US4074872A
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Emergency bathroom tissue holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-20
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-12-20
Abstract
Abstract An L-shaped bracket has a hook on its upper end for hanging the bracket on the upper edge of the wall of a toilet tank. An upstanding pin on the lower end of the bracket holds a spare roll of bathroom tissue. The pin is colored a brilliant fluorescent red so as to be conspicuous when there is no roll of paper on the pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Marshall, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/3836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An emergency bathroom tissue holder comprising an L-shaped bracket having a vertical leg with transverse slots and a horizontal leg outstanding from the lower end of said vertical leg, a vertical upstanding pin on said horizontal leg for holding a roll of paper on said horizontal leg, a hook on the upper end of said vertical leg for hanging the holder on the upper edge of the wall of a toilet tank, and a hinge connecting said horizontal leg to said vertical leg, said hinge comprising a pair of right angle tongues on said horizontal leg having pivotal movement in said slots in said vertical leg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An emergency bathroom tissue holder comprising an L-shaped bracket having a vertical leg with transverse slots and a horizontal leg outstanding from the lower end of said vertical leg, a vertical upstanding pin on said horizontal leg for holding a roll of paper on said horizontal leg, a hook on the upper end of said vertical leg for hanging the holder on the upper edge of the wall of a toilet tank, and a hinge connecting said horizontal leg to said vertical leg, said hinge comprising a pair of right angle tongues on said horizontal leg having pivotal movement in said slots in said vertical leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A holder as defined in claim 1, said bracket being formed from to two flat strips of material with said horizontal legs outstanding from one face of said vertical leg and said hook outstanding from the opposite face of said vertical leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A holder as defined in claim 2, said hook comprising a U-shaped bend in the upper end of said strip of material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder as defined in claim 3, said pin including means exhibiting a striking appearance so as to be conspicuous and attract attention when there is no roll of paper on the pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder as defined in claim 4, said means comprising a distinctive coloration such as brilliant fluorescent red.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as defined in claim 1, said tongues bearing against the back side of said vertical leg to limit said pivotal movement in operative position.
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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |