Specialized Fragrance Delivery Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept adapts the original fragrance delivery system for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, and high-altitude environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original fragrance delivery system, as described in the original patent, is limited in its ability to operate effectively in specialized environments. For instance, high-security vehicles require tamper-evident properties, disaster relief shelters need hand-cranked generators, and extreme weather conditions necessitate resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized fragrance delivery systems tailored to these unique operational environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a fragrance delivery system with cartridges containing solid elements loaded by adsorption of an olfactory composition and opened by a grid having holes, the cross-section of which is smaller than the cross-section of the solid elements. The solid elements are made of polymer materials with enhanced properties, such as tamper-evident properties for high-security vehicles, resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations for extreme weather conditions, air purification properties for confined spaces, and oxygen sensitivity for high-altitude environments. Additionally, the system can be powered by hand-cranked generators for use in disaster relief shelters.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, such as the use of polymer materials with enhanced properties, hand-cranked generators, and adaptations for specific operational environments. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent and demonstrate an inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different polymer materials, varying grid hole sizes, or alternative power sources. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other niche environments, such as hospitals, schools, or public transportation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, disaster relief, and healthcare. The ability to provide customized fragrance delivery systems for specific operational environments can provide a competitive advantage in these markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L9/12 |
| A | A61 | A61L9/042 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/133 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/15 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Fragrance delivery systems, specifically focused on controlled release mechanisms for olfactory compositions in enclosed environments, with expertise in materials science, chemical engineering, and fluid dynamics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a degree in chemical engineering or materials science, experienced in designing controlled release systems, familiar with polymer technologies, and understanding of adsorption and diffusion principles in confined spaces
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental fragrance delivery system provides a flexible framework for adaptation to specialized environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original technology by applying known polymer modification techniques to enhance performance in specific use cases. The core mechanism of adsorption-based fragrance release remains consistent, with modifications that would be considered routine engineering adaptations.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,703 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fragrance delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | SCENTYS |