US4662576A
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Roll holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-13
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Granted: 1987-05-05
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Expires: 2006-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A holder for use in dispensing sheet-like material from a roll, comprises two spaced apart arms, each including a cavity and an opening and an insert positioned in each of said cavities. Each of the inserts contains a pivotally mounted beveled plunger extending through an opening to form a pair of opposed beveled surfaces for receiving the roll. A coil spring urges the plungers through the openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley M. Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A holder for use in dispensing sheet-like material from a roll, comprising: two spaced apart arms, each including a cavity and an opening, and an insert positioned in each of said cavities, each of said inserts supporting a beveled plunger extending through an opening to form a pair of opposed beveled surfaces for receiving said roll, each of such plungers including an axle and each of said inserts including an open cradle for pivotally retaining its associated axle, wherein each of said plungers further includes a projection adapted to abut against the interior surface of its associated arm to limit the outward movement of the plunger, and spring means for urging said plungers through said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A holder for use in dispensing sheet-like material from a roll, comprising: two spaced apart arms, each including a cavity and an opening, and an insert positioned in each of said cavities, each of said inserts supporting a beveled plunger extending through an opening to form a pair of opposed beveled surfaces for receiving said roll, each of such plungers including an axle and each of said inserts including an open cradle for pivotally retaining its associated axle, wherein each of said plungers further includes a projection adapted to abut against the interior surface of its associated arm to limit the outward movement of the plunger, and spring means for urging said plungers through said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein each of said arms, insert and plunger comprises injection molded plastic.
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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) | 1990-05-04 | 1990-11-03 | 1991-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-04 | 1994-11-03 | 1995-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-04 | 1998-11-03 | 1999-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |