Scent effusing devices

Abstract

Described are scent effusing devices with directional diffusion of a scented composition. A scented composition is held within the scent effusing device in a position that is in close proximity to a portion of the scent effusing device most likely to be smelled by a user. Visual cues on the exterior of the scent effusing device draw a user's attention to the area with the strongest scent. As the concentration of the scented composition is reduced over time, the visual cue will draw the user to an area where detectable levels of scent are still present, even if other areas have dropped below a detectable threshold.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A scent effusing device comprising:
 an outer layer comprising an inner surface and an outer surface;   a visual cue on the outer surface;   a permeable packet secured to the inner surface adjacent the visual cue; and   a scented composition disposed within the permeable packet.   
     
     
         2 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a filler material disposed within the outer layer. 
     
     
         3 . The scent effusing device of  claim 2 , wherein the filler material substantially fills an interior of the scent effusing device. 
     
     
         4 . The scent effusing device of  claim 2 , wherein the filler material resists diffusion the scented composition. 
     
     
         5 . The scent effusing device of  claim 3 , wherein the filler material biases the permeable packet towards the visual cue. 
     
     
         6 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , wherein the permeable packet is stitched to the inner surface of the outer layer. 
     
     
         8 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , wherein the permeable packet comprises a mesh. 
     
     
         9 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , wherein the visual cue comprises eyes. 
     
     
         10 . The scent effusing device of  claim 9 , wherein the visual cue further comprises a face. 
     
     
         11 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the outer layer comprises a decorative design. 
     
     
         12 . The scent effusing device of  claim 11 , wherein the outer surface further comprises nap or pile. 
     
     
         13 . The scent effusing device of  claim 11 , wherein the decorative design of the outer layer indicates a scent of the scented composition. 
     
     
         14 . The scent effusing device of  claim 11 , further comprising appendages extending outwardly from the outer surface. 
     
     
         15 . The scent effusing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip affixed to the outer layer. 
     
     
         16 . A packaged scented device comprising:
 an impermeable package comprising:   a package body comprising an enclosure with an aperture;   an inner cap;   an outer cap; and   a sealing membrane;   wherein the inner cap is configured to fit within the aperture, the outer cap is configured to fit over the aperture forming a seam, and the sealing membrane overlaps the seam; and   a scent effusing device disposed within the enclosure.   
     
     
         17 . The saleable scented device of  claim 16 , wherein the inner cap is configured to support the scent effusing device. 
     
     
         18 . The saleable scented device of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 at least one aperture in the inner cap for tethering the scent effusing device to the inner cap.   
     
     
         19 . The saleable scented device of  claim 16 , wherein the sealing membrane comprises a bonding agent. 
     
     
         20 . The saleable scented device of  claim 16 , further comprising inner cap hooks;
 wherein the inner cap hooks are configured to retain the inner cap in position within the aperture.   
     
     
         21 . The saleable scented device of  claim 16 , further comprising abase or support to locate the scent effusing device. 
     
     
         22 . The saleable scented device of  claim 16 , further comprising a desiccant can within the enclosure.