METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES COMPRISING SCENTED ARTIFICIAL TREES
In an aspect, an artificial tree comprising a trunk and a series of branches extending outwardly from the trunk further comprises an olfactory-active substance. In embodiments, the olfactory-active substance is provided by use of a reservoir containing the olfactory-active substance which can be provided to at least a portion of the tree by capillary action, gravitational force, or by an electric pump. In embodiments, an olfactory-active substance is integral to the material components of the tree which have been suitably treated, coated or amalgamated with one or more olfactory-active substances.
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17 . A method of scenting an artificial tree using at least one scented accessory.
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21 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one scented accessory comprises a matrix material composition comprising an olfactory-active substance.
22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein the matrix material composition is a pulp composition.
23 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one scented accessory is treated with an olfactory-active compound.
24 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the at least one scented accessory is coated to control fragrance release.
25 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one scented accessory comprises a ball, bird, butterfly, holiday ornament, or gift box shape.
26 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one scented accessory comprises a light, heating element, or fan.
27 . A scented accessory for scenting an artificial tree comprising:
an olfactory-active substance; and
a dispersal mechanism;
wherein the dispersal mechanism introduces a scent into ambient air.
28 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the scented accessory comprises a ball, bird, butterfly, holiday ornament, or gift box shape.
29 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism comprises a matrix material composition.
30 . The scented accessory of claim 29 , wherein the matrix material composition is a pulp composition.
31 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism comprises an olfactory-active substance emitting coating.
32 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism comprises a material impregnated with the olfactory-active substance.
33 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , further comprising a reservoir to hold the olfactory-active substance.
34 . The scented accessory of claim 33 , wherein the reservoir is refillable or replaceable.
35 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism is a capillary dispersal mechanism.
36 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism is a gravity-fed dispersal mechanism.
37 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , wherein the dispersal mechanism comprises a light, heating element, pump, or fan.
38 . The scented accessory of claim 27 , further comprising a power source.
39 . The scented accessory of claim 38 , wherein the power source comprises a battery, wall plug, or decorative lighting string.