IP Library Granted Patent US 7,588,197
Granted Patent B2
US 7,588,197 · App. 11/429,091 · Granted Sep 15, 2009

Spout cover

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Patent No.
US 7,588,197
App. No.
11/429,091
Granted
Sep 15, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

Claims (74)

1. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area;

the spout including a spigot projecting outwardly therefrom; and

an access opening formed in the second member for providing user access to the spigot when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

2. The spout cover according to claim 1 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

3. The spout cover according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flap valve.

4. The spout cover according to claim 1 , wherein the second member comprises:

a generally annular body defining the access opening; and

the liquid soap reservoir formed in the generally annular body.

5. The spout cover according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a deflector carried by the first member underlying the dispenser; and

the dispenser further for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector.

6. The spout cover according to claim 1 , further comprising a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

7. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area;

the spout including a spigot projecting outwardly therefrom; and

an access opening formed in the second member for providing user access to the spigot when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

8. The spout cover according to claim 7 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

9. The spout cover according to claim 8 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flap valve.

10. The spout cover according to claim 7 , further comprising:

a generally annular body defining the access opening; and

the liquid soap reservoir formed in the generally annular body.

11. The spout cover according to claim 7 , further comprising a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

12. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area;

the spout including a spigot projecting outwardly therefrom; and

an access opening formed in the second member for providing user access to the spigot when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

13. The spout cover according to claim 12 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

14. The spout cover according to claim 12 , further comprising a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

15. A combination spout and spout cover assembly, comprising:

a first member having a deflector;

a second member mounted to the first member, the second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members;

a spout, having an outlet end, located in the receiving area;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position releasing the spout and a second position clamping the spout between the first and second members, locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout, and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area, wherein the deflector receives water ejected from the outlet end of the spout and deflects the water outwardly therefrom;

a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position;

an access opening formed in the second member;

the spout further including a spigot projecting outwardly therefrom; and

the spigot located at the access opening.

16. The combination spout and spout cover assembly according to claim 15 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flap valve.

17. The combination spout and spout cover assembly according to claim 15 , further comprising:

a generally annular body defining the access opening; and

the liquid soap reservoir formed in the generally annular body.

18. The combination spout and spout cover assembly according to claim 15 , further comprising a first resilient element carried by the second member frictionally retaining the second member to the spout.

19. The combination spout and spout cover assembly according to claim 18 , further comprising a second resilient element carried by the first member frictionally retaining the first member to the spout.

20. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area; and

a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

21. The spout cover according to claim 20 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

22. The spout cover according to claim 20 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flap valve.

23. The spout cover according to claim 20 , further comprising:

a deflector carried by the first member underlying the dispenser; and

the dispenser further for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector.

24. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area; and

a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

25. The spout cover according to claim 24 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

26. The spout cover according to claim 24 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flap valve.

27. A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end, comprising:

a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member;

a receiving area defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout;

the first member movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area; and

a resilient boot carried by the second member for frictionally retaining the second member to the spout when the spout is received in the receiving area and the first member is disposed in the second position preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

28. The spout cover according to claim 27 , further comprising a bias applied to the first member biasing the first member into the second position.

Assignments (3)
MERGER Recorded Aug 24, 2021
From: BKD AQUISITION, INC.
To: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 057273/0539 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2011
From: BOON, INC.
To: BKD ACQUISITION, INC.
Reel/Frame 027010/0157 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 22, 2011
From: FINELL, REBECCA M.
To: BOON, INC.
Reel/Frame 026950/0755 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 6070047100 · Jul 19, 2005
Related Publication 20070018014A1 · Jan 25, 2007