Apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll of sheet material
US5979822A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3681
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll of sheet material includes a rotatable sheet material engagement member having a smooth outer surface for engaging the sheet material. A pivoted shaft is mounted adjacent to the sheet material engagement member having a feed roller mounted thereon. The shaft and feed roller are moved toward the sheet material engagement member and the feed roller is rotated to transport the sheet material over the smooth outer surface of the sheet material engagement member. A tucker member is attached to the sheet material engagement member and rotates upon depletion of a primary roll of sheet material to position the lead end of a reserve roll between the sheet material engagement member and the feed roller.
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