Patents by Inventor Norbert C. Stauner

Norbert C. Stauner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6431493
    Abstract: A release disc that is mounted on one end of a tissue roll holder and provides an easy, less stressful way of releasing a tissue roll holder after the tissue roll has been depleted and it is now time to install a fresh roll of tissue. The release disc is placed over either end of the roll holder on the reduced diameter portion prior to inserting the roll holder by placing one's fingers over the release disc to compress the roll holder sufficiently to clear the mounting support and insert it into the support recesses. The procedure is merely reversed for removal of the roll holder when it is time to add a new roll of tissue to the roll holder. The invention finds particular usefulness with persons of impaired dexterity or other infirmities. The release disc is installed without any required tools or modifications to the current roll holder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Norbert C. Stauner