The device (100) comprises a container (200) for containing a fragrance (300) having at least one opening (450), an absorbing element (500) with a first portion (510) to be received within the container (200) continuously in direct contact with the fragrance (300) and with a second portion (520) at least partially outside the container (200) arranged through the opening (450), and a cover (600) that can be made at least partially of an absorbing material, which covers, in at least a substantially fluid-tight and impermeable manner, and at least partially, the second portion (520) of the absorbing element (500).

A material for sterilization and deodorization according to the present invention comprises: a porous molded body formed by compressing and heat-treating aluminosilicate-based inorganic particles; and sodium chlorite present by being adsorbed on the surface and pores of the porous molded body. Thus, the material is excellent in durability, has excellent sterilization performance and deodorization performance by discharging chlorine dioxide gas according to atmospheric exposure, and exhibits an effect of continuously maintaining the initial performance for a long time. In addition, the degree to which sodium chlorite contacts and reacts with the atmosphere is controlled so that environmental and stability problems caused by chlorine dioxide emitted by the reaction can be overcome. Since the duration of natural decomposition can be controlled, there is an effect of making it possible to use the material in an environmentally friendly manner in the natural environment and ecosystem.

An embodiment of the present disclosure may include a base for a scent warmer. The base may include a base member and a stem extending upwardly from the base member. The stem may be configured to carry a heating element thereon. The base may also include an elastomeric sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the stem. The elastomeric sleeve may be configured to apply a retention force between a removable decorative body and the stem. The elastomeric sleeve may include a wall member sized and configured to abut against the stem and a plurality of ribs extending radially outward from the wall member.

Apparatus for releasing a volatile substance, in particular a fragrance or an insecticide, into ambient air, the apparatus includes a housing made of a first material which has a plant-based fiber material, and a barrier layer having a barrier function against permeation of the volatile substance, and arranged inside the housing, the apparatus includes an insert made of a second material, the second material is provided or impregnated with the volatile substance, wherein the second material has one or more of: i) a plant-based fiber material or ii) sucrose or starch or iii) a mineral material.

Ionization systems and methods include moving air into contact with one or more ion generators and then past an ozone removal assembly to remove at least some ozone from the air. The air may be moved by a fan and may be filtered before contacting the one or more ion generators. The amount of one or more of the following of the air may be measured: the amount of ions, particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors. The ionization amount may be adjusted based on one or more of the measured amounts. The one or more ion generators and ozone removal assembly may be constructed as part of a single unit so they can be removed and replaced easily.

Some implementations of the present invention relate to systems and methods for diffusing scents to a given location by placing a scent reservoir within a vessel including an inner chamber, a vent, and a selectively closable opening. In some cases, the scent reservoir is secured within the vessel while allowing the desired aroma to diffuse into the surrounding area through the vent. In some cases, the inner chamber comprises a wall or layer that is less permeable to the scent than is the vent. Accordingly, in some cases, the inner chamber is configured to direct the scent from the scent reservoir to the vent, which is disposed at an outer surface of the vessel. While the vessel can be any suitable object, in some cases, it is a stuffed animal. Other implementations are also described.

The present invention provides an infection prevention device and an infection prevention method including a light source 11 for radiating light in specific wavelength range, and a beam-firming optical element 12 for forming the light radiated from the light source 11 on a radiant film 20 having a predetermined width, wherein pathogenic microorganism which levitates together with airborne droplets or particles or which levitates alone is inactivated or killed by the radiant film 20 formed in air, or moisture of the airborne droplets or the particles is evaporated. According to this, pathogenic microorganism which levitates in air can be inactivated or killed in air.

Fragrance dispensers with features that are capable of reducing wastage of fragrance, or of conserving fragrance, are disclosed. Such a fragrance dispenser may have a configuration that collects fragrance that is expelled from the fragrance dispenser, but has not vaporized or atomized sufficiently to dissipate into the environment, as well as fragrance that condenses immediately after it has been expelled from the fragrance dispenser. A spill-resistant bottle that may be used with a fragrance dispenser has a shape that orients an opening of the bottle in a somewhat upward orientation to prevent fragrance from spilling out when the bottle is tipped over. Fragrance dispensers with configurations that generate vortices to deliver fragrance into the surrounding environment are also disclosed.

A distributed sterilizer system for distributing ozone water to a plurality of rooms comprising an ozone generation system for generating ozone from an air supply, a plurality of injection devices for mixing the ozone generated from the ozone generation system with a supply of water to form ozone water and a delivery piping system for distributing the ozone water from the plurality of injection devices into each of the plurality of rooms. The ozone generation system further comprises a centralized oxygen concentrator for providing a supply of oxygen and a plurality of ozone generators for generating ozone from the oxygen supplied by the centralized oxygen concentrator. The distributed sterilizer system also provides a mechanism for distributing ozone directly to a plurality of other rooms.

The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment.