For Sheet Material (e.g., Towel) Patents (Class 312/34.1)
  • Patent number: 8833537
    Abstract: A medium stocking apparatus includes a housing having an open area, reels on which tapes are wound, a diverting unit for turning backward the tapes, a cylindrical drum on which a medium is wound with the tapes overlaid, and an openable unit for closing and opening an internal space from and to outside. During an operation, a closed state can be retained, and, during a maintenance work, an open state can be achieved, in which the openable unit is rotated in an upward direction for displacing upper tapes. The medium stocking apparatus can thus be offered which allows a maintenance work with high workability without impairing the tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masashi Kashiwabuchi, Kei Iwatsuki, Michio Suetaka, Naoki Hata
  • Patent number: 8567878
    Abstract: A toilet users rollable desk for a compact personal office desk for the commode user. A toilet users rollable desk generally includes a desk that provides the toilet user with a space between the knees and legs to read, write, use the computer and store personal items as well as a shelf to place coffee or nourishment. A toilet users rollable desk is also able to store toilet tissue, hold reading material and be conveniently moved in front of the commode user for all processes to be best utilized in the large, average or small toilet commode area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Wylie, Cameron Wylie
  • Patent number: 8162412
    Abstract: A dispenser (1) for hygienic products, has a main portion (2) attachable to a wall. The dispenser includes a door (7) pivotally mounted to a bottom portion (3) of the main portion (2). The door (7) is operable at a top portion (4) of the main portion (2) and swung out from the main portion (2) in a rotational movement upon opening. The door (7) is pivotally mounted to the main portion (2) via a pair of first and second link arms (10) describing a trapezoid arrangement when the door (7) is closed, and the trapezoid arrangement is arranged to balance the rotational movement of the door (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: Helmut Unger
  • Patent number: 7883161
    Abstract: A greatly simplified roll towel dispenser having far fewer parts than conventional dispensers is shown. The dispenser also has a minimal carbon footprint using recycled materials throughout and a sealed battery for primary power. With the simple dispensing mechanism battery life of months is possible as are remote and portable applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Darman Manufacturing Company Inc
    Inventors: Peter Wischnowsky, Kathleen B. Gorres
  • Publication number: 20100219281
    Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the loading door includes a curved body and a lip that generally extends away from the curved body. A portion of the main body that extends over the lip when the loading door is in the closed position includes the motor therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
  • Publication number: 20100219282
    Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the loading door includes a curved body and a lip that generally extends in parallel to a top surface of the housing away from the curved body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
  • Publication number: 20100219280
    Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the second roller includes an axis of rotation that is fixed relative to the loading door, and the first roller includes an axis of rotation that is substantially parallel with the axis of rotation of the second roller regardless of whether the loading door is in the closed position or the open position, or transitioning therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
  • Publication number: 20100219283
    Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the front wall of the main body and a lip of the loading door collectively define a gap to which the guiding system guides the toweling and through which towels are dispensed when the loading door is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
  • Publication number: 20100219284
    Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the towel dispenser includes a motor and a transmission for feeding the toweling outside of the housing during dispensing of a towel, and an associated sensor. The motor is mechanically connected to the first roller by a transmission, and the second roller is connectable to the motor via the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
  • Publication number: 20100213799
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying lottery tickets consisting of a housing, rotatably installed display arms, a single motor able to synchronously rotation all the display arms and tension holders that allow for a multitude of tickets to exert tension on the tension holders thereby securing the position of the tickets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Donald A. Tigner, Zachary O. Tigner
  • Publication number: 20100117495
    Abstract: A container includes an outer surface defining an inner cavity configured to store a sheet product, the outer surface having a retention indentation configured to engage an attachment apparatus. The retention comprises attachment rails for slidably engaging the attachment apparatus, a lid portion removably secured to the container includes a sheet product retainer to prevent a partially dispensed sheet product from falling back into the container, and the lid portion includes a retention tab configured to prevent a lid of the lid portion from complete separation from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LP
    Inventor: Robert W. Cornell
  • Publication number: 20090302721
    Abstract: A dispenser (1) for hygienic products, has a main portion (2) attachable to a wall. The dispenser includes a door (7) pivotally mounted to a bottom portion (3) of the main portion (2). The door (7) is openable at a top portion (4) of the main portion (2) and swung out from the main portion (2) in a rotational movement upon opening. The door (7) is pivotally mounted to the main portion (2) via a pair of first and second link arms (10) describing a trapezoid arrangement when the door (7) is closed, and the trapezoid arrangement is arranged to balance the rotational movement of the door (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventor: Helmut Unger
  • Publication number: 20090236953
    Abstract: A holding device which holds components of an electronic device, which is able to perform multiple functions on a vending machine is described. The device safely holds the components to ensure their proper performance even under hostile conditions. In one embodiment the holder includes a support for the printer paper, a lower back cover, an upper back cover, a main body and an anti-vandal front panel. The anti-vandal front panel protects the inner components from attack from the outside. The device also provides a display and permits the issuance of printed tickets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Pranasys Sociedad Anonima
    Inventor: Alvaro Alejandro Cardozo Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090025167
    Abstract: A strip of towel material, which strip has a start and an end, wherein the start is provided with at least one first fastening element and the end is provided with at least one second fastening element, wherein the at least one first fastening element and a second fastening element of the same or a similar strip can mutually adhere, wherein the first and the second fastening element are part of a Velcro connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Vendor B.V.
    Inventors: Theodor Robbert Marie de Jong, John Julius Heijmans
  • Patent number: 6431111
    Abstract: A towel dispensing machine for dispensing wet towels, including a cutting mechanism to cut the towels to the desired length and a liquid dispensing device for wetting the towels to produce individual cut, wet towels. Preferably, the towels are also rolled by a rolling mechanism before being dispensed. Additionally, the liquid can be heated to dispense hot wet towels. A method for producing wet towels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignees: HotTowels LLC, Shenzhens Bens Towel Dispenser
    Inventor: Ben Zhang
  • Publication number: 20020074340
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing stacked folded sheets includes a housing defining an internal storage space for a supply of folded sheets, for example folded paper towels or tissues. The housing includes a cover member that is movable between an open position and a closed position. An overfill prevention device is configured within the housing and is actuated by movement of the cover from its closed position to its open position. The overfill prevention device reduces the storage space within the housing upon movement of the cover to its open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen L. Phelps
  • Patent number: 6296331
    Abstract: An improved vandal-resistant paper towel dispenser for public washrooms includes a mechanism for storing and dispensing paper towels and an outer housing for encasing the mechanism. The outer housing includes a rear mounting surface that is adapted to be secured to a wall, and a shell-like forward surface, connected to the rear mounting surface, for protecting the mechanism from individuals who might have destructive intent. Advantageously, the shell-like forward surface is softly rounded to an extent that it is practically impossible to obtain a handhold on the top or sides of the outer housing, whereby a vandal will be prevented from grabbing the dispenser and pulling it off the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Tramontina