Patent · US Expired

Convertible dispenser for sheet material

US7140513B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
69References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/3266
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dispenser is provided which is adapted for dispensing from a table top and it is convertible to dispense from a conventional rolled product fixture. The dispenser includes a housing having a compartment configured to hold sheets. The housing also has a dispensing opening. The housing is configured to be positioned on a table top for dispensing sheets therefrom, and the housing includes a hanging port which permits the housing to be coupled to a conventional rolled product fixture. The hanging port is masked when the dispenser is positioned for dispensing from a table top. The hanging port is easily unmasked and configured to releasably couple the housing to a fixture in a bathroom for dispensing sheets therefrom.

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