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US4101043A
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Container and support clip combination
Assignee: Silgan Plastics Corp
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract In the combination of a container for automatically dispensing a cleaner or disinfectant into a toilet reservoir on which such container is supported via a clip member slidable in a recess in the container base between storage and dispensing positions, the improvement wherein the slidable clip porton and the walls of such recess are provided with means locking the clip against movement when in each of such positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E. Johnson, Jr.
- 👤 Richard D. Warrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:10
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/02; E03D9/03; E03D9/033; B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In the combination of a container and an L-shaped support clip operable in a recess in the container base, the improvement wherein said clip comprises: (a) an upright portion substantially parallel to the container axis; and (b) a forked base portion slidable in the recess between first and second positions at which the upright member is respectively displaced outwardly of and substantially in surface engagement with a sidewall of such container, the bifurcations of said forked member and the walls of such recess having means to lock the clip in place in said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In the combination of a container and an L-shaped support clip operable in a recess in the container base, the improvement wherein said clip comprises: (a) an upright portion substantially parallel to the container axis; and (b) a forked base portion slidable in the recess between first and second positions at which the upright member is respectively displaced outwardly of and substantially in surface engagement with a sidewall of such container, the bifurcations of said forked member and the walls of such recess having means to lock the clip in place in said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said bifurcations have means cooperating with the walls of the recess to lock the clip in place in said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said means to lock the clip in the second position comprise second cooperating indentations and projections on said bifurcations and recess walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means comprise a first set of cooperating indentations and projections on said bifurcations and recess walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A support clip for a container comprising an L-shaped element having an upright portion and a resilient, forked base portion adapted to be slidably mounted on the container for limited movement between two positions, one at which the L-shaped element substantially conforms to the contour of the container, the other at which the upright portion is displaced outwardly from the side of the container so that the article upon which the container is to be supported may be engaged therebetween, the bifurcations of said forked base portion having means cooperable with a slot in the container for self-locking the support clip against movement when in place in each of said positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A support clip for a container comprising an L-shaped element having an upright portion and a resilient, forked base portion adapted to be slidably mounted on the container for limited movement between two positions, one at which the L-shaped element substantially conforms to the contour of the container, the other at which the upright portion is displaced outwardly from the side of the container so that the article upon which the container is to be supported may be engaged therebetween, the bifurcations of said forked base portion having means cooperable with a slot in the container for self-locking the support clip against movement when in place in each of said positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |