# US 9,434,126 B1 · Odor absorbing and controlling device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,434,126 B1 - Document ID: US9434126B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 14/982,779 - Filed: 2015-12-29 - Granted: 2016-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2013-08-05 - Applicants: Erwin B. Williams - Inventors: Erwin B. Williams - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9434126B1 ## CPC - B32B 3/04: characterised by {at least one} layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer {; characterised by at least one layer enveloping or enclosing a material} - A47C 31/00: Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets - A47G 9/007: {comprising deodorising, fragrance releasing, therapeutic or disinfecting substances} - A61L 9/00: Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air (body deodorants A61Q15/00; purifying air by respirators A62B, A62D9/00; separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours B01D45/00 - B01D51/00, B03C3/00; chemical or biological purification of waste gases B01D53/34; production of ozone C01B13/10; air-conditioning systems incorporating sterilisation F24F3/16, F24F8/20) - B32B 5/024: {Woven fabric} - B32B 5/245: {another layer next to it being a foam layer} - A41D 27/13: Under-arm shields - A61F 13/8405: {Additives, e.g. for odour, disinfectant or pH control} - A61F 2013/8408: {with odour control} - A61F 2013/842: {with active charcoal} - B32B 2262/106: Carbon fibres, e.g. graphite fibres - B32B 2264/108: Carbon, e.g. graphite particles - B32B 2307/758: Odour absorbent - B32B 2437/00: Clothing - B32B 2601/00: Upholstery - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - 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) - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract An odor controlling device includes a panel structure to which an adjustable holding component is detachably secured. The panel structure includes at least one layer. The at least one layer includes double woven activated charcoal fiber cloth. The panel structure may have another layer which includes a flexible foam material positioned below the charcoal fiber cloth. The foam material may be incorporated with a suitable and effective odor absorbing, neutralizing, controlling, removing and/or adsorbing material. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An odor control article, the article comprises: a panel structure, the panel structure comprises a top opposing a bottom, and a continuous, upwardly-extending sidewall integrally joining the top and the bottom, the top comprises a woven textile material, the woven textile material comprises an odor control material, wherein the odor control material comprises activated charcoal fibers forming a double woven activated charcoal cloth; a fabric casing, the fabric casing envelopes the woven textile material; and a holding component detachably secured to the panel structure or the fabric casing. ### Claim 2 An odor control device, the device comprises: a panel structure, the panel structure comprises: an upper layer, the upper layer comprises a woven textile material, wherein the woven textile material of the upper layer comprises an odor control material, wherein the odor control material comprises activated charcoal fibers forming a double woven activated charcoal fiber cloth; and a lower layer, the lower layer comprises a cellular polymer, resistant cushion material, the upper layer is suitably affixed to the lower layer, and wherein the upper layer and the lower layer jointly form a structural body; a fabric cover, the fabric cover encloses the panel structure forming an odor control article, the odor control article comprises a top opposing a bottom, and a continuous, upwardly-extending sidewall integrally joining the top and the bottom; and an adjustable holding component detachably secured to the panel structure or the fabric cover. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The odor control device of claim 2, wherein the cellular polymer, resistant cushion material of the lower layer is integrated dispersedly with an odor control material, the odor control material of the cellular polymer, resistant cushion material comprises at least one of an odor absorbing material, an odor neutralizing material, an odor removing material, and an odor adsorbing material. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The odor control device of claim 3, wherein the odor control material of the cellular polymer, resistant cushion material comprises activated carbon or activated charcoal. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The odor control device of claim 2, wherein the adjustable holding component is detachably secured to the fabric cover or the panel structure via an attachment mechanism. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The odor control device of claim 5, wherein the adjustable holding component comprises an adjustable elongated strap constructed of a lightweight, flexible material, the strap includes a first free end and a second free end. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The odor control device of claim 6, wherein the strap comprises a length suitable for supporting the fabric cover or the panel structure in a suspended manner from a shoulder or shoulders of a user, thereby providing a shoulder strap. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The odor control device of claim 5, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises complementary couplers affixed to the first and second free ends of the strap and to at least two sections of the continuous sidewall of the odor control article. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The odor control device of claim 8, wherein the complementary couplers comprise hook-and-loop fasteners. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The odor control device of claim 8, wherein the complementary couplers comprise at least two D-rings. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The odor control device of claim 7, wherein the strap is adjusted to a selectively-desired shorter length and fixed at the desired shortened length to provide a handle. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The odor control device of claim 11, further comprising an auxiliary strap. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The odor control device of claim 12, wherein the auxiliary strap detachably secures sections of the handle in a compressed and bound condition.