US4206529A
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Pail and accessory transport apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-16
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Granted: 1980-06-10
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Expires: 1999-05-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for facilitating performances of chores such as cleaning the udders of cows includes a band and a latch for clamping the band on a pail which contains cleaning fluid. A pair of upright members extending from the band and support a disposable towel dispenser above the pail. A handle which is located on top of the dispenser enables carrying the dispenser and pail as a unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger W. Neumann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/18; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
Towel holding apparatus characterized by facilitating the dual functions of dispensing disposable towels and enabling carrying of a pail, comprising: a band for being formed into a loop, a coupling device operative to clamp said band around the external surface of said pail, a pair of members connected to said band for extending generally upwardly from it and to above the top opening of said pail, and a towel dispenser supported on said members at a place which will locate said dispenser above said pail when said band loop is clamped on said pail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
Towel holding apparatus characterized by facilitating the dual functions of dispensing disposable towels and enabling carrying of a pail, comprising: a band for being formed into a loop, a coupling device operative to clamp said band around the external surface of said pail, a pair of members connected to said band for extending generally upwardly from it and to above the top opening of said pail, and a towel dispenser supported on said members at a place which will locate said dispenser above said pail when said band loop is clamped on said pail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 1 including stop means for projecting from said members, respectively, over and inwardly of the top of the pail to prohibit said apparatus from sliding downwardly on said pail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention defined in any one of claim 1 or 2 including a handle fastened to said apparatus at a place which makes it accessible for being grasped by a hand to thereby facilitate carrying said apparatus and pail from place to place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
182 words
Udder cleaning apparatus characterized by facilitating the dual functions of dispensing disposable towels and enabling carrying of a pail which has a closed bottom, an open top and an annular wall connected to the bottom and whose diameter increases axially from a minimum diameter near the bottom to a maximum diameter near the top and a radially outwardly extending rim on the top edge of the wall, said apparatus comprising: a circular loop for surrounding the wall of said pail, said loop having an inside diameter less than the maximum outside diameter of the pail so said pail will not pass through the loop, a pair of members connected to said loop for extending generally upwardly to above the top opening of said pail, a disposable towel dispenser mounted on said members at a place which will locate said dispenser above the top of the pail, and a handle fastened to said apparatus at a place which makes it accessible for being grasped by a hand from above said apparatus to thereby facilitate carrying said apparatus and pail from place to place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
182 words
Udder cleaning apparatus characterized by facilitating the dual functions of dispensing disposable towels and enabling carrying of a pail which has a closed bottom, an open top and an annular wall connected to the bottom and whose diameter increases axially from a minimum diameter near the bottom to a maximum diameter near the top and a radially outwardly extending rim on the top edge of the wall, said apparatus comprising: a circular loop for surrounding the wall of said pail, said loop having an inside diameter less than the maximum outside diameter of the pail so said pail will not pass through the loop, a pair of members connected to said loop for extending generally upwardly to above the top opening of said pail, a disposable towel dispenser mounted on said members at a place which will locate said dispenser above the top of the pail, and a handle fastened to said apparatus at a place which makes it accessible for being grasped by a hand from above said apparatus to thereby facilitate carrying said apparatus and pail from place to place.
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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) | 1983-06-10 | 1983-12-10 | 1984-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-10 | 1987-12-10 | 1988-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-10 | 1991-12-10 | 1992-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |