Abstract: Disclosed are blanks for divider shelves for erecting into load-bearing divider shelves for use in cartons. In one embodiment, a divider blank for erecting into a load-bearing divider shelf having a length and width is disclosed. The divider blank comprises two center supports that are foldably attached by a fold line extending in a lengthwise direction. Each center support has two ends in which each end is foldably attached to an end support. Each end support has a top and bottom and is attached to an angular slot flap by a fold line extending between the top and bottom of the end support. Each angular slot flap has a locking slot in the mid-section between the top and bottom of the flap. The divider shelves erected from the blanks and the carton with the divider shelves installed are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a multi-layer web product. A long fiber stream is directed around a rotating carding cylinder. Two combing cylinders are disposed adjacent the carding cylinder to comb a first web of long fiber and a second web of long fiber, respectively, from the carding cylinder. A first conveyor receives the first web from the first combing cylinder and transports the first web toward a layering point. Similarly, a second conveyor receives the second web from the second combing cylinder and transports the second web toward the layering point. A short fiber deposition unit is disposed adjacent the second conveyor and deposits short fibers onto the second web. At the layering point, the first conveyor deposits the first web onto the second web, with the short fibers sandwiched therebetween, to form a layered web product.

Abstract: A large capacity napkin dispenser for in counter mounting includes: (a) an elongate housing having a generally rectangular cross-section for receiving a stack of napkins; (b) a faceplate with a dispensing aperture, the faceplate being hinged to the housing so as to be movable between an open position for re-loading and a closed position for dispensing; (c) a movable support member mounted in the housing; (d) biasing means for urging the movable support toward the faceplate so that the stack of napkins is advanced to the aperture as it is depleted; and (e) sequestered means for locking the faceplate in the closed position. The locking means includes release means located adjacent the inner surface of the faceplate such that when the faceplate is in the closed position the release means is concealed in the interior of the dispenser, thereby eliminating the need for a key.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a cover; a housing back member; a hinge coupling the housing back member and the cover such that the cover is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the cover and the housing back member collectively forming a housing of the dispenser; a first and second mounting bracket coupled to the housing back member; and a rotatable carousel removably mounted to the first and second mounting brackets, wherein the brackets and carousel are configured such that the carousel is movable between an inner, locked position for dispensing and an outer, rotatable position for reloading.

Abstract: A paper dispenser having a proximity detector for dispensation of paper therefrom. The dispenser includes a housing having an inner chamber adapted to support a roll of paper. The housing also has a dispensing aperture. A motor is adapted to dispense paper from the roll through the dispensing aperture. The dispenser also includes a proximity detection circuit, which comprises an antenna, an oscillator circuit to charge the antenna, an operational amplifier operated as a unity gain follower which receives an antenna signal from the antenna, a detector circuit which detects changes in the antenna signal, and a comparator which actuates the motor in response to changes in the antenna signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positioning and retaining assembly for securing an appliance in a carton that comprises a top cap and bottom pad. The top cap and bottom pad each includes a board and a plurality of clips secured to the board. The clips are arranged to engage the appliance at spaced apart locations around the periphery of the top and bottom of the appliance, respectively. In an alternative embodiment, one of the legs of each top clip has a ledge projecting outwardly from the top clip to engage the top of the appliance. In yet another embodiment, either the top cap or bottom pad can be replaced with a current roll-up design or molded foam, thereby only one of the top cap and bottom pad are used in the positioning and retaining assembly. The assembly is especially useful with water heaters.