US20050169812A1 - Device providing coordinated emission of light and volatile active - Google Patents
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- Our invention relates to the integrated presentation of ambient conditions. More specifically, our invention relates to the controlled and coordinated emission of light and volatile active, e.g., a fragrance, into a given area, such as a room, from a single device.
- volatile active e.g., a fragrance
- Scented candles are not without drawbacks, however. For example, dripping wax can damage furniture and the skin and, in the extreme, an open flame can lead to a structure fire.
- Fragrance dispensers are also generally known. For example, it is known to emit fragrance from an aerosol container upon the activation of a trigger by a user. Also, other methods utilize the evaporative properties of liquids, or other vaporizable materials, to cause vapors with desired properties to be distributed into the ambient air. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,413,779 discloses a glass container containing a fluid into which two rigid porous nylon wicks extend. The wicks contact a rigid plastic porous element. In use, the wicks transport the fluid from the glass container to the ambient air. As a further example of air fresheners, the art is also generally aware of atomizer assemblies for releasing fragrance from a wick that draws fragrant liquid from a reservoir.
- Our invention provides a device that emits both light and scent (or other active ingredient) similar to a scented candle. More particularly, our invention is directed to an improved candle that employs a unique design combining a flameless flickering effect and an effective, reliable volatile active delivery system.
- a light and substance emitting device includes a light source, an emitter, a power source, control circuitry, and a support structure.
- the light source emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle.
- the emitter emits a volatile active.
- the power source supplies power to the light source and to the emitter.
- the control circuitry controls at least one of the light source to flicker and the emitter to emit the volatile active.
- the support structure supports the light source, the emitter, the power source, and the control circuitry.
- a light and substance emitting device includes a light source, a substance emitter, control circuitry, a power source, a chassis, and a holder.
- the light source emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle.
- the substance emitter emits a volatile active.
- the control circuitry controls at least one of the light source and the emitter.
- the power source supplies power to the light source, to emit the flickering light, and to the substance emitter, to emit the volatile active.
- One or more of the light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed on the chassis.
- the chassis may be removably placed on the holder, the holder and chassis forming a housing in which the light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed. At least one of the chassis and the body includes a diffuser that diffuses the light emitted by the light source.
- a light and substance emitting device includes at least one LED, a substance emitter, a power source, and at least one of a single microcontroller and a single circuit board.
- the at least one LED emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle.
- the substance emitter emits a volatile active.
- the power source provides power to at least one of the light source, to emit the light, and the substance emitter, to emit the volatile active.
- the at least one of the single microcontroller and the single circuit board control both of the light source to emit the flickering light and the substance emitter to emit the volatile active.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a first embodiment of our invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective of the device of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1 , with the base removed.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of components of the device of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 disposed in a holder.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a second embodiment of our invention.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship of the device of FIG. 6 with a base.
- FIGS. 8A, 8B , and 8 C are views of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a third embodiment of our invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to another aspect of our invention.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to still another aspect of our invention.
- FIG. 11 illustrates further embodiments of a light and fragrance device according to our invention.
- FIGS. 12A-12D illustrate configurations of holders to be used according to various aspects of our invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a preferred fragrance dispenser of our invention.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the preferred fragrance dispenser shown in FIG. 13 .
- Our invention provides a device that emits both light and fragrance.
- our invention provides a single device that mimics both the visual and olfactory aesthetics of a scented candle, without an open flame and with an improved fragrance delivery system.
- a preferred embodiment of our invention includes emission of a fragrance
- the dispenser of our invention may alternatively dispense other volatile actives.
- Such alternate volatile actives may include, for example, disinfectants, sanitizers, insecticides, and insect repellants.
- other volatile actives can also be introduced to the ambient environment via dispensers in much the same way as fragrances.
- preferred embodiments of our invention include a device for emitting light and fragrance.
- the device preferably includes an electrically-powered light source, a fragrance dispenser, a power source, control circuitry, and a support structure. All of these components work together to provide a fragrant aroma and the appearance of a flickering flame, the flickering effect being provided by the electrically-powered light source.
- the light source of our invention is an electrically-powered light emitting device.
- the light source comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs).
- LEDs light emitting diodes
- FIGS. 1-7 a single LED 106 or 206 is used, while in FIGS. 8A-8C , the light source includes LEDs 306 a , 306 b .
- Other conventional lighting devices including, for example, incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, etc. may alternatively be used as the light source.
- LEDs offer various features not found in other conventional lighting devices.
- light emitted from the LED can be controlled.
- light can be emitted at perceptible intermittencies, or it can be emitted such that it is perceived to be continually emitted.
- increasing the duty cycle of an LED will increase the intensity of light emitted and/or the perceived color.
- the LED is controlled to have a varying intensity, thereby providing a flickering effect.
- the two LEDs 306 a , 306 b are preferably arranged one above the other, i.e., the LED 306 a is on a side of the LED 306 b opposite to a base of the light and fragrance emitting device 300 .
- the upper LED 306 a is controlled to emit light at a perceivable intermittence, while the lower LED 306 b is controlled such that light is perceived to be emitted continuously.
- the LEDs 306 a , 306 b work to create a flicker effect.
- a conventional candle is lit, the base of the flame is steady, while the portion of the flame further from the wick appears to flicker.
- the present arrangement of the LEDs 306 a , 306 b mimics this visual characteristic. It is preferred that LEDs having a yellowish or amber hue be used. Specifically, it is preferred that the LEDs used have a wavelength of emission in the range of from approximately 580 nanometers to approximately 600 nanometers, and it is even more preferred that the LEDs used have a wavelength of emission in the range of from approximately 585 nanometers to approximately 595 nanometers.
- LEDs of many colors are known and could be used, for example to more closely resemble a flame by using hues that are reddish, orangish, and/or yellowish.
- the colors can also be made to change, for example, using RGB LEDs (i.e., an array of red, green, and blue LEDS).
- RGB LEDs i.e., an array of red, green, and blue LEDS.
- one LED when multiple LEDs are used, it is not required that one LED provide a perceptibly constant light emission while the other LED 306 a provides a flicker effect.
- One or both may be held perceptibly constant and one or both may emit flickering light. (It would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art that when using pulse width modulation to control one or more LEDs perceptibly constant and flickering lights may both be flickering at a high frequency imperceptible to an observer. Thus, flickering and constant light should be understood herein to refer to perceived effects.)
- a fragrance dispenser is preferably provided integrally with our invention.
- the fragrance dispenser preferably holds a replaceable container, or reservoir, having a fragrance in any one of a number of conventional forms, including gel and liquid forms.
- the fragrance may be vaporized by the application of heat and emanated from the device.
- the dispenser may have a controllable heating device to vary the rate at which vapor is driven from the fragrance or a mechanical controller for controlling the airflow around the fragrance to be vaporized (such as a shield or fan).
- fragrance dispensers are generally well known, a preferred fragrance dispenser is a wick-based emanation system. More preferably, the fragrance dispenser uses an atomizer to emanate the fragrance from the wick. Such an arrangement is shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 .
- the preferred evaporative fragrance dispenser 4 comprises an atomizer assembly including an orifice plate 462 , and a replaceable reservoir 326 .
- the reservoir 326 is replaceable and contains a fluid.
- a wick 464 is disposed in the reservoir 326 .
- the wick 464 operates by capillary action to transfer liquid from within the reservoir 326 .
- the reservoir 326 is preferably removable by a user and may be replaced with another reservoir 326 (for example, when the fluid is exhausted or when a differently scented fluid is desired). When replaced in this manner, the wick 464 transfers fluid from the reservoir 326 .
- the atomizer assembly further comprises at least one resilient, elongated wire-like support 466 shaped to resiliently support the lower surface of the orifice plate 462 and a spring housing 468 .
- a spring 470 contained within the spring housing 468 , resiliently presses on the upper surface of the orifice plate 462 .
- the spring 470 may alternatively, or additionally, press on a member, such as an actuator element 472 (made of, for example, piezo-electric ceramic material, which is connected to the orifice plate 462 ).
- the wire-like support 466 and the spring 470 hold the orifice plate 462 in place in a manner that allows the orifice plate 462 to move up and down against the resilient bias of the wire-like support 466 .
- the actuator element 472 is preferably annularly shaped and the orifice plate 462 is preferably circular.
- the orifice plate 462 extends across and is soldered or otherwise affixed to the actuator element 472 .
- a construction of a vibrator-type atomizer assembly is well known and is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,196. Accordingly, the atomizer assembly will not be described in detail except to say that when alternating voltages are applied to the opposite upper and lower sides of the actuator element 472 , these voltages produce electrical fields across the actuator element 472 and cause it to expand and contract in radial directions. This expansion and contraction is communicated to the orifice plate 462 causing it to flex such that a center region thereof vibrates up and down.
- the center region of the orifice plate 462 is domed slightly upwardly to provide stiffness and to enhance atomization.
- the center region is also formed with a plurality of minute tapered orifices that extend through the orifice plate 462 from the lower or under surface of the orifice plate 462 to its upper surface.
- electrical power in the form of high frequency alternating voltages, is applied to the opposite upper and lower sides of the actuator element 472 , as described above.
- a suitable circuit for producing these voltages is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,196, noted above.
- the device may be operated during successive on and off times. The relative durations of these on and off times can be adjusted by an external switch actuator (not shown) on the outside of the housing and coupled to a switch element on the microcontroller.
- the on and off times may be controlled by a preset program, or controlled by a user interface working through a processor, such as a user control.
- the orifice plate 462 When the atomizer assembly is supported by the wire-like support 466 , the orifice plate 462 is positioned in contact with the upper end of the wick 464 . The atomizer assembly is thereby supported above the liquid reservoir 326 such that the upper end of the wick 464 touches the underside of the orifice plate 462 .
- the wick 464 delivers liquid from within the liquid reservoir 326 by capillary action to the top of the wick 464 and then by surface tension contact to the underside of the orifice plate 462 , which, upon vibration, causes the liquid to pass through its orifices and be ejected from its opposite side (i.e., the upper surface) in the form of small droplets.
- a horizontal platform serves as a common structural support for both the reservoir 326 and the atomizer assembly.
- the reservoir 326 and, in particular, the upper end of the wick 464 disposed therein, are aligned with the orifice plate 462 .
- the atomizer assembly and the orifice plate 462 are resiliently mounted, the upper end of the wick 464 will always press against the under surface of the orifice plate 462 and/or the actuator element 472 irrespective of dimensional variations which may occur due to manufacturing tolerances when one reservoir 326 is replaced by another.
- the action of the spring 470 will allow the orifice plate 462 to move up and down according to the location of the wick 464 in the replacement reservoir 326 , so that the wick 464 will press against the underside of the orifice plate 462 and/or the actuator element 472 .
- the wick 464 preferably is formed of a substantially solid, dimensionally stable material so that it will not become overly deformed when pressed against the underside of the resiliently supported orifice plate 462 . The features of the horizontal platform on which the atomizer is disposed will be discussed further below.
- the wick 464 extends from inside the liquid reservoir 326 up through a plug 474 in the top of the reservoir 326 to contact the orifice plate 462 and/or the actuator element 472 .
- the plug 474 holds the wick 464 within the liquid reservoir 326 .
- the wick 464 has longitudinally extending capillary passageways that draw liquid up from within the reservoir 326 to the upper end of the wick 464 .
- a capillary member (not shown) may alternatively be used.
- Such a member generally includes plural capillary passageways on an exterior surface thereof. These passageways act, via capillary action, to transfer fragrance from the liquid reservoir 326 to the orifice plate 462 and/or the actuator element 472 .
- fragrance emitting devices may be substituted as desired in consideration of design choices, manufacturing costs, etc.
- evaporation devices, heat-assisted evaporation devices, and fan-assisted evaporation devices, among others could be used in place of the piezoelectrically actuated atomization device described above.
- variations are possible, as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the power source supplies power to light the light source, and if required, to operate the fragrance dispenser (for example, to supply voltages to the upper and lower surfaces of the actuator plate in the atomization-type fragrance dispenser discussed above).
- the power source may be used to power additional components (although not shown, these additional components may include, e.g., a fan).
- the power source comprises one or more batteries. When one battery is used, a voltage step-up may be used to ensure sufficient power.
- the batteries may be replaceable, or they may be rechargeable. If rechargeable batteries are used, they may be removed for recharging, or an adapter may be provided on the device such that the batteries can be charged without being removed from the device.
- a receptacle may be incorporated into the device to receive a plug that supplies power from, for example, an electrical outlet.
- the power source comprise batteries.
- power for the device may be derived directly from an electrical outlet.
- the use of alternate power sources may require that the device further include an AC to DC converter.
- control circuitry is intended to be a representative term that encompasses all controls that can be used to embody our invention. For example, the preferred embodiments are discussed below with reference to microcontrollers and/or circuit boards. Microcontrollers and circuit boards constitute control circuitry. Further contemplated examples of control circuitry that may be used to embody our invention are an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a microprocessor, and an arrangement of one or more resistors and/or capacitors. Control circuitry may or may not include software. These examples of control circuitry are not limiting, however. Other control circuitry may also bemused.
- ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
- the control circuitry is generally used to control the operation of the device and is powered by the batteries. Specifically, the control circuitry is designed to provide the signals for controlling the operation of the light source.
- the microcontroller may alter the duty cycles of the LEDs to control the perceived intensity of the emitted light, thereby creating the candle-like flicker effect.
- the microcontroller may otherwise adjust the light emission properties of the LEDs. For example, methods utilizing an analog sine wave or a digital potentiometer are generally known in the art. In other embodiments, when at least two LEDs are used, as in FIGS.
- one LED 306 b receives a constant current to emit light constantly
- that LED 306 b can be controlled separately from a circuit board, either to receive a power supply from the power source, when the device is turned on, or to not receive power, when the device is turned off.
- the microcontroller may adjust the operation of only the LEDs that flicker.
- the constant emission LED may be controlled by pulse width modulation set by the microcontroller such that the frequency of the pulse width is imperceptible to an observer. In this manner, the intensity of the constant emission LED may be varied slightly to add to the overall flicker presentation.
- the microcontroller may include circuits for converting power from the batteries to the high-frequency alternating voltages required to expand and to contract the actuator member 472 , thereby emitting fragrance from the fragrance dispenser 4 .
- the microcontroller may control a fan and/or a heating element, if such are used.
- the microcontroller may include controls for automatically turning on and/or off one or both of the light source and the fragrance dispenser.
- Our invention also includes a support structure, provided to support the light source, the fragrance emitter, the power source, and the microcontroller, or some combination thereof.
- support structure is intended to encompass any and all of a chassis, a housing, a holder, and a base, as those terms are used in the description of the preferred embodiments, as well as similar structures used to support or contain the features of our invention.
- a chassis 102 is provided that includes a chassis cover 102 a , a chassis upper portion 102 b , and a chassis lower portion 102 c . Disposed on the chassis 102 are two batteries 118 , a wick-based atomizer assembly 108 , a single LED 106 , and two printed circuit boards 114 , 116 . Each of two microcontrollers 110 , 112 are disposed on the circuit boards 114 , 116 .
- the chassis cover 102 a and the chassis upper portion 102 b are joinable to form a cavity therebetween, and the chassis lower portion 102 c depends downwardly from a bottom of the chassis upper portion 102 b .
- the atomizer assembly 108 , the LED 106 , the microcontrollers 110 , 112 , and the printed circuit boards 114 , 116 are disposed within the cavity formed between the chassis cover 102 a and the chassis upper portion 102 b .
- Electrical contacts 122 which the batteries 118 contact to supply the device 100 with power, are disposed on the lower portion 102 c of the chassis 102 , with the batteries 118 disposed in contact with the electrical contacts 122 .
- the batteries 118 are removably securable to the lower portion 102 c of the chassis 102 .
- a battery retainer 120 may also be provided to aid in maintaining attachment of the batteries 118 to the chassis 102 .
- the retainer 120 must first be removed.
- an entryway (not shown) is formed in the bottom of the upper portion 102 b of the chassis 102 , proximate to the atomizer assembly 108 , so that a reservoir 126 containing a liquid to be atomized may be easily removed from, and reattached to, the atomizer assembly 108 .
- this arrangement provides a user with access to the batteries 118 and to the reservoir 126 (for example, to enable changing the batteries 118 and the reservoir 126 ), but the remaining components are maintained within the cavity formed between the chassis cover 102 a and the chassis upper portion 102 b , reducing the possibility of contact with, and possible damage to, those components.
- a protrusion, or tip 124 extends axially upwardly from the top of the chassis cover 102 a .
- the LED 106 is disposed within the tip 124 , such that light emitted from the LED 106 is diffused by, and transmitted through, the tip 124 .
- the tip 124 is a separate component of the device 100 , disposed within an aperture formed through the top of the chassis 102 .
- the tip 124 may also be formed integrally with the chassis 102 . By making the tip 124 a separate piece, however, the tip 124 may be replaceable, e.g., with other, differently constructed, or colored, tips.
- a separate tip 124 may be formed of a material other than that used for the chassis.
- the tip 124 may be formed of a material through which light is transmitted, e.g., plastic, glass, wax, and the like.
- the tip 124 may be formed of a glow-in-the-dark material or of a material that continues to glow for a time after the LED 106 is shut off.
- Apertures other than that formed for insertion of the tip 124 may also be formed in the chassis 102 a .
- an emissive aperture 136 is preferably formed through the top surface of the chassis 102 , above the atomizer assembly 108 , such that the substance emitted by the atomizer passes through the emissive aperture 136 , into the ambient environment.
- apertures may be formed in the chassis 102 , through which switches are disposed.
- an emitter controlling switch cover 128 that cooperates with a slidable switch (not-shown)
- the microcontroller 112 in communication with the microcontroller 112 that controls the timing of the duty cycle applied to the atomizer assembly 108 , may be provided to enable a user to manually adjust an amount of substance emitted.
- an on/off switch or button 130 may also be provided in an aperture formed through the chassis 102 , to turn one or both of the LED 106 and the atomizer 108 on and off.
- the on/off toggle switch 130 which is electrically connected to the LED 108 , is disposed in an aperture through the top surface of the chassis 102 , thereby enabling a user to turn the LED 108 on and off.
- a similar toggle switch, a push button, or the like may also be provided for turning the atomizer assembly 108 on and off.
- the chassis 102 may have exposed sections, such that apertures need not be formed.
- the chassis 102 is preferably detachably engageable with a base, or cup 134 .
- the engagement of the chassis 102 with the base 134 forms a unitary housing in which the atomizer assembly 108 , reservoir 126 , batteries 118 and controls are disposed.
- the base 134 is generally cylindrical, including a sidewall and a bottom surface. The top of the base is open.
- the upper portion 102 b of the chassis 102 is also generally cylindrical, with an outer diameter substantially the same as that of the base 134 .
- the unitary housing thus formed has the appearance of a cylinder, with a tip protruding axially upwardly from approximately a central portion of the top of the cylinder.
- a substantially C-shaped receptacle is formed on the lower portion of the chassis 102 , and a protrusion extends axially upwardly from the bottom surface of the base 134 .
- the C-shaped receptacle of the lower portion 102 c of the chassis 102 receives therein the protrusion formed in the base 134 . In this way, proper alignment of the chassis 102 within the base 134 is achieved.
- chassis 102 and the base 134 each has a cylindrical footprint and the protrusion and C-shaped receptacle are positioned on respective axes, the chassis 102 is easily attached to the base 134 regardless of the rotational orientation of the chassis 102 with respect to the base 134 .
- the dimensions of the chassis 102 and base 134 combination are anywhere from between approximately one inch (25.4 mm) and approximately six inches (152.4 mm) in diameter and prefereably anywhere from between approximately one inch (25.4 mm) and approximately six inches (152.4 mm) in height.
- the dimensions may be larger or smaller, depending on the desired aesthetic.
- the tip 124 has the appearance of a conventional candle's flame. All or a portion of the rest of the device 100 may also be light transmissive. Light transmissive materials that may be used include glass, plastic, wax, and the like. Furthermore, by moving the LED within the tip, a more realistic perception of a conventional candle may be obtained.
- the combination of the chassis 102 and base 134 may be provided to a consumer to be used with existing votive holders for conventional candles.
- our invention can be embodied in the combination of chassis 102 and base 134 with holder 104 (as shown in FIG. 4 ).
- the chassis 102 may be designed to stand alone, i.e., without the base 134 .
- the lower portion 102 c of the chassis 102 may be designed to enable the entire chassis 102 to stand on its own.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 A second embodiment of our invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- This embodiment includes many of the same components as discussed above with respect to the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof will not be repeated.
- a chassis 202 (different from the chassis 102 of the first embodiment) is provided.
- An atomizer assembly 208 , an LED 206 , two circuit boards, a microcontroller, and a battery 218 are disposed on the chassis 202 .
- the chassis 202 includes a top 202 a , an upper portion 202 b , disposed below the top 202 a , and a lower portion 202 c , disposed below the upper portion 202 b .
- the atomizer assembly 208 is arranged on the upper portion 202 b of the chassis 202 , and a reservoir 226 containing a fluid to be atomized by the atomizer assembly 208 is removably matable to the atomizer assembly 208 .
- the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 is disposed sufficiently below the upper portion 202 b of the chassis 202 so as to facilitate removal and replacement of the reservoir 226 .
- the lower portion preferably includes an inner cavity in which the controls, i.e., circuit board(s) and microcontroller(s) (not shown), are disposed.
- the LED 206 is disposed proximate to a top surface of the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 . More specifically, the LED 206 of this embodiment is disposed on a circuit board disposed within the inner cavity of the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 . An aperture is formed through a top of the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 , and at least a portion of the LED 206 protrudes through the aperture.
- the battery 218 is disposed below the lower portion of the chassis 202 . As would be appreciated by one of skill in the art, electrical leads and the like may be necessary for communication between the battery 218 , the controls, the LED 206 , and the atomizer assembly 208 .
- the chassis 202 is removably placeable within a base 234 .
- the base 234 is generally cylindrical, with a bottom surface (not shown) and an open top.
- the chassis 202 is received in the base 234 through the open top.
- the chassis 202 and the base 234 when the chassis 202 is placed in the base 234 , form a unitary housing in which the LED 208 , the substance emitter 206 , the controls, and the battery 218 are disposed.
- the chassis 202 and the base 234 are configured such that the top surface of the chassis 202 is disposed within the open top of the base 234 , and the housing formed by the combination of the chassis 202 and the base 234 resembles a conventional pillar candle.
- the housing of the second embodiment also preferably includes an emission aperture aligned with the atomizer assembly 208 .
- the atomizer is arranged below the top 202 a of the chassis 202 , the emission aperture 236 is formed through the top 202 a of the chassis 202 . In this manner, liquid atomized within the housing may be released into the ambient environment.
- a slidable switch 228 in communication with the microcontroller that controls the atomizer assembly 208 , is disposed on the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 .
- the slidable switch 228 is manually adjustable between multiple positions to regulate the frequency at which the atomizer assembly 208 emits the substance contained in the reservoir 226 .
- a push button 230 is disposed on the top 202 a of the chassis 202 for turning the LED 206 on an off.
- the controls i.e., the circuit boards and microcontroller, associated with the atomizer assembly 208 and the LED 206 are disposed within the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202
- the atomizer assembly 208 and the push button 230 are disposed proximate to the top 202 a of the chassis 202
- electrical wires are provided to convey controls from the lower portion 202 c of the chassis 202 to the atomizer 280
- a post 252 is provided for transmitting the actuation of the push button 230 disposed on the top 202 a of the chassis 202 to a switch on the circuit board that turns the LED 206 on and off.
- the slider switch 228 for adjusting emission of the fluid contained in the reservoir 226 may also be beneficial to have the slider switch 228 for adjusting emission of the fluid contained in the reservoir 226 disposed on the top of the housing (for example, for ease of access for the user), it may also be necessary to provide a mechanical, an electrical, and/or an electromechanical means for connecting the slider switch and the appropriate controls.
- a light and substance emitting device 200 is provided.
- the housing (i.e., the combined chassis 202 and base 234 ) of the device 200 is configured and sized to resemble a conventional pillar candle.
- the LED 206 emitting the flickering light is disposed within the housing, much of the light will be transmitted through the sidewall of the base 234 .
- at least a portion of the base 234 should be light transmissive.
- at least a portion of the chassis 202 may also be light transmissive.
- all or a portion of the chassis 202 and/or the base 234 may be formed of one or more of glass, plastic, wax, and the like.
- the holder 234 is generally cylindrical, such is not required. Rectangular, square, and a myriad of other shapes and sizes are contemplated.
- the chassis 202 is inserted through a top of the base 234 , such is not required.
- the base may be open at the bottom, such that the base is slid over the chassis 202 , or the base 234 and chassis 202 may be integrally formed, with access panels for replacing the reservoir 226 , battery 218 , and the like.
- a preferred light and substance emitting device 300 of our invention includes a chassis 302 comprising a chassis cover 302 a and a chassis base 302 b which together form a cavity that encases each of two LEDs 306 a , 306 b , a fragrance emitter 308 , two batteries 318 , and a printed circuit board with microcontroller 310 .
- the LEDs 306 a , 306 b are connected either directly or indirectly to both of the batteries 318 and the microcontroller 310 .
- each of these components is preferably located below a top surface of the chassis cover 302 a .
- the LEDs 306 a , 306 b are preferably located substantially centrally with respect to a top surface of the device, and above the fragrance emitter 308 , the batteries 318 , and the microcontroller 310 , i.e., on a side of the fragrance emitter 308 , the batteries 318 , and the microcontroller 310 opposite to the chassis base 302 b .
- At least a portion of the LEDs 306 a , 306 b are preferably located above a top surface of the chassis cover 302 a .
- the chassis 302 preferably includes a horizontal platform 342 (preferably disposed on the chassis base 302 b ) for aligning the fragrance emitter 308 within the chassis 302 .
- the platform 342 preferably has a platform aperture 344 therethrough with one or more cutouts 346 formed on a periphery of the platform aperture 344 .
- the replaceable reservoir 326 comprises one or more nubs 348 (one corresponding to each of the cutouts 346 formed in the platform 342 ) formed on the reservoir 326 .
- a portion of the reservoir 326 is passed through the platform aperture 344 of the platform 342 , with the nubs 348 passing through the cutouts 346 . Once the nubs 348 clear the cutouts 346 , the reservoir 326 is rotated such that the nubs 348 rest on the upper surface of the platform 342 . Also, as discussed above, attached to the top of the platform 342 is the wire like-support 466 (not shown in FIGS. 8A-8C ) that supports the atomizer assembly 308 .
- inner surfaces of the chassis 302 may contain various protrusions. These protrusions are preferably provided to aid in properly aligning various components within the chassis 302 and/or to protect components within the chassis 302 .
- a vertical protrusion 350 partitions an area for containing the fragrance emitter 308 from an area having the microcontroller 310 . In this fashion, the microcontroller 310 is not accessible when the reservoir 326 is replaced, and, accordingly, inadvertent damage to, or accidental contamination of, the microcontroller 310 is averted.
- the chassis cover 302 a is designed such that it can be placed on the chassis base 302 b , thus forming a unitary device 300 .
- a protrusion or tip 324 is preferably disposed approximately centrally on the chassis cover 302 a .
- the tip 324 extends generally axially, in a direction away from the chassis base 302 b and forms a cavity in which the LEDs 306 a , 306 b are disposed when the chassis cover 302 a is placed on the chassis base 302 b .
- the tip 324 is substantially conical in shape and is preferably made of a material that diffuses the light emitted by the LEDs 306 a , 306 b .
- the tip 324 may be more dome-shaped when a wider tip 324 is used with a wide device 300 (so as to keep the tip 324 relatively close to the chassis 302 ).
- the tip 324 is preferably between approximately one-eighth of one inch and approximately three inches high and between approximately one-eighth of one inch and approximately three inches wide.
- the remainder of the device 300 is preferably between about two inches and about ten inches high and preferably between about one and one-half inches and about six inches wide.
- the device 300 can substantially take on the size and shape of various conventional candles, while the tip 324 , by encapsulating the LEDs 306 a , 306 b , simulates a flame.
- the chassis cover 302 a also includes an emission aperture 336 therethrough.
- the emission aperture 336 aligns with the fragrance emitter 308 .
- the emission aperture 336 is formed such that a fragrance dispensed by the fragrance emitter 308 passes through the chassis cover 302 a to the ambient air, i.e., the chassis cover 302 a does not impede the dissemination of the fragrance from the fragrance emitter 308 .
- the chassis cover 302 a is preferably secured to the chassis base 302 b , although such is not required.
- the chassis cover 302 a may be removably attached to the chassis base 302 b such that access to, for example, the reservoir 326 and/or the batteries 318 , may be gained for replacement purposes.
- a locking mechanism may be employed.
- attractive magnets may be situated on the chassis cover 302 a and the chassis base 302 b , or the chassis cover 302 a may include a feature that is designed for compatibility with a mating feature of the chassis base 302 b . In this manner, only specific covers and bases can be used.
- chassis base 302 b and the chassis cover 302 a when secured together to form the unitary device 300 , may be relatively movable.
- chassis cover 302 a when secured together to form the unitary device 300 , may be relatively movable.
- the chassis cover 302 a when the chassis cover 302 a is cylindrical, it may be rotatable on the chassis base 302 b .
- the rotation of the chassis cover 302 a may turn on and off the LEDs 306 a , 306 b and/or the fragrance emitter 308 .
- the device 300 may include a hatchway for purposes of replacing the reservoir 326 .
- Examples of two contemplated hatchways 338 a , 338 b are illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 , respectively.
- the hatchway 338 a may be located on the side of the device 300 .
- the hatchway 338 a is preferably hinged and is not completely removable from the device 300 .
- the hatchway 338 a may be opened to gain access to the reservoir 326 .
- the hatchway 338 b may be formed on the bottom of the device 300 .
- a substantially circular hatchway 338 b is removable from the device 300 .
- the reservoir 326 is preferably coupled to the hatchway 338 b .
- the hatchway 338 b supports the reservoir 326 , and, when assembled, ensures appropriate positioning of the wick 464 with respect to the atomizer assembly 308 .
- the wick 464 of the reservoir 326 is removed from contact with the atomizer assembly 308 .
- the reservoir 326 is then removed from the hatchway 338 b , a new reservoir 326 is coupled to the hatchway 338 b , and the hatchway 338 b is reattached, with the reservoir 326 properly aligning with the atomizer assembly 308 .
- the hatchway 338 b of FIG. 10 it may be unnecessary for the horizontal platform 342 to support and to align the reservoir 326 , as the hatchway 338 b will perform these functions.
- the horizontal platform 342 will support the atomizer assembly 308 , either directly, or preferably, with the wire-like support 466 discussed above.
- the chassis base 302 b may also include one or more apertures 340 through which user control switches pass.
- a toggle switches 332 allows a user to turn on and off one or more of the fragrance emitter 308 and the LEDs 306 a , 306 b
- a slider switch 328 allows a user to adjust the rate at which fragrance is emitted from the fragrance emitter 308 .
- switches may also be provided that allow a user to adjust the light emission properties of the LEDs 306 a , 306 b , or to change an emitted light show.
- the third embodiment provides a still further light and substance emitting device 300 .
- the device 300 may be configured to mimic the size and shape of a conventional candle.
- a unitary housing comprises a device that emits both a flickering light and a substance, such as a fragrance, to the ambient air.
- the device is inserted into a holder.
- a holder Much like typical replaceable votive candles would be placed into decorative holders, our invention also provides unique holders for use with lighting devices according to our invention.
- FIG. 5 shows the device 100 of the first embodiment in a holder 104 .
- the holder 104 has a globe-like shape, with a bottom, and an open top, similar to a conventional holder for a votive candle.
- the unitary housing comprising the combination of the chassis 102 and the base 134 is placed inside the holder 104 , through the open top of the holder 104 .
- at least a portion of the holder 104 allows light to be emitted therethrough.
- FIGS. 11 and 12 A- 12 D show some representative alternative holder 304 configurations into which a light and fragrance emitting device 300 can be placed. These examples are by no means limiting.
- the emitted fragrance should also be emitted from the holder, and it is thus preferred that the holder provide ample ventilation.
- the light and fragrance emitting device is preferably arranged in the holder such that the emission aperture through which the fragrance is dispensed is between about one inch (25.4 mm) and about six inches (152.4 mm) from the top of the holder and substantially away from the inner surface of the holder. More preferably, the emissive aperture is between substantially flush with and about five inches (127.0 mm) from the top of the holder. With such an arrangement, buildup of fragrance on the inside of the holder is minimized.
- the holder may be designed to aid the flow of the fragrance to the ambient environment.
- the unitary housing is preferably arranged in the holder such that the tip (as used in the first and third embodiments, discussed above) is between about one-half of one inch (12.7 mm) and about two inches (50.8 mm) from the holder, and preferably closer than one inch (25.4).
- the holder may also act as a diffuser.
- the holder could further include, for example, a fan for aiding in further dispersion of the fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter.
- the holder may comprise a single piece into which the housing is placed.
- a holder 304 may also comprise a holder base 304 a and a holder cover 304 b .
- the device is contained within, or alternatively comprises, the holder base 304 a that receives and supports the holder cover 304 b .
- the holder cover 304 b when supported by the holder base 304 a , covers the tip 324 . That is, light emitted from the housing by the respective illumination devices also passes through the holder cover 304 b .
- the housing e.g. the top 324 , may not diffuse emitted light, and only the holder cover 304 b diffuses emitted light.
- a holder base 304 a containing a unitary device as described above in the preferred embodiments has a circumferential lip 304 c extending radially outwardly from the holder base 304 a .
- At least a lower portion 304 d of the holder cover 304 b is sized so as to engage the lip 304 c of the holder base 304 a , thereby resting the holder cover 304 b on the holder base 304 a .
- FIGS. 12B-12D Other illustrative examples of holders 304 are shown in FIGS. 12B-12D .
- the holder cover 304 b may rest on the holder base 304 a
- the holder cover 304 b detachably attach to the holder base 304 a
- the holder cover 304 b may be designed to snap onto the holder base 304 a .
- the holder cover 304 b and the holder base 304 a may be designed such that the holder cover 304 b is rotated onto the holder base 304 a , forming a locking engagement.
- the holder cover 304 b may be relatively movable when secured to the holder base 304 a .
- the holder cover 304 b when it is generally cylindrical, it may be rotatable on the holder base 304 a to turn the LEDs 306 a , 306 b and/or the fragrance emitter 308 on and off. Additionally, the engagement and disengagement of the holder cover 304 b and the holder base 304 a may act to turn the light source and/or substance emitter on and off. In this manner, the device would only operate with the holder cover 304 b attached. Moreover, the holder cover 304 b and holder base 304 a may be specially designed such that only certain covers 304 b can be used with the holder base 304 a .
- the holder base 304 a may include a reader (not shown) that reads an ID (e.g., an RF tag) of the holder cover 304 b .
- an ID e.g., an RF tag
- the device will not work unless the holder cover 304 b has an appropriate ID.
- the holder cover 304 b could emit a fragrance therefrom.
- impregnable materials such as polyolefins are known that may be impregnated or infused with a fragrance.
- the holder cover 304 b will emit a fragrance over time in addition to that emitted by the fragrance emitter 308 .
- the device of this embodiment could not include the fragrance emitter 308 , in which case, only the holder cover 304 b will emit a fragrance.
- the combination of chassis and base resembles a decorative candle, in which case a holder may not be desired. In such a case the base or chassis may be impregnated with a fragrance.
- the holder cover 304 b of this embodiment is removable, access to the device is facilitated (for example, to turn the LEDs 306 a , 306 b , on or off) and the holder cover 304 b can be easily replaced.
- a fresh, new holder cover 304 b can easily be purchased and attached.
- a user that has recently redecorated, or that wants to move the device to another room may purchase a holder cover 304 b having a certain color or other aesthetic feature.
- replacement holder covers 304 b may provide different smells. In other embodiments, the entire holder (or base) may be replaced.
- Our invention provides a device for light and/or fragrance emission.
- the device an overall desired aesthetic ambience in an area, such as a room.
Abstract
A light and substance emitting device (100) includes a light source (106), an emitter (108) a power source (118), control circuitry (110,112), and a support structure (102, 104, 134). The light source (106) emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The emitter (108) emits a volatile active. The power source (118) supplies power to the light source (106) and to the emitter (108). The control circuitry (110,112) controls at least one of (i) the light source (106) to flicker and (ii) the emitter (108) to emit the volatile active. The support structure (102, 104, 134) supports the light source (106), the emitter (108), the power source (118) and the control circuitry (110, 112).
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/541,067, filed Feb. 3, 2004.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- Our invention relates to the integrated presentation of ambient conditions. More specifically, our invention relates to the controlled and coordinated emission of light and volatile active, e.g., a fragrance, into a given area, such as a room, from a single device.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Because of their wide array of shapes and sizes, as well as the seemingly limitless number of available scents, few things are quite as versatile at setting the ambience in an area as scented candles. Scented candles are not without drawbacks, however. For example, dripping wax can damage furniture and the skin and, in the extreme, an open flame can lead to a structure fire.
- To account for the common problems associated with candles, electronic lighting devices that have a flickering candle appearance, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,013,972 and 6,066,924, are generally known in the art. In the '972 patent, two side-by-side lamps are alternatingly turned on and off at such frequencies that a flickering is perceived. Similarly, the '924 patent discloses circuitry used to control two light bulbs in close proximity to each other such that the bulbs flicker. Moreover, the circuitry and bulbs of the '924 patent are contained within a container of a size and shape similar to common flat candles. While these patents may suggest devices that mimic the visual aesthetics of a candle, they fail to provide the scented candle experience, i.e., they fail to emit fragrance in addition to light.
- Fragrance dispensers are also generally known. For example, it is known to emit fragrance from an aerosol container upon the activation of a trigger by a user. Also, other methods utilize the evaporative properties of liquids, or other vaporizable materials, to cause vapors with desired properties to be distributed into the ambient air. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,413,779 discloses a glass container containing a fluid into which two rigid porous nylon wicks extend. The wicks contact a rigid plastic porous element. In use, the wicks transport the fluid from the glass container to the ambient air. As a further example of air fresheners, the art is also generally aware of atomizer assemblies for releasing fragrance from a wick that draws fragrant liquid from a reservoir. For example, commonly assigned U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,196 and commonly assigned and copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/412,911, filed Apr. 14, 2003, both discussed in detail below, disclose such assemblies. The '196 patent and the '911 application are hereby incorporated by reference. Although these representative devices provide fragrance emission, they do not provide the visual aesthetic of a candle.
- Our invention provides a device that emits both light and scent (or other active ingredient) similar to a scented candle. More particularly, our invention is directed to an improved candle that employs a unique design combining a flameless flickering effect and an effective, reliable volatile active delivery system.
- More specifically, in an aspect of our invention, a light and substance emitting device includes a light source, an emitter, a power source, control circuitry, and a support structure. The light source emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The emitter emits a volatile active. The power source supplies power to the light source and to the emitter. The control circuitry controls at least one of the light source to flicker and the emitter to emit the volatile active. The support structure supports the light source, the emitter, the power source, and the control circuitry.
- According to another aspect of our invention, a light and substance emitting device includes a light source, a substance emitter, control circuitry, a power source, a chassis, and a holder. The light source emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The substance emitter emits a volatile active. The control circuitry controls at least one of the light source and the emitter. The power source supplies power to the light source, to emit the flickering light, and to the substance emitter, to emit the volatile active. One or more of the light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed on the chassis. The chassis may be removably placed on the holder, the holder and chassis forming a housing in which the light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed. At least one of the chassis and the body includes a diffuser that diffuses the light emitted by the light source.
- According to a further embodiment of our invention, a light and substance emitting device includes at least one LED, a substance emitter, a power source, and at least one of a single microcontroller and a single circuit board. The at least one LED emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The substance emitter emits a volatile active. The power source provides power to at least one of the light source, to emit the light, and the substance emitter, to emit the volatile active. The at least one of the single microcontroller and the single circuit board control both of the light source to emit the flickering light and the substance emitter to emit the volatile active.
- A better understanding of these and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention may be had by reference to the drawings and to the accompanying description, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated and described.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a first embodiment of our invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective of the device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the device ofFIG. 1 , with the base removed. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of components of the device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 disposed in a holder. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a second embodiment of our invention. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship of the device ofFIG. 6 with a base. -
FIGS. 8A, 8B , and 8C are views of a light and fragrance emitting device according to a third embodiment of our invention. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to another aspect of our invention. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a light and fragrance emitting device according to still another aspect of our invention. -
FIG. 11 illustrates further embodiments of a light and fragrance device according to our invention. -
FIGS. 12A-12D illustrate configurations of holders to be used according to various aspects of our invention. -
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a preferred fragrance dispenser of our invention. -
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the preferred fragrance dispenser shown inFIG. 13 . - Throughout the figures, like or corresponding reference numerals have been used for like or corresponding parts.
- Our invention provides a device that emits both light and fragrance. Preferably, our invention provides a single device that mimics both the visual and olfactory aesthetics of a scented candle, without an open flame and with an improved fragrance delivery system.
- While a preferred embodiment of our invention includes emission of a fragrance, and much of the discussion below will be with regard to emission of a fragrance, we also contemplate that the dispenser of our invention may alternatively dispense other volatile actives. Such alternate volatile actives may include, for example, disinfectants, sanitizers, insecticides, and insect repellants. As will be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art, other volatile actives can also be introduced to the ambient environment via dispensers in much the same way as fragrances.
- As generally seen in the figures, preferred embodiments of our invention include a device for emitting light and fragrance. The device preferably includes an electrically-powered light source, a fragrance dispenser, a power source, control circuitry, and a support structure. All of these components work together to provide a fragrant aroma and the appearance of a flickering flame, the flickering effect being provided by the electrically-powered light source.
- Light Source
- The light source of our invention is an electrically-powered light emitting device. In preferred arrangements, the light source comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). Particularly, in
FIGS. 1-7 asingle LED FIGS. 8A-8C , the light source includesLEDs - As is generally understood, LEDs offer various features not found in other conventional lighting devices. In particular, as is well known in the art, by manipulating the duty cycle of an LED, light emitted from the LED can be controlled. For example, light can be emitted at perceptible intermittencies, or it can be emitted such that it is perceived to be continually emitted. Moreover, increasing the duty cycle of an LED will increase the intensity of light emitted and/or the perceived color.
- In the embodiments in which a single LED is used, the LED is controlled to have a varying intensity, thereby providing a flickering effect. When two LEDs are used, as in
FIGS. 8A-8C , the twoLEDs LED 306 a is on a side of theLED 306 b opposite to a base of the light andfragrance emitting device 300. Preferably, theupper LED 306 a is controlled to emit light at a perceivable intermittence, while thelower LED 306 b is controlled such that light is perceived to be emitted continuously. In this fashion, theLEDs LEDs - Of course, we anticipate modifications to the light source of our preferred embodiment. For example, more than two LEDs can be used, perhaps, to create the perception of a larger flame. Also, LEDs of many colors are known and could be used, for example to more closely resemble a flame by using hues that are reddish, orangish, and/or yellowish. The colors can also be made to change, for example, using RGB LEDs (i.e., an array of red, green, and blue LEDS). By so varying the types of LEDs used, as well as their arrangement, numerous aesthetics can be obtained, including varied colored shows, colored flames, and colored flickers. And, by adjusting the duty cycles of the LEDs, the brightness of the light may also be reduced or intensified, as dictated by design preference.
- Moreover, when multiple LEDs are used, it is not required that one LED provide a perceptibly constant light emission while the
other LED 306 a provides a flicker effect. One or both may be held perceptibly constant and one or both may emit flickering light. (It would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art that when using pulse width modulation to control one or more LEDs perceptibly constant and flickering lights may both be flickering at a high frequency imperceptible to an observer. Thus, flickering and constant light should be understood herein to refer to perceived effects.) - Fragrance Dispenser
- A fragrance dispenser is preferably provided integrally with our invention. The fragrance dispenser preferably holds a replaceable container, or reservoir, having a fragrance in any one of a number of conventional forms, including gel and liquid forms. The fragrance may be vaporized by the application of heat and emanated from the device. In such a case, the dispenser may have a controllable heating device to vary the rate at which vapor is driven from the fragrance or a mechanical controller for controlling the airflow around the fragrance to be vaporized (such as a shield or fan).
- While fragrance dispensers are generally well known, a preferred fragrance dispenser is a wick-based emanation system. More preferably, the fragrance dispenser uses an atomizer to emanate the fragrance from the wick. Such an arrangement is shown in
FIGS. 13 and 14 . - Specifically, the preferred
evaporative fragrance dispenser 4 comprises an atomizer assembly including anorifice plate 462, and areplaceable reservoir 326. Thereservoir 326 is replaceable and contains a fluid. Awick 464 is disposed in thereservoir 326. Thewick 464 operates by capillary action to transfer liquid from within thereservoir 326. Thereservoir 326 is preferably removable by a user and may be replaced with another reservoir 326 (for example, when the fluid is exhausted or when a differently scented fluid is desired). When replaced in this manner, thewick 464 transfers fluid from thereservoir 326. - In addition to including the
orifice plate 462, the atomizer assembly further comprises at least one resilient, elongated wire-like support 466 shaped to resiliently support the lower surface of theorifice plate 462 and aspring housing 468. Aspring 470, contained within thespring housing 468, resiliently presses on the upper surface of theorifice plate 462. Rather than pressing on theorifice plate 462 directly, thespring 470 may alternatively, or additionally, press on a member, such as an actuator element 472 (made of, for example, piezo-electric ceramic material, which is connected to the orifice plate 462). Together, the wire-like support 466 and thespring 470 hold theorifice plate 462 in place in a manner that allows theorifice plate 462 to move up and down against the resilient bias of the wire-like support 466. - The
actuator element 472 is preferably annularly shaped and theorifice plate 462 is preferably circular. Theorifice plate 462 extends across and is soldered or otherwise affixed to theactuator element 472. A construction of a vibrator-type atomizer assembly is well known and is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,196. Accordingly, the atomizer assembly will not be described in detail except to say that when alternating voltages are applied to the opposite upper and lower sides of theactuator element 472, these voltages produce electrical fields across theactuator element 472 and cause it to expand and contract in radial directions. This expansion and contraction is communicated to theorifice plate 462 causing it to flex such that a center region thereof vibrates up and down. The center region of theorifice plate 462 is domed slightly upwardly to provide stiffness and to enhance atomization. The center region is also formed with a plurality of minute tapered orifices that extend through theorifice plate 462 from the lower or under surface of theorifice plate 462 to its upper surface. - In operation, electrical power, in the form of high frequency alternating voltages, is applied to the opposite upper and lower sides of the
actuator element 472, as described above. A suitable circuit for producing these voltages is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,196, noted above. As described in that patent, the device may be operated during successive on and off times. The relative durations of these on and off times can be adjusted by an external switch actuator (not shown) on the outside of the housing and coupled to a switch element on the microcontroller. In other embodiments, the on and off times may be controlled by a preset program, or controlled by a user interface working through a processor, such as a user control. - When the atomizer assembly is supported by the wire-
like support 466, theorifice plate 462 is positioned in contact with the upper end of thewick 464. The atomizer assembly is thereby supported above theliquid reservoir 326 such that the upper end of thewick 464 touches the underside of theorifice plate 462. Thus, thewick 464 delivers liquid from within theliquid reservoir 326 by capillary action to the top of thewick 464 and then by surface tension contact to the underside of theorifice plate 462, which, upon vibration, causes the liquid to pass through its orifices and be ejected from its opposite side (i.e., the upper surface) in the form of small droplets. - In a preferred arrangement, a horizontal platform serves as a common structural support for both the
reservoir 326 and the atomizer assembly. In this manner, thereservoir 326, and, in particular, the upper end of thewick 464 disposed therein, are aligned with theorifice plate 462. Moreover, because the atomizer assembly and theorifice plate 462 are resiliently mounted, the upper end of thewick 464 will always press against the under surface of theorifice plate 462 and/or theactuator element 472 irrespective of dimensional variations which may occur due to manufacturing tolerances when onereservoir 326 is replaced by another. This is because if thewick 464 contained in thereplacement reservoir 326 is higher or lower than thewick 464 of the originalliquid reservoir 326, the action of thespring 470 will allow theorifice plate 462 to move up and down according to the location of thewick 464 in thereplacement reservoir 326, so that thewick 464 will press against the underside of theorifice plate 462 and/or theactuator element 472. It will be appreciated that thewick 464 preferably is formed of a substantially solid, dimensionally stable material so that it will not become overly deformed when pressed against the underside of the resiliently supportedorifice plate 462. The features of the horizontal platform on which the atomizer is disposed will be discussed further below. - As shown, the
wick 464 extends from inside theliquid reservoir 326 up through aplug 474 in the top of thereservoir 326 to contact theorifice plate 462 and/or theactuator element 472. (Theplug 474 holds thewick 464 within theliquid reservoir 326.) Thewick 464 has longitudinally extending capillary passageways that draw liquid up from within thereservoir 326 to the upper end of thewick 464. In lieu of thecapillary wick 464, we envision that a capillary member (not shown) may alternatively be used. Such a member generally includes plural capillary passageways on an exterior surface thereof. These passageways act, via capillary action, to transfer fragrance from theliquid reservoir 326 to theorifice plate 462 and/or theactuator element 472. - A more detailed explanation of the atomization device described above may be found in commonly assigned copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/412,911, filed Apr. 14, 2003. In addition, a more detailed explanation of the support structure for the atomizing device may be found in commonly assigned copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/304,215, filed Nov. 26, 2002. The disclosure of the '215 application is hereby incorporated by reference.
- Of course, other fragrance emitting devices may be substituted as desired in consideration of design choices, manufacturing costs, etc. Specifically, we envision that evaporation devices, heat-assisted evaporation devices, and fan-assisted evaporation devices, among others, could be used in place of the piezoelectrically actuated atomization device described above. Moreover, even within each type of dispenser, variations are possible, as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art.
- Power Source
- The power source supplies power to light the light source, and if required, to operate the fragrance dispenser (for example, to supply voltages to the upper and lower surfaces of the actuator plate in the atomization-type fragrance dispenser discussed above). Also, the power source may be used to power additional components (although not shown, these additional components may include, e.g., a fan). In a preferred embodiment, the power source comprises one or more batteries. When one battery is used, a voltage step-up may be used to ensure sufficient power. The batteries may be replaceable, or they may be rechargeable. If rechargeable batteries are used, they may be removed for recharging, or an adapter may be provided on the device such that the batteries can be charged without being removed from the device. For instance, a receptacle (not shown) may be incorporated into the device to receive a plug that supplies power from, for example, an electrical outlet. It is not required, however, that the power source comprise batteries. For example, power for the device may be derived directly from an electrical outlet. As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill, however, the use of alternate power sources may require that the device further include an AC to DC converter.
- Control Circuitry
- As used throughout, the term “control circuitry” is intended to be a representative term that encompasses all controls that can be used to embody our invention. For example, the preferred embodiments are discussed below with reference to microcontrollers and/or circuit boards. Microcontrollers and circuit boards constitute control circuitry. Further contemplated examples of control circuitry that may be used to embody our invention are an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a microprocessor, and an arrangement of one or more resistors and/or capacitors. Control circuitry may or may not include software. These examples of control circuitry are not limiting, however. Other control circuitry may also bemused.
- The control circuitry is generally used to control the operation of the device and is powered by the batteries. Specifically, the control circuitry is designed to provide the signals for controlling the operation of the light source. When one or more LEDs are provided as the light source, the microcontroller may alter the duty cycles of the LEDs to control the perceived intensity of the emitted light, thereby creating the candle-like flicker effect. Alternatively, instead of altering the duty cycles, the microcontroller may otherwise adjust the light emission properties of the LEDs. For example, methods utilizing an analog sine wave or a digital potentiometer are generally known in the art. In other embodiments, when at least two LEDs are used, as in
FIGS. 8A-8C , and oneLED 306 b receives a constant current to emit light constantly, thatLED 306 b can be controlled separately from a circuit board, either to receive a power supply from the power source, when the device is turned on, or to not receive power, when the device is turned off. In other words, when oneLED 306 b constantly emits light, it is not necessary to provide means for adjusting the duty cycle thereof (such as the microcontroller). In this case, the microcontroller may adjust the operation of only the LEDs that flicker. In other embodiments the constant emission LED may be controlled by pulse width modulation set by the microcontroller such that the frequency of the pulse width is imperceptible to an observer. In this manner, the intensity of the constant emission LED may be varied slightly to add to the overall flicker presentation. - Also, when the preferred fragrance dispenser discussed above is used, the microcontroller may include circuits for converting power from the batteries to the high-frequency alternating voltages required to expand and to contract the
actuator member 472, thereby emitting fragrance from thefragrance dispenser 4. In addition, the microcontroller may control a fan and/or a heating element, if such are used. Furthermore, the microcontroller may include controls for automatically turning on and/or off one or both of the light source and the fragrance dispenser. - Support Structure
- Our invention also includes a support structure, provided to support the light source, the fragrance emitter, the power source, and the microcontroller, or some combination thereof. The term “support structure” is intended to encompass any and all of a chassis, a housing, a holder, and a base, as those terms are used in the description of the preferred embodiments, as well as similar structures used to support or contain the features of our invention.
- Having now generally described the components of our invention, discussion will now be made of preferred embodiments of a light and substance emitting device according to our invention. These preferred embodiments include various novel arrangements of the above-described components, as well as additional features.
- The first embodiment is depicted in
FIGS. 1-5 and will be described with reference to those figures. As seen best inFIGS. 2 and 3 , achassis 102 is provided that includes achassis cover 102 a, a chassisupper portion 102 b, and a chassislower portion 102 c. Disposed on thechassis 102 are twobatteries 118, a wick-basedatomizer assembly 108, asingle LED 106, and two printedcircuit boards microcontrollers circuit boards microcontrollers 110, 112 (one for each of theLED 106 and the atomizer assembly 108) and twocircuit boards 114, 116 (one for each of theLED 106 and the atomizer assembly 108), a single microcontroller and/or a single circuit board may be used to control both theLED 106 and theatomizer 108.) As shown, thechassis cover 102 a and the chassisupper portion 102 b are joinable to form a cavity therebetween, and the chassislower portion 102 c depends downwardly from a bottom of the chassisupper portion 102 b. In this embodiment, theatomizer assembly 108, theLED 106, themicrocontrollers circuit boards chassis cover 102 a and the chassisupper portion 102 b.Electrical contacts 122, which thebatteries 118 contact to supply thedevice 100 with power, are disposed on thelower portion 102 c of thechassis 102, with thebatteries 118 disposed in contact with theelectrical contacts 122. - In this embodiment, the
batteries 118 are removably securable to thelower portion 102 c of thechassis 102. Abattery retainer 120 may also be provided to aid in maintaining attachment of thebatteries 118 to thechassis 102. When thebatteries 118 are to be detached from thechassis 102, theretainer 120 must first be removed. Also in this embodiment, an entryway (not shown) is formed in the bottom of theupper portion 102 b of thechassis 102, proximate to theatomizer assembly 108, so that areservoir 126 containing a liquid to be atomized may be easily removed from, and reattached to, theatomizer assembly 108. Accordingly, this arrangement provides a user with access to thebatteries 118 and to the reservoir 126 (for example, to enable changing thebatteries 118 and the reservoir 126), but the remaining components are maintained within the cavity formed between thechassis cover 102 a and the chassisupper portion 102 b, reducing the possibility of contact with, and possible damage to, those components. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 3 , in the first embodiment, a protrusion, ortip 124 extends axially upwardly from the top of thechassis cover 102 a. Preferably, theLED 106 is disposed within thetip 124, such that light emitted from theLED 106 is diffused by, and transmitted through, thetip 124. In this embodiment, as depicted inFIG. 2 , thetip 124 is a separate component of thedevice 100, disposed within an aperture formed through the top of thechassis 102. Thetip 124 may also be formed integrally with thechassis 102. By making the tip 124 a separate piece, however, thetip 124 may be replaceable, e.g., with other, differently constructed, or colored, tips. Also, aseparate tip 124 may be formed of a material other than that used for the chassis. For example, thetip 124 may be formed of a material through which light is transmitted, e.g., plastic, glass, wax, and the like. Additionally thetip 124 may be formed of a glow-in-the-dark material or of a material that continues to glow for a time after theLED 106 is shut off. - Apertures other than that formed for insertion of the
tip 124 may also be formed in thechassis 102 a. For example, anemissive aperture 136 is preferably formed through the top surface of thechassis 102, above theatomizer assembly 108, such that the substance emitted by the atomizer passes through theemissive aperture 136, into the ambient environment. Furthermore, apertures may be formed in thechassis 102, through which switches are disposed. For example, an emitter controlling switch cover 128 (that cooperates with a slidable switch (not-shown)), in communication with themicrocontroller 112 that controls the timing of the duty cycle applied to theatomizer assembly 108, may be provided to enable a user to manually adjust an amount of substance emitted. In this manner, the user can optimize the emission amount, based on outside considerations, such as room size, and the like. Furthermore, an on/off switch orbutton 130 may also be provided in an aperture formed through thechassis 102, to turn one or both of theLED 106 and theatomizer 108 on and off. For example, as shown inFIG. 1 , the on/offtoggle switch 130, which is electrically connected to theLED 108, is disposed in an aperture through the top surface of thechassis 102, thereby enabling a user to turn theLED 108 on and off. Although not shown, a similar toggle switch, a push button, or the like, may also be provided for turning theatomizer assembly 108 on and off. In other embodiments, thechassis 102 may have exposed sections, such that apertures need not be formed. - The
chassis 102, with attached components, is preferably detachably engageable with a base, orcup 134. The engagement of thechassis 102 with the base 134 forms a unitary housing in which theatomizer assembly 108,reservoir 126,batteries 118 and controls are disposed. In the preferred embodiment, thebase 134 is generally cylindrical, including a sidewall and a bottom surface. The top of the base is open. Theupper portion 102 b of thechassis 102 is also generally cylindrical, with an outer diameter substantially the same as that of thebase 134. By lowering thechassis 102 into thebase 134, thelower portion 102 c of thechassis 102 becomes disposed within thebase 134, and theupper portion 102 b of thechassis 102 is disposed proximate to the open top of thebase 134. The unitary housing thus formed has the appearance of a cylinder, with a tip protruding axially upwardly from approximately a central portion of the top of the cylinder. - While one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that there are many ways for removably engaging the chassis with respect to the base, a preferred method of engagement is described as follows. A substantially C-shaped receptacle is formed on the lower portion of the
chassis 102, and a protrusion extends axially upwardly from the bottom surface of thebase 134. When thechassis 102 is lowered into thebase 134, the C-shaped receptacle of thelower portion 102 c of thechassis 102 receives therein the protrusion formed in thebase 134. In this way, proper alignment of thechassis 102 within thebase 134 is achieved. Moreover, as should be understood, because thechassis 102 and the base 134 each has a cylindrical footprint and the protrusion and C-shaped receptacle are positioned on respective axes, thechassis 102 is easily attached to the base 134 regardless of the rotational orientation of thechassis 102 with respect to thebase 134. - Preferably, the dimensions of the
chassis 102 andbase 134 combination are anywhere from between approximately one inch (25.4 mm) and approximately six inches (152.4 mm) in diameter and prefereably anywhere from between approximately one inch (25.4 mm) and approximately six inches (152.4 mm) in height. Of course, the dimensions may be larger or smaller, depending on the desired aesthetic. Also, because as described above at least a portion of theflickering LED 106 is disposed within thetip 124, which preferably diffuses the emitted light, thetip 124 has the appearance of a conventional candle's flame. All or a portion of the rest of thedevice 100 may also be light transmissive. Light transmissive materials that may be used include glass, plastic, wax, and the like. Furthermore, by moving the LED within the tip, a more realistic perception of a conventional candle may be obtained. - Thus, according to the first embodiment of our invention, the combination of the
chassis 102 andbase 134, as a result of their likeness to a conventional candle, may be provided to a consumer to be used with existing votive holders for conventional candles. Alternatively, our invention can be embodied in the combination ofchassis 102 andbase 134 with holder 104 (as shown inFIG. 4 ). Furthermore, it should also be understood that thechassis 102 may be designed to stand alone, i.e., without thebase 134. For example, thelower portion 102 c of thechassis 102 may be designed to enable theentire chassis 102 to stand on its own. - A second embodiment of our invention will now be described with reference to
FIGS. 6 and 7 . This embodiment includes many of the same components as discussed above with respect to the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof will not be repeated. - According to this second embodiment, a chassis 202 (different from the
chassis 102 of the first embodiment) is provided. Anatomizer assembly 208, anLED 206, two circuit boards, a microcontroller, and abattery 218 are disposed on thechassis 202. As illustrated, thechassis 202 includes a top 202 a, anupper portion 202 b, disposed below the top 202 a, and alower portion 202 c, disposed below theupper portion 202 b. Theatomizer assembly 208 is arranged on theupper portion 202 b of thechassis 202, and areservoir 226 containing a fluid to be atomized by theatomizer assembly 208 is removably matable to theatomizer assembly 208. Thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202 is disposed sufficiently below theupper portion 202 b of thechassis 202 so as to facilitate removal and replacement of thereservoir 226. The lower portion preferably includes an inner cavity in which the controls, i.e., circuit board(s) and microcontroller(s) (not shown), are disposed. - The
LED 206 is disposed proximate to a top surface of thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202. More specifically, theLED 206 of this embodiment is disposed on a circuit board disposed within the inner cavity of thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202. An aperture is formed through a top of thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202, and at least a portion of theLED 206 protrudes through the aperture. Thebattery 218 is disposed below the lower portion of thechassis 202. As would be appreciated by one of skill in the art, electrical leads and the like may be necessary for communication between thebattery 218, the controls, theLED 206, and theatomizer assembly 208. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , thechassis 202 is removably placeable within abase 234. Thebase 234 is generally cylindrical, with a bottom surface (not shown) and an open top. Thechassis 202 is received in the base 234 through the open top. Thechassis 202 and thebase 234, when thechassis 202 is placed in thebase 234, form a unitary housing in which theLED 208, thesubstance emitter 206, the controls, and thebattery 218 are disposed. Preferably, thechassis 202 and the base 234 are configured such that the top surface of thechassis 202 is disposed within the open top of thebase 234, and the housing formed by the combination of thechassis 202 and thebase 234 resembles a conventional pillar candle. - Similar to the first embodiment, the housing of the second embodiment also preferably includes an emission aperture aligned with the
atomizer assembly 208. Specifically, because in this embodiment the atomizer is arranged below the top 202 a of thechassis 202, theemission aperture 236 is formed through the top 202 a of thechassis 202. In this manner, liquid atomized within the housing may be released into the ambient environment. - Again, similar to the first embodiment, means are also provided for adjusting the amount of substance emitted by the
emitter 208 and for turning theLED 206 on and off. As shown inFIGS. 6 and 7 , aslidable switch 228, in communication with the microcontroller that controls theatomizer assembly 208, is disposed on thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202. Theslidable switch 228 is manually adjustable between multiple positions to regulate the frequency at which theatomizer assembly 208 emits the substance contained in thereservoir 226. In addition, apush button 230 is disposed on the top 202 a of thechassis 202 for turning theLED 206 on an off. - As will be appreciated from the figures, because the controls, i.e., the circuit boards and microcontroller, associated with the
atomizer assembly 208 and theLED 206 are disposed within thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202, and theatomizer assembly 208 and thepush button 230 are disposed proximate to the top 202 a of thechassis 202, electrical wires are provided to convey controls from thelower portion 202 c of thechassis 202 to the atomizer 280, and apost 252 is provided for transmitting the actuation of thepush button 230 disposed on the top 202 a of thechassis 202 to a switch on the circuit board that turns theLED 206 on and off. In a similar regard, as it may also be beneficial to have theslider switch 228 for adjusting emission of the fluid contained in thereservoir 226 disposed on the top of the housing (for example, for ease of access for the user), it may also be necessary to provide a mechanical, an electrical, and/or an electromechanical means for connecting the slider switch and the appropriate controls. - According to this second embodiment, a light and
substance emitting device 200 is provided. Preferably, as mentioned above, the housing (i.e., the combinedchassis 202 and base 234) of thedevice 200 is configured and sized to resemble a conventional pillar candle. As should be understood, since theLED 206 emitting the flickering light is disposed within the housing, much of the light will be transmitted through the sidewall of thebase 234. Accordingly, at least a portion of the base 234 should be light transmissive. In addition, at least a portion of thechassis 202 may also be light transmissive. To these ends, all or a portion of thechassis 202 and/or the base 234 may be formed of one or more of glass, plastic, wax, and the like. - Variations of this second embodiment are also contemplated. For example, while the
holder 234 is generally cylindrical, such is not required. Rectangular, square, and a myriad of other shapes and sizes are contemplated. In addition, while thechassis 202 is inserted through a top of thebase 234, such is not required. For example, the base may be open at the bottom, such that the base is slid over thechassis 202, or thebase 234 andchassis 202 may be integrally formed, with access panels for replacing thereservoir 226,battery 218, and the like. - A third embodiment of our invention will now be described with reference to
FIGS. 8A-8C , 9, and 10. In this embodiment a preferred light andsubstance emitting device 300 of our invention includes a chassis 302 comprising achassis cover 302 a and achassis base 302 b which together form a cavity that encases each of twoLEDs fragrance emitter 308, twobatteries 318, and a printed circuit board withmicrocontroller 310. TheLEDs batteries 318 and themicrocontroller 310. While the alignment of thefragrance emitter 308, thebatteries 318, and themicrocontroller 310 within the chassis 302 is not critical, each of these components is preferably located below a top surface of thechassis cover 302 a. Also, theLEDs fragrance emitter 308, thebatteries 318, and themicrocontroller 310, i.e., on a side of thefragrance emitter 308, thebatteries 318, and themicrocontroller 310 opposite to thechassis base 302 b. At least a portion of theLEDs chassis cover 302 a. By placing theLEDs - Although the alignment of the various features within the chassis 302 is not critical, the chassis 302 preferably includes a horizontal platform 342 (preferably disposed on the
chassis base 302 b) for aligning thefragrance emitter 308 within the chassis 302. Theplatform 342 preferably has aplatform aperture 344 therethrough with one ormore cutouts 346 formed on a periphery of theplatform aperture 344. Preferably, thereplaceable reservoir 326 comprises one or more nubs 348 (one corresponding to each of thecutouts 346 formed in the platform 342) formed on thereservoir 326. To insert areservoir 326, a portion of thereservoir 326 is passed through theplatform aperture 344 of theplatform 342, with thenubs 348 passing through thecutouts 346. Once thenubs 348 clear thecutouts 346, thereservoir 326 is rotated such that thenubs 348 rest on the upper surface of theplatform 342. Also, as discussed above, attached to the top of theplatform 342 is the wire like-support 466 (not shown inFIGS. 8A-8C ) that supports theatomizer assembly 308. - Further, inner surfaces of the chassis 302 may contain various protrusions. These protrusions are preferably provided to aid in properly aligning various components within the chassis 302 and/or to protect components within the chassis 302. For example, a vertical protrusion 350 (shown in
FIG. 8C ) partitions an area for containing thefragrance emitter 308 from an area having themicrocontroller 310. In this fashion, themicrocontroller 310 is not accessible when thereservoir 326 is replaced, and, accordingly, inadvertent damage to, or accidental contamination of, themicrocontroller 310 is averted. - The
chassis cover 302 a is designed such that it can be placed on thechassis base 302 b, thus forming aunitary device 300. A protrusion ortip 324 is preferably disposed approximately centrally on thechassis cover 302 a. Thetip 324 extends generally axially, in a direction away from thechassis base 302 b and forms a cavity in which theLEDs chassis cover 302 a is placed on thechassis base 302 b. (As discussed above, theLEDs tip 324 is substantially conical in shape and is preferably made of a material that diffuses the light emitted by theLEDs tip 324 may be more dome-shaped when awider tip 324 is used with a wide device 300 (so as to keep thetip 324 relatively close to the chassis 302). - The
tip 324 is preferably between approximately one-eighth of one inch and approximately three inches high and between approximately one-eighth of one inch and approximately three inches wide. The remainder of thedevice 300 is preferably between about two inches and about ten inches high and preferably between about one and one-half inches and about six inches wide. Thus configured, thedevice 300 can substantially take on the size and shape of various conventional candles, while thetip 324, by encapsulating theLEDs - The
chassis cover 302 a also includes anemission aperture 336 therethrough. When thechassis cover 302 a is placed on thechassis base 302 b, theemission aperture 336 aligns with thefragrance emitter 308. In particular, theemission aperture 336 is formed such that a fragrance dispensed by thefragrance emitter 308 passes through thechassis cover 302 a to the ambient air, i.e., thechassis cover 302 a does not impede the dissemination of the fragrance from thefragrance emitter 308. - The
chassis cover 302 a is preferably secured to thechassis base 302 b, although such is not required. For example, as shown inFIG. 8A , thechassis cover 302 a may be removably attached to thechassis base 302 b such that access to, for example, thereservoir 326 and/or thebatteries 318, may be gained for replacement purposes. When thechassis cover 302 a is removably attachable to thechassis base 302 b, a locking mechanism may be employed. For example, attractive magnets may be situated on thechassis cover 302 a and thechassis base 302 b, or thechassis cover 302 a may include a feature that is designed for compatibility with a mating feature of thechassis base 302 b. In this manner, only specific covers and bases can be used. - In another aspect, we contemplate that the
chassis base 302 b and thechassis cover 302 a, when secured together to form theunitary device 300, may be relatively movable. Specifically, when thechassis cover 302 a is cylindrical, it may be rotatable on thechassis base 302 b. For example, the rotation of thechassis cover 302 a may turn on and off theLEDs fragrance emitter 308. - As an alternative to the
removable chassis cover 302 a, when, for example, a new scent is desired or thereservoir 326 is empty, thedevice 300 may include a hatchway for purposes of replacing thereservoir 326. Examples of two contemplatedhatchways FIGS. 9 and 10 , respectively. - As shown in
FIG. 9 , thehatchway 338 a may be located on the side of thedevice 300. Thehatchway 338 a is preferably hinged and is not completely removable from thedevice 300. As shown, thehatchway 338 a may be opened to gain access to thereservoir 326. - Alternatively, the
hatchway 338 b may be formed on the bottom of thedevice 300. For example, as shown inFIG. 10 , a substantiallycircular hatchway 338 b is removable from thedevice 300. In this configuration, thereservoir 326 is preferably coupled to thehatchway 338 b. By coupling thereservoir 326 thereto, thehatchway 338 b supports thereservoir 326, and, when assembled, ensures appropriate positioning of thewick 464 with respect to theatomizer assembly 308. Specifically, when thehatchway 338 b is removed, thewick 464 of thereservoir 326 is removed from contact with theatomizer assembly 308. Thereservoir 326 is then removed from thehatchway 338 b, anew reservoir 326 is coupled to thehatchway 338 b, and thehatchway 338 b is reattached, with thereservoir 326 properly aligning with theatomizer assembly 308. When thehatchway 338 b ofFIG. 10 is used, it may be unnecessary for thehorizontal platform 342 to support and to align thereservoir 326, as thehatchway 338 b will perform these functions. As such, thehorizontal platform 342 will support theatomizer assembly 308, either directly, or preferably, with the wire-like support 466 discussed above. - The
chassis base 302 b may also include one ormore apertures 340 through which user control switches pass. Atoggle switches 332, for example, allows a user to turn on and off one or more of thefragrance emitter 308 and theLEDs slider switch 328 allows a user to adjust the rate at which fragrance is emitted from thefragrance emitter 308. Alternatively or additionally, switches may also be provided that allow a user to adjust the light emission properties of theLEDs - Thus, the third embodiment provides a still further light and
substance emitting device 300. As with first and second embodiments described above, thedevice 300 may be configured to mimic the size and shape of a conventional candle. - As should thus be apparent, in each of the preferred embodiments, a unitary housing comprises a device that emits both a flickering light and a substance, such as a fragrance, to the ambient air. As discussed above, in a preferred embodiment of our invention, the device is inserted into a holder. Much like typical replaceable votive candles would be placed into decorative holders, our invention also provides unique holders for use with lighting devices according to our invention.
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FIG. 5 shows thedevice 100 of the first embodiment in aholder 104. Specifically, theholder 104 has a globe-like shape, with a bottom, and an open top, similar to a conventional holder for a votive candle. The unitary housing comprising the combination of thechassis 102 and thebase 134 is placed inside theholder 104, through the open top of theholder 104. Preferably, at least a portion of theholder 104 allows light to be emitted therethrough.FIGS. 11 and 12 A-12D show some representativealternative holder 304 configurations into which a light andfragrance emitting device 300 can be placed. These examples are by no means limiting. - When a fragrance emitter is used, the emitted fragrance should also be emitted from the holder, and it is thus preferred that the holder provide ample ventilation. In particular, the light and fragrance emitting device is preferably arranged in the holder such that the emission aperture through which the fragrance is dispensed is between about one inch (25.4 mm) and about six inches (152.4 mm) from the top of the holder and substantially away from the inner surface of the holder. More preferably, the emissive aperture is between substantially flush with and about five inches (127.0 mm) from the top of the holder. With such an arrangement, buildup of fragrance on the inside of the holder is minimized. Moreover, the holder may be designed to aid the flow of the fragrance to the ambient environment. By tapering the holder such that the width of the holder narrows nearer the top of the holder, airflow will increase as it leaves the holder. Furthermore, we prefer that the holder not impede the emission of light from the LEDs. Specifically, the unitary housing is preferably arranged in the holder such that the tip (as used in the first and third embodiments, discussed above) is between about one-half of one inch (12.7 mm) and about two inches (50.8 mm) from the holder, and preferably closer than one inch (25.4). The holder may also act as a diffuser. Furthermore, we envision that the holder could further include, for example, a fan for aiding in further dispersion of the fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter.
- The holder may comprise a single piece into which the housing is placed. Alternatively, as shown in
FIGS. 12A-12D , aholder 304 may also comprise aholder base 304 a and aholder cover 304 b. More specifically, the device is contained within, or alternatively comprises, theholder base 304 a that receives and supports theholder cover 304 b. Theholder cover 304 b, when supported by theholder base 304 a, covers thetip 324. That is, light emitted from the housing by the respective illumination devices also passes through theholder cover 304 b. Alternatively, the housing, e.g. the top 324, may not diffuse emitted light, and only theholder cover 304 b diffuses emitted light. - As a specific example of this embodiment, as shown in
FIG. 12A , aholder base 304 a containing a unitary device as described above in the preferred embodiments has acircumferential lip 304 c extending radially outwardly from theholder base 304 a. At least alower portion 304 d of theholder cover 304 b is sized so as to engage thelip 304 c of theholder base 304 a, thereby resting theholder cover 304 b on theholder base 304 a. Other illustrative examples ofholders 304 are shown inFIGS. 12B-12D . - While we envision that the
holder cover 304 b may rest on theholder base 304 a, it is preferable that theholder cover 304 b detachably attach to theholder base 304 a. For example, theholder cover 304 b may be designed to snap onto theholder base 304 a. Alternatively, theholder cover 304 b and theholder base 304 a may be designed such that theholder cover 304 b is rotated onto theholder base 304 a, forming a locking engagement. In this or any configuration, theholder cover 304 b may be relatively movable when secured to theholder base 304 a. Specifically, when theholder cover 304 b is generally cylindrical, it may be rotatable on theholder base 304 a to turn theLEDs fragrance emitter 308 on and off. Additionally, the engagement and disengagement of theholder cover 304 b and theholder base 304 a may act to turn the light source and/or substance emitter on and off. In this manner, the device would only operate with theholder cover 304 b attached. Moreover, theholder cover 304 b andholder base 304 a may be specially designed such that onlycertain covers 304 b can be used with theholder base 304 a. For instance, theholder base 304 a may include a reader (not shown) that reads an ID (e.g., an RF tag) of theholder cover 304 b. In this manner, the device will not work unless theholder cover 304 b has an appropriate ID. - When using the
holder 304 according to this embodiment, we also envision that theholder cover 304 b could emit a fragrance therefrom. For example, impregnable materials such as polyolefins are known that may be impregnated or infused with a fragrance. By forming theholder cover 304 b of such a material, theholder cover 304 b will emit a fragrance over time in addition to that emitted by thefragrance emitter 308. Alternatively, the device of this embodiment could not include thefragrance emitter 308, in which case, only theholder cover 304 b will emit a fragrance. Also, with respect to the second embodiment described above, we note that the combination of chassis and base resembles a decorative candle, in which case a holder may not be desired. In such a case the base or chassis may be impregnated with a fragrance. - Because the
holder cover 304 b of this embodiment is removable, access to the device is facilitated (for example, to turn theLEDs holder cover 304 b can be easily replaced. For example, when the fragrance impregnated in theholder cover 304 b is completely disseminated, a fresh,new holder cover 304 b can easily be purchased and attached. Also, a user that has recently redecorated, or that wants to move the device to another room, may purchase aholder cover 304 b having a certain color or other aesthetic feature. Moreover, replacement holder covers 304 b may provide different smells. In other embodiments, the entire holder (or base) may be replaced. - While several preferred embodiments have been set forth above, many different embodiments may be constructed without departing from the spirit and scope of our invention. Our invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. To the contrary, our invention is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of our invention as defined by the claims. The claims are to be accorded the broadest scope, so as to encompass all such modifications, equivalent structures, and functions.
- Our invention provides a device for light and/or fragrance emission. The device an overall desired aesthetic ambience in an area, such as a room.
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1. A light and substance emitting device comprising:
a light source that emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle;
an emitter that emits a volatile active;
a power source that supplies power to said light source and to said emitter;
control circuitry that controls at least one of (i) said light source to flicker and (ii) said emitter to emit the volatile active; and
a support structure that supports said light source, said emitter, said power source, and said microcontroller.
2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said support structure comprises:
a chassis on which said light source, said emitter, said power source, and said control circuitry are disposed; and
a holder to which said chassis is engageable, said holder including a light diffuser for diffusing light emitted from said light source.
3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said support structure comprises a chassis on which said light source, said emitter, said power source and said control circuitry are disposed,
wherein the chassis is adapted to be one of engageable with and supported by a holder.
4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said emitter comprises an atomizer that atomizes a liquid contained in a reservoir, the reservoir being removably securable to said support structure so as to mate with said atomizer.
5. The device according to claim 4 , further comprising a switch for adjusting the amount of volatile active emitted by said atomizer.
6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said light source comprises one or more LEDs.
7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said light source comprises only one LED.
8. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an on/off switch for turning said light source on and off.
9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of said support structure diffuses the flickering light emitted by said light source.
10. The device according to claim 9 , wherein the portion of the support structure that diffuses the flickering light is formed of at least one of wax, glass, and plastic.
11. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the power supply comprises a single battery, and a voltage step-up is used to supply sufficient power to one or both of said light source and said emitter.
12. A light and substance emitting device comprising:
a light source that emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle;
a substance emitter that emits a volatile active;
control circuitry that controls at least one of said light source and said emitter;
a power source that supplies power to said light source, to emit the flickering light, and to said substance emitter, to emit the volatile active;
a chassis on which one or more of said light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed; and
a holder to which said chassis may be removably placed, the holder and chassis forming a housing in which said light source, substance emitter, control circuitry, and power source are disposed,
wherein at least one of said chassis and said holder includes a diffuser that diffuses the light emitted by the light source.
13. The device according to claim 12 , wherein said light source comprises at least one LED.
14. The device according to claim 12 , wherein said emitter comprises an atomizer that atomizes a liquid contained in a reservoir, and the reservoir is removably securable to said chassis.
15. The device according to claim 14 , wherein said control circuitry controls both of said atomizer and said light source.
16. The device according to claim 12 , wherein at least one of said chassis and said body are formed of at least one of wax, glass, and plastic.
17. The device according to claim 12 , wherein an aperture is formed through said housing and said substance emitter emits the volatile active through the aperture.
18. The device according to claim 17 , wherein said substance emitter is disposed above said light source and light transmitted from the light source is primarily transmitted through a side of the housing.
19. The device according to claim 12 , wherein a protrusion extends axially upwardly from a top surface of the housing, at least a portion of said light source is disposed within the protrusion, and wherein the protrusion comprises the diffuser.
20. The device according to claim 12 , wherein said light source comprises a first LED and a second LED, arranged such that the first LED is located above the second LED.
21. The device according to claim 20 , wherein the first LED is controlled to flicker, and the second LED is controlled to emit a substantially continuous intensity of perceived light.
22. A light and substance emitting device comprising:
at least one LED that emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle;
a substance emitter that emits a volatile active;
a power source that provides power to at least one of said light source, to emit the light, and said substance emitter, to emit the volatile active; and
at least one of a single microcontroller and a single circuit board, to control both of said light source to emit the flickering light and said substance emitter to emit the volatile active.
23. The device according to claim 22 , further comprising a housing within which at least one of said at least one LED, said substance emitter, said power source, and said at least one of the single microcontroller and the single circuit board are disposed.
24. The device according to claim 23 , wherein at least a portion of said housing diffuses light emitted from said at least one LED.
25. The device according to claim 22 , wherein said substance emitter comprises an atomizer that atomizes the volatile active, the volatile active is contained within a reservoir, and the reservoir is removably securable to said atomizer.
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