US3955922A
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Sterilizer for bathroom articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-06
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A sterilizer for bathroom articles for toothbrushes, dentures, combs, hairbrushes and the like comprises a box having a hinged lid with a mirror on the underside of the lid. A removable foraminous tray is supported above the bottom of the box and the items to be sterilized are placed thereon. A container of volatile disinfectant is disposed beneath the tray, as are also a fan and a plurality of ultra-violet lights. The mirror serves both as a vanity mirror and as a reflector to augment the action of the ultra-violet lights. The lights and the fan are in series so that the fan motor ballasts the lights.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Roy Ellihue Moulthrop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/02; A61L2/08; A61L2/10; A61L9/00; A61L9/16; A61L9/18; A61L9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A sterilizer for bathroom articles comprising a box having a hinged lid, a removable foraminous tray supported by the box beneath the lid for support of articles to be sterilized on the tray between the tray and the lid when the lid is closed, an electric fan in the box beneath the tray, at least one germicidal lamp in the box beneath the tray, a mirror on the underside of said lid, said mirror serving as a vanity mirror when said lid is raised and serving to reflect ultra-violet rays from said germicidal lamp downward onto the upper sides of articles resting on the tray when the lid is closed, and apertures through opposite side walls of said box, said apertures serving on the one hand as handgrips to manipulate the box, and on the other hand as ventilating holes to permit the egress of ozone from the box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A sterilizer for bathroom articles comprising a box having a hinged lid, a removable foraminous tray supported by the box beneath the lid for support of articles to be sterilized on the tray between the tray and the lid when the lid is closed, an electric fan in the box beneath the tray, at least one germicidal lamp in the box beneath the tray, a mirror on the underside of said lid, said mirror serving as a vanity mirror when said lid is raised and serving to reflect ultra-violet rays from said germicidal lamp downward onto the upper sides of articles resting on the tray when the lid is closed, and apertures through opposite side walls of said box, said apertures serving on the one hand as handgrips to manipulate the box, and on the other hand as ventilating holes to permit the egress of ozone from the box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A sterilizer as claimed in claim 1, and a vertical partition between said container on the one hand and said fan and at least one lamp on the other hand, the tray resting on the upper edge of the partition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sterilizer as claimed in claim 1, said tray having upstanding foraminous flanges that cover the inner sides of said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sterilizer as claimed in claim 1, and a container of volatile disinfectant in the box beneath the tray.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |