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US 5,961,043 AGranted
Supporting device for dispensing volatile material
AssigneeS. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
InventorsLeon C. Samuelson, James F. Kimball, Cristopher M. Shiffler, David J. Houser
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Abstract
A device supports and dispenses volatile materials. The device is self-supporting and has a tent-like configuration. It can be hung from a bar. One of its side panels is connected to another by a tab and slot, or tab and pocket, arrangement above a base. The base connects the side panels. There is a reservoir for dispensing the volatile material which is mounted on one of the side panels, with a rear of the reservoir being positioned between two of the panels above the base.
Claims14
A device for dispensing volatile material, comprising:
- a. first and second side panels;
- b. a base joining the first and second side panels so as to provide a platform to support the device in a tent configuration;
- c. the second side panel having a tab extending therefrom;
- d. means to capture the tab associated with the first side panel;
- e. a first opening through one of the side panels;
- and
- f. a reservoir of volatile material, the reservoir mounted in said first opening.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.