Rolled product feed system
US11723495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2513/412
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for dispensing of paper products. A dispenser comprising a housing comprising a product holding area defined by a front, back and two sides, and a dispenser throat defining an opening through the housing; a motor coupled to the rolled product and configured to rotate the rolled product in first and second directions; and a feed mechanism having a first side opening and a second side opening different from the first side opening, wherein both the first side and second side openings are different from that dispenser throat, and wherein the first side opening is configured to accept the tail when the rolled product has a first orientation and is rotated in the first direction and the second side opening is configured to accept the tail when the rolled product has a second orientation and is rotated in the second direction.
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