US3799467A
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Toilet tissue holder and shelf combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-11
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A toilet tissue holder and utility shelf device has a flat body portion removably attached by supporting means in a vertical position on the side wall of a flush tank or on another vertical support adjacent the bowl of a toilet with a holding means for a roll of tissue and a utility shelf provided on the outer face of the body portion and suitably projecting therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 A Bauman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/3836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
284 words
A one-piece toilet tissue holder and shelf combination comprising a substantially flat body portion adapted to be vertically oriented in relation to a side wall of a flush tank or the like, said body portion having an upper end portion and a lower end portion and having an outer and inner face, a hook integrally formed on the upper end portion and having a horizontal leg portion projecting rearwardly from the body portion and a vertical leg portion formed on the horizontal leg portion and disposed in spaced parallel relation with the inner face of the body portion, a shelf projecting outwardly from the front face of the body portion and arranged normal thereto and disposed adjacent the lower end portion of the body portion, means integrally formed on the outer face for supporting a roll of toilet tissue for rotation of said roll in dispensing sheets of tissue therefrom, said means comprising a hollow arcuate portion which receives the roll of tissue, said hollow arcuate portion having a pair of side walls for retaining said roll of tissue against axial movement relative to the arcuate portion when the roll of tissue is rotated, said arcuate portion having a forward rim portion at the lower extremity which extends partly upwardly so as to serve as a stop means against pulling said roll of tissue from within said arcuate portion when tension is placed upon the tissue being dispensed from said roll and said shelf being spaced downwardly from the lowermost portion of the arcuate tissue holding portion so as to permit a spare roll of tissue to be vertically placed on end thereon without encroaching upon the outer peripheral portion of said arcuate portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
284 words
A one-piece toilet tissue holder and shelf combination comprising a substantially flat body portion adapted to be vertically oriented in relation to a side wall of a flush tank or the like, said body portion having an upper end portion and a lower end portion and having an outer and inner face, a hook integrally formed on the upper end portion and having a horizontal leg portion projecting rearwardly from the body portion and a vertical leg portion formed on the horizontal leg portion and disposed in spaced parallel relation with the inner face of the body portion, a shelf projecting outwardly from the front face of the body portion and arranged normal thereto and disposed adjacent the lower end portion of the body portion, means integrally formed on the outer face for supporting a roll of toilet tissue for rotation of said roll in dispensing sheets of tissue therefrom, said means comprising a hollow arcuate portion which receives the roll of tissue, said hollow arcuate portion having a pair of side walls for retaining said roll of tissue against axial movement relative to the arcuate portion when the roll of tissue is rotated, said arcuate portion having a forward rim portion at the lower extremity which extends partly upwardly so as to serve as a stop means against pulling said roll of tissue from within said arcuate portion when tension is placed upon the tissue being dispensed from said roll and said shelf being spaced downwardly from the lowermost portion of the arcuate tissue holding portion so as to permit a spare roll of tissue to be vertically placed on end thereon without encroaching upon the outer peripheral portion of said arcuate portion.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |