Air freshener

摘要

An air freshener removably engages with a structure, such as the supporting post of a rear view mirror of a motor vehicle. The air freshener has a rigidifying core defining a central axis, and an outer portion or sleeve contacting the core that is formed from one or more fragrance loaded polymers. Together, the core and outer portion are shaped to surround a first axis perpendicular to the central axis. The ends of the air freshener are juxtaposed generally opposite one another in closed configuration, and the arm portions of the air freshener flex in directions substantially parallel to the first axis to separate the ends to open the air freshener. A breakable strap and/or connectors may be provided to join the ends together. Alternatively, one end of the air freshener may be inserted within a cavity formed in the opposite end of the air freshener.

主权项

1. An air freshener, comprising:
a core defining a proximal end, a distal end, a length between the proximal end and distal end, and a central axis along the length of said core of the air freshener, wherein the central axis is curved along at least a portion thereof; and a fragranced polymer sleeve contacting at least a portion of the core, said fragranced polymer sleeve comprising at least one polymer incorporating one or more fragrance materials, wherein said proximal end and said distal end are close to one another when the air freshener is in a closed configuration, and are spaced apart by flexing or moving away when the air freshener is in an open configuration; wherein the air freshener encircles an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the central axis; wherein the proximal end terminates at a face surface, and the distal end terminates at a second face surface; and wherein the face surface of the proximal end and the second face surface of the distal end are juxtaposed in substantially facing relation to one another.