An adhesive device is capable of releasing fragrances, specifically scent patches. The adhesive device is used in the treatment of side effects associated with incontinence or an ileostomy.

A scent dispenser/absorber includes a container, an invertible lid reversibly attached to an open end of the container, a vented cage, and a scent cartridge housed within the cage after being procured from a repository or so-called “scent library.” In an “off” condition or state, the scent cartridge/cage combination is received in an interior chamber of the container, where the scent cartridge is out of communication with the surrounding environment and therefore incapable of performing scent dispensing or absorbing functions. The scent dispenser/absorber can be switched to an “on” condition or state by manually inverting the lid and hence the associated cage/scent cartridge combination such that the scent cartridge can be positioned externally of the container, where it can communicate with the surrounding environment to perform a desired scent dispensing or absorbing function. In an “on” condition, scent molecules originating from an odorant contained in a reticulated, hydrophilic inner core of the scent cartridge pass through a thermoplastic outer skin of the scent cartridge before being diffused into the surrounding environment.

A detoxification device for removing pathogens from air within an environment. The detoxification device may include a filtration media for catching and retaining particles larger than about 0.3 micrometers (μm) with an efficiency of at least 99%. The detoxification device may also include a heating element having a metallic foam. The heating element may be heated upon application of an electrical current to the heating element. The heating element may, upon being heated, heat the filtration media to a target temperature that is effective to kill a pathogen.

A detoxification device for removing pathogens from air within an environment. The detoxification device may include a filtration media for catching and retaining particles larger than about 0.3 micrometers (μm) with an efficiency of at least 99%. The detoxification device may also include a heating element having a metallic foam. The heating element may be heated upon application of an electrical current to the heating element. The heating element may, upon being heated, heat the filtration media to a target temperature that is effective to kill a pathogen.

A decontaminating filter table for decontaminating exhaled or ambient air is provided. The table includes an input air grille; a first air trough in fluidic connection with the input air grille; a second air trough in fluidic connection with the first air trough; and a HEPA filter for filtering the decontaminated air. The table also includes an air mover for drawing the exhaled air through the first and second air troughs and through the HEPA filter. In addition, the table includes a scrubber for decontaminating the exhaled air and a visual/audio indicator for monitoring air flow through the first and second troughs.

A decontaminating filter table for decontaminating exhaled or ambient air is provided. The table includes an input air grille; a first air trough in fluidic connection with the input air grille; a second air trough in fluidic connection with the first air trough; and a HEPA filter for filtering the decontaminated air. The table also includes an air mover for drawing the exhaled air through the first and second air troughs and through the HEPA filter. In addition, the table includes a scrubber for decontaminating the exhaled air and a visual/audio indicator for monitoring air flow through the first and second troughs.

A face mask is provided. The mask comprises a body defining an interior side and an exterior side of the face mask; a one-way inlet valve that only allows gas to pass from the exterior side of the body to the interior side; and a one-way outlet valve that only allows gas to pass from the interior side of the body to the exterior side. By providing a face mask configured in this manner, the mask is able to provide fresh air to the wearer while reducing the likelihood of contamination by pathogens or other toxic matter.

A face mask is provided. The mask comprises a body defining an interior side and an exterior side of the face mask; a one-way inlet valve that only allows gas to pass from the exterior side of the body to the interior side; and a one-way outlet valve that only allows gas to pass from the interior side of the body to the exterior side. By providing a face mask configured in this manner, the mask is able to provide fresh air to the wearer while reducing the likelihood of contamination by pathogens or other toxic matter.

A portable air processing system that takes air from the ambient or other component, heats the air to a sufficient temperature so as to deactivate at least one type of pathogen or allergen, then cools the air to a comfortable breathing temperature, and then feeds this processed air under positive pressure to a controlled environment or mask covering the nose and mouth of a wearer, thus enabling one to breath cleaner air from a controlled source while mobile or stationary.

A portable air processing system that takes air from the ambient or other component, heats the air to a sufficient temperature so as to deactivate at least one type of pathogen or allergen, then cools the air to a comfortable breathing temperature, and then feeds this processed air under positive pressure to a controlled environment or mask covering the nose and mouth of a wearer, thus enabling one to breath cleaner air from a controlled source while mobile or stationary.