Dispensing – Drip – leakage or waste catching or disposal
Patent
1993-10-25
1995-07-25
Shaver, Kevin P.
Dispensing
Drip, leakage or waste catching or disposal
22215314, 222156, 2221812, 222192, 2223833, B67D 116, B67D 506, B67D 540
Patent
active
054354650
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for wetting toilet paper prior to the use of the toilet paper. The apparatus may be mounted on a wall or set on a flat surface, and includes a reservoir for storing a fluid. A clamp is provided for holding the reservoir by friction. The reservoir has a screw-on lid and a check valve controlling flow of fluid, enabling the reservoir to be removed without allowing a significant quantity of liquid contents to escape. The check valve is opened by a projecting conduit member when the liquid reservoir is secured by the clamp in its operative position. An internal valve arrangement includes a spring biased piston pressurizing the liquid, and resultant pressure operates a valve enabling dispensing of the liquid. An operating lever acting on the piston is urged by the spring into a "ready" position after each stroke. As the liquid is dispensed onto the toilet paper, any excess liquid is caught by a liquid splash pan located under the user's hand and contained within a removable tray. A hinged cover is provided with a viewing window providing the user with a way to check the level of liquid in the reservoir. In commercial applications, the hygiene device may be provided with a locking cover and a locking liquid splash pan to prevent unauthorized removal of the liquid reservoir and the tray. The lever is disposed to be located below or in front of the discharge path in the "ready" position, and is pushed to a location behind the discharge path during operation. This enables a user to both operate the device and to hold a toilet tissue while using but a single hand.
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Litman Richard C.
Shaver Kevin P.
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