US4576311A
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Tab dispenser with odor applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-30
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2003-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device for perfumes or deodorants comprises a housing for a reel of mounting tape with tabs adhesively mounted thereon. The mounting tape extends to a member impregnated with the perfume or deodorant and is passed against the member for coating the upper tab surface. The mounting tape extends to and around a discharge member for redirecting the mounting tape through a sharp angle and to dispense the coated tabs through a discharge opening in the housing. A take-up reel is provided for winding the mounting tape. A thumb wheel moves the take-up reel and operates the dispenser.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart L. Horton
- 👤 Frederick P. Kann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H37/00; B65H37/002; B65H37/005; B65H37/007; A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; B65C; B65C11/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/19; Y10T156/195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A dispenser device having a housing with a discharge opening, a supply reel within the housing incorporating a mounting tape and a series of tabs releasably and adhesively mounted on the mounting tape, the mounting tape extending from the supply reel to an applicator containing perfume or deodorant and being arranged to apply a coating of the perfume or deodorant to the top surface of the tabs, said applicator being in continuous bearing contact with the mounting tape, the mounting tape extending from the applicator to a discharge means arranged such that the mounting tape is sharply redirected adjacent the discharge opening, the mounting tape extending from the discharge opening to a take-up reel, the arrangement being such that in use as the mounting tape is sharply redirected adjacent the discharge opening, one of said tabs having its top surface coated with perfume or deodorant is released from the mounting tape and is discharged from the discharge opening, the mounting tape from which tabs have been released being taken up by the take-up reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A dispenser device having a housing with a discharge opening, a supply reel within the housing incorporating a mounting tape and a series of tabs releasably and adhesively mounted on the mounting tape, the mounting tape extending from the supply reel to an applicator containing perfume or deodorant and being arranged to apply a coating of the perfume or deodorant to the top surface of the tabs, said applicator being in continuous bearing contact with the mounting tape, the mounting tape extending from the applicator to a discharge means arranged such that the mounting tape is sharply redirected adjacent the discharge opening, the mounting tape extending from the discharge opening to a take-up reel, the arrangement being such that in use as the mounting tape is sharply redirected adjacent the discharge opening, one of said tabs having its top surface coated with perfume or deodorant is released from the mounting tape and is discharged from the discharge opening, the mounting tape from which tabs have been released being taken up by the take-up reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A dispenser device according to claim 1 wherein the take-up reel is provided with and rotable by a thumb wheel projecting through an aperture in the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A dispenser device according to claim 1 wherein the discharge means comprises a discharge member positioned at the discharge opening, the mounting tape being redirected in use over the discharge member through an angle of at least 160 degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A dispenser device according to claim 1 wherein the applicator comprises a porous reservoir member impregnated with said perfume or deodorant and positioned to wipe the top surface of the tabs on the mounting tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A dispenser device according to claim 4 including a backstop member positioned on the opposite side of the mounting tape to the porous reservoir member, providing a support for the mounting tape as it engages the porous reservoir member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dispenser device according to claim 1 wherein the applicator is formed as a replaceable unit having engaging means making a snap-fit within the walls of the housing.
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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) | 1989-03-17 | 1989-09-16 | 1990-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-17 | 1993-09-16 | 1994-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-17 | 1997-09-16 | 1998-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |