US4199078A
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Toilet tissue storage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-19
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Granted: 1980-04-22
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Expires: 1998-06-19
Abstract
Abstract The toilet tissue storage container has two wide flexible tabs protruding downwards and angled inwards, one on the front wall and one on the rear wall. The strength and flexibility of the tabs is developed by the width, length, thickness and angle. The strength and flexibility enable the tabs to hold the weight of four rolls of tissue and expand outwards allowing a full or new roll of tissue to be withdrawn in its entirety. The protruding of the tabs from their respective walls is made possible by the narrow grooves on each side of each tab.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Ramirez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/16; A47K10/18; A47K10/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A wall mountable toilet tissue storage container adapted to hold a plurality of stacked toilet tissue rolls, said container comprising two identical injection molded plastic halves interlocked with each other along two longitudinal sides to form an elongated tube having an open top, said plastic halves having at their lower end a flexible tab bent inwardly between five and thirty degrees, and a longitudinal narrow groove on each side of the resilient tab, whereby the lower end of the container permits the removal of a toilet tissue roll from the plurality of stacked rolls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wall mountable toilet tissue storage container adapted to hold a plurality of stacked toilet tissue rolls, said container comprising two identical injection molded plastic halves interlocked with each other along two longitudinal sides to form an elongated tube having an open top, said plastic halves having at their lower end a flexible tab bent inwardly between five and thirty degrees, and a longitudinal narrow groove on each side of the resilient tab, whereby the lower end of the container permits the removal of a toilet tissue roll from the plurality of stacked rolls.
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) | 1983-04-22 | 1983-10-22 | 1984-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-22 | 1987-10-22 | 1988-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-22 | 1991-10-22 | 1992-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |