20240041270. LOADING DEVICE FOR SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS simplified abstract (GPCP IP Holdings LLC)
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LOADING DEVICE FOR SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Timothy Andrew Robertson of Appleton WI (US)
Kyle Andrew Pfeifer of Appleton WI (US)
Antonio Michael Cittadino of Appleton WI (US)
LOADING DEVICE FOR SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041270 titled 'LOADING DEVICE FOR SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a sheet product dispenser that can hold and dispense both a new roll and a previously installed roll of sheet product. The dispenser includes a mechanism that can dispense sheet product from either roll for retrieval by the user. A loading device is designed to receive the leading end of a new roll of sheet product during installation. The loading device can transition between three positions: receiving position, nip loading position, and holding position. In the receiving position, the loading device receives the leading end. In the nip loading position, the loading device causes the leading end to enter the nip, initiating the dispensing mechanism. In the holding position, the loading device holds the leading end away from the nip to prevent dispensing from the new roll.
- The dispenser can hold and dispense both a new roll and a previously installed roll of sheet product.
- The loading device is designed to receive the leading end of a new roll during installation.
- The loading device can transition between three positions: receiving, nip loading, and holding.
- The dispenser's mechanism can dispense sheet product from either roll for retrieval by the user.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Household paper product dispensers
- Industrial paper product dispensers
- Public restroom paper towel dispensers
Problems solved by this technology:
- Convenient and efficient dispensing of sheet products
- Easy installation of new rolls without interrupting dispensing
Benefits of this technology:
- Allows for continuous dispensing from both a new and previously installed roll
- Reduces the need for frequent roll changes
- Prevents waste and mess by holding the leading end away from the dispensing mechanism
Original Abstract Submitted
an example sheet product dispenser includes a housing for holding a new roll and a previously installed roll of sheet product. the dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism defining a nip and operable to dispense sheet product from either roll for retrieval by the user. a loading device of the dispenser is configured to receive a leading end of a new roll of sheet product being installed into the housing. the loading device can transition between three positions. in a receiving position, the loading device receives the leading end. in a nip loading position, the loading device causes the leading end to enter the nip to cause the dispensing mechanism to begin dispensing from the new roll. in a holding position, the loading device holds the leading end away from the nip to prevent dispensing from the new roll.
