S. C. Johnson Son, Inc.

Mark E Wefler

John Martin

David C Belongia

Michael E Klinkhammer

James R Crapser

Jose Porchia

Curtis Leroy Cruver, Iv

Stefano Deflorian

Allen D Miller

Ion I Inculet

Amelia H Majerowski

Jeffrey L Harwig

Shawn O Barrett

David A Tomkins

Marilyn M Johnson

James E Buhler

Terry L Hygema

Alessio Giovanelli

Joao Paulo Possidonio Miguens

Kevin W Smith

John F Goelz

Armin L Clobes

Pedro Emanuel Vasconcelos De Queiroz Vieira

John A Schroeder

Martin Ruegg

Erica LeBlanc

Miguel Do Canto Moniz Bual

João Paulo Possidónio Miguens

Dispensing device

A diffusion device includes a housing and an opening in the housing adapted for insertion of a container having an active material therein and a wick extending therefrom. The device further includes a heater disposed in a rear portion of the housing and spaced from the wick when a container is inserted into the housing. A vent is disposed in a front portion of the housing. An active material diffusion-interference member is disposed directly above and axially aligned with the wick when the container is inserted into the device, wherein the diffusion-interference member inhibits diffusion of the active material from the housing such that heat generated by the heater is trapped around the wick, thus increasing volatilization and dispersion of the active material from the diffusion device as compared to a diffusion device that does not have a diffusion-interference member.

Diffusion device

The present invention is directed toward apparatuses, devices, methods, kits, programs, and combinations to eject a bottle or container from a compartment. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention an ejector is provided that cantilevers over the bottle and is configured to eject the bottle from the container when sufficient force is applied to the ejector. In other embodiments, an ejection mechanism is disposed on a housing assembly of a device at a position to eject the container from the compartment, wherein the ejection mechanism is disposed in a non-retaining relationship with the container. The ejector mechanisms of the present invention can be used with a variety of devices, including, for example, a diffuser used to disperse an active material and/or generate an aesthetic lighting display, such as multicolored displays, color-changing displays, projection displays, shine-through displays, or the like. The diffusers may also provide control over varying emission of light and/or fragrance.

Bottle eject mechanism

Air freshener

An automobile air freshening system having a piezoelectric atomizer unit () and a canister assembly () insertable in the piezoelectric atomizer unit (). The piezoelectric atomizer unit () may include a temperature sensor, a programming unit, an active ingredient intensity selection switch (), a boost override button, or any combination thereof.

Automobile air freshening system

Diffuser

Volatile actives dispenser

A means is provided for manufacture of dispensers of volatile materials for various regions, where a single buss assembly strip is provided, having standardized electrical connections whereby the manufacturer, distributor, or consumer is enabled to construct a large variety of finished dispensers by choice of individual selected attachment modules providing differing functions. For example, one may combine the buss assembly strip with a modular plug assembly for use in a specific region of the world, with optional heaters, night lights, timers, switches, and controls.

Modular electrical device for delivery of volatile compounds

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Racine, WI, United States of America

Mark E Wefler