The Clorox Company

W Keith Mainquist

John F Breznock

Vincent N DeMaso

Christian Fabian Diaz

Cherie A Bulala

Grant Templin

Steven J Tomkins

Matt Tivnon

Bryan Vollmer

Vince N DeMaso

Nicole J Kamath

Christian F Diaz

Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.

Toilet device with cleanser and fragrance

Bottle

A vented closure, for preventing deformation of a container containing a gas evolving liquid, is provided. The closure includes a first closure member and a second closure member. The first closure member seals the container from the outside atmosphere and defines a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a gas flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. A gas-permeable, liquid-impermeable membrane is placed in the gas flow passage. The second closure member is moveably fitted on the first closure member and encases the first closure member with a small clearance fit that allows gas passage. A sealing element coupled to the second closure member is aligned with the gas outlet of the first member so as to block gas flow when a predetermined load is applied to the second closure member and allow gas flow when the predetermined load is absent.

Selectively venting and load-sealing closure

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Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

W Keith Mainquist