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US 2003/0116586 A1Published application
Toothpaste dispensing unit
AssigneeJosephine Sue Ching Back
InventorTerrence Norman Back
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Abstract
A housing for toothpaste dispensing containers with means to accommodate various pumps, squeeze-type tubes and replaceable cartridges. The housing allows for toothpaste to be cleanly, accurately and easily deposited onto a toothbrush with the use of one hand. Holders are attachable to the housing to give contamination-free storage of toothbrushes and means are provided to allow for the unit to be affixed to a vertical surface or remain free-standing on a wash basin counter.
Claims8
A dispenser for a viscous substance, comprising:
- a. a housing;
- b. a reservoir for said viscous substance;
- C. pump means actuatable to discharge said substance from said reservoir;
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- d. lever means pivotally connected to said housing actuatable between a first at rest position, and a second pump actuating position, wherein pressing on said lever means using a receptacle intended to receive said viscous substance thereon moves said lever means from said first to said second positions thereof to actuate said pump means and cause a discharge of said viscous substance.
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