ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,479,654, issued on Nov. 25.
"Surface mount air disinfectant/deodorizer holder-ejector device" was invented by Stephen Okudo (Suwanee, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for facilitation of continuous release of fluids or vaporizable solids using disinfectants, deodorizers, repellants, etc., into an enclosed unit, such as trash-can in consistent and predictable amounts. The device generally includes a surface mount holder-ejector device in the resemblance of letter "H"; inward slanted upper arm as in the upper arm of letter "H"; inward slanted lower arm as in lower arm of letter "H"; or slightly...