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US 10,479,571 B2Granted
Diffusing device
OwnerDavid Robert Lanagan, Michael John Oweninventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a capsule (11) for diffusing a substance in a liquid within a receptacle (50). The capsule comprises an expandable element and, in a first state the capsule has a first width and in a second state the capsule has a second width. The width of the capsule in the second state is greater than that of the first state.
Claims16
A capsule assembly for diffusing a substance in a liquid within a receptacle, wherein the assembly comprises a capsule and a carriage to which the capsule is releasably connected, wherein:
- the capsule comprises an expandable element and, in a first state the capsule has a first width and in a second state the capsule has a second width;
- wherein the second width of the capsule in the second state is greater than that of the first state;
- wherein the capsule is connected to the carriage via a releasable connection mechanism that comprises a threaded section and respective parts of the threaded section are provided on the carriage and the capsule;
- and
- wherein each of the carriage and the capsule are provided with a release protrusion and the release protrusions are arranged such that when the carriage and capsule are rotated relative to one another, the release protrusions abut one another to enable the threaded sections to rotate and disengage.
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