IP Library Granted Patent US 8,266,729
Granted Patent B2
US 8,266,729 · App. 11/631,819 · Granted Sep 18, 2012

W.C. Dispenser with perfuming chamber

Assignee: Re.Le.Vi—S.p.A.
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Patent No.
US 8,266,729
App. No.
11/631,819
Granted
Sep 18, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

The dispenser for a W.C. bowl comprises a support means ( 40 ) having a support ( 41, 42 ) for containing a first active substance in liquid or solid form and provided with at least one exit aperture ( 3 ) for said active substance; and hooking means ( 43 ) for supporting said support ( 41, 42 ) below the rim ( 21 ) of the W.C. bowl ( 20 ), in a position exposed to the action of the flushing water flow. According to the invention, at least one pocket ( 5 ) is provided, shaped to be associated with the outside of the support means ( 40 ), within said pocket ( 5 ) there being defined a chamber ( 6 ) comprising a perfuming substance or other active substance. Preferably, said perfuming substance is in the form of granules formed of absorbent plastic material. Alternatively, said perfuming substance is liquid and contained in an enclosure with an osmotic membrane.

Claims (16)

1. A dispenser for a W.C. bowl, comprising:

a support device ( 40 ) having a support ( 41 , 42 ) for containing a first active substance in liquid or solid form and provided with at least one exit aperture ( 3 ) for said active substance;

hooking device ( 43 ) for supporting said support ( 41 , 42 ) below a rim ( 21 ) of the W.C. bowl ( 20 ), in a position exposed to the action of the flushing water flow,

at least one pocket ( 5 ), shaped to be associated with the support device ( 40 ), within said at least one pocket ( 5 ) there being defined a chamber ( 6 ) comprising a perfuming substance or other active substance,

wherein the at least one pocket ( 5 ) comprises hooks ( 8 ) jutting from the at least one pocket ( 5 ) or from the support ( 41 , 42 ) for removably coupling the at least one pocket ( 5 ) to the support device ( 40 ), the at least one pocket ( 5 ) being placed externally of the support ( 41 , 42 ) and associated with an outside surface of the support ( 41 , 42 ).

2. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said support ( 41 , 42 ) for containing a first active substance has recesses, wherein said hooks ( 8 ) to hook onto respective ones of said recesses.

3. A dispenser as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said granules are formed of absorbent plastic material.

4. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said perfuming substance is in the form of granules.

5. A dispenser as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said plastic material is chosen from EVA and hollow polymers.

6. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said perfuming substance is liquid and is contained in an enclosure with an osmotic membrane.

7. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said perfuming substance acts constantly during the life to said active substance, even when the action of the flushing water flow is absent.

8. A dispenser as claimed in claim 7 , wherein said at least one pockets comprises two pockets ( 5 ).

9. A dispenser as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said two pockets ( 5 ) are coupled to the dispenser such that they lie side by side.

10. A dispenser as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said two pockets ( 5 ) are coupled to the dispenser such that they lie opposite each other.

11. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first active substance is in the liquid state.

12. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first active substance is in the solid state.

Assignments (4)
MERGER Recorded Dec 10, 2012
From: RE.LE.VI. S.P.A.
To: TUONO S.R.L.
Reel/Frame 029437/0329 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 10, 2012
From: TUONO S.R.L.
To: RE.LE.VI. S.R.L.
Reel/Frame 029438/0449 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 10, 2012
From: RE.LE.VI. S.R.L.
To: RE.LE.VI. S.P.A.
Reel/Frame 029441/0551 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 20, 2012
From: PAGANI, FABIO
To: RE.LE.VI. - S.P.A.
Reel/Frame 028409/0429 →
Priority Claims (1)
IT RE2004A0084 · Jul 14, 2004 · national
Continuity (1)
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