Dispenser for interfolded napkins
US10582814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3266
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dispenser for interfolded napkins includes a container having a supporting surface for supporting a stack of interfolded napkins. The supporting surface extends in a horizontal plane, and is surrounded by side walls extending in a vertical direction perpendicular to the supporting surface. The side walls define a dispensing opening opposite the supporting surface. At least one tab is arranged in the container for retaining the stack of napkins during withdrawal of a napkin from the stack. The tab is pivotably arranged in relation to the container between a holding position, in which the tab extends horizontally over at least a portion of the dispensing opening, and a refill position, in which the tab is directed away from the dispensing opening. The tab pivots about a living hinge. One or more stop surfaces limit an extent to which the tab is able to turn about the living hinge toward the dispensing mouth.
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