US4890205A
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Combined night light and pre-moistened towellette warmer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-06-20
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-06-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in a variety of pre-packaged dispensers as presented. The apparatus accommodates both rectangular and cylindrical towellette dispensers and additionally serves as a night light utilizing an incandescent light bulb heating source and translucent body. The apparatus provides a hygienic way to warm pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispensers since no part of the apparatus interferes with the access or removal of towellettes from the towellette dispenser opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis E. Shaffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/004; A47K10/32; A47K2010/3266; A47K2010/3293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser comprising: a container closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; a removable container lid of suitable size to rest on the top portion of the container containing an opening in the top surface suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a cylindrical dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top surface of the container lid; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser comprising: a container closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; a removable container lid of suitable size to rest on the top portion of the container containing an opening in the top surface suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a cylindrical dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top surface of the container lid; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The warming apparatus of claim 1 in which the container is of sufficient height to accommodate a pre-packaged pre-moistened towellette dispenser without interference with the electrical heating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The warming apparatus of claim 2 in which the container is box-like in shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The warming apparatus of claim 2 wherein the electrical heating means consisting of an incandescent light bulb, a light bulb socket and an electric cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The warming apparatus of claim 4 wherein the container and container lid are made from a translucent material so that the apparatus also serves as a night light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 5 wherein the container lid has a flanged lip extending downward over the container when in place.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 6 wherein the top surface of the container lid contains an irregular perimeter for the opening to provide a flexibly rigid snug fit between the top surfaces of the lid and the towellette dispenser.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 7 wherein the irregular perimeter for the opening is generally circular augmented by a plurality of fins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 8 wherein the means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container is a metal clip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 9 wherein the container has a box-like shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 2 wherein the container lid is attached to the container by a flexible attachment means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 10 wherein the container and lid are constructed of polymers.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser made from a translucent material so that the apparatus also serves as a night light, comprising: a container, of sufficient height to accommodate a pre-packaged pre-moistened towellette dispenser without interference with an electrical heating means, which is closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means consisting of an incandescent light bulb, a light bulb socket and an electric cord, disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; a removable container lid, of suitable size to rest on the top portion of the container with a flanged lip extending downward over the container when in place and which contains an irregular perimeter opening to provide a flexibly rigid snug fit, which is suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a cylindrical dispenser with the rim of said dispenser resting on the top surface of the container lid; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser made from a translucent material so that the apparatus also serves as a night light, comprising: a container, of sufficient height to accommodate a pre-packaged pre-moistened towellette dispenser without interference with an electrical heating means, which is closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means consisting of an incandescent light bulb, a light bulb socket and an electric cord, disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; a removable container lid, of suitable size to rest on the top portion of the container with a flanged lip extending downward over the container when in place and which contains an irregular perimeter opening to provide a flexibly rigid snug fit, which is suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a cylindrical dispenser with the rim of said dispenser resting on the top surface of the container lid; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 13 wherein the irregular perimeter opening of the container lid is generally circular augmented by a plurality of fins.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 14 wherein the means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container is a metal clip.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 15 wherein the container has a box-like shape.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination night light and warming apparatus of claim 15 wherein the container and lid are constructed of polymers.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser comprising: a container closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for warming pre-moistened towellettes in their pre-packaged dispenser comprising: a container closed at the bottom with an opening at the top suitably sized and adapted to accept the body of a rectangular dispenser where the rim of said dispenser rests on the top portion of the container and with an opening positioned in the bottom portion of the container; an electrical heating means disposed within the container extending through the opening in the bottom portion of the container; and a means for mounting the electrical heating means to the opening in the bottom portion of the container.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-12-25 | 1993-06-26 | 1993-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-25 | 1997-06-26 | 1997-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-25 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |