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US3986677A
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Toilet paper-holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-26
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1995-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A toilet-paper dispenser which has particular utility in public lavatories. The dispenser contains a holder for a first toilet roll which is presently being used as well as a compartment for a second replacement roll. When the toilet paper on the first roll is exhausted, a handle is pushed which automatically ejects the spent toilet roll shaft and simultaneously mounts the replacement roll for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Ootaki
- 👤 Isamu Takada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
299 words
A paper dispenser allowing automatic ejection of spent paper roll shafts and replacing the old shafts with new rolls, comprising: holder body means having two side members and front and back members for holding at least two rolls of paper vertically with respect to one another, said holder body means including two first apertures, one each of which are disposed in the bottom portion of each of said side members opposite from each other; supporting means inserted through said front member to the inside of said holder body means for supporting at least one roll of paper; handle means projecting from said supporting means outside of said holder body means for actuating the ejection of the old rolls and their replacement with new rolls, a portion of each side of said handle means being bent at right angles and each said side being provided with a second aperture which corresponds to one of said first apertures; two rings, each of which pass through one of said first and the corresponding one of said second apertures, thereby allowing said handle means and said supporting means to rotate; and paper holder means inserted in and abutting each of said two rings for retaining a roll of paper, said paper holder means including a spring means for allowing axial movement of said paper holder means in response to the activation of said handle means; whereby, when said handle means is depressed, said paper holder means are forced apart allowing the spent paper roll shaft to be ejected and, simultaneously, said supporting means allows a new roll to be released, and, when said handle means is released, said paper holder means is returned to its original position by the force of said spring means to hold the new roll of paper in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
299 words
A paper dispenser allowing automatic ejection of spent paper roll shafts and replacing the old shafts with new rolls, comprising: holder body means having two side members and front and back members for holding at least two rolls of paper vertically with respect to one another, said holder body means including two first apertures, one each of which are disposed in the bottom portion of each of said side members opposite from each other; supporting means inserted through said front member to the inside of said holder body means for supporting at least one roll of paper; handle means projecting from said supporting means outside of said holder body means for actuating the ejection of the old rolls and their replacement with new rolls, a portion of each side of said handle means being bent at right angles and each said side being provided with a second aperture which corresponds to one of said first apertures; two rings, each of which pass through one of said first and the corresponding one of said second apertures, thereby allowing said handle means and said supporting means to rotate; and paper holder means inserted in and abutting each of said two rings for retaining a roll of paper, said paper holder means including a spring means for allowing axial movement of said paper holder means in response to the activation of said handle means; whereby, when said handle means is depressed, said paper holder means are forced apart allowing the spent paper roll shaft to be ejected and, simultaneously, said supporting means allows a new roll to be released, and, when said handle means is released, said paper holder means is returned to its original position by the force of said spring means to hold the new roll of paper in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said front and back members are shorter than said side members and wherein said side members terminate at the bottom in substantially semi-circular plates in which said first apertures are provided.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 1 wherein each of said rings is provided with at least one slot and said paper holder means includes two shaft holders, each having a frusto-conical portion at one end and a cylindrical portion at the other end, said cylindrical portion provided with the same number of pins as the number of said slots in each of said rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 3 further including a pair of symmetrically positioned obliquely cut guide walls encircling a portion of each of said second apertures and wherein said paper holder means further includes two cylindrical covers abutting the cylindrical portion of each of said shaft holders, each of said cylindrical covers having a narrow slot encircling approximately one quarter of its periphery and cooperating with said guide walls and said pins for releasing the spent paper roll and allowing said paper holder means to retain a new roll of paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 1 wherein the end of said supporting means inserted in said holder body means is slightly curved upward.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 1 wherein tissue paper is dispensed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A paper dispenser according to claim 1 further including an ashtray on the top of said holder body means.
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) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |