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Volatile material dispensing systemVolatile material dispensing system description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090134239, Volatile material dispensing system. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/004,401, filed Nov. 26, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Not applicable Not applicable 1. Field of the Invention The present disclosure relates generally to a volatile material dispensing system and, more specifically, to a volatile material dispensing system capable of multiple operating states. 2. Description of the Background of the Invention Typical volatile material dispensers provide for either the passive or active emission of volatiles into the atmosphere. For example, one typical prior art system discloses a container having a reservoir filled with a fragrance laden gel. The reservoir includes an open end and a peripheral flange extending therearound. A vapor permeable membrane is secured to the peripheral flange over the open end and an impermeable membrane is removably secured to the permeable membrane. The container is releasably inserted into an electrically heated vapor apparatus. During use, an electrical plug extending from the body is inserted into a conventional wall outlet. Heat from a heating element assists in the volatilization of the fragrance, which is thereafter diffused through the permeable membrane and slots within the body. In a different prior art system, a warming apparatus includes a housing that has a heating surface. A heating element located within the housing is adapted to provide heat to the heating surface. The housing further includes a lighting means, typically in the form of LED\'s, which is adapted to illuminate an object located on the heating surface. An adjustable cord provides electricity to the housing. A switch provides a way to activate and deactivate the heating surface and/or the light source. The present disclosure contemplates various volatile material dispensing systems that provide for more effective diffusion of volatiles into the atmosphere. In one embodiment, a user may operate the dispensing system to either actively or passively diffuse a volatile material depending on the user\'s preference. By providing for both active and passive volatile diffusion in one dispensing system, the user may adjust the rate of volatile diffusion and/or conserve energy. All of the embodiments disclosed herein further utilize convenient frames and/or other structures to allow for easy conversion from an active to passive system or vice versa. According to one aspect of the present invention, a modular volatile material dispensing system includes a supporting plate having a front side and a rear side and an opening extending therethrough. A cover plate is releasably attached to the front side of the supporting plate to form a compartment therebetween. A volatile material dispenser is adapted to be held within the compartment and a modular adapter is releasably attached to the rear side of the supporting plate. In a different aspect of the present invention, a volatile material dispensing system includes a glass frame having four sidewalls, a front face, and a rear face, wherein a recess is disposed within the rear face of the glass frame. A volatile material holder is disposed within the recess of the rear face of the glass frame. The volatile material holder includes a reservoir and a vapor permeable membrane. A support member extends from the rear face of the glass frame around at least a partial perimeter thereof such that a channel is defined between the support member and the glass frame. A plate is disposed in the channel and includes a heating element in electrical communication with electrical prongs of the plate. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a volatile material dispensing system includes a glass frame having four sidewalls, a front face, and a rear face, wherein a recess is disposed within the rear face of the glass frame. A volatile material holder is disposed within the recess of the rear face of the glass frame. The volatile material holder includes a reservoir and a vapor permeable membrane. A support base has bottom and top ends, wherein an orifice is provided in the top end, and wherein the orifice is sized to allow a sidewall of the glass frame to be disposed therein. A heating element is disposed in thermal contact with the glass frame to conduct heat through the glass frame to assist in the diffusion of the volatile material through the vapor permeable membrane. Continue reading about Volatile material dispensing system... 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