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Miniature, concealable, tamper-resistant brackets for dispensers and other wall-mounted articles

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-05-07
GILCHRIST & SOAMES INC
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Benefits of technology

The system provides a flexible, secure, and aesthetically pleasing solution for mounting and replacing containers in the hospitality industry, ensuring tamper-resistance and ease of maintenance while maintaining a concealed appearance.

Problems solved by technology

It is a challenge to design and install wall-mounted, refillable dispensers that adequately meet the simultaneous desirable characteristics of being attractive, unobtrusive, easily maintained and tamper-resistant.

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[0022]This invention broadly resides in a locking bracket that couples an article to a wall surface. In the preferred embodiment, the article is a self-service, pump-activated lotion dispenser; however, the invention is not limited in this regard, as various articles such as alternative containers, dispensers, trays, and the like may alternatively be accommodated. As such, as used herein, “container” should be taken to include other wall-mounted articles such and bottles and dispensers. The container may be re-Tillable with a liquid, cream or gel for personal hygiene use including, without limitation, a shampoo, conditioner, shower wash, body lotion, soap, or the like. The bracket and article are accordingly well suited to the hospitality industry.

[0023]FIG. 1 is a drawing that shows a container 102 being coupled to a wall-mounted bracket 106, and a tool used to open a door 108 on the bracket to remove and re-insert the container 102. The back surface 110 of the bracket is mountable...

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Abstract

A dispenser system includes an inconspicuous, tamper-resistant bracket used to mount containers, bottles, vessels, dispensers or other articles to a wall surface. A coupling structure engages with and supports the article for use. The coupling structure may comprise a male-female coupling structure including, for example, a vertical rail on one of the bracket or container, and a corresponding vertical slot on the other of the bracket or container. An upper panel, door or lid opens with a tool or key, providing access to the bracket coupling structure. A spring biases the panel, door or lid into an open condition, and a latch mechanism maintains the panel, door or lid in a closed and locked condition until opened. The system may further including a proprietary container with dimensions to visually obscure the bracket. The container may include a dispensing pump, and may be filled or refilled with a personal hygiene product.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 543,815, filed Aug. 19, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,527,224, which claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 750,621, filed Oct. 25, 2018, with the entire content of all the above Related Applications being incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to wall-mounted articles and, more particularly, to an inconspicuous, tamper-resistant bracket used to mount dispensers or other items to a wall surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The hospitality industry is a broad category within the service industry that includes hotels and lodging, food and drink service, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise lines, travel, and tourism in general. In bath and restroom areas in particular, it is now common to have refillable containers with shampoo, conditioners and various ot...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16M13/02A47K5/12
CPCA47K2201/02A47K5/12F16M13/02
Inventor PARK, JOUNGSU
Owner GILCHRIST & SOAMES INC