Adjustable cutter
US7571670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/321
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A paper towel dispensing apparatus, includes a housing having a cover, a drum, an associated cutting device incorporated in the drum, and a stored energy mechanism. The cutting device having plural blades that are spaced apart from each other. A space between blades is adjustable so that tails of differing sizes can be obtained when the paper towels are dispensed. Accordingly, different tensile strength towels can be used with the same dispenser.
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