US4039104A
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Wall mounted multiple-unit dispenser with rotary discharge assistants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A multiple-unit dispenser is disclosed including two side-by-side containers having mouths at their upper ends and openings at their lower ends, with a valve at each of the openings for controlling the dispensing of liquid products. A single unitary lid covers both the mouths at the tops of the containers. The containers are both parts of a single, unitary housing which is mounted on a wall bracket. Preferably, the wall bracket has upper and lower fingers which grasp the housing, and the lid has a downwardly extending projection which retains the upper finger of the bracket so that the upper finger cannot be released without removing the lid, thereby locking the housing on the wall bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 John Anthony Mijares, Jr.
- 👤 Ross J. Petrie
- 👤 John Anthony Mijares, Sr.
- 👤 Charles S. Alvarez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/06; A47K5/12; A47K5/1211; A47K5/1214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
In a multiple-unit dispenser including, at least two side-by-side containers having upper and lower ends, said containers having a pair of mouths at said upper ends for filling of said containers with liquids and a pair of openings respectively at said lower ends for discharging said liquids; and valve means for said openings for opening and closing the same; the improvement wherein: said containers are both parts of a single, integral housing; said valve means comprises a pair of rotary valves rotatable in said housing at said openings for opening and closing the same; and said dispenser includes a one-piece lid means removably mounted on both of said mouths for normally closing the same; and wall mounting bracket means for mounting said housing on a wall; said bracket means having an upper portion including a U-shaped, upper spring finger for grasping said housing; said bracket means having a lower portion including a lower finger for grasping said housing; and said lid means having a downwardly extending projection engageable with said upper spring finger for preventing release thereof without removal of said lid means from said mouths, and means for retaining said lid means laterally of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a multiple-unit dispenser including, at least two side-by-side containers having upper and lower ends, said containers having a pair of mouths at said upper ends for filling of said containers with liquids and a pair of openings respectively at said lower ends for discharging said liquids; and valve means for said openings for opening and closing the same; the improvement wherein: said containers are both parts of a single, integral housing; said valve means comprises a pair of rotary valves rotatable in said housing at said openings for opening and closing the same; and said dispenser includes a one-piece lid means removably mounted on both of said mouths for normally closing the same; and wall mounting bracket means for mounting said housing on a wall; said bracket means having an upper portion including a U-shaped, upper spring finger for grasping said housing; said bracket means having a lower portion including a lower finger for grasping said housing; and said lid means having a downwardly extending projection engageable with said upper spring finger for preventing release thereof without removal of said lid means from said mouths, and means for retaining said lid means laterally of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 1 in which: said upper spring finger has a groove therein; and said housing has a partition dividing the same into said pair of containers; said partition being received in said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 2 in which: said housing has a lower rib; and said lower finger has a groove therein receiving said rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 3 in which: said rotary valve means each has a detent means holding the respective valve means in a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 4 in which: each of said detent means is received in said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 5 in which: each of said rotary valve means include a valve member having a circular rotor; and a knob on said rotor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dispenser as claimed in claim 6 in which: said knob has a position indicating rib.
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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |