Bath & Body Works has filed a patent for a fragrance dispenser that includes a housing, a receptacle for a fragrance bottle with a wick, a heater, a controller, and a user input device. The controller adjusts the power output of the heater based on the selected heat profile chosen by the user, which includes different patterns of power outputs. GlobalData’s report on Bath & Body Works gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A fragrance dispenser with variable power output and heat profiles
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230226242A1) describes a fragrance dispenser with advanced features. The dispenser includes a housing with a receptacle for holding a bottle of fragrance liquid and a wick. A heater is positioned near the receptacle, allowing the heat to be directed towards the wick when the bottle is inserted. The heater has a variable power output, which can be controlled by a controller.
The dispenser also features a user input device, such as a button, that allows the user to select from a range of heat profiles. Each heat profile consists of different power outputs and patterns, providing a unique fragrance experience. The heat profiles can differ in various aspects, including the number of power outputs, average power output, power output at the end of the profile, total duration, duration of respective power outputs, and sequence of power outputs.
The patent claims that the dispenser can have at least three heat profiles, with each profile having a different average power output. For example, the first profile may have a lower average power output, while the second and third profiles have progressively higher average power outputs. Within each heat profile, the power outputs can have a duration ranging from 90 minutes to four hours, and each power output can have an equal duration.
The controller is responsible for varying the power output of the heater by delivering a pulse-width-modulated electrical voltage. The duty cycle of the voltage determines the power output, with higher duty cycles resulting in higher power outputs. The dispenser may also include an indicator, such as status lights, to show the selected heat profile.
Additionally, the dispenser can have a memory to store the heat profiles, and the controller may be integrated with the memory. The patent also mentions the possibility of including a transceiver for communication with a remote computing device.
Overall, this patent describes a fragrance dispenser with customizable heat profiles, allowing users to create unique fragrance experiences based on their preferences. The dispenser's advanced features, such as variable power output and multiple heat profiles, provide enhanced control and versatility in fragrance diffusion.
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