Patents
US 7499632 B2: Device for distributing volatile fluids in air
- Granted
- 2009-03-03
- Filed
- 2007-03-15 application 11686682
- Type
- Utility · 23 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
A distribution device for distributing volatile fluids in air. In an exemplary embodiment, the distribution device includes a wick formed of a solid material which is impregnated with a volatile fluid, such as a scented liquid, a disinfectant, a fungicide, an anti-allergenic substance, an insect repellant, or an insecticide, for example. In another embodiment, the device includes a substantially hollow, tubular shaped wick which includes a portion that is exposed to the surrounding environment and a portion that is in liquid communication with a liquid reservoir containing a volatile fluid. The wick is positioned in the liquid reservoir and in a close fitting engagement with an open end of the liquid reservoir. The hollow configuration of the wick provides a greater exposed surface area to enhance the evaporation of the liquid into the surrounding environment.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg090303.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Industries, Inc. 3 patents | US company or organization | Fort Wayne, IN | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Granger | Syracuse, IN | 4 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Andrew Felton | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A61L | Methods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general; disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air; chemical aspects of bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles; materials for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles | A61L9/03 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| A01M | Catching, trapping or scaring of animals ; apparatus for the destruction of noxious animals or noxious plants | A01M1/2033 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F24F | Air-conditioning; air-humidification; ventilation; use of air currents for screening | F24F6/06 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-22 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | FELTON, ANDREW J. signed 2007-05-13 GRANGER, DAVID A. signed 2007-05-13 | MOMENTUM INDUSTRIES, LLC FORT WAYNE, IN | 19327/371 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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