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Dispensing unit and dispenser

US9386890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2012
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/3863
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dispensing unit and a dispenser are provided. The dispensing unit is adapted for use with continuous web material. The dispensing unit comprises a first roller arranged to rotate about a first axis and a second roller arranged to rotate about a second axis. A web path is provided through the dispensing unit and a portion of the web path includes a web passage defined between the first roller and the second roller. The first roller is displaceable between at least a first position and a second position, wherein a first distance is defined between the first roller and the second roller when the first roller is arranged in the first position, and a second distance is defined between the first roller and the second roller when the first roller is arranged in the second position.

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