VOLATILIZING DISPENSER

摘要

A volatilizing dispenser in the form of closely interfitting and vented housing parts adapted for mounting on a vertically oriented support surface provides effective means for the controlled vaporization of liquid air freshening, odor counteractant and other formulations adapted to the introduction of volatile components to ambient air. The device includes a base providing a liquid reservoir supplied by bulk liquid or replaceable liquid containers and from which liquid is fed to a vertically oriented evaporator element within the device. Vent means peripherally of the base, and in upper portions of the device facilitate a vertical circulation of air past the evaporator element to thereby effectively introduce odor-counteractant or other volatile components to the surrounding environment. A unique flexible and slideable hinge, coupled with concealed interlock between said housing parts provides a relatively tamper-proof assemblage which is at the same time readily opened and closed for servicing by authorized personnel. The liquid reservoir is provided with a plurality of ribs on the bottom wall thereof for supporting inverted liquid containers and further includes an upwardly extending spike element centrally of said ribs for piercing diaphragm seals as inverted liquid containers are inserted in said reservoir.