Aromatherapy Breathing Apparatus

Abstract

A scent delivery system is provided that may provide for a hollow cylinder having a scent cartridge wherein the present invention may provide that air from a breathing machine's air supply hose pass through the scent cartridge and into a breathing mask. In some embodiments, the scent cartridge be connected inline to a breathing machine in-between the machine's air supply hose and the breathing mask. In some embodiments, the scent cartridge may be located on the outside of the cylinder.

Claims

1. A scent delivery system, comprising: a hollow cylindrical connector element, the connector element having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to connect to a breathing mask and the second end is configured to connect to an air supply hose; an air outlet element, wherein the air outlet element is configured to allow air from inside the connector element to pass out of the inside of the connector element; an air inlet element, wherein the air inlet element is configured to allow air from outside the connector element to pass into the connector element; and a cartridge, wherein the cartridge is configured to receive air from the air outlet element and pass the air into the air inlet element, and wherein the cartridge is configured to dispense at least one scent.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a plastic tray configured to removably retain one or more cartridges.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the first end is configured to support an airtight seal with a breathing mask and the second end is configured to support an airtight seal with an air supply hose.

4. A scent delivery system, comprising: a hollow cylindrical connector element, the connector element having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to connect to a breathing mask and the second end is configured to connect to an air supply hose; an air inlet element; an air outlet element; and a cartridge, wherein the cartridge is configured to receive air from the air inlet element and pass the air into the air outlet element, and wherein the cartridge is configured to dispense at least one scent.

5. The system of claim 4, further comprising a plastic tray configured to removably retain one or more cartridges.

6. The system of claim 4, wherein the first end is configured to support an airtight seal with a breathing mask and the second end is configured to support an airtight seal with an air supply hose.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a close-up perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows an elevational view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 shows a plan view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 6 shows a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective scent delivery system.

[0025] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0026] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0027] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0028] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0029] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific detail. Well known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0030] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive oxygen machine 101, head strap 102, oxygen mask 103, male hose connection 104 (which may be elastomer), scent cartridge 105, female hose connection 106 (which may be elastomer), rubber hose 107, and plastic case 108.

[0031] With respect to FIG. 2, a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive air inlet 201, along with head strap 102, oxygen mask 103, male hose connection 104 (which may be elastomer), scent cartridge 105, female hose connection 106 (which may be elastomer), and rubber hose 107.

[0032] With respect to FIG. 3, a close up perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive oxygen mask 103, male hose connection 104 (which may be elastomer), scent cartridge 105, female hose connection 106 (which may be elastomer), and rubber hose 107.

[0033] With respect to FIG. 4, an elevational view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive air inlet 201, male hose connection 104 (which may be elastomer), scent cartridge 105, and female hose connection 106 (which may be elastomer).

[0034] With respect to FIG. 5, a plan view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive scent cartridge 105 and plastic case 108.

[0035] With respect to FIG. 6, a top perspective view of a scent delivery system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive oxygen machine 101, scent cartridge 105, rubber hose 107, and plastic case 108.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0036] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0037] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0038] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0039] While the scent delivery system generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.