Automated toilet seat cover dispenser
US12064063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3881
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Some sheet product dispensers disclosed herein are configured to dispense from a sheet product roll that includes a plurality of predetermined portions that are designed for providing a toilet seat cover. A line of perforations separates consecutive portions. A motor operates to drive the drive roller to cause movement of the sheet product along a dispensing pathway to position a leading predetermined portion of the sheet product into a dispensing position such that the trailing edge of the leading predetermined portion is positioned within the housing and the leading edge of the leading predetermined portion is positioned outside the dispensing chute to enable removal of the leading predetermined portion. Staged dispensing is utilized to help maintain hygiene, while still quickly providing the dispense. Perforation tear assist features are provided to aid in proper separation of the line of perforations, such as to help maintain integrity of the dispensed portion.
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