Dual functioning fragrance delivery device
A fragrance delivery device that includes a hollow vessel containing a first fragrance medium and further comprising a porous exterior surface with a porous wicking extension extending therefrom; and a reservoir containing a second fragrance medium, the second fragrance medium in fluid communication with the wicking extension.
1. A fragrance delivery device comprising:
(a) a hollow vessel containing a first fragrance medium and further comprising a porous exterior surface with a porous wicking extension extending therefrom; and
(b) a reservoir containing a second fragrance medium, the second fragrance medium in fluid communication with the wicking extension and the porous exterior surface.
2. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the first fragrance medium is selected from a candle, a gel composition, fragranced membranes, polymer beads, a liquid fragrance medium with an exposed wick, and fragranced potpourri.
3. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the first fragrance medium is a candle.
4. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the porous exterior surface is selected from a ceramic, terracotta, clay earthenware, concrete and porcelain.
5. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the exterior porous surface is coated with a non-porous glazed layer.
6. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow vessel further comprises a non-porous surface.
7. The fragrance delivery device of claim 5 , wherein the non-porous surface is selected from a mirror, a glass, a metal, and a thermoplastic.
8. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the second fragrance medium is a liquid fragrance composition.
9. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow vessel is adapted to be disposed over the reservoir and wherein the hollow vessel and the reservoir are at least substantially co-centric.
10. The fragrance delivery device of claim 9 , wherein the porous wicking extension is disposed within a channel formed along the outer periphery of the bottom of the reservoir.
11. The fragrance delivery device of claim 10 , wherein the bottom of the reservoir has a convexed surface so as to direct the second fragrance medium to the channel formed along the outer periphery of the bottom of the reservoir.
12. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir further comprises a piercing lance.
13. The fragrance delivery device of claim 12 , wherein the reservoir further comprises a tear away band.
14. The fragrance device of claim 12 , wherein the hollow vessel has a fragrance cartridge affixed the bottom thereof, the fragrance cartridge comprising a rupturable seal positioned for engagement with the piercing lance.
15. The fragrance delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the porous exterior surface, and porous wicking extension is provided by an absorbent sheath affixed to a liquid impervious substrate.
16. A fragrance delivery device comprising:
(a) a hollow vessel containing a first fragrance medium and further comprising a porous exterior surface; and
(b) a member comprising a porous wicking extension, the member adapted to engage with the hollow vessel; and
(c) a reservoir containing a second fragrance medium and adapted to engage with the member comprising a porous wicking extension, the second fragrance medium in fluid communication with the wicking extension and the porous exterior surface.
17. The fragrance delivery device of claim 16 , wherein the first fragrance medium is selected from a candle, a gel composition, fragranced membranes, polymer beads, a liquid fragrance medium with an exposed wick, and fragranced potpourri.
18. The fragrance delivery device of claim 17 , wherein the first fragrance medium is a candle.
19. The fragrance delivery device of claim 17 , wherein the second fragrance medium is a liquid fragrance composition.
20. The fragrance delivery device of claim 16 , wherein the hollow vessel is adapted to be disposed over the reservoir and wherein the hollow vessel and the reservoir are at least substantially co-centric.
21. The fragrance delivery device of claim 16 wherein the reservoir further comprises a piercing lance and a tear away band.
22. The fragrance device of claim 21 , wherein the hollow vessel has a fragrance cartridge affixed the bottom thereof, the fragrance cartridge comprising a rupturable seal positioned for engagement with the piercing lance.