US4133443A
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Soap dish
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-01
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A soap dish which includes an extendible arm connected to a tray. The tray is pivotable with respect to the arm from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially inclined position in order to facilitate draining. The drain includes a restraining means to prevent disassociation of the cake of soap from the tray when the tray is in the draining position. A rod which extends from the lower surface of the tray cooperates within a mating aperture which permits pivoting of the tray with respect to the arm. Located about the rod and about the aperture are planar surfaces which are to be in abutting contact with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Medina
- 👤 Helene H. Medina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A soap dish comprising: an arm having an inner end and an outer end. said arm having a longitudinal center axis adapted to be located horizontal, said inner end including first connecting means, said outer end including second connecting means; a tray adapted to receive a cake of soap, said tray having a front end and a back end, said tray having third connecting means, said second connecting means including a first planer surface inclined with respect to said longitudinal center axis, said third connecting means including a second planer surface inclined with respect to said longitudinal center axis, said first and second planer surfaces to always be in continuous contact with each other, said second and third connecting means cooperating to support said tray upon said arm, said tray being movable upon said arm from a first position to a second position, said first position being with said tray located substantially horizontal, and in longitudinal alignment with said longitudinal center axis and with said front end extending forwardly of said arm and said back end located directly above said arm, said second position being with said tray located at an inclined position, with said front end now located above said arm and said back end now directed forwardly of and below said arms, said third connecting means being fixedly positioned upon said tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A soap dish comprising: an arm having an inner end and an outer end. said arm having a longitudinal center axis adapted to be located horizontal, said inner end including first connecting means, said outer end including second connecting means; a tray adapted to receive a cake of soap, said tray having a front end and a back end, said tray having third connecting means, said second connecting means including a first planer surface inclined with respect to said longitudinal center axis, said third connecting means including a second planer surface inclined with respect to said longitudinal center axis, said first and second planer surfaces to always be in continuous contact with each other, said second and third connecting means cooperating to support said tray upon said arm, said tray being movable upon said arm from a first position to a second position, said first position being with said tray located substantially horizontal, and in longitudinal alignment with said longitudinal center axis and with said front end extending forwardly of said arm and said back end located directly above said arm, said second position being with said tray located at an inclined position, with said front end now located above said arm and said back end now directed forwardly of and below said arms, said third connecting means being fixedly positioned upon said tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: said second and third connecting means including a rod pivotly mounted within a mating aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: said arm including extending means so as to vary the distance between said bracket and said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: said third connecting means being integral with said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: the upper surface of said tray including restraining means, whereby with said tray in said second position said restraining means will prevent removal of a cake of soap from said tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 5 wherein: with said tray in said first position the upper surface of said tray being slightly inclined toward said restraining means, whereby a cake of soap naturally tends to maintain the cake of soap in position upon the tray by having the cake of soap slidingly move along the inclined surface of the tray toward said restraining means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: a bracket, said first connecting means connecting said arm to said bracket, said arm being privotly mounted with respect to said bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
A soap dish as defined in claim 1 wherein: said second and said third connecting means including a rod pivotly mounted within a mating aperature, said arm including extending means so as to vary the distance between said bracket and said tray, the upper surface of said tray including restraining means, whereby with said tray in said second position said restraining means will prevent removal of a cake of soap from said tray, with said tray in said first position the upper surface of said tray being slightly inclined towards said restraining means, whereby a cake of soap naturally tends to be maintained in position upon the tray by having the cake of soap slidingly move along the inclined surface of said tray toward said restraining 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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |