US 11,951,235 B2Granted

Device for reducing odor in athletic apparel storage

AssigneeDEO Corporation

InventorsDrake Roberts, Anthony Tamras

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Abstract

A device which reduces odor in athletic apparel storage, notably athletic or “gym” bags, lockers, and similar places where athletic apparel might be stored before it can be washed is disclosed. An exterior configuration for the device making it simple to use and appropriate for use in rugged conditions is also disclosed, as is an improved embodiment making the mode of the device (active or inactive) readily apparent. A deodorizing cartridge which is easy and efficient to manufacture while allowing easy refilling and maintaining durability is also disclosed.

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Dependent claims

A device for reducing odor in athletic apparel storage comprising:

a) A top piece having a top interior cavity having an interior circumference, a first vent allowing the top interior cavity to communicate with an external atmosphere, and at least one top boss, all of the at least one top bosses dispersed around a lower edge of the interior circumference;
b) A bottom piece having a base portion and an extending column portion having an exterior column wall and a bottom interior cavity, the extending column portion having a second vent allowing the bottom interior cavity to communicate with the external atmosphere, such that the top piece can be operably attached to the bottom piece by inserting the extending column portion into the top interior cavity through the interior circumference;
c) At least one vertical channel in the exterior column wall such that for each of the at least one top bosses, there is a corresponding vertical channel, the at least one vertical channels disposed about the exterior column wall such that the corresponding top bosses can all simultaneously enter the corresponding vertical channels;
d) At least one vertical boss, such that one of the at least one vertical bosses is present in each of the at least one vertical channels, the vertical boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding vertical boss in each of the at least one vertical channels without application of a first force by a user;
e) At least one horizontal channel in the exterior column wall such that for each of the at least one vertical channels, there is a corresponding horizontal channel, the corresponding horizontal channels disposed about the exterior column wall such that the corresponding top bosses can all simultaneously enter the corresponding horizontal channels after the corresponding top bosses move past the corresponding vertical bosses, and each horizontal channel having a first end aligned with the corresponding vertical channel and a second end circumferentially disposed from the second end along the exterior column wall;
f) At least one first horizontal boss, such that one of the at least one first horizontal bosses is present in each of the at least one horizontal channels, the first horizontal boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding first horizontal boss in each of the at least one horizontal channels without application of a second force by the user, each of the at least one first horizontal bosses preventing the corresponding top boss from moving out of alignment with the corresponding vertical channel until the second force is applied by the user;
g) At least one second horizontal boss, such that one of the at least one second horizontal bosses is present in each of the at least one horizontal channels, the second horizontal boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding second horizontal boss in each of the at least one horizontal channels without application of a third force by the user, each of the at least one horizontal bosses preventing the corresponding top boss from moving out of alignment with the corresponding vertical channel until the third force is applied by the user, and each of the at least one second horizontal bosses defining a captive position wherein once the corresponding top boss moves past the corresponding second horizontal boss, the corresponding top boss is captive in the captive position between the corresponding second horizontal boss and the second end of the corresponding horizontal channel;
and,
h) A deodorizing cartridge contained within the bottom interior cavity.

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Facts

Application: 17/005,689Filed 28 Aug 2020 · continuation in part
Priority: 27 Apr 2018
Published: US 2020/0390928 A117 Dec 2020
Granted: 9 Apr 2024
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

A61L 9/12
Using substances evaporated in the air without heating: apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor
A61L 2/20
Using chemical substances: gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
A61L 2209/133
Dispensing or storing means for active compounds: replaceable cartridges, refills
A61L 2209/134
Dispensing or storing means for active compounds: distributing means, e.g. baffles, valves, manifolds, nozzles

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Application15/964,849Parent of this continuation-in-part · filed 27 Apr 2018
US 2020/0390928 A1Pre-grant publication · published 17 Dec 2020
US 2018/0311390 A1Published application
US 11,951,235 B2This patent

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Abstract

A device for reducing odor in athletic apparel storage comprising:

a) A top piece having a top interior cavity having an interior circumference, a first vent allowing the top interior cavity to communicate with an external atmosphere, and at least one top boss, all of the at least one top bosses dispersed around a lower edge of the interior circumference;
b) A bottom piece having a base portion and an extending column portion having an exterior column wall and a bottom interior cavity, the extending column portion having a second vent allowing the bottom interior cavity to communicate with the external atmosphere, such that the top piece can be operably attached to the bottom piece by inserting the extending column portion into the top interior cavity through the interior circumference;
c) At least one vertical channel in the exterior column wall such that for each of the at least one top bosses, there is a corresponding vertical channel, the at least one vertical channels disposed about the exterior column wall such that the corresponding top bosses can all simultaneously enter the corresponding vertical channels;
d) At least one vertical boss, such that one of the at least one vertical bosses is present in each of the at least one vertical channels, the vertical boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding vertical boss in each of the at least one vertical channels without application of a first force by a user;
e) At least one horizontal channel in the exterior column wall such that for each of the at least one vertical channels, there is a corresponding horizontal channel, the corresponding horizontal channels disposed about the exterior column wall such that the corresponding top bosses can all simultaneously enter the corresponding horizontal channels after the corresponding top bosses move past the corresponding vertical bosses, and each horizontal channel having a first end aligned with the corresponding vertical channel and a second end circumferentially disposed from the second end along the exterior column wall;
f) At least one first horizontal boss, such that one of the at least one first horizontal bosses is present in each of the at least one horizontal channels, the first horizontal boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding first horizontal boss in each of the at least one horizontal channels without application of a second force by the user, each of the at least one first horizontal bosses preventing the corresponding top boss from moving out of alignment with the corresponding vertical channel until the second force is applied by the user;
g) At least one second horizontal boss, such that one of the at least one second horizontal bosses is present in each of the at least one horizontal channels, the second horizontal boss partially obstructing the travel of the corresponding top boss such that the corresponding top boss will not move past the corresponding second horizontal boss in each of the at least one horizontal channels without application of a third force by the user, each of the at least one horizontal bosses preventing the corresponding top boss from moving out of alignment with the corresponding vertical channel until the third force is applied by the user, and each of the at least one second horizontal bosses defining a captive position wherein once the corresponding top boss moves past the corresponding second horizontal boss, the corresponding top boss is captive in the captive position between the corresponding second horizontal boss and the second end of the corresponding horizontal channel;
and,
h) A deodorizing cartridge contained within the bottom interior cavity.

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Facts

Application

17/005,689Filed 28 Aug 2020 · continuation in part

Priority

27 Apr 2018

Published

US 2020/0390928 A117 Dec 2020

Granted

9 Apr 2024

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

A61L 9/12
Using substances evaporated in the air without heating: apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor
A61L 2/20
Using chemical substances: gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
A61L 2209/133
Dispensing or storing means for active compounds: replaceable cartridges, refills
A61L 2209/134
Dispensing or storing means for active compounds: distributing means, e.g. baffles, valves, manifolds, nozzles