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US3697111A
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Soap bar attachment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A soap bar is attached to a resilient suction cup having a pointed stud which projects from the face of the cup and penetrates the bar to prevent relative sliding movement. The suction cup may be mounted on a spool-like member having a base portion adapted to rest on a sink-top and connected by a neck portion to a tapering flange portion defining a soap dish. The suction cup may be attached to other elements for support or use thereby. The handle member is adapted to fit between the second and third fingers of a person''s hand, and the suction cup may incorporate integral flute-like teeth for shaving the soap bar to form a smooth seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard C Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/04; A47K5/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for attachment to a soap bar for support thereof comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, retaining means secured to the suction cup and projecting from said face into said cavity and adapted to penetrate a soap bar when said suction cup is in firm engagement with the surface of the soap bar, said retaining means being effective to prevent lateral sliding movement of the soap bar relative to said suction cup when the suction cup is attached by suction to the soap bar.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for attachment to a soap bar for support thereof comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, retaining means secured to the suction cup and projecting from said face into said cavity and adapted to penetrate a soap bar when said suction cup is in firm engagement with the surface of the soap bar, said retaining means being effective to prevent lateral sliding movement of the soap bar relative to said suction cup when the suction cup is attached by suction to the soap bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 which includes support means attached to the suction cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said retaining means comprises a rigid pin-like pilot stud located substantially within the center of said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 3 in which said stud extends through said suction cup and includes a threaded portion which engages said support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A device as defined in claim 2 in which said support means comprises a handle member including a base portion having a surface adapted to rest on a horizontal sink top, a neck portion projecting from said base portion and secured to said suction cup, said neck portion having a length and width of sufficient size to fit between the second and third fingers of a user''s hand to provide for positively gripping the handle member to facilitate carrying the soap bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 5 in which said handle member further includes a flange portion projecting outwardly from said neck portion and spaced from said base portion to define a handle member having a generally spool-like configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined in claim 6 in which said flange portion defines a dish-like recess for collecting soapy water droplets from the soap bar to prevent movement of the droplets to a sink top upon which the base portion rests.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said suction cup includes as least one integral tooth projecting from said concave face into said cavity for shaving a seat on the soap bar in response to rotation of the suction cup while in pressure engagement with the bar.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for supporting and carrying a soap bar comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, retaining means secured to the suction cup and projecting from said concave face into said cavity and adapted to penetrate the soap bar when said suction cup is pressed against the soap bar, a handle member including a base portion adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, a neck portion projecting from said base portion, a flange portion connected to the neck portion and spaced from said base portion to define a handle member having a generally spool-like configuration, said neck portion having a length and width of sufficient size for fitting between the second and third fingers of a user''s hand to provide for positively gripping the handle member, and means for securing said handle member to said suction cup.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for supporting and carrying a soap bar comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, retaining means secured to the suction cup and projecting from said concave face into said cavity and adapted to penetrate the soap bar when said suction cup is pressed against the soap bar, a handle member including a base portion adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, a neck portion projecting from said base portion, a flange portion connected to the neck portion and spaced from said base portion to define a handle member having a generally spool-like configuration, said neck portion having a length and width of sufficient size for fitting between the second and third fingers of a user''s hand to provide for positively gripping the handle member, and means for securing said handle member to said suction cup.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for supporting and carrying a soap bar comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, said suction cup including at least one integral tooth projecting from said concave face into said cavity for shaving a seat on said soap bar in response to rotation of the suction cup while in pressure engagement with the soap bar, a handle member including a base portion adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, a neck portion projecting from said base portion, a flange portion connected to the neck portion and spaced from said base portion to define a handle member having a generally spoollike configuration, said neck portion having a length and width of sufficient size for fitting between the second and third fingers of a user''s hand to provide for positively gripping the handle member, aNd means for securing said handle member to said suction cup.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for supporting and carrying a soap bar comprising a resilient suction cup having a concave face defining a cavity, said suction cup including at least one integral tooth projecting from said concave face into said cavity for shaving a seat on said soap bar in response to rotation of the suction cup while in pressure engagement with the soap bar, a handle member including a base portion adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, a neck portion projecting from said base portion, a flange portion connected to the neck portion and spaced from said base portion to define a handle member having a generally spoollike configuration, said neck portion having a length and width of sufficient size for fitting between the second and third fingers of a user''s hand to provide for positively gripping the handle member, aNd means for securing said handle member to said suction cup.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |