Patents by Inventor William B Matthews

William B Matthews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6968978
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a toothpaste dispenser comprising a housing 14 with a movable lever in communication with a dispensing means engaging a tube 12 of toothpaste within the housing. The housing 14 is comprised of a cover 22 and base 20 with the base having side walls and an end wall with an aperture 28 for inserting the tube spout 23. Mounted within the base 20 is a pliable planar member 24 that covers the collapsible tube 12 when inserted therein. There is also at least one aperture within the base 20 providing means for mounting the dispenser to a structure, such as a wall. The cover 22 has opposing side walls and end wall for receiving the base and a longitudinal slot 18 for the handle 16 of the dispensing means to travel therealong. The dispensing means is comprised of a roller 26 rotatable within a frame or bracket 34 having an exteriorly positioned handle 16 attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: William B Matthews