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Dispensing unit and dispenser

US9408506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/3881
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dispensing unit and a dispenser are provided. The dispenser is adapted for the use with continuous web material. The dispensing unit includes 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 consists of a web passage defined between the first roller and the second roller. A drive mechanism engages with at least one of the first roller and the second roller for feeding web material through the web passage. The drive mechanism comprises a feeding ring rotatably suspended in the dispensing unit. The feeding ring extends around the web path.

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