US4450982A
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Toothpaste dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-22
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2002-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A toothpaste dispenser having a vertically mounted wall housing containing a dispensable tube whose threaded end is fixed inside a "U" sleeve. The contents of the dispensable tube are discharged by the windup motion of a ratchet that has the tube's lower end attached while an open topped conveyor holds the ratchet biases in a vertically mounted track against a spring. Elements are provided for placement of other necessary toilet articles, such as glasses and toothbrushes.
Inventors
- 👤 Americo S. Ferreira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A toothpaste dispenser comprising: a housing adapted to be vertically mounted to a wall; a vertically sliding track located inside of and fixed to the rear surface of said housing; an open topped conveyor traversing said vertically sliding track; a biasing means connecting the bottom surface of said open topped conveyor to the base of said housing whereby resistance is provided as said open topped conveyor moves upwardly along and traverses vertically said sliding track; means for receiving a dispensable tube placed vertically inside said housing, comprising having its threaded end engaged in the first end of a "U" shaped sleeve located in the upper section of said housing while having its lower end engaged around a ratchet means located in said open topped conveyor; and a knob rotatably fixed to said ratchet means whereby its rotation causes said open topped conveyor to traverse upward on said vertically sliding track whereby said lower end of said dispensable tube wraps around said ratchet means, thereby discharging contents of said dispensable tube into said sleeve through an outlet located at second end of said sleeve and into the ambient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A toothpaste dispenser comprising: a housing adapted to be vertically mounted to a wall; a vertically sliding track located inside of and fixed to the rear surface of said housing; an open topped conveyor traversing said vertically sliding track; a biasing means connecting the bottom surface of said open topped conveyor to the base of said housing whereby resistance is provided as said open topped conveyor moves upwardly along and traverses vertically said sliding track; means for receiving a dispensable tube placed vertically inside said housing, comprising having its threaded end engaged in the first end of a "U" shaped sleeve located in the upper section of said housing while having its lower end engaged around a ratchet means located in said open topped conveyor; and a knob rotatably fixed to said ratchet means whereby its rotation causes said open topped conveyor to traverse upward on said vertically sliding track whereby said lower end of said dispensable tube wraps around said ratchet means, thereby discharging contents of said dispensable tube into said sleeve through an outlet located at second end of said sleeve and into the ambient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 1 wherein said biasing means consists of a spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 2 wherein said ratchet means contains an axle rotatably mounted through side surfaces of said open topped conveyor whose longitudinal axis is horizontal and parallel to a wall, a sprocket wheel attached to said axle external to said side surfaces of said open topped conveyor, a pawl pivotally set externally to said side surfaces of said open topped conveyor which engages with said sprocket wheel to permit one way rotation, a weight attached to said pawl for counterbalancing the pawl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 3 wherein said base is pivotally connected to said rear surface of said housing whereby said housing can be tilted forward allowing said dispensable tube to be engaged into said first end of said "U" sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 4 wherein said second end of said sleeve has a spring loaded door, pivotally attached to prevent seepage and contamination of the contents of said dispensable tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 5 wherein said housing contains a handle secured to its top to aid in tilting said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 6 wherein said housing contains a plurality of platforms perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said dispensable tube where various toilet articles may be placed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A toothpaste dispenser as in claim 7 wherein said housing contains a plurality of openings in a member, said member lying in a plane that is skew to said longitudinal axis of said dispensable tube, whereby toothbrush type articles can be held.
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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |