Scented decorative plunger holder

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11801321
  • Patent Number
    11,801,321
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, August 25, 2021
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 31, 2023
    7 months ago
  • Inventors
    • Williams; Beleatha Joyce (Fishkill, NY, US)
  • Examiners
    • Gilbert; William V
Abstract
The Scented Decorative Plunger Holder is a canister for holding a plunger. The holder has a lid and body. The lid has a portion configured to contain a scented agent, and this portion is magnetically connected to the lid. The lid and body have vents. The Scented Decorative Plunger Holder, can be made in a variety of styles using any color or a multi-color design.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

None


THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT

Not applicable


STATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR

None





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE INVENTION


FIG. 1A through FIG. 1D are views of the lid of the present invention.



FIG. 2A through FIG. 2D are views of the fragrance reservoir of the present invention.



FIG. 3A through FIG. 3D are views of the bottom section of the present invention.



FIG. 4A through FIG. 4D are views of the cylinder-shaped case of the present invention.



FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are views of the sticker/decal of the present invention.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION


FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D are components of the lid (1). The lid has vents (2), spaced about a perimeter surface of the lid to allow a freshener, as explained in FIG. 2A-FIG. 2D below, to freely escape. The lid also has a magnet (3) on an inner surface. This magnet secures the fragrance reservoir (FIG. 2A: 13) to the inside of the lid.



FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2C and FIG. 2D show various views of the fragrance reservoir (13) of the present invention. The fragrance reservoir (13) contains a second magnet (5) configured to couple with the magnet (3) of the lid (1). The fragrance reservoir (13) also has spaced vents (25) configured to permit fragrance contained therein to escape. The fragrance reservoir (13) can be removed by the coupled magnets (3 and 5) to permit replacement of the fragrance as desired.



FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D are components of the bottom section (51) of the fragrance reservoir (13). The bottom section (51) has a plurality of vents (24) spaced around the side portion (62). These vents (24) permit air flow from the inside to the outside of the fragrance reservoir (13). The bottom section (51) is removably connected to said fragrance reservoir (13).



FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D as described are sections (81) forming the cylinder-shaped portion of the canister. Two sections of the cylinder (81) are assembled to form a cylindrical section of the canister. Each section (81) has a plurality of vents (88) spaced about a lower portion of the cylinder-shaped portion.



FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B provide an example of how the canister and lid can be decorated via a sticker or decal (84) that is configured to wrap around sections (81).


During assembly a canister is formed via sections (81) and the lid (1) is placed at a top portion of sections (81), The lid (1) has the fragrance reservoir (13) magnetically attached thereto via magnets (3) and (5), and the lid is located at a top portion of (81). The canister is configured to receive and contain a plunger therein.

Claims
  • 1. A scented plunger holder, comprising: a lid, said lid having a first portion and a perimeter portion extending from said first portion, said perimeter portion having a first plurality of vents spaced about said perimeter portion, said lid having a first magnet on an inner surface of said first portion;a fragrance reservoir having a second magnet attached thereto, said second magnet configured to mate with said first magnet to secure said fragrance reservoir to said lid, said fragrance reservoir having a second plurality of vents spaced about said fragrance reservoir;a bottom section releasably connected to said fragrance reservoir, said bottom section having a third plurality of vents spaced about a side portion of said bottom section; anda cylindrical portion having a first end configured to receive said lid and a second portion opposite said first portion, said cylindrical portion having a fourth plurality of vents spaced about a surface of said cylindrical portion proximate said second portion.
US Referenced Citations (6)
Number Name Date Kind
6038709 Kent Mar 2000 A
6109429 Cunningham Aug 2000 A
7841029 Williams Nov 2010 B1
9441353 Hamil Sep 2016 B1
20090095646 Reynolds Apr 2009 A1
20120267856 Swan Oct 2012 A1
Related Publications (1)
Number Date Country
20230063520 A1 Mar 2023 US