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US4254513A
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Deodorant-product holder for a lavatory pan
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A holder for the receipt of a stick of lavatory pan deodorizing product comprises a perforated cage formed of two half-cages which have end collars which are a snap-fit together and within the connecting ring portions of a suspending hook, the snap-fit of the connecting ring portion to one of the half-cages only being possible after breaking of at least one tearable attachment which had been integrally moulded with the end collar of said one half-cage and the connecting ring portion, the end collars of the two half-cages carrying male and female fixing members for their direct snap-fit connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertrand Cretin
- 👤 Andre M. Godefroy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:48
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/02; E03D9/03; E03D9/032; E03D2009/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A holder assembly for a solid deodorant product comprising, a first perforated cage section, a second perforated cage section; and means for connecting said cage sections together in end to end relation to provide a perforated cage for a solid deodorant product, said means comprising: first and second connection members unitary with said cage sections, respectively, said first connection member including detent means for engagement with said second connection member, said second connection member comprising circumferentially extending skirts, one of said skirts including means for snap-fit engagement with said detent means, and a third connection member engaging said first and second connection members and including means extending thereabout for positively interconnecting said first connection member with said second connection member, and in which said first connection member detent means are disposed at radially inner and outer locations and said third connection member interconnecting means are disposed axially spaced from one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A holder assembly for a solid deodorant product comprising, a first perforated cage section, a second perforated cage section; and means for connecting said cage sections together in end to end relation to provide a perforated cage for a solid deodorant product, said means comprising: first and second connection members unitary with said cage sections, respectively, said first connection member including detent means for engagement with said second connection member, said second connection member comprising circumferentially extending skirts, one of said skirts including means for snap-fit engagement with said detent means, and a third connection member engaging said first and second connection members and including means extending thereabout for positively interconnecting said first connection member with said second connection member, and in which said first connection member detent means are disposed at radially inner and outer locations and said third connection member interconnecting means are disposed axially spaced from one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a suspending hook, said suspending hook comprising a U-shaped part having a limb which is articulated to the third connection member by means of a flexible hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connection set forth in claim 1 in which said second connection member skirts are radially inner and outer skirts, and said interconnecting means comprise a groove and a projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The connection set forth in claim 3 in which at least two of said detent means are disposed in radially opposite directions so that one of said detent means engages said inner skirt and the other of said detent means engages said third connection member, and said second connection member inner skirt makes snap-fit engagement with said first connection member detent means, said second connection member outer skirt making snap-fitting engagement with said third connection member.
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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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |