Volatile substance distribution system with base unit and removable capsule and airflow coupling therebetween

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11413938
APP PUB NO 20200306405A1
SERIAL NO

16785388

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A capsule for a volatile substance distribution system includes a housing having a first end and a second end and that defines a longitudinal axis that extends between the first end and the second end. The capsule also includes an inlet port disposed proximate the first end and an outlet port disposed proximate the second end. Additionally, the capsule includes a volatile substance member within the housing. The first end is configured to be removably supported by a base unit with the inlet port fluidly connecting with an air outlet of the base unit for receiving an airflow from the air outlet that moves into the housing and across the volatile substance member as the airflow flows from the inlet port to the outlet port. The inlet port is defined by a tapered inlet surface that directs the airflow radially with respect to the longitudinal axis.

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HENKEL AG & CO KGAA40589 DÜSSELDORF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Castellvi, Anguera Ismael L'Aldea, ES 3 5
Dupont, Alex Waltham, US 4 5
Escudero, Vericat Joan Marc L'Aldea, ES 3 5
Haupt, Martin Vienna, AT 27 254
Kaye, Glenn W Norwalk, US 19 114
Kirshon, Artem O Plainsboro, US 3 5
Mauri, Piñol Pau L'Aldea, ES 3 5
Nixon, Anne Elizabeth Lindert La Grange, US 4 5
Prager, Roman Vienna, AT 7 57
Rolland, Jonathan San Diego, US 3 5
Williams, Amanda San Jose, US 23 152

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