US 10,378,191 B2 · Suspended controlled-release soap dispenser

Abstract

A device and method that delivers a soapy water liquid concentrate solution to a sink as the sink is filled by a stream of water from a spout. The device includes a container having a sidewall and a top wall forming an interior. The top wall includes an inlet aperture therein. The container includes at least one outlet opening. The container has within the interior a predetermined quantity of water soluble, detergent. A handle is secured to the container forming a loop above the top wall. An attachment assembly is operably securable to the spout. The attachment assembly has a first stop for retaining the handle and suspending the container therefrom. The first stop positions the container in a dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is disposed below the spout and in the stream of water. The attachment assembly has a second stop for retaining the container in a non-dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is not within the stream of water.

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Dependent claims

A device for the delivery of a soapy water liquid concentrate solution to a sink as the sink is filled by a stream of water from a faucet spout, the device comprising:

a container having a sidewall and a top wall forming an interior, the top wall including an inlet aperture therein, the container including at least one outlet opening;
the container having within the interior a predetermined quantity of water soluble detergent;
a handle secured to the container forming a loop above the top wall;
and
an attachment assembly operably securable to the spout, the attachment assembly, having a first stop for retaining the handle and suspending the container therefrom, the first stop positioning the container in a dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is disposed below the spout and in the fill water stream of, the attachment assembly having a second stop for retaining the container in a non-dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is not within the stream of water.

2 more elements

A method for the controlled delivery of a soapy water liquid concentrate solution to a sink as the sink is filled by a stream of water from a source of fill water, the method comprising the steps of:

suspending a container from a spout adapted to emit the stream of water;
the container having a sidewall and a top wall forming an interior, the top wall including an inlet aperture therein, the container including at least one outlet opening, the container having within the interior a predetermined quantity of water soluble, detergent, a handle secured to the container forming a loop above the top wall;
securing a first stop to the spout, the first stop receiving the handle and positioning the first stop wherein the inlet aperture is disposed below a spout in the stream of water to create a soapy solution in the sink;
and
securing a second stop to the spout, the second stop receiving the handle and positioning the container in a non-dispensing position, wherein the inlet aperture is not within the stream of water to stop the production of soapy solution.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Suspended controlled-release soap dispenser

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Suspended controlled-release soap dispenser

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Abstract

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