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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2015
Applicant:
The Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Inventors:
Kevin Hafer, Chandler, AZ (US);
James Clark, Chicago, IL (US);
Matthew Freeborn, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Assignee:
The Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61L 9/12 (2006.01); B65D 17/00 (2006.01); A01M 1/20 (2006.01); A61M 11/04 (2006.01); A61M 15/00 (2006.01); A61L 9/00 (2006.01); B65D 51/22 (2006.01); A61M 21/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 17/16 (2013.01); A01M 1/2044 (2013.01); A61L 9/00 (2013.01); A61L 9/127 (2013.01); A61M 11/04 (2013.01); A61M 15/0041 (2014.02); B65D 51/225 (2013.01); A61M 21/02 (2013.01); B65D 2101/0023 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for volatile fluid dispensers with novel activation mechanisms. The device includes a container assembly that includes a reservoir that is sealed to contain a volatile fluid, and an internal barrier. The device also includes a wicking assembly that includes a wick and a puncture element. The application of a force along a longitudinal axis of the wick to the puncture element breaks an internal barrier and allows the fluid in the reservoir to contact the wick.