Dispenser with drop down feature and method
US12193615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3854
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dispenser is disclosed that facilitates loading of new rolls of material and the removal of empty cores. The dispenser includes a cradle roller spaced from a pair of abutment rollers. As a roll of material is dispensed, the diameter of the roll reduces causing the roll to drop from the cradle roller to a collection device. A transfer assembly pivots with the roll so that the sheet material continues to be dispensed from the dispenser without interruption. Once the roll of material drops to the collection device, a new roll of material can be loaded into the dispenser for automatic transfer to the new roll once the first roll of material has been completely depleted.
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