U.S. patent application number 10/718962 was filed with the patent office on 2004-05-27 for tablet containing system.
Invention is credited to Vazquez, Rafael A..
Application Number | 20040099562 10/718962 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32329237 |
Filed Date | 2004-05-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040099562 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Vazquez, Rafael A. |
May 27, 2004 |
Tablet containing system
Abstract
A tablet containing system that helps prevent tablet-portions
from interfering with the toilet flushing mechanism, can be
tethered within the toilet bowl, and allows for tablet-portions to
be easily removed from the toilet tank.
Inventors: |
Vazquez, Rafael A.;
(Gilbert, AZ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
STONEMAN LAW OFFICES, LTD
3113 NORTH 3RD STREET
PHOENIX
AZ
85012
US
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Family ID: |
32329237 |
Appl. No.: |
10/718962 |
Filed: |
November 21, 2003 |
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Application
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60428530 |
Nov 21, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/461 ;
206/471; 206/806 |
Current CPC
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E03D 2009/024 20130101;
E03D 9/033 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/461 ;
206/471; 206/806 |
International
Class: |
B65D 073/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1) A tablet container system for containing at least one cleaning
tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing mechanism and
containing flushable water, comprising, in combination: a) at least
one container, comprising at least one interior portion and at
least one exterior portion, to contain the at least one tablet; b)
wherein said at least one container is adapted to allow access to
said at least one interior portion of said at least one container
wherein the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; c) at
least one fastener to prevent accidental access to said at least
one interior portion of said at least one container; and d) a
plurality of orifices adapted to permit substantially free flow of
the water between said at least one exterior portion and said at
least one interior portion of said at least one container; e)
wherein said plurality of orifices are adapted to substantially
block egress of significantly-sized tablet-portions from said at
least one interior portion of said at least one container.
2) The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said
plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to substantially
block egress of tablet-portions larger than about 1/8-inch diameter
from said at least one interior portion of said at least one
container.
3) The tablet container system according to claim 2 wherein said
plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to substantially
block egress of tablet-portions larger than about {fraction
(1/16)}-inch diameter from said at least one interior portion of
said at least one container.
4) The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said
plurality of orifices permits fluid to enter said at least one
interior portion through a first side of said container, and exit
said at least one interior portion through a second side, opposite
said first side, of said at least one container.
5) The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said
plurality of orifices are located over more than half of a total
exterior surface area of said at least one container.
6) The tablet container system according to claim 1 further
comprising at least one tether to tether said at least one
container to the toilet tank.
7) The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said at
least one container consists essentially of integrally-molded
plastic.
8) A tablet container system for containing at least one cleaning
tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing mechanism and
containing flushable water, comprising, in combination: a) at least
one container, comprising at least one interior portion and at
least one exterior portion, to contain the at least one tablet; b)
wherein said container is adapted to allow access to said at least
one interior portion of said at least one container wherein the at
least one tablet can be removably inserted; c) at least one
fastener to prevent accidental access to the at least one interior
portion of said container; d) a plurality of orifices structured
and arranged to permit substantially free flow of fluid between
said at least one exterior portion and said at least one interior
portion of said at least one container; and e) at least one tether
to tether said at least one container to the toilet tank; f)
wherein said at least one tether comprises said at least one
fastener.
9) The tablet container system according to claim 8 wherein said at
least one tether comprises at least one chain.
10) The tablet container system according to claim 8 wherein said
at least one tether comprises at least one cable.
11) The tablet container system according to claim 8 wherein said
at least one fastener comprises at least one clip.
12) The tablet container system according to claim 11 wherein said
at least one clip comprises metal.
13) A tablet container system for containing at least one cleaning
tablet in a toilet tank comprising a toilet tank flush lever and
containing flushable water, comprising, in combination: a) at least
one container, comprising at least one interior portion and at
least one exterior portion, to contain the at least one tablet; b)
wherein said container is adapted to allow access to said at least
one interior portion of said at least one container wherein the at
least one tablet can be removably inserted; c) at least one
fastener to prevent accidental access to the at least one interior
portion of said container; d) a plurality of orifices structured
and arranged to permit substantially free flow of fluid between
said at least one exterior portion and said at least one interior
portion of said at least one container; and e) at least one tether
to tether said at least one container to the toilet tank flush
lever.
14) The tablet container system according to claim 13 wherein said
plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to substantially
block egress of tablet-portions larger than about 1/8-inch diameter
from said at least one interior portion of said at least one
container.
15) The tablet container system according to claim 14 wherein said
plurality of orifices permits fluid to enter said at least one
interior portion through a first side of said container, and exit
said at least one interior portion through a second side, opposite
said first side, of said at least one container.
16) The tablet container system according to claim 15 wherein said
at least one tether comprises said at least one fastener.
17) The tablet container system according to claim 16 wherein said
at least one container comprises: a) at least one first container
portion, b) at least one second container portion, c) at least one
hinge, d) wherein said at least one hinge connects said at least
one first container portion to said at least one second container
portion.
18) The tablet container system according to claim 17 wherein said
at least one container essentially consists of integrally-molded
plastic.
19) The tablet container system according to claim 18 wherein said
plurality of orifices are located over more than half of surface
area of said at least one container.
20) The tablet container system according to claim 19 wherein said
at least one fastener is located on a portion of said at least one
container opposite from said at least one hinge.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application claims the benefit of related
provisional application serial No. 60/428,530, filed Nov. 21, 2002,
entitled "TABLET CONTAINING SYSTEM", the contents of which are
incorporated herein by reference and are not admitted to be prior
art with respect to the present invention by their mention in this
cross-reference section.
BACKGROUND
[0002] This invention relates to providing a tablet containing
system that contains a tablet submerged under water within a toilet
tank. The tablet may comprise detergent and/or bleach and/or dye,
and assists in disinfecting and treating the water in the toilet
tank. In the past, such tablets have been placed directly into
toilet tanks without a container. Over time, as the tablet
dissolved and disintegrated, pieces of the tablet broke off and
could interfere with the operation of the flushing mechanism. For
example, tablet pieces that came in direct contact with the toilet
tank flapper could block the flapper from achieving a proper seal,
causing the flapper to leak. Parts of the flushing mechanism made
of rubber (or similar material) that came in direct contact with
tablet pieces could result in the accelerated degradation of such
flushing mechanism parts.
OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A primary object and feature of the present invention is to
provide a tablet containing system that helps prevent
tablet-portions from interfering with the toilet flushing
mechanism. Another object and feature of the present invention is
to provide a tablet containing system that can be tethered within
the toilet bowl. Another object and feature of the present
invention is to provide a tablet containing system that allows for
tablet-portions to be easily removed from the toilet tank. Another
object and feature of the present invention is to provide a tablet
containing system that can conveniently be tethered to the toilet
tank flush lever to provide extra agitation to the water
surrounding the tablet when the toilet is flushed.
[0004] Another object and feature of the present invention is to
provide a tablet containing system that combines a container
clasping function with a tether attachment function for convenience
and efficiency.
[0005] A further primary object and feature of the invention is to
provide such a system, which is efficient, inexpensive, and handy.
Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent
with reference to the following descriptions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a tablet container system for containing at
least one cleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing
mechanism and containing flushable water, comprising, in
combination: at least one container, comprising at least one
interior portion and at least one exterior portion, structured and
arranged to contain the at least one tablet; wherein such at least
one container is structured and arranged to allow access to such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container wherein
the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; at least one
fastener structured and arranged to prevent accidental access to
such at least one interior portion of such at least one container;
and a plurality of orifices structured and arranged to permit
substantially free flow of the water between such at least one
exterior portion and such at least one interior portion of such at
least one container; wherein such plurality of orifices are
structured and arranged to substantially block egress of
significantly-sized tablet-portions from such at least one interior
portion of such at least one container. Moreover, it provides such
a tablet container system wherein such plurality of orifices are
structured and arranged to substantially block egress of
tablet-portions larger than about 1/8 inch diameter from such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container.
Additionally, it provides such a tablet container system wherein
such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to
substantially block egress of tablet-portions larger than about
{fraction (1/16)} inch diameter from such at least one interior
portion of such at least one container. Also, it provides such a
tablet container system wherein such plurality of orifices permits
fluid to enter such at least one interior portion through a first
side of such container and exit such at least one interior portion
through a second side, opposite such first side, of such at least
one container. In addition, it provides such a tablet container
system wherein such plurality of orifices are located over more
than half of a total exterior surface area of such at least one
container. And, it provides such a tablet container system further
comprising at least one tether structured and arranged to tether
such at least one container to the toilet tank. Further, it
provides such a tablet container system wherein such at least one
container consists essentially of integrally-molded plastic.
[0007] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a tablet container system for containing at
least one cleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing
mechanism and containing flushable water, comprising, in
combination: at least one container, comprising at least one
interior portion and at least one exterior portion, structured and
arranged to contain the at least one tablet; wherein such container
is structured and arranged to allow access to such at least one
interior portion of such at least one container, wherein the at
least one tablet can be removably inserted; at least one fastener
structured and arranged to prevent accidental access to the at
least one interior portion of such container; a plurality of
orifices structured and arranged to permit substantially free flow
of fluid between such at least one exterior portion and such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container; and at
least one tether structured and arranged to tether such at least
one container to the toilet tank; wherein such at least one tether
comprises such at least one fastener. Even further, it provides
such a tablet container system wherein such at least one tether
comprises at least one chain. Moreover, it provides such a tablet
container system wherein such at least one tether comprises at
least one cable. Additionally, it provides such a tablet container
system wherein such at least one fastener comprises at least one
clip. Also, it provides such a tablet container system wherein such
at least one clip comprises metal.
[0008] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a tablet container system for containing at
least one cleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a toilet tank
flush lever and containing flushable water, comprising, in
combination: at least one container, comprising at least one
interior portion and at least one exterior portion, structured and
arranged to contain the at least one tablet; wherein such container
is structured and arranged to allow access to such at least one
interior portion of such at least one container, wherein the at
least one tablet can be removably inserted; at least one fastener
structured and arranged to prevent accidental access to the at
least one interior portion of such container; a plurality of
orifices structured and arranged to permit substantially free flow
of fluid between such at least one exterior portion and such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container; and at
least one tether structured and arranged to tether such at least
one container to the toilet tank flush lever. In addition, it
provides such a tablet container system wherein such plurality of
orifices are structured and arranged to substantially block egress
of tablet-portions larger than about 1/8 inch diameter from such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container. And, it
provides such a tablet container system wherein such plurality of
orifices permits fluid to enter such at least one interior portion
through a first side of such container and exit such at least one
interior portion through a second side, opposite such first side,
of such at least one container. Further, it provides such a tablet
container system wherein such at least one tether comprises such at
least one fastener. Even further, it provides such a tablet
container system wherein such at least one container comprises: at
least one first container portion; at least one second container
portion; and at least one hinge; wherein such at least one hinge
connects such at least one first container portion to such at least
one second container portion. Even further, it provides such a
tablet container system wherein such at least one container
essentially consists of integrally-molded plastic. Even further, it
provides such a tablet container system wherein such plurality of
orifices are located over more than half of surface area of such at
least one container. Even further, it provides such a tablet
container system wherein such at least one fastener is located on a
side of such at least one container opposite from such at least one
hinge.
[0009] Additionally, this invention provides each and every novel
feature, element, combination, step and/or method disclosed or
suggested by this provisional patent application.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tablet container,
according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
showing a tablet being inserted into the opened tablet
container.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tablet container of FIG.
1, closed and adjacent to two different embodiments of a
tether.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a front view of a toilet tank (partially cut-away)
showing tablet-containing systems installed in three different ways
within the toilet tank.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a top view of the tablet container of FIG. 1,
partially showing an attached tether.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a side view of the tablet container of FIG. 1,
partially showing an attached tether.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a side view (in section) of the tablet container
of FIG. 1, partially showing an attached tether.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an attacher fastener and
part of an attached tether.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a
tablet container (with a shape different than the embodiment of
FIG. 1).
[0018] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred
embodiment of a tablet containing system with a square shaped
tablet container.
[0019] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred
embodiment of a tablet container (in the closed/clasped
position).
[0020] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the tablet container of
FIG. 10 in the closed/clasped position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODE AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF
THE INVENTION
[0021] Reference is now made to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a
perspective view of tablet container 100, with interior portion 110
and exterior portion 112, according to a preferred embodiment of
the present invention, showing at least one tablet 150 being
inserted into the opened tablet container 100 (embodying herein at
least one container, comprising at least one interior portion and
at least one exterior portion, structured and arranged to contain
the at least one tablet). There are many instances throughout the
specification where Applicant uses the phrase, "at least one", to
indicate that, although only one may be shown in the drawings, it
is contemplated that more than one may suffice. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the
art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering issues such as tablet size, tablet container size,
etc., other tablet container arrangements may suffice, such as, for
example, a tablet container adapted to contain more than one tablet
150 and a tablet container adapted to contain tablets of different
sizes and shapes, etc. Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises
container portion 102a connected to container portion 102b by hinge
104, as shown. Preferably, hinge 104 permits access to interior
portion 110 of tablet container 100, allowing tablet 150 to be
removably inserted within tablet container 100, as shown (embodying
herein wherein such at least one container is structured and
arranged to allow access to such at least one interior portion of
such at least one container wherein the at least one tablet can be
removably inserted; and embodying herein wherein such at least one
container comprises at least one first container portion, at least
one second container portion, at least one hinge, wherein such at
least one hinge connects such at least one first container portion
to such at least one second container portion).
[0022] Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises clasp 106, as
shown. Preferably, clasp 106 comprises clasp portion 106a and clasp
portion 106b, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 106a and clasp
portion 106b clasp container portion 102a and container portion
102b together (keeping tablet 150 within interior portion 110).
Preferably, clasp portion 106a and clasp portion 106b each comprise
tab 114, with hole 116, as shown. Preferably, when container
portion 102a and container portion 102b are pressed together, hole
116 in each clasp portion 106 are aligned, and container fastener
122 can be inserted through such aligned hole 116 to lock container
portion 102a and container portion 102b in place (with tablet
container 100 in a "closed" arrangement), as shown (embodying
herein at least one fastener structured and arranged to prevent
accidental access to such at least one interior portion of such at
least one container; and embodying herein wherein such at least one
tether comprises such at least one fastener). Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the
art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering issues such as production cost, material selection,
convenience, etc., other container fastening arrangements, such as
snaps, threaded fittings, interlocking tabs (as shown in FIG. 9,
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11), tabs without holes 116, fastening
arrangements where container fastener 122 is not used for locking,
etc., may suffice. Preferably, clasp 106 is located on a side of
the container portion 102a (and container portion 102b) opposite
hinge 104, as shown, so that tablet container 100 can be fastened
to effectively contain portions of tablet 150 (embodying herein
wherein such at least one fastener is located on a side of such at
least one container opposite from such at least one hinge). Upon
reading this specification, those skilled in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as production cost, type of container fastening
mechanism, etc., other locations for clasp portion 106, etc., may
suffice, for example, in a case where container portion 102a and
container portion 102b are fastened by a threaded connection, it
may suffice to eliminate clasp portion 106 and/or eliminate hinge
104. Thus, tablet 150 can be secured within tablet container
100.
[0023] Preferably, for efficiency and reduced cost, container
portion 102a, clasp portion 106a, container portion 102b, clasp
portion 106b, and hinge 104, consist essentially of
integrally-molded plastic, molded together as a single unit
(embodying herein wherein such at least one container consists
essentially of integrally-molded plastic). Preferably, hinge 104
comprises plastic sufficiently flexible such that hinge 104 may
bend, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification,
those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that,
under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as
production cost, durability, chemical reactivity, etc., other
materials may suffice, such as, for example, metal, etc. Also upon
reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as production cost, material
selection, etc., other hinge arrangements may suffice, such as, for
example, a butt-hinge with a pin, etc.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of tablet container 100 in the
closed position and adjacent to two different embodiments of tether
120. Preferably, tablet containing system comprises tether 120.
Preferably tablet containing system comprises container fastener
122, for fastening container to tether 120. Container fastener 122
may or may not be used to assist in locking container portion 102a
and container portion 102b in a closed position. Preferably,
container fastener 122 comprises metal clip, as shown (embodying
herein wherein such at least one fastener comprises at least one
clip, and embodying herein wherein such at least one clip comprises
metal).
[0025] Preferably, tether 120 comprises container fastener 122,
cable 128 (embodying herein wherein such at least one tether
comprises at least one cable), and attacher fastener 124. Upon
reading this specification, those skilled in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as manufacturing cost, durability, etc., other tether
arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, replacing cable 128
with something else, such as, for example, chain 130 (embodying
herein wherein such at least one tether comprises at least one
chain), as shown, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as which part of the toilet tank tablet holder will be
tethered, etc., other types of attacher fastener arrangements may
suffice, such as, for example, clips, such as, for example,
attacher fastener 126, hooks, such as, for example, attacher
fastener 126b (see FIG. 9), etc. A plurality of orifices 108 allows
water flow 222 through tablet container 100. Orifices 108 allow
water into and/or out of tablet container 100 so that dissolved
portions of tablet 150 can mix with water in toilet tank 200.
Preferably, orifices 108 are small enough such that if
"significantly-sized" pieces of tablet 100 break off, such pieces
are still retained within tablet container 100 (embodying herein
wherein such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to
substantially block egress of significantly-sized tablet-portions
from such at least one interior portion of such at least one
container). Pieces of tablet 150 are considered
"significantly-sized" if they are large enough to interfere with
the functioning of the toilet tank flushing system (for example, by
pieces blocking a toilet tank flapper from achieving a proper
seal). Preferably, each of orifices 108 comprises an effective
diameter ("effective diameter" being defined as the largest
diameter solid sphere that can pass through the orifice) of less
than about {fraction (3/16)} inch, preferably an effective diameter
of less than about 1/8 inch (embodying herein wherein such
plurality of orifices are structured and arranged to substantially
block egress of tablet-portions larger than about 1/8 inch diameter
from such at least one interior portion of such at least one
container), preferably an effective diameter of less than about
{fraction (1/16)} inch (embodying herein wherein such plurality of
orifices are structured and arranged to substantially block egress
of tablet-portions larger than about {fraction (1/16)} inch
diameter from such at least one interior portion of such at least
one container), since experiment has shown that orifices 108 of
this size are small enough to effectively block the egress of
"significantly-sized" portions of tablet 150, and yet orifices 108
of this size are still sufficiently large enough to permit
substantially free flow of fluid between said exterior and said
interior of said container (embodying herein a plurality of
orifices structured and arranged to permit substantially free flow
of the water between such at least one exterior portion and such at
least one interior portion of such at least one container).
Preferably, portions of tablet 150 are contained within tablet
container 100 so that portions of tablet 150 can be easily removed
from the toilet tank 200 (as opposed to portions of tablet 150
potentially being scattered throughout the bottom of toilet tank
200 when tablet 150 is placed directly in toilet tank 200 without
tablet container 100). Tether 120 allows a user to remove the
remains of tablet 150 without the need to submerge the user's hand
to the bottom of toilet tank 200. Preferably, orifices 108 are
located on opposing sides of tablet container 100, to permit fluid
to enter one side and exit the other side, promoting the free flow
of fluid through tablet container 100, as shown (embodying herein
wherein such plurality of orifices permits fluid to enter such at
least one interior portion through a first side of such container
and exit such at least one interior portion through a second side,
opposite such first side, of such at least one container).
Preferably, orifices 108 are located over more than half of a total
exterior surface area of tablet container 100 to promote the free
flow of fluid through tablet container 100, as shown (embodying
herein wherein such plurality of orifices are located over more
than half of a total exterior surface area of such at least one
container). Preferably, orifices 108 comprise a square or slotted
shape, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification,
those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that,
under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as
production cost, material selection, how particular kinds of
tablets disintegrate, and what size portions of tablet 150 will
interfere with the functioning a toilet flushing mechanism, etc.,
other orifice arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, other
orifice shapes (such as, for example, circular, star-shaped, etc.)
and other orifice sizes, etc.
[0026] FIG. 3 is a front view of a toilet tank (partially cut-away)
showing tablet-containing systems installed in three different ways
within the toilet tank. As shown, preferably, tether 120 may be
used to tether tablet container 100 below water surface 220
(embodying herein at least one tether structured and arranged to
tether such at least one container to the toilet tank) from toilet
tank flush lever 206 (embodying herein at least one tether
structured and arranged to tether such at least one container to
the toilet tank flush lever). Toilet tank flush lever 206 is
attached to toilet tank flush handle 204, so that when toilet tank
flush handle 204 is depressed, tablet container 100 moves, thereby
agitating the water surrounding the tablet container 100 and
increasing water flow 222 (See FIG. 2) through such plurality of
orifices 108, as shown. Preferably, tether 120 is connected to
toilet tank flush lever 206 by connecting attacher fastener 124 to
one of the openings 208. Tether 120 allows tablet 150 to be removed
from toilet tank 200 more easily and conveniently, since a user
does not have to reach down into toilet tank 200 to remove tablet
150, but instead, may pull the tablet container 100 up by tether
120. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as the
convenience of tethering tablet container 100 to toilet tank
flushing mechanisms, etc., other tablet container installation
arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, tethering tablet
container 100 to toilet tank wall, for example, by attaching
attacher fastener 124 to tank wall fastener 132, as shown, or
letting tablet container 100 rest on the bottom of toilet tank 200,
as shown, etc.
[0027] FIG. 4 is a top view of the tablet container 100 of FIG. 1,
partially showing an attached tether 120.
[0028] FIG. 5 is a side view of tablet container 100, partially
showing attached tether 120.
[0029] FIG. 6 is a side view (in section) of tablet container 100,
partially showing an attached tether 120.
[0030] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of tether 120 and
attached tank wall fastener 132. Tank wall fastener 132 is
preferably structured and arranged to hang on the top lip of toilet
tank wall 202, as shown. Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises
a round shape, as shown in FIG. 4, since tablet 150 typically
comprises a round shape. Preferably, dimensions of tablet container
100 are sized to accommodate a typical tablet 150 within tablet
container 100, as shown. Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises
a diameter of about 31/2 inches. Preferably, tablet container 100
comprises a width of about 11/2 inches. Upon reading the teachings
of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as tablet size, tablet shape, etc., other tablet
container arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, different
dimensions, different diameters, widths, shapes, etc.
[0031] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred
embodiment of a tablet containing system. Tablet container 100b
(analogous to tablet container 100) comprises a square shape, as
shown.
[0032] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred
embodiment of a tablet containing system. Preferably, tablet
container 100c (analogous to tablet container 100) has slot-shaped
orifices 108c, as shown. Preferably, clasp 106 comprises clasp
portion 106aa and clasp portion 106bb, which comprise interlocking
tabs, as shown. Preferably, tablet container 100c comprises tether
tab 127, preferably with hole 127b, as shown, for attaching tether
120 to tablet container 100c. Preferably, tether 120 is attached to
tether tab 127 with tether fastener 122c, as shown.
[0033] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred
embodiment of tablet container 100d (in the closed/clasped
position). Preferably, tablet container 100d (analogous to tablet
container 100) has slot-shaped orifices 108d, as shown. Preferably,
clasp 106 comprises clasp portion 106a' and clasp portion 106b',
which comprise interlocking tabs, as shown. Preferably, tablet
container 100d comprises tether tab 127, preferably with hole 127b,
as shown, for attaching tether 120 to tablet container 100d.
Preferably, tether 120 is attached to tether tab 127 with tether
fastener 122c, as shown.
[0034] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of tablet container 100d in
the open position.
[0035] Although applicant has described applicant's preferred
embodiments of this invention, it will be understood that the
broadest scope of this invention includes such modifications as
diverse shapes, sizes, materials, etc. Such scope is limited only
by the below claims as read in connection with the above
specification. Further, many other advantages of applicant's
invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the
above descriptions and the below claims.
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