Secured disposable liquid soap dispenser
US5240147A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0866
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed 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.
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