High capacity napkin dispenser

Details High capacity napkin dispenser High capacity napkin dispenser

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Waggoner, Timothy R (Department: 3651)

Article dispensing

Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article

With separate replenishment or access inlet means

C221S045000, C221S055000, C221S056000, C221S061000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938294

ABSTRACT:
A large capacity napkin dispenser for in counter mounting includes: (a) an elongate housing having a generally rectangular cross-section for receiving a stack of napkins; (b) a faceplate with a dispensing aperture, the faceplate being hinged to the housing so as to be movable between an open position for re-loading and a closed position for dispensing; (c) a movable support member mounted in the housing; (d) biasing means for urging the movable support toward the faceplate so that the stack of napkins is advanced to the aperture as it is depleted; and (e) sequestered means for locking the faceplate in the closed position. The locking means includes release means located adjacent the inner surface of the faceplate such that when the faceplate is in the closed position the release means is concealed in the interior of the dispenser, thereby eliminating the need for a key. The dispenser further includes internal gripping surfaces which facilitate re-loading and smooth operation as well as molded-in features which greatly reduce cost of manufacture.

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