Abstract: The modular roll product holder 10 of this invention comprises two support panels 20,22 each adapted to be secured to a mounting surface 16,18 and a hinged connector 24 adapted to be removably secured to the two support panels, 20,22 and two roll support spindles 26,28 each having one end 44 adapted to be secured to a support panel 20,22. The hinge 38 allows the two support panels 20,22 to be connected together at different planar angles. Each support panel 20,22 can be adapted to be secured to a mounting surface 16,18 by a mounting bracket 12,14 that can be removably secured to the support panel 20,22 and, the support panels 20,22 are adapted to be secured to the brackets 12,14 and to the hinged connector 24 by means of flanges 46 that fit within mating grooves 48.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a roll towel dispenser (30) on the door (12) of a recessed paper towel cabinet (10). The apparatus includes a bracket assembly (40) that has a hooked end portion (54) adapted to fit over the top edge of the door (12) of the recessed cabinet (10). The bracket assembly (40) is secured by means of nuts (56) and bolts (50) to the rear wall of the roll towel dispenser (30). The bracket assembly (40) is also adhered to the front surface of the door (12) of the recessed cabinet (10) in order to stabilize, or prevent relative motion between the assembly comprising the bracket (40) and roll towel dispenser (30) and the door (12). In one aspect of the invention, the bracket (40) is formed so that when it is assembled to the door (12) of the recessed towel cabinet (10), a portion (42) of the bracket plate (40) is spaced apart from the surface of the door (2) of the recessed cabinet (10) so that it clears the projecting portion of a lock assembly (34).

Abstract: An apparatus for transversely directing a roll, or log 10, from a work station 84 into a storage carrier 20 and for transversely unloading the log 10 from the carrier 20 onto the work station 84. The accumulator has a plurality of pivotally mounted storage carriers 20 which move along a path by the work station 84. A kicker assembly 86 transversely directs a log 10 into the path of a log carrier 20. A stationary stop 108 located adjacent that side of the log carrier 20 path that is away from the kicker assembly 86 deflects a directed roll so that it falls into the log carrier 20. A second stationary stop 106 is located adjacent the carrier path on the side of the carrier path that is closest to the kicker assembly 86 also deflects a directed roll into the log carrier 20. The apparatus for unloading a carrier includes a discharge pan 60, which is pivotally mounted so that it can be located between the work station 84 and the log carrier 20 path.

Abstract: An improved packaging system (10) comprising a container (14), a closure (12) for the container (14) and means (38, 60, 34, 66) for retaining the closure over an opening of the container (14). A plurality of fin segments (56, 58) extending between the closure (12) and the container (14) and surrounding a substantial portion of the periphery of the container opening retards the evaporation of moisture from the container (14).

Abstract: A web finishing system which includes a web rewinder 10, an accumulator 64 and a log saw 80 includes means for automatically controlling the speed of the rewinder 10 based on the status of equipment in the system.

Abstract: A cutting assembly of the type usable for severing a sheet into discrete elements includes an elongate track member having an elongate slot therein. A cutter slide is moveable in the slot and includes downwardly extending projections for both immobilizing and tensioning the sheet locally prior to, and during the severing operation. A method of forming the track, other articles having a segmented upper wall, by injection molding side sections and upper wall segments at an angle relative to the position they assume in the completed article, and thereafter rotating the side sections and upper wall segments about flexible, injection molded hinge sections to complete the formation of the article.