At a glance
| Patent number | CN207461995U (application CN201720261873.7) |
| Type | China utility model (实用新型) - protects product shape and structure |
| Original title | Foot-operated hand soap dispensing device (一种脚踏式取用洗手液装置) |
| Patent owner | Integrated Technology Service Center of the Sanming Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (Fujian, China) |
| Inventors | Zhang Xinren, Zhang Yu, Zhang Yun, Chen Xiaotie, Cheng Lijun |
| Filing date | 2017-03-17 |
| Grant date | 2018-06-08 |
| Status (China) | Lapsed - terminated for non-payment of annual fees (effective 2020-03-17, recorded 2021-03-12) |
| Patent family | Only this Chinese patent - no US, European, Japanese, PCT or other filings listed |
| Cited by | 4 later documents (Chinese filings and one WO application) |
| Classification | A47K 5/12 - dispensers for liquid soap |
| Source | Google Patents (search for CN207461995U) |
What the claims cover, in plain language
Claim 1 - a foot-operated soap dispensing device with:
- a hollow upright post with a long, outward-facing slot at the bottom;
- a pull rod running through the post;
- a soap bottle holder on the post;
- a base at the bottom of the post with a crossbar;
- a spring tightly around the lower part of the pull rod, inside the slot;
- a foot pedal connected to the spring;
- a U-shaped stop under the pedal.
Claims 2-6 add: the top of the pull rod bent into a hook with a disc-shaped pressing pad, and the bottom of the rod level with the top of the slot; a holder that slides on the post, locks with a screw and has two movable clamping plates; a triangular base with two diagonal braces; the crossbar passing between the stop and the pedal; and a triangular pedal whose tip enters the slot and joins the spring through a pivot.
This is a simplified reading for orientation only. The legal scope is defined by the exact claim wording in the official Chinese document.
What this means for production
This patent was filed only in China, and it lapsed in 2020 because annual fees were not paid. It no longer restricts anyone - in China or elsewhere.
Before production, keep in mind:
- Other patents may exist. Foot-pedal sanitizer stands became very common after 2020, and some companies may hold US design or utility patents on their own versions. Give your stand its own styling and have a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search done by a US patent attorney before volume production.
Customization and manufacturing
What can be customized
| Area | Options |
|---|---|
| Material | Powder-coated steel, stainless steel (for food and healthcare areas) or aluminum for a lighter stand |
| Height | Adult height, a lower kids’ version, or a telescoping post |
| Bottle holder | Universal clamp holder as in the patent; fixed holders sized for common 500 ml - 1 L pump bottles; holder for gallon pump jugs |
| Base | Triangular base with braces; round weighted base; floor-anchor plate for permanent installation |
| Pedal | Steel pedal with anti-slip pattern or rubber cover |
| Extras | Drip tray, glove-box or wipe holder, sign holder for “Please sanitize your hands” |
| Colors & branding | Custom colors, logo plate or printed sign panel, retail or bulk packaging |
Things to plan for (US market)
- No electrical certification needed - the stand is fully mechanical.
- Stability - test the stand so it does not tip when the pedal is pressed hard or the stand is bumped.
- Materials - stainless steel or suitable coatings for areas that are cleaned with strong disinfectants.
- Listings - make clear the stand works with the buyer’s own pump bottles and does not include soap.
How a project runs
- Inquiry - target market, material, height, bottle type and quantity.
- Design - dimensions, pedal stroke matched to common pump heads, bottle holder.
- Prototype - welded or machined samples to test stroke, return spring and stability.
- Pilot run - small batch with finish and packaging checks.
- Production - volume production, flat-pack packaging and shipping.
Quantities & timeline
The stand is made from tube, sheet metal and a spring - processes that need little dedicated tooling, so smaller first orders are practical. Send us your quantity, material and target price and we will reply with options.
Patent drawings
Drawings reproduced from the public patent document for reference.
