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Granted Patent B2
US 10,076,114 · App. 15/864,543 · Granted Sep 18, 2018

Systems, methods, apparatus, mechanisms, and devices for delivering odors, fragrances, and chemicals

Inventor: Meryl J. Topchik (Boca Raton, FL)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,076,114
App. No.
15/864,543
Granted
Sep 18, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

A block includes a first layer comprising a semi-solid material, and a second layer comprising an adhesive material, the second layer being attached to the first layer. The semi-solid material may include a deodorizing material, an antiperspirant material, a perfume-related substance, a sanitizing material, a sterilizing material, an air-freshening material, or an insect-repelling material. The block is disposed in an enclosed volume of a packaging, enclosed by a plastic layer and an aluminum foil layer.

Claims (17)

1. An item of manufacture comprising:

a packaging comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein:

the first surface comprises:

a first material surrounding a region centrally located on the first surface, the first material not being present in the region; and

a plastic layer covering the region, the plastic layer being attached to the first material; and

the second surface comprises:

a aluminum foil layer covering a portion of the second surface that corresponds to the region;

wherein:

the plastic layer and the aluminum foil layer are separated by a volume; and

a block is disposed within the volume, the block comprising:

a first material layer comprising a semi-solid material, the semi-solid material comprising cyclomethicone blended with one of stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, and glyceryl stearate; and

a second material layer comprising an adhesive material, the second material layer being attached to the first material layer;

wherein the second material layer is adjacent to, in contact with, and removably attached to the aluminum foil layer.

2. The item of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the second covering layer is adapted to break as a result of pressure exerted on the block.

3. A product comprising a plurality of the items of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein each respective one of the plurality of items of manufacture is attached to at least a second respective one of the plurality of items of manufacture.

4. The product of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of items of manufacture are connected by perforations.

5. The item of manufacture of claim 1 , further comprising a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is disposed on the first side, wherein at least a portion of the second side is disposed on the second side.

Continuity (2)
Continuation 14815351 · Jul 31, 2015
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