US5311986A
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Premoistened wipe dispenser for conventional toilet-tissue roll holders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-03-09
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Granted: 1994-05-17
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Expires: 2012-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device for providing premoistened wipes from the conventional toilet-tissue roll holder so that dry and moist cleaning material is available from the same convenient location. The dispensing device comprising an upper container section with sidewalls and backwall extending underneath the container section. Lid exit provided in endwall of the container section for removal of premoistened wipes. Sufficient space provided underneath container section for placement of toilet-tissue roll between the lower sidewalls and backwall. Mounting holes provided in lower sidewalls for mounting the dispenser on the roll holder spindle. The dispensing device conveniently provides premoistened wipes in the space above the toilet-tissue roll.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan M. Putz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K2010/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A dispensing device to be mounted on a roll holder, said device comprising: a. a container including a base, an opposed frontwall and backwall connected to said base, a pair of opposed sidewalls connected to said base, said frontwall and said backwall wherein said frontwall, said backwall and said sidewalls upstanding from said base and including a coplanar top edge, an endwall parallel to said base and connected to said backwall, said frontwall, and said sidewalls, b. said base, said frontwall, said backwall, said sidewalls and said endwall define he boundaries of a hollow interior of said container, c. said endwall having an exit means for removal of material from said container, d. said backwall and said sidewalls extend downward from said base with sufficient area provided between said backwall and said sidewalls and below said base for replacement of rolled paper product, and e. said sidewalls below said base having a pair of coaxial aligned holes for mounting on a roll holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A dispensing device to be mounted on a roll holder, said device comprising: a. a container including a base, an opposed frontwall and backwall connected to said base, a pair of opposed sidewalls connected to said base, said frontwall and said backwall wherein said frontwall, said backwall and said sidewalls upstanding from said base and including a coplanar top edge, an endwall parallel to said base and connected to said backwall, said frontwall, and said sidewalls, b. said base, said frontwall, said backwall, said sidewalls and said endwall define he boundaries of a hollow interior of said container, c. said endwall having an exit means for removal of material from said container, d. said backwall and said sidewalls extend downward from said base with sufficient area provided between said backwall and said sidewalls and below said base for replacement of rolled paper product, and e. said sidewalls below said base having a pair of coaxial aligned holes for mounting on a roll holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said container holds premoistened wipes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said exit means comprises a lid mounted to said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said coaxial aligned holes are substantially elliptical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said exit means comprises an aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said backwall and said sidewalls below said base extend backward to accommodate the shape of a recessed roll holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said container holds supplemental toiletry products.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
A dispensing device to be mounted on a roll holder, said device comprising: a. a container including a base, an opposed frontwall and backwall connected to said base, a pair of opposed sidewalls connected to said base, said frontwall and said backwall wherein said frontwall, said backwall and said sidewalls upstanding from said base and including a coplanar top edge, an endwall parallel to said base and connected to said backwall, said frontwall, and said sidewalls, b. said base, said backwall, said sidewalls and said endwall define the boundaries of a hollow interior of said container, c. said endwall having an exit means for removal of material from said container, d. said sidewalls extend downward from said base with sufficient area provided between said sidewalls and below said base for placement of rolled paper product, and e. said sidewalls below said base having a pair of coaxial aligned holes for mounting on a roll holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
155 words
A dispensing device to be mounted on a roll holder, said device comprising: a. a container including a base, an opposed frontwall and backwall connected to said base, a pair of opposed sidewalls connected to said base, said frontwall and said backwall wherein said frontwall, said backwall and said sidewalls upstanding from said base and including a coplanar top edge, an endwall parallel to said base and connected to said backwall, said frontwall, and said sidewalls, b. said base, said backwall, said sidewalls and said endwall define the boundaries of a hollow interior of said container, c. said endwall having an exit means for removal of material from said container, d. said sidewalls extend downward from said base with sufficient area provided between said sidewalls and below said base for placement of rolled paper product, and e. said sidewalls below said base having a pair of coaxial aligned holes for mounting on a roll holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said container holds premoistened wipes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said exit means comprises a lid mounted to said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said coaxial aligned holes are substantially elliptical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said dispensing device is mounted on a paper towel holder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said sidewalls have a fold line which permits a lower sidewall portion to be folded underneath said base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 8 wherein said container holds supplemental toiletry products.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-16 | 1997-11-15 | 1998-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-16 | 2001-11-15 | 2002-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-16 | 2005-11-15 | 2006-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |