Collapsible soft article dispenser
US6443327B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present soft article dispenser is comprised of a tube with an open loading end and a constricted dispensing end. The tube is comprised of a rolled up sheet of flexible and collapsible material, such as fabric, with opposite edges which are sewn together. A loading end reinforcing band and a dispensing end reinforcing band are provided at the corresponding ends of the tube. Each reinforcing band is comprised of a rolled up sheet of stronger material, such as leather or vinyl-coated fabric, with opposite edges which are sewn together. The constricted dispensing end is comprised of a disc sewn to the end of the dispensing end reinforcing band. A hole is provided in the disc. A loop is attached to the tube at the open loading end for hanging. Soft articles, such as small items of clothing, plastic bags, disposable gloves, etc., are stuffed snugly into the dispenser from the loading end. The soft articles are removable one-at-a-time through the hole at the dispensing end. When empty, the dispenser is collapsible for compact storage.
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