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Supplemental sheet-dispensing device for a toilet-tissue dispenser
Assignee: Hygiene Systems Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-26
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A compact auxiliary device providing wetted or self-wetting sheets for releasable proximate mounting in conjunction with a conventional toilet-tissue dispenser of dry sheets; comprises an inexpensive container or magazine component pre-loaded with the supplemental sheets. The magazine can be snapped into functional position rapidly. It serves an improved health care and cleanliness function.
Inventors
- 👤 P Boone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/40; A47K2010/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A compact auxiliary device attached to toilet-tissue mounting means for providing supplemental sheet material adapted to use in wetted condition and comprising: an elongated container component for containing and supplying said supplemental sheet material, said sheet material being thus contained in a wetted condition; means forming at least one aperture of given characteristics in wall portions of said container component for enabling access to said supplemental sheet material; a pair of supporting members mounting said container component therebetween; means providing releasable attachment of said container component at opposite end-wall portions thereof to given portions of said supporting members; means for providing a given fixed position of said container component rotationally about an axis intersecting said opposite endwall portions to maintain said supplemental sheet material disposed correctly within said container component and to position said aperture thereof correctly for access to said sheet material; and openable closure means identified with said aperture means to permit withdrawal of said wetted sheet material when opened and a substantial hermetic seal thereat when closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A compact auxiliary device attached to toilet-tissue mounting means for providing supplemental sheet material adapted to use in wetted condition and comprising: an elongated container component for containing and supplying said supplemental sheet material, said sheet material being thus contained in a wetted condition; means forming at least one aperture of given characteristics in wall portions of said container component for enabling access to said supplemental sheet material; a pair of supporting members mounting said container component therebetween; means providing releasable attachment of said container component at opposite end-wall portions thereof to given portions of said supporting members; means for providing a given fixed position of said container component rotationally about an axis intersecting said opposite endwall portions to maintain said supplemental sheet material disposed correctly within said container component and to position said aperture thereof correctly for access to said sheet material; and openable closure means identified with said aperture means to permit withdrawal of said wetted sheet material when opened and a substantial hermetic seal thereat when closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for releasable attachment of said container component and supPorting members comprises protuberant means identified with one of said container component and said supporting members and recessed means identified with the other, said means being of a mating conformation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein a roll of said wetted sheet material is disposed generally horizontally in said container component and is peeled from the outside of the roll through said aperture means which extends longitudinally of the container component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein a roll of said wetted sheet material is disposed generally vertically in said container component and is peeled from the inside of the roll and withdrawn through said aperture means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure means is of a substantially self-sealing type and includes at least a resilient, stretchable, rubber-like element having a central opening of appreciable dimensions when stretched.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein a strip of adhesive tape providing a heremetic seal is initially positioned across said aperture means, a leading portion of said sheet material being attached to said adhesive tape whereby, when the latter is stripped away, said leading portion of sheet material is adapted to be grasped manually for withdrawal of following portions of said sheet material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein a pair of said protuberant and recessed means identified with one of said container component and supporting members are mounted on resilient members manually actuatable for engagement with and disengagement from a pair of complementary means identified with the other of said container component and supporting members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said protuberant means is in the form of slidable detent means manually actuatable and identified with said supporting members and wherein said recessed means is in the form of a socket identified with said container component.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 8 wherein said detent means are biased for movement toward said socket by spring means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein is included a pair of insert elements which include unitary socket portions and protuberant stud portions for introduction between and interengagement of said container component and said supporting members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said mating conformation means comprises flat surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting members are in the form of a pair of bracket members projecting forwardly from and unitary with the body member of a toilet-tissue dispenser, each of the bracket members having a bore formed therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting members are in the form of a pair of interconnected arm members constituting a yoke-like frame, the container component being attached thereto, releasably, adjacent to given extremities of the arm members, the other extremities thereof being formed for a given releasable attachment to support means of said toilet-tissue mounting means whereby the yoke-like frame is fixedly disposed in a given direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as defined in claim 13 wherein said yoke-like frame depends from said support means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein are included means for establishing the depending direction of said yoke-like frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as defined in claim 13 wherein said other extremities of said arm members are formed for releasable attachment to given portions of a spindle carrying a roll of toilet tissue.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 13 wherein said other extremities of said arm members are formed angularly into clamping means for releasable attachment to said support means of the toilet-tissue mounting means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 14 wherein said support means of the toilet-tissue mounting means include a pair of bracket members each having a bore formed therein.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device as defined in claim 18 wheRein is included a pair of inserts each having a stud portion in said bore and a socket portion for reception of a portion of said spindle, and wherein said other extremities of said arm members are formed for releasably engaging the exterior surfaces of said inserts which form said sockets therewithin.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said means for providing a fixed position of said container component about said axis comprises engaging mating surfaces of said protuberant and recessed means identified with said releasable attachment means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said container component includes means forming an aperture for entrance to the interior thereof and a releasable tight-fitting cover providing a hermetic seal for said aperture means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said container component is composed of a relatively inexpensive plastic material, is adapted to formation by an injection molding method of manufacture to render it relatively inexpensive, and is adapted to be discarded after exhaustion of its contents.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said container component is supplied pre-loaded with said sheet material and is adapted to releasable snap-in attachment to said supporting members.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein is included a supplemental positioning pin integral with one of said container component and a supporting member and a mating perforation formed in the other.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said wetted sheet material is in the form of a roll and is mounted for rotation in said container component.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
162 words
For use with toilet-tissue mounting means for providing supplemental wetted sheet material comprising: an elongated container component; a supply of supplemental wetted sheet material predeterminedly positioned in said container component; means forming at least one aperture of given characteristics in wall portions of said container component for enabling access to said supplemental sheet material; means for providing releasable attachment of said container component at predetermined opposite end-wall portions thereof to a pair of supporting members attached to said toilet-tissue mounting means; means for providing a given fixed position of said container component rotationally about an axis intersecting said opposite end-wall portions to maintain said supplemental sheet material disposed correctly within said container component for storage and supply purposes and to position said aperture means thereof correctly for access to and removal of said sheet material; and openable closure means identified with said aperture means to permit withdrawal of said wetted sheet material when opened and a substantial hermetic seal thereat when closed.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
162 words
For use with toilet-tissue mounting means for providing supplemental wetted sheet material comprising: an elongated container component; a supply of supplemental wetted sheet material predeterminedly positioned in said container component; means forming at least one aperture of given characteristics in wall portions of said container component for enabling access to said supplemental sheet material; means for providing releasable attachment of said container component at predetermined opposite end-wall portions thereof to a pair of supporting members attached to said toilet-tissue mounting means; means for providing a given fixed position of said container component rotationally about an axis intersecting said opposite end-wall portions to maintain said supplemental sheet material disposed correctly within said container component for storage and supply purposes and to position said aperture means thereof correctly for access to and removal of said sheet material; and openable closure means identified with said aperture means to permit withdrawal of said wetted sheet material when opened and a substantial hermetic seal thereat when closed.
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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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |