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US3138414A
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Sanitary rack for toothbrushes and dentifrice
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-16
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1981-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pollo Michael A La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08; A47K1/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
IN COMBINATION, A VERTICAL STATIONARY SUPPORT WALL HAVING OUTSTANDING HANGER HOOKS, A READILY ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE RACK COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL SHELF HAVING A REARWARDLY POSITIONED EDGE PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING VERTICAL FLANGE, SAID FLANGE HAVING LOOP MEMBERS ON A REARWARD SIDE PROVIDING KEEPERS, THE LATTER BEING DETACHABLY CONNECTIBLE WITH SAID HOOKS AND SERVING TO REMOVABLY SUSPEND THE RACK ON THE WALL, TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS PROVIDED ALONG THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID SHELF, A HOUSING MOUNTED ATOP THE FORWARD EDGE PORTION OF SAID SHELF AND ENCLOSING SAID TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS, SAID HOUSING HAVING A REAR VERTICAL WALL RISING VERTICALLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID SHELF AND CONFRONTING AND SPACED FORWARDLY OF AND PARALLEL TO SAID FLANGE AND COOPERATING THEREWITH IN PROVIDING AN ARTICLE STORING SPACE BETWEEN SAID WALL AND FLANGE, SAID SHELF BEING PROVIDED AT OPPOSITE ENDS BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID HOUSING WITH DEPENDING STEPLIKE AUXILIARY SHELVES, SAID TOP SURFACE OF SAID AUXILIARY SHELVES HAVING CORRUGATIONS AND BEING DISPOSED IN A PLANE BELOW THE PLANE OF THE TOP OF THE MAIN SHELF AND PERMITTING THE COOPERATING OPEN END PORTIONS OF SAID ARTICLE STORING SPACE TO REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTEDLY OPEN AND SO THAT, EVEN WHEN SAID AUXILIARY SHELVES ARE BEING USED THE ARTICLE OR ARTICLES SUPPORTED THEREON DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE USER GAINING ACCESS TO THE SPACE WHENEVER NECESSARY OR DESIRED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
IN COMBINATION, A VERTICAL STATIONARY SUPPORT WALL HAVING OUTSTANDING HANGER HOOKS, A READILY ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE RACK COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL SHELF HAVING A REARWARDLY POSITIONED EDGE PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING VERTICAL FLANGE, SAID FLANGE HAVING LOOP MEMBERS ON A REARWARD SIDE PROVIDING KEEPERS, THE LATTER BEING DETACHABLY CONNECTIBLE WITH SAID HOOKS AND SERVING TO REMOVABLY SUSPEND THE RACK ON THE WALL, TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS PROVIDED ALONG THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID SHELF, A HOUSING MOUNTED ATOP THE FORWARD EDGE PORTION OF SAID SHELF AND ENCLOSING SAID TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS, SAID HOUSING HAVING A REAR VERTICAL WALL RISING VERTICALLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID SHELF AND CONFRONTING AND SPACED FORWARDLY OF AND PARALLEL TO SAID FLANGE AND COOPERATING THEREWITH IN PROVIDING AN ARTICLE STORING SPACE BETWEEN SAID WALL AND FLANGE, SAID SHELF BEING PROVIDED AT OPPOSITE ENDS BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID HOUSING WITH DEPENDING STEPLIKE AUXILIARY SHELVES, SAID TOP SURFACE OF SAID AUXILIARY SHELVES HAVING CORRUGATIONS AND BEING DISPOSED IN A PLANE BELOW THE PLANE OF THE TOP OF THE MAIN SHELF AND PERMITTING THE COOPERATING OPEN END PORTIONS OF SAID ARTICLE STORING SPACE TO REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTEDLY OPEN AND SO THAT, EVEN WHEN SAID AUXILIARY SHELVES ARE BEING USED THE ARTICLE OR ARTICLES SUPPORTED THEREON DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE USER GAINING ACCESS TO THE SPACE WHENEVER NECESSARY OR DESIRED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |