Spindle and adapter for roll paper product dispensers
US9635986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/2254
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spindle for dispensing a roll of paper product is described. The spindle has an elongated member rotatably coupled with two side members. The side members have different sections of various diameters, which are configured to allow a portion of the side members to be inserted into a hollow interior of the elongated member. The elongated member has sufficient elasticity to provide a snap connection with the side members. The side members are configured to engage a track in a dispenser. Furthermore, at least one of the side members is removable. Also described herein is a roller assembly for adapting a dispenser. The assembly comprises a spindle rotatably coupled with a housing. The housing includes a fastener for attaching the housing to a dispenser. The roller assembly is configured to raise a roll of paper product, thus allowing dispensers originally designed for core rolls to be used with coreless rolls.
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