This disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing wood pulp from almond orchard trees, as well as almond wood pulps and sustainable paper products made therefrom.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for adaptive dispensing of fluid with a dispenser are provided herein. A dispenser comprises a housing with a reservoir for storing a fluid and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing a portion of the fluid from the reservoir through an outlet. The dispenser further includes a first sensor configured to sense an object and a second sensor configured to sense the object, wherein the second sensor is different than the first sensor. A controller is configured to receive data from the first sensor that is indicative of an environmental condition and determine whether the first sensor is in an unreliable state based thereon. The controller is further configured, in an instance in which the first sensor is determined to be in the unreliable state, cause the dispensing mechanism to operate to dispense the portion of the fluid in response to sensing the object via the second sensor.
A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product is provided. An example sheet product dispenser includes a housing defining an interior space for receiving a first roll of sheet product therein, a mandrel positioned within the interior space, and a spindle positioned over at least a portion of the mandrel and configured to support the first roll of sheet product for rotation about the mandrel. The spindle comprises a base portion and a nose portion configured to translate relative to one another along a longitudinal axis of the mandrel. At least a portion of the spindle is configured to translate relative to the mandrel from a first configuration to a second configuration to cause a remainder of the first roll of sheet product to deform and enable movement of a dispensing door to enable access to a second roll of sheet product.
Sheet product dispensers provided herein include a spindle mounted to a spindle mounting arm. A pressure plate positioned at least partially within the spindle mounting arm aligns with a roll of sheet product installed on the spindle. When the spindle mounting arm is in a dispensing state and the pressure plate is unextended, the pressure plate is configured to prevent rotation of the spindle mounting arm to a loading state, and, when the spindle mounting arm is in the dispensing state and the pressure plate is extended, the pressure plate is configured to allow transition of the spindle mounting arm to the loading state. Force from the roll of sheet product causes the pressure plate to remain unextended, and a sufficient amount of sheet product from the roll of sheet product having been depleted removes the force such that the pressure plate becomes extended.
The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
A fluid dispenser, such as a skincare product dispenser, comprises a dispenser housing configured to hold a reservoir of fluid for dispensing and a drive assembly for interacting with the reservoir and causing dispensing of the fluid. A fluid detection sensor is positioned within the dispenser housing proximate the reservoir and configured to detect a capacitance level therein. A controller is configured to determine, based on data from the fluid detection sensor, a change in the fluid level across a dispense. The controller is also configured to determine, based on the determined change, that the fluid level in the reservoir reaches a threshold level and cause an action, such as providing an alert, sending information to a remote server, or modifying an operating parameter.
G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
A47K 5/12 - Distributeurs de savon pour savon liquide ou pâteux
A47K 5/16 - Dispositifs pour la production d'écume ou de mousse à entraînement mécanique
G01F 11/00 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume
G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux
Embossed tissue products having improved strength and softness are disclosed. The products as described have a continuous curvilinear emboss element which carries discrete emboss elements, thereby providing the product with the softness and handfeel benefits associated with the long linear elements, but the visual appearance of discrete emboss elements.
D21H 27/40 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets au moins une des feuilles n'étant pas plane, p. ex. crêpée
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for tracking product orders for facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, paper napkins, cleaning wipers, cleaning cloths, paper cups, paper plates, paper bowls, food wraps, food packaging, soaps, skin lotion, air fragrances, and dispensers for all of the foregoing over computer networks, intranets, and the internet
37.
SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS AND CORRESPONDING METHODS FOR MANUAL DISPENSING OF TWO SHEET PRODUCTS AT A TIME
Dispensers, systems, and methods for providing manual two-at-a-time sheet product dispensing are provided herein. A sheet product dispenser comprises a housing configured to hold a plurality of folded sheet products, a biasing element, and a ramp. The biasing element is configured to push the plurality of folded sheet products along the ramp such that portions of a first folded sheet product and a second folded sheet product fall through an opening of the housing. The first folded sheet product and the second folded sheet product are dispensable upon a single manual removal by a user.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Cutlery; Cutlery for use by babies and children; Cutlery, kitchen knives, and cutting implements for kitchen use; Disposable cutlery; Eating utensils. Cutlery rests; Cutlery trays; Cutlery dispensers; Cups; Baking cups; Cups of paper or plastic; Plates; Plastic plates; Paper plates; Bowls; Trays; Serving trays; Meal trays; Napkin dispensers; Napkin holders.
Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing multi-ply paper products, such as napkins, towels, tissues, and wipers are disclosed. More particularly, methods of manufacturing a multi-ply paper product having at least three plies by controlling a combination of process variables, including at least anilox speed, adhesive solids, and adhesive applicator roll nip gap. Multi-ply paper products having at least three cellulosic fibrous plies with improved ply bonding between the first, second, and third plies are also disclosed.
D21H 27/30 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets
D21H 27/32 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets avec des matériaux appliqués entre les feuilles
Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing multi-ply paper products, such as napkins, towels, tissues, and wipers are disclosed. More particularly, methods of manufacturing a multi-ply paper product having at least three plies by controlling a combination of process variables, including at least anilox speed, adhesive solids, and adhesive applicator roll nip gap. Multi-ply paper products having at least three cellulosic fibrous plies with improved ply bonding between the first, second, and third plies are also disclosed.
D21H 27/30 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets
B32B 29/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de papier ou de carton
D21H 27/32 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets avec des matériaux appliqués entre les feuilles
An example sheet product dispenser includes a housing for holding a new roll and a previously installed roll of sheet product. The dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism defining a nip and operable to dispense sheet product from either roll for retrieval by the user. A loading device of the dispenser is configured to receive a leading end of a new roll of sheet product being installed into the housing. The loading device can transition between three positions. In a receiving position, the loading device receives the leading end. In a nip loading position, the loading device causes the leading end to enter the nip to cause the dispensing mechanism to begin dispensing from the new roll. In a holding position, the loading device holds the leading end away from the nip to prevent dispensing from the new roll.
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A paper towel product having machine direction and cross-machine direction perforations that will capably separate the paper towel roll as full sheets, half sheets, or quarter sheets, and a method of making the same.
Multi-ply paper products and methods of making such products includes providing a first furnish including a primary pulp having papermaking fibers with a weight-weighted average fiber length, a coarseness of about sixteen milligrams per one hundred meters or lower, and being at least eighty percent of the papermaking fibers of the first furnish, forming a nascent web having at least two layers, one of the layers being a surface layer of the nascent web and formed from the first furnish, dewatering the nascent web to form a dewatered web, and drying the dewatered web to form a multi-ply paper product. The multi-ply paper product includes a first ply and a second ply arranged such that an inner layer of the first ply is adjacent to an inner layer of the second ply and the inner layer of the first ply is attached to the inner layer of the second ply.
D21F 11/00 - Procédés de fabrication de longueurs continues de papier ou de carton, ou de nappe humide pour la production de panneaux de fibres, sur des machines à papier
D21F 11/14 - Fabrication de l'ouate de cellulose, du papier filtre ou du buvard
D21H 27/00 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes
A dispenser for dispensing sheet product is provided. The dispenser includes a housing with an outlet through which sheet product is dispensed. A knife drum is rotatable with respect to the housing. A knife is movable between a retracted position within the knife drum and an extended position where the knife protrudes outside of the knife drum to cut the sheet product. A cam follower surface is fixed with respect to the housing. A cam follower is attached to the knife and operable to engage the cam follower surface and travel therealong to transition the knife between the retracted position and the extended position. A spring assembly biases the knife drum during rotation toward a predetermined position. The spring assembly comprises a first spring and a second spring. The spring assembly is attached at a single mount position that is fixed with respect to the housing.
B65H 35/00 - Délivrance d'articles à partir de machines à découper ou à perforer linéairementAppareils délivrant des articles ou des bandes, comportant des dispositifs pour couper ou perforer linéairement, p. ex. distributeurs de bande adhésive
B65H 20/02 - Progression des bandes par un rouleau de friction
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
46.
EMBOSSED MULTI-PLY PAPER PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Disclosed herein are embossed multi-ply paper products having a first ply comprising an emboss pattern with both microembossments and macroembossments and a second ply comprising an emboss pattern with only microembossments, wherein the first and second plies are joined together at the tips of the microembossments in a tip-to-tip configuration, as well as methods of making, embossing, joining, and converting such embossed paper products.
Dual roll sheet product dispensers of a compact design are provided herein. A sheet product dispenser comprises a first roll holder for a first product roll and a second roll holder for a second product roll. A housing includes a base portion and a cover that is movable relative to the base portion to define an open position and a closed position. A chassis is mounted between the first roll holder and the second roll holder and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The chassis is movable to the extended position when the cover is in the open position. The chassis includes a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism.
A47K 10/24 - Distributeurs de serviettesDistributeurs de papier hygiénique
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
Dual roll sheet product dispensers of a compact design are provided herein. A sheet product dispenser comprises a first roll holder for a first product roll and a second roll holder for a second product roll. A housing includes a base portion and a cover that is movable relative to the base portion to define an open position and a closed position. A chassis is mounted between the first roll holder and the second roll holder and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The chassis is movable to the extended position when the cover is in the open position. The chassis includes a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
53.
RIGID COMPARTMENTED PRESSWARE PLATE WITH TALL DIVIDERS
A compartmented pressware paper plate (10) with one or more tall dividers (22, 24, 26) each having a pair of divider sidewall surfaces and adjoining the plate bottom (14) which transitions to the divider sidewall surfaces, wherein the one or more tall dividers have a divider height, DH, greater than 0,714375 cm, with a flange (20) with a height, H, at its apex and an outward flange downturn (54) extending downwardly a distance, V, with respect to the apex of the flange, wherein the ratio of V:H is from about 0.1 to about 0.75, and preferably with transitions between adjoining surfaces of the bottom surface and the divider sidewall surfaces with variable radii of curvature (VR) wherein the variable radii of curvature vary from a first value proximate to transitions between two surfaces to a second value higher than the first value at transitions proximate to the intersection of three surfaces.
A compartmented pressware paper plate is characterized by one or more tall dividers each having a pair of divider sidewall surfaces and adjoining the plate bottom which transitions to the divider sidewall surfaces, wherein the one or more tall dividers are characterized by a divider height, DH, greater than 9/32″, with a flange characterized by a height, H, at its apex and an outward flange downturn extending downwardly a distance, V, with respect to the apex of the flange, wherein the ratio of V:H is from about 0.1 to about 0.75, and preferably with transitions between adjoining surfaces of the bottom surface and the divider sidewall surfaces characterized by variable radii of curvature wherein the variable radii of curvature vary from a first value proximate to transitions between two surfaces to a second value higher than the first value at transitions proximate to the intersection of three surfaces.
A compartmented pressware paper plate (10) with one or more tall dividers (22, 24, 26) each having a pair of divider sidewall surfaces and adjoining the plate bottom (14) which transitions to the divider sidewall surfaces, wherein the one or more tall dividers have a divider height, DH, greater than 0,714375 cm, with a flange (20) with a height, H, at its apex and an outward flange downturn (54) extending downwardly a distance, V, with respect to the apex of the flange, wherein the ratio of V:H is from about 0.1 to about 0.75, and preferably with transitions between adjoining surfaces of the bottom surface and the divider sidewall surfaces with variable radii of curvature (VR) wherein the variable radii of curvature vary from a first value proximate to transitions between two surfaces to a second value higher than the first value at transitions proximate to the intersection of three surfaces.
A method of producing high yield chemical cellulosic pulp includes: (a) chemically pulping wood chips to separate lignin and liberate cellulosic fibers from the wood chips to generate a cellulosic pulp; (b) washing and screening the pulp of step (a); (c) pre-treating the washed pulp with oxygen; (d) optionally washing the treated pulp of step (c); (e) bleaching the pre-treated pulp in an extended duration oxidative bleaching stage; (f) optionally washing the bleached pulp of step (e); and (g) optionally further oxidatively or reductively bleaching the bleached pulp in a shorter duration bleaching stage, wherein the bleached pulp is produced at a yield of greater than 60% based on the weight of the pulped wood chips (dry basis).
D21C 3/02 - Réduction en pâte des matières contenant de la cellulose avec des bases inorganiques ou des composés à réaction alcaline, p. ex. procédés au sulfate
Systems for providing on-demand cup printing and dispensing for food service are provided herein. A cup dispenser includes a cup source configured to hold a stack of cups and one or more cup-moving elements configured to cause a cup from the stack of cups to move through the cup dispenser. The cup dispenser includes a motor configured to operate the one or more cup-moving elements to cause the cup to move through the cup dispenser along a path. The cup dispenser also includes a printer configured to print at least one of order information or personalization information on the cup that is based on the food service order associated with the cup. The cup dispenser further includes a dispensing slot that provides the cup, which includes the at least one of order information or personalization information printed thereon.
A47F 1/08 - Récipients avec dispositifs pour la distribution d'articles la distribution se faisant par le bas
B41J 3/54 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits avec plusieurs séries de caractères ou d'éléments d'impression
G07F 13/10 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs avec en même temps distribution de récipients, p. ex. tasse ou autres articles
B41J 11/48 - Appareils pour enregistrements condensés, bordereaux, ou travail similaire utilisant plusieurs papiers ou jeux de papier
G07F 17/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie
G07F 17/42 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour appareils pour imprimer des tickets ou analogues
G06Q 20/20 - Systèmes de réseaux présents sur les points de vente
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
B41J 11/70 - Utilisation de dispositifs coupants coupant perpendiculairement à la direction de l'avance du papier
B41J 15/04 - Dispositifs de supports, d'alimentation ou de guidageMontages pour rouleaux ou axes
B41J 15/16 - Moyens pour maintenir la bande sous tension ou pour l'enrouler
H04N 1/00 - Balayage, transmission ou reproduction de documents ou similaires, p. ex. transmission de fac-similésLeurs détails
58.
Systems and methods for product level tracking of sheet product rolls
Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
G01B 11/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
59.
PAPER WRAPS, PAPER WRAPPED PRODUCTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
The present disclosure provides paper wraps, paper wrapped products, such as rolled bath tissue, paper towel products, or bundles of rolled bath tissue or paper towels, and methods for covering a product or bundled products in a paper wrap. For example, printed paper wraps and their use are described, wherein the printed paper wraps comprise at least one heat-sealable adhesive that may be applied in varying locations, coverage levels, and patterns comprising different seal strengths, which may be sealed using heat and/or pressure external to the products for packaging and protective purposes.
A high efficiency bleaching method for cellulosic pulp includes: (a) providing a charge of aqueous cellulosic pulp to a bleaching vessel at a consistency of from 10% to 30% along with a peroxy bleaching agent and an alkaline agent effective to adjust pH of the charge to 9.5 to 12.5; and (b) bleaching the aqueous cellulosic pulp in the bleaching vessel while maintaining a bleaching temperature of from 110° F. (43° C.) to 135° F. (57° C.) and a pH of the charge from 9.5 to 12.5 for an extended bleaching retention time. The bleaching method is advantageously used to bleach low brightness recycle pulp, and/or as part of a multistage process with bleaching stages of lesser duration, and/or as a high peroxy efficiency, low dose bleaching process or in connection with concurrently storing and bleaching pulp.
A resistance mechanism for a sheet product dispenser for dispensing a length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser is provided. The resistance mechanism includes an arm configured to frictionally engage a surface of the roll of sheet product, and a spring attached to the arm and configured to bias the arm into engagement with the surface of the roll of sheet product, such that the resistance mechanism provides a pull force resistance opposing a pull force applied to a tail portion of the roll of sheet product.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A47K 10/32 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
A disposable bowl press-formed from a generally planar paperboard blank. The bowl has a large capacity, wide flange for easy handling and exhibits excellent rim stiffness. The bowl can include a bottom panel, a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom panel and a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall. The flange includes a rim portion having an arched central crown with a convex upper surface defining a radius of curvature RC of 0.650 to 1.180; and annular transition from the rim portion defining a radius of curvature, R3, and an evert extending downwardly from the annular transition, R3, wherein the bowl has an outermost diameter D of about 8″ to about 10″ and a height to diameter ratio, H/D, of from 0.18 to 0.20.
Examples of systems and methods to encourage compliance with hand hygiene recommendations are disclosed. A request for a cleansing agent in a cleansing agent dispenser can be received. A compliance timer can be created upon receiving the request. A subsequent request for a towel from a towel dispenser can be deemed out of compliance with hand hygiene recommendations if the request was received before expiry of the compliance timer.
Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
D21H 27/40 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets au moins une des feuilles n'étant pas plane, p. ex. crêpée
D21H 27/00 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes
D21F 11/00 - Procédés de fabrication de longueurs continues de papier ou de carton, ou de nappe humide pour la production de panneaux de fibres, sur des machines à papier
D21H 27/32 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets avec des matériaux appliqués entre les feuilles
69.
Vehicle suspension system, conveyor system, and autonomous vehicles incorporating the same
A vehicle that includes a first rotatable frame that includes a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly. The vehicle also includes a second rotatable frame that includes a third wheel assembly and a fourth wheel assembly. The vehicle further includes a base frame configured to support a weight-bearing load. The vehicle further includes an axle member engaging the first rotatable frame, the second rotatable frame, and the base frame, wherein the first rotatable frame is rotatable about the axle member relative to the base frame and independent of the second rotatable frame, and the second rotatable frame is rotatable about the axle member relative to the base frame and independent of the first rotatable frame.
Some example sheet product dispensers that accommodate one or more sheet product rolls are provided herein. An example sheet product dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism with a drive roller and nip roller. A motor is configured to rotate the drive roller to cause a portion of the sheet product to dispense from the sheet product dispenser. A controller is configured to determine a sheet length for dispensing and cause the motor to operate to cause sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser. The controller is further configured to monitor an amount of rotation of the motor as the motor operates and cause, in an instance in which the amount of rotation of the motor corresponds to the determined sheet length, the motor to cease operation so as to cause the determined sheet length of sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser.
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
Some example product dispensers that accommodate two full paper towel rolls are provided herein. The product dispenser may employ separate dispensing mechanisms for each product roll and may include roll holders that articulate out from the housing to facilitate easy loading and access to replacement and loading of the other product roll. A roll partition may be utilized to separate the web paths of the two product rolls and enable rotation of front roll holders. Example funnel covers and nip covers can aid with intuitive installation. Example roll holders with retention mechanisms help prevent unintentional dropping of the installed product roll. Other beneficial features include utilizing motor operation sensing to dispense a desired sheet length, automatic/assisted loading into the dispensing mechanism, automatic switching between dispensing of product rolls, and always dispensing from the smaller product roll first. Many other features/structures of example product dispensers are also described herein.
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A compostable laminate for food wrap and method for making same. The wrap can include a first layer of paper material, a second layer of paper material, and a series of coatings between the paper materials. The coatings include a first flood coating having water and/or barrier properties, a second flood coating having water and/or oil barrier properties, and a third coating that only partially covers the second flood coating. None of the first, second and third coatings comprise a thermoplastic or polyolefin, and are made substantially from one or more biodegradable and/or compostable materials.
B32B 3/00 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme
B32B 29/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de papier ou de carton
B32B 7/14 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives appliqués en disposition espacée, p. ex. en bandes
B65D 65/40 - Emploi de stratifiés pour des buts particuliers d'emballage
Pressware products made from paperboard and methods for making same. The product can include a paperboard substrate and a compostable barrier coating, as determined by ASTM D6868-19, that is at least partially disposed on the paperboard substrate. The product can also include a paperboard substrate and a first compostable coating at least partially disposed on the paperboard substrate. The first compostable coating can include clay particles and less than 50 wt % binder, based on the total weight of the first compostable coating, wherein the binder is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6868-19. A second compostable barrier coating, as determined by ASTM D6868-19, can be at least partially disposed on the first compostable coating. The resulting pressware product is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6868-19.
D21J 1/08 - Panneaux de fibres imprégnés ou couchés
D21J 3/12 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de feuillesFabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de diaphragmes
Pressware products made from paperboard and methods for making same. The product can include a paperboard substrate and a compostable barrier coating, as determined by ASTM D6868-19, that is at least partially disposed on the paperboard substrate. The product can also include a paperboard substrate and a first compostable coating at least partially disposed on the paperboard substrate. The first compostable coating can include clay particles and less than 50 wt% binder, based on the total weight of the first compostable coating, wherein the binder is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6868-19. A second compostable barrier coating, as determined by ASTM D6868-19, can be at least partially disposed on the first compostable coating. The resulting pressware product is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6868-19.
D21H 19/24 - Couches sans pigments appliquées sous une forme autre que la solution aqueuse définie dans le groupe comprenant des composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
Microencapsulated freeze-dried probiotics along with methods of making and using them are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a probiotic microcapsule comprising a probiotic stasis pod, a nutrient rich carrier and a protective barrier layer. The microencapsulated probiotics as described are useful for inclusion in consumer and skincare products.
A61K 8/92 - Huiles, graisses ou ciresLeurs dérivés, p. ex. produits d'hydrogénation
A61K 8/99 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des produits de constitution indéterminée ou leurs dérivés à base de micro-organismes autres que des algues ou des champignons, p. ex. à base de protozoaires ou de bactéries
A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau
A61Q 19/10 - Préparations pour le nettoyage ou le bain
A61Q 5/02 - Préparations pour le lavage des cheveux
An example sheet product dispenser includes a housing, a first roll holder, and a second roll holder. A first roll of sheet product is positioned on the first roll holder and assigned as a primary roll and a second roll of sheet product is positioned on the second roll holder and assigned as a secondary roll. A dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense sheet product from at least one of the first roll and the second roll. A sensor is configured to sense measurement data associated with the primary roll, including sensing when the primary roll rotates to dispense and measuring the diameter of the primary roll. A data communication device is in communication with the sensor and configured to transmit the measurement data. A controller is configured to determine situational information regarding the sheet product dispenser and provide corresponding alerts to users regarding the situational information and measured data.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
Recycle fiber bleaching includes an oxygen pre-treatment to activate the fiber for further bleaching. A preferred method of making a high brightness papermaking pulp from recycled cellulose fiber includes: (a) pre-treating a first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with oxygen, said first recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a first high Kappa number prior to pre-treatment and a reduced Kappa number after pre-treatment that is lower than said first high Kappa number; and (b) blending the pre-treated first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with the reduced Kappa number with a second recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a second Kappa number lower than the first high Kappa number of the first recycled cellulosic fiber mix; and (c) oxidatively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (b); and optionally (d) reductively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (c).
Recycle fiber bleaching includes an oxygen pre-treatment to activate the fiber for further bleaching. A preferred method of making a high brightness papermaking pulp from recycled cellulose fiber includes: (a) pre-treating a first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with oxygen, said first recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a first high Kappa number prior to pre-treatment and a reduced Kappa number after pre-treatment that is lower than said first high Kappa number; and (b) blending the pre-treated first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with the reduced Kappa number with a second recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a second Kappa number lower than the first high Kappa number of the first recycled cellulosic fiber mix; and (c) oxidatively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (b); and optionally (d) reductively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (c).
Recycle fiber bleaching includes an oxygen pre-treatment to activate the fiber for further bleaching. A preferred method of making a high brightness papermaking pulp from recycled cellulose fiber includes: (a) pre-treating a first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with oxygen, said first recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a first high Kappa number prior to pre-treatment and a reduced Kappa number after pre-treatment that is lower than said first high Kappa number; and (b) blending the pre-treated first recycled cellulosic fiber mix with the reduced Kappa number with a second recycled cellulosic fiber mix having a second Kappa number lower than the first high Kappa number of the first recycled cellulosic fiber mix; and (c) oxidatively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (b); and optionally (d) reductively bleaching the blended recycled cellulosic fiber mix of step (c).
The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
An example sheet product dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism operable to dispense sheet product to provide the dispensed portion within a dispensing chute. A tear bar is provided for separating the dispensed portion from a remainder of the sheet product. A shuttle is positioned between a switch and the dispensed portion. The shuttle is movable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. When the shuttle is in the unactuated position, the switch is in the unactuated configuration. The shuttle and the switch are positioned within the sheet product dispenser such that as the user pulls on the dispensed portion the shuttle moves to the actuated position so that the shuttle applies a force on the switch sufficient enough to transition the switch to an actuated configuration to indicate removal of the dispensed portion. Other example improvements include providing feedback for user inputs to a product dispenser.
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
B26D 5/02 - Moyens pour amener l'outil de coupe dans sa position de travail
Embossed tissue products having improved strength and softness are disclosed. The products as described have a continuous curvilinear emboss element which carries discrete emboss elements, thereby providing the product with the softness and handfeel benefits associated with the long linear elements, but the visual appearance of discrete emboss elements.
D21H 27/40 - Papier particulier non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. obtenu par des procédés multi-étapes à plusieurs jets au moins une des feuilles n'étant pas plane, p. ex. crêpée
Embodiments are directed to methods, systems and packages for packaging the coreless paper products and accessory products. Embodiments include receiving paper products, receiving a container used for packaging the paper products, and packaging the paper products into the container. Embodiments also include inserting accessory products into a cavity formed by the paper products packaged in the container, and applying a label on the container to cover the cavity where the accessory products are inserted.
B65B 25/14 - Emballage de papier ou feuilles analogues, enveloppes ou journaux, à plat, pliés ou roulés
B65B 61/00 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets
B65B 61/20 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour ajouter des cartes, des coupons ou d'autres encarts au contenu
B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
B65B 61/18 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour appliquer ou incorporer des éléments d'ouverture ou de déballage des paquets, p. ex. bandes de déchirure
B65D 85/672 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour matériaux du genre bande ou ruban enroulés en spirale plate sur noyaux
B65D 85/671 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour matériaux du genre bande ou ruban enroulés en spirale plate
B65B 5/00 - Emballage d'objets individuels dans des réceptacles ou récipients, p. ex. sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons, pots
Disclosed are various examples of automated dispensers to dispense consumable products, such as paper towels, gels, liquids, gases, aerosols, foams, and other consumables. Automated dispensers can operate in various modes. Examples of the disclosure can utilize a dispense profile to adjust the speed at which consumable products are dispensed.
A47K 10/36 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques avec des dispositifs de sectionnement
A47K 10/32 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique
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PRESS-FORMED DISPOSABLE CONTAINER MADE FROM A LAMINATED PAPERBOARD STRUCTURE
A compostable disposable container made from a paperboard laminate. The paperboard laminate has a first paperboard layer, a second paperboard layer, and a waterproof coating disposed between the first and second paperboard layers. One or more additional surface coatings that are water resistant can be added to outer surfaces of the laminate. The laminate structure is able to be press-formed at higher forming temperatures, resulting in a stronger, more rigid container.
A47G 19/03 - Assiettes, plats ou similaires à utiliser une seule fois, p. ex. en papier
B32B 7/02 - Propriétés physiques, chimiques ou physicochimiques
B32B 27/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de papier ou de carton
B32B 29/06 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de papier ou de carton spécialement traité, p. ex. glacé, parcheminé
B65D 1/28 - Réceptacles à parois minces, p. ex. formées par étirage formés d'un matériau stratifié
B65D 1/34 - Plateaux ou réceptacles analogues peu profonds
A fluid dispenser, such as a skincare product dispenser, comprises a dispenser housing configured to hold a reservoir of fluid for dispensing and a drive assembly for interacting with the reservoir and causing dispensing of the fluid. A fluid detection sensor is positioned within the dispenser housing proximate the reservoir and configured to detect a capacitance level therein. A controller is configured to determine, based on data from the fluid detection sensor, a change in the fluid level across a dispense. The controller is also configured to determine, based on the determined change, that the fluid level in the reservoir reaches a threshold level and cause an action, such as providing an alert, sending information to a remote server, or modifying an operating parameter.
G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
A47K 5/12 - Distributeurs de savon pour savon liquide ou pâteux
A47K 5/16 - Dispositifs pour la production d'écume ou de mousse à entraînement mécanique
G01F 11/00 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume
G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux
A compressed coreless rolled product is described, including an inner surface defining a central cavity having an inner diameter and an outer surface having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter. The outer diameter is at least five inches and a ratio of the inner diameter to the outer diameter is at least 0.35. Also described is a compressed coreless rolled product with similar inner and outer surfaces, wherein: a difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter defining a thickness of at least 2.9 inches; and a ratio of the inner diameter to the outer diameter is at least 0.35. An associated method of producing the product is also described, including steps of: winding an absorbent sheet around a forming core member; removing the forming core member to form a coreless rolled product with a diameter ratio of at least 0.35; and compressing the product.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
A compressed coreless rolled product is described, including an inner surface defining a central cavity having an inner diameter and an outer surface having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter. The outer diameter is at least five inches and a ratio of the inner diameter to the outer diameter is at least 0.35. Also described is a compressed coreless rolled product with similar inner and outer surfaces, wherein: a difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter defining a thickness of at least 2.9 inches; and a ratio of the inner diameter to the outer diameter is at least 0.35. An associated method of producing the product is also described, including steps of: winding an absorbent sheet around a forming core member; removing the forming core member to form a coreless rolled product with a diameter ratio of at least 0.35; and compressing the product.
A47K 10/38 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques la bande continue étant enroulée
B65H 75/02 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p. ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes
Packaging material formed from a substrate and three coating layers or in some instances at least three coating layers, each coating including an aqueous polymeric solution or dispersion dried to form a continuous film such that the packaging material is provided with tailored performance attributes including desired moisture vapor transmission rates, oxygen permeation rates, oil and grease resistance peel strength. The materials forming the packaging material may be compostable or biodegradable.
B65D 65/42 - Emploi de substances enduites ou imprégnées
D21H 19/12 - Couches sans pigments appliquées sous forme d'une solution utilisant de l'eau comme solvant unique, p. ex. en présence de composés acides ou alcalins
D21H 19/82 - Papier comprenant plusieurs couches superposées
Packaging material formed from a substrate and three coating layers or in some instances at least three coating layers, each coating including an aqueous polymeric solution or dispersion dried to form a continuous film such that the packaging material is provided with tailored performance attributes including desired moisture vapor transmission rates, oxygen permeation rates, oil and grease resistance peel strength. The materials forming the packaging material may be compostable or biodegradable.
D21H 19/12 - Couches sans pigments appliquées sous forme d'une solution utilisant de l'eau comme solvant unique, p. ex. en présence de composés acides ou alcalins
B65D 65/42 - Emploi de substances enduites ou imprégnées
D21H 19/82 - Papier comprenant plusieurs couches superposées
