Vacuum cleaner activated air freshener

Abstract

A perforated packet made of paper or other suitable material in which a scented fragrant material, such as potpourri, is disposed, the packet being placed into a disposable paper vacuum cleaner collection bag prior to its connection to the vacuum cleaner, the sheath and scented fragrant contents providing a scented fragrance to the air during the operation of the vacuum cleaner, the scented fragrance being released to the room or area where the vacuum operation is taking place, the packet also releasing a scent or fragrance masking any odor emanating from collected dirt and debris when not in use. Alternatively, the perforated packet and scented material may be inserted into a container mounted to a wall socket having motor and fan means to circulate ambient air through the packet.

1 . An air freshener for a vacuum cleaner collection bag, the air freshener activated by use of the vacuum cleaner suction and air flow, the air freshener comprising:
 a perforated container having a cap means, said perforated container containing a scented fragrant composition, said perforated container and said contained scented fragrant composition being encapsulated before use, said encapsulation removed prior to insertion of said perforated container and said contained scented fragrant composition into a vacuum cleaner bag.   
     
     
         2 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said perforated contain is fabricated from biodegradable paper. 
     
     
         3 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said perforated container is fabricated from polymer. 
     
     
         4 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said perforated container is of a geometric shape and sized to pass through a hose connection opening in said vacuum cleaner collection bag. 
     
     
         5 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 4  wherein said preferred embodiment of said perforated container is that of a tubular cross-section having at least one removable end cap for filling said perforated container with said scented fragrant composition. 
     
     
         6 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said scented fragrant composition comprises a blend of potpourri effected with a selected fragrance or scent. 
     
     
         7 . The air freshener in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said perforated container allows for the passage of air there through, said air passing there through being imparted with a scented fragrance from said scented fragrant composition, said air flow with imparted scented fragrance reentering the ambient air surrounding the vacuum cleaner usage.