Sheet product dispensers and related methods for automatically loading a roll of sheet product in a dispenser
US10149579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3681
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a roll interface configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product, the roll interface including a separating member configured to engage and unseal the sealed tail; a feed roller assembly configured to dispense sheet product from the roll of sheet product, the feed roller assembly including a feed roller configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product; and a controller operable to initiate driving of the feed roller and rotation of the roll of sheet product such that the sealed tail is unsealed by engaging the separating member. A related method of automatically loading a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail in a sheet product dispenser also is provided.
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