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Apparatus for dispensing absorbent sheet material from a roll

US9326647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/3681
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus for dispensing absorbent sheet material from a roll. The apparatus includes a roll holder for rotatably supporting said roll, and a roll fill level indicator arrangement. The roll fill level indicator arrangement includes a pivoting arm and a moveable first indicator device. The pivoting arm includes roll engagement device for engagement with an outer peripheral surface of said roll. A position of said first indicator device is continuously responsive to an angular position of said pivoting arm, such that said roll fill level indicator arrangement is able to provide a gradual roll fill level indication.

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