US4313537A
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Device for holding, drying and repetitively dispensing a bar of soap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-13
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Granted: 1982-02-02
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Expires: 1999-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for repetitively dispensing the same bar of soap comprising an elongated trough for receiving at its upper end a bar of soap wherein the trough is formed by two relatively thin elongated members spacedly arranged with one of the members being pivotally mounted relative to the other for engaging the other member at their common ends to hold the bar of soap therein. The horizontal component of the mass of the bar of soap is applied to the one of the members and the vertical component of the mass of the bar of soap is applied to the other of the members.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore D. A. Collet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/04; A47K5/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for repetitively dispensing the same bar of soap comprising: a support, a pair of relatively thin elongated members spacedly arranged to extend laterally from said support member to define between them an elongated trough for receiving at its upper end the bar of soap, one of said members being pivotally mounted relative to said other member on said support for engaging said other member at their common other ends to hold the bar of soap in said trough, whereby when a bar of soap is in said trough, an oblique component of its mass is applied to said one of said members substantially parallel to the surface of the other of said members developing a slight torque on said one of said members about its pivotal mounting, the other of said members being fixed, positioned below said one of said members and supporting said bar of soap, and means forming a part of said other end of said one of said members for engagement by a user for pivoting it away from said other member to cause the bar of soap in said trough to be dislodged and fall into the hand of the user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for repetitively dispensing the same bar of soap comprising: a support, a pair of relatively thin elongated members spacedly arranged to extend laterally from said support member to define between them an elongated trough for receiving at its upper end the bar of soap, one of said members being pivotally mounted relative to said other member on said support for engaging said other member at their common other ends to hold the bar of soap in said trough, whereby when a bar of soap is in said trough, an oblique component of its mass is applied to said one of said members substantially parallel to the surface of the other of said members developing a slight torque on said one of said members about its pivotal mounting, the other of said members being fixed, positioned below said one of said members and supporting said bar of soap, and means forming a part of said other end of said one of said members for engagement by a user for pivoting it away from said other member to cause the bar of soap in said trough to be dislodged and fall into the hand of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein: said pair of members form a funnel shaped opening at its upper end for readily receiving the bar of soap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein: said one of said members is bent laterally of its longitudinal axis adjacent the area of engagement with said other of said members to provide a relatively flat surface for the bar of soap to engage within said trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein: said one of said members is biased into engagement with said other of said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device set forth in claim 4 wherein: said one of said members is spring biased into engagement with said other of said members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein: said support is provided with a pin extending laterally thereof, and said one of said members is journaled on said pin to rotate therearound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device set forth in claim 6 wherein: the end of said members at said funnel shaped upper end is turned over on its end to form a journal for said one of said members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein: said other end of said one of said members is weighted to aid in biasing it against said other of said members.
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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) | 1985-02-01 | 1985-08-03 | 1986-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-01 | 1989-08-03 | 1990-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-01 | 1993-08-03 | 1994-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |