in that the casing (1) and said at least one fixing element (3) are made of cardboard. It enables the obtainment of an air freshener at low cost compared to conventional air fresheners, since it does not require investment in moulds.
The timer device(1) comprises a first timer (12) in communication with control means(11), said control means (11) being in communication with an external component (15) and said first timer (12) sending an order to the control means (11) after a first preset time period is counted by the first timer (12), and it is characterized in that the timer device also comprises a second timer (13) in communication with said control means (11), said second timer (13) counting a second preset time period that is a portion of said first preset time period. It permits an accurate operation, even with changes of temperature and voltage and with a reduced cost.
G04F 1/00 - Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
The device comprises a chamber (1) provided with an inlet (2) and an outlet (3); a piston (4) inside the chamber (1), the movement of which causes the exit of said substance; and a motor (5) with an output shaft (6) that drives the motion of said piston (4) when it receives a signal from a sensor; and transmission means that transmit the drive movement from the motor (5) to said piston (4); characterised in that said transmission means comprise: a worm gear (7) rotationally attached to the output shaft (6) of the motor (5); a first transmission element (8) connected to said piston (4); and a second transmission element (9) connected to said worm gear (7) and to said first transmission element (8). It enables small dimensions compared to conventional devices.
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F04B 13/00 - Pumps specially modified to deliver fixed or variable measured quantities
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B65D 83/26 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant characterised by the actuating means operating automatically, e.g. periodically
The container comprises a chamber (1) closed by a flexible cover (3), and it is characterized in that said flexible cover (3) defines a weakened area (4) forming a seal between the chamber (1) and the flexible cover (3), and in that the container comprises bending means (5) for bending this weakened area (4) so that the flexible cover (3) separates from the chamber (1) at the weakened area (4), opening said chamber (1). The container of the present invention has the main advantage that it can be opened easily, just acting on the bending means.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
The invention refers to a device for evaporating volatile substances comprising: a container of a liquid volatile substance, and a vapour permeable membrane (1) and a thermoplastic porous or fibrous laminate (2) bonded together. Said container is closed at its opening by said vapour permeable membrane (1) and the fibrous laminate (2), wherein the fibrous laminate (2) is welded to the thermoformed part of the container.
The invention refers to an electrical heating evaporator for evaporating active substances such as perfumes and/or insecticides, in which the means for regulating the evaporation rate comprises an electrical heater resistor for which the power supplied is regulated through a potentiometer constructed on a printed circuit board. The evaporation rate can be adjusted for a wide variety of types of chemical substances, without the need of substantially modifying the design of the device.
The present invention refers to an electric evaporation device with adjustable evaporation intensity, wherein a shield member (4) is displaceable between a minimum evaporation position in which it is interposed between a heating resistor (5) and an upper part of a wick (3), and a maximum evaporation position in which part of the shield member is located below said resistor (5). Since the shield member (4) is moved downwardly below the resistor (5), the upper end (13) of the wick (3) be located very close to an aperture (10) for the exit of the vaporized substance.
A nebulising element (1) for liquid substances, which can be coupled to procurement means (5), such as porous elements impregnated with the liquid to be diffused for example. It includes at least one membrane (9) with a microperforated area (11); at least one piezoelectric element (10) connected to an electronic circuit (20) and coupled to the membrane (9) to cause it to vibrate; at least one first (6) and one second (7) support that can be placed on top of one another and create, on their interior a compartment (8) to contain the membrane (9), the piezoelectric element (10), and a space of limited dimension for the liquid to be nebulised, created beneath the membrane (9). The second support (7) has an opening (12) for the nebulised liquid outlet, located in correspondence with the perforated area (11) of the membrane (9). The nebulising element (1) also includes at least one collector (13) for. the liquid that flows from the porous element (5) to the collector (13) itself by capillary action; at least one capillary opening (14) to allow in the liquid to be nebulised and at least one outlet opening (15) to aid air circulation.
A61L 9/14 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using sprayed or atomised substances
B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
The present invention refers to an automatic dispenser for periodically spraying an amount of liquid from two aerosol containers. (A, B) Preferably the two aerosol containers (A. B) contain liquid of different nature, such as different perfume or active substance composition, so that the same device is capable of dispensing alternatively two or more different substances.
B65D 83/26 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant characterised by the actuating means operating automatically, e.g. periodically
B65D 83/14 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
76.
SPRAY PUMP DEVICE USING A MEMORY SHAPE METAL ALLOY AS ACTUATOR
The invention refers to a spray pump device for spraying a liquid operated by a memory shape element (11). The spraying device is provided with a memory shape alloy wire (11) with electrical resistivity, that is able to generate heat that increases its temperature so that due to memory shape property, the wire shrinks when current is applied. This shrinking permits the wire to activate a pump that atomizes a volatile substance.
Machine for cleaning at least one shoe (2) comprising at least one seat (9) for the shoe (2), a pair of cleaning elements (11) arranged substantially in correspondence of the seat (9), driving means (10) of the cleaning elements (11) and of the gripping and supporting means (34) of the shoe (2) to lock the shoe in the seat (9); the cleaning elements (11) are movable around said seat (9) along a predetermined path (P) so as to affect the shoe (2), in particular the outer surface of the same.
A gradual -release dosing device (1) for at least one substance (3) in both electric and non-electric domestic -use apparatuses, which for the operation thereof require the periodic presence of water - such as for example washing machines, dishwashers, sanitary appliances and the like - comprises an outer casing (2) wherein a plurality of doses of the substance (3) is contained, necessary for a corresponding plurality of operation cycles of the apparatus. The casing (2) is defined by a perme- able material capable of releasing at least one dose of the substance (3) at each operation cycle.
The present invention refers to a tablet (1) for retaining a volatile substance in a liquid or solid state, such as a perfume and/or an insecticide. The tablet comprises at least a first and a second layers (2,4) of volatile substance retaining material, said first and second layers being spaced apart from each other at a selected distance, and wherein it further comprises a layer of impermeable material (3) joined to said layers and located in between said first and second layers.
The invention refers to a container (1) for volatile substances having a first chamber (2) containing a porous material (4) impregnated with a first volatile substance, and a second chamber (3) containing a second volatile substance. The evaporation of the first and the second volatile substances is synchronized so that both volatile substances are finished substantially at the same time. The second volatile substance is used as a visual indication of the end of life of the first substance. The open base of the first and the second chamber are covered by a permeable film. The container may be arranged with a heater for the volatile substances.
The present invention refers to a volatile substance diffuser based on permeable membrane with a closure where a solid wall is applied to or separated from the membrane to stop or allow evaporation, respectively. The shape of the membrane is adapted to compensate possible vacuum inside the container.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
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METHOD AND DEVICE TO EVAPORATE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM A LIQUID SOLUTION
The present invention relates to a method and a device to evaporate low volatility active substances or ingredients from a liquid solution contained in a reservoir (2). The device comprises at least one liquid retaining support and dispensing means (14) arranged in a casing (1) at a distance and in a suitable position for dispensing doses of said liquid solution on said support by means of a push-button (6). The device further has a timer adapted to allow the operation of said dispensing means in selected time periods, said time periods being greater than the time necessary for evaporating most of the solvent and active ingredient from the support.
The present invention refers to an evaporator device (1) for volatile substances provided with a closure system that facilitates the replacement of the refill or container of the volatile substance. The invention provides a safety closure system (8) for the evaporator device, which makes difficult for children to get access to the tablet or container (5) of the volatile substance. A closure member (8) and a container are associated in such a manner that during the opening movement of the closure member, at least part of the container is extracted out of the chamber.
The present invention relates to an electric evaporator device of volatile substances with adjustable evaporation intensity. A heating plate (4) defines a first chamber (6) separated from a second chamber (8), wherein a heat generator (5) is located inside the first chamber (6). A regulation opening (13), located in the first chamber (6), allows the exit of a heated air flow from the first chamber to regulate the temperature both in the first chamber (6) and the heating plate (4), enabling thus the regulation of the evaporation rate.
The present invention refers to adjustable volatile substance diffuser devices, more specifically to diffusers incorporating a container with a semipermeable membrane (3, 23, 43, 63). Said membrane (3, 23, 43, 63) permits the issue of vapours but prevents the escape of liquids, with the result that an extremely clean device is achieved as the spillage of liquid is prevented in the case of inappropriate handling. The device (1, 21, 41, 61) is furthermore of very simple construction, as it is made up of two parts, a container (2, 22, 42, 62) which houses the volatile substance and a housing (4, 24, 44, 64), which supports said container (2, 22, 42, 62). The container (2, 22, 42, 62) has the membrane (3, 23, 43, 63) adhered to it. The container (2, 22, 42, 62) and the housing (4, 24, 44, 64) are coupled directly to each other and they are moved by means of guiding or articulation. The container (2, 22, 42, 62) may comprise a useful part (16), which defines the cavity (5) holding the volatile substance, and a non-useful part (6).
PCT electric heating device for vaporisers of fragances or insecticides imbued on solid mats, of the type suitable to be introduced in the body of a vaporiser as an electrically-insulated self-contained unit. The device comprises a plastic support (1) for housing the PTC element (3), corresponding electric contatct (2, 4-6), an elongated portion of which protrudes from suitable apertures (8, 10) of said support and a metal sheet (6) for heat diffusion. Said support is closed by a flat cover (7), itself made of plastic, placed in contact with said metal sheet (6) and suited to serve with its outer side as a resting surface of said mats.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H01C 7/02 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatings; Non-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having positive temperature coefficient
A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
A01M 13/00 - Fumigators; Apparatus for distributing gases
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