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US 2014/0193764 A1Published application
Aromatherapy device
AssigneeInstitute for Cancer Research d/b/a The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center
InventorMark-Alan Pizzini
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Abstract
The invention provides aromatherapy devices that may be used to break a capsule containing a desired aromatic liquid, and then control the release of the aroma as the volatile aromatic liquid evaporates. The devices may be used, for example, in aromatherapy, including to control nausea or to mask unpleasant scents.
Claims20
An aromatherapy device comprising:
- an upper portion having an open bottom, side walls comprising at least one opening, and at least one structure capable of breaking a breakable carrier;
- a lower portion having an open top and side walls comprising at least one opening and defining a chamber for holding a breakable carrier, wherein the lower portion has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the upper portion and is configured to fit inside of the upper portion;
- and,
- at least one fiber member in the lower portion capable of absorbing a liquid.
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