ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1 -- United States Patent no. 12,721,922, issued on Sept. 1, was assigned to Ideal Living LLC (Sherman Oaks, Calif.).

"Diffuser having multiple atomizers with a single pump" was invented by Peter G. Spiegel (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) and Michael Pedersen (Sherman Oaks, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A diffuser having a plurality of atomizers associated with a single pump is provided. The diffuser may include four or more atomizers that may be removably coupled to the diffuser. Each atomizer may store the same or different oils. In some embodiments, the outlet of the atomizer may have a tortuous passageway to prevent diffusion of large oil droplets. The diffuser inclu...