US3776773A
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Tissue paper moistening
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-10
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A generally vertical planar member below a roll of toilet tissue paper defines a target area backing a sheet of tissue to be moistened. The vertical member carries a retractable arm which swings out to position a source of liquid for moistening having a nozzle opposite the center of the target area at a distance from the tissue comparable to the tissue width for spraying a sheet of tissue substantially uniformly to wet it without disintegrating it, typically with a mixture of propylene glycol and water.
Inventors
- 👤 J Taft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K2010/3266; A47K2010/3273; A47K2010/328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
Tissue moistening apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for supporting includes a swing-out arm for selectively positioning said nozzle means in a position of nonuse substantially beside said planar means and in a position of use substantially perpendicular to said planar means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of tissue moistening with tissue moistening apparatus comprising planar means adapted for being located below a roll of toilet tissue and defining a target area, a source of a wetting solution, nozzle means for directing an atomized stream of said solution toward the center of said target area, and means for supporting said nozzle means at a distance from said target area comparable to the width of said roll of toilet tissue for coaction with said nozzle means to spray most of said target area with a substantially uniform layer of said solution with the area sprayed confined to being embraced substantially by said planar means, which method includes the steps of directing an atomized conical stream of said wetting solution upon a tissue in said target area for a time interval long enough to wet more than half the tissue area and short enough so that said tissue retains sufficient strength for wiping areas of a human to be cleaned without disintegrating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 3 wherein said solution comprises a mixture including propylene glycol and water with said propylene glycol being substantially 50 + or - 10 percent by volume of said solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 4 wherein said solution comprises chemicals for producing antiseptic characteristics.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 5 wherein said chemicals are from the group consisting of zinc chloride, zinc peroxide, phenol, alcohol, sodium borate, thymol and clove oil and represent less than 15 per cent of said solution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 4 wherein said solution consists of a mixture of the following substances in the following proportions: 50 cc Propylene glycol 40 cc Water 10 cc 5 percent alcohol 10 gm. Zinc chloride 0.05 cc Clove Oil 0.05 cc Cinnamaldehyde 0.55 cc F.C.&C Vegetable coloring
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 3 wherein said measured amount is Substantially one milliliter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 3 and further including the steps of wiping said areas with said tissue thus wet and thereafter wiping said areas with a dry tissue.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method of tissue moistening in accordance with claim 3 and further including the step of wiping said areas with said tissue thus wet.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |