FRAGRANCE DISPENSER SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH FLAMELESS CANDLES

Abstract

Fragrance dispenser systems are disclosed. The system can include a flameless candle, such as an LED candle, and a base. The base can be configured to receive and support the flameless candle. The base can include a fan unit and a fragrance cartridge. The fan unit can blow air over the fragrance cartridge. The fragranced air can be discharged from the base into the ambient environment.

Claims

1. A fragrance dispenser system comprising: a flameless candle having a longitudinal axis and a bottom; and a base configured to receive and support the flameless candle, the base comprising: an upper surface comprising a recess and a plurality of outlet vents, the recess shaped to correspond to a shape of the bottom of the flameless candle; a lower surface comprising an inlet vent; a sidewall connecting the upper surface and the lower surface, the sidewall comprising a tray; a fragrance cartridge configured to be removably received in the tray; a fan positioned beneath the tray; an electric motor operably connected with the fan; and a printed circuit board configured to control the electric motor; wherein the base is configured to draw air into the base through the inlet vent, to pass the air through the tray, and to dispense the air out of the base through the plurality of outlet vents in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the flameless candle.

2. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the flameless candle comprises an LED candle.

3. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, further comprising a power source.

4. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 3, wherein the power source comprises a battery.

5. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the sidewall comprises an opening and the tray is configured to slide through the opening between opened and closed positions.

6. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, further comprising a cover configured to removably engage the base.

7. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 6, wherein the cover comprises one or more clips to secure the cover to the base.

8. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board is programmed to turn on and off the electric motor.

9. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board is programmed to control an interval time of operation of the electric motor.

10. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 1, further comprising a heater configured to heat the fragrance cartridge, and wherein the printed circuit board is programmed to control the heater.

11. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 10, wherein the fragrance cartridge is a solid.

12. A fragrance dispenser system configured to support a flameless candle, the fragrance dispenser system comprising: a base comprising: an upper surface comprising a planar region and a plurality of outlet vents, the planar region configured to support the flameless candle, the plurality of outlet vents configured to blow air toward a top of the flameless candle; a lower surface comprising an inlet vent; a sidewall connecting the upper surface and the lower surface, the sidewall comprising an opening; a tray configured to slide in and out of the opening; a fan; an electric motor operably connected with the fan; and a printed circuit board configured to control the electric motor; and a solid fragrance cartridge configured to be removably received in the tray.

13. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 12, further comprising a heater configured to heat the solid fragrance cartridge.

14. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 12, wherein the fan is positioned beneath the tray.

15. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 12, wherein the base is configured to support a flameless candle having a diameter of at least 3 inches.

16. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 12, wherein the inlet vent is configured to receive air from below the fragrance cartridge and the fan is configured to blow air upward onto the solid fragrance cartridge positioned in the tray.

17. A fragrance dispenser system configured to receive a flameless candle, the fragrance dispenser system comprising: a base comprising: an upper surface comprising a receiving region and an outlet vent, the receiving region configured to receive a bottom of the flameless candle; a lower surface comprising an inlet vent; a sidewall connecting the upper surface and the lower surface, the sidewall comprising an opening; a tray configured to be received in the opening; a fan configured to blow air out of the outlet vent; an electric motor operably connected with the fan; and a controller configured to control operation of the motor; a fragrance cartridge configured to be received in the tray; and a cover configured to be removably installed over the base, the cover comprising: an upper surface comprising a first aperture and a second aperture; and a cover wall that extends downward from the upper surface; the cover configured such that, when the cover is installed over the base: the cover wall of the cover overlaps the sidewall of base, such that the cover wall blocks view of the sidewall; the first aperture of the cover corresponds to the receiving region of the base, such that the bottom of the flameless candle can be passed through first aperture and received on the receiving region; and the second aperture of the cover corresponds to the outlet vent of the base, such that the air blown out of the outlet vent passes through the second aperture.

18. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 17, wherein the fragrance cartridge comprises a solid fragrance cartridge.

19. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 17, wherein the fragrance cartridge comprises diatomaceous earth.

20. The fragrance dispenser system of claim 17, wherein the fragrance cartridge comprises a circular hole with a notch to one side.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Certain features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter disclosed herein are described below with reference to the drawings, which are intended to illustrate and not to limit the scope of the disclosure. Various features of different disclosed embodiments can be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of this disclosure. No structures, features, steps, or processes are essential or critical; any can be omitted in certain embodiments. The figures are drawn to scale, but such scale should not be limiting, since dimensions and proportions other than what are shown are contemplated and are within the scope of this disclosure. Distances, angles, etc. are merely illustrative and do not necessarily bear an exact relationship to actual dimensions and layout of the devices illustrated.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a fragrance dispenser system comprising a flameless (e.g., LED) candle and a base.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the base of FIG. 1.

[0041] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of certain components of the base of FIG. 1, including an outer cover, tray, fan unit, and fragrance cartridge.

[0042] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the base of FIG. 1, showing the tray, fan unit, and fragrance cartridge within the base in dotted lines.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a base plate of the base of FIG. 1.

[0044] FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of a middle plate of the base of FIG. 1.

[0045] FIG. 7 is a partially exploded view of the middle plate.

[0046] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a support assembly, including the base plate of FIG. 4 and the middle plate of FIG. 5, and the tray.

[0047] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the support assembly and the tray.

[0048] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the support assembly and the tray, showing an outlet air flow.

[0049] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the fragrance cartridge.

[0050] FIG. 12 is a perspective view the support assembly and tray with the fragrance cartridge.

[0051] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the system of FIG. 1, with an outlet air flow from the base in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the flameless candle.

[0052] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a cover that can be removably installed onto the base of FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

[0053] Various improved fragrance dispensers, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are described in connection with a flameless candle, due to particular utility in that context. However, the technology disclosed herein can also be applied to other types of devices and in other contexts. For example, some or all of the subject matter disclosed herein can be used in other types of illumination devices or decor, such as electric lamps, vases, soap dispensers, or otherwise. The discussed components can be added, removed, and/or rearranged. The disclosure herein of any particular feature, aspect, method, property, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, or the like in connection with various embodiments can be used in all other embodiments set forth herein. Any methods described herein may be practiced using any device suitable for performing the recited steps. No feature, element, or step is essential or critical.

[0054] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a fragrance dispenser system 10. The system 10 can include an article to be supported, such as a flameless candle 12. The flameless candle 12 can be, for example, as disclosed in the U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,341,342 and/or 11,209,141, the entirety of each of which is hereby incorporated by reference. The system 10 can include a base 14, which is configured to support the article to be supported. For example, as shown, the flameless candle 12 can rest on the base 14. The base 14 can be a discrete and/or self-contained component from the flameless candle 12. In several implementations, the base 14 can operate without the flameless candle 12 and/or the flameless candle 12 can operate without the base 14. Various embodiments of the base 12 do not inhibit illumination provided by the flameless candle 12. As discussed in more detail below, the base 14 can include a tray 16.

[0055] FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 illustrate aspects of the base 14. The base 14 can include an outer cover 32. The outer cover 32 can be configured to contain and protect various elements of the fragrance dispenser system 10. As further described below, in some embodiments, the outer cover 32, encloses a middle plate and base plate.

[0056] The outer cover 32 can have a top surface 34. The top surface 34 can have a recess 36 configured to receive a bottom of the flameless candle 12. The recess 36 can comprise an impression and/or be positioned in the center of the top surface 34. In some embodiments, the recess 36 is a planar region. The recess 36 can be variously shaped, such as circular, square, rectangular, or otherwise. The recess 36 can be sized to accommodate a circular flameless candle, such as flameless candle with a diameter of at least about: 2.2 inch, 3 inch, 3.5 inch, 4 inch, 4.5 inch, or more. The recess 36 can center the flameless candle 12 on the base 14 and/or can reduce the chance of the flameless candle 12 tilting or falling from the base 14.

[0057] The outer cover 32 can include one or more outlet vents 38 (also called exhaust vents). The outlet vents 38 can allow fragranced air to exit the base 14, as discussed in more detail below. As shown, in some embodiments, the outlet vents 38 are located in one or more (e.g., each) of the corners 40 of the outer cover 32. The outlet vents 38 can be in the top surface 34. In some embodiments, the outlet vents 38 are not visible from a front and/or side elevation view of base 14.

[0058] The outer cover 32 can include sidewalls 42 (also called side panels) that extend downward from the top surface 32. As illustrated, the sidewalls 42 can have corners that extend substantially completely down such that they can make, or nearly make, contact with the surface on which the base 14 is placed. A horizontal edge of each side panel 42 between each corner can be shaped, such as scalloped, to aid in airflow to an intake vent located on a bottom of the base 14.

[0059] The base 14 can include an opening 44 for receiving the tray 16. The opening 44 can be located in one of the sidewalls 42. The tray 16 can be configured to slide out to enable a user to insert a fragrance cartridge 18 into the tray 16. In some embodiments, a finger hole 44A is positioned immediately below the fragrance tray 16 to allow the tray 16 to be pulled out.

[0060] In several embodiments, the base 14 can include a fan unit 20. The fan unit 20 can include a fan and motor operably connected to the fan. The motor can comprise an electric motor. The fan unit 20 can be housed in the outer cover 32. In several implementations, the fan unit 20 is positioned under the tray 16 and/or is configured to blow air upward onto the cartridge 18 in the tray 16.

[0061] In some embodiments, the base 14 includes one or more support structures. For example, the base 14 can include one or more plates that support other components of the base 14, such as the fan and motor. As used herein, plate is a broad term that can include a flat or non-flat structure of plastic, metal, or another material that is received in the outer cover 32 and configured to support and/or protect fragrance dispensing components, such as the tray 16, cartridge 18, fan unit 20, batteries 24, PCB 28, or otherwise. The base 14 can include a base plate 50 (alternatively called a base structure) and/or a middle plate 52 (alternatively called a middle structure). The base and middle plates 50, 52 can be coupled together and/or to the outer cover 32. The base plate 50 and/or middle plate 52 can include one or more ribs to increase strength and/or rigidity. Certain variants include only the base plate 50 or the middle plate 52, or neither. For example, in some variants, components of the base 14 can be mounted to the outer cover 32.

[0062] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of the base plate 50. The base plate 50 can have a grasping element, such as a finger hole 54, such as in a front side panel. The finger hole 54 can correspond to the finger hole 54 in the outer cover 32. The base plate 50 can have, such as on a back panel, a slot 56 to allow access to a power supply port. The base plate 50 can have, such as on a bottom panel, a power switch slot 58 to accommodate a power switch. A power supply, such as batteries 24 (e.g., rechargeable batteries) can be located on the sides. The base plate 50 can have one or more inlet vents 60. For example, as shown, the base plate 50 can have an air intake vent 60 in the center of the bottom panel. The air intake vent 60 can be in a central portion 22 of the base plate 50.

[0063] The base plate 50 can be configured to couple with the fan unit 20. For example, as shown, the base plate 50 can include a chamber 62 with a peripheral wall. The chamber 62 can be in and/or can bound the central portion 22. The chamber 62 can receive a portion (e.g., a bottom end) of the fan unit 20. The chamber 62 can include positioning features, such as bosses 64 that can be received in corresponding recesses in the fan unit 20. In some embodiments, the chamber 62 is centrally located in the base plate 50.

[0064] The base plate 50 can be configured to couple to the outer cover 32. For example, as illustrated, the base plate 50 can have connecting tubes 66 that allow a fastener (e.g., a screw) to pass through to secure the base plate 50 to the outer cover 32. The connecting tubes 66 can be located on corners of the base plate 50. In some implementations, the connecting tubes 66 can act as stand offs to elevate the base 14 to help ensure air flow to the air intake vent 60.

[0065] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate an example of the middle plate 52 and associated components. For purposes of presentation, the underside of the middle plate 52 is shown. The underside of the middle plate 52 (FIG. 5) can mate with the base plate 50 (FIG. 4) to form a support assembly. For example, as shown, the middle plate 52 can have holes 68, such as on corners. The holes 68 can correspond with the connecting tubes 66 of the base plate 50. This can allow the fasteners that connect the base plate 50 and the outer cover 32 to pass through the middle plate 52. In some embodiments, the connecting tubes 66 on each corner of the base plate 50 can fit into the holes 68 in each corner of the middle plate 52.

[0066] The fan unit 20 can be coupled to the middle plate 52. For example, as illustrated, the fan unit 20 can be secured within an inner housing 70 with a peripheral wall. In certain implementations, the inner housing 70 includes bosses 74A that mate with corresponding apertures 74B in the fan unit 20. In some implementations, the inner housing 70 and/or the fan unit 20 can be positioned in the center of the middle plate 52. As shown, in some embodiments, the batteries 24 fit into cavities 24A on the sides of the fan unit 20. This can reduce the size (e.g., height) of the support assembly.

[0067] As illustrated, the middle plate 52 can house the PCB 28, such as on a back side or elsewhere. The PCB 28 can include a power port 28A and power switch 28B. The power port 28A can extend through and/or be correspondingly located with the slot 56 of the base plate 50, such as to allow an external cord to be plugged in. The power switch 28B can extend through and/or be correspondingly located with the power switch slot 58 of the base plate 50 to enable ready access to the power switch 28B. Conductors, such as wires (not shown), can connect the PCB 28 to the fan unit 20 and/or the batteries 24.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 7, the middle plate 52 can include a central opening in alignment with the tray 16. As further described below, the fan can blow air (e.g., upward) through the opening, into tray 16, and around and/or through the fragrance cartridge 18. As also shown in FIG. 7, the middle plate 52 can include a wall 72. The wall 72 can at least partly form a cavity that is in communication with the finger hole 44A. The user can insert a finger into the cavity via the finger hole 44A to remove the tray 16.

[0069] FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate the support assembly (including the base plate 50 and middle plate 52) and the tray 16. The middle plate 52 can be configured to receive the tray 16. For example, the middle plate 52 can include a tray retention wall 76. The wall 76 can be positioned in the center of the middle plate 52 to securely locate the fragrance tray 16 over the fan unit 20 and air intake (not shown). The wall 76 can be supported by the battery cavities 24A, which can be located on long sides of the wall 76, as shown. The fragrance tray 16 can fit within, and be retained in, the space outlined by the fragrance tray retention wall 76. The tray 16 can have stops 16A that limit insertion of the tray 16 into the base 14. For example, the stops 16A can abut the wall 76.

[0070] The fragrance tray 16 can have an opening 78 to accept the fragrance cartridge 18 (see FIGS. 10-13). In some embodiments, the opening 78 can have features configured to properly orient the fragrance cartridge 18. For example, certain implementations have a center peg 78A that is offset towards the front side of the fragrance tray 16, a positioning notch 78B that extends to one side of the center peg 78A, and/or a clipped corner 78C, such as a chamfer. The features can ensure that the fragrance cartridge 18 can only be positioned in the correct orientation in the tray 16.

[0071] As schematically shown in FIG. 10, the fan unit 20 can blow air through the tray 16. As also shown, the battery cavities 24A can each include a deflector vane 80. The deflector vane 80 can be curved or otherwise shaped. The vane 80 can be configured to direct air flow leaving the tray 16 toward the corners of the base 14 and/or the outlet vents 38.

[0072] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of the fragrance cartridge 18. As previously discussed, the fragrance cartridge tray 16 can have multiple features to ensure that the fragrance cartridge 18 can only be positioned in the tray 16 in the correct orientation. The cartridge 18 can have corresponding and/or mating features. For example, the cartridge 18 can have a center peg opening 18A that is offset towards the front side of the cartridge 18, a positioning notch opening 18B that extends to one side of the center peg opening 18A, and/or a clipped corner notch 18C on a rear corner of the cartridge 18.

[0073] In several embodiments, the fragrance cartridge 18 comprises a solid material. A solid fragrance cartridge can be easier and/or less messy to handle and install compared to a fragrant liquid or a cartridge including fragrant liquid. In certain embodiments, the fragrance cartridge 18 can be made of diatomaceous earth, scented polymer, a porous membrane, wicking fiber, or otherwise. In some implementations, the solid material is impregnated with a scented liquid. The fragrance cartridge 18 can be or include a non-solid material, such as gas or liquid. In some implementations, the fragrance cartridge 18 can be made of a fabric material, such as felt, cotton, wool, or otherwise. In certain variants, the fragrance cartridge 18 can be made of a plastic tray with a permeable film to seal a liquid fragrance. Before use in the tray 16, the fragrance cartridge 18 can be stored separately in an outer pouch, such as a foil pouch. The pouch can protect the fragrance cartridge 18 and reduce loss of fragrance.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 12, the cartridge 18 can be securely received in the tray 16. The tray 16 can include openings on one or more sides of the cartridge 18. The fan unit 20 can blow air through the tray 16 and around the cartridge 18, thereby producing fragranced air. The fragranced air can be routed, such as with the vanes 80, to the outlet vents 38.

[0075] During operation, air can be drawn into the base 14, by the fan unit 20, through the air inlet vent 60. The air can pass through the support assembly, such as through a center of the support assembly. The fan unit 20 can move the air (e.g., upward) into the tray 16. For example, the air can be blown through the opening in the middle plate 52. The air can pass through apertures in the tray 16. At least some of the aid can pass through the tray 16. The air can pass around and/or through the fragrance cartridge 18 to the tray 16. This fragrances the air, thereby producing fragranced air. The fragranced air can be directed toward the outlet vents 38. For example, the fragranced air can be directed by the vanes 80. The fragranced air can be discharged from the base 14 through the outlet vents 38 and into the ambient environment. As shown in FIG. 13, the outlet vents can be distributed (e.g., approximately equally spaced) around the base 14 and/or the periphery of the flameless candle 12, which can facilitate generally even fragrance distribution in the vicinity of the fragrance dispenser system.

[0076] As also shown in FIG. 13, the fragranced air can be discharged from the outlet vents 38 in an upward direction. This can, for example, facilitate distribution of the fragranced air in the room. As illustrated, the air can be discharged in a direction that is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis L of the flameless candle 12. The air can be discharged in a direction that is toward a top of the flameless candle 12. The air can be discharged in a direction that is generally perpendicular to a planar region of the base 14, on which the flameless candle 12 rests. In certain embodiments, the air is not discharged from the sidewall 42 and/or in a direction laterally outward.

[0077] In some embodiments, the base 14 includes a heater (not shown). The heater can comprise, for example, an electric resistance heater. The heater can receive electrical power from the power supply 24. Operation of the heater, such as the period of heating and/or temperature of heating, can be controlled by the PCB 28. In some implementations, the heater is configured to heat the fragrance cartridge 18. In some implementations, the heater is configured to heat the air before and/or after the air encounters the fragrance cartridge 18. For example, the heater can heat the air after the air enters the inlet vent 60, after or while the air passes through the fan unit 20, and/or before the air enters the tray 16.

[0078] In some implementations, the fragrance dispenser system 10 includes a cover 30, such as is illustrated in FIG. 14. The cover 30 can be configured to be removably installed onto the base 14. For example, the cover 30 can be installed over the outer cover 32 of the base 14. The cover 30 can partially or completely mask the base 14 from view and can provide a different visual appearance than the base 14. The cover 30 can enable a user to readily change the appearance of the base 14 (and the fragrance dispenser system 10) simply by adding or changing the cover 30. For example, in the winter a cover 30 with a winter theme may be added onto the base 14, in the spring a cover 30 with a spring theme may be added onto the base 14, etc. The cover 30 can be made of plastic, metal, wood, ceramic, or any other suitable material.

[0079] The cover 30 can have an upper surface 82 and a cover wall 84. As illustrated, the cover wall 82 can extend downward from the upper surface 82. When the cover 30 is installed over the base 14, the cover wall 84 overlaps the sidewall 42 of base 14. The cover wall 84 can thus block view of the sidewall 42. The cover 30 can be hollow. The cover 30 can be configured to removably secure to the base 14, such as with clips, latches, detents, or otherwise. For example, the cover wall 84 can include deflectable fingers that resiliently latch to a bottom edge of the outer cover 32 of the base 14.

[0080] The upper surface 82 can be configured to cooperate with features of the base 14. The upper surface 82 can have a peripheral portion 86, which cooperates with an upper periphery of the base 14. For example, as illustrated, the peripheral portion 86 can be generally square, though other shapes are contemplated as well, such as circular or otherwise. The upper surface 82 can have an inner portion 88, which cooperates with the recess 36 of the base 14. For example, as illustrated, the inner portion 88 can be generally circular, though other shapes are contemplated as well, such as rectangular or otherwise.

[0081] The upper surface can include one or more apertures. In some embodiments, the inner portion 88 includes an aperture 90, such that the bottom of the flameless candle 12 can be passed through the aperture 90 and received in the recess 36 on the base 14. In certain embodiments, the upper surface 82 includes one or more apertures 92 that cooperate with the one or more outlet vents 38 of the base 14, such that the air blown out of the outlet vents 38 passes through the cover 30. As shown, the apertures 92 can be formed between the peripheral and inner portions of the upper surface 82.

[0082] Terms of orientation used herein, such as top, bottom, horizontal, vertical, longitudinal, lateral, and end are used in the context of the illustrated embodiment. However, the present disclosure should not be limited to the illustrated orientation. Indeed, other orientations are possible and are within the scope of this disclosure. Terms relating to circular shapes as used herein, such as diameter or radius, should be understood not to require perfect circular structures, but rather should be applied to any suitable structure with a cross-sectional region that can be measured from side-to-side. Terms relating to shapes generally, such as circular or cylindrical or semi-circular or semi-cylindrical or any related or similar terms, are not required to conform strictly to the mathematical definitions of circles or cylinders or other structures, but can encompass structures that are reasonably close approximations.

[0083] Conditional language used herein, such as, can, could, might, may, e.g., and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.

[0084] Conjunctive language, such as the phrase at least one of X, Y, and Z, unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present.

[0085] The terms comprising, including, having, and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations and so forth. Also, the term or is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term or means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. The term and/or means that and applies to some embodiments and or applies to some embodiments. Thus, A, B, and/or C is equivalent to A, B, and C written in one sentence and A, B, or C written in another sentence. The term and/or is used to avoid unnecessary redundancy.

[0086] The terms approximately, about, and substantially as used herein represent an amount close to the stated amount that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, in some embodiments, as the context may dictate, the terms approximately, about, and substantially may refer to an amount that is within less than or equal to 10% of the stated amount. The term generally as used herein represents a value, amount, or characteristic that predominantly includes or tends toward a particular value, amount, or characteristic. As an example, in certain embodiments, as the context may dictate, the term generally parallel can refer to something that departs from exactly parallel by less than or equal to 20 degrees and the term generally perpendicular can refer to something that departs from exactly perpendicular by less than or equal to 20 degrees.

[0087] Various embodiments and examples of fragrance dispensers, systems, and methods have been disclosed. Although the disclosure has been in the context of those embodiments and examples, this disclosure extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or other uses of the embodiments, as well as to certain modifications and equivalents thereof. Moreover, this disclosure expressly contemplates that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with, or substituted for, one another. Accordingly, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described herein.