US3087653A
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Electric toothpaste dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-03
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1981-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harmon E Nolin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TOOTH PASTE DISPENSER HAVING A CABINET OF RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED VERTICALLY WITHIN THE CABINET, SAID SLEEVE BEING OPEN AT THE UPPER END AND HAVING A NECKED DOWN OPENING AT THE LOWER END, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE DISPOSED IN SAID SLEEVE, A SECOND SLEEVE SLIDEABLY ENGAGING OVER THE FIRST MENTIONED SLEEVE AND HAVING A CLOSED TOP AND LUGS AT ITS LOWER END TO SUPPORT SAID FIRST SLEEVE, A COMPRESSION SPRING MOUNTED BETWEEN THE CLOSED TOP OF SAID SECOND SLEEVE AND THE TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE IN SAID FIRST SLEEVE, A CYLINDER HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED BENEATH THE FIRST MENTIONED SLEEVE AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE NECKED DOWN OPENING THEREOF, SAID CYLINDER ROTATABLY MOUNTING A SCREW CONVEYOR THEREIN FOR PROPELLING TOOTH PASTE OUTWARDLY OF ONE END OF THE CYLINDER, SAID ONE END TERMINATING WITH A DISPENSING TUBE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE CABINET, ELECTRIC MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SCREW CONVEYOR, SAID CABINET BEING EXTENDED BENEATH THE SAID PASTE DISPENSING TUBE, A ROTATABLE SOAP DISH MOUNTED IN THE EXTENDED PORTION OF THE CABINET AND SAID CABINET HAVING COMPARTMENTS AT EACH SIDE OF SAID EXTENDED PORTION FOR A DRINKING GLASS AND TOOTH BRUSHES, AND ALIGNED SLOTS FORMED IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SLEEVES AND THE FRONT WALL OF THE DISPENSER TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF THE LEVEL OF SAID TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE DISPOSED THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TOOTH PASTE DISPENSER HAVING A CABINET OF RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED VERTICALLY WITHIN THE CABINET, SAID SLEEVE BEING OPEN AT THE UPPER END AND HAVING A NECKED DOWN OPENING AT THE LOWER END, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE DISPOSED IN SAID SLEEVE, A SECOND SLEEVE SLIDEABLY ENGAGING OVER THE FIRST MENTIONED SLEEVE AND HAVING A CLOSED TOP AND LUGS AT ITS LOWER END TO SUPPORT SAID FIRST SLEEVE, A COMPRESSION SPRING MOUNTED BETWEEN THE CLOSED TOP OF SAID SECOND SLEEVE AND THE TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE IN SAID FIRST SLEEVE, A CYLINDER HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED BENEATH THE FIRST MENTIONED SLEEVE AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE NECKED DOWN OPENING THEREOF, SAID CYLINDER ROTATABLY MOUNTING A SCREW CONVEYOR THEREIN FOR PROPELLING TOOTH PASTE OUTWARDLY OF ONE END OF THE CYLINDER, SAID ONE END TERMINATING WITH A DISPENSING TUBE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE CABINET, ELECTRIC MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SCREW CONVEYOR, SAID CABINET BEING EXTENDED BENEATH THE SAID PASTE DISPENSING TUBE, A ROTATABLE SOAP DISH MOUNTED IN THE EXTENDED PORTION OF THE CABINET AND SAID CABINET HAVING COMPARTMENTS AT EACH SIDE OF SAID EXTENDED PORTION FOR A DRINKING GLASS AND TOOTH BRUSHES, AND ALIGNED SLOTS FORMED IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SLEEVES AND THE FRONT WALL OF THE DISPENSER TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF THE LEVEL OF SAID TUBE OF TOOTH PASTE DISPOSED THEREIN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |