Fragrance testing strips combined with a nose clearing devise

Abstract

My present invention is an apparatus that offers perfume testers the convenience of having both a neutralizing coffee bean pouch and detachable fragrance testing strips in one disposable unit. People will no longer be forced to be exposed to other people's germs by sharing coffee bean bowls in order to clear their olfactory palate when testing several scents in succession. This invention serves the dual purposes of providing for nose clearing and perfume smelling in one easy-to-use combination coffee bean pouch and fragrance strip apparatus.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Sniffing coffee beans in-between each perfume sample clears the nose and readies our olfactory sense for a new scent. The scent of one perfume does not linger enabling us to “start fresh” before smelling each different perfume sample. My apparatus makes it possible to have both fragrance testing strips and a nose clearing device combined into one convenient product. The less-than hygienic practice of the communal coffee bean bowl one finds on perfume counters is eliminated.
 My invention is an apparatus that combines a coffee bean storage pouch as a nose-clearing device and fragrance testing strips onto one single body. It has several qualities. The main body is made out of flexible embossed Kraft paper. The fragrance testing strips are just long enough so that the users can make notes on a scent each time a test is conducted. The strips can be easily detached because of the scoring. The thinner ones can easily be dipped into bottles or vials with thin necks while the wider strips can be sprayed with perfume. After spraying the testing strips users usually let them sit for a couple of moments, then wave them under their noses. This is the best way for users to experience of all the fragrance's notes. 
 Comprising: 
 Fragrance testing strips combined with nose clearing device  claim 1  A main body made out of embossed flexible Kraft paper that is die-cut in a particular shape. The whole main body is one piece. Coffee beans storage container pouch is attached at one tip of the device while fragrance testing strips are attached below it. Both are in one piece seamlessly connected. Container has six pre-cut holes on one side (the right side) so that the coffee fragrance may be inhaled. There is one pre-cut hole for the mounting of the fragrance strips. It is located directly below the storage container. A strip of aluminum is glued on the back of the storage container. 
 Fragrance testing strips combined with nose clearing device  claim 1  Wherein my invention presents the advantage of being a device that combines both fragrance testing strips and a nose clearing pouch; fragrance testing strips and coffee storage pouch are both connected; a set of fragrance testing strips is mounted on the main body. Pre-cut hole on the main body and pre-cut holes on the fragrance strips are lined up in such a way that the main body's pre-cut hole corresponds to the hole of each fragrance strip; everything is connected by an eyelet; the eyelet allows each strip to spin 360 degrees. It also combines the set of fragrance strips and the main body making the apparatus into one solid piece providing convenience and flexibility to the users; 
 users will have the advantage of having plenty of strips at their disposal as well as coffee beans to clear their olfactory palate. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein strips can be moved one after another giving the ultimate option of making a full circle with the device as in a clock's seconds, minutes and hours hands; this apparatus serves to increase purity, eliminate cross contamination and keep scents longer; it also decreases drying time and increases consistency and integrity of the blotter paper because of the assurance that strips will come from the same manufacturer. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  3  Wherein the users sniff from a series of six holes that are covered with a mesh that is placed strategically inside of the coffee beans container; the mesh prevents beans from falling onto the ground or counter; the holes allow the users to sniff the coffee beans. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  4  Wherein a half-circle of scoring is placed on the fragrance strip tip near the eyelet allowing for easy tearing and discarding; a half-circle of scoring also allows the coffee storage pouch to be detached from the main body. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device  claim 1  Wherein a strip of aluminum is glued on the back of the coffee beans container to allow the tip to be squeezed open and stay open; this feature also allows the tip of the coffee bean pouch to be used as a spoon or shovel for filling up the container with coffee beans. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein circle and half-circle indentations are made on the strips to allow the user to move it easily with their fingers. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein some of the strips have scores of one vertical line in the middle with also half-circle scores at the tip. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein some of the strips have scores of two vertical lines in the middle with also half-circle scores at the tip. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein there is a strip of adhesive glue on the left edge of the unsealed coffee pouch before left and right edges are brought together to create a seal. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein the shape of the strips and flexibility of the main body increase ventilation when user decides to use it like a hand fan; the method consists of bringing fragrance strip near the nose and waving it to decrease drying period and also improve fragrance smelling. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein the main body also has two pre-cut eyelet holes; one is directly below the coffee storage pouch for attachment of fragrance strips; the other is at the bottom of the main body making it possible to attach publicity, proverbs, or educational material. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein the back inside wall of the coffee bean pouch is gummed with tacky glue and covered with a removable protective strip, making it possible for beans to stick to the embossed Kraft paper; this not only prevents them from coming out of the container but also forms a wall of aggregate coffee beans inside the container. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein a cup made out of regular dust-mask-like fabric can also be provided to act as a chamber around the nose, thus increasing the olfactory experience. 
 Fragrance testing strip combined with nose clearing device claim  2  Wherein an envelope will be provided with the device for packaging and preserving best smelling strips.