US4125206A
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Tooth paste dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-09
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Granted: 1978-11-14
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Expires: 1996-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for containing and dispensing a selected amount of the contents within a tube. A box mounted to a plaque within the box is the transverse drive means that drives a carriage vertically. The carriage consists of a roller with horizontally adjusting means.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby R. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube comprising: (a) a plaque for mounting on a wall having at least one protruding slot for receiving a hook support; (b) a container housing for a collapsible dispensing tube having at least one hook fixed to a side thereof adapted to engage said protruding slot for support on said plaque (c) said container having front, back, and side walls, and top and bottom walls; (d) said side, top and bottom walls forming two halves of said container and being hingedly connected for access thereto; (e) flexible dispensing tube mounting and dispensing means provided in said container; (f) said tube mounting means including spring clip means at the top of said container and aperture means in the bottom wall of said container; (g) said dispensing means including a vertically mounted threaded drive rod driven by a sliding actuator engaging a gear fixed to said threaded drive rod, and a (h) vertically movable carriage structure disposed in said container including a vertically threaded central opening threadedly receiving said drive rod, a roller engaging said vertically disposed tube, and roller bearing means adjustable by threaded screw means in a horizontal plane within slots in said carriage to vary the roller pressure against the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube comprising: (a) a plaque for mounting on a wall having at least one protruding slot for receiving a hook support; (b) a container housing for a collapsible dispensing tube having at least one hook fixed to a side thereof adapted to engage said protruding slot for support on said plaque (c) said container having front, back, and side walls, and top and bottom walls; (d) said side, top and bottom walls forming two halves of said container and being hingedly connected for access thereto; (e) flexible dispensing tube mounting and dispensing means provided in said container; (f) said tube mounting means including spring clip means at the top of said container and aperture means in the bottom wall of said container; (g) said dispensing means including a vertically mounted threaded drive rod driven by a sliding actuator engaging a gear fixed to said threaded drive rod, and a (h) vertically movable carriage structure disposed in said container including a vertically threaded central opening threadedly receiving said drive rod, a roller engaging said vertically disposed tube, and roller bearing means adjustable by threaded screw means in a horizontal plane within slots in said carriage to vary the roller pressure against the tube.
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) | 1981-11-13 | 1982-05-15 | 1982-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-13 | 1986-05-15 | 1986-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-13 | 1990-05-15 | 1990-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |