Device for holding packages

A device for holding a canister style dispensing package comprising:

• a first bracket having a first base portion, and a first retainer extending from said base portion, said first retainer having a curved shape portion corresponding to an external shape of a sidewall of the canister style dispensing package;
• a second bracket having a second base portion, and a second retainer extending from said second base portion, said second retainer having a curved shape portion corresponding to the external shape of the sidewall of the canister style dispensing package;
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• a fastener connecting said first and second brackets to each other such that the distance between said first retainer and said second retainer is selectively adjustable to a desired dimension corresponding to a dimension of the dispensing package, wherein the dispensing package can be inserted between said first retainer and said second retainer and supported between said first retainer and said second retainer by the engagement between said curved shape portions of said first retainer and said second retainer with the external shape of the canister style dispensing package.

An apparatus for supporting a canister-style dispensing package, comprising:

• a first bracket having a bottom edge and a top edge, said first bracket including a rear wall and a sidewall extending at an angle from said rear wall, said sidewall including a first extension portion extending from said rear wall and a first curved portion extending from said first extension portion, said first curved portion shaped to correspond to the shape of the canister-style dispensing package;
• a second bracket having a bottom edge and a top edge, said second bracket including a rear wall and a sidewall extending at an angle from said rear wall, said sidewall including a second extension portion extending from said rear wall and a second curved portion extending from said second extension portion, second said curved portion shaped to correspond to the shape of the canister-style dispensing package;
• wherein one of said first bracket rear wall and said second bracket rear wall defines an elongated slot, and the other of said first bracket rear wall and said second bracket rear wall defines a hole, said hole aligned with said slot such that said first and second brackets are capable of being secured together by a fastener extending through said hole and said slot, said hole being selectively adjustable with respect to said slot, such that said first bracket sidewall and said second bracket sidewall can be spaced apart at a desired distance;
• wherein said one of said first bracket rear wall and said second bracket rear wall that defines said hole also defines a mounting hole for receiving a mounting fastener to mount the apparatus to a support structure, said mounting hole aligned with said slot such that said mounting fastener is capable of extending through said hole and said slot;
• wherein the canister style dispensing package can be retained between said curved portions of said first bracket and said second bracket.