Secured disposable liquid soap dispenser
Patent 5240147 Issued on August 31, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 26, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 26, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 661273 filed on 02/26/1991US Classes:222/153.03, Lock actuated by key or tool222/153.01, WITH LOCK OR FASTENING SEAL222/153.09, Inhibiting disassembly222/325, Insertable cartridge or removable container248/551WITH ANTI-THEFT OR ANTI-TAMPER MEANSExaminersPrimary: Kashnikow, AndresAssistant: Pomrening, Anthoula Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB67D 005/64AbstractDisclosed is a theft deterring countertop mounted fluid dispensing system for dispensing liquid soap or the like using a liquid soap dispenser which can be disposable. The system includes a base unit or module adapted to be permanently affixed to a countertop. The base unit includes a locking mechanism and at least one lug orifice. The base unit is used in conjunction with the fluid dispensing unit or module which includes a bottle for storing the liquid soap and a lug extending from the bottle. The lug is adapted to be received in the lug orifice of the base unit and releasably engaged by the locking mechanism therein. A key or series of movements which are not readily obvious to a casual user of the product are required in order to remove the fluid dispensing unit from the base unit.Field of SearchBracket or suspension supportedInsertable cartridge or removable container ROCKABLE OR WEIGHTED WITH ANTI-THEFT OR ANTI-TAMPER MEANS Key operated Spring arm Spring-arm catch Tumblerless push or pull key Push or pull key operation By engagement with slot, notch or protuberance WITH LOCK, LATCH, OR SEAL FOR CONTAINER AND/OR SUPPORT | |
