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Dispenser capable of dispensing sheet-like articles

US7232040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateMar 26, 2004
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K10/421
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dispenser is disclosed which is capable of dispensing articles from two locations. The dispenser includes first and second members pivotally connected together by a first hinge to form a first entrance into the dispenser. The first and second members are capable of housing a plurality of wet or dry, sheet-like articles. The first entrance provides reach-in access wherein multiple sheet-like articles can be withdrawn at one time. The second member also has a second entrance formed therein from which the sheet-like articles can be individually withdrawn. The dispenser further includes a third member secured to the second member at a first location and has a second hinge spaced apart from the first location. The first and second hinges are situated on opposite sides of the dispenser. The third member is capable of pivoting on the second hinge to cover the second entrance.

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