US3848822A
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Dispensing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-04
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A compact dispensing device supplanting the conventional spindle or shaft bearing a roll of toilet-tissue by a drum-like element and releasable mounting means therefor. The device provides both means for rotatably bearing the roll of toilet-tissue and storage and dispensing means for any of a plurality of toilet accessories. It enables the use of a standard toilet-tissue dispenser without necessitating any basic modification thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 P Boone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S242/00; Y10S242/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A roll-supporting, storage and dispensing device for attachment to supporT members of a conventional roll-type paper or the like dispenser, said device being adapted to serve in place of the usual roll-supporting means and comprising: a hollow cylindrical drum-like element forming therewithin a storage and dispensing chamber and being adapted to slidable mounting thereon of the core of a roll of said paper so as to allow free rotation of the latter, said drum-like element having at least one end-portion including aperture means formed therein permitting ready access to material contained within the interior area of said element and the removal at will of said material from said area through said end portion; a pair of engaging means integral with given portions of said drum-like element at least one of which is radially offset from the longitudinal axis of said element so as to be adjacent to and integral with a peripheral end portion thereof; a pair of mounting elements for releasably supporting said drumlike element, each of said mounting elements being attached at one end portion to said dispenser support members and at an other end portion being so formed as to releasably engage said engaging means of the drum-like element, said radially-offset engaging means of the drum-like element and said other formed end portion of the mounting element when engaged therewith being so disposed transversely to the side of said end-portion of the drum-like element embodying said aperture means as to permit unrestricted access thereto and ready removal of material through that end of the drum-like element, and means fixing said drum-like element against movement during removal of said paper and material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A roll-supporting, storage and dispensing device for attachment to supporT members of a conventional roll-type paper or the like dispenser, said device being adapted to serve in place of the usual roll-supporting means and comprising: a hollow cylindrical drum-like element forming therewithin a storage and dispensing chamber and being adapted to slidable mounting thereon of the core of a roll of said paper so as to allow free rotation of the latter, said drum-like element having at least one end-portion including aperture means formed therein permitting ready access to material contained within the interior area of said element and the removal at will of said material from said area through said end portion; a pair of engaging means integral with given portions of said drum-like element at least one of which is radially offset from the longitudinal axis of said element so as to be adjacent to and integral with a peripheral end portion thereof; a pair of mounting elements for releasably supporting said drumlike element, each of said mounting elements being attached at one end portion to said dispenser support members and at an other end portion being so formed as to releasably engage said engaging means of the drum-like element, said radially-offset engaging means of the drum-like element and said other formed end portion of the mounting element when engaged therewith being so disposed transversely to the side of said end-portion of the drum-like element embodying said aperture means as to permit unrestricted access thereto and ready removal of material through that end of the drum-like element, and means fixing said drum-like element against movement during removal of said paper and material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one end of said drum-like element is substantially closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one end of said drum-like element is substantially open and wherein said engaging means integral therewith is so positioned as to substantially avoid obstruction of said open end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein is included a hermetic cover for said drum-like element at one end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said drum-like element is heremetic, includes self-sealing exit aperture means at said end portion, and contains pre-wetted sheet material, a leader of which is so closely engaged by said aperture means as to maintain the wetness of said sheet material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said drum-like element contains individually hermetically packaged sheet material and includes access means thereto aligned with said end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein each said support member has a bore formed therein at facing surfaces and wherein said one end portion of each of said mounting elements is in the form of a stud-like component adapted to be firmly seated in one of the bores.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein one of said engaging means integral with the drum-like element and said formed end portion of the mounting element is a projecting stud-like means and the other a mating socket-like means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting elements comprise a pair of arms including and interconnecting said end portions thereof, at least one of which is flexible.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 9 wherein said arms include forwardly-extending portions to increase the spacing of said roll of paper from the body portion of said paper dispenser.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 10 wherein said arms include overturned portions for bearing against support members of the paper dispenser to prevent pivotal movement of said mounting elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said drum-like element includes a slide element for withdrawal of and convenient access to contents of said drum-like element through said aperture means thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said pair of mounting elements includes a spring-loaded slidable stud element mounTed in a channel formed in means substantially integral with said dispenser support member which is adapted to insertion in a socket element integral with the drum-like element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting elements include a pair of insert components adapted to insertion in a pair of bores formed in said support members and a spring-loaded telescoping shaft interconnecting said insert components.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said drum-like element is adapted to contain a pressurized container releasably carrying a cleansing liquid for dispensal in spray form.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
190 words
For use with a roll of paper material or the like mounted on a core of given inner diameter and length and dispenser support means therefor, a device comprising: a cylindrical drum-like element having a smooth outer surface, a given length and an outside diameter less than said inner diameter of the core enabling mounting of said drum-like element within said core whereby said core and paper material thereon are adapted for rotation on said drum-like element; means incorporated with said drum-like element for predeterminedly containing therewithin and enabling a given release through an open end portion thereof of at least one item supplemental to the use of said paper material; and a plurality of means integral with said drum-like element at least one of which is a rotation prevention contributing means which is offset radially from the longitudinal axis of said element and adjacent to the periphery thereof for so releasably attaching said drum-like element to supporting means therefor connecting with said dispenser support means that said open end portion through which access to said item is provided is substantially clear of obstruction by said supporting and attaching means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
190 words
For use with a roll of paper material or the like mounted on a core of given inner diameter and length and dispenser support means therefor, a device comprising: a cylindrical drum-like element having a smooth outer surface, a given length and an outside diameter less than said inner diameter of the core enabling mounting of said drum-like element within said core whereby said core and paper material thereon are adapted for rotation on said drum-like element; means incorporated with said drum-like element for predeterminedly containing therewithin and enabling a given release through an open end portion thereof of at least one item supplemental to the use of said paper material; and a plurality of means integral with said drum-like element at least one of which is a rotation prevention contributing means which is offset radially from the longitudinal axis of said element and adjacent to the periphery thereof for so releasably attaching said drum-like element to supporting means therefor connecting with said dispenser support means that said open end portion through which access to said item is provided is substantially clear of obstruction by said supporting and attaching means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 16 wherein said roll of paper material is supplied with said drum-like element pre-mounted in said core thereof to constitute a single entity.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 16 wherein said drum-like element is supplied pre-loaded with said supplemental item.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as defined in claim 18 wherein said drum-like element is pre-inserted in said core of the roll of paper material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
125 words
A drum-like element for use with a roll of material such as a paper mounted on a core of given internal diameter, said element comprising: cylindrical wall means having a smooth outer surface and an outside diameter predeterminedly less than said internal diameter of said core so that said core and said paper thereon are adapted to rotate freely thereon; end-wall means forming with said cylindrical wall means an internal chamber; means providing access into and egress from said chamber through an aperture formed at one end thereof; and rotation prevention contributing means offset radially from the longitudinal axis of said drum-like element at said aperture end and adjacent to the periphery thereof for releasably attaching said element to mounting means for supporting said element.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
125 words
A drum-like element for use with a roll of material such as a paper mounted on a core of given internal diameter, said element comprising: cylindrical wall means having a smooth outer surface and an outside diameter predeterminedly less than said internal diameter of said core so that said core and said paper thereon are adapted to rotate freely thereon; end-wall means forming with said cylindrical wall means an internal chamber; means providing access into and egress from said chamber through an aperture formed at one end thereof; and rotation prevention contributing means offset radially from the longitudinal axis of said drum-like element at said aperture end and adjacent to the periphery thereof for releasably attaching said element to mounting means for supporting said element.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
An element as defined in claim 20 wherein means for supplemental use is contained in said chamber in alignment with and adapted to release through said aperture.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |