US4273258A
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Tooth paste dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-14
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A horizontally disposed base supports a collapsible tube filled with tooth paste. A frame, pivotally supported by the base, includes a pressure foot movable toward and away from the collapsible tube in overlying relation for progressively collapsing the tube and extruding paste therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Charlene Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a holder for a collapsible tube containing paste material and having a discharge nozzle, the improvement comprising: a base having an upper surface provided with an elongated transversely arcuate recess for nesting a longitudinal peripheral portion of said tube with its nozzle overhanging one side edge surface of said base; frame means hingedly connected with said base adjacent said one side edge surface for vertical movement about a horizontal axis toward and away from said tube, said frame means including a generally U-shaped member having a bight portion and parallel legs, a pair of casings telescopically receiving one end portion of said legs, and, springs normally biasing said legs toward a telescopically extended position; and, pressure foot means supported by said frame means for extruding paste through said nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a holder for a collapsible tube containing paste material and having a discharge nozzle, the improvement comprising: a base having an upper surface provided with an elongated transversely arcuate recess for nesting a longitudinal peripheral portion of said tube with its nozzle overhanging one side edge surface of said base; frame means hingedly connected with said base adjacent said one side edge surface for vertical movement about a horizontal axis toward and away from said tube, said frame means including a generally U-shaped member having a bight portion and parallel legs, a pair of casings telescopically receiving one end portion of said legs, and, springs normally biasing said legs toward a telescopically extended position; and, pressure foot means supported by said frame means for extruding paste through said nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said frame means further includes: a cross member connected with said frame bight portion in the plane of said legs for supporting said pressure foot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination according to claim 2 in which said pressure foot means comprises: an elongated foot member longitudinally aligned with the base recess, said foot member having an arcuate surface facing said base and formed on a radius complemental with the radius of the base recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 3 in which the frame bight portion is deformed medially its ends to form a handle.
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) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |