Diffusion device with odor sensor

US8955765B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8955765-B2
Application numberUS-22911508-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 20, 2008
Priority dateAug 20, 2008
Publication dateFeb 17, 2015
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015

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An apparatus for treating an airspace with a volatile substance includes means for detecting the presence of a specific component in a volatile substance and means for controlling a volatile substance dispenser to dispense the volatile substance only if the volatile substance contains the specific component.

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We claim: 1. An apparatus for treating an airspace with a volatile substance, comprising: a receptacle including a wick within the receptacle; a chemical sensor in fluid communication with the wick for detecting the presence of a specific component in a volatile substance disposed within the receptacle, the chemical sensor disposed outside of the receptacle; and means for controlling a volatile substance dispenser to dispense the volatile substance only if the volatile substan…

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What does patent US8955765B2 cover?
An apparatus for treating an airspace with a volatile substance includes means for detecting the presence of a specific component in a volatile substance and means for controlling a volatile substance dispenser to dispense the volatile substance only if the volatile substance contains the specific component.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Porchia Jose, Neumann Hermann, Johnson & Son Inc S C
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61L9/127. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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