DESC:PRIORITY CLAIM:
This application claims priority from the provisional application numbered 201941011637 filed with Indian Patent Office, Chennai on 26th March 2019 titled “An apparatus for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT based remote controller”, the entirety of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION:
[0001] The following specification particularly describes the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
Technical field of the invention
[0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus for multi-fragrance dispenser thereby dispensing fragrance instantly in the air. More particularly, the invention relates to an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller to access the apparatus through a wireless infrastructure from a pre-defined location.
Background of the invention
[0003] A fragrance dispenser is a device employed to minimize or eliminate unpleasant odour from a surrounding enclosure and is widely employed in homes and commercial interiors such as hotels, malls and theaters to dispense fragrance in the atmosphere thereby providing a pleasant odour in the surrounding enclosure. The fragrance dispenser works on the mechanism of an electric motor which dispenses fragrance from an apparatus in periodic intervals.
[0004] The traditional manufacturing technique involves a heating diffuser which is placed in the container of a fragrance dispensing apparatus. The container comprises liquid perfume which is heated by the heating diffuser thereby evaporating the fragrance to the atmosphere. The disadvantage of the traditional method is that the heating dispenser heats the chemical based liquid perfume which is hazardous. Further, the fragrance dispensing apparatus is limited to a single type of liquid perfume which provides only one type of fragrance odour and the fragrance in the atmosphere lasts for a short period of time. Consequently, many attempts have been made to make the fragrance dispenser more efficient by providing multi-fragrance combination in a single device and provide fragrance that lasts for a longer period.
[0005] The German Patent Application No DE102006027778A1 discloses “Fluid substances i.e. scents, mixing device, has conveyer system for conveying fluid substances and applying mixture on skin, and adjusting device with valve by which inlet is changed in cross section in mixing area”. The invention discloses a device which has a conveyer system for conveying fluid substances and applying mixture on skin. A mixing area produces the mixture from the two substances, and an adjusting device adjusts the substances in the mixture. The adjusting device has a valve by which an inlet is changed in cross section in the mixing area. The valve is designed such that the cross section of the inlet is adjustable with each other. Independent claims are also included for the following: a refillable cartridge for supplying two substances to a device for mixing fluid substances a method for mixing two fluid substances in a mixing area.
[0006] The US Patent Application No US5949522A discloses “Multimedia linked scent delivery system” which discloses a device which can deliver various combinations of scents in rapid succession to a user's nose in conjunction with video graphic images and or sounds. The device consists of an air compressor which forces air through a bank of valves, wherein each valve delivers compressed air to a fragrance holder. The air carries away the scent molecules which have entered the gas phase. This air is then mixed with the air from all other fragrance holders, whose inlet valves were open, in the packed column. The final mixture is delivered to the user via nasal tubing and is emitted right below the wearer's nose.
[0007] Hence, there exists a need for a safe mechanism which enables the dispensary of multiple fragrances over a wireless network infrastructure.
Summary of the invention:
[0008] The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of the prior art by disclosing an apparatus for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller, wherein the apparatus comprises at least three pairs of refill cans for storing a pre-defined quantity of multiple base liquid perfumes. The liquid perfume flows from the refill cans to peristaltic pumps, wherein the flow of liquid perfume is controlled by a pre-defined ON duration of the solenoid valve. In another embodiment, the flow of the liquid perfume `from the refill cans to peristaltic pumps may be controlled by a pre-defined ON duration of the peristaltic pumps.
[0009] Further, the outlets of the peristaltic pumps are provided to the inlets of a mixing chamber for mixing a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume which is received from the refill cans. Unwanted liquid perfume in the mixing chamber is drained by a drain pump into a waste fragrance collector and the residual perfume in the mixing chamber is transferred to more than one reversible peristaltic pump which draws a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume inside the flexible tube of the reversible peristaltic pumps using a roller which is attached to the flexible tube.
[0010] Further, the outlets of the reversible peristaltic pumps are connected to the inlets of pre-mixing fragrance chambers which are threaded to a plurality of nozzles which produce a fine mist of perfume by means of a cold diffusion technology which employs cold filtered air combined with air pressure to diffuse perfume liquids into a mist of nanoparticles provided to the atmosphere, wherein the fine mist of perfume is further diffused into the atmospheric air using a blower. Additionally, the operation of the apparatus is monitored over a server and controlled by an IoT based remote controller which enables one or more users to access the apparatus from any pre-defined location.
[0011] Thus, the present invention provides an apparatus for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT based remote controller which dispenses a combination of vast number of base fragrances to the surrounding atmosphere thereby overcoming the drawback of providing only a singular base fragrance as cited in the prior arts. Further, the apparatus overcomes the hazard associated with heating liquid perfume for dispensing the fragrance by employing a cold diffusion technology to dispense fragrance into the atmosphere.
Brief description of the drawings:
[0012] The foregoing and other features of embodiments will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements
[0013] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an apparatus for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT based remote controller.
Detailed description of the invention:
[0014] Reference will now be made in detail to the description of the present subject matter, one or more examples of which are shown in figures. Each example is provided to explain the subject matter and not a limitation. Various changes and modifications obvious to one skilled in the art to which the invention pertains are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and contemplation of the invention.
[0015] The present invention relates to an apparatus of a multi-fragrance dispenser for dispensing fragrance instantly into the atmosphere. Multiple liquid perfumes placed in the refill cans are transferred to peristaltic pumps which facilitate the transfer of liquid perfume into the mixing chamber. The unwanted liquid perfume from the mixing chamber is drained out by the drain pump and the residual liquid is transferred to nozzles through reversible peristaltic pumps. The nozzles produce a fine mist of fragrance using a cold diffusion technology. The apparatus is controlled by an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller which enables users to access the apparatus from any pre-defined location.
[0016] Figure 1 illustrates an apparatus (100) for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises three pairs refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) which may be rectangular or cylindrical in shape and are made up of an aluminum metal which protect refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) from corrosion. The refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) are threaded to refill holders in order to accommodate the refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) in the apparatus (100), wherein multiple base liquid perfumes are transferred to three pairs of refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) separately.
[0017] All the outlets of refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) are connected to the inlets of peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) through hydraulic tubes, wherein the peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) are positive displacement pumps employed for easy flow of perfume liquid inside the tubes thereby preventing the contamination of the perfume liquid. The flow of the liquid perfume from the refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) to peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) is controlled by a pre-defined ON duration of the solenoid valve (103). In another embodiment, the flow of the liquid perfume from the refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) to peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) is controlled by a pre-defined ON duration of the peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f).
[0018] The outlets of peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) are connected to the inlets of a mixing chamber (104) through a flexible hydraulic tube placed inside a pump casing which transports liquid perfume from peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) to the mixing chamber (104). At least one air tube is connected from the solenoid valve (103) to the mixing chamber (104) for enabling optimum mixing of liquid perfumes in the mixing chamber (104). In one embodiment, a stirrer may be alternatively employed in the mixing chamber (104) for facilitating optimum mixing of liquid perfumes in the mixing chamber (104).
[0019] A drain pump (105) is connected to the mixing chamber (104), wherein the drain pump (105) drains out the unwanted liquid perfume to a waste fragrance collector (106). The residual perfume liquid in the mixing chamber (104) is transferred to more than one reversible peristaltic pump (107a, 107b, 107c) through a polyurethane or silicon tubing which transports liquid perfume from mixing chamber (103) to reversible peristaltic pump (107a, 107b, 107c). Further, the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) draw a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume inside the flexible tube of the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) using a roller which is attached to the flexible tube.
[0020] The outlets of the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) are connected to the inlets of pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c) by means of a polyurethane or silicon tubing which transports liquid perfume from the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) to pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c). More than one nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) are threaded to the pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c) and the inputs of the nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) are connected to an air pump (110) which draws air to multiple nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) by means of the solenoid valve (103) connected to the air pump (110).
[0021] Upon actuation, the nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) produce a fine mist of perfume by means of a cold diffusion technology which employs cold filtered air combined with air pressure to diffuse perfume liquids into a mist of nanoparticles provided to the atmosphere, wherein the fine mist of perfume is further diffused into the atmospheric air using a blower (111). Additionally, the operation of the apparatus (100) is monitored over a server and controlled by an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller which enables one or more users to access the apparatus (100) from any pre-defined location.
[0022] Thus, the present invention provides an apparatus (100) for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT based remote controller which dispenses a combination of vast number of base fragrances to the surrounding atmosphere thereby overcoming the drawback of providing only a singular base fragrance as cited in the prior arts. Further, the apparatus (100) overcomes the hazard associated with heating liquid perfume for dispensing the fragrance by employing a cold diffusion technology to dispense fragrance into the atmosphere.
[0023] While at least one exemplary embodiment has been presented in the foregoing detailed description, it should be appreciated that a vast number of variations exist.
Reference numbers:
Components Reference Numbers
Apparatus 100
Refill cans 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f
Peristaltic pumps 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f
Solenoid valve 103
Mixing chamber 104
Drain pump 105
Waste fragrance collector 106
Reversible peristaltic pumps 107a, 107b, 107c
Pre-mixing fragrance chambers 108a, 108b, 108c
Nozzles 109a, 109b, 109c
Air pump 110
Blower 111
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An apparatus (100) for multi-fragrance dispenser with an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller, the apparatus (100) comprising:
a. at least three pairs of refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) for storing a pre-defined quantity of multiple base liquid perfumes;
b. at least three pairs of peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) which are positive displacement pumps, wherein the flow of liquid perfume from the refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) to peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) is controlled by a pre-defined ON duration of the peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) or pre-defined ON duration of a solenoid valve (103);
c. a mixing chamber (104) for mixing a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume which is received from the refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) through the peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f);
d. a drain pump (105) which is connected to the mixing chamber (104), wherein the drain pump (105) drains out the unwanted liquid perfume to a waste fragrance collector (106);
e. more than one reversible peristaltic pump (107a, 107b, 107c) which is connected to the mixing chamber (104), wherein the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) draw a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume inside the flexible tube of the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c) using a roller;
f. more than one pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c) which are connected to the outlets of the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c), wherein a pre-defined quantity of liquid perfume is transported to the pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c) from the reversible peristaltic pumps (107a, 107b, 107c);
g. more than one nozzle (109a, 109b, 109c) are threaded to the pre-mixing fragrance chambers (108a, 108b, 108c), wherein the nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) produce a fine mist of perfume by means of a cold diffusion technology upon actuation;
h. a blower (111) for diffusing the fine mist of perfume produced by the nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) into the atmospheric air.
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outlets of refill cans (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, 101f) are connected to the inlets of peristaltic pumps (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f) through hydraulic tubes.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an air tube connected between the solenoid valve (103) and the mixing chamber (104) enables optimum mixing of liquid perfumes in the mixing chamber (104).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nozzles (109a, 109b, 109c) produce a fine mist of perfume by means of a cold diffusion technology which employs cold filtered air combined with air pressure to diffuse perfume liquids into a mist of nanoparticles provided to the atmosphere.

5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the operation of the apparatus (100) is monitored over a server and controlled by an IoT (Internet of Things) based remote controller which enables one or more users to access the apparatus (100) from any pre-defined location.