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EP 0953312 B1 20000913 - Dispensing unit

Title (en)

Dispensing unit

Title (de)

Spendereinheit

Title (fr)

Unité de distribution

Publication

EP 0953312 B1 20000913 (DE)

Application

EP 98810346 A 19980421

Priority

EP 98810346 A 19980421

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0953312A1] The unit (13) is in the form of a bottle which slide horizontally into engagement with a holder (11) for e.g. toilet paper. The bottle catches a ridge in the guide so as to be held tightly in place. The bottle contains a cleansing lotion and has a roller (43) for applying the fluid to a users hands.

IPC 1-7

A47K 10/32

IPC 8 full level

A47K 10/32 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47K 10/32 (2013.01); A47K 2010/3273 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0953312 A1 19991103; EP 0953312 B1 20000913; AT E196231 T1 20000915; DE 59800269 D1 20001019

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98810346 A 19980421; AT 98810346 T 19980421; DE 59800269 T 19980421