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Closable hanging vessel and method of use

US4611716A · kind A · utility

46Cited by
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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1985
Grant dateSep 16, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/806
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A closable vessel including a main body portion and a hingeably affixed lid portion. A suction cup affixing structure is providing on either the lid or the back of the main body for removably affixing the vessel to a surface. When affixed the vessel presents its contents at an appropriate angle between the horizontal and the vertical for easy access by the user and to allow drainage of water. Drain holes accomplish drainage and provide ventilation to the contents when the vessel is closed. Alternate embodiments include use of partitions and a retaining bar for holding the contents. Further, a mirror may be provided for shaving or the like.

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