Waterbury Companies, Inc.

Waterbury Cos., Inc.

Walter A Kunze

Robert J Semanchik

Carl D Contadini

An insect trap is disclosed which comprises a base mounted to a wall or other suitable surface. An insect attractant light source is operatively connected inside the base. A reflector is suitably positioned adjacent the wall such that the light from the light source is at least partially transmitted onto the reflector and then reflected away from the wall. The trap also includes an insect immobilizer, such as a semi-rigid adhesive board on which to trap the insects. Additionally, the trap may include an insect attractant, such as scents, pheromones or visual clues.

Insect attractant device

A fragrance dispensing cartridge is disclosed housing either a hot- or cold-type fragrance containing gel. Each gel is housed in a cartridge having an opening, wherein the opening is covered with an air permeable membrane. The membrane is positioned above the gel and permits the fragrant agent to communicate with an environment external to the cartridge housing opening. The composition of the gels and the density and permeability of the membrane can be varied to provide the desired release rate.

Extended release hot and cold gel fragrance cartridges and method of

Extended release fragrance dispenser

Fragrance gel cartridge for use in an air freshener dispenser

A dispenser having a housing and at least one inlet vent and at least one outlet vent about the housing is shown. A fan, preferably a centrifugal fan, is operated by a battery and directs air into and out of the vents. A cartridge containing a vaporizable substance, such as a fragrant oil or gel, is located adjacent the inlet vent. The centrifugal fan pulls air in the inlet vent, at least partially across the cartridge, upward through a portion of the housing, and radially outward through the outlet vent. Preferably, a rim of the cartridge and a shelf inside the housing and adjacent the rim are adapted to form substantially a boundary between a lower and a middle compartment in the housing. The shelf and the rim cooperate to prevent air from circulating below the shelf and entering the lower compartment. At least one upper rib and a housing of the fan are adapted to form a boundary between the middle compartment and an upper compartment. The fan housing and upper rib cooperate to prevent air from entering the upper compartment except through the fan. Preferably, a shield or a wall separates the fan from the battery such that the vaporized substance does not undesirably interfere with the electrical operation of the battery.

Apparatus for inducing air flow past a cartridge containing a

A cartridge for an air freshener is disclosed, having a pad sealed within a housing by an air-permeable membrane. The density, permeability, and fiber characteristics of the pad and membrane are selected to achieve extended life while maintaining satisfactory air freshening performance.

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Southington, CT, United States of America

Walter A Kunze