Sheet product dispenser with auxiliary feed button
US9167941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3681
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sheet product dispenser includes a housing having a front cover, a main controller, a motor, a dispensing mechanism, a maintenance switch, and an auxiliary feed push button. The motor, main controller and dispensing mechanism are configured to dispense a length of sheet product in response to a signal representative of a request for sheet product. The maintenance switch is internally disposed within the housing and accessible for actuation when the front cover is open, in operable communication with the main controller to facilitate operation of the motor when actuated. The auxiliary feed push button is disposed in operable communication with the maintenance switch, and is disposed to be accessible and actuatable when the cover is closed. The main controller is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the maintenance switch when actuated by the auxiliary feed push button.
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