A dispenser assembly for web materials includes an enclosure that is configured to support a roll of material and a feed mechanism configured to dispense the material from the assembly. A capacitive sensor is connected to the feed mechanism and configured to allow touch-less operation of the dispenser. Operation of the sensor is adjustable so that the assembly can achieve a desired operation in environments having different capacitive backgrounds.
A47K 10/26 - Distributeurs de serviettes actionnés mécaniquement
A47K 10/28 - Distributeurs de serviettesDistributeurs de papier hygiénique présentant une partie propre et retirant une partie salie, p. ex. en utilisant des rouleaux
An advancement mechanism that allows hands-free operation of a dispenser to dispense web material from a roll contained in the material dispenser. The advancement mechanism includes a pedal that is connected to the dispenser by an elongated rod. User interaction with the pedal effectuates translation of the rod which in turn effectuates operation of a feed mechanism contained in a housing of the dispenser. Operation of the feed mechanism advances the roll of web material such that a portion of the sheet material is dispensed beyond the confines of the housing. The advancement mechanism allows mechanically powered hands-free operation of the dispenser.
A47K 10/34 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques
B65H 16/10 - Dispositions pour entraîner directement la bobine
A container dispenser includes structure to support a nested stack of containers. The dispenser includes a crossbar at the lower end of the structure and a pair of spaced apart upright posts to which a retention wire clip may be removably mounted. The wire clip is designed to engage the exterior side wall or lip of the outermost cup of the nested stack, and in effect, hold the outermost container against the cross bar. This not only keeps the outermost container from falling away from the dispenser but also retains the nested stack in the dispenser. The retention wire clip is preferably formed of spring steel.
A47F 1/02 - Étagères pour la distribution des marchandisesCasiers ou récipients pour l'emmagasinage ou la distribution des marchandises pour produits granulés ou pulvérulents
B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu
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INSERT FOR USE WITH A ROLL OF WEB MATERIAL, AND PROVIDING A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER FOR THE ROLL OF WEB MATERIAL
An automatic product dispenser determines if the roll loaded into the dispenser is approved for use with the dispenser. The core of a roll receives a plug that engages a hub within the dispenser. The plug has a feature that alters an electromagnetic field created proximate the hub. The alteration of the electromagnetic field may then be used to determine if the plug, and thus the roll, is usable with the dispenser.
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 10/26 - Distributeurs de serviettes actionnés mécaniquement
A web dispenser comprising a housing maintaining at least one roll of web material therein, a rotatable assembly in said housing having at least three mandrels connected thereto for holding at least one roll of web material to be dispensed and a drive motor for rotating said the rotatable assembly to bring a roll of web material to a dispensing position.
An automatic product dispenser determines if the roll loaded into the dispenser is approved for use with the dispenser. The core of a roll contains a feature that alters an electromagnetic field created proximate the core. The alteration of the electromagnetic field may then be used to determine if the core, and thus the roll, is usable with the dispenser. The feature is designed such that it is damaged once product is completely dispensed from the roll thereby preventing replenishment and reuse of a spent roll.
B65H 26/00 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement, p. ex. détecteurs automatiques de défectuosités, mécanismes d'arrêt, pour mécanismes d'avance des bandes
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Ice buckets; containers for ice; cutting boards; holders for
cutting boards; dispensers for liquid soap; plastic buckets;
cooling buckets for wine; and cold packs used to keep food
and drink cold; squeeze bottles sold empty and dispensing
pumps for sauces, dispensers for condiments, paper towels,
toilet tissue, paper napkins, paper, foam and plastic
beverage and condiment cups, cup lids and drinking straws,
and compartmentalized containers for dispensing beverage
garnishes.
A cup dispenser having a plurality of resilient adjustable clips for engaging and dispensing cups without marring the surface of the dispensed cups. The clips include a cup engagement portion that exceeds the deformed width of the portion of a cup with which the clips are engaged.
A system and method for ensuring a controlled supply source of web material, particularly toilet paper, to be dispensed through a dispenser. The method involves providing a free dispenser to a web material provider, providing credits to the web material provider for periodically activating the dispenser in return for buying the web material, transferring the free dispenser from the web material provider to an end user, wherein the web material provider sells web material to be dispensed from the dispenser to the end user, and transferring the credits to the end user. The end user must activate the dispenser with the credits to prove that the dispenser is stocked with the dispenser-provider?s paper product. The credits are designed to expire or run out when a purchased quantity of the dispenser- provider?s paper product is expected to be consumed.
The present invention provides an improved system and method for dispensing solid food product containers. It comprises a shaped dispensing tube (62) of a predetermined length, having a plurality of support clips (76) arranged inside the dispensing tube (62) for holding a stack of solid food product containers (70) in place within the tube (62). The dispensing tube (62) preferably includes a bracket (68) for mounting the entire device on a wall or the like. A nested stack of containers (70) is fed into the preferably open top (78) of the dispensing tube (62) until the bottommost container engages (or is engaged by) the support clips (76). This results in the bottommost container extending a predetermined distance below the bottom of the dispensing tube (62). By minimizing the amount the bottommost container extends below the dispensing tube (62), a user's ability to take more than one solid food container at a time is greatly minimized.
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
Produits et services
(1) Dispensers for household and commercial products, namely, paper towels, paper cups and lids, toilet tissue, napkins, liquid soap, lotion and food condiments.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
(1) Equipment used in food establishments, namely, metal revolving racks for holding order checks, metal racks for liquor and beverage bottles and can.
(2) Squeeze bottles sold empty and dispensing pumps for sauces, dispensers for condiments, paper towels, toilet tissue, paper napkins, paper, foam and plastic beverage and condiment cups, cup lids and drinking straws, and compartmentalized containers for dispensing beverage garnishes.
A cup dispenser having a plurality of resilient adjustable clips for engaging and dispensing cups without marring the surface of the dispensed cups. The clips include a cup engagement portion that exceeds the deformed width of the portion of a cup with which the clips are engaged.
A dispenser having a faceplate that can be removed and attached to the housing of the dispenser without the use of tools. The dispenser may have a track system. The track system may be positioned in or removed from the dispenser without the use of any tools. The dispenser, including the housing and/or the track system, may be curved. The faceplate may be angled away from the surface upon which the dispenser is positioned. The faceplate may also be curved away from the housing to form an interior surface in the faceplate. The interior may have features for desired dispensing characteristics.
A47G 29/00 - Supports, appuis ou récipients divers à usage domestique, non prévus dans les groupes ou
A47K 10/42 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'un paquet de feuilles simples, p. ex. empilées
B65H 1/08 - Supports ou magasins pour les piles dans lesquelles on prélève des articles avec moyens pour faire avancer la pile en vue de présenter les articles à un dispositif d'enlèvement
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CONTAINER FOR CARRYING AND POURING FLOWABLE MATERIALS
A container for carrying and pouring flowable materials having a bucket portion with a side portion, a closed bottom portion and an upper rim area at least partially defining an open top; a handle attached near or on the upper rim area; at least three gripping surfaces located in the closed bottom portion of the bucket portion to permit multiple means of gripping the container. A method for dispensing flowable materials having the steps of gripping a handle rotatably affixed to a container having material therein with a first hand, wherein at least a portion of the handle is located above a discharge opening of the container; gripping a gripping surface located about the middle of the bottom of the container with a second hand; and tipping the container to discharge material from within the container using the first hand and the handle as a pivot point while lifting the bottom of the container with the second hand gripping the gripping surface.
A dispenser having a faceplate that can be removed and attached to the housing of the dispenser without the use of tools. The dispenser may have a track system. The track system may be positioned in or removed from the dispenser without the use of any tools. The dispenser, including the housing and/or the track system, may be curved. The faceplate may be angled away from the surface upon which the dispenser is positioned. The faceplate may also be curved away from the housing to form an interior surface in the faceplate. The interior may have features for desired dispensing characteristics.
A47K 10/24 - Distributeurs de serviettesDistributeurs de papier hygiénique
B65H 1/00 - Supports ou magasins pour les piles dans lesquelles on prélève des articles
B65H 1/08 - Supports ou magasins pour les piles dans lesquelles on prélève des articles avec moyens pour faire avancer la pile en vue de présenter les articles à un dispositif d'enlèvement
The present invention is a dispenser that, in one embodiment, includes a support for a roll of web material, a drive roller cooperating with an idler roller to feed web material supported by the roll support, and a mouth through which the web material is dispensed which has a floor but not a roof such that the web material does not jam when dispensed through the mouth. In another embodiment, the mouth is slot shaped. In various embodiments of the invention with either a slot shaped mouth or a wide mouth without a roof, a sensor is provided for selectively activating a drive motor in response to an incursion into a sensing field, wherein the sensor comprises an infrared emitter and receiver.
A47K 10/34 - Distributeurs de serviettes en papier ou de papier hygiénique distribuant à partir d'une bande continue, p. ex. avec des moyens de distribution mécaniques
B65H 23/182 - Positionnement, tension, suppression des à-coups ou guidage des bandes longitudinal en commandant ou régulant le mécanisme d'avance de la bande, p. ex. le mécanisme agissant sur la bande courante dans les mécanismes de déroulage ou en liaison avec les opérations de déroulage
B65H 23/185 - Positionnement, tension, suppression des à-coups ou guidage des bandes longitudinal en commandant ou régulant le mécanisme d'avance de la bande, p. ex. le mécanisme agissant sur la bande courante dans les mécanismes de déroulage ou en liaison avec les opérations de déroulage avec commande à moteur
An automatic product dispenser determines if the roll loaded into the dispenser is approved for use with the dispenser. The core of a roll contains a feature that alters an electromagnetic field created proximate the core. The alteration of the electromagnetic field may then be used to determine if the core, and thus the roll, is usable with the dispenser. The feature is designed such that it is damaged once product is completely dispensed from the roll thereby preventing replenishment and reuse of a spent roll.
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 26/00 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement, p. ex. détecteurs automatiques de défectuosités, mécanismes d'arrêt, pour mécanismes d'avance des bandes
B65H 43/00 - Utilisation de dispositifs de commande de vérification ou de sécurité, p. ex. dispositifs automatiques comportant un élément pour détecter une variable
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
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INSERT FOR USE WITH A ROLL OF WEB MATERIAL, AND PROVIDING A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER FOR THE ROLL OF WEB MATERIAL
An automatic product dispenser determines if the roll loaded into the dispenser is approved for use with the dispenser. The core of a roll receives a plug that engages a hub within the dispenser. The plug has a feature that alters an electromagnetic field created proximate the hub. The alteration of the electromagnetic field may then be used to determine if the plug, and thus the roll, is usable with the dispenser.
A47K 10/26 - Distributeurs de serviettes actionnés mécaniquement
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
