# US 2014/0193764 A1 · Aromatherapy device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0193764 A1 - Document ID: US20140193764A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/207,789 - Filed: 2014-03-13 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2011-09-19 - Assignees: Institute for Cancer Research d/b/a The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center - Applicants: Institute for Cancer Research d/b/a The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center - Inventors: Mark-Alan Pizzini - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140193764A1 ## CPC - A61L 9/12: Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor - A61L 9/03: Apparatus therefor - A61L 9/127: {comprising a wick} - A61M 11/041: {using heaters} - A61M 11/042: {electrical} - A61M 15/0003: {with means for dispensing more than one drug} - A61M 15/003: {using capsules, e.g. to be perforated or broken-up} - A61M 15/0035: {Piercing means} - A61M 15/0041: {with movable piercing or cutting means} - A61M 15/08: Inhaling devices inserted into the nose - A61M 15/085: {Fixing means therefor} - A61M 21/00: Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis - A41D 2400/36: Deoderising or perfuming - A61L 2209/133: Replaceable cartridges, refills - A61M 21/02: for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia (for massage A61H; electrotherapy A61N, e.g. applying alternating or intermittent electric currents for producing anaesthesia A61N1/36021) - A61M 2021/0016: {by the smell sense} - A61M 2209/088: on the body - A61L: METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes A61K) - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES ## 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. ## Claims ### Claim 1 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. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The aromatherapy device of claim 1, further comprising at least one breakable carrier comprising an aromatic liquid. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The aromatherapy device of claim 2, wherein the aromatic liquid is a fragrance, aroma, or essential oil. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The aromatherapy device of claim 3, wherein the fragrance, aroma, or essential oil comprises a scent of cherry, berry, clove, apple, pear, banana, orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, grape, lavender, lemongrass, coconut, mint, rosemary, menthol, tea tree, cedarwood, eucalyptus, litsea, mentha, cocoa, or vanilla, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The aromatherapy device of claim 1, further comprising a first ridge and a second ridge on the side walls of the upper portion, and a third ridge and a fourth ridge on the side walls of the lower portion, wherein the first ridge is capable of rotatably engaging the third ridge, and the second ridge is capable of rotatably engaging the fourth ridge. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The aromatherapy device of claim 1, wherein the side walls of the upper portion engage the side walls of the lower portion, and the upper portion may be rotated around the lower portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The aromatherapy device of claim 1, wherein the fiber member comprises cotton, alginate, rayon, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The aromatherapy device of claim 1, further comprising a heat source. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) An article of clothing, comprising the aromatherapy device of claim 1. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A kit, comprising the aromatherapy device of claim 1 and a breakable carrier comprising an aromatic liquid. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The kit of claim 10, wherein the aromatic liquid is a fragrance, aroma, or essential oil. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the fragrance, aroma, or essential oil comprises a scent of cherry, berry, clove, apple, pear, banana, orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, grape, lavender, lemongrass, coconut, mint, rosemary, menthol, tea tree, cedarwood, eucalyptus, litsea, mentha, cocoa, or vanilla, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A method of aromatherapy comprising: placing a breakable carrier comprising an aromatic liquid into the chamber of the lower portion of the aromatherapy device of claim 1, placing the lower portion into the upper portion of the aromatherapy device of claim 1, applying pressure to the upper portion and the lower portion sufficient to break the carrier, and aligning the at least one opening of the upper portion and the at least one opening of the lower portion to allow vapors from the aromatic liquid to flow out from the chamber of the aromatherapy device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, further comprising rotating the upper portion or the lower portion of the aromatherapy device to control the amount of vapors from the aromatic liquid flowing out from the chamber. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, further comprising warming the aromatic liquid with a heat source. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the aromatic liquid is a fragrance, aroma, or essential oil. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the fragrance, aroma, or essential oil comprises a scent of cherry, berry, clove, apple, pear, banana, orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, grape, lavender, lemongrass, coconut, mint, rosemary, menthol, tea tree, cedarwood, eucalyptus, litsea, mentha, cocoa, or vanilla, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the aroma of the vapors elicits at least one of emotional, psychological, and physiological responses from a subject who smells the aroma. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the subject is a chemotherapy patient. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, further comprising placing the aroma therapy device in an article of clothing.