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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2003
Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Racine, WI (US);
Joel E. Adair, Racine, WI (US);
Michael C. Liptrot, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Qing Song, Madison, WI (US);
Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Racine, WI (US);
Joel E. Adair, Racine, WI (US);
Michael C. Liptrot, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Qing Song, Madison, WI (US);
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.