Winder With Storage Chamber (e.g., For Deodorant, Paper, Etc.) Patents (Class 242/905)
  • Patent number: 7980507
    Abstract: The insert for roll paper products is pliable, preferably scent-impregnated, foam material that can be wrapped around a dispensing bar of a rolled paper dispenser, and resiliently grips the bar while adding friction to the total dispensing system. The dispensing bar and insert combination is then slid through the hollow core of a rolled paper product. The sleeve has dentate ends that extend beyond the ends of the paper roll. When the product core is rotated while paper is being dispensed, the passage of air through the dentate ends helps to dispense and distribute the scent through the environment proximate the paper dispenser. Moreover, the resilient foam insert provides friction between the paper roll and the foam structure, while also adding friction between the foam structure and the dispensing bar. This feature acts as a brake to prevent excess rollout of the rolled product when being dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: David O. Patrick
  • Patent number: 7466963
    Abstract: A paper rack with functions of accessing and playing multimedia files is provided, wherein a circuit board has transmission junctions, sockets, and a wireless receiver and emitter for connecting with a digital information equipment, a memory card, a wireless network, and a wireless receiving and emitting device, and transmitting a digital file and a multimedia file. A hard disk for storing a digital file and a multimedia file is also included in the paper rack. Moreover, a control and data processing for the aforementioned components connected can be performed through a touch screen and a control button, and the corresponding digital files and multimedia files can be further played with the touch screen, a liquid crystal display unit, and a speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Hsien-Rong Liang
  • Patent number: 7185841
    Abstract: A dispenser for hygiene paper is proposed which makes available dry toilet paper and dispenses moistened hygiene paper. For this purpose, the dispenser contains a housing, a roll holder for the hygiene paper, a unit for the moistening with a liquid container, a moistening roll and at least one liquid tank which communicate with one another and a unit for the dispensing with a transport roll for the hygiene paper which is in contact with the moistening roll with an intermediate layer of the hygiene paper. The dispenser can be divided into a base housing and an insertion part. The advantage of the dispenser consists of commercially available toilet paper being made available and of moistened hygiene paper being dispensed in a specific length or in any desired length and of the dispenser being made simply and being easy to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Werner Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 6969024
    Abstract: A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device configured with an internal material delivery system and high intensity volatizable material. A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device is configured with adjustable vents and may be configured to have a tamper proof material delivery system. The device may also be configured to increase dispensation of a fragrance when toilet paper is taken off the toilet paper roll through a number of configurations such as using high intensity fragrance (e.g., scented oil). The toilet paper roll holder is configured to be substantially stationary when toilet paper is removed from a roll of toilet paper supported by the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Paul Pappalardo
  • Patent number: 6948680
    Abstract: A device and method for storing an electric cable of predetermined length and at least one electric cable component. The device comprises a reel having a drum around which the electric cable can be wound and a pair of flanges disposed about the drum, the drum and flanges defining a well; and at least one container disposed within the well and secured to the reel, the container defining a cavity for receiving the electric cable component. The device may also include a lagging for enclosing at least a portion of the well. The container may have any suitable construction and configuration and may be secured to the reel at any suitable location and in any suitable manner. The container may be secured in any suitable manner to the lagging in accordance with another embodiment. The method may comprise winding the electric cable around the drum and within the well, and placing the electric cable component within the cavity. The method may further include coupling the lagging to the reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Ganster
  • Publication number: 20040144884
    Abstract: A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device configured with an internal material delivery system and high intensity volatizable material. A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device is configured with adjustable vents and may be configured to have a tamper proof material delivery system. The device may also be configured to increase dispensation of a fragrance when toilet paper is taken off the toilet paper roll through a number of configurations such as using high intensity fragrance (e.g., scented oil). The toilet paper roll holder is configured to be substantially stationary when toilet paper is removed from a roll of toilet paper supported by the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Paul Pappalardo
  • Patent number: 6688551
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device configured with an internal material delivery system and high intensity volatizable material. A toilet paper roll holder vapor-dispensing device is configured to increase dispensation of a fragrance when toilet paper is taken off the toilet paper roll through a number of configurations such as using high intensity fragrance (e.g., scented oil). The toilet paper roll holder is configured to be substantially stationary when toilet paper is removed from a roll of toilet paper supported by the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Carl Triplett, Paul Pappalardo
  • Publication number: 20030230667
    Abstract: A device and method for storing an electric cable of predetermined length and at least one electric cable component. The device comprises a reel having a drum around which the electric cable can be wound and a pair of flanges disposed about the drum, the drum and flanges defining a well; and at least one container disposed within the well and secured to the reel, the container defining a cavity for receiving the electric cable component. The device may also include a lagging for enclosing at least a portion of the well. The container may have any suitable construction and configuration and may be secured to the reel at any suitable location and in any suitable manner. The container may be secured in any suitable manner to the lagging in accordance with another embodiment. The method may comprise winding the electric cable around the drum and within the well, and placing the electric cable component within the cavity. The method may further include coupling the lagging to the reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Ganster
  • Patent number: 6572049
    Abstract: An applicator stores a boxer's hand wrap substantially without folds, creases, or wrinkles, all of which are especially severe if the hand wrap is relatively stiff with dried perspiration. By storing the hand wrap in a smooth, rolled configuration, it can be readily reapplied in a similarly smooth, non-wrinkled manner, as is optimal for boxing purposes. The applicator has a spool and outwardly extending spindles. The spool is non-rotatable relative to the spindle, permitting the wrap to be appropriately tensioned while it is being applied to the boxer's hand. The applicator has deodorant which permeates the wrap when it is stored on a receiving surface of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Balazs Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Laudenslager, Peter B. Pecsvaradi
  • Patent number: 6446901
    Abstract: The invention is directed to improved apparatus for dispensing flexible web material from one or more rolls including stop apparatus for reliably and simply controlling the amount of web material dispensed. The improved dispenser stop for controlling the amount of web material dispensed includes a positive stop mechanism movable between ready and stop positions as the drive roller rotates. Dispensing is stopped when the stop moves to contact an engagement surface at the end of a dispensing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Alwin Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Haen, Daniel C. Kananen, Alan P. Paal, Alan J. Pierquet
  • Publication number: 20020020777
    Abstract: An apparatus for the storage and withdrawal of an elastically flexible rope material, such as a push-and-pull wire having a circular cross-section and made particularly of glass-fiber plastic, preferably for pulling cables, photoconductors or other leads into cable or line protection tubes or into empty tubes. The apparatus further contains a storage drum in which the rope material is arranged so as to rest against the inner periphery in windings, and a housing which preferably completely surrounds the storage drum and has an exit opening for the rope material to be withdrawn from and pushed back into the housing, and at least one receiving space for tools, working materials and/or accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Werner Cielker, Klaus Lehnen
  • Patent number: 6168109
    Abstract: An applicator stores a boxer's hand wrap substantially without folds, creases, or wrinkles, all of which are especially severe if the hand wrap is relatively stiff with dried perspiration. By storing the hand wrap in a smooth, rolled configuration, it can be readily reapplied in a similarly smooth, non-wrinkled manner, as is optimal for boxing purposes. The applicator has a spool and outwardly extending spindles. The spool is non-rotatable relative to the spindle, permitting the wrap to be appropriately tensioned while it is being applied to the boxer's hand. The applicator has deodorant which permeates the wrap when it is stored on a receiving surface of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Balazs Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Laudenslager, Peter B. Pecsvaradi
  • Patent number: 6036136
    Abstract: A new portable bobbin winder for winding a quantity of thread around a bobbin without stopping work on a sewing machine. The inventive device includes a base member having a hollow interior. A motor is secured within the hollow interior of the base member. A fixed thread spindle extends upwardly from the base member. The fixed thread spindle receives a spool of thread thereon. A thread feed is coupled with the base member in an operative orientation. The thread feed includes an elongated shaft having a looped upper end for receiving thread therethrough. A cylindrical tension guide is coupled with the base member inwardly of the fixed thread spindle. A rotatable bobbin spindle extends inwardly of the base member and couples with the motor. The bobbin spindle receives a bobbin thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Betty Bobo
  • Patent number: 6024317
    Abstract: An extension cord storage apparatus which includes a housing having a central body portion with spaced apart side walls and spaced apart end walls; spaced apart arcuate extension walls secured to respective ones of the end walls of the central body of the housing, the arcuate extension walls defining hollow compartment with respective ones of the end walls of the central body of the housing and having opposed openings communicating with respective compartments; and a closure for each of the openings of the hollow compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Stanley E. Grzywna
  • Patent number: 6000658
    Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser in which a roll of toilet paper is supported on a rotatable spindle with a music box activated by rotation of the spindle. The toilet paper dispenser is equipped with an aromatic fragrance dispenser which is automatically activated by rotation of the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Tommie McCall, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5887759
    Abstract: A dispenser for moistening paper articles consisting of an H-shaped structure in which the central section and the end sections together serve as a reservoir for a liquid such as a disinfectant or moisturizer. The dispenser fits over a roll of toilet tissue and the central section includes a spray pump for directing a fine mist spray onto sheets of toilet tissue. If desired, the roll support can be a unitary part of the dispenser assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Ayomore Ayigbe
  • Patent number: 5875897
    Abstract: A packaging system (100) protects integrated circuit devices (106) from corrosion and mechanical damage. The devices are enclosed in a reel (102) having a hub (114) in which a cavity (116) is formed for retaining a molded desiccant (118). Apertures (120) between the cavity and the devices provide a vapor path for drawing moisture from the devices. A banding strip (108) for enclosing the devices within the reel has recessed areas (142) for housing pellets of desiccant (140). The reel is placed in an inflatable envelope (50) that includes view ports (56) for reading identifying information on the reel. A vacuum is drawn and the envelope is sealed. Air cells (52) in the inflatable envelope are inflated to cushion the devices from mechanical damage during shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: William V Duncan, Richard J. Barton
  • Patent number: 5598987
    Abstract: A dispenser for rolled paper products. Such dispenser consists of a primary cylinder of a rigid material formed in a cylindrical configuration and positionable about a horizontal axis, the cylinder having a closed first end and an opened second end with screw threads, the cylinder also having a cylindrical spindle with a free end located adjacent the opened end of the cylinder and having a secured end mounted to the central portion of the closed end of the cylinder, the spindle adapted to receive a roll of paper to be dispensed; and an intermediate end cap formed of a short cylindrical configuration with screw threads on its periphery adapted to be removably received by the screw threads at the open end of the cylinder, a central aperture formed at the center of the intermediate cap with threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Walter J. Wachowicz
  • Patent number: 5494218
    Abstract: A spool for rotatably supporting a roll of toilet paper and dispensing fragrance from opposed ends of the spool. The inventive device includes a roll engaging dispensing assembly for positioning within a roll of toilet paper. A pair of mounting assemblies project from opposed ends of the roll engaging dispensing assembly for rotatably supporting the toilet paper relative to a roll holder. The roll engaging dispensing assembly and the associated toilet paper roll can be manually compressed to dispense a fragrance material from opposed ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Inventor: Claude Armand
  • Patent number: 5404670
    Abstract: A survival gear storage and fishing apparatus has a tapered reel shaft having a reduced diameter center portion. A first housing is connected to one end of the reel shaft and a second housing is connected to another end of the reel shaft. The second housing is linearly aligned with the first housing and the reel shaft. An anvil and securement shaft port is located in the reduced diameter center portion of the reel shaft. An anvil and securement shaft is located in the anvil and securement shaft port. There is a first tubular storage chamber in the first housing and a second tubular storage chamber in the second housing. A first cap is threadingly secured to a first open end of the first housing. The first cap has a first knurled outer surface. A second cap is threadingly secured to a second open end of the second housing and the second cap has a second knurled outer surface. A wire saw blade may attached to a loop on an outside surface of the first cap and second cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Rodney G. Noll
  • Patent number: 5381984
    Abstract: A core element (14) for a roll of wound-up web material, especially a lavatory seat protection cover, is described. The core element is made in the form of a tubular body having two ends, each with a respective end stopper (16). The core element (14) contains a fragrance carrier (20). The core element can be used in a roll, for example a roll of protective covering for a lavatory seat, or toilet paper, or similar. The core element can also be used as a winding-on element for used protective covering for a lavatory seat. The end stoppers (16) protect the fragrance carrier prior to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Hygoform A.S.
    Inventor: Kim Hindsgual