Fragrance Emitting Device for Use in Ironing

Abstract

A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing is disclosed. The device is intended to allow a person who is ironing to initiate the release of a fragrance when desired. The device comprises an absorbent body ( 20 ) within which is incorporated a fragrance composition, the body being adapted for disposition between an upper surface ( 18 ) of an ironing board and an ironing board cover ( 12 ) fitted to cover the upper surface. Release of fragrance is initiated by passing a hot iron over the device. Cellulose pulp is a suitable material for the body. The device may be sold as a packaged product within a sealed package that preserves the fragrance within the body.

1 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing comprising an absorbent body within which is incorporated a fragrance composition, the body being adapted for disposition between an upper surface of an ironing board and an ironing board cover fitted to cover the upper surface. 
   
   
       2 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 1  in which the absorbent body is formed from a cellulose pulp material. 
   
   
       3 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 1  in which encapsulated such that it is released only upon application of heat. 
   
   
       4 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 1  in which liquid fragrance composition is dispersed within the body. 
   
   
       5 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 4  in which the fragrance composition has low volatility at room temperature. 
   
   
       6 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 5  in which the fragrance composition has a higher volatility at the temperatures encountered during ironing. 
   
   
       7 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 1  in which the fragrance composition has a flashpoint that is greater than the temperature to which it will typically be subject during ironing. 
   
   
       8 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according to  claim 7  in which the fragrance composition has a flashpoint greater than 150° C. 
   
   
       9 . A fragrance emitting device for use in ironing according  claim 1  in which the body is substantially smaller than the upper surface of a typical ironing board. 
   
   
       10 . (canceled) 
   
   
       11 . A packaged product for use in ironing comprising an absorbent body having volatile fragrance composition dispersed within it, contained within a sealed package that is substantially impermeable to the fragrance composition. 
   
   
       12 . A packaged product for use in ironing according to  claim 11  in which the package is formed from a flexible plastic material. 
   
   
       13 . A packaged product for use in ironing according to  claim 11  in which the package is resealable.