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Paper dispenser and related methods

US10334996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 2017
Grant dateJul 2, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/3233
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing paper product has an encasement that is configured to enclose the roll of paper. The encasement has a base at a longitudinal end for supporting the roll of paper in that encasement, with the base including a base opening for the paper to be inserted there through. The base also has an inner surface that is configured to contact the roll of paper, as well as an oppositely disposed outer surface. A dispensing portion of the apparatus is located adjacent the outer surface of the base, and is releasably coupled to the encasement. Coupling between the dispensing portion and the encasement is free of fasteners. The dispensing portion includes a rotatable dispensing element that has a dispensing orifice for dispensing paper from within said encasement to the exterior.

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