Low reserve indicator for a paper towel dispenser
US7648098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S242/912
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A low reserve indicator mechanism for a supply of paper towels is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base, a pushplate, and an indicator. The pushplate is connected to the base with a translational degree of freedom therebetween, is biased in a first direction relative to the base, and is responsive to a first attribute of the supply of paper towels to translate opposite the first direction. The indicator is pivotally connected to the pushplate, and is movable between a retracted position and an indicating position in response to a second attribute of the supply of paper towels.
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