Article dispensing – Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article – With follower
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Noland, Kenneth (Department: 3653)
Article dispensing
Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article
With follower
C206S494000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06840401
ABSTRACT:
There is provided a multiple layer baffle structure for dispensing a wipe therethrough. The structure includes at least a first layer having a first length and a first width and a first dispensing orifice; and, at least a second layer having a second length and a second width and a second dispensing orifice, where the first layer is disposed over the second layer and at least partially contacts the second layer proximate the dispensing orifices and the first layer is distinct from the second layer so as to be movable relative to the second layer and the wipe may be dispensed sequentially through the first dispensing orifice and the second dispensing orifice.
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Baum Scott A.
Bendel Michael J.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Noland Kenneth
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