Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding – With detector – indicator – or control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding
With detector, indicator, or control
C242S564100, C242S565000, C222S063000, C340S562000, C340S686100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963475
ABSTRACT:
Automatic dispensers, proximity detectors and user-detection methods. A proximity detector can be used to trigger operation of the dispenser to dispense products such as towel, tissue, wipes, sheet-form materials, soap, shaving cream, fragrances and personal care products.
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