Scented Attachment for Containers
Aspects of the disclosure include an attachment for providing a scent to a container. The scented attachment may be configured for being associated with a container, such as a drink or a food storage container. In one instance, the attachment is of a size or shape so as to fit around a circumference of the container. In another instance, the attachment may be configured for being associated to the container with a suitable attachment mechanism. For instance, the attachment may include a substrate having a first surface comprising an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and a second surface comprising a scent. Systems including a scented attachment and a container, including their methods of use, are also provided.
1 . A scented attachment for association with a container, the attachment comprising
a substrate having first and second surfaces, the first surface comprises an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and the second surface comprises a scent.
2 . The scented attachment of claim 1 , further comprising a third surface, wherein the third surface detachably covers the second surface thereby preventing the scent from being released when the third surface covers the second surface.
3 . The scented attachment of claim 1 , wherein the second surface comprises a matrix which matrix comprises the scent.
4 . The scented attachment of claim 3 , wherein the matrix comprises a gel, which gel comprises the scent.
5 . The scented attachment of claim 4 , wherein scent comprises a fragrant oil.
6 . The scented attachment of claim 5 , wherein the fragrant oil comprises a citrus oil, a mint oil, anise oil, cardamom oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, coriander oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, lemongrass oil, and nutmeg oil.
7 . The scented attachment of claim 6 , wherein the citrus oil comprises an oil selected from the group consisting of a lemon oil, a lime oil, a neroli oil, and orange oil.
8 . The scented attachment of claim 6 , wherein the mint oil comprises an oil selected from the group consisting of peppermint oil and spearmint oil.
9 . The scented attachment of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a ring having an opening configured for receiving a portion of a bottle therein.
10 . The scented attachment of claim 9 , wherein the ring is removably associated with a lid which lid is configured for being sealably associated with a bottle.
11 . The scented attachment of claim 10 , wherein when the lid is removed from the bottle the lid detaches from the ring thereby releasing the scent.
12 . The scented attachment of claim 11 , wherein the ring comprises silicon.
13 . The scented attachment of claim 11 , wherein the ring comprises elastic.
14 . The scented attachment of claim 13 , wherein the ring comprises one or more identifying colors.
15 . The scented attachment of claim 1 , wherein said attachment element comprises one or more of an adhesive or a loop and hook attachment.
16 . The scented attachment of claim 11 , wherein the scent is encapsulated within a burstable seal.
17 . The scented attachment of claim 16 , wherein the scent is released when the seal is burst.
18 . The scented attachment of claim 1 , wherein the scented attachment is associated with a can.
19 . The scented attachment of claim 18 , wherein the scented attachment releases a scent when the can is opened.
20 . A container comprising:
a body for holding matter, the body being enclosed on all sides except an opening;
a scented attachment provided on the body near the opening; and
a cap that removably covers the opening.