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US4058354A
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Storage container for rolls of toilet tissues
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-17
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1995-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A toilet tissue roll container consists of elongated front and rear walls connected between opposed side walls. A pair of end closures are provided to seal the top and bottom of the container. The container is divided into compartments. At least one segment of the front wall is pivotable to provide access to one of the compartments. A pair of end extension flaps are secured to the top wall and are bendable into a plane parallel to said top wall, each of the end extension flaps being provided with means which are cooperable with mating means associated with an external surface for mounting of the container in a predetermined location.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadeusz Powaska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/16; A47K10/18; A47K10/22; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/3809; A47K10/3827; A47K2010/3253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A toilet tissue roll storage container, comprising a pair of elongated spaced parallel side walls, a rear wall connected between said side walls, a front wall connected between said side walls in opposed relation to said rear wall, and top and bottom end closures, at least one pivotable closure member forming a section of said front wall pivotable to provide access to the interior of the container, a pair of integrally formed extension flaps secured at their respective bases to the top of the container, each of said flaps being bendable between a plane parallel to the top wall of the container and an extended vertical position and having means thereon cooperable with mating means associated with an external surface for mounting of said container in a predetermined location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A toilet tissue roll storage container, comprising a pair of elongated spaced parallel side walls, a rear wall connected between said side walls, a front wall connected between said side walls in opposed relation to said rear wall, and top and bottom end closures, at least one pivotable closure member forming a section of said front wall pivotable to provide access to the interior of the container, a pair of integrally formed extension flaps secured at their respective bases to the top of the container, each of said flaps being bendable between a plane parallel to the top wall of the container and an extended vertical position and having means thereon cooperable with mating means associated with an external surface for mounting of said container in a predetermined location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A storage container according to claim 1, wherein the walls thereof are dimensioned in length so as to provide from four to eight compartments of substantially equal length, said pivotable closure member being pivotable to provide access to one of said compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A storage container according to claim 2, wherein said pivotable closure member is secured pivotably so as to provide access to the lowermost of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A storage container according to claim 2, wherein one of the upper compartments is provided in the front wall thereof with a serrated opening for the withdrawal therefrom of wet towels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A storage container according to claim 4, wherein said one upper compartment for the dispensing of wet towels is removable from the storage container, said storage container being provided with a recess therein dimensioned to receive said compartment, a retaining flange being formed on the container for guiding said dispensing compartment into proper position within the storage container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A storage container according to claim 2, wherein the uppermost compartment is provided with a pivotable closure member for gaining access to the interior thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A storage container according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said side walls is provided with first securing means cooperable with second securing means carried by a waste container whereby said waste container may be detachably affixed to said toilet tissue container to form a combination unit therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A storage container according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said front and side walls is formed at least partially of a material through which one can see to determine the number of toilet tissue rolls stored therewithin.
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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) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |