Apparatus for delivering a volatile material

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9439993
APP PUB NO 20140197246A1
SERIAL NO

14217955

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An apparatus for delivering a volatile material in a continuous manner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a delivery engine having a reservoir for containing a volatile material; a rupturable substrate secured to the reservoir; a rupture element positioned adjacent to the rupturable substrate; and a breathable membrane enclosing the reservoir, rupturable substrate and rupture element. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a notch for compressing the rupture element and breaching the rupturable substrate as it is inserted into the housing.

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  • THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Deflorian, Stefano Trento, IT 76 609
Gruenbacher, Dana Paul Fairfield, US 118 2070
Morhain, Cedric Cerdanyola del Valles, ES 46 526
Olchovy, Jason John West Chester, US 41 439
Sordo, Walter Trento, IT 81 929
Stanley, Scott Kendyl West Chester, US 70 2178
Still, James Douglas Cleves, US 41 565

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