The present invention relates to a fragrance dispenser, and more particularly for dispensing a fluid, such as a scent or fragrance, from a fluid dispenser integrally located on a piece of jewelry.
It is a common practice for individuals to apply fragrance or perfume to themselves, their clothing or their environment, as part of a personal hygiene regime. The rapid dissipation and evaporation of a fragrance after first application on a wearer's body requires re-application of the fragrance by the wearer. A person can carry a fragrance bottle for re-application throughout the day; however, this method can be inconvenient and cumbersome. A separate container is required to hold the fragrance, which must be carried by the wearer. There is a need for a convenient and attractive means of re-application of a fragrance.
In response to this problem, a number of arrangements have been disclosed which provide for personal jewelry that dispenses a fragrance. The principal benefit of jewelry that dispenses a fragrance is that the user is not required to carry a separate fragrance bottle or other dispenser in order to reapply a fragrance.
Some arrangements permit constant emissions of the fragrance from the personal jewelry, generally through diffusion of a scent through openings in the jewelry over time. Other arrangements include outlets which permit the slow dissemination of a fragrance from a reservoir to the body part in contact with the jewelry. These arrangements can be problematic, however. They typically do not permit the wearer to apply or re-apply the fragrance on the wearer's body. In addition, there is little control over the rate at which the fragrance is diffused, which may result in the scent being either too weak or too strong. The wearer cannot control the intensity of the fragrance or apply the fragrance upon demand.
There are a number of designs which require the removal of a control element to permit application of a fragrance on the body by the wearer, or to control the rate of diffusion of the constantly fragrance-emitting jewelry. However, the use of the removable element to apply a fragrance can be awkward for a number of reasons. The control elements tend to be quite small, and generally comprise small pins or rods. These can be difficult to manipulate, and may be easily lost by the wearer.
The use of a spray pump in a fluid dispenser to permit application of a fragrance on the body is known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 4,023,712 discloses a spray container device for spraying sprayable compositions which is suspended around a wearer's neck. Such arrangements utilize a fluid dispenser with spray pump, however, the fluid dispenser does not form an integral part of the jewelry, and comprises a cap or lid which may be lost. U.S. Pat. No. 5,217,143 discloses an actuator mechanism for a fluid dispenser using a spray pump incorporated into a bangle, however, this arrangement is not easily or readily transferrable to other forms of jewelry.
It is desirable to provide a spray fluid dispenser in the form of a jewel, which can be incorporated into jewelry. This permits the use of a jewel shaped fluid dispenser in the production of diverse jewelry pieces, such as rings, earrings, brooches, pendants and the like.
It is an object of the invention to provide a spray fluid dispenser integrally located on a piece of jewelry containing a detachable jewel-shaped reservoir containing fluid, where manipulation of the reservoir actuates the spray mechanism and dispenses fluid, such as a fragrance or scent, from the reservoir.
A preferred embodiment of this invention consists of a piece of jewelry to be worn by a wearer, including, a ring, pendant for a necklace, or as an earring. A reservoir for containing a fluid is in fluid communication with a spray mechanism and both are mounted on the piece of jewelry. The reservoir containing a fluid is detachable and shaped as a jewel.
Manipulation of the reservoir by the wearer actuates the spray mechanism and dispenses fluid from the reservoir. Manipulation of the reservoir to actuate the spray mechanism may occur by depressing the reservoir towards the piece of jewelry, torsion or rotation of the reservoir relative to the piece of jewelry, or extension of the reservoir from the piece of jewelry.
The spray mechanism comprises a pump and fluid travels through a conduit or channel within the piece of jewelry before being dispensed.
The invention may be understood with reference to the accompanying figures, where:
In the preferred embodiment shown in
The band 3 may be comprised of any material, including a resin, plastic, or metal, such as gold, silver and stainless steel, or any composite material comprising a plastic or metal with other material. The band 3 may be made of more than one component designed to be bound or fixed together to form ring 1 having a conduit 6 or other channel.
In a second embodiment shown in
The assembly 10 may be comprised of any material, including a resin, plastic, or metal, such as gold, silver and stainless steel, or any composite material comprising a plastic or metal with other material. The assembly 10 may be made of more than one component designed to be bound or fixed together to form assembly 10 having a siphon 7 or other channel.
The necklace 11 may be comprised of any material, including a resin, plastic, or metal, such as gold, silver and stainless steel, or any composite material comprising a plastic or metal with other material.
In the third embodiment shown in
The earring 14 has a reservoir 2 and an assembly 10. The assembly 10 may be in any shape to accommodate the spray mechanism 4 and reservoir 2. The spray mechanism 4 contains a siphon 7 which draws fluid 5 from the reservoir 2. The fluid 5 is dispensed from a nozzle 8. When the reservoir 2 is manipulated, the fluid 5 contained in the reservoir 2 passes through the siphon 7 and exits through the nozzle 8.
In any embodiment, the manipulation of the reservoir 2 may be by rotating the reservoir 2 relative to the assembly 10 or the ring 1. The manipulation may be by extension of the reservoir 2 away from the assembly 10 or the ring 1, or depression of reservoir towards the assembly 10 or the ring 1. The manipulation of the reservoir actuates the spray mechanism 4 to dispense fluid 5. This may be by a pumping of the fluid 5 from the reservoir 2 by reciprocating or rotary displacement pumps, such as a plunger or diaphragm pump, or a screw or lobe pump.
In any embodiment, the reservoir 2 may be formed into any shape colour and size, including round, angular, rectangular and multi-faceted. The reservoir 2 may be comprised of any material including glass, plastic, or crystal.
It will be appreciated that the above description relates to the preferred embodiments by way of example only. Many variations on the method and system for delivering the invention will be clear to those knowledgeable in the field, and such variations are within the scope of the invention as claimed, whether or not expressly described.
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/050,062 filed May 2, 2008 by Talyn Kazazian, et al. and entitled “Jewelry Fragrance Dispenser,” which is incorporated herein by reference as if reproduced in its entirety.
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61050062 | May 2008 | US |