US4221293A
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Container for facial tissues
Assignee: Design Accessories Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-09
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1999-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A generally spherical container for dispensing facial tissues or the like is formed by two hemispherical sections interfitting detachably. The upper section has an access opening formed therein and the lower section is weighted at its bottom so that the opening will rotate towards the direction of travel of a tissue being removed from the container to lessen the stress on the tissue, and yet the container will return to its initial position after the tissue is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred A. Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/02; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/42; A47K10/421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A container for dispensing facial tissue or the like, said container being formed of a plurality of rounded sections including a lower rounded section having an upper rim portion and an upper rounded section having a lower rim portion interfitting detachably with said upper rim portion, said lower section being weighted at a bottom portion thereof and said upper section having an opening formed in the top portion thereof, whereby said opening will rotate towards the direction of travel of a tissue removed from said container and when the force effecting said removal is itself removed will with said container return to its initial position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A container for dispensing facial tissue or the like, said container being formed of a plurality of rounded sections including a lower rounded section having an upper rim portion and an upper rounded section having a lower rim portion interfitting detachably with said upper rim portion, said lower section being weighted at a bottom portion thereof and said upper section having an opening formed in the top portion thereof, whereby said opening will rotate towards the direction of travel of a tissue removed from said container and when the force effecting said removal is itself removed will with said container return to its initial position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said opening is formed in said upper section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container according to claim 2, wherein each of said sections is generally hemispherical.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A container according to claim 2, said upper rim portion having a top wall and circumferential recess spaced downwardly from said top wall; said lower rim portion including a recessed ledge portion adapted to seat upon said top wall and circumferential projection spaced downwardly from said ledge portion and adapted to fit within said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container according to claim 4, wherein said projection includes a wall portion extending downwardly for providing a camming surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container according to claim 4, the wall of said upper section tapering toward said lower rim portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container according to claim 6, said upper rim portion has a thickness less than the wall of said lower section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
A container for dispensing facial tissues or the like, said container comprising a rounded base section having a gravitational memory in any of 360° regardless of displacement and capable of rotation in 360°; said base section having an upper rim portion; and a detachable section having a lower rim portion and means defined in said rim portions for interfitting said detachable section to said base section; said detachable section having an opening formed in the surface thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A container for dispensing facial tissues or the like, said container comprising a rounded base section having a gravitational memory in any of 360° regardless of displacement and capable of rotation in 360°; said base section having an upper rim portion; and a detachable section having a lower rim portion and means defined in said rim portions for interfitting said detachable section to said base section; said detachable section having an opening formed in the surface thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A container as claimed in claim 8 wherein said gravitational memory is composed of a weight mounted in the bottom of said base section and said opening in said detachable section is in diametrically opposed position to that of said weight in said bottom section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as claimed in claims 8 or 9 wherein said opening is elongated and has opposed edges intersecting at acute angles at each end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container as claimed in claim 9 wherein said weight has a weight of 2.5 to 5 ounces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said sections forming the exterior of said container are two in number.
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) | 1983-09-09 | 1984-03-10 | 1984-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |