U.S. patent number 3,917,207 [Application Number 05/498,728] was granted by the patent office on 1975-11-04 for tissue box holder.
Invention is credited to Earle W. Quigley.
United States Patent |
3,917,207 |
Quigley |
November 4, 1975 |
Tissue box holder
Abstract
A holder, mountable in homes, motor vehicles, and the like,
including an elongated strap insertable through a pair of opposed
walls on a tissue box so as to lie against the bottom thereof, with
the opposite end portions of the strap projecting beyond the
opposed walls. A first end of the strap incorporates an elongated
mounting aperture, the second projecting portion of the strap
includes a series of longitudinally spaced holes therein for
selectively receiving a retaining pin for a releasably locking of
the box on the strap.
Inventors: |
Quigley; Earle W. (Buhl,
ID) |
Family
ID: |
23982255 |
Appl.
No.: |
05/498,728 |
Filed: |
August 19, 1974 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
248/311.2;
224/277; 248/905; 224/557; 224/548 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K
10/185 (20130101); B60R 7/084 (20130101); Y10S
248/905 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A47K
10/00 (20060101); A47K 10/18 (20060101); B60R
7/00 (20060101); B60R 7/08 (20060101); F16M
013/00 () |
Field of
Search: |
;248/309,311,313,DIG.5 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Schultz; William H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: O'Brien; Clarence A. Jacobson;
Harvey B.
Claims
What is claimed as new is as follows:
1. A tissue box holder for use in the home, automobile, or the
like, said holder comprising a flat elongated strap having an
elongated central portion and opposed end portions, said strap
being selectively insertable through a pair of opposed walls of a
tissue box with the central portion of the strap received along the
bottom of the box and the opposed end portions projecting beyond
said opposed walls of the box, one of said projecting end portions
comprising a mounting end engageable with a support structure for a
mounting of the holder thereon, with the strap extending along a
surface of the support structure, the second of said projecting end
portions including a laterally projecting box retainer projecting
from said strap and precluding withdrawal of the box therefrom,
said retainer being longitudinally adjustable along said strap and
selectively removable from said strap so as to allow for a mounting
and removal of a tissue box, said retainer comprising a pin with an
enlarged head, the second of said end portions having a series of
pin receiving holes therethrough for a selective reception of said
pin, with the head of the pin being arranged clamped between the
strap and the surface of the support structure.
2. The holder of claim 1 wherein said strap has parallel opposed
elongated sides and rounded ends.
3. The holder of claim 2 wherein said mounting end includes an
elongated slot therethrough for the selective reception of a
mounting screw.
Description
The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in
holders for tissue boxes and the like with the holder of the
invention being particularly adapted for use in substantially any
environment, including homes, mobile homes, trailer homes, campers,
boats, automobiles, and the like.
Holders for tissue boxes and the like are generally known as
exemplified by the following U.S. Pat. Nos.: 3,214,059; 3,292,889;
3,285,559; 3,288,416; and 2,836,386.
However, the holder of the present invention is considered,
notwithstanding its simplicity, to constitute a significant
improvement over the prior art devices in both its adaptability for
use at any point where a mounted tissue box is desired, and for the
specific provision of an adjustable retainer for a positive
retention of the mounted tissue box, regardless of the orientation
of the holder strap.
Basically, the holder consists of an elongated strap, of metal or
plastic, incorporating sufficient rigidity so as to retain a tissue
box thereon even when horizontally oriented and supported solely at
one end. The strap is of a length so as to extend through and
beyond the tissue box lengthwise thereof. A first end of the strap,
which projects beyond the received box, includes an elongated slot
for engagement with a mounting screw or the like which secures the
strap to a support structure. The support structure can be a
building or vehicle wall, ceiling, or the like. The second end
portion of the strap, projectible beyond the second side of the
box, includes a series of holes therethrough, at least one of which
is exposed with the exposed hole closest to the corresponding wall
of the box receiving an elongated enlarged head pin therethrough to
preclude removal of the mounted box. The head of the pin will
normally be clamped between the strap and the support structure to
preclude an accidental removal thereof, the strap incorporating a
slight degree of resiliency so as to enable a proper insertion of
the pin.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become
subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and
operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed,
reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part
hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tissue box holder mounted on a
vertical wall in a home, mobile home, or the like.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional detailed view taken
substantially on a plane passing along the line 2--2 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the holder or mounting strap with
the retaining pin removed therefrom; and
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the holder mounted within
an automobile utilizing the rear view mirror bracket as a retention
means for the strap.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings, reference numeral
10 is used to generally designate the holder comprising the present
invention. This holder 10 is adapted to mount and positively retain
a conventional tissue box 12 either longitudinally or crossways
thereon.
The holder 10 consists basically of a flat elongated relatively
rigid strap 14 having full-length parallel sides 16 and rounded
opposed ends 18 and 19. The first end 18 constituting the mounting
end of the strap 14 has the end portion adjacent thereto provided
with an elongated mounting slot 20. This slot is adapted to receive
a mounting bolt or screw 22 therethrough for a fixing of the strap
to a suitable support structure, such as a building wall 24. In
such an installation, the strap 14 will depend vertically from the
mounting screw 22 as will be best appreciated in FIGS. 1 and 2. The
elongated slot 20 allows for such adjustment as may be necessary on
the mounting screw 22.
The second end portion of the strap 14, inwardly from the end 19
thereof for a substantial portion of the length of the strap 14,
has a series of longitudinally aligned openings or apertures 26
therethrough. These apertures are adapted to receive the elongated
shank 28 of a retaining pin 30 which also includes an enlarged flat
head 32. The head 32 is, of course, of a size too large to pass
through the shank receiving aperture 26.
In use, the tissue box 12 is mounted on the mounting strap 14 by an
insertion of the second free end portion of the strap 14 through a
pair of opposed box walls, whether these be the end walls or the
side walls, in a manner so that the central portion of the strap 14
lies adjacent the bottom 34 of the box. The slots through which the
strap 14 is inserted can be preformed prior to an insertion of the
strap or can be formed by an actual forcing of the strap
therethrough. Once mounted in this manner, the dispensing top 36 of
the box is orientated outward for removal of the tissue
therethrough.
In order to effect a positive retention of the mounted tissue box
12, the elongated shank 28 of the retaining pin 30 is inserted
through one of the strap openings 26 corresponding to the desired
uppermost position of the tissue box. As will be noted with the
longitudinally oriented tissue box 12 of FIGS. 1 and 2, the length
of the box is such so as to require utilization of the outermost
aperture 26. A box of shorter length will enable the utilization of
one of the inwardly spaced openings 26. In mounting the retainer or
retaining pin 30, the strap 14 is slightly outwardly flexed to
enable an insertion of the pin from the rear thereof with the fully
received pin having the enlarged head 32 thereof clamped between
the strap 14 and the surface of the support 24 to preclude
accidental removal of the pin and provide for a positive retention
of the tissue box 12 until a replacement thereof is desired.
FIG. 4 is of interest in illustrating a utilization of the holder
10 installed in an automobile in an overhead position with the
mounting end 18 received under the rear view mirror bracket 38 and
the bracket mounting bolt 40 engaged through the mounting slot 20
(not shown). For purposes of compactness, the tissue box 12 is
installed transversely on the strap 14 with the retainer 30,
installed from above the strap 14 so as to retain the head against
the automobile head liner, positioned in one of the inwardly spaced
openings 26 so as to snugly retain the box 12 against the bracket
38.
As will be appreciated from the foregoing, the unique provision and
utilization of the adjustable retainer allows for use of the holder
in any position, whether vertical, horizontal, inverted, or the
like. Further, the retainer or retaining pin, while positively and
safely locking the tissue box onto the holder strap, does so in a
manner which allows for a simple removal and replacement of the box
as desired.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles
of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes
will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired
to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation
shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and
equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the
invention.
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