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US3860147A
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Dental hygiene dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-10
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A dental hygiene dispenser mountable on a wall for dispensing a dentifrice onto a toothbrush. Modules suitable for holding cups, toothbrushes, and the like, are attachable to the dispenser as by hooks and mating openings. A collapsible dentifrice tube is arranged in a discharge element and engaged by a pair of rollers rotatably mounted on a carriage having portions threadingly engaging threaded rods turnable by a mechanism including gear wheels affixed to the threaded rods and racks associated with the gear wheels. The racks are pivotally mounted on a slidable support member having a projection extending through a slot in the dispenser housing arranged extending away from the discharge element. Movement of the projection as by a toothbrush turns the threaded rods and discharges dentifrice onto the toothbrush. The racks ride over the gear wheels against the bias of one spring as another spring returns the support member to its rest position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Vessio
- 👤 Frank E Valeri
- 👤 George M Leask
- 👤 Richard W Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28; B65D35/285; A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In a dispenser having means for mounting a collapsible container and means for engaging a container and selectively dispensing a material from same, the engaging means including a mechanism for changing linear motion to rotary motion, the improvement wherein the mechanism includes a pair of rotatably mounted gear wheels, a support member slidably mounted and arranged for reciprocating movement, a pair of racks pivotally mounted on the support member and arranged for engaging the gear wheels, and means for resiliently biasing the racks against the gear wheels, the racks engaging and turning the gear wheels in one direction of movement of the support member and riding over the gear wheels in the return direction of movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a dispenser having means for mounting a collapsible container and means for engaging a container and selectively dispensing a material from same, the engaging means including a mechanism for changing linear motion to rotary motion, the improvement wherein the mechanism includes a pair of rotatably mounted gear wheels, a support member slidably mounted and arranged for reciprocating movement, a pair of racks pivotally mounted on the support member and arranged for engaging the gear wheels, and means for resiliently biasing the racks against the gear wheels, the racks engaging and turning the gear wheels in one direction of movement of the support member and riding over the gear wheels in the return direction of movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the engaging means further includes a pair of threaded rods arranged in a plane, a pair of rollers arranged extending between the threaded rods and embracing a container, a carriage having a pair of threaded hole portions each arranged in threaded engagement with a respective threaded rod, and a bracket portion arranged for connecting adjacent ends of the rollers to the threaded hole portions, and the threaded rods connected to the gear wheels for rotation therewith and thereby for selectively moving the rollers in a plane parallel to the threaded rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure as defined in claim 2, wherein the mounting means includes a frame, and a material discharge element mounted on the frame and arranged for receiving a discharge portion of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A structure as defined in claim 3, wherein the collapsible container is a dentifrice tube, the frame is provided with a slot extending from the discharge nozzle, and the supporting member is provided with a projection arranged extending through the slot for being engaged by a toothbrush and moved in a direction turning the threaded rods to deposit a quantity of dentifrice on the toothbrush.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, wherein the turning means further includes means for biasing the support member toward a rest position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the turning means further includes means for biasing the support member toward a rest position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the mounting means includes a frame, and a material discharge element mounted on the frame and arranged for receiving a discharge portion of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A structure as defined in claim 2, wherein the collapsible container is a dentifrice tube, the frame is provided with a slot extending from the discharge nozzle, and the supporting member is provided with a projection arRanged extending through the slot for being engaged by a toothbrush and moved in a direction turning the threaded rods to deposit a quantity of dentifrice on the toothbrush.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
183 words
A dental hygiene dispenser system, comprising, in combination: a. a dentifrice dispenser provided with means for mounting same on a wall, the dispenser including: i. means for mounting a collapsible dentifrice container; and ii. means for engaging the container and selectively dispensing a dentifrice from same, the engaging means including a mechanism for changing linear motion to rotary motion, the improvement wherein the mechanism includes a pair of rotatably mounted gear wheels, a support member slidably mounted and arranged for reciprocating movement, a pair of racks pivotally mounted on the support member and arranged for engaging the gear wheels, and means for resiliently biasing the racks against the gear wheels, the racks engaging and turning the gear wheels in one direction of movement of the support member and riding over the gear wheels in the return direction of movement; and b. means for attaching accessory modules to the dentifrice dispenser, the attaching means including a hook provided on one of the dispenser and a module, and an opening arranged for receiving the hook provided on the other of the dispenser and a module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
183 words
A dental hygiene dispenser system, comprising, in combination: a. a dentifrice dispenser provided with means for mounting same on a wall, the dispenser including: i. means for mounting a collapsible dentifrice container; and ii. means for engaging the container and selectively dispensing a dentifrice from same, the engaging means including a mechanism for changing linear motion to rotary motion, the improvement wherein the mechanism includes a pair of rotatably mounted gear wheels, a support member slidably mounted and arranged for reciprocating movement, a pair of racks pivotally mounted on the support member and arranged for engaging the gear wheels, and means for resiliently biasing the racks against the gear wheels, the racks engaging and turning the gear wheels in one direction of movement of the support member and riding over the gear wheels in the return direction of movement; and b. means for attaching accessory modules to the dentifrice dispenser, the attaching means including a hook provided on one of the dispenser and a module, and an opening arranged for receiving the hook provided on the other of the dispenser and a module.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |