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Soap dispenser with a clam-shell cover

US6325245A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2001
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K5/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A soap dispenser is used in association with a pump operated bottle of liquid soap. The soap dispenser includes a back plate, a cover, a pump mechanism and an outer shell. The cover is releasably attached to the back plate. The cover and the back plate define a volute therebetween. The pump operated bottle is positioned in the volute and the pump mechanism is operably connected to the bottle. There is a means to operate the pump mechanism to dispense soap. The outer shell extends over a portion of the cover and is releasably attached thereto. The outer shell can be interchanged with a plurality of similar outer shells. There is a seal between the outer shell and the cover. The outer shell may have a window formed therein and a printed sheet or advertising sheet may be positioned behind the window. Alternatively, the outer shell may have a logo or other design thereon.

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