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Attachment mechanism for a dispenser

US8201710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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60References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

Thomas A. Helf · Waukesha, US
Murthy S. Munagavalasa · Racine, US
Edward L. Paas · Los Altos, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 15, 2008
Grant date	Jun 19, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 31, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An attachment mechanism for a container includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket has upper and lower portions. An annular wall is disposed between the upper and lower portions. A plurality of projections extend from the lower portion. The projections are adapted to releasably engage an upper portion of a container. A tab extends radially inwardly from the upper portion. The connector has a prong, wherein a distal portion of the prong is spaced circumferentially from the connector. The prong is adapted to be secured within a slot defined between the tab and the annular wall.

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