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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2007
Martin Butler, Hull, GB;
Wu Jin, Hull, GB;
Chris Jones, Montvale, NJ (US);
Kate Langley, Hull, GB;
Shaun Rymer, Hull, GB;
Steve Walsh, Hull, GB;
Martin Butler, Hull, GB;
Wu Jin, Hull, GB;
Chris Jones, Montvale, NJ (US);
Kate Langley, Hull, GB;
Shaun Rymer, Hull, GB;
Steve Walsh, Hull, GB;
RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED, Slough, Berkshire, GB;
Abstract
The present invention describes a device for evaporating a volatile liquid from a container having a wick. The device includes a housing, a motion sensor, a first electrical heating element, and at least one of: a second electrical heating element; a fan; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating element. In use, the motion sensor is operable to detect motion in the vicinity of the device and, on detecting motion, the device operates to activate at least one of a second electrical heating element; a fan; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating element. The present invention also describes a method for evaporating the volatile liquid and a kit of parts for the same.