Telescoping Or Meshing Surfaces Patents (Class 242/599.1)
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Patent number: 11404946Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a stator includes a supporting member configured to support a stator core, at least one processing jig having a cylindrical part and a plurality of protruding parts, and an operating unit. The operating unit is configured to perform, in a state where each of coil protruding parts is inserted between one circumferentially-adjacent pair of the protruding parts of the processing jig and an axial end face of the stator core is located close to the protruding parts of the processing jig, a first operation and a second operation either simultaneously or alternately. The first operation is an operation of relatively rotating the stator core and the processing jig in a circumferential direction of the stator core. The second operation is an operation of relatively moving the stator core and the processing jig away from each other in an axial direction of the stator core.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignees: DENSO CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasunori Kitakado, Kazuo Yoshikawa, Hiroaki Takeda, Junichi Shimoya, Kazushi Onda
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Patent number: 11277060Abstract: An aligning apparatus is provided for aligning coil segments in an annular shape to form an aligned coil. Each of the coil segments has a pair of first and second leg portions. The aligning apparatus includes an outer jig and an inner jig. The outer jig has partitioning members arranged in a radial fashion. The partitioning members are spaced at such intervals as to allow each of the first leg portions of the coil segments to be inserted between one circumferentially-adjacent pair of the partitioning members. The inner jig has hole-forming members arranged radially inside the partitioning members of the outer jig. Each of the hole-forming members has formed therein a hole in which one of the second leg portions of the coil segments is to be inserted. Moreover, the hole-forming members are configured to be rotatable relative to the outer jig in a circumferential direction and radially movable.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroaki Takeda, Hiroki Fujita
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Patent number: 11117779Abstract: A paper roll support assembly is provided with a collapsible spindle with distal ends to be received in a pair of bracket receptacles. Product packaging is sized to receive the collapsible spindle only in a collapsed state of the spindle to minimize an overall size. The collapsible spindle is provided with an outer spindle member, an open end spaced apart from the distal end, and a cavity formed therein with a first diameter. An inner spindle member is provided with a proximal end spaced apart from the distal end with an outer diameter sized to be received within the cavity for translation and rotation relative to the outer spindle. A first retainer is oriented in the cavity in cooperation with a second retainer oriented on the inner spindle member such that extension is prevented in a first rotational orientation and extension is permitted in a second rotational orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG. CORP.Inventors: Earl David Forrest, Christine Lemnios, Ryan Patrick Martin
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Patent number: 10308474Abstract: A film dispenser for use in unwinding film from coreless film rolls. A first dispenser member is selectively matable with a second dispenser member. The first and second dispenser members can be mated together in at least two angular positions. The position of a radially outward facing surface of the dispenser can be adjusted based on the angular position of the dispenser members so that the dispenser can firmly engage and support film rolls of varying internal dimensions. Each of the dispenser members can have a radially extending support wall. The support walls define complementary interlocking formations. When the dispenser members are mated together, the complementary interlocking formations engage one another to form a rigid connection between the dispenser members. The engaged support walls radially support a central region of the film roll.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: James R. Love, Scott Stevens
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Patent number: 9871430Abstract: Provided are an insertion method and an insertion apparatus for efficiently and reliably inserting a plurality of coil elements aligned in a ring shape into respective slots of a stator core. In an insertion method of inserting, the insertion method includes a coil element alignment process S3 of forming an assembly body 50 by assembling the plurality of coil elements 40 in a ring shape in the state where the turn portions 42 alternately overlap each other, a supporting process S42 of supporting the assembly body 50 by using the turn portions 42, and an insertion process S45 of allowing the assembly body 50 and the stator core 60 to be close to each other and inserting the leg portions 41 of the coil elements 40 of the assembly body 50 into the slots 61.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTDInventors: Kenichi Ohno, Yutaka Matsumoto, Shinichi Kawano, Daisuke Ueno
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Patent number: 9617845Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for determining a parameter of interest of a well fluid relating to a well intersecting a subterranean formation using resonant vibration. The apparatus may include a resonator assembly. The resonator assembly may comprise a plurality of resonant tines structurally coupled to behave as a single resonator. At least one resonant tine of the plurality of resonant tines may include a soft magnetic tine head comprising soft magnetic material uncontained by a supporting surface. Each corresponding tine of the plurality of resonant tines may be formed by at least the resonant tine head and a tine shaft. Each corresponding tine may have a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the corresponding tine, the cross section including a tine head, where the cross section has a substantially continuous material composition. Each tine shaft may terminate at the tine head.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Brian B. Ochoa, Thomas Kruspe
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Patent number: 9339154Abstract: A compressible axle has first portion that telescopically interfaces within a cavity of a second portion. An end of the first portion has a well containing a lubricant with a side wall having orifice(s) for emitting lubricant and an open end sealed by a movable plunger. A compression spring within the cavity urges the first portion away from the second portion such that a closing force applied to compress the first portion further into the cavity compresses the compression spring and thereby applying force onto the plunger and expelling a portion of the lubricant at an area where the first portion telescopically interfaces with the cavity in the second portion. Nubs at ends of the compressible axle are sized and shaped to fit within corresponding depressions of the depressions in the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Donald Rudnick
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Patent number: 9234338Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Impact Products, LLCInventors: John T. Irwin, Stephen A. Dukes, Robert James Hayes, Donald James Staufenberg, Jeffrey C. Gayer
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Patent number: 9085438Abstract: A tissue roll holder includes an interior ventilated chamber holding potpourri or other scented products, a spring-loaded spindle and spacers for holding the interior surface of a tissue roll spaced apart from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: FOLLOW THRU, LLCInventors: YaVaughnie Wilkins, Anthony Montoya
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Publication number: 20130062453Abstract: A removable tube structure comprising of a tube and a plate conjoined to one end of the tube, whereby the plate having a hole in the center, of the same diameter as the inside diameter of tube, allows for removable mounting of the tube structure onto and over one end of a two telescoping tube toilet paper roll mandrel assembly, and the plate having an area extending radially outward, whereby the plate can be contacted by an empty or full toilet paper roll being pushed axially towards the plate by at least one finger of a user, which actuates the removable tube structure and compresses the telescoping tubes of the mandrel assembly, in order to remove and replace the roll of toilet paper, and the associated telescoping tube mandrel assembly, from a mandrel assembly holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Corey Claude Hutchinson
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Patent number: 8317124Abstract: A film packing device has a handle. The handle is pivotally connected with a film packing unit and a roller unit. The film packing unit has an axle tube, a first rolling member and a second rolling member. A roll of film is fitted on the axle tube with the axle tube to provide a support effect for the user to pack an object in a quick, simply and convenient way.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20120211587Abstract: There is provided herein a dispenser for a rolled product which has a center bore, comprising: a casing having walls and having a top with an opening; a first fastening means disposed on a first inner wall of said casing; a second fastening means disposed on a second inner wall of said casing, wherein said first inner wall is opposite said second inner wall, and said first fastening means is opposite said second fastening means; and an axle fastened to said first and second fastening means, wherein said axle can rotate when fastened.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Mark A. Caldwell
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Patent number: 8136753Abstract: Apparatus for manually transporting cartons or reels of goods include a support structure that includes a horizontal support member having first and second components, first and second vertical support members, and first and second bushings attached to the vertical support members for insertion into arbor holes in a reel or carton. Additionally, the apparatus includes a handle affixed to the support structure. In an alternate embodiment, one or more stabilization members prevent the carton from rotating as the contents of the carton are removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Windy City Wire Cable and Technology Products, LLCInventors: Richard Galgano, Mark K. Winkel, Martin J. McGuire
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Patent number: 8033495Abstract: This invention relates to flying paster, comprising a frame (1), a turret (46) rotatably arranged around a horizontal axis (L1) inside of said frame (1), reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged on said turret (46), at least one of said reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged to be axially movable on said turret (46), said moveable reel arm (3; 3A, 5 5B) holding at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) for paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2?), said at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) having a driven spindle (328, 329) to drive at least one of said paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2) and at least one motor (20; 20A, 20B) which via at least one transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to drive said spindle (328, 329), wherein that said at least one motor (20; 20A, 10 20B) is arranged outside of said frame (1) and that said transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to transmit the driving force to said spindle (328, 329) by means of a coaxially extending device that extends coaxially with said horType: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: MegTec Systems Amal AktiebolagInventors: Marcus Andersson, Hans Hogberg
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Patent number: 7992753Abstract: A bag dispenser includes an axle having a plurality of spaced-apart interior annular rings. A roll of bags are wound about the axle and a rod is insertable into the axle. When inserted into the axle, the rod engages at least one of the annular rings to connect the rod to the axle.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: RPG Bags, LLCInventor: Timothy Edwards
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Patent number: 7891600Abstract: A toilet paper holder removal system includes a toilet paper holder configured for holding a toilet paper roll and dispensing toilet paper from the toilet paper roll. The toilet paper holder includes a pair of brackets each having a well extending therein. A cylinder has a first end and a second end and includes a first portion slidably extendable into a second portion. The first end is biased away from the second end. Each of a pair of nubs is attached to and extends outwardly away from one of the first and second ends. Each of the nubs is removably extended into one of the wells. A grip is provided and is configured to be removably positioned on one of the nubs. The grip may be used to provide leverage when the first end of the cylinder is urged toward the second end of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: John M. Schmatz
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Patent number: 7887004Abstract: An automatic winder for a winding part includes a first spindle that rotates clockwise and a second spindle that rotates counterclockwise. A first grip is associated with the first spindle, and a second grip is associated with the second spindle. A guide mechanism is positioned between the first and second spindles, and receives the winding part from a part source and selectively feeds the winding part between the first spindle and the second spindle by selectively feeding the winding part to the first grip and the second grip, wherein said first and second grips are adapted to retain a grip on a lead end of the winding part that is defined by the cutting of the winding part.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Robert C. Baugher
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Patent number: 7832682Abstract: A material roll is transported to a roll changer by being arranged on a transport carriage. The material roll and transport carriage are placed on a transfer table which is moved into position between journal bearings of the roll changer. The transfer table is adapted to move the material roll transversely and along a longitudinal axis of the material roll and can pivot in a horizontal plane. An inclined position of the material roll, arranged on the transfer table, is determined by sensors. In this determined, axially aligned position, the material roll is axially aligned on the bearing journals. The roll size of the material is determined. An axially aligned position for roller support arms of a roll carrier of the roll changer is determined as a function of the determined roll size. An axially aligned position of the transfer table is determined as a function of the determined roll size and the determined inclined position of the material roll.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Koenig & Bauer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Martin Richard Keller, Erwin Paul Josef Lehrieder, Walter Ritter, Klaus Walter Röder
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Patent number: 7627981Abstract: A rodent trap for use with a vessel suitable for containing a rodent is disclosed. The rodent trap includes a bait holder assembly for bridging the top opening of the vessel. The bait holder assembly includes an inner cylinder with an outer diameter, a pair of outer cylinders positioned in telescoping fashion on opposite ends of the inner cylinder, and a rotating cylinder. Each of the outer cylinders has an outer diameter. The outer, the inner and the rotating cylinders share an axis, and the rotating cylinder has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the outer cylinders so that the rotating cylinder is freely rotatable on the outer cylinders on the axis. Paddles for treating with rodent bait are secured for rotation to the rotating cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventors: John W Doster, Kenneth Berzai, Nathan Berzai
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Publication number: 20090057169Abstract: Spindles attachments and replacement spindles for use with a coreless tissue roll or a flexible core rolled tissue product are generally disclosed. In one embodiment, a spindle attachment having an elongated tube is generally disclosed. Each end portion of the spindle attachment is tapered at an angle of less than 45°. The elongated tube defines a circular opening that extends through the center of the elongated tube. In another embodiment, an armed spindle for use in place of a traditional spindle is generally disclosed. The armed spindle includes a pair of opposing pegs connected to at least 4 arms. Each arm has a pair of end portions that extend away from the center axis of the armed spindle to a middle portion. Also, a kit is disclosed that includes both a spindle attachment or an armed spindle and at least one rolled tissue product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Benjamin Joseph Kruchoski, Thomas Gerard Shannon
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Patent number: 7416153Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved telescopic toilet paper roll holder which substantially deadens the sound of a roll of toilet paper while being rotated; self-aligns and snuggly holds either a uniform or misshaped roll of toilet paper in place, preventing axial play and mutilation of the paper edges; produces a slight drag while being rotated, preventing paper runaway. This improved holder is comprised of a foamed polymer tube encompassing two hollow cylinders having slightly different diameters, nested together through their inside ends and supporting felt covered pintles on their outside ends, with a helical compression spring inside the larger cylinder urging both cylinders to extend axially; cylinders are provided with a protuberant to keep them from coming apart.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Bernard Michael Dervin
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Patent number: 7311286Abstract: An axle to hold standard toilet tissue rolls in common spring-held toilet tissue roll holders is provided that contains an auxiliary tissue roll. The axle shaft is constructed of two sliding, interlocking, hollow parts with an external spring compressed therebetween. Each outer end is solid with multiple, protruding, tapered, different size anchor points for mounting. A male part has a protruding key and fits inside a larger diameter female part, which includes a recessed keyway. The key/keyway device prevents the two hollow parts from spinning within each other. A wound auxiliary tissue roll is contained in the axle.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Allen Garrett Burnett
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Patent number: 7213783Abstract: A toilet paper holder removal system includes a toilet paper holder configured for holding a toilet paper roll and dispensing toilet paper from the toilet paper roll. The toilet paper holder includes a pair of brackets each having a well extending therein. A cylinder has a first end and a second end and includes a first portion slidably extendable into a second portion. The first end is biased away from the second end. Each of a pair of nubs is attached to and extends outwardly away from one of the first and second ends. Each of the nubs is removably extended into one of the wells. A pair of grips is provided and each is configured to be removably positioned on one of the nubs. The grips may be used to provide leverage when the first end of the cylinder is urged toward the second end of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: John M. Schmatz
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Patent number: 6938323Abstract: A stator coil of a rotary electric machine such as an alternator for use in an automobile is composed of a plurality of U-shaped conductor segments inserted into slots formed in a stator core. Each segment has a head portion and two legs extending from the head portion. The plurality of segments include regular segments each having a regular distance between two legs (a regular slot-pitch) and special segments each having a special slot-pitch different from the regular slot-pitch. The head portions of both the regular and the special segments are simultaneously twisted to form the respectively required slot-pitches after a preliminary twist is given to the special segments. In this manner, a process of manufacturing the stator coil is simplified.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Mitsuru Katou, Yasunori Kitakado, Motohiro Murahashi
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Patent number: 6910257Abstract: A production method of a polyphase sequentially joined-segment coil of a rotary electric machine and a product produced by the same are provided. A production machine includes pairs of tines working to catch heads of conductor segments when they are twisted using rings. The tines are designed to be rotatable about an axis of the rings following rotation of the rings to absorb stress acting on insulating coating on the heads of the segments to minimize rubbing of the insulating coatings, thereby ensuring a desired degree of electrical insulation of the stator coil.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Tetsuya Gorohata, Youichi Kamakura, Hitoshi Hirano
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Patent number: 6862796Abstract: A conductor segment constituting a stator coil has a head conductor portion protruding from slots of a stator core for constituting a head side coil end. The head conductor portion of the conductor segment consists of a V-angled portion and straight portions extending straight in the axial direction from both ends of the V-angled portion, so as to form, as a whole, a pentagonal shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Mitsuru Kato
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Patent number: 6622953Abstract: A roll holder device is for use with a recording paper roll including a tubular spool shaft and continuous recording paper wound about the tubular spool shaft in a roll form. In the roll holder device, first and second holder cores are inserted in respectively first and second ends of the tubular spool shaft. A holder frame supports the first and second holder cores in a rotatable manner. Anti-dropping levers prevent the tubular spool shaft from dropping from the first and second holder cores by pushing a shaft inner surface of the tubular spool shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuya Inana, Tomohiko Kono
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Publication number: 20020134881Abstract: A spring-biased toilet tissue holder for conveniently retaining a roll of tissue. The holder includes a roller having a tubular body with end plugs configured to be received within the arms of the holder. The end plugs include radial flanges for decorative purposes and to aid in the removal of the roller with the cardboard tube. One of the end plugs include a depressible spring-biased button to facilitate removal and insertion of the roller into the holder. The button is received within a cavity formed in the end plug and includes a stem extending through an aperture in the cavity. A retainer ring prevents withdrawal of the stem from the aperture. A spring is coaxially mounted to the stem to bias the button outwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Victor Hoernig
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Publication number: 20020096597Abstract: A device for holding and dispensing moistened tissue from a roll includes a housing having a cylindrical wall and opposite end walls. At least one of the opposite end walls is removable to allow placement of the tissue roll in the housing. The cylindrical wall, extending between the opposite end walls, includes an access opening with a hinged door which moves between a normally closed position and an open position to facilitate removal of individual sheets of the moistened tissue from the roll. An air tight seal protectively encapsulates the roll within the housing when the door is closed in order to prevent drying of the moistened tissue. A tubular dowel, integral with an inside face of one of the end walls, extends axially through an interior of the housing for rotatably supporting the roll of tissue thereon. Pegs extending outwardly from the opposite end walls fit within congruently configured recesses of a holder for securing the housing to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Olufemi Adelakun
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Patent number: 6422505Abstract: A paper towel holder incorporating structure to facilitate the application and release of a roll of paper towels, including a holder, having a base plate, a pair of perpendicularly mounted end plates secured thereto, a compressible towel roller installs intermediate the end plates, and within their respective counterbores, for holding a roll of paper towels in place during usage. The roller is formed of three segments, a center, left, and right segment, which are compressible with respect to each other, due to the presence of a compression spring within the left segment, against which the middle segment biases when the roller is being contracted in size to allow for its installation intermediate the end plates of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Inventor: David Wm. Froesel
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Patent number: 6412726Abstract: A recording paper roll includes a tubular spool shaft having first and second end faces. Thermosensitive recording paper is wound about the tubular spool shaft in a roll form. A code is formed in the first end face. For use with the recording paper roll, a supply magazine includes two roll holders secured to the spool shaft. First and second support plates are arranged in an axial direction of the roll holder, and support the roll holder in a rotatable manner. Guide cutouts are formed in the first and second support plates, receive first and second ends of the roll holder, and move the roll holder in a predetermined direction according to a decrease in a diameter of the recording material roll in use of the recording material. A code sensor reads the code from the first end face. A sensor shifter constituted by a depression portion moves the code sensor in the predetermined direction with the two roll holders.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuya Inana, Fuyuki Inui
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Patent number: 6382552Abstract: A dispenser for moist tissue is provided including a housing formed of two housing sections for a moist tissue roll, a dispenser slit having a stepped inner surface configuration and a retaining latch. The retaining latch limits the degree of opening of the housing sections which are joined by a hinge. The dispenser is positioned for use by two arms attached to a housing section.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: DeWitt J. Paul, Barry E. Williams
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Patent number: 6367734Abstract: An apparatus that can adapt a toilet tissue holder into a paper towel holder. The apparatus can be sold in kit forms so that a person can convert a standard toilet tissue holder into a holder for paper towels thus insuring that the style and design of the fixtures match.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Inventor: Madeline Cartwright
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Patent number: 6308910Abstract: A paper dispensing apparatus for preventing paper from unraveling from the roll.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventor: Darrell W. Booth
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Publication number: 20010006202Abstract: A roll holder device is for use with a recording paper roll including a tubular spool shaft and continuous recording paper wound about the tubular spool shaft in a roll form. In the roll holder device, first and second holder cores are inserted in respectively first and second ends of the tubular spool shaft. A holder frame supports the first and second holder cores in a rotatable manner. Anti-dropping levers prevent the tubular spool shaft from dropping from the first and second holder cores by pushing a shaft inner surface of the tubular spool shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: Katsuya Inana, Tomohiko Kono