Device for evaporating a volatile liquid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9603962
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12513703

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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.

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RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED103-105 BATH ROAD SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 3UH UNITED KINGDOM

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Butler, Martin Hull, GB 45 830
Jin, Wu Hull, GB 30 514
Jones, Chris Montvale, US 109 2334
Langley, Kate Hull, GB 5 81
Rymer, Shaun Hull, GB 17 379
Walsh, Steve Hull, GB 28 469

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