Napkin dispenser

US7543719B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Colman Group, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael Young · Muskego, US
• Paul Omdoll · Waukesha, US
• Nisha Gupta · King of Prussia, US
• Scott Collins · Mequon, US
• James R. Walsh · Wauwatosa, US
• Craig A. Fluegge · Menomonee Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 14, 2004
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2009
• Expiry date: Jul 24, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H23/1882
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser having a faceplate that can be removed and attached to the housing of the dispenser without the use of tools. The dispenser may have a track system. The track system may be positioned in or removed from the dispenser without the use of any tools. The dispenser, including the housing and/or the track system, may be curved. The faceplate may be angled away from the surface upon which the dispenser is positioned. The faceplate may also be curved away from the housing to form an interior surface in the faceplate. The interior may have features for desired dispensing characteristics.