Dispenser for material

US9630797B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Dean Ferracane · Willowbrook, US
• Ronald J. Cisek · Hinsdale, US
• Ryan J. Coonce · Elmhurst, US
• Roger Sharpe · Mountain View, US
• Seitu Barron · Newark, US
• John Rusnak · Aurora, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 12, 2014
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2017
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2701/1752
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The container may hold a material, such as, plastic wrap. The first container portion may include a first leg with an engagement member. The engagement member may engage the second leg during the cutting process. In addition, the engagement member may disengage from the second leg during or after the cutting process. When the user wishes to cut the material, the user pushes down on the first container portion. The material is held between the engagement member and the second leg at a first location. The third leg may assist in holding the material at a second location. The holding of the material in tension may facilitate the cutting of the material. As the user continues to push down on the first container portion, the engagement member disengages from the second leg. The user can remove the portion of material without opening the first container portion.