Dual dispenser, supply unit, and method
US5595324A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2467
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshener. Another aspect of the invention is a method of packaging a supply unit including providing a supply of soap and a supply of air freshener and connecting the supply of soap and the supply of air freshener in a manner such that when the supply of soap is removed from a dispenser, the supply of air freshener is removed from the dispenser as well. Another aspect is a supply unit for the dual dispenser including a receptacle, a supply of soap within the receptacle, and a supply of air freshener connected to or secured within the receptacle. Yet another aspect of the invention is a dual dispenser including a dispenser for dispensing the soap, an actuator for actuating the dispensement of soap, an actuator for accelerating the dispensement of air freshener and an actuator for actuating the accelerator for accelerating the dispensement of air freshener.
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