Napkin dispenser
US4706844A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H1/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A distribution cover for a napkin dispenser is in the form of a four-sided member, with three sides conforming to three sides of a truncated, four sided pyramid. The fourth side of the member is a relatively broad, gently sloping face at relatively angle to the base of the cover. A dispensing opening is formed in the lower aspects of this face of the member. A drag area in the form of a step in this face is created on the distribution cover adjacent and below a lower rim of the dispensing opening. Napkins are slightly confined for dispensing along three outer edges by the sides of the pyramid and over a surface area adjacent the opening the drag area. A spring loaded napkin storage container urges napkins against the distribution cover. The cover can dispense napkins of different sizes without adjustment and dispense napkins with reduced likelihood of tearing. The napkins are also removable at different angles from the cover without tearing.
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