U.S. patent application number 11/544714 was filed with the patent office on 2007-05-24 for aroma duster.
This patent application is currently assigned to Carstens Enterprises, Inc.. Invention is credited to Roger Keith Parkinson.
Application Number | 20070113365 11/544714 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38052032 |
Filed Date | 2007-05-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070113365 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Parkinson; Roger Keith |
May 24, 2007 |
Aroma duster
Abstract
An aroma-therapy feather duster (10) includes a handle (12) and
a dusting element (14, 36) secured to a first end (20) of the
handle (12), the dusting element extending away from the end (20)
of the handle (12). Scented wax (26) is applied to the first end
(20) of the handle (12) and/or dusting element (14) at the juncture
or interface therebetween.
Inventors: |
Parkinson; Roger Keith;
(Sedro Woolley, WA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CHRISTENSEN, O'CONNOR, JOHNSON, KINDNESS, PLLC
1420 FIFTH AVENUE
SUITE 2800
SEATTLE
WA
98101-2347
US
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Assignee: |
Carstens Enterprises, Inc.
Burlington
WA
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Family ID: |
38052032 |
Appl. No.: |
11/544714 |
Filed: |
April 3, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60669636 |
Apr 7, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
15/234 ;
15/209.1; 15/226; 15/228 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 13/38 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/234 ;
015/209.1; 015/226; 015/228 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/10 20060101
A47L013/10 |
Claims
1. An aroma-therapy duster comprising: a handle; a dusting element
secured to a first handle end, the dusting element extending away
from said first end; and scented substrate affixed to the first end
of the handle and/or the dusting element at the junction of the
handle and the dusting element.
2. The duster of claim 1, wherein the scented substrate comprises
wax combined with fragrant essential oils.
3. The duster of claim 2, wherein the dusting element is selected
from wool, feathers, and synthetic material.
4. The duster of claim 3, wherein the dusting element is lamb's
wool.
5. The duster of claim 3, wherein the dusting element comprises
ostrich feathers.
6. The duster of claim 3, wherein the dusting element comprises
polyester.
7. The duster of claim 1, wherein a fastener secures the dusting
element to the handle.
8. A method of affixing aroma-therapy wax to a duster having a
handle and a dusting element, the method including: mixing fragrant
essential oils with a substrate; and applying the scented substrate
at the juncture of the handle and the dusting element.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the dusting element is applied to
the handle after application of the scented substrate.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the dusting element is applied
to the handle before the scented substrate is applied to
duster.
11. The method of claim 8, wherein the substrate is selected from
the group consisting of wax and candle wax.
12. The method of claim 8, wherein the scented substrate is rubbed
on to the dusting element and/or the handle.
13. An aroma-therapy duster comprising: a handle; a dusting element
secured to the handle, the dusting element selected from the group
consisting of wool, a plurality of feathers, and synthetic
material; and scented wax applied to the juncture of the dusting
element and the handle.
14. The duster of claim 13, wherein the scented wax is candle wax
combined with fragrant essential oils.
15. The duster of claim 13, wherein the dusting element comprises
lamb's wool secured to lamb's skin.
16. The duster of claim 15, wherein the lamb's skin is fixedly
wrapped around the handle with the lamb's wool extending generally
outwardly therefrom.
17. The duster of claim 13, wherein the feathers comprise ostrich
feathers.
18. The duster of claim 13, wherein the synthetic material
comprises polyester.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 60/669,636, filed Apr. 7, 2005, the specification
of which is hereby incorporated.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to wool and feather
dusters, and more particularly, to wool and feather dusters that
produce an aroma-therapy fragrance.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Dusters are typically made from natural materials such as
lamb wool or feathers, such as ostrich feathers. Dusters are also
made from synthetic materials, such as polyesters. While such
dusters are effective in removing dust, it would be advantageous if
such dusters could also impart a pleasant fragrance to the area
being dusted.
[0004] In the past, a fragrance has been added to a wool, feather,
or synthetic duster by spraying the duster and impregnating the
feathers, wool, or synthetic material with the fragrance. This
method can result in the duster leaving oily marks when used.
Moreover, the fragrance typically wears off after only a short
period of time.
SUMMARY
[0005] An embodiment of an aroma-therapy duster formed in
accordance with the present disclosure includes a handle and a
dusting element secured to its first end. The dusting element
extends away from the first end of the handle. The duster includes
a scented substrate affixed to the first end of the handle and/or
the dusting element at the junction of the handle and the dusting
element.
[0006] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify
key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to
be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject
matter.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages
of this disclosure will become more readily appreciated as the same
become better understood by reference to the following detailed
description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an aroma-therapy
feather duster;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an aroma-therapy wool
duster; and
[0010] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an aroma-therapy wool
duster, where the wool is unraveled.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of an aroma-therapy
feather duster 10 formed in accordance with the present disclosure.
The duster 10 includes a handle 12 with a dusting element composed
of feathers 14 attached thereto. The handle 12 is preferably made
from wood, metal, or plastic; however, other similar materials may
also be used. The handle 12 is sufficiently long to permit a user
to grasp the handle 12 with his or her entire hand. Moreover, the
surface of the handle 12 is preferably cylindrical in shape to
allow the user to comfortably grasp the handle 12 while dusting.
Although a curved surface is preferred, other shapes and sizes may
also be used.
[0012] The duster 10 includes a plurality of feathers 14, where the
feathers 14 contain quills 16 and vanes 17. The feathers may be
ostrich feathers or other types of feathers. The feathers 14 are
gathered near the quills 16 to form a gathered end, which attaches
to a first end 20 of the handle 12 to form the feather duster 10.
To securely fasten the feathers 14 to the handle 12, the quills 16
are first arranged to surround the handle end 20. Then, a wire 21
tightly encircles the quills 16 and thereby fastens the quills 16
to the handle 12. Other securing devices, such as glue, string, or
staples, may also be used.
[0013] A cover 22 encases the quills 16 on the first handle end 20
to further secure the quills 16 to the first handle end 20 and
conceal the exposed wire 21 and feather quills 16. The cover 22 may
be made from fabric, plastic, metal, or other similar materials.
The cover 22 overlies the quills and wire and may be attached
thereto by any convenient means, such as by being stretched over
the quills and wires. Alternatively, the wire can be glued or
stapled in place.
[0014] Still referring to FIG. 1, the feather duster 10 includes
scented wax 26 affixed to the first handle end 20 and the quills 16
where the quills 16 surround the first handle end 20. The wax 26 is
applied to the feather duster 10 by rubbing wax 26 on the first
handle end 20 and the quills 16. The wax can be in the form of a
stick to facilitate rubbing the wax onto the quills and handle end.
Alternatively, the wax may be softened or melted and then applied
to the quills and handle by dipping the quills and handle into the
wax or spraying the melted scented wax to the quills and handle.
Although the preferred embodiment is described using wax, other
suitable substrate materials that can be scented may also be
used.
[0015] The cover 22 encloses the wax 26, quills 16, and handle end
20. The scent of the candle wax 26 permeates throughout the
feathers 14 to produce an aroma-therapy fragrance when the feather
duster 10 is used. Affixing the wax 26 to the quills 16 and the
handle end 20, rather than impregnating the feathers 14 with a waxy
substance, prevents unwanted oils and residue from being left on a
surface when dusting. Moreover, since the wax does not wear off
when the user is dusting, the duster will maintain an aroma-therapy
scent for a longer duration.
[0016] The scented wax 26 may be formed by mixing wax, such as
candle wax, with fragrant essential oils. The wax is formed from
the combination of natural and/or synthetic wax with additives
according to methods commonly known in the art. Fragrant essential
oils, made from plants, herbs, flowers, fruit, wood, seeds, and
other natural ingredients, are added to the candle wax to produce
the scented wax 26. The method of combining candle wax with
fragrant essential oils is also commonly known in the art.
[0017] Now referring to FIG. 2, another embodiment of an
aroma-therapy duster 32 formed in accordance with the present
disclosure is depicted. The duster 32 includes a handle 34 and a
dusting element composed of lamb's wool 36. The lamb's wool 36 is
secured to strips of lamb's skin 38 on the outer surface of the
lamb's skin 40. In other words, the strip of skin 38 retains the
lamb's wool 36. The lamb's wool 36 may instead be separated from
the skin 38 and secured to another flexible medium. The lamb's wool
36 is preferably 100% lambs wool; however, a synthetic material may
also be used.
[0018] Now referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the skin 38 is wrapped
around the handle 34 with the lamb's wool 36 extending outwardly
therefrom to form the wool duster 32. Starting at a handle end 44,
the skin 38 is wrapped around the handle 34 in a downward spiral
fashion. The skin 38 is wrapped around the handle 34 such that an
inner surface of the lamb's skin 42 engages the handle 34, and the
wool 36 extends generally outward from the outer surface of the
lamb's skin 40. The wool duster 32 may be formed with one piece of
wool 36 or with several pieces. Regardless, when wrapped around the
handle 34, the wool 36 generally covers less than half the handle
34. However, depending on the purpose for which the wool duster 32
will be used, the wool 36 may cover more or less of the handle 34.
The skin 38 is secured to the handle end 44 with at least one
fastener 46 such as a staple, nail, or other device. The skin 38
may also be secured to the second handle end 44 with an adhesive
such as glue.
[0019] The wool duster 32 also includes a scent carried by wax 26
or other substrate material. The scented wax 26 may be affixed to
the lamb's skin 38, the handle 34, or both. The scented wax 26 is
preferably affixed to the inner surface of the skin 42 and the
handle end 44. As with the feather duster 10, the scented wax may
be in the form of a stick where it is applied to the inner surface
of the skin 42 and handle 44 by rubbing the stick against the skin
and handle. Also, as noted above, the wax 26 also may be affixed to
the wool duster 32 by first melting or softening the wax 26 and
then applying the wax 26 to the handle end 44 and the inner surface
of the skin 42.
[0020] The scented wax 26 essentially forms a layer between the
handle end 44 and the inner surface of the skin 42, which aids in
securing the skin 38 to the handle 34. The scent of the wax 26
permeates from underneath the skin 38 and throughout the wool 36 to
produce an aroma-therapy fragrance when the wool duster 32 is used.
Affixing the wax 26 to the second handle end 44 and the inner
surface of the skin 42, rather than impregnating the wool 36 with a
waxy substance, prevents unwanted oils and residue from being left
on a surface when dusting. Moreover, the wax does not wear off when
dusting; therefore, the duster maintains an aroma-therapy scent for
a substantial period of time.
[0021] Although not shown, the lamb's wool 36 may be replaced by
synthetic materials, such as polyester. The scented substrate may
be applied to the junction or interface between the synthetic
material and the handle.
[0022] While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been
illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various
changes can be made therein without departing from the spirit and
scope of the present disclosure.
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