Flexible mounting system for hand hygiene dispensers
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1. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
- a dispenser holder, the dispenser holder including;
a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser;
the dispenser holder body further including;
a sidewall having a front surface and a back surface; and
a back plate positioned proximate the back surface of the sidewall, the back plate further including a first aperture; and
a latch positioned between the back plate and the back surface of the sidewall, the latch including a second aperture, the second aperture having walls defining a locking side and an unlocking side, the latch further moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position; and
a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object, the mounting apparatus including an attachment post including;
a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the back plate in one or more orientations; and
a post portion extending outwardly from the base portion and including a cap, the cap having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter of the post portion, the cap further providing a bottom locking surface,such that when the base portion of the attachment post is fit within the first aperture of the back plate, the walls of the second aperture defining the locking side engage the bottom locking surface of the cap when the latch is moved into the first locked position,the sidewall further including a projection extending outwardly from the back surface of the sidewall and aligned substantially in the center of the first aperture.
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Abstract
A flexible mounting system for a chemical product dispenser includes a dispenser holder and at least one mounting apparatus. The dispenser holder may be attached to the mounting apparatus by means of a releasable connection mechanism. The releasable connection mechanism may provide for attachment of the dispenser holder to the mounting apparatus in multiple orientations. In one example, the mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket configured for mounting to a support object, such as a wall, table, counter top, cabinet, shelf, cart etc. In another example, the mounting apparatus includes a mounting clamp configured for mounting to ledges, poles, bedrails, handles, etc.
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1. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
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a dispenser holder, the dispenser holder including; a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser; the dispenser holder body further including; a sidewall having a front surface and a back surface; and a back plate positioned proximate the back surface of the sidewall, the back plate further including a first aperture; and a latch positioned between the back plate and the back surface of the sidewall, the latch including a second aperture, the second aperture having walls defining a locking side and an unlocking side, the latch further moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position; and a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object, the mounting apparatus including an attachment post including; a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the back plate in one or more orientations; and a post portion extending outwardly from the base portion and including a cap, the cap having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter of the post portion, the cap further providing a bottom locking surface, such that when the base portion of the attachment post is fit within the first aperture of the back plate, the walls of the second aperture defining the locking side engage the bottom locking surface of the cap when the latch is moved into the first locked position, the sidewall further including a projection extending outwardly from the back surface of the sidewall and aligned substantially in the center of the first aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
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a dispenser holder, the dispenser holder including; a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser; the dispenser holder body further including; a sidewall having a front surface and a back surface; and a back plate positioned proximate the back surface of the sidewall, the back plate further including a first aperture; and a latch positioned between the back plate and the back surface of the sidewall, the latch including a second aperture, the second aperture having walls defining a locking side and an unlocking side, the latch further moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position; and a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object, the mounting apparatus including an attachment post including; a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the back plate in one or more orientations; and a post portion extending outwardly from the base portion and including a cap, the cap having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter of the post portion, the cap further providing a bottom locking surface, such that when the base portion of the attachment post is fit within the first aperture of the back plate, the walls of the second aperture defining the locking side engage the bottom locking surface of the cap when the latch is moved into the first locked position, the latch further including a tapered wall around a perimeter of the second aperture on a side facing the back surface of the sidewall, and the cap of the post portion further having a top tapered edge configured to cooperate with the tapered wall around the perimeter of the second aperture to cause the latch to move from the first locked position to the second unlocked position.
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19. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
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a dispenser holder, the dispenser holder including; a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser; the dispenser holder body further including; a sidewall having a front surface and a back surface; and a back plate positioned proximate the back surface of the sidewall, the back plate further including a first aperture; and a latch positioned between the back plate and the back surface of the sidewall, the latch including a second aperture, the second aperture having walls defining a locking side and an unlocking side, the latch further moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position; and a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object, the mounting apparatus including an attachment post including; a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the back plate in one or more orientations; and a post portion extending outwardly from the base portion and including a cap, the cap having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter of the post portion, the cap further providing a bottom locking surface, such that when the base portion of the attachment post is fit within the first aperture of the back plate, the walls of the second aperture defining the locking side engage the bottom locking surface of the cap when the latch is moved into the first locked position, the dispenser holder body further including a top portion having first and second arms configured to receive the neck of the product dispenser, and wherein the top portion is pivotally connected to the sidewall such that the first and second arms are moveable between a first, lowered position and a second, raised position. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
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a dispenser holder, the dispenser holder including; a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser; the dispenser holder body further including; a sidewall having a front surface and a back surface; and a back plate positioned proximate the back surface of the sidewall, the back plate further including a first aperture; and a latch positioned between the back plate and the back surface of the sidewall, the latch including a second aperture, the second aperture having walls defining a locking side and an unlocking side, the latch further moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position; and a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object, the mounting apparatus including an attachment post including; a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the back plate in one or more orientations; and a post portion extending outwardly from the base portion and including a cap, the cap having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter of the post portion, the cap further providing a bottom locking surface, such that when the base portion of the attachment post is fit within the first aperture of the back plate, the walls of the second aperture defining the locking side engage the bottom locking surface of the cap when the latch is moved into the first locked position, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises a mounting bracket, and wherein the mounting bracket includes one or more living hinges by which the mounting bracket may conform to a contoured surface of the support object. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A product dispenser mounting system comprising:
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a dispenser holder configured to support a product dispenser, the dispenser holder having a back side and a bottom side; one or more connector clips, each of the one or more connector clips integrated into one of the back side or the bottom side of the dispenser holder, each connector clip including; a first sidewall including a first aperture; a release latch including a second aperture, the release latch moveable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position with respect to the first aperture, the release latch further providing a locking surface on a side facing the first sidewall; a mounting apparatus configured for fixedly mounting on a support object and including an attachment post configured for releasable connection to the one or more connector clips, the attachment post including; a base portion having a shape configured to fit within the first aperture of the first sidewall in one or more orientations; and a post portion including a cap providing a bottom locking surface that engages with the locking surface of the release latch when the base portion of the mounting apparatus is fit within the first aperture and the release latch is in the second locked position, wherein the one or more connector clips comprises a first connector clip integrated in the back side of the dispenser holder and a second connector clip integrated in the bottom side of the dispenser holder. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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