Scented Attachment for Containers

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure include an attachment for providing a scent to a container. The scented attachment may be configured for being associated with a container, such as a drink or a food storage container. In one instance, the attachment is of a size or shape so as to fit around a circumference of the container. In another instance, the attachment may be configured for being associated to the container with a suitable attachment mechanism. For instance, the attachment may include a substrate having a first surface comprising an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and a second surface comprising a scent. Systems including a scented attachment and a container, including their methods of use, are also provided.

1 . A scented attachment for association with a container, the attachment comprising
 a substrate having first and second surfaces, the first surface comprises an attachment mechanism for associating the scented attachment to the container; and the second surface comprises a scent.   
     
     
         2 . The scented attachment of  claim 1 , further comprising a third surface, wherein the third surface detachably covers the second surface thereby preventing the scent from being released when the third surface covers the second surface. 
     
     
         3 . The scented attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the second surface comprises a matrix which matrix comprises the scent. 
     
     
         4 . The scented attachment of  claim 3 , wherein the matrix comprises a gel, which gel comprises the scent. 
     
     
         5 . The scented attachment of  claim 4 , wherein scent comprises a fragrant oil. 
     
     
         6 . The scented attachment of  claim 5 , wherein the fragrant oil comprises a citrus oil, a mint oil, anise oil, cardamom oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, coriander oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, lemongrass oil, and nutmeg oil. 
     
     
         7 . The scented attachment of  claim 6 , wherein the citrus oil comprises an oil selected from the group consisting of a lemon oil, a lime oil, a neroli oil, and orange oil. 
     
     
         8 . The scented attachment of  claim 6 , wherein the mint oil comprises an oil selected from the group consisting of peppermint oil and spearmint oil. 
     
     
         9 . The scented attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a ring having an opening configured for receiving a portion of a bottle therein. 
     
     
         10 . The scented attachment of  claim 9 , wherein the ring is removably associated with a lid which lid is configured for being sealably associated with a bottle. 
     
     
         11 . The scented attachment of  claim 10 , wherein when the lid is removed from the bottle the lid detaches from the ring thereby releasing the scent. 
     
     
         12 . The scented attachment of  claim 11 , wherein the ring comprises silicon. 
     
     
         13 . The scented attachment of  claim 11 , wherein the ring comprises elastic. 
     
     
         14 . The scented attachment of  claim 13 , wherein the ring comprises one or more identifying colors. 
     
     
         15 . The scented attachment of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment element comprises one or more of an adhesive or a loop and hook attachment. 
     
     
         16 . The scented attachment of  claim 11 , wherein the scent is encapsulated within a burstable seal. 
     
     
         17 . The scented attachment of  claim 16 , wherein the scent is released when the seal is burst. 
     
     
         18 . The scented attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the scented attachment is associated with a can. 
     
     
         19 . The scented attachment of  claim 18 , wherein the scented attachment releases a scent when the can is opened. 
     
     
         20 . A container comprising:
 a body for holding matter, the body being enclosed on all sides except an opening;   a scented attachment provided on the body near the opening; and   a cap that removably covers the opening.