Automated sheet product dispenser

Details Automated sheet product dispenser Automated sheet product dispenser

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding

With detector, indicator, or control

C242S390900, C242S564100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984872

ABSTRACT:
A sheet product dispenser includes a sheet product feed mechanism coupled to a DC stepper motor, the mechanism moving a sheet product out of the dispenser during a dispense cycle; and a control unit controlling the DC stepper motor to move the sheet product with a gradually increasing acceleration during a portion of the dispense cycle.

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