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US4435030A
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Bar soap holder and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-14
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Granted: 1984-03-06
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Expires: 2001-07-14
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a soap bar holding and dispensing device which comprises a housing having a top, sidewalls and an open bottom with a soap bar rack pivotally mounted within the housing. The rack is formed by at least one leg having a distal, laterally projecting foot which, when the arm swings to a closed position, engages beneath the soap bar to secure the bar within the housing. The housing also includes at least one rib on an inside sidewall in juxtaposition to the leg and projecting to the leading edge of the foot when the rack is pivoted into its open position, thereby stabilizing the soap bar when the rack is moved to its open position and permitting the soap bar to fall from the dispensing device into one's hand.
Inventors
- 👤 James T. Haven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/06; A47K5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A soap bar holding and dispensing device which comprises: (a) a housing having a closed top, sidewalls and an open bottom; (b) a soap bar rack within said housing having at least one vertical leg with a distal, lateral projecting foot to receive a bar of soap, pivotably mounted at its upper end to the upper portion of said housing contained completely within said sidewalls and projecting through said open bottom; (c) at least one rib on a first inside sidewall of said housing in juxtaposition to said leg and projecting substantially to the leading edge of said foot when said rack is pivoted into an open position, towards said first wall to dislodge a bar of soap received on said foot for fall from said housing; and (d) biasing means urging said soap bar rack to a closed position away from said rib; whereby said rack can be swung open to dispense a received soap bar or to receive a soap bar, and released to close with said foot beneath said soap bar, securing said bar in said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A soap bar holding and dispensing device which comprises: (a) a housing having a closed top, sidewalls and an open bottom; (b) a soap bar rack within said housing having at least one vertical leg with a distal, lateral projecting foot to receive a bar of soap, pivotably mounted at its upper end to the upper portion of said housing contained completely within said sidewalls and projecting through said open bottom; (c) at least one rib on a first inside sidewall of said housing in juxtaposition to said leg and projecting substantially to the leading edge of said foot when said rack is pivoted into an open position, towards said first wall to dislodge a bar of soap received on said foot for fall from said housing; and (d) biasing means urging said soap bar rack to a closed position away from said rib; whereby said rack can be swung open to dispense a received soap bar or to receive a soap bar, and released to close with said foot beneath said soap bar, securing said bar in said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said rack has a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart legs and a like plurality of feet, dependent therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 including a plurality of said ribs projecting between said legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said biasing means comprises a wire spring biased between a housing wall and said rack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said foot has a bevelled lower end whereby an upward force applied to said bevelled end pivots said rack into an open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said rack has a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart legs and a like plurality of feet, dependent therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 6 including a plurality of said ribs projecting between said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said housing has a flat top to provide an exterior shelf.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 for holding and dispensing a plurality of soap bars and including a plurality of said soap bar racks disposed side-by-side in said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 including a plurality of vertical ribs on the inside sidewall opposite said first inside sidewall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |