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Web dispenser
Assignee: Central Soya Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-19
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1996-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A web dispenser wherein an elongated coated web is dispensed from a container by manually pulling the same through a closely confined rotatable ball closure whereby the coating is metered.
Inventors
- 👤 Savinay Patel
- 👤 Bernard F. Szuhaj
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K2010/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A towelette dispenser comprising a container having an open mouth, an elongated web of material in said container, a dispensing closure for said container, said closure including an apertured member closing said open mouth, a ball mounted in said aperture and rotatable therein to pass said web around said ball upon manual pulling of said web, said web being equipped with transversely extending lines of potential severance, said web having a tensile strength so related to the mounting of said ball in said aperture to permit pulling said web through the clearance between said ball and aperture without severing said web while a line of potential severance is in said clearance, said closure aperture being defined by a wall providing upper and lower spaced apart inwardly extending ball retaining flanges, said upper flange being sized to prevent passage of such ball upon application of said manual pulling, said container including a liquid material therein disposed to coat or impregnate said web, and said ball in conjunction with said aperture defining means metering the liquid being carried by said web passing therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A towelette dispenser comprising a container having an open mouth, an elongated web of material in said container, a dispensing closure for said container, said closure including an apertured member closing said open mouth, a ball mounted in said aperture and rotatable therein to pass said web around said ball upon manual pulling of said web, said web being equipped with transversely extending lines of potential severance, said web having a tensile strength so related to the mounting of said ball in said aperture to permit pulling said web through the clearance between said ball and aperture without severing said web while a line of potential severance is in said clearance, said closure aperture being defined by a wall providing upper and lower spaced apart inwardly extending ball retaining flanges, said upper flange being sized to prevent passage of such ball upon application of said manual pulling, said container including a liquid material therein disposed to coat or impregnate said web, and said ball in conjunction with said aperture defining means metering the liquid being carried by said web passing therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said web is a member selected from the class of cloth, woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics and plastic webs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 in which one of said ball and wall is constructed of resilient material while the other is substantially rigid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said closure includes a cap member for sealing said aperture.
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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) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |