US3833149A
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Hand lotion dispensing device
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A hand lotion dispensing device comprises a housing having a coin slot formed therein, a viewing window therein and a lotion opening therein. Atransparent container of hand lotion in the housing has an opening therein at the lotion opening of the housing. The container is positioned at the viewing window to permit visual observation of the level of lotion in the container. A valve at the opening of the container controls the supply of hand lotion from the container via the opening. A coin meter in the housing opens at the coin slot of the housing and is coupled to the valve for controlling the operation of the valve upon the supply of a coin to the coin meter.
Inventors
- 👤 P Iozzio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:42
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F15/00; G07F15/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A hand lotion dispensing device, comprising A housing having a coin slot formed therein, a viewing window therein and a lotion opening therein, the viewing window comprising a substantiaLly elongated slot; A transparent container of hand lotion in the housing having an opening therein at the lotion opening of the housing, the container being positioned at the viewing window to permit visual observation of the level of lotion in the container, the viewing window extending substantially lengthwise of the container; valve means at the opening of the container for controlling the supply of hand lotion from the container via the opening; coin metering means in the housing opening at the coin slot of the housing and coupled to the valve means for controlling the operation of the valve means upon the supply of a coin to the coin metering means; orifice adjusting means in the housing at the opening of the container for adjusting the size of the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A hand lotion dispensing device, comprising A housing having a coin slot formed therein, a viewing window therein and a lotion opening therein, the viewing window comprising a substantiaLly elongated slot; A transparent container of hand lotion in the housing having an opening therein at the lotion opening of the housing, the container being positioned at the viewing window to permit visual observation of the level of lotion in the container, the viewing window extending substantially lengthwise of the container; valve means at the opening of the container for controlling the supply of hand lotion from the container via the opening; coin metering means in the housing opening at the coin slot of the housing and coupled to the valve means for controlling the operation of the valve means upon the supply of a coin to the coin metering means; orifice adjusting means in the housing at the opening of the container for adjusting the size of the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hand lotion dispensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coin metering means opens the valve means for a predetermined period upon the supply of a coin thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hand lotion dispensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing has an openable cover thereon for access to the container and coin metering means.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |