Scent Devices and Methods

Abstract

Scent devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the present invention can be a device to scent an environment comprising a scent and a structural component. The scent stick can have a length to average cross-sectional diameter ratio of at least about 4:1 according to some embodiments. The scent stick can be colored to blend into an environmental setting to make the presence of the scent stick unobtrusive. The scent stick may also be attached or hung by the addition of a hanger or hoop. The scent stick may be hung from a tree, automobile mirror or a person as an adornment. Other embodiments are also described.

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         25 . A holder assembly comprising:
 at least one scented rod comprising:
 at least one porous material formed into a multilayered rod; 
 at least one perfume absorbed by the porous material; and 
   a holder element sized and dimensioned to receive the at least one scented rod and to minimize direct contact between the at least one scented rod and other surfaces.   
     
     
         26 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the at least one porous material comprises a sheet of porous paper. 
     
     
         27 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein a material of the holder element comprises at least one of metal, ceramic, glass, plastic, or polymer. 
     
     
         28 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the holder assembly is attachable to at least one of a person, a wall, a door, a cabinet, a closet, a live tree, an artificial tree, a wreath, an auto rearview mirror, or a vent. 
     
     
         29 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the multilayered rod comprises a colorant. 
     
     
         30 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the holder element comprises:
 an upper portion comprising a first cross-section; and   a lower portion comprising a second cross-section,   wherein the first cross-section and the second cross-section have different dimensions.   
     
     
         31 . The holder assembly of  claim 30 , wherein the holder element comprises a vase. 
     
     
         32 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the at least one porous material is wound about a central axis to form the multilayered rod. 
     
     
         33 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the holder element comprises a barrier that prevents contact between the holder element and the at least one scented rod. 
     
     
         34 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the at least one scented rod is inserted into an aperture of the holder element. 
     
     
         35 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the holder element is self-supporting and configured to sit on a flat surface. 
     
     
         36 . The holder assembly of  claim 25 , wherein the holder element allows air flow around the at least one scented rod. 
     
     
         37 . A holder element that holds at least one scented rod, the holder element comprising:
 a body sized and dimensioned to receive the at least one scented rod and to minimize direct contact between the at least one scented rod and other surfaces, wherein:   the at least one scented rod comprises:
 at least one sheet of porous paper formed into a multilayered rod; and 
 at least one fragrance absorbed by the at least one sheet of porous paper. 
   
     
     
         38 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein at least a portion of the body is coated with a barrier material that prevents direct contact between the at least one scented rod and the body. 
     
     
         39 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein:
 the at least one scented rod comprises a colorant; and   the colorant comprises at least one of a lake dye, an oil soluble dye, or a water soluble dye.   
     
     
         40 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein a material of the body comprises at least one of metal, ceramic, glass, plastic, or polymer. 
     
     
         41 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the body is attachable to at least one of a person, a wall, a door, a cabinet, a closet, a live tree, an artificial tree, a wreath, an auto rearview mirror, or a vent. 
     
     
         42 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the body comprises a vase. 
     
     
         43 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the at least one sheet of porous paper is wound about a central axis to form the multilayered rod. 
     
     
         44 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the at least one scented rod is inserted into an aperture of the body. 
     
     
         45 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the body is self-supporting and configured to sit on a flat surface. 
     
     
         46 . The holder element of  claim 37 , wherein the body allows air flow around the at least one scented rod.